Beyond Synergen Technology Labs, other organizations with notable patents granted this week include:

American Airlines’ payment processing during vehicular travel
Bank of America’s detection of underutilized data center resources
Blue Box Air’s self-cleaning and maintaining HVAC heat transfer coils
Frito-Lay North America’s bulk food dispenser with environmental control
Huawei Technologies’ stitching enterprise virtual private networks (VPNs) with cloud virtual private clouds (VPCs)
Lennox Industries’ system for improving indoor air quality
MamaMed’s walking boot apparatus
McKesson’s computer program product for estimating a target quantitative measure based upon historical electronic messages
Samsung Electronics’ machine learning segmentation-based tone mapping in high noise and high dynamic range environments or other environments
Toyota’s vehicle shutdown based on a dangerous situation

Dallas Invents is a 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 1/6/26 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 19
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 13
E: Fixed Constructions 11
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 6
G: Physics 47
H: Electricity 38

DESIGN: 6
REISSUE: 1

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 18
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 7
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR) 6
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 5
Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson) 4
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 4
Corning Research & Development Corporation (Corning, NY) 3
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 3
Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Plano) 3

Unassigned 8

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 2
Hamid R. Sheikh (Allen) 2
Joshua C. Batie (Frisco) 2
Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano) 2
Rick L. Orsini (Flower Mound) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Corrective collar utilizing geolocation technology and underground-wire fence
Patent No. 12514229

Inventor(s): Michael Ehrman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18390050 on 12/20/2023 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined geographical area. The collar can have multiple operating modes including at least a first mode wherein the collar is configured to detect the presence of a signal transmitted along a cable disposed along a boundary of the predetermined geographical area and a second mode wherein the collar is configured to receive geo-fence data and determine whether the collar is located within the predetermined geographical area based at least in part on the geo-fence data. The collar can be configured to discourage an animal wearing the collar from leaving the predetermined geographical area in either the first mode or the second mode.

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

Bulk food dispenser with environmental control
Patent No. 12514406

Inventor(s): Alistair Bramley (Manhattan, NY), Carl Littrell (Plano, TX), David Rodrigo Lopez Soto (Azcapotzalco, , MX), Emanuele Teobaldo (Brooklyn, NY), Eric T. Henderson (Chicago, IL), Luis Rene Gutierrez Quintanilla (Azcapotzalco, , M
Assignee(s): Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18239547 on 08/29/2023 (861 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dispenser for stored product such as food products includes a generally hollow housing having a cavity configured to retain product; an outlet provided at a lower portion of the housing with a proximal portion adjacent the cavity and a distal portion spaced from the proximal portion; a gate disposed between the cavity and the distal portion or disposed at the distal portion; an actuator coupled to the gate to selectively position the gate between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position product disposed within the cavity cannot move to the outlet and in the open position product falls by gravity from the cavity to the outlet; and optionally an environmental control unit to control an environmental control apparatus to modulate at least one of temperature, moisture content, or oxygen content within the dispenser or an agitator assisting movement of the product to the outlet.

[A47J] KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES [6]

Shampoo support apparatus and method for use of same
Patent No. 12514408

Inventor(s): Kia-Shun Voltz (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18488543 on 10/17/2023 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: A shampoo support apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the shampoo support apparatus, a body is configurable between a reclining configuration and a booster seat configuration. In the reclining configuration, the body provides a neck support and a back support. A support structure that may be placed above the body is configured to accept and secure a smart device thereat and support the smart device at a smart device working distance from the neck support. In the booster seat configuration, the body folds into a rectangular shape to provide a seat.

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Selection of a preferred intraocular lens based on ray tracing
Patent No. 12514442

Inventor(s): George Hunter Pettit (Fort Worth, TX), John Alfred Campin (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): ALCON INC. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501918 on 10/14/2021 (1545 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for selecting a preferred intraocular lens, for implantation into an eye, includes a controller having a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The controller is in communication with a diagnostic module adapted to store pre-operative anatomic data of the eye as an eye model. The controller is configured to determine respective imputed post-operative variables for each of a plurality of intraocular lenses, via a projection module. A respective pseudophakic eye model is generated for each of the plurality of intraocular lenses by incorporating the respective imputed post-operative variables into the eye model. A ray tracing module is executed in the respective pseudophakic eye model to determine at least one respective metric for the plurality of intraocular lenses. The preferred intraocular lens is selected based on a comparison of the respective metric.

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

Retinal cameras having movable optical assemblies for facilitating multi-stage retinal imaging
Patent No. 12514446

Inventor(s): James K. Lubin (Mountain View, CA), Ryan Kramer (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18619806 on 03/28/2024 (649 days app to issue)

Abstract: Introduced here are retinal cameras having one or more optical components whose position can be modified so that the left and right eyes can be imaged during a single imaging operation. Collectively, the optical component(s) may be referred to as an ”optical assembly.” An optical assembly can include the objective lens, lens tube, and other optical components such as mirror(s), light source(s), capturing medium(s), etc. An optical assembly of a retinal camera may be movable between a first position and a second position along an arcuate path. By moving the optical assembly between the first and second positions along the arcuate path, the retinal camera can align the lens tube with the left and right eyes of an individual while clearing her nose. Thus, the retinal camera may generate images of the left and right eyes during an imaging procedure without requiring that the individual move her head.

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

Systems and methods for automated monitoring of human behavior
Patent No. 12514477

Inventor(s): Eknauth Persaud (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Thrasher Associates (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17568701 on 01/04/2022 (1463 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for automating a recorded observed behavior of at least one person is disclosed. The present invention records a video of the at least one person with respect to at least one object and detects at least one feature of the at least one person and the at least one object from at least one video image. Further, the present invention measures one or more parameters, wherein the one or more parameters correspond to a proximity between the at least one feature of the at least one person and the at least one object, eye coordinates, head coordinates. Based on which, the present invention automatically determines and notifies behavior characteristics of the at least one person by detecting at least one of the proximity meets a predefined threshold criteria, the eye coordinates and the head coordinates meet a pre-defined threshold coordinates.

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

Discovering and annotating segments of physiological data corresponding to changes in disease state
Patent No. 12514515

Inventor(s): Joshua Burkart (Boston, MA), William Jacob Benhardt Biesinger (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17814754 on 07/25/2022 (1261 days app to issue)

Abstract: Introduced here are diabetes management platforms able to make annotations to physiological data of a subject whose glycemic health state is being monitored. These annotations can be used to classify excursions detected in the physiological data to facilitate the identification of a therapeutic behavior change intended to improve the glycemic health state of the subject. For example, a health coach may review the annotation(s) associated with the subject before generating a recommendation for improving the glycemic health state. As another example, the diabetes management platform can automatically identify an appropriate recommendation based on the annotation(s).

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

Method and apparatus to reduce vibration
Patent No. 12514595

Inventor(s): Bret Hauser (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18816504 on 08/27/2024 (497 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for holding a tool. The assembly may selectively reduce and/or eliminate vibrations received and felt by a user. Reducing vibrations may reduce or eliminate chatter at a working end of a tool.

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

Methods of designing three-dimensional lattice structures for implants
Patent No. 12514710

Inventor(s): Jason Tinley (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): NANOHIVE MEDICAL LLC (Woburn, MA)
Law Firm: McDermott Will Schulte LLP (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18823338 on 09/03/2024 (490 days app to issue)

Abstract: The methods disclosed herein of generating three-dimensional lattice structures and reducing stress shielding have applications including use in medical implants. One method of generating a three-dimensional lattice structure can be used to generate a structure lattice and/or a lattice scaffold to support bone or tissue growth. One method of reducing stress shielding includes generating a structural lattice to provide sole mechanical spacing across an area for desired bone or tissue growth. Some examples can use a repeating modified rhombic dodecahedron or radial dodeca-rhombus unit cell. Some methods are also capable of providing a lattice structure with anisotropic properties to better suit the lattice for its intended purpose.

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

Walking boot apparatus
Patent No. 12514729

Inventor(s): Kelly Nolan (Denton, TX), Trevor Theriot (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): ManaMed, LLC (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18426643 on 01/30/2024 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a walking boot apparatus. The apparatus may include a base, uprights extending from the base and struts disposed in openings on the uprights. The apparatus may further include a bar disposed on one or both struts. A bar may be configured to be bent towards or away from the leg, such that the bar biases a strut towards or away from the leg. The apparatus may further include a sleeve disposed between the first upright and the second upright, which may include an inflatable bladder.

Method for treating cancer
Patent No. 12514866

Inventor(s): Jung-Chi Liao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): National Taiwan University (Taipei, , TW)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17578589 on 01/19/2022 (1448 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating or ameliorating malignant diseases, such as cancers. Also provided herein are methods of increasing the immunity of an immune cell toward malignant cells.

[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)

Method of operation for processing of blood to neutralize pathogen cells therein
Patent No. 12514969

Inventor(s): Dale B. Nixon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17814537 on 07/25/2022 (1261 days app to issue)

Abstract: An operational unit for locating and neutralizing pathogen cells in blood includes a cassette which has a plurality of thin holding chambers that are filled with blood drawn from a patient. A light source illuminates 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. A processor performs pattern recognition to locate the pathogen cells by use of an image library. After the pathogen cells are located, a source of ultraviolet light is activated and UV light is passed through selectively controlled shutters to illuminate only the limited areas that have the identified pathogen cells. Sufficient ultraviolet light energy is applied to destroy the identified cells. A pump refills the cassette holding chambers, returns the neutralized-pathogen blood to the patient, and the process is repeated.

[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]

Baby monitor system sound and light delivery based on vitals
Patent No. 12515010

Inventor(s): Mel Gunawardena (Dallas, TX), Prabath Gallage (Dallas, TX), Pradeep Pathirana (Dallas, TX), Sunil Konda (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SYNERGEN Technology Labs, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17240742 on 04/26/2021 (1716 days app to issue)

Abstract: A baby monitor system comprises: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to: obtain a sleep schedule of a baby; obtain vitals of the baby, wherein the vitals are based on pulse oximetry, Doppler monitoring, or temperature sensing; and cause a first sound or a first light to emit in response to the sleep schedule and the vitals. A method comprises: obtaining a sleep schedule of a baby; obtaining vitals of the baby, wherein the vitals are based on pulse oximetry; and causing a first sound or a first light to emit in response to the sleep schedule and the vitals.

Method and system with current regulator biased by floating power supply
Patent No. 12515043

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Gavin L. Rade (Dallas, TX), Steven Boor (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group, LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18499327 on 11/01/2023 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are provided that include a power supply having positive and negative terminals. The negative terminal defines a reference ground. First and second electrodes are positioned within a patient and configured to be located proximate to tissue of interest that is associated with a target region. A control circuit is configured to control delivery of current for a therapy between the first and second electrodes. A current regulator (CR) circuit is connected to, and configured to control current flow through, at least the first electrode during delivery of the therapy under direction of the control circuit. A floating power supply is connected across power supply terminals of the CR circuit. The CR circuit and floating power supply are coupled to a floating ground node that is electrically separate from the reference ground.

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

Systems and methods for providing digital health services
Patent No. 12515057

Inventor(s): Ameya Nanivadekar (Plano, TX), Anahita Kyani (Plano, TX), Binesh Balasingh (Prosper, TX), David Page (Plano, TX), Dehan Zhu (Plano, TX), Diane Whitmer (Austin, TX), Douglas Alfred Lautner (Frisco, TX), Erika Ross (Dal
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17891063 on 08/18/2022 (1237 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to providing digital health services. In some embodiments, systems and methods for conducting virtual or remote sessions between patients and clinicians are disclosed. During the sessions, media content (e.g., images, video content, audio content, etc.) may be captured as the patient performs one or more tasks. The media content may be presented to the clinician and used to evaluate a condition of the patient or a state of the condition, adjust treatment parameters, provide therapy, or other operations to treat the patient. The analysis of the media content may be aided by one or more machine learning/artificial intelligence models that analyze various aspects of the media content, augment the media content, or other functionality to aid in the treatment of the patient.

Skin care formulations
Patent No. 12515080

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Dawn Burke-Colvin (Dallas, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18806195 on 08/15/2024 (509 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition that includes [i]Castanea sativa [/i]seed extract. [i]Lactobacillus [/i]ferment. [i]Punica granatum [/i]extract, [i]Camellia sinensis [/i]leaf extract, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and butylene glycol.

