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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of January 24, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

114 patents granted
Ranked No. 9 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 12
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 9
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 3
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 3
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 4
G: PHYSICS 44
H: ELECTRICITY 33

DESIGN: 4

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 10
Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, FI) 5
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 4
The Nielsen Company (US) LLC (New York, NY) 4
ATT Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 3
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 3
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 3
Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA) 2
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 2

UNASSIGNED 5

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Achilleas Papakostas (Dallas) 2
Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 2
Imed Bouazizi (Frisco) 2
Jennifer J-N. Liu (Plano) 2
Keith William Melkild (Allen) 2
Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen) 2
Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Method of operating a progressive lens simulator with an axial power-distance simulator
Patent No. 11559197

Inventor(s): Gergely T. Zimanyi (Berkeley, CA)
Assignee(s): Neurolens, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16293677 on 03/06/2019 (1420 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Progressive Lens Simulator comprises an Eye Tracker, for tracking an eye axis direction to determine a gaze distance, an Off-Axis Progressive Lens Simulator, for generating an Off-Axis progressive lens simulation and an Axial Power-Distance Simulator, for simulating a progressive lens power in the eye axis direction. The Progressive Lens Simulator can alternatively include an integrated Progressive Lens Simulator, for creating a Comprehensive Progressive Lens Simulation. The Progressive Lens Simulator can be Head-mounted, A Guided Lens Design Exploration System for the Progressive Lens Simulator can include a Progressive Lens Simulator, a Feedback-Control Interface, and a Progressive Lens Design processor, to generate a modified progressive lens simulation for the patient after a guided modification of the progressive lens design. A Deep Learning Method for an Artificial Intelligence Engine can be used for a Progressive Lens Design Processor, Embodiments include a multi-station system of Progressive Lens Simulators and a Central Supervision Station.

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

Devices and methods for targeted delivery of a substance
Patent No. 11559294

Inventor(s): John S. Pollack (Naperville, IL), William R. Voss (Hinsdale, IL)
Assignee(s): Sanulus Medical, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17739585 on 05/09/2022 (260 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device for applying a bubble of a substance to a tissue surface, the device comprising a cannula, a distal tip at the distal end portion of the cannula, the distal tip having a bubble support surface and an exit port extending through the bubble support surface, an expansion fluid passageway extending through the cannula to the exit port, a source of an expansion fluid and an actuator therefor. In some arrangements, the distal tip can be configured to support a layer of the substance thereon over the distal port and the device can be configured such that the advancement of the expansion fluid from the fluid source through the exit port causes at least one bubble of the substance to form on the distal tip, wherein the at least a portion of the bubble can be transferred to the tissue surface to treat a defect on the tissue surface.

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

Medical apparatus and method for attaching a suture to a bone
Patent No. 11559296

Inventor(s): Sumant G. Krishnan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): T.A.G. Medical Products Corporation Ltd. (Kibbutz Gaaton, , IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16537731 on 08/12/2019 (1261 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a channel in a bone, the method comprising:

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

Multi-part intraocular lens with locking mechanism
Patent No. 11559393

Inventor(s): Kamal K. Das (Arlington, TX), William Jacob Spenner Dolla (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17189922 on 03/02/2021 (693 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-part intraocular lens (IOL) with an interchangeable optic seated on a base and secured by a locking mechanism. The optic comprises an anterior surface with a diameter greater than a diameter of a ring of the base. The posterior side of the optic has a posterior surface, a transition region for contact with the base, and sidewalls and tabs radially outward of the transition region. The sidewalls and tabs overlap at least a portion of the ring to reduce or even prevent decentration and tilt of the optic. Each tab has a lateral extension for coupling to the base.

[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]

Acetabular surgical implant for segmental pelvic defect and methods of use and manufacture
Patent No. 11559404

Inventor(s): Jorge Casas-Ganem (Dallas, TX), Joshua Haney (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Onkos Surgical, Inc. (Parsippany, NJ)
Law Firm: Corner Counsel, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17306272 on 05/03/2021 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of implanting a medical device including forming a tunnel at least partially through a patient”s bone, placing the medical device on the bone so that a stress-diffusion element (i.e., a stem) extending from the medical device at least partially extends into the tunnel, and securing the medical device to the bone. The medical device includes a hemispherical cup having a bone-abutment exterior surface, an interior surface defining a cavity, a circumferential rim extending between the exterior surface and the interior surface, and at least one aperture extending between the exterior surface and the interior surface. The stress-diffusion element is formed to extend from and be oriented with respect to the cup based on whether the surgical implant is to be used on a left side or right side of the patient for reconstruction of the segmental acetabular defect.

Support devices including movable leg segments and methods for operating the same
Patent No. 11559445

Inventor(s): Douglas A. Moore (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16860516 on 04/28/2020 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: A support device includes a wheel, a base member, a leg coupled to the wheel and the base member, the leg including an upper leg segment, a lower leg segment positioned below the upper leg segment, a joint positioned between the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, the joint including a cam defining a non-circular perimeter, and an actuator coupled to one of the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, the actuator including an engagement member that is engaged with the non-circular perimeter of the of the cam of the joint, where the actuator selectively moves the engagement member to move the cam and the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment about the joint.

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

Compression device
Patent No. 11559460

Inventor(s): Gary Chiu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Muncy, Geissler, Olds Lowe, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16288463 on 02/28/2019 (1426 days app to issue)

Abstract: A compression device has a main body and a wrap. The main body has an air pump and a valve assembly. The valve assembly has a manifold, multiple first valves, and multiple air connectors. The manifold connects the air pump and the first valves. The air connectors are connected to the first valves respectively. The wrap is used for wrapping a human limb and has an air bag. The air bag has multiple pockets. The pockets are isolated from each other and connected to the air connectors respectively. Thus, each pocket can compress a part of the human limb independently. With the independent pockets, the compression device may compress a specified part of the human limb rather than the whole wrapped human limb. Moreover, with the pockets independently compressing and relaxing, the wrapped human limb may experience a massage, which helps the wrapped human limb to relax and recover.

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

Beverage additive
Patent No. 11559479

Inventor(s): Christine Koski (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ProBiora Health, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish IP Law, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16036789 on 07/16/2018 (1653 days app to issue)

Abstract: Compositions and devices are described that provide controlled release of beneficial bacteria to the oral cavity. Such bacteria can subsequently colonize the oral cavity and displace or suppress the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Described devices include a stabilized preparation of such beneficial bacteria and provide a consumable liquid, wet foam, or gel that includes such bacteria when used.

[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)

Compositions for sensitive skin
Patent No. 11559480

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Linda Hart (Dallas, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Milagros Sanchez (Dallas, TX), Patricia Jacoby (Dallas, TX), Tiffany Carle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16919825 on 07/02/2020 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of escin, [i]Ruscus aculeatus [/i]root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, [i]Centella asiatica [/i]extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and [i]Calendula officinalis [/i]flower extract.

Vehicle door handle sanitizing system
Patent No. 11559596

Inventor(s): Ryan C. Harris (Saline, MI), Scott Louis Frederick (Brighton, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Ino. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16905304 on 06/18/2020 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly comprising includes a vehicle door panel, a vehicle door handle operably connected to the door panel so as to enable operation of a door latch by the door handle, and at least one sanitizer dispensing mechanism having at least a first nozzle coupled to the vehicle door panel and structured to discharge a sanitizing material onto an exterior surface of the door handle.

[A61L] METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]

Systems and methods for controlling dual mode negative pressure wound therapy apparatus
Patent No. 11559619

Inventor(s): Kevin Bendele (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Smith Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited (Singapore, , SG)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17043519 on 04/29/2019 (1366 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy device includes a negative pressure source and a controller configured to, in response to determining that the negative pressure source is directly fluidically connected to a wound dressing without a canister between the two, operate the negative pressure source in a first mode; otherwise, operate the negative pressure source in a second, different mode. The controller can be further configured to, in response to determining that a level of activity of the negative pressure source over a first time duration satisfies at least one of a leak or blockage condition, provide an indication of at least one of a leak or blockage and, in response to determining that the level of activity does not satisfy the at least one of the leak or blockage condition over a second time duration subsequent to the first time duration, discontinue providing the indication.

[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]

Breathing assistance apparatus
Patent No. 11559650

Inventor(s): Alastair Edwin McAuley (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fisher Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, , NZ)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17568186 on 01/04/2022 (385 days app to issue)

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

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

Finger protector, and method of making
Patent No. 11559088

Inventor(s): Henley S. Quadling (Dallas, TX), Mark S. Quadling (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Sentient Reality LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16804151 on 02/28/2020 (1061 days app to issue)

Abstract: The subject matter relates generally to devices configured to be attached to fingers and/or the hands of persons and which may aid in the playing of musical instruments. These devices are custom made to fit the fingers of a particular musician or aspiring musician precisely and optionally include an additional feature or element at the tip which beneficially improves the ability to play. These devices also may protect the fingers from the adverse effects of prolonged playing. These devices may be used independently on each finger, or may be combined together into a glove with the finger devices attached to the rest of a custom fitting glove.

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

Zinc manganese-iron spinel with an alkali metal stabilizer as an oxygen storage material resistant to rich/lean aging
Patent No. 11559792

Inventor(s): Benjamin A. Grayson (Whitmore Lake, MI), Blake A. Graham (Ann Arbor, MI), Charles Alexander Roberts (Farmington Hills, MI), Krishna Gunugunuri (Canton, MI), Torin C. Peck (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: 17206371 on 03/19/2021 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: An oxygen storage material (OSM) includes a zinc manganese iron oxide (ZMF) and an alkali metal base on the ZMF surface. The ZMF has a spinel structure. The alkali metal containing ZMF can be formed to have a weight percent of alkali metal up to about two percent. The alkali metal carbonate is retained on the ZMF surface upon heating to a temperature greater than 1,000 C. and stabilizes the ZMF to the cycling of an oxygen rich and oxygen lean atmosphere. The OSM additionally catalyzes the oxidation of hydrocarbons and CO and catalyzes the reduction of NO[subscript]x [/subscript]for use in catalytic converters.

