Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both inventors and assignees in the region, we aim to provide a broader view of the region’s inventive activity. Listings are organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of February 15, 2022 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

119 patents granted
Ranked No. 10 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES   11
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 16
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY    2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 7
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING     10
G: PHYSICS 37
H: ELECTRICITY   30

DESIGN: 6

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 13
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano)   9
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 6
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston)   5
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 5
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)    4
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA)   2
Open Invention Network LLC (Durham, NC) 2

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI) 2
James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas) 2
Jianzhi Wu (Milpitas, CA)   2
Keith William Melkild (Allen)     2
Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton) 2
Manu Kurian (Dallas)   2
Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton) 2
Patrick N. Lawrence (Plano) 2
Son Hung Tran (Murphy) 2
Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

H U M A N N E C E S S I T I E S

Pet litter systems and methods of servicing
Patent No. 11246284

Inventor(s): Alison Krieser (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Resolute Legal PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16748437 on 01/21/2020 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: Pet litter systems and methods for sanitary servicing are disclosed. In some implementations, a pet litter system may comprise a bottom housing, a disposable inner box which may receive pet litter and pet waste, a service gap, and a safety liner which may be positioned in between the bottom housing and the disposable inner box, wherein the safety liner may protect interior surfaces of the bottom housing from contamination. In some implementations, a safety liner may be closable and usable as a disposal bag to seal contents comprising a disposable inner box, pet litter and pet waste therein, and may be safely removed from a bottom housing of a pet litter system and surrounding areas by a servicer of the pet litter system for disposal.

[A01K] ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS

Cowboy hat with interior head protection
Patent No. 11246370

Inventor(s): John W. Brooks (Lipan, TX)
Assignee(s): Crown Holdings Management, LLC (Weatherford, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16691857 on 11/22/2019 (816 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cowboy hat with interior head protection includes a hat, a helmet shell attached to the interior of the hat, and a ratchet adjustment assembly coupled to the helmet shell, wherein the helmet shell is substantially concealed within the interior of the hat.

[A42B] HATS; HEAD COVERINGS (headbands, head-scarves A41D 20/00, A41D 23/00)

Furniture leg protector apparatus
Patent No. 11246414

Inventor(s): Andrew Novak (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17143272 on 01/07/2021 (404 days app to issue)

Abstract: A furniture leg protector apparatus for preventing stubbed toes includes an anchor base having a base top side, a base bottom side, and a base perimeter. The base top side is placed underneath a leg of a furniture item. A wraparound backing has a backing top edge, a backing bottom edge, a backing left edge, a backing right edge, a backing inner face, and a backing outer face. A midpoint of the backing bottom edge is coupled to the base top side proximal the base perimeter. The wraparound backing moves between a planar position and a wrapped position to encompass the leg of the furniture item with the backing inner face. An outer layer is coupled to the wraparound backing. The outer layer is continuously coupled to the backing outer face and is sufficiently shock-absorptive to prevent injury to a person”s toes when accidentally kicked.

[A47B] TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (jointing of furniture F16B 12/00)

Disposable air/water valve for an endoscope
Patent No. 11246471

Inventor(s): Dina Grudo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Medivators Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Law Firm: Sorell, Lenna Schmidt, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15198988 on 06/30/2016 (2056 days app to issue)

Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g., spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.

[A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48)

Axial motion drive devices, systems, and methods for a robotic medical system
Patent No. 11246672

Inventor(s): Zachary Stahl Morrison (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Auris Health, Inc. (Redwood City, CA)
Law Firm: Chang Hale LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16994504 on 08/14/2020 (550 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for driving axial motion of a shaft of a medical instrument using a drive device. Axial motion can include insertion and/or retraction of the instrument. For example, a robotic medical system can include a medical instrument comprising an instrument base and a flexible shaft configured for insertion into a patient, and a first robotic arm attachable to the instrument base of the medical instrument. The system also includes a drive device configured to engage the flexible shaft, and a second robotic arm attachable to the drive device. The second robotic arm is configured to operate the drive device to drive axial motion of the flexible shaft, and the first robotic arm is configured to move in coordination with operation of the drive device.

[A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48)

Systems and methods for providing dual purpose armrests and crutches of a wheelchair
Patent No. 11246790

Inventor(s): Christopher Lee (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16541423 on 08/15/2019 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to systems and methods of a wheelchair that includes a frame and a pair of armrests. The pair of armrests includes an arm pad, a sleeve configured to store a plurality of telescoping segments, and a pivot portion positioned between the arm pad and the sleeve. The plurality of telescoping segments is configured to extend in a system vertical direction. The pair of armrests is releasably coupled to the frame at the sleeve via a release mechanism. The pair of armrests is pivotable between a first position and a second position wherein when in the first position the pair of armrests is in an armrest position and in the second position the pair of armrests is pivoted in the system vertical direction such that the pair of armrests is a pair of crutches independently operable from the wheelchair.

[A61H] PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61N)

Breathing assistance apparatus
Patent No. 11247013

Inventor(s): Alastair Edwin McAuley (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fisher Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, , NZ)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16384218 on 04/15/2019 (1037 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mask assembly for use as part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user is disclosed. The mask assembly includes a mask body having an inlet through which said flow of respiratory gases are provided to the interior of said mask body. A mask seal assembly comprising a seal of flexible material and a clip of rigid material is attached to the body. The seal has a first side and a second side. The first side of the seal is shaped to approximately match the contours of a user”s face and in use substantially seal against a user”s face. The second side is attached to the clip. The clip provides an interface extending substantially the full perimeter or periphery of the mask seal assembly for releasably attaching the mask seal assembly to the mask body. The clip comprises a bridging portion spanning outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body to space at least a portion of the second side of the seal outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body.

[A61M] DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D 7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F 13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J 1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L; magnetotherapy using magnetic elements placed within the body A61N 2/10); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR [5]

Wireless tissue stimulation devices
Patent No. 11247049

Inventor(s): Jung-Chih Chiao (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16218729 on 12/13/2018 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, wireless gastrointestinal stimulations are described herein. In some embodiments, a system described herein comprises at least one transmitter and at least one stimulation device. The transmitter can include a signal generator operable to generate an electromagnetic signal, a first antenna operable to broadcast the electromagnetic signal, and an energy source. The at least one stimulation device is operable to deliver a pattern of electrical pulses to a gastrointestinal tissue comprising a muscle, and the stimulation device includes a circuit board having a circumference, at least one second antenna wrapped around the circumference of the circuit board, the at least one second antenna being configured to receive the electromagnetic signal and to generate an electrical current from the electromagnetic signal, and at least one electrode operable to deliver the electrical current to the muscle.

[A61N] ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B 18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infra-red radiators for heating H05B) [6]

System, method, and apparatus for the suppression of fire growth
Patent No. 11247082

Inventor(s): Archie Wayne Tignor (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): ArchAngel Fire Systems Holdings, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15971385 on 05/04/2018 (1383 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved system and method for detection and suppression of fire that addresses the elements of the fire tetrahedron (e.g., heat, oxygen, fuel-rich smoke) to detect and suppress fires is described. Embodiments are comprised of a processor in communication with a detector, a fan, and a number of dampers. Upon detection of a triggering condition by the detector, the processor causes signals to be transmitted to the fan and dampers. Resulting changes to dampers and fans redirects airflow to evacuate heat, oxygen, and fuel-rich smoke through one or more vents in the compartment in which the triggering condition was detected. Advantages of described embodiments include utilizing existing HVAC systems, removing elements of the fire tetrahedron to suppress fires, and reducing unnecessary damage that may be caused by prior art suppression systems (e.g., sprinklers).

[A62C] FIRE-FIGHTING (fire-extinguishing compositions, use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires A62D 1/00; spraying, applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; fire-fighting aircraft B64D 1/16; alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarms actuated by smoke or gases G08B 17/10)

Fitness activity apparatus
Patent No. 11247091

Inventor(s): Matthew Sharp (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): KIDSTRONG, INC. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: Langlotz Patent Trademark Works, LLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16903150 on 06/16/2020 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fitness activity apparatus has a frame having four vertical posts, the vertical posts comprising a left rear post, a right rear post, a left front post, and a right front post, the left rear post and right rear post being connected by a rear lateral bar, the left front post and right front post being connected by a front lateral bar, the left rear post and left front post being connected by a left side bar, the right rear post and right front post being connected by a right side bar, the left side bar and right side bar being at a common level to provide a support platform configured to support a circular weight plate having a selected plate diameter, and the rear lateral bar positioned at a first vertical level and front lateral bar being positioned at a different second vertical level.

[A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

Method and system for remote monitoring, care and maintenance of animals
Patent No. 11249495

Inventor(s): Krystalka R. Womble (Dallas, TX), Robert L. Piccioni (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): Botsitter, LLC (Rowlett, TX)
Law Firm: Grable Martin Fulton PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16732026 on 12/31/2019 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for remote care of an animal that includes a mobile robotic unit having a housing, a mobility portion coupled to the housing and operable to move the housing, an animal waste detection system configured to detect deposited animal feces, a microprocessor disposed within the housing in communication with the animal waste detection system being operable to give navigational instructions to the mobility portion to travel along a path, and collect deposited animal”s feces encountered along the path.

[A01K] ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS

O P E R A T I O N S & T R A N S P O R T

Locking canister for dispensing medications
Patent No. 11246800

Inventor(s): Evan P. Thompson (Oak Park, IL), Huan Nguyen (Lantana, TX), Philip M. Anthony, III (Chicago, IL), Ronald Silva (San Francisco, CA), Trevor K. Wesolowski (Chicago, IL)
Assignee(s): Alixa Rx, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Barcelo, Harrison Walker LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 13646598 on 10/05/2012 (3420 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a lockable canister for retaining and selectively dispensing medications is disclosed. To prevent drug diversion, a plurality of doses of medication may be loaded into the locking canister at a central pharmacy and then the canister may be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of medication in transit to a remote automated dispensing unit that may be located in a remote pharmacy. The lockable canister may include a canister housing and a canister cover that may be locked to the canister housing to enclose the plurality of doses of medication. The canister cover may include tamper evident or tamper resistant features. The canister may include one or more locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the medication in the canister in transit or before it is specifically authorized for dispensing.

[B65D] CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

Internal powder coating nozzle and method of use
Patent No. 11247218

Inventor(s): Robert Hall (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16516710 on 07/19/2019 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: An internal pipe powder coating system includes a nozzle having an attachment device to removably attach to a chamber; the nozzle having holes extending through a thickness of the body; a powder coating machine engaged with the chamber to deliver powder coating to the nozzle; the nozzle sprays the powder coating to an inside of a pipe.

[B05B] SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES (spray-mixers with nozzles B01F 5/20; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by spraying B05D) [2]

Transducer interface pair impedance measurement
Patent No. 11247232

Inventor(s): Asif Qaiyum (Freising, , DE), Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), Krishnaswamy Nagaraj (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16053662 on 08/02/2018 (1293 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a first and second driver each include a first-rail output transistor including a first terminal coupled to a first power rail and a second-rail output transistor including a first terminal coupled to a second power rail. The first-rail output transistor of each of the first and second drivers includes a second terminal coupled to a second terminal of the second-rail output transistor of an output node of each respective first and second driver. A resistive load includes a first terminal coupled to the first-driver output node and includes a second terminal coupled to the second-driver output node. A sampling circuit generates an indication of an impedance of at least one of the output transistors of the first and second drivers.

