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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of 5/20/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

130 patents granted
Ranked No. 11 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 14
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 12
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 1
E: Fixed Constructions 14
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 6
G: Physics 43
H: Electricity 25

DESIGN: 15

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 9
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 8
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, Va.) 5
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 5
Arteriors Home (Lewisville) 3
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin) 3
AcLeap Power Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) 2
AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta) 2
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 2

Unassigned: 9

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton) 4
Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 2
Blake Browder (Dallas) 2
Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, Ark.) 2
Kaylin Rowsell (Dallas) 2
Kent Poteet (Lucas) 2
Luis Antonio Valencia Reyes (Waxahachie) 2
Mohit Arora (Frisco) 2
Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 2
Rajaravi Chandra Kollarapu (Allen) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Pet toy
Patent No. 12302862

Inventor(s): Chris Wilson (Arlington, TX), Josiah Wilhelm (Fort Worth, TX), Ronald Bagley (Dallas, TX), Sunil Pinto (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17392345 on 08/03/2021 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pet toy includes a core body and a coating layer. The core body is made of a first material. The core body includes a first core body member and a second core body member that are mated together to have a space therebetween. The coating layer covers the core body. The coating layer is made of a second material that is different from the first material.

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

Systems and methods for the preparation of tablets of botanical extracts including tea
Patent No. 12302920

Inventor(s): Gregory Glancy (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: RegitzMauck PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18324508 on 05/26/2023 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for creating a portable and quickly dissolving tea or other tea-like botanical tablet that can be used to prepare a flavorful, visually appealing, and clear cup of tea. The process may include the steps of: (1) extraction/infusion, (2) clarification, (3) concentrate preparation, (4) degassing the concentrate, and (5) chunkification. A spinning cone column may be used during the extraction/infusion step to preserve the aromatics and nutrients from the leaves, leading to better taste and improved retention of compounds thought to be beneficial to human health. A centrifuge may be used to remove suspended solids during the clarification step and a pressure chamber or sonication device may be used during the degassing step. Chunkification may involve the freezing of the concentrate followed by the removal of water from the concentrate to create a solid tablet of easily portable shape and size.

[A23F] COFFEE; TEA; THEIR SUBSTITUTES; MANUFACTURE, PREPARATION, OR INFUSION THEREOF

System and method for reducing foot contact with bedding
Patent No. 12303034

Inventor(s): Conner Holt Anderson (Aubrey, TX), Robert David Hogan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18937883 on 11/05/2024 (196 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bedding standoff includes a first platelike leg, a second platelike leg offset from the first platelike leg, and a crossbar connecting the first platelike leg to the second platelike leg near a top of the first platelike leg and near a top of the second platelike leg. In some embodiments, the first platelike leg is rotatable relative to the crossbar.

[A47C] CHAIRS (seats specially adapted for vehicles B60N 2/00); SOFAS; BEDS (upholstery in general B68G)

Systems, methods and apparatus for planter frame
Patent No. 12303052

Inventor(s): Dan Ford (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Sheridan Law, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18348779 on 07/07/2023 (683 days app to issue)

Abstract: A frame to hold a first planter in a second platter. In an embodiment, a frame includes a pair of U-shaped members coupled to one another, in which each respective U-shaped member includes a first and second vertical member projecting upward from opposing ends of a cross-member to a first and second hanger, respectively, and each respective hanger is configured to be removably coupled to a rim of the second planter. The pair of U-shaped members can be coupled to one another at a center position of the respective cross-members, forming an interior volume configured to receive the first planter. In an embodiment, a frame includes a removable ring configured to extend circumferentially around the frame and contact the first and second vertical member of each respective U-shaped member.

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

Pedicle screw
Patent No. 12303171

Inventor(s): Daniel Sucato (Dallas, TX), Hong Zhang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Globus Medical Inc. (Audubon, PA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17351448 on 06/18/2021 (1432 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes a pedicle screw made with a bone fastener and a rod coupling head, the rod coupling head comprising an upper rod coupling: the lower rod coupling having a lateral rod opening adapted to receive a permanent rod; an angled bore extends into the lateral rod opening; and a permanent rod fastener in the angled bore to engage a permanent rod in the lateral rod opening; and a upper rod coupling having an upper rod opening adapted to receive a temporary rod, wherein the upper rod opening is formed to receive a temporary rod fastener; wherein the upper rod coupling is detachable from the lower rod coupling at a transition and a temporary rod is temporarily affixed into the upper rod opening during a bone realignment and a permanent rod is positioned in the lateral rod opening and engaged by the permanent rod fastener upon final bone alignment.

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

Energized corers with energized internals
Patent No. 12303189

Inventor(s): Martin Masson (Keller, TX), Xiaoming Cheng (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Advanced Energy LLC (Minneapolis, MN)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17392889 on 08/03/2021 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrosurgical device including an elongated body extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion and defining an internal passageway configured to convey tissue from the distal portion to the proximal portion, and a coring electrode positioned at the distal portion of the elongated body, where the coring electrode is at an opening to the internal passageway, and where the coring electrode is configured to deliver electromagnetic energy to adjacent tissue to cut a volume of the tissue as the tissue is conveyed into the internal passageway.

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

Method and apparatus for a compact and high resolution mind-view communicator
Patent No. 12303228

Inventor(s): Masoud Vaziri (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Optics Innovation LLC (Portland, ME)
Law Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19010363 on 01/06/2025 (134 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of a mind-view communication apparatus includes a first portable unit and a second portable unit. The first portable unit includes an eyeglass frame, at least one first optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one scene image corresponding to a field of view of a user, and at least one second optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one eye image corresponding to at least a portion of at least one eye of the user. The second portable unit is in communication with the first portable unit and includes at least one processor configured for receiving the at least one scene image and the at least one eye image, determining a direction within the field of view to which the at least one eye is directed based upon the at least one eye image, and generating a subset of the at least one scene image based on the determined direction.

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

Methods and tools for diagnosing insulin resistance and assessing health status using NMR relaxation times for water
Patent No. 12303247

Inventor(s): David P. Cistola (El Paso, TX), Michelle D. Robinson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: SALIWANCHIK, LLOYD EISENSCHENK (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17509099 on 10/25/2021 (1303 days app to issue)

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method that involves at least three steps: (1) acquisition of a NMR data set or spin relaxation curve for plasma, serum or whole blood samples, (2) analysis of the NMR data or relaxation curve to extract the T[subscript]2 [/subscript]relaxation times for water (or surrogates thereof), and (3) conversion of the water T[subscript]2 [/subscript](or surrogates thereof) into a measure of someone’’s health status (referred to as a T[subscript]2 [/subscript]health score depending on the T[subscript]2 [/subscript]value associated with the score). The T[subscript]2 [/subscript]health score utilizes a statistical database derived from previous studies of subjects of normal, healthy individuals to those having varying degrees of hidden or subclinical metabolic abnormalities, such as inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid abnormalities (dyslipidemia), oxidative stress or other abnormalities, and provides a measure of a subject’’s overall health status.

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

Methods and systems for analyzing a central nervous system based on brainstem structural characteristics
Patent No. 12303298

Inventor(s): Darin T. Okuda (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17996480 on 04/23/2021 (1488 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some methods of analyzing one or more sections of a central nervous system of a patient comprise, for each of the section(s), from data the includes one or more 3D representations of the section, segmenting each of the 3D representation(s) into ventral and dorsal portions and, for at least one of the 3D representation(s), determining a mean curvature of at least a region of a surface of the dorsal portion and/or a mean curvature of at least a region of a surface of the ventral portion. Each of the section(s) can include at least a portion of a brainstem of the patient.

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

Multi-function mobility device
Patent No. 12303438

Inventor(s): Douglas A. Moore (Fairview, TX), Paul Nichols (Healdsburg, CA), Thomas Mitchell Dair (Lafayette, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17097818 on 11/13/2020 (1649 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multifunction mobility device includes a frame that includes a seat member, a first wheeled leg ember coupled to a first side of the seat member and a second wheeled leg member coupled to a second side of the seat member. The first wheeled leg member and the second wheeled leg member each includes an upper leg portion pivotally coupled to the seat member at a distal end and defining an upper arm recess, and a lower leg portion pivotally coupled to the upper leg portion, the upper leg portion and the lower leg portion being collapsible into a collapsed transport and storage mode where the upper leg portion is pivoted relative to the lower leg portion such that the lower leg portion nests into the upper arm recess.

[A61G] TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H 3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N 1/00)

Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 12303586

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Florence (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18394371 on 12/22/2023 (515 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from [i]Prunus serrulata[/i], wherein the composition reduces TNF- activity in skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.

[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)

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compositions
Patent No. 12303594

Inventor(s): Hugh D. Smyth (Westlake, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX), The Texas AM University System (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: Winstead PC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18219090 on 07/07/2023 (683 days app to issue)

Abstract: The claimed invention is directed to the use of a composition for use as an antimicrobial comprising an antimicrobial agent. In certain embodiments, the composition is used for treating or ameliorating inflammation in a subject and comprises an anti-inflammatory agent. The anti-inflammatory agent may include an NSAID, such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. The composition may further include solvents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-fungal agents, anti-parasitic agents, anti-viral agents, and buffers. The composition may include particles that have been processed via jet milling to reduce a diameter of the particles and to improve a flowability of the particles.

Apparatus utilizing electric field for processing of blood to neutralize pathogen cells therein
Patent No. 12303630

Inventor(s): Dale B. Nixon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17814539 on 07/25/2022 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: An operational unit for locating and neutralizing pathogen cells in blood includes a time use cassette which has a plurality of thin holding chambers that are filled with blood drawn from a patient. A light source illuminates each of the holding chambers and passes light to an underlying sensor array such that the cells in the blood selectively block the light to produce shadow images of the cells in the sensor array. A processor performs pattern recognition to identify and locate the pathogen cells by use of an image library. After the pathogen cells are located, an electric field is activated in the cassette chamber areas that include the identified pathogen cells. Sufficient electric field energy is applied to destroy the identified pathogen cells. A pump refills the cassette holding chambers, returns the neutralized-pathogen blood to the patient, and the process is repeated for a period of time.

