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 June 6, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 10
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 10
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 4
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 6
G: PHYSICS 40
H: ELECTRICITY 38
DESIGN 11
PLANT 1

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 18
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 7
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 4
Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) 3
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston) 3
Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) 3
ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 2
Emc Ip Holding Company LLC (Hopkinton, MA) 2
Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney) 2

UNASSIGNED 8

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Robert G. Oake, Jr. (Allen) 4
Anant Shankar Kamath (Bangalore, , IN) 2
Bruce Edward Scott (McKinney) 2
Dean E. Walker (Allen) 2
Hideo Iizuka (Ann Arbor, MI) 2
Mark Edward Wentroble (Plano) 2
Rakesh Hariharan (Bangalore, , IN) 2
Salvatore Giombanco (Cassaro, , IT) 2
Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI) 2
Wassim Samir Chaar (Coppell) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Telescoping countertop support bracket assembly
Patent No. 11666141

Inventor(s): Ian A. Hill (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): THE HILLMAN GROUP, INC. (Cincinnati, OH)
Law Firm: Thompson Hine, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17248468 on 01/26/2021 (861 days app to issue)

Abstract: A telescoping countertop support bracket assembly includes a channel member that defines a plurality of through holes through a lateral wall of the channel member. Each of the through holes is configured to receive a fastener; the channel member defines a support bar receiving portion and an accessory bar receiving portion. A support bar is received by the channel member, and it is telescopically adjustable within the channel member. A countertop contact surface is supported by the support bar, and the fasteners secure the support bar within the channel member at an adjustable support length.

[A47B] TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (jointing of furniture F16B 12/00)

Blood pressure monitoring with zero function system and method
Patent No. 11666233

Inventor(s): Phillip D. Purdy (Maypearl, TX)
Assignee(s): Endophys Holdings, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16825712 on 03/20/2020 (1173 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the blood pressure of a patient that allows for a device sensor to be recalibrated according to atmospheric pressure without removing the device sensor from inside the patient. This permits quickly monitoring the blood pressure of a patient if a re-zero is needed. The invention has a blood pressure monitor (BPM) that obtains an atmospheric pressure observation. The atmospheric pressure observation is adjusted and stored to memory as a zero value. The zero value is retrieved to recalibrate the system and method if a device sensor has been disconnected from and reconnected to the same or a different BPM, the patient has been moved such that the surroundings have been altered to make it necessary to recalibrate according to atmospheric pressure, and/or the device sensor has been connected to a different patient care monitor.

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

Multiple connection drive shaft
Patent No. 11666344

Inventor(s): Milton F. Barnes (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic PS Medical, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391128 on 08/02/2021 (673 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to engage a plurality of tools. In the system a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. User selection may allow use of a plurality of tools during a procedure or during a plurality of procedures.

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

Tray for temporary storage of catheters and other coiled surgical devices
Patent No. 11666408

Inventor(s): Kimberly Ahn Hays (Dallas, TX), Sam S. Ahn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AHN SURGICAL INNOVATION, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Snyder, Clark, Lesch Chung, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17443584 on 07/27/2021 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage tray provides storage for multiple types of wires, catheters, and other instruments used during surgical procedures. The storage tray includes a base and a set of walls forming a basin that holds liquid. A wire containment section within the basin holds multiple coiled guidewires in a channel filled with the liquid. The wire containment section includes an inner wall and one or more wall segments forming an outer boundary of the channel. A wire holder outside the channel holds end portions of the guidewires. Pulling an end portion of one of the coiled guidewires horizontally causes the guidewire to slide along the inner wall for separation and removal from the storage tray.

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

Heat tunable intraocular lens
Patent No. 11666432

Inventor(s): Ahmad Hadba (Fort Worth, TX), Douglas Schlueter (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16861379 on 04/29/2020 (1133 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system provide an ophthalmic lens including a lens body having a chamber therein, a reservoir module coupled with the lens body and an optical fluid. At least part of the lens body is flexible. The reservoir module includes a reservoir and a heat sensitive portion bordering the reservoir. The reservoir has a reservoir volume and is fluidically connected with the chamber. The heat sensitive portion has a shape responsive to a temperature of at least forty five degrees Celsius such that the reservoir volume changes in response to at least part of the heat sensitive portion reaching the temperature. The optical fluid resides in the chamber and the reservoir. A change in the reservoir volume flows a portion of the optical fluid between the reservoir and the chamber such that the flexible portion of the lens body undergoes a shape change corresponding to a base power change.

[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]

Magnetic stent and stent delivery
Patent No. 11666464

Inventor(s): Spiros Manolidis (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Tensor Flow Ventures LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16752315 on 01/24/2020 (1229 days app to issue)

Abstract: A stent apparatus for use in surgical applications having a hollow tubular section with a proximal end and a distal end. Additionally, the stent apparatus can have at least one anchor point connected to the hollow tubular section. The hollow tubular section may also have a modifiable member, and a magnetic connection node. The stent may also be wrapped in a material that has magnetic properties. The delivery of the stent can include a stent delivery tool for inserting a stent into a vessel.

Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 11666525

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Florence (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17186481 on 02/26/2021 (830 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from [i]Sequoia sempervirens, Geranium [/i]oil, panthenol, citric acid, and glycerin, wherein the composition increases antioxidant activity in the skin and/or increases skin moisture content.

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

Tranexamic acid oral solution
Patent No. 11666532

Inventor(s): Mohammad Alkhalili (North Richland Hills, TX), Paul Hafey (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Hyloris Developments SA (Liege, , BE)
Law Firm: Neal, Gerber Eisenberg LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16243234 on 01/09/2019 (1609 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating a patient having a bleeding disorder during or after a dental procedure to reduce bleeding or need for factor replacement therapy. Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising tranexamic acid, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, Tween 20, and menthol wherein the composition exhibits good long term stability, little to no discoloration over time, and reduced bitterness compared to a control solution of tranexamic acid and water.

Medicament delivery device
Patent No. 11666705

Inventor(s): Andrew Nelson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH (Frankfurt am Main, , DE)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16336266 on 09/20/2017 (2085 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a housing, a reservoir for medicament disposed in the housing and a dispensing member. The dispensing member is moveable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position to dispense medicament from the reservoir when the reservoir contains medicament. The medicament delivery device further comprises first and second biasing members. The first biasing member is configured to urge the dispensing member from the first position to an intermediate position. The second biasing member is configured to urge the dispensing member from the intermediate position to the second position.

[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]

[i]Athyrium [/i]plant named JA1966
Patent No. PP035212 (Plant)

Inventor(s): Jose Aguirre (Dallas, TX), Naud Burnett (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Casa Flora, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Panitch Schwarze Belisario Nadel LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17903485 on 09/06/2022 (273 days app to issue)

Abstract: A new and distinct fern variety, referred to by its cultivar name, JA1966, is disclosed. The new variety is a distinct sterile hybrid mutation of the Ghost variety characterized by exceptional grey-green colored, vertical new fronds that change color to black with arching fronds as the leaf ages. The new variety displays a stark contrast of its immature grey-green colored fronds with its mature black colored fronds. Patent Class: N/A

Sole structure with midsole protrusions and arced profile for forward momentum
Patent No. 11666119

Inventor(s): Joseph L. Helseth (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NIKE, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: Quinn IP Law (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17372733 on 07/12/2021 (694 days app to issue)

Abstract: A footwear sole structure includes a midsole having a ground-facing surface with a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The midsole defines downwardly-extending protrusions at the ground-facing surface distributed over the midfoot region and the heel region, each of the downwardly-extending protrusions having a convex outer surface. A height of the midsole is greatest at the midfoot region. The sole structure may also include an outsole covering at least a portion of the ground-facing surface of the midsole, and a height of the sole structure may be greatest at the midfoot region.

[A43B] CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR

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

Detection of overfilled containers in sortation systems
Patent No. 11666944

Inventor(s): Justin Stone (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16886055 on 05/28/2020 (1104 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for detection of overfilled containers in sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example container capacity detection system for use with an item sortation machine may include a first sensor positioned to detect a remaining capacity of a first container in the item sortation system, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine, using the first sensor, that the remaining capacity of the first container is less than or equal to a first threshold, and to send a signal.

[B07C] POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING (specially adapted for a specific purpose covered by another class, see the relevant place, e.g. A43D 33/06, B23Q 7/12)

Systems and related methods for manufacturing ring pull bottle crowns
Patent No. 11666962

Inventor(s): Abe Frishman (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): WORLD BOTTLING CAP, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17114085 on 12/07/2020 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: Equipment and related methods for manufacturing ring pull crowns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a ring pull crown may include forming a plurality of crown bodies from a first source material, and forming a plurality of pull ring and tab assemblies from a second source material. In addition, such a method may include forming a plurality of ring pull crowns by combining each crown body of the plurality of crown bodies with a corresponding pull ring and tab assembly from the plurality of pull ring and tab assemblies. Also, such method may also include forming a circumferential skirt that descends below a top of each ring pull crown, and removing the plurality of ring pull crowns from the first source material.

[B21D] WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL (working or processing of wire B21F)

Precision locating fastening device
Patent No. 11666997

Inventor(s): Richard V. Miller (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Elijah Tooling, Inc. (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17065891 on 10/08/2020 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: A precision locating fastening device for securing a part. The device includes a drive screw, a base member, and a stop member. The drive screw has a gripping surface. The base member houses the drive screw and has a precision locating surface. The part is retained and located adjacent the precision locating surface relative to a fixture plate. The drive screw has one or more keyed ends. The stop member is replaceable to maintain precision and accuracy while locating and retaining the part. The device is incorporated in a system where a first keyed end of a first fastening device, a second key of the first fastening device, or the keyed end of a drive screw of a second fastening device is adjusted from either the first side of the fixture plate, the second side of fixture plate, or both to retain and locate the part on the fixture plate.

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

Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
Patent No. 11667085

Inventor(s): Robert Eugene Brooks (Pomona, CA)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17576837 on 01/14/2022 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath. The label includes a label substrate, the label substrate includes an attaching side, the attaching side being attached through an adhesive; and the label attaches to the peaks and spans across the valleys and circumferentially wraps around the sheath.

