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 February 14, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 19
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 17
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 4
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 6
G: PHYSICS 39
H: ELECTRICITY 48

DESIGN: 7

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 19
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 8
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) 6
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 5
Commscope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC) 4
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, ID) 4
7-Eleven Inc. (Irving) 3
Enseo LLC (Plano) 3
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 3

UNASSIGNED 7

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Vanessa Ogle (Fairview) 3
Caleb Austin Boulio (Lewisville) 2
David Heverly (Arlington) 2
Frank Bradley Stamps (Colleyville) 2
Karthik Subburaj (Bangalore, , IN) 2
Li Guo (Allen) 2
Madan Mohan Chinnam (Irving) 2
Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving) 2
Sarath Vakacharla (Irving) 2
Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Systems and methods for producing pet food
Patent No. 11576402

Inventor(s): James K. Zitnik (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15860124 on 01/02/2018 (1869 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for producing pet food from animals may utilize a multi-step process including a first processing system that may include at least a heating step through use of a steam jacketed tube system and a draining step to squeeze out the oils. Grinding and pre-breaking may first be used to break the fat/whole animal into pieces. The protein may be cooked in the first processing system, and a second processing system may cook the protein with hot water in the second heating step. The second processing system may wash impurities out of the protein and subject the protein to a high intensity flame that may burn off foreign matter, and/or microbes. The protein may be dried and may produce pet food for consumption by pets.

[A22C] PROCESSING MEAT, POULTRY, OR FISH (preserving A23B; obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffs A23J 1/00; fish, meat or poultry preparations A23L; disintegrating, e.g. chopping meat, B02C 18/00; preparation of proteins C07K 1/00)

Food preparation table and associated food pan with thermowell
Patent No. 11576485

Inventor(s): Austin M. Bieri (Burleson, TX), Brian L. Casserilla (Haslet, TX), Steven T. Jackson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (Glenview, IL)
Law Firm: Thompson Hine LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16860180 on 04/28/2020 (1022 days app to issue)

Abstract: A food preparation table system includes a housing including a food item holding arrangement defining multiple food pan receiving locations. At least one food pan is located in one of the food pan receiving locations. A cooling system is provided for cooling the food pan. The food pan includes a wall at least in part defining a food receiving volume, a thermowell extending inward from the wall into the food receiving volume and a temperature sensor positioned within the thermowell. A food pan is also provided.

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

Shampoo support apparatus and method for use of same
Patent No. 11576491

Inventor(s): Kia-Shun Voltz (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17354336 on 06/22/2021 (602 days app to issue)

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

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

Three-axis rotation system and method
Patent No. 11576493

Inventor(s): Michael Budagher (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): OVARD, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16157798 on 10/11/2018 (1587 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that allows a practitioner to rotate a human subject in three different axes of rotation, independently from one another and without limitation on the degree of rotation, which allows for the treatment of various systems of the human subject.

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

Freestanding point of purchase merchandise display shelving unit and method of assembling the same
Patent No. 11576504

Inventor(s): Tina McMillan-Sweat (Royse City, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17475682 on 09/15/2021 (517 days app to issue)

Abstract: A merchandise display shelving unit assembled from a one-piece corrugated paperboard display blank. A display shelving unit comprises a front panel configured to form a front section of the display shelving unit including a plurality of front shelf sections, and an inner back panel configured to form a plurality of back shelf sections. An each of the plurality of back shelf sections is configured to correspond to an each of the plurality of front shelf sections to form a plurality of vertically stacked shelves when the display shelving unit is in an assembled position. An outer back panel is configured to surround the inner back panel and connect to the front panel by a right-side panel and a left-side panel, and a glue seam tab panel is configured to connect the left-side panel to the outer back panel.

[A47F] SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS, OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

Corneal topography methods
Patent No. 11576573

Inventor(s): Vrunjal Mehta (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Intelligent Dignostics LLC (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17571953 on 01/10/2022 (400 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

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

Drill guide assembly and method
Patent No. 11576685

Inventor(s): Allen P. Hilton (Arlington, TX), Brad Clayton (Superior, CO), Jennifer Card (Fort Worth, TX), John W. Kulas (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic PS Medical, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17075546 on 10/20/2020 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to engage one or more tools. In the system, a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. A guide may be used with the system to select various features of a procedure, such as depth and position.

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

Bone fixation system and methods of use
Patent No. 11576709

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Nycz (Warsaw, IN), Jill A. Serbousek (Winona Lake, IN), Jon C. Serbousek (Winona Lake, IN), Richard G. Fessler (Lake Forest, IL)
Assignee(s): Orthofix US LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17748816 on 05/19/2022 (271 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bone fixation system comprises a first fastener configured to anchor into a first vertebrae, a second fastener configured to anchor into a second vertebrae, and a set screw to retain the second fastener to the first fastener. The first fastener includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis and a head. The shaft includes a first cylindrical body. The head of the first fastener includes a second cylindrical body defining a passageway having an interior surface. The passageway defines a longitudinal axis that is different than the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The first cylindrical body of the shaft and the second cylindrical body of the head are angled relative to each other. A head of the second fastener is configured to engage the interior surface of the passageway of the head of the first fastener. The set screw retains the head of the second fastener in the passageway.

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

Bored hollow lumen
Patent No. 11576797

Inventor(s): Peter D. Gabriele (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): THE SECANT GROUP, LLC (Telford, PA)
Law Firm: McNees Wallace Nurick LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16755209 on 10/12/2018 (1586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A manufacturing process forms a bored hollow lumen. The manufacturing process includes providing a solid rod of a bioresorbable material and boring a hole axially through the solid rod. The manufacturing process also includes modifying surface defects formed on a luminal surface by the boring, the luminal surface defining the hole, thereby forming the bored hollow lumen. A bored hollow lumen includes a lumen wall including a bioresorbable material. The lumen wall has an abluminal surface and a luminal surface. The luminal surface defines a bore through the bored hollow lumen. The bioresorbable material has a uniform crosslinking density.

[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]

Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 11576854

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: 17193418 on 03/05/2021 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of moisturizing 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]Parkia biglobosa[/i], wherein the composition moisturizes the skin.

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

Method to deliver antifibrinolytic drugs to mitigate damage to the brain caused by concussive impact
Patent No. 11576882

Inventor(s): Frank Murdock (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Murdock Technologies, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Winstead PC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15339990 on 11/01/2016 (2296 days app to issue)

Abstract: Antifibrinolytic agents/drugs are applied to the concussive area of a patient”s brain to counter the activation of a fibrinolytic process in the concussive area. Various techniques are described for administering the antifibrinolytic agent.

Methods of identifying and treating patients with HIF-2 inhibitor resistance
Patent No. 11576889

Inventor(s): James B. Brugarolas (Irving, TX), Tao Wang (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLP US (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17030123 on 09/23/2020 (874 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying patients who have partial or total resistance to HIF-2 inhibitors or who develop partial or total resistance to HIF-2 inhibitors after treatment and providing suitable treatment to these patients.

Method of reducing gut inflammation reduction in humans by consuming a heated probiotic composition
Patent No. 11576937

Inventor(s): Amanda K. Rosmarin (Lantana, TX), Charles J. Greenwald (Irving, TX), Gabriel F. K. Everett (Mansfield, TX), Jordan E. Church (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): NCH Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Scheef Stone, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17170048 on 02/08/2021 (736 days app to issue)

Abstract: A probiotic composition and method for activating probiotic spores for consumption by a human to reduce inflammation in or treat inflammatory conditions in the gut. A probiotic composition comprises a nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of [i]Bacillus [/i]spores, and optionally a food or beverage product, which are mixed or pre-mixed in any combination. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally a source of potassium ions, and optionally one or more buffers, if the source of potassium ions is not also a buffer. A method of activating the spores comprises heating the probiotic composition or food or beverage containing the probiotic composition to a temperature range of around 42 C.-100 C., more preferably 70 C.-85 C. prior to being administered to ingested. Dosing the probiotic composition at around 1 to 4 grams per day over a treatment cycle can reduce indicators of inflammation by at least 10-20% or more.

High refractive index, high Abbe number intraocular lens materials
Patent No. 11576998

Inventor(s): Douglas Schlueter (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16888954 on 06/01/2020 (988 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are high refractive index, hydrophobic, acrylic materials. These materials have both high refractive index and a high Abbe number. This combination means the materials have a low refractive index dispersion and thus are especially suitable for use as intraocular lens materials. The materials are also suitable for use in other implantable ophthalmic devices, such as keratoprostheses, corneal rings, corneal implants, and corneal inlays.

Medical device bending tool
Patent No. 11577048

Inventor(s): Brandon Huggins (Chicago, IL)
Assignee(s): Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: IpHorgan Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16290726 on 03/01/2019 (1446 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system of bending medical device components for customization to a particular medical procedure and patient while generally maintaining the ideal performance of the component. A medical professional embeds the medical device component into a bending tool. The medical professional then aligns an intended curve region of the medical device component within a bending region of the bending tool and imparts a curve in the bending region. Finally, the medical professional withdraws the medical device component from the bending tool, and utilizes the bent medical device component in the medical procedure. The system may be a kit comprising various medical device components for a particular medical procedure and a suitable bending tool for those components.

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

Apparatus and method for nerve stimulation and/or monitoring
Patent No. 11577074

Inventor(s): Caleb P. Nothnagle (Arlington, TX), Muthu B. J. Wijesundara (Fort Worth, TX), Ryan Andrew Landrith (Fort Worth, TX), Young-tae Kim (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16074159 on 03/09/2017 (2168 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for stimulating and/or monitoring a nerve is described herein. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a top substrate layer, a bottom substrate layer in facing opposition to the top substrate layer, and a channel disposed between the top substrate layer and the bottom substrate layer. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of electrodes disposed on one or more interior surfaces of the channel. Additionally, the channel is defined by the top substrate layer, the bottom substrate layer, and a retaining wall extending at least partially between the top substrate layer and the bottom substrate layer. The retaining wall retains the nerve within the channel.

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

System and method for controlling neurostimulation according to user activity detected through patient use of icon driven user interface
Patent No. 11577081

Inventor(s): Christopher S. L. Crawford (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17139967 on 12/31/2020 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: This application is generally related to systems and methods for providing a medical therapy to a patient by tracking patient activity and adjusting medical therapy based on occurrence of different types of activities performed by the patient including user indicated activities inputted from an icon driven user interface of an external patient controller device.

Topical skin formulations
Patent No. 11577099

Inventor(s): Bob Foley (Addison, TX), Geetha Kalahasti (Addison, TX), Julia Collier (Addison, TX), Tiffany Carle (Addison, TX), Wanli Zhao (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16945614 on 07/31/2020 (928 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron”s skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from [i]Halymenia durvillei[/i], and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by [i]Vibrio alginolyticus[/i], wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF production is inhibited in the skin.

Golf club and golf club head structures
Patent No. 11577133

Inventor(s): Michael G. Taylor (Granbury, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17443104 on 07/20/2021 (574 days app to issue)

Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a ball striking face, a rear opposite the ball striking face, a crown, a sole, a heel, and a toe, the body having a void defined by a peripheral edge on the sole. The body further defines a cover that extends over the void and forms at least a portion of the crown. At least a portion of the peripheral edge of the void includes a lip extending from the peripheral edge inwardly into the void. The golf club head may additionally or alternately include one or more weight receptacles connected to the sole and having an opening in the sole, such that each weight receptacle is configured to receive insertion of a weight through the opening.

