UTILITY PATENTS

H U M A N  N E C E S S I T I E S

High production honey beehive management system
Patent No. 12295351 

Inventor(s): Daniel C. Brantner (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Thrasher Associates, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18243749 on 09/08/2023 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a beehive system for high honey production. The beehive system includes a common brood box arranged between a first brood box and a second brood box. A first lid slot assembly is arranged between the common brood box and the first brood box. A second lid slot assembly is arranged between the common brood box and the second brood box. The common brood box, the first brood box and the second brood box are arranged parallel to each other. A bottom side of the first brood box, a bottom side of the second brood box and a bottom side of the common brood box are located in a same plane.

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

Garment with concealed firearm holster
Patent No. 12295437 

Inventor(s): LaMarr Moss (McKinney, TX), Shane Rollins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Boudwin Intellectual Property Law, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18066614 on 12/15/2022 (880 days app to issue)

Abstract: A garment with a concealed firearm holster is provided. The garment includes a garment body having an upper waist opening and a pair of leg sleeves, wherein each leg sleeve of the pair of leg sleeves includes a lower leg opening. A hip holster pocket is disposed on an interior surface of the garment body adjacent to the upper waist opening. In some embodiments, concealment pocket is affixed to the garment body along at least one leg sleeve of the pair of leg sleeves. The concealment pocket includes a flap removably securable to at least one leg sleeve along an upper edge and opposing lateral edges of the flap defining a closed position. A holster pocket is affixed to the at least one leg sleeve along three edges thereof to define an open upper end. The flap overlies the holster pocket when the flap is in the closed position.

[A41D] OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES (eye or ear protectors A61F 9/00, A61F 11/00; sweating suits A61H 36/00)

Deflecting sound waves away from an ear of a wearer of a sports protective helmet
Patent No. 12295446 

Inventor(s): Sebastian Schaefer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: KLEMCHUK PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17823277 on 08/30/2022 (987 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for reducing the decibel levels of sound originated external to a sports protective helmet may minimize deleterious effects to the hearing of the individual wearing the sports protective helmet. Through use of a sound-deflecting apparatus that is coupled to an interior surface or to an exterior surface of the sports protective helmet proximate an ear hole, decibel volumes may be constructively reduced by deflecting high frequency sound waves while allowing low frequency sound waves to reach the ear or in vicinity of the ear of the wearer of the helmet.

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

Multi-positional clip accessory
Patent No. 12295469 

Inventor(s): Linda Jane Adelmann-Schemberger (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18403698 on 01/03/2024 (496 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-positional clip accessory for use with electronic and non-electronic devices to facilitate handling thereof, organizing wires, and hanging personal articles, which includes a base configured with a cylindrical support having an interior cylindrical chamber for housing therein a rotatable rod with first and second ends affixed to first and second pivoting arms, with each respectively including a catch that interacts with a free end of a spring clip and a pair of inline apertures for accepting terminal ends of the spring clip. The rotatable rod incudes splines geometrically corresponding to linear grooves configured within semi-radial sidewalls of the interior cylindrical chamber, whereby movement of the pivoting arms effects rotation of the rotatable rod within the interior cylindrical chamber while simultaneously expanding the semi-radial sidewalls outwardly as the splines release from their mating relation with the linear grooves and re-engage with neighboring linear grooves to establish an altered angular relationship of the pivoting arms.

[A45C] PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

Dress zipper manipulation assembly
Patent No. 12295510 

Inventor(s): Stephane Simo-Fossouo (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17203906 on 03/17/2021 (1518 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dress zipper manipulation assembly for zipping a zipper on a dress includes a clip to clamp onto a collar of a dress. A chain is coupled to the clip to extend downwardly along the dress when the clip is clipped to the collar. A clamp is coupled to the chain to engage a handle of the zipper when the clamp is in the closed position. In this way the user can pull upwardly on the chain to zip the zipper without assistance. The clamp includes a locking mechanism to releasably retain the clamp in the closed position to inhibit releasing the handle of the zipper when the chain is pulled upwardly.

[A47G] HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B 65/00; knives B26B)

Dental appliances and associated methods of manufacturing
Patent No. 12295808 

Inventor(s): James Sylvester Wratten, Jr. (Waterville, NY), Seyed Mehdi Roein Peikar (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Brius Technologies, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Fortem IP LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15929442 on 05/02/2020 (1837 days app to issue)

Abstract: Orthodontic appliances and methods of manufacturing are disclosed. Manufacturing an appliance can include obtaining position data corresponding to an original tooth arrangement (OTA) of a patient’’s teeth, obtaining data corresponding to a desired final tooth arrangement (FTA) of the patient’’s teeth, and determining displacements between the OTA data and the FTA data. Based on the determined displacements, a configuration of an orthodontic appliance is determined. The appliance includes an anchor configured to be positioned adjacent the patient’’s teeth, and a plurality of arms each extending away from and coupled to the anchor, the arms configured to be secured to the patient’’s teeth. When the appliance is installed, the arms urge individual teeth from the OTA toward the FTA.

[A61C] DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00)

Crenolanib for treating FLT3 mutated proliferative disorders relapsed/refractory to prior treatment
Patent No. 12295948 

Inventor(s): Bothayna Messahel (Coppell, TX), Vinay K. Jain (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18513888 on 11/20/2023 (540 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for treating a proliferative disorder in a subject with mutated or constitutively active FLT3 in a subject relapsed/refractory to one or more prior tyrosine kinase inhibitors comprising: obtaining a tumor sample from the subject that is relapsed/refractory to one or more prior tyrosine kinase inhibitors; measuring expression of mutated or constitutively active FLT3 mutant in the tumor sample; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of crenolanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof sufficient to treat the proliferative disorder.

[A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)

Methods of operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDS) using reconciliation and revocation data
Patent No. 12296179 

Inventor(s): Christopher S. L. Crawford (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18538478 on 12/13/2023 (517 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDs), comprises: conducting communications sessions with a plurality of clinician programmer devices, wherein some of the communication sessions occur while the plurality of clinician programmer devices are engaged in respective programming sessions with IMDs; conducting communications sessions with a plurality of patient controller devices, wherein the communication sessions with the patient controller devices include communication of data pertaining to offline programming of IMDs; reconciling programming session data received from the plurality of clinician programmer devices with programming session data received from patient controller devices to identify instances of unauthorized IMD programming; and distributing revocation data to patient controller devices to be downloaded to corresponding IMDs, wherein the revocation data identifies cryptographic keys that are no longer trusted.

[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]

Method and system utilizing a golf shot API proxy
Patent No. 12296226 

Inventor(s): Ethan D. Stroud (Liberty Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18680951 on 05/31/2024 (347 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for providing shot tracking data to a client device is disclosed herein. The system includes multiple golf ball tracking sensors positioned at multiple golf driving ranges, multiple shot application programming interfaces (API), and a shot API proxy. Each of the shot APIs is configured to receive shot data from each of the golf ball tracking sensors at a corresponding golf driving range venue such as a TOPGOLF entertainment venue.

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

Multi-material iron-type golf club head
Patent No. 12296238 

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: 18375888 on 10/02/2023 (589 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-material iron-type golf club head having a shell that defines a closed internal volume, where the head is composed of at least two different materials, incorporates a variable face thickness, and achieves a high maximum characteristic time.

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

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

Method and system for automated cleaning of filter wall for HVAC systems
Patent No. 12296293 

Inventor(s): James Metropoulos (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BLUE BOX AIR, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18373176 on 09/26/2023 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the automated cleaning of filters and filter walls within heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Disclosed devices can include self-cleaning filter assemblies configured to receive and surround at least one filter, such as an HVAC filter. In some embodiments, the self-cleaning assemblies receive and surround at least one filter and at least one fan. For example, at least one filter or filter wall comprising multiple filters and fan may be combined together into a single cube, where the cube is then received and surrounded by the self-cleaning casing. In some embodiments, the self-cleaning assemblies or cubes receive and surround at least one filter, at least one fan, and at least one heat transfer coil. The cleaning system can have different cleaning cycles, such as a cleaning cycle that cleans the filter(s) and a different cleaning cycle that cleans the heat transfer coil.

[B01D] SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D, by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B, by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges B04B; vortex apparatus B04C; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B 9/02) [5]

Method and installation for homogenizing a shear thinning fluid contained in a cylindrical tank
Patent No. 12296306 

Inventor(s): David Lyons (Fort Worth, TX), Deborah Ballard (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): S.A. LHOIST RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, , BE)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17625027 on 07/10/2020 (1768 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is related to an installation and to a method for recirculating and mixing a fluid which is preferably a shear-thinning fluid. The installation comprises a tank, a pump, a piping assembly connected to the pump and comprising an injection piping for injecting said fluid into the tank and a return piping coupled to the injection piping for pumping the said fluid from the tank to the injection piping, wherein the piping assembly and the tank form a flow recirculation path in which fluid is homogenized by recirculation of the fluid upon action of the said pump, the injection piping being designed such as to reinject the fluid in at least two peripheral bottom locations with an horizontal and/or inclined orientation such as to create a swirl movement in the tank and to reinject simultaneously said fluid upwardly through a central location in a zone comprised between the central axis of the tank and the half radius of the tank such as to create a jet of fluid having a main vertical component.

[B01F] MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING, DISPERSING (mixing paints B44D 3/06)

Safety system for miter saw and method of use thereof
Patent No. 12296423 

Inventor(s): Kurian A. Anthraper (Campbell, TX)
Assignee(s): Masonite Corporation (Tampa, FL)
Law Firm: Ice Miller LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18612595 on 03/21/2024 (418 days app to issue)

Abstract: A safety system for a power miter saw comprises a support member, at least one multidirectional manipulator including a workpiece holder member moveably mounted to the support member for securing a workpiece in place, and a control box. The workpiece holder member includes a presence indicator operatively connected to the control box and configured to detect the physical presence of a saw operator’’s hand on the at least one multidirectional manipulator when the saw operator’’s hand engages the presence indicator. The control box is operatively connectable to a trigger switch of the power miter saw so that an electric motor of the power miter saw is activated only when both the presence indicator of the safety system and the trigger switch of the power miter saw are engaged by both hands of an operator of the power miter saw.

[B23Q] DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING (tools of the kind used in lathes or boring machines B23B 27/00); MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL, CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT

Morphable body
Patent No. 12296478 

Inventor(s): Hang Qi (Marietta, GA), Masato Tanaka (Ann Arbor, MI), Mingzhe Li (Atlanta, GA), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18351878 on 07/13/2023 (670 days app to issue)

Abstract: A body can be configured to be selectively morphable. One or more body support members can be operatively connected to an outer surface of the body. The one or more body support members can be arranged in a pattern to define at least one morphing region. A contracting member (e.g., a shape memory polymer) can be operatively connected to the outer surface of the body. When activated, the contracting member can contract, which can cause the body to morph (e.g., bend) from a non-activated configuration into an activated configuration.

[B25J] MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES (robotic devices for individually picking fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D 46/30; needle manipulators for surgery A61B 17/062; manipulators associated with rolling mills B21B 39/20; manipulators associated with forging machines B21J 13/10; means for holding wheels or parts thereof B60B 30/00; cranes B66C; arrangements for handling fuel or other materials which are used within nuclear reactors G21C 19/00; structural combination of manipulators with cells or rooms shielded against radiation G21F 7/06) [5]

Bidirectional series connected totem pole for split phase DCAC
Patent No. 12296711 

Inventor(s): Muhammad Mobeen Mahmood (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Rivian IP Holdings, LLC (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18185287 on 03/16/2023 (789 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power stage circuit with multiple bidirectional AC to DC circuits for bidirectional charging is modified to connect the power stage converters in series for DC to AC applications. The power stage circuit can covert a DC input from a DC power source of a vehicle to an AC output for a power outlet of the vehicle. The power stage circuit uses two lines with a 120 VAC at the power outlet. Using a common neutral line, the AC to DC circuits are connected together to form a split phase power output, and the 120 VAC lines are 180 degrees out of phase to create a 240 VAC source at the power outlet.

[B60L] PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of electrical propulsion units or of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion in vehicles B60K 1/00, B60K 6/20; arrangements or mounting of electrical gearing in vehicles B60K 17/12, B60K 17/14; preventing wheel slip by reducing power in rail vehicles B61C 15/08; dynamo-electric machines H02K; control or regulation of electric motors H02P); SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (electric coupling devices combined with mechanical couplings of vehicles B60D 1/64; electric heating for vehicles B60H 1/00); ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL (control or regulation of electric motors H02P); MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES [4]

Headliner impact system
Patent No. 12296759 

Inventor(s): Danil V. Prokhorov (Canton, MI), Mizuho Takayama (Ann Arbor, MI), Phouvadol P. Khouphongsy (Saline, MI), Umesh N. Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18128695 on 03/30/2023 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to vehicle headliners. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting, with a controller connected to a first impact feature of a headliner of a vehicle, a physical contact with the first impact feature with the first impact feature having a first bending strength prior to the physical contact. The controller subsequently activates the first impact feature to transition the first impact feature from the first bending strength to a second bending strength in response to the detected physical contact.

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

Side underride prevention system for a box style trailer
Patent No. 12296768 

Inventor(s): Chandra K. Thorbole (Alvarado, TX), Lorenzo Kirk Parks (Alvarado, TX), Taylor Parks (Alvarado, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18096930 on 01/13/2023 (851 days app to issue)

Abstract: A side underride prevention system configured to be coupled to a trailer to operate in upward and downward configurations, includes a front mounting bracket assembly configured to be coupled to the trailer, a rear mounting bracket assembly configured to be coupled to the trailer at a location spaced-apart from the front mounting racket assembly, and a cable grid configured to be coupled with front anchor system and rear anchor system to extend at least partially along a length of each side of the trailer between the front mounting bracket assembly and the rear mounting bracket assembly.

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

Automated positive train control event data extraction and analysis engine and method therefor
Patent No. 12296868 

Inventor(s): Scott Alan Neal, Jr. (Fort Worth, TX), Siju Pallimolel Kuriakose (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18439663 on 02/12/2024 (456 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for automating workflow and performing root cause analysis for enforcement events is presented. The system can enable accurate detection of an enforcement event and identifies the root cause of such events. The system can provide a user with an interface to monitor the enforcement event by collecting a list of data characterizing the enforcement event, as well as analyze the data to evaluate what is the root cause of the enforcement event. The system can extract critical information from train system logs of the train using an extraction model to generate a window of activity providing an analysis model with a comprehensive scope to analyze the enforcement event. The system can give the user robust and accurate information of the root cause of the enforcement event.

