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 October 11, 2022 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 8
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 11
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 5
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 6
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 7
G: PHYSICS 49
H: ELECTRICITY 36

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 22
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 6
Pure Global Brands Inc. (Mesquite) 5
rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas) 4
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 4
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 3
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 3
PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA) 3
Trinity Rail Group LLC (Dallas) 3

UNASSIGNED 12

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Kinsey Harris (West Palm Beach, FL) 5
Swastic Srihari (Addison) 5
Zorin Abraham (Sunnyvale) 5
Andrew Cummins (Brooklyn, NY) 3
Elias Jason Mablekos (New York, NY) 3
Jason Ellis Pearlman (Lloyd Harbor, NY) 3
Fantai Kong (McKinney) 2
Janne Matias Pahkala (Oulu, FI) 2
Jian Xing (Pleasanton, CA) 2
Mark Griffin (Dallas) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Co-fermented food product from dairy and grain
Patent No. 11464248

Inventor(s): Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): The Quaker Oats Company (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16760986 on 11/02/2018 (1439 days app to issue)

Abstract: A novel co-fermented food product formed from oats and dairy is described herein. The co-fermented food product includes a grain ingredient, a dairy ingredient, and a bacterial culture. The novel co-fermented food product includes a set of metabolites derived from the co-fermentation of the oat ingredient and the dairy ingredient by the bacterial culture.

Knotless suture anchor
Patent No. 11464506

Inventor(s): Kairi Lofton (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. (Raynham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16251550 on 01/18/2019 (1362 days app to issue)

Abstract: A suture anchor comprises a tubular body having an axial bore therethrough and having one or more purchase enhancements on an exterior surface of the body adapted to enhance purchase of the body within a bone hole, such as threads. A lateral port passes through the body from the bore to the exterior surface and is formed of a slot entering the body from its proximal end. A length of suture for attaching soft tissue to bone passes down along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements, over a distal end of the body, up into the bore through and then back out of the bore and up along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements.

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

Stent and method of manufacture
Patent No. 11464657

Inventor(s): Tr Raymond Welch (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Hitchcock Evert, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16951878 on 11/18/2020 (692 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dual opposing helical stent having a furled, small-diameter state and an expanded, large-diameter state. In the furled, small-diameter state, the stent includes a plurality of central lobes arranged at spaced-apart intervals and extending longitudinally defining a stent axis. The stent also includes peripheral lobes formed on the plurality of central lobes. The terminal ends of the stent are welded in a middle section of the stent. A method and technique for manufacturing the stent is also disclosed.

[A61F] FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) [2006.01]

Disposable baby changing pad system and method of making the same
Patent No. 11464683

Inventor(s): Matthew Joseph (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16436490 on 06/10/2019 (1219 days app to issue)

Abstract: A disposable baby changing pad system includes a changing pad body extending from a top end to a bottom end and being composed of a thin, flexible material, the changing pad body further having a pocket formed on a top surface of the changing pad body, the pocket having a top layer sealing an interior area of the pocket; an opening extending into the interior area from the top layer; one or more wipes sealed within the pocket; and a diaper positioned on the top surface of the changing pad body; the changing pad body folds around the pocket and the diaper.

Dorsal root ganglia surgical leads
Patent No. 11464965

Inventor(s): Timothy R. Deer (Charleston, WV)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16684717 on 11/15/2019 (1061 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide paddle leads for dorsal root ganglia (DRG) stimulation and methods of implanting the same. In one implementation, the paddle lead has a small profile facilitating deployment into a target space in the neuroforamen dorsal to the DRG and below the vertebral lamina. A paddle body of the paddle lead may include a living hinge and/or a contoured profile to further facilitate implantation in the target space. For suture assisted deployment as well as to resist migration of the paddle lead once deployed, the paddle lead may include a suture loop configuration. The paddle lead further includes an electrode array having electrode contacts arranged in a two dimensional configuration pattern to create an electrical field optimized for stimulation of the DRG.

[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]

Systems and methods for output channel architectures in implantable pulse generators
Patent No. 11464981

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Gavin L. Rade (Dallas, TX), Steven Boor (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16397875 on 04/29/2019 (1261 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an output architecture for an implantable pulse generator of a neurostimulation system. The output architecture includes a power supply, a plurality of outputs, a global source current regulator coupled to the power supply and operable to source current from the power supply to the plurality of outputs through a plurality of source current branches, a global sink current regulator operable to sink current from the plurality of outputs to ground through a plurality of sink current branches, a current source branch selector operable to select, for each of the plurality of outputs, an amount of current sourced from the plurality of source current branches, and a current sink branch selector operable to select, for each of the plurality of outputs, an amount of current sunk to the plurality of sink current branches.

Aerodynamic golf club head
Patent No. 11465019

Inventor(s): Jeffrey J. Albertsen (Plano, TX), Michael Scott Burnett (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC. (Carlsbad, CA)
Law Firm: Dawsey Co., LPA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17145511 on 01/11/2021 (638 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aerodynamic golf club head producing reduced aerodynamic drag forces via unique club head relationships.

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

Antibiotic delivery system and method for treating an infected synovial joint during re-implantation of an orthopedic prosthesis
Patent No. RE049239 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Brian C. de Beaubien (Fenton, MI)
Assignee(s): Osteal Therapeutics, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16911303 on 06/24/2020 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antibiotic delivery system including an intramedullary stem that is adapted to be removably mounted into a medullary canal of a bone. The stem includes a body having an inlet adapted to be in fluid communication with a source of liquid-borne antibiotic and a plurality of outlets disposed along the stem. A channel extends between the inlet and the plurality of outlets for delivering a fluid-borne antibiotic from the inlet to the plurality of outlets so as to distribute the antibiotic along the medullary canal in a controlled fashion. A method of treating an infected joint during a two-stage re-implantation of an orthopedic implant is also disclosed. Patent Class: N/A

Combine harvester concave threshing bar
Patent No. 11464169

Inventor(s): Brian G. Robertson (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16826194 on 03/21/2020 (934 days app to issue)

Abstract: A threshing concave assembly is disclosed having a threshing concave bar wherein the threshing bar is comprised of two threshing surfaces having a dihedral angle relationship relative to each other. In addition, in another aspect the threshing bar can be comprised of two dihedral surfaces whereby one surface face has about 130% greater surface area than its adjacent surface face. Alternatively, one surface face of the threshing bar can be 1.3x wider than its adjacent surface face. In another aspect the threshing bar can be comprised of two dihedral surfaces whereby one surface face has about a 170% greater surface area than its adjacent surface face.

[A01F] THRESHING (combines A01D 41/00); BALING OF STRAW, HAY OR THE LIKE; STATIONARY APPARATUS OR HAND TOOLS FOR FORMING OR BINDING STRAW, HAY OR THE LIKE INTO BUNDLES; CUTTING OF STRAW, HAY OR THE LIKE; STORING AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE (arrangements for making or setting stacks in connection with harvesting A01D 85/00)

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

Polymer Balisong knife and latch for a Balisong knife
Patent No. 11465300

Inventor(s): Andrew Demko (Wampum, PA)
Assignee(s): GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, L.L.C. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Lang Patent Law LLC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16697951 on 11/27/2019 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Balisong knife includes a latch that resists compression of the back end of the handles towards each other under grip pressure by the user, thus increasing the columns strength of the handles when the knife is in a latched open configuration. A crossmember is provided adjacent to the latch pivot, resisting movement of the latch into any position wherein interference between the latch and tip of the blade could occur. Integral, friction reducing surfaces are provided on components of the knife. The knife can be assembled using snap fit pivot pins. The blade includes portions of varying thickness, providing additional thickness in the region of the points for greater strength, while allowing center edges for more effective cutting.

[B26B] HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (for harvesting A01D; for horticulture, for forestry A01G; for butchering or meat treatment A22; for manufacturing or repairing footwear A43D; nail clippers or cutters A45D 29/02; kitchen equipment A47J; for surgical purposes A61B 17/00; for metal B23D; cutting by abrasive fluid jets B24C 5/02; plier-like tools with cutting edges B25B 7/22; pincers B25C 11/02; handles for hand implements, in general B25G; guillotine-type cutters B26D; for erasing B43L 19/00; for textile materials D06H)

High mobility 3D laser printing system
Patent No. 11465353

Inventor(s): Johnny Thao (Venus, TX)
Assignee(s): PhotoFusion Technologies Limited (Basildon, , GB)
Law Firm: Welsh Flaxman Gitler LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16698260 on 11/27/2019 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for producing images directly on a surface includes an operational curing system comprised of a thermal acquisition system, a distance monitoring device, and a directed radiant energy source. The system also includes a support assembly for supporting the operational curing system relative to a substrate and a computer-based control system processing data and controlling the operational curing system and the support assembly.

[B29C] SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B 11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B 37/00-B32B 41/00) [4]

Socket-based driving tool with retractable non-marring cover
Patent No. 11465444

Inventor(s): Dave Bruni (Ancaster, , CA), David E. Wojtowicz (Norwich, , CA), Natalie P. Suthern (Woodstock, , CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16141160 on 09/25/2018 (1477 days app to issue)

Abstract: A driving tool includes an elongate socket body, and a non-marring cover around the socket body. The socket body includes a socket compatible with lug nuts, and a driver adaptor behind the socket. The cover is supported on the socket body for axial extension and axial retraction ahead of the socket.

[B60B] VEHICLE WHEELS (making wheels or wheel parts by rolling B21H 1/00, by forging, hammering or pressing B21K 1/28); CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION

System and method for modulating a performance of a vehicle with modified vehicle components
Patent No. 11465638

Inventor(s): Geoffrey D. Gaither (Brighton, 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: 17080181 on 10/26/2020 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of calibrating a driving force of a vehicle is provided. A status change of one or more components of the vehicle may be detected by a sensor. One or more models of the one or more components of the vehicle having the status change may be determined by the processing circuitry. The driving force based on the determined one or more models may be calculated by the processing circuitry. The driving force of the vehicle to reach a threshold value may be calibrated.

[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]

Hourglass autorack car roof
Patent No. 11465654

Inventor(s): Brant R. McGhee (Arlington, TX), Kenneth W. Huck (Fairview, TX), Kyle R. Coston (Forney, TX), Robert C. Runyan (Elm Mott, TX), Steven E. Daniels (Hewitt, TX)
Assignee(s): TRINITY RAIL GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16806277 on 03/02/2020 (953 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an autorack railcar roof assembly comprises a center roof panel, a first intermediate roof panel adjacent one side of the center roof panel, and a second intermediate roof panel adjacent an opposite of the center roof panel from the first intermediate roof panel. The center roof panel comprises a first width. The first and second intermediate roof panels each comprise a second width greater than the first width.

[B61D] BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES (vehicles in general B60; adaptation of vehicles to special systems B61B; underframes B61F)

Railcar side wall fabrication and offset overlap welding of sheets
Patent No. 11465655

Inventor(s): Christopher Crisafulli (Mansfield, TX), Matthew Gabriel Westlake (Dallas, TX), Percy Elavia (Plano, TX), Suman Gachhadar (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TRINITY RAIL GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16579156 on 09/23/2019 (1114 days app to issue)

Abstract: A side wall for a railcar includes a plurality of integrated side sheets. Each of the integrated side sheets includes a sheet of metal having a top side edge and a bottom side edge extending from a first end to a second end of the sheet of metal. The sheet of metal further includes a flat area portion extending a first distance from the first end towards the second end between the top side edge and the bottom side edge. The sheet of metal further includes a side post portion adjacent to the flat portion, the side post portion comprising a plurality of bends forming a recess. The plurality of bends forming the recess includes at least a first bend, a second bend, a third bend, and a fourth bend. Adjacent integrated side sheets may be coupled together to form the side wall.