[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]

Method for forming flexible cover lens films
Patent No. 11667111

Inventor(s): Adrian Avendano-Bolivar (Plano, TX), Apostolos Voutsas (Portland, OR), David Arreaga-Salas (Garland, TX), Radu Reit (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Ares Materials Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16628483 on 06/19/2018 (1813 days app to issue)

Abstract: Display modules typically incorporate a transparent hard material such as glass on the outside of the module in order to better protect the display stack from scratches, dents, and other mechanical deformations. However, as displays move to novel form factors such as bendable, foldable, and reliable display modules, these transparent hard materials (e.g., glass) may not be used due to their limited flexibility. Therefore, it is desirable that replacement materials be sufficiently flexible while maintaining the desirable optical (e.g., 90% transmission and low yellow index) and mechanical properties (e.g., pencil hardnessH) that comparable glass hard materials offer.

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

Safeguarding a vehicle”s input line assembly
Patent No. 11667186

Inventor(s): Chase A. Young (Ann Arbor, MI), William F. Graves (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Noah America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17004695 on 08/27/2020 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body including a beltline and a rear wheelhouse, an input line assembly packaged about the rear wheelhouse, a component packaged about the rear wheelhouse rearward of the input line assembly, and a spare wheel stowed rearward of the rear wheelhouse. The component is secured by a permanent beltline-side attachment and a semi-permanent rear wheelhouse-side attachment. In response to rear impact, the body is configured to allow forward movement of the spare wheel, under which the spare wheel has a trajectory relative to which the component is between the spare wheel and the input line assembly, and relative displacement between the beltline-side attachment and the rear wheelhouse-side attachment, under which the rear wheelhouse-side attachment breaks against the beltline-side attachment, and the beltline-side attachment thereafter carries the component from between the spare wheel and the input line assembly relative to the trajectory of the spare wheel.

[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]

Vehicle attachment straps with integrated handle and method thereof
Patent No. 11667225

Inventor(s): Matthew Chenery Harvey (Celeste, TX)
Assignee(s): MasterTop, Inc. (Golden, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17389067 on 07/29/2021 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus for covering at least a portion of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a flexible top; a first extension member extending from the flexible top, the first extension member adapted for attaching the flexible top to the vehicle; a second extension member extending from the flexible top, the second extension member adapted for attaching the flexible top to the vehicle; and a handle having a first handle end and a second handle end, the first handle end coupled to the flexible top, and the second handle end adapted to be coupled to the vehicle.

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

Infant observation mirror assembly with temperature display attachable to automobile seat
Patent No. 11667238

Inventor(s): Kareem Karmous (Raleigh, NC), Maged Atia (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): THERMOMIRROR LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: NK Patent Law (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16942989 on 07/30/2020 (1041 days app to issue)

Abstract: Infant observation mirror assembly with temperature display for attachment to a top portion of a rear vehicle seat includes a main panel having opposed front and rear surfaces and a mirror embedded in the front surface thereof. The mirror assembly further includes a temperature display section defined on the front surface of the main panel. A positioning base is coupled to the rear surface of the main panel. The main panel is pivotably attached to the positioning base for allowing rotation about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis. A mounting harness attaches to the positioning base. The mounting harness removably attaches to the top portion of the rear vehicle seat to hold the mirror assembly in a selected lateral and vertical position on the rear vehicle seat.

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

Optical electronics device
Patent No. 11667523

Inventor(s): Simon Joshua Jacobs (Lucas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17121955 on 12/15/2020 (903 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical electronics device includes first, second and third wafers. The first wafer has a semiconductor substrate with a dielectric layer on a side of the semiconductor substrate. The second wafer has a transparent substrate with an anti-reflective coating on a side of the transparent substrate. The first wafer is bonded to the second wafer at a silicon dioxide layer between the semiconductor substrate and the anti-reflective coating. The first and second wafers include a cavity extending from the dielectric layer through the semiconductor substrate and through the silicon dioxide layer to the anti-reflective coating. The third wafer includes micromechanical elements. The third wafer is bonded to the dielectric layer, and the micromechanical elements are contained within the cavity.

[B81C] PROCESSES OR APPARATUS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OR TREATMENT OF MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS (making microcapsules or microballoons B01J 13/02; processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements per se H01L 41/22) [7]

Direct additive synthesis from UV-induced solvated electrons in feedstock of halogenated material and negative electron affinity nanoparticle
Patent No. 11670507

Inventor(s): David Glen Findley (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17189702 on 03/02/2021 (826 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a three-dimensional (3D) printer, a feedstock, and a laser. The three-dimensional printer includes a platen including an inert metal, and an enclosure including an inert atmosphere. The feedstock is configured to be deposited onto the platen. The feedstock includes a halogenated solution and a nanoparticle having negative electron affinity. The laser is configured to induce the nanoparticle to emit solvated electrons into the halogenated solution to form, by reduction, a ceramic and a diatomic halogen.

[B28B] SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS, SLAG OR MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER (foundry moulding B22C; working stone or stone-like material B28D; shaping of substances in a plastic state, in general B29C; making layered products not composed wholly of these substances B32B; shaping in situ, see the relevant classes of section E)

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

Drill cuttings with a drying agent
Patent No. 11667568

Inventor(s): Donald J. Kennedy (Dallas, TX), Jason R. Goodrum (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): D-Trace Investments, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16664456 on 10/25/2019 (1320 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are stabilized materials and methods and systems for providing said stabilized materials. The system includes a first unit for mixing a first combination that includes a quantity of drill cuttings and a drying agent. The system may include a second unit for mixing the first combination with at least a binder and/or a surface acting agent and providing a second combination. The second combination is formed when the first combination is caused to have a reduced moisture content, transitioning from a first state to a second state. The reduced moisture content in the second state is at least 20% less than the moisture content of the drill cuttings. The first combination in a second state is a stabilized material. The first combination in a second state may be a dried material. The binder and/or a surface acting agent with or without additional additives are not introduced until the first combination is in the second state.

[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]

Multimodal polyalkylene terephthalate
Patent No. 11667753

Inventor(s): Chris DeArmitt (Cincinnati, OH), Mohammed Razeem (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): OCTAL, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Maschoff Brennan (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17719947 on 04/13/2022 (419 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a multimodal Polyalkylene Terephthalate (PAT) can include: providing a feed of a low molecular weight (LMW) PAT, the LMW PAT having a low average molecular weight; providing a feed of high molecular weight (HMW) PAT, the HMW PAT having a high average molecular weight, wherein the low average molecular weight is lower than the high average molecular weight; mixing the feed of LMW PAT with the feed of HMW PAT in a mixer to form a multimodal PAT; and providing the multimodal PAT as output. The multimodal PAT can include: a low average molecular weight of a low molecular weight (LMW) PAT; and a high average molecular weight of a high molecular weight (HMW) PAT mixed with the LMW PAT to form the multimodal PAT, wherein the multimodal PAT is devoid of talc.

[C08G] MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED OTHERWISE THAN BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS (fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture C12P) [2]

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

Subsurface safety valve with recoupling magnet assembly
Patent No. 11668160

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (McKinney, TX), James Dan Vick, Jr. (Mineral Wells, TX), Kevin Robin Passmore (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17747820 on 05/18/2022 (384 days app to issue)

Abstract: A safety valve for a wellbore can include a piston, a flapper valve, a flow tube, a series of outer magnets, and a series of inner magnets. The piston can displace the flow tube, which can operate the flapper valve. The series outer magnets can be attached to an outer wall of the piston. The series of inner magnets can be attached to a flow tube of the safety valve. The series of outer magnets and the series of inner magnets can be arranged in a non-alternating polarity pattern. The non-alternating polarity pattern can be ordered in such a way that a first force to decouple the series of inner magnets from the series of outer magnets is larger than a second force to recouple the series of inner magnets to the series of outer magnets.

[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]

Electric/hydraulic safety valve
Patent No. 11668161

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (McKinney, TX), James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16851731 on 04/17/2020 (1145 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is an electro/hydraulic valve for use in a hydrocarbon production well, an electrically surface-controlled subsurface safety valve, and a method of operating an electrically surface-controlled subsurface safety valve. The electro/hydraulic valve for use in a hydrocarbon production well, in one aspect, includes a fluid chamber, and an electro/thermal expansion pump having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and further wherein an inlet check valve is positioned in fluid communication between the fluid chamber and the fluid inlet and an outlet check valve is positioned in fluid communication between the fluid outlet and a hydraulically controlled actuation member.

Multilateral junction having expanding metal sealed and anchored joints
Patent No. 11668163

Inventor(s): Christian Alexander Jelly (Carrollton, TX), David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Pranay Asthana (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17137882 on 12/30/2020 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction. The multilateral junction, in one aspect, includes a y-block. The multilateral junction additionally includes a mainbore leg coupled to the y-block, the mainbore leg defining a second overlapping space, and a lateral bore leg coupled to the y-block, the lateral bore leg defining a third overlapping space. The multilateral junction, in this aspect, additionally includes an expanded metal joint located in at least a portion of the second overlapping space or the third overlapping space, the expanded metal joint comprising a metal that has expanded in response to hydrolysis.

Oilfield perforating self-positioning systems and methods
Patent No. 11668166

Inventor(s): James F. Shelton (Kennedale, TX), Jorge E. Lopez de Cardenas (Sugar Land, TX), Timothy A. Andrzejak (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Harrison Jet Guns II, L.P. (Kennedale, TX), ResEnTech, LLC (Sugar Land, TX)
Law Firm: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17471390 on 09/10/2021 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: A self-positioning system for a perforating gun or gun string is provided. The self-positioning system includes a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the perforating gun or the gun string for providing a finite number of rotational positions and/or for providing a desired water clearance. The protrusions include one or more groupings of at least three protrusions, the protrusions being angularly offset from each other about the outer circumference of the perforating gun or gun string.

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

Mastless wind turbine for power generation
Patent No. 11668278

Inventor(s): Steven C. Hench (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (Benbrook, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17321271 on 05/14/2021 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.

[F03D] WIND MOTORS

Swivel knuckle connection
Patent No. 11668419

Inventor(s): Juan P. Angulo (Fort Worth, TX), Ken Riedel (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16797908 on 02/21/2020 (1201 days app to issue)

Abstract: A swivel knuckle assembly for interconnecting a motor and a supply line. The knuckle assembly may include a bearing member to reduce a coefficient of friction. A locking mechanism is disclosed to connect members of the knuckle assembly.

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

Helical strake attachment for tubular structural members
Patent No. 11668426

Inventor(s): Aubrey L. Jackson (Collierville, TN), Bernie Christman (Elmwood, WI), Brandon G. Boe (Ellsworth, WI), Daniel J. Sterny (Beldinville, WI), David M. Ramsay (Elmwood, IL), Harold W. Fonville, II (Memphis, TN), Jason Van Wyhe
Assignee(s): MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17805078 on 06/02/2022 (369 days app to issue)

Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.

