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 August 30, 2022 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 14
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 17
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 4
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 15
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 4
G: PHYSICS 54
H: ELECTRICITY 41
DESIGN: 10

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments (Dallas) 20
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 7
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 6
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 4
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston) 4
Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) 4
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 4
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 4
Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) 3

UNASSIGNED 16

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound) 5
Alvin Daniel Ray (Plano) 3
Ankit Rajen Parikh (Richardson) 2
Benjamin Robert Lund (Plano) 2
Caleb James Lund (Plano) 2
Pedro Emanuel Rocha Flores (Richardson) 2
Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving) 2
Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina) 2
Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound) 2
Walter Everett Voit (Plano) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Method and system for remote monitoring, care and maintenance of animals
Patent No. 11425891

Inventor(s): Krystalka R. Womble (Dallas, TX), Robert L. Piccioni (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): Botsitter, LLC (Rowlett, TX)
Law Firm: Grable Martin Fulton PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16794176 on 02/18/2020 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for remote care of an animal includes a smart bowl that includes an open-faced container for holding a substance, a microprocessor, and a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a proximity tag attached to an animal.

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

Blood glucose trend meter
Patent No. 11426100

Inventor(s): Douglas F. Sutherland (Luxembourg, , LU), Scott J. Smith (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Socrates Health Solutions, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15363983 on 11/29/2016 (2100 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for obtaining and outputting real time blood glucose values or one or more indicators related thereto is described. The system comprises a sensor for obtaining blood glucose data from an individual in real time. The system includes an analyzer for comparing in a first comparison some or all of the blood glucose data obtained in real time and for generating an indicator in real time when the analyzer in comparing some or all of the blood glucose data identifies blood glucose data as unacceptable, the indicator provided as output on the user interface in real time.

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

Pedicle screw having a removable rod coupling
Patent No. 11426206

Inventor(s): Dan Sucato (Dallas, TX), Hong Zhang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Globus Medical, Inc. (Audubon, PA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16562739 on 09/06/2019 (1089 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pedicle screw for spinal fixation having a bone fastener portion a permanent rod coupling, a breakaway portion connected to the permanent rod coupling and a temporary rod coupling. A permanent rod can be positioned in the permanent rod coupling and a temporary rod can be positioned in the temporary rod coupling and when the temporary rod is not needed the temporary rod coupling can be removed by separation at a breakaway portion.

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

Modular rotational device for torsionally stabilizing an endoprosthesis
Patent No. 11426284

Inventor(s): Gerhard E. Maale (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Washam PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15808111 on 11/09/2017 (1755 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved modular rotational device includes a first and second threaded coupler for affixation along the stem of an endoprosthetic device, for example, a humeral prosthesis or a femoral prosthesis. The rotational device axis of rotation is coaxial with the stem, and its axis of rotation is located in close proximity to the intramedullary stem of the prosthesis or in close proximity to the distal articulation of the prosthesis. A housing has a proximal and distal end with an axial bore therethrough for receiving an elongated stem of the device. A lobe ring may be utilized to limit the axis of rotation of the device. Additional endoprosthetic devices may be attached to male or female threaded couplers, or to Morse tapers. A plurality of suture attachments facilitates attachment of soft tissue thereto.

[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]

Oral appliance
Patent No. 11426304

Inventor(s): W. Keith Thornton (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AirWay Technologies, LLC (Farmers Branch, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16427524 on 05/31/2019 (1187 days app to issue)

Abstract: An oral appliance includes an upper arch, a lower arch, and an electronic device. The upper arch is configured to be positioned within a user”s mouth proximate the user”s maxillary dentition when the upper arch is positioned in the user”s mouth. The lower arch is configured to be positioned proximate the user”s mandibular dentition when the lower arch is positioned in the user”s mouth. The electronic device is coupled to one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch, the electronic device configured to monitor a feature of the environment proximate one or more of the upper arch and the lower arch.

Lipoic acid choline ester compositions and methods of use
Patent No. 11426381

Inventor(s): William Burns (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Novartis AG (Basel, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16578368 on 09/22/2019 (1073 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of lipoic acid choline ester or derivatives thereof and a non-aqueous excipient mixed in an aqueous solution. Also provided herein are non-aqueous compositions prepared by mixing the therapeutically effective amount of lipoic acid choline ester and the non-aqueous excipient. The non-aqueous compositions can be further mixed with the aqueous solution.

[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)

Theacrine-based supplement and method of use thereof in a synergistic combination with caffeine
Patent No. 11426410

Inventor(s): Shawn Wells (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Ortho-Nutra, LLC (Morganville, NJ)
Law Firm: Amin Talati Wasserman LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16551373 on 08/26/2019 (1100 days app to issue)

Abstract: A human dietary supplement comprises theacrine and optionally other compounds that modulate the effects of theacrine. Uses for the theacrine-containing supplement include improvement of at least one of mood, energy, focus, concentration or sexual desire or a reduction of at least one of anxiety or fatigue. A synergistic composition comprises co-administration of theacrine and caffeine, wherein the co-administered caffeine reduces theacrine oral clearance (CL/F) and oral volume of distribution (Vd/F). In addition, the co-administered caffeine increases area under the plasma concentration time curve (AUC) of theacrine, and increases theacrine maximum plasma concentration (C[subscript]max[/subscript]) in comparison with the corresponding pharmacokinetic parameters when theacrine is administered alone.

Inhibitors of short-chain dehydrogenase activity for treating coronary disorders
Patent No. 11426420

Inventor(s): Joseph Ready (Carrollton, TX), Mohamed Sabeh (Cleveland Heights, OH), Mukesh Jain (Solon, OH), Noelle Williams (Dallas, TX), Sanford Markowitz (Pepper Pike, OH), Won Jin Ho (Cleveland, OH), Yiyuan Yuan (Cleveland, OH)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Dallas, TX), CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (Cleveland, OH)
Law Firm: Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell Tummino LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16603544 on 04/09/2018 (1604 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of treating preventing, minimizing, and/or reversing congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and/or reduction of cardiac ejection fraction in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a 15-PGDH inhibitor.