[B61L] GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC (brakes or auxiliary equipment B61H, B61K; point or crossing construction E01B)

System and method for railroad tie management
Patent No. 12296870 

Inventor(s): Christopher Neil Pickard (Argyle, TX), Justin Lee Devine (Fort Worth, TX), Michael James Brick (Fort Worth, TX), Phillip Hunt (Saginaw, TX), Samuel Minton (Brandon, SD)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18732121 on 06/03/2024 (344 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Railroad Tie Management System is disclosed that can provide an efficient and organized method of inspecting and auditing ties in a rail system. Tie mark files can be retrieved by a client from a server or database in operable communication with the client, and upon instantiation of an inspection process governed by the system, an inspection information table and tie grid can be generated. The tie grid can operable to receive commands from a user, and the inspection information table is operable to automatically increment and decrement fields contained within in response to changes within the tie grid. The tie grid can also be configured to incorporate data from tie scans and serve the data to the client in a useful and user-friendly manner.

[B61L] GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC (brakes or auxiliary equipment B61H, B61K; point or crossing construction E01B)

Automated tie marking
Patent No. 12296874 

Inventor(s): Lisa Marie Kelly (Weatherford, TX), Michael James Brick (Fort Worth, TX), Richard William Keller (Spokane Valley, WA), Samuel Minton (Brandon, SD)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18194016 on 03/31/2023 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for automating railroad maintenance by a tie gang using electronic tie marking (ETM) configured to optimize railroad asset maintenance. The system enables collision avoidance between members of the tie gang performing maintenance on railway assets (e.g., Rails, Ties, Ballasts, Turnouts, Crossings, etc.). The system can generate production numbers for the railway assets and evaluate an asset queue for the tie gang to perform maintenance. The system can utilize real-time updates from the tie gang to optimize work output. The system can provide a customizable user interface to identify, track, and process information related to maintenance of the railroad asset. The system also provides for a heads-up-display (HUD) to notify an operator of relevant information, such as maintenance information, travel indicators, and updated asset queue. The system can identify a next location and calculate an optimum path based on sensor input incorporating machine-specific and environmental characteristics.

[B61L] GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC (brakes or auxiliary equipment B61H, B61K; point or crossing construction E01B)

System and method for remote device monitoring
Patent No. 12296876 

Inventor(s): Carlos Aguilera (Lenexa, KS), Jerry Wade Specht (Overland Park, KS), Kent Shue (Bonner Springs, KS), Marcus Parrott (Kansas City, MO), Perry Peden, Jr. (Overland Park, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17703471 on 03/24/2022 (1146 days app to issue)

Abstract: A railroad infrastructure communication network is presented. The network can include a plurality of infrastructure nodes distributed proximate a railroad track, such as near railroad equipment and/or assets. Infrastructure nodes can be configured to receive data from equipment sensor and/or assets and transmit such data via the network. Infrastructure nodes can further generate alert and/or alert packets based on such received data. Infrastructure nodes can self-define in a network infrastructure depending on configured connection types, and can for example, serve as repeater nodes (to promulgate a transmission to additional infrastructure nodes) and/or collector nodes (to collect data for a centralized server node). A server node can be configured to receive data and/or packet from infrastructure nodes and generate requests for additional systems, personnel, etc. to address such requests. The network can limit the data transmission size and leverage distributed processing capabilities to enable transmissions over long ranges, such as by reducing the bandwidth required to transmit packets.

[B61L] GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC (brakes or auxiliary equipment B61H, B61K; point or crossing construction E01B)

Unmanned airships, aerostats, and hybrid airship-aerostat systems and methods thereof
Patent No. 12296939 

Inventor(s): Antonio Roberto White (Bedford, TX), Jason Theodore White (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Galaxy Unmanned Systems LLC (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: CARTER, DELUCA FARRELL LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18198931 on 05/18/2023 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid airship-aerostat includes a hull, a motor, a fin, a controller, and a bridle system. The motor is coupled to the hull and is configured to rotate between a thrust configuration and a lift configuration. The motor is configured to generate a lift force, a thrust force, or a combination thereof. The fin is coupled to a tail of the hull and is configured to provide directional control of the hull. The controller is configured to operate the motor and the fin to pilot the hull. The bridle system is configured to removably couple to a first end of a tether.

[B64B] LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT (ground installations for aircraft in general B64F)

Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel
Patent No. 12297004 

Inventor(s): Clifton S. Thompson (Lucas, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Hawkins, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18637449 on 04/17/2024 (391 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus comprising a wire tail sensor, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel.

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

Smart diaper pail
Patent No. 12297041 

Inventor(s): Brian Schiffer (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16948446 on 09/18/2020 (1698 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diaper pail is disclosed. The diaper pail includes a scale configured to determine a weight of an absorbent article. The diaper pail further includes a light source positioned to transmit light at an excitation wavelength of a biological substance. The diaper pail further includes a photodetector positioned to detect a measurement of light intensity within the range of emission wavelengths of the biological substance. The diaper pail includes a processor that is configured to execute processor-executable instructions to receive the weight of the absorbent article and the measurement of light intensity and to detect a presence of the biological substance on the absorbent article.

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

Systems and methods for temperature sensor access in die stacks
Patent No. 12297098 

Inventor(s): Gary L. Howe (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15824559 on 11/28/2017 (2723 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device may include a memory array including a plurality of memory cells and a die stack including at least a portion of the plurality of memory cells. The memory device may also include multiple temperature sensors each designed to output a temperature code corresponding to the temperature of a respective die of the die stack. One die of the die stack is then designed to output the temperature code corresponding to the hottest die of the die stack.

[B81B] MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES (piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements per se H01L 41/00) [7]

Devices and methods of using small form aluminum in consecutive batch aluminum chlorohydrate processes
Patent No. 12297120 

Inventor(s): Brian Dennis (Austin, TX), Brian Hodges (Euless, TX), Charles Koetting (Euless, TX), Chase McTaggart (Euless, TX), Frederick M MacDonnell (Austin, TX), Mark Hulsizer (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX), C-KOE Metals, L.P. (Euless, TX)
Law Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18111777 on 02/20/2023 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of producing aluminum chlorohydrate comprises adding small form aluminum metal pellets to a reactant receiving space of a reactor tank to form a pellet bed; adding aqueous hydrochloric acid to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank; and continuously circulating the aqueous hydrochloric acid through the pellet bed. In some embodiments, the continuously circulating aqueous hydrochloric acid dispels reaction gases from the pellet bed. Methods described herein can, in some cases, further comprise consecutively adding additional small form aluminum metal pellets to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank as the small form aluminum metal pellets are consumed in the pellet bed.

[B01J] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS, COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS (processes or apparatus for specific applications, see the relevant places for these processes or apparatus, e.g. F26B 3/08) [2]

Direct surfacing optimized lens blank
Patent No. 12298603 

Inventor(s): David Olund (Stanchfield, MN), Jos A. Orozco Rodriguez (Saint Paul, MN)
Assignee(s): HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc. (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Inskeep IP Group, Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16803911 on 02/27/2020 (1902 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semi-finished ophthalmic lens for formation of a plurality of different finished ophthalmic lenses requiring reduced amounts of lens material to be removed for formation of the finished ophthalmic lenses and reduced rates of departure of a surfacing tool and methods of making same. Lens material is reduced by providing first and second surfaces that have different optical powers, the second optical surface having a second curve that approximates second optical surfaces of a plurality of finished ophthalmic lenses at coordinates at which lenses of the plurality of finished ophthalmic lenses have maximum thicknesses.

[B29D] PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE (making granules B29B 9/00; making preforms B29B 11/00) [4]

Method of formulating perovskite solar cell materials
Patent No. 12302681 

Inventor(s): Jerred A. Chute (Dallas, TX), Vivek V. Dhas (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CubicPV Inc. (Bedford, MA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18469253 on 09/18/2023 (603 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the steps of preparing a lead and tin halide precursor ink. Preparing a lead and tin halide precursor ink comprises the steps of introducing a lead halide and a tin halide into a vessel; introducing a first solvent to the vessel; and contacting the lead halide and the halide with the first solvent to dissolve the lead halide and the tin halide to form the lead and tin halide precursor ink; depositing the lead and tin halide precursor ink onto a substrate; drying the lead and tin halide precursor ink to form a thin film; annealing the thin film; and rinsing the thin film with a solvent comprising: a second solvent; a first salt selected from the group consisting of methylammonium halide, formamidinimum halide, guanidinium halide, 1,2,2-triaminovinylammonium halide, and 5-aminovaleric acid hydrohalide; and a second salt selected from the group consisting of methylammonium halide, formamidinimum halide, guanidinium halide, 1,2,2-triaminovinylammonium halide, and 5-aminovaleric acid hydrohalide.

[B05D] PROCESSES FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS OR OTHER FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (conveying articles or workpieces through baths of liquid B65G, e.g. B65G 49/02) [2]

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

Enhanced perovskite materials for photovoltaic devices
Patent No. 12300485 

Inventor(s): Michael Holland (Lancaster, TX), Nicholas Anderson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CubivPV Inc. (Bedford, MA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18391435 on 12/20/2023 (510 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perovskite material that has a perovskite crystal lattice having a formula of C[subscript]x[/subscript]M[subscript]y[/subscript]X[subscript]z[/subscript], and alkyl polyammonium cations disposed within or at a surface of the perovskite crystal lattice; wherein x, y, and z, are real numbers; C comprises one or more cations selected from the group consisting of Group 1 metals, Group 2 metals, ammonium, formamidinium, guanidinium, and ethene tetramine; M comprises one or more metals each selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Cd, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, Au, Hg, Sn, Ge, Ga, Pb, In, Tl, Sb, Bi, Ti, Zn, Cd, Hg, and Zr, and combinations thereof; and X comprises one or more anions each selected from the group consisting of halides, pseudohalides, chalcogenides, and combinations thereof.

[C30B] SINGLE-CRYSTAL GROWTH (by using ultra-high pressure, e.g. for the formation of diamonds B01J 3/06); UNIDIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION OF EUTECTIC MATERIAL OR UNIDIRECTIONAL DEMIXING OF EUTECTOID MATERIAL; REFINING BY ZONE-MELTING OF MATERIAL (zone-refining of metals or alloys C22B); PRODUCTION OF A HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE (casting of metals, casting of other substances by the same processes or devices B22D; working of plastics B29; modifying the physical structure of metals or alloys C21D, C22F); SINGLE CRYSTALS OR HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE; AFTER-TREATMENT OF SINGLE CRYSTALS OR A HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE (for producing semiconductor devices or parts thereof H01L); APPARATUS THEREFOR [3]

T E X T I L E S& P A P E R

Engineered corn husk compositions and methods
Patent No. 12297595 

Inventor(s): Christopher David Wengierski (Dallas, TX), David John Wengierski (Dallas, TX), Joseph Matthew Wengierski (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Specialized Products Services Co., Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17390651 on 07/30/2021 (1383 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes washing corn husks with an acid wash to degrade at least a portion of a non-cellulosic material present in the corn husks and from pulped corn husks, wherein the non-cellulosic material comprises lignan. The method further comprises forming a slurry, wherein the slurry comprises pulped corn husks; forming the slurry into a sheet; removing a volume of liquid from the sheet; and calendaring the sheet. The method further comprises coating the sheet and cutting the sheet into a plurality of sheets.

[D21H] PULP COMPOSITIONS; PREPARATION THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES D21C, D21D; IMPREGNATING OR COATING OF PAPER; TREATMENT OF FINISHED PAPER NOT COVERED BY CLASS B31 OR SUBCLASS D21G; PAPER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [5]

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

Guardrail terminal
Patent No. 12297611 

Inventor(s): Dakotah Sicking (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Sicking Safety Systems LLC (Indian Springs Village, AL)
Law Firm: Studebaker Brackett PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18540497 on 12/14/2023 (516 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

Deck clip
Patent No. 12297649 

Inventor(s): E. Erik Timothy (Apollo Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17974755 on 10/27/2022 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: A deck clip that may be used in the construction of a deck and a method of using the same is provided. The deck clip may include a grip and a spacer. Portions of both the grip and the spacer may be received within the grooves of deck boards used in decks. Thus, the deck clip may be selectively affixed to deck boards. Further, the deck clip may be configured to receive a fastener for anchoring the deck clip to joists. Thus, the deck clip may be used to couple deck boards to joists. Advantageously, the deck clip may be used to construct a deck without exposed fasteners, the geometry of the spacer may assist with creating a consistent gap between adjacent deck boards, and the grip may comprise saw-tooth shaped surfaces for improved retention of the deck boards.

[E04F] FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B)

Extended coverage for a sensor along a complex contour
Patent No. 12297683 

Inventor(s): Frank A. Richards (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16566693 on 09/10/2019 (2072 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for controlling an operation of a powered system by extending the coverage of a sensor along a complex contour. An apparatus comprises a structure and a safety system that includes a sensor, a hinge, and a contoured panel. The structure (e.g., a vehicle door) has a first edge in which at least a portion of the first edge has a complex contour. The sensor is attached to the structure. The hinge is attached to at least one of the sensor or the structure. The contoured panel is movably attached to the hinge and has a second edge that substantially aligns with the complex contour of the first edge of the structure. The safety system may be used to control operation of the structure based on a detection of an obstruction by the sensor of the safety system.

[E05F] DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING

Systems and methods for controlling a drilling path based on drift estimates
Patent No. 12297736 

Inventor(s): Sashmit Bhaduri (Austin, TX), Teddy Chen (Austin, TX), Todd W. Benson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX), MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17651750 on 02/18/2022 (1180 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a drilling system, a control system coupled to a drilling rig controls a bottom hole assembly (BHA) to drill a borehole through a geological formation along a drilling path. The control system determines a present position of the BHA and calculates a toolface vector to create a convergence path from the present position of the BHA to a desired target path. The control system also receives geological information and compensates the toolface vector to account for an estimated geologic formation drift. The control system causes at least one control parameter to be modified in order to alter a drilling direction of the BHA based on the calculated toolface vector and transmits the at least one control parameter to the drilling rig to target the BHA in accordance with the calculated toolface vector. The control system iteratively performs this process until convergence with the desired target path is achieved.

[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]

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

Hydroactive vortex scrubber and reactor
Patent No. 12297762 

Inventor(s): Nathan Hastings (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18101409 on 01/25/2023 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hydro-active scrubber and reactor (HSR) system and apparatus is disclosed that includes a main body, an inlet configured to receive a first fluid medium comprised of pollutant particles, and a nozzle configured to dispense a second fluid medium within the main body. In addition, the HSR system and apparatus may also include a cylindrical body or hydro-vortex generator within the main body having a plurality of horizontally positioned rods projecting therefrom, wherein the cylindrical body further comprises a plurality of openings. Further, the HSR system and apparatus can include a motor configured to rotate the cylindrical body thereby directing the first and second fluid mediums through the cylindrical body. In addition, a first area within the main body can receive the pollutant particles from the first fluid medium, and a first outlet within the main body can be configured to direct the received pollutant particles out of the main body.