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

Exercise apparatus with integrated bench assembly
Patent No. 12303736

Inventor(s): Tyson Cobb (Pensacola, FL)
Assignee(s): Oxefit, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18362227 on 07/31/2023 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bench assembly includes a bench surface configured to support a user and a support structure coupled to the bench surface and comprising a plurality of pivot points. Pivoting of the support structure at the plurality of pivot points provides for movement of the bench surface between a deployed orientation in which the bench surface is positioned for use during performance of a first exercise and a stowed orientation different from the deployed orientation in which the bench assembly is displaced from the deployed orientation to enable performance of a second exercise without using the bench assembly.

[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

Patterned nanofiber arrays assembled through patterned filtration
Patent No. 12303839

Inventor(s): Marcio D. Lima (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): LINTEC OF AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17726819 on 04/22/2022 (1124 days app to issue)

Abstract: An array of discrete nanofiber films that are physically separated from one another are described. Techniques for forming the nanofiber film array are also described. Techniques for forming these structures include placing a suspension of nanofibers and/or nanoparticles on a patterned substrate. A pressure differential is applied, drawing the solvent of the suspension through holes in a mask. The nanofibers collect on an impermeable layer on the mask in a pattern corresponding to the negative features (grooves, holes, trenches) of the mask as the solvent is flowed through the holes.

[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 for manufacturing sorbent compositions with enhanced adsorption properties
Patent No. 12303861

Inventor(s): Hood H. Whitson (Fort Worth, TX), Sarah Hause (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lithos Industries Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18619106 on 03/27/2024 (419 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include the synthesis of a sorbent spinel material, which can be essential for applications necessitating specific chemical attributes and high lithium loading capacities. The disclosure includes preparing a precursor blend from specific reactants, including manganese compounds, and calcining the precursor blend at a determined temperature and duration to form an intermediate blend with desired constituents at specific ratios. In some embodiments, cooling and milling may be performed to achieve the final product. In some embodiments the process involves adjusting the reaction conditions to bias the composition of the intermediate blend, which may include different proportions of Mn[subscript]3[/subscript]O[subscript]4[/subscript], Mn[subscript]2[/subscript]O[subscript]3[/subscript], and lithium manganese oxide (LMO), resulting in variable lithium loading capacities (9.0 to 23.0 mg/g of LMO) when higher-quality reactants are used.

[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]

Offset-angle extension devices for rotating power tools
Patent No. 12304023

Inventor(s): Vinson Oliver Williams (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17496163 on 10/07/2021 (1321 days app to issue)

Abstract: An offset-angle extension device for a power tool includes an elongated body having a power tool mounting end and an angle adapter end. A bearing housing with a handle is located between and connected to the power tool mounting end and the angle adapter end. The bearing housing includes a bearing that receives a bit extension rod therethrough. A tool mounting rod extends from the bearing housing to the power tool mounting end and connects to the power tool. The bit extension rod extends from a chuck of the power tool, through the bearing and connects to an offset-angle angle adapter.

[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

Crimping mechanism for locking pins
Patent No. 12304031

Inventor(s): Hassan A. Rizk (London, , CA), Joshua R. McLarty (London, , CA), Marek Skiba (London, , CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18658415 on 05/08/2024 (377 days app to issue)

Abstract: A crimping mechanism includes an actuator having a reciprocating element and a crimping element attached to the reciprocating element. The actuator is positionable with respect to a fastener and a pin mounted on a sub-assembly so that the crimping element is movable in a direction toward the fastener so as to produce a first crimp in an associated first portion of the pin by bending the first portion of the pin along a first portion of the fastener.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

Retainer installation tool
Patent No. 12304041

Inventor(s): David W. Ellis (Evansville, IN)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17730848 on 04/27/2022 (1119 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retainer installation tool can facilitate installation of a retainer onto a vehicle body structure. In some arrangements, the retainer can be for a vehicle sonar sensor, and the vehicle body structure can be a bumper. The retainer installation tool can help to ensure proper placement of retainer, sufficient adhesion time, and/or placement of an adhesive. The retainer installation tool can include a plunger that extends partially within a housing. The plunger can have a longitudinal axis. The plunger can be movable along its longitudinal axis within the housing. The retainer installation tool can be configured to retainably engage a retainer. The retainer installation tool can be configured to selectively disengage the retainer when the plunger is depressed downwardly along the longitudinal axis. In such case, the retainer is free to be separated from the retainer installation tool.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

Kinetic seat assemblies having dampers for fixed components and movable components including lateral damping mechanisms and fluid reservoirs
Patent No. 12304369

Inventor(s): Charles P. Patterson (New Boston, MI), Lars Lhken (Linz am Rhein, , DE), Leon T. Toma (Commerce Township, MI), Matthew R. Speck (Plymouth, MI), Peter J. Moegling (Whitmore Lake, MI), Raphael Piroth (Heidenrod, , DE), Todd Rup
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17873703 on 07/26/2022 (1029 days app to issue)

Abstract: A kinetic seat assembly includes a primary seat cushion frame, a secondary seat cushion frame movable relative to the primary seat cushion frame, a primary seat back frame, a secondary seat back frame movable relative to the primary seat back frame, a pair of lateral dampers extending between the primary seat back frame and the secondary seat back frame, a pair of vertical dampers extending between the secondary seat back frame and the primary seat cushion frame, a pair of fluid reservoirs for providing a fluid into the pair of lateral dampers and the pair of vertical dampers, and an electronic control unit configured to control the rate at which the fluid is provided to and drawn out of each of the dampers to control a damping effect. In embodiments, an end of the lateral dampers is permitted to move freely relative to the secondary seat back frame.

[B60N] VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (furniture construction A47)

Winch mounting systems
Patent No. 12304410

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Bouvier (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): BPG-ARROWHEAD WINCH INC. (Broken Arrow, OK)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17667403 on 02/08/2022 (1197 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a frame assembly having a first set of bolt holes arranged in a first pattern, a mounting plate having a second set of bolt holes arranged in a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is the same as the first pattern, a bumper having a third set of bolt holes arranged in a third pattern, wherein the third pattern is the same as the first pattern and the second pattern, and a winch coupled to the bumper.

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

Vehicle systems for dynamic crowdsourced delivery
Patent No. 12304424

Inventor(s): Brian M. Kursar (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Connected North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16938317 on 07/24/2020 (1761 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage system for implementing crowdsourced delivery of a parcel can include a communication system configured to communicate wirelessly with an external server to receive an access setting, a storage locker, secured by a primary electronic locking mechanism, including a plurality of inner compartments each secured by respective secondary electronic locking mechanisms, one or more processors, and a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing: a locking module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to set the primary electronic locking mechanism and at least one secondary electronic locking mechanism to open in response, respectively, to a primary code and a secondary code based at least in part on information received in the access setting.

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

Transport relocation
Patent No. 12304461

Inventor(s): Aghyad Saleh (Grand Prairie, TX), Devang H. Parekh (Dallas, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18468716 on 09/17/2023 (611 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of detecting, by a parking processing node, a parking of a transport at an event location, accessing, by the parking processing node, a device of a transport occupant to determine a transport pickup location and a pickup time based on a conclusion of an event, detecting, by the parking processing node, from the device of the transport occupant at least one modification of the pickup location and the pickup time made based on an updated conclusion of the event, and sending a command to move the transport to a location proximate to the event based on the modified pickup location and the modified pickup time.

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

Geofenced AI controlled vehicle dynamics
Patent No. 12304492

Inventor(s): Christopher Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Katsumi Nagata (Foster City, CA), Prathap Alvakonda (Frisco, TX), Ryan Wiesenberg (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18348274 on 07/06/2023 (684 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of geofenced control of a vehicle, includes determining a geographic region within which a vehicle is operating; retrieving a geo-profile corresponding to the determined geographic region within which the vehicle is operating; and applying the retrieved geo-profile to the vehicle to alter the driving dynamics of the vehicle to conform to driving characteristics of the determined geographic region within which the vehicle is operating.

Multi-purpose prop-rotor spinner arrangement
Patent No. 12304625

Inventor(s): James McCollough (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18373172 on 09/26/2023 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: A propeller system for a tail section of an aircraft includes a propeller hub located at the tail section of the aircraft, a plurality of propeller blades mounted to and extending outwardly from the propeller hub, a propeller shaft coupled to the propeller hub and operable to rotate the propeller hub about an axis of rotation, and a propeller gearbox connected to the propeller shaft. The propeller gearbox is fluidly cooled by an airflow within the tail section. A spinner assembly surrounds the propeller hub. The spinner assembly includes at least one outlet opening formed therein downstream from the propeller hub relative to the airflow. The spinner assembly is rotatable to draw the airflow into at least one cooling flow inlet formed in the tail section and across the propeller gearbox to cool the propeller gearbox and out the at least one outlet opening.

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

Unmanned aerial system kiosk
Patent No. 12304657

Inventor(s): Chad Sparks (Mansfield, TX), Jason Paul Hurst (Fort Worth, TX), John Robert Wittmaak, Jr. (Newark, TX), Joshua Allan Edler (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538536 on 11/30/2021 (1267 days app to issue)

Abstract: A kiosk for use an unmanned aerial system (UAS) delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the kiosk includes an enclosure comprising at least one vertical wall having a secured entrance therethrough to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the enclosure, wherein an external appearance of the enclosure corresponds to a location of the kiosk; a landing zone for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the UAS located within the enclosure, the landing zone comprising infrastructure from which the UAV can take off and on which the UAV can land; sensors for detecting an environment of at least one of the kiosk and the enclosure; and a guidance system for providing signals to the UAV to guide the UAV into the enclosure and onto the landing zone.

[B64F] GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT; DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

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

Dual component systems for addition of pigment dispersions
Patent No. 12305078

Inventor(s): Brandon Serraile (Aubrey, TX), Jack Hayford, III (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, LLC (Bethany, CT)
Law Firm: DeLio Peterson Curcio LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17582623 on 01/24/2022 (1212 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods that add pigment/colorant to a two-part reactive resin coating formulation without deleteriously affecting the stoichiometric ratio of resin-to-hardener in the two-part reactive resin coating formulation (2K coating). Two-component apparatus and systems are provided that include a first compartment having a pigmented resinous composition and a second compartment having a hardener composition. The pigmented resinous and hardener compositions are discharged from the two-component apparatus/systems in a mixed or unmixed state to render a dual pigmented resin-hardener composition having a stoichiometric ratio of resin-to-hardener substantially the same as that of the 2K coating, such that when mixed therewith, the dual pigmented resin-hardener composition avoids altering the stoichiometric ratio of resin-to-hardener of the 2K coating.