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

Cutting apparatus for foodstuffs
Patent No. 11559914

Inventor(s): Chumpol Pongpairote (Leicester, , GB)
Assignee(s): Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16890260 on 06/02/2020 (966 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cutting surface that contains at least one cutting element having a top. The cutting element also has an interior sidewall extending from the cutting surface to the top with an interior sidewall angle, an exterior sidewall extending from the cutting surface to the top with an exterior sidewall angle and a shoulder provided on the interior sidewall between the base and the top. The interior sidewall angle is different than the exterior sidewall angle.

[B26D] CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING (disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragments B02C 18/00; cutting by abrasive fluid jets B24C 5/02; hand-held cutting tools B26B) [5]

Pressing equipment, a plant and a method for forming a floor element
Patent No. 11559961

Inventor(s): Claudio Caselli (Dallas, TX), Felipe Giannazzo (Dallas, TX), Rahul Patki (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Daltile Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16572944 on 09/17/2019 (1225 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pressing equipment for manufacturing a floor element, wherein the pressing equipment comprises a press configured to press an upper decorative layer of the floor element upon a lower support layer of the floor element, a positioning device configured to place the floor element in a pressing position at the press, and a centering device configured to adjust the mutual position of the upper decorative layer of the floor element and of the lower support layer of the floor element.

[B30B] PRESSES IN GENERAL; PRESSES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (producing ultra-high pressure or ultra-high pressure and high temperature to effect modifications of a substance, e.g. for making artificial diamonds B01J 3/00) [2]

Electric vehicle comprising a vertical electric propulsion motor and method of making and using the same
Patent No. 11560053

Inventor(s): Geoffrey David Gaither (Brighton, MI), Justin J. Chow (Los Angeles, CA), Robert C. MacArthur (Ypsilanti, 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: 16591726 on 10/03/2019 (1209 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electric vehicle comprises a vehicle chassis extending along a longitudinal axis and a rotatable vehicle drive axle disposed along a transverse axis and having opposed ends that are configured for attachment to a pair of opposed drive wheels. The electric vehicle also comprises a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft rotatable about a motor axis, the electric propulsion motor configured to be mounted within the vehicle chassis and operatively coupled to the rotatable vehicle drive axle and opposed drive wheels, the motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[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]

Method and apparatus to manage electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces
Patent No. 11560065

Inventor(s): Akshaya Annampedu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17146490 on 01/11/2021 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: Electric vehicle charging stations are in high demand, as the number of electric vehicles on the road is rising. A novel method and apparatus invention effectively manages the charging station parking space by detecting and taking action on ineligible vehicles that are parked for a long time without charging so that others can use the spot. The invention employs multiple ultrasonic sensors to see if the parking space is occupied or not, and a current sensor to see if the parked vehicle is drawing current through the charging cable or not. Depending on those two outcomes, the invention adopts a monitoring process using audio-visual alarm devices and a communication device to notify parking authorities to take action if the parked vehicle is deemed ineligible. The invention also explains the calibration process of ultrasonic sensors for detecting the presence or absence of a vehicle in the parking space.

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

Sensor for monitoring rotors
Patent No. 11560220

Inventor(s): Brian Edward Tucker (Fort Worth, TX), Glenn Alan Shimek (Kennedale, TX), Joseph Wendelsdorf (Arlington, TX), Leonard N. Jones (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17316027 on 05/10/2021 (624 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sensor for monitoring rotors includes a rotating shaft coupled to a set of rotor blades and a non-rotating tube at least partially disposed within the rotating shaft and coupled to the rotating shaft. The non-rotating tube includes a first end and a second end, a sensor mount disposed within the non-rotating tube proximate to the second end of the non-rotating tube. One or more sensors are attached to the sensor mount.

[B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V)

Bonded skins for ducted-rotor aircraft
Patent No. 11560222

Inventor(s): David G. Carlson (North Richland Hills, TX), Joseph Richard Carpenter, Jr. (Kennedale, TX), Karl Schroeder (Southlake, TX), Kevin Stump (Arlington, TX), Timothy Brian Carr (Fort Worth, TX), William Anthony Amante (Grapevine,
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16679018 on 11/08/2019 (1173 days app to issue)

Abstract: A duct for a ducted-rotor aircraft may include an internal structure and an aerodynamic exterior skin that is adhesively bonded to the internal structure. The skin may include a leading-edge portion disposed at an inlet of the duct and an inner portion disposed along an interior of the duct. The inner portion of the skin may be bonded to the internal structure with a first bondline of adhesive and the leading-edge portion of the skin may be bonded to the inner portion of the skin with a second bondline of adhesive. One or both of the first and second bondlines of adhesive may be of non-uniform thickness to take up tolerance stackups between the inner portion of the skin, the leading-edge portion of the skin, and the internal structure.

[B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V)

Drone airstation method and system
Patent No. 11560226

Inventor(s): George Miller (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Patti Pershern, PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16868713 on 05/07/2020 (992 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided. An airship is maneuvered to a desired location and oriented with the thruster such that ambient wind is traveling in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage. The airflow from the ambient wind is straightened with the flow straightener to generate a substantially laminar flow. The turbine is engaged with the airflow generated by the ambient wind to generate electricity, and the electricity generated by the turbine is rectified with the rectifier and stored in the storage array.

[B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V)

Wireless electrical interface system
Patent No. RE049381 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Jessie James Shafer (Wichita, KS)
Assignee(s): 1A Smart Start, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16808972 on 03/04/2020 (1056 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention comprises a wireless electrical interface system and method for establishing a non-intrusive interface with the vehicle”s electrical subsystems required for the operation of an aftermarket electrical device, such as an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) or a GPS tracking device with integrated immobilizer technology. Said non-intrusive interface is established through utilizing engineered connectors for electrical connections to the vehicle”s electrical system, and by incorporating wireless interface technology to establish a wireless electrical interface between the vehicle”s electrical subsystems accessible only within the passenger compartment and the vehicle”s electrical subsystems accessible only within the engine/trunk compartment, eliminating the conventional hardwired electrical interface between aftermarket electrical devices and the vehicle”s electrical system. Patent Class: N/A

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

Additive for hydraulic binder useful to prevent the formation of rust-colored stains at the surface of hydraulic compositions
Patent No. 11560337

Inventor(s): Brian D Breitzman (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): CHRYSO (Issy les Moulineaux, , FR)
Law Firm: Nixon Vanderhye (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16634969 on 07/30/2018 (1639 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for preventing formation of rust-colored stains on the surface of a hydraulic composition includes mixing the hydraulic composition with an additive for hydraulic binder including at least a dialkanolamine including from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and at least a polyol preferably chosen from a diol, a triol, a tetraol and mixtures thereof. Other uses include a grinding aid for hydraulic binder precursor, and/or improving the compressive strength of a set hydraulic composition.

[C04B] LIME; MAGNESIA; SLAG; CEMENTS; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, e.g. MORTARS, CONCRETE OR LIKE BUILDING MATERIALS; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS (devitrified glass-ceramics C03C 10/00); REFRACTORIES (alloys based on refractory metals C22C); TREATMENT OF NATURAL STONE [4]

Micronutrient foliar solutions
Patent No. 11560339

Inventor(s): Robert A. Geiger (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Koch Agronomie Services, LLC (Wichita, KS)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16888689 on 05/30/2020 (969 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods of forming those compositions by complexing a micronutrient with at least two organic acids, preferably in the presence of a base to form an aqueous formulation. Compositions comprising the complexed micronutrient are tank mix compatible and can be used to deliver a water-soluble source of the particular micronutrient to plants (e.g., corn plants), with foliar application being particularly preferred.

[C05D] INORGANIC FERTILISERS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C05B, C05C; FERTILISERS PRODUCING CARBON DIOXIDE

Optical adhesive and optical laminates and lenses formed with same
Patent No. 11560500

Inventor(s): David J. Kissel (Ramsey, MN), Hannah Vu (Ramsey, MN), James Mulligan (Ramsey, MN), Ping Fan (Ramsey, MN), Richard Blacker (Ramsey, MN), Steven Harold Nahm (Ramsey, MN)
Assignee(s): HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc. (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Inskeep IP Group, Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16101368 on 08/10/2018 (1628 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention pertains to polyurethane-urea based optical adhesives for formation of optical film laminates, optically functional film laminates, and ophthalmic or eyeglass lenses employing the same and methods for producing the same.

[C09J] ADHESIVES; NON-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ADHESIVE PROCESSES IN GENERAL; ADHESIVE PROCESSES NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; USE OF MATERIALS AS ADHESIVES (surgical adhesives A61L 24/00; adhesives on the basis of non specified organic macromolecular compounds used as bonding agents in layered products B32B; labelling fabrics or comparable materials or articles with deformable surface using adhesives and thermo-activatable adhesives respectively B65C 5/02, B65C 5/04; preparation of glue or gelatine C09H; adhesive labels, tag tickets or similar identification of indication means G09F 3/10) [5]

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

Washout prevention element for expandable metal sealing elements
Patent No. 11560768

Inventor(s): Abdel Hamid R Abeidoh (Dallas, TX), Christopher Michael Pelto (Garland, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17184268 on 02/24/2021 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for positioning an expandable metal sealing element in the wellbore. An example method includes an expandable metal sealing element having a reactive metal and disposed in a location. The method further includes actuating a washout prevention element, contacting the expandable metal sealing element with a fluid that reacts with the reactive metal to produce a reaction product having a volume greater than the reactive metal, and allowing the washout prevention element to prevent at least a portion of the reaction product from flowing away from the location.

[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]

Annular volume filler for perforating gun
Patent No. 11560778

Inventor(s): Brenden Michael Grove (Mansfield, TX), Christopher C. Hoelscher (Arlington, TX), Richard Ellis Robey (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17370255 on 07/08/2021 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which a perforating gun includes a volume fill body. The volume fill body is positioned in the space between a charge tube and a carrier tube. The fill body occupies at least part, and sometimes all, of the free volume space between the charge tube and carrier tube thereby reducing the free volume space. In certain downhole applications, large free volume space can lead to significant reductions in wellbore pressure, causing dynamic underbalance, which is undesirable. The presence of the volume fill body prevents, or at least reduces, dynamic underbalance and its effects. Also, the volume fill body aligns the charge tube with the carrier tube, further assisting perforation.