[F01N] GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES (arrangements in connection with gas exhaust of propulsion units in vehicles B60K 13/00; combustion-air intake silencers specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines F02M 35/00; protecting against, or damping, noise in general G10K 11/16)

System and method to maximize power production by wind turbines
Patent No. 12297811 

Inventor(s): Federico Bernardoni (Dallas, TX), Mario Rotea (Allen, TX), Stefano Leonardi (Richardson, TX), Umberto Ciri (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17808700 on 06/24/2022 (1054 days app to issue)

Abstract: Enabling control of wind turbines is provided. The method comprises receiving power production signals from wind turbines comprising a wind farm and estimating wake travel times from upstream wind turbines to downstream turbines. Correlations of the power production signals are calculated among all pairs of wind turbines in the wind farm. Wind turbines with a power production correlation above a specified threshold at an expected time are considered to have wake interaction. A probability density function of northing directions is calculated for the wind turbine pairs with wake interaction. A determination is made whether the probability density function has a dominant direction. Responsive to the probability density function having a dominant direction, the wind turbine pairs with wake interaction are identified as turbine clusters. A control strategy is applied to each turbine cluster as an operational unit to optimize power production of the wind farm.

[F03D] WIND MOTORS

Fluid end with clamped retention
Patent No. 12297827 

Inventor(s): Micheal Cole Thomas (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Kerr Machine Co. (Sulphur, OK)
Law Firm: Tomlinson McKinstry, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18734303 on 06/05/2024 (342 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid end section having a clamping system. The clamping system has a primary clamp formed of a number of sections, which, disposed in end-to-end arrangement, form an annular ring. The primary clamp has an angled surface at each of two rims, which interact with complementary surfaces on flanges that form two separate components of the fluid end section. Each of the two separate components have a bore, which when aligned by placement of the clamp, are in alignment with one another. The clamp has an externally-disposed compression ring, which may either be essentially the width of the primary clamp, or may have one or more flexible rods which interact with grooves on the primary clamp. In either case, the compression ring holds the primary clamp in place, therefore joining the components of the fluid end.

[F04B] POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; machines for liquids, or pumps, of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type F04C; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D; pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped F04F; crankshafts, crossheads, connecting-rods F16C; flywheels F16F; gearings for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion in general F16H; pistons, piston-rods, cylinders, in general F16J; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)

Flowline quick connector assembly
Patent No. 12297934 

Inventor(s): Emma Henderson (Glasgow, , GB), Jacob Bayyouk (Richardson, TX), Phillip Richard Damian Agius (West Lothian, , GB)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17808008 on 06/21/2022 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flowline connector assembly may include a first flowline member having a first cylindrical passageway and a first stop extending radially outward from an outer surface of the first flowline member, and a second flowline member having an annular configuration defining a second cylindrical passageway. The flowline connector assembly may include a pin, having an annular configuration, configured to be inserted into the first cylindrical passageway and the second cylindrical passageway. The flowline connector assembly may include a collar where an inner surface of the collar at a first end is configured to contact a first side of the first stop, and the inner surface of the collar at a second end is configured to contact a first side of a second stop to connect the first flowline member with the second flowline member, where the second stop extends radially from the pin or the second flowline member.

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

Fabric and elastomeric seal for flanged connections
Patent No. 12297940 

Inventor(s): John Miller (Weimar, TX), Zachery Kokel (Houston, TX)
Assignee(s): Utex Industries Inc. (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18236578 on 08/22/2023 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A reusable flexible seal is made from a plurality of bonded layers of a fiber base impregnated with an elastomeric material. The flexible seal is sized and shaped to be compressed in a shaped groove created between two pipeline elements to be connected together. At least one layer of fabric may be disposed in a preferred embodiment on the surface of the flexible seal to help prevent extrusion of the elastomer of the flexible seal the joint between the connected pipeline elements during connection. A plastic or steel band may be disposed in the outward radial direction of the groove to improve the prevention of seepage or leakage.

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

Failsafe gas leak detection and mitigation system and method
Patent No. 12298039 

Inventor(s): Douglas Hiram Morse (Decatur, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17734382 on 05/02/2022 (1107 days app to issue)

Abstract: A failsafe hydrocarbon-based gas (HBG) leak detection (HLD) and mitigation (HLM) system/method for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that incorporates a hydrocarbon gas sensor (HGS), sensor signal conditioner (SSC), alarm status indicator (ASI), and digital control processor (DCP) is disclosed. The HGS detects ambient hydrocarbon gas (AHG) and presents a hydrocarbon sensor voltage (HSV) to the SSC. The DCP and SSC form a closed control loop (CCL) in which the SSC electrical characteristics are adjusted by the DCP such that the HSV is continuously and dynamically recalibrated to account for background HBG levels, changes in ambient air conditions, HGS manufacturing tolerances, and other field-specific operational conditions that impact the HGS detection capabilities. The DCP is configured to log alarms to the ASI if a HGS HBG leak is detected and optionally shutdown gas flow to one or more HBG target (HBT) system components.

[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)

System and method for identifying a refrigerant leak in multiple refrigeration circuits with one or more compressors
Patent No. 12298049 

Inventor(s): Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Siddarth Rajan (Addison, TX), Vijay Kumar Sathyamurthi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453040 on 08/21/2023 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: A refrigeration system detects a refrigerant leak by detecting that a refrigerant concentration is more than a threshold concentration. In response, the system accesses subcool, superheat, and saturation suction temperature values associated with the compressor circuits. The system determines that the subcool value is less than a subcool threshold and whether the superheat value is more than a superheat threshold. In response, the system may determine that the compressor circuit associated with the subcool and superheat values is associated with the loss of charge. In response, the system isolates the compressor circuit from other components of the system and operates a blower. The system may continue cooling operation using non-leaking compressors.

[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)

P H Y S I C S

Systems and methods for estimation of blood flow characteristics using reduced order model and/or machine learning
Patent No. 12295700 

Inventor(s): Travis Michael Sanders (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Heartflow, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18661943 on 05/13/2024 (365 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining blood flow characteristics of a patient. One method includes: receiving, in an electronic storage medium, patient-specific image data of at least a portion of vasculature of the patient having geometric features at one or more points; generating a patient-specific reduced order model from the received image data, the patient-specific reduced order model comprising estimates of impedance values and a simplification of the geometric features at the one or more points of the vasculature of the patient; creating a feature vector comprising the estimates of impedance values and geometric features for each of the one or more points of the patient-specific reduced order model; and determining blood flow characteristics at the one or more points of the patient-specific reduced order model using a machine learning algorithm trained to predict blood flow characteristics based on the created feature vectors at the one or more points.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

System and method for broadcasting navigation instructions
Patent No. 12298142 

Inventor(s): Huihui Wu (Grapevine, TX), Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, 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: 18068065 on 12/19/2022 (876 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for managing roadside information and distributing navigation information is disclosed. The embodiments provide a roadside device network configured to collect sensor data and vehicle-originated data about the local roadway. The roadside devices are spaced along the road and are connected to a central server to collect information about the impaired road condition, determine an approximate location of an impaired road condition, calculate an alternate route, and transmit an alternate route to a roadside device to transfer the information to a passing vehicle.

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

Activated GTPase-based assays and kits for the diagnosis of sepsis and other infections
Patent No. 12298305 

Inventor(s): Soumik BasuRay (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNM RAINFOREST INNOVATIONS (Albuquerque, NM)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17182859 on 02/23/2021 (1540 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of diagnosing sepsis or a virus-related infection (often a viral hemorrhagic fever infection) in a subject by detecting and measuring the level of a set of sepsis and virus infection-associated-GTPase biomarkers in a sample obtained from the subject using multiplexed flow cytometry. Related kits are also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides point of care diagnostic methods for determining an early stage sepsis or the severity of a virus infection, especially in a hospital or other setting.

[G01N] INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q)

Low-frequency oscillator monitoring circuit
Patent No. 12298345 

Inventor(s): Brett Forejt (Richardson, TX), Hansheng Wang (Carrollton, TX), Noah Robb (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18171951 on 02/21/2023 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: Low-frequency oscillator (LFO) monitoring circuits and methods. An example of an LFO monitoring circuit includes a resistor having first and second resistor terminals with the first resistor terminal coupled to a ground terminal, first and second transistors coupled between a supply voltage terminal and the second resistor terminal, the first transistor having a first control terminal and the second transistor having a second control terminal, a ramp generator having first and second outputs coupled to the first and second control terminals, respectively, and first and second inputs configured to receive, respectively, first and second signals representative of a frequency of a low-frequency oscillator, the ramp generator being configured to provide, at the first output, a first ramp signal based on the first signal and, at the second output, a second ramp signal based on the second signal, and a comparator having a comparator input coupled to the second resistor terminal.

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

Secured scan access for a device including a scan chain
Patent No. 12298346 

Inventor(s): Mudasir Kawoosa (Bangalore, , IN), Pervez Garg (Bangalore, , IN), Prateek Giri (Chandigarh, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18435452 on 02/07/2024 (461 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes a scan chain including a plurality of storage elements and an output buffer; a shadow shift register having a shadow shift input coupled to a scan output of one of the storage elements of the scan chain; a signature register; and a comparator having a first input, a second input, and an output. The comparator first input is to receive a value of the shadow shift register, and the comparator second input is to receive a value of the signature register. The output buffer has a control input coupled to the comparator output, and the output buffer provides a high-impedance output responsive to the value of the shadow shift register being unequal to the value of the signature register.

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

Radiation detectors having perovskite films
Patent No. 12298452 

Inventor(s): Iker Rodrigo Chavez-Urbiola (Dallas, TX), Jesus Alfonso Caraveo Frescas (Richardson, TX), Leunam Fernandez Izquierdo (Dallas, TX), Lidia C. El Bouanani (Denton, TX), Manuel Quevedo Lopez (Richardson, TX), Martin Gregorio Reye
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: SALIWANCHIK, LLOYD EISENSCHENK (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18042369 on 08/25/2021 (1357 days app to issue)

Abstract: Solid-state radiation detectors utilizing a film as an alpha detection layer are provided. The detector can include a neutron conversion layer disposed thereon to enable neutron detection. The film can detect alpha particles from the ambient environment or emitted by the neutron conversion layer (if present) so the device can detect alpha particles and/or neutrons. The film can generate electron-hole pairs and can be disposed near a semiconductor material. The film can have a thickness of, for example, at least 100 nanometers.

[G01T] MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION (radiation analysis of materials, mass spectrometry G01N 23/00; tubes for determining the presence, intensity, density or energy of radiation or particles H01J 47/00)

System and method for seismically triggered intrusion detection
Patent No. 12298455 

Inventor(s): Frederick Hershel Savage (Austin, TX), John Bryant (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): EarthSystems Technologies Operating LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17658223 on 04/06/2022 (1133 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a network of master controller and node arrays which all communicate with a system server, a client device and an administrator device. Each of the master controller and node arrays is equipped with an ERT system, and various seismic sensors to monitor a geographic perimeter for surface and sub-surface trigger events. Upon detection of a trigger event, each of the master controller and node arrays executes a sensor monitoring routine to determine the approximate path of travel, velocity, acceleration of the trigger event. The master controller and node arrays further conduct an ERT survey to determine the presence of anomalies which may indicate sub-surface activity related to the trigger event.

[G01V] GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS (means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons A63B 29/02) [6]

Optical fiber management system
Patent No. 12298574 

Inventor(s): Syed Babar Abbas (Richardson, TX), Walter Mark Hendrix (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17408239 on 08/20/2021 (1362 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus forms a module. The apparatus includes a housing configured to load the module through a front end of a panel. The apparatus includes a connector cluster. The apparatus includes a set of tabs corresponding to a set of securing members that secure the module to a panel.

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

Low-power wakeup pattern detection of multiple data streams
Patent No. 12298836 

Inventor(s): Andreas Michael Schoch (Moosburg ab der Isar, , DE), Ernst Muellner (Munich, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18437542 on 02/09/2024 (459 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein is a technology for a wakeup patterndata stream correlation by a detector to provide a trigger condition for a microcontroller in a wakeup receiver (WuRX). For example, the detector includes a data packet layer with a plurality of index registers that are updated through sampling of data streams. A sample clock is coupled to each of the plurality of index registers to independently activate each of the plurality of index registers. A shared comparator will then compare the updated plurality of index registers to corresponding shift registers that are initialized with rotating wakeup pattern bits. Based upon a number of matching results, the detector generates a triggering signal that facilitates a low-power operating mode to a high-power operating mode change.

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

Online security services based on security features implemented in memory devices
Patent No. 12298917 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Charles Shiner (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17485166 on 09/24/2021 (1327 days app to issue)

Abstract: A security server to provide security services over a computer network based on security features of memory devices connected to host systems. For example, the security features of a memory device can include a unique device secret, a cryptographic engine, and an access controller to implement access privileges represented by cryptographic keys. After receiving identity data that is generated by the memory device and represented by a cryptographic key, the security server can determine authenticity of the memory device based on its copy of the unique device secret of the memory device. The security server can generate a verification code for a command and cause the command and the verification code to be communicated to the memory device, where the access controller of the memory device validates the verification code in determining whether to block execution of the command in the memory device.

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

Bit level sharding of sensitive data for increased security
Patent No. 12298919 

Inventor(s): Thomas L. Watson (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17659743 on 04/19/2022 (1120 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for obfuscating and/or de-obfuscating data using bit-level shard masks are disclosed. Shard masks are generated. The shard masks are designed to shard a block of data into a number of shards for distribution and storage among a number of storage arrays. The shard masks shard the block of data at a bit-level granularity. The shard masks are applied to the block of data to generate the shards. The shards are then distributed among the storage arrays for storage on the storage arrays.

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

Systems and methods for secure cross-ledger recordation
Patent No. 12298964 

Inventor(s): Ahmed A. Khan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18183230 on 03/14/2023 (791 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may receive a cross-ledger recordation request that includes an information payload, an indication of a target distributed ledger to which the information payload should be recorded, and an indication of a second distributed ledger to which a reference that refers to the first distributed ledger should be recorded. The system may provide the information payload to a second system that implements the first distributed ledger. The system may determine that at least a portion of the information payload has been recorded to the first distributed ledger based on providing the information payload to the second system that implements the first distributed ledger. Based on determining that at least the portion of the information payload has been recorded to the second distributed ledger, the system may record the reference, that refers to the first distributed ledger, to the second distributed ledger.

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

System and method for recursive transliteration of machine interpretable languages
Patent No. 12298972 

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17557366 on 12/21/2021 (1239 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to transliteration of machine interpretable languages. The computing platform may receive a query, formatted in a first format for execution on a first database. The computing platform may translate the query to a second format for execution on a second database by: 1) extracting non-essential parameters from the query to create a query key; 2) storing the non-essential parameters; 3) executing a lookup function on a query library to identify a translated query corresponding to the query key; 4) based on identifying that the query library includes portions of the query key rather than the query key, recursively identify the translated query by nesting the portions of the query key; and 5) input the non-essential parameters into the translated query to create an output query. The computing platform may execute the output query on the second database.

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

Methods of data sharing across cloud regions and cloud platforms of cloud-based data warehousing systems
Patent No. 12298973 

Inventor(s): Naga Venkata Sriram Vadakattu (Frisco, TX), Naveen Kumar Kilaru (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18663788 on 05/14/2024 (364 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for sharing data between accounts that are hosted by a cloud-based data warehousing system on different cloud platforms or in different cloud regions of a cloud platform, and where such accounts may be associated with different organizations. Sharing of data in the multi-cloud platform and/or multi-cloud region environments may be facilitated by the on-demand creation of one or more data collection accounts.