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

Induction displacement unit
Patent No. 11668475

Inventor(s): Brian J. Graham (Grand Prairie, TX), Joachim Hirsch (Colleyville, TX), Meghna Parikh (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16140256 on 09/24/2018 (1716 days app to issue)

Abstract: An induction displacement unit comprising an induction plenum comprising a plurality of first nozzles communicating with a first discharge plenum and a plurality of second nozzles communicating with a second discharge plenum, a return air plenum, a heating coil disposed between the return air plenum and the first discharge plenum, a cooling coil disposed between the return air plenum and the second discharge plenum, the induction plenum vertically disposed between the heating coil and the cooling coil, the heating coil disposed in an upper portion of the unit, the first discharge plenum disposed to induce a substantially vertical discharge, and the second discharge plenum disposed to induce a substantially horizontal discharge.

[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)

Time-based and sound-based diagnostics for restrictions within a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system
Patent No. 11668484

Inventor(s): Glenn William Kowald (Carrollton, TX), Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17333598 on 05/28/2021 (739 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device is configured to operate a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The device is further configured to determine that the amount of time to close a pressure switch exceeds a time threshold value. The device is further configured to receive an audio signal from a microphone while operating the HVAC system and to determine that an audio signature for a combustion air inducer is not present within the audio signal. The device is further configured to determine whether an audio signature for an integrated furnace controller is present within the audio signal. The device is further configured to determine a fault type based on the determination of whether the audio signature for the integrated furnace controller is present within the audio signal, to identify a component identifier for a component of the HVAC system associated with fault type, and to output a recommendation identifying the component identifier.

Expansion valve with selectable operation modes
Patent No. 11668503

Inventor(s): Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17233884 on 04/19/2021 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: A compression refrigeration system includes a switch to select between a plurality of operation modes of a metering device that controls a rate of flow of a refrigerant to an evaporator of the compression refrigeration system. Each operation mode is associated with a respective refrigerant. Further, the compression refrigeration system includes a reference database that comprises pressure-temperature data associated with a plurality of refrigerants. Furthermore, the compression refrigeration system includes a valve adjustment engine that is communicatively coupled to the switch and the reference database. The valve adjustment engine controls the metering device based on an operation mode of the metering device that is selected using the switch. The operation mode is selected based on a refrigerant with which the compression refrigeration system is currently charged.

[F25B] REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS, OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K 5/00; pumps, compressors F04; use of heat pumps for domestic or space-heating or for domestic hot-water supply F24D; air-conditioning, air-humidification F24F; fluid heaters using heat pumps F24H)

P H Y S I C S

Classification of polyps using learned image analysis
Patent No. 11666286

Inventor(s): Nikolaos Bourbakis (Dallas, TX), Themistocles Dassopoulos (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Dallas, TX), WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (Dayton, OH)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17305105 on 06/30/2021 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: Computational techniques are applied to video images of polyps to extract features and patterns from different perspectives of a polyp. The extracted features and patterns are synthesized using registration techniques to remove artifacts and noise, thereby generating improved images for the polyp. The generated images of each polyp can be used for training and testing purposes, where a machine learning system separates two types of polyps.

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

Apparatus, system, and method for trimming analog temperature sensors
Patent No. 11668612

Inventor(s): Sivakumar Grandhi (Bangalore, , IN), Sridhar Yadala (Bengaluru, , IN), Venkata Nittala (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16905711 on 06/18/2020 (1083 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for trimming analog temperature sensors. First, raise a temperature of a temperature sensor to a highest temperature of a qualification temperature range. Then, trim the temperature sensor such that a high temperature code generated by the temperature sensor represents an actual temperature reported by the temperature sensor at the highest temperature. Next, lower the temperature of the temperature sensor to a lowest temperature of the qualification temperature range. Determine a slope error between the high temperature code and a low temperature code generated by the temperature sensor at the lowest temperature. Finally, determine a correction function that compensates for the slope error of measured temperature codes generated by the temperature sensor for temperatures across the qualification temperature range.

[G01K] MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (radiation pyrometry G01J 5/00)

Plate bending wave direction sensor
Patent No. 11668680

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: 17142501 on 01/06/2021 (881 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices for detecting plate bending, or flexural, waves include at least two mechanical resonators positioned on a plate in a specified configuration. Each mechanical resonator has an associated oscillation amplitude detector, such as a laser vibrometer, configured to detect resonant oscillation of the mechanical resonator in response to an incident flexural wave. A ratio of frequency-dependent oscillation data for each mechanical oscillator is compared to a calibration curve to determine the angle of incidence of the flexural wave.

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

Force deflection and resistance testing system and method of use
Patent No. 11668731

Inventor(s): Jack Lewis (Royse City, TX), Lynwood Adams (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Modus Test, LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Brownwinick Law Firm (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17712392 on 04/04/2022 (428 days app to issue)

Abstract: A testing system for electrical interconnects having a removable device under test printed circuit board (DUT PCB) that electrically connects with the electrical testing components of the system. A removable top plate is placed on top of the DUT PCB and is locked in place by a plurality of locking posts that selectively connect to cam surfaces in the top plate that pull the top plate down sandwiching the DUT PCB between the top plate and the electrical testing components of the system. An actuator is also presented that presses the device under test into the electrical interconnect at increments where tests are performed on one, some or all of the contact points of the electrical interconnect. This information is then analyzed and graphed to assist with determine the optimum force and/or height to use during actual use.

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

Angle of arrival estimation using a single receive chain
Patent No. 11668781

Inventor(s): Matan Ben-Shachar (Kibbutz Givat Haim Ihud, , IL), Oren Shani (Kfar-Saba, , IL), Yaron Alpert (Hod Hasharon, , IL), Yuval Jakira (Pardes Hanna-Karkur, , IL)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17325029 on 05/19/2021 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for determining an angle-of-arrival of a wireless transmission are provided, including receiving, with a first antenna, at least a first portion of a wireless transmission, determining when a second portion of the wireless transmission will be received, switching to the second antenna to receive the second portion of the wireless transmission, determining an angle of arrival of the wireless transmission based on the first portion and the second portion of the wireless transmission, and outputting the angle of arrival of the wireless transmission.

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

Display device having diffraction gratings with reduced polarization sensitivity
Patent No. 11668943

Inventor(s): Nai-Wen Pi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Magic leap, inc. (Plantation, FL)
Law Firm: Tobias Intellectual Property Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17716921 on 04/08/2022 (424 days app to issue)

Abstract: Blazed diffraction gratings provide optical elements in head-mounted display systems to, e.g., incouple light into or out-couple light out of a waveguide. These blazed diffraction gratings may be configured to have reduced polarization sensitivity. Such gratings may, for example, incouple or outcouple light of different polarizations with similar level of efficiency. The blazed diffraction gratings and waveguides may be formed in a high refractive index substrate such as lithium niobate. In some implementations, the blazed diffraction gratings may include diffractive features having a feature height of 40 nm to 120 nm, for example, 80 nm. The diffractive features may be etched into the high index substrate, e.g., lithium niobate.

[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]

Methods, apparatus, and systems to facilitate multi-channel isolation
Patent No. 11669069

Inventor(s): Matthew David Romig (Wylie, TX), Mayank Garg (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17339213 on 06/04/2021 (732 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus to facilitate multi-channel isolation is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a multiplexer including a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and an output terminal; a modulator including an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal of the modulator coupled to the output terminal of the multiplexer; an isolation capacitor including a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the isolation capacitor coupled to the output terminal of the modulator; a first receiver die coupled to the second terminal of the isolation capacitor; and a second receiver die coupled to the second terminal of the isolation capacitor.

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

Current mirror circuit
Patent No. 11669120

Inventor(s): Binan Wang (Tucson, AZ), Mark Allan Shill (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17807202 on 06/16/2022 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: A current mirror circuit includes a current output terminal, a first transistor, a second transistor, and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The first transistor includes a first terminal coupled to a power rail, a second terminal coupled to a current source, and a third terminal coupled to the current source. The second transistor includes a first terminal coupled to the power rail, a second terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first transistor, and a third terminal coupled to the current output terminal. The DAC includes an output terminal coupled to the second transistor.

[G05F] SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES (regulating the timing or recurrence frequency of pulses in radar or radio navigation systems G01S; regulation of current or voltage, specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces G04G 19/02; closed-loop systems for regulating non-electric variables by electric means G05D; regulating power supply of digital computers G06F 1/26; for obtaining desired operating characteristics of electromagnets with armatures H01F 7/18; regulating electric power distribution networks H02J; regulating the charging of batteries H02J 7/00; regulating of the output of static converters, e.g. switching regulators, H02M; regulation of the output of electric generators H02N, H02P 9/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils H02P 13/00; regulating frequency response, gain, maximum output, amplitude or bandwidth of amplifiers H03G; regulating tuning of resonant circuits H03J; controlling generators of electronic oscillations or pulses H03L; regulating characteristics of transmission lines H04B; controlling electric light sources H05B 37/02, H05B 39/04, H05B 41/36; electric control of X-ray apparatus H05G 1/30) [5]

Continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline data for workflow deployment
Patent No. 11669315

Inventor(s): William Jeffery White (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC (Hopkinton, MA)
Law Firm: Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams Aughtry (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17381469 on 07/21/2021 (685 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for using pipeline data for deploying workflows. The method may include determining that a pipeline testing trigger occurred for a workflow; decomposing a pipeline testing manifest of the workflow; generating a testing execution plan using the decomposed workflow; adding instrumentation to the testing execution plan; determining that the instrumented testing execution plan is valid; deploying computing devices within a CI/CD pipeline ecosystem for performing the instrumented testing execution plan; capturing deployment logs; initiating telemetry capture; executing pipeline testing of the workflow based on the instrumented testing execution plan; generating a pipeline deployment information set based on the pipeline testing; and providing the pipeline deployment information set to an orchestrator of a production device ecosystem.