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

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

In-line damping systems and methods
Patent No. 12305343

Inventor(s): Christopher Daryl Ledford (Irving, TX), Eric Martin Sommer (Colleyville, TX), Justin Malcolm Campbell (Keller, TX), Robert William Sward (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Structural Technologies, LLC (Columbia, MD)
Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17702976 on 03/24/2022 (1153 days app to issue)

Abstract: A damping system for a cable disposed within an upper pipe and a lower pipe includes a damper plate assembly connected to the upper pipe, a slider ring connected to and/or supported by the lower pipe, the slider ring having a hole in which the cable is arranged; and a shroud surrounding the damping system at a position where the upper pipe is adjacent to the lower pipe, such that the damper plate assembly and the slider ring are covered by the shroud. In such damping systems, the damper plate assembly and the slider ring are in contact with each other such that the transverse movement of the upper pipe relative to the lower pipe generates a frictional force to reduce an amplitude of the transverse movement of the upper pipe relative to the lower pipe.

[E01D] BRIDGES (bridges extending between terminal buildings and aircraft for embarking or disembarking passengers B64F 1/305)

Roofing shingles, and bundle of roofing shingles
Patent No. 12305395

Inventor(s): Lyan Ortiz (Waxahachie, TX), Nicholas Soto (Waxahachie, TX), Thomas Lowrey (Waxahachie, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18771122 on 07/12/2024 (312 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bundle of roofing shingles includes at least a first, second, third, and fourth shingle layer, where the first layer includes a first roofing shingle having a first length; the second layer includes a second roofing shingle having a second length and a third roofing shingle having a third length, where the second length is less than the third length, where a sum of the second and third lengths is substantially equal to the first length; the third layer includes a fourth roofing shingle having a fourth length and a fifth roofing shingle having a fifth length, where the fourth length is less than the fifth length, where a sum of the fourth and the fifth lengths is substantially equal to the first length; the fourth layer includes a sixth roofing shingle having a sixth length and a seventh roofing shingle having a seventh length, where the sixth length is less than the seventh length, where a sum of the sixth and seventh lengths is substantially equal to the first length; where each of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth lengths is different from one another.

[E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)

Mounting device for a metal roof
Patent No. 12305397

Inventor(s): Jonathon Moss (Grandview, TX)
Assignee(s): RMH Tech LLC (Colorado Springs, CO)
Law Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18457101 on 08/28/2023 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mounting device or clamp is provided that can be secured to a roof joint without damaging the roof joint. Two roof panels can be joined at a roof joint that extends away from the roof. The clamp has a body with a slot to receive the roof joint. An insert of the clamp is rotatable relative to the body from a first position to a second position. The clamp body can be positioned over the roof joint, and the insert can rotate or pivot from the first position to the second position relative to the body to secure the clamp to the roof joint. In one embodiment, a body of the clamp has a first arm that is concave and the insert has a concave portion to engage the roof joint. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the insert can be connected to the clamp body such that either a first projection or a second projection of the insert faces a roof joint.

[E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)

Self-healing impact resistant roofing materials and methods of making thereof
Patent No. 12305401

Inventor(s): Matthew Michael (Minneapolis, MN)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18371644 on 09/22/2023 (606 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material comprising (a) a substrate having a top surface and a back surface, (b) a plurality of self-healing particles embedded into the substrate, and (c) a coating applied onto the substrate having the plurality of self-healing particles embedded therein, to provide a coated substrate. The plurality of self-healing particles can be embedded into the top surface and/or the back surface of the substrate. The roofing material can further include a plurality of roofing granules applied to a top surface of the coating of the coated substrate. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of preparing such a roofing material.

[E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)

Device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles
Patent No. 12305408

Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17580602 on 01/20/2022 (1216 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other.

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

Downhole device employing a radial and axial retention mechanism
Patent No. 12305451

Inventor(s): Finn McCarthy (Carrollton, TX), Gordon McLeary (Carrollton, TX), Nicholas A. Kuo (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18308184 on 04/27/2023 (754 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a downhole device, a well system, and a method. The downhole device, in one aspect, includes a tubular housing, the tubular housing having a length (L) and a sidewall thickness (t) defining an inside diameter (ID) an outside diameter (OD). The downhole device, according to this aspect, further includes a control line bypass channel located in the outside diameter (OD) of the sidewall thickness (t) and extending along an entirety of the length (L). The downhole device according to this aspect further includes a radial retention mechanism extending across the control line bypass channel, the radial retention mechanism configured to radially fix a control line within the control line bypass channel, and an axial retention mechanism positioned in the control line bypass channel, the axial retention mechanism configured to frictionally and axially fix the control line within the control line bypass channel.

[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]

Internal slip design with minimum backlash for packers seal enhancement
Patent No. 12305458

Inventor(s): Christian Alexander Ramirez (Carrollton, TX), David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX), Shobeir Pirayeh Gar (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18073679 on 12/02/2022 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a sealing/anchoring subassembly, a well system, and method. The sealing/anchoring subassembly, in one aspect, includes a mandrel, as well as a sealing/anchoring element positioned about the mandrel, the sealing/anchoring element configured to move between a radially retracted state and a radially expanded state. The sealing/anchoring subassembly, according to this aspect, also includes a ratch latch body coupled to the sealing/anchoring element, the ratch latch body configured to hold the sealing/anchoring element in the radially expanded state. The ratch latch body, in one aspect, may include a stroke sleeve having a plurality of stroke sleeve teeth disposed thereon, and a base having a plurality of base teeth disposed thereon, the stroke sleeve teeth and the base teeth configured to directly ratchet along one another to hold the sealing/anchoring element in the radially expanded state.

Sealing/anchoring tool employing an expandable metal circlet
Patent No. 12305459

Inventor(s): Brandon T. Least (Carrollton, TX), Chris M. Pelto (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18334903 on 06/14/2023 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a sealing/anchoring element, a sealing/anchoring tool, a well system, and a method for sealing/anchoring within a wellbore. The sealing/anchoring element, in one aspect, includes a circlet having an inside surface having an inside diameter (d[subscript]i[/subscript]), an outside surface having an outside diameter (d[subscript]o[/subscript]), a width (w), and a wall thickness (t), the circlet having one or more geometric features that allow it to mechanically deform when moved from a radially reduced mechanical state to a radially enlarged mechanical state, the circlet comprising an expandable metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis to chemically deform the circlet from a radially reduced chemical state to a radially enlarged chemical state.

Well system with attached sealant line
Patent No. 12305473

Inventor(s): Erik R. Piatt (Decatur, TX)
Assignee(s): Perl Holdings Corporation (Big Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Smith Hopen, P. A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18455702 on 08/25/2023 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device and method for collecting sample fluids from an underground source which includes sample wells terminating in a corrugated conduit and sieve. The sampling regions for each sample well is separated by a grout or expanding seal barrier. Negative pressure is optionally applied to extract fluids from the underground matrix for sampling. The device can also be used for remediating an environmental contaminant from soil or aquifers. Upon identification of at least one environmental contaminant, a remediation composition is injected into the soil or aquifer using the sampling wells of the device. The remediation fluids can be directed to specific locations by selectively utilizing one or more sampling wells to inject the remediation fluid.

High performance regular and high expansion elements for oil and gas applications
Patent No. 12305476

Inventor(s): Anthony Phan (Carrollton, TX), Chad William Glaesman (Carrollton, TX), Xiaoguang Allan Zhong (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18337265 on 06/19/2023 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: A downhole sealing device, a well system employing a downhole sealing device, and a method for sealing within a wellbore. The downhole sealing device, in one aspect, includes one or more downhole sealing features, and an elastomeric element comprising a thiourethane/acrylate polymer coupled to the one or more downhole sealing features. In at least one aspect, the elastomeric element is operable to be compressed in a downhole application against a tubular as a seal.

Impulse turbine used to measure production fluid properties downhole and detect water breakthrough
Patent No. 12305479

Inventor(s): Ryan W. McChesney (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18202196 on 05/25/2023 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transition in the fluid composition of a production fluid is detectable downhole based on a rotational response of a rotor through which flow is directed. The transition is detectable, at least in part, based on different rotational speeds of different fluid compositions. The transition may be detected or confirmed by an anomaly in the rotational response (e.g., a temporary dip) due to an emulsion between two or more fluid components. The non-Newtonian behavior of the emulsion makes its presence easily detectable in a rotor chamber. These principles may enable a rotor to act not only as a power source but as a water cut sensor.

Downhole shunt tube isolation valve system
Patent No. 12305482

Inventor(s): Edmund Christopher Williamson (Carrollton, TX), Finn Gamble McCarthy (Carrollton, TX), Ryan M. Novelen (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: DeLizio, Peacock, Lewin Guerra LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18499022 on 10/31/2023 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A downhole shunt tube isolation system having a fluid channel and a piston hydraulic chamber disposed within a valve actuator housing, wherein the fluid channel is sealed via a plug to hydraulically lock a valve in an open position, wherein a gravel slurry is configured to flow from a first tube segment through the valve to a second tube segment when the valve is in the open position. A portion of the plug is displaced to open a fluid path through the plug to the piston hydraulic chamber, wherein opening the fluid path to the piston hydraulic chamber hydraulically unlocks the valve, closing the valve via a biasing force to block the flow of the gravel slurry from a first tube segment through the valve to a second tube segment.

Method to create a fluid mixture with uniform properties prior to flowing into a fluid flow control device
Patent No. 12305493

Inventor(s): Ryan M. Novelen (Carrollton, TX), Ryan W. McChesney (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18329321 on 06/05/2023 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a fluid flow control device, a well system, and method. The fluid flow control device, in one aspect, includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a fluid chamber positioned between the inlet and outlet ports. The fluid flow control device, in one aspect, may further include a float positioned within the fluid chamber, the float having a net density that is between a first density of a desired fluid and a second density of an undesired fluid, such that the float may control fluid flow through the fluid flow control device when encountering the desired fluid or undesired fluid. The fluid flow control device, in one aspect, may further include a fluid mixer positioned uphole of the fluid chamber, the fluid mixer configured to receive unmixed or partially mixed fluid and turn it to mixed inlet fluid prior to the mixed inlet fluid encountering the fluid chamber.