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

Determining data shifts using changepoint detection in time series datasets
Patent No. 12298989 

Inventor(s): Fei Tong (Allen, TX), Yingru Xu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18364947 on 08/03/2023 (649 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for determining data shifts using change point detection in time series datasets. The system receives, from a change point modelling system, a first model and a plurality of change points detected within a time series dataset using the first model. The system generates, for each change point, a second corresponding model that fails to detect a corresponding change point and inputs the time series dataset into the first model and into each second corresponding model. The system determines a performance difference between the first model and each second corresponding model and assigns severity metrics to the change points based on the corresponding performance difference. The system selects a subset of change points based on the severity metrics and determines a cause of each change point of the subset of change points.

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

System and method for data pruning via dynamic partition management
Patent No. 12299001 

Inventor(s): Robert McKinley Collins, Jr. (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18581637 on 02/20/2024 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for managing data lifecycles that can provide an adaptable data management system configured to optimize the lifecycles of data and the reliability of databases. The system can provide data management systems with the ability to attach, detach, and drop segments of data based on key partitions of the data objects to optimize database utilization. By including the key partitions to the data objects, the database including the data objects can now perform data management operations based on the key partitions. The system, based on the key partitions, can identify a location of the data object to attach row entries, detach row entries from the existing tables, and delete the detached row entries from the database altogether. The system can operate on any relational database management system.

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

System and method for data pruning via dynamic partition management
Patent No. 12299002 

Inventor(s): Robert McKinley Collins, Jr. (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18582172 on 02/20/2024 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for managing data lifecycles that can provide an adaptable data management system configured to optimize the lifecycles of data and the reliability of databases. The system can provide data management systems with the ability to attach, detach, and drop segments of data based on key partitions of the data objects to optimize database utilization. By including the key partitions to the data objects, the database including the data objects can now perform data management operations based on the key partitions. The system, based on the key partitions, can identify a location of the data object to attach row entries, detach row entries from the existing tables, and delete the detached row entries from the database altogether. The system can operate on any relational database management system.

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

Machine-learning for real-time and secure analysis of digital metrics
Patent No. 12299093 

Inventor(s): Jeff J. Stapleton (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893947 on 08/23/2022 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are example methods, systems, and devices that allow for executing machine-learning models for real-time and secure analysis of digital metrics. The techniques include generating metrics for identity elements stored in digital profiles of users. A subset of profiles can be identified that have metrics that fall below a predetermined thresholds, with which a training dataset can be generated. Machine-learning models can be executed over the training dataset to train an artificial intelligence agent that receives digital profiles as input and outputs translational elements corresponding to identity elements in the digital profiles. After training, additional profiles can be input to the machine-learning models of the artificial intelligence agent to identify a second subset of digital profiles with corresponding metrics. Electronic messages corresponding to the second subset can be generated and transmitted to one or more computing devices identified in the second subset of digital profiles.

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

Method for secure, efficient startup of hyper-converged systems using hybrid centralization
Patent No. 12299130 

Inventor(s): John D Martin (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Law Firm: Suiter Swantz IP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18098446 on 01/18/2023 (846 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for utilizing a boot prefetch module is disclosed, such as a hyperconverged system with centralized storage. The system may include a controller. The controller may include one or more processors configured to execute program instructions causing the one or more processors to perform a parallelized boot of a plurality of nodes. The performing of the parallelized boot may include retrieving node boot data associated with the respective node from centralized storage. The one or more boot prefetch modules may be configured to perform the retrieving of the node boot data prior to the respective node being booted. The one or more boot prefetch modules may be coordinated in retrieving the node boot data and be configured to perform decryption and/or signature verification.

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

Automated software code validation and deployment
Patent No. 12299136 

Inventor(s): Anthony Fleck (Hurst, TX), Brenda Pratt (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Hartman Citrin LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17960908 on 10/06/2022 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: Automated software code validation and deployment can include obtaining software code. The software code can be created via interactions with a computing device. In response to obtaining the software code and prior to receiving a request to deploy the software code, a security scan can be performed on the software code. After performing the security scan on the software code, a request to deploy the software code can be detected and in response to detecting the request, it can be determined if the software code includes a vulnerability that was detected during the security scan. If a determination is made that the software code does not include the vulnerability, the software code can be deployed. If a determination is made that the software code includes the vulnerability, deployment of the software code can be terminated, a security scan report can be generated, and the security scan report can be output.

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

Dynamic multi-model monitoring and validation for artificial intelligence models
Patent No. 12299140 

Inventor(s): Manjit Rajaretnam (Irving, TX), Prithvi Narayana Rao (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18947102 on 11/14/2024 (180 days app to issue)

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein receives artifacts generated using a first set of models within a multi-model superstructure. The multi-model superstructure includes a second set of models to test the first set of models. The multi-model superstructure dynamically routes the artifacts of the first set of models to one or more models of the second set of models by (i) determining a set of dimensions of the artifacts against which to evaluate the artifacts and (ii) identifying the models in the second set used to test the particular dimension. The second set of models then assesses each artifact against a set of assessment metrics. If an artifact fails to meet one or more assessment metrics, the second set of models generates actions to align the artifact with the set of assessment metrics.

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

System and method for security suite concatenating validation elements for blockchain binding operations
Patent No. 12299151 

Inventor(s): J. Charles Davis, II (Dallas, TX), Louis H. Lebowitz (Dallas, TX), Will E. Mclaughlin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Real Title Block, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18423666 on 01/26/2024 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprises a server system including at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to generate a digital secured document, generate a unique identifier of the digital secured document, and embed a plurality of security data in at least one of the one or more defined areas of the digital secured document. The plurality of security data includes a scannable code. The scannable code has embedded therein an encrypted message that, when decrypted by the server system, validates an authenticity of the digital secured document. The at least one processor is also configured to mint the digital secured document on a blockchain, including generate metadata on the blockchain associated with the digital secured document, and store the metadata and one or more images associated with the digital secured document permanently with an on-chain permaweb protocol.

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

Systems and methods for generating an execution webpage with dynamically updated customized options
Patent No. 12299175 

Inventor(s): Ashutosh Sureka (Coppell, TX), Shadman Zafar (Plano, TX), Shafiq Kassam (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): CITICORP CREDIT SERVICES, INC. (USA) (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18655735 on 05/06/2024 (372 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems to dynamically generate interactive graphical interfaces. Upon receiving a selection to display an execution page, a webserver may (1) transmit a request for a user identifier and (2) transmit a request for one or more options for a user. The webserver may receive an array including one or more options and instructions to display the one or more installment options on the execution page. Upon extracting the one or more options from the array, the webserver dynamically revises the webpage with at least one interactive graphical element having a visual characteristic of the webpage. Responsive to a second selection of the at least one interactive graphical element on the webpage, the webserver displays the one or more options as selectable graphical components having the visual characteristic of the webpage.

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

Wearable devices in a controlled environment
Patent No. 12299177 

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18534053 on 12/08/2023 (522 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wearable device and method for operating the wearable device in a controlled environment customizes a dynamic user interface on the wearable device to display or prevent the display of applications on the wearable device based at least in part on a determined location of the wearable device within the controlled environment. The dynamic user interface can include a physical or virtual keyboard. The wearable device is lockable such that it may only be removed when in a location where removal is permissible after expiration of a locking timer or receive of an unlocking administrative command. The wearable device can also monitor information regarding at least one of the inmate of the wearable device, such as biometric information, and the physical environment in which the wearable device is located, such as ambient audio and/or video.

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

Systems and methods for managing data from third-party devices
Patent No. 12299180 

Inventor(s): Pooja Krishnaswamy (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17710611 on 03/31/2022 (1139 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data management system may include a monitoring device comprising a sensor, a memory storing executable instructions, and a processor. The sensor may generate sensor data and transmits the sensor data to a third-party system. The processor may receive the sensor data from the third-party system and associate the sensor data with a user account. The user account may include additional sensor data from other monitoring devices and such that the sensor data together with the additional sensor data comprises aggregated sensor data. The processor may determine a risk value of the aggregated sensor data is greater than a risk threshold and flag the user account in response to determining the risk value of the sensor data is greater than the risk threshold. The processor may also transmit a signal indicative of the flagged user account to an application of a user device.

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

Multi-algorithmic approach to represent highly non-linear high dimensional space
Patent No. 12299364 

Inventor(s): Ashish Khandelwal (Frisco, TX), Nikhil Gupta (Plano, TX), Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Dallas, TX), Timothy W. Fischer (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17245306 on 04/30/2021 (1474 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technique for designing circuits including receiving a data object representing a circuit for a first process technology, the circuit including a first sub-circuit, the first sub-circuit including a first electrical component and a second electrical component arranged in a first topology; identifying the first sub-circuit in the data object by comparing the first topology to a stored topology, the stored topology associated with the first process technology; identifying a first set of physical parameter values associated with first electrical component and the second electrical component of the first sub-circuit; determining a set of performance parameter values for the first sub-circuit based on a first machine learning model of the first sub-circuit and the identified set of physical parameters; converting the identified first sub-circuit to a second sub-circuit for the second process technology based on the determined set of performance parameter values; and outputting the second sub-circuit.

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

Active agreement components
Patent No. 12299381 

Inventor(s): Peter Geoffrey Lerato Hunn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): DOCUSIGN, INC. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18362785 on 07/31/2023 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described for a system document management comprising one or more processors having access to a memory. The system is configured to open an electronic document that is to be electronically signed, the electronic document having an active component connected to an external data source. The system is further configured to, while the electronic document is open, execute the active component to retrieve data from the external data source. The system is further configured to insert the data retrieved from the external data source into a field of the electronic document. The system is further configured to output, for display, a graphical user interface that presents the content of the electronic document to a user device.

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

Parallel rollout verification processing for deploying updated software
Patent No. 12299430 

Inventor(s): Kenneth Cardozo (Flower Mound, TX), Sai Pradeep Kurakula (Allen, TX), Saira Zaman (Frisco, TX), Tausif Shahid (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446787 on 09/02/2021 (1349 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a rollout component may deploy, in a pilot mode, an updated version of a software application in a runtime environment executing a legacy version of the software application. The rollout component may process requests in a request queue using the legacy version to generate processing results that are dispatched to a client interface and may process, using the updated version, copies of the requests processed by the legacy version. The rollout component may indicate whether the updated version passes one or more tests based on a comparison between the validation data generated by the updated version and processing results generated by the legacy version. The rollout component may switch the updated version from the pilot mode to a live mode based on the updated version passing the one or more tests.

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

Streaming engine with stream metadata saving for context switching
Patent No. 12299446 

Inventor(s): Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17897405 on 08/29/2022 (988 days app to issue)

Abstract: A streaming engine employed in a digital data processor specifies a fixed read only data stream defined by plural nested loops. An address generator produces addresses of data elements. A steam head register stores data elements next to be supplied to functional units for use as operands. Stream metadata is stored in response to a stream store instruction. Stored stream metadata is restored to the stream engine in response to a stream restore instruction. An interrupt changes an open stream to a frozen state discarding stored stream data. A return from interrupt changes a frozen stream to an active state.

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

Securing registers across security zones
Patent No. 12299451 

Inventor(s): Alan L. Davis (Sugar Land, TX), Alexander Tessarolo (Lindfield, , AU), David P. Foley (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17897016 on 08/26/2022 (991 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a system includes a processor, where the processor includes a plurality of processor registers, and where the processor is configured to execute a first instruction in a first execution context. The processor is also configured to receive a PRESERVE instruction that indicates at least one processor register among the plurality of processor registers. The processor is configured to, responsive to the PRESERVE instruction, preserve parameters in the at least one processor register and clear other processor registers in the plurality of processor registers in the first execution context. The processor is also configured to execute a second instruction in a second execution context.

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

Bootstrapping for computing devices implementing a radio-based network
Patent No. 12299456 

Inventor(s): Cheng Liu (Flower Mound, TX), Robin Satish Harwani (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Perilla Knox Hildebrandt LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193137 on 03/30/2023 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for bootstrapping for computing devices implementing functions for a radio-based network. In one embodiment, a request is received from a bootstrap agent executed in a computing device. A unique identifier presented by the bootstrap agent is verified. An installation recipe associated with the unique identifier and specified by a customer associated with the computing device is then determined. A secure communication channel with the bootstrap agent is created. The bootstrap agent installs an installation agent on the computing device. The installation agent installs and configures software on the computing device that implements one or more network functions for a radio-based network of the customer according to the installation recipe.

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

Systems and methods for determining data migration using an automated query analyzer tool
Patent No. 12299477 

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18237257 on 08/23/2023 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for determining data migration using an automated query analyzer tool. The present disclosure is configured to identify at least one input data set associated with at least one application; analyze, by an automated query analyzer tool, the at least one input data set; classify data of the at least one data set as at least one of a standard classification or a non-standard classification; determine at least one metric for the data of the at least one data set; generate a query complexity score for the at least one application; generate an application migration complexity report and an application migration complexity report interface component; and transmit the application migration complexity report interface component to a user device and configure a graphical user interface of the user device with the application migration complexity report interface component.

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

Systems and methods to leverage unused compute resource for machine learning tasks
Patent No. 12299499 

Inventor(s): Sateesh Mannar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18052684 on 11/04/2022 (921 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to leveraging inactive computing resources are discussed. An example system may include one or more computing nodes having an active state and an inactive state, one or more processors, and a memory. The memory may contain instructions therein that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to identify a task to be performed by the one or more computing nodes based upon a received request. The instructions may further cause the one or more processors to create one or more sub-tasks based upon the task and schedule the one or more sub-tasks for execution on the one or more computing nodes during the inactive state. The instructions may further cause the one or more processors to collate the one or more sub-tasks into a completed task, and generate a completed task notification based upon the completed task.

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

Systems and methods for multi-language training of machine learning models
Patent No. 12299503 

Inventor(s): Xingqi Du (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): SAS INSTITUTE INC. (Cary, NC)
Law Firm: Alce PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19000697 on 12/24/2024 (140 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-program product includes receiving, by a worker process, a plurality of chunks of data from a client process; deriving, by the worker process, an input pattern for feeding the plurality of chunks of data to a machine learning model; caching, by the worker process, a subset of data elements of the plurality of chunks of data specified by the input pattern based on a data caching policy; and training the machine learning model by feeding the subset of data elements cached by the worker process and a remainder of data elements in the plurality of chunks of data when requested by the input pattern.

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

Decentralized framework for providing application programming interface gateways
Patent No. 12299505 

Inventor(s): Ashok K. Muthukrishnan (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Ryan, Mason Lewis, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17947535 on 09/19/2022 (967 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for implementing a decentralized framework for providing application programming interface gateways are described herein. An example computer-implemented method includes: determining a set of characteristics for one or more application programming interface gateways based at least in part on information characterizing one or more user inputs of at least one user; identifying a plurality of application programming interface gateways based at least in part on the set of characteristics; selecting one or more of the plurality of identified application programming interface gateways based at least in part on one or more selection criteria; and causing the selected one or more application programming interface gateways to be configured for the at least one user based at least in part on configuration data corresponding to the selected one or more application programming interface gateways.