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

Method for performing random read access to a block of data using parallel LUT read instruction in vector processors
Patent No. 11669330

Inventor(s): Dipan Kumar Mandal (Bangalore, , IN), Jayasree Sankaranarayanan (Kerala, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17306350 on 05/03/2021 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to the problem of paralleling random read access within a reasonably sized block of data for a vector SIMD processor. The invention sets up plural parallel look up tables, moves data from main memory to each plural parallel look up table and then employs a look up table read instruction to simultaneously move data from each parallel look up table to a corresponding part a vector destination register. This enables data processing by vector single instruction multiple data (SIMD) operations. This vector destination register load can be repeated if the tables store more used data. New data can be loaded into the original tables if appropriate. A level one memory is preferably partitioned as part data cache and part directly addressable memory. The look up table memory is stored in the directly addressable memory.

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

Virtual network functions allocation in a datacenter
Patent No. 11669358

Inventor(s): Ruben Sevilla Giron (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Patent Department (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16985739 on 08/05/2020 (1035 days app to issue)

Abstract: Virtual Network Functions (VNF) applies automation and virtualization techniques to move current network functions from dedicated hardware to general purpose hardware of an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. A VNF may include one or more Virtual Machines (VM) and virtual networks which may implement the function of a network. Systems and methods provide a processing unit, a computation module and an allocation module for VNF allocation. The computation module is configured to determine an extinction factor corresponding to a datacenter unit based on a state of the datacenter and a VNF catalogue including a plurality of VNFs. The computation module is also configured to develop an allocation model based on the determined extinction factor. The allocation module is configured to allocate a first VNF from the plurality of VNFs in the datacenter based on the allocation model.

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

Bandwidth controlled data synchronization for image and vision processor
Patent No. 11669370

Inventor(s): Hetul Sanghvi (Richardson, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17012223 on 09/04/2020 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hardware thread scheduler (HTS) is provided for a multiprocessor system. The HTS is configured to schedule processing of multiple threads of execution by resolving data dependencies between producer modules and consumer modules for each thread. Pattern adaptors may be provided in the scheduler that allows mixing of multiple data patterns across blocks of data. Transaction aggregators may be provided that allow re-using the same image data by multiple threads of execution while the image data remains in a given data buffer. Bandwidth control may be provided using programmable delays on initiation of thread execution. Failure and hang detection may be provided using multiple watchdog timers.

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

Simultaneous multi-processor apparatus applicable to achieving exascale performance for algorithms and program systems
Patent No. 11669418

Inventor(s): Earle Jennings (Somerset, CA), George Landers (Tigard, OR)
Assignee(s): QSIGMA, INC. (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16674083 on 11/05/2019 (1309 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus adapted for exascale computers are disclosed. The apparatus includes, but is not limited to at least one of: a system, data processor chip (DPC), Landing module (LM), chips including LM, anticipator chips, simultaneous multi-processor (SMP) cores, SMP channel (SMPC) cores, channels, bundles of channels, printed circuit boards (PCB) including bundles, floating point adders, accumulation managers, QUAD Link Anticipating Memory (QUADLAM), communication networks extended by coupling links of QUADLAM, log2 calculators, exp2 calculators, logALU, Non-Linear Accelerator (NLA), and stairways. Methods of algorithm and program development, verification and debugging are also disclosed. Collectively, embodiments of these elements disclose a class of supercomputers that obsolete Amdahl”s Law, providing cabinets of petaflop performance and systems that may meet or exceed an exaflop of performance for Block LU Decomposition (Linpack).

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

Method and apparatus for permuting streamed data elements
Patent No. 11669463

Inventor(s): Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Mujibur Rahman (Plano, TX), Soujanya Narnur (Austin, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17588416 on 01/31/2022 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided that includes receiving, in a permute network, a plurality of data elements for a vector instruction from a streaming engine, and mapping, by the permute network, the plurality of data elements to vector locations for execution of the vector instruction by a vector functional unit in a vector data path of a processor.

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

Isolated universal serial bus repeater with high speed capability
Patent No. 11669475

Inventor(s): Anant Shankar Kamath (Bangalore, , IN), Mark Edward Wentroble (Plano, TX), Rakesh Hariharan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17246137 on 04/30/2021 (767 days app to issue)

Abstract: An isolating repeater and corresponding method for Universal Serial Bus (USB) communications. The isolating repeater includes, on either side of a galvanic isolation barrier, front end circuitry coupled to a pair of external terminals, a full speed (FS) transceiver adapted to drive and receive signals over one or more FS isolation channels, and a high speed (HS) transceiver adapted to drive signals over a one HS isolation channel and receive signals over another HS isolation channel. The front end circuitry encodes received signals corresponding to HS data into two-state signals for transmission over one HS isolation channel, and encodes received signals corresponding to HS signaling into two-state signals for transmission over one or more of the FS isolation channels. The front end circuitry on the other side of the isolation barrier decodes the two-state signals received over the one or more FS isolation channels and the two-state signals received over the HS isolation channel for transmission at its external terminals.

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

Initialization sequencing of chiplet I/O channels within a chiplet system
Patent No. 11669486

Inventor(s): Dean E. Walker (Allen, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17572240 on 01/10/2022 (512 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprises an interposer including interconnect and multiple chiplets arranged on the interposer. Each chiplet includes multiple chiplet input-output (I/O) channels interconnected to I/O channels of other chiplets by the interposer; a chiplet I/O interface for the chiplet I/O channels that includes multiple interface layers; and initialization logic circuitry configured to advance initialization of the chiplet interface sequentially through the interface layers starting with a lowest interface layer.

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

Secondary device detection using a synchronous interface
Patent No. 11669487

Inventor(s): Dean E. Walker (Allen, TX), Tony Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17708674 on 03/30/2022 (433 days app to issue)

Abstract: A chiplet system can include a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) bus for communication. A controller or primary device coupled to the SPI bus can generate a message with read or write instructions for one or more secondary devices. In an example, the primary device can be configured to use information on a data input port or data input bus to determine a communication status of one or multiple secondary devices on the bus.

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

System and method for achieving optimal change data capture (CDC) on hadoop
Patent No. 11669509

Inventor(s): Bharaneedaran Saravanan (Irving, TX), Jagmohan Singh (Coppell, TX), Prasad V. Pondicherry (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16147976 on 10/01/2018 (1709 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to configuring optimal parallelism on Hadoop processes at specific processing points for improved performance and throughput. An embodiment of the present invention forces Hadoop into high parallelism independent of a HDFS file size. An embodiment of the present invention achieves an order of magnitude improvement in performance and data throughputs to meet the SLAs. An embodiment of the present invention provides a design pattern unique to distributed processing in Hadoop to accomplish the required data throughputs for the CDC process.

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

Optimizing workflow movement through device ecosystem boundaries
Patent No. 11669525

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for optimizing workflow execution. The method may include receiving an event notification at a service controller, wherein the event notification is associated with a workflow deployed in a device ecosystem; performing, based on receiving the event notification, a workflow reconfiguration action comprising: providing a first workflow portion to a first platform controller in a first domain in the device ecosystem; transmitting a workflow reconfiguration action notification to a second platform controller in a second domain of the device ecosystem; identifying, by the second platform controller and in response to receiving the workflow reconfiguration action notification, a data transfer optimization action associated with data to be transmitted from the second domain to the first domain and used during execution of the first workflow portion; and transmitting the data from the second domain to the first domain using the data transfer optimization action.

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

Methods and systems for providing an augmented reality interface for saving information for recognized objects
Patent No. 11669580

Inventor(s): Daniel Martinez (Plano, TX), Jonathan Castaneda (Plano, TX), Stewart Youngblood (Allen, TX), Victoria Blacksher (Plano, TX), William Hardin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17506318 on 10/20/2021 (594 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes displaying and capturing image data containing an object and accessing a plurality of records related to objects, selecting a record related to the captured object, obtaining an identifier of a vendor of the object of the selected data record, combining the selected data record and the vendor identifier to form a search record, displaying, based on the search record, an augmented reality interface to receive a first interactive action for saving the search record, receiving the first interactive action, saving, in response to receiving the first interactive action, the search record into a searchable data structure, receiving a second interactive action, retrieving, in response to receiving the second interactive action, the search record from the searchable data structure, updating the vendor identifier based on the retrieved search record, and displaying information related to the search record.

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

Skewness in indicators of compromise
Patent No. 11669615

Inventor(s): Steven Grobman (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): McAfee, LLC (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16936872 on 07/23/2020 (1048 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a computer-implemented method of detecting a statistically-significant security event and automating a response thereto, including: querying, or causing to be queried, a security intelligence database for sector-wise historical norms for an indicator of compromise (IoC); obtaining sector-wise expected prevalence data for the IoC; receiving observed sector-wise prevalence data for the IoC; computing a first test statistic from a goodness-of-fit test between the observed and expected prevalences; from the observed sector-wise prevalence data, computing a second test statistic from a difference between a highest prevalence and a next-highest prevalence; computing a third test statistic from a difference between the observed prevalence of a highest prevalence sector and the expected prevalence for the highest prevalence sector; selecting a least significant statistic from among the first, second, and third test statistics; and determining from the least significant statistic whether to notify a subscriber.

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

Method for comprehensive integration verification of mixed-signal circuits
Patent No. 11669668

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Surendran (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17722445 on 04/18/2022 (414 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed examples include methods for verifying mixed-signal circuit design, in which an executable specification file is generated including integration abstractions that represent an intended integration of ports and digital circuit blocks of the mixed-signal design, a formal properties file is automatically generated from the executable specification file, an analog circuit component of the mixed-signal circuit design is modeled as a digital circuit component in a model file, at least one analog circuit block of the mixed-signal circuit design is modeled as one or more ports in the model file, and correspondence of connections of the formal properties file and the model file is verified with the mixed-signal circuit design to generate a coverage report file.

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

Grounded operations management system and method therefor
Patent No. 11669787

Inventor(s): Angela H. Roush (Fort Worth, TX), Douglas Harvey Gage (Como, MS), Jimmy H. Pang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17678974 on 02/23/2022 (468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A grounded operations facilities management system is disclosed that can facilitate communications in grounded operations facilities. Specifically, a method is provided for managing and supervising trucks as they park in truck spots to await freight deposits. Check-in instances reflecting, among other things, the actual truck spot a fleet vehicle is parked in can be retrieved by a client from a server or database in operable communication with the client, and upon instantiation and execution of several processes, the check-in instance can be updated and retrieved/served as needed throughout the system. The system can be managed and controlled via a geofence, such that fleet vehicle operators can only check-in to particular truck spots when located within the geofence.