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

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

Portable pressure swing adsorption method and system for fuel gas conditioning
Patent No. 11577191

Inventor(s): Gerald Bowen Gump (Allen, TX), Jason G. S. Ho (Houston, TX), Pedro T. Santos (Houston, TX), Xuepei Yuan (Humble, TX)
Assignee(s): Coldstream Energy IP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Frederic Dorwart, Lawyer PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17940736 on 09/08/2022 (159 days app to issue)

Abstract: A portable pressure swing adsorption method and system for fuel gas conditioning. A fuel gas conditioning system includes a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system fluidly coupled to a rich gas stream, the PSA system including a plurality of adsorbent beds and configured to condition the rich natural gas stream and produce therefrom a high-quality fuel gas and gaseous separated heavier hydrocarbons, a product end of the adsorbent beds fluidly coupled to a fuel gas line, wherein the high-quality fuel gas is discharged from the product end and supplied to the fuel gas line, and a feed end of the adsorbent beds configured to be fluidly coupled to the rich natural gas stream or a raw natural gas stream, wherein the produced gaseous separated heavier hydrocarbons are recirculated into the rich natural gas stream or the raw natural gas stream.

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

Methods to improve compression during microwave heating
Patent No. 11577471

Inventor(s): Michael Paul Rowe (Pinckney, MI), Umesh N. Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17585745 on 01/27/2022 (383 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for microwave melting of fiber mixtures to form composite materials include placing the fiber mixture in a receptacle located in a microwave oven. The methods further include microwave heating the mixture, causing a heat activated compression mechanism to automatically increase compressive force on the mixture, thereby eliminating air and void volumes. The heat activated compression mechanism can include a shape memory alloy wire connecting first and second compression brackets, or one or more ceramic blocks configured to increase in volume and thereby increase compression on the mixture.

[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]

Sun visor mounting apparatus, system, and method
Patent No. 11577584

Inventor(s): Dwight David Harms (The Colony, TX), Timothy Francis Hall (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Trinity Innovative Solutions, LLC (Little Elm, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Alles Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17173122 on 02/10/2021 (734 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is a sun visor mounting apparatus, system or method having a mounting plate with a J hooked end configured to receive a sun visor, a securing plate opposing the J hooked end, configured in a U shape for receiving the sun visor. A joining plate configured in a V shape with a first side capable of coupling to the mounting plate, and a second side capable of coupling to an extension plate, and the extension plate can have a first side of a coupled to the joining plate, and a second side configured to engage against a fixed structure. One or more fasteners may be utilized with each plate to secure them together. To accommodate different sizes and configurations, the joining plate and extension plate may be extending to satisfactory positions, to engage with a fixed structure for the stability of the mounting plate.

[B60J] WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)

Multi-function rotational switch for vehicles
Patent No. 11577610

Inventor(s): Leslie Lee Darrah, Jr. (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Paccar Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16898171 on 06/10/2020 (979 days app to issue)

Abstract: Compact, multi-function rotational controllers or switches that allow an operator of a vehicle to simultaneously view the status of a plurality of related functions, and to easily change or toggle the status of each of the functions. A multi-function controller of the present disclosure may include a rotatable central control dial that is at least partially surrounded by a visual indicator panel that indicates a current status for the functions that are controlled by the multi-function controller. The multi-function controller may include a selected function indicator that indicates which of the plurality of related functions is currently selected, control input hardware that receives operator input, and control circuitry that toggles the state of the selected function responsive to such operator input. The multi-function controller may include an ”all functions off” function that allows the operator to simultaneously turn all of the related functions off via a single input action.

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

System for adjusting regenerative torque according to state of charge of multiple batteries
Patent No. 11577612

Inventor(s): Takehito Yokoo (Aliso Viejo, 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: 17217120 on 03/30/2021 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A powertrain for an electric vehicle has a driveshaft connected to two or more motors where each motor is connected to a battery pack associated with that motor. A controller is used to select one or more motors to be energized for propulsion or used for regenerative braking to recharge the battery pack to which it is coupled. The controller can optimize the state of charge (SOC) difference of the battery packs and provide for a smooth and efficient powering of the vehicle for acceleration and climbing and optimize the range of the vehicle by management of the relative SOC of the battery packs. The electric vehicle can include two or more fuel cells that individually coupled to a motor.

Systems and methods for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle
Patent No. 11577625

Inventor(s): Steven J. Foland (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): BETA AIR, LLC (South Burlington, VT)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17524265 on 11/11/2021 (460 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle id presented. The system includes a computing device communicatively connected to at least a pack monitor unit, wherein the at least a pack monitor unit is configured to detect a battery pack datum of a plurality of battery modules incorporated in a battery pack. The computing device is further configured to receive the battery pack datum as a function of the at least a pack monitor unit, generate, as a function of the battery pack datum, a battery pack model associated with the battery pack of the electric vehicle, and determine a battery degradation prediction as a function of the battery pack datum and the battery pack model.

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

Smart window apparatus, systems, and related methods for use with vehicles
Patent No. 11577688

Inventor(s): Abhishek Srivastava (Ann Arbor, MI), David W. Cosgrove (Milford, 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: 17097102 on 11/13/2020 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: Smart window apparatus, systems, and related methods for use with vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes control circuitry configured to obtain data associated with a vehicle that is parked, determine, based on the data, a status of the vehicle associated with relatively high cabin temperature or an unattended occupant in the vehicle, and open a vehicle window via a window actuator to cool the vehicle cabin. The control circuitry is also configured to detect, based on the data, an event in an environment associated with the vehicle while the vehicle window is open and adjust the vehicle window via the window actuator in response to the detection.

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

Driving mode assessment
Patent No. 11577749

Inventor(s): Stephen Paul McFarland, Jr. (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16857122 on 04/23/2020 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving, by a server, data related to an environment associated with a target transport, analyzing, by the server, the data to determine if at least one adverse condition related to the environment exists, and responsive to existence of the at least one adverse condition, sending, by the server, a recommendation related to operation of the target transport in a safe mode to overcome the at least one adverse condition to the target transport.

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

Isogrid patterns for structural aircraft panels
Patent No. 11577815

Inventor(s): Tjepke Heeringa (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16777084 on 01/30/2020 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: One embodiment includes a structural panel for an aerospace vehicle, including a single sheet of material, the material having a first raised pattern on a first side, and a second raised pattern on a reverse side, wherein a repeating portion of the first raised pattern is substantially identical in size and shape to a repeating portion of the second raised pattern, and is rotated at an angle to the first raised pattern.

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

Vibration attenuator
Patent No. 11577825

Inventor(s): David Heverly (Arlington, TX), Frank Bradley Stamps (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16862257 on 04/29/2020 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vibration attenuator for a rotor of an aircraft has a housing adapted for rotation with the rotor about an axis. A first ring is rotatably carried within the housing on a first bearing, a first weight being coupled to the first ring for rotation therewith relative to the housing about the axis. A second ring is rotatably carried by the first ring on a second bearing, a second weight being coupled to the second ring for rotation therewith relative to the housing and to the first ring. A first motor is configured for rotating the first ring relative to the housing, and a second motor is configured for rotating the second ring relative to the housing and to the first ring. The first and second motors are operated to rotate the weights within the housing and position the weights relative to each other for attenuating vibrations.

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

Vibration attenuator
Patent No. 11577826

Inventor(s): David Heverly (Arlington, TX), Frank Bradley Stamps (Colleyville, TX), Jouyoung Jason Choi (Southlake, TX), Michael R. Smith (Colleyville, TX), Thomas C. Parham (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17689511 on 03/08/2022 (343 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vibration attenuator for a rotor of an aircraft has a first ring with an eccentric weight, a coaxial second ring with an eccentric weight, and a central ring coaxial with the first and second rings and located therebetween. A first post extends from the first ring toward the central ring and is received in a first arcuate groove formed on the central ring, whereas a second post extends from the second ring toward the central ring and is received in a second groove formed on the central ring. A motor is configured for driving the central ring in rotation about the axis relative to the motor. The grooves are equal in length, and a center of the first groove is located on an opposite side from a center of the second groove. Rotation of the central ring by the motor causes rotation of the first and second rings.

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

High speed rotorcraft propulsion configuration
Patent No. 11577831

Inventor(s): Troy C. Schank (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17449916 on 10/04/2021 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: A tiltrotor aircraft having a propulsion configuration that divorces the engine core power from the thrust fan, using a combined gearbox with a plurality of clutches to couple and decouple one or more rotor systems and one or more thrust fans. The aircraft can be operable for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) in a helicopter mode, forward flight in a proprotor mode, and high-speed forward flight in an airplane (jet) mode. The propulsion configuration provides shaft horsepower (SHP) to rotors for VTOL flight, while also providing SHP to the thrust fan for high speed flight. Allowing the rotor and the thrust fan to be clutched on and off, sequentially, enables transition from rotor-borne VTOL flight to wing-borne thrust fan flight, and back.

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

Cargo transporting systems for tailsitter aircraft
Patent No. 11577835

Inventor(s): Brent Chadwick Ross (Flower Mound, TX), Steven Ray Ivans (Ponder, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16806111 on 03/02/2020 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cargo transporting system for a tailsitter aircraft includes a cargo receptacle rotatably coupled to an underside of a wing and a cargo assembly selectively coupled to the cargo receptacle. By rotating the cargo receptacle, the cargo transporting system can transition between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the cargo receptacle is substantially perpendicular to the wing, and accommodates ground personnel charged with connecting or removing the cargo assembly from the cargo transporting system. In the retracted position, the cargo receptacle is substantially parallel to the wing, and positioned for flight operations.

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

Composite aerostructure with integrated heating element
Patent No. 11577845

Inventor(s): Ian C. Derx (Rowlett, TX), Kyle B. Hardman (Shady Shores, TX), Mark A. Calder (Midlothian, TX)
Assignee(s): QARBON AEROSPACE (FOUNDATION), LLC (Red Oak, TX)
Law Firm: Dann, Dorfman, Herrell Skillman, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16564108 on 09/09/2019 (1254 days app to issue)

Abstract: A heated composite structure and a method for forming a heated composite structure. The structure includes carbon fibers embedded within a thermoplastic matrix. The carbon fibers are connected with first and second electrodes that are configured to be connected with an electric source such that applying current to the electrodes causes current to flow through the embedded carbon fibers to provide resistive heating sufficient to heat the composite structure to impede formation of ice on the composite structure.

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

Actuator apparatus and related methods for use with vehicle locks
Patent No. 11578510

Inventor(s): Justin Norris (Brighton, 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: 16522816 on 07/26/2019 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: Actuator apparatus and related methods for use with vehicle locks are disclosed. A disclosed locking system for a vehicle includes a movable component of the vehicle and a lock operatively coupled to the movable component. The locking system also includes an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a housing coupled to a vehicle body, an actuator supported by the housing, and a linkage mechanism connecting the actuator to the lock. The locking system also includes an input device supported by the housing. Activation of the input device causes the actuator to change a state of the lock.

[B62D] MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motorcycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Phase gradient nanocomposite window fabrication and method of fabricating durable optical windows
Patent No. 11579338

Inventor(s): Catherine Trent (Allen, TX), Gary A. Frazier (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Cantor Colburn LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16660481 on 10/22/2019 (1211 days app to issue)

Abstract: A unitary radome layer assembly is provided and includes a first nanocomposite formulation and a second nanocomposite formulation. The first and second nanocomposite formulations are provided together in a unitary radome layer with respective distribution gradients.

Payment card with removable insert and identification elements
Patent No. 11580342

Inventor(s): Micah Price (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17570735 on 01/07/2022 (403 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described herein may allow for a payment card assembly including a payment card having a first surface, an opposed second surface, and an aperture extending through the payment card from the first surface to the second surface. An insert may be removably received in the aperture. Each of a plurality of identification elements may be configured to be removably received in the aperture and have an identification characteristic different than an identification characteristic of each of the other identification elements.