Shaped acoustic absorber
Patent No. 11562728

Inventor(s): Hideo Iizuka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16822566 on 03/18/2020 (1042 days app to issue)

Abstract: A shaped acoustic absorber assembly is provided with broadband absorption. The assembly includes an acoustic panel defining a plurality of apertures, and a plurality of tubular quarter-wavelength resonators of variable lengths provided respectively aligned with the plurality of apertures and coupled to the acoustic panel. Each tubular quarter-wavelength resonator includes at least one perimeter boundary wall extending in a longitudinal length direction and defining a chamber cavity having a chamber volume. A first end defines an opening aligned with one of the plurality of apertures and coupled to the acoustic panel. A second end is provided opposite the first end, and is sealed and configured for being located adjacent a target substrate. Methods are provided for shaping the tubular quarter-wavelength resonators to coordinate with a geometry and dimensions of a target substrate and then preserving a shape of the tubular quarter-wavelength resonators in a structurally rigid configuration.

[E04B] GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings E06B 1/00)

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

Trunnion ball valve with controlled ball-seat engagement and disengagement
Patent No. 11560959

Inventor(s): Danilo Barni (Milan, , IT), Luca Simontacchi (Milan, , IT)
Assignee(s): Flowserve Management Company (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Maine Cernota Rardin (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17505849 on 10/20/2021 (461 days app to issue)

Abstract: A trunnion ball valve provides a reliable seal when closed, while minimizing or eliminating frictional resistance during rotation of the ball. A pressurization chamber behind the upstream valve seat can be interconnected by one or more pressurization valves with either the upstream or the downstream process fluid. The interconnection can be via a single 3-way valve. When the valve is closed and the ball is fixed in orientation, the pressurization chamber is automatically connected to the upstream process fluid, thereby pressing the seat against the ball and ensuring a reliable seal. While the ball is being rotated, the pressurization chamber is automatically connected to the downstream process fluid, thereby substantially eliminating valve seat friction. Connection to the downstream process fluid can include connection to a small space in front of the upstream seat. An electronic controller can control both valve stem rotation and the pressurization valves.

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

Flexible wellhead connection systems and methods
Patent No. 11560973

Inventor(s): Steven Post (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Forum US, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16890793 on 06/02/2020 (966 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof. The aspects include a rotatable joint. In one example, the rotatable joint includes a swivel. In one example, the flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, and methods are used to connect wellheads to one or more of fluid sources and/or instrumentation skids.

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

Preventing evaporator coil freeze during re-heat dehumidification
Patent No. 11561015

Inventor(s): Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Siddarth Rajan (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17181174 on 02/22/2021 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of preventing evaporator coil freeze in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes determining a reference saturated suction temperate (SST) via a sensor disposed in relation to an evaporator coil in the HVAC system, where the HVAC; system is operating in reheat dehumidification mode. The method also includes determining whether the reference SST is below a minimum SST threshold. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the reference SST is below the minimum SST threshold, determining a decreased compressor speed. The method also includes modulating a variable-speed compressor in the HVAC system in correspondence to the decreased compressor speed.

[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)

Exhaust fan unit of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system
Patent No. 11561017

Inventor(s): Juan Kennedy (Plano, TX), Luis L. Vargas (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): AIR DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGIES IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16836671 on 03/31/2020 (1029 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exhaust fan unit of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an outer fluid path of a nozzle assembly of the exhaust fan unit defined by and between an outer wall of the nozzle assembly and an inner wall of the nozzle assembly, an inner fluid path of the nozzle assembly defined by and radially inward from the inner wall, and a plurality of entrainment ports extending from the outer wall to the inner wall and configured to enable environmental air to pass to the inner fluid path, where each entrainment port includes a bottom surface that tapers downwardly from the inner wall to the outer wall.

P H Y S I C S

Devices, systems, and methods for navigation and usage guidance in a navigable space using wireless communication
Patent No. 11561099

Inventor(s): April Ryan Hilton (Carrollton, TX), Darwin Wayne Belt (Plano, TX), Jeffrey Hilton (Carrollton, TX), Jessica B. Hipp (Temple, NH), Zachary Nolan Belt (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Blind InSites, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16247547 on 01/14/2019 (1471 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for usage guidance using wireless communication includes a portable computing device, wherein the portable computing device is designed and configured to wirelessly receive a signal from a wireless signal generator located at an item, parse the first signal for at least a textual element, extract a signal generator class identifier from at least a textual element, identify a remote data structure as a function of the signal generator identifier, retrieve, from the remote data structure, at least an identifier-specific datum, and generate identifier-specific usage guidance as a function of the at least an identifier-specific datum. The system includes a user output component coupled to the portable computing device, wherein the user output component is configured to provide the identifier-specific usage guidance to the user.

[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)

Core-position sensor
Patent No. 11561113

Inventor(s): Loi Tran (Benbrook, TX), Mark Hastings (Weatherford, TX), Marvin Beckman (Mineral Wells, TX), Terry Hendrix (Keller, TX), Thientu Ho (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Probe Technology Services, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: D. Tiller Law PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16793342 on 02/18/2020 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: A caliper-arm-position sensor comprising a differential variable reluctance transducer (DVRT) and circuits to drive the DVRT with a substantially sinusoidal signal and to sample a signal at the DVRT once per drive-signal cycle at a predetermined position in the drive-signal cycle is disclosed.

[G01D] MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; TRANSFERRING OR TRANSDUCING ARRANGEMENTS NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Spring contact and test socket with same
Patent No. 11561241

Inventor(s): Logan Jae Hwang (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): HICON CO., LTD. (Gyeonggi-do, , KR)
Law Firm: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16865821 on 05/04/2020 (995 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a test socket having a thin structure that can reduce durability degradation of a contact itself, have excellent electrical characteristics in processing high-speed signals, and can extend a service life thereof, and relates to spring contacts suitable thereto. The test socket according to the present invention includes: a plurality of spring contacts ([b]100[/b]) each of which includes an upper contact pin ([b]110[/b]) and a lower contact pin ([b]120[/b]) that are assembled cross each other, and a spring ([b]130[/b]) supporting the upper and lower contact pins ([b]110[/b] and [b]120[/b]); a main plate ([b]1110[/b]) having a plurality of accommodating holes ([b]1111[/b]) in which the respective spring contacts ([b]100[/b]) are accommodated, with first openings ([b]1113[/b]); and a film plate ([b]1120[/b]) provided on a lower portion of the main plate ([b]1110[/b]), and having second openings ([b]1121[/b]).

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

Wafer scale testing using a 2 signal JTAG interface
Patent No. 11561258

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17559444 on 12/22/2021 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: Testing of die on wafer is achieved by; (1) providing a tester with the capability of externally communicating JTAG test signals using simultaneously bidirectional transceiver circuitry, (2) providing die on wafer with the capability of externally communicating JTAG test signals using simultaneously bidirectional transceiver circuitry, and (3) providing a connectivity mechanism between the bidirectional transceiver circuitry”s of the tester and a selected group or all of the die on wafer for communication of the JTAG signals.

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

Ultrasound lens structure cleaner architecture and method using standing and traveling waves
Patent No. 11561390

Inventor(s): David Patrick Magee (Allen, TX), Stephen John Fedigan (Plano, TX), Yunhong Li (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17064645 on 10/07/2020 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lens structure system with a lens structure and a multi-segmented transducer coupled to the lens structure. Each segment in the plurality of segments has a first conductor and a second conductor, wherein the first conductor and the second conductor are electrically coupled to the segment. The system also has circuitry for applying a voltage to selected segments in the plurality of segments with standing wave signals and traveling wave signals.

[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]

Aircraft control mode transition smoothing
Patent No. 11561539

Inventor(s): Sung Kyun Kim (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17346989 on 06/14/2021 (589 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a method of operating an aircraft includes operating the aircraft in a first mode including determining an attitude based on a pilot stick signal, where a translational speed or an attitude of the aircraft is proportional to an amplitude of the pilot stick signal in the first mode; transitioning from the first mode to a second mode when a velocity of the aircraft exceeds a first velocity threshold; and operating the aircraft in the second mode where the output of the rate controller is proportional to the amplitude of the pilot stick signal.

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

Controlled-environment facility communication terminal and personal computer wireless device docking station with integral keypads
Patent No. 11561580

Inventor(s): Aaron Bacher (Collinsville, TX), Adam Freeman (Pensacola, FL), Scott Passe (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): Securus Technologies, LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17012985 on 09/04/2020 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: A communication system comprising a processing system is configured to support data, voice and video communications. A docking station is coupled to the processing system and is configured to provide power and data connections to a personal computer wireless device. The personal computer wireless device is configured to provide power, data, and analog connections. The docking station may act as a controlled-environment facility communication terminal, providing communication functionality to a user employing an integral, solid-surface keypad defined in, and by, a surface of the docking station”s housing, when the personal computer wireless device is not held in the docking station. The docking station is coupled to the processing system over at least one pair of low-voltage wires having an electrical current sufficient to power the personal computer wireless device. The pair(s) of low-voltage wires may provide sufficient electrical current to charge a battery in the personal computer wireless device.

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

User interfaces for contextual modeling for electronic loan applications
Patent No. 11561666

Inventor(s): Nathan Longfellow (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17204583 on 03/17/2021 (678 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for managing an electronic loan application can include: a loan information pane listing financial information associated with a loan transaction, the financial information including details of the loan transaction and an indicator of a status of an attribute of the loan transaction; an action pane listing upcoming actions associated with the loan transaction; and an assets pane listing assets associated with the loan transaction, the assets pane including: a list with each of the assets, including identification of each of the assets; and a statement pane for a selected asset of the assets, the statement pane listing items associated with a statement for the selected asset, with each of the items including a status indicator and a highlighted excerpt from the statement.

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

High availability for virtual network functions
Patent No. 11561817

Inventor(s): Paul Miller (Derry, NH)
Assignee(s): GENBAND US LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453378 on 11/03/2021 (447 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes, with a Virtual Network Function (VNF) manager, managing a VNF that includes a plurality of VNF components running on a plurality of virtual machines, the virtual machines running on a plurality of physical computing machines, and with the VNF manager, causing a Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) to have a total number of virtual machines provisioned, the total number being equal to a number of virtual machines capable of providing for a current demand for VNF components plus an additional number of virtual machines equal to the highest number of virtual machines being provided by a single one of the plurality of physical computing machines.