[B61D] BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES (vehicles in general B60; adaptation of vehicles to special systems B61B; underframes B61F)

Twenty-foot double stack well car
Patent No. 11465657

Inventor(s): Jerry W. Vande Sande (Dallas, TX), John W. Coulborn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TRINITY NORTH AMERICAN FREIGHT CAR, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16216334 on 12/11/2018 (1400 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a first well component supported by a first railcar truck and a second railcar truck. The first well component is disposed between the first railcar truck and the second railcar truck. The length of the first well component is restricted to transport an intermodal shipping container no longer than twenty feet in length. In particular embodiments, the first well component is configured to transport a double stack of twenty-foot intermodal shipping containers. Each twenty-foot shipping container of the double stack may be loaded to maximum weight of 67,000 pounds. Particular embodiments include an articulated railcar with two or more twenty-foot well components.

[B60P] VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS (vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances A61G 3/00)

System and method for filling containers with fluids
Patent No. 11465786

Inventor(s): Joshua Malone (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Tinnus Enterprises, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17121950 on 12/15/2020 (665 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a method embodiment, an example method for simultaneously filling balloons with water, using an apparatus sufficiently compact to be operated while being held by hand, is disclosed. The method includes attaching the apparatus to a water supply. The apparatus includes a fitting comprising an inlet configured to connect to the water supply and a bulkhead joining the at least three branch assemblies. Each branch assembly includes a tube and an automatically-sealing balloon with a neck disposed around and removably attached to the tube. The method further includes simultaneously providing water from the attached water supply to each balloon of the balloon-filling apparatus. The method further includes detaching one or more of the balloons from the balloon-filling apparatus using a force comprising gravity each detached balloon and the water contained therein. Each detached balloon automatically seals upon detachment.

[B65B] MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C 1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B 25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B 1/00-B67B 6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C 9/00)

High speed dual label applicator
Patent No. 11465796

Inventor(s): James F. Butt (New Freedom, PA), Mark N. Bowden (Nokomis, FL), Matthew D. McLean (Owings Mills, MD)
Assignee(s): ID TECHNOLOGY LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Thompson Hine LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16775373 on 01/29/2020 (986 days app to issue)

Abstract: A labeling system includes a frame component pivotal between a label load position, a first label apply position and a second label apply position. A vacuum applicator is carried on the frame component for movement with the frame component. A first actuator is configured for pivoting the frame component between the label load position and the first label apply position. A second actuator is configured for pivoting the frame component from the label load position to the second label apply position. The second label apply position is located between the label load position and the first label apply position. The labeling system can be used to apply one label to the leading side of an item moving along a conveyance path, and to apply another label to the lateral side of the same item.

[B65C] LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES (nailing or stapling in general B25C, B27F; processes for applying decalcomanias B44C 1/16; applying labels for packaging purposes B65B; labels, name-plates G09F)

Gripping device for plastic bags and method of use
Patent No. 11465809

Inventor(s): Gregory Alan Herrington (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17387767 on 07/28/2021 (440 days app to issue)

Abstract: A gripping device for enabling users to open a plastic bag more readily is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gripping device comprises a top half and a bottom half, wherein both halves include a base having a plurality of bristles. The base is configured to engage with one side of the mouth of a plastic bag via an attachment means, and is configured to allow the placement of a user”s fingertip thereon. In another embodiment, the gripping device comprises a top half and a bottom half, wherein both halves include a base having a grip surface. The base is configured to engage with one side of the mouth of a plastic bag. The grip surface is configured to allow the placement of a user”s fingertip thereon and configured to prevent the user”s fingertips from slipping therefrom.

[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

Perception-based robotic manipulation system and method for automated truck unloader that unloads/unpacks product from trailers and containers
Patent No. 11465864

Inventor(s): Alex Criswell (Dallas, TX), Christopher D. McMurrough (Arlington, TX), Justry Weir (Fort Worth, TX), Samarth Rajan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Daifuku Co. Ltd. (Osaka, , JP), Wynright Corporation (Hobart, IN)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16860731 on 04/28/2020 (896 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automated truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product, such as boxes or cases, from trailers and containers is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, an industrial robot having a suction cup-based gripper arm selectively removes boxes from the trailer and places the boxes on a powered transportation path. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon a perception-based robotic manipulation system.

[B65G] TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS (packaging B65B; handling thin or filamentary materials, e.g. paper sheets or thread, B65H; cranes B66C; portable or mobile lifting or hauling appliances, e.g. hoists, B66D; devices for lifting or lowering goods for loading or unloading purposes, e.g. fork-lift trucks, B66F 9/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers, not otherwise provided for, B67C 9/00; delivering or transferring liquids B67D; filling or discharging vessels for liquefied, solidified or compressed gases F17C; pipe-line systems for fluids F17D)

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

Methods for providing polyvinyl chloride particles for preparing chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
Patent No. 11466103

Inventor(s): Keith S. Kramer (Andover, KS), Lance Mayer (Strongsville, OH), Rodney L. Klausmeyer (Wichita, KS)
Assignee(s): Oxy Vinyls, LP (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15741019 on 03/07/2017 (2044 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for providing particles of polyvinyl chloride, wherein the particles offer improved chlorinating efficiency, the method comprising (i) providing polyvinyl chloride particles; and (ii) introducing a chlorination accelerant to the polyvinyl chloride particles to thereby provide polyvinyl chloride particles having an accelerant associated therewith.

[C08F] MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS (production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from lower carbon number hydrocarbons, e.g. by oligomerisation, C10G 50/00; fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture C12P; graft polymerisation of monomers containing carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds on to fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials D06M 14/00) [2]

Non-asphaltic coatings, non-asphaltic roofing materials, and methods of making the same
Patent No. 11466176

Inventor(s): Daniel E. Boss (Dallas, TX), Kevin Carr (Dallas, TX), Ramil Marcelo L. Mercado (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17400827 on 08/12/2021 (425 days app to issue)

Abstract: Non-asphaltic coatings for roofing materials, roofing materials made therefrom and methods of preparing such coatings and roofing materials utilize a combination of a crude tall oil-based continuous phase material, a resinous hardening agent, and a polymer.

[C09D] COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (cosmetics A61K; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general, B05D; staining wood B27K 5/02; glazes or vitreous enamels C03C; natural resins, French polish, drying-oils, driers, turpentine, per se, C09F; polishing compositions other than French polish, ski waxes C09G; adhesives or use of materials as adhesives C09J; materials for sealing or packing joints or covers C09K 3/10; materials for stopping leaks C09K 3/12; processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings C25D) [5]

Electrolytic buffer generator
Patent No. 11466373

Inventor(s): Purnendu K. Dasgupta (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX), Dionex Corporation (Sunnyvale, CA)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLC (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15990043 on 05/25/2018 (1600 days app to issue)

Abstract: Buffer generators are described based on electrodialytic devices. The methods of using these devices can generate buffers for diverse applications, including separations, e.g., HPLC and ion chromatography. Also provided are chromatographic devices including the buffer generators, generally located upstream from a chromatography column, sample injector valve or both.

[C25B] ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON- METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR (anodic or cathodic protection C23F 13/00; single-crystal growth C30B) [2]

CO2 capture and sequestration system utilizing high density geometric constructs
Patent No. 11466374

Inventor(s): Terence Collier (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17123416 on 12/16/2020 (664 days app to issue)

Abstract: A catalytic system for CO[subscript]2 [/subscript]capture and sequestration. The system includes a reduction cell for separating a carrier medium having an anode generating oxygen, a cathode generating hydrogen, and a CO precursor from the carrier medium. In addition, the system includes a power supply for providing electrical power to the anode and the cathode. An electrolysis process occurs where oxygen, hydrogen, CO precursors are produced. The anode and the cathode include a plurality of geometrical constructs to increase an active surface area of a catalytic surface of the anode and cathode to increase an efficiency of the electrolysis process. The geometrical constructs may include vias and pillars. In one embodiment, a capillary action is produced for CO[subscript]2 [/subscript]sequestration across the catalytic surface having a plurality of vias.

[C25B] ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON- METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR (anodic or cathodic protection C23F 13/00; single-crystal growth C30B) [2]

Composite graphene structures
Patent No. 11466380

Inventor(s): Richard A. Stoltz (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. (Lumberton, NC)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16859767 on 04/27/2020 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: Graphene has been used in nanocomposites as constituents/doping in plastics or epoxy providing dramatic enhancement of the mechanical properties but have not progressed past the laboratory level novelty. This invention can provide a graphene based composite structure with a density less that 1.9 g/cm[superscript]3 [/superscript]for a fiber, yarn, rope or cable and a density less that 1.5 g/cm[superscript]3 [/superscript]for a sheet both structure have tensile and shear strength greater than either Aluminum or Steel; thus providing a graphene material that is both much lighter and stronger.

[C25D] PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PRODUCTION OF COATINGS; ELECTROFORMING (manufacturing printed circuits by metal deposition H05K 3/18); JOINING WORKPIECES BY ELECTROLYSIS; APPARATUS THEREFOR (anodic or cathodic protection C23F 13/00; single-crystal growth C30B) [6]

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

Guardrail terminal
Patent No. 11466415

Inventor(s): Dakotah Sicking (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Studebaker Brackett PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16708129 on 12/09/2019 (1037 days app to issue)

Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.

[E01F] ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE

Temporary pool cover and floor system
Patent No. 11466469

Inventor(s): Italia Marisol Ovalle (Duncanville, TX), Luis Fernando Ramirez (Duncanville, TX), Sherwood Nol Wagner (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Colhurst Concepts, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Hitchcock Evert, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17219227 on 03/31/2021 (559 days app to issue)

Abstract: The innovation relates to a pool covering system that is usable as a flooring surface. The pool covering system includes brackets that support beams spanning the pool opening. The beams provide structural support to cross members and flooring placed on top of the beams. The pool covering system does not require significant drainage of the pool and does not damage the pool structure during installation and use.

[E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4]

Multi-level parking garage for wrap style building
Patent No. 11466470

Inventor(s): Jimmy Fagala (Fort Worth, TX), William Bramlett (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): TQC Precast LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Renner, Otto, Boisselle Sklar, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17241886 on 04/27/2021 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-level parking garage constructed to be in close proximity to an adjacent building includes two or more levels above ground. Each of the two or more levels has a floor and a ceiling. The multi-level parking garage includes a load-bearing support structure for supporting the two or more levels and a plurality of fire-rated, non-load bearing exterior wall panels. Each of the exterior wall panels are independently and removably mounted to the support structure around at least a portion of a periphery of each of the two or more levels such that the plurality of exterior wall panels extend from the floor of each of the two or more levels to the ceiling of each of the two or more levels.

[E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4]

Side impact-initiated door latch locking system
Patent No. 11466478

Inventor(s): Chad E. Anderson (Ypsilanti, 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: 16505050 on 07/08/2019 (1191 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for preventing a vehicle door from opening in response to a side impact. An apparatus comprises a cover structure and a latch mechanism. The cover structure is located between an outer panel of a vehicle door and an inner panel of the vehicle door. The cover structure has an inboard surface with a sloped portion. The latch mechanism is associated with an inside handle that is attached to the inner panel of the vehicle door. Movement of the outer panel towards the inner panel causes the sloped portion of the inboard surface of the cover structure to contact the latch mechanism and move the latch mechanism into a latched position.

[E05B] LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Drilling tool changer apparatus
Patent No. 11466522

Inventor(s): Matthew Fosler (Wylie, TX), Samyuktha Pericharla (Richardson, TX), Tyler Berens (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Harper Bates LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17161880 on 01/29/2021 (620 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for changing a drilling tool for a drilling rig is described, where the drilling rig comprises a drill tower supporting a drill pipe. The apparatus for changing a drilling tool has a drilling tool changer assembly moveable between a storage position and an exchange position, and the drilling tool changer assembly supports a rotatable carousel assembly. The rotatable carousel assembly is capable of being removed from the drilling tool changer assembly and capable of replacement on the drilling tool changer in the same angular position with respect to the drill pipe as when removed. The rotatable carousel assembly has a plurality of bit adaptors for holding drilling tools and is selectively rotatable to bring a selected drilling tool into coaxial alignment with the drill pipe when the drilling tool changer assembly supporting the rotatable carousel assembly is moved into the exchange position.