SHP2 inhibitors and methods of use thereof
Patent No. 11426422

Inventor(s): Eunhee Choi (Dallas, TX), Hongtao Yu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Research Development Foundation (Carson City, NV)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16261819 on 01/30/2019 (1308 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are methods for the treatment of insulin resistance and insulin receptor diseases with SHP2 inhibitors, such as allosteric inhibitors of SHP2 and RNAi or siRNA that target SHP2 expression. Compositions and methods for delivery of SHP2 inhibitors, such as liver-targeting liposomes or nanoparticles, are also provided.

Systems and methods for applying reduced pressure therapy
Patent No. 11426509

Inventor(s): Kevin Bendele (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Smith Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16206860 on 11/30/2018 (1369 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a negative pressure source, a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound, and optionally a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound. The negative pressure source, wound dressing, and canister (when present) can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to the wound. The system can be configured to automatically detect whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path between the negative pressure source and the dressing while negative pressure source provides negative pressure to the wound dressing. Operation of the system can be adjusted based on whether presence of the canister has been detected. For example, a value of an operational parameter can be set to indicate that the canister is present.

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

Systems and methods for arbitrary current waveform generation
Patent No. 11426588

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Gavin Rade (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16855211 on 04/22/2020 (860 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating waveforms for an implantable pulse generator of a neurostimulation system. A waveform generation system includes a computing device, at least one buffer memory, and at least one programmable current regulator. The at least one buffer memory is coupled between the computing device and the at least one programmable current regulator. The computing device is configured to load a string of output current values into the at least one buffer memory, and the at least one buffer memory is configured to sequentially feed each output current value to the at least one programmable current regulator. Further, the at least one programmable current regulator is configured to control current supplied to a plurality of electrodes based on the received output current values.

[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]

Inflatable plyometric box
Patent No. 11426620

Inventor(s): Chad Chaehong Park (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17091685 on 11/06/2020 (662 days app to issue)

Abstract: An inflatable plyometric box having a first inflatable member adapted to be inflated to a pressure, a second inflatable member on top of the first inflatable member and adapted to be inflated to a pressure, and a connecting member connected to the first inflatable member and the second inflatable member which secures the first inflatable member to the second inflatable member. The first and second inflatable members incorporate drop stitch technology which provides substantial rigidity to first and second inflatable members when the first and second inflatable members are inflated to the pressures. Thus the inflatable plyometric box is substantially rigid to support a user landing on the top of the inflatable plyometric box. The inflatable plyometric box may include a stabilizing member which may be connected to the bottom of the inflatable plyometric box, wherein the stabilizing member is adapted to increase the stability of the inflatable plyometric box.

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

Sporting device
Patent No. 11426644

Inventor(s): Paolo Di Prima (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): STW Designs Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC (Dover, DE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16848544 on 04/14/2020 (868 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sporting device providing a rotating footplate and optional foot extension for a user to employ to practice a swing motion using a bat or club commonly used in sports.

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

Excavator breaker rack and method of use
Patent No. 11426860

Inventor(s): Paul Allen Wolfe (Springtown, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17235698 on 04/20/2021 (497 days app to issue)

Abstract: An excavator breaker storage rack includes a base having a first beam and a second beam running parallel and to rest on a ground surface; a support system attached to the base, the support system having vertical supports extending up from the base; angled supports attached to the base and the vertical supports such that the angled supports are positioned at an angle relative to the base of less than 90 degrees and greater than 10 degrees; one or more base plates attached to and extending away from the one or more angled supports; one or more top plates attached to the one or more angled supports; and one or more arms positioned on opposite sides of the one or more top plates; the support system is to support one or more excavator breakers above the ground surface.

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

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

Adhesive splitter systems and methods of using the same
Patent No. 11426740

Inventor(s): Felipe Giannazzo (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Daltile Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16577237 on 09/20/2019 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are adhesive splitter systems and methods for using the same. The adhesive splitter systems comprise a multi-nozzle adapter configured to dispense multiple streams of adhesive onto a substrate. The splitter system can also include an attached adhesive dispenser for providing adhesive to the multi-nozzle adapter.

[B05B] SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES (spray-mixers with nozzles B01F 5/20; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by spraying B05D) [2]

Surface precision defect shaver
Patent No. 11426805

Inventor(s): Kevin Aaron Coffey (Grapevine, TX), Steven E. Twaddle (Aledo, TX), Stuart C. Street (Aledo, TX), William Lynn Jenkins (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15930664 on 05/13/2020 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for precision shaving is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an endmill cutter, a base frame, and a motor adjacent to the base frame and having a shaft on one end. A coupler is positioned between the shaft and the endmill cutter. A positioning slide is housed within the base frame and a coupler frame and a first gear are fastened to the positioning slide. A second gear is adjacent to the first gear, the second gear having a set of first teeth and a set of second teeth positioned opposite the set of first teeth. The set of first teeth and the set of second teeth are separated by a gap.

[B23C] MILLING (broaching B23D; broach-milling in making gears B23F; arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)

Lock and fail-safe for laser welding lens
Patent No. 11426817

Inventor(s): Adrian C. Riggs (Kitchener, , CA), Bradley A. Cormier (Kitchener, , CA), Cole H. Renton (Whitby, , 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: 16583892 on 09/26/2019 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: A locking and fail-safe system can ensure proper installation of a lens assembly in a laser welding machine. The laser welding machine includes a laser head, a lens assembly, and an alignment tab operatively connected to the lens assembly. A device can be operatively positioned relative to the laser welding machine. The device can include a spring pin member with a movable slide pin. In a locked condition, the spring pin member can be positioned such that the slide pin is received in an aperture in the alignment tab, indicating that the lens assembly is properly installed and locking the lens assembly in place. A sensor can be used to determine whether the spring pin assembly is in a correct position, location, and/or orientation. The laser welding machine can be disabled if the spring pin member is not in a correct position, location, and/or orientation.