Smart client for streaming of scene-based immersive media to game engine
Patent No. 12515125

Inventor(s): Paul Spencer Dawkins (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Tencent America LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18126120 on 03/24/2023 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses (electronic devices) for media processing. In some examples, an electronic device includes processing circuitry to perform a process of a smart client that is a client interface of the electronic device to an immersive media streaming network. A method for media processing includes transmitting, by the client interface of the electronic device and to a server device in the immersive media streaming network, capability and availability information of the electronic device for playing back a scene-based immersive media. Further, the method includes receiving, by the client interface, a media stream carrying adapted media content for the scene-based immersive media. The adapted media content is generated from the scene-based immersive media by the server device based on the capability and availability information. The method then includes playing back the scene-based immersive media according to the adapted media content.

[A63F] CARD, BOARD OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [5]

Transbraking system for a model vehicle
Patent No. 12515141

Inventor(s): Daryl Gene Spillman (Plano, TX), Scott Rollin Schmitz (Lewisville, TX), Wesley R. Erhart (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17689597 on 03/08/2022 (1400 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio controlled model vehicle system, transmitter, and method are provided. The radio controlled model vehicle system includes a transmitter containing a transbrake actuator and a throttle input producing throttle commands. The radio controlled model vehicle may include a receiver that receives the throttle commands sent by the transmitter. Wherein the transmitter sends the throttle command corresponding to a position of the throttle input to the receiver when the transbrake actuator is not engaged and sends a throttle command corresponding to a neutral position of the throttle input when the transbrake actuator is engaged. In addition, wherein a motor of the radio controlled model vehicle is powered at a rate corresponding to the throttle command.

[A63H] TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS, BUILDING BLOCKS

Optimized SUMF1 genes and expression cassettes and their use
Patent No. 12516301

Inventor(s): Steven James Gray (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17606890 on 04/28/2020 (2079 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotides comprising optimized SUMF1 open reading frame (ORF) sequences, vectors comprising the same, and methods of using the same for deliver) of the ORF to a cell or a subject and to treat disorders associated with aberrant expression of a SUMF1 gene or aberrant activity of a SUMF1 gene product in the subject, such as SUMF1 disease.

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

Gas filter separator filter cartridge with keys and/or baffle
Patent No. 12515160

Inventor(s): Jack D. Burns (Aledo, TX), Stephen G. Jeane (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cleveland, OH)
Law Firm: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17883814 on 08/09/2022 (1246 days app to issue)

Abstract: A filter system comprises a pressure vessel housing with internal components designed to remove solid particles, semi-solid particles, and liquid droplets from a gas phase media. The filter housing utilizes multiple replaceable filter cartridges. The system includes a keyed filter coalescer cartridge designed to flow from the inside open area of the cartridge to the outside annular area of the housing prior to leaving the system through an outlet nozzle. The key is designed to locate a baffle of the filter cartridge inlet side end cap in a certain orientation as to provide enhanced liquid removal performance for the system. The baffle may also serve as a handle.

[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]

Building liquid flow-through plates
Patent No. 12515270

Inventor(s): James S. Wilson (Hurst, TX), Trae M. Blain (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: CANTOR COLBURN LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18798388 on 08/08/2024 (516 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process for building a high-performance liquid flow-through plate is provided and includes providing a substrate formed of metal matrix composite (MMC) material, metallizing a surface of the substrate to reform the surface into a metallized surface, placing a braze foil on the metallized surface and executing a high-temperature and high-pressure bake whereby material of the braze foil diffuses into the metallized surface.

[B23K] SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D)

Clamping table
Patent No. 12515286

Inventor(s): Nicole Littrell (Campbell, TX)
Assignee(s): Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. (Mt. Pleasant, TX)
Law Firm: Harper Bates LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18144955 on 05/09/2023 (973 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods thereof used to clamp and secure workpieces of varying shapes and dimensions into position for welding, machining, and other fabrication activities. A plurality of opposing clamping assemblies attached to the clamping table operate to move and orient separate workpieces into a desired assembly position. The oriented workpieces are then clamped and held in a fixed position for welding, machining, or other fabrication activities.

[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

Electrode tip impact tools and methods of installing electrodes
Patent No. 12515305

Inventor(s): Bryan E. Hodel (Frankfort, KY), John E. Doyle (Paris, KY)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17580083 on 01/20/2022 (1447 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrode tip impact tool for mounting an electrode tip to a welding robot includes a handle and a head at an end of the handle. The head includes a first edge comprising a tip-receiving bore sized to receive an electrode tip and an opposite second edge comprising a raised ridge for striking the head with a hammer.

[B25D] PERCUSSIVE TOOLS [2]

Cable tow hook assemblies and vehicles including same
Patent No. 12515485

Inventor(s): Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17963401 on 10/11/2022 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle including a vehicle frame, a front bumper, and a tow hook assembly. The vehicle frame has an open interior. The front bumper includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a channel extending between the front surface and the rear surface. The tow hook assembly includes an attachment cord coupled to the vehicle frame and extends through the channel of the front bumper.

[B60D] VEHICLE CONNECTIONS (components of brake systems B60T 17/04)

Vehicle shutdown based on a dangerous situation
Patent No. 12515494

Inventor(s): Moez Padani (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA CONNECTED NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17986837 on 11/14/2022 (1149 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes detecting a vehicle is running inside an enclosed area; starting a timer when a person exits the vehicle and the enclosed area; and responsive to an expiration of the timer, ceasing the running of the vehicle.

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

Systems and methods for vehicle indicator for hitchless towing
Patent No. 12515523

Inventor(s): Christopher A. Ferone (Ann Arbor, MI), Shaurya Panthri (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: 18452053 on 08/18/2023 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to influencing control of a vehicle to improve hitchless towing. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a current condition associated with a lead vehicle and a following vehicle. The method includes, responsive to determining that the current condition satisfies an adjustment threshold for modifying a behavior of at least one of the lead vehicle and the following vehicle, determining a vehicle action associated with the current condition. The method includes providing an output according to the vehicle action.

[B60K] ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES [2006.01]

Vehicular sensitive data control
Patent No. 12515675

Inventor(s): Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18211176 on 06/16/2023 (935 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining if a user of a vehicle is an authorized user, determining data received by the vehicle is sensitive, and responsive to the user being authorized, storing the received sensitive data in the vehicle and purging other sensitive data stored in the vehicle similar to the stored sensitive data. A time of storage of the other sensitive data precedes a time of storage of the sensitive data.

[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]

Personalized vehicle lane change maneuver prediction
Patent No. 12515678

Inventor(s): Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA), Ziran Wang (San Jose, 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: 17715011 on 04/06/2022 (1371 days app to issue)

Abstract: A learning-based lane change prediction algorithm, and systems and methods for implementing the algorithm, are disclosed. The prediction algorithm evaluates the driving behaviors of a target human driver and predicts lane change maneuvers based on those personalized driving behaviors. The algorithm may include an online lane change decision prediction phase and an offline prediction training and cost function recovery phase. During the offline training phase, a machine learning model may be trained based on historical vehicle states. During the online validation phase, driving data may be collected and fed to the trained model to predict a driver”s lane change maneuver, identify potential vehicle trajectories, and determine a most probable vehicle trajectory based on a driver”s cost function recovered during the offline phase.

Systems and methods for monitoring and validating status of retarder devices
Patent No. 12515718

Inventor(s): Nathaniel W. Merry (Kansas City, MO), Nicholas E. Jackson (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18658678 on 05/08/2024 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a status of retarder devices in a classification yard. In particular embodiments, a set of car event data associated with a retarder may be analyzed to determine the ability of the retarder to efficiently remove energy from cuts traveling over the retarder throughout the length of the retarder. A status of the retarder may be determined from analysis of the ability of the retarder to efficiently remove energy from cuts traveling over the retarder throughout the length of the retarder. In embodiments, the status of the retarder may be used to ensure corrective actions on the retarder (e.g., deploy maintenance personnel, report the status of the retarder, send a control signal to the retarder to deactivate, etc.).

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

Protective bondline control structure
Patent No. 12515944

Inventor(s): Chad Alan McKay (St. Paul, TX), Ganapathy Subramaniam Sivakumar (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18047302 on 10/18/2022 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, apparatus includes a first substrate that delimits a surface of a cavity and a bondline structure arranged along a periphery of the cavity, where the bondline structure extends from the first substrate, and the bondline structure configured to bond with an interposer arranged on a second substrate. The apparatus also includes a diffusion barrier on the first substrate, the diffusion barrier configured to contact the interposer and impede a contaminant against migrating from the bondline structure and entering the cavity.

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

Apparatus and methods for self-cleaning and maintaining HVAC heat transfer coils
Patent No. 12516895

Inventor(s): James Metropoulos (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BLUE BOX AIR, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18109678 on 02/14/2023 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and system for self-cleaning a heat transfer coil of an HVAC system includes a foam or spray generator, one or more manifolds, one or more couplers, and a controller. The foam or spray generator is configured to generate foam or spray. Each manifold includes one or more emitters. The couplers are configured to couple the manifolds onto the heat transfer coil of the HVAC system, such that the emitters are configured to emit the foam or spray onto a side of the heat transfer coil. The controller is configured to cause the foam or spray generator to generate the foam or spray and cause the emitters to emit the foam or spray when a fan is running, such that the foam or spray is caused to flow through the heat transfer coil to clean debris off or apply a treatment to the heat transfer coil.

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

Direct drive for HVAC air duct cleaning system
Patent No. 12516896

Inventor(s): Robert E. Elledge (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Rotobrush International LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17151131 on 01/16/2021 (1816 days app to issue)

Abstract: A improved drive mechanism for coupling a rotatable drive cable to a remote tool, especially for a heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC) air duct cleaning system, having an angled inlet for connecting a remote tool via a rotatable cable, a cable connector guide aligned with the angled inlet for receiving a connection end of the rotatable cable, and a motor such as a brushless direct current (DC) motor with a direct-drive coupling to the connection end of the rotatable connector.

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

Draining device for draining a liquid conduit system
Patent No. 12516510

Inventor(s): Bruce M. Monroe (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18088420 on 12/23/2022 (1110 days app to issue)

Abstract: A draining device for use with a fluid spout includes a main body including a stem portion defining a first aperture configured to fluidly couple with a pressure source. The main body may further define a base portion defining a second aperture configured to fluidly couple with a fluid spout of the fluid spout. The main body may further define an internal passage extending from the first aperture to the second aperture. The main body may fluidly couple the pressure source and the fluid spout through the passage.

[E03B] INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER (drilling wells, obtaining fluids in general from wells E21B; pipe-line systems in general F17D)

Roofing putty, methods and systems utilizing the same
Patent No. 12516526

Inventor(s): Yan Zheng (Livingston, NJ), Yixi Xiao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17404130 on 08/17/2021 (1603 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing putty. In some embodiments, the roofing putty is a formulation that comprises at least one polysiloxane, at least one silane, and at least one filler. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising the roofing putty and at least one roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of using the roofing putty, such as, but not limited to, by disposing the roofing putty on at least one roof substrate.

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

Roll-up door with spiral brackets
Patent No. 12516567

Inventor(s): Kazuo Mita (Lewisville, TX), Ruiping Ouyang (Richarson, TX), Thomas Joseph Steckbeck (Mifflintown, PA), Toru Kimura (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Overhead Door Corporation (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18628552 on 04/05/2024 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure presents a safe high speed roll-up door with spiral brackets. To enable a high speed operation, robust spiral brackets having efficient spacing are provided to guide the plurality of sectional slats. Durable and low noise signature rollers are used. A unique assembly configuration of the slats and the tracks guiding the rollers enable quick replacement of each individual roller without disassembling the door. A double-belt counter weight mechanism balances the door and incorporates safety sensors that prevent loosening the belts when the door is jammed. The belts are further adjustable using ratchets such that adjustment for the horizontal balance as well as weight position is made effortless. In all, the high speed roll-up door using sectional slats performs faster and quieter, withstands greater loads, and lasts longer than other existing roll-up doors with spiral brackets.

[E06B] FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES, OR LIKE ENCLOSURES, IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G 9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D 25/10; sky-lights E04B 7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F 10/00)

Archway truss device with interactive exit lanes
Patent No. 12516568

Inventor(s): Feiyun Zhu (Plano, TX), Han Zhang (Allen, TX), Huanyu Zang (Dallas, TX), Lingfeng Zhang (Flower Mound, TX), Mingquan Yuan (Flower Mound, TX), Wei Wang (Dallas, TX), Zhaoliang Duan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Law Firm: Foley IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19013365 on 01/08/2025 (363 days app to issue)

Abstract: Examples provide an archway truss for supporting devices, such as sensor devices generating sensor data for objects passing through the archway and a digital display device displaying dynamic content to users moving through the archway. The archway truss includes vertical support members attached to a horizontal top member. A central support member is reinforced to protect against cart impacts. Cameras are attached to the archway truss and positioned to capture images of objects in carts moving through the archway truss. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers and other sensor devices are removably attached to the archway truss to gather item identification data for objects in the carts. Pairs of wing barriers are provided for each vertical support to block the field of view of the cameras from objects outside the lanes formed by the archway truss. An exterior covering provides padding to protect users contacting the archway truss.