[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]

Guide sub for multilateral junction
Patent No. 11466545

Inventor(s): 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: 17187394 on 02/26/2021 (592 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one or more examples, a method comprises advancing a tubing string along a primary wellbore toward a junction having a low-side exit to a secondary wellbore, with a guide sub positioned at a leading end of the tubing string. The guide sub has a buoyancy within a well fluid external to the guide sub. The buoyancy of the guide sub is used to bias the guide sub toward a high-side of the primary wellbore while moving the guide sub across the low-side exit to a downstream portion of the primary wellbore. Subsequently, the guide sub is used to guide a fluid or tubular component between the tubing string and the downstream portion of the primary wellbore across the low-side exit.

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

Railcar backup cooling system
Patent No. 11465656

Inventor(s): Carter Ray Andrews (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TRINITY RAIL GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881244 on 05/22/2020 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: A railcar backup cooling system may be added to an existing railcar (e.g., a boxcar) to provide supplemental or backup cooling to the railcar in the event that an HVAC failure or other circumstance occurs, which causes the interior temperature of the railcar to rise. The system includes a container of liquid or compressed gas mounted on the railcar, a valve controlling the flow of the liquid or gas from the container, and a controller configured to open the valve when the HVAC system fails or is otherwise unable to maintain the railcar at the desired temperature. When the valve is opened, the liquid and/or gas stored in the container may exit, expanding into a cool gas and thereby acting to cool the railcar environment.

[F25D] REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT COVERED BY ANY OTHER SUBCLASS (refrigerated showcases A47F 3/04; thermally-insulated vessels for domestic use A47J 41/00; refrigerated vehicles, see the appropriate subclasses of classes B60-B64; containers with thermal insulation in general B65D 81/38; 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; thermally-insulated vessels for liquefied or solidified gases F17C; air-conditioning or air-humidification F24F; refrigeration machines, plants, or systems F25B; cooling of instruments or comparable apparatus without refrigeration G12B; cooling of engines or pumps, see the relevant classes)

Artificial muscle actuators
Patent No. 11466671

Inventor(s): Franklin Le (Richardson, TX), Luis Plata (Richardson, TX), Marcio Dias Lima (Richardson, TX), Marilu Guerrero (Richardson, TX), Randy Allen (Richardson, TX), Yang Yang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): LINTEC OF AMERICA, INC. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17244254 on 04/29/2021 (530 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hinge-type actuator device in accordance with the present disclosure may include a first and second paddle, a first and second artificial muscle actuator segment, and a plurality of contacts, where the first and second artificial muscle actuator segments are actuated via the contacts, actuation of the first artificial muscle actuator segment causes the first and second paddle to open the hinge-type actuator, and actuation of the second artificial muscle actuator segment causes the first and second paddle to dose the hinge-type actuator.

[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)

Methods and apparati for quickset gas lift separation and liquid storage
Patent No. 11466703

Inventor(s): Billy Joe Ellis, Jr. (Granbury, TX)
Assignee(s): LIFTROCK LLC (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17670251 on 02/11/2022 (242 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparati for separating liquids from production gases and recovering the liquids. The methods and apparati of the present disclosure can reduce or eliminate emissions compared to standard methods and devices and also eliminate the need for haul away of liquids by collecting compressor system liquids in charge vessel(s). The methods and apparati of the present disclosure can also be used to fuel the engines which operate the compressor systems using gas from the compressor drains and the gas used to drain the charge vessel(s).

[F04F] PUMPING OF FLUID BY DIRECT CONTACT OF ANOTHER FLUID OR BY USING INERTIA OF FLUID TO BE PUMPED (containers or packages with special means for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure B65D 83/14); SIPHONS [2]

Pressure compensated bellows valve
Patent No. 11466793

Inventor(s): Michael P. Nelson (Lehi, UT), Paul Jeffrey Parish (Spanish Fork, UT)
Assignee(s): Flowserve Management Company (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Maine Cernota Rardin (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17485663 on 09/27/2021 (379 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bellows seal valve includes a pressurization port that can be used to apply a compensating pressure to the ”atmosphere” side of the bellows, i.e. the side of the bellows that is opposite to the process fluid. The atmosphere side can be on the interior or exterior of the bellows. The compensating pressure can be greater than the process fluid pressure, to ensure that any leakage will be of pressurizing fluid into the process fluid or into the environment, and that no process fluid will escape into the environment. The pressure or flow rate of the pressurizing fluid can be monitored to detect bellows and packing leaks. A pressurizing fluid exit port can be provided, so that the pressurizing fluid can be circulated through the valve, thereby moderating the bellows temperature under conditions of extreme process fluid temperature.

[F16K] VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING

Automated climate control system with override
Patent No. 11466883

Inventor(s): Alan E. Bennett (Denton, TX), Anna Vishinsky (Little Elm, TX), Anuradha Sundararajan (Allen, TX), John Manby (McKinney, TX), Rosa Maria Leal (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17228472 on 04/12/2021 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a first and second cooling system, an automation controller, one or more sensors, and a hardware controller separate from the automation controller. The hardware controller processes various temperature set points in conjunction with a timer and configures the activation or deactivation of the first and second cooling systems accordingly.

[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)

Air-cooled ammonia refrigeration systems and methods
Patent No. 11466905

Inventor(s): Marcos Rente Braz (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Law Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin Flannery LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16858835 on 04/27/2020 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, an air-cooled ammonia refrigeration system comprises: an air-cooled condenser comprising a heat exchanger and at least one axial fan; an evaporator coupled to the air-cooled condenser; a subcooler positioned between the air-cooled condenser and the evaporator; a compressor coupled to the evaporator; an oil cooler coupled to the compressor; a water system coupled to the air-cooled condenser, the water system comprising a water source, a water pump, and a plurality of spray nozzles positioned below the air-cooled condenser; and a control circuit coupled to the air-cooled condenser and the water system, the control circuit configured to pulse atomized water through the plurality of spray nozzles to a surface of the air-cooled condenser when a head pressure of the air-cooled condenser is higher than a predetermined value.

[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)

High performance ceramic cooling tower fill system and retainers
Patent No. 11466943

Inventor(s): Rodney Applegate (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16992942 on 08/13/2020 (789 days app to issue)

Abstract: High performance ceramic (”HPC”) cooling tower fill plates with scalloped top and bottom edges and cross-hatched veins are used in combination with improved retainers in order to produce high performance, cooling tower fill bundles.

[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)

P H Y S I C S

Identification card presentation system and method of use
Patent No. 11464322

Inventor(s): Morgan Nguyen (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17495464 on 10/06/2021 (370 days app to issue)

Abstract: An identification card presentation system that allows for access to the card while in a holder. The holder allows for the rapid removal of the card should it be needed. The holder has two jaws that close similar to a clamshell to hold the card between them. The inner surfaces have high friction grips to secure the card in the holder. The holder allows for a key ring or other carrying device to be attached so that the identification card is joined to the keys.

[G09F] DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

Drug abuse prevention device and a method thereof
Patent No. 11464462

Inventor(s): Aalia Mohammad (Frisco, TX), Aanchal Raghuvanshi (Frisco, TX), Deepika Dandeboina (Frisco, TX), Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX), Sarah Varghese (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17338153 on 06/03/2021 (495 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug abuse prevention device and a method thereof, said device comprising a sweat analysis system configured to determine content of drugs from sweat of a user; an air quality determination unit configured to determine the presence of drug contents in the air, a processor configured to compare the determined content of drugs in air and sweat of user with pre determined drug levels; and an auto trigger unit configured to trigger one or more registered users regarding the presence of drugs upon violation of predetermined drug levels.

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

Automated and secure methods for dispensing medication
Patent No. 11464710

Inventor(s): Melvin Mathew (Dubai, , AE)
Assignee(s): TUPELOLIFE SERVICES, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16647410 on 09/12/2018 (1490 days app to issue)

Abstract: A point of care device for securely dispensing medication includes an enclosure sized to contain medication containers, a holding element accessible from outside the enclosure to receive medication containers from the enclosure, a dispenser to dispense medication from the enclosure to the holding element, and a securable panel configured to provide access to the enclosure for retrieval or replenishment of the medication containers within the enclosure, and a computing device operable to control the dispenser to dispense medication to the holding element based on various conditions. Specifically, the point of care device can be configured to dispense medication based on detecting that an authorized user is accessing the device, based on a timer in conjunction with known medication regimen, or based on patient or physician demand, or based on biometric information concerning the user. NULL

Context awareness of a smart device through sensing transient and continuous events
Patent No. 11467180

Inventor(s): Arun Kumar (New Delhi, , IN), Ghanapriya Singh (New Delhi, , IN), Mahesh Chowdhary (San Jose, CA), Rajendar Bahl (Gurugram, , IN)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17207294 on 03/19/2021 (571 days app to issue)

Abstract: A distributed computing system for artificial intelligence in autonomously appreciating a circumstance context of a smart device. Raw context data is detected by sensors associated with the smart device. The raw context data is pre-processed by the smart device and then provided to a cloud based server for further processing. At the cloud based server, various sets of feature data are obtained from the pre-processed context data. The various sets of feature data are compared with corresponding classification parameters to determine a classification of a continuous event and/or a classification of transient event, if any, which occur in the context. The determined classification of the continuous event and the transient event will be used to autonomously configure the smart device or another related smart device to fit the context.

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

Switch mode power converter current sensing apparatus and method
Patent No. 11467189

Inventor(s): Mohammad Rashedul Hoque (Chandler, AZ), Yongxuan Hu (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16026867 on 07/03/2018 (1561 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for sensing current flowing in a power transistor of a switch mode converter, in which a voltage is sensed across a first field effect transistor connected in a series circuit branch in parallel with the power transistor, and the sensed voltage is used to generate output signal to indicate the current flowing in the power transistor.

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

Layout for reduced cross-talk in common terminal transistor
Patent No. 11467192

Inventor(s): Abidur Rahman (Richardson, TX), Min Chu (Plano, TX), Sualp Aras (Dallas, TX), Vijay Krishnamurthy (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17069560 on 10/13/2020 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device has a common terminal transistor with two or more channels, and sense transistors in corresponding areas of the channels. The channels and the sense transistors share a common node in a semiconductor substrate. The sense transistors are configured to provide sense currents that are representative of currents through the corresponding channels. The sense transistors are located so that a ratio of the channel currents to the corresponding sense currents is less than a target value of cross-talk. The microelectronic device may be implemented without a compensation circuit which provides a compensation signal used to adjust one or more of the sense currents to reduce cross-talk. A method of forming the microelectronic device, including estimating a potential distribution in the semiconductor substrate containing the common node of the common terminal transistor, and selecting locations for the sense transistors based on the estimated potential distribution, is disclosed.

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

TSV testing using test circuits and grounding means
Patent No. 11467210

Inventor(s): Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17124062 on 12/16/2020 (664 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for testing TSVs within a semiconductor device. According to embodiments illustrated and described in the disclosure, a TSV may be tested by stimulating and measuring a response from a first end of a TSV while the second end of the TSV held at ground potential. Multiple TSVs within the semiconductor device may be tested in parallel to reduce the TSV testing time according to the disclosure.