[B06B] GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL (for particular physical or chemical processes, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. B07B 1/40, B22C 19/06, B23Q 17/12, B24B 31/06, E01C 19/22; measurement of mechanical vibrations, including the combination of generation and measurement, G01H; systems using reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves G01S 15/00; generating seismic energy for prospecting G01V 1/02; control of mechanical vibrations G05D 19/00; methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound, in general G10K 11/00; synthesis of acoustic waves G10K 15/02; piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements H01L 41/00; motors with vibrating magnet, armature or coil H02K 33/00; motors using piezo-electric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction H02N 2/00; generation of electrical oscillations H03B; electromechanical resonators as resonant circuit elements H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R) [2]

Fake eyelash cleaning assembly
Patent No. 11247248

Inventor(s): Leslie Fuller (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17108073 on 12/01/2020 (441 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fake eyelash cleaning assembly includes a cleaning tank for containing a cleaning solution thereby facilitating fake eyelashes to be submerged in the cleaning solution for cleaning. An ultrasonic emitter is integrated into the cleaning tank to emit ultrasonic sound waves into the cleaning solution for dislodging makeup from the fake eyelashes to clean the fake eyelashes. Additionally, the cleaning tank is supported on a housing. A first drawer is slidably integrated into the housing and the first drawer is foraminous to pass air therethrough. A blower is positioned within the housing to blow air into the first drawer for drying the fake eyelashes when the fake eyelashes are positioned in the first drawer. A second drawer is slidably integrated into the housing to store the fake eyelashes when they have been dried.

[B08B] CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL (brushes A46; devices for domestic or like cleaning A47L; separation of particles from liquids or gases B01D; separation of solids B03, B07; spraying or applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; cleaning devices for conveyors B65G 45/10; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; inhibiting corrosion or incrustation in general C23; cleaning streets, permanent ways, beaches or land E01H; parts, details or accessories of swimming or splash baths or pools, specially adapted for cleaning E04H 4/16; preventing or removing electrostatic charges H05F)

Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
Patent No. 11247404

Inventor(s): Robert Eugene Brooks (Pomona, CA)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16364081 on 03/25/2019 (1058 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath. The label includes a label substrate, the label substrate includes an attaching side, the attaching side being attached through an adhesive; and the label attaches to the peaks and spans across the valleys and circumferentially wraps around the sheath.

[B32B] LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

Systems and methods for controlling wheel motion during a collision
Patent No. 11247523

Inventor(s): Jeremiah T. Hammer (Ann Arbor, MI), John P. Kim (Ann Arbor, MI), Mark Clauser (Saline, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16680228 on 11/11/2019 (827 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling wheel motion during a collision are provided. A retaining member may be connectable between a vehicle frame and a wheel assembly to control motion of the wheel assembly during a collision of a vehicle with an object. The retaining member may include one or more of a first attachment point connecting the retaining member to the vehicle frame, a second attachment point connecting the retaining member to the wheel assembly, a retaining member routing, and/or one or more break-away connections attaching the retaining member to the vehicle frame and/or to the wheel assembly. The first and second attachment points, retaining member routing, and/or break-away connections may be selected to control motion of the wheel assembly within a preferred path to control loading between the object and the vehicle.

[B60G] VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS (air-cushion vehicles B60V; connections between vehicle bodies and vehicle frames B62D 24/00) [5]

Systems and methods for providing heating and cooling to a vehicle cabin of autonomous vehicles
Patent No. 11247529

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Feng Zhou (South Lyon, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI), Tianzhu Fan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl, LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16728503 on 12/27/2019 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing heating and cooling to a cabin of an autonomous or semiautonomous electric vehicle. A system includes one or more autonomous or semiautonomous electric vehicle components generating thermal energy as a byproduct of operation, a radiator fluidly coupled to the one or more vehicle components and positioned downstream from the one or more vehicle components such that the radiator receives at least a portion of the thermal energy, a thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to and located downstream from the radiator, and one or more bypass valves that control fluid flow from the radiator such that fluid flows directly to a cabin of the vehicle or flows through the thermoelectric cooler before flowing into the cabin.

[B60H] ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES

Extended perception system
Patent No. 11247607

Inventor(s): Jesse Clement Bunch (Silver Spring, MD)
Assignee(s): Deepstone LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office Of Michael O”brien (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16271614 on 02/08/2019 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention relates to an Extended Perception System that extends the perception of an object”s surroundings. Three closely related primary sets of embodiments of this invention include: one set of embodiments is mounted on a set of one or more vehicles; a second set of embodiments is worn by a set of one or more persons and/or animals; and a third set of embodiments which can be in a location fixed with respect to terrestrial and/or other features. Improvements to head-mounted displays are disclosed.

[B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07)

Autonomous vehicle control assessment and selection
Patent No. 11247670

Inventor(s): Craig M. Main (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16418385 on 05/21/2019 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, an identity of a vehicle operator may be determined and a vehicle operator profile and/or operating data regarding autonomous operation features of the vehicle may be received after the vehicle operator opts into a rewards program and agrees to share their data. Autonomous operation and vehicle operator risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. Based upon the risk levels and/or comparison thereof, one or more autonomous operation features may be disengaged. A preparedness level of the vehicle operator to assume or reassume control of operating the vehicle is determined prior to disengagement. If satisfactory, an alert is presented to the vehicle operator prior to disengagement of the autonomous operation features.

[B60W] CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT [2006.01]

Driver swapping
Patent No. 11247688

Inventor(s): Emily S. Lerner (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16364913 on 03/26/2019 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: The efficiency of commercial vehicle operations can be facilitated by using a blockchain. The blockchain can be used to track commercial operators and provide a logistical network for swapping operators. An operator identity for an initial operator of a vehicle and a route limitation indicating operator restrictions with respect to a route can be recorded in a blockchain database. Using a vehicle operation history retrieved from the blockchain database for the initial operator, a time frame for operation of the vehicle by the initial operator can be determined based on the route limitation and the vehicle operation history. An operator swap event at a swap location can be coordinated so that control of the vehicle can be transferred from the initial operator to a subsequent operator based on the time frame. The operator swap event and a subsequent operator identity can be recorded in the blockchain database.

Truck load monitoring system with performance adaptation
Patent No. 11247691

Inventor(s): Faleh Almahmoud (Belleville, MI), Ryan C. Harris (Saline, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16263494 on 01/31/2019 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for weight monitoring includes a plurality of load sensors that are positioned between a deck floor and a frame mount of a truck, and distributed within a truck bed of the truck to sense a load distribution of a load applied on the truck bed to generate a load distribution data. Each of the load sensors includes a respective through hole load transducer, a respective bolt to fix the through hole load transducer to the truck, and a respective deck cross-member positioned on the load transducer to transfers a mechanical force generated by the load onto the through hole load transducer. The system also includes one or more cameras arranged above the truck bed to monitor a load movement of the load, and a microprocessor configured to receive the load distribution data, determine a vehicle operating parameter accordingly, and transmit the vehicle operating parameter to a vehicle controller.

Autonomous vehicle detection
Patent No. 11247695

Inventor(s): Romelia H. Flores (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Kyndryl, Inc. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Schmeiser, Olsen Watts (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16411375 on 05/14/2019 (1008 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for enabling an autonomous vehicle detection process is provided. The method includes detecting a sensor reading, of a sensor integrated with an autonomous vehicle, exceeding a specified threshold value. Additional sensor reading from additional vehicles located within a specified distance of the autonomous vehicle are received and compared to the original sensor reading. In response, a fault condition associated with the sensor is determined and an associated notification is presented to an occupant of the autonomous vehicle.

Deforming wheelhouse structure for a vehicle
Patent No. 11247733

Inventor(s): Faiyaz Mohammed (Ann Arbor, MI), William F. Graves (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16932456 on 07/17/2020 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelhouse structure of a vehicle, including an inner panel with an inner flange that includes a straight portion, and an outer panel with an outer flange sized and shaped to interface with the inner flange along at least the straight portion. The outer panel includes a stiffening bead situated forward from, or proximate to a forward portion of, the straight portion. The wheelhouse structure also includes a plurality of joins coupling the inner flange to the outer flange, and a gap in the plurality of joins that is aligned with the first stiffening bead. When a rear portion of the wheelhouse structure is subjected to a loading force in a forward direction, the outer panel bends in locations proximate to the stiffening bead more easily than in locations remote from the stiffening bead.

[B62D] MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motorcycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Expandible height cargo bed system with mid-bed access
Patent No. 11247735

Inventor(s): Colby Steven Williams (Milan, MI), Marjorie R. Williams (Ann Arbor, MI), Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI), Scott Louis Frederick (Brighton, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16722280 on 12/20/2019 (788 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cargo bed system for a vehicle includes an inner shell and an outer shell operably coupled to the inner shell so as to be movable with respect to the inner shell between a lowered position and a raised position so as to vary a height of a cargo bed defined by the cargo bed system.

System and method for controlling rotorcraft
Patent No. 11247782

Inventor(s): Christopher James Ludtke (Grapevine, TX), Jillian Samantha Alfred (Fort Worth, TX), Morganne Cody Klein (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16138053 on 09/21/2018 (1243 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a rotorcraft includes: a plurality of engines; a flight control computer connected to the plurality of engines, the flight control computer being configured to: receive an operating parameter of a first engine of the plurality of engines; determine an engine output ramping rate for the first engine according to a difference between the operating parameter of the first engine and a nominal limit of the first engine; and increase the output of the first engine in response to detecting an outage of another engine of the plurality of engines, the output of the first engine being increased according to the engine output ramping rate.

[B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT

Suction based trashcan receptacle and method of use
Patent No. 11247840

Inventor(s): Matthew Lamar Pearce (Lancaster, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16557514 on 08/30/2019 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: A suction based trashcan receptacle includes a bottom receptacle body having one or more openings extending at least partially through a thickness of the bottom receptacle body; a top receptacle body to engage with the top open end of the bottom receptacle body; the top receptacle body slides relative to the bottom receptacle body to move from a collapsed position to an extended position; one or more handles having a tension device to allow for the one or more handles to pivot, the one or more handles being secured to the top receptacle; and the one or more handles each having a protrusion to engage with the one or more openings of the bottom receptacle body to secure the top receptacle in the extended position; sliding the top receptacle body to the extended position aids in removing a bag of trash from the trashcan receptacle.

[B65F] GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE (disinfecting refuse A61L; refuse disintegrators B02C; sorting refuse B03B, B07B; handcarts for transporting refuse receptacles B62B; sack holders B65B 67/00; converting refuse into fertilisers C05F; converting refuse into solid fuels C10L; sewers, cesspools E03F; arrangements in buildings for the disposal of refuse E04F 17/10; refuse-consuming furnaces F23G)

C H E M I S T R Y & M E T A L L U R G Y

Emulsion compositions and methods for strengthening glass
Patent No. 11247938

Inventor(s): Vince Pugliese (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): C-Bond Systems, LLC (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Stroock Stroock Lavan LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16003872 on 06/08/2018 (1348 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, compositions and methods for strengthening glass without heat or chemical processing of the glass itself. The compositions of the present invention are emulsions comprising polymer colloid particles that are functionalized with an organosilicon compound. The polymer colloid particles can fill surface defects in the glass due to their size being smaller than the surface defects, and the functional groups thereon can react with the surface of the glass to anchor the particles in the defects.