[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]

Compliance management for emerging risks
Patent No. 11669795

Inventor(s): Chris Demchalk (Frisco, TX), Jacob Adair (Frisco, TX), Lokesh Vijay Kumar (Frisco, TX), Ponnazhakan Subramanian (McKinney, TX), Ryan M. Parker (Dallas, TX), Sasi Kumar Unnikrishnan (Plano, TX), Satish Chikkaveerappa (McKi
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox PL.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17121230 on 12/14/2020 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for identifying and managing emerging risks. Businesses, such as those participating in regulated industries, may need to regularly monitor enforcement actions that are cited in a variety of sources. Embodiments disclosed herein provide for scraping information from those sources and comparing it to existing risk events in order to determine possible discrepancies that should be assessed.

Audience proposal creation and spot scheduling utilizing a framework for audience rating estimation
Patent No. 11669862

Inventor(s): Wassim Samir Chaar (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Chip Law Group (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17340149 on 06/07/2021 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: An audience proposal creator determines a target cost per thousand (CPM) baseline and a demographics CPM baseline for a deal offering audience spots, determines deal constraints based on a target CPM reduction goal, a demographics CPM cap, and the established parameters, and generates rates by selling title for each selling title-weeks for a duration of pending deal, and for each network of a plurality of networks based on the constraints. Target and demo audience rating estimates are acquired based on the target and demo applicable to the advertiser for the plurality of networks, and a distribution of the audience spots generated across the plurality of selling title-weeks, and networks based on the target audience rating estimates, a budget for the pending deal, the generated rates, and available inventory per selling title-weeks, and a proposal generated based on the distribution. An audience processor schedules audience spots across one or more networks for selling title-weeks based on the distribution.

System and method for locational messaging
Patent No. 11669865

Inventor(s): Blaine Anderson (Spring Hill, FL), Jamie R. Kenas (St Petersburg, FL), Jason Jude Hogg (St. Petersburg, FL), Nicholas Eugene Kleinjan (Edina, MN), Nicholas Patrick Johns (Lutz, FL)
Assignee(s): INTERCEPT LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould PC (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17090405 on 11/05/2020 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Positional communication systems and methods include receiving a definition of a first geographic area including a first commercial location by a computer system and storing the first geographic area in a memory. The location of a mobile device in the possession of a customer is determined, and if the mobile device is determined to be at a location within the first geographic area, an incentive message for the customer to leave the location and go to a second commercial location is sent to the mobile device.

System and method for delivering a financial application to a prospective customer
Patent No. 11669866

Inventor(s): Keith Weitz (Shaker Heights, OH), Nathan W. Shahan (Tallmadge, OH), Russel Robert Heiser, II (Mogadore, OH)
Assignee(s): SEGMINT INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Klemchuk PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15252928 on 08/31/2016 (2470 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of providing a personalized advertisement campaign includes receiving from a financial institution anonymized customer data associated with a plurality of customers of the financial institution, creating key lifestyle indicators, which describe customer attributes, from the anonymized customer data, delivering online a pre-advertisement to at least one selected customer of the plurality of customers, receiving a prospective unique customer identification code from the financial institution when at least one prospective customer accepts the pre-advertisement, matching the prospective unique customer identification code to at least one prospective customer of the plurality of customers, and delivering a financial application associated with the pre-advertisement to the at least one prospective customer with the matched prospective unique customer identification code.

Cross-platform proposal creation, optimization, and deal management
Patent No. 11669871

Abstract: A cross-platform management system that handles cross-platform management of client requirements receives a request corresponding to a plurality of client-defined requirements to be achieved in a flight. The request for the plurality of client-defined requirements is associated with request parameters. The system generates a proposal plan corresponding to the received request based on adjustment of the one or more request parameters. The proposal plan corresponds to a distribution of target audience across a set of delivery platforms. The system executes the generated proposal plan for a first time period in the flight on one or more delivery platforms. The system re-optimizes the generated proposal plan and controls execution of the generated proposal plan for a second time period in the flight by an in-flight re-distribution of the target audience across one or more delivery platforms of the set of delivery platforms.

Interactive product placement system and method therefor
Patent No. 11669873

Inventor(s): Christian Briggs (Newport Coast, CA), Delfino Galindo, Jr. (Laguna Niguel, CA), Freddy Knuth (Euless, TX), Heath McBurnett (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): AiBUY, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Cooley LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17577164 on 01/17/2022 (505 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for facilitating the order of commercial products in connection with the display of media content, whereby a player comprises a media production component and an interactive e-commerce component embedded therein. The player with the e-commerce component can be virally copied and propagated from one web page to any number of other web pages. A method for presenting advertisements for commercial products in video productions, whereby the commercial product is placed in the video production as an element of the video production. A viewer is enabled to interact with the video production to select the product. Information is then displayed about the selected product; and the viewer is enabled to purchase the selected product.

Fare classes with obscured demand
Patent No. 11669928

Inventor(s): Daniel Muzich (Phoenix, AZ), James Fox (Tempe, AZ), Jonathan Tracy (Tempe, AZ), Julianne Bowles (Tempe, AZ), Michael Costello (Tempe, AZ), Thomas Trenga (Mesa, AZ)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer L.L.P. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16600003 on 10/11/2019 (1334 days app to issue)

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

Machine learning assisted image analysis
Patent No. 11669947

Inventor(s): Charan Lota (Plano, TX), Hazem Ahmed (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16273520 on 02/12/2019 (1575 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting surface aberrations on a vehicle. The surface aberrations may not be readily apparent to the human eye. Machine learning constructs image detecting systems to automate the detection of surface aberrations on the vehicle. Additionally, the machine learning may refine the aberration detection systems to identify the cause of the surface aberration on the vehicle and enhance the capabilities of the aberration detection systems.

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

Fast determinant of Hessian filtering for image tiepoint candidate area assessment
Patent No. 11669983

Inventor(s): Jody D. Verret (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17011693 on 09/03/2020 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system identifies strong features in conjugate digital images and correlates the conjugate digital images for an identification of candidate tie points using only portions of the conjugate digital images that include the strong features.

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

Technologies for using image data analysis to assess and classify hail damage
Patent No. 11670079

Inventor(s): Jing Wan (Allen, TX), Marigona Bokshi-Drotar (McKinney, TX), Sandra Kane (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17199203 on 03/11/2021 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing image data to assess property damage are disclosed. According to certain aspects, a server may analyze segmented digital image data of a roof of a property using a convolutional neural network (CNN). The server may extract a set of features from a set of regions output by the CNN. Additionally, the server may analyze the set of features using an additional image model to generate a set of outputs indicative of a confidence level that actual hail damage is depicted in the set of regions.

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

Continual limit hold”em quasi-tournaments
Patent No. 11670136

Inventor(s): Malcolm B. Davis (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BRAIN GAMES, L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17110825 on 12/03/2020 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for simulating a gaming tournament with a quasi-tournament, the system including a central processor connected to one or more electronic game machines, the central processor configured to receive an input corresponding to an outcome of one or more games to determine one or more winners of the quasi-tournament, wherein the one or more human users select, as input, after a game is initiated and value received from the one or more human users, from one of at least two different potentially winning actions at a single stage in at least one of the one or more games played by the one or more human users, and wherein the system is operative to provide a human user winning the quasi-tournament with a payout from one or more prize pots upon winning the quasi-tournament.

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

Systems and methods for distributed cooperative localization in a connected vehicular platform
Patent No. 11670169

Inventor(s): Ahmed H. Sakr (Mountain View, CA), Mahmoud Ashour (Mountain View, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rui Guo (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16928514 on 07/14/2020 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed cooperative localization in a connected vehicular platform are disclosed herein. At a first sensor-rich vehicle, one embodiment receives, from a second sensor-rich vehicle via direct vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, an estimated location of the first sensor-rich vehicle and an associated confidence level; estimates a location of the second sensor-rich vehicle based on first sensor data and assigns a confidence level to the estimated location; transmits to the second sensor-rich vehicle via direct V2V communication, the estimated location of the second sensor-rich vehicle and the assigned confidence level; accepts, based on communication between the first and second sensor-rich vehicles and predetermined acceptance criteria, an assignment to perform localization for a legacy vehicle; estimates a location of the legacy vehicle based on second sensor data; and transmits, to the legacy vehicle, the estimated location of the legacy vehicle.

[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]

Apparatuses and methods for refresh address masking
Patent No. 11670356

Inventor(s): Gary Howe (Allen, TX), Harish V. Gadamsetty (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17305878 on 07/16/2021 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for refresh address masking. A memory device may refresh word lines as part of refresh operation by cycling through the word lines in a sequence. However, it may be desirable to avoid activating certain word lines (e.g., because they are defective). Refresh masking logic for each bank may include a fuse latch which stores a selected address associated with a word line to avoid. When a refresh address is generated it may be compared to the selected address. If there is a match, a refresh stop signal may be activated, which may prevent refreshing of the word line(s).

[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)

Two-sided adjacent memory cell interference mitigation
Patent No. 11670380

Inventor(s): Alexander Bazarsky (Holon, , IL), Eran Sharon (Rishon Lezion, , IL), Idan Alrod (Herzliya, , IL)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17114256 on 12/07/2020 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technology for two-sided adjacent memory cell interference mitigation in a non-volatile storage system is disclosed. During reading of target memory cells, the storage system applies a suitable magnitude read pass voltage to a first unselected word line adjacent to a target word line to compensate for interference from adjacent cells on the first unselected word line while applying a suitable magnitude read reference voltage to the target word line to compensate for interference from adjacent cells on a second unselected word line on the other side of the target word line. The read pass voltage may compensate for interference due to charge being added to when programming cells on the first unselected word line after programming the target cells. The read reference voltage may compensate for interference due to charge movement near the target cells that results from charge stored in the cells on the second unselected word line.

Method for suppressing gate oxide tunnel current in non-volatile memory to reduce disturbs
Patent No. 11670386

Inventor(s): Aswin N. Mehta (Sugar Land, TX), Clyde F. Dunn (Sugar Land, TX), John H. MacPeak (Garland, TX), Stephen K. Heinrich-Barna (Lucas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16734517 on 01/06/2020 (1247 days app to issue)

Abstract: A disturb management technique for a non-volatile memory including first and second memory cells includes programming the first memory cell by applying a first voltage to a first word line coupled to the first memory cell and a second voltage to a terminal, such as a source terminal, shared by the first memory cell and the second memory cell. A non-zero third voltage having the same sign as the second voltage is applied to a second word line coupled to the second memory cell. The applied non-zero third voltage reduces a tunnel current across a gate oxide that insulates the second word line from a substrate of the second memory cell. This results in the second memory cell having a lower likelihood of being disturbed when programming the first memory cell.