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

Millimeter wave magnetic sensor
Patent No. 11467228

Inventor(s): Adam Joseph Fruehling (Garland, TX), Argyrios Dellis (McKinney, TX), Bichoy Waguih Bahr (Allen, TX), Juan Alejandro Herbsommer (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17095271 on 11/11/2020 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a magnetic sensor includes a waveguide that encapsulates dipolar molecules. A mm-wave electromagnetic field is launched into the waveguide, travels through the dipolar molecules, and is then received after passing through the dipolar molecules. The frequency of the mm-wave electromagnetic signal is swept across a range that includes an intrinsic quantum rotational state transition frequency (Fr) for the dipolar molecules. Absorption peaks in accordance with the Zeeman effect are determined. A strength of a magnetic field affecting the magnetic sensor is proportional to a difference in the frequencies of the absorption peaks.

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

Method and apparatus of radar-based activity detection
Patent No. 11467254

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Guanbo Chen (Allen, TX), Wenxun Qiu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17184450 on 02/24/2021 (594 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving from a transceiver, at a processor of an electronic device, a radar signal, the radar signal including a set of signal strength values across a range of Doppler frequency shift values and a range of time values. The method further includes extracting a time series of frequency features from the radar signal, wherein frequency features of the time series of frequency features include a determined Doppler frequency shift value for each time value of the range of time values, identifying segments within the time series of frequency features, analyzing the segments to determine a start time for a classification engine, at the start time, analyzing, by the classification engine, at least one of a subset of the time series of frequency features or a subset of the radar signal to identify a control gesture, and triggering a control input associated with the control gesture.

[G01S] RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES

Efficient configuration of scenarios for event sequencing
Patent No. 11467553

Inventor(s): Amir M. Khan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Accenture Global Solutions Limited (Dublin, , IE)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16658757 on 10/21/2019 (1086 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for initiating actions based on sequences of events. In one aspect, a process includes receiving, from each of multiple devices, data specifying an event detected by the device. The events are compared to configured scenarios that each specify a sequence of trigger events and an action to be initiated in response to detecting the sequence of trigger events. A determination is made that the events match a first scenario of the scenarios. In response to determining that the events detected by the multiple devices match the first scenario, a first action specified by the first scenario is initiated. A determination is made that a combination of one or more of the events detected by the multiple devices and the first action matches a second scenario. In response, a second action specified by the second scenario is initiated.

[G05B] CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (fluid-pressure actuators or systems acting by means of fluids in general F15B; valves per se F16K; characterised by mechanical features only G05G; sensitive elements, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. G12B, subclasses of G01, H01; correcting units, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. H02K)

Systems and methods for safety-aware training of AI-based control systems
Patent No. 11467575

Inventor(s): Danil Prokhorov (Plano, TX), James P. Kapinski (Canton, MI), Jyotirmoy V. Deshmukh (Torrance, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX), UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFNORIA (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16455360 on 06/27/2019 (1202 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing safety-aware artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used for autonomously controlling systems, such as an autonomous vehicle, in a manner that is proven to satisfy given safety constraints. Additionally, a safety-aware training technique can be applied to learned AI-based models, such as neural networks. The safety-aware training techniques can apply automated reasoning tools (ART) while the AI model is trained, in order to produce a model that is provable safe with respect to the safety constraints. The ART can integrate verification into the training process, and thereby dynamically re-train the model based on the safety verification in a feedback loop approach. The ART can be configured to either verify that the AI model is provably safety, or to provide updates to the training parameters used during to re-train the AI model in instances when the safety verification has failed.

[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)

Clock oscillator control circuit
Patent No. 11467622

Inventor(s): Atul Ramakant Lele (Bangalore, , IN), Dirk Preikszat (Freising, , DE), John Joseph Seibold (Dallas, TX), Sudhanshu Khanna (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17182547 on 02/23/2021 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clock oscillator control circuit is provided. The clock oscillator control circuit includes a signal processor configured to receive a composite clock request signal and output a altered composite clock request signal. The clock oscillator control circuit also includes logic circuitry configured to receive the altered composite clock request signal from the signal processor and a clock oscillator valid signal from a clock oscillator, and to output set and reset signals based on the altered composite clock request signal and the clock oscillator valid signal. The clock oscillator control circuit further includes a set-reset latch configured to receive the set and reset signals from the logic circuitry and to output an enable signal to the clock oscillator.

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

Managed fetching and execution of commands from submission queues
Patent No. 11467769

Inventor(s): Shay Benisty (Beer Sheva, , IL)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Loza Loza, LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16425835 on 05/29/2019 (1231 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure relates in some aspects to managing the fetching and execution of commands stored in submission queues. For example, execution of a command may be blocked at a data storage apparatus due to an internal blocking condition (e.g., a large number of commands of a particular type are pending for execution at the data storage device). As another example, execution of a command may be blocked at a data storage apparatus due to an external blocking condition (e.g., a host device may specify that certain commands are to be executed immediately one after another). The disclosure relates in some aspects to controlling how commands are fetched and executed so that commands that cannot be executed by the data storage apparatus in the near future do not prevent other commands (that are not subject to the same blocking condition) from being executed.

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

Method and system for computer update requirement assignment using a machine learning technique
Patent No. 11467820

Inventor(s): Afsar Khan (Little Elm, TX), John Woloszyn (Dallas, TX), Michael O”Malley (Prosper, TX), Naga Satya Subbarao Pisupat Venkata Krishna (McKinney, TX), Praveen Kumar Gadipelly (Frisco, TX), Travis Landrith (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17089045 on 11/04/2020 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: A novel data collection technique is disclosed. This data collection technique gathers data relating to various technical processes implemented in a computer network. A database including past assignment of requirements is also provided. These requirements can be software update requirements relating to a computer network. A classification model is trained using the assignment records fort these requirements and the data collected relating to the technical processes. Using the classification model, new requirements can be classified and implemented on the computer network.

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

Vector floating-point classification
Patent No. 11467832

Inventor(s): Brett L. Huber (Sugar Land, TX), Duc Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17215032 on 03/29/2021 (561 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method to classify source data in a processor in response to a vector floating-point classification instruction includes specifying, in respective fields of the vector floating-point classification instruction, a source register containing the source data and a destination register to store classification indications for the source data. The source register includes a plurality of lanes that each contains a floating-point value and the destination register includes a plurality of lanes corresponding to the lanes of the source register. The method further includes executing the vector floating-point classification instruction by, for each lane in the source register, classifying the floating-point value in the lane to identify a type of the floating-point value, and storing a value indicative of the identified type in the corresponding lane of the destination register.

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

Managing a distributed cache in a cloud-based distributed computing environment
Patent No. 11467967

Inventor(s): Jian Xing (Pleasanton, CA), Pu Paul Zhang (San Jose, CA), Qian Zhang (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): Panzura, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16805751 on 02/29/2020 (955 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for managing a distributed cache in a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE). During operation, an instance of a data processing layer service (DPL) receives a data request from a client that specifies an address and an operation for a target data block. The DPL instance uses these to determine a first cache instance of the distributed cache that is assigned to cache a metadata entry that links the address with a data block fingerprint for the target data block. The DPL instance then uses the data block fingerprint and the cache mapping to determine a second cache instance that is assigned to store the target data block, and then accesses the second cache instance to complete the operation for the target data block.

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

Vector table load instruction with address generation field to access table offset value
Patent No. 11468003

Inventor(s): Ching-Yu Hung (Granada, CA), Jagadeesh Sankaran (Allen, TX), Peter Chang (Colleyville, TX), Shinri Inamori (Kawasaki, , JP)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17026412 on 09/21/2020 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processor includes a scalar processor core and a vector coprocessor core coupled to the scalar processor core. The scalar processor core is configured to retrieve an instruction stream from program storage, and pass vector instructions in the instruction stream to the vector coprocessor core. The vector coprocessor core includes a register file, a plurality of execution units, and a table lookup unit. The register file includes a plurality of registers. The execution units are arranged in parallel to process a plurality of data values. The execution units are coupled to the register file. The table lookup unit is coupled to the register file in parallel with the execution units. The table lookup unit is configured to retrieve table values from one or more lookup tables stored in memory by executing table lookup vector instructions in a table lookup loop.

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

Systems and methods for screenshot linking
Patent No. 11468113

Inventor(s): Andrew Cummins (Brooklyn, NY), Elias Jason Mablekos (New York, NY), Jason Ellis Pearlman (Lloyd Harbor, NY)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16989573 on 08/10/2020 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for analyzing screenshots can include a computing device including a processor coupled to a memory and a display screen configured to display content. The system can include an application stored on the memory and executable by the processor. The application can include a screenshot receiver configured to access, from storage to which a screenshot of the content displayed on the display screen captured using a screenshot function of the computing device is stored, the screenshot including an image and a predetermined marker. The application can include a marker detector configured to detect the predetermined marker included in the screenshot. The application can include a link identifier configured to identify, using the predetermined marker, a link to a resource mapped to the image included in the screenshot, the resource accessible by the computing device via the link.

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

Systems and methods for screenshot linking
Patent No. 11468114

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

Systems and methods for screenshot linking
Patent No. 11468115

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

Method and system for digital record verification
Patent No. 11468138

Inventor(s): Cameron Fowler (Fort Worth, TX), Matthew Sullivan (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Digital Seat Media, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Vos-IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17645628 on 12/22/2021 (293 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed that enable a mobile device to use an encoded tag to initiate and maintain communications with at least one remote server. The encoded tag is positioned to identify a point of interest, and in response to using the mobile device to scan the encoded tag, communications regarding the point of interest may be initiated. A single encoded tag may be used to obtain and update recorded information about the point of interest, to notify others about an issue related to the point of interest, to log into the system, and to wait to be alerted about an issue related to the point of interest. If an issue relating to a point of interest has been reported, the system and method may monitor the reported issue to ensure that an action has been taken to address the reported issue.

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

Smart deployai data pipeline digital signing and encryption
Patent No. 11468188

Inventor(s): Charles Adetiloye (Southlake, TX), Timo Mechler (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): SMARTDEPLOYAI LLC (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16848974 on 04/15/2020 (909 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for encrypting a data pipeline in a computer system. A device receives a request to encrypt a data pipeline. The device can also receive encrypted stages of a data pipeline that are encrypted by an encryption key. The device can generate random locations in storage where the data pipeline stages will be stored. The random locations can be generated in response to the data pipeline stages being encrypted. The random storage locations can be stored in a mapping file. The mapping file can be selected to store the random locations based on the random storage locations being generated. The device can encrypt the mapping file based on the mapping file storing the random storage locations. The device can place the encrypted mapping file in memory.

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

Hardware-based security authentication
Patent No. 11468202

Inventor(s): Eric Thierry Jean Peeters (Volente, TX), Gregory Allen North (Austin, TX), Per Torstein Roine (Oslo, , NO)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17122234 on 12/15/2020 (665 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a multiplexer, an input/output (I/O) pin, a logic circuit, and a control register. The multiplexer has multiple inputs, an output, and a selection input. The logic circuit is coupled between the multiplexer and the I/O pin. The logic circuit hays a first input. The control register includes first and second bit fields corresponding to the I/O pin. The first bit field is coupled to the selection input of the multiplexer, and the second bit field is coupled to the first input of the logic circuit.

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

System and method for bending and unbending complex sheet metal bend regions
Patent No. 11468203

Inventor(s): Shengming Liu (Cypress, CA), Weishu Chen (Cerritos, CA)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 13613607 on 09/13/2012 (3680 days app to issue)

Abstract: Product data management (PDM) systems, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes receiving a solid body in a PDM data processing system. The method includes determining an operation to perform on the solid body and a target region of the solid body. The method includes moving the target region into a secondary solid body and removing the geometries from the secondary solid body. The method includes generating new geometries corresponding to the operation and the secondary solid body, and applying the new geometries to the topological entities of the secondary solid body. The method includes transforming the adjoining regions to a new position according to the operation. The method includes knitting the transformed adjoining regions to the modified secondary solid body to produce a processed solid body.