[B42D] BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS

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

Polyelectrolyte complexes
Patent No. 11578231

Inventor(s): David J. Lestage (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): The Clorox Company (Oakland, CA)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16950458 on 11/17/2020 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions of associative polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), optionally containing surfactants, biocidal agents and/or oxidants, which can provide surface protection to treated articles including reduced soiling tendency, reduced cleaning effort and improved soil repellancy, as well as providing bacteriostatic properties to treated surfaces that thereby gain resistance to water, environmental exposure and microbial challenge. Treatment means and compositions are provided that employ associative polyelectrolyte complexes formed by combining a water soluble cationic first polyelectrolyte with a water soluble second polyelectrolyte bearing groups of opposite charge to the first polyelectrolyte under suitable mixing conditions where the one polyelectrolyte present in molar excess is added in the form of a first aqueous solution during a mixing step to a second aqueous solution comprising the oppositely charged polyelectrolyte present in molar deficiency. Also provided are means to form stable associative polyelectrolyte complexes in aqueous solutions having R values from about 0.10 to 20, including near stoichiometric R values approaching 1, being the ratio of charged groups present on the component polyelectrolytes employed.

[C11D] DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL

Devices and methods for sample analysis
Patent No. 11578358

Inventor(s): Andrew Fischer (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Bozicevic, Field Francis LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16312489 on 09/14/2017 (1979 days app to issue)

Abstract: Integrated devices that include a sample preparation component integrated with a detection component are disclosed. The sample preparation component may be a digital microfluidics module or a surface acoustic wave module which modules are used for combing a sample droplet with a reagent droplet and for performing additional sample preparation step leading to a droplet that contains beads/particles/labels that indicate presence or absence of an analyte of interest in the sample. The beads/particles/labels may be detected by moving the droplet to the detection component of the device, which detection component includes an array of wells. The detection modules disclosed here can be used for detecting analytes of interest which analytes may have been enriched by amplification, isolation, or other techniques.

[C12Q] MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES OR MICROORGANISMS (immunoassay G01N 33/53); COMPOSITIONS OR TEST PAPERS THEREFOR; PROCESSES OF PREPARING SUCH COMPOSITIONS; CONDITION-RESPONSIVE CONTROL IN MICROBIOLOGICAL OR ENZYMOLOGICAL PROCESSES [3]

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

Expandable metal for anchoring posts
Patent No. 11578498

Inventor(s): Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17228137 on 04/12/2021 (673 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for setting posts of columns in to the ground are provided. Expandable metals in response to hydrolysis that tend to fill in spaces and cavities, even over time, which is a useful feature when setting columns into the ground. A hydrolyzing fluid can be supplied, as necessary, to cause the hydrolysis of the expanding metal, or supplied by ground water. Upon hydrolysis, the expanding metal expands around the column to adhere and grip the column securely, while the metal may also expand outwardly to increase cross-sectional bulk lending to a more overall stabilization of a set column. The expandable metal may be provided as a solid sleeve drivable into the ground with a post, as an auger that can be used to turn a column into the ground or, as a rod that can be driven through the interior of a column into the ground.

[E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4]

Well packers
Patent No. 11578554

Inventor(s): Shane R. Burckhard (Sanger, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17353347 on 06/21/2021 (603 days app to issue)

Abstract: A packer for wells can include a body having a tubular shape, a sealing element having an upward end and a downward end and disposed around the body. The packer also includes a first prop upward of the sealing element, and a second prop downward of the sealing element. The first prop is configured to wedge under the upward end of the sealing element and the second prop is configured to wedge under the downward end of the sealing element to push the sealing element outward at both the upward end and the downward end.

[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]

Unibody bypass plunger and valve cage with sealable ports
Patent No. 11578570

Inventor(s): Garrett S. Boyd (Granbury, TX), Mitchell A. Boyd (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): FLOWCO PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17746761 on 05/17/2022 (273 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bypass plunger includes a unibody, or one-piece hollow body and valve cage, retains a dart valve within the valve cage portion using a threaded retaining nut secured by crimple detents, and includes sealable flow parts. A series of helical grooves surround the central portion of the outer surface of the hollow body of the plunger to control spin during descent. A canted-coil-spring disposed within the retaining nut functions as a clutch. The valve cage includes ports that may be configured to control flow through the plunger during descent. Other embodiments include clutch assemblies using canted-coil springs with split bobbins, and surfaced valve stems surfaced.

System and method for transmitting information in a borehole
Patent No. 11578593

Inventor(s): Todd W. Benson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Helmerich Payne Technologies, LLC (Tulsa, OK)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17239545 on 04/24/2021 (661 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing controlled vibrations within a borehole. In one example, the system includes a movement mechanism and a controller. The movement mechanism is configured to enable translational movement of a first surface relative to a second surface to allow the first surface to impact the second surface to produce a plurality of beats. The frequency and amplitude of the beats may be selectively controlled by suppressing or dampening the beats. The controller is configured to selectively control an amplitude or frequency of the beats to encode information therein, where the amplitude of a beat may be selectively controlled by dampening or suppressing the impact of the first surface and the second surface.

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

Pneumatic muffler for desiccant air dryer
Patent No. 11578714

Inventor(s): Michael Ballard Sheppard (Crandall, TX), Weymon Kevin Box (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Winsupply 0207 ACQ CO. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Clark Hill PLC (Local + 7 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16699924 on 12/02/2019 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: A novel design for desiccant air dryer pneumatic mufflers includes a core comprising a perforated inner tube with baffles attached to the outside surface of the inner tube. The inner tube is positioned in the interior of an outer tube, and a cap is positioned on one end of both tubes. The interior portion of the cap is solid so that it blocks the flow of air at the end of the inner tube, forcing the air to flow through the perforations in the inner tube and into the outer tube. The perimeter of the cap is perforated so that the air exits the muffler.

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

Pipe support
Patent No. 11578818

Inventor(s): Matthew A. Hanson (Celina, TX), Paul D. Phillips (Frisco, TX), Victor A. Sahm, III (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): DuraPlas, LP (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699537 on 03/21/2022 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pipe support for supporting a pipe section above a ground surface, the pipe support including an upper support surface and at least one sidewall extending from the upper support surface to a base member. The upper support surface and the at least one sidewall form a hollow interior. The pipe support further includes a saddle formed in the upper support surface, the saddle recessed within the support surface to support a pipe therein. The saddle includes a first end and an opposed second end such that at least one of the first end or the second end angularly extends toward the base member.

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

LED illumination system for the interior of a refrigerated product display cabinet
Patent No. 11578845

Inventor(s): Henry Avila (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): VISION ENGINEERING (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP (Local + 7 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16950257 on 11/17/2020 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lighting system for providing uniform bright lighting of products within in a glass door refrigerated cabinet. The lighting system has a frame member with an angled wing extending therefrom that wraps around a side edge of a light-transmitting optical shield, and a LED lighting strip positioned between the frame member and the optical shield. The LED lighting strip has a plurality of spaced-apart LED lights mounted therealong with a coined reflective facet optic mounted around each LED light. The angled wing(s) reflects light emitted laterally outwards from the at least one LED lighting strip such that the light can be re-directed to evenly illuminate products in a refrigerated cabinet. The angled wing(s) also protects a user”s fingers from cracking the plastic optical shield which can become brittle in the cool or cold temperatures of the refrigerated cabinet.

[F21S] NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF [7]

Modular system
Patent No. 11578859

Inventor(s): Christopher Grider (Dallas, TX), Derek Smith (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TTP Holdings, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kirby Drake (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17329309 on 05/25/2021 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a casing with an accessory. Self-alignment of the casing and the accessory may provide a secure connection of the casing with the accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the casing against the accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the casing towards the accessory.

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

HVAC system leak detection
Patent No. 11578887

Inventor(s): Eric Berg (The Colony, 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: 17352077 on 06/18/2021 (606 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a high-pressure subsystem and a low-pressure subsystem. After determining that refrigerant leak diagnostics should be performed, a controllable valve is closed between a condenser and compressor of the HVAC system. The compressor then operates until a predetermined input refrigerant pressure is reached. After the predetermined input refrigerant pressure is reached, operation of the compressor is stopped. After stopping operation of the compressor and waiting at least a predetermined wait time, the pressure in the low-pressure subsystem of the HVAC system is monitored. A rate of change of the pressure in the low-pressure subsystem is determined. If the rate of change is negative and a magnitude of the rate of change is greater than a threshold value, a leak location is determined to be in the low-pressure subsystem.

[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)

Perforation tool and laboratory testing system with an adjustable free interior volume
Patent No. 11578953

Inventor(s): John Norris Smith (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16871963 on 05/11/2020 (1009 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perforating tool including a body, a first lid and a second lid, the first lid attachable to one end of the body and the second lid attachable to an opposite end of the body, to define an interior cavity of the body. The interior cavity has an air-tight seal with an exterior environment surrounding the body. In some aspects, one or more plates are disposable within the interior cavity such that the one or more plates are situated apart from an explosive charge when the explosive charge is disposed in the interior cavity, the one or more plates occupying part of a total interior volume of the interior cavity and thereby reducing a free interior volume inside the body. In some aspects, two or more plates are disposable within the interior cavity such that the two or more plates are situated apart from an explosive charge when the explosive charge is disposed in the interior cavity, the two or more plates occupying part of a total interior volume of the interior cavity and thereby reducing a free interior volume inside the body.

[F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]

P H Y S I C S

System and method on a towing vehicle to control a towed vehicle”s controls and systems
Patent No. 11577558

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Robertson (Surprise, AZ)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16870693 on 05/08/2020 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: A one-touch control system for operating the controls of a towed vehicle using a towing vehicle. The system includes an electronic control unit integrated into the towed vehicle and configured to receive a selection signal from the towing vehicle and simultaneously control a number of different components based on the selection signal. The components including a switch configured to turn on and off the towed vehicle, a sensor configured to detect whether a passenger is present in the towed vehicle, and an odometer configured to be deactivated when the switch indicates that the towed vehicle is off and the sensor indicates that there are no passengers in the towed vehicle.

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

Data transfer through an isolated power supply
Patent No. 11579022

Inventor(s): Martin Staebler (Freising, , GE), Navaneeth Kumar Narayanasamy (Coimbatore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17015277 on 09/09/2020 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a measurement circuit includes an isolated power supply that generates an output signal in response to an input signal. A signal processing circuit is coupled to the isolated power supply and generates a first signal in response to a sense signal. A load manipulator circuit is coupled to the signal processing circuit and the isolated power supply. The load manipulator circuit receives the first signal. A detect circuit is coupled to the isolated power supply and generates a second signal in response to the input signal.

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

High accuracy impedance measurement
Patent No. 11579106

Inventor(s): Aatish Chandak (Bengaluru, , IN), Aravind Miriyala (Bengaluru, , IN), Raja Reddy Patukuri (Bengaluru, , IN), Sandeep Oswal (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16852736 on 04/20/2020 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a measurement circuit. The measurement circuit includes a control engine. An excitation source is coupled to the control engine. A first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes are coupled to the excitation source and receive current from the excitation source. The control engine operates the excitation source in a first mode and a second mode. The control engine, in the first mode, measures a parasitic impedance associated with the first and the second set of electrodes, and the control engine, in the second mode, measures an impedance of the first and the second set of electrodes and of an external object.

[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)

System and method for image analysis of medical test results
Patent No. 11579145

Inventor(s): Jovan Hutton Pulitzer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANT IMMUNE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15804983 on 11/06/2017 (1926 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving, at a server, information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes an alignment target disposed on the testing device and a plurality of immunoassay test strips, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing by the server the single value to a control value stored on the server, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition.

Using patient risk in analysis of quality control strategy for lab results
Patent No. 11579155

Inventor(s): Curtis Alan Parvin (McKinney, TX), Lakshmi Kuchipudi (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (Hercules, CA)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16228597 on 12/20/2018 (1517 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed for analyzing quality control (QC) strategies that are applied to testing processes an analyte in order to meet an acceptable level of probability of patient harm that could result from incorrect test results. The measure of patient harm takes into account severity of patient harm, as well as its occurrence. Methods include calculating, based on the parameters of the QC strategies and the test apparatus, an expected number of incorrect final results E(N[subscript]uf[/subscript]) due to a test system failure. The value of E(N[subscript]uf[/subscript]) can be used as part of a calculation of a predicted level of probability patient harm. The ratio of the acceptable level of probability of patient harm to the predicted level of probability patient harm can determine the adequacy of the QC strategies. NULL

Shadow access port integrated circuit
Patent No. 11579193

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17462572 on 08/31/2021 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for providing a shadow access port within a device. The shadow access port is accessed to perform operations in the device by reusing the TDI, TMS, TCK and TDO signals that are used to operate a test access port within the device. The presence and operation of the shadow access port is transparent to the presence and operation of the test access port. According to the disclosure, the shadow access port operates on the falling edge of the TCK signal while the test access port conventionally operates on the rising edge of the TCK signal.