[C03C] CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GLASSES, GLAZES, OR VITREOUS ENAMELS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF GLASS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF FIBRES OR FILAMENTS FROM GLASS, MINERALS OR SLAGS; JOINING GLASS TO GLASS OR OTHER MATERIALS

Lipocationic dendrimers and uses thereof
Patent No. 11247968

Inventor(s): Daniel J. Siegwart (Dallas, TX), Kejin Zhou (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15265064 on 09/14/2016 (1980 days app to issue)

Abstract: Modular dendrimers with cationic groups and lipophilic groups are provided herein. In some aspects, the dendrimers provided herein may be formulated in compositions which contain a nucleic acid and one or more helper excipients. In some aspects, these compositions may also be used to treat diseases or disorders with a therapeutic nucleic acid.

[C07C] ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08; production of organic compounds by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25B 3/00, C25B 7/00)

F I X E D C O N S T R U C T I O N S

Fluid transfer hinge
Patent No. 11248404

Inventor(s): Johannah E. Rather (Fort Worth, TX), Robert S. Burgun (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16774972 on 01/28/2020 (749 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include to fluid transfer hinge used to transfer fluid from one surface to another. The fluid transfer hinge comprises a first housing. The fluid transfer hinge further comprises a second housing, wherein the first housing is coupled to the second housing, wherein the first housing is rotatable about the second housing along a central axis of the fluid transfer hinge. The fluid transfer hinge further comprises a fluid inlet, wherein the fluid inlet is disposed about at least a portion of the thickness of the first housing. The fluid transfer hinge further comprises a fluid outlet, wherein the fluid outlet is disposed about at least a portion of the thickness of the second housing.

[E05D] HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS, OR WINGS (pivotal connections in general F16C 11/00)

Hybrid drill bit
Patent No. 11248419

Inventor(s): Mohammad Amro (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16790858 on 02/14/2020 (732 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid drill bit includes a bit body having a plurality of fixed cutters disposed thereon and at least one rolling-cutter pocket. The hybrid drill bit further includes a rolling cutter rotatably positioned within the rolling-cutter pocket on the bit body. The rolling cutter includes a roller body with an axial bore and a plurality of teeth arranged around the roller body to engage a subterranean formation. Additionally, the hybrid drill bit includes a rolling cutter retention mechanism including a pin received within the axial bore of the rolling cutter, the pin engaging the bit body to rotatably couple the rolling cutter within the rolling-cutter pocket in the bit body.

[E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5]

System to control swab off while running a packer device
Patent No. 11248437

Inventor(s): Abdel Hamid R. Abeidoh (Dallas, TX), James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas, TX), Peter C. Dagenais (The Colony, TX), Richard Decena Ornelaz (Frisco, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX), Xiaoguang Allan Zhong (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuire Woods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16640320 on 11/14/2017 (1554 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a packer. The packer includes a fluid bypass positioned along a longitudinal axis of the packer. The fluid bypass provides a fluid flow path between a downhole location and an uphole location from the packer. Additionally, the packer includes a sealing element positioned around the fluid bypass that is elastically deformable to expand in a direction radially outward from the longitudinal axis when the sealing element experiences axial compression. The sealing element includes at least one elastomeric seal reinforcer molded into the elastomeric seal.

Electric safety valve with well pressure activation
Patent No. 11248441

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (McKinney, TX), James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas, TX), Jimmie Robert Williamson (Carrollton, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16426306 on 05/30/2019 (992 days app to issue)

Abstract: A safety valve may include: an outer housing comprising a central bore extending axially through the outer housing; a flow tube including: a translating sleeve; and a flow tube main body disposed within the translating sleeve, wherein the flow tube main body has an upper end and a lower end; a piston operable to transmit a force to the translating sleeve; a flapper valve disposed on a distal end of the outer housing; and an electromagnet assembly operable to maintain the safety valve in an open state.

Liner hanger with hardened anchoring ridges
Patent No. 11248450

Inventor(s): Gary Lynn Hazelip (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16485402 on 08/14/2018 (1281 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and device for a radially expandable downhole tool for bearing axial loads upon radial expansion into anchoring and sealing engagement with a downhole tubular positioned in a subterranean wellbore. The device may comprise a radially expandable tubular defining an interior passageway and an exterior surface. The device may further comprise an axial load bearing assembly positioned on the exterior surface of the expandable tubular and having an anchoring sub-assembly for engaging the downhole tubular and bearing axial loads placed on the downhole tool, the anchoring sub-assembly having a plurality of radially extending ridges, each ridge having a hardened anchoring surface and corners, for penetrating into the downhole tubular and a plurality of longitudinally extending milled grooves formed in each ridge, and a sealing sub-assembly for, after the radial expansion, engaging the downhole tubular and sealing the annulus defined between the downhole tubular and the radially expandable downhole tool.

Bias fabric reinforced ELH element material for improved anchoring
Patent No. 11248451

Inventor(s): Chad William Glaesman (McKinney, TX), Emile Edmund Sevadjian (Carrollton, TX), Gary Allen Kohn (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16446976 on 06/20/2019 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to equipment utilized and operations performed in conjunction with a subterranean well and, more particularly, to an improved liner hanger system. A downhole expandable liner hanger positioned in a subterranean wellbore may comprise a liner. The downhole expandable liner hanger may further comprise an expansion element. The expansion element may comprise one or more annular seals bonded to the expansion element, a first spike; and a second spike. The downhole expandable liner hanger may further comprise a woven mesh, wherein the woven mesh is disposed around the expansion element between the first spike and the second spike, wherein the woven mesh comprises a first material layer and a second material layer.

Smart fracturing plug with fracturing sensors
Patent No. 11248453

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Sean C. Canning (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Service, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16907431 on 06/22/2020 (603 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a fracturing process and in particular, to providing a fracturing system including a fracturing plug configured to seal a wellbore to prevent fluid from passing through the wellbore, a gun configured to generate a perforation cluster, wherein the perforation cluster allows fluid exchange between the wellbore and a subterranean formation, a setting tool configured to initiate setting of the fracturing plug and firing of the gun to generate the perforation cluster, and a sensor configured to measure parameters proximate to the wellbore, wherein the sensor is retrievable after a fracturing process, measuring the parameters proximate to the wellbore with the sensor and transmitting the parameters measured by the sensor to an operator.

M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
LIGHTING | HEATING | WEAPONS | BLASTING

Takeoff power boost
Patent No. 11248552

Inventor(s): Brett Partington (Fort Worth, TX), William Gons (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16508673 on 07/11/2019 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to boosting aircraft engine performance for takeoff and critical mission segments by reducing airflow used for cooling exhaust gases. The airflow is reduced by stopping an accessory blower or by closing an external air vent. Eliminating the cooling airflow to the exhaust has the effect of lowering the backpressure on the engine, which thereby increases maximum engine power.

[F02D] CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES (vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed B60K 31/00; conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function, road vehicle drive control systems for purposes other than the control of a single sub-unit B60W; cyclically operating valves for combustion engines F01L; controlling combustion engine lubrication F01M; cooling internal-combustion engines F01P; supplying combustion engines with combustible mixtures or constituents thereof, e.g. carburettors, injection pumps, F02M; starting of combustion engines F02N; controlling of ignition F02P; controlling gas-turbine plants, jet-propulsion plants, or combustion-product engine plants, see the relevant subclasses for these plants) [2006.01]

Shape memory alloy enhanced bi-stable actuator
Patent No. 11248592

Inventor(s): Brian J. Pinkelman (Ann Arbor, MI), Paul A. Gilmore (Ann Arbor, MI), Ryohei Tsuruta (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17214115 on 03/26/2021 (326 days app to issue)

Abstract: A shape memory alloy actuator includes a bistable shape memory alloy strip having openings. The bistable shape memory alloy strip having a straight stable state and a curled stable state. The shape memory alloy actuator further includes a shape memory alloy wire located along a side of the bistable shape memory alloy strip. The shape memory alloy wire contracts from heat exposure with each end secured to one of the plurality of openings of the bistable shape memory alloy strip.

[F03G] SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA, OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER-PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (arrangements in connection with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60K 16/00; electric propulsion with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60L 8/00)

Adapter for mounting cables and cable hangers and clamp members for mounting same
Patent No. 11248722

Inventor(s): Darin W. Piburn (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16413233 on 05/15/2019 (1007 days app to issue)

Abstract: An adapter for mounting a cable hanger on a mounting structure includes a body having a base and a neck, the base having a hollow cavity and including a mounting hole with an overhanging rim, the neck including a threaded bore, the adapter being formed of a polymeric material.

[F16L] PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Clamps
Patent No. 11248737

Inventor(s): Trent Ballentine (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Andrus Intellectual Property Law, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16990282 on 08/11/2020 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clamp for releasably clamping onto a sphere of an adapter includes a body having a sidewall and a cavity, a pivot member coupled to the body and defining a pivot axis, a cam cylinder positioned around the pivot member, a plunger coupled to the cam cylinder, and a lever coupled to the cam cylinder and being pivotable about the pivot axis. When the lever is pivoted in a first pivot direction from a unlocked position to a locked position, a cam surface cams the plunger in a first plunger direction such that the plunger engages the sphere and the sphere is held between the plunger and the sidewall thereby securing the sphere in the cavity. When the lever is pivoted in a second pivot direction from the locked position to the unlocked position, the cam surface cams the plunger in a second plunger direction such that the sphere is freely removable from the cavity.

[F16M] FRAMES, CASINGS, OR BEDS, OF ENGINES OR OTHER MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO AN ENGINE, MACHINE, OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS OR SUPPORTS

Composite drain pan
Patent No. 11248743

Inventor(s): Brent Scannell (L”ile-Bizard, , CA), Eric C. Terry (Fort Worth, TX), Joshua A. Emrich (Grapevine, TX), Patrick Paquin (Mirabel, , CA), Thomas Mast (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16155208 on 10/09/2018 (1225 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a drain pan comprises a composite material forming a reservoir and a drain. The composite material comprises a polymeric resin and a reinforcing fiber. The reservoir is to catch a liquid from an engine and to support a step load. The drain is to drain the liquid from the reservoir. In some examples, a method comprises attaching a drain pan to an aircraft proximate an engine. The drain pan comprises a composite material forming a reservoir and a drain. The method further comprises catching a liquid from the engine in the reservoir of the drain pan and draining the liquid from the reservoir through the drain. In addition, the method comprises supporting a step load on the reservoir of the drain pan.