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

Monitoring VNFCs that are composed of independently manageable software modules
Patent No. 11561818

Inventor(s): Keith William Melkild (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17671570 on 02/14/2022 (344 days app to issue)

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

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

Methods and systems for adaptive memory-resource management
Patent No. 11561834

Inventor(s): Jianbing Chen (Plano, TX), Keith Lowrey (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Rambus Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Silicon Edge Law Group LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16743271 on 01/15/2020 (1105 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are self-learning systems and methods for adaptive management of memory resources within a memory hierarchy. Memory allocations associated with different active functions are organized into blocks for placement in alternative levels in a memory hierarchy optimized for different metrics of e.g. cost and performance. A host processor monitors a performance metric of the active functions, such as the number of instructions per clock cycle, and reorganizes the function-specific blocks among the levels of the hierarchy. Over time, this process tends toward block organizations that improve the performance metric.

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

Pipelined micro controller unit
Patent No. 11561883

Inventor(s): Hiroyuki Mizukoshi (Kawasaki, , JP), Masakazu Ehama (Sagamihara, , JP), Yan Li (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16712593 on 12/12/2019 (1139 days app to issue)

Abstract: A 3D NAND memory device is provided in which control is performed by two microcontroller units (MCU). During manufacture of the memory device, bug fixes required for the controller may be addressed using a software solution by which an instruction requiring correction in one of the two MCUs is replaced with a corrected instruction stored in a RAM.

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

Allocation of spare cache reserved during non-speculative execution and speculative execution
Patent No. 11561903

Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17315076 on 05/07/2021 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cache system, having cache sets, a connection to a line identifying an execution type, a connection to a line identifying a status of speculative execution, and a logic circuit that can: allocate a first subset of cache sets when the execution type is a first type indicating non-speculative execution, allocate a second subset when the execution type changes from the first type to a second type indicating speculative execution, and reserve a cache set when the execution type is the second type. When the execution type changes from the second to the first type and the status of speculative execution indicates that a result of speculative execution is to be accepted, the logic circuit can reconfigure the second subset when the execution type is the first type; and allocate the at least one cache set when the execution type changes from the first to the second type.

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

Security configurations in page table entries for execution domains
Patent No. 11561904

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to a computer system having a page table entry containing security settings for calls from predefined domains are described. The page table entry can be used to map a virtual memory address to a physical memory address. In response to a call to execute a routine identified using the virtual memory address, a security setting corresponding to the execution domain from which the call initiates can be extracted from the page table entry to determine whether a security measure is to be used. For example, a shadow stack structure can be used to protect the private stack content of the routine from being access by a caller and/or to protect the private stack content of the caller from being access by the callee.

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

Transformation as a service
Patent No. 11561933

Inventor(s): Christopher Kim (Plano, TX), Mger Babayan (Plano, TX), Mohammad Omar Khalid Mirza (Plano, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220260 on 04/01/2021 (663 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving input data via a transformation UI, generating transformation configuration data, causing the transformation UI to present transformation object data per the transformation configuration data, where the transformation object data identifies data objects each including an input and output field name and a data type, detecting, from the transformation UI, an instruction defining a mapping for the input data, including a modification to the output field name of a data object such that the input field name of the data object is mapped to the modified output field name, based on the detecting the instruction, modifying the first transformation configuration data per the mapping to derive second transformation configuration data, performing a transformation of the input data based on the second transformation configuration data, and causing the transformation UI to present a transformation output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

View tables framework
Patent No. 11561941

Inventor(s): Douglas J. Goddard (Addison, TX), Nadeem Panjwani (Dallas, TX), Paul Eric Hazboun (Flower Mound, TX), Sravan Mateti (Dallas, TX), Sudheer Konduru (Dallas, TX), Vinod Patil (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17580814 on 01/21/2022 (368 days app to issue)

Abstract: In entity transition from legacy systems to a big data distributed data platform, numerous system-based architectural gaps have surfaced. There exists a need for a bridge component for each of the architectural gaps in order to support the entity transition to the big data distributed data platform. These bridge components include a variety of frameworks that are configured to automate certain processes that are needed for the transition. These processes have only become necessary as a result of the Hadoop platform. The automated processes include a snapshot load platform. The snapshot load platform enables the addition of a new view to the historical tables. The platform includes replacing the entire table in a truncated scenario. The platform includes replacing cases in a refresh or update scenario.

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

Matching system and display method using real-time event processing
Patent No. 11561989

Inventor(s): Brian McDonald (Saint-Laurent, , CA), Hisham Mardam-Bey (Montreal, , CA), Jordan Bateman (Montreal, , CA), Stephen Happas (Braintree, MA)
Assignee(s): Conversion Squared Corporation (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17592187 on 02/03/2022 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: The subject matter herein provides for online dating gameplay that offers instant and ongoing new opportunities for content, interaction, communication, and risk, and that rewards communication initiation and persistence, all without increasing the skill level required to find a relationship while providing an incentive to play or engage with the online dating community continuously. The approach employs gamification (and, in particular, a slot machine-style display) to encourage users (sometimes referred to herein as ”daters” or ”players”) to frequently log in and engage with other daters.

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

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for data translation using a representational state transfer (REST) application programming interface (API)
Patent No. 11561997

Inventor(s): Alain Pigeon (Plano, TX), Prakash John Thomas (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor Hunt, P.A. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16352738 on 03/13/2019 (1413 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to one method, the method comprises: receiving, from a client via a REST API, input in a first format; converting, using predetermined metadata, the input in the first format into input in a second format; sending the input in the second format to a legacy system for performing an operation using the input in the second format; receiving, from the legacy system, output in the second format, wherein the output is based at least in part on the operation performed using the input in the second format; converting, using the predetermined metadata, the output in the second format into output in the first format; and sending, to the client via the REST API, the output in the first format.

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

Self-service data provisioning system
Patent No. 11562027

Inventor(s): Yadav Khanal (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17387063 on 07/28/2021 (545 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data exchange that provides self-service data provisioning is provided. The data exchange may include a raw data layer, a model data layer, a plurality of workspaces and a testing environment. The raw data layer may be a landing zone for raw data records received from systems of record. The raw data layer may receive a plurality of raw data records, model and process the data records and transfer the data records to the model data layer. The model data layer may be a data layer that includes data modeled to data exchange specifications and enables queries to be executed on the data included in the model data layer. Each workspace may be allocated to a consumer. The consumer may query the plurality of data records within the model data layer. The testing environment may test scripts to ensure that the scripts conform to a predetermined set of testing specifications.

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

Secure private portable vault container
Patent No. 11562060

Inventor(s): George E. Manges (Wylie, TX), Sean Stephens (Wylie, TX), William Browning (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Assignee(s): Conveyance Media Group LLC (Wylie, TX)
Law Firm: Christopher Weisberg, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17480866 on 09/21/2021 (490 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. A device includes processing circuitry that includes a processor and a memory, where the memory is configured to store a logical container including a plurality of encrypted data portions and a plurality of executable code portions. Each encrypted data portion and executable code portion is separately encrypted with a different encryption key and associated with a user. The processing circuitry receives, from a software application operating in another device, a first request associated with at least one encrypted data portion and one executable code portion of the logical container. The first request includes an encryption token associated with the software application. In response to the first request, the processing circuitry triggers a verification code portion to determine whether the first request is authorized and performs at least one operation to fulfill the first request in response to determining the request is authorized.

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

Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms
Patent No. 11562098

Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17102072 on 11/23/2020 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms are disclosed. An example method includes accessing, from a media device, a first identifier and a search term at a first server, the first identifier corresponding to at least one of the media device or a user of the media device, the search term associated with a search request, generating a second identifier based on the first identifier, sending the second identifier and the search term from the first server to a data collection server to facilitate the data collection server to logging the search request, and receiving user information associated with the search request from a database proprietor based on the second identifier.

[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]

Artificial intelligence system for inspecting image reliability
Patent No. 11562179

Inventor(s): Aamer Charania (Flower Mound, TX), Chi-San Ho (Allen, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Sunil Subrahmanyam Vasisht (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17031176 on 09/24/2020 (852 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for inspecting the reliability of an image. The system may include a processor in communication with a client device; and a storage medium. The storage medium may store instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to perform operations including: obtaining a plurality of images; categorizing the images into a plurality of image classes; calculating a plurality of probability outcomes; determining whether highest predicted probabilities of the images are less than a first threshold and whether an entropy of a predicted density of the probability outcomes exceeds a second threshold; indicating whether the image is associated with the image classes; ranking, the image amongst the plurality of images; filtering, a plurality of low reliability images according to a third threshold; providing, a likelihood of whether a user scanned a vehicle object associated with the image; and identifying a percentage of user scan failures.

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

Distribution of neural networks with blockchains
Patent No. 11562254

Inventor(s): Amanda House (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): McAfee, LLC (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16526743 on 07/30/2019 (1274 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein generate blocks of a blockchain, the blockchain to store a neural network that has input nodes, hidden nodes and output nodes, with respective ones of the blocks of the blockchain including respective code and respective data to represent corresponding ones of the output nodes of the neural network, a first one of the blocks including first code and first data to implement operations to be performed by a first one of the output nodes, the hidden nodes and the input nodes on input data applied to the neural network to determine an output of the first one of the output nodes. Disclosed example apparatus also train the neural network to determine at least portions of the respective data to include in the respective ones of the blocks of the blockchain, and forward the blockchain to a server that is to distribute the neural network to client(s).

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

System and method for optimal automated booking of on-demand transportation in multi-modal journeys
Patent No. 11562300

Inventor(s): Narendra Annamaneni (Andhra Pradesh, , IN), Theja Tulabandhula (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): Conduent Business Services, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15178936 on 06/10/2016 (2419 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for automated booking of an on-demand service in a multimodal journey includes receiving information related to a multimodal trip plan for a commuter trip. The multimodal trip plan includes a plurality of segments, and the plurality of segments include an on-demand service segment that requires an on-demand service vehicle as the mode of transport. The method also includes receiving real-time information relating to a location of the commuter from one or more location tracking sensors, determining an estimated time of arrival of the commuter at a transfer point for transfer to the on-demand service segment by analyzing the real-time information, identifying a time of availability of an on-demand service vehicle at the transfer point (as a function of a time of booking), and determining an optimal time of booking of the on-demand service vehicle based on the estimated time of arrival and the time of availability.