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

Radar hardware accelerator
Patent No. 11579242

Inventor(s): Indu Prathapan (Karnataka, , IN), Karthik Ramasubramanian (Karnataka, , IN), Pankaj Gupta (Rajasthan, , IN), Raghu Ganesan (Karnataka, , IN), Sandeep Rao (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16442152 on 06/14/2019 (1341 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radar hardware accelerator (HWA) includes a fast Fourier transform (FFT) engine including a pre-processing block for providing interference mitigation and/or multiplying a radar data sample stream received from ADC buffers within a split accelerator local memory that also includes output buffers by a pre-programmed complex scalar or a specified sample from an internal look-up table (LUT) to generate pre-processed samples. A windowing plus FFT block (windowed FFT block) is for multiply the pre-processed samples by a window vector and then processing by an FFT block for performing a FFT to generate Fourier transformed samples. A post-processing block is for computing a magnitude of the Fourier transformed samples and performing a data compression operation for generating post-processed radar data. The pre-processing block, windowed FFT block and post-processing block are connected in one streaming series data path.

[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

Method and reflect array for alignment calibration of frequency modulated LiDAR systems
Patent No. 11579272

Inventor(s): Paul D. Schmalenberg (Ann Arbor, MI), Sean P. Rodrigues (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: 15929197 on 12/23/2019 (1149 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to calibrate a LiDAR using a reflect array calibration target having a spatially varying spectral reflectance profile. A frequency modulated continuous wave LiDAR emits a beam that spans a range of wavelengths, and, therefore, spatially varying spectral features in the reflectance profile can be used as indicia of where the LiDAR beam hits the calibration target. For example, the center has one absorption wavelength and the periphery has another, such that alignment is achieved by changing the alignment direction to maximize the spectral feature at the one absorption wavelength while minimizing the spectral feature at the other absorption wavelength. Alternatively, at least one spectral feature can have a center wavelength that changes as a function of space. Thus, the LiDAR is aligned by changing the beam direction to shift the center wavelength to a value corresponding to the target center.

Maximum measurable velocity in frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar
Patent No. 11579282

Inventor(s): Karthik Ramasubramanian (Bangalore, , IN), Karthik Subburaj (Bangalore, , IN), Sandeep Rao (Bangalore, , IN), Sriram Murali (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17843069 on 06/17/2022 (242 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radar system is provided that includes a radar transceiver integrated circuit (IC) configurable to transmit a first frame of chirps, and another radar transceiver IC configurable to transmit a second frame of chirps at a time delay T, wherein T=T[subscript]c[/subscript]/K, K2 and T[subscript]c [/subscript]is an elapsed time from a start of one chirp in the first frame and the second frame and a start of a next chirp in the first frame and the second frame, wherein the radar system is configured to determine a velocity of an object in a field of view of the radar system based on first digital intermediate frequency signals generated responsive to receiving reflected chirps of the first frame and second digital IF signals generated responsive to receiving reflected chirps of the time delayed second frame, wherein the maximum measurable velocity is increased by a factor of K.

In phase (I) and quadrature (Q) imbalance estimation in a radar system
Patent No. 11579284

Inventor(s): Karthik Subburaj (Bangalore, , IN), Sachin Bharadwaj (Bangalore, , IN), Sriram Murali (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17068976 on 10/13/2020 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radar system is provided that includes transmission signal generation circuitry, a transmit channel coupled to the transmission generation circuitry to receive a continuous wave test signal, the transmit channel configurable to output a test signal based on the continuous wave signal in which a phase angle of the test signal is changed in discrete steps within a phase angle range, a receive channel coupled to the transmit channel via a feedback loop to receive the test signal, the receive channel including an in-phase (I) channel and a quadrature (Q) channel, a statistics collection module configured to collect energy measurements of the test signal output by the I channel and the test signal output by the Q channel at each phase angle, and a processor configured to estimate phase and gain imbalance of the I channel and the Q channel based on the collected energy measurements.

Reversible optical connectors and associated devices, systems, and methods
Patent No. 11579378

Inventor(s): Akihito Ishikawa (Allen, TX), Takashi Sato (Tokyo, , JP), Tomoaki Kaga (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): SANWA ELECTRONICS USA CORPORATION (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17707339 on 03/29/2022 (322 days app to issue)

Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.

[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]

Modal conditioner for use with bend-insensitive, multimode optical fibers
Patent No. 11579385

Inventor(s): Bradley Scott Billman (Sachse, TX), Gary Federico Gibbs (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17047159 on 04/12/2019 (1404 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light source unit generates an optical signal out of a bend-insensitive (”BI”) optical fiber that is compliant with a desired encircled flux (”EF”). The unit includes a light source to generate an optical light signal and a conventional multimode optical fiber coupled to receive the optical light signal from the light source at a first end. A modal conditioner is arranged to condition the optical light signal propagating along different modes of the conventional multimode fiber. A first bend-insensitive (BI) multimode optical fiber has an input end, the input end of the first BI multimode optical fiber being coupled at a second end of the conventional multimode optical fiber to receive the conditioned optical light signal from the conventional multimode fiber. The output from the first BI multimode optical fiber outputs an optical signal having the desired EF.

2D bi-pod flexure design, mount technique and process for implementation
Patent No. 11579403

Inventor(s): Kirk A. Miller (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538857 on 11/30/2021 (441 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bipod flexure mount couples an optic to a base while isolating the optic from strain to resist wavefront error. The bipod flexure mount has a distal attachment pad to be coupled to the optic and a proximal attachment pad to be coupled to the base. A pair of beams extend between and couple the distal and proximal attachment pads. The distal attachment pad, the proximal attachment pad and the pair of beams are disposed in and define a planar layer with opposite planar surfaces that are substantially parallel. The bipod flexure mount is relatively flexible about four degrees of freedom and is relatively stiff about two degrees of freedom.

Double-tap event detection device, system and method
Patent No. 11579710

Inventor(s): Ashish Bhargava (San Jose, CA), Mahaveer Jain (Santa Clara, CA), Stefano Paolo Rivolta (Desio, , IT)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17122999 on 12/15/2020 (791 days app to issue)

Abstract: Digital signal processing circuitry, in operation, determines, based on accelerometer data, a carry-position of a device. Double-tap detection parameters are set using the determined carry-position. Double-taps are detected using the set double-tap detection parameters. In response to detection of a double-tap, control signals, such as a flag or an interrupt signal, are generated and used to control operation of the device. For example, a device may enter a wake mode of operation in response to detection of a double-tap.

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

Systems and methods for security data analysis and display
Patent No. 11579759

Inventor(s): Stacy Dean Stephens (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): KNIGHTSCOPE, INC. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16688960 on 11/19/2019 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved security services. In one aspect, a method is provided for controlling an autonomous data machine situated near a monitored environment. The method comprises: obtaining security data from a plurality of data sources; analyzing the security data to generate an analysis result; determining, based on the analysis result, an action to be performed by the autonomous data machine; and transmitting a command to the autonomous data machine causing it to perform the action.

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

Dynamic selection of cores for processing responses
Patent No. 11579799

Inventor(s): Scheheresade Virani (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Holland Hart LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16822916 on 03/18/2020 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for the dynamic selection of cores for processing responses are described. A memory sub-system can receive, from a host system, a read command to retrieve data. The memory sub-system can include a first core and a second core. The first core can process the read command based on receiving the read command. The first core can identify the second core for processing a read response associated with the read command. The first core can issue an internal command to retrieve the data from a memory device of the memory sub-system. The internal command can include an indication of the second core selected to process the read response.

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

Broadside random access memory for low cycle memory access and additional functions
Patent No. 11579877

Inventor(s): David Alston Lide (Rockville, MD), Pratheesh Gangadhar Thalakkal Kottilaveedu (Bengaluru, , IN), Thomas Anton Leyrer (Geisenhausen, , DE), William Cronin Wallace (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223103 on 04/06/2021 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computational system includes one or more processors. Each processor has multiple registers, as well attached memory to hold instructions. The processor is coupled to one or more broadside interfaces. A broadside interface allows the processor to load or store an entire widget state in a single clock cycle of the processor. The broadside interface also allows the processor to move and store 32 bytes of information into RAM in less than four to five clock cycles of the processor while the processor concurrently performs one or more mathematical operations on the information while the move and store operation is taking place.

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

System having a hybrid threading processor, a hybrid threading fabric having configurable computing elements, and a hybrid interconnection network
Patent No. 11579887

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17372439 on 07/10/2021 (584 days app to issue)

Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for configurable computing. In a representative embodiment, a system includes an interconnection network, a processor, a host interface, and a configurable circuit cluster. The configurable circuit cluster may include a plurality of configurable circuits arranged in an array; an asynchronous packet network and a synchronous network coupled to each configurable circuit of the array; and a memory interface circuit and a dispatch interface circuit coupled to the asynchronous packet network and to the interconnection network. Each configurable circuit includes instruction or configuration memories for selection of a current data path configuration, a master synchronous network input, and a data path configuration for a next configurable circuit.

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

Non-cached loads and stores in a system having a multi-threaded, self-scheduling processor
Patent No. 11579888

Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for a self-scheduling processor which also provides additional functionality. Representative embodiments include a self-scheduling processor, comprising: a processor core adapted to execute instructions; and a core control circuit adapted to automatically schedule an instruction for execution by the processor core in response to a received work descriptor data packet. In a representative embodiment, the processor core is further adapted to execute a non-cached load instruction to designate a general purpose register rather than a data cache for storage of data received from a memory circuit. The core control circuit is also adapted to schedule a fiber create instruction for execution by the processor core, and to generate one or more work descriptor data packets to another circuit for execution of corresponding execution threads. Event processing, data path management, system calls, memory requests, and other new instructions are also disclosed.

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

Application programming interface for web page and visualization generation
Patent No. 11579948

Inventor(s): Kenneth J. Cyr (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOEING COMPANY (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16351171 on 03/12/2019 (1435 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of hosting a single page application incudes hosting, at an application programming interface (API) module of a server, the single page application as a first API operation by providing code to a client device to enable rendering of a page at the client device as a user interface presentation.

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

Memory pipeline control in a hierarchical memory system
Patent No. 11580024

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17492776 on 10/04/2021 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a processor system includes a processor core generating memory transactions, a lower level cache memory with a lower memory controller, and a higher level cache memory with a higher memory controller having a memory pipeline. The higher memory controller is connected to the lower memory controller by a bypass path that skips the memory pipeline. The higher memory controller: determines whether a memory transaction is a bypass write, which is a memory write request indicated not to result in a corresponding write being directed to the higher level cache memory; if the memory transaction is determined a bypass write, determines whether a memory transaction that prevents passing is in the memory pipeline; and if no transaction that prevents passing is determined to be in the memory pipeline, sends the memory transaction to the lower memory controller using the bypass path.

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

Network credit return mechanisms
Patent No. 11580044

Inventor(s): 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: 17007814 on 08/31/2020 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for reducing design complexity and critical path timing challenges of credit return logic. A wide bus supports simultaneous transmission of multiple flits, one per lane of the wide bus. A source device transmitting flits on a wide bus selects from among multiple credit return options to ensure that only one of the multiple flits being simultaneously transmitted includes a credit return value. In some example embodiments, the receiving device checks only the flit of one lane of the wide bus (e.g., lane 0) for credit return data. In other example embodiments, the receiving device uses a bitwise-OR to combine the credit return data of all received flits in a single cycle.