[F16N] LUBRICATING

Optimizing liquid temperature and liquid pressure in a modular outdoor refrigeration system
Patent No. 11248828

Inventor(s): Jonathan Douglas (Lewisville, TX), Umesh Gokhale (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC (Stone Mountain, GA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16440151 on 06/13/2019 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a valve and a controller. The valve is configured to control the flow of refrigerant into an evaporator, the refrigerant having an associated liquid setting comprising a temperature and a pressure at which the refrigerant flows through the valve. The controller is operable to adjust the liquid setting, the adjusted liquid setting comprising a temperature and a pressure selected to improve energy efficiency under conditions currently being experienced by the refrigeration system, wherein the controller is operable to adjust the temperature and the pressure simultaneously such that the adjustment does not interfere with operation of the valve.

[F25B] REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS, OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K 5/00; pumps, compressors F04; use of heat pumps for domestic or space-heating or for domestic hot-water supply F24D; air-conditioning, air-humidification F24F; fluid heaters using heat pumps F24H)

Detecting loss of charge in HVAC systems
Patent No. 11248849

Inventor(s): Patric Ananda Balan Thobias (Chennai, , IN), Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Siddarth Rajan (Chennai, , IN)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16653040 on 10/15/2019 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes an evaporator, a first sensor coupled to the evaporator at a first position, and a second sensor operably coupled to the evaporator at a second position. The first sensor monitors a first temperature of the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator at the first position, which is adjacent to the evaporator inlet. The second sensor monitors a second temperature of the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator at the second position, which is downstream from the first position. The system includes a controller, which receives a first signal corresponding to the first temperature and a second signal corresponding to the second temperature. The controller determines, based on the received signals, a temperature difference between the second temperature and the first temperature. In response to determining that the temperature difference is greater than a predefined threshold value, the controller determines that a loss of charge has occurred.

[F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02)

Self-assembled or reconfigurable structures for heat flow control devices
Patent No. 11248857

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl, LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16435704 on 06/10/2019 (981 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices configured to direct heat flow are disclosed, as well as methods of forming thereof. A device may include a self-assembling heat flow object. The self-assembling heat flow object may include a material having one or more self-assembling properties that cause the material to react to an environmental stimulus and one or more thermal pathways. An application of the environmental stimulus causes the self-assembling heat flow object to deploy and arrange the one or more thermal pathways for directing thermal energy to one or more locations.

[F28F] DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials C09K 5/00; water or air traps, air venting F16)

Subsonic polymeric ammunition cartridge
Patent No. 11248885

Inventor(s): Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): True Velocity IP Holdings, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Singleton Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16278514 on 02/18/2019 (1093 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a subsonic ammunition cartridge including a polymeric casing body comprising a generally cylindrical hollow polymer body having a body base at a first end thereof and a mouth at a second end to define a propellant chamber; a propellant insert positioned in the propellant chamber to reduce the internal volume of the propellant chamber, wherein the propellant chamber has an internal volume that is between 25 and 80% less than the open internal volume of a standard casing of equivalent caliber; and a primer insert positioned at the body base and in communication with the propellant chamber.

[F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]

Polymer ammunition and cartridge having a convex primer insert
Patent No. 11248886

Inventor(s): Christopher William Overton (Wylie, TX), Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Singleton Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16909020 on 06/23/2020 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a primer insert for a polymer ammunition cartridge having a top surface; a bottom surface opposite the top surface; a coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, wherein the coupling element comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface comprises: a convex transition region that transitions from the bottom surface to a second segment wherein the transition region has an overall convex shape; a first segment extending from the second segment and terminates at a tip, wherein the first segment has a first segment distance from 0.05 to 0.09 inches and the second segment has a second segment distance from 0.05 to 0.09 inches, wherein the second segment has a second segment angle from +3 to 3 degrees relative to the first segment angle and the first segment has a first segment angle from +6 to 6 degrees from perpendicular to the top surface; a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface; a primer flash aperture positioned in the primer recess through the bottom surface; and a flash aperture groove in the primer recess and positioned around the primer flash aperture and adapted to receive a polymer overmolding through the primer flash aperture.

[F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]

P H Y S I C S

System for providing a dynamic portable virtual boundary
Patent No. 11246292

Inventor(s): Austin D. Devaney, II (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Infinity Collar LLC (Fort Mill, SC)
Law Firm: Kim and Lahey Law Firm LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16770700 on 05/29/2020 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computerized system for a dynamic portable virtual boundary comprising: a server in communication with a tracking assembly having a server computer readable medium; a portable computer device in communication with the server having a display; a set of server computer readable instructions configured for receiving a boundary information from the portable computer device representing a physical boundary relative to a physical area, receiving a physical location from the tracking assembly, creating an action request according to the physical location and the boundary information, and transmitting the action request to the tracking assembly, and a set of tracking assembly computer readable instructions configured for determining the physical location of the tracking assembly relative to the boundary information, transmitting the physical location to the server, receiving the action request from the server and actuating a behavior action according to the action request.

[G08B] SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS

Methods and systems for monitoring rear objects in a vehicle
Patent No. 11247698

Inventor(s): Mathew D. Gardner (Lewisville, TX), Shravanthi Denthumdas (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16553695 on 08/28/2019 (902 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The machine readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to: receive one or more images from one or more imaging sensors in the vehicle; identify a first object in a rear seat of the vehicle based on the one or more images; identify a second object attached to the first object based on the one or more images; determine whether the second object is in a set of objects; and output an alert in response to determining that the second object is in the set of objects.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Integrated training navigation system
Patent No. 11248918

Inventor(s): Jos Guillermo Saavedra Romn (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16542867 on 08/16/2019 (914 days app to issue)

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to creating and managing a route having an integrated exercise segment. In one embodiment, the navigation device provides improved integrated route creation, management and navigation capabilities by determining, according to map data, a route plan between a starting point and a destination such that the route plan includes an exercise segment that a user will manually traverse with a navigation device and a transportation segment over which the user will be transported as a passenger, determining a position of the navigation device while the user traverses the exercise segment, and transmitting, through a communication system of the navigation device, a request for transportation to complete the transportation segment based at least in part on the position of the navigation device while the user is traversing the exercise segment.

[G01C] MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S)

Impact indicator
Patent No. 11249107

Inventor(s): Aldric Lee (Plano, TX), Anthony N. Fonk (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): ShockWatch, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16016241 on 06/22/2018 (1334 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing enclosing a mass member where the housing is configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. The impact indicator also includes switch circuitry and a passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to movement of the mass member from the first position to the second position, the mass member causes a change in the switch circuitry where the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.

[G01P] MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF MOVEMENT; INDICATING DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT (measuring angular rate using gyroscopic effects G01C 19/00; combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement G01C 23/00; measuring velocity of sound G01H 5/00; measuring velocity of light G01J 7/00; determining direction or velocity of solid objects by reflection or reradiation of radio or other waves and based on propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time or direction of propagation, G01S; measuring speed of nuclear radiation G01T)

Direct current measurement of 1/f transistor noise
Patent No. 11249130

Inventor(s): Jerry Doorenbos (Tucson, AZ), Steven Loveless (Sachse, TX), Tathagata Chatterjee (Allen, TX), Yuguo Wang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15859244 on 12/29/2017 (1509 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprises a noise generator circuit and a noise envelope detector circuit. The noise generator circuit comprises a first amplifier including a single transistor pair that is operable to generate 1/f noise, an output amplifier coupled to the first amplifier and configured to generate a 1/f noise signal as a function of the 1/f noise. The noise envelope detector circuit comprises a low pass filter operable to pass low frequency signals of the 1/f noise signal as a filtered 1/f noise signal, and a second amplifier or a comparator coupled to the low pass filter and operable to output a direct current (DC) voltage signal according to an envelope of the filtered 1/f noise signal, where the DC voltage signal is a function of an envelope of the filtered 1/f noise signal.

[G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12)

Preform for producing vortex fiber
Patent No. 11249247

Inventor(s): Solyman Ashrafi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NXGEN PARTNERS IP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16257110 on 01/25/2019 (1117 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention, as disclosed and described herein, in one aspect thereof comprises a preform for making a vortex optical fiber includes a glass cylinder formed substantially of silicone dioxide that defines a core portion along a longitudinal axis of the glass cylinder and a cladding portion surrounding the core portion. The glass cylinder further defines a plurality of holes running parallel to the longitudinal axis from a first end of the glass cylinder to a second end of the glass cylinder.

[G02B] OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (G02F takes precedence; optical elements specially adapted for use in lighting devices or systems thereof F21V 1/00-F21V 13/00; measuring-instruments, see the relevant subclass of class G01, e.g. optical rangefinders G01C; testing of optical elements, systems, or apparatus G01M 11/00; spectacles G02C; apparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for projecting or viewing them G03B; sound lenses G10K 11/30; electron and ion “optics” H01J; X-ray “optics” H01J, H05G 1/00; optical elements structurally combined with electric discharge tubes H01J 5/16, H01J 29/89, H01J 37/22; microwave “optics” H01Q; combination of optical elements with television receivers H04N 5/72; optical systems or arrangements in colour television systems H04N 9/00; heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas H05B 3/84) [7]

Autonomous vehicle positioning system
Patent No. 11249480

Inventor(s): Scott R. Meyer (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16536231 on 08/08/2019 (922 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to determine traffic configuration parameters, such as location and speed, that are correlated with optimal traffic flow specific to particular road regions. In a specific embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a vehicle positioning system which utilizes a multi-client server application model configured to perform predictive analysis based upon data collected from a plurality of data streams, infrastructure elements, and vehicles. In a particular implementation, roadways may be partitioned into road regions which may be associated with vehicle configuration templates. Vehicle configuration templates may define instructions for automated vehicle driving parameters within a particular road region. In a specific embodiment, the vehicle positioning system may invoke transition sequences based upon real-time traffic data to modify a given traffic configuration.

[G05D] SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES (for continuous casting of metals B22D 11/16; valves per se F16K; sensing non-electric variables, see the relevant subclasses of G01; for regulating electric or magnetic variables G05F)

Frequency execution monitoring in a real-time embedded system
Patent No. 11249512

Inventor(s): David P. Magee (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16525185 on 07/29/2019 (932 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes reading first and second timer count values from a timer. The first timer count value is associated with a first time point, and the second timer count value is associated with a second time point. Also, the method includes calculating a difference between the first and the second timer count values, and determining whether the difference is within a range. The range is based on a desired executing frequency to perform a computing task, a variation of the desired executing frequency, and a timer frequency. Further, based on the difference not being within the range, the method includes setting an error flag value to be true and incrementing an error count value.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Mutual-capacitance sensing with conductive overlay
Patent No. 11249604

Inventor(s): Peter Spevak (Moosburg an der Isar, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16577051 on 09/20/2019 (879 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes an electrical circuit and a mutual-capacitance sensing circuit coupled to the electrical circuit. The mutual-capacitance sensing circuit includes mutual-capacitance sensing electrodes including a transmitter electrode and receiver electrode. The device also includes a conductive overlay over the mutual-capacitance sensing electrodes. The mutual-capacitance sensing circuit is configured to detect deflection of a portion of the conductive overlay relative to the mutual-capacitance sensing electrodes. The receiver electrode has a shape with an inner edge, and the transmitter electrode has a shape with an outer edge that is at least partially surrounded by the inner edge of the receiver electrode.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Two-dimensional zero padding in a stream of matrix elements
Patent No. 11249759

Inventor(s): Asheesh Bhardwaj (Allen, TX), Son Hung Tran (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX), William Franklin Leven (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16420457 on 05/23/2019 (999 days app to issue)