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

Self-tuning Radio-Frequency Identification tags
Patent No. 12299518 

Inventor(s): Yichang Liu (Holly Springs, NC)
Assignee(s): SML INTELLIGENT INVENTORY SOLUTIONS LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Boisbrun Hofman, PLLC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18262477 on 01/24/2022 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, wherein an operational characteristic of the tag is susceptible to influence by a material comprising an object to which it is attached, comprising: a substrate comprising an attachment region and a flap region, the attachment region for coupling the RFID tag to a surface of an object; and, an RFID inlay formed on the substrate, comprising a loop antenna and a dipole antenna, the loop antenna and the dipole antenna each having first and second portions within the attachment and flap regions, respectively, wherein a relative portion of the loop antenna within the attachment region has a positive influence on the operational characteristic when attached to an object and a relative portion of the dipole antenna within the attachment region has a negative influence on the operational characteristic, whereby the net influence on the operational characteristic by the object can be minimized.

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

Dynamically updating application compliance policies
Patent No. 12299636 

Inventor(s): Ravi Vijaykumar Vanjani (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Kirton McConkie (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18055105 on 11/14/2022 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: Application compliance policies can be dynamically updated. An agent can be deployed on user computing devices to monitor application install events to track how frequently users install applications on the user computing devices and whether applicable application compliance policies dictate that such applications should be removed. A policy management service of a management solution can interface with the agents to gather application metrics and use the application metrics to dynamically update the application compliance policies to prevent future removal of one or more applications that are determined to be commonly installed by the users. These dynamic updates could be made on a per-user basis, a per-group basis, or a global basis.

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

ATM leveraging edge devices for alternative data routing
Patent No. 12299655 

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17885610 on 08/11/2022 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method enabling processing electronic transactions received at the ATM when network connection with the central server is disrupted. The method may enable processing each electronic transaction received using an alternative data routing pathway. The alternative data routing pathway may leverage one or more edge devices within close proximity to the ATM to serve as a proxy for transmitting data to the central server. The one or more edge devices may be enabled to carry electronic transaction data from electronic transactions processed locally at the ATM to a location where a network connection between the one or more edge devices and the central server may be established. When in a location including network connection, the one or more edge devices may transmit the electronic transaction data to the central server.

[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]

System and method for populating a virtual shopping cart based on a verification of algorithmic determinations of items selected during a shopping session in a physical store
Patent No. 12299714 

Inventor(s): Matthew Raymond Magee (Sanger, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18627869 on 04/05/2024 (403 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a display and a processor. The processor displays a virtual shopping cart. The processor also receives information indicating that an algorithm determined that a physical item was selected by a person during a shopping session in a physical store, based on a set of inputs received from sensors located within the store. In response, the processor displays a virtual item, which includes a graphical representation of the physical item. The processor additionally displays a rack video captured during the shopping session by a rack camera located in the store. The rack camera is directed at a physical rack located in the store, which includes the physical item. In response to displaying the rack video, the processor receives information identifying the virtual item, where the rack video depicts that the person selected the physical item. The processor then stores the virtual item in the virtual shopping cart.

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

Systems and methods for managing personalized advertisements
Patent No. 12299716 

Inventor(s): William Daniel Farmer (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18215037 on 06/27/2023 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system includes memory and a processor system configured to determine client data related to a client, where the client data includes client web activity data of the client, determine that the client has logged into a website hosted by the computing system via a client device, provide, to the client device, a personalized advertisement for presentation to the client within a limited predetermined time window of the client having logged into the website, or in response to receiving a secondary confirmation of an identity of the client, receive, from the client device, client interactions of the client with the personalized advertisement, and in response to determining that the client interactions include an acceptance of an offer indicated by the personalized advertisement, communicatively connect the client to a service representative to complete the acceptance of the offer, where the service representative is blocked from accessing the client web activity data.

[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]

Customizable voice messaging platform
Patent No. 12299718 

Inventor(s): Chad Nickell (Siler City, NC), Eric Johnson (Dallas, TX), Patrick Williamson (Atlanta, GA)
Assignee(s): Robin Voice, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19039743 on 01/28/2025 (105 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a customized voice messaging platform. The customized voice message placement can enhance engagement using personalized audio content. The platform can generate authentic-sounding voice messages using Al-driven processes, including text-to-speech (TTS) technology and audio concatenation, to create personalized audio content. The platform supports various delivery channels such as SMS, email, podcasts, and streaming services. The platform can incorporation visual elements like brand logos and animations into personalized messages. The platform can provide campaign creation functionality, enabling users to create campaigns deliver customized messages across multiple channels. The platform can provide message suggestions, automated testing, and other features. The platform can support rules for determining when to send messages and/or the content of messages.

[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]

Method and apparatus for load balancing manufacturing execution among optical laboratories
Patent No. 12299731 

Inventor(s): Michael A. Filipovich (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR)
Law Firm: NIXON VANDERHYE (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17764849 on 09/29/2020 (1687 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for optical manufacturing laboratories (OMLs) obtaining a plurality of performance indictors (PIs). The PIs are published or otherwise distributed among one or more participants (e.g., one or more ECPs and/or an administrative team of the OMLs). Logic blocks are generated for respective manufacturing orders to express priorities of the requirements/preferences of the respective orders. A combination of the logic blocks together with the plurality of PIs are applied as inputs to the selection rules (e.g., routing logic), which then output rankings of the OMLs in accordance with the priorities of the respective orders. The orders are then routed to an optimal combination of the OMLs based on the results from the selection rules.

[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]

Data retrieval and validation for asset onboarding
Patent No. 12299743 

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18963508 on 11/28/2024 (166 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes collecting, via an artificial intelligence module, a first set of data associated with an asset and creating identifiers associated with the first set of data. The method includes collecting a second set of data associated with the asset based on the identifiers and comparing the first set of data and the second set of data based on the identifiers. The method includes determining validation of the first set of data based on the comparison and generating a result of approval or rejection based on the comparison.

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

Dynamic smoke reduction in images from a surgical system
Patent No. 12299853 

Inventor(s): Kirk Gossage (Pacifica, CA), Ravish Malhotra (Oakland, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Christensen O’’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17966455 on 10/14/2022 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for de-smoking images of a surgical scene are described. Methods include receiving a video of a surgical scene including an image frame. Methods include determining that the image frame includes a smoke occlusion. Methods include determining an estimated un-occluded color of one or more pixels of the image frame using a lookup table, the lookup table mapping between a color space and a set of color bins including the estimated un-occluded color. Methods include determining a respective estimated true color for the one or more pixels of the subset using the imaged color, the estimated un-occluded color, and the smoke color. Methods also include generating a de-smoked image frame using the respective estimated true colors of the one or more pixels, the de-smoked image exhibiting a reduction of the smoke occlusion relative to the image frame.

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

Reliability for machine-learning based image generation
Patent No. 12299854 

Inventor(s): Sriram Ravula (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): SPARKCOGNITION, INC. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Moore IP Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18046061 on 10/12/2022 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes using a machine-learning model to determine multiple sets of image data, each representing an estimated solution to an inverse problem associated with multiple waveform return measurements. First image data are based on a first set of waveform return measurements and first model parameters of the machine-learning model, and second image data are based on a second set of waveform return measurements and a second model parameters of the machine-learning model. The method also includes determining, based on the multiple sets of image data, a representative image. The method further includes generating output data that identifies a first area of the representative image as less reliable than a second area of the representative image based on a statistical evaluation of two or more sets of image data of the multiple sets of image data.

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

Apparatuses, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for improved generation of object identification data
Patent No. 12299857 

Inventor(s): Adam Dewey McBrady (Dallas, TX), Andrey Shtylenko (McKinney, TX), Andy Walker Brown (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Honeywell International Inc. (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17813953 on 07/21/2022 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for improved generation and outputting of object identification data indicating object classifications for object representations. Such objects representations may correspond to depictions of objects in images captured using digital holographic microscopy. Some embodiments generate object identification data by comparing object representations in focused image(s) with specially configured annotated focused images, for example using a specially trained neural network or other machine learning model trained based on such annotated focused images. The annotated focused images are generated including a plurality of channels, each associated with a different grayscale focused image at a different target focal length of a range of target focal lengths. In this regard, model(s), algorithm(s), and/or other specially configured implementations may learn the spatial features of particular object representations and associated object identification data. The trained models may be used to perform accurate comparisons with the annotated focused images.

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

Edge center point-based characterization of semiconductor layout designs
Patent No. 12299951 

Inventor(s): Ahmed Hamed-Fatehy (Giza, , EG), Hazem Hegazy (Cairo, , EG), Omar ElSewefy (Giza, , EG), Sara Khalaf (Cairo, , EG)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17823352 on 08/30/2022 (987 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system implementing a physical verification tool can identify edges of a geometric pattern located within a search area surrounding a point of interest in a semiconductor layout design, characterize the edges of the geometric pattern based on locations of center points of the edges from the point of interest within the search area, and generate geometrical feature vectors for the point of interest in the semiconductor layout design based on the characterization of the edges of the geometric pattern. The computing system can reconstruct the semiconductor layout design corresponding to the search area surrounding the point of interest using the geometrical feature vectors for the point of interest in the semiconductor layout design.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Suggesting behavioral adjustments based on physiological responses to stimuli on electronic devices
Patent No. 12299976 

Inventor(s): Erin Rainaldi (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161400 on 01/30/2023 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: Introduced here are health management platforms able to monitor changes in the health state of a subject based on the context of digital activities performed by, or involving, the subject. Initially, a health management platform can identify a physiological response by examining physiological data associated with a subject. Then, the health management platform can identify a stimulus presented by an electronic device that provoked the physiological response by examining contextual data associated with the subject. The contextual data may be in the form of a screenshot of a computer program in use by the subject during the physiological response. In some embodiments, the health management platform prompts the subject to specify whether the physiological response is a positive physiological response that resulted in an upward shift in health or a negative physiological response that resulted in a downward shift in health.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Systems and methods for extracting and processing data using optical character recognition in real-time environments
Patent No. 12300013 

Inventor(s): Bhuvaneswari Balasubramanian (Frisco, TX), Bijun Du (Plano, TX), Daniel Nizinski (Plano, TX), Esmat Zare (Frisco, TX), Jitender Jain (McKinney, TX), Kenneth Cardozo (Flower Mound, TX), Landon Nehmer (McKinney, TX), Ma
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18429247 on 01/31/2024 (468 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for extracting and processing data using optical character recognition in real-time environments. For example, the methods and systems provide novel techniques during extracting data using OCR and for a mechanism to process that data. These methods and systems are particularly relevant in real-time environments as the methods and system limit the need for manual review.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Frontline collaboration system for automatically posting a notice to a conversation thread
Patent No. 12300109 

Inventor(s): Chaitanya Kommidi (Plano, TX), Christopher Clair (Dallas, TX), Krunalkumar G. Patel (Flower Mound, TX), Shalini Neelankavil (Lewisville, TX), Sunil K. John (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): American Airlines, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17590378 on 02/01/2022 (1197 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method that includes generating, using a communication application, a conversation thread so that the conversation thread is displayed on a user interface to members of the conversation thread, with the conversation being associated with an event that has an expected event timeline and the members being associated with the event. The method includes posting, using the communication application, a member post and an automated post to the conversation thread, performing sentiment analysis, using a machine learning model, of the member post; identifying, based on the sentiment analysis and the automated post, a predicted delay to the expected event timeline; sending, to the communication application and from the machine learning model, a predicted delay notice; receiving, by the communication application, the predicted delay notice; and automatically posting, using the communication application and in response to the receipt of the predicted delay notice, the predicted delay notice to the conversation thread.

[G08G] TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (guiding railway traffic, ensuring the safety of railway traffic B61L; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for traffic control G01S 13/91, G01S 15/88, G01S 17/88; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for anti-collision purposes G01S 13/93, G01S 15/93, G01S 17/93; control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, not being specific to a traffic environment G05D 1/00) [2]

Fleet controller
Patent No. 12300111 

Inventor(s): Matthew David Holvey (North Richland Hills, TX), Naveed Ahmed Siddiqui (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: SLATER MATSIL, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18407750 on 01/09/2024 (490 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle fleet, including obtaining, by a fleet controller, from a master schedule, a mission for a vehicle of a fleet of autonomous vehicles, where the mission is associated with a mission entry of the master schedule, generating vehicle commands according to mission parameters associated with the mission, maintaining a persistent connection with the vehicle, sending the vehicle commands to the vehicle using the connection, the vehicle commands causing the vehicle to execute the mission under control of the fleet controller, and monitoring operation of the vehicle during performance of the mission.

[G08G] TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (guiding railway traffic, ensuring the safety of railway traffic B61L; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for traffic control G01S 13/91, G01S 15/88, G01S 17/88; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for anti-collision purposes G01S 13/93, G01S 15/93, G01S 17/93; control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, not being specific to a traffic environment G05D 1/00) [2]

Flexural wave absorbers for wave and vibration isolation in thin walled structures
Patent No. 12300207 

Inventor(s): Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Xiaopeng Li (Ann Arbor, MI), Ziqi Yu (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17848757 on 06/24/2022 (1054 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flexural wave absorber includes a metasurface with an inner portion, an outer portion, and a plurality of beam strips extending between the inner portion and the outer portion. The metasurface also includes a plurality of coupled resonators disposed on the plurality of beam strips. The plurality of coupled resonators can include a lossy resonator and a lossless resonator, two lossy resonators and a lossless resonator, or a lossy resonator and two lossless resonators. In addition, each of the plurality of beam strips can have multiple pairs of coupled resonators disposed thereon that work at or absorb different frequency ranges.

[G10K] SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES (sound-producing toys A63H 5/00); METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [6]

Multi-services application gateway and system employing the same
Patent No. 12300366 

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): xMatrix LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453927 on 08/22/2023 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: An intelligent gateway device provided at a premise (home or business) for providing and managing application services associated with use and support of a plurality of digital endpoint devices associated with the premises. The device includes a communications and processing infrastructure integrated with a peer and presence messaging based communications protocol for enabling communications between the device and an external support network and between the device and connected digital endpoint devices. A services framework at the gateway device implements the communications and processing infrastructure for enabling service management, service configuration, and authentication of user of services at the intelligent gateway. The framework provides a storage and execution environment for supporting and executing received service logic modules relating to use, management, and support of the digital endpoint devices. Thus, the gateway device provides a network-based services point of presence for a plurality of digital endpoint devices at the premises.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Adaptive voltage scaling using temperature and performance sensors
Patent No. 12301229 

Inventor(s): Anthony Martin Hill (Dallas, TX), Francisco Adolfo Cano (Sugar Land, TX), Jose Luis Flores (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16369360 on 03/29/2019 (2237 days app to issue)

Abstract: An adaptive voltage scaling technique includes using a temperature sensor arranged on a semiconductor die to determine a current die temperature of the semiconductor die, using a performance sensor arranged on a semiconductor die to determine a current performance metric of the semiconductor die, determining whether the current performance metric matches an expected performance metric based at least partially on the current die temperature and, if the current performance metric does not match the expected performance metric, indicate a performance sensor error, when a performance sensor error is indicated, determining an updated power supply voltage for correcting the performance sensor error, and causing a current power supply voltage supplied by a power supply voltage source of the semiconductor die to be changed to the updated power supply voltage.