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

Serial bus signal conditioner for detecting initiation of or return to high-speed signaling
Patent No. 11580053

Inventor(s): Douglas Edward Wente (Murphy, TX), Huanzhang Huang (Plano, TX), Suzanne Mary Vining (Plano, TX), Win Naing Maung (Plano, TX), Yonghui Tang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17347920 on 06/15/2021 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: A serial bus signal conditioner circuit includes receiver circuitry, a mode identification circuit, and an edge-rate booster circuit. The receiver circuitry is configured to receive signals transmitted on a serial bus. The mode identification circuit is coupled to the receiver circuitry, and is configured to identify initiation of or return to high-speed signaling on the serial bus based on sequences of the signals transmitted on the serial bus. The edge-rate booster circuit is coupled to the mode identification circuit, and is configured to identify edges of a differential signal transmitted on the serial bus, and to supply a differential current to the serial bus based on identification of an edge of the differential signal.

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

Automated orchestration of cyber protection of a set of storage volumes
Patent No. 11580065

Inventor(s): John Darling (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products, L.P. (Hopkinton, MA)
Law Firm: Anderson Gorecki LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17577464 on 01/18/2022 (392 days app to issue)

Abstract: An Orchestrated Data Recovery (ODR) Cyber Protection Automation (CPA) operates to ensure one-to-one creation of snapsets of a production site and corresponding snapsets of a cyber vault. During an initiation phase, the ODR CPA monitors synchronization of a snapset of production volumes from the production site to the cyber vault. If additional snapsets of the production volumes are created prior to completion of synchronization of the first snapset, the additional snapsets are also synchronized to the cyber vault. Once the initial synchronization of the storage volumes has been completed, the ODR CPA causes a Storage Volume Creation and Management System (SVCMS) to create a snapset of the storage volumes at the cyber vault. Subsequently, each time a snapset is created of the production site, the ODR CPA orchestrates synchronization of the snapset to the cyber vault and creation of a corresponding snapset at the cyber vault.

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

System, method, and computer program for centralized consent management
Patent No. 11580253

Inventor(s): Troy C. Lyons (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): AMDOCS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED (Limassol, , CY)
Law Firm: Zilka-Kotab, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15900212 on 02/20/2018 (1820 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for centralized consent management. In operation, the consent management system receives user selections from a user indicating which user data is capable of being utilized for analysis by a company. The consent management system stores the user selections of which user data is capable of being utilized for analysis by the company in a consent database. The consent management system generates a consent vector corresponding to the user selections of which user data is capable of being utilized for analysis by the company. Additionally, the consent management system associates the consent vector with a consent vector identification. Further, the consent management system tags incoming data with the consent vector identification to associate a user consent with the incoming data. The consent management system stores and encodes the incoming data. Moreover, the consent management system enforces consent restrictions by conditionally allowing access to the stored data by the company based on corresponding consent vector identifications.

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

Systems and methods for controlling access to secure debugging and profiling features of a computer system
Patent No. 11580264

Inventor(s): Gary L. Swoboda (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16540938 on 08/14/2019 (1280 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for controlling access to secure debugging and profiling features of a computer system. Some illustrative embodiments include a system that includes a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor (the memory used to store information and an attribute associated with the stored information). At least one bit of the attribute determines a security level, selected from a plurality of security levels, of the stored information associated with the attribute. Asserting at least one other bit of the attribute enables exportation of the stored information from the computer system if the security level of the stored information is higher than at least one other security level of the plurality of security levels.

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

System, method, and computer program product for finding and analyzing deadlock conditions associated with the formal verification of an electronic circuit design
Patent No. 11580284

Inventor(s): Craig Franklin Deaton (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17142360 on 01/06/2021 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for electronic circuit design. Embodiments may include receiving, using a processor, an electronic circuit design and performing a deadlock check on the electronic circuit design using a using a linear temporal logic property and a proof engine. Embodiments may further include analyzing a counterexample associated with the electronic circuit design for a loop escape condition, wherein analyzing includes proving a cover trace of a liveness obligation. If the loop escape condition is reachable from the counterexample, embodiments may include extracting one or more events associated with the loop escape condition and adding a waiver constraint to the deadlock check to force a no deadlock outcome.

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

Multizone equipment tracking system and method
Patent No. 11580345

Inventor(s): Stephen Matthew Jones (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377262 on 07/15/2021 (579 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multizone equipment tracking solution includes radio frequency identification (RFID) tags affixed to items of inventoried equipment; a plurality of RFID readers deployed in a plurality of different zones, including a transit zone and a storage zone, wherein an RFID reader in a transit zone comprises a mobile reader and a wireless signal strength measurement component; and a monitoring node. The RFID readers read tag codes from items that are in the different zones, and report the information to the monitoring node, permitting a real-time, end-to-end view of inventoried equipment across different zones. The RFID reader in the transit zone also measures a wireless signal strength (e.g., cellular) along a transit route and reports the measurements, thereby reducing a need for dedicated monitoring efforts by the wireless network operator. Reported data, may be advantageously mined to provide value for inventory management, while also providing cost savings for wireless network management.

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

Distributed processing architecture
Patent No. 11580388

Inventor(s): Jonathan R Belk (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Fountainhead Law Group PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16734092 on 01/03/2020 (1138 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for processing neural networks. Various forms of parallelism may be implemented using topology that combines sequences of processors. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a computer system comprising a plurality of processor groups, the processor groups each comprising a plurality of processors. A plurality of network switches are coupled to subsets of the plurality of processor groups. A subset of the processors in the processor groups may be configurable to form sequences, and the network switches are configurable to form at least one sequence across one or more of the plurality of processor groups to perform neural network computations. Various alternative configurations for creating Hamiltonian cycles are disclosed to support data parallelism, pipeline parallelism, layer parallelism, or combinations thereof.

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

System and method for convolutional layer structure for neural networks
Patent No. 11580399

Inventor(s): Chenchi Luo (Plano, TX), David Liu (Plano, TX), Manish Goel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16400007 on 04/30/2019 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer readable medium for 3D association of detected objects are provided. The electronic device includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor configured to convolve an input to a neural network with a basis kernel to generate a convolution result, scale the convolution result by a scalar to create a scaled convolution result, and combine the scaled convolution result with one or more of a plurality of scaled convolution results to generate an output feature map.

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

Systems and methods for determining relative importance of one or more variables in a nonparametric machine learning model
Patent No. 11580426

Inventor(s): Cheng Jiang (Plano, TX), Jacky Huang Zheng Kwok (Allen, TX), Kurt Adrian Wolf (Frisco, TX), Ruoyo Shao (Allen, TX), Sang Jin Park (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17065794 on 10/08/2020 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining relative importance of one or more variables in a non-parametric model include: receiving, raw values of the variables corresponding to one or more entities; processing the raw values using a statistical model to obtain probability values for the variables and an overall prediction value for each entity; determining a plurality of cumulative distributions for the variables based on the raw values and the number of entities having a specific raw value; grouping the variables into a plurality of equally sized buckets based on the cumulative distributions; determining a mean probability value for each bucket; assigning a rank number for each bucket based on the mean probability values; compiling a table for the entities based on the raw values and the buckets corresponding to the raw values; and determining the relative importance of the variables for the entities based on the rank numbers.

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

Remote vending using an integrated vehicle vending machine
Patent No. 11580516

Inventor(s): Gurmeet Singh (Irving, TX), Jonathan Christopher Hodge (Frisco, TX), Maninder Singh Suri (Irving, TX), Ranganathan Mohan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16413359 on 05/15/2019 (1371 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device that includes a housing configured to couple to an interior of a vehicle. The device further includes a card reader and a user interface. The card reader is configured to receive payment card information for a payment card. The user interface is configured to receive a user input identifying a product, to determine a current location of the device, to determine a vending location where the product is available based on the current location of the device, and to modify a route to a final destination to include the vending location. The user interface is further configured to send an authorization request requests a purchase of the product, to receive an approval message, to generate an authorization token that authorizes a purchase to retrieve the products from the vending location, and output the authorization token.

[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]

Horizon-based navigation
Patent No. 11580690

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: 17463254 on 08/31/2021 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for horizon-based navigation. A method can include receiving image data corresponding to a geographical region in a field of view of an imaging unit and in which the device is situated, based on the received image data, generating, by the processing unit, an image horizon corresponding to a horizon of the geographical region and from a perspective of the imaging unit, projecting three-dimensional (3D) points of a 3D point set of the geographical region to an image space of the received image data resulting in a synthetic image, generating, by the processing unit, a synthetic image horizon of the synthetic image, and responsive to determining the image horizon sufficiently correlates with the synthetic image horizon, providing a location corresponding to a perspective of the synthetic image as a location of the processing unit.

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

Dynamic quantization for deep neural network inference system and method
Patent No. 11580719

Inventor(s): Kumar Desappan (Bangalore, , IN), Manu Mathew (Bangalore, , IN), Pramod Kumar Swami (Bangalore, , IN), Praveen Eppa (Hyderabad, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17128365 on 12/21/2020 (785 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for dynamically quantizing feature maps of a received image. The method includes convolving an image based on a predicted maximum value, a predicted minimum value, trained kernel weights and the image data. The input data is quantized based on the predicted minimum value and predicted maximum value. The output of the convolution is computed into an accumulator and re-quantized. The re-quantized value is output to an external memory. The predicted min value and the predicted max value are computed based on the previous max values and min values with a weighted average or a pre-determined formula. Initial min value and max value are computed based on known quantization methods and utilized for initializing the predicted min value and predicted max value in the quantization process. NULL

Tracking positions using a scalable position tracking system
Patent No. 11580748

Inventor(s): Caleb Austin Boulio (Lewisville, TX), Madan Mohan Chinnam (Irving, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Sarath Vakacharla (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX), Trong Nghia Nguyen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17650050 on 02/04/2022 (375 days app to issue)

Abstract: A scalable tracking system processes video of a space to track the positions of objects within a space. The tracking system determines local coordinates for the objects within frames of the video and then assigns these coordinates to time windows based on when the frames were received. The tracking system then combines or clusters certain local coordinates that have been assigned to the same time window to determine a combined coordinate for an object during that time window. NULL

Tracking positions using a scalable position tracking system
Patent No. 11580749

Abstract: A scalable tracking system processes video of a space to track the positions of people within a space. The tracking system determines local coordinates for the people within frames of the video and then assigns these coordinates to time windows based on when the frames were received. The tracking system then combines or clusters certain local coordinates that have been assigned to the same time window to determine a combined coordinate for a person during that time window. NULL

Automatic problem detection from sounds
Patent No. 11580796

Inventor(s): Rachel Elizabeth Csabi (Frisco, TX), Snehal Desai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17017958 on 09/11/2020 (886 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and a method for diagnosing a problem with a motor vehicle using sound. Ambient noise information for the motor vehicle is determined. Current sound information is received, and whether there is a variation in sound between the current sound information and the ambient noise information is determined. The ambient noise information is subtracted from the current sound information if the variation has been identified, to identify a sound anomaly. A sound anomaly signal is extracted and compared with predetermined anomaly signal information stored in a database. The predetermined anomaly signal information is associated with diagnostic information.

[G07C] TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE (identification of persons A61B 5/117; indicating or recording apparatus for measuring in general, analogous apparatus but in which the input is not a variable to be measured, e.g. a hand operation, G01D; clocks, clock mechanisms G04B, G04C; time-interval measuring G04F; counting mechanisms per se G06M)

System and methods for programming nonvolatile memory having partial select gate drains
Patent No. 11581049

Inventor(s): Anubhav Khandelwal (San Jose, CA), Kazuki Isozumi (Kuwana, , JP), Parth Amin (Fremont, CA), Sayako Nagamine (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17335909 on 06/01/2021 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described to reduce program disturb for a memory string with a partial select gate drain, which is partially cut by a shallow trench. The memory string with a partial select gate drain is linked with a neighboring full select gate drain that during its programming can cause a program disturb in the memory string with a partial select gate drain. The bias voltage applied to the selected full select gate drain can be controlled from a high state for low memory program states to a lower state for the high memory program states. The high data states may cause program disturb. The reduction in the bias voltage can match a reduction in the bias voltage applied to the bit lines to reduce the program disturb while providing adequate signal to program the high states on the memory string of the full select gate drain.