Abstract: Software instructions are executed on a processor within a computer system to configure a steaming engine with stream parameters to define a multidimensional array. The stream parameters define a size for each dimension of the multidimensional array and a specified width for two selected dimensions of the array. Data is fetched from a memory coupled to the streaming engine responsive to the stream parameters. A stream of vectors is formed for the multidimensional array responsive to the stream parameters from the data fetched from memory. When either selected dimension in the stream of vectors exceeds a respective specified width, the streaming engine inserts null elements into each portion of a respective vector for the selected dimension that exceeds the specified width in the stream of vectors. Stream vectors that are completely null are formed by the streaming engine without accessing the system memory for respective data.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Method and apparatus for enhanced assertion management in cloud media processing
Patent No. 11249796

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX), Prakash Kolan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16590284 on 10/01/2019 (868 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, an electronic device, and computer readable medium is provided. The method includes receiving, from a client device, an assertion that includes a value predicate; configuring entities in a workflow to accomplish a task within requirements of the value predicate found in the assertion; and directing a payload from a client device to the entities configured in at least one media processing entity.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Error correcting codes for multi-master memory controller
Patent No. 11249842

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Son Hung Tran (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16882372 on 05/22/2020 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a central processing unit (CPU) core and a cache subsystem coupled to the CPU core. The cache subsystem includes a memory configured to store a line of data and an error correcting code (ECC) syndrome associated with the line of data, where the ECC syndrome is calculated based on the line of data and the ECC syndrome is a first type ECC. The cache subsystem also includes a controller configured to, in response to a request from a master configured to implement a second type ECC, the request being directed to the line of data, transform the first type ECC syndrome for the line of data to a second type ECC syndrome send a response to the master. The response includes the line of data and the second type ECC syndrome associated with the line of data.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Automating the failover of a relational database in a cloud computing environment
Patent No. 11249867

Inventor(s): Kasi Reddy Sangala (Plano, TX), Paul Ly (Wylie, TX), Sampath Kumar Kasilingam (Frisco, TX), Shah Sidi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16866926 on 05/05/2020 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein is a method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium for helping customers in accessing data through an application from a replica database, detecting whether the replica database, zone of availability of the replica database, or geographical region encompassing the zone of availability is experiencing an outage or other failure, and re-routing traffic to a backup replica database accordingly. To assess the status of the database, metrics are pushed in a secure manner from a private subnet to a public-facing monitoring agent, achieving a clear segregation of private subnet and public facing components. Further, circuit-breaker logic is included for preventing failure during updating DNS addresses during the re-routing process.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Write-back cache policy to limit data transfer time to a memory device
Patent No. 11249907

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Brooks, Cameron Huebsch, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17114613 on 12/08/2020 (434 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to a write-back cache policy to limit data transfer time to a memory device are described. A controller can orchestrate performance of operations to write data to a cache according to a write-back policy and write addresses associated with the data to a buffer. The controller can further orchestrate performance of operations to limit an amount of data stored by the buffer and/or a quantity of addresses stored in the buffer. In response to a power failure, the controller can cause the data stored in the cache to be flushed to a persistent memory device in communication with the cache.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Methods, systems, and computer program product for implementing real-time classification and recommendations
Patent No. 11250033

Inventor(s): Timothy B. Doyle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Intuit Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLLP (US) (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16581947 on 09/25/2019 (874 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for classifying inquiries and providing recommended actions. These techniques identify or generate a data model that receives and classifies an inquiry into at least one class in real-time or nearly real-time. One or more actions may be determined based at least in part on the at least one class and presented in a user interface to a user who first submitted the inquiry.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Apparatus, system, and method for natural language processing
Patent No. 11250072

Inventor(s): Mark Zartler (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): VERINT AMERICAS INC. (Alpharetta, GA)
Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17062752 on 10/05/2020 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments are described for searching and retrieving documents based on a natural language input. A computer-implemented natural language processor electronically receives a natural language input phrase from an interface device. The natural language processor attributes a concept to the phrase with the natural language processor. The natural language processor searches a database for a set of documents to identify one or more documents associated with the attributed concept to be included in a response to the natural language input phrase. The natural language processor maintains the concepts during an interactive session with the natural language processor. The natural language processor resolves ambiguous input patterns in the natural language input phrase with the natural language processor. The natural language processor includes a processor, a memory and/or storage component, and an input/output device.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Computer architecture for emulating a quadrilateral lattice correlithm object generator in a correlithm object processing system
Patent No. 11250104

Inventor(s): Patrick N. Lawrence (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16382006 on 04/11/2019 (1041 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device configured to emulate a quadrilateral lattice correlithm object generator includes multiple processing stages that operate together to output a quadrilateral lattice correlithm object. A quadrilateral lattice correlithm object has a quadrilateral geometric shape and is formed by at least four sub-lattice correlithm objects that are some number of bits away from each other in n-dimensional space.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

System for real-time authenticated obfuscation of electronic data
Patent No. 11250169

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16401641 on 05/02/2019 (1020 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for real-time authenticated obfuscation of electronic data provides real-time visual obfuscation of the data by transforming displayed data into undecipherable data when viewed by an unauthorized user while maintaining access for an authorized user. The system may further provide application-level obfuscation of electronic data via cryptographic keys such that only authorized applications may decrypt the encrypted data. In this way, the system provides secure access control of electronic data within a networked environment.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Conductor subdivision in physical integrated circuit layout for parasitic extraction
Patent No. 11250196

Inventor(s): Alexander Shurygin (Beaverton, OR), James Falbo (Tualatin, OR)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16119906 on 08/31/2018 (1264 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system can perform a layout-to-schematic process on a geometric layout design of an integrated circuit, which can generate a device-level layout design for the integrated circuit. The computing system also can perform a parasitic extraction process on the geometric layout design by utilizing the device-level layout design for the integrated circuit. The computing system implementing the parasitic extraction process can sub-divide a conductor in the device-level layout design into multiple sub-divided conductor portions based on conversion rules corresponding to the physical properties of layers for the integrated circuit described in a technology file. The computing system can generate a physical layout design of the integrated circuit from the device-level layout design having the sub-divided conductor portions based on the technology file. The computing system can extract electrical representations of nets corresponding to the conductors in the physical layout design to form a netlist for the physical layout design.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Power supply package with built-in radio frequency identification tag
Patent No. 11250224

Inventor(s): John N. Tran (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): STMicroelectronics, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17108646 on 12/01/2020 (441 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes providing a power supply package (PSP) that includes a power supply, an RFID tag, and a power switch, where a control terminal of the power switch is coupled to an output terminal of the RFID tag, and load path terminals of the power switch are coupled between an output terminal of the PSP and a first terminal of the power supply, where a control register of the RFID tag is pre-programmed with a first value such that the RFID tag is configured to generate a first control signal that turns off the power switch; receiving, by the RFID tag, a second value for the control register of the RFID tag; and writing, by the RFID tag, the second value to the control register of the RFID tag such that the RFID tag is configured to generate a second control signal that turns on the power switch.

[G06K] RECOGNITION OF DATA; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS (printing per se B41J)

Computer architecture for representing positional digits using correlithm objects in a correlithm object processing system
Patent No. 11250293

Abstract: A system configured to emulate a correlithm object processing system includes an input node, a first output node, and a second output node. The input node receives a real-world numeric value comprising a plurality of numerical digits, and a flag indicating a numeric system associated with the numeric value. The first output node receives a first one of the plurality of numerical digits and generates a first correlithm object associated with the first numerical digit. The second output node receives a second one of the plurality of numerical digits and generates a second correlithm object associated with the second numerical digit. A string correlithm object engine maps the first correlithm object to a first sub-string correlithm object of a string correlithm object, and maps the second correlithm object to a second sub-string correlithm object of the string correlithm object.

[G06K] RECOGNITION OF DATA; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS (printing per se B41J)

Transferring data using a smart reconciliation system
Patent No. 11250420

Inventor(s): Jerzy Miernik (Allen, TX), Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX), Saritha Prasad Vrittamani (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16804272 on 02/28/2020 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to transferring data using a smart reconciliation system. A computing platform may receive, from a smart reconciliation node, a data file. Thereafter, the computing platform may retrieve, based on the data file, a data file profile indicating historical information associated with the data file. Then, the computing platform may determine an issue associated with the data file. Subsequently, the computing platform may identify, based on the issue associated with the data file, a data file level error indicating a level where the issue occurred. Next, the computing platform may generate, based on the data file level error, one or more commands directing the smart reconciliation node to execute an automated response for the issue associated with the data file. Then, the computing platform may transmit the one or more commands. Afterwards, the computing platform may update the data file profile.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Targeted marketing based on social media interaction
Patent No. 11250473

Inventor(s): Baxter Box (Dallas, TX), Harrison Jackson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205772 on 03/18/2021 (334 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for providing targeted marketing to a user based on the user”s social media interaction. The system includes one or more computing platforms providing computer-automated functionality performing method steps for accepting a digital media and digital media related data from a publisher, generating associated information unique identifiers, monitoring social media networks for member-user rankings of the digital media after it is posted, and communicating to a member-user targeted marketing information based on the user rankings A data storage device persists the digital media, digital media related data, and information unique identifier, which may include a linking hash character, a unique identifier, an account identifier, and/or social media network system-defined elements. The publisher selects digital media and information representing digital media elements, and posts the digital media on the social media network website. Edits, if applied to the selected digital media, are persisted in the data storage.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]

Systems and methods for secure assisted order generation
Patent No. 11250484

Inventor(s): Arun Prabhu Selvaraj (Irving, TX), Hussair Kaja (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16686430 on 11/18/2019 (820 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide for the verification of payment information associated with a particular user request. The payment information may be verified by a third party and provide verification information to the call center processing the order request. Some information may be provided by the call center processing through the request by receiving information regarding the particular user from a repository.

Systems and methods for displaying filters and intercepts leveraging a predictive analytics architecture
Patent No. 11250486

Inventor(s): Kevin Bruce Olson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): RentPath Holdings, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Morris, Manning Martin, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16531658 on 08/05/2019 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for improving searching functionalities using graphical user interfaces. A web-based platform receives data relating to user activity during a search session, and furthermore presents suggested actions and/or search refinements based on the user activity. Processing modules include logic for identifying patterns and/or indicators in the user activity, and furthermore match detected patterns and/or indicators with suggested actions. The suggested actions are presented on the graphical user interface for allowing a user to refine the search session without exiting or terminating the search session.

Customer locating and delivery
Patent No. 11250494

Inventor(s): Honza Fedak (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): NCR Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Schwegman, Lundberg Woessner (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14473173 on 08/29/2014 (2727 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various systems, methods, and apparatuses are described for locating a patron and delivering an order. One example method may comprise detecting a mobile device of a customer at an establishment. The example method may further comprise determining a location of the mobile device of the customer within the establishment. The example method may further comprise linking the determined location to an order placed by the customer. The example method may further comprise enabling delivery of the order to the customer at the determined location. Similar and related methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products are also provided.