Re-programmable integrated circuit architecture and method of manufacture
Patent No. 11670390

Inventor(s): Anand Seshadri (Richardson, TX), Michael Allen Ball (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17488008 on 09/28/2021 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: A re-programmable integrated circuit (IC) includes a plurality of non-volatile memory elements, each including a fuse portion initially configured to have either a first resistance value or a second resistance value. Re-programming circuitry includes a controllable element coupled to each fuse portion and selectively operable to cause an electrical current to flow through the fuse portion sufficient to cause that fuse portion to transition to an altered state having a resistance value greater than the first and second resistance values. Reference resistance circuitry is configurable between an initial state and a re-programmed state. Read circuitry determines the logic state of each of the memory elements using a comparator circuit operable to sense the resistance value of a fuse portion and the reference resistance, whether in the initial or re-programmed state, wherein the logic state of a memory element is a function of whether the resistance value of the fuse portion is greater than or less than the reference resistance.

Selected pre-hospital treatment based on wireless network communication in a fifth generation (5G) or other next generation network
Patent No. 11670419

Inventor(s): Benjamin Bell (Dallas, TX), Mingwun Li (Dallas, TX), Scott Mendoza (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16911676 on 06/25/2020 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to facilitating operation of a health network control system. In accordance with one or more embodiments, systems described herein can include a processor, and a memory that can store executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, can facilitate performance of operations that can include facilitating receiving, from transceiver of a second device, a first signal that can describe an event related to treatment of the treatment subject. Further, the operations can include, based on an analysis of the subject information, the event information and facility information representative of a group of treatment facilities, selecting a treatment facility that can perform the treatment of the treatment subject, resulting in a selected treatment facility, and facilitating communicating via a second signal to the transceiver of the second device, selected facility information corresponding to the selected treatment facility. NULL

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Single sign-on through customer authentication systems
Patent No. 11669805

Inventor(s): Dinesh Sundaram (Plano, TX), Jacob Creech (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881896 on 05/22/2020 (1110 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein is a system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium related to a service provider using a third party identity provider to authenticate a user with improved security. An authentication token is received from the identity provider, and can be verified against internal configuration information. The internal configuration information includes data that is not included in the authentication token, and therefore, is not vulnerable to some security attacks, such as a man-in-the-middle attack. After the authentication token is verified, the internal configuration information and authentication token may be used to create a custom identifier, referred to as an identity ID. The identity ID may be used by the service provider to verify user access to resources.

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

Integrated magnetic assemblies and methods of assembling same
Patent No. 11670444

Inventor(s): Ke Dai (Shanghai, , CN), Lanlan Yin (Shanghai, , CN), Tom Sun (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): ABB Power Electronics Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16432484 on 06/05/2019 (1462 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated magnetic assembly includes a magnetic core having a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first face and a winding leg extending from the first face. The winding leg includes a top face spaced from and oriented generally parallel to the first face. The second component is coupled to the first component and has a second face facing the first face. The second component further includes a third face recessed from and oriented generally parallel to the second face and a recess sidewall extending between the second face and the third face. The integrated magnetic assembly further includes an input winding and an output winding each inductively coupled to the magnetic core. The third face and the recess sidewall define a recess within the second face. Additionally, a gap is defined between the top face and the third face.

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

Precision capacitor
Patent No. 11670671

Inventor(s): Haowen Bu (Plano, TX), Luigi Colombo (Dallas, TX), Poornika Fernandes (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17181485 on 02/22/2021 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an integrated circuit includes a capacitor first plate; a dielectric stack over the capacitor first plate comprising silicon nitride and silicon dioxide with a capacitance quadratic voltage coefficient less than 0.5 ppm/V[superscript]2[/superscript]; and a capacitor second plate over the dielectric stack.

[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]

Fluoride compounds as lithium super-ionic conductors, solid electrolyte and coating layer for lithium metal battery and lithium ion battery
Patent No. 11670799

Inventor(s): Chen Ling (Ann Arbor, MI), Qiang Bai (College Park, MD), Yifei Mo (Fulton, MD), Ying Zhang (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17060952 on 10/01/2020 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium fluoride based composites are provided which contain an anionic framework capable of conducting lithium ions. Composites of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the composite materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes are provided. Electrodes containing the lithium fluoride based composites are also provided.

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

Methods of manufacturing an antenna for an implantable electronic device and related implantable electronic devices
Patent No. 11670843

Inventor(s): John R. Gonzalez (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Pacesetter, Inc. (Sylmar, CA)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17512420 on 10/27/2021 (587 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing implantable electronic devices include forming an antenna of the implantable electronic device by delivering an antenna trace within a dielectric antenna body. The antenna trace includes a first trace portion disposed in a first transverse layer and defining a first trace path and a second trace portion disposed in a second transverse layer longitudinally offset from the first transverse layer and defining a second trace path. If projected to be coplanar, the first trace path defines a trace boundary and the second trace path is within the trace boundary.

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

Method and system for driving polarization shifting to mitigate interference
Patent No. 11670847

Inventor(s): Richard Loy Smith, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ISCO International, LLC (Schaumburg, IL)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17859639 on 07/07/2022 (334 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a motorized drive assembly that includes a motor and a drive assembly, where the drive assembly has an axle configured to be disposed through a rotatable substrate of a polarization shifter for a dual-polarized radiating element, the axle being further configured to fasten, at a first end of the axle, to a support structure of the polarization shifter, wherein, when the motorized drive assembly is assembled to the polarization shifter, the motor is controllable to impart rotational forces, via movement of the axle, to the polarization shifter to effect polarization adjusting for the dual-polarized radiating element. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Wire pulling head apparatus with crimp zone indicators and method of using same
Patent No. 11670920

Inventor(s): Mark D. Bennett (Dodd City, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17556759 on 12/20/2021 (533 days app to issue)

Abstract: An enhanced apparatus and method for securing a wire to a pulling cable for pulling wire. Specifically, the pulling cable and wire are attached via a pulling head body. The wire is inserted into an end of the pulling head body and secured by crimping the pulling head body against the wire. Further, crimp zone indicators positioned on the outer surface of the pulling head body indicate the optimal zone of crimping to achieve substantial contact between the pulling head body and the wire. A pulling cable is secured to the pulling head body via a ball swage that comprises a tapped surface.

[H02G] INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES (insulated conductors or cables with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing H01B 7/40; distribution points incorporating switches H02B; guiding telephone cords H04M 1/15; cable ducts or mountings for telephone or telegraph exchange installations H04Q 1/06)

Communication controller short protection
Patent No. 11670934

Inventor(s): Jacob Henry Ontiveros (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17693299 on 03/11/2022 (452 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a circuit. In some examples, the circuit includes a first current source having a terminal coupled to a first node and a second terminal, a first switch coupled between the second terminal of the first current source and a second node, a first resistor coupled between the second node and a ground terminal, a second current source having a terminal coupled to the first node and a second terminal, a second switch coupled between the second terminal of the second current source and a third node, a second resistor coupled between the third node and the ground terminal, a third current source having a terminal coupled to the first node and a second terminal, a third switch coupled between the second terminal of the third current source and a fourth node, and a third resistor coupled between the fourth node and the ground terminal.

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

Non-contact in-wheel motor with steering
Patent No. 11670984

Inventor(s): Geoffrey D. Gaither (Brighton, MI), Samuel D. Koch (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16672148 on 11/01/2019 (1313 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a drive mechanism of a vehicle, that may include: a rotor comprising a ring of a plurality of magnets located about a circumference of a rim of a wheel of the vehicle, the plurality of magnets generating a first magnetic field; a stator comprising a plurality of coils, the stator mounted to a body of the vehicle, and located outside a wheel of the vehicle and proximate to an outer edge of the ring of the plurality of magnets; and wherein the plurality of coils of the stator, when energized by an AC waveform, generate a second magnetic field stator, and further wherein an interaction between the first and second magnetic fields creates an attractive force causing tractive motion of the wheel about an axis of rotation of the wheel.

[H02K] DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES (dynamo-electric relays H01H 53/00; conversion of DC or AC input power into surge output power H02M 9/00)

Power factor correction boost converter having an on-time responsive to negative current
Patent No. 11671006

Inventor(s): Filippo Marino (Tremestieri Etneo, , IT), Joseph Michael Leisten (Cork, , IE), Rosario Davide Stracquadaini (San Gregorio di Catania, , IT), Salvatore Giombanco (Cassaro, , IT)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17232974 on 04/16/2021 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a system comprises a boost power factor correction (PFC) converter that includes a thermistor, an inductor, and a transistor and a PFC controller coupled to a common node. The PFC controller includes a comparator coupled to a threshold voltage source and to a terminal of the transistor. A first flip-flop is coupled to the comparator and to a control terminal of the transistor. A zero current detector is coupled to the inductor. A timer is coupled to the comparator and to the zero current detector. A second flip-flop is coupled to the timer and to the control terminal of the transistor. An AND gate is coupled to the first and second flip-flops. The circuit includes third and fourth flip flops.

[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]

Adaptive minimum on time control for a switching regulator
Patent No. 11671012

Inventor(s): Jiancong Ruan (Shenzhen, , CN), Runqin Tan (Shenzhen, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237509 on 04/22/2021 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: A switching regulator includes a high side transistor coupled to an input voltage node. The switching regulator also includes a low side transistor coupled to the high side transistor at a switch node. An adaptive on-time control circuit is also included and is configured to cause the high side transistor to turn on for an adaptive period of time based on a ratio of an output voltage from the switching regulator to input voltage. The adaptive period of time is configured to occur responsive to a current through an inductor falling below a predetermined threshold.

Primary side burst mode controller for LLC converter
Patent No. 11671022

Inventor(s): Rosario Stracquadaini (San Gregorio di Cantania, , IT), Salvatore Giombanco (Cassaro, , IT), Saurav Bandyopadhyay (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17308634 on 05/05/2021 (762 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments include systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling off-time during a burst mode in an LLC converter. In one embodiment, a circuit comprises an LLC converter having a primary side and a burst mode controller, the burst mode controller configured to monitor, on the primary side of the LLC converter, electrical current, and in response to a determination that the electrical current is below a first threshold, increase an off-time for switches in the LLC converter and in response to a determination that the electrical current is above a second threshold that is higher than the first threshold, decrease the off-time for the switches in the LLC converter.