Textured surfaces of expanding metal for centralizer, mixing, and differential sticking
Patent No. 12516577

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16804258 on 02/28/2020 (2139 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is an expandable metal centralizer for use in a wellbore. The expandable metal centralizer, in one aspect, includes a downhole tubular positionable on a downhole conveyance in a wellbore. In accordance with this aspect, the expandable metal centralizer additionally includes one or more wellbore centralizing elements radially extending from the downhole tubular, wherein at least one of the downhole tubular or the one or more wellbore centralizing elements comprises a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis.

[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]

Anchor with multiple arms for minimal rotation of latch during guided orientation
Patent No. 12516579

Inventor(s): David J. Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18488533 on 10/17/2023 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system that includes an anchor that includes a first slot and a second slot, and a latch that includes a first key and a second key, where while the latch undergoes latch translation, the first key and the second key are adapted to translate into the first slot and the second slot, respectively.

Downhole flow control valve for well systems
Patent No. 12516589

Inventor(s): Hadi Arabnejad Khanouki (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: DeLizio, Peacock, Lewin Guerra LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18471883 on 09/21/2023 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus including a downhole flow control valve that may be used in well systems. The downhole flow control valve may include a flow trim component and a ported housing. The flow trim component may include a plurality of ports that are arranged in a staggered configuration and allow a fluid flow into and out of a well tubing of the well system. The ported housing may include a ramp and a window providing access to the plurality of ports in the staggered configuration. The ramp may have a first angle of inclination and the plurality of ports of the flow trim component may have a second angle of inclination. The flow trim component may include flow trim sections positioned around a circumference of the flow trim component, and the ported housing may include ported housing sections positioned around a circumference of the ported housing.

Systems and methods for subdividing chemical flow for well completion operations
Patent No. 12516593

Inventor(s): Jacob Deshotels (Lafayette, LA), Jason Rall (Frisco, TX), Zachary West (Broussard, LA)
Assignee(s): DOWNHOLE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: McCutcheon Joseph, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17589398 on 01/31/2022 (1436 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for permitting a chemical fluid line to serve multiple downstream injection sites from a single upstream pump. One or more redundant primary chemical conduits are manifolded via a flexible joint into a plurality of sub-stream chemical conduits, each of the sub-stream chemical conduits comprising a sub-stream flow meter and an independently controlled motorized flow control valve. control computer directs each respective control valve to open and close depending on the desired flow rate of the respective downstream injection site.

Fluid end
Patent No. 12516594

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: 19073525 on 03/07/2025 (305 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid end assembly made of a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section comprises a plurality of individual components joined together in a row. Two sets of fasteners are used to secure various components of each fluid end section together. When the fluid end section is assembled, a first set of fasteners is in a spaced relationship with and faces a second set of fasteners. At least one component making up the multi-piece fluid end section is configured to have a plurality of stay rods attached thereto. The stay rods interconnect the fluid end assembly and a power end assembly.

Apparatus and methods for automated slide drilling
Patent No. 12516596

Inventor(s): Brian Stokeld (Dallas, TX), Eric Alan Nolte (Denton, TX), John Jeremy Cantwell (Fredericksburg, TX), Joshua Miles Brinkley (Grand Prairie, TX), Kevin Mims (Dallas, TX), Robert Tyler Quarles (Dallas, TX), Sashmit Bhaduri (
Assignee(s): MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18763070 on 07/03/2024 (552 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for drilling are provided. The method may comprise receiving well plan and BHA information; determining the BHA is approaching a first zone in which a first slide drilling operation is to occur; and receiving first zone characteristics. The method may further comprise determining an on bottom time to orient the BHA in the first zone; determining an additional time for the first slide drilling operation; and determining an off bottom time to orient the BHA prior to reaching the first zone. The method may further comprise comparing the additional time for the first slide drilling operation in the first zone to the off bottom time to orient the BHA prior to reaching the first zone, and sending one or more control signals to orient the BHA either prior to reaching or at the first zone based at least in part on the comparison.

Methods and systems for improving extraction of petrochemicals from petrochemical wells
Patent No. 12516604

Inventor(s): Panagiotis Dalamarinis (Allen, TX), Stephen Gregory Fusselman (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): DG Petro Oil Gas, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: PIERSON FERDINAND LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19094336 on 03/28/2025 (284 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving extraction of petrochemicals from petrochemical wells in conventional or unconventional reservoirs. The methods and systems operate by identifying contaminants in one or more samples obtained from a petrochemical well and, based on the identification of the contaminants present in the one or more samples, identifying a composition and pumping schedule configured to remove the contaminants from the petrochemical well. The contaminants may comprise various combinations of iron sulfide, barium sulfate, strontium sulfide, calcite, biomass, paraffin, asphaltene, biofilm, completion fluids, workover fluids, gels, friction reducers, and the like. The composition may include various combinations of chlorine dioxide, acids, and other chemicals. The methods and systems may be used to re-stimulate, clean out, improve, or enhance production of petrochemical wells from which petrochemicals have previously been extracted. For instance, the methods and systems may be used to re-stimulate unconventional, multi-fractured horizontal, vertical, or inclined wells.

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

Planetary pinion oil delivery device
Patent No. 12516725

Inventor(s): Gururaj Reddy (Ann Arbor, MI), Jaret W. Villarreal (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: 18444903 on 02/19/2024 (687 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems of the present disclosure allow for more efficient delivery of oil to bearings and other rotating components of a planetary gear assembly in a transmission or differential of a vehicle. An oil delivery device that facilitates oil delivery to the rotating components of the planetary gear assembly has a disk shape with opposing axial sides and opposing radial surfaces. The opposing sides and surfaces define a chamber within the oil delivery device that receives oil through an opening extending circumferentially about one side of the oil delivery device and expels oil through an outlet extending through the opposing side. The radially inner, or bottom, surface facilitates retention, and reduces leakage, of oil from within the chamber so that a greater portion of oil received by the oil delivery device is delivered to the moving components of the planetary gear assembly.

[F16H] GEARING

Extrusion molded thermoplastic vulcanizate gaskets and methods of making such gaskets
Patent No. 12516733

Inventor(s): Brian S. Potempa (Freeport, IL), Jeffrey M. Smith (Hinckley, OH), Michael M. Potempa (Freeport, IL), Milind B. Joshi (Karnataka, , IN), Prashant A. Bhadane (Houston, TX)
Assignee(s): Celanese International Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18256939 on 09/23/2021 (1566 days app to issue)

Abstract: An extrusion molded gasket and a method of making such a gasket comprising one or more annular sections configured to engage a door rim of an appliance tub, one or more annular sections configured to engage the appliance tub, and one or more sealing sections disposed therebetween, wherein the gasket comprises at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising at least 15 wt %, by weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), of a cross-linkable ethylene-based elastomer and within a range from 5 to 30 wt %, by weight of the TPV, of at least one thermoplastic, the TPV having a Shore Hardness within a range from 35 A to 100 A (or 50 D), and wherein the TPV is extrusion molded into the gasket.

[F16J] PISTONS; CYLINDERS; PRESSURE VESSELS IN GENERAL; SEALINGS

Valve handles and dual-valve assemblies having valve handles
Patent No. 12516749

Inventor(s): Justin Masias (McKinney, TX), Steven Landry Peek (Denison, TX)
Assignee(s): Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18523415 on 11/29/2023 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: Valve handles and dual-valve assemblies having handles are disclosed herein. An example dual-valve assembly includes a first valve having a first shaft. The first valve has a plate with a notch. The dual-valve assembly also includes a second valve having a second shaft. The dual-valve assembly further includes a handle coupled to the first and second shafts, such that when the handle is rotated, the first and second shafts are rotated simultaneously. The handle includes a body and a flexible arm coupled to and extending from the body. The flexible arm has a lock edge sized to fit within the notch to limit rotation of the handle relative to the first and second valves.

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

Mobile overhead monitor bracket stand
Patent No. 12516769

Inventor(s): Clifford B. Breed (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Cramer Patent Design, PLLC. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18137411 on 04/20/2023 (992 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile overhead monitor bracket stand is a floor mounted video monitor stand. The stand is provided with a heavy base, complete with five (5) or more locking casters that allow it to easily roll around the floor. The base then provides a central shaft, adjustable in length, that extends upward. The top of the shaft is then provided with a rotating side arm complete with multiple adjustable angle joints that rotate one-hundred-eighty degrees (180) as well as extend in length, that terminate in a standard VESA mounting bracket for a mounting almost any size of monitor within the weight limits of the invention. The monitor could be positioned in a vertical (standard) position, or be placed in an inverted, or upside down, manner over a user in an inclined chair. This will allow for comfortable and relaxed computer usage, social media viewing, or computer gaming. The device would also be provided with another VESA mounting bracket on the main central shaft for mounting of a second monitor for use in conventional desk-style viewing or for viewing by spectators in a competitive computer gaming environment. Certain models of the device would also be provided with an integral lighting system as well as enclosed wiring channels.

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

System and method for an adjustable and universal overhead bicycle hanger
Patent No. 12516774

Inventor(s): Donnie Ray Love (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18763046 on 07/03/2024 (552 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of a bicycle hanger system and method include a track to be coupled to a ceiling, the track including a sliding mechanism with a hook and an elongated pull coupled to the hook. The system also includes a second track to be coupled to the ceiling, positioned perpendicular to the first track, and including a second sliding mechanism with a second hook and a second elongated pull coupled to the second hook. Additionally, a third hook is coupled to the ceiling, designed to secure a forward wheel of a bicycle. The first hook and the second hook secure a rearward wheel and a bicycle frame using the elongated pull and the second elongated pull, allowing the hooks to be positioned according to the size of the bicycle. The system allows for adjustable positioning of the bicycle to avoid blocking space beneath, accommodating different bicycle sizes and configurations securely against the ceiling.

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

System and method for improving indoor air quality
Patent No. 12516841

Inventor(s): Thomas John Wolowicz (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18347730 on 07/06/2023 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes setting a desired cleaning time and desired air changes. A volume of a controlled space is determined. A total clean air volume to be delivered to the controlled space is determined based on the volume and the desired air changes. (a) A remaining clean air volume to be delivered to the controlled space is determined. (b) A remaining cleaning time is determined. (c) In response to determining that a ventilation unit is not present: a recirculated air flow rate is determined based on the remaining clean air volume and the remaining cleaning time, a blower flow rate is set to the determined recirculated air flow rate, the method waits for an idle time, and a delivered clean air volume already delivered to the controlled space is determined. Operations (a), (b), and (c) are repeated until the total clean air volume is delivered to the controlled space.

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

P H Y S I C S

Power and security adjustment for face identification with reflectivity detection by a ranging sensor
Patent No. 12516922

Inventor(s): Arnaud Deleule (San Jose, CA), John E. Kvam (Palo Alto, CA), Kalyan-Kumar Vadlamudi-Reddy (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17856586 on 07/01/2022 (1285 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of controlling a facial recognition process by validating preconditions with a ranging sensor. The ranging sensor transmits a ranging signal that is reflected off of a user”s face and received back at the ranging sensor. The received ranging signal can be used to determine distance between the user”s face and the mobile device or to determine the reflectivity of the user”s face. Comparing the distance to a range of distances corresponding to normal operation of the device or normal reflectivities associated with human skin tones can reduce the number of false positive activations of the facial recognition process. Furthermore, a multiple zone ranging sensor can produce a face depth map that can be compared to a stored face depth map or can produce a reflectivity map that can be compared to a stored face reflectivity map to further increase power efficiency and device security.

[G01B] MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS

Dead reckoning by determining misalignment angle between movement direction and sensor heading direction
Patent No. 12516938

Inventor(s): Mahaveer Jain (Milpitas, CA), Mahesh Chowdhary (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17532792 on 11/22/2021 (1506 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors is used in dead reckoning in conditions where Global Positioning System (GPS) signals or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are lost. The device is capable of tracking the location of the device after the GPS/GNSS signals are lost by using MEMS sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. By calculating a misalignment angle between a sensor frame of the device with either the movement direction of the vehicle or the walking direction of a pedestrian using the MEMS sensors, the device can accurately calculate the location of a user of the device even without the GPS/GNSS signals. Accordingly, a device capable of tracking the location of a pedestrian and a user riding in a vehicle without utilizing GPS/GNSS signals can be provided.