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

Method and apparatus for die coating a substrate with high viscosity materials
Patent No. 11426915

Inventor(s): James A. Svec (Kearny, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377580 on 07/16/2021 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is disclosed for die coating a moving substrate with a high viscosity material such as a polymer. The method includes heating and mixing ingredients to form a homogenous mixture, pumping the mixture around a circulation loop with a first pump, maintaining a predetermined pressure of the mixture within the circulation loop, drawing mixture from the circulation loop with a second pump, delivering the mixture using the second pump to an extrusion die adjacent the moving substrate to coat the substrate, and controlling the second pump as a function of at least the speed of the moving substrate to maintain predetermined characteristics of the coating mixture applied to the moving substrate. An apparatus for carrying out the method also is disclosed.

[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]

High temperature hose
Patent No. 11426973

Inventor(s): Nagarajan Ramaswamy (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cleveland, OH)
Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17073538 on 10/19/2020 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example hose comprises: a core tube; a reinforcement layer surrounding the core tube and comprising basalt fiber; and a thermal insulation layer surrounding the reinforcement layer and comprising basalt fiber and/or carbon fiber.

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

Apparatuses for mounting tanks to vehicles and related methods
Patent No. 11427074

Inventor(s): Christopher Culberson (Denton, TX), Michael Zimmerman (Trophy Club, TX)
Assignee(s): NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC (Roanoke, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16139513 on 09/24/2018 (1436 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some of the present apparatuses include a frame defining first and second supports and at least a portion of a rigid tank mount laterally offset from the first and second supports, where the first support is configured to be pivotally coupled to a vehicle such that the frame is movable relative to the vehicle between a first position in which the second support is spaced apart from the vehicle and second position in which the second support is coupled to the vehicle. Some apparatuses include a frame mount having a flange defining a bounded opening configured to receive a fastener and a post extending from the flange and away from the opening, where the first support is configured to be pivotally coupled to the flange via the fastener and the second support is configured to be coupled to the post when the frame is in the second position.

[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]

Variable speed rotor with slow rotation mode
Patent No. 11427090

Inventor(s): Eric Albert Sinusas (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16103426 on 08/14/2018 (1477 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exemplary method includes controlling a rotation rate of a rotor in a vehicle, detecting that an electric motor system is electrically energized and rotating the rotor at least at a minimum rotation rate that is greater than zero in response to the electric motor system being electrically energized. The rotor may be rotated at least at the minimum rotation rate when the electric motor system is energized and the motor is turned-off.

[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]

Prioritization for charging electric vehicles while driving on the road
Patent No. 11427094

Inventor(s): Michael Treadway (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Kyndryl, Inc. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Heslin Rothenberg Farley Mesiti PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16830596 on 03/26/2020 (887 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for prioritizing one or more electric vehicles that need a battery charge while driving. The method receives a wireless communication between one or more electric vehicles on a section of the roadway. The method further communicates a risk score between the one or more electric vehicles, based on a charging regulation model. The method further prioritizes a need for a battery charge, for the one or more electric vehicles on the section of the roadway, based on the communicated risk score. The method further engages one or more wireless charging points on the section of the roadway, with the one or more electric vehicles, based on the prioritized need for a battery charge.

Control to mitigate operator abuse of drivetrain on grade
Patent No. 11427204

Inventor(s): Sameer S. Marathe (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Law Firm: Schwegman, Lundberg Woessner (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16776171 on 01/29/2020 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for mitigating powertrain abuse on a grade can include determining the grade a machine is on, the machine including an impeller clutch located between an engine and a powertrain so as to connect and disconnect engine power from the powertrain; and if the grade is over a threshold, a controller ignores any operator input to the impeller clutch such that machine speed retarding is utilized to keep the machine at a proper speed.

[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]

Systems and methods for controlling vehicle systems based on driver assessment
Patent No. 11427207

Inventor(s): Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell, TX), Daniel Scott Veibell (Plano, TX), Seth E. Ethington (McKinney, TX), William Daniel Farmer (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17004942 on 08/27/2020 (733 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include sensors that may acquire health data related to an individual. The system may also include a processor that may receive trip data associated with a current location of the individual and a destination location for the individual, traffic condition data associated with routes between the current location and the destination location, and weather related data associated with the routes. The processor may also receive the health data from the sensors and determine whether the individual is associated with a driver assessment score above a threshold based on the trip data, the traffic condition data, the weather data, the health data, or any combination thereof. The processor may then send an activation signal to a vehicle control system in response to the driver assessment score being above the threshold, such that the activation signal may enable the vehicle control system to control operations of a vehicle.

Systems and methods for generating a task offloading strategy for a vehicular edge-computing environment
Patent No. 11427215

Inventor(s): BaekGyu Kim (Mountain View, CA), Haoxin Wang (Mountain View, 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: 16944522 on 07/31/2020 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to generating a task offloading strategy for a vehicular edge-computing environment. One embodiment simulates a vehicular edge-computing environment in which one or more vehicles perform computational tasks whose data is partitioned into segments and performs, for each of a plurality of segments, a Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) training procedure that includes receiving state-space information regarding the one or more vehicles and one or more intermediate network nodes; inputting the state-space information to a policy network; generating, from the policy network, an action concerning a current segment; and assigning a reward to the policy network for the action in accordance with a predetermined reward function. This embodiment produces, via the DRL training procedure, a trained policy network embodying an offloading strategy for segmentation offloading of computational tasks from vehicles to one or more of an edge server and a cloud server.