Systems and methods for providing user-controlled automobile financing
Patent No. 11250504

Inventor(s): Katherine D. Forrester (Dallas, TX), Kurt Johnson (Dallas, TX), Nicholas Dolle (McKinney, TX), Patrick A. Eberle (Frisco, TX), Steven G. Chiagouris (Plano, TX), Xiaoxiang Zhang (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16673435 on 11/04/2019 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for providing approved financing in advance of a purchase to a buyer of an item, such as an automobile, and allowing the prospective buyer to maintain control over the financing throughout the sales process. According to disclosed embodiments, a financial service system configures a financing website for the buyer, and receives personal information as well as information relating to the desired item. The financial service system approves loan parameters for the buyer, and provides the user with a link to access the financing website on a mobile device while at a dealership. Financing parameters can thus be edited throughout the process until the final sales agreement, providing the buyer with confidence and flexibility in the buying process.

Rotorcraft and method for tracking manufacturing of aircraft parts
Patent No. 11250522

Inventor(s): James Corrigan (Kingston, , CA), Pier-Alexandre Pelletier (Saint-Colomban, , CA)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16701607 on 12/03/2019 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aircraft component is manufactured from a plurality of separate materials comprising a first material. The first material is physically associated with a tracking device comprising a first storage medium featuring line-of-sight accessible information and a second storage medium featuring non-line-of-sight accessible information. The line-of-sight accessible information and the non-line-of-sight accessible information each comprise information regarding the first material physically associated with the tracking device.

Learning-assisted multi-modality dielectric imaging
Patent No. 11250601

Inventor(s): Guanbo Chen (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: Brooks Kushman P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16839853 on 04/03/2020 (683 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) assisted dielectric imaging method is provided. The method used CNN to incorporate the abundant image information from Magnetic Resonance (MR) images into the inverse scattering model-based microwave imaging process and generate high-fidelity dielectric images. A CNN is designed and trained to learn the complex mapping function from MR T1 images to dielectric images. Once trained, the new patients” MR T1 images are fed into the CNN to generate predicted dielectric images, which are used as the starting image for the microwave inverse scattering imaging. The CNN-predicted dielectric image significantly reduces the non-linearity and ill-posedness of the inverse scattering problem. The application of the proposed method to recover human brain dielectric images at 4 mm and 2 mm resolution with single-frequency and multi-frequency microwave measurements is provided.

[G06T] IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.01]

System and method to detect execution of driving maneuvers
Patent No. 11250649

Inventor(s): Jason Palmer (Carlsbad, CA), Slaven Sljivar (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): SmartDrive Systems, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Esplin Associates, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16682894 on 11/13/2019 (825 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting execution of driving maneuvers based on pre-determined driving maneuver profiles. Some or all of the system may be installed in a vehicle and/or be otherwise coupled with a vehicle. In some implementations, the system may detect execution of driving maneuvers by the vehicle based on pre-determined driving maneuver profiles. The system may include one or more sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle. In some implementations, the system may detect execution of the driving maneuvers by the vehicle based on a comparison of the information conveyed by the output signals from the sensors to criteria included in the pre-determined driving maneuver profiles.

[G07C] TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE (identification of persons A61B 5/117; indicating or recording apparatus for measuring in general, analogous apparatus but in which the input is not a variable to be measured, e.g. a hand operation, G01D; clocks, clock mechanisms G04B, G04C; time-interval measuring G04F; counting mechanisms per se G06M)

Foveated imaging system
Patent No. 11250819

Inventor(s): Jordan David Lamkin (Fort Worth, TX), Kyle Martin Ringgenberg (Fort Worth, TX), Mark A. Lamkin (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesa, , MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15988645 on 05/24/2018 (1363 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, an image system comprises a display and a controller. A portion of the display is capable of a first visual fidelity level which is the highest visual fidelity capability of the display. The controller is configured to determine a first location of a point on the display where the center of gaze of a user intersects the display and determine a plurality of concentric regions on the display sharing a common center determined at least in part on the first location of the point. The controller is further configured to communicate a command to the display to reduce the angular and spatial resolution of selected regions below the first visual fidelity level, the reduction in visual fidelity of each region determined at least in part on a proximity of each region from the first location of the point, such that the regions farther from the point have greater levels of reduction in visual fidelity.

[G09G] ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION (arrangements for transferring data between digital computers and displays G06F 3/14; static indicating arrangements comprising an association of a number of separate sources or light control cells G09F 9/00; static indicating arrangements comprising integral associations of a number of light sources H01J, H01K, H01L, H05B 33/12; scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, details thereof H04N 1/00) [5]

Torsional based tremolo system with a moving bridge
Patent No. 11250822

Inventor(s): John Michael Kebrle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17249402 on 03/01/2021 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that includes a moving plate rotatably coupled to a mounting plate. A torsion device imparts torsional force to the moving plate relative to the mounting plate around an axis of rotation. The mounting plate is used to attach the tremolo apparatus to a guitar or other string musical instrument. Adjustable bridge clamps and tuning plates coupled to the moving plate may be used to set the tension on the instrument strings as desired. Rotation of the moving plate relative to the mounting plate alters the tension on the instrument strings.

[G10D] STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACCORDIONS OR CONCERTINAS; PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (non-musical aspects of musical toy instruments A63H 5/00; organs, harmoniums or like musical instruments with associated blowing apparatus G10B; pianos, harpsichords, spinets or similar stringed musical instruments with one or more keyboards G10C; automatic musical instruments G10F; electrophonic musical instruments G10H; instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means or electronic generators, or in which the tones are synthesised from a data store G10H)

Vehicle virtual assistant systems and methods for processing a request for an item from a user
Patent No. 11250845

Inventor(s): Brian M. Kursar (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA CONNECTED NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16122489 on 09/05/2018 (1259 days app to issue)

Abstract: A virtual assistance system for a vehicle is provided. The virtual assistance system includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, an input device communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, an output device communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The virtual assistance system receives, through the input device, a request for an item from a user, retrieves a location of an entity associated the item, calculates an estimated arrival time when the vehicle will arrive at the location, compares the estimated arrival time with a predetermined time associated with the entity, and instructs the output device to generate a delivery prompt related to the item in response to comparing the estimated arrival time with the predetermined time.

[G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4]

Dynamic bit line voltage and sensing time enhanced read for data recovery
Patent No. 11250917

Inventor(s): Jianzhi Wu (Milpitas, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16910697 on 06/24/2020 (601 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system are provided for reading a non-transitory memory array. When a default read operation is performed and has failed, a dynamic sensing bit line voltage (VBLC) enhanced read or a dynamic sense time read is performed. According to the dynamic VBLC enhanced read or the dynamic sense time enhanced read, the VBLC or the sense time is increased, and a read is performed with the increased VBLC or increased sense time. If this enhanced read is unsuccessful, and if a maximum VBLC or a maximum sense time has not yet been reached, the VBLC or the sense time is increased again, and another read is performed. Once the maximum VBLC or a maximum sense time has been reached, if the read is still not successful, a read failure is reported.

[G11C] STATIC STORES (information storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer G11B; semiconductor devices for storage H01L, e.g. H01L 27/108-H01L 27/11597; pulse technique in general H03K, e.g. electronic switches H03K 17/00)

Loop-dependent switching between program-verify techniques
Patent No. 11250920

Inventor(s): Hiroki Yabe (Yokohama, , JP)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16916367 on 06/30/2020 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage device for verifying whether memory cells have been programmed. The storage device may be configured to use a verification technique, that is part of a set of verification techniques, to verify data states of a set of memory cells of a selected word line. The one or more verification techniques may be utilized based on an iteration of the verify operation that is to be performed. The storage device may be further configured to perform, using the verification technique, a next iteration of the program-verify operation to verify whether one or more memory cells have been programmed. Using the verification technique and performing the next-iteration of the program-verify operation are to be repeated until the set of memory cells have been verified.

Positive feedback and parallel searching enhanced optimal read method for non-volatile memory
Patent No. 11250926

Abstract: A non-volatile memory system and corresponding method of operation are provided. The system includes memory cells arranged in sectors. Each of the memory cells includes a control gate in communication with one of a plurality of word lines and a drain coupled to one of a plurality of bit lines and is configured to retain a threshold voltage. A control circuit is in communication with the memory cells and is configured to read the threshold voltage of each of the memory cells using default read parameters. The control circuit determines whether reading the non-volatile memory cells using the default read parameters is successful. The control circuit dynamically tests and adjusts read parameters based on whether reading the memory cells using the read parameters is successful in response to determining that reading the memory cells using the default read parameters is not successful.

Method, apparatus, and computer program product for submission of medical eligibility and claim data
Patent No. 11250938

Inventor(s): Anika Khare (Alpharetta, GA), Elizabeth Kaye (Suwanee, GA), James Adair (Alpharetta, GA), Jamie Lau (Atlanta, GA), Ramond McBeth (Decatur, GA), Roy Toney (Woodstock, GA)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16826417 on 03/23/2020 (694 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate the efficient generation and submission of medical eligibility and medical claim data. In a method, a modified pharmacy benefits transaction associated with a patient is received that is formatted in a first predefined format. The modified pharmacy benefits transaction is parsed to determine an indicator and data is extracted from the modified pharmacy benefits transaction based on the indicator. A database is accessed to retrieve additional data that is at least partly based on a pharmacy with which the source is associated, a potential payor of the medical transaction or a medication that is a subject of the medical transaction. A medical transaction is generated that includes the extracted data and the additional data and formatted in a second predefined format. A response to the medical transaction is then transmitted to a source for display to a user.

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Poly gate extension design methodology to improve CMOS performance in dual stress liner process flow
Patent No. 11251093

Inventor(s): Steven Lee Prins (Fairview, TX), Younsung Choi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16931818 on 07/17/2020 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit and method with dual stress liners and with NMOS transistors with gate overhang of active that is longer than the minimum design rule and with PMOS transistors with gate overhang of active that are not longer than the minimum design rule.

[H01L] SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (use of semiconductor devices for measuring G01; resistors in general H01C; magnets, inductors, transformers H01F; capacitors in general H01G; electrolytic devices H01G 9/00; batteries, accumulators H01M; waveguides, resonators, or lines of the waveguide type H01P; line connectors, current collectors H01R; stimulated-emission devices H01S; electromechanical resonators H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R; electric light sources in general H05B; printed circuits, hybrid circuits, casings or constructional details of electrical apparatus, manufacture of assemblages of electrical components H05K; use of semiconductor devices in circuits having a particular application, see the subclass for the application) [2]

Through wafer trench isolation between transistors in an integrated circuit
Patent No. 11251138

Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Peter Smeys (San Jose, CA), Scott Robert Summerfelt (Garland, TX), Sreeram Subramanyam Nasum (Bangalore, , IN), Thomas Dyer Bonifield (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16717262 on 12/17/2019 (791 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples of an integrated circuit (IC) there is a substrate of semiconductor material having a first region with a first transistor formed therein and a second region with a second transistor formed therein. An isolation trench extends through the substrate and separates the first region of the substrate from the second region of the substrate. An interconnect region having layers of dielectric is disposed on a top surface of the substrate. A dielectric polymer is disposed in the isolation trench and in a layer over the backside surface of the substrate. An edge of the polymer layer is separated from the perimeter edge of the substrate by a space.