Methods and apparatus to associate transactions with media impressions
Patent No. 11562394

Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16943905 on 07/30/2020 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to associate transactions with media impressions are disclosed. An example method includes transmitting a request for commercial transaction information to a database proprietor, the request including an identifier corresponding to a media impression associated with media presented via a computing device; receiving the commercial transaction information in response to the request, the commercial transaction information comprising data associated with a commercial transaction conducted using an account accessed by the computing device; and associating the media impression with the commercial transaction.

Methods and apparatus to expand panelist enrollment
Patent No. 11562399

Inventor(s): Achilleas Papakostas (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16428307 on 05/31/2019 (1334 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to expand panelist enrollment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a network communicator to enable the apparatus to communicate with a local area network. A media monitor is to monitor a media presentation of the apparatus and report monitoring data identifying the media presentation to a central facility. A network scanner is to scan the local area network and store an identification of a second device connected to the same local area network as the apparatus. A network information processor is to review the identification of the second device connected to the same local area network as the apparatus, the network information processor to add the identification of the second device to a fingerprint if the second device is commonly connected to the same local area network as the apparatus. A fingerprint reporter is to transmit the fingerprint to the central facility.

Dynamic image service
Patent No. 11562408

Inventor(s): Shantanu Deo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17685836 on 03/03/2022 (327 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Methods and systems for providing a recommendation
Patent No. 11562418

Inventor(s): Derek Bumpas (Allen, TX), Jeremy Huang (Plano, TX), Jiaxin Guo (Plano, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16905192 on 06/18/2020 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a vehicle recommendation to a user may include: obtaining one or more vehicle images via a device associated with the user; identifying one or more user-selected images of the one or more vehicle images based on user interaction with the one or more vehicle images performed by the user via a user interface; identifying one or more first-level attributes from the one or more user-selected images; obtaining one or more vehicle identifications from the one or more user-selected images; determining one or more second-level attributes based on the one or more vehicle identifications; determining a value of each of the one or more first-level attributes and the one or more second-level attributes; determining the vehicle recommendation based on the value; and transmitting, to the device associated with the user, a notification indicating the vehicle recommendation.

Monitored alerts
Patent No. 11562433

Inventor(s): Jefferson Crew (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16947828 on 08/19/2020 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine readable mediums which provide for customized alerts for a user. Alerts may be described by a set of alert parameters. Alert parameters include the type of alerts, the frequency of alerts, and the content of the alerts. While the alert parameters may initially be set based upon the users explicitly entered preferences, the system may monitor one or more indicators to dynamically adjust one or more of the alert parameters. As the indicators allow the automated portfolio management system to respond to the needs of a user, these alerts may increase the personalization of automated portfolio management systems.

Method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing estimated prescription costs
Patent No. 11562437

Inventor(s): Mark Beers (Lilburn, GA), Stacy Hopkins (Loganville, GA)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16453509 on 06/26/2019 (1308 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for providing a patient with prescribed medication cost information at a point of prescribing. A prescription benefit coverage inquiry is received and provided to a claims processor for processing. Historical data associated with prior prescription transactions is utilized to determine an estimated cost range of a prescribed medication in the event of an insufficient or absent response from a benefits manager. The estimated cost range is then provided to a prescriber to share with a patient.

Systems and methods for auditing discount card-based healthcare purchases
Patent No. 11562438

Inventor(s): Patrick I. Harris, Sr. (Atlanta, GA), Roger G. Pinsonneault (Alpharetta, GA)
Assignee(s): McKesson Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16737131 on 01/08/2020 (1112 days app to issue)

Abstract: An adjudicated prescription claim transaction response is received and includes a total amount paid by the claims processor, a patient pay amount, and the pharmacy”s Usual and Customary Charge amount for a product/service. The adjudicated response can be evaluated to determine it was approved/paid and the total amount paid by the claims processor is zero or less. An income audit evaluation may be conducted by comparing the patient pay amount to the Usual and Customary Charge amount. Based on the Usual and Customary Charge amount being less than or less than or equal to the patient pay amount, a reversal transaction can be generated and transmitted to a claims processor computer for adjudication. Further, the adjudicated prescription claim transaction response can be converted from an approved/paid response to (or replaced by) a rejected adjudicated prescription claim transaction response and transmitted to the pharmacy computer that initiated the prescription claim transaction.

Device and method for performing validation and authentication of a physical structure or physical object
Patent No. 11562448

Inventor(s): Ranjeev Teelock (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION (St. Petersburg, FL)
Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15138612 on 04/26/2016 (2464 days app to issue)

Abstract: A communicating device, method, and computer readable medium for performing a process of authenticating a physical structure. The communicating device includes circuitry that is configured to transmit a first instruction to a mobile device, receive first information associated with execution of the first instruction by the mobile device, validate the first information in order to determine a first score corresponding to the first instruction, by comparing the first information with pre-stored information, transmit a second instruction to the mobile device, receive, from the mobile device, second information associated with execution of the second instruction by the mobile device, validate the second information to determine a second score corresponding to the second instruction, by comparing the second information with pre-stored information, and generate an authentication result for the physical structure in response to the first and second scores being greater than first and second predetermined thresholds respectively.

Systems and methods for database management of transaction information and payment instruction data
Patent No. 11562450

Inventor(s): Ashley Cook (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ZOCCAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves Savitch LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17308984 on 05/05/2021 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for storing data related to a transaction and for facilitating the transaction, the system comprising: an application server coupled with a database and configured to store information associated with a plurality of transactions, the information including account information related to a user account maintained by a first financial institution, a recipient identifier, and account information related to a recipient account maintained with a second financial institution, the application server further configured to: receive transaction data associated with a payment of the transaction, the transaction data comprising an identifier and user account information; identify the recipient account information based on a comparison of the received identifier against the stored recipient identifier; generate transfer instructions data based on the transaction data and recipient account information; and forward the transfer instructions data to the first financial institution based on the user account information to cause a deposit into the recipient account.

System and method for generating and displaying contours
Patent No. 11562512

Inventor(s): Tuan T. Tran (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17116964 on 12/09/2020 (776 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for generating and displaying contours. In some embodiments, the method includes: generating a respective first axial contour, of a plurality of first axial contours, for each of a first plurality of axial slices, the first axial contours defining a surface of a first volume, a first axial slice of the first plurality of axial slices including a first target point; generating a first sagittal contour in a first sagittal slice through the first target point; generating a respective second axial contour, of a plurality of second axial contours, for each of a second plurality of axial slices including the first axial slice, the second axial contours defining a surface of a second volume, a first slice of the first plurality of axial slices including a second target point; and generating a second sagittal contour in the first sagittal slice.

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

System and method for creating and delivering handwritten greeting cards
Patent No. 11562519

Inventor(s): Matthew D Moon (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): FELT, Inc. (Telluride, CO)
Law Firm: Staniford Tomita LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17509677 on 10/25/2021 (456 days app to issue)

Abstract: A card creation system uses software tools on computing devices for coordinating and creating cards that include handwritten text for a recipient. The software is used to an organizer to create invitations to participate in a coordinated group card delivery for a recipient on a designated date for a specified event. The card creation invitations are distributed to invitees who can either accept or decline the invitation. The software can be used to create custom card designs that include handwritten text. The custom card designs are transmitted from the participant computing devices to a server. The card designs are reviewed, printed, and placed in separate envelopes. The printed and enveloped cards are then packaged in a single container. The single container is then sent in the card recipient on a designated delivery date.

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

Topology-change-aware volumetric fusion for real-time dynamic 4D reconstruction
Patent No. 11562541

Inventor(s): Chao Li (Richardson, TX), Xiaohu Guo (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Talem IP Law, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17018707 on 09/11/2020 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for real-time dynamic 4D reconstruction can include detecting one or more topology changes between reconstructed frames and a new incoming frame by detecting a set of discontinuities in a first surface mesh associated with the reconstructed frames; duplicating cells of a first volumetric cell structure associated with the reconstructed frames at the set of discontinuities to generate a set of nodes, the set of nodes having a non-manifold connectivity; and fusing a depth image of the new incoming frame with the first volumetric cell structure having the set of nodes to form a next volumetric cell structure with the non-manifold connectivity. A next surface mesh extracted from the next volumetric cell structure can then be output for rendering a live frame.

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

Edge-accelerated artificial intelligence for collaborative sensing of physical intelligent moving objects
Patent No. 11562645

Inventor(s): Nannan Wang (Allen, TX), Paparao Palacharla (Richardson, TX), Soroush Bateni (Richardson, TX), Tadashi Ikeuchi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): FUJITSU LIMITED (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: Fujitsu Patent Center (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16838449 on 04/02/2020 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying physical intelligent moving objects (IMOs); creating, for a first subset of the physical IMOs, digital representations in edge clouds of a distributed cloud computing environment, each digital representation representative of a physical IMO of the first subset of the physical IMOs; generating a cooperative network computing (CNC) platform that includes the digital representations of the first subset of the physical IMOs, each digital representation functioning as a CNC entity in the CNC platform for the corresponding physical IMO; identifying a CNC task of a first physical IMO of the plurality of physical IMOs; and performing, by a first digital representation of the representations that corresponds to the first physical IMO, the CNC task in the CNC platform, including accessing data associated with a second digital representation of the digital representations in the CNC platform to perform the CNC task at the first digital representation.

[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]

Plates and plate assemblies for noise attenuators and other devices and methods making the same
Patent No. 11562726

Inventor(s): Doug Scheffler (McKinney, TX), Juan Manuel Diaz (Melissa, TX), Roy Ronald Pelfrey (Sherman, 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: 16717421 on 12/17/2019 (1134 days app to issue)

Abstract: Plates and plate assemblies for noise attenuators and other devices and methods of making the same are described herein. An example plate assembly includes a support frame to be coupled to a body of the noise attenuator. The support frame has a plurality of radially extending ribs. The plate assembly also includes a disc-shaped plate having a plurality of openings forming flow paths to attenuate noise. The disc-shaped plate is coupled to the support frame such that pressure-induced loads on the disc-shaped plate are distributed to the plurality of radially extending ribs of the support frame.