Train simulator test set and method therefor
Patent No. 11427235

Inventor(s): Daniel E. Pittman (Kansas City, MO), Ross M. Sterling (Gardner, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17470556 on 09/09/2021 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: A train simulator test set is disclosed that can be operably coupled to a railroad track to measure the resting impedance of that track circuit and simulate a train by varying the railroad track inductance over a set period of time. The test set can select the speed, direction, and number of trains to simulate. By applying a variable inductance on the railroad tracks, the test set can simulate a train moving at variable speeds toward and away from the island. The test set can apply inductances to the railroad tracks to simulate two or more trains moving in each direction of the tracks at the same time, along with multiple looks and routes. The train simulator test set can include simulation software to vary the parameters of the train simulation and couple a variable inductance on the railroad tracks.

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

Control systems and methods for rotating systems
Patent No. 11427314

Inventor(s): Kynn Jerald Schulte (Arlington, TX), Troy Cyril Schank (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15980452 on 05/15/2018 (1568 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a local control system for a rotor assembly of an apparatus includes a first actuator disposed in the rotor assembly and configured to control motion of a first controllable element in the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly is mounted to the apparatus and is rotated responsive to torque and rotational energy provided thereto. The local control system also includes a first sensor disposed in the rotor assembly and configured to provide position feedback in relation to the first controllable element. The local control system also includes a first local control computer disposed in the rotor assembly and communicably coupled to a first central control computer disposed in the apparatus external to the rotor assembly, where the first local control computer is configured to transmit a control signal to the first actuator and receive a feedback signal from the first sensor.

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

Rotor blade control system
Patent No. 11427315

Inventor(s): Brady G. Atkins (Euless, TX), Glenn A. Shimek (Kennedale, TX), Robert P. Reynolds (Euless, TX), William D. Girard (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Timmer Law Group, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16453700 on 06/26/2019 (1161 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rotor blade control system and methods therefor including a hub assembly pivotally attached to a rotor blade; a mast attached to the hub assembly; a swashplate assembly engaged with the mast and including a swashplate actuation mechanism pivotally coupled with the non-rotating ring at a plurality of coupling locations for moving the non-rotating ring and pivotally coupled with the base at a plurality of base locations, the swashplate actuation mechanism comprises a plurality of substantially triangular dual actuator assemblies that are independently and concurrently operable to move the respective coupling location so as to impart movement on the non-rotating ring. The swashplate actuation mechanism is configured to move the swashplate assembly about a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis in response to a cyclic input. The swashplate actuation mechanism is configured to move the swashplate assembly along the mast in response to a collective input.

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

Automated aircraft tray table disinfecting system using ultra-violet light
Patent No. 11427326

Inventor(s): Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17185008 on 02/25/2021 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sanitation assembly attaches over a surface inside a tray table of an aircraft. A source of UV radiation is mounted to the assembly and configured to direct UVC radiation to the tray table at a predetermined dosage, wherein the assembly uses for disinfection of the aircraft tray table. The embodiments may use UV light sources and/or a disinfection unit powered by a fuel cell or other external power source.

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

Enclosure for contacts of aircraft wing heater blanket
Patent No. 11427335

Inventor(s): Nicholas Allen Torske (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Pramudji Law Group PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16189722 on 11/13/2018 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: Briefly, the disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods to enclose electrical contacts for de-icing equipment utilized on fixed-wing aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft, such as helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft. In some implementations, enclosing electrical contacts for a de-ice heater blanket may ensure that high-quality electrical connections are made between conductors of one or more de-icing cables and the electrical contacts of the de-ice heater blanket. Such high-quality electrical connections may be maintained even during aircraft operations conducted in below-freezing ambient environments, rainy and/or wet environments, dusty desert environments, and so forth.

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

Methods of forming and assembling a rotor blade using additive manufacturing processes
Patent No. 11427350

Inventor(s): Justin A. Rivera (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Timmer Law Group, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16264623 on 01/31/2019 (1307 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a rotor blade, including forming at least one of a partial upper skin, a partial lower skin, and a partial support network using an additive manufacturing process; and forming a first receptacle in at least a one of the partial upper skin, the partial lower skin, and the partial support network using the additive manufacturing process. The first receptacle is configured to receive of at least one of an electronic component and a mechanical component. In some embodiments, there is a method of manufacturing a rotor blade that includes forming a first locating receptacle in at least one of the upper skin, the lower skin, and the support network using the additive manufacturing process; and positioning at least one of the upper skin, the lower skin, and the support network in a desired position on a fixture based, in part, on the first locating receptacle.

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

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

Photopatterned planarization layers for flexible electronics
Patent No. 11427684

Inventor(s): Adrian Avendano-Bolivar (Plano, TX), Apostolos Voutsas (Portland, OR), David Arreaga-Salas (Garland, TX), Radu Reit (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Ares Materials, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16629869 on 06/20/2018 (1532 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming an organic planarization layer. The method includes forming lithographically-patterned arrays atop a substrate; disposing a thiol-based photocurable resin on to the lithographically-patterned arrays to form a photocurable planarization layer; and curing the photocurable planarization layer to form a flat surface above the lithographically-patterned array.

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

Vat resin with additives for thiourethane polymer stereolithography printing
Patent No. 11427718

Inventor(s): Benjamin R. Lund (Wylie, TX), Gregory T. Ellson (Dallas, TX), Walter Voit (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Adaptive 3D Technologies (Dallas, TX), Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16170342 on 10/25/2018 (1405 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vat resin for three-dimensional stereolithography printing of a thiourethane polymer part comprising a liquid mixture including a first type of monomer, a second type of monomer, a photolatent base decomposable upon exposure to a light to form a non-nucleophillic base catalyst having a pKa greater than 7, an anionic step-growth polymerization reaction inhibitor having an acidic group configured to form an acid-base pair with the non-nucleophillic base and a light absorber having an absorbance in the liquid mixture that is greater than an absorbance of the photolatent base at a wavelength of the light used for the exposure. Methods of preparing the vat resin and three-dimensional stereolithography printing a thiourethane polymer part using the vat resin are also disclosed.