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

Method for measuring wrinkles with reference to target surface
Patent No. 11468204

Inventor(s): Marc Attar (Somerville, MA), Nabori Santiago (Histon, , GB)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Wolter Van Dyke Davis, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16480704 on 09/26/2017 (1841 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for generating a quantitative representation of material wrinkles in a computer-aided design (CAD) model, performed by a data processing system includes receiving in a CAD model a definition of a shape of a part and a material to be applied to the part. One or more parameters relating to the material are received and one or more of a plurality of quantifiable methods for modeling wrinkles resulting from the combination of part shape and material properties are selected. An output file is provided in a predetermined format summarizing the quantified result.

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

Audit investigation tool
Patent No. 11468237

Inventor(s): Raghuram Srinivas (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): KPMG LLP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17243440 on 04/28/2021 (531 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented system and method for providing an Audit Document Investigation Tool that augments the audit process at various investigation stages. As a critical component of audit technology initiatives, the Audit Document Investigation Tool provides a consistent, efficient workflow to ingest, automatically prioritize and investigate documents, leverageable by any procedure workflow and linkable to platforms for full audit trail and subsequent review.

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

Computer architecture for performing division using correlithm objects in a correlithm object processing system
Patent No. 11468259

Inventor(s): Patrick N. Lawrence (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16521139 on 07/24/2019 (1175 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a memory and a node. The memory stores first and second log string correlithm objects. The node receives first and second real-world numerical values, and identifies a first sub-string correlithm object from the first log string correlithm object representing the first real-world numerical value and a second sub-string correlithm object from the second log string correlithm object representing the second real-world numerical value. The node aligns the first and second log string correlithm objects such that the first sub-string correlithm object aligns with the second sub-string correlithm object. The node identifies a sub-string correlithm object from the second log string correlithm object representing the logarithmic value of one. The node determines which sub-string correlithm object from the first log string correlithm object aligns with the identified sub-string correlithm object from the second log string correlithm object. The node outputs the determined sub-string correlithm object.

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

Target identification in large image data
Patent No. 11468266

Inventor(s): Shane A. Zabel (Dallas, TX), Stephen J. Raif (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16586465 on 09/27/2019 (1110 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine receives a large image having large image dimensions that exceed memory threshold dimensions. The large image includes metadata. The machine adjusts an orientation and a scaling of the large image based on the metadata. The machine divides the large image into a plurality of image tiles, each image tile having tile dimensions smaller than or equal to the memory threshold dimensions. The machine provides the plurality of image tiles to an artificial neural network. The machine identifies, using the artificial neural network, at least a portion of the target in at least one image tile. The machine identifies the target in the large image based on at least the portion of the target being identified in at least one image tile.

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

Deep neural network processor with interleaved backpropagation
Patent No. 11468332

Inventor(s): John R. Goulding (Farmersville, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15810946 on 11/13/2017 (1793 days app to issue)

Abstract: Processing circuitry for a deep neural network can include input/output ports, and a plurality of neural network layers coupled in order from a first layer to a last layer, each of the plurality of neural network layers including a plurality of weighted computational units having circuitry to interleave forward propagation of computational unit input values from the first layer to the last layer and backward propagation of output error values from the last layer to the first layer.

[G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]

Machine learning with attribute feedback based on express indicators
Patent No. 11468360

Inventor(s): David Gorham (McKinney, TX), Mark Stephen DeMichele (Ann Arbor, MI), Michael Don Wigley (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ZIXCORP SYSTEMS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Sprinkle IP Law Group (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16410412 on 05/13/2019 (1247 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving an electronic message. In response to determining that the electronic message includes an express indication from a user that a classification applies or does not apply, the method comprises identifying message attributes of the electronic message that correspond to policy attributes of a machine learning policy and determining values of the policy attributes based on the identified message attributes. The method additionally comprises providing information to a machine learning trainer adapted to train the machine learning policy based on the information. The information comprises the values of the policy attributes and information indicating the classification that applies or does not apply to the electronic message, where such information is based on the express indication that the user included in the electronic message.

[G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]

Prediction explainer for ensemble learning
Patent No. 11468371

Inventor(s): Joseph Samuel Miller (Dallas, TX), Rakesh Palacherla (Dallas, TX), Tanuj Gulati (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Securonix, Inc. (LosAngeles, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16139005 on 09/22/2018 (1480 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of explaining the reasons for a prediction made by a machine learning ensemble prediction process as to the probability of an outcome for a target observation following training on a plurality of training observations determines the similarity between the target observation and each training observation of a set of said training observations; selects a fraction of the training observations that are most similar to said target observation; ranks the training observations by similarity of each training observation to the target observation; and determines the significance of the features of the ranked training observations to the prediction based upon the increase in variance in a local prediction model when a feature is removed from the local model.

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

Systems and methods for evaluating data security of a target system
Patent No. 11468385

Inventor(s): Christopher David Bennett (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED (Purchase, NY)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16672039 on 11/01/2019 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data security evaluation computing device for evaluating data security of a target system is coupled to a plurality of data sources including the target system, and receives a request message requesting data security review, the request message including an identifier of the target system. The computing device queries a first data source to receive data representing whether the target system has previously breached, and locally caches the data. The computing device queries a second data source to receive data associated with a potential for a future data breach, and locally caches the data. The computing device also generates a data security score by analyzing the locally cached data, the data security score representing a likelihood the target system was or will be the subject of a data breach, compiles the data security score and additional data into a data security report, and transmits a response message including the report.

[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]

Payment card reconciliation by authorization code
Patent No. 11468442

Inventor(s): Richard A. Maxwell (Plano, TX), Robert M. Allen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Vpay, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Smith Hopen, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16914600 on 06/29/2020 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: A payment processor acting on behalf of a third party administrator to make payment on an adjudicated claim makes a straight through payment to an acquirer for a health care provider”s merchant account. Via the authorization process, the payment processor generates an authorization code which is returned to the health care provider on its merchant statement for the payment. Concurrently, the remittance advice from the third party administrator is linked to the same authorization code as the payment by the payment processor which sends the advice in an 835-formatted transmission to the health care provider. Thus, the remittance advice may be linked (reconciled) with the payment on the merchant statement by the common authorization code.

Systems and methods of product identification within an image
Patent No. 11468491

Inventor(s): Monisha Elumalai (Dallas, TX), Ravi Kumar Dalal (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Law Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin Flannery LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16864505 on 05/01/2020 (893 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems to identify products comprising: product vector database; a plurality of portable computing devices comprising a camera and a control circuit configured to: access an image captured by the camera; perform an optical character recognition on the image; apply a vector modeling rule to key text, generate a first query product vector and wirelessly communicate the first query product vector to the product recommendation system; the product recommendation system is configured to apply a vector evaluation rule to the first query product vector to identify a first product; and wirelessly communicate to the portable computing device the first product identifier; wherein the control circuit receives the first product identifier, accesses a product information, causes product information to be displayed; and causes the first product to be virtually added to a virtual cart.

System and method for social home buying
Patent No. 11468523

Inventor(s): Chirine Boukarroum (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16543086 on 08/16/2019 (1152 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example embodiments disclose systems and methods for providing a property profile for a property. The disclosed systems and methods enable receiving, via a network at a social home buying system, identifying data from a mobile device, receiving location data, via a network at a social home buying system, from the mobile device, retrieving property data from a property information database that stores information about the property based on the at least one of the identifying data and location data, creating a property profile based on the property data, identifying data, and location data, storing the property profile in a property profile database, and providing the property profile via a network to a social networking site.

Segmentation and prediction of low-level temporal plume patterns
Patent No. 11468538

Inventor(s): Matthias Odisio (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, PC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16839591 on 04/03/2020 (921 days app to issue)

Abstract: Computer vision based systems, and methods are provided for generating plume analysis data from a plurality of input image frames as captured by a camera. Image data associated with a plume of gas is received and provided as inputs to a predictive model used to determine plume analysis data including a plume prediction segmentation mask associated with the plume of gas. Other attributes of the plume are also estimated from the prediction segmentation mask such as cross-sectional area, cross-sectional velocity, leak source pixel and volumetric leak rates. The plume analysis data can be provided as an overlay atop the image data. The plume analysis data overlaid atop the image data can be transmitted by and/or to one or more computing devices.

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

Systems and method for aligning augmented reality display with real-time location sensors
Patent No. 11468606

Inventor(s): Brian Edward Tucker (Fort Worth, TX), Daniel Wesley Rowe (Mansfield, TX), Jeremy Robert Chavez (Colleyville, TX), Michael Eugene Moody (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17004959 on 08/27/2020 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for aligning displayed data in an augmented reality (AR) display includes determining a selected location context associated with a piece of equipment, determining a process element associated with the piece of equipment and according to a selected engineering process, determining, according to a digital representation of the equipment, a first location of the process element, receiving meta-sensor location data for one or more meta-sensors in the piece of equipment and indicating a second location for each of the meta-sensors with respect to the selected location context, determining a third location of the AR display with respect to the selected location context, determining overlay data for the process element, determining a display location according to the first location, the third location and the location data of each meta-sensor, and displaying the overlay data at the display location.

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

Pixel-level based micro-feature extraction
Patent No. 11468660

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Katy, TX), Jeff Graham (League City, TX), Kishor Adinath Saitwal (Houston, TX), Lon W. Risinger (Katy, TX), Ming-Jung Seow (The Woodlands, TX), Rajkiran K. Gottumukkal (Houston, TX), Wesley Kenneth Cobb (The Wood
Assignee(s): Intellective Ai, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Cooley LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16931921 on 07/17/2020 (816 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for extracting micro-features at a pixel-level based on characteristics of one or more images. Importantly, the extraction is unsupervised, i.e., performed independent of any training data that defines particularly objects, allowing a behavior-recognition system to forgo a training phase and for object classification to proceed without being constrained by specify object definitions. A micro-feature extractor that does not require training data is adaptive and self-trains while performing the extraction. The extracted micro-features are represented as a micro-feature vector that may be input to a micro-classifier which groups object into object type clusters based on the micro-feature vectors.

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

Vehicle sensor data sharing
Patent No. 11468688

Inventor(s): Bin Cheng (New York, NY), Hongsheng Lu (San Jose, CA), Rui Guo (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16944891 on 07/31/2020 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: Two vehiclesan ego vehicle and an other vehiclecan share sensor data in a streamlined manner. One or more sensors can be configured to acquire first environment data of an external environment of the ego vehicle. A data summary based on second environment data of an external environment of the other vehicle can be received. Whether there is a common region of sensor coverage between the ego vehicle and the other vehicle can be determined. In response to there being a common region, the first environment data that is located within the common region can be identified and the resolution level of the identified first environment data can be reduced. The first environment data that has the reduced resolution level and a remainder of the first environment data excluding the identified first environment data can be transmitted to the other vehicle.

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

Control apparatus, system, storage, and service provision method
Patent No. 11468724

Inventor(s): Evan Vijithakumara (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Toyota, , JP)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17518848 on 11/04/2021 (341 days app to issue)

Abstract: A control apparatus includes a controller configured to generate an electronic key for unlocking a storage configured to be locked with an article stored therein, and a communication interface configured to transmit the electronic key generated by the controller to a terminal apparatus of a user in a case in which the user is forecasted to arrive at a store after a time slot for providing the article at the store has passed.

[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)

Safety system embodying tools to assess, monitor and document traffic in a perioperative setting
Patent No. 11468726

Inventor(s): Lisa Carroll Terry (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Dunlap Bennett Ludwig, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16811821 on 03/06/2020 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perioperative safety system embodying tools to assess, monitor and document traffic in the perioperative operating room setting to reduce risk of infection for a surgical patient by enforcing the reduction and elimination of unnecessary traffic in the operating room setting.