[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)

Systems and methods for correcting vehicle position estimations based on landmarks detected in an environment
Patent No. 12516939

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (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: 18172565 on 02/22/2023 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for correcting vehicle position estimations are provided. In an example implementation, the systems and methods disclosed herein detect a first landmark and determining a first position of the detected first landmark in a first section of an environment using one or more sensors of a vehicle while the vehicle travels in the first section, estimate a position of the vehicle in a second section of the environment, and update the estimated position of the vehicle in the second section according to the first position of the detected first landmark in the first section of the environment. In an illustrative example, the environment can be an indoor environment, such as, but not limited to, a multi-floor parking structure where the first section a floor and the second section is another floor.

Fault detection technique for a bearing
Patent No. 12517010

Inventor(s): Sriram Krishnaswamy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Deere Company (Moline, IL), Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (Ames, IA)
Law Firm: Tucker Ellis LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17235419 on 04/20/2021 (1722 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fault detection in a component of a machine during operation. Vibration data is acquired based on a vibration signal output from a sensor associated with the component. The vibration data is analyzed with at least two machine learning models to predict a condition of the component.

[G01M] TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Light scattering measurement based on skip light pulses
Patent No. 12517048

Inventor(s): Anand G. Dabak (Plano, TX), Boyu Shen (McKinney, TX), Kaichien Tsai (Allen, TX), Pulak Sarangi (La Jolla, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309468 on 04/28/2023 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a method includes transmitting first light pulses according to a pre-determined pulse pattern in a first measurement period. The method also includes transmitting second light pulses according to the pre-determined pulse pattern in a second measurement period consecutive to the first measurement period, in which at least some of the first and second light pulses being unequally spaced in time across the first and second measurement periods. The method also includes receiving first detection signals representing detection of the first light pulses. The method also includes receiving second detection signals representing detection of the second light pulses. The method also includes providing a first light scattering measurement signal representing the first measurement period responsive to the first detection signals. The method also includes providing a second light scattering measurement signal representing the second measurement period responsive to the second detection signals.

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

Methods and apparatus to estimate analog to digital converter (ADC) error
Patent No. 12517172

Inventor(s): Himanshu Varshney (Bangalore, , IN), Mishab I (Manjeri, , IN), Mujammil Patel (Mumbai, , IN), Nithin Gopinath (Bangalore, , IN), Sai Aditya Nurani (Bengalaru, , IN), Viswanathan Nagarajan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18217292 on 06/30/2023 (921 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes programmable circuitry configured to: determine a first output voltage from a first analog to digital converter (ADC) responsive to the first ADC and a second ADC both receiving a first input voltage; determine a first output voltage from a second ADC responsive to the first ADC and a second ADC both receiving the first input voltage; determine a second output voltage from the first ADC responsive to the first ADC receiving a second input voltage and the second ADC receiving the first input voltage; and determine an error value for the first ADC based on: (a) a difference between the first output voltage from the first ADC and the first output voltage from the second ADC, and (b) a difference between the first output voltage from the first ADC and the second output voltage from the first ADC.

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

Systems and methods for monitoring electrical issues
Patent No. 12517174

Inventor(s): Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell, TX), Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175052 on 02/27/2023 (1044 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrical panel monitoring system may use sensors to acquire and transmit sensor data associated with an electrical panel. The electrical panel monitoring system may receive an expected value of an operating parameter for a device and compare it with the sensor data. The sensor data may include an actual value of the operating parameter for the device. The electrical panel monitoring system may detect an electrical issue and determine a time for the electrical issue based on a comparison between the actual value received from the sensor data and the expected value of the operating parameter. The electrical panel monitoring system may also recommend an operating time for the device.

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

Method of manufacturing magnetoresistance element using laser pinning process
Patent No. 12517190

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: 18049359 on 10/25/2022 (1169 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a magnetoresistance (MR) element having layers include ramping up a temperature of a reference layer of the MR element to an annealing temperature of the reference layer by increasing an amplitude of laser pulses applied to the reference layer over time to an amplitude that corresponds to the annealing temperature of the reference layer; applying a magnetic field to the reference layer; and maintaining the amplitude of subsequent laser pulses over time that have the amplitude that corresponds to the annealing temperature of the reference layer until at least the reference layer is annealed.

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

Terminals having a multi-fiber optical connection port that inhibits damage from single-fiber connectors
Patent No. 12517306

Inventor(s): Ashley Wesley Jones (Denton, TX), Michael De Jong (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18086951 on 12/22/2022 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: Terminals are disclosed having at least one first connection port intended for mating with a first connector footprint and at least one second connection port intended for mating with a second connector footprint where the second connection port inhibits the damaging insertion of the external connector suitable for the first connection port. For instance, terminals may have at least one single-fiber connection port that can receive and optically mate with a single-fiber plug connector, and at least one multi-fiber optical connection port that can receive and optically mate with a multi-fiber plug connector and inhibits the damaging insertion of the non-compatible single-fiber connector into the multi-fiber optical connection port if mistakenly attempted by the technician. Other embodiments may include a modular adapter sub-assembly for the first connection port or the second connection port.

[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]

Fiber optic system with multimode optical fiber cables and fiber connections with mode-matching single-mode fiber devices
Patent No. 12517315

Inventor(s): David Wayne Meek (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18483585 on 10/10/2023 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fiber optic system including at least one fiber optic cable assembly having a multimode optical fiber for communication of an optical data signal at an operating wavelength and a devices having a single-mode fiber stub with a mode field diameter within 20% of the mode field diameter of the fundamental mode of the multimode optical fiber at the operating wavelength. The single-mode fiber stub is secured to a ferrule, and a center of a core of the single-mode fiber stub is within 0.5 m of a center of the ferrule. An end of the single-mode fiber stub that extends to or beyond the back end of the ferrule and forms an optical connection with the multimode optical fiber where the center of the single-mode fiber stub is within 2 m of a center of the multimode optical fiber.

Projection adjustment assembly for fiber optic equipment
Patent No. 12517318

Inventor(s): Roberto Valderrabano Berrones (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17881672 on 08/05/2022 (1250 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fiber optic apparatus is provided including a support bracket configured to be mounted to an equipment rack, the bracket having a movable projection extending therefrom and a chassis configured to support fiber optic communication equipment, the chassis including a plurality of detents or apertures configured to receive the movable projection, wherein the engagement of the movable projection into one of the detents or apertures defines the projection of the chassis from the rack.

Optical lens with a continuous scattering area
Patent No. 12517374

Inventor(s): Aref Jallouli (Dallas, TX), Hao-Wen Chiu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR)
Law Firm: NIXON VANDERHYE (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18248161 on 10/08/2021 (1551 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical lens including at least one continuous scattering area having a characteristic dimension d greater than or equal to 2 mm. Any sub-area of characteristic dimension d[subscript]sub [/subscript]included in the at least one continuous scattering area, with d[subscript]sub [/subscript]greater than or equal to 0.05 mm, verifies: |% Iscat_area% Iscat_subarea|0.2*% Iscat_area, where % Iscat_area is the average intensity ratio of light scattered by the continuous scattering area, and % Iscat_subarea is the average intensity ratio of light scattered by the sub-area.

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

Active reflective filters and transparent display panels with active reflective filters
Patent No. 12517391

Inventor(s): Sean P. Rodrigues (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: 17742892 on 05/12/2022 (1335 days app to issue)

Abstract: An active reflective filter includes an electroactive optical layer with an electroactive polymer (EAP) layer and a plurality of elements disposed in the EAP layer. The plurality of elements disposed in the EAP layer form or provide a periodic lattice and a spectral window, and the EAP layer is configured to change shape such that the periodic lattice and the spectral window change when a voltage is applied across the EAP layer. The active reflective filter can be included in waveguides and displays such as one-sided transparent displays, dual-sided transparent displays, and augmented reality glasses, among others.

[G02F] DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS, THE OPTICAL OPERATION OF WHICH IS MODIFIED BY CHANGING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIUM OF THE DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE INTENSITY, COLOUR, PHASE, POLARISATION OR DIRECTION OF LIGHT, e.g. SWITCHING, GATING, MODULATING OR DEMODULATING; TECHNIQUES OR PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF; FREQUENCY-CHANGING; NON-LINEAR OPTICS; OPTICAL LOGIC ELEMENTS; OPTICAL ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTERS [4]

Gateway for cloud-based secure storage
Patent No. 12517661

Inventor(s): Rick L. Orsini (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Security First Innovations, LLC (Ashburn, VA)
Law Firm: Farjami Farjami LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17531645 on 11/19/2021 (1509 days app to issue)

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide an improved scalable cloud-based dynamically adjustable or configurable storage volume. In one aspect, a gateway provides a dynamically or configurably adjustable storage volume, including a local cache. The storage volume may be transparently adjusted for the amount of data that needs to be stored using available local or cloud-based storage. The gateway may use caching techniques and block clustering to provide gains in access latency compared to existing gateway systems, while providing scalable off-premises storage.

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

Apparatus including an array of pre-configurable memory and storage
Patent No. 12517664

Inventor(s): Raghukiran Sreeramaneni (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18789660 on 07/30/2024 (525 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus including a high bandwidth memory circuit and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. The high bandwidth memory circuit can include two or more physical layer circuits to communicate with neighboring devices. The high bandwidth memory circuit can broadcast a status to the neighboring devices. The neighboring devices can be configured according to the operating demands of the high bandwidth memory circuit.

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

System and method for modeling memory devices with latency
Patent No. 12517743

Inventor(s): Charles W. Selvidge (Oakland, CA), Mayank Awasthi (New Delhi, , IN), Mukesh Gupta (Freemont, CA), Sanjay Gupta (Noida, , IN), Suresh Krishnamurthy (Noida, , IN)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17382841 on 07/22/2021 (1629 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for emulate or prototyping of hardware, such as memory, are disclosed. A memory compiler may receive information, such as system calls, indicative of one or more aspects of latency. Responsive to the information, the memory compiler may create infrastructure, such as pipelines and FIFOs, based on the aspects of latency, for emulation or prototyping of the hardware. Using the created infrastructure may improve emulation compile speed, such as by creating a pipeline-based cache structure, and may improve emulation runtime speed, such as by utilizing earlier unused model clocks to fetch data from host sooner.

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

Detection of underutilized data center resources
Patent No. 12517803

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18224112 on 07/20/2023 (901 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus may include a computer processor operating in a data center and running an AI/ML model. The apparatus may include a trace log agent and a telemetry agent. The computer processor may be configured to train and run the AI/ML model to determine if a resource in the data center is being utilized or is idle by using data provided by the trace log agent and a telemetry agent. The apparatus may include a status check engine, a discovery engine, and an analytics engine. The computer processor may be configured to run each of these engines to confirm a prediction by the AI/ML model that the resource is idle. The computer processor may be configured to notify an administrator of the data center if the AI/ML model predicts the resource is idle and the engines provide increased confidence to the prediction.

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

Write command timing enhancement
Patent No. 12517825

Inventor(s): Scott E. Smith (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Holland Hart LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18144655 on 05/08/2023 (974 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for write command timing enhancement are described. A host device may transmit (e.g., issue), to a memory device, an activation command and an associated write command according to a delay that is different (e.g., shorter) than a row access to column access delay associated with read commands. In some examples, the delay between the activation command and the associated write command may be a function of the row access to column access delay associated with read commands and one or more additional parameters, such as a timing constraint or a speed parameter of the memory device.

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

Processing writes to multiple targets in a directory-based cache coherent electronic system
Patent No. 12517829

Inventor(s): Hao Luan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ARTERIS, INC. (Campbell, CA)
Law Firm: Dana Legal Services (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18901028 on 09/30/2024 (463 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a multi-core electronic system, a directory-based method of processing a request transaction includes, upon receipt of the request transaction, communicating with a plurality of directories to acquire ownership of cache lines to establish a single point of serialization. Write data is thereafter streamed to owned cache lines in at least two targets in parallel while keeping ordered write observation. The writes to the at least two targets are processed out of order but observed in order.