Slew-rate compensated transistor turnoff system
Patent No. 11671098

Inventor(s): Brian Linehan (Cary, NC), James M. Walden (Cary, NC), Kyoung Min Lee (Cary, NC), Yang Zhang (Cary, NC)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17700354 on 03/21/2022 (442 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a transistor turnoff system, a transistor control circuit is configured to adjust a control voltage at a transistor control output responsive to a comparison signal at a control input. The control voltage has a slew rate. A comparator has a comparator output and first and second comparator inputs. The first comparator input is coupled to the transistor control output. The comparator is configured to: provide the comparison signal at the comparator output based on a reference voltage at the second comparator input; and deactivate the transistor control circuit by changing a state of the comparison signal responsive to the control voltage falling below the reference voltage. A slew-rate compensator is configured to increase the reference voltage by a compensation voltage that compensates for a time delay of the comparator or the transistor control circuit. The compensation voltage is proportional to the slew rate.

[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]

Filter reuse in radio frequency front-ends
Patent No. 11671122

Inventor(s): Lup Meng Loh (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17445924 on 08/25/2021 (650 days app to issue)

Abstract: Radio frequency front-end systems with filter reuse. In certain embodiments, a front-end system includes a filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), and a switch interposed between the filter and an input to the LNA. In a first state of the switch, the filter serves to filter a radio frequency signal that is amplified by the LNA. The front-end system further includes a power amplifier that is coupled to the switch. Additionally, in a second state of the switch, the filter serves to filter an amplified radio frequency transmit signal provided by the power amplifier. Accordingly, a filter along a receive path of the front-end system is reused for transmit.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Self-calibrating on-off keying based digital isolator
Patent No. 11671138

Inventor(s): Anant Shankar Kamath (Bangalore, , IN), Gurumurti Kailaschandra Avhad (Bangalore, , IN), Kishalay Datta (Kolkata, , IN), Kumar Anurag Shrivastava (Chhattisgarh, , IN), Mark Edward Wentroble (Plano, TX), Rakesh Hariharan (Bangalore,
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17489483 on 09/29/2021 (615 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, an integrated circuit includes an on-off keying (OOK) digital isolator, which includes a first circuitry, a multiplexer, an OOK modulator, an isolation barrier, an OOK envelope detector, and a second circuitry. The first circuitry generates and outputs a calibration signal. The multiplexer has a data signal input, and an input coupled to a first circuitry output. An OOK modulator input is coupled to a multiplexer output. An isolation barrier input is coupled to an OOK modulator output. An OOK envelope detector input is coupled to an isolation barrier output. The second circuitry includes an input coupled to an OOK envelope detector output, and an output coupled to an OOK envelope detector control input. The second circuitry detects a duty cycle distortion (DCD) of the OOK envelope detector output, and outputs a control signal to change the OOK envelope detector output”s duty cycle based on the detected DCD.

System and method for internal etching surfaces of transparent materials with information pertaining to a blockchain
Patent No. 11671252

Inventor(s): Omar Besim Hakim (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): EllansaLabs Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17863122 on 07/12/2022 (329 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system including a tangible token comprising a single integrated transparent gemstone produced by fusing together a first transparent gemstone and a second transparent gemstone, a first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is etched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the information comprises at least a private key, a public key, and an address, the first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is aligned with a second internal side of the second transparent gemstone, and the aligning encapsulates the information within a perimeter of the second internal side such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. The system includes a computing device that executes instructions to: read the information, validate, via a network and the address, the public key and private key are associated with the blockchain, and present an indication of whether or not the information is validated.

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

Method for multichannel acquisition of geophysical data and system implementation
Patent No. 11671277

Inventor(s): Frederick Hershel Savage (Austin, TX), John Bryant (Dallas, TX), Timothy Beets (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Earthsystems Technologies, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17662605 on 05/09/2022 (393 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.

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

Systems and methods for contextual network assurance based on change audits
Patent No. 11671331

Inventor(s): Muhilan Natarajan (Allen, TX), Shankar Ramanathan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Polsinelli (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17482408 on 09/22/2021 (622 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aggregated health information for a managed network may be retrieved and processed in response to changes to the managed network topology, configuration, or software. In response to receiving notification that a change to a component of the managed network has occurred, a change audit analysis engine can retrieve performance indicator information from components along a traceroute including the component which underwent the change. The retrieved performance indicator information can be processed by a memory based neural network to predict an impact of the change on the aggregated health of the managed network. The predicted impact can be compared to network health information retrieved through an ongoing basis and issues can be determined based on a comparison of the predict impact and the retrieved health information.

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

Synchronization of multi-stack nodes
Patent No. 11671371

Inventor(s): Anil Abraham (Karnataka, , IN), Ashok Babu Thangamani (Bangalore, , IN), Manikandan Kenyan (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16941877 on 07/29/2020 (1042 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a method of a work node synchronously load balancing to a multi-node service having an expected maximum of n work nodes, including: provisioning a flow table having m bucket groups, m1, the bucket groups including n slots each; enumerating a static integer self-identification id[subscript]0[/subscript]; initializing the flow table with id[subscript]0 [/subscript]in each slot; performing a discovery iteration, including: discovering a peer device; enumerating a static integer identification id[subscript]x [/subscript]for the peer device; assigning id[subscript]x [/subscript]to each slot corresponding to a home position for the peer device; and load balancing slots not assigned to a home position according to a deterministic algorithm; and discovering additional nodes and performing discovery iteration for the additional nodes.

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

Systems and methods for UE-specified prioritized SIP messaging
Patent No. 11671394

Inventor(s): Bibi M. Hakimzadeh (Fort Worth, TX), James S. Abraham (Carrollton, TX), Shashi Kotvali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17331007 on 05/26/2021 (741 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide for the prioritization of Session Initiation Protocol (”SIP”) messages, transmitted by a User Equipment (”UE”), based on a priority class indicator included in the SIP messages by the UE. A Universal Integrated Circuit Card (”UICC”) may store information indicating the priority class (e.g., in an Access Control Class (”ACC”) Elementary File (”EF”)). One or more network components, such as a Call Session Control Function (”CSCF”) and/or a Messaging Application Server (”MAS”) may prioritize the SIP message based on the priority class indicator included in the SIP message by the UE.

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

Synchronous delivery of media content in a collaborative environment
Patent No. 11671470

Inventor(s): David A. Shamma (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Match Group, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17358586 on 06/25/2021 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating a synchronous display of a time-based media object (e.g., a video or audio file) with a remote device is provided. In one example, the apparatus comprises control logic for controlling the display of a media object in response to a user entered command with a first device, and communication logic for causing communication of the user entered command (e.g., play, pause, skip, etc.) and a metric (e.g., time or frame reference) associated with the media object to a second device for synchronizing the display of the media object with the first and second devices. The first and second devices may communicate via peer-to-peer communications, for example, in a collaborative or social application such as an IM application. Further, the apparatus may include various devices such as a personal computer, mobile phone device and/or mobile personal entertainment device, DVR, or the like.

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

Methods and systems for orchestrating a distributed computing service based on latency performance levels
Patent No. 11671484

Inventor(s): Anil K Guntupalli (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17032727 on 09/25/2020 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: An illustrative latency service system identifies, in response to a request by a user equipment (UE) device for performance of a distributed computing service, a latency performance level to which the UE device is subscribed. The system obtains real-time latency performance data for a distributed computing network that is to perform the distributed computing service for the UE device in response to the request, and, based on the real-time latency performance data, determines a characteristic of a geographic zone in which the UE device is located. The characteristic is associated with latency performance that the distributed computing network is capable of providing in the geographic zone. Based on the latency performance level and the characteristic of the geographic zone, the system arranges for the performance of the distributed computing service for the UE device by the distributed computing network. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

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

Group communication and service optimization system
Patent No. 11671503

Inventor(s): Xiaoming Zhao (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17751731 on 05/24/2022 (378 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for optimizing group communication services, the method including determining a current location and an assigned home server for one or more devices associated with each of a plurality of group members, determining whether the one or more devices of the plurality of group members has moved to a visiting location, wherein the visiting location is a location outside of locations associated with the assigned home server based on the current location and assigned home server for the one or more devices, and assigning a group control application server associated with the visiting location to the to the one or more devices to serve as the assigned home server.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and apparatus to improve usage crediting in mobile devices
Patent No. 11671511

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: 17850910 on 06/27/2022 (344 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed including means for identifying to identify a first request having a first source port number, from a device, determine whether a second request, having a second source port number, is within a threshold number of ports from the first source port number, group the first and the second requests as a first session when the second source port number is within the threshold number of ports from the first source port number, and means for classifying to generate session windows, the session windows including the threshold number of ports, wherein the session windows are applied to lowest and highest source port numbers associated with a current session.

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

Systems and methods for value-based provision of television content in a hybrid quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM)/internet protocol (IP) content delivery environment
Patent No. 11671639

Inventor(s): Ataqurahman Patil (Allen, TX), Shashank Shekhar Sharma (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17805245 on 06/03/2022 (368 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive content data identifying television schedules for content to be provided for viewing in a first geographic location and a second geographic location, and may identify a first available time slot for content in the first geographic location and a second available time slot for content in the second geographic location. The device may identify a first set of content for the first available time slot and a second set of content for the second available time slot, and may assign values to the first and second sets. The device may determine whether the values assigned to the first and second sets satisfy a threshold value, and may cause, when a value of content in the first set fails to satisfy the threshold value, a first client device, in the first geographic location, to obtain replacement content with a value that satisfies the threshold value.

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

Set-top box with enhanced behavioral controls and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11671650

Inventor(s): William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17672130 on 02/15/2022 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set-top box with enhanced behavioral controls and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, a wireless transceiver is located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a signal input, a signal output, a processor, and memory. The set-top box may pair with an electronic door locking apparatus coupled to a door that is room-collocated with the set-top box in a hospitality establishment. The set-top box may then reprogram the electronic door locking apparatus as well as control amenities, such as a display, in response to presence signal from the electronic door locking apparatus.

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

Systems and methods for facilitating navigation of a media content guide
Patent No. 11671673

Inventor(s): Ankush Raizada (Irving, TX), Benny Devassykutty (Lewisville, TX), Prasad Madhukar Kulkarni (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16906717 on 06/19/2020 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a media content system providing, for display in a media content search view, a media content guide pane including a portion of media content listings from a plurality of media content listings; providing a first media content search pane including a first set of options from which a first search parameter is configured to be used by the media content system to select which media content listings are presented in the media content guide pane; and providing, for concurrent display with the media content guide pane and the first media content search pane in the media content search view, a second media content search pane including a second set of options from which a second search parameter is configured to be used by the media content system to further select which media content listings are presented in the media content guide pane.