Method and system for machine-implemented game with multiple game incentive
Patent No. 11468737

Inventor(s): Malcolm B. Davis (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BRAIN GAMES, L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17233595 on 04/19/2021 (540 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of providing a secondary skill-based game to a player utilizing an electronic game machine includes providing the player with a plurality of wagering units enabling the participants to play a machine-implemented game, initiating the game whereby the player wagers during individual games, displaying indicia representing a game state to the player whereby the player may select from at least two different potentially winning actions to continue each game, determining an outcome for the machine-implemented game, and, if the number of wagering units held by the participant is greater than a predetermined number of wagering units and if the elapsed time from the initiation of the first game played by the player is less than a predetermined time interval and if the number of games played by the player is less than a predetermined maximum number of games, providing the player the a secondary skill-based game prize.

[G07F] COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D 3/00; coin testing G07D 5/00) [7]

Integrated circuit for smoke detector having compatibility with multiple power supplies
Patent No. 11468756

Inventor(s): Grant Evan Falkenburg (Dallas, TX), Lundy Findlay Taylor (Plano, TX), Mehedi Hassan (Plano, TX), Shinya Morita (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16838995 on 04/02/2020 (922 days app to issue)

Abstract: An AFE chip for a smoke detector includes a DC/DC boost converter having a boost input, a boost output, and a boost upper power supply input. The boost input is coupled to a first pin that is adapted for coupling to a battery through an inductor and the boost output is coupled to a second pin. The DC/DC boost converter is configured to not switch when a voltage on the second pin is greater than a programmed boost voltage. A set of power regulator circuits have a power input, which is coupled to a third pin, and a power output. The third pin is adapted for receiving an input voltage, the power output is coupled to provide an internal voltage, and the set of power regulator circuits are further coupled to the boost upper power supply input.

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

Wireless control device and methods thereof
Patent No. 11468764

Inventor(s): Corey Egan (Austin, TX), Qinghui Tang (Plano, TX), Swapnil Bora (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ILUMI SOLUTIONS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17079781 on 10/26/2020 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless control device includes a power source, one or more sensors, one or more switches, a wireless transceiver circuit, an antenna connected to the wireless transceiver circuit, and a processor communicably coupled to the power source, the one or more sensors, the one or more switches, and the wireless transceiver circuit. The processor receives a data from the one or more sensors or the one or more switches, determines a pre-defined action associated with the data that identifies one or more external devices and one or more tasks, and transmits one or more control signals via the wireless transceiver circuit and the antenna that instruct the identified external device(s) to perform the identified task(s).

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

Memory programming with selectively skipped bitscans and fewer verify pulses for performance improvement
Patent No. 11468950

Inventor(s): Abhijith Prakash (Milpitas, CA), Anubhav Khandelwal (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17231490 on 04/15/2021 (544 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a word line with a plurality of memory cells that are able to be programmed to a plurality of data states is provided. The apparatus further includes a programming circuit. The programming circuit is configured to program the memory cells and count the number of verify pulses at a first verify voltage level that are performed during programming of the memory cells to a first programmed data state to determine a verify count. During programming to a second data state, the programming circuit applies a plurality of programming pulses at increasing voltage levels and a plurality of verify pulses at a second verify voltage level to the selected word line. During programming of the memory cells to the second programmed data state, the number of verify pulses is one fewer than the number of programming pulses and bitscan operations are skipped.

[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)

Medication reconciliation system and method
Patent No. 11468975

Inventor(s): Eric Lee Rock (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): VIVIFY HEALTH, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15144417 on 05/02/2016 (2353 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method to determine and reconcile medication provided to a patient is disclosed. The system and method collect a medication image file (MIF) of a patient medication collection (PMC) using a mobile user device (MUD) and pill source imager (PSI). The MUD transmits the MIF to a host computer system (HSC) via a computer communication network (CCN). The HSC isolates individual MIF medication image elements (MIE) and compares each MIE against a pill image database (PID) to generate a potential pill match (PPM) list. The PPM is filtered and prioritized to produce a prioritized medication list (PML) using data from a pill correlation database (PCD), patient history database (PHD), and medical reading database (MRD). The PML describes probable PPM associations with specific known medications. A HCS graphical user interface (GUI) permits validation of each MIE/PML pair to produce a patient reconciled validated medication list (VML). NULL

System and method for machine learning application for providing medical test results using visual indicia
Patent No. 11468991

Inventor(s): Jovan Hutton Pulitzer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANT IMMUNE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17152977 on 01/20/2021 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for providing diagnostic test results is provided. The method comprises providing a software application to be stored on a mobile device, the mobile device having a camera and a viewing screen, initiating operation of the camera, aligning the camera with a visual trigger associated with the diagnostic test, capturing an image of the diagnostic test, sending the image to a server, creating a pixel value array from the pixel values in the image, providing the pixel value array as inputs in a trained neural network, and providing either a positive or negative result from the trained neural network in response to the pixel value array. NULL

System and method for queue management
Patent No. 11470012

Inventor(s): Chih-Hsiang Chow (Plano, TX), Elizabeth Furlan (Plano, TX), Steven Dang (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: 17185224 on 02/25/2021 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for queue management is disclosed. The system and method includes at least: (a) monitoring, by one or more computing devices, a network node queue to determine a value indicating how much data is processed by the network node over a period of time; (b) determining, by the one or more computing devices, whether the value is below a threshold value, wherein the value being below the threshold value indicates a performance degradation of the network node; (c) based on determining the value is below the threshold value, removing, by the one or more computing devices, a remaining data from the network node queue; and (d) transmitting, by the one or more computing devices, the remaining data removed in (c) to a coordinator module for redistribution to one or more other network nodes to process the remaining data.

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

Managing a cloud-based distributed computing environment using a distributed database
Patent No. 11470146

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments disclose techniques for managing a cloud-based distributed computing environment (CBDCE) that comprises multiple geographically-distributed compute nodes. Multiple services simultaneously execute on the CBDCE compute nodes, with each service comprising multiple service instances that simultaneously execute on multiple distinct compute nodes of the CBDCE. During operation, the system uses a distributed database to track the status of the CBDCE to ensure the ongoing stability and scalability of the CBDCE. Upon receiving a request that is associated with the configuration of the CBDCE, a service accesses CBDCE status information from the distributed database to respond to the request.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Laser dicing for singulation
Patent No. 11469141

Inventor(s): Dave Charles Stepniak (Allen, TX), Genki Yano (Beppu, , JP), Matthew John Sherbin (Dallas, TX), Michael Todd Wyant (Dallas, TX), Sada Hiroyuki (Beppu, , JP), Shoichi Iriguchi (Beppu, , JP)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16057126 on 08/07/2018 (1526 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, a method includes: applying a dicing tape over a metal layer covering a portion of a surface of scribe streets on a device side of a semiconductor wafer that includes semiconductor device dies formed thereon separated from one another by the scribe streets; and placing the semiconductor wafer with the device side facing away from a laser in a stealth dicing machine. A power of a laser beam is adjusted to a first power level. The laser beam is focused through the non-device side of the semiconductor wafer to a first focal depth in the metal layer. The laser beam scans across the scribe streets and ablates the metal layer in the scribe streets. The method continues by singulating the semiconductor device dies using stealth dicing along the scribe streets in the stealth dicing machine.

[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]

Three-dimensional memory device including discrete charge storage elements and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11469241

Inventor(s): Fei Zhou (San Jose, CA), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Senaka Kanakamedala (San Jose, CA), Yao-Sheng Lee (Tampa, FL)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16849664 on 04/15/2020 (909 days app to issue)

Abstract: An alternating stack of insulating layers and spacer material layers can be formed over a substrate. The spacer material layers may be formed as, or may be subsequently replaced with, electrically conductive layers. A memory opening can be formed through the alternating stack, and annular lateral recesses are formed at levels of the insulating layers. Metal portions are formed in the annular lateral recesses, and a semiconductor material layer is deposited over the metal portions. Metal-semiconductor alloy portions are formed by performing an anneal process, and are subsequently removed by performing a selective etch process. Remaining portions of the semiconductor material layer include a vertical stack of semiconductor material portions, which may be optionally converted, partly or fully, into silicon nitride material portions. The semiconductor material portions and/or the silicon nitride material portions can be employed as discrete charge storage elements.

Memory device using a multilayer ferroelectric stack and method of forming the same
Patent No. 11469251

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: 16412764 on 05/15/2019 (1245 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device includes a semiconductor channel, a gate electrode, and a stack located between the semiconductor channel and the gate electrode. The stack includes, from one side to another, a first ferroelectric material portion, a second ferroelectric material portion, and a gate dielectric portion that contacts the semiconductor channel.

Bipolar junction transistor with biased structure between base and emitter regions
Patent No. 11469315

Inventor(s): Alexei Sadovnikov (Sunnyvale, CA), Guruvayurappan Mathur (Allen, TX), Natalia Lavrovskaya (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17017341 on 09/10/2020 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, a bipolar junction transistor includes a substrate. An emitter region, a base region, and a collector region are each formed in the substrate. A gate-type structure is formed on the substrate between the base region and the emitter region. A contact is coupled to the gate-type structure, and the contact is adapted to be coupled to a source of DC voltage.

Capacity regenerable excess electrolyte Zn ion battery
Patent No. 11469452

Inventor(s): Fantai Kong (McKinney, TX), Jin-Myoung Lim (Coppell, TX), Mark Griffin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts LLP (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17001300 on 08/24/2020 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: Battery systems, methods of in-situ grid-scale battery construction, and in-situ battery regeneration methods are disclosed. The battery system features controllable capacity regeneration for grid-scale energy storage. The battery system includes a battery comprising a plurality of cells. Each cell includes a cathode comprising cathode electrode materials disposed on a first current collector, an anode comprising anode electrode materials disposed on a second current collector, a separator or spacer disposed between the cathode and the anode an electrolyte to fill the battery in the spaces between electrodes. The battery system includes a battery system controller, wherein the battery system controller is configured to selectively charge and discharge the battery at a normal cutoff voltage and wherein the battery system controller is further configured to selectively charge and discharge the battery at a capacity regeneration voltage as part of a healing reaction to generate active electrode materials.

[H01M] PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY [2]

Subsurface electrical storage batteries
Patent No. 11469460

Inventor(s): Fantai Kong (McKinney, TX), Mark Griffin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): HUNT ENERGY ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16246301 on 01/11/2019 (1369 days app to issue)

Abstract: A subsurface battery comprises an anodic fracture disposed within a subsurface stratum and a cathodic fracture disposed with the subsurface stratum. A first well electrode contacts the anodic fracture and a second well electrode contacts the cathodic fracture.

[H01M] PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY [2]

Base station antennas having fully embedded radios and housings with integrated heat sink structures
Patent No. 11469487

Inventor(s): Michael Brobston (Allen, TX), Sammit Patel (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17051487 on 04/22/2019 (1268 days app to issue)

Abstract: Active antennas are provided that include a housing having a front surface, first and second side surfaces and a rear surface, where the front surface comprises a radome and the first and second side surfaces comprise respective first and second thermally-conducting frame members. These antennas further include at least one radio that is completely mounted within an interior of the housing. Each of the first and second thermally-conducting frame members includes a plurality of outwardly extending fins.

[H01Q] AERIALS (radiators or aerials for microwave heating H05B 6/72)

Dual-beam sector antenna and array
Patent No. 11469497

Inventor(s): Huy Cao (Garland, TX), Igor E. Timofeev (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16998558 on 08/20/2020 (782 days app to issue)

Abstract: A low sidelobe beam forming method and dual-beam antenna schematic are disclosed, which may preferably be used for 3-sector and 6-sector cellular communication system. Complete antenna combines 2-, 3- or -4 columns dual-beam sub-arrays (modules) with improved beam-forming network (BFN). The modules may be used as part of an array, or as an independent 2-beam antenna. By integrating different types of modules to form a complete array, the present invention provides an improved dual-beam antenna with improved azimuth sidelobe suppression in a wide frequency band of operation, with improved coverage of a desired cellular sector and with less interference being created with other cells. Advantageously, a better cell efficiency is realized with up to 95% of the radiated power being directed in a desired cellular sector.