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

Non-linear temperature compensation for wider range operation temperature products
Patent No. 11562797

Inventor(s): Genki Sano (Kamakura Kanagawa, , JP), Shih-Chung Lee (Yokohama Kanagawa, , JP)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17110850 on 12/03/2020 (782 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating non-volatile storage disclosed herein. The method comprises performing an operation on a set of non-volatile storage elements. The operation on the set of non-volatile storage elements includes providing temperature compensation based on an operation temperature of the set of non-volatile storage elements. The providing temperature compensation includes determining if the operation temperature is outside a temperature range where constant compensation is valid and applying the temperature compensation based on the determination.

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

Systems and methods for counting program-erase cycles of a cell block in a memory system
Patent No. 11562800

Inventor(s): Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17343486 on 06/09/2021 (594 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure proposes a method to save P/E cycling information inside NAND by using 2-byte column in programmable selective devices (e.g., SGD). The proposed method is a one-way programming method, and does not perform an erase operation within the 2-byte column. The proposed methods described herein can reduce the burden of relying upon controller SRAM/DRAM. Additionally, by storing the P/E cycling information in NAND, the P/E cycling is not lost due to a power loss event. At least one application advantageous for using NAND to store P/E cycling information includes wear leveling.

EMS assisted fault handling in virtual network function components
Patent No. 11563626

Abstract: An example operation may include a method comprising one or more of receiving a heartbeat failure notification message when a VNFCI is in standby state, building, at a VNFCI, a next state request message with standby and heartbeat failure parameters, sending the next state request message to an EMS, retrieving, at the EMS, a peer VNFCI state when the next state request message is received, sending a next state response message to the VNFCI with active state when one or more of: a peer VNFCI admin state is not online, and when a peer VNFCI is not reachable when the peer VNFCI admin state is online, sending a next state response message with standby state when the peer operational state is active, and sending the next state response message with standby to the VNFCI when the request of current issues on resources associated with the VNFCI from the VNFM is received and there are critical issues at the EMS.

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

Methods and apparatus to credit background applications
Patent No. 11563663

Inventor(s): Achilleas Papakostas (Dallas, TX), Cary Pillers (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17365904 on 07/01/2021 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein include means for comparing bandwidth usage of an application executing in a background of a device to a threshold to determine a state of the application as one of active or inactive, means for logging event records associated with the application, and means for crediting a duration of background execution of the application. In disclosed examples, the means for crediting is to determine whether the bandwidth usage pattern is spiked or continuous based on a first event record representative of background execution of the application being started, update a second event record to be representative of the background execution of the application being stopped when the bandwidth usage pattern is spiked and a timestamp of the second event record exceeds a temporal activity window, and determine the duration of the background execution of the application based on the first event record and the second event record.

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

Edge computing platform capability discovery
Patent No. 11563828

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Qualcomm Incorporated (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17084554 on 10/29/2020 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing a connection with an edge application server are provided. A user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication network establishes a connection with an edge application server to offload the data processing of an application executing on the UE to the edge application server. The UE communicates key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with the application to the edge data network. The KPIs indicate the resources that application uses to process the data. In response, the UE receives edge application server parameters from multiple servers in the edge data network that meet or exceed the KPIs. The parameters include compute, graphical compute, memory and storage parameters with various levels of specificity. The UE selects one of the edge application servers to process the data on behalf of the application based on the parameters.

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

Configurable power saving signal with multiple functionalities in 5G NR
Patent No. 11564167

Inventor(s): Yang Li (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16835579 on 03/31/2020 (1029 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device to perform methods for configuring a power savings signal in fifth generation (5G) new radio (NR) networks. The wireless device may transmit, to a base station within a network, power savings requirements and receiving, from the base station, a configuration of a power saving signal, where the configuration indicates one or more functionalities of the power saving signal. The wireless device may periodically receive, from the base station, the power saving signal and interpret the power saving signal based on the configuration. The configuration of the power saving signal may be received via radio resource control signaling.

[G08C] TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS (fluid pressure transmission systems F15B; mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member into a different variable G01D 5/00; mechanical control systems G05G) [4]

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Sawn leadless package having wettable flank leads
Patent No. 11562929

Inventor(s): Mohamad Ashraf Bin Mohd Arshad (Kuala Lumpur, , MY), Soo Wai Kong (Selangor, , MY)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16953176 on 11/19/2020 (796 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a leadless packaged semiconductor device. First partial sawing leads is performed on a bottom side of an in-process leadless semiconductor package having a leadframe including die pad with a semiconductor chip thereon, and leads defining top and bottom surfaces and having an inner end and an outer end having a bottom corner region. Conductive bond wires connect to and extending between bond pads on the chip and respective leads, a mold compound is around the die pad, leads, chip, and conductive bond wires while exposing the bottom surface and outer end. The first sawing completely severs the leads while forming only a partial cut in the mold compound. A de-flash process is applied to the bottom side. The second sawing aligned to the partial cuts reaches the partial cuts to complete singulation of the package, wherein the second sawing does not touch the leads.

[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]

Semiconductor package including undermounted die with exposed backside metal
Patent No. 11562949

Inventor(s): Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Madison Paige Koziol (Richardson, TX), Patrick Francis Thompson (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16904193 on 06/17/2020 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die with an active surface and an inactive surface, the active surface including metal pillars providing electrical connections to functional circuitry of the semiconductor die, and a backside metal layer on the inactive surface. The backside metal layer is attached to the inactive surface. The semiconductor package further includes a plurality of leads with each of the leads including an internal leadfinger portion and an exposed portion that includes a bonding portion. Distal ends of the metal pillars are in contact with and electrically coupled to the internal leadfinger portions. The backside metal layer is exposed on an outer surface of the semiconductor package. The bonding portions and the backside metal layer approximately planar to each other.

Bonded assembly employing metal-semiconductor bonding and metal-metal bonding and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11562975

Inventor(s): Lin Hou (Leuven, , BE), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Peter Rabkin (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17244387 on 04/29/2021 (635 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bonded assembly of a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die includes first and second semiconductor dies. The first semiconductor die includes first semiconductor devices, first metal interconnect structures embedded in first dielectric material layers, and first metal bonding pads laterally surrounded by a semiconductor material layer. The second semiconductor die includes second semiconductor devices, second metal interconnect structures embedded in second dielectric material layers, and second metal bonding pads that include primary metal bonding pads and auxiliary metal bonding pads. The auxiliary metal bonding pads are bonded to the semiconductor material layer through metal-semiconductor compound portions formed by reaction of surface portions of the semiconductor material layer and an auxiliary metal bonding pad. The primary metal bonding pads are bonded to the first metal bonding pads by metal-to-metal bonding.

Optical sensor with integrated pinhole
Patent No. 11563130

Inventor(s): Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland, TX), James Becker (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16867309 on 05/05/2020 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical sensor includes a semiconductor substrate having a first conductive type. The optical sensor further includes a photodiode disposed on the semiconductor substrate and a metal layer. The photodiode includes a first semiconductor layer having the first conductive type and a second semiconductor layer, formed on the first semiconductor layer, including a plurality of cathodes having a second conductive type. The first semiconductor layer is configured to collect photocurrent upon reception of incident light. The cathodes are configured to be electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer is configured to, based on the collected photocurrent, to track the incident light. The metal layer further includes a pinhole configured to collimate the incident light, and the plurality of cathodes form a rotational symmetry of order n with respect to an axis of the pinhole.

Multi-band base station antennas having broadband decoupling radiating elements and related radiating elements
Patent No. 11563278

Inventor(s): Gangyi Deng (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237098 on 04/22/2021 (642 days app to issue)

Abstract: Radiating elements include a first and second dipole arms that extend along a first axis and that are configured to transmit RF signals in a first frequency band. The first dipole arm is configured to be more transparent to RF signals in a second frequency band than it is to RF signals in a third frequency band, and the second dipole arm is configured to be more transparent to RF signals in the third frequency band than it is to RF signals in the second frequency band. Related base station antennas are also provided.

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

Suppressing signal noise on an optical fiber
Patent No. 11563300

Inventor(s): Tadashi Ikeuchi (Plano, TX), Youichi Akasaka (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): FUJITSU LIMITED (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: Fujitsu Patent Center (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16569294 on 09/12/2019 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical system for suppressing signal noise on an optical fiber, including an input power signal; a pump laser configured to receive the input power signal; a phase modulator coupled to the pump laser configured to modulate, in response to the input power signal, a phase of the pump laser to increase a stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) threshold of the pump laser, wherein the pump laser is further configured to: increase a power at the pump laser to be greater than the SBS threshold; generate a back scattering power based on the power of the pump laser being greater than the increased SBS threshold; and limit an output power signal of the pump laser based on the generated back scattering power.

[H01S] DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION

Multi-hybrid power generator system and method
Patent No. 11563328

Inventor(s): Deepak D. Jaisinghani (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Solairex Innovative Research Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Grogan, Tuccillo Vanderleeden LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17871340 on 07/22/2022 (186 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-hybrid power generator and system that facilitate energy harvesting, generation, and storage from interchangeable power sources. The system including a plurality of battery banks; a plurality of power management devices, a plurality of battery banks; a first gearbox, a first generator, a second gearbox, a second generator, a crankshaft having a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft that allow for independent operation of one from the other, a multi-hybrid generator including a plurality of hydraulic electrical actuation devices (HEADs) for driving the first and second generators, and an intelligent power controller communicatively coupled to an electrical load and to the plurality of power management devices for selectively controlling power monitoring, power generation, power distribution and power storage between or to the plurality of battery banks, the at least one electrical load and the plurality of HEADs.

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

Wireless charging receiver circuit and chip, and wireless charging receiver
Patent No. 11563336

Inventor(s): Songnan Yang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Halo Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Foshan, , CN)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17650128 on 02/07/2022 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless charging receiver circuit includes a first bridge arm unit connected to the first node and a common ground node, a second bridge arm unit connected to the second node and the common ground node, a first voltage converter unit connected to the second node and the common ground node, a second voltage converter unit connected to the first node and a common ground node, a filter circuit, a bias power supply circuit, and a control unit configure to control the switch transistors, such that the voltage output terminals of the first voltage converter unit and the second voltage converter unit output a voltage signal.