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

Pixel arrangement and method for operating a pixel arrangement
Patent No. 11671719

Inventor(s): Adi Xhakoni (Kessel Lo, , BE), Denver Lloyd (Boise, ID), Muhammad Maksudur Rahman (Fremont, CA), Scott Johnson (Boise, ID)
Assignee(s): ams Sensors USA Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Viering, Jentschura Partner MBB (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17709518 on 03/31/2022 (432 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pixel arrangement comprises a photodiode, a circuit node, a transfer transistor coupled to the photodiode and to the circuit node, an amplifier with an input coupled to the circuit node, a first and a second capacitor, a first transistor coupled to an output of the amplifier and to the first capacitor, a second transistor coupled to the first transistor and to the second capacitor, and a coupling transistor coupled to the circuit node and to the second capacitor.

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

Tunable loudspeaker absorber
Patent No. 11671747

Inventor(s): Hideo Iizuka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Xiaopeng Li (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manutacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17180179 on 02/19/2021 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can improve the performance of an electroacoustic absorber. The system includes a loudspeaker and an absorber operatively positioned relative to the loudspeaker. The absorber can be configured to absorb sound waves. A control circuit can be operatively connected to the loudspeaker. The control circuit can be configured to tune the resonance of the loudspeaker and therefore cause one or more acoustic characteristics, such as acoustic impedance, of the loudspeaker to be adjusted.

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

System and method integrating voice radio signals with networked applications and voice recognition
Patent No. 11671796

Inventor(s): Michael Butler (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): BEARCOM GROUP, INC. (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Jeffer Mangels Butler Mitchell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17375305 on 07/14/2021 (692 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio communication system integrating voice radio signals with an audio-video conference session that includes at least one two-way radio configured to wirelessly transmit and receive voice radio signals with a radio control station, a radio communication controller comprising a first audio interface, a second audio interface, and a radio control processor, and configured to transmit and receive audio signals with the radio control station through the first audio interface, and an audio-video conferencing system configured to transmit and receive audio signals with the radio communication controller through the second audio interface. A voice radio channel of the at least one two-way radio is provided to the audio-video conferencing system through the radio control station and the radio communication controller to participate in the audio-video conference session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device for communicating messages within a 5G network
Patent No. 11671799

Inventor(s): Kalyani Bogineni (Irving, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX), Timothy M. Dwight (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17592948 on 02/04/2022 (487 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive, from an application function device (AF), a message intended for a destination user device, wherein the message conforms to a first format. The device may obtain, from a unified data management device (UDM), information indicating that the destination user device is capable of receiving messages that conform to a second format. The device may convert, based on the information indicating that the destination user device is capable of receiving messages that conform to the second format, the message from the first format to the second format. The device may send, after converting the message from the first format to the second format, the message to a short message service function device (SMSF) via a direct connection between the device and the SMSF, wherein the SMSF sends the message to the destination user device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Media echoing and social networking device and method
Patent No. 11671801

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Michael David (Irvine, CA), Michael Paul Stanley (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Ascension Intellectual Properties LLC (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17479064 on 09/20/2021 (624 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for echoing media via a mobile device are disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the method can include displaying automatically to a user, on the mobile device, a list of one or more respective identifiers of one or more other users experiencing respective media within a selectable geographic area. The user is then allowed to select whether to play one or more of the respective media on the mobile device, and can connect with the one or more other users via a social networking site. As a result, the user can network with previously unknown people, based on a common taste in music or other media, for example, as well as a geographic location.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Secure network rollover
Patent No. 11671893

Inventor(s): Brad Peacher (The Colony, TX), Chris Hill (Plano, TX), James Thomas Row, II (Plano, TX), Terrance Scott Porter (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Oceus Networks, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17101418 on 11/23/2020 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless mobile communication device can receive one or more network parameters from a network gateway and identify a network associated with the network parameters based on stored network information of networks with which the device is configured to join and/or network gateways with which the device is configured to communicate. The device can identify private network information associated with the identified network that will enable the device to access one or more private networks via the identified network. Once the device obtains access to the identified network, the device can set up one or more virtual private network (VPN) tunnels to join one or more private networks accessible via the identified network. When using two or more VPN tunnels, one VPN tunnel can be nested within another VPN tunnel.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for interference management in a radio access network
Patent No. 11672001

Inventor(s): Krishna K. Bellamkonda (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17807060 on 06/15/2022 (356 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide for the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning (”AI/ML”) techniques to generate models for various locations or regions (e.g., sectors) associated with one or more radio access networks (”RANs”) of a wireless network. The system may further use AI/ML techniques to generate interference models to reflect types and/or amounts of radio frequency (”RF”) interference measured within the RAN. The system may further determine, based on received RF metrics for a given sector, a particular interference model associated with the sector. Based on a sector model associated with the sector and the determined interference model, one or more actions may be determined in order to remediate any potential interference associated with the sector or surrounding sectors.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and devices for communicating on a radio channel based on jointly encoding a preamble format with random access configuration
Patent No. 11672023

Inventor(s): David Astely (Bromma, , SE), Robert Baldemair (Solna, , SE)
Assignee(s): OPTIS WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Nixon Vanderhye P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17518263 on 11/03/2021 (580 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices and methods for transmitting data on a radio channel comprise jointly encoding a preamble format with a first random access configuration, thereby forming an extended random access configuration represented by a set of bits. The first random access configuration comprises a combination of a density value and a version index. Each preamble format is associated with a plurality of version indexes.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Wireless base station and wireless communication terminal and wireless communication system
Patent No. 11672028

Inventor(s): Hitoshi Takai (Osaka, , JP), Tsutomu Mukai (Osaka, , JP)
Assignee(s): Sovereign Peak Ventures, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16786582 on 02/10/2020 (1212 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless communication system transmits information to a communication terminal moving through a spot wireless area. In an integrated base station, an external information communication section controls communication with a server. A contents memory section stores contents received from the server. A wireless LAN communication section communicates with the communication terminal. A control section establishes connection with the communication terminal using a first connection not requiring an authentication procedure for connection with the communication terminal or using a second connection requiring the authentication procedure for connection with the communication terminal. An access control (restriction) section permits access from the communication terminal to the contents memory section and prohibits access to the server when a type of connection with the communication terminal is the first connection and permits access from the communication terminal to the contents memory section and to the server in the case of the second connection.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for dynamic interworking function selection for dual connectivity user equipment
Patent No. 11672040

Inventor(s): Parry Cornell Booker (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17336243 on 06/01/2021 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide a technique for a selection of an Interworking Function (”IWF”) that facilitates an interworking between a licensed wireless network and another wireless network, such as an unlicensed wireless network, based on a geographical location of a User Equipment (”UE”) that is connected to the licensed wireless network and the other wireless network. The IWF may be selected from a set of candidate IWFs based on respective locations of the candidate IWFs and the UE and/or a wireless access point associated with the other wireless network. The IWF may communicate with the UE, via the other wireless network, using one or more tunnels. The IWF may identify control plane and user plane traffic received via the tunnel(s), and may forward such communications to appropriate network devices of the licensed wireless network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Endpoint device radio link failure information reporting
Patent No. 11672042

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17087768 on 11/03/2020 (945 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example methods, computer-readable media, and endpoint devices for transmitting a failure information message containing a base station identifier, a frequency identifier, and location information of the endpoint device associated with a radio link failure are described. For instance, a processing system of an endpoint device including at least one processor may detect a radio link failure for a radio link between the endpoint device and a base station of a cellular network, determine location information of the endpoint device, the location information includes at least a coordinate position of the endpoint device, and determine a base station identifier that identifies the base station and a frequency identifier associated with a frequency of the radio link. The processing system may further transmit a failure information message containing the base station identifier, the frequency identifier, and the location information of the endpoint device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

High-order multiple-user multiple-input multiple-output operation for wireless communication systems
Patent No. RE049548 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14927312 on 10/29/2015 (2777 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses schedule resources and identify resource scheduling in a MU MIMO wireless communication system. A method for identifying resource scheduling for a UE includes receiving downlink control information; identifying, from the downlink control information, one or more DM-RS ports assigned to the UE and a PDSCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE ratio; and identifying data intended for the UE in a resource block in a downlink subframe using the one or more DM-RS ports and the PDSCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE ratio. A method for scheduling resources includes identifying one or more DM-RS ports to assign to a UE and a PDSCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE ratio for identifying data intended for the UE in a resource block in a downlink subframe; and including an indication of the one or more DM-RS ports and the PDSCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE ratio in downlink control information. Patent Class: N/A

DESIGN PATENTS

Opening tool
Patent No. D988097

Inventor(s): Karen Carter Martin (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Decker Jones, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29784641 on 05/20/2021 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Cross rail holder
Patent No. D988120

Inventor(s): Dennis Hudson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29808749 on 09/22/2021 (622 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Nail with texas-shaped head
Patent No. D988125

Inventor(s): William Kilgore (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29638337 on 02/27/2018 (1925 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle grille
Patent No. D988204

Inventor(s): Brent Johnson (Denton, TX), Scott D. Hite (Pilot Point, TX), Tu H. Do (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29634311 on 01/19/2018 (1964 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Truck bed mounted entertainment box
Patent No. D988230

Inventor(s): Stephan G. Velleman (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): MACDADDY DESIGNS, INC. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29784433 on 05/19/2021 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mobile-phone and business-card holder
Patent No. D988401

Inventor(s): Nathan Schultz (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29813899 on 11/02/2021 (581 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Massage gun acupressure tip
Patent No. D988531

Inventor(s): Federico G. Vierheller (Fort Worth, TX), Michael J. Williams (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): PlayMakar Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Bey Cotropia PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29822922 on 01/12/2022 (510 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle headlamp
Patent No. D988552

Inventor(s): Robert G. Oake, Jr. (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847604 on 07/26/2022 (315 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle headlamp
Patent No. D988553

Inventor(s): Robert G. Oake, Jr. (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847971 on 07/28/2022 (313 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle tail lamp
Patent No. D988554

Inventor(s): Robert G. Oake, Jr. (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29848413 on 08/02/2022 (308 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle tail lamp
Patent No. D988555

Inventor(s): Robert G. Oake, Jr. (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29848631 on 08/04/2022 (306 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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