[H01Q] AERIALS (radiators or aerials for microwave heating H05B 6/72)

Over-current protection circuit
Patent No. 11469586

Inventor(s): Ashish Ojha (Bengaluru, , IN), Divyasree J (Bengaluru, , IN), Krishnamurthy Shankar (Bengaluru, , IN), Sarangan Thirumavalavan (Bengaluru, , IN), Siddhartha Gopal Krishna (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16862674 on 04/30/2020 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a first transistor, a second transistor, and a sense transistor. The first current terminals of the first and second transistors are coupled together at a power supply node. The control terminals of the second and third transistors are coupled together. The second current terminals of the first, second, and third transistors are coupled together. The sense resistor is coupled between the first current terminals of the first and second transistors and the first current terminal of the third transistor. The first and second transistors are configured such that during a first mode of operation, current to a load flows through the first and second transistors, and during a second mode of operation, current to a load is discontinued through the first transistor yet flows through the second transistor.

[H02H] EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS (indicating or signalling undesired working conditions G01R, e.g. G01R 31/00, G08B; locating faults along lines G01R 31/08; emergency protective devices H01H)

Multilevel switched-capacitor AC-DC rectifier for wireless charging with power regulation
Patent No. 11469618

Inventor(s): Chongwen Zhao (Knoxville, TN), Daniel Costinett (Knoxville, TX), Songnan Yang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Addison, TX), University of Tennessee Research Foundation (Knoxville, TN)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17073593 on 10/19/2020 (722 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein is a wireless charging system including switched capacitor (SC) rectifiers with output regulation. The load for the receiver on mobile devices using wireless charging is a battery. Regulation is needed for battery charging applications, e.g. constant voltage charging, constant current charging, and pulsed charging. For this purpose, the wireless power transfer (WPT) receiver can possess some ”intelligence” to monitor the output voltage/current, adjust the behavior of the electronic circuitries and achieve a closed-loop control. Because a multilevel switched-capacitor (MSC) rectifier has output control ability, this can allow the MSC rectifier to directly charge the battery without an additional DC/DC charger on-board the device.

[H02J] CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY (power supply circuits for apparatus for measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation or cosmic radiation G01T 1/175; electric power supply circuits specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces with no moving parts G04G 19/00; for digital computers G06F 1/18; for discharge tubes H01J 37/248; circuits or apparatus for the conversion of electric power, arrangements for control or regulation of such circuits or apparatus H02M; interrelated control of several motors, control of a prime-mover/generator combination H02P; control of high-frequency power H03L; additional use of power line or power network for transmission of information H04B)

Methods and circuitry to detect PFM mode entry in wide duty range DC converter
Patent No. 11469669

Inventor(s): Antti Juhani Korhonen (Oulu, , FI), Janne Matias Pahkala (Oulu, , FI)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16779259 on 01/31/2020 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to adjust an operating mode of a power converter. An example apparatus includes a first transistor having a gate terminal, a first current terminal, and a second current terminal, the first current terminal to be coupled to a second transistor and an inductor of a power converter, a capacitor coupled to the second current terminal, a logic gate having a first logic gate input, a second logic gate input, and a logic gate output, the logic gate output coupled to the gate terminal, a comparator having a comparator input and a comparator output, the comparator input coupled to the capacitor and the second current terminal, a multiplexer coupled to the comparator output, a first flip-flop coupled to the multiplexer and the second logic gate input, and a second flip-flop coupled to the multiplexer and the first flip-flop.

[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]

Methods and apparatus to improve power converter on-time generation
Patent No. 11469670

Inventor(s): Ari Kalevi Vnnen (Oulu, , FI), Janne Matias Pahkala (Oulu, , FI), Juha Olavi Hauru (Oulu, , FI)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16904325 on 06/17/2020 (846 days app to issue)

Abstract: To improve power converter ON-time generation, an example apparatus includes: a phase frequency detector to determine a phase difference between a first signal and a second signal; a first pulse generator to generate a first time signal at a second time, in which the first signal is associated with a first time delay based on the phase difference; and a second pulse generator coupled to the first pulse generator. The second pulse generator is configured to: generate a second time signal at a third time, in which the third time is after the second time; and obtain a digital word based on the phase difference at a first time, in which the first time is before the second time and the third time, and the second time signal is associated with a second time delay based on the phase difference.

Electrode pairs having saw-tooth configuration and artificial muscles including same
Patent No. 11469690

Inventor(s): Michael P. Rowe (Pinckney, 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: 17168360 on 02/05/2021 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrode pair is provided including a first electrode and a second electrode. Each of the first electrode and the second electrode have an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a second end, and a lead extending outwardly from the first end. The lead has a first width at the first end. The second end of at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode have a recess formed therein having a first terminus and a second terminus. A second width extends between the first terminus and the second terminus of the recess. The recess is defined by a saw-tooth pattern. When the first electrode is positioned on the second electrode, the recess of the at least one of the first electrode is adjacent the lead of the other electrode.

[H02N] ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Pre-driver stage with adjustable biasing
Patent No. 11469727

Inventor(s): Martijn Fridus Snoeij (Erding, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16916749 on 06/30/2020 (833 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrical system includes a power supply and an electrical circuit coupled to the power supply and including an operational amplifier. The operational amplifier includes an input stage and a pre-driver stage coupled to the input stage, wherein the pre-driver stage includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and a voltage supply terminal. The operational amplifier also includes an output stage with bipolar transistors coupled to the pre-driver stage. The pre-driver stage is configured to: detect a voltage differential across the first and second input terminals of the pre-driver stage; and provide an adjustable bias current based on the voltage differential.

[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)

Power device driver and method
Patent No. 11469752

Inventor(s): Chuan Ni (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): LEN Technology Limited (Jiangsu, , CN)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16860810 on 04/28/2020 (896 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present application provides a power device driver including a detection module coupled to the power device and configured to detect the state of the power device; a driving module coupled to the detection module and the power device respectively and configured to detect the power of the detection module. As a result, the power device is regulated; wherein the detection module includes a fast detection sub-module configured to detect a state of the power device within a preset time period after the input signal of the driving device is invalid, and controlling the driving module to softly turn off the power device when there is overcurrent. The present application also provides a corresponding power device driving method and electric equipment.

[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]

Spur estimating receiver system
Patent No. 11469784

Inventor(s): Aswath Vs (Kannur, , IN), Jaiganesh Balakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN), Sarma Sundareswara Gunturi (Bangalore, , IN), Sashidharan Venkatraman (Bangalore, , IN), Sriram Murali (Bangalore, , IN), Sthanunathan Ramakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17001157 on 08/24/2020 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: One example includes a receiver system. The receiver system includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to convert an analog input signal into a digital output signal at a sampling frequency. The receiver system also includes a spur correction system configured to receive the digital output signal and to estimate spurs associated with the digital output signal and to selectively correct a subset of the spurs associated with a set of frequencies that are based on the sampling frequency.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Receiver circuit with interference detection
Patent No. 11469785

Inventor(s): Gaurav Aggarwal (Delhi, , IN), Kalpesh Laxmanbhai Rajai (Bengaluru, , IN), Raghu Ganesan (Bengaluru, , IN), Rahul Koppisetti (Bengaluru, , IN), Rallabandi V Lakshmi Annapurna (Bengaluru, , IN), Saravanakkumar Radhakrishnan (Aruppukotta
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17200060 on 03/12/2021 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A receiver circuit includes an ADC, a processing channel, and an interference detection path. The processing channel is configured to process data samples provided by the ADC, and includes a notch filter. The interference detection path is configured to detect interference in the data samples, and includes a slicer, a slicer error circuit, and an interference detection circuit. The slicer is configured to slice input of the notch filter. The slicer error circuit is configured to compute an error of the slicer. The interference detection circuit configured to detect an interference signal in the error of the slicer, and set the notch filter to attenuate the interference signal.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

PS15 base current sampling in synchronous mode
Patent No. 11469788

Inventor(s): Darren J. Rollman (Richardson, TX), Michael J. Zroka (Marengo, IL), Sri Navaneethakrishnan Easwaran (Plano, TX), Ted F. Lekan (Chicago, IL)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16991553 on 08/12/2020 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multiple sensors are coupled to a first pin of a PSI5 transceiver to receive a sensor bus signal. A Manchester decoder is coupled to a second pin and a battery is coupled to a third pin. A comparator receives a first voltage that is proportional to a current on the sensor bus signal and a second voltage that is proportional to a base current on the sensor bus signal and sends a data output signal to the second pin. A sample-and-hold circuit captures a third voltage used to effect the second voltage responsive to a high value on a base current sampling signal. A base-current-renewal circuit detects edge transitions on the data output signal and when the data output signal has no edge transitions for a period of time greater than a gap time defined in a PSI5 standard, sets the base current sampling signal high.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Signaling of SRS resources for PUSCH rate matching
Patent No. 11469871

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Christopher Weisberg, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16619579 on 03/23/2018 (1663 days app to issue)

Abstract: User equipment, base station and methods are provided for user equipment uplink data transmission to a base station. In one embodiment, the user equipment includes receiving circuitry configured to receive signaling information in an uplink data grant about unavailable resource elements in a uplink subframe for uplink data transmission over a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) indicated by the data grant and processing circuitry configured to transmit the PUSCH on only available resource elements in the subframe.

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

Optimized convolution for received XOR encrypted data streams
Patent No. 11469882

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Trebisovsky (Wylie, TX), Stephen A. Ganje (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Law Firm: Suiter Swantz pc llo (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17225926 on 04/08/2021 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: A receiver apparatus and method for optimized decryption and despreading of a very low frequency (VLF) bitstream is disclosed. In embodiments, the receiver includes antenna elements for receiving a transmission security (TRANSEC) encoded bitstream associated with an uncertainty window size and a spread factor. The receiver includes cryptographic processors that, when the spread factor is sufficiently large, select key section numbers A and data section numbers B based on the window size and spread factor. The cryptographic processors generate an output sequence of correlation windows, each correlation window associated with a symbol of the bitstream, via pipelined sectional mirrored-key convolution based on a key section number A and data section number B chosen to optimize performance (e.g., processor performance, memory performance).

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

Remote hardware execution service with customer consented debugging
Patent No. 11469887

Inventor(s): Rodrigo Rubira Branco (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16915771 on 06/29/2020 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system coordinates with remote hardware to execute customer workloads. The system uses an architecture for ensuring trust to ensure that debugging is not performed at the remote hardware while the customer workload is being executed on the remote hardware without customer consent. For example, debugging at the remote hardware may enable an entity performing the debugging to view certain aspects of the customer”s workload. The architecture for ensuring trusts uses a shared secret to ensure customer consent is given before debugging can be performed while the customer”s workload is being executed on the remote hardware.

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

Gateway device and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11469924

Inventor(s): Raymond S. Horton (McKinney, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17241210 on 04/27/2021 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: A gateway device and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, multiple wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a processor, memory, and a camera. To improve convenience, the gateway device may establish a pairing with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device having a display. Virtual remote control functionality for various amenities may then be provided. To improve safety, the gateway device may be incorporated into a geolocation and safety network and, under certain conditions, the gateway device may provide a video feed.