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

System and method for multi-party co-browsing for end-to-end collaboration in assisted channels
Patent No. 12301525 

Inventor(s): Hussair Kaja (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18322804 on 05/24/2023 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: initiating a communication session between a user and an agent; generating an application link for the communication session, the application link associated with a co-browsing application; transmitting the application link to a client device associated with the user; receiving data from the client device via the co-browsing application executed in response to the application link and associating the data with the communication session; pre-populating a co-browsing session using the data; and synchronizing a display of pages between an agent emulator and the co-browsing application, wherein synchronizing includes rendering a given page on both the agent emulator and the co-browsing application and displaying an input received via the co-browsing application in the agent emulator.

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

System and method for modifying a preference
Patent No. 12301676 

Inventor(s): Sean Rad (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17892337 on 08/22/2022 (995 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for profile matching includes receiving, from a first user, a first preference regarding a second user. The method includes receiving, from the second user, a second preference regarding the first user. The method also includes determining, based on the first preference and the second preference, to allow the first user to modify the first preference. The method also includes receiving, from the first user, a request to modify the first preference. The method also includes modifying the first preference.

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

Determining a change to product information or user information via hashing
Patent No. 12301701 

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (The Colony, TX), Qiaochu Tang (Frisco, TX), Stephen Wylie (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18457531 on 08/29/2023 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may determine a price of a product based on first information concerning attributes of the product, and provide the price for display by a user device. The device may generate first hash values based on the first information, where a particular first hash value is associated with a particular attribute, and generate a first bit-string that includes the plurality of first hash values. The device may generate second hash values based on second information concerning the attributes of the product, where a particular second hash value is associated with the particular attribute. The device may generate a second bit-string that includes the second hash values, and determine a change to the particular attribute based on the first bit-string and the second bit-string. The device may determine a new price of the product based on the change, and provide the new price for display by the user device.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

System and method for authenticity service
Patent No. 12299181 

Inventor(s): Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17953521 on 09/27/2022 (959 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for determining an authenticity of an asset includes one or more hardware processors. The system also includes a non-transitory memory, the non-transitory memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or hardware processors, causes the one or more hardware processors to perform actions. The actions include receiving an asset, wherein the asset includes a digital asset or a digital representation of a physical asset. The actions also include receiving an input related to the asset to assist in determining the authenticity of the asset. The actions further include utilizing an augmented intelligence module to analyze the asset and to determine the authenticity of the asset based on the analysis of the asset and the received input.

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

Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly
Patent No. 12300401 

Inventor(s): Andrew P. Hull (McKinney, TX), David W. Maxey (Gunter, TX), John L. Rhoads (Lewisville, TX), Micah W. Latimer (Leonard, TX), Paul Abernathy (McKinney, TX), Troy D. Skidmore (McKinney, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Hawkins,
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18544414 on 12/18/2023 (512 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly comprising a first electrical circuit comprising at least two insulated conductors, a second electrical circuit, and a conductive metallic armor encasing the first and second electrical circuits, wherein the conductive metallic armor provides a return ground path. The second electrical circuit comprising at least two control insulated conductors, a jacket surrounding the control insulated conductors, and a wrap surrounding the jacket which is surrounding the control insulated conductors.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)

System, composition and method of application of same for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force during installation of wire or cable
Patent No. 12300404 

Inventor(s): Jason Drew Gillen (Anna, TX), Melvin Glenn Debord (Van Alstyne, TX), Ronald A. Raedeke (Marine on St. Croix, MN), Sheri H. Dahlke (West Lakeland, MN), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Hawkins, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18670350 on 05/21/2024 (357 days app to issue)

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force of a wire or cable are provided. A composition of aqueous emulsion is provided that is environmentally friendly, halogen free and solvent free. The composition is compatible with various types of insulating materials and may be applied after the wire or cable is cooled and also by spraying or submerging the wire or cable in a bath. The composition contains lubricating agents that provide lower coefficient of friction for wire or cable installation and continuous wire or cable surface lubrication thereafter.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)

Process control system including process condition determination using attribute-relative process condition
Patent No. 12300552 

Inventor(s): Chao Zhuang (Chengdu, , CN), Peng Li (Chengdu, , CN), Sheng Zou (Chengdu, , CN), Shuqian Huang (Chengdu, , CN), Yuchen Li (Chengdu, , CN), Zhiyun Liu (Chengdu, , CN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17736549 on 05/04/2022 (1105 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to determining a process condition in a semiconductor process using attribute-relative process conditions. An example is a method of forming an integrated circuit (IC). First and second historical process conditions are obtained. The first historical process conditions are of previous semiconductor processing corresponding to a target value of a process attribute for forming the IC, and the second historical process conditions are of previous semiconductor processing corresponding to variable values of the process attribute. Attribute-relative process conditions are calculated. Each attribute-relative process condition is based on the first historical process conditions and the second historical process conditions that correspond to a respective given value of the variable values. An average process condition is determined from a subset of the attribute-relative process conditions. A process condition of a subsequent semiconductor process is set based on the average process condition.

[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]

Electronics assemblies with power electronic devices and three-dimensionally printed circuit boards having reduced joule heating
Patent No. 12300653 

Inventor(s): Feng Zhou (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI), Yanghe Liu (Ann Arbor, 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: 17701086 on 03/22/2022 (1148 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronics assembly includes a cold plate assembly having a first surface, at least one power electronic device disposed within a recess on the first surface of the cold plate assembly, and a printed circuit board disposed on a surface of the at least one power electronic device. The printed circuit board includes a first insulation layer, a second insulation layer, an electrically conductive power layer between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer, a first set of thermal vias extending from the electrically conductive power layer and toward the first surface of the cold plate assembly, and a second set of thermal vias extending from the first surface of the cold plate assembly toward the electrically conductive power layer. The first set of thermal vias is electrically isolated from the second set of thermal vias.

[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]

Package for power semiconductor devices
Patent No. 12300678 

Inventor(s): Paul Brohlin (Parker, TX), Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Dallas, TX), Steven R. Tom (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18334317 on 06/13/2023 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an apparatus includes: a first mold compound partially covering a thermal pad that extends through a pre-molded package substrate formed of a first mold compound, a portion of the thermal pad exposed on a die side surface of the pre-molded package substrate, the pre-molded package substrate having a recess on the die side surface, with an exposed portion of the thermal pad and a portion of the first mold compound in a die mounting area in the recess; a semiconductor die mounted to the thermal pad and another semiconductor die mounted to the mold compound in the die mounting area; wire bonds coupling bond pads on the semiconductor dies to traces on the pre-molded package substrate; and a second mold compound over the die side surface of the pre-molded package substrate and covering the wire bonds, the semiconductor dies, the recess, and a portion of the traces.

[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]

Antenna mounting system
Patent No. 12300871 

Inventor(s): Andreas Huebener (Rosenheim, , DE), Gregory Orseno (Homer Glen, IL), Karl-Heinz Fackler (Wemding, , DE), Xian Zhang (Suzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18043886 on 07/14/2021 (1399 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antenna mounting system that includes abase member, a plurality of spaced retaining attachment section and retaining members is provided. The base member has a central passage that is configured to receive an antenna shaft. The plurality of spaced retaining attachment sections are coupled to the base member. A retaining member is coupled to each retaining attachment section. Each retaining member has an engagement portion that is configured to engage an upper surface of a ceiling and a biasing portion that is configured to provide a bias force on the engagement portion to engage the upper surface of the ceiling.

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

Small cell base station integrated with storefront sign
Patent No. 12300885 

Inventor(s): Charles John Mann (Omaha, NE), Jeffrey Cook (Allen, TX), Julian Colapietro (McKinney, TX), Michael Fabbri (Des Plaines, IL)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18433806 on 02/06/2024 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: An assembly includes:

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

Contraband detection through smart power components
Patent No. 12300999 

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18210199 on 06/15/2023 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for contraband detection is provided that allows for the determining whether devices are authorized to receive power from an outlet. A power adapter and/or an outlet authenticate a device when it is connected to the outlet through the power adapter. On the basis of this authentication, a determination is made whether the devices are to receive power from the outlet. If the device is authorized, the outlet is activated, transitioning from inactive state (where no power is relayed through the outlet) to an active state (where power is relayed through the outlet).

[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)

Constant ripple algorithm in DCM for buck converter
Patent No. 12301096 

Inventor(s): Asif Qaiyum (Freising, , DE), Martin Schneider (Kraiburg am Inn, , DE), Ruediger Kuhn (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18439923 on 02/13/2024 (455 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ripple voltage detector circuit comprises a pulse generator, a direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter coupled to the pulse generator, and a first control loop coupled to the pulse generator and the DC-DC converter. The first control loop is configured to measure an output voltage of the DC-DC converter, determine an output ripple voltage of the output voltage, determine a ripple coefficient based on the output ripple voltage, determine a reference peak inductor current based on the ripple coefficient, and determine a peak value of an inductor current during a switching cycle, and transition a switching state of the DC-DC converter based on the reference peak inductor current and the peak value of the inductor current.

[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 compensate for power factor loss using a phasor cancellation based compensation scheme
Patent No. 12301101 

Inventor(s): Manish Bhardwaj (Sugarland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18745317 on 06/17/2024 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example power factor correction circuits to correct the power factor of power converters are disclosed. An example power factor correction controller circuit includes a phase locked loop phase angle determiner to determine a first phase angle of an input voltage of the power converter and further includes a compensating current determiner to determine, based on the phase angle, a compensating current to compensate for a capacitive current introduced by at least one filter capacitor of the power converter. The power factor correction controller circuit further includes a switch controller to cause a controlled current drawn by a power stage of the power converter to be adjusted by the compensating current to reduce a phase offset between the first phase angle of the input voltage and a second phase angle of the input current drawn at an input of the power converter.

[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]

Power factor correction
Patent No. 12301102 

Inventor(s): Isaac Cohen (Dix Hills, NY)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17709141 on 03/30/2022 (1140 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bridgeless power factor correction (PFC) control circuit includes a non-linear current sensor. The non-linear current sensor includes a non-linear shunt, a comparator, and a reference voltage circuit. The non-linear shunt includes a capacitor connection terminal and a ground terminal. The comparator includes a first input, a reference voltage input, and a zero-crossing detector output. The first is input coupled to the capacitor connection terminal. The reference voltage circuit is coupled to the reference voltage input.

[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 equipment for reducing power loss in radio systems
Patent No. 12301107 

Inventor(s): John T. Hanley (Orland Park, IL)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18546072 on 02/14/2022 (1184 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems of powering a radio that can be mounted on a tower of a wireless communication system are provided in which a direct current (‘’DC’’) voltage is provided to the radio over a power cable from a power supply configured to change the direct current (DC) output from the power supply based on a measured current level. The power supply is configured to change the DC voltage from a first voltage level to a second voltage level in response to the measured current being greater than or equal to a first threshold value.

[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]

Doherty transceiver interface
Patent No. 12301170 

Inventor(s): Abdellatif Bellaouar (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Smith Tempel Blaha LLC/Qualcomm Incorporated (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17481559 on 09/22/2021 (1329 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transceiver interface for a phased array element includes a first magnetic circuit having a primary coil and a secondary coil, a second magnetic circuit having a primary coil, a secondary coil and a tertiary coil, a main amplifier path and an auxiliary amplifier path, the main amplifier path coupled to the primary coil of the second magnetic circuit and configured to receive a quadrature signal, the main amplifier path configured to provide a quadrature output signal, the auxiliary amplifier path coupled to the primary coil of the first magnetic circuit and configured to receive an in-phase signal, the auxiliary amplifier path configured to provide an in-phase output signal, a selectable output circuit configured to selectively combine the in-phase output signal and the quadrature output signal, and a low noise amplifier (LNA) coupled to the tertiary coil of the second magnetic circuit.

[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)

Methods and apparatus to improve differential non-linearity in digital to analog converters
Patent No. 12301244 

Inventor(s): Brian Elies (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18748371 on 06/20/2024 (327 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: resistor ladder circuitry including a plurality of intermediate voltage nodes; a first plurality of switches having inputs coupled to a plurality of intermediate voltage nodes and having outputs; first level decoder circuitry configured to: receive a set of input bits; and open or close ones of the first plurality of switches based on a first subset of the input bits; a second plurality of switches having inputs coupled to the outputs of the first plurality of switches and having outputs coupled to a common node; and second level decoder circuitry configured to: receive the set of input bits; and open or close ones of the second plurality of switches based on a second subset of the input bits, the first and the second subsets sharing one of the input bits, wherein the output voltage is to be coupled to the common node.

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

Iterative ADC and DAC calibration
Patent No. 12301245 

Inventor(s): Andres Lugo (Prosper, TX), Kyle A. Steiner (McKinney, TX), Paul T. Hartin (McKinney, TX), Robert John Casey (Celeste, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Arlington, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18114900 on 02/27/2023 (806 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit and method for calibrating ADCs and DACs generates a calibration signal by a DAC; filters spurs from the calibration signal from the DAC to generate a filtered calibration signal; calculates ADC interleave calibration factors to improve performance metrics of the ADC, responsive to the filtered calibration signal; receives the calibration signal from the DAC and calculates DAC interleave calibration factors; generates a calibration signal with improved performance metrics, responsive to the DAC interleave calibration factors received from the ADC; and repeats the process until the performance of the ADC and DAC are within a predetermined range.