Seamless DCM-PFM transition for single pulse operation in DC-DC converters
Patent No. 11563378

Inventor(s): Christian Harder (Freising, , DE), Eduardas Jodka (Freising, , DE), Julian Becker (Freising, , DE), Puneet Sareen (Freising, , DE), Stefan Dietrich (Oberding, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000854 on 08/24/2020 (883 days app to issue)

Abstract: A converter operable to convert an input voltage at an input node to an output voltage at an output node coupled to a load by switching on and off a transistor at a switching frequency, the converter comprising: an error amplifier circuit having a first input coupled to a reference voltage, a second input coupled to the output node through a resistive divider, a first output operable to output a control current and a second output operable to output a current equivalent to the control current; a peak current comparator circuit having a first input coupled to the second output of the error amplifier circuit, a second input and an output, the second input is coupled to the input node through an inductor; an off-time timer circuit having an input coupled to the first output of the error amplifier circuit and an output, the off-time timer circuit operable to set the switching frequency based on the control current; and a control circuit having a first input coupled to the output of the peak current comparator circuit, a second input coupled to the output of the off-time timer circuit and an output coupled to a control terminal of the transistor.

[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]

Transistor diagnostic circuit
Patent No. 11563430

Inventor(s): Antti Veli Johannes Piila (Kiviniemi, , FI), Jacobus Adrianus van Oevelen (Niederaichbach, , DE), Juha Tapani Pennanen (Oulu, , FI), Mikko Topi Loikkanen (Oulu, , FI), Tuomas Tapani Tuikkanen (Oulu, , FI)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17488760 on 09/29/2021 (482 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transistor diagnostic circuit includes a protection transistor output terminal, a fault terminal, and circuitry coupled to the protection transistor output terminal and the fault terminal. The protection transistor output terminal is adapted to be coupled to a current terminal of a protection transistor. The transistor diagnostic circuit is configured to, at start-up, load the protection transistor output terminal to test the protection transistor, and to generate a fault signal at the fault terminal responsive to a voltage on the protection transistor output terminal exceeding a threshold.

[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]

Digital driver using an analog operational amplifier
Patent No. 11563434

Inventor(s): Alvaro Flores (Allen, TX), Paul Baker (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17018758 on 09/11/2020 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A driver circuit comprising a differential operational amplifier configured to receive an input voltage and produce a differential output voltage based at least in part on the input voltage. The differential output voltage can be produced for a receiver circuit that is communicatively coupled to the driver circuit.

Rejection of end-of-packet dribble in high speed universal serial bus repeaters
Patent No. 11563462

Inventor(s): Anant Shankar Kamath (Bangalore, , IN), Mayank Garg (Ambala, , IN), Srijan Rastogi (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17382499 on 07/22/2021 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: Universal Serial Bus (USB) repeater circuits and methods of operating the same for communicating data signals from a first pair of data terminals to a second pair of data terminals of the repeater. In a first channel, an amplifier stage in a receiver amplifies a differential signal received at the first pair of data terminals to generate a differential signal at first and second output nodes of the receiver, and a transmitting circuit transmits a differential signal at the second pair of data terminals responsive to the differential signal at the first and second output nodes of the receiver. The receiver includes a hysteresis stage that receives an offset in opposition to the differential signal at the first and second output nodes of the receiver. End-of-packet (EOP) dribble in USB communications in the HS mode is reduced by the offset at the hysteresis stage.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus to enable segmented CSI reporting in wireless communication systems
Patent No. 11563468

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: 17447808 on 09/15/2021 (496 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) for channel state information (CSI) feedback in a wireless communication system is provided. The method comprises receiving, from a base station (BS), CSI reference signals (CSI-RSs) and CSI feedback configuration information, estimating a channel based on the received CSI-RSs, determining, based on the estimated channel and the CSI feedback configuration information, a number of non-zero coefficients (K[subscript]l[/subscript][superscript]NZ[/superscript]) for each layer (l) of a total number of layers, wherein 1 is a rank value, and a sum of the K[subscript]l[/subscript][superscript]NZ [/superscript]across each of the layers as a total number of non-zero coefficients (K[superscript]NZ[/superscript]), where K[superscript]NZ[/superscript]=[subscript]l=1[/subscript][superscript][/superscript]K[subscript]l[/subscript][superscript]NZ[/superscript]. The method further comprises transmitting, to the BS, the CSI feedback including the K[superscript]NZ [/superscript]value over an uplink (UL) channel.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

4TX codebook enhancement in LTE
Patent No. 11563470

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Ralf Bendlin (Cedar Park, TX), Runhua Chen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17403587 on 08/16/2021 (526 days app to issue)

Abstract: Channel state information (CSI) feedback in a wireless communication system is disclosed. A precoding matrix is generated for multi-antenna transmission based on precoding matrix indicator (PMI) feedback, wherein the PMI indicates a choice of precoding matrix derived from a matrix multiplication of two matrices from a first codebook and a second codebook. In one embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a first precoding matrix constructed with a first group of adjacent Discrete-Fourier-Transform (DFT) vectors. In another embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a second precoding matrix constructed with a second group of uniformly distributed non-adjacent DFT vectors. In yet another embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a first precoding matrix and a second precoding matrix, where said first precoding matrix is constructed with a first group of adjacent DFT vectors, and said second precoding matrix is constructed with a second group of uniformly distributed non-adjacent DFT vectors.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Forward error correction adjustments for C-V2X communications
Patent No. 11563519

Inventor(s): Sangar Dowlatkhah (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT MOBILITY II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17496914 on 10/08/2021 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment (e.g., C-V2X user equipment) can receive a transmission from a network device of a mobile network and decode the transmission using a first forward error correction code. The user equipment can determine an attribute of the transmission to determine a condition of the communication channel. Based on the condition of the communication channel, the user equipment can facilitate transmitting feedback to the network device, wherein the feedback is forwarded through the mobile network to an application server device that selects a second forward error correction code based on the feedback. The second forward error correction code can be transmitted to, and received by, the user equipment. The user equipment can use the second forward error correction code to decode subsequent transmissions.

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

Method and apparatus for enabling concurrent transport via control plane
Patent No. 11563536

Inventor(s): Jennifer J-N. Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16696544 on 11/26/2019 (1155 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes generating a payload container information element comprising two or more payload entries at user equipment in a communication system, and sending the payload container information element from the user equipment to at least one network element in the communication system. Another method includes receiving a payload container information element comprising two or more payload entries at a network function in a communication system from user equipment in the communication system, and decoding the two or more payload entries of the payload container information element into two or more individual payloads at the network function.

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

Smart point of presence (SPOP) aircraft-based high availability edge network architecture
Patent No. 11563642

Inventor(s): Abdul A. Khan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Law Firm: Suiter Swantz pc llo (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17067463 on 10/09/2020 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high availability aircraft network architecture incorporating smart points of presence (SPoP) is disclosed. In embodiments, the network architecture divides the aircraft into districts, or physical subdivisions. Each district includes one or more mission systems (MS) smart network access point (SNAP) devices for connecting MS components and devices located within its district to the MS network. Similarly, each district includes one or more air vehicle systems (AVS) SNAP devices for connecting AVS components and devices within the district to the AVS network. The AVS network may remain in a star or hub-and-spoke topology, while the MS network may be configured in a ring or mesh topology. Selected MS and AVS SNAP devices may be connected to each other via guarded network bridges to securely interconnect the MS and AVS networks.

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

Deploying services to multiple public cloud environments using cloud-specific encapsulated communication logic
Patent No. 11563647

Inventor(s): David Jensen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Ryan, Mason Lewis, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17719683 on 04/13/2022 (286 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are provided for deploying services to multiple public clouds using cloud-specific encapsulated communication logic. One method comprises performing, in response to a request associated with a given public cloud of multiple public clouds having corresponding encapsulated communication logic for communicating with the respective public cloud: obtaining an image for the encapsulated communication logic for the given public cloud; instantiating an orchestration service for the given public cloud using the image for the encapsulated communication logic for the given public cloud, wherein the instantiated orchestration service for the given public cloud makes a connection to an endpoint of the given public cloud using the encapsulated communication logic for the given public cloud; and processing a request to create a service in the given public cloud using the instantiated orchestration service for the given public cloud as a connection gateway to the given public cloud.

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

Method and apparatus for universal integrated circuit card update via dedicated network function
Patent No. 11563676

Inventor(s): Jennifer J-N Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16991600 on 08/12/2020 (895 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product provide for updating configuration parameters of a universal integrated circuit card via dedicated network functions in a 5G system. In the context of a method, the method receives an encapsulation request from a unified data management module, the encapsulation request comprising data for at least one configuration parameter associated with a universal integrated circuit card of a user device. The method generates, in response to the encapsulation request, a secure packet comprising the at least one configuration parameter and a secure packet header. The method also provides the secure packet to the unified data management module for delivery to the user device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Messaging system and method
Patent No. 11563703

Inventor(s): Andrew Taylor (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Trenda Innovations, Inc. (Glendale, CA)
Law Firm: Lombard Geliebter LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14874415 on 10/03/2015 (2670 days app to issue)

Abstract: A messaging system, comprising an electronic message having integrated digital content that is scripted by seamless linking of multiplicity of electronic media components. An electronic media component is comprised of a compilation of one or more electronic media element, with an electronic media element comprised of one or more data. Communication protocols for delivery and receipt of the electronic message is used, with the multiplicity of electronic media components of a received electronic message seamlessly executed in an order, arrangement, and sequence intended by the scripted digital content at one of a first and second client-device.

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

System and method for allowing access to an application or features thereof on each of one or more user devices
Patent No. 11563724

Inventor(s): Valery Zubovsky (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Charles Schwab Co., Inc. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Innovation Partners LLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17136792 on 12/29/2020 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method allows a user to register one or more PINs on one or more user devices, and then authenticates the user to a server via the PIN and a token deposited on the user device being used by the user to allow access to an application on the user device. Individual tokens, or all tokens deposited on the user devices for a user account, may be invalidated, and the user is prevented from authenticating himself or herself via a PIN to allow access to an application on any device for which the last token deposited was invalidated, until the same or different PIN is registered for that device.