Delayed opening fluid communication valve
Patent No. 12305769

Inventor(s): Andrew M. Eldridge (Fort Worth, TX), Colten T. Francis (Aledo, TX), Ian Beckett (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): SUMMIT CASING SERVICES, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17949578 on 09/21/2022 (972 days app to issue)

Abstract: A casing valve, comprising a first component configured to connect to a casing string, a second component configured to connect to the casing string, a mandrel disposed between the first component and the second component, the mandrel having a plurality of ports, a housing disposed outside of the mandrel, the housing having a plurality of ports, a piston disposed between the mandrel and the housing and configured to move in a first direction from a first position that forms a barrier between the ports of the mandrel and the ports of the housing to a second position that is adjacent to the ports of the mandrel and the ports of the housing and a dissolvable component configured to restrain the piston in the first position and to dissolve when exposed to a fluid to increase a lateral force on the piston.

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

Multilateral junction including a non-threaded-coupling
Patent No. 12305487

Inventor(s): Jamie Revelle Weber (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17939380 on 09/07/2022 (986 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction and a well system. The multilateral junction, in one aspect, includes a housing, the housing including a first housing end and a second housing end, a bore extending through the housing from the first housing end to the second housing end, and a bore coupling profile located along an inside surface of the bore proximate the second housing end. The multilateral junction, according to this aspect, further includes a multilateral bore leg extending into the bore, the multilateral bore leg including a tubular having a first tubular end and a second tubular end, and a tubular coupling profile located along an outside surface of the tubular proximate the first tubular end. The multilateral junction, according to this aspect, further includes an arced coupling located between the bore and the tubular and engaged with the bore coupling profile and the tubular coupling profile.

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

Mastless wind turbine with stationary sails for improved power generation
Patent No. 12305615

Inventor(s): Steven C. Hench (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (Benbrook, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18494719 on 10/25/2023 (573 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure disclose a turbine that includes multiple rotating sails and multiple stationary sails. A mastless vertical axis wind turbine includes a first plurality of sails that are configured to rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is coupled to the first plurality of sails. During operation of the mastless vertical axis wind turbine, the platform is in tension with the first plurality of sails at one or more points about a particular end of the first plurality of the sails. The mastless vertical axis wind turbine also includes a second plurality of sails having respective first ends that are coupled together and second ends that are each coupled to one or more stationary surfaces. The second plurality of sails are configured to remain stationary as the first plurality of sails rotate under the influence of the wind.

[F03D] WIND MOTORS

Modular crankshaft
Patent No. 12305705

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: 18794580 on 08/05/2024 (288 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular crankshaft configured for use within a power end assembly. The modular crankshaft is configured to interconnect a drive shaft and a plurality of linear drive assemblies. The various embodiments of modular crankshafts disclosed herein are assembled by interconnecting a plurality of individual main bearing journals using a plurality of fasteners. One or more embodiments of modular crankshafts may also include individual connecting rod journals that are attached to individual main bearing journals using a plurality of fasteners.

[F16C] SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; MECHANICAL MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING MOVEMENT IN A FLEXIBLE SHEATHING; ELEMENTS OF CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; PIVOTS; PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS; ROTARY ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OTHER THAN GEARING, COUPLING, CLUTCH OR BRAKE ELEMENTS; BEARINGS [5]

Vehicle coastdown control system
Patent No. 12305750

Inventor(s): Thomas S. Hawley (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: 18586399 on 02/23/2024 (452 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle includes: the vehicle, at least one forward-looking sensor disposed within the vehicle, and a positioning system disposed within the vehicle. The system also includes a processor disposed within the vehicle and configured to: during deceleration of the vehicle, determine, based on inputs from the at least one forward-looking sensor or the positioning system, whether it is likely that a driver of the vehicle will stop decelerating the vehicle and will instead accelerate the vehicle. If it is likely that the driver will accelerate, the processor is configured to inhibit the downshifting of the vehicle’’s transmission.

[F16H] GEARING

Ridgeline roof clip
Patent No. 12305833

Inventor(s): Stacy L. Kennedy (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Canny Systems, LLC (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: Ice Miller LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18977754 on 12/11/2024 (160 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clip device for holding a bulb in fixed relationship relative to a ridgeline of a roof. The clip device includes a front side and a back side opposite the front side, a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, and a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Two shoulders transition into corresponding legs having at least one hook on each leg. A top portion of the clip device includes a finger portions terminating with respective clip portions at their tips. Tabs are arranged along the fingers. The legs are configured such that spreading the legs away from one another causes the finger portions to bend toward one another, and squeezing the legs together causes the finger portions to bend away from one another.

[F21V] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [7]

Systems and processes for stimulating subterranean geologic formations
Patent No. 12305893

Inventor(s): Abdel Wadood Mohamed El-Rabaa (Plano, TX), Jonathan Alcantar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): MAZAMA ENERGY, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: The Wendt Firm, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18802048 on 08/13/2024 (280 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and processes for stimulating subterranean geologic formations to create an artificial stress barrier. Methods of modeling same.

[F24T] GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

P H Y S I C S

Multiple plane level assembly
Patent No. 12306017

Inventor(s): Tony A. Cortez (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18082203 on 12/15/2022 (887 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multiple plane level assembly for precisely locating fence pickets on a fence includes a level that has a first member which is perpendicularly oriented with a second member. A plurality of bubble levels is each integrated into a respective one of the first member and the second member. Each of the bubble levels is respectively oriented along a horizontal axis, a vertical axis and a diagonal axis. In this way bubble levels can indicate an orientation of the first member and the second member with respect to a vertical axis, a horizontal axis and a diagonal axis to facilitate the fence pickets to be precisely oriented.

[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)

Automated probe landing
Patent No. 12306241

Inventor(s): Carlo Floresca (Frisco, TX), Michael Berkmyre (Princeton, TX), Richard E Stallcup, II (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Innovatum Instruments Inc. (Los Altos, CA)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17943847 on 09/13/2022 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: A nanoprober system can land a probe onto a device under test (DUT) by positioning a conductive probe above the DUT by a motion control device; applying electrical signals between the conductive probe and the DUT; measuring electrical responses from the applied electrical signal; calculating impedance magnitude values and/or phase angle values based on the measured electrical response values; causing the conductive probe to move towards the DUT while continuing to calculate impedance magnitude values and/or phase angle values from measured electrical response; determining that the conductive probe has contacted the DUT based on a change in the calculated impedance magnitude values and/or phase angle values; and signaling to the motion control device to stop moving the probe towards the DUT based on the change in the calculated impedance magnitude values and/or phase angle values.

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

On-chip current sensor
Patent No. 12306245

Inventor(s): Guha Lakshmanan (Karnataka, , IN), Lakshmanan Balasubramanian (Karnataka, , IN), Rakesh Hariharan (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17139246 on 12/31/2020 (1601 days app to issue)

Abstract: A packaged electronic device has a die with a load circuit, a resistor and an analog to digital converter (ADC). The resistor is coupled between a supply node of the die and a power input of the load circuit. The ADC has a first input coupled to a first terminal of the resistor, and a second input coupled to a second terminal of the resistor to measure a voltage across the resistor while a supply voltage is applied to the supply node to determine a load current conducted by the load circuit. A method of manufacturing a packaged electronic device includes wafer processing to fabricate the load circuit, the resistor and the ADC on or in a die area of the wafer with the resistor coupled between the power input of the load circuit and the supply node of the die area.

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

Methods and system for collaborative local positioning
Patent No. 12306324

Inventor(s): Jian Li (Addison, TX), Xiaotian Yin (Addison, TX), Yucen Liu (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17857934 on 07/05/2022 (1050 days app to issue)

Abstract: Collaborative local positioning techniques, such as could be used with smart phones, surveying equipment, or other mobile devices, are described. The techniques include independent techniques for distance measurement between devices, the relative positioning of devices, and an absolute orienting of the devices without use of fixed anchor points and through on-will participation of the devices to provide privacy. Distances between devices are determined by use of a sequence of positioning signals, such as a magnetic signal, each of which include an identifier of the transmitting device, the amplitude of the signal as transmitted, and the position of the signal within the sequence. The amplitude of the positioning signal as received can be compared to the amplitude as transmitted to obtain a distance.

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

Dynamic power management in low power radar solutions
Patent No. 12306328

Inventor(s): Akash Gondalia (Dallas, TX), Chethan Kumar Y. B. (Bangalore, , IN), Joseph Leslie Quintal (Morgan Hill, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17331425 on 05/26/2021 (1455 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a power manager, where the power manager includes a direct current (DC) to DC converter. The DC to DC converter includes a first driver configured to provide a voltage at a first power level. The DC to DC converter also includes a second driver configured to provide the voltage at a second power level, where the second power level is lower than the first power level. The system also includes a radar sensor configured to receive the voltage. The system further includes a controller configured to instruct the power manager to switch between the first driver and the second driver based at least in part on an activity level of the radar sensor.

Optical film
Patent No. 12306419

Inventor(s): Caleb T. Nelson (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (St. Paul, MN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17769280 on 10/29/2020 (1664 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical film has a major surface including a plurality of microstructures. Each microstructure includes an optical facet and a sidewall meeting the optical facet at a ridge of the microstructure. The optical facet and the sidewall define an oblique angle therebetween. For each microstructure in at least a majority of the microstructures, an optically absorptive layer is disposed on the sidewall. The optical film can include a polymeric layer having a microstructured surface at least partially coated with an inorganic optically transparent layer. The optically absorptive layer can an average thickness t where 100 nmt1 micrometer. A first layer can be disposed between the sidewall and the optically absorptive layer where the first layer has a lower extinction coefficient than the optically absorptive layer.

[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]

Sensor activated anti-collision device
Patent No. 12306423

Inventor(s): Kevin Patrick McMahon (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17967879 on 10/17/2022 (946 days app to issue)

Abstract: A reflective device that greatly enhances the detectability and signal processing capabilities of object detection sensors to detect, recognize, classify, and track small aspect ratio targets like cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users (VRU’’s). Enhanced object detection is achieved by the application of a novel hybrid reflective surface where prismatic and metalized materials have been altered into a composite and affixed to a specified geometric surface that optimizes the quality and quantity of raw object detection signal data obtained from individual sensors and the collective group of sensors when the data is fused. It is the simultaneous optimization of the raw signal data being transmitted from each of the sensor modalities (radar, camera-vision, and lidar) through the enhanced illumination and reflectivity techniques and materials described above that produces the increased Signal-to-Noise ratio that elevates the visibility of the target object well above the noise threshold to appear on the relevant object list of the collision avoidance system.