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

Frequency-division multiplexing
Patent No. 12301276 

Inventor(s): Thomas Almholt (Murphy, TX), Tomas Motos (Hamar, , NO)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17554922 on 12/17/2021 (1243 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided. In some examples, the method includes generating, by processing circuitry, a spread of chips representing an input bit. In addition, the method includes converting, by the processing circuitry, the spread of chips to a plurality of symbols comprising a pair of symbols. The method also includes mapping, by the processing circuitry, the pair of symbols to a single carrier signal and generating, by the processing circuitry, a radio-frequency (RF) signal based on the single carrier signal. The method further includes transmitting, by the processing circuitry via an antenna, the RF signal.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

System and method for powering re-generation and re-transmission of millimeter waves for building penetration
Patent No. 12301286 

Inventor(s): Solyman Ashrafi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NxGen Partners IP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18512377 on 11/17/2023 (543 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for enabling signal penetration into a building includes a transceiver located on an exterior of the building for receiving signals at a first frequency transmitted from a source outside of the building. An optical bridge receives the signals at the first frequency that experiences losses when penetrating an exterior surface of the building, converts the received signals at the first frequency into a first format that overcome losses caused by penetrating an exterior surface of the building and transmits the signals through the exterior surface of the building. A WiFi transceiver located on the interior of the building and connected to the optical bridge converts between the signals in the first format and WiFi signals and for transmitting the WiFi signals to the interior of the building and receiving the WiFi signals from the interior of the building.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Methods and systems for locating interference sources via angle of arrival (AoA)
Patent No. 12301298 

Inventor(s): Pablo Tacconi (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ISCO International, LLC (Schaumburg, IL)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18631376 on 04/10/2024 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying an interference signal in one or more radio frequency (RF) signals received by an antenna system, the interference signal originating from an interference source, and computing an angle of arrival (AoA) of the interference signal to obtain an estimated location of the interference source. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Coexistence primitives in power line communication networks
Patent No. 12301302 

Inventor(s): Kumaran Vijayasankar (Allen, TX), Ramanuja Vedantham (Allen, TX), Tarkesh Pande (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18493129 on 10/24/2023 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for setting a carrier-sensing mechanism in a PLC node are disclosed. In a PLC standard, coexistence is achieved by having the nodes detect a common preamble and backing off by a Coexistence InterFrame Space (cEIFS) time period to help the node to avoid interfering with the other technologies. In one embodiment, a PHY primitive is sent from the PHY to the MAC know that there has been a preamble detection. A two-level indication may be usedone indication after receiving the preamble and other indication after decoding the entire frame. The MAC sets the carrier-sensing mechanism based on the preamble detection.

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

Methods and systems for detecting, measuring, and/or locating passive intermodulation sources via downlink (DL) signal injection
Patent No. 12301315 

Inventor(s): Pablo Tacconi (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ISCO International, LLC (Schaumburg, IL)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18631330 on 04/10/2024 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, modifying one or more signals in a downlink (DL) transmit path of a base station, resulting in one or more modified signals, causing one or more radio frequency (RF) signals corresponding to the one or more modified signals to be transmitted by the base station, and responsive to transmission of the one or more RF signals, monitoring uplink (UL) signals received by the base station to detect interference that originates from one or more passive intermodulation (PIM) sources. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Dynamic virtual environment
Patent No. 12301374 

Inventor(s): Edward Allen Stevens (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Scoot, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18400825 on 12/29/2023 (501 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system having processors and computer-readable memory storing instructions to be executed by processors, cause the processors to perform operations including: hosting a virtual event for client devices, each having an associated user attending the virtual event; the virtual event allows users to begin/end interactions with client device GUIs, which provide users with real-time audio-visual communications with other users; maintaining user metadata having data fields each storing information related to the user; maintaining interaction data for the event to record interactions between the users; maintaining a ruleset of interaction rules, each specifying users and/or interaction types; applying the user metadata and the interaction data to interaction rules to determine if the specified interaction types have occurred in the virtual event; and modifying a client device GUI responsive to, and based on the, determining if the specified interaction types have occurred in the virtual event.

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

Phase lock loop phase ambiguity mitigation for multi-link operation extrapolated sounding
Patent No. 12301385 

Inventor(s): Malcolm Muir Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Polsinelli P.C. (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18356550 on 07/21/2023 (662 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to simultaneous channel sounding on multiple MLO channels followed by determining phase and amplitude corrections based on channel impulse responses obtained on each MLO channel. The corrections are then used in subsequent extrapolation of channel sounding on one channel to another. In one aspect, a method includes transmitting, on each radio interface of a first multi-link device, a corresponding sounding probe to a second multi-link device; determining, by each radio interface of the first multi-link device, a corresponding channel impulse response based on the corresponding sound probe to yield a plurality of channel impulse responses; determining an offset between the plurality of channel impulse responses; and using the offset during a subsequent extrapolation of a sounding probe on one radio interface to a second radio interface of the first multi-link device.

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

CM based channel status information enhancement
Patent No. 12301387 

Inventor(s): Jianzhong Zhang (Dallas, TX), Yang Li (Plano, TX), Yeqing Hu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18446386 on 08/08/2023 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for canonical model (CM) based channel status information enhancement. A base station includes a transceiver configured to receive a reference signal from a user equipment (UE) and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to perform a linear transformation based on the received reference signal, select a basis set based on the linear transformation, select a set of kernels based on the selected basis set and the linear transformation, and reconstruct a channel based on the selected set of kernels.

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

Trust labeling of call graphs for telecommunication network activity detection
Patent No. 12301425 

Inventor(s): Elijah Hall (Plano, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17892569 on 08/22/2022 (995 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processing system may obtain a feature vector for a relationship between first and second user identities within a telecommunication network, the feature vector including: a first number of communications from the first user identity to the second user identity for a first communication channel, a first volume associated with the first number of communications, a second number of communications from the second user identity to the first user identity for the first communication channel, and a second volume associated with the second number of communications. The processing system may then calculate a scaled distance between the feature vector and a centroid comprising a mean vector of a set of relationships between user identities within the telecommunication network, where the scaled distance is associated to a trust value, and perform at least one remedial action in the telecommunication network based on the trust value.

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

Open framework for a universal orchestrator for a services platform in a 5G wireless network
Patent No. 12301432 

Inventor(s): Chengcheng Liu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Frontier IP Law PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18107956 on 02/09/2023 (824 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example embodiments are directed towards an open framework for an open framework for a universal orchestrator for a services platform in a 5G wireless network. The open framework provides a unified configuration-oriented template pattern and a built-in engine that enables recursive usage from multiple layers of service relay. This supports programmable and scalable network service with dynamic service updates and synchronization crossing network domains and service producers (e.g., network service vendors) while facilitating a northbound service innovation ecosystem by converting/mapping the technical oriented services to a general purpose user journey. The framework determines a plurality of applicable technical services for provisioning the network service request based on the mapping of the technical service categories and dependencies between technical services from different domain and infrastructure layer.

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

Cell site gateway
Patent No. 12301453 

Inventor(s): Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, VA)
Assignee(s): Peninsula Technologies, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18406830 on 01/08/2024 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cell site gateway, located at a cell site of an access network, receives: one or more first packets from a network gateway, via a first interface of the cell site gateway; one or more second packets, from a cellular base station, via a second interface of the cell site gateway; and control information, from a control server, via a third interface of the cell site gateway, wherein the control information is for a forwarding layer of the cell site gateway and comprises a first flow entry comprising a first match field and a second flow entry comprising a second match field. The cellular site gateway transmits, to the cellular base station via the first interface, first packets based on the first packets matching the first match field, and to the network gateway via the second interface, second packets based on the second packets matching the second match field.

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

Managing end-to-end quality of service (QoS) in a multi-network communication path
Patent No. 12301462 

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Muncy, Geissler, Olds Lowe, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17932149 on 09/14/2022 (972 days app to issue)

Abstract: In embodiments of systems and methods for managing end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) in a communication path spanning a first communication network and a second communication network may include determining by a network element of the first communication network an end-to-end QoS requirement for communicating packets from a packet source to a packet destination via the communication path, determining by the network element a QoS provided by the second communication network within the communication path, and configuring the first communication network to provide sufficient QoS to support the end-to-end QoS requirement based on the QoS provided by the second communication network.

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

Secure forum facilitator in controlled environment
Patent No. 12301529 

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18739920 on 06/11/2024 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: An forum facilitator device is provided that allows for a controlled environment to provide a secure forum for residents to provide communications to other registered users of the secure forum. The communications are provided through posts made in the secure forum and through other types of communications from the inmate such as but not limited to emails and text messages. The forum facilitator device operates the secure forum and implements rules to control what is posted on the secure forum, who is able to access the secure forum, and what entities are allowed to view and interact with residents of the controlled environment.

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

Secure generation of authentication datasets from network activity
Patent No. 12301558 

Inventor(s): Jeff J. Stapleton (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893961 on 08/23/2022 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are example methods, systems, and devices that allow for secure generation of authentication datasets from network activity. The techniques include accessing secured data sources to generate a first dataset of secured data, and extracting information from one or more unsecured data sources to generate a second dataset comprising a second dataset. A third set of data elements can be generated from the first and second datasets, and may be utilized to authenticate credentials that can be utilized to access secured data via a network. The techniques can transmit indications that credentials are invalid if the credentials fail to satisfy aspects of the third dataset.

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

Systems and methods for service authorization in a delegated discovery deployment
Patent No. 12301559 

Inventor(s): Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18150354 on 01/05/2023 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a service communication proxy (SCP) network function device may receive, from a first network function device, a service request associated with a second network function device. The SCP network function device may transmit an access token request to a network repository function (NRF) network function device. The SCP network function device may receive, based on the access token request, an access token associated with the first network function device. The SCP network function device may transmit the service request to the second network function device, wherein the service request is transmitted to the second network function device with an indication of the access token.

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

User management system for computing support
Patent No. 12301585 

Inventor(s): Luke Matthew Glover (McKinney, TX), Sage David Driskell (Allen, TX), Timothy Mark Conkle (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): MSP Solutions Group, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Holzer Patel Drennan (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18744095 on 06/14/2024 (333 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing support system is configured to programmatically manage support access to a computing system via a support technician console across multiple levels of support access. The system receives a request to authenticate a user requesting support for the computing system, issues one or more authentication challenges to the user to authenticate the identity of the user, receives one or more corresponding authentication challenge responses from the user based on the authentication challenge, and verifies a level of authentication based on the authentication challenge response, the level of authentication being selected from multiple levels of authentication. The system also determines a level of support access to the computing system based on the verified level of authentication and the identity of the user and programmatically enforces limits on the support access to the computing system via the support technician console based on the determined level of support access.

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

Enhancing hybrid traditional neural networks with liquid neural network units for cyber security and offense protection
Patent No. 12301596 

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18678016 on 05/30/2024 (348 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to enhancing hybrid traditional neural networks with liquid neural networks for cyber security and offense protection. A computing platform may receive a request to access enterprise organization data. The computing platform may compare the current request to previous requests to determine whether a similar request was previously processed. If a similar request was not previously processed, the computing platform may flag the request as a threat and may analyze the request. The computing platform may extract data from the request and may use the extracted data to generate rules, threat detection algorithms, and training models. The computing platform may use the rules, threat detection algorithms, and training models to train a deep learning neural network to identify and handle threats to an enterprise organization.

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

Intrusion detection using robust singular value decomposition
Patent No. 12301598 

Inventor(s): Johan Muedsam (Plano, TX), Melissa Lee (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446453 on 08/30/2021 (1352 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for detecting anomalous streaming network traffic data in real time includes: creating an anomaly detection model including a singular value matrix and a data pattern matrix from a matrix of historical network traffic data; storing the singular value matrix and the data pattern matrix of the anomaly detection model; receiving streaming network traffic data; performing a log transform on the streaming network traffic data; applying the anomaly detection model to a matrix of the streaming network traffic data in real time as the streaming network traffic data is received; detecting anomalous patterns in the streaming network traffic data based on patterns identified by the anomaly detection model; and associating the anomalous patterns in the streaming network traffic data with IP addresses.

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

Method, apparatus and computer program product providing quality of service management for extended reality applications
Patent No. 12301666 

Inventor(s): Devaki Chandramouli (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Barta Jones, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18546675 on 01/28/2022 (1201 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product provide for providing quality of service management during immersive content consumption. In the context of a method, the method includes receiving a first request comprising a positioning error set. The method also includes determining, based at least on the first request, an enhanced quality of service (QOS) indicator representing a QoS for a client device associated with the positioning error set. The method also includes causing transmission of a first response comprising configuration data related to a QoS flow for the client device, the configuration data being based at least on the enhanced QoS indicator.

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

System and methods for facilitating therapeutic communication
Patent No. 12301760 

Inventor(s): Cole Egger (Dallas, TX), Jason Alan Franzen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17386481 on 07/27/2021 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: A System and Method for Facilitating Therapeutic Communication includes hyper matching a caller wishing to discuss personal issues to a sympathetic listener who has experience with the discussion topic chosen by the caller. Hyper matching includes audio recordings of listeners who are pre-screened by the system according to user metrics, that are available for caller review to further match the caller to a preferred listener. A recording of the call is available for review by pre-matched listeners ensuring two-way matching. An intelligent assistant is capable of monitoring a caller-listener conference interaction and providing real time feedback to the listener in a mentoring process. Identities of the caller and listener are shielded to protect all participants.

[H04M] TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08)

Constraining slice header processing overhead in video coding
Patent No. 12301873 

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18234510 on 08/16/2023 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for encoding a picture of a video sequence in a bit stream that constrains slice header processing overhead is provided. The method includes computing a maximum slice rate for the video sequence, computing a maximum number of slices for the picture based on the maximum slice rate, and encoding the picture wherein a number of slices used to encode the picture is enforced to be no more than the maximum number of slices.

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

Server for providing television and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 12301918 

Inventor(s): Raymond S. Horton (McKinney, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18342092 on 06/27/2023 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sever for providing television and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the server includes a network interface controller that is configured to receive a source internet protocol television signal, which includes two channels, from an external source and at least partially prepare the source internet protocol signal in order to forward the signal to a television. The server saves in a buffer the at least partially prepared second channel beginning at a recent periodic, sequential signal access point. In response to receiving a channel request instruction from a requesting television when the server is forwarding the at least partially prepared first channel signal, the server forwards the at least partially prepared signal based on the second channel stored in the buffer beginning at the recent periodic, sequential signal access point.

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

Set-top box for changing channels and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 12301934 

Inventor(s): Raymond S. Horton (McKinney, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18732910 on 06/04/2024 (343 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set-top box for changing channels and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the set-top box includes a network interface controller that is configured to receive a source internet protocol television signal, which includes two channels, from an external source and at least partially prepare the source internet protocol signal in order to forward the tuned signal to a television. The set-top box saves in a buffer the at least partially prepared second channel beginning at a recent periodic, sequential signal access point. In response to receiving a channel change instruction when the set-top box is forwarding the at least partially prepared first channel signal, the set-top box causes the television tuner to forward the at least partially prepared signal based on the second channel stored in the buffer beginning at the recent periodic, sequential signal access point.

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

Optical filter assembly for image-capturing device
Patent No. 12301968 

Inventor(s): Charles McClelland Marshall (Dallas, TX), Christopher Jordan Kraemer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453268 on 11/02/2021 (1288 days app to issue)

Abstract: A removably attachable optical device includes a clamp comprising an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member. When the clamp is mounted on a mobile device, the upper member extends over a device side to enable an orifice formed by the upper clamp member to be positioned over an aperture of the mobile device. An optical element housing has a portion configured to engage the an upper clamp member. A non-uniform optical element is rotatably mounted to the optical element housing. Rotation of the non-uniform optical element causes light passing through the non-uniform optical element as the non-uniform optical element is rotated to be correspondingly altered to create optical effects.