[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)

Multi-services gateway device at user premises
Patent No. 11582057

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): KIP PROD PI LP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000067 on 08/21/2020 (907 days app to issue)

Abstract: An application gateway including application service programming positioned at a user premises can provide voice controlled and managed services to a user and one or more endpoint devices associated with the application gateway. The application gateway can be controlled remotely by the application service provider through a service management center and configured to execute an application service provided from the application service provider. The application gateway can execute the application service at the user premises upon voice command by a user and independent of application services executing on the application service provider”s network. An application service logic manager can communicate with an application service enforcement manager to verify that the request conforms with the policy and usage rules associated with the application service in order to authorize execution of the application service on the application gateway, either directly or through endpoint devices.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Inductive power transmission in aircraft seats
Patent No. 11577636

Inventor(s): C. Michael Parker (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16448102 on 06/21/2019 (1334 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are aircraft passenger seat assemblies with a passenger seat, a component with an outer surface attached the passenger seat. An inductive wireless power unit with a coil assembly is included with the aircraft passenger seat assembly, and the coil assembly is positioned within the component. A portion of the outer surface of the component covers the coil assembly. Wires connecting the coil assembly to a power supply are hidden from view within the aircraft passenger seat assembly.

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

Tracking temperature compensation of an x/y stress independent resistor
Patent No. 11581309

Inventor(s): James Robert Todd (Plano, TX), Michael Szelong (Freising, , DE), Ralf Peter Brederlow (Poing, , DE), Tobias Bernhard Fritz (Mainburg, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17675066 on 02/18/2022 (361 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises a semiconductor substrate having a surface. A lateral resistor is arranged in a first plane parallel to the surface of the substrate. A vertical reference resistor comprises a layer arranged in a second plane parallel to the surface of the substrate and deeper than the first plane. This layer is doped to promote current flow in the second plane. The vertical reference resistor further comprises a first trench and a second trench coupled between the layer and the surface of the substrate. The first and second trenches are arranged in a vertical direction orthogonal to the first and the second planes and are doped to impede current flow in the vertical direction. A cross-section of the first and second trenches is two-fold rotationally symmetric around the vertical direction, and the lateral resistor and the first and second trenches have the same temperature coefficient.

[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]

Gate implant for reduced resistance temperature coefficient variability
Patent No. 11581399

Inventor(s): Mahalingam Nandakumar (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16917293 on 06/30/2020 (959 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and semiconductor circuits are described in which a polysilicon resistor body is formed over a semiconductor substrate. A first dopant species is implanted into the polysilicon resistor body at a first angle about parallel to a surface normal of a topmost surface of the polysilicon resistor body. A second dopant species is implanted into the polysilicon resistor body at a second angle greater than about 10 relative to the surface normal. The combination of implants reduces the different between the temperature coefficient (tempco) of resistance of narrow resistors relative to the tempco of wide resistors, and brings the tempco of the resistors closer to a preferred value of zero.

Lithium metal nitrides as lithium super-ionic conductors
Patent No. 11581572

Inventor(s): Alexander Epstein (Berkeley, CA), 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: 16155349 on 10/09/2018 (1589 days app to issue)

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

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

Convertible strand and pole small cell mounts and assemblies
Patent No. 11581630

Inventor(s): Matthew Severin (Grapevine, TX), Robert Campbell (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17145494 on 01/11/2021 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes strand mounts for small cell radios. A strand mount may include a top plate, a bottom plate, and opposing side plates that form a housing having an interior cavity dimensioned to fit around one or more small cell radios, a plurality of mounting members, each mounting member coupled to the top and bottom plates within the interior cavity and configured such that a small cell radio can be mounted thereto, and one or more mounting brackets. The strand mount has the dual-capability of being mounted either horizontally on a cable strand or vertically on a pole. Alternative strand mounts and strand mount assemblies are also provided.

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

Base station antennas having radomes that reduce coupling between columns of radiating elements of a multi-column array
Patent No. 11581631

Inventor(s): Haifeng Li (Richardson, TX), XiaoHua Hou (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17468783 on 09/08/2021 (524 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station antenna includes an internal radome and a multi-column antenna array antenna. The internal radome can be configured with a plurality of columns, each having an outwardly projecting peak segment and each neighboring column of the internal radome can be separated by a valley. Each outwardly projecting peak segment(s) is oriented to project toward a front of the base station antenna and is positioned medially aligned over a respective column of the multi-column antenna array to thereby reduce mutual coupling of respective elements and/or columns of elements and/or provide a common near field environment for each element and/or each column.

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

Dual-beam antenna array
Patent No. 11581638

Inventor(s): Xiangyang Ai (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17243845 on 04/29/2021 (656 days app to issue)

Abstract: In order to reduce large sidelobes that may result from using a base station antenna with increased electronic downtilt, base station antennas according to the present disclosure may have a plurality of modules in which the columns of radiating elements of at least one of the modules are staggered or offset with respect to each other. For example, a multi-beam cellular antenna may include an antenna array having a plurality of modules, each module comprising at least three columns of radiating elements each having first polarization radiators, wherein the columns of radiating elements of at least one of the modules are staggered with respect to each other; and an antenna feed network configured to couple at least a first input signal and a second input signal to each first polarization radiator of each of the radiating elements included in a first of the plurality of modules.

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

High voltage tolerant analog-digital output
Patent No. 11581723

Inventor(s): Deepak Sreedharan (Dallas, TX), Sri Navaneethakrishnan Easwaran (Plano, TX), Zhipeng Ye (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17101215 on 11/23/2020 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an output terminal, an analog output circuit, a digital output circuit, and a protection circuit. The analog output circuit includes an output coupled to the output terminal. The digital output circuit includes an output. The protection circuit includes a protection transistor and a comparator circuit. The protection transistor includes a first terminal coupled to the output of the digital output circuit, a second terminal coupled to the output terminal, and a control terminal. The comparator circuit includes a first input coupled to the output terminal, a second input coupled to a reference current source, and an output coupled to the control terminal of the protection transistor.

[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)

Wireless power transfer system and method
Patent No. 11581757

Inventor(s): Kenneth Moore (Dallas, TX), Petru Emanuel Stingu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SPARK CONNECTED LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17345957 on 06/11/2021 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a wireless power transmitter includes a charging surface, a transmitting antenna configured to generate an electromagnetic field extending above the charging surface, a sensing array disposed between the transmitting antenna and the charging surface, and a controller coupled to the sensing array. The sensing array includes a plurality of sensors. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate a respective signal indicative of a strength of the electromagnetic field. The controller is configured to detect a presence of a metallic object, other than a receiving antenna of a power receiver, in the electromagnetic field based on the respective signal generated by one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors.

Voltage regulation circuit
Patent No. 11581810

Inventor(s): Neil Gibson (Freising, , DE), Stefan Herzer (Marzling, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17376549 on 07/15/2021 (579 days app to issue)

Abstract: A voltage regulation circuit includes a switching output terminal, a high-side output transistor, a low-side output transistor, a high-side replica transistor, a low-side replica transistor, and a comparator circuit. The high-side output transistor is configured to drive the switching output terminal. The low-side output transistor is configured to drive the switching output terminal. The high-side replica transistor is coupled to the high-side output transistor. The low-side replica transistor is coupled to the high-side replica transistor and the low-side output transistor. The comparator circuit is coupled to the high-side replica transistor and the low-side replica transistor, and is configured to compare a signal received from both the high-side replica transistor and the low-side replica transistor to a ramp signal.

[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]

Sensor less magnet temperature estimation in permanent magnet machines
Patent No. 11581835

Inventor(s): Lizon Maharjan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17360946 on 06/28/2021 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for determining the temperature of a permanent magnet on a rotor of an electrical motor. An example techniques involves determining a first set of parameters for controlling the electrical motor. A temperature of the rotor during a runtime of the electrical motor is determined, based at least in part on the first set of parameters and a first back-electromotive force (back-emf) associated with the electrical motor. A first estimate of a magnetic flux of the permanent magnet is determined based on the temperature of the rotor. An operation of the electrical motor is controlled based at least in part on the first estimate of the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet.

[H02P] CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS [4]

Dual mode digital filters for RF sampling transceivers
Patent No. 11581873

Inventor(s): Jaiganesh Balakrishnan (Bengaluru, , IN), Kalyan Gudipati (Bengaluru, , IN), Sarma Sundareswara Gunturi (Bengaluru, , IN), Sriram Murali (Bengaluru, , IN), Venkateshwara Reddy Pothapu (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17463317 on 08/31/2021 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: Dual mode filters having two reconfigurable multi-stage filters. In a dual band mode, each reconfigurable filter filters an input signal in a different band using every filter stage. In a single band mode, both reconfigurable filters are effectively divided into two sub-chains that include either the odd-numbered filter stages or the even-numbered filter stages. Together, the four sub-chains in the single band mode filter an input signal in a single band with a higher parallelization than each reconfigurable filter in the dual band mode. In some embodiments, the dual mode filter is a decimation filter. In other embodiments, the dual mode filter is a resampling filter. In still other embodiments, the dual mode filter is an interpolation filter.

[H03H] IMPEDANCE NETWORKS, e.g. RESONANT CIRCUITS; RESONATORS (measuring, testing G01R; arrangements for producing a reverberation or echo sound G10K 15/08; impedance networks or resonators consisting of distributed impedances, e.g. of the waveguide type, H01P; control of amplification, e.g. bandwidth control of amplifiers, H03G; tuning resonant circuits, e.g. tuning coupled resonant circuits, H03J; networks for modifying the frequency characteristics of communication systems H04B)

Dual slope digital-to-time converters and methods for calibrating the same
Patent No. 11581897

Inventor(s): Jayawardan Janardhanan (Bangalore, , IN), Subhashish Mukherjee (Bangalore, , IN), Yogesh Darwhekar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377698 on 07/16/2021 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A digital-to-time converter (DTC) and methods of calibrating the same reduces or mitigates nonlinearity and thus improves DTC performance. A slope of a voltage signal of the DTC is calibrated using a capacitor and a comparator. Capacitance of the capacitor and/or maximum current of a current source is adjusted to configure the comparator to output a signal during a second phase when a reference voltage signal is at or above a first level and below a second level. Calibrating gain of the DTC includes adjusting a time difference between an output signal of the DTC set at a first digital code value and the output signal of the DTC set at a second digital code value to be one period of a clock signal input to the DTC. Calibrating integral nonlinearity of the DTC includes measuring a time period for each of multiple digital code values of the DTC.