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

Offset correction in high-speed serial link receivers
Patent No. 11469928

Inventor(s): Ani Xavier (Bengaluru, , IN), Aravind Ganesan (Bangalore, , IN), Arun Mohan (Bangalore, , IN), Aviral Singhal (Bengaluru, , IN), Harshavardhan Adepu (Bangalore, , IN), Jagannathan Venkataraman (Bengaluru, , IN), Nagalinga Swamy Basay
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17363855 on 06/30/2021 (468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A receiver circuit comprising an equalizer and a method of correcting offset in the equalizer. In an example, the equalizer includes a plurality of delay stages for sampling and storing a sequence input samples, and a plurality of coefficient gain stages, each coupled to a corresponding delay stage to apply a gain corresponding to a coefficient value. The outputs of the coefficient gain stages are summed to produce a weighted sum for quantization by a slicer. Offset correction circuitry is provided, including memory storing a look-up table (LUT) for each coefficient gain stage, each storing offset correction values corresponding to the available coefficient values for the coefficient gain stage. Addressing circuitry retrieves the offset correction values for the coefficient values currently selected for each gain stage, and applies an offset correction corresponding to the sum of the retrieved offset correction values.

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

Method and apparatus for providing trouble isolation via a network
Patent No. 11469939

Inventor(s): Brian Heard (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17063697 on 10/05/2020 (736 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing trouble isolation are disclosed. For example, the method monitors a plurality of sessions for a user group for detecting an abnormal cause code associated with the user group, determines a root cause for the abnormal cause code when a deviation is determined to have occurred for the cause code of the user group, wherein the root cause identifies either an issue associated with the communications network or an issue associated with user endpoint devices of the user group, and generates a ticket indicating the root cause.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Multi-level data channel and inspection architecture including security-level-based filters for diverting network traffic
Patent No. 11470046

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16550517 on 08/26/2019 (1142 days app to issue)

Abstract: Deep packet inspection of data in a multi-spoke data tunnel inspection architecture is provided. Inspection may include using a data review tunnel module to receive a first portion of a data stream, encrypted with a first encryption scheme, in a first data conduit. The method may also include receiving a second portion of the data stream, encrypted with a second encryption scheme, in the second data conduit. The method may also include decrypting and reconstructing a complete data stream. The complete data stream may be derived from the decrypted and reconstructed first data stream and the decrypted and reconstructed second data stream. The method may then analyze and review the flow of the complete data stream to determine whether the flow of the data stream is associated with a pre-determined likelihood of intrusion, and then prepare a data report based on the analysis and review.

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

Data transmission with encryption of protected data
Patent No. 11470055

Inventor(s): Jatinkumar Pramodbhai Patel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16912910 on 06/26/2020 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to data transmission with encryption of protected data. A computing platform may separate, via a computing device and in electronic data associated with a user, protected data from non-protected attribute data. Subsequently, the computing platform may generate, for the protected data, an encryption key. Then, the computing platform may modify the electronic data by replacing the protected data with the encryption key. Then, the computing platform may store, in a database, an association between the user, the protected data, and the encryption key. Subsequently, the computing platform may provide, via a network and to an external vendor, the modified electronic data comprising the encryption key and the non-protected attribute data.

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

Authentication of networked devices having low computational capacity
Patent No. 11470077

Inventor(s): Arvind K. Raghu (Dallas, TX), Kumaran Vijayasankar (Allen, TX), Oliver Shih (Pittsburgh, PA), Ramanuja Vedantham (Allen, TX), Xiaolin Lu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17159016 on 01/26/2021 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: Authentication of a networked device with limited computational resources for secure communications over a network. Authentication of the device begins with the supplicant node transmitting a signed digital certificate with its authentication credentials to a proxy node. Upon verifying the certificate, the proxy node then authenticates the supplicant”s credentials with an authentication server accessible over the network, acting as a proxy for the supplicant node. Typically, this verification includes decryption according to a public/private key scheme. Upon successful authentication, the authentication server creates a session key for the supplicant node and communicates it to the proxy node. The proxy node encrypts the session key with a symmetric key, and transmits the encrypted session key to the supplicant node which, after decryption, uses the session key for secure communications. In some embodiments, the authentication server encrypts the session key with the symmetric key.

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

System and method for application traffic control
Patent No. 11470173

Inventor(s): Baxter Box (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205452 on 03/18/2021 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for managing web traffic comprising a meta control operating on a first processor having a first control interface and configured to generate a request for content and to transmit the request for content over a digital data network to a meta control server. The meta control server operating on a second processor and configured to receive the request for content and to select data for one or more second control interfaces as a function of data associated with the first control interface and to transmit the data for the one or more second control interfaces over the digital data network to the first control interface. The first control interface displays the data for the one or more second control interfaces and monitors user activity associated with the data.

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

Multi-camera synchronization through receiver hub back channel
Patent No. 11470233

Inventor(s): Ramsin Ziazadeh (San Jose, CA), Vijaya Ceekala (San Jose, CA), Xin Liu (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17145740 on 01/11/2021 (638 days app to issue)

Abstract: A driver assistance system includes a first camera, a second camera, a first serial interface circuit, a second serial interface circuit, and a hub interface circuit. The first serial interface circuit is coupled to the first camera. The second serial interface circuit is coupled to the second camera. The hub interface circuit is coupled to the first serial interface circuit and the second serial interface circuit. The hub interface circuit is configured to receive transmissions from the first serial interface circuit and the second serial interface circuit, and to transmit control information to the first serial interface circuit and the second serial interface circuit. The hub interface is also configured to encode a clock signal in the control information.

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

Optical foveation for integral imaging
Patent No. 11470267

Inventor(s): Jordan David Lamkin (Fort Worth, TX), Kyle Martin Ringgenberg (Fort Worth, TX), Mark Andrew Lamkin (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): FYR, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17380951 on 07/20/2021 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes an image sensor coupled to a first optical distortion element, a processing unit, and an electronic display coupled to a second optical distortion element. The image sensor is configured to receive, using a plurality of sensor pixels, a portion of an incoming light field through the first optical distortion element and generate a distorted digitized image from the received portion of the incoming light field. The processing unit is configured to generate a distorted virtual image and to generate a processed distorted image by mixing the distorted virtual image and the distorted digitized image. The electronic display is configured to display, using a plurality of display pixels, the processed distorted image through the second optical distortion element. The second optical distortion element is configured to undistort the processed distorted image in order to produce a portion of an emitted light field.

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

System and method for estimating temperature of voice coil
Patent No. 11470434

Inventor(s): Amit Goyal (Plano, TX), David Hernandez (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17319061 on 05/12/2021 (517 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for determining the temperature of a voice coil of a speaker includes a first pre-emphasis filter which has an input coupled to receive a digitized current sense signal. The first pre-emphasis filter applies a gain to signal components at a selected frequency band and provides a pre-emphasized current sense signal. The system includes a second pre-emphasis filter which has an input coupled to receive a digitized voltage sense signal. The second pre-emphasis filter applies a gain to the signal components at the selected frequency band and provides a pre-emphasized voltage sense signal. The system includes a first quantizer module configured to map the pre-emphasized signal to a quantized current sense signal, and includes a second quantizer module configured to map the pre-emphasized voltage sense signal to a quantized voltage sense signal.

[H04R] LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) [6]

Systems and methods for device-assisted seamless transfer between edge computing systems in a wireless network
Patent No. 11470527

Inventor(s): Darshan Gupta (Irving, TX), Karthik Ramaswamy (Coppell, TX), Sivanaga Ravi Kumar Chunduru Venkata (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17208230 on 03/22/2021 (568 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide a technique for the seamless transfer of services provided by a first Multi-Access/Mobile Edge Computing device (”MEC”) to a User Equipment (”UE”), to a second MEC. Context information associated with a given application for which services are provided by the first MEC may be cached by the UE based on a determination that the second MEC should provide the services, and the UE may provide the cached information to the second MEC in order to seamlessly continue receiving services. The providing of the cached information to the UE and/or to the second MEC may be performed with an elevated priority level, in order to facilitate the seamless providing of the services relating to the application, thus resulting in minimal to no interruption of the user experience associated with the application.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Uplink power scaling for advanced wireless communication systems
Patent No. 11470559

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16681495 on 11/12/2019 (1064 days app to issue)

Abstract:

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Communications in a wireless network for carrier selection and switching
Patent No. 11470611

Inventor(s): Jialing Liu (Palatine, IL), Qian Cheng (Naperville, IL), Weimin Xiao (Hoffman Estates, IL)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17068612 on 10/12/2020 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: Communications in a wireless network for carrier Selection and switching are provided. A terminal in the wireless network is simultaneously receiving data on at most m carriers. A base station in the wireless network sends an activation command associated with more than m carriers to the terminal. The terminal activates the more than m carriers. Then the base station selects a first subset from the activated carriers, and sends a first monitoring command associated with the first subset via a first physical-layer signaling to the terminal. When load and/or interference situations are changed, the base station selects a second subset from the activated carriers, and sends a second monitoring command associated with the second subset via a second physical-layer signaling to the terminal, wherein the first subset is different from the second subset.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Delay-responsive uplink scheduling
Patent No. 11470629

Inventor(s): Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17125811 on 12/17/2020 (663 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at an access point, a buffer status report from a device wirelessly connected to the access point. The buffer status report indicates a queue depth of the device and a head of line delay for the device. The method further includes scheduling uplink resources at the access point for the device based on the queue depth and the head of line delay.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for improving communication efficiency of internet of things devices
Patent No. 11470685

Inventor(s): Christopher Russell (The Colony, TX), Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX), Ryan Thomas Russell (The Colony, TX), Victor Kwak (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16942866 on 07/30/2020 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for reducing wireless traffic among a plurality of IoT devices and an access point is disclosed. The method and system may establish communication among a plurality of Internet of Things (IOT) devices and establish a set of similar IoT devices from among the plurality of IoT devices. One of the similar IoT devices may be designated as a managing IoT device and the remaining IoT devices in set of similar IoT devices may be designated as controlled IoT devices. Wireless traffic from the access point may be transmitted through the managing IoT device to controlled IoT devices. Wireless traffic from the controlled IoT devices may be transmitted to the access point through the managing IoT device. Thus, wireless traffic between the access point and controlled IoT devices is reduced.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

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Air intake grille
Patent No. D966157

Inventor(s): Derek Scott Sancer (Denton, TX), Eric Norman Tucker (Denton, TX), Louis Daniel Heilaneh (Lewisville, TX), Zachary Steven Gross (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29817686 on 12/07/2021 (308 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle fairing extension
Patent No. D966160

Inventor(s): Chase Wolf (Denton, TX), John Paul Patino (Springtown, TX), Quentin Vanderlaan (Prosper, TX), Victor Garcia (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29752274 on 09/25/2020 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Air intake trim
Patent No. D966162

Inventor(s): Jon Forrest Acton (Fort Worth, TX), Leannah Marie Nichols (Haslet, TX), Troy Robin McCuller (Argyle, TX), Tu Hoang Do (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29751838 on 09/23/2020 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Wearable digital assistant device
Patent No. D966263

Inventor(s): Olivier Sosak (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29712615 on 11/09/2019 (1067 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mini trampoline
Patent No. D966438

Inventor(s): Kinsey Harris (West Palm Beach, FL), Swastic Srihari (Addison, TX), Zorin Abraham (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): PURE GLOBAL BRANDS, INC. (Mesquite, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29789544 on 09/29/2021 (377 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mini trampoline
Patent No. D966439

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mini trampoline
Patent No. D966440

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Soccer tee
Patent No. D966446

Inventor(s): Jacob Hethcock (Colleyville, TX), James Donn Hethcock, Jr. (Colleyville, TX), James Michael Westrom (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29754303 on 10/09/2020 (732 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Trampoline
Patent No. D966450

Inventor(s): Kinsey Harris (West Palm Beach, FL), Swastic Srihari (Addison, TX), Zorin Abraham (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Pure Global Brands, Inc. (Mesquite, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29737583 on 06/10/2020 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Trampoline
Patent No. D966451

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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