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

System and method for authenticating called parties of individuals within a controlled environment
Patent No. 11563734

Inventor(s): Stephen Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17078959 on 10/23/2020 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system are described for enhancing the security of calls made by a member of a controlled environment to an outside party, particularly when the outside party communicates via a cellular phone. An application is provided for the cellular device, which must communicate and register with a calling platform of the controlled environment. Certain elements of personal verification data are obtained by the user of the cellular device and stored at the calling platform for later reference. Calls from the inmate to the cellular device cause the calling platform to issue a notification to the user via the application. The user verifies his/her identity using the application, after which the call can be connected. As a further security measure, certain conditions can be required and periodically checked during the call to ensure the user remains verified.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Security management for restricted local operator services in communication system
Patent No. 11563743

Inventor(s): Jennifer J-N. Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Ryan, Mason Lewis, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16792339 on 02/17/2020 (1072 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for security management in communication systems are provided. For example, a method comprises maintaining a list of networks that support access for a set of restricted local operator services, checking whether a set of conditions for triggering access to the set of restricted local operator services is satisfied, receiving a request for access to the set of restricted local operator services, and initiating, upon satisfaction of the set of conditions, a search of the list of networks to find a network for access to the set of restricted local operator services.

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

Detecting under-utilized features and providing training, instruction, or technical support in an observation platform
Patent No. 11563826

Inventor(s): Guy R. Van Buskirk (Grapevine, TX), Ravi Shankar Kumar (Richardson, TX), Steven Paul Russell (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee(s): Theatro Labs, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17332850 on 05/27/2021 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: A first communication, received from a first communication device operated by a first user, is parsed according to a policy to determine associated metadata comprising a first set of attributes. The policy dictates rules for use of the metadata. The first set of attributes is compared to attributes of a plurality of communication devices. Based on the comparing, at least one recipient communication device for the first communication is identified from the plurality of communication devices, wherein at least one of the first set of attributes matches at least one of the attributes of the plurality of communication devices. Based on the policy and the metadata, at least one of a feature available to the at least one identified recipient communication device and behavior of the at least one identified recipient communication device as perceived by a particular user associated with the at least one recipient communication device is determined.

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

Third party monitoring of activity within a monitoring platform
Patent No. 11563845

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17349572 on 06/16/2021 (587 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a monitoring environment that monitors an activity for activity that may be indicative of being prohibited by the local, the state, and/or the national governing authorities, namely suspicious activity, or activity that is prohibited by the local, the state, and/or the national governing authorities, namely prohibited activity. The monitoring environment verifies the activity is actually being monitored within the monitoring environment. The verification can require one or more monitoring persons monitoring the activity to perform one or more tasks to verify their attentiveness in monitoring the activity. The one or more tasks can be as simple as activating a checkbox or providing a code or an electronic signature to provide some examples, although more complicated tasks, such as a biometric verification such as a retinal, a facial, and/or a voice verification to provide some examples, are possible as will be recognized by those skilled in the relevant art(s) without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

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

Parsing friendly and error resilient merge flag coding in video coding
Patent No. 11563950

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17673175 on 02/16/2022 (342 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for parsing friendly and error resilient merge flag coding in video coding are provided. In some methods, in contrast to merging candidate list size dependent coding of the merge flag in the prior art, a merge flag is always encoded in the encoded bit stream for each inter-predicted prediction unit (PU) that is not encoded using skip mode. In some methods, in contrast to the prior art that allowed the merging candidate list to be empty, one or more zero motion vector merging candidates formatted according to the prediction type of the slice containing a PU are added to the merging candidate list if needed to ensure that the list is not empty and/or to ensure that the list contains a maximum number of merging candidates.

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

Random access at resync points of dash segments
Patent No. 11564018

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17061152 on 10/01/2020 (845 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device for retrieving media includes a memory configured to store media data of a media presentation; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to: retrieve a manifest file for a media presentation indicating that container parsing of media data of a bitstream can be started at a resync point of a segment of a representation of the media presentation, the resync point being at a position other than a start of the segment and representing a point at which the container parsing of the media data of the bitstream can be started; use the manifest file to form a request to retrieve the media data of the representation starting at the resync point; send the request to initiate retrieval of the media data of the media presentation starting at the resync point; and present the retrieved media data.

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

Warning system in private network
Patent No. 11564075

Inventor(s): Sung Hwan Won (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17080782 on 10/26/2020 (820 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for public warning messages. In some example embodiment, there may be provided a method including receiving, at a user equipment, an indication, wherein the indication indicates whether a radio access network provides support for public warning system warning messages and/or indicates whether the radio access network allows the public warning system warning messages to be received by non-allowed user equipment; and deciding, by the user equipment, whether to select or reselect the radio access network based on the received indication. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Radio access technology aware cellular network inter-frequency coverage orchestrator
Patent No. 11564130

Inventor(s): Eugene Gomes (Plano, TX), Mahmood Osorio (Rockwall, TX), Xin Li (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Nicholson De Vos Webster Elliott LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17180650 on 02/19/2021 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method at a network node for compensating for inter-frequency coverage disparity between multiple cells operating across a coverage area of a wireless communications network. The method determines a disparity in signal coverage over the coverage area between a first cell and a second cell, wherein the first cell operates at a different frequency spectrum or frequency band from the second cell and wherein the network node determines the disparity in signal coverage by analyzing network data collected for the first and second cells. The method determines when the disparity in signal coverage meets a set criterion; and when the disparity in signal coverage meets the set criterion, adjusting coverage shape of one of the first cell and the second cell over the coverage area to reduce the disparity, wherein the adjusting of the coverage shape is performed by tilting signal coverage of the antenna at the transmission point.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Apparatus, method and computer program related to information about SCP(s) and SEPP(s) stored in NRF
Patent No. 11564154

Inventor(s): Devaki Chandramouli (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205926 on 03/18/2021 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that comprises means for receiving a request from a second network function including information relating to the second network function, determining, based on the information relating to the second network function, at least one proxy function and in response to the request, providing to the second network function information relating to the at least one determined proxy function.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Power dissipation reduction in wireless transceivers
Patent No. 11564164

Inventor(s): Yannis Tsividis (New York, NY)
Assignee(s): THETA IP, LLC (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17407897 on 08/20/2021 (522 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and circuits for reducing power dissipation in wireless transceivers and other electronic circuits and systems. Embodiments of the present invention use bias current reduction, impedance scaling, and gain changes either separately or in combination to reduce power dissipation. For example, bias currents are reduced in response to a need for reduced signal handling capability, impedances are scaled thus reducing required drive and other bias currents in response to a strong received signal, or gain is increased and impedances are scaled in response to a low received signal in the presence of no or weak interfering signals.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Power headroom reporting with dual connectivity
Patent No. 11564180

Inventor(s): Kathiravetpillai Sivanesan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): APPLE INC. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17115607 on 12/08/2020 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to a communication between a user equipment (”UE”) and a plurality of evolved Node Bs (”eNBs”). A UE may be adapted to operate in a dual connected mode on respective wireless cells provided by first and second eNBs. The UE may be adapted to estimate respective power headroom (”PHR”) values associated with simultaneous operation on the first and second wireless cells. The UE may cause the first and second PHR estimates to be transmitted to both the first and second eNBs. The first and second eNBs may use these estimates to compute respective uplink transmission powers for the UE. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Apparatus and method for impedance balancing of long radio frequency (RF) via
Patent No. 11564316

Inventor(s): Jesse Michael Zamarron (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Beusse Sanks, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17280269 on 11/21/2019 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a stack of printed circuit board (PCB) layers having a primary longitudinal structure forming a radio frequency (RE) via including a principal tuning section ([b]223[/b]) and a constant longitudinal structure ([b]227[/b]) along a conductive column support ([b]255[/b]) journaled through the layers in the via. The principal section ([b]221[/b]) comprising a first tuning sub-assembly ([b]229[/b] A) in a first portion of the RE via above the longitudinal structure ([b]227[/b]) and at an entrance of the primary longitudinal structure ([b]221[/b]) and comprising a first set of pad, anti-pad pairs ([b]445, 545, 645[/b]) tuned to receive an RE band. A second principal tuning sub-assembly ([b]229[/b]B) in a second portion of the via below the longitudinal structure ([b]227[/b]) and at an exit of the primary longitudinal structure and comprising a second set of pad, anti-pad pairs ([b]445, 545, 645[/b]) tuned to receive the band and mirroring the first set of pairs.

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

Preventing shortened lifetimes of security keys in a wireless communications security system
Patent No. RE049393 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Chi-Fong Ho (Hsin-Chu Hsien, , TW), Richard Lee-Chee Kuo (Taipei, , TW), Sam Shiaw-Shiang Jiang (Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): L2 MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin and Flannery LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16989662 on 08/10/2020 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: 23A wireless communications device has a first security key, a second security key, and established channels. Each established channel has a corresponding security count value, and utilizes a security key. At least one of the established channels utilizes the first security key. The second security key is assigned to a new channel. A first set is then used to obtain a first value. The first set has only security count values of all the established channels that utilize the second key. The first value is at least as great as the x most significant bits (MSB[subscript]x[/subscript]) of the greatest value in the first set. The MSB[subscript]x [/subscript]of the initial security count value for the new channel is set equal to the first value. If the first set is empty, then the initial security count is set to zero. Patent Class: N/A

DESIGN PATENTS

Electronic device
Patent No. D976283

Inventor(s): Peter Wang (Allen, TX), Srinivas Vunnava (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Crestron Electronics, Inc. (Rockleigh, NJ)
Law Firm: Crestron Electronics, Inc. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29768021 on 01/27/2021 (727 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Integrated dual display sensor
Patent No. D976320

Inventor(s): Dallas Nash (Frisco, TX), Michael Menefee (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): AVODAH, INC. (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29772402 on 03/01/2021 (694 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Martial arts training device
Patent No. D976352

Inventor(s): Raymond Crow (Royse City, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29746035 on 08/11/2020 (896 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Urinal
Patent No. D976395

Inventor(s): Margarito Contreras (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29770802 on 02/17/2021 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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