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

RGBIR color filter image processing with lens shading correction
Patent No. 12302007 

Inventor(s): Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Hrushikesh Garud (Bangalore, , IN), Jing-Fei Ren (Dallas, TX), Mayank Mangla (Allen, TX), Mihir Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Pandy Kalimuthu (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Allu (Plano, T
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18147964 on 12/29/2022 (866 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided. The system generally includes a first processor configured to receive image input data from a red-green-blue infrared (RGBIR) sensor. The first processor of the system is configured to generate a first intermediate image data from the image input data. The system generally includes a second processor. The second processor of the system is configured to generate a second intermediate image data that includes red-green-blue (RGB) image data from the first intermediate image data, and to generate a third intermediate image data that includes infrared (IR) image data from the first intermediate image data. The system generally includes a third processor. The third processor of the system is configured to process the third intermediate image data. The system generally includes a fourth processor. The fourth processor of the system is configured to process the second image data.

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

5G cell multi-carrier neutrality network slice support
Patent No. 12302109 

Inventor(s): Todd Gibson (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18507337 on 11/13/2023 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a system and method for provisioning network resource slices to wireless network operators where the network slices are supported by a single modular cell (e.g., a small cell) shared between, e.g., multiple different wireless network operators.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Private cellular enterprise network deployment with enhanced data security for infrastructures such as fortresses with thick concrete walls
Patent No. 12302116 

Inventor(s): Frank Shelton (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17780273 on 12/09/2020 (1616 days app to issue)

Abstract: A spectrum access system (SAS) includes a transceiver that receives information indicating a path loss from an interior location to an exterior location in response to a base station being installed at the interior location. The SAS also includes a processor to determine an aggregate interference level for an incumbent proximate the exterior location based on the path loss. An edge router executes instances of a packet core network. The edge router instantiates containers for a connectivity or digital automation enabler and routes customer network traffic without leaving the customer network. A domain proxy receives a request to allocate carriers to a base station and determines whether a frequency separation between the carriers is larger than a bandwidth allocated to an incumbent. The request is rejected if the frequency separation is less than the bandwidth and granted if the frequency separation is greater than or equal to the bandwidth.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Signal distribution interface
Patent No. 12302126 

Inventor(s): Michael J. Williamson (Clayton, NC), Sandra D. Alden (Bedford, VA), Van E. Hanson (Forest, VA)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17217122 on 03/30/2021 (1505 days app to issue)

Abstract: A telecommunications system including a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a signal distribution engine is provided. The signal distribution engine is executable by the processor device to detect incoming signals received by a DAS that includes a headend unit coupled to RAU(s) using a communication cables or optical fiber; determine information about the detected signals; assign specified signals received by the DAS to a specified RAU in response to a user input via a signal distribution graphical user interface, which includes representations of and associations between the specified signals, headend unit, and RAU(s), that manually associates the specified signals with the specified remote antenna unit; and in response to the user input, output instructions regarding how to route the specified signals from the headend unit to the specified remote antenna unit over a communication cable or optical fiber communicatively coupled to the specified remote antenna unit.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

AI/ML based SS burst set and CSI-RS TRS configuration optimization and improving NR network power and spectral efficiency
Patent No. 12302173 

Inventor(s): Atanu Guchhait (Bangalore, , IN), Shubhajeet Chatterjee (Richardson, TX), Tuhin Subhra Chakraborty (Bangalore, , IN), Vishal Goyal (Kota, , IN), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Systems, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17882207 on 08/05/2022 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for optimizing one of a 5G New Radio (NR) network or a 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network operation, includes: an artificial intelligence (AI) engine configured to: a) implement at least one of the following: i) collection of raw training data set; ii) training of an AI agent; iii) inference generation triggered by UE; iv) using at least one of network key performance indicator (KPI) report and network operator inputs; and v) network KPI collection after application of inferences; and

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X), vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V21) policy for managing distracted driving
Patent No. 12302218 

Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17863358 on 07/12/2022 (1036 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method of regulating access to devices that can distract a driver that is operating a motor vehicle based on received Vehicle-to-Everything communications including Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure information. One example method may include determining a vehicle is approaching a vehicle movement restriction location requiring a vehicle movement restriction, determining an amount of time associated with the vehicle movement restriction, and determining whether a device located inside the vehicle will be made accessible to a user during the vehicle movement restriction based on the amount of time associated with the vehicle movement restriction.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Short and long training fields
Patent No. 12302267 

Inventor(s): Anuj Batra (Dallas, TX), Srinath Hosur (Plano, TX), Timothy M. Schmidl (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18319069 on 05/17/2023 (727 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first plurality of symbols comprising complex portions. The method further includes applying conjugate symmetry to the first plurality of symbols, producing a second plurality of symbols comprising no complex portions. The method further includes transforming the second plurality of symbols using an inverse fast Fourier transform, producing a third plurality of symbols. The method further includes interpolating the third plurality of symbols, generating a short training field comprising at least one real portion of the third plurality of symbols, generating a long training field comprising at least one real portion of the third plurality of symbols, and transmitting the short training field and long training field in a WPAN.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Paging time adjustment in a wireless network
Patent No. 12302285 

Inventor(s): Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, VA), Jinsook Ryu (Oakton, VA), Kyungmin Park (Vienna, VA), Peyman Talebi Fard (Vienna, VA), Weihua Qiao (Herndon, VA)
Assignee(s): Peninsula Technologies, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18423379 on 01/26/2024 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station receives, from a wireless device, a requested international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) offset value for offsetting an IMSI of the wireless device. The base station sends, to a core network node, the requested IMSI offset value. The base station receives, from the core network node, an accepted IMSI offset value for offsetting the IMSI of the wireless device, wherein first paging occasions of the first PLMN are derived using an alternative IMSI determined based on a sum of the IMSI of the wireless device and the accepted IMSI offset value. The base station sends, to the wireless device, the accepted IMSI offset value.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Resource selection for multiple coordination messages
Patent No. 12302292 

Inventor(s): Jin Liu (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17547201 on 12/09/2021 (1251 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device in nodes used for wireless communication. A first node receives M first-type signalings; transmits a first signal on a target time-frequency resource block; the M first-type signalings respectively indicate M candidate resource sets; one of the M candidate resource sets is within a target resource pool; the target resource pool comprises the target time-frequency resource block; a first signaling is one of the M first-type signalings, the first signaling indicates at least a latter of a first zone ID and a first candidate resource set, and the first candidate resource set is one of the M candidate resource sets. The present disclosure effectively solves the problem of conflicts in coordination resources in the case of multiple cooperative users.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and apparatus of single common beam-based operation
Patent No. 12302320 

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD. (Dongguan, , CN)
Law Firm: BAYES PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17841437 on 06/15/2022 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods to operate a communication device (UE) in a common beam mode. According to an aspect, the UE may assume that beam characteristics for a single common beam can be reused by multiple channels and reference signals without the need for repeated signaling indicating the Tx beam in subsequent transmissions, such that network bandwidth consumption can be reduced and latency can be improved. In some embodiments, the common beam may be indicated with a TCI-state through a L1 signaling such as DCI signaling. In some embodiments, the common beam may be indicated with a TCI-state through a MAC CE message.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus of supporting wireless femtocell communications
Patent No. 12302422 

Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX), Patricia A. Landgren (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18330314 on 06/06/2023 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus of routing a call in a femtocell network are disclosed. In one example call routing method, a call is originated from the mobile station via a femtocell access point and the call is transmitted to a femtocell gateway, a mobile switching center and a carrier gateway server and onto an enterprise gateway server to obtain policy information. A routing policy is determined based on the obtained policy information and the call is routed to its destination based on the routing policy. The call may be routed via local media from a femtocell access point directly to the enterprise gateway server. The call routing procedures may implement the Iuh protocol and/or the session initiation protocol (SIP) for call signaling in the femtocell network. Call routing may be performed in a wireless cellular communications network or an enterprise network environment.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Charging aggregation control for network slices
Patent No. 12302423 

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Ofinno, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18405298 on 01/05/2024 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: A policy control function (PCF) receives from a session management function (SMF) a first message requesting policy establishment of a first packet data unit (PDU) session for a wireless device. The first message comprises a first single-network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) and a first network slice instance identifier (NSI ID) for the first S-NSSAI. The PCF also receives a second message comprising an identifier of a communication service provider (CSP ID). The PCF maps the first NSI ID to the CSP ID and further selects a charging function (CHF) for the first PDU session per CSP based on the mapping.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for quality of service traffic handling under NSTR constraints
Patent No. 12302427 

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17816330 on 07/29/2022 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating quality of service traffic handling under NSTR constraints. A method of wireless communication performed by a non-access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprises: forming a link with a corresponding AP of an AP MLD; detecting a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) link pair; detecting that respective links of the NSTR link pair have transmit opportunity (TXOP) durations having different values; and managing communication on the respective links of the NSTR link pair based on access categories (ACs) to reduce interference between the respective links of the NSTR link pair.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Rescue system
Patent No. 12302448 

Inventor(s): Eric Steven Hill (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile Innovations LLC (Overland Park, KS)
Law Firm: Shook, Hardy Bacon L.L.P. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17566007 on 12/30/2021 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: In emergency or search-and-rescue operations, user devices such as phones may transmit signals that indicate people may be located nearby. The signals can be detected by one or more rover devices, which can explore dangerous terrain for indications of people to be rescued. The user devices can activate an application that conserves battery power while emitting a signal, in some cases in a round robin configuration to further conserve power. The rover devices, or other devices that make contact with the user devices, can collect and manipulate data about the user devices to aid a rescue operation.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Smart lamp system and method
Patent No. 12302467 

Inventor(s): Ross Martin Sterling (Gardner, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18394804 on 12/22/2023 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: A smart lamp system and method for monitoring a status of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The system can provide LED status monitoring using a logic controller communicating with at least one strip of LEDs. The system can utilize the logic controller to assign a unique identifier (ID) to the at least one strip of LEDs based on a physical position of a plurality of dual-inline package (DIP) switches incorporated within a smart lamp housing. The system can provide a hardware architecture to interface the logic controller with a power-line communication (PLC) transceiver. The system can establish a communication protocol between the PLC transceiver and a PLC receiver to efficiently communicate the statuses of the LEDs. The logic controller can generate a payload including a binary representation of the unique ID of the smart lamp and the statuses of the LEDs and transmit the payload to the PLC transceiver.

[H05B] ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Lighting device producing at least two modes having different spectral properties
Patent No. 12302471 

Inventor(s): Todd Lee Marcucci (Mansfield, TX), Wallace Andrew Kluck (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Alliance Sports Group, L.P. (Roanoke, TX)
Law Firm: Thorpe North Western, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18361613 on 07/28/2023 (655 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of operating a lighting device is disclosed for providing power to a light source that has at least two modes of operation. Each mode of operation propagates a beam of light having different spectral characteristics, wherein when the two modes are operated, the total spectral output enhances a visual characteristic of a target within an area surrounding the target. A first mode of the at least two modes is a dulling mode and a second mode of the at least two modes is a vivifying mode.

[H05B] ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

System and method for load balancing of network packets received from a MME with smart filtering
Patent No. RE050434 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): John Peter Curtin (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): NetScout Systems, Inc. (Westford, MA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17883904 on 08/09/2022 (1008 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring one or more Mobility Management Entities (MMEs) with a plurality of scalable network probe devices arranged in a cluster format. A ciphered packet is received from one or more MMEs at a packet switching device. The packet switching device in turn sends all the ciphered packets to each of the plurality of clustered probes. Each of the network probes then in turn deciphers the packets received from the MME and extracts metadata from the deciphered packet to identify subscriber session information contained in the received packet. Each of the network probes then selectively retains deciphered packet information relating to a subscriber session and/or other prescribed criteria designated for that particular network probe and discards the remaining deciphered packet or portions of the packet so as to balance the load amongst the plurality of probes based upon prescribed load balancing criteria. KPI and other session related data is generated in a network probe associated with a subscriber session from the retained deciphered packet information. Subscriber session related data from each clustered network probe is then aggregated with at least one monitoring device operably coupled to the clustered probes such that a user of the monitoring device is provided with the perception that the monitoring device is coupled to a single probe. Patent Class: N/A

DESIGN PATENTS

Game controller storage unit
Patent No. D1074194 

Inventor(s): Armando Longoria (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29901325 on 08/31/2023 (621 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Candy corn cup
Patent No. D1074313 

Inventor(s): Jordan Jones (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): BIO WORLD MERCHANDISING, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: ALLEN, DYER, DOPPELT + GILCHRIST, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29858187 on 10/28/2022 (928 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Pressure lock
Patent No. D1074385 

Inventor(s): Marius Dreyer (Fort Worth, TX), Michael Voss (Fort Worth, TX), Trevor Halstead (Durban, , ZA)
Assignee(s): RSI NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29830438 on 03/11/2022 (1159 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Basketball bottle
Patent No. D1074445 

Inventor(s): Antoine Hood, II (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Iondration, LLC (Rockwall, TX)
Law Firm: Sheri Higgins Law, PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29878056 on 06/15/2023 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Buttons for a game controller
Patent No. D1074676 

Inventor(s): Emerson Weng Wai Tung (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Alleman Hall Tuttle LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29979666 on 12/19/2024 (145 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Cable display mount
Patent No. D1074686 

Inventor(s): Daniel Corey Black (Dallas, TX), Ilan Craig Cane (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): GLASS-MEDIA, INC. (Farmers Branch, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29909615 on 08/08/2023 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Power source housing element
Patent No. D1074769 

Inventor(s): Michael Sammons (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): ESAB AB (Gothenburg, , SE)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29851713 on 08/31/2022 (986 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle skid plate assembly
Patent No. D1074844 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jory Sprowl (Howe, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29908061 on 01/11/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle roof skid
Patent No. D1074845 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jory Sprowl (Howe, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29908123 on 01/11/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle motor mount
Patent No. D1074846 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925230 on 01/23/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle axle carrier
Patent No. D1074847 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Noah House (Sachse, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925242 on 01/23/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle servo horn and connecting rod assembly
Patent No. D1074848 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925252 on 01/23/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle bellcrank assembly
Patent No. D1074849 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925263 on 01/23/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle bellcrank and draglink assembly
Patent No. D1074850 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925270 on 01/23/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle body mounting assembly
Patent No. D1074855 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Casey Christen Jens Christensen (McKinney, TX), Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847676 on 07/27/2022 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle pivoting axle carrier
Patent No. D1074857 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jonathan Scott Wood (Campbell, CA), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29829396 on 03/04/2022 (1166 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle caster block
Patent No. D1074858 

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jonathan Scott Wood (Campbell, CA), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29829406 on 03/04/2022 (1166 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Toy train track connector
Patent No. D1074859 

Inventor(s): Wai Hoe Ho (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847241 on 07/22/2022 (1026 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Golf ball dispenser
Patent No. D1074898 

Inventor(s): Andrew David Macaulay (Dallas, TX), Brian David Burdette (McKinney, TX), Brian Lee Roderman (Plano, TX), Clifton Frederick Geisler (McKinney, TX), Clinton Scott Lovejoy (Dallas, TX), David Christopher Singer (Austin, TX),
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29936559 on 04/09/2024 (399 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Rail
Patent No. D1075051 

Inventor(s): Larry McNutt (Carrollton, TX), Marc A. Gilpin (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Omni Consumer Products, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Fulton Jeang, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29805648 on 08/27/2021 (1355 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A