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

Write streaming with cache write acknowledgment in a processor
Patent No. 12517830

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425165 on 01/29/2024 (708 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a processor system includes a processor core that generates memory write requests, a cache memory, and a memory controller. The memory controller has a memory pipeline. The memory controller is coupled to control the cache memory and communicatively coupled to the processor core. The memory controller is configured to receive the memory write requests from the processor core; schedule the memory write requests on the memory pipeline; and contemporaneously with scheduling respective ones of the memory write requests on the memory pipeline, send to the processor core a write acknowledgment confirming that writing of a data payload of the respective memory write request to the cache memory has completed.

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

Identifying a source of a function call and inheriting access permission
Patent No. 12517842

Inventor(s): David P. Foley (Sugar Land, TX), Venkatesh Natarajan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18637758 on 04/17/2024 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for inherited access permissions, thereby facilitating read and write access by called contexts. Hardware logic may enforce access permissions in the system. When a processor core executes code associated with a first context, the processor core generates a first hardware signal identifying the first context. The processor core may then switch from the first context to the second context due to the first context calling the second context. The processor core may then generate a second hardware signal identifying the calling (first) context, and then the first hardware signal identifies the called (second) context. The hardware logic that enforces the access permissions may then determine that the second context is being called and that the second context includes either direct access permissions or inherited access permissions associated with the calling (first) context.

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

Method, device, and system for spatial light modulator control
Patent No. 12517848

Inventor(s): Akeem Whitehead (Garland, TX), Michael A. Hannah (Fairview, TX), Mohhamad Pulliam (Dallas, TX), Thomas Leyrer (Geisenhausen, , DE), William C. Wallace (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18326839 on 05/31/2023 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes transferring, by a memory controller from non-volatile memory to volatile memory, a bit sequence comprising video data and control information and transferring, by a first programmable real-time unit (PRU) from the volatile memory to a scratchpad register, the bit sequence. The method also includes transferring, by a second PRU from the scratchpad register to a general purpose input output (GPIO) register, the bit sequence, where the GPIO register is adapted to be coupled to a spatial light modulator (SLM).

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

Compensating DC loss in USB 2.0 high speed applications
Patent No. 12517854

Inventor(s): Yanli Fan (Dallas, TX), Yonghui Tang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18672723 on 05/23/2024 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a current source is coupled to a first current terminal of a switch, the second current terminal of which is coupled to a first data line in a communication system. An edge detector has a first input, a second input, and an output, in which the first input is coupled to a second data line in the communication system, the second input is coupled to the first data line, and the output is coupled to a control terminal of the switch. The first and second data lines may be positive and negative data lines, respectively, of the communication system.

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

Systems and methods for scalable off-chain storage of blockchain-secured data
Patent No. 12517908

Inventor(s): Abdul Raheem (Irving, TX), Ahmed A. Khan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17567028 on 12/31/2021 (1467 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may generate a hash value based on a set of data stored in an off-chain repository. The system may record an association between the set of data and the hash value to a blockchain system, receive a query from a client device, determine that the query is associated with the set of data, output a response to the query based on the set of data. The response may include the hash value. The system may authenticate the query (e.g., the client device) using one or more suitable authentication mechanisms, thus securing access to the set of data. The client device may verify the set of data based on determining that the hash value included in the response matches the hash value recorded to the blockchain system as being associated with the set of data.

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

Integrated conditioning and machine-learning model for natural language processing
Patent No. 12517960

Inventor(s): Aftab Khan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18956217 on 11/22/2024 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: The system includes a memory to store an electronic compilation document with multiple pages and operational instructions, as well as a processor to execute these instructions. It uses a first machine-learning classifier, trained on labeled pages, to identify document types within the electronic compilation document. After identifying document types, the system performs a preprocessing action on each page of the electronic compilation document, creating a preprocessed document. Additionally, the system uses a second machine-learning classifier, trained with labeled data specifying both document type and page position (first or last page), to classify each page according to its type and position, indicating whether it is the first or last page within that document type. Further, the system organizes pages by document type, grouping them sequentially from the first to the last page of each type.

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

System and method for 3D print verification using NFTs
Patent No. 12517989

Inventor(s): Seth E. Ethington (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18085316 on 12/20/2022 (1113 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing system for printing 3D structures includes an extruder configured to layer material along a surface during a printing process. The 3D printing system also includes a processor configured to receive an identifier from a device associated with a user and receive a non-fungible token (NFT). The NFT includes a blueprint of a structure. The processor is also configured to query a blockchain to confirm the NFT is associated with the identifier and, in response to determining that the user owns the NFT, cause the extruder to print a physical structure based on the blueprint.

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

Sensitive data management based on environments
Patent No. 12518033

Inventor(s): Gyani Pillala (Frisco, TX), Sujit Vasudev (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile Innovations LLC (Overland Park, KS)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18600387 on 03/08/2024 (669 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method comprises maintaining, in a sensitive data management system, sensitive data for a plurality of different applications, each in association with a plurality of different environments, transmitting, by an application running in association with the environment, to a sensitive data management system, a request for sensitive data used to access the at least one of the data store or the network site, determining, by a data management application in sensitive data management system, that the application is permitted to receive access to the sensitive data based on the identifier of the application and the identifier of the environment, transmitting, by the data management application, the sensitive data to the application running in association with the environment.

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

Systems and methods for a cryptographic file system layer
Patent No. 12518048

Inventor(s): Rick L. Orsini (Flower Mound, TX), Roger S. Davenport (Campbell, TX)
Assignee(s): Security First Innovations, LLC (Ashburn, VA)
Law Firm: Farjami Farjami LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18647943 on 04/26/2024 (620 days app to issue)

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide data security using a cryptographic file system layer that selectively intercepts and modifies (e.g., by encrypting) data to be stored in a designated directory. The cryptographic file system layer can be used in combination with one or more cryptographic approaches to provide a server-based secure data solution that makes data more secure and accessible, while eliminating the need for multiple perimeter hardware and software technologies.

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

Securing structured data records for external parties
Patent No. 12518055

Inventor(s): Prashant Ghimire (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18148676 on 12/30/2022 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a server may receive, from a user device, an indication of a privacy setting associated with an account of a user. The server may further receive, from a third-party application, a request for information associated with the account of the user. The server may apply one or more masks to entries in a structured data record that is associated with the account of the user, to generate masked entries. The server may further generate pseudo-random identifiers for the masked entries. The server may transmit, to the third-party application, the masked entries in association with the pseudo-random identifiers.

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

Object design processing using coarse geometric elements and high-resolution lattice elements
Patent No. 12518074

Inventor(s): David Madeley (Louth, , GB), Dirk Hartmann (Aling, , DE), Lucia Mirabella (Plainsboro, NJ), Stefan Gavranovic (Putzbrunn, , DE), Suraj Ravi Musuvathy (Princeton Junction, NJ)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17629967 on 08/27/2019 (2324 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system may include a design access engine and a design processing engine. The design access engine may be configured to access an object design to be constructed through additive manufacturing. The design processing engine may be configured to represent the object design as a combination of coarse geometric elements and high-resolution lattice elements and process the object design based on both the coarse geometric elements and the high-resolution lattice elements. Processing of the object design may include generation of lattice infills, lattice simulations, or a combination of both.

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

Methods and systems for interactive data input
Patent No. 12518086

Inventor(s): Adhi N. Narashimmamoorthy (Irving, TX), Ahmar Mubeen (Irving, TX), Dante Diaz (Frisco, TX), Kristi M. Emery (Coppell, TX), Raul Aldrey (Irving, TX), Rohit Yerneni (Irving, TX), Vinh Chu (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19015269 on 01/09/2025 (362 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems to provide varying levels of access to a user according to a requested activity. A server receives, from a computing device operated by a user, a request to perform an activity; retrieves from the computing device, a unique identifier of the computing device and at least one operational attribute of the computing device. The server accesses a database to identify a temporary profile that matches the data retrieved from the computing device and the at least one operational attribute of the computing device to identify a communication identifier from the temporary profile. The server transmits a notification using the communication identifier to determine an authorization level of the user based on a response to the notification and the at least one operational attribute. When the requested activity is included within the authorization level, the server authorizes the computing device to perform the activity.

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

Bipolar transistor logarithmic converter with AC diode connection
Patent No. 12518114

Inventor(s): Martijn Snoeij (Freising, , DE), Viola Schaffer (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17729210 on 04/26/2022 (1351 days app to issue)

Abstract: A logarithmic converter circuit includes a converter input and a converter output. The circuit includes a first transistor which includes a control terminal, a first terminal coupled to the converter input, and a second terminal coupled to the converter output. The circuit includes a first operational amplifier which includes a first input coupled to the converter input, a second input coupled to a common potential, and an output coupled to the second terminal. The circuit includes a first capacitor coupled between the first terminal and the control terminal and includes a first resistor coupled between the control terminal and the common potential.

[G06G] ANALOGUE COMPUTERS (analogue optical computing devices G06E 3/00; computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Controlling application use during vehicle operation
Patent No. 12518215

Inventor(s): Anil Nagpal (Plano, TX), Imad Zahid (Carrollton, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Nikhil Rajendra (Dallas, TX), Sumit K. Jha (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18377265 on 10/05/2023 (824 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a vehicle, that an occupant assist application is operating in the vehicle to assist a vehicle occupant during vehicle operation, determining, by the vehicle, that an unsafe driving condition is likely to occur via a monitoring application, prior to a time that the unsafe driving condition is expected to occur, ceasing, by the vehicle, the occupant assist application, and executing, by the vehicle, a driving assist application to assist with the vehicle operation during the unsafe driving condition.

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

Metadata-based learning curriculum generation
Patent No. 12518231

Inventor(s): Eloy Francisco Macha (Crowley, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams Aughtry (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18162373 on 01/31/2023 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for metadata-based learning curriculum generation. A learning curriculum may generally refer to an ordered (or sequenced) manifest of learning materials and/or content that may progressively advance user proficiency in at least a learning topic of interest. Existing systems or solutions offering learning curriculums today rely on the availability of static assets supported by static metadata descriptive thereof. As an improvement over said existing systems/solutions, embodiments disclosed herein enable newly introduced and ingested information, from across various data sources, to dynamically update the metadata and, therefore, dynamically update any learning curriculum(s) contingent on said metadata. Moreover, accessibility or inaccessibility to any given asset (e.g., learning material and/or content) may depend on the access authority granted to the user(s) seeking said given asset.

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

Systems and methods for payment processing during vehicular travel
Patent No. 12518259

Inventor(s): Benjamin Chan (McKinney, TX), Charles Sucur (Southlake, TX), Deviprasad Mulupuri (Irving, TX), Hyder Alkasimi (Flower Mound, TX), Roger Jarboe (Flower Mound, TX), Susanna Brown (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17542889 on 12/06/2021 (1492 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods of retailing a retail item to an airline passenger generally include providing an airplane equipped with: an airplane cabin; a plurality of seats disposed within the airplane cabin and partitioned by an aisle; a service cart movable along the aisle; and a digital reader device; positioning the retail item in the vicinity of the digital reader device; reading an item identifier of the retail item using the digital reader device; storing the item identifier in a reader memory of the digital reader device; positioning a digital payment object in the vicinity of the digital reader device, the digital payment object being carried onto the airplane by the airline passenger; communicating information between the digital payment object and the digital reader device; and processing payment for the retail item. The digital payment object may include a physical passenger identifier, a contactless payment object, or a portable user device.

[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]

Blockchain based verification of electronic addresses or communication identifiers
Patent No. 12518266

Inventor(s): Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): United States Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174872 on 02/27/2023 (1044 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to verifying a communication identifier or electronic address using one or more blockchains. Implementations mint non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that correspond to the electronic addresses and/or communication identifiers. A person or company can communicate with third-party entities via the electronic addresses and/or communication identifiers. A given third-party entity can verify that a NFT that corresponds to the specific electronic address and/or communication identifier the given third-party is interfacing with has a corresponding minted NFT. The existence of such a minted NFT verifies that the specific electronic address and/or communication identifier has been registered with a trusted authority. The third-party entity can then safely interact with the electronic address and/or communication identifier once receiving the verification result.

Using location-based mapping to enable automated information transfer at a user location
Patent No. 12518282

Inventor(s): Brice Elder (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18189792 on 03/24/2023 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, an automated information transfer system may receive an indication of a location of the user device. The automated information transfer system may identify an interacting entity associated with the automated information transfer that is associated with a physical location that is within a threshold proximity of the location of the user device. The automated information transfer system may receive item-specific data associated with the automated information transfer. The automated information transfer system may identify one or more interaction terminals at the physical location associated with the interacting entity. The automated information transfer system may receive authorization information associated with the automated information transfer. The automated information transfer system may perform an action based on whether the authorization information indicates that the automated information transfer is at least one of authorized, conditionally authorized, not authorized, or conditionally not authorized.