Fiber distribution hub
Patent No. 12306450

Inventor(s): Matthew D. Ferris (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18411144 on 01/12/2024 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment.

Multiaxial thermal dissipation and structurally-compliant device
Patent No. 12306455

Inventor(s): Adam R. Girard (Blue Ridge, TX), Gabriel A. Payan (McKinney, TX), James A. Aranda (McKinney, TX), John M. Chesser (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Arlington, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18313966 on 05/08/2023 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a Dewar having an endcap. The apparatus also includes a heat sink and a multiaxial thermal shoe having a thermal interface material and configured to thermally couple the endcap of the Dewar to the heat sink via one of at least two axial surfaces. The multiaxial thermal shoe is configured to transfer thermal energy between the endcap of the Dewar and the heat sink without structurally coupling the Dewar to the heat sink. The multiaxial thermal shoe may be configured to hold the thermal interface material against the endcap. The multiaxial thermal shoe may couple to the heat sink via a first axial surface in-line with an optical centerline or a second axial surface crosswise to the optical centerline.

Prismatic contact lens
Patent No. 12306471

Inventor(s): Aric Plumley (Huntington Beach, CA), Jeffrey P. Krall (Mitchell, SD)
Assignee(s): Neurolens, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17393402 on 08/03/2021 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: A class of prismatic contact lenses includes a first prism zone, having a first prism and a first optical power; and a progressive prism zone, adjacent to the first prism zone, having a progressive prism that varies from the first prism to a second prism. The prismatic contact lens can further comprise a second prism zone, adjacent to the progressive prism zone, having the second prism and a second optical power. Another class of prismatic contact lenses include a first prism zone, having a first prism and a first optical power; a second prism zone, adjacent to the first prism zone, having a second prism and a second optical power; and a sharp transition between the first prism zone and the second prism zone.

[G02C] SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES

Camera shutter with additional view blockers
Patent No. 12306529

Inventor(s): Douglas Laube (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Biamp Systems, LLC (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17972496 on 10/24/2022 (939 days app to issue)

Abstract: One example may include a camera with a camera lens, and two shutter portions on opposite sides of the camera lens affixed to pivoting axes, and two shutter arms affixed to the two shutter portions which rotate about the pivoting axes to move the two shutter portions together to be contiguous with one another in front of the camera lens.

[G03B] APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) [4]

Managing unrecoverable errors for data processing systems using out of band communication channels
Patent No. 12306708

Inventor(s): Luis Antonio Valencia Reyes (Waxahachie, TX), Mohit Arora (Frisco, TX), Rajaravi Chandra Kollarapu (Allen, TX), Vinodkumar Vasudev Ottar (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18498279 on 10/31/2023 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing unrecoverable errors for data processing systems are disclosed. Upon identifying that an unrecoverable error has occurred by hardware resources of a data processing system, a management controller for the data processing system may obtain a data package indicating at least an operating state of the hardware resources prior to the occurrence of the unrecoverable error. The management controller may utilize an out of band communication channel to provide the data package to a trusted management system. The management controller may obtain at least one action in response to the data package from the trusted management system, the at least one action being intended to initiate remediation of the unrecoverable error.

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

Hierarchical storage device with host controlled subdivisions
Patent No. 12306766

Inventor(s): Alan Chen (Simi Valley, CA), Andrey V. Kuzmin (Moscow, , RU), Craig Robertson (Simi Valley, CA), Mike Jadon (Manhattan Beach, CA), Robert Lercari (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Assignee(s): Radian Memory Systems, ILLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18412906 on 01/15/2024 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure provides techniques hierarchical address virtualization within a memory controller and configurable block device allocation. By performing address translation only at select hierarchical levels, a memory controller can be designed to have predictable I/O latency, with brief or otherwise negligible logical-to-physical address translation time. In one embodiment, address transition may be implemented entirely with logical gates and look-up tables of a memory controller integrated circuit, without requiring processor cycles. The disclosed virtualization scheme also provides for flexibility in customizing the configuration of virtual storage devices, to present nearly any desired configuration to a host or client.

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

Systems and methods for improved precision in detecting false-positive changepoints in time-series data
Patent No. 12306811

Inventor(s): Hassan Shallal (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18402658 on 01/02/2024 (504 days app to issue)

Abstract: The systems and methods for improved precision in detecting false-positive changepoints in time-series data. The system may receive a first dataset of time-series datapoints. The system may determine a first changepoint in the first dataset. The system may determine a first category of known values for the first dataset. The system may, based on the first category of the known values, select a first model from a plurality of models for determining whether the first changepoint corresponds to a first false-positive changepoint. The system may, in response to selecting the first model, process, using the first model, the first changepoint and a first value of the known values to determine a first output. The system may generate for display, in a user interface, a first recommendation based on the first output, wherein the first recommendation indicates whether the first changepoint corresponds to the first false-positive changepoint.

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

Systems and methods for executing operations across sensitive data in data change repositories for shared data resources
Patent No. 12306836

Inventor(s): Divya Mehrotra (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18339390 on 06/22/2023 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods utilize a data change repository that supplements existing data in a database by storing various data labels for each record. Each data label comprises a first data characteristic comprising a stateless value and a second data characteristic that comprises a modification characteristic of the stateless value. The systems and methods may then use these additional labels to identify and/or validate the underlying data. As the labels are used for the identification and/or validation (as opposed to the underlying data itself), the systems and methods do not affect, and function despite, security protocols, access restrictions, and/or viewing rights.

[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. 12306852

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: 18581660 on 02/20/2024 (455 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)

Systems and methods for establishing an itinerary based on multimedia content of interest
Patent No. 12306868

Inventor(s): Brian F. Roberts (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Discovery.com, LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18486743 on 10/13/2023 (585 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for constructing an itinerary for a user based on articles of multimedia content are disclosed. One computer-implemented method may include: receiving, at the server and from a user device hosting a media streaming platform, an indication of selection by a user of a travel option associated with an aspect featured in an article of multimedia content presented on the media streaming platform; identifying, based on the receiving, a real-world location of the aspect; ascertaining, by the server, contextual information associated with the user; establishing, based on the real-world location of the aspect and the contextual information associated with the user, the itinerary for travel to the aspect; and presenting, subsequent to the establishing, a visual display of the itinerary on the media-streaming platform. Other aspects are described and claimed.

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

Systems and methods for classifying documents
Patent No. 12306880

Inventor(s): Aaron Attar (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18418448 on 01/22/2024 (484 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may iteratively scan a portion of a document, extract first data from the portion of the document, and determine, using a trained model, whether the first data corresponds to one or more document types based on one or more confidence thresholds. The system may repeat this process, increasing the portion of the document scanned by a predetermined amount each iteration, until the first data corresponds to the one or more document types based on the one or more confidence thresholds. Responsive to determining the first data corresponds to the one or more document types based on the one or more confidence thresholds, the system may cause a graphical user interface (GUI) of a user device to display a notification indicating a document type match.

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

Apparatus and method for generative interpolation
Patent No. 12306881

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): Signet Health Corporation (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957601 on 11/22/2024 (179 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generative interpolation is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least one processor to receive input data from one or more data sources, extract a plurality of attributes from the input data, classify the plurality of attributes into one or more hierarchical groups, detect at least one missing attribute in the one or more hierarchical groups, retrieve at least one crawled attribute as a function of the at least one missing attribute, wherein retrieving the at least one crawled attribute includes updating the one or more hierarchical groups as a function of the at least one crawled attribute using the group classifier and generate a hierarchical data structure as a function of the one or more updated hierarchical groups.

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

Watermark for manufacturing authenticity
Patent No. 12306925

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Wesneski (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17810885 on 07/06/2022 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for assembling a computing device including initiating a board management controller of the computing device, the board management controller having at least one fuse, forming data to control a video display operatively connected to the computing device to show an image of a watermark, and modifying the computing device. The method also includes blowing the at least one fuse in response to modifying the computing device and adjusting the watermark in response to blowing the at least one fuse.

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

Methods and apparatus to implement trusted transfer learning on transformer-based phishing detection
Patent No. 12306940

Inventor(s): Steve Grobman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): McAfee, LLC (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: HANLEY, FLIGHT ZIMMERMAN, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17941919 on 09/09/2022 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to implement trusted transfer learning on transformer-based phishing detection. In some examples, an apparatus includes processor circuitry to perform instructions to instantiate circuitry. The instantiated circuitry provides a uniform resource locator (URL) matrix corresponding to at least a portion of a URL address to a first transformer model and provide a web content data matrix corresponding to web content data on a web page at the URL address to a second transformer model. The instantiated circuitry performs data fusion on a first output from the first transformer model and a second output from the second transformer model to create a combined result. The instantiated circuitry determines at least whether phishing is detected at the URL address based at least in part on the combined result.

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

System representation of an execution sequence within a graphical user interface
Patent No. 12307065

Abstract: A system for generating a visual representation of an execution sequence within a graphical user interface, including: at least a computing device, wherein the computing device comprises: a memory; a display device; and at least a processor configured to generate a display data structure including: providing a plurality of visual elements associated with execution sequence data and action sequence data and at least an event handler; linking a first visual element to the execution sequence data, linking a second visual element to the action sequence data; verifying the action sequence data; adjust the execution sequence data as a function of the verified action sequence data; classify the adjusted execution sequence data to a status; linking a third visual element to the status; generate the display data structure; and configure, using the display data structure, the display device to display the data structure.

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

Vector reverse
Patent No. 12307251

Inventor(s): Duc Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18404238 on 01/04/2024 (502 days app to issue)

Abstract: Processors and methods reverse source data in response to a vector reverse instruction. In an implementation, a processor comprises an instruction fetch unit; and a datapath that includes a register file that includes a source register and a destination register; and a set of functional units. The instruction fetch unit receives a vector reverse instruction that specifies a single vector reverse operation to be executed in a single operation. The vector reverse instruction also specifies a first functional unit from among a set of functional units, and based on the vector reverse instruction, the first functional unit receives the first vector from a source register; reverses an order of a set of elements of a first vector stored in the source register to produce a second vector; and causes the second vector to be stored in a destination register.