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

Perovskite materials and methods of making the same
Patent No. 11427757

Inventor(s): Nicholas Charles Anderson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16271358 on 02/08/2019 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a perovskite sheet that includes two outer layers, each including AX; and a first layer that includes BX[subscript]2[/subscript], where B is a first cation, A is a second cation, X is a first anion, X is a second anion, and the first BX[subscript]2 [/subscript]layer is positioned between the two outer layers.

[C09K] MATERIALS FOR APPLICATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Coating system for internally-cooled component and process therefor
Patent No. 11427904

Inventor(s): Kevin L Collins (Mansfield, TX), Michael J Minor (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Farmington, CT)
Law Firm: Bachman LaPointe, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14887447 on 10/20/2015 (2506 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of coating includes applying a metallic coating slurry without a filler to a component; draining the metallic coating slurry; drying the metallic coating slurry to drive off the organic binder; and heat treating the component.

[C23C] COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL (applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; making metal-coated products by extrusion B21C 23/22; covering with metal by connecting pre-existing layers to articles, see the relevant places, e.g. B21D 39/00, B23K; working of metal by the action of a high concentration of electric current on a workpiece using an electrode B23H; metallising of glass C03C; metallising mortars, concrete, artificial stone, ceramics or natural stone C04B 41/00; paints, varnishes, lacquers C09D; enamelling of, or applying a vitreous layer to, metals C23D; inhibiting corrosion of metallic material or incrustation in general C23F; treating metal surfaces or coating of metals by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25D, C25F; single-crystal film growth C30B; by metallising textiles D06M 11/83; decorating textiles by locally metallising D06Q 1/04; details of scanning-probe apparatus, in general G01Q; manufacture of semiconductor devices H01L; manufacture of printed circuits H05K) [4]

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

Process for in-line extrusion coatings onto roofing shingles during manufacturing and roofing shingles made by the process
Patent No. 11426756

Inventor(s): Mark Logan Keaten (Waxahachie, TX), Matti Kiik (Richardson, TX), Olan Thomas Leitch (Bakersfiled, CA)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16934185 on 07/21/2020 (770 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process for in-line extrusion of polymeric coatings onto roofing shingles during manufacturing includes moving a web of shingle substrate material in a downstream direction and extruding a liquefied coating of polymeric material onto at least one surface of the moving web to form a thin film. The liquefied coating may be a molten polymeric material that forms a thin film on a back surface of the shingle material to prevent sticking and eliminate the need for a traditional back dusting with material such as powdered stone. The polymeric film further may be applied to the substrate material in lieu of a saturation coating of asphalt, thus reducing cost and weight while providing a comparable moisture barrier and a lighter more flexible shingle.

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

Tank base
Patent No. 11427982

Inventor(s): Larry L. Perkins (Southlake, TX), Tim Kriegshauser (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): ASSET GUARD PRODUCTS INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16937925 on 07/24/2020 (767 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for the construction of an improved tank base. A tank base is constructed for protection against accidental spills and/or leaks associated with a tank battery. The improved tank base comprises at least one part of a suitable substrate, which allows for the adhesion of an elastomer such as polyurea. Polyurea is preferably applied using a spray device which yields an average coverage of about 50-80 mils, and most preferably 60 mils. If more than one substrate is used, one or more substrates can be bound together with a fastening system. Once pressure is applied in the form of weight, the fastening system can be removed, resulting in an improved tank base having at least one seam and impervious to the fluid of the tank battery.

[E02D] FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES [6]

Structural post with internal connector system
Patent No. 11428005

Inventor(s): Ian A. Hill (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Fortress Iron, LP (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17075276 on 10/20/2020 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A structural post includes a base plate defining a plurality of through holes, and a post portion that includes at least a pair of internal walls and at least a pair of external walls. A connector block is configured to receive a locking screw and to engage with a bolt thread of a bolt. A lock plate has a plate thread that is configured to engage the screw thread of the locking screw, and the lock plate is configured to expand upon being drawn by the locking screw into tight engagement with the connector block. The expanded lock plate is configured to apply a force on one of the pair of internal walls and one of the pair of external walls.

[E04C] STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S)

Roofing systems and related methods
Patent No. 11428008

Inventor(s): Li-Ying Yang (Whippany, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17486392 on 09/27/2021 (337 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing system. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a roofing membrane, which may include a cap, a scrim, and a core. In some embodiments, the roofing system may also include an adhesive film, which may include a first adhesive layer adhered to the roofing membrane, a second adhesive layer configured to adhere the roofing membrane to a roofing substrate, and a barrier layer positioned between the first and second adhesive layers. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.

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

Self-sealing roof fastener
Patent No. 11428009

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Yan Zheng (Livingston, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17030956 on 09/24/2020 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: A self-sealing fastener for installation of roofing materials for creating a substantially watertight seal around fastener penetrations where roofing materials or panels are affixed to an underlying roof deck by the fasteners. Also disclosed is a method for installing the self-sealing fastener for attachment of roofing materials to an underlying roof deck with the penetrations areas or holes created by the fasteners being substantially sealed against water penetration.

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

Hip vent
Patent No. 11428010

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Avitabile (Lodi, NJ), Peter Campbell (Wanaque, NJ), Sudhir Railkar (Wayne, NJ), Tim Manasterski (Cumming, GA), Walter Zarate (Prospect Park, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16943192 on 07/30/2020 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vent is disclosed that is particularly suited to use in ventilating attic spaces beneath a hip roof. The vent is configured to be installed along a hip of the roof overlying and covering a ventilation slot formed through the roof deck along the hip. The vent includes an elongated laterally flexible top panel from which baffle arrays depend. The baffle arrays are formed of a plurality of depending arcuately curved vanes that arc away from the vent. The vanes are aerodynamically shaped to redirect wind-blown rain and snow away from the vent and are configured to block the migration of rain and snow through the vent. A pair of spongy conformable filler strips is attached beneath the edge portions of the vent. The filler strips conform to the shapes of underlying shingles when the vent is installed to fill any gaps that otherwise might be formed between the vent and the shingles. A weather filter drapes over some of the baffle arrays to allow attic air to pass but prevent ingress of blown snowflakes and raindrops.