Systems and methods for valuation of a vehicle
Patent No. 12518302

Inventor(s): Chih-Hsiang Chow (Coppell, TX), Elizabeth Furlan (Plano, TX), Steven Dang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18625402 on 04/03/2024 (643 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described provide systems and methods that relate generally to image analysis and, more specifically, identifying individual components and elements in an image. The systems and methods include a valuation application executing one or more application program interfaces (APIs) communicating with one or more websites via a network, where the user is prompted to enter information and/or take pictures or videos of their vehicle that they would like to sell. The valuation application utilizes a machine learning model to identify and value the various vehicle components within the images and videos. Based on the machine learning model, the valuation application identifies each component according to the images and videos and performs a search to determine the value of the components identified. The valuation application tabulates and summarizes the vehicle component resale values and resell information for the user to view.

Method, apparatus, and computer program product for estimating a target quantitative measure based upon historical electronic messages
Patent No. 12518304

Inventor(s): Megan Wetzel (Alpharetta, GA), Stewart Aragon (Hadley, MA)
Assignee(s): McKesson Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17158118 on 01/26/2021 (1806 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to estimate at least one target quantitative measure and a second quantitative measure based upon historical electronic messages. The historical electronic messages may be partitioned based on geographic areas. The target quantitative measure may be estimated based upon respective binary categorical indicators, and respective quantitative measures of the historical electronic messages. The target quantitative measure may be adjusted dependent upon a quantitative criterion of an entity. The target quantitative measure may be used to price prescription drugs and/or the like, and may impact prescription adherence and/or revenue of a payer and/or a drug manufacturer.

Post-incarceration digital re-entry platform
Patent No. 12518330

Inventor(s): Zain Bhyat (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Securcus Technologies, LLC (Carrolltton, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18052002 on 11/02/2022 (1161 days app to issue)

Abstract: A post-incarceration digital re-entry platform establishes asynchronous communication between an incarcerated individual and a correctional facility assigned supervisor for re-entry counseling support by granting the incarcerated individual access to a post-incarceration re-entry application program (app) on an incarcerated individual personal communication and/or media device (IID) and enabling access by the supervisor to the incarceration re-entry platform. The incarceration re-entry platform maintains this asynchronous communication by presenting identified incarcerated individual need(s) and/or objective(s) to the supervisor; accepting assignment of task(s) to be completed by the incarcerated individual to achieve the need(s) and/or objective(s) from the supervisor; notifying the incarcerated individual, via the app, of the task(s); tracking progress in completing each task; and reporting completion and/or progress to the supervisor. The IID is adapted for use in the correctional facility and provides an interface, via the app, to accept identification of the need(s) and/or objective(s) by the incarcerated individual.

Forensic criminal investigation storyboard
Patent No. 12518333

Inventor(s): Peter R. Molina (Lakewood, CO)
Assignee(s): LEADSONLINE, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18321771 on 05/23/2023 (959 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing a forensic storyboard that includes visual details of a criminal case. A forensic storyboard may be created from data within a forensic database. The forensic storyboard may be provided to a user through an interactive database. A user may be able to revise the forensic storyboard through the interactive webpage. A forensic storyboard may be output to a standalone file. A forensic storyboard may be used by an investigator to communicate details of a forensic investigation to superiors, colleagues, partners, other agencies, prosecutors, or judges.

Machine learning segmentation-based tone mapping in high noise and high dynamic range environments or other environments
Patent No. 12518364

Inventor(s): Hamid R. Sheikh (Allen, TX), Nguyen Thang Long Le (Garland, TX), Tyler Luu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18454247 on 08/23/2023 (867 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining multiple input image frames and generating a high dynamic range (HDR) blended image based on the input image frames, where the HDR blended image has a higher dynamic range than individual ones of the input image frames. The method also includes performing a tone fusion operation on the HDR blended image based on a semantic delta-weight map to generate a fused image. Performing the tone fusion operation includes synthesizing multiple low dynamic range (LDR) images based on the HDR blended image and generating initial weight maps based on the LDR images. Performing the tone fusion operation also includes generating filtered weight maps based on the initial weight maps, the semantic delta-weight map, and a guided filter. Performing the tone fusion operation further includes generating the fused image based on the filtered weight maps and decomposed versions of the LDR images.

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

Apparatus and method for generating a graphical interface with a dual-layer component
Patent No. 12518452

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): Behavioral Health Operations, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18963452 on 11/27/2024 (405 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for a graphical interface with a dual-layer component includes at least a processor and a memory connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to generate a content list data structure based on at least an element of initial data, identify, using the content list data structure, a plurality of display configuration modules, wherein the plurality of display configuration modules includes a streaming module and a dialog module, and configure a remote device to generate a plurality of display fields, each display field producing an output from an interface-level component of the plurality of interface-level components, wherein the plurality of display fields includes a first display field configured to display an output of the streaming module and a second display field configured to display an output of the dialog module and receive and input to the dialog module.

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

Methods and systems for instance-wise segmentation of a 3D point cloud based on segmented 2D images
Patent No. 12518478

Inventor(s): Vidhya Seran (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18237348 on 08/23/2023 (867 days app to issue)

Abstract: An illustrative point cloud segmentation system generates an instance-wise semantic mask for a particular source image of a set of source images that has been used to construct a 3D point cloud representing a scene that includes one or more objects. The point cloud segmentation system maps a set of 3D points from the 3D point cloud to corresponding 2D points of the particular source image, then labels, based on contours defined by the instance-wise semantic mask to demarcate the one or more objects, the mapped set of 3D points in accordance with where the corresponding 2D point for each mapped 3D point is positioned with respect to the contours. Based on the labeling of the mapped 3D points, the point cloud segmentation system produces a segmented 3D point cloud including an instance-wise segmentation of the one or more objects at the scene. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

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

Methods and systems for providing a tutorial for graphic manipulation of objects including real-time scanning in an augmented reality
Patent No. 12518527

Inventor(s): Daniel Martinez (Plano, TX), Jonathan Castaneda (Plano, TX), Stewart Youngblood (Allen, TX), Victoria Blacksher (Plano, TX), William Hardin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899481 on 08/30/2022 (1225 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device including a storage medium storing instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the stored instructions to perform operations is provided. The operations include displaying on a display screen an interactive scene containing an augmented reality element, receiving input to change display of the interactive scene, and receiving a request to simulate the capturing of image data representing the interactive scene. The operations further include determining a position of the augmented reality element relative to a region defined on the display screen, simulating the capturing of the image data representing the interactive scene, and providing, based on the determined position, an indication of whether the simulation has succeeded.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Detecting lane-level traffic using connected vehicle data without lane identification information
Patent No. 12518620

Inventor(s): Divya Sai Toopran (San Jose, CA), Emrah Akin Sisbot (Menlo Park, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Sunnyvale, CA), Yashar Zeiynali Farid (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing N.A, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18627875 on 04/05/2024 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include receiving driving data from a plurality of vehicles within a sampling region. The driving data may include speeds, positions, and lane change activity of the plurality of vehicles. The method may further include determining speeds of the plurality of vehicles based on the driving data. The method may further include performing cluster analysis on the speeds of the plurality of vehicles. The method may further include determining whether the speeds of the plurality of vehicles comprise more than one cluster based on the cluster analysis. Upon determination that the speeds of the plurality of vehicles comprise more than one cluster, the method may include determining that lane-level traffic is present within the sampling region.

[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]

Enhanced data privacy and recommendations
Patent No. 12519862

Inventor(s): Bryan Tamayo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18452238 on 08/18/2023 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may obtain, via a navigation platform, data indicating a first one or more responses to a questionnaire. The device may establish, based on obtaining the data, a private session associated with managing the data. The device may determine, based on the data, one or more recommended resources, from a set of resources, that indicate relevant content based on the first one or more responses. The device may provide, via the private session, the one or more recommended resources. The device may obtain, via the private session, interaction information associated with one or more interactions with the one or more recommended resources that occur via the navigation platform. The device may anonymize the data and the interaction information to generate response data that is in response to the questionnaire. The device may provide, to a server device, the response data.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Wire bonded semiconductor device package
Patent No. 12519054

Inventor(s): Masamitsu Matsuura (Beppu, , JP)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18071164 on 11/29/2022 (1134 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an apparatus includes: a metal leadframe including a dielectric die support formed in a central portion of the leadframe, and having metal leads extending from the central portion, portions of the metal leads extending into the central portion contacted by the dielectric die support; die attach material over the dielectric die support; a semiconductor die mounted to the dielectric die support by the die attach material, the semiconductor die having bond pads on a device side surface facing away from the dielectric die support; electrical connections extending from the bond pads to metal leads of the leadframe; and mold compound covering the semiconductor die, the electrical connections, the dielectric die support, and portions of the metal leads, the mold compound forming a package body.

[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]

IC having electrically isolated warpage prevention structures
Patent No. 12519068

Inventor(s): Christlyn Faith Hobrero Arias (Mabalacat, , PH), Rafael Jose Lizares Guevara (Angeles, , PH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18391463 on 12/20/2023 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed aspects include a semiconductor die including a substrate having a semiconductor surface including circuitry. A top metal layer is above the semiconductor surface including top metal lines that are electrically connected through a metal stack including metal interconnects that electrically connect to the circuitry. The top metal lines are configured in a primary orientation that collectively represents at least 50% of a total length of the top metal lines in a first direction. The top metal layer includes bond pads exposed from a passivation layer. The metal features are positioned lateral to and not directly electrically connected to the top metal layer and/or are positioned on the passivation layer. At least a majority of a total area of the metal features is not over metal interconnects. The metal features have a length direction oriented in a second direction that is at least essentially perpendicular relative to the primary orientation.

Semiconductor package with blast shielding
Patent No. 12519069

Inventor(s): Enis Tuncer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18610050 on 03/19/2024 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a metallic pad and leads, a semiconductor die including a semiconductor substrate attached to the metallic pad, and a conductor including a sacrificial fuse element above the semiconductor substrate, the sacrificial fuse element being electrically coupled between one of the leads and at least one terminal of the semiconductor die, a shock-absorbing material over a profile of the sacrificial fuse element, and mold compound covering the semiconductor die, the conductor, and the shock-absorbing material, and partially covering the metallic pad and leads, with the metallic pad and the leads exposed on an outer surface of the semiconductor package. Either a glass transition temperature of the shock-absorbing material or a melting point of the shock-absorbing material is lower than a melting point of the conductor.

System, electronic device and package with vertical to horizontal substrate integrated waveguide transition and horizontal grounded coplanar waveguide transition
Patent No. 12519070

Inventor(s): Aditya Nitin Jogalekar (Dallas, TX), Harshpreet Singh Phull Bakshi (Dallas, TX), Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Sylvester Ankamah-Kusi (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18146886 on 12/27/2022 (1106 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a multilevel package substrate with a horizontal substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) with a channel, a vertical SIW with an opening, a grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW), a first transition between the horizontal SIW and the GCPW, and a second transition between the horizontal and vertical SIWs, as well as a semiconductor die having conductive structures coupled to a signal trace and a ground trace of the GCPW, and a package structure that encloses the semiconductor die and a portion of the multilevel package substrate.

Thermally disconnecting high power busbars for battery system propagation control
Patent No. 12519189

Inventor(s): Brian J. Cox (Keller, TX), Charles E. Covington (Colleyville, TX), Michael R. Hull (Fort Worth, TX), Yue Fan (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17573409 on 01/11/2022 (1456 days app to issue)

Abstract: A battery system is described with methods and systems for thermally isolating a battery module experiencing thermal runaway. In one embodiment, a thermal actuator can cut a busbar coupling neighboring battery modules together, thereby preventing or slowing the spread of thermal runaway. In other embodiments, a fusible material can joint portions of a busbar. High temperatures can cause the fusible material to melt off of the busbar portions and thereby break the thermal or electrical conductivity between busbar portions and neighboring modules.

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

Connector assembly and base station antenna
Patent No. 12519214

Inventor(s): Bin Ai (Jiangsu, , CN), Qiang 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: 18252640 on 10/04/2021 (1555 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector assembly and a base station antenna comprising such connector assembly. The connector assembly comprises a connector ([b]1[/b]), where the connector has a port ([b]11[/b]). The connector assembly further comprises a guide ring ([b]2[/b]), where the guide ring is installed in front of the port of the connector and is radially and elastically supported. The guide ring has an inner surface ([b]21[/b]) that tapers towards the port of the connector on part of the axial length, and is used to guide the port of the matching connector in the port of the connector. The connector assembly allows increased deviation when matching connectors are mated.