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

Pluggable exception handling for robotic processes
Patent No. 12307268

Inventor(s): Aananthanarayanan Pandian (Chennai, , IN), Dhurai Ganesan (Chennai, , IN), Harsh Vinayak (Gurgaon, , IN), Nareshkumar Gunasekaran (Kanchipuram, , IN)
Assignee(s): NTT DATA Services, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17344578 on 06/10/2021 (1440 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving input data related to an unexpected process scenario encountered by a bot executing a robotic process in a computing environment. The method also includes processing the input data to yield resultant data. The resultant data includes information related to user-interface text associated with the unexpected process scenario. The method also includes generating a prediction dataset identifying at least one handling option for the unexpected process scenario, where the generating is based, at least in part, on the resultant data. The method also includes providing data related to the prediction dataset to the bot as an instruction for handling the unexpected process scenario.

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

System and method for multi-level security in high-capacity QR codes
Patent No. 12307325

Inventor(s): Edward Woolen (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): ATOMBEAM TECHNOLOGIES INC (Moraga, CA)
Law Firm: Galvin Patent Law LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19012903 on 01/08/2025 (132 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for encoding and decoding QR codes using multiple security levels through proprietary compression codebooks to increase information density and provide graduated data security. Input data is classified into public and multiple private security levels. Public data is encoded using a standard codebook while private data uses corresponding level-specific proprietary codebooks. The encoded data is combined into a single QR code with security level markers. Decoding extracts and processes each portion according to its security level using appropriate codebooks, enabling fine-grained access control while maintaining data compression benefits. The system supports complex security requirements while maximizing QR code capacity.

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

Interactive region based on optically readable code
Patent No. 12307326

Inventor(s): Bradley Reitmeyer (Allen, TX), Christopher Joel Ribble (Garland, TX), Pete Swulius (Dallas, TX), Robert Bertram (Pendleton, IN)
Assignee(s): RESI MEDIA, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18473685 on 09/25/2023 (603 days app to issue)

Abstract: A video server machine initiates an analysis of a video stream to be provided to a player device, and the initiated analysis may be configured to detect an optically readable code appearing within the video stream. The video server machine initiates provision of the video stream to the player device during or after the analysis that is configured to detect the optically readable code within the video stream. In response to the optically readable code being detected, the video server machine generates a command to control the player device, and the generated command indicates the screen location of the optically readable code detected by the analysis. The video server machine then controls the player device by providing the generated command to the player device, and the provided generated command causes the player device to present an interactive region at the screen location of the optically readable code.

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

Loss augmentation for predictive modeling
Patent No. 12307333

Inventor(s): Shivaram Subramanian (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Intelletek Law Group, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135920 on 12/28/2020 (1604 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine learning system that incorporates arbitrary constraints into deep learning model is provided. The machine learning system provides a set of penalty data points en a set of arbitrary constraints in addition to a set of original training data points. The machine learning system assigns a penalty to each penalty data point in the set of penalty data points. The machine learning system optimizes a machine learning model by solving an objective function based on an original loss function and a penalty loss function. The original loss function is evaluated over a set of original training data points and the penalty loss function is evaluated over the set of penalty data points. The machine learning system provides the optimized machine learning model based on a solution of the objective function.

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

Constructing machine learning models
Patent No. 12307340

Inventor(s): Chris Vo (Sachse, TX), Robert Woods, Jr. (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18732401 on 06/03/2024 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.

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

Automated equipment tracking for service technicians
Patent No. 12307414

Inventor(s): Donald Willis (Arlington, TX), Jesse Taylor (Dallas, TX), Satish Janardan (Plano, TX), Saurav Patel (Frisco, TX), Stephen Alexander Roberts, Jr. (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), Interwise Ltd. (Airport City, , IL)
Law Firm: Hartman Citrin LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17555948 on 12/20/2021 (1247 days app to issue)

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to automated tool tracking for service technicians. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a tool tracking system can collect tool data from a vehicle system of a vehicle. The tool data can be associated with a tool that is to be utilized by a service technician to provide, at least in part, a service at a customer location. The tool tracking system can store the tool data in a data store. The tool tracking system can map the tool data to the vehicle and can determine when the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle. This can be indicative of the tool having been left, for example, at the customer location. The tool tracking system can create an alert to inform the service technician and/or another entity that the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle.

[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]

Media replenishment predictor
Patent No. 12307451

Inventor(s): Norman Leonard Trujillo (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): NCR Voyix Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17713370 on 04/05/2022 (1141 days app to issue)

Abstract: Historical transaction data, events, replenishment activities, and terminal statuses for terminals of a given store are obtained. The data is preprocessed to include calculated terminal traffic patterns, cash usage patterns, and elapsed time until a replenishment activity for a given interval of time on per terminal. A machine-learning model (MLM) is trained on the modified data to configure itself for predicting the elapsed time per terminal. Real-time transaction data, events, and terminal statuses for the terminals of the store are obtained at the interval of time, and current traffic and usage patterns are inserted into the real-time data and fed as input to the MLM. The MLM returns terminal identifiers for the terminals and corresponding elapsed periods of time until a projected replenishment activity is likely to occur. The terminal identifiers and corresponding elapsed periods of time are rendered within an interface accessible to the store for media management.

Systems and methods for distributing event driven network services
Patent No. 12307456

Inventor(s): Belgi K. Augustine (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED (Purchase, NY)
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey Pierce, P.L.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17749564 on 05/20/2022 (1096 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide event-drive network services. One exemplary method includes providing event-driven services in a network, where the network includes an edge messaging platform, a communication manager coupled to the edge message platform and associated with a first customer, a messaging platform different that the edge message platform, a first computing device coupled to the edge message platform, and a second computing device coupled to the messaging platform. The method includes subscribing, by the first computing device, to a first event topic on the edge message platform; consuming, by the first computing device, a first event published to the first event topic by the communication manager; and publishing a second event to the messaging platform where the second computing device is then permitted to consume the second event from the messaging platform to communicate data included in the second event to a second consumer.

Consumer-specific advertisement presentation and offer library
Patent No. 12307475

Inventor(s): Nathan W. Shahan (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Russel Robert Heiser (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Assignee(s): SEGMINT INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: KLEMCHUK PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16785679 on 02/10/2020 (1926 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for presenting targeted offer advertisements to qualified customers while browsing the Internet. A designated interaction region such as a frame or border is positioned on each advertisement, and when a customer activates the border by clicking on or hovering a cursor there over, a menu of selectable options is displayed, from which the customer may select to perform an action on the offer. For instance, the customer may select an option to save the targeted offer to an offer library for later review. Additionally, the customer may select an option to access the offer library to review details of saved offers.

Targeted marketing based on social media interaction
Patent No. 12307488

Inventor(s): Baxter Box (Dallas, TX), Harrison Jackson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18784029 on 07/25/2024 (299 days app to issue)

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

Regenerative model-continuous evolution system
Patent No. 12307525

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: 18620299 on 03/28/2024 (418 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a selection of a model from a plurality of models running on an ecosystem. The method includes receiving annotated datasets with correct examples and incorrect examples. The method includes training, responsive to receiving the annotated datasets, the model based on the annotated datasets. The method includes running the model based on the training. The method includes receiving a feedback score of results from running the model based on the annotated datasets. The method includes iteratively running, until the feedback score is above a predetermined threshold, the model responsive to user evaluation of the results from running the model based on the annotated datasets. The method includes publishing the model responsive to the feedback score being above the predetermined threshold.

Fare classes based on an unconstrained demand forecast
Patent No. 12307542

Inventor(s): Daniel Muzich (Phoenix, AZ), James Fox (Tempe, AZ), Jonathan Tracy (Tempe, AZ), Julianne Bowles (Tempe, AZ), Michael Costello (Tempe, AZ), Thomas Trenga (Mesa, AZ)
Assignee(s): American Airlines, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: SNELL WILMER L.L.P. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18204850 on 06/01/2023 (719 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-based system for unobscuring and/or unconstraining demand is disclosed. Via use of the system, actual airline seat bookings may be restated in an unobscured and/or unconstrained form, facilitating improved demand forecasts for subsequent seat bookings. In this manner, seat protects may be better allocated to align with actual demand, thus increasing revenue.

Parallelized digital image warping
Patent No. 12307625

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Matthew Kempf (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17987575 on 11/15/2022 (917 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a parser configured to decimate a source image to produce a decimated image according to a pre-distortion geometry for the source image, and partition the decimated image into image portions according to a first clock rate. The apparatus includes warping engines coupled to the parser and configured to pre-distort, according to a second clock rate, respective image portions to produce respective pre-distorted image portions according to the pre-distortion geometry. The apparatus also includes a combiner coupled to the warping engines and configured to combine the pre-distorted image portions, according to the first clock rate, to form a pre-distorted image of the source image. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to process the pre-distorted image to produce a processed image for projection by a light modulator and one or more light sources.

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

Specular reflection reduction in endoscope visualization
Patent No. 12307636

Inventor(s): Brian Anderson (Mountain View, CA), Nishant Verma (Burlingame, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Christensen O’’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17731127 on 04/27/2022 (1119 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for specular reflection reduction in endoscope visualizations are described. A method includes receiving an image including a region of specular reflection. The method includes detecting the region of specular reflection in the image. The method includes estimating image information for a portion of the region of specular reflection. The method also includes reconstructing the image including the image information populated into the region of specular reflection.

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

Cloud-based stop-and-go mitigation system with multi-lane sensing
Patent No. 12307892

Inventor(s): Kathy Jang (San Jose, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Yashar Zeiynali Farid (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17943917 on 09/13/2022 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for activating mitigation strategies through a cloud-based system. Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein can provide mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate the stop-and-go traffic. A control vehicle can activate a mitigation strategy and operate the vehicle in accordance with the mitigation strategy based on stop-and-go waves. The mitigation strategy may comprise maintaining the vehicle at a reference speed.

[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]

Ingress and egress parking preferences
Patent No. 12307895

Inventor(s): Geoffrey David Gaither (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17671822 on 02/15/2022 (1190 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of associating a driver parking space preference to an identified driver of a transport, associating at least one occupant parking space preference to at least one identified occupant of the transport and determining a relative parking position within a potential parking space based on the driver parking space preference and the at least one occupant parking space preference.

Magnetic coupling for sound transmission
Patent No. 12308009

Inventor(s): Hideo Iizuka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (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: 18636374 on 04/16/2024 (399 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems for magnetoacoustically transferring sound across an acoustic barrier include first and second acoustic resonators positioned on opposite sides of the barrier. Each of the first and second resonators includes an attached magnet. Via magnetic coupling between the magnets, an acoustic oscillation at the first resonator induces an oscillation of the same frequency at the second resonator. Thus sound waves absorbed at the first resonator are magnetically transferred across the barrier to the second resonator, from which they are emitted.