Thinned semiconductor chip with edge support
Patent No. 11251152

Inventor(s): Chiao-Shun Chuang (Zhubei, , TW), Duane Wilcoxen (Dallas, TX), Rain Liu (Chengdu, , CN), Thomas Tsai (Hsinchu, , TW), Will Zhang (Chengdu, , CN)
Assignee(s): DIODES INCORPORATED (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16816321 on 03/12/2020 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device with reduced device resistance is disclosed. The semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor chip in which the chip thickness at the center portion of the chip where the circuit elements are disposed is uniform and is different from the chip thickness near the chip sides distant from the circuit elements.

Three-dimensional memory device containing multiple size drain contact via structures and method of making same
Patent No. 11251191

Inventor(s): Fumiaki Toyama (Cupertino, CA), Lishan Weng (Milpitas, CA), Mohan Dunga (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16231760 on 12/24/2018 (1149 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, memory stack structures extending through the alternating stack, where each of the memory stack structures contains a respective memory film and a respective vertical semiconductor channel, drain regions contacting an upper end of a respective one of the vertical semiconductor channels, first contact via structures directly contacting a first subset of the drain regions and each having a first horizontal cross-sectional area, and second contact via structures directly contacting a second subset of the drain regions and each having a second horizontal cross-sectional area that is greater than the first horizontal cross-sectional area.

Three-dimensional NOR array including active region pillars and method of making the same
Patent No. 11251199

Inventor(s): Johann Alsmeier (San Jose, CA), Yanli Zhang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16707036 on 12/09/2019 (799 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes vertically-alternating stacks of insulating strips and electrically conductive strips located over a substrate and laterally spaced apart from each other by line trenches. Laterally-alternating sequences of semiconductor region assemblies and dielectric pillar structures are located within a respective one of the line trenches. Memory films are located between each neighboring pair of the vertically-alternating stacks and the laterally-alternating sequences. Each of the semiconductor region assemblies includes a source pillar structure, a drain pillar structure, and a channel structure including a pair of lateral semiconductor channels that laterally connect the source pillar structure and the drain pillar structure. The memory films may include a charge storage layer or a ferroelectric material layer.

High electron mobility transistor
Patent No. 11251292

Inventor(s): Andrew Arthur Ketterson (Dallas, TX), Yongjie Cui (Plano, TX), Yu Cao (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): QORVO US, INC. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16879381 on 05/20/2020 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high electron mobility transistor is disclosed. The high electron mobility transistor has a gallium nitride layer with a plurality of two-dimensional electron gas channels, wherein the gallium nitride layer is disposed over a substrate. A gate contact has a gate bus disposed over the gallium nitride layer. The gate bus includes a plurality of gate feet extending from the gate bus into the gallium nitride layer. Each gate foot of the plurality of gate feet has a trapezoid-shaped cross-section with a longer base and a shorter base in parallel with a longitudinal axis of the gate bus. A source contact is disposed over the gallium nitride layer, and a drain contact is disposed over the gallium nitride layer, wherein the source contact and the drain contact are spaced apart from the gate contact and each other.

Powering an electronic system with an optical source to defeat power analysis attacks
Patent No. 11251581

Inventor(s): Gary Alan Evans (Plano, TX), Jennifer Lynn Dworak (Dallas, TX), Ping Gui (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Vinson Elkins L.L.P. (Local + 5 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16917876 on 06/30/2020 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device that is capable of eliminating a power trace that can be analyzed in a power analysis attack and serves as a highly effective countermeasure against power analysis attacks. The device comprising an optical source providing optical energy to an integrated circuit. An optical detector optically linked to the optical source and converts the optical energy from the optical source into electrical energy to power a secure circuit.

[H01S] DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION

Methods and apparatus to facilitate multiple modes of converter operation
Patent No. 11251703

Inventor(s): Brian Thomas Lynch (Brookline, NH), Daniel Curtis Goldner (Manchester, NH), Stefan Wlodzimierz Wiktor (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16712706 on 12/12/2019 (796 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed that facilitate multiple modes of converter operation. An example apparatus includes a comparator configured to provide a first trigger signal to initiate a first pulse width modulated signal in a constant-on-time mode for a power converter, an oscillator configured to provide a second trigger signal to initiate a second pulse width modulated signal in a fixed frequency mode for the power converter, and a selector configured to receive a select signal, the selector configured to output the first trigger signal to a pulse width modulated signal generator to initiate the first pulse width modulated signal based on a first state of the select signal, and output the second trigger signal to the pulse width modulated signal generator to initiate the second pulse width modulated signal based on a second state of the select signal.

[H02M] APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF (conversion of current or voltage specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces with no moving parts G04G 19/02; systems for regulating electric or magnetic variables in general, e.g. using transformers, reactors or choke coils, combination of such systems with static converters G05F; for digital computers G06F 1/00; transformers H01F; connection or control of one converter with regard to conjoint operation with a similar or other source of supply H02J; dynamo-electric converters H02K 47/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils, control or regulation of electric motors, generators or dynamo-electric converters H02P; pulse generators H03K) [5]

Multiphase switched mode power supply clocking circuits and related methods
Patent No. 11251706

Inventor(s): Karen Huimun Chan (South San Francisco, CA), Tawen Mei (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16413305 on 05/15/2019 (1007 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multiphase switched mode power supply clock apparatus, systems, articles of manufacture, and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first clock recovery circuit to in response to obtaining a first clock pulse, transmit the first clock pulse to a power converter to cause the power converter to switch based on the first clock pulse, in response to obtaining a second clock pulse after the first clock pulse re-transmit the second clock pulse to a second clock recovery circuit, and increment a count value, and in response to the count value meeting a phase selection value, reset the count value.

Operational amplifier input stage with high common mode voltage rejection
Patent No. 11251759

Inventor(s): Srinivas Kumar Pulijala (Tucson, AZ), Vadim Valerievich Ivanov (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16777521 on 01/30/2020 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus has four transistors. The first and third transistors each have a gate coupled to a first input terminal and second input terminal respectively, a source coupled to a current source and to a first terminal of a bias voltage source, and a substrate coupled to a second terminal of the bias voltage source. The second and fourth transistors each have a gate coupled to the first input terminal and the second input terminal respectively, a source coupled to the drain of the first and third transistors respectively, a drain coupled to a lower voltage supply and a substrate coupled to its source. The bias voltage source increases the threshold voltages of the first and third transistors above the second and fourth transistors, respectively. This ensures that the first and third transistors turn on after the second and fourth transistors, respectively.

[H03F] AMPLIFIERS (measuring, testing G01R; optical parametric amplifiers G02F; circuit arrangements with secondary emission tubes H01J 43/30; masers, lasers H01S; dynamo-electric amplifiers H02K; control of amplification H03G; coupling arrangements independent of the nature of the amplifier, voltage dividers H03H; amplifiers capable only of dealing with pulses H03K; repeater circuits in transmission lines H04B 3/36, H04B 3/58; application of speech amplifiers in telephonic communication H04M 1/60, H04M 3/40)

IC with first and second functional circuits coupling only first circuits to output bond pads
Patent No. 11251795

Inventor(s): Christopher Adam Opoczynski (Irving, TX), George Vincent Konnail (Addison, TX), H. Pooya Forghani-zadeh (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16875384 on 05/15/2020 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: A family of digital logic functions has the same specifications for input and output voltages and the same number of bond pads. A digital logic integrated circuit for the family includes a substrate of semiconductor material having a core area and a peripheral area; a certain number of bond pads formed in the peripheral area, the certain number of bond pads determining the total area of the substrate; programmable digital logic transistor circuitry formed in the core area for each of the digital logic functions in the family; programmable input and output circuitry formed in the peripheral area; programming circuitry for programming the programmable digital logic transistor circuitry into a selected digital logic function; and programmable input and output means for programming the input and output circuitry into input and output circuits for the selected digital logic function.

[H03K] PULSE TECHNIQUE (measuring pulse characteristics G01R; modulating sinusoidal oscillations with pulses H03C; transmission of digital information H04L; discriminator circuits detecting phase difference between two signals by counting or integrating cycles of oscillation H03D 3/04; automatic control, starting, synchronisation or stabilisation of generators of electronic oscillations or pulses where the type of generator is irrelevant or unspecified H03L; coding, decoding or code conversion, in general H03M) [4]

Non-linearity correction
Patent No. 11251803

Inventor(s): Ajai Paulose (Idukki, , IN), Jawaharlal Tangudu (Bangalore, , IN), Pankaj Gupta (Rajasthan, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17063037 on 10/05/2020 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for non-linearity correction includes receiving a first output signal from a data signal path containing a first analog-to-digital converter and receiving a second output signal from a second analog-to-digital converter. The method also includes generating first non-linearity coefficients using the first output signal and generating second non-linearity coefficients using the first and second output signals. The method further includes applying, by a non-linearity corrector in the data signal path, the first and second non-linearity coefficients to compensate for non-linearity components in a digitized signal output from the first analog-to-digital converter to generate a corrected digitized signal.

[H03M] CODING, DECODING OR CODE CONVERSION, IN GENERAL (using fluidic means F15C 4/00; optical analogue/digital converters G02F 7/00; coding, decoding or code conversion, specially adapted for particular applications, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. G01D, G01R, G06F, G06T, G09G, G10L, G11B, G11C, H04B, H04L, H04M, H04N; ciphering or deciphering for cryptography or other purposes involving the need for secrecy G09C) [4]

Multiple clock sampling for Nyquist folded sampling receivers
Patent No. 11251832

Inventor(s): Calvin A. Coffey (McKinney, TX), Cameron Johnson (Greenville, TX), Christopher A. Fox (Greenville, TX), Frank A. Boyle (Melissa, TX), Gerald L. Fudge (Rockwall, TX), Ryan Lange (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. (Greenville, TX)
Law Firm: Egan, Enders Huston LLP. (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17187292 on 02/26/2021 (354 days app to issue)

Abstract: Nyquist folding receivers (NYFRs) are disclosed that use three or more non-modulated sampling clock signals with different frequencies to produce multiple projections in a sampled output. Using these three or more different sampling clock signals, multiple Nyquist zones are aliased together while still allowing signals from different Nyquist zones to be separated and identified in later processing based upon the sampling provided by the different sampling clock signals. NYFR sampling receivers are also disclosed that simultaneously produce multiple separate and different parallel channels from an input signal, with each different channel having a different sampling clock sampling rate from the other channels so as to generate a respective folding pattern that is different from the folding pattern generated by the respective RF sampling rate of each of the other simultaneous and parallel channels. A particular signal may be separated and identified by matching it to the respective different folding patterns in each of the simultaneous multiple different parallel channels.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

CA power measurement
Patent No. 11251880

Inventor(s): Hong Jiang (Kernersville, NC), Wael Al-Qaq (Oak Ridge, NC)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16237578 on 12/31/2018 (1142 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting and for detecting a transmission power level of a carrier of aggregated carrier signals is configured to generate a plurality of carrier signals as a carrier aggregated signal and to generate an outgoing radio frequency (RF) signal based on the carrier aggregated signal and to produce a feedback signal based the outgoing RF signal. The system process the feedback signal by down converting a first carrier signal within the feedback signal from RF, canceling a down converted harmonically-related signal or an ADC Fs related signal of a second carrier of the carrier aggregated signal and producing a signal representative of the output power of the first carrier of the carrier aggregated signal within the feedback signal.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Remote authentication for accessing on-premises network devices
Patent No. 11251951