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

Jumper tube support member
Patent No. 11428052

Inventor(s): Austin Lee Wright (Dallas, TX), Ryan Michael Novelen (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16473734 on 01/23/2019 (1315 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a connection between first and second completion joints is made up. The first and second completion joints each include a base pipe and a shunt tube disposed along the base pipe. The respective base pipes of the first and second completion joints are threadably engaged to form a pin and box connection. The shunt tube of the first completion joint is coupled to the shunt tube of the second completion joint using a jumper tube. The jumper tube is supported at a position longitudinally between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints using a first support member. In some embodiments, the first support member is longitudinally slidable along the base pipe of the first or second completion joint to the position between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints.

[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]

Fluid delivery device for a hydraulic fracturing system
Patent No. 11428058

Inventor(s): Connor Landrum (Burleson, TX), Gideon Nathanael Spencer (Fort Worth, TX), Jeffrey Robert Haiderer (Fort Worth, TX), Justin Lane Poehls (Fort Worth, TX), Paul Malcolm Steele (Midlothian, TX), Scott Skurdalsvold (Fort Worth, TX
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Grable Martin Fulton PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16767113 on 12/14/2018 (1355 days app to issue)

Abstract: A syringe assembly for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a syringe having a material chamber, a base fluid chamber, and a piston. The material chamber is configured to be fluidly connected to a fluid conduit. The piston retracts to draw material into the material chamber. The piston extends to push the material into the fluid conduit. The syringe assembly includes a diverter fluidly connected to the base fluid chamber and moveable between first and second positions. The first position of the diverter fluidly connects the base fluid chamber to a base fluid reservoir of the hydraulic fracturing system and fluidly disconnects the base fluid chamber from an outlet of a frac pump of the hydraulic fracturing system. The second position of the diverter fluidly connects the base fluid chamber to the outlet of the frac pump and fluidly disconnects the base fluid chamber from the base fluid reservoir.

High-expansion anchor slip assembly for well tool
Patent No. 11428060

Inventor(s): Abdel Hamid Rawhi Abeidoh (Dallas, TX), Robert Travis Murphy (Van Alstyne, TX), Terapat Apichartthabrut (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17170286 on 02/08/2021 (568 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high-expansion slip/wedge system may include at least one slip and actuatable wedge disposable about the mandrel. The actuatable wedge includes an actuator ramp configured to urge the slip radially outwardly in response to axial movement of the actuatable wedge in direct engagement with the slip ramp. A wedge extender, which may be part of a kit, is removably disposable along the mandrel intermediate the slip ramp and actuatable wedge to support increased expansion. The wedge extender may include an inwardly facing ramp engageable by the actuatable wedge and an outwardly facing ramp for engaging the slip ramp. The wedge extender provides additional engagement area for supporting and optionally increasing the amount of radial expansion.

Angled block with wear-reducing liner for one straight-line connection in hydraulic fracturing
Patent No. 11428070

Inventor(s): Matthew Thomas Robinson Webster (Alberta, , CA)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16977461 on 03/01/2019 (1278 days app to issue)

Abstract: A frac tree coupled to a wellhead is connected to either flowback equipment or zipper modules using a single straight-line connection of pipes, valves, and/or frac iron that define a straight-line pathway for fluid, gas, or flowback materials. The disclosed single straight-line connections referenced herein may be used in pressure pumping operations to deliver hydraulic fracturing fluid (”frack fluid”) to a frac tree for delivery to a wellhead or for carrying flowback from the wellhead to a flowback-collecting equipment. To dramatically reduce the wear-and-tear on the frac tree, blocks at or near the top of the frac trees are strategically lined with a high-strength wear-resistant material internally at points where frack fluid or flowback changes direction to flow toward or away from the single straight-line connections.

Adaptive fluid switches for autonomous flow control
Patent No. 11428072

Inventor(s): Liang Zhao (Allen, TX), Xinqi Rong (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Floway, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16900895 on 06/13/2020 (808 days app to issue)

Abstract: An adaptive fluid switch for regulating the production rate of a fluid. The adaptive fluid switch includes a fluid control module having a fluid selector, a swirl chamber and a self-impinging valve element. When the fluid produced through the adaptive fluid switch has a viscosity greater than a first predetermined level, the fluid selector determines the fluid to be a selected fluid such that the fluid swirls in one direction in the swirl chamber and follows a low resistance flow path in the valve element. When the fluid has a viscosity less than a second predetermined level, the fluid selector determines the fluid to be a non-selected fluid such that the fluid swirls in the opposite direction in the swirl chamber and follows a high resistance flow path in the valve element, thereby regulating the production rate of the fluid responsive to changes in the viscosity of the fluid.

Box by pin perforating gun system and methods
Patent No. 11428081

Inventor(s): Charles Levine (Waxahachie, TX), William Richard Collins (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): Hunting Titan, Inc. (Pampa, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17502635 on 10/15/2021 (319 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for a perforating gun having a box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies. The box by pin perforating gun system may include a removable cartridge to hold a detonator with a switch and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.

Systems and methods for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery
Patent No. 11428085

Inventor(s): Anthony Gus Castrogiovanni (Manorville, NY), George Vassilellis (Spring, TX), Laura Capper (Houston, TX), Marvin J. Schneider (League City, TX)
Assignee(s): World Energy Systems Incorporated (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson Sheridan, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16832441 on 03/27/2020 (886 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery utilizing steam. The system may include a high pressure water pump supplying pressurized water to a heat exchanger within a combustion heater to form supercritical steam that is provided to a reservoir. The combustion heater may be a surface mounted heater or a downhole steam generator.