[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]

Responding to a spoken command in a communication session
Patent No. 12308029

Inventor(s): Cody Schnacker (Westminster, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Quarles Brady LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18485588 on 10/12/2023 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes, during a teleconference between a first audio input/output device and a second audio input/output device, receiving, at an analysis and response device, a signal indicating a spoken command, the spoken command associated with a command mode. The method further includes, in response to receiving the signal, generating, at the device, a reply message based on the spoken command, the reply message to be output to one or more devices selected based on the command mode. The one or more devices includes the first audio input/output device, the second audio input/output device, or a combination thereof.

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

Deep learning based dosed prediction for treatment planning and quality assurance in radiation therapy
Patent No. 12308101

Inventor(s): Dan Nguyen (Dallas, TX), Steve Jiang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLP US (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175141 on 02/27/2023 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for generating a treatment plan are disclosed herein. A computing system receives a plurality of dose volume histograms for a plurality of patients and a plurality of volumetric dose distributions corresponding to the plurality of dose volume histograms. The computing system generates a volumetric dose prediction model using a neural network by learning, by the neural network, a relationship between a plurality of dose volume histograms for the plurality of patients and the corresponding plurality of volumetric dose distributions. The computing system receives a candidate dose volume histogram for a target patient. The computing system infers, via the volumetric dose prediction module, a volumetric dose prediction distribution matching the candidate dose volume histogram. The computing system generates a recommendation based on the inferred volumetric dose prediction distribution.

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

Fabricating an electroconductive contact on a top surface of a tunneling magnetoresistance element
Patent No. 12310246

Inventor(s): Sundar Chetlur (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Allegro MicroSystems, LLC (Manchester, NH)
Law Firm: DALY, CROWLEY, MOFFORD DURKEE, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17804680 on 05/31/2022 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes depositing a capping layer on a semiconductor device structure. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) elements, a corresponding one hard mask on each TMR element, a metal layer, and a plurality of electroconductive vias directly connecting the TMR elements to the metal layer. The method further includes depositing an insulator on the capping layer, depositing a first photoresist on the insulator, patterning the first photoresist using photolithography to expose portions of the insulator, etching the exposed portions of the insulator and the hard masks to expose top surfaces of the TMR elements, stripping the first photoresist, and depositing a conducting material on the top surfaces of the TMR elements to form an electroconductive contact.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Apparatus for power module and heat dissipation of an integrated circuit
Patent No. 12308154

Inventor(s): Matthew Wilkowski (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): MODULAR POWER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Sunnyvale, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17495174 on 10/06/2021 (1322 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclose a power module system including a power module operatively coupled to an integrated circuit die, where the power module includes a band comprising of a high thermally conductive material disposed around an inductor and where the band is at least partially disposed around the inductor.

[H01F] MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES [2]

Electronic component with lid to manage radiation feedback
Patent No. 12308326

Inventor(s): Anthony Chiu (Richardson, TX), Christopher Sanabria (Richardson, TX), Timothy M. Gittemeier (Plano, TX), Zhunming Du (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18592693 on 03/01/2024 (445 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an electronic device with a lid to manage radiation feedback. The electronic device includes a lid having at least one sidewall and a top wall, as well as a semiconductor positioned within a cavity of the lid. In certain embodiments, the lid includes at least one dielectric material and at least one internal conductive layer at least partially embedded within the at least one dielectric material. In certain embodiments, the lid includes dielectric material, as well as an internal wall extending from the top wall and positioned between an input port and an output port of the semiconductor. Such configurations may suppress any undesirable feedback through the lid between the input port and the output port of the semiconductor.

[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]

Power semiconductor apparatus and bonding method thereof
Patent No. 12308337

Inventor(s): Duane Wilcoxen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18882721 on 09/11/2024 (251 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a backside supporting layer having a first thickness, an adhesive layer over the backside supporting layer, a metal layer over the adhesive layer, wherein the metal layer functions as a backside connector, a semiconductor substrate layer over the metal layer, wherein the semiconductor substrate active layer has a second thickness, and a plurality of front side connectors, wherein active circuits in the semiconductor substrate layer over are electrically coupled between the plurality of front side connectors and the metal layer.

Antenna mounting kit for integrated base station antenna
Patent No. 12308508

Inventor(s): Meihua Yin (Jiangsu, , CN), Nengbin Liu (Jiangsu, , CN), Puliang Tang (Jiangsu, , CN), Zhigang Wang (Jiangsu, , CN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18322092 on 05/23/2023 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antenna mounting kit for an integrated base station antenna includes: an upper mounting assembly configured to removably connect an upper portion of the integrated base station antenna to a mounting pole; a middle mounting assembly configured to removably connect a middle portion of the integrated base station antenna to the mounting pole; and a lower mounting assembly configured to removably connect a lower portion of the integrated base station antenna to the mounting pole. The antenna mounting kit can not only mount the 4G antenna unit to the mounting pole, but also mount the 5G antenna unit to the 4G antenna unit, reducing the number of components required for mounting, simplifying mounting steps, and reducing labor costs.

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

Power distribution enclosure having a combined reconfigurable service entrance and a DC distribution section
Patent No. 12308621

Inventor(s): Charles Higby (Lewisville, TX), Keith Leicht (Sachse, TX), Paul Ng (Dallas, TX), Roy Jaescentt Davis (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): AcLeap Power Inc. (Taipei, , TW)
Law Firm: McCarter English, LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828724 on 05/31/2022 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a power distribution enclosure is provided to supply DC power to a customer. The power distribution enclosure comprises an AC input section, a DC output section, a reconfigurable service entrance, a power converter section, and a DC distribution section. The AC input section is configured to receive AC power. The DC output section is configured to distribute the DC power to the customer. The reconfigurable service entrance is electrically coupled to the AC input section. The power converter section is electrically coupled to the AC input section and is configured to receive the AC power from the reconfigurable service entrance, and to generate the DC power. The DC distribution section is electrically coupled to the power converter section and is configured to receive the DC power from the power converter section, and to distribute the DC power to the DC output section.

[H02B] BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS, OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER (basic electric elements, their assembly, including the mounting in enclosures or on bases, or the mounting of covers thereon, see the subclasses for such elements, e.g. transformers H01F, switches, fuses H01H, line connectors H01R; installation of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or other conductors for supply or distribution H02G)

Reconfigurable amplifier
Patent No. 12308875

Inventor(s): Mehmet Ipek (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: QUALCOMM Incorporated (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18667309 on 05/17/2024 (368 days app to issue)

Abstract: An amplifying circuit includes a first reconfigurable amplifier configured to selectively operate in a cascode mode or a non-cascode mode, wherein an input of the first reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to a first input of the amplifying circuit, and an output of the first reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to an output of the amplifying circuit. The amplifying circuit also includes a second reconfigurable amplifier configured to selectively operate in the cascode mode or the non-cascode mode, wherein an input of the second reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to a second input of the amplifying circuit, and an output of the second reconfigurable amplifier is coupled to the output of the amplifying circuit.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Recovery of data processing systems using out-of-band methods
Patent No. 12309022

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a data processing system are disclosed. A management controller of the data processing system may identify an occurrence of a recovery event for the data processing system that may impair operation of hardware resources of the data processing system. The management controller may request a trusted recovery manager for the data processing system from a remote system via an out-of-band channel. Upon obtaining and validating the trusted recovery manager, the management controller may use the validated trusted recovery manager to perform a recovery process for the data processing system. Impacts of the occurrence of the recovery event on the hardware resources may be managed via the recovery process so that the data processing system is able provide computer-implemented services using the hardware resources.

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

Distributed flow steering in cloud architecture
Patent No. 12309065

Inventor(s): Ashok Nandoori (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Holzer Patel Drennan (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193038 on 03/30/2023 (782 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for distributed flow steering in a cloud-based architecture includes assigning, by a first server, connection IDs to each of multiple data flows owned by the first server. The connection IDs each include a server ID that uniquely identifies the first server and that is included in a data packet header of each of the multiple data flows owned by the first server. The method further includes identifying, by the first server, a data flow characterized by a data packet header including a connection ID uniquely identifying a second server as the owner of the data flow, and redirecting the data flow to the second server.

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

Method and apparatus for joint and separate beam indication
Patent No. 12309097

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Allen, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18476265 on 09/27/2023 (601 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for joint and separate beam indication in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving configuration information for a first set of transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states for joint TCI states or downlink (DL) TCI states and for a second set of TCI states for uplink (UL) TCI states if configured to operate with separate beam indication; receiving M TCI state code points; and if M1, receiving downlink control information (DCI) that indicates at least one TCI state code point from the M TCI state code points. The method further includes determining a TCI state to apply to at least one of DL channels and UL channels; updating one or more spatial filters based on the determined TCI state; and at least one of receiving and transmitting the DL channels and the UL channels, respectively, based on the updated spatial filters.

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

Continuous universal trust architecture and method
Patent No. 12309132

Inventor(s): Nir Gaist (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Cortwo Corp. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18771253 on 07/12/2024 (312 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for continuous ‘’universal’’ trust (CUT) leverages a core network that manages authentication set-up and continuous trust logic for entities that use the network. During communications through the network, and regardless of source or destination, CUT logic is applied to each entity independently, and without requiring authentication to be done directly between entities that desire to communicate with one another. In a typical implementation involving a user and a service, CUT authenticates both user and service independently. To facilitate both initial and continuous authentication, a CUT engine applies authentication factors to an entity, independently of factors that may be applied by the CUT entity to any other entity that uses the network. In this solution, the CUT engine continues to authenticate and maintain trust between each entity and the core network, irrespective of the underlying communication to be carried out or occurring between the entities themselves.

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

Change monitoring and detection for a cloud computing environment
Patent No. 12309174

Inventor(s): Rajesh Kanna Durairaj (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17530614 on 11/19/2021 (1278 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described herein allow for systems and methods to monitor production changes to resources in a cloud computing environment and determine whether those changes were performed in accordance with a change management policy. A change order monitoring application receives data from cloud computing audit logs to detect infrastructure changes and combines that data with application information to determine which application was affected. The change order monitoring application then uses a machine learning algorithm to cluster multiple change events together when it is likely that the change events were part of the same change. If cluster of change activity does not appear to be authorized, the change order monitoring application sends an alert to a change management team and an application team to get more information about the activity.