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

Method and apparatus for beam management
Patent No. 11581929

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Li Guo (Allen, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16793939 on 02/18/2020 (1092 days app to issue)

Abstract: Beam measurement and reporting by a user equipment (UE) includes receiving configuration information for a channel state information (CSI) framework from a base station (BS) and identifying reporting settings and resource settings configured for the UE based on the received configuration information. The reporting settings configure a beam measurement and reporting configuration. The resource settings configure one or more reference signal (RS) resources for beam measurement. Each of the RS resources represents a transmit (Tx) beam. The method further includes performing beam measurement based on the identified reporting and resource settings, generating a CSI report based on the identified reporting and resource settings, and transmitting the generated CSI report to the BS.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for beam management in antenna array sharing radar and communication systems
Patent No. 11581936

Inventor(s): Anum Ali (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX), Vutha Va (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17454478 on 11/10/2021 (461 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device and methods for performing beam management (BM) in systems with antenna arrays capable of operating in combined radar and communication modes are disclosed herein. The electronic device comprises a processor and a plurality of antenna elements configured to operate in a first mode, in which the antenna elements are used for communications with beamforming, and a second mode, in which at least two of the antenna elements are used for radar and the remainder are used for the communications. The processor is configured to perform a mode switch on the antenna elements to switch between the first mode and the second mode, determine, after the mode switch, a new beam to use during a first BM cycle, perform, using the new beam, the first BM cycle to obtain signal quality measurements, and perform a second BM cycle using an updated beam based on the signal quality measurements.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Channel estimation and prediction with measurement impairment
Patent No. 11581959

Inventor(s): Junmo Sung (Richardson, TX), Yang Li (Plano, TX), Yeqing Hu (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17188934 on 03/01/2021 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station (UE) is configured to perform a computer-implemented method for antenna fault detection and correction. The computer-implemented method includes acquiring one or more sounding reference signals (SRSs) received from at least one gNB antenna; detecting an antenna failure based on the one or more SRSs; estimating a noise power based on the antenna failure and a history of received SRSs; detecting a missing SRS based on the noise power and the history of received SRSs; and handling the missing SRS. Handling the missing SRS is based on performing at least one of: replacing an SRS measurement with a predicted SRS value for the missing SRS when the predicted SRS is available; or avoiding use of the missing SRS in a sequential SRS prediction when the predicted SRS is unavailable.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Device, network, and method for wideband LTE single OFDM symbol uplink transmission
Patent No. 11582005

Inventor(s): Jialing Liu (Palatine, IL), Qian Cheng (Naperville, IL), Weimin Xiao (Hoffman Estates, IL)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17317494 on 05/11/2021 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment method for managing uplink transmission includes dividing, by a network controller, frequency resources in a single OFDM symbol into two sets of frequency resources. The method further includes signaling, by the network controller, to a UE to transmit data in a first set of the frequency resources and to transmit a pilot signal in a second set of the frequency resources.

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

Secure file transfer system and method
Patent No. 11582022

Inventor(s): Greg Creek (Prosper, TX), Jagatkumar Shah (Lake in the Hills, IL), James Thomas Nagle (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17088287 on 11/03/2020 (833 days app to issue)

Abstract: A scheme for securely transferring a patient data file to an intended recipient regardless of a transfer mode selected by a sender. Encryption system executing at the sender device is operative to encrypt each plaintext data line of a file, one by one, using a symmetric key and a starting IV that is incremented per each line, resulting in corresponding ciphertext lines added to an encrypted file. A hash is generated based on the encrypted file. An encrypted header containing the symmetric key, starting IV and the hash is generated using a public key of the recipient, which is appended to the encrypted file. The encrypted header and associated encrypted file are transmitted to the recipient in any manner. Upon receipt, the recipient decrypts the encrypted header using a private key to obtain the symmetric key, starting IV and the hash, which are used by the recipient to validate and decrypt the encrypted file on a line-by-line basis.

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

Communication devices, systems, software and methods employing symbol waveform hopping
Patent No. 11582075

Inventor(s): Jerrold Prothero (Delray Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): Astrapi Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office of Michael Antone, LLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17455915 on 11/21/2021 (450 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of the present invention facilitate secure communication by altering the set of symbol waveforms that may be in use in particular symbol times defined herein as Symbol Waveform Hopping. SWH may be enabled by selecting two or more modulation formats that have sufficiently comparable communication performance (e.g., occupied bandwidth and signal power efficiency), but characterized by symbol waveform alphabet that include different symbol waveform, so that the overall transmission/communication performance of data stream in a signal transmission channel of the system is not significantly affected by switching between modulation formats. Some or all of the symbol waveforms in each alphabet may not be present in other alphabets.

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

Repair mechanism for adaptive bit rate multicast
Patent No. 11582125

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17039442 on 09/30/2020 (867 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device for retrieving media data includes a memory configured to store media data; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to: receive data indicating a packet loss signaling mechanism, the packet loss signaling mechanism comprising at least one of that segments are sent in chunks, that transport object identifiers (TOIs) are sequential, or that a last packet of an object assigned to a TOI has a specific flag set in a header of the last packet, a base URL, a maximum latency, or a synchronization point in a file delivery header; detect loss of a packet using the at least one of the packet loss signaling mechanisms, the lost packet including missing media data; generate a byte range request for the missing media data using information of the file delivery header; and deliver a proper media object to a media application.

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

Systems and methods for extending application-aware routing to improve site encryption throughput performance
Patent No. 11582137

Inventor(s): Azharuddin Mohammed (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17586955 on 01/28/2022 (382 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes establishing, by an identity agent installed on a device, a connection to a browser installed on the device and generating, by the identity agent, first device information, a public key, and a private key. The method also includes communicating, by the identity agent, the first device information and the public key to an authentication service and receiving, by the identity agent, a unique identifier from the authentication service. The method further includes generating, by the identity agent, a first signature of the first device information and communicating, by the identity agent, the first signature, the first device information, and the unique identifier to the browser.

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

System, method and computer readable medium for determining an event generator type
Patent No. 11582139

Inventor(s): Robert R. Hauser (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14482429 on 09/10/2014 (3079 days app to issue)

Abstract: Human interaction with a webpage may be determined by processing an event stream generated by the client device during the webpage interaction. A classification server receives the event stream and compares components of the event stream, including components of an event header message, with prerecorded datasets. The datasets include prerecorded event streams having a known interaction type. Training clients may be provided for generating the prerecorded datasets.

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

Personalized chatbots for inmates
Patent No. 11582171

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17411151 on 08/25/2021 (538 days app to issue)

Abstract: A communication system for providing a positive communication to an inmate is provided. The communication system includes memory that stores data, and an application server that analyzes data to determine topics that are important to the inmate. The application server includes a topic rating system to rate the topics based on importance to the inmate and based on an emotional tone used by the inmate during a communication. When the application server receives a question from the inmate, the application server searches the data and the Internet and responds based on the answer and the data stored in memory. The application server also provides support to the inmate by suggesting counseling services according to the needs of the inmate. Further, the communication system provides a positive influence to the inmate to encourage educational progression.

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

Methods and apparatus to perform network-based monitoring of media accesses
Patent No. 11582183

Inventor(s): Achilleas Papakostas (Dallas, TX), Sanjeev Kumar Viswambharan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17362736 on 06/29/2021 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: at least one memory; instructions in the apparatus; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to: determine whether a census impression record corresponds to a panelist impression record by: comparing a first internet protocol (IP) address of the panelist impression record with a second IP address of the census impression record; and comparing a first timestamp of the panelist impression record with a second timestamp of the census impression record; and send a comparison result to a computer of an audience measurement entity, the comparison result indicative of a match confirming the census impression record corresponds to the panelist impression record of the audience measurement entity.

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

Providing audio announcement to called parties
Patent No. 11582334

Inventor(s): Kevin V. Nguyen (Allen, TX), Monica Rose Martino (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): FIRST ORION CORP. (Little Rock, AR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16559454 on 09/03/2019 (1260 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, method, and computer-readable medium for providing audio announcement of communications to a called party in a communication network. The method includes receiving communication from a calling party and performing a lookup of information relating to the calling party in a database via an Internet Protocol connection based on an identifier of at least one of the calling party and the called party. The information comprises one or more audio files. The method then provides the audio announcement to a called party based on the audio files.

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

Worldwide indirect to direct on-demand eye doctor support refraction system via a remote administration tool mobile application on any portable electronic device with broadband wireless cellular network technology 4G ,5G , 6G or Wifi wireless
Patent No. 11582338

Inventor(s): Willis Dennis Grajales (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17180789 on 02/20/2021 (724 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes clinical workflows, methods, and systems used to perform an indirect to direct subjective refraction to a patient with a mobile smartphone application that works as a encrypted remote administration tool in any portable electronic device and interconnect both systems via by 4G, 5G, 6G, or Wifi. According to various embodiments, an eye doctor may utilize a remote administration tool (RAT) or (RAS) remote access software application on a portable electronic device (PED) (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to view and control the main control base (MCB) anywhere in the world to interconnect both systems. The eye doctor can perform an on-demand live subjective vision refraction via RAT technology. Furthermore, the eye doctor can control the (MCB) that can control, exam chair, digital phoropter, vision chart software, robotic phoropter arm, exam chair height, exam room lights, and near robotic chart arm anywhere in the world.

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

Devices and methods for multipath communications
Patent No. 11582343

Inventor(s): Eric M. Delangis (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: The Law Office of Clay McGurk (Local + 217 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887922 on 08/15/2022 (183 days app to issue)

Abstract: Broadband communications devices and methods operate with at least two separate communication paths between the devices and the network, such as the Internet. The broadband devices and methods receive data concurrently over the communication paths or separately. The bandwidth is increased when the separate communication paths are combined. The broadband devices employ packetized data with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies combined with RF communications technologies.

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

Systems and methods for predicting personalization and intelligent routing
Patent No. 11582348

Inventor(s): Tina Groat (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (Minnetonka, MN)
Law Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501456 on 10/14/2021 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently routing a member of an organization to a single point-of-contact within an optimized, secure network to address all the member”s healthcare needs are described. The disclosed intelligent routing configurations transform and process, in real-time, vast amounts of member data to generate aggregated diagnoses and a member score specific to each member”s household. The scores, among other things, are used to determine an identification of special needs and an appropriate advocate within the organization to route the member, and its account file containing real-time member and household level data.

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

System and method for associating audio clips with objects
Patent No. 11582349

Inventor(s): David Mancini (Bellevue, WA), Jarold Bowerman (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Audio Messaging Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Garlick Markison (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17162354 on 01/29/2021 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for associating an audio clip with an object is provided wherein the voice-based system, such as a voicemail system, is used to record the audio clips.

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

Device for decoding a video bitstream
Patent No. 11582446

Inventor(s): Christopher A. Segall (Camas, WA), Sachin G. Deshpande (Camas, WA)
Assignee(s): Velos Media, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Grable Martin Fulton PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17565407 on 12/29/2021 (412 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for decoding a video bitstream includes receiving a reference picture set associated with a frame including a set of reference picture identifiers. The reference picture set identifies one or more reference pictures to be used for inter-prediction of the frame based upon its associated least significant bits of a picture order count based upon the reference picture identifiers. The one or more reference pictures is a second or greater previous frame to the frame having the matching reference picture identifier.

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

Method and apparatus for reference area transfer with pre-analysis
Patent No. 11582479

Inventor(s): Hyung Joon Kim (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 13542171 on 07/05/2012 (3876 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reduction of reference data transfer and coding efficiency improvement. The method includes performing pre-analysis on a decimated version of an image, and utilizing the predictions of the pre-analysis to transfer smaller reference area.

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

Hospitality property management tool and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11582492

Inventor(s): Thomas R. Miller (Plano, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17482993 on 09/23/2021 (509 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hospitality property management tool and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, the system includes a set-top box located in a room at a hospitality establishment having multiple rooms. The set-top box stores various types of set-top box data and transmits the set-top box data to a remote server. The remote server receives and stores the set-top box data. The server may render a map view of the hospitality establishment based on obtained map data. The map view may include a graphical representation of the room and other rooms at the hospitality establishment. The server may annotate the graphical representation of the room with at least a portion of the set-top box data.

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

Set-top box with enhanced controls
Patent No. 11582524

Inventor(s): Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17346545 on 06/14/2021 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set-top box with enhanced content and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless transceiver is located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a television input, television output, a processor, and memory. The set-top box may establish a pairing with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device having a display. Content, such music, for example, may be imported from the proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device and provided to the television. While the music is playing, the set-top box may generate and provide to the television a control signal that includes instructions to adjust the brightness of the television by dimming the television.