Locating self-setting dissolvable plugs
Patent No. 11428089

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16753273 on 04/01/2020 (881 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magnetic system for determining a position of an untethered dissolvable frac package for use in a hydraulic fracturing or stimulation operation. The system includes an array of magnets operable to produce a magnetic field that is operably associated with a position downhole along the string. A setting tool of the dissolvable frac package is configured to sense the magnetic fields and deploy a dissolvable frac plug at a predetermined position along the wellbore string.

Application of ultrasonic inspection to downhole conveyance devices
Patent No. 11428670

Inventor(s): Anthony Phan (Lewisville, TX), Bryan D. Powell (Van Alstyne, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16652285 on 12/18/2017 (1716 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method for inspecting at least a portion of a downhole conveyance device. The method, in one embodiment, includes providing a downhole conveyance device, and providing an ultrasonic defect inspection system adjacent the downhole conveyance device. The method, in this embodiment, further includes detecting defects in the downhole conveyance device using the ultrasonic defect inspection system, wherein the detecting includes transmitting ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic defect inspection system toward the downhole conveyance device, and obtaining defect data by sensing disruptions in the reflected ultrasonic waves caused by defects in the downhole conveyance device.

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

Shaft coupler
Patent No. 11428272

Inventor(s): Bradford Jeffrey Ekstrom (Fort Worth, TX), Eric Stephen Olson (Fort Worth, TX), Gregory Alan Spruce (Grand Prairie, TX), Trenton Allen Hamm (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Pramudji Law Group PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16195818 on 11/19/2018 (1380 days app to issue)

Abstract: Briefly, implementations of claimed subject matter relate to methods and devices for coupling a first rotating shaft to a second shaft. In a particular implementation, an end of a plurality of resilient fingers of a resilient structure may be radially displaced to permit positioning of the resilient structure over a first shaft. An inwardly-directed portion of each of the plurality of the resilient fingers of the resilient structure may be secured to a channel located on an inner surface of a second shaft. After securing the resilient structure to the second shaft, the one or more resilient fingers of the resilient structure may be positioned within a slotted ladder ring encircling the first shaft.

[F16D] COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION (gearing for conveying rotation F16H, e.g. fluid gearing F16H 39/00-F16H 47/00); CLUTCHES (dynamo-electric clutches H02K 49/00; clutches using electrostatic attraction H02N 13/00); BRAKES (electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general B60L 7/00; dynamo-electric brakes H02K 49/00) [2]

Shutoff seal for high temperature pressure balance valve and related methods
Patent No. 11428328

Inventor(s): Laren J. Winkel (Highland, UT)
Assignee(s): Flowserve Management Company (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Phillips Winchester (Local + 28 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16321423 on 07/27/2017 (1860 days app to issue)

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body having a seat-retainer chamber with a floating seat ring disposed adjacent an inner sidewall of the seat-retainer chamber. The floating seat ring is configured to contact a first portion of a plug head at a single annular location prior to a second portion of the plug head contacting a valve primary seat during a closing stroke of the plug head. A static seal is located radially between the floating seat ring and the inner sidewall of the seat-retainer chamber.

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

Fin geometries for manifold microchannel heat sinks
Patent No. 11428478

Inventor(s): Ercan M. Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Tsuyoshi Nomura (Novi, MI), Yuqing Zhou (Ann Arbor, 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: 16777315 on 01/30/2020 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe manifold microchannel heat sinks having a gridded microchannel assembly with free-form fin geometries for cooling heat-generating devices in the electronics modules. In an embodiment, a manifold microchannel heat sink includes a target surface and a gridded microchannel assembly comprising a plurality of microchannel cells. Each microchannel cell is surrounded by thermally-conductive sidewalls and includes a fluid inlet, a microchannel structure fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The microchannel structure extends from the target surface and defines a microchannel extending in a normal direction with respect to the target surface. The microchannel structure includes a base plate disposed on the target surface and a three-dimensional fin structure disposed on the base plate. The three-dimensional fin structure has a shape optimized for thermal performance and fluid performance.

[F28F] DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials C09K 5/00; water or air traps, air venting F16)

Self-configuring multiple-antenna system
Patent No. 11432168

Inventor(s): Mansoor Ahmed (Parker, TX), Steve Lazar (Fair Oaks Ranch, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16865564 on 05/04/2020 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multiple-antenna heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a first antenna disposed along a return airflow path from an enclosed space to the multiple-antenna HVAC system, where the multiple-antenna HVAC system supplies conditioned air to the enclosed space. The multiple-antenna HVAC system also includes a second antenna disposed outside the return airflow path. The multiple-antenna HVAC system also includes a controller in communication with the first antenna and the second antenna, where the controller wirelessly communicates via the first antenna and the second antenna.

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

P H Y S I C S

Motor vehicle artificial intelligence expert system dangerous driving warning and control system and method
Patent No. 11427125

Inventor(s): Robert D. Pedersen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17524616 on 11/11/2021 (292 days app to issue)

Abstract: Specifically programmed, integrated motor vehicle dangerous driving warning and control system and methods comprising at least one specialized communication computer machine including electronic artificial intelligence expert system decision making capability further comprising one or more motor vehicle electronic sensors for monitoring the motor vehicle and for monitoring activities of the driver and/or passengers including activities related to the use of cellular telephones and/or other wireless communication devices and further comprising electronic communications transceiver assemblies for communications with external sensor networks for monitoring dangerous driving situations, weather conditions, roadway conditions, pedestrian congestion and motor vehicle traffic congestion conditions to derive warning and/or control signals for warning the driver of dangerous driving situations and/or for controlling the motor vehicle driver use of a cellular telephone and/or other wireless communication devices.