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

Post-quantum cryptography secured execution environments for edge devices
Patent No. 12309263

Inventor(s): Jeff McNeely (Princeton, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17217326 on 03/30/2021 (1512 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for post-quantum encrypted trusted execution environments on edge devices. An edge computing device includes a trusted execution environment that encompasses at least some SIMD processing units such as Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). A data record, such as machine learning inferences from a machine learning or artificial intelligence model, is generated on the edge computing device within the trusted execution environment and encrypted with post-quantum encryption (such as lattice based encryption) using SIMD processing units in the trusted execution environment. Workloads received for the trusted execution environment, also encrypted with post-quantum encryption, are decrypted using the SIMD processing units in the trusted execution environment.

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

Validating and securing caller identification to prevent identity spoofing
Patent No. 12309282

Inventor(s): Lulia Ann Barakat (McKinney, TX), Michael Stovenour (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17447727 on 09/15/2021 (1343 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device receives call information associated with a call from a first user device to a second user device, where the first user device is associated with a first network, and the second user device is associated with a second network separate from the first network. The call information includes a caller identification and is received via an originating network device of the first network. The device determines whether the caller identification is verified, and adds authentication information to the call information when the caller identification is verified. The device receives the call information and the authentication information from a terminating network device of the first network, and removes the authentication information from the call information. The device adds a cryptographic signature to the call information, and causes the call information and the cryptographic signature to be provided to the second network for routing to the second user device.

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

Managing outbound calling
Patent No. 12309324

Inventor(s): Christopher Spahis (Plano, TX), Hao Liu (Allen, TX), Krista Rister (McKinney, TX), Ryan Hennigan (Aubrey, TX), Sangame Krishnamani (Plano, TX), Shiju Madathil Samuel (Frisco, TX), Sunilkumar Kothi Reddy (Little Elm, TX, U
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18471464 on 09/21/2023 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may identify, based on an account status of an account, one or more phone numbers associated with the account. The system may determine a confidence score of each phone number, based on historical call data and one or more phone number attributes, a rank of the phone number(s) based on corresponding confidence scores, and a quality score for each phone number based on a relative comparison of confidence scores of phone numbers of at least a subset of a plurality of users. The system may determine a daily call schedule, which may include a total frequency to call the user, based on the account status, a phone number frequency to call each phone number, based on one or more conditions related to corresponding quality scores, and a call order in which to call each phone number, based on the rank of the phone number(s).

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

Flexible tiling improvements in video coding
Patent No. 12309394

Inventor(s): Maxim Borisovitch Sychev (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18662066 on 05/13/2024 (372 days app to issue)

Abstract: A video coding mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes partitioning a picture into a plurality of first level tiles. A subset of the first level tiles is partitioned into a plurality of second level tiles. The first level tiles and the second level tiles are assigned into one or more tile groups such that all tiles in an assigned tile group containing the second level tiles are constrained to cover a rectangular region of the picture. The first level tiles and the second level tiles are encoded into a bitstream. The bitstream is stored for communication toward a decoder.

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

Converting a bi-predicted merging candidate in a merging candidate list
Patent No. 12309412

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18399988 on 12/29/2023 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: Motion compensation requires a significant amount of memory bandwidth, especially for smaller prediction unit sizes. The worst case bandwidth requirements can occur when bi-predicted 48 or 84 PUs are used. To reduce the memory bandwidth requirements for such smaller PUs, methods are provided for restricting inter-coded PUs of small block sizes to be coded only in a uni-predictive mode, i.e., forward prediction or backward prediction. More specifically, PUs of specified restricted sizes in bi-predicted slices (B slices) are forced to be uni-predicted.

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

Apparatus for providing recommended broadcasting information and method thereof
Patent No. 12309457

Inventor(s): Gi Hoon Yeom (Seoul, , KR), Young Soo Lee (Seoul, , KR)
Assignee(s): Hyperconnect LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18156269 on 01/18/2023 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing information by a recommendation server, the method including obtaining first information regarding a user and second information regarding broadcasts from a service server regarding broadcasts, receiving a request by the user for a recommended broadcast list from the service server, identifying, in response to the request, third information about a live-streaming broadcast based on the second information, and providing recommended broadcast list information based on the first information and the third information.

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

Messaging devices and methods
Patent No. 12309630

Inventor(s): David Andersen (Dillon, CO), J. Roy Pottle (Wellesley, MA), Jamie Gordon Nichol (Arlington, MA), John F. Nagel (Southlake, TX), Peter C. Barnett (Mason, OH), Sangsoo Kim (Seoul, , KR)
Assignee(s): American Messaging Services, LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: UB Greensfelder LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18529606 on 12/05/2023 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic messaging device includes a receiver configured to receive a message at one of a first operational frequency and second operational frequency. The messaging device can operate using a time synchronous protocol and can receive commands through over-the-internet-programming (OTIP) and over-the-air-programming (OTAP).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Predictive user plane function (UPF) load balancing based on network data analytics
Patent No. 12309640

Inventor(s): Kazi Bashir (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Frontier IP Law PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18443872 on 02/16/2024 (459 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for selecting, in a Fifth Generation (5G) cellular telecommunication network, a User Plane Function (UPF) of a plurality of UPFs on which to anchor a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session of a new user equipment (UE) newly appearing on the cellular telecommunication network. The selection is based on: a location of the new UE; a plurality of current loads for each UPF of the plurality of UPFs; a predicted UE load of the new UE based on network data analytics; and predicted UPF loads of the plurality of UPFs as a function of time considering the predicted UE load based on network data analytics from the Network Data Analytics Function. In the UPF selection, the Session Management Function (SMF) gives higher priority to shorter term predicted loads than longer term predicted loads.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Small cell aggregation service
Patent No. 12309685

Inventor(s): Amir Saghir (Frisco, TX), Said Hanbaly (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17718945 on 04/12/2022 (1134 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are described in which a small cell aggregation service is provided. The service may include providing a global identifier for small cell devices that may be used for the transmission and reception of messages between small cell devices and core network devices. The service may include an intermediary network device, such as a gateway device or an aggregation device that uses the global identifier to transmit and receive control plane, user plane, or both types of messages, for example. The global identifier for the small cell device may include a globally unique identifier for the intermediary network device and an identifier of the small cell device. The identifier of the small cell device may indicate a sector or coverage area from among multiple sectors or coverage areas associated with the small cell device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for device-to-device synchronization
Patent No. 12309723

Inventor(s): Brian Classon (Palatine, , CN), Deping Liu (Schaumburg, IL), Philippe Sartori (Plainfield, IL), Qiang Li (Beijing, , CN)
Assignee(s): FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17739631 on 05/09/2022 (1107 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for including a base station that configures a first user equipment (UE) that is in a radio resource control connected state with the base station. The UE is configured to be a synchronization source and transmit a first device-to-device synchronization signal (D2DSS) by using a synchronization resource that comprises a time resource, a frequency resource or a time and frequency resource. The base station instructs the first UE to transmit the first D2DSS using the synchronization resource. The base station signals the UE to configure the UE separately from the signal to transmit the D2DSS, and both of the signals are performed with radio resource control signaling from the base station to the UE.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Mesh-based communication system architectures
Patent No. 12309863

Inventor(s): Muhammad Ahsan Naim (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): L3VEL, LLC (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: Lee Sullivan Shea Smith LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18081608 on 12/14/2022 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio module for a wireless communication node in a wireless mesh network includes a reflectarray antenna having a plurality of antenna elements. Each antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to receive an incident signal, apply one of two phase shifts to the incident signal, and radiate the phase-shifted signal. The radio module further includes a radio frequency (RF) module comprising a single RF chain configured to feed the incident signal to the plurality of antenna elements in the reflectarray antenna, as well as a control unit that is configured to control which of the two phase shifts is applied by each antenna element in the reflectarray antenna.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Point of load module and heatsink therefor
Patent No. 12309910

Inventor(s): Alok K. Lohia (Dallas, TX), Arturo Silva (Allen, TX), John Andrew Trelford (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): AcLeap Power Inc. (Taipei, , TW)
Law Firm: McCarter English, LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18402206 on 01/02/2024 (504 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a point of load (POL) module. The POL module includes a point of load printed circuit board. At least one inductor is mounted to the point of load printed circuit board. The POL module includes a power network. The POL module is configured to be surface mounted. The system further includes a heat sink including a first leg configured to be surface mounted adjacent the point of load printed circuit board, a second leg configured to be surface mounted adjacent the point of load printed circuit board opposite the first leg, and a cap portion connecting the first leg to the second leg. The heat sink is sized and shaped to encompass the POL module and configured to connect to the power network. The power network may be a PGND network.

[H05K] PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (details of instruments or comparable details of other apparatus not otherwise provided for G12B; thin-film or thick-film circuits H01L 27/01, H01L 27/13; non-printed means for electric connections to or between printed circuits H01R; casings for, or constructional details of, particular types of apparatus, see the relevant subclasses; processes involving only a single technical art, e.g. heating, spraying, for which provision exists elsewhere, see the relevant classes)

Protective structures with integrated electrical interconnects for active implantable medical devices
Patent No. 12309954

Inventor(s): Alexander Loo (Redwood City, CA), Ellen Kaplan (South 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: 17470565 on 09/09/2021 (1349 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices having protective structures with integrated electrical interconnects. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a medical device that includes a first nest portion and a second nest portion mateable with the first nest portion to form a nest housing. The nest housing includes an interior surface and an exterior surface with a component cavity defined by the interior surface. An electronics module is disposed within a first region of the component cavity. A power source is disposed within a second region of the component cavity. An electrical interconnect is formed on or embedded within the first nest portion, the second nest portion, or a combination thereof. The electrical interconnect electrically connects the electronics module to the power source.

Bellows for immersion cooling
Patent No. 12309972

Inventor(s): Jimil Shah (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): MTS IP Holdings Ltd (George Town, , KY)
Law Firm: Smith Baluch LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425991 on 01/29/2024 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bellows assembly and related methods are described. The bellows assembly can be used in a two-phase immersion cooling system to regulate pressure in a tank’’s airspace above a coolant liquid. The bellows assembly can include a flexible container and pressure-release valves located to reduce emissions of coolant liquid vapor into an ambient environment.

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Chair
Patent No. D1075340

Inventor(s): Jillian Harlan (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): ARTERIORS HOME (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29851795 on 08/31/2022 (993 days app to issue)