Inventor(s): Paul J. Miller (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Newport IP, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16775244 on 01/28/2020 (749 days app to issue)

Abstract: An authentication server may not support all types of user credentials. For example, an on-premise authentication server may support credentials based on user secrets (i.e. username and password) and certificate-based credentials, but not hardware-key based credentials. A client device may use an un-supported type of credential to access resources managed by the on-premise authentication server by authenticating with a web-based authentication server. The web-based authentication server may support any type of credential, and the supported types of credentials may change over time. The web-based authentication server returns an authenticated user token indicating the user has been authenticated, but without authorizing access to any resources. The client device uses the on-premise authentication server to exchange the authenticated user token for an authorized user token. The client device then uses the authorized user token to access resources on the on-premise network.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Monitoring VNFCs that are composed of independently manageable software modules
Patent No. 11252032

Inventor(s): Keith William Melkild (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17033829 on 09/27/2020 (506 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include a method comprising one or more of receiving a VNFC module status request from a NFVO where the status request specifies a VNFC instance (VNFCI), determining a target OS installation of the VNFCI, retrieving a list of one or more VNFC modules of the VNFCI, determining the status of the one or more VNFC modules wherein the status determination includes at least one or more of constructing a default status command, adapting the command to the target OS, executing the adapted status command, and recording a normalized status result, sending a VNFC module status notification.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Monitoring VNFCs that are composed of independently manageable software modules
Patent No. 11252033

Inventor(s): Keith William Melkild (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17074588 on 10/19/2020 (484 days app to issue)

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Mobile cellular network backhaul
Patent No. 11252128

Inventor(s): Dennis Niermann (Richardson, TX), Vincent Graffagnino (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Oceus Networks, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16532979 on 08/06/2019 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile cellular network (MCN) communication system can provide an independent mobile cellular network to devices within a covered area. In addition, the MCN communication system can communicate with other MCN communication systems using a wireless standard that is similar to the wireless standard used to communicate with user equipment within the covered area. In some instances, the MCN communication system can be registered as a user equipment of another MCN communication system and/or have another MCN communication system registered with it as a user equipment.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Distributed authentication/authorization tool
Patent No. 11252139

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16285509 on 02/26/2019 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: An authentication/authorization tool authenticates entity data received from an official third party and authorizes the distribution of the authenticated data based on an authorization token provided by a mobile device of the entity. The tool determines, based on the entity data and an entity preferences database, different portions of the entity data that are of different data types and data repositories that are authorized to receive each data type. The tool receives an authorization token from a mobile device of the entity and uses the authorization token to determine whether data distribution is authorized. Responsive to determining, based on the data authorization token, that distribution of the data is authorized, the tool automatically transmits the data portions to the entity”s data repositories to update information stored therein, according to preferences of the entity.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Secure data transmission
Patent No. 11252156

Inventor(s): Michael J. Vendrell (Dallas, TX), Michael Sokoryansky (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Ikonopedia, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16538489 on 08/12/2019 (918 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include a first network in which user device(s) and a HIP server are communicably coupled. The first network may include a secure data administrator, such as a medical data system, that stores secure data. In some implementations, at least one of the user devices may include a web module and communicate with a web server through a second network. At least one of the user device may be restricted from communicating with the secure data administrator, so the user device may request data stored in the secure data administrator through the HIP server. The user device may base the requests for the data on information received from the web server.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Cognitive automation-based engine to propagate data across systems
Patent No. 11252249

Inventor(s): Jayachandra Varma (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17087833 on 11/03/2020 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to cognitive automation-based engine processing to propagate data across multiple systems via a private network to overcome technical system, resource consumption, and architecture limitations. Data to be propagated can be manually input or extracted from a digital file. The data can be parsed by analyzing for correct syntax, normalized into first through sixth normal forms, segmented into packets for efficient data transmission, validated to ensure that the data satisfies defined formats and input criteria, and distributed into a plurality of data stores coupled to the private network, thereby propagating data without repetitive manual entry. The data may also be enriched by, for example, correcting for any errors or linking with other potentially related data. Based on data enrichment, recommendations of additional target(s) for propagation of data can be identified. Reports may also be generated. The cognitive automation may be performed in real-time to expedite processing.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Content stream integrity and redundancy system
Patent No. 11252267

Inventor(s): Walter John Schmidt (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17249910 on 03/18/2021 (334 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can include one or more content distribution sites to provide content to one or more content satellite offices for delivery toward a set of destination devices for display. A content distribution site, of the one or more content distribution sites, can include one or more streamer devices. The one or more streamer devices can be associated with a single spoofed Internet protocol (IP) address. The spoofed IP address can facilitate failover among the one or more streamer devices. The one or more streamer devices can be configured to provide the content toward the set of destination devices using multicast with forward error correction (FEC). A content satellite office, of the one or more content satellite offices, can be configured to subscribe to a multicast group associated with the one or more streamer devices. The multicast group can be associated with the spoofed IP address to facilitate the failover among the one or more streamer devices.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Network interface for tracking radio resource utilization
Patent No. 11252281

Inventor(s): Imtiaz Shaikh (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16891738 on 06/03/2020 (622 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided for performing RAN-usage-based tracking in a wireless core network. The method includes obtaining a plan code for a communication device connecting to a radio access network (RAN); associating, based on the plan code, the communication device with a RAN-usage-based plan; and reporting, after the associating, a tracking instance of RAN usage by the communication device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Set-top box with enhanced behavioral controls and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11252468

Inventor(s): William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17079021 on 10/23/2020 (480 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set-top box with enhanced behavioral controls and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, a wireless transceiver is located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a signal input, a signal output, a processor, and memory. The set-top box may pair with an electronic door locking apparatus coupled to a door that is room-collocated with the set-top box in a hospitality establishment. The set-top box may then reprogram the electronic door locking apparatus as well as control amenities, such as a display, in response to presence signal from the electronic door locking apparatus.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Methods and apparatus to measure audience composition and recruit audience measurement panelists
Patent No. 11252470

Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17007785 on 08/31/2020 (533 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to measure audience composition and recruit audience measurement panelists are disclosed. An example media device disclosed herein includes means for analyzing a video stream of media being presented by the media device, the means for analyzing to detect a first code embedded in the video stream, the first code referencing first audience measurement data to identify the media. The method further includes means for modifying a media output to: after detection of the first code, provide a request for an audience member to join an audience measurement panel; and, after receipt of a response to the request, cause the media device to present a second code, the second code including information that, when the second code is scanned with a portable device other than the media device, is to direct the portable device to a website to provide additional audience measurement data.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Maintaining local offloading of traffic in a handover from a fifth generation system (5GS) to an evolved packet system (EPS)
Patent No. 11252627

Inventor(s): Subrata Mukherjee (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16885934 on 05/28/2020 (628 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network node includes control plane functionality for managing a session of a user equipment (UE) which is anchored at a User Plane Function (UPF) anchor for communicating traffic between the UE and a data network. The node operates to obtain, from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), a session context request responsive to a handover indication indicating a handover of the session from a Fifth Generation System (5GS) to an Evolved Packet System (EPS). The node identifies whether an uplink classifier (UL-CL) UPF is in use for local offloading to a local UPF anchor for delivery to a local area data network. Based on the identifying, the node obtains uplink tunnel information of the UL-CL UPF instead of the UPF anchor for establishing at least one bearer for the session and sends to the AMF a session context response including the uplink tunnel information of the UL-CL UPF.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and system for network slice usage subscription
Patent No. 11252653

Inventor(s): Parry Cornell Booker (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16835467 on 03/31/2020 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a network slice usage subscription service is provided. The network slice usage subscription service may allow a network device to obtain network slice usage information and event notifications. The event notification may indicate when an end device is using a network slice and when the end device is no longer the network slice. The network device may include an application function (AF) device. The network device may use the event notification to perform an operation relating to the network slice and/or the end device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for matching using location information
Patent No. 11252690

Inventor(s): Anna M. Schneider (Fort Worth, TX), David A. Ross (New York, NY), Deryl Dorsett (Dallas, TX), Joshua D. Gafni (West Hollywood, CA), Kyle Miller (Hermosa Beach, CA), Robinne Burrell (Los Angeles, CA), Samantha J. Stevens (
Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16805426 on 02/28/2020 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes an interface and a communicatively coupled processor. The interface is configured to receive first future location information of a first user and receive second future location information of a second user. The processor is configured to determine that the first and second future location information each correspond to a future location and determine that a characteristic related to the first user corresponds to a preference related to the second user. In response to these determinations, the processor is configured to cause information to be presented to the second user, the information to be presented to the second user comprising the future location and that the first user and the second user have the future location in common.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Core paging handling
Patent No. 11252694

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Ofinno, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17109544 on 12/02/2020 (440 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station receives, from an access and mobility management function (AMF), a first paging message for a wireless device. The first paging message comprises a parameter indicating whether the wireless device is allowed to access a non-closed access group (CAG) cell. The base station sends, via a cell, a second paging message based on the first paging message, wherein the sending is based on the parameter.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for control resource set configuration for common control
Patent No. 11252712

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16805640 on 02/28/2020 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) for receiving control information in a wireless communication system includes a transceiver configured to receive a synchronization signal/physical broadcasting channel (SS/PBCH) block of an index i from a BS, wherein SS/PBCH block comprises a PBCH carrying master information block (MIB). The UE includes a processor configured to for the SS/PBCH block of the index i, determine a slot index n[subscript]0 [/subscript]as a sum of an offset value and [i*M]. The offset value is determined based on a first value O determined according to the index indicated in the MIB, wherein the index configures PDCCH monitoring occasions, and a second value indicated in the MIB, wherein the second value represents a subcarrier spacing configuration, wherein M is a positive number determined according to the index indicated in the MIB, and cause the transceiver to decode a PDCCH in the slot index n[subscript]0[/subscript].

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

DESIGN PATENTS

Food cutter
Patent No. D943369

Inventor(s): Johnathan Thomas Spae (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Built Kitchen Tools LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29725848 on 02/27/2020 (719 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Retention grommet
Patent No. D943396

Inventor(s): Antwan Joco”ques Works (Lewisville, TX), Nathan Grant Castleberry (Keller, TX), William Julius McPhil Giraud (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Corning Research Development Corporation (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29707704 on 09/30/2019 (869 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mobile device signal booster
Patent No. D943562

Inventor(s): Brooks Stephen Ruhman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): WILSON ELECTRONICS, LLC (St. George, UT)
Law Firm: Jones Waldo Holbrook McDonough, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29749872 on 09/09/2020 (524 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Perforating apparatus
Patent No. D943642

Inventor(s): Alex Lim (Parsippany, NJ), Jim Svec (Kearny, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29726173 on 02/29/2020 (717 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle body assembly
Patent No. D943681

Inventor(s): Jaime Felix Barajas (Dallas, TX), Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS LP (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29774017 on 03/12/2021 (340 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Paver
Patent No. D943773

Inventor(s): William H. Karau (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): PAVESTONE, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29737299 on 06/08/2020 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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