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

Method and apparatus for management of a spectral capacity of a wavelength division multiplexing system
Patent No. 11582539

Inventor(s): Paul Morkel (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVA Optical Networking SE (Meningen OT Dreissigacker, , DE)
Law Firm: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor Hunt, P.A. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17355094 on 06/22/2021 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for management of a spectral capacity of a wavelength division multiplexing, WDM, system includes at least one pair of transmission fibers provided for transporting optical signals. Each transmission fiber of a transmission fiber pair is connected to a first port of an optical circulator having at least two additional ports and adapted to transmit an incoming optical signal entering one of its ports via its next port. WDM subsystems configured with counter-propagating assignable wavelengths are connected to associated ports of the optical circulator of the apparatus.

[H04J] MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION (peculiar to transmission of digital information H04L 5/00; systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal H04N 7/08; in exchanges H04Q 11/00)

Wireless network policy manager for a service mesh
Patent No. 11582589

Inventor(s): David Taft (Keller, TX), Jerry Steben (Fort Worth, TX), Maqbool Chauhan (Keller, TX), Minbao Li (Lewisville, TX), Parry Cornell Booker (Arlington, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16899150 on 06/11/2020 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to host a network function container that implements a microservice for a network function in a wireless communications network, wherein the network function container is deployed by a container orchestration platform; host a service proxy container associated with the network function container, wherein the service proxy container is deployed by the container orchestration platform; and configure the hosted service proxy container to apply a wireless network policy to the microservice for the network function. The processor may be further configured to intercept messages associated with the microservice for the network function using the configured service proxy container; and apply the wireless network policy to the intercepted messages using the configured service proxy container.

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

Self-calibrating RF network and system and method for use of the same
Patent No. 11582624

Inventor(s): Raymond S. Horton (McKinney, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17522576 on 11/09/2021 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: A self-calibrating RF network and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the self-calibrating RF network includes multiple hospitality properties, wherein RF network includes a property server located in communication with a terminal device providing data services through distribution elements to end point devices, such as set-top boxes. Each of the property servers collects RF performance data relative to the terminal device, the distribution elements, and the end point devices. The RF performance data is analyzed by a remote central server that provides RF adjustment data, which is indicative of power and equalization adjustments to the terminal device, power and equalization adjustments to the plurality of distribution elements, and power and ranging adjustments to the plurality of end point devices.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Integration of radio and core layers
Patent No. 11582633

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223304 on 04/06/2021 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a radio and core integrated layers service is provided. The service provides a direct mapping of a quality of service flow between a packet data unit layer and a service data adaptation layer associated with a user plane function and a central unit-user plane function without an intermediary mapping of a tunneling protocol in the user plane.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User plane function (UPF) load balancing based on current UPF load and thresholds that depend on UPF capacity
Patent No. 11582641

Inventor(s): Ashish Bansal (Frisco, TX), Kazi Bashir (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: VLP Law Group LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17400943 on 08/12/2021 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for user plane function (UPF) and network slice load balancing within a 5G network. Example embodiments include systems and methods for load balancing based on current UPF load and thresholds that depend on UPF capacity; UPF load balancing using predicted throughput of new UE on the network based on network data analytics; UPF load balancing based on special considerations for low latency traffic; UPF load balancing supporting multiple slices, maintaining several load-thresholds for each UPF and each slice depending on the UPF and network slice capacity; and UPF load balancing using predicted central processing unit (CPU) utilization and/or predicted memory utilization of new UE on the network based on network data analytics.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for wireless link configuration
Patent No. 11582665

Inventor(s): Anthony C. K. Soong (Plano, TX), Philippe Sartori (Plainfield, IL), Zhongfeng Li (Munich, , DE)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16214944 on 12/10/2018 (1527 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a relay node during a handoff from a first controller to a second controller includes receiving a first instruction from the first controller to discontinue using a first set of wireless backhaul link resources allocated to the relay node by the first controller and to temporarily use a second set of wireless backhaul link resources dedicated by the second controller. The method also includes receiving a second instruction from the second controller to discontinue using the second set of wireless backhaul link resources and to begin using a third set of wireless backhaul link resources allocated to the relay node by the second controller.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

5G standalone traffic prioritization
Patent No. 11582668

Inventor(s): Sreekar Marupaduga (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17468370 on 09/07/2021 (525 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station of a radio access network (RAN) can be configured to prioritize standalone (SA) 5G traffic over non-standalone (NSA) 5G traffic in certain situations, to improve user experiences associated with 5G-specific services implemented via SA 5G networks. The base station can generally instruct 5G user equipment (UE), such SA UEs and NSA UEs, to prioritize camping on an SA priority band. However, if a RAN load level is at or above a threshold, the base station can instruct NSA UEs to prioritize camping on a different priority band in order to relieve congestion on the SA priority band and/or preserve remaining capacity on the SA priority band for SA UEs. When the RAN load level is above a threshold, the base station can also, or alternately, at least briefly delay traffic associated with NSA UEs to prioritize transmission of traffic associated with SA UEs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Mobile cellular networks
Patent No. 11582671

Inventor(s): Ian Gibbs (McKinney, TX), James McGovern (Richardson, TX), John Green (Wylie, TX), Jouko Rytilahti (Dallas, TX), Kyle Collins (Plano, TX), Pamela Schemagin (Plano, TX), Vincent Charles Graffagnino (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Oceus Networks, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson Bear, LLP (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16939459 on 07/27/2020 (932 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. When a UE in one MCN of the NOM moves into a different MCN of the NOM, the corresponding MCN communication systems can handover the UE. The UE can also be handed over between MCN communication systems when the MCN communication systems move.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Controlling mobile device calls, text messages and data usage while operating a motor vehicle
Patent No. 11582679

Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17170924 on 02/09/2021 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method of regulating mobile device communications while operating a motor vehicle. One example method may include determining a speed event indicating that a speed of the motor vehicle has performed at least one of exceeded a first threshold above which mobile device usage restriction policies are invoked and fallen below a second threshold allowing the mobile device restriction policies to be removed. The first threshold may be equal to or greater than the second threshold. As a result of obtaining the speed event, the method may also provide transmitting the speed event to a remote edge gateway server located remotely from the motor vehicle, which stores the speed event for reference purposes when determining a policy for routing a particular mobile device call, text message and/or mobile data session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for hierarchical paging, cell selection and cell reselection
Patent No. 11582714

Inventor(s): Mazin Ali Al-Shalash (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17009589 on 09/01/2020 (896 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a policy may be defined, which specifies that an operation be performed over a first set of channels before being performed over a second set of channels different than the first set of channels. The first set of channels may be associated with a first set of frequencies, and the second set of channels may be associated with a second set of frequencies. A network device may perform paging according to the defined policy. A user equipment (UE) may perform paging, page monitoring, cell selection triggered by paging, or cell reselection triggered by paging according to the policy. The policy may be hardcoded, pre-configured or dynamically configured using signaling messages.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for SS/PBCH block repetition
Patent No. 11582733

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16946110 on 06/05/2020 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a user equipment (UE) are provided. The method and apparatus comprise: identifying spatial parameters for a synchronization signals/physical broadcast channel (SS/PBCH) block and a downlink (DL) signal, wherein the spatial parameters are commonly used for receiving the SS/PBCH block and the DL signal; receiving the SS/PBCH block and the DL signal, wherein the SS/PBCH block and the DL signal are time division multiplexed in a same slot; and determining information from the DL signal.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for beam management for multi-stream transmission
Patent No. 11582734

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX), Md Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16947986 on 08/26/2020 (902 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for measurement information reporting. A method of a user equipment (UE) includes method receiving a configuration for a set of resources comprising non-zero-power channel state information reference signal (NZP CSI-RS) resources or synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel (SS/PBCH) block resources and receiving NZP CSI-RS in the NZP CSI-RS resources or SS/PBCH blocks in the SS/PBCH block resources from the set of resources. The method includes measuring signal-to-interference and noise ratio (SINR) values based on the NZP CSI-RS or the SS/PBCH blocks; and transmitting, for a subset of resources from the set of resources, a largest of the SINR values, differential SINR values relative to the largest SINR value, and NZP CSI-RS resource indexes (CRIs) or SS/PBCH block indexes for at least some of the NZP CSI-RS resources or the SS/PBCH blocks resources from the subset of resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Facilitation of radio access network intelligent controller resource preservation framework for 5G or other next generation network
Patent No. 11582757

Inventor(s): Sangar Dowlatkhah (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INIELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT MOBILITY II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16801947 on 02/26/2020 (1084 days app to issue)

Abstract: A framework for dynamic network resource allocation and energy saving based on the real-time environment, radio network information, and machine learning (ML) can be utilized via a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC). Real-time and predicted network utilization can facilitate resource and energy savings by leveraging the RIC platform. For example, a network information base (NIB) in the RIC platform can collects RAN and user equipment (UE) resource related information in real time and provides the abstraction of the access network in the real time. ML can predict real-time information about the UEs at time t based on data analytics and real time radio resource needs. The RIC can then instruct the network to reduce or increase resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Accelerating control procedures over BLE connection oriented services
Patent No. 11582827

Inventor(s): Lior Gersi (Kfar Saba, , IL), Yaniv Machani (Kiryat Ono, , IL), Yaniv Weizman (Tel Aviv Jaffa, , IL)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17370896 on 07/08/2021 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A first BLUETOOTH device includes a transceiver configured to receive a control procedure packet from a second BLUETOOTH device during a BLUETOOTH connection event of a BLUETOOTH connection between the first BLUETOOTH device and the second BLUETOOTH device. The first BLUETOOTH device also includes a controller coupled to the transceiver and configured to set a more data (MD) bit of a response packet to the control procedure packet to a first value independent of whether the first BLUETOOTH device has more data to send to the second BLUETOOTH device. The first value corresponds to maintaining the BLUETOOTH connection event open. The transceiver is further configured to send the response packet to the second BLUETOOTH device during the BLUETOOTH connection event.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems including a power device-embedded PCB directly joined with a cooling assembly and method of forming the same
Patent No. 11582866

Inventor(s): Ercan Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Feng Zhou (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17382521 on 07/22/2021 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems including power device embedded PCBs coupled to cooling devices and methods of forming the same are disclosed. One system includes a power device embedded PCB stack, a cooling assembly including a cold plate having one or more recesses therein, and a buffer cell disposed within each of the one or more recesses. The cooling assembly is bonded to the PCB stack with a insulation substrate disposed therebetween. The cooling assembly is arranged such that the buffer cell faces the PCB stack and absorbs stress generated at an interface of the PCB stack and the cooling assembly.

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

DESIGN PATENTS

Star heeled shoe
Patent No. D977799

Inventor(s): Araceli Macias (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Parisis LLC (Little Elm, TX)
Law Firm: MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29865955 on 08/22/2022 (176 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Utility basket for chair
Patent No. D977885

Inventor(s): Jack Wayne Johnson (McKinney, TX), Matthew Robert Dewey (Aubrey, TX), Randall Joseph Kastalanych (Plano, TX), Robert Joseph Scharfenkamp (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Smith System Manufacturing Company (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Price Heneveld LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29771315 on 02/22/2021 (722 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Amen bible keyboard
Patent No. D978147

Inventor(s): Patrick Idemudia (Lancaster, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Dale Jensen, PLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29773823 on 03/11/2021 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
Patent No. D978159

Inventor(s): Ben Cline (Salt Lake City, UT), Daniel Hall (Dallas, TX), John Weston Pierce (Salt Lake City, UT), Louie Solomon (Richardson, TX), Tuhin Diptiman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29760893 on 12/04/2020 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Letter tray
Patent No. D978239

Inventor(s): Jimmy Seifert (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Container Store, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Hubbard Law, PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29765917 on 01/12/2021 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Gaming machine
Patent No. D978246

Inventor(s): James Vicain (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited (North Ryde, , AU)
Law Firm: McAndrews, Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29696682 on 06/28/2019 (1327 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Reagent container
Patent No. D978375

Inventor(s): Robert Paul Luoma, II (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29745034 on 08/03/2020 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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