[H01R] ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS (switches, fuses H01H; coupling devices of the waveguide type H01P 5/00; switching arrangements for the supply or distribution of electric power H02B; installations of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or of auxiliary apparatus H02G; printed means for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits H05K)

Transmission device for base station antenna and base station antenna
Patent No. 12519224

Inventor(s): Puliang Tang (Jiangsu, , CN), Shuguang Shao (Jiangsu, , CN), Yiding 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: 18304803 on 04/21/2023 (991 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transmission device for a base station antenna includes a motor, a screw driven by the motor, a transmission shaft, and a linkage system. The linkage system is connected with the screw via the transmission shaft, so that the screw drives the linkage system via the transmission shaft. The linkage system includes: a worm driven by the transmission shaft, a worm gear meshed with the worm, at least one spur gear disposed on a same connecting shaft as the worm gear, and at least one connecting rod engagement element. The spur gear and the worm gear are fixed relative to each other. The connecting rod engagement element has a rack meshed with the spur gear, so that the worm drives the worm gear to rotate with the spur gear, and the spur gear drives the connecting rod engagement element via the rack to move in an axial direction of the transmission shaft.

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

Cross-dipole radiating elements having frequency selective surfaces and base station antennas having such radiating elements
Patent No. 12519250

Inventor(s): Haifeng Li (Allen, TX), Peter J. Bisiules (LaGrange Park, IL)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18339317 on 06/22/2023 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: Antennas include a first radiating element that is configured to operate in a first operating frequency band, and a second radiating element that is configured to operate in a second operating frequency band that encompasses higher frequencies than the first operating frequency band. The first radiating element includes a first dipole radiator having first and second dipole arms and a second dipole radiator having third and fourth dipole arms. The first dipole arm includes a first metal region that substantially surrounds a first non-metal interior region, and the first non-metal interior region is configured so that currents induced on a first portion of the first metal region by RF energy emitted by the second radiating element substantially cancel currents induced on a second portion of the first metal region by the RF energy emitted by the second radiating element.

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

Phosphorous doped fiber-based Raman amplifier
Patent No. 12519280

Inventor(s): Youichi Akasaka (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): 1FINITY Inc. (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: Maschoff Brennan (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17517509 on 11/02/2021 (1526 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, an optical amplification system may include a broadband pump source and an optical fiber doped with phosphorus. The broadband pump source may be configured to generate a pumping beam. The pumping beam may include a pumping wavelength range between 1330 nm and 1400 nm. The optical fiber may be configured to receive the pumping beam and an input optical signal. The input optical signal may include a first component that may correspond to a first wavelength range and a second component that may correspond to a second wavelength range. The pumping beam may cause Raman amplification to the first component and the pumping beam may cause Raman amplification to the second component. The amplification of the first component and the second component by the pumping beam may produce an amplified optical signal.

[H01S] DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION

Power converter controller with frequency monitoring
Patent No. 12519383

Inventor(s): Aravindhan Karuppiah (Bengaluru, , IN), Ashish Vanjari (Sugar Land, TX), Biju Mg (Bengaluru, , IN), Daniel Wu (Plano, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Mohd Farooqui (Bengaluru, , IN), Shailesh Ghotgalkar (Bengaluru,
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18240864 on 08/31/2023 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a microcontroller having a first terminal and a second terminal. The microcontroller is configured to: receive a signal associated with operation of a power converter at the first terminal; adjust a switch control signal at the second terminal responsive to the signal; measure a frequency of the switch control signal; compare the measured frequency responsive to at least one envelope of a set of envelopes to obtain monitoring results; and perform control operations responsive to the monitoring results.

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

PV module mounting assembly with clamp / standoff arrangement
Patent No. 12519418

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: 18347812 on 07/06/2023 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mounting assembly for use in mid-grab and/or edge-grab applications may include a clamp secured to a stanchion by a clamp fastener. The mounting assembly may also include a mounting plate and a base plate that may be secured to a mounting device by the stanchion. The mounting assembly may be used, for example, to secure photovoltaic modules (or other devices or structures) of varying heights to a roof or other building surface and to provide increased lift-off resistance.

[H02S] Generation of electric power by conversion of infra-red radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [PV] modules (solar heat collectors F24J 2/00; obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H 1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H01L 31/00; thermoelectric devices H01L 35/00; pyroelectric devices H01L 37/00; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H01L 51/42) [2014.01]

Broadband passive load modulation balance power amplifier
Patent No. 12519425

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Allen, TX), Won Suk Choi (McKinney, TX), Xinguang Xu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174518 on 02/24/2023 (1047 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating wide bandwidth power amplification with high efficiency for analog RF signals. A passive load modulated balanced amplifier (LMBA) device comprises a balanced power amplifier (BPA) and a directional coupler. The BPA comprises a first power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify a first portion of an input power, a second PA configured to amplify a second portion of the input power, an isolation port, and an output port that outputs the amplified first and second portions of the input power as an output power. The directional coupler is configured to provide a portion of the output power from the output port to the isolation port to modulate a load impedance of the first and second PAs.

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

Enhanced amplifier topology in an analog front end (AFE)
Patent No. 12519430

Inventor(s): Nagesh Surendranath (Plano, TX), Sandeep Kesrimal Oswal (Bangalore, , IN), Sravana Kumar Goli (Bangalore, , IN), Srinivas Bangalore Seshadri (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18625276 on 04/03/2024 (643 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a circuit includes an integrator. The integrator generates a first signal responsive to an input signal. A trigger circuit is coupled to the integrator and receives the first signal. A charge dump circuit is coupled to the integrator and the trigger circuit. The trigger circuit modifies configuration of the charge dump circuit and the integrator when the first signal is greater than a first threshold.

Power converters using precise timing control
Patent No. 12519460

Inventor(s): Ross Teggatz (The Colony, TX), Sridhar Ramaswamy (Plano, TX), Sudipto Chakraborty (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18699191 on 10/06/2022 (1188 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power converter includes a timing control circuit, an interface, one or more switching circuits and a monitoring circuit. The one or more switching circuits generate one or more pulses in response to one or more timing signals generated by the timing control circuit. The monitoring circuit measures a delay between at least one of the one or more timing signals and at least one of the one or more pulses, and generates an output signal based on the delay. The timing control circuit adjusts the delay obtained by monitoring the output signal.

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

Devices, methods and computer readable media for optimizing digital predistortion
Patent No. 12519496

Inventor(s): Shavantha Kularatna (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18709577 on 11/30/2021 (1498 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for optimizing digital pre-distortion associated with a network device. The digital signal processing apparatus in a communication network may comprise at least one processor and at least one memory having computer program code stored thereon and configured, with the at least one processor, cause the digital signal processing apparatus as a network device to perform: splitting an input signal into two or more split signals with different frequencies, the frequency of each of said split signals being different from other said split signals; separating each of the two or more split signals into two or more component signals with different phases; and performing pre-distortion computation by using the component signals to get a pre-distorted signal to be transmitted to a power amplifier.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

CSI codebook for multi-TRP
Patent No. 12519523

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Gilwon Lee (McKinney, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18169042 on 02/14/2023 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for CSI codebook for multi-TRP. a method for operating a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes receiving a configuration about a channel state information (CSI) report. The configuration includes information about (i) N1 groups of CSI reference signal (CSI-RS) ports and (ii) a codebook. The codebook includes a spatial-domain (SD) basis component. The SD basis component includes L[subscript]r [/subscript]basis vectors for each group r=1, . . . , N. The method further includes, based on the configuration, measuring the N groups of CSI-RS ports and identifying, based on the measurement, the SD basis component. The method further includes transmitting the CSI report. The L[subscript]r [/subscript]values for r=1, . . . , N are indicated by a joint indicator. The joint indicator is a function of the L[subscript]r [/subscript]values.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for UL transmit beam and SRS resource alignment
Patent No. 12519594

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18178419 on 03/03/2023 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for uplink (UL) transmit beam and sounding reference signal (SRS) resource alignment are provided. A method performed by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes receiving a configuration including information about a list of transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states and receiving an indication indicating a TCI state from the list of TCI states. The TCI state is associated with a source reference signal (RS) and at least one sounding reference signal (SRS) related information (SRS-Info). The method further includes identifying the source RS and the at least one SRS-info associated with the TCI state; determining a beam based on the source RS; determining at least one port based on the at least one SRS-Info; and transmitting an uplink (UL) transmission using the beam and the at least one port.

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

Stitching enterprise virtual private networks (VPNS) with cloud virtual private clouds (VPCS)
Patent No. 12519691

Inventor(s): Linda Dunbar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18637619 on 04/17/2024 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are presented to stitch existing virtual private networks (VPNs), such as MPLS based VPNs, with virtual private clouds (VPCs) in public cloud data centers. The stitching architecture can be realized by configuring a virtual routing application (VRA) in the VPCs and configuring virtual routing applications and a virtual routing application controller in the existing VPN. For VPCs in public clouds that do not have a VRA, traffic can be default routed to VPCs with a VRA.

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

Metaverse end-to-end (E2E) network architecture
Patent No. 12519698

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17846087 on 06/22/2022 (1294 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network system, comprising a plurality of access networks including access network resources, a plurality of transport networks including transport network resources, a plurality of core networks including core network resources, and a hybrid software-defined network (H-SDN), wherein the access network resources, the transport network resources, and the core network resources are abstracted into respective universal resource ports, resulting in a plurality of universal resource ports, and wherein the H-SDN leverages metaverse resources and select universal resource ports of the plurality of universal resource ports to facilitate end-to-end metaverse service delivery. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Multi-tier resource, subsystem, and load orchestration
Patent No. 12519738

Inventor(s): Daniel Hefley (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): C/HCA, Inc. (Nashville, TN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18608659 on 03/18/2024 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: Electronic communications received via a network from a plurality of electronic devices may include signals of device interactions or data changes that correspond to process performances by process-performing resources, signals of conditions of loads, or signals of processes associated with the process-performing resources and the loads. Data composites may be formed from the electronic communications, with data portions collected and mapped to resource profile records and load profile records that may be updated with the collected data portions. For each load, at least one of the one or more resource profile records and/or the one or more load profile records may be used to map the process-performing resources to the load. Content nodes may be linked in a network of content nodes, including respective linked content, resource specifications or load specifications. Access to the network of content nodes may be allowed via a control interface.

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

Computerized system and method for enhanced authorization of network data
Patent No. 12519790

Inventor(s): Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17537105 on 11/29/2021 (1499 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for an advanced authorization framework that provides advanced network security and control of network hosted data. The framework provides computerized mechanisms that dictate a control of which data is accessible by particular network components, and which operations the privileged components are enabled to be performed. The framework can allow Network Function (NF) service consumers to discover and request network data that is specific to the operational status (e.g., PCF can request policy data). The framework provides an access scope of the NF service consumer that manages which hosted data is accessible, and to what degree it can be manipulated, if at all.

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

Method and system for directory number management
Patent No. 12519885

Inventor(s): Rakesh Kakarla (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBLUM BERNSTEIN, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425836 on 01/29/2024 (708 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and a system for dynamic management of allocation of extensions that correspond to directory numbers facilitate a smooth, efficient user experience and operational savings to the allocator. The method includes: receiving, from a user via a user interface such as a telephone terminal, a connect request for an assignment of an extension; analyzing the connect request to determine characteristic traits associated with the user, such as a switch and a physical location; determining a set of available extensions that are assignable to the first user based on the characteristic traits; and assigning, to the user, an extension from within the set of available extensions that has not previously been assigned and that has been prechecked for validity and correct configuration. Upon assignment, the assigned extension is propagated to a ribbon of the user for subsequent usage without needing to reenter the number.

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

Context adaptive binary arithmetic coding and bypass coding
Patent No. 12519943

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX), Vivienne Sze (Cambridge, MA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18395503 on 12/23/2023 (745 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for encoding a video sequence is provided that includes entropy encoding syntax elements representative of transform coefficients generated as the video sequence is processed, wherein entropy encoding syntax elements representative of a transform coefficient includes binarizing the syntax elements representative of the transform coefficient to generate a plurality of binary symbols (bins), coding a portion of the plurality of bins in context coding mode, and coding a remaining portion of the plurality of bins in bypass coding mode. The method further includes reducing the number of bins that are coded in context coding mode for each transform coefficient in a plurality of subsequent transform coefficients that are entropy encoded after a specified number of transform coefficients have been entropy encoded.

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

Apparatus and method for operating multiple cameras for digital photography
Patent No. 12520045

Inventor(s): Hamid R. Sheikh (Allen, TX), John Seokjun Lee (Allen, TX), Michael O. Polley (Garland, TX), Youngjun Yoo (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17810213 on 06/30/2022 (1286 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device includes capturing, by an image sensor module, a stream from a pixel array. The method also includes processing, by the image sensor module, the stream to generate a preview stream and a full frame stream. The method further includes compressing, by the image sensor module, the preview stream using a first compression and the full frame stream using a second compression. In addition, the method includes outputting, by the image sensor module, the compressed preview stream and the compressed full frame stream.

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

Secure actuation with in-ear electronic device
Patent No. 12520070

Inventor(s): Han Su (Ann Arbor, MI), Jian Li (Waltham, MA)
Assignee(s): FutureWei Technologies, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18452983 on 08/21/2023 (869 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure relates to in-ear electronic devices. According to one aspect, the in-ear electronic device comprises a housing shaped to be inserted into an ear canal of a human, a set of electrodes configured to sense electrical signals when the housing is inserted into the ear canal, an antenna, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, an audio transducer, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to provide an audio signal to the audio transducer based on an input RF signal received on the antenna, wherein the audio transducer plays the audio signal into the ear canal. The control circuit is configured to form an output signal based on one or more electrical signals from the set of electrodes. The control circuit is configured to passively backscatter the input RF signal on the antenna based on the output signal to wirelessly transmit the output signal.

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

Systems and methods for probabilistic point of interest visit count estimation
Patent No. 12520102

Inventor(s): Kaiss K. Alahmady (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18145955 on 12/23/2022 (1110 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may obtain location data associated with one or more user devices, wherein the location data indicates, for the one or more user devices, respective geographic locations and respective durations. The device may determine, based on the location data, one or more point of interest (POI) locations associated with respective user devices from the one or more user devices. The device may determine, for each user device from the one or more user devices, probability values for respective POI locations from the one or more POI locations, wherein the probability values indicate likelihoods of user visits at the respective POI locations. The device may determine one or more probability metrics for the respective POI locations, from the one or more POI locations, associated with user visits to the respective POI locations. The device may store the one or more probability metrics.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Facilitating a content-sharing session
Patent No. 12520103

Inventor(s): Frederick W. Mau (Plano, TX), Geoffrey David Gaither (Ann Arbor, MI), James D. Wilder (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18434707 on 02/06/2024 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving an input from a display device associated with a vehicle, wherein the input comprises a request to view content on the display device, determining content-consuming attributes of a user of the display device, based on content that has been consumed by the user on the display device, determining that a different user of a different vehicle has content-consuming attributes within a threshold of the user based on content that has been consumed by the different user on a different display device associated with the different vehicle, and outputting a content-sharing session to the display device associated with the vehicle and the different display device associated with the different vehicle.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Hybrid 5G media streaming
Patent No. 12520110

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity LLP/Qualcomm Incorporated (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17885282 on 08/10/2022 (1245 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive an indication that a 5G media streaming (5GMS) service is partially available over a 5G multicast/broadcast service (5MBS). The UE may receive information that indicates a first set of resources of the 5GMS service that are accessible or delivered via 5G unicast, and a second set of resources of the 5GMS service that are accessible or delivered via 5MBS, wherein the second set of resources are hosted on a server of the UE. The UE may receive or transmit data associated with the 5GMS service. Numerous other aspects are described.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

4G/5G session continuity management optimization
Patent No. 12520118

Inventor(s): David C. Williamson (Plano, TX), Lu Tian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard Mullin Richter Hampton LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18087211 on 12/22/2022 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing session continuity management during 5[superscript]th [/superscript]Generation (5G) and 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) interworking. Conventional 4G/LTE and 5G interworking involves session continuity subscription or retrieval operations to obtain the latest mobility data for a user equipment (UE) attempting to attach to a particular communications network. These operations include exchanging various messages can be avoided by determining the existence of an Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)/evolved Packet Data Network Gateway (ePDG) registration (among other conditions).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Mutual authentication and encryption key generation in wireless ambient power (AMP) devices
Patent No. 12520134

Inventor(s): Rakesh Taori (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18441391 on 02/14/2024 (692 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for receiving, by an ambient power (AMP) device that harvests environmental energy, an identification (ID) request frame from a powered wireless device. The ID request frame includes one or more frame-exchange parameters and an authentication and key management (AKM) method. The method includes retrieving, from memory, a secret that is shared with the powered wireless device, determining, using the secret, one or more first AKM parameters, and transmitting, to the powered wireless device, by the AMP device, an ID response frame including an ID of the AMP device, at least one of the one or more frame-exchange parameters and the one or more AKM parameters with which the powered wireless device is to be mutually authenticated with the AMP device and to generate an encryption key to initiate an encrypted wireless communication session.

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

Systems and methods for designing and deploying wireless communication mesh networks
Patent No. 12520164

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: 18451506 on 08/17/2023 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing platform is configured to: based on fiber access data associated with a coverage area and a first set of line-of-sight (LOS) data associated with the coverage area, identify a plurality of locations for first-tier nodes; and for each respective first-tier node: (i) determine a plurality of geographic areas relative to the respective first-tier node for deploying spine nodes, wherein each determined geographic area is associated with a respective spine extending from the respective first-tier node; (ii) based on a second set of LOS data associated with the coverage area, identify a set of candidate spine node infrastructure sites for spine nodes extending from the respective first-tier node; and (iii) allocate the identified set of candidate spine node infrastructure sites into one or more subsets of infrastructure sites, wherein each subset of infrastructure sites corresponds to a given one of the determined geographic areas.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Telecommunications network performance systems and methods
Patent No. 12520224

Inventor(s): Heitor Almeida (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18326952 on 05/31/2023 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving telecommunications network performance are disclosed. The system selects a geographic area from a set of geographic areas, where the geographic area satisfies a network-ready condition. The system obtains user-mobility data indicating movement of user locations from the selected geographic area to other geographic areas. The system generates a set of neighboring geographic areas using the user-mobility data, where each neighboring geographic area satisfies a network-traffic condition. The system filters the set of neighboring geographic areas using a threshold distance. The system determines a user-mobility metric for the selected geographic area using the user-mobility data. In response to the user-mobility metric satisfying a user-mobility metric threshold value, the system deploys one or more telecommunications network resources to the selected geographic area.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Preemption via low and high power states in a wireless network
Patent No. 12520247

Inventor(s): Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309710 on 04/28/2023 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: A preemption service in a wireless network is described. The preemption network increases the reliability of preemption traffic to be quickly delivered over the wireless network. The active preemption service in wireless networks causes the devices in a wireless network to enter a low transmit power state where every device transmits at a power lower than a high or maximum transmission power. Preemption traffic is transmitted from authorized devices at a high or maximum power, over the lower power transmissions, in order to provide an increased guarantee that the preemption traffic will arrive at the intended recipient.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Applying power management for physical random access channel (PRACH)
Patent No. 12520251

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Ericsson Inc. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19237661 on 06/13/2025 (207 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. A method implemented in a user equipment, UE, is provided. A physical random access channel, PRACH, transmission is triggered based on at least one condition being met. The PRACH transmission is performed according to a power level, where the power level is based on a first power reduction value associated with a power management maximum power reduction, P-MPR, and the first power reduction value is less than a second power reduction value of a power reduction applied to an uplink transmission other than the PRACH transmission.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for TDLS discovery for NSTR constrained devices
Patent No. 12520360

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18356945 on 07/21/2023 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating discovery by a multi-link device (MLD) of peer-to-peer (P2P) direct links that overlap with non-simultaneous transmit/receive (NSTR) constrained links of the MLD without violating NSTR constraints. A first non-access point (AP) MLD comprises first stations (STAs), each comprising a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding AP of an AP MLD, and a processor. Two of the links form an NSTR link pair. The processor is configured to generate a first message identifying a first NSTR link for establishment of a P2P direct link with a peer STA. The transceiver corresponding to one of the NSTR links is configured to transmit the first message to the AP MLD. The transceiver corresponding to a second NSTR link is configured to wait a predetermined period of time after the first message is transmitted before performing uplink (UL) transmissions to the AP MLD.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Corrugated metal oxide semiconductor transistor
Patent No. 12520542

Inventor(s): Alexei Sadovnikov (Sunnyvale, CA), Brian Goodlin (Plano, TX), Sheldon Douglas Haynie (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17829009 on 05/31/2022 (1316 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method forms a semiconductor device with a substrate including semiconductor material formed to include plural corrugation members, each member including a top surface, and a first and second sidewall extending from the top surface to a lower surface. The method forms a contiguous transistor source extending through a first volume of each of the corrugation members and a first lower surface volume and a contiguous transistor drain extending through a second volume of each of the corrugation members and a second lower surface volume. Both source and drain are formed by initially diffusing a dopant in a uniform manner normal to various portions, some non-coplanar, of the source and drain, respectively.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Monolithic integration of high and low-side GaN FETS with screening back gating effect
Patent No. 12520547

Inventor(s): Chang Soo Suh (Allen, TX), Dong Seup Lee (Mckinney, TX), Jungwoo Joh (Allen, TX), Qhalid Fareed (Plano, TX), Sridhar Seetharaman (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18543738 on 12/18/2023 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes an one of aluminum gallium nitride, aluminum nitride, indium aluminum nitride, or indium aluminum gallium nitride back barrier layer over a buffer structure, a gallium nitride layer over the back barrier layer, a hetero-epitaxy structure over the gallium nitride layer, first and second transistors over the hetero-epitaxy structure, and a hole injector having a doped gallium nitride structure over the hetero-epitaxy structure and a conductive structure partially over the doped gallium nitride structure to inject holes to form a hole layer proximate an interface of the back barrier layer and the buffer structure to mitigate vertical electric field back gating effects for the first transistor.

Transistor with field plate over tapered trench isolation
Patent No. 12520557

Inventor(s): Elizabeth Costner Stewart (Dallas, TX), Ming-Yeh Chuang (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17398279 on 08/10/2021 (1610 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a field-plated transistor including a substrate having a semiconductor surface layer, at least one body region in the semiconductor surface layer, and at least a first trench isolation region adjacent to the body region having at least a first tapered sidewall that has an average angle along its full length of 15 to 70 degrees. A gate is over the body region. A field plate is over the first tapered trench isolation region. A source is on one side of the field plate and a drain is on an opposite side of the field plate. The IC also includes circuitry for realizing at least one circuit function having a plurality of transistors which are configured together with the field-plated transistor that utilize second trench isolation regions for isolation that have an average angle of 75 and 90 degrees.

Modular wireless communications platform
Patent No. RE050743 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Dean Zavadsky (Shakopee, MN), Philip M. Wala (Savage, MN), Robert J. Koziy (Burnsville, MN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17591497 on 02/02/2022 (1434 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular wireless communications platform is provided. The modular wireless communications platform has a modular host unit and a modular remote unit in communication with the modular host unit. The modular host unit and remote unit include a serial radio frequency communicator configured to convert serial digital data into RF sampled data and configured to convert RF sampled data into serial digital data. The modular host unit and remote unit also include an interface coupled to the serial radio frequency communicator and configured to allow transfer of the RF sampled data from the serial radio frequency communicator to a digital to analog radio frequency transceiver module. Patent Class: N/A

DESIGN PATENTS

Cooking appliance
Patent No. D1108197

Inventor(s): Alexander K. Maghsadi (Fort Worth, TX), John L. Zivich (Dallas, TX), Josiah A. Wilhelm (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): SOLO BRANDS, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 30011195 on 07/02/2025 (188 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Utility terrain vehicle
Patent No. D1108309

Inventor(s): Johnny Tai (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SC Autosports, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: D”Ambrosio Menon, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29891354 on 05/04/2023 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle grille
Patent No. D1108321

Inventor(s): Emil Marius Flitar (Denton, TX), Jon Forrest Acton (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29895111 on 06/16/2023 (935 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Side glass
Patent No. D1108334

Inventor(s): Jozua Hermanus Joubert (Fort Worth, TX), Michael Voss (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): Rock Solid Industries International (Pty) Ltd. (Pietermaritzburgh, , ZA)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29857249 on 10/20/2022 (1174 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface
Patent No. D1108447

Inventor(s): Christian Bauer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CALMWAVE, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29879407 on 07/07/2023 (914 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle wing mount
Patent No. D1108554

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29961084 on 09/04/2024 (489 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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