[G08G] TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (guiding railway traffic, ensuring the safety of railway traffic B61L; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for traffic control G01S 13/91, G01S 15/88, G01S 17/88; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for anti-collision purposes G01S 13/93, G01S 15/93, G01S 17/93; control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, not being specific to a traffic environment G05D 1/00) [2]

Systems and methods for auditing assets
Patent No. 11427232

Inventor(s): Devin Scott Wagner (Haltom City, TX), Jacob Scott Ford (Billings, MT), Philip Gerald Davis (Fort Worth, TX), Ross Aaron Springer (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16654682 on 10/16/2019 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.

[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

Photochromic polyurethane laminate
Patent No. 11427754

Inventor(s): Hannah Vu (New Brighton, MN), Ping Fan (Ramsey, MN)
Assignee(s): HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc. (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Inskeep IP Group, Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15667320 on 08/02/2017 (1854 days app to issue)

Abstract: Photochromic polyurethane laminates and methods for the formation of same wherein the photochromic polyurethane layer of the laminate has been crosslinked with a isocyanate-active prepolymer using a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is formulated to have at least three functional groups that are reactive with functional groups of the polyurethane or of the isocyanate-active prepolymer.

[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]

Systems and methods for routing vehicles
Patent No. 11428540

Inventor(s): Brian F. Shipley (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16790502 on 02/13/2020 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory machine-readable medium includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive historical driver data indicative of one or more physiological parameters of one or more drivers during one or more prior driving trips, receive historical position data indicative of a respective position of a respective vehicle driven by the one or more drivers during the one or more prior driving trips, establish a correlation between the historical driver data and the historical position data, and identify one or more low-stress road segments using the correlation between the historical driver data and the historical position data.

[G01C] MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S)

Position sensor with wake up function
Patent No. 11428544

Inventor(s): Jason M. Chilcote (Frisco, TX), William James McGraw (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. (Morris Plains, NJ)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16429620 on 06/03/2019 (1184 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and sensor systems are described with magnetoresistive sensor configurations. The method of detecting a displacement of a magnetic component includes monitoring, via a position sensor operating in a low-powered mode, a magnetic field emitted by a magnetic component. The monitored characteristics of the magnetic field vary based at least in part on a displacement of the magnetic component. The method also includes determining, via the position sensor, whether the monitored characteristics of the magnetic field satisfy an activation criteria. The method further includes increasing the power of the position sensor to a high-powered mode to determine the displacement of the magnetic component upon determining that the monitored characteristics of the magnetic field satisfy the activation criteria. Corresponding position sensing systems are also provided.

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

Automated functional testing systems and methods of making and using the same
Patent No. 11428608

Inventor(s): Myung Ki Kim (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: EcoTech Law Group, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16629571 on 04/06/2018 (1607 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automatic robot control system and methods relating thereto are described. These systems include components such as a touch screen panel (”TSP”) robot controller for controlling a TSP robot, a camera robot controller for controlling a camera robot and an audio robot controller for controlling an audio robot. The TSP robot operates inside a TSP testing subsystem, the camera robot operates inside a camera testing subsystem, and the audio robot operates inside an audio testing subsystem. Inside the audio testing subsystem, an audio signals measurement system, using a bi-directional coupling, controls the operation of the audio robot controller. In this control scheme, a test application controller is designed to control the different types of subsystem robots. Methods relating to TSP, camera, and audio robots, and their controllers, taken individually or in combination, for automatic testing of device functionalities are also described.

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

Notch treatment methods for flaw simulation
Patent No. 11428614

Inventor(s): Bogdan R. Krasnowski (Bedford, TX), Robert A. Figueroa (Colleyville, TX), Robert Wardlaw (Keller, TX), Xiaoming Li (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Timmer Law Group, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16912934 on 06/26/2020 (795 days app to issue)

Abstract: A notch treatment method for flaw simulation including providing the specimen with the notch, the notch having a re-melt material layer; isolating the notch; and selectively etching the notch to provide an etched surface of the notch; wherein at least a portion of the re-melt material layer has been removed from the notch. In one aspect, there is provided a notch treatment method for flaw simulation including providing the specimen with the notch, the notch having a re-melt material layer, the specimen includes steel or an alloy thereof; isolating the notch; and selectively etching the notch with a first etching solution and a second etching solution to provide an etched surface on the notch; wherein at least a portion of the re-melt material layer has been removed from the notch.

[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)

Train emission compliance system
Patent No. 11428680

Inventor(s): Keith Wesley Wait (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): NEW YORK AIR BRAKE, LLC (Watertown, NY)
Law Firm: Bond Schoeneck and King PLLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15407675 on 01/17/2017 (2051 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system that can automatically measure, track, and/or report train emissions for complying with geographic environmental restrictions. An emissions module determines the amount of emissions emitted by a train over time. A location module tracks the location of the locomotive of the train relative geographic locations having emission regulations. A compliance module records the amount of emissions emitted by the train in the geographic location.

Detection of polyethylene and silicon or other material combinations used in motion sensors or other devices
Patent No. 11428708

Inventor(s): Gary A. Frazier (Garland, TX), Randy L. Gann (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16932030 on 07/17/2020 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes transmitting first optical energy towards a space being scanned. The method also includes detecting one or more instances of a first material in the space using first return optical energy, where the first return optical energy is based on the transmitted first optical energy. The method further includes, for each of the one or more instances of the first material, transmitting second optical energy towards a portion of the space in which the instance of the first material was detected. The method also includes detecting one or more instances of a second material in the space using second return optical energy, where the second return optical energy is based on the transmitted second optical energy. In addition, the method includes identifying a presence of at least one type of device in the space based on instances of the first and second materials detected in the space.

[G01P] MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF MOVEMENT; INDICATING DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT (measuring angular rate using gyroscopic effects G01C 19/00; combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement G01C 23/00; measuring velocity of sound G01H 5/00; measuring velocity of light G01J 7/00; determining direction or velocity of solid objects by reflection or reradiation of radio or other waves and based on propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time or direction of propagation, G01S; measuring speed of nuclear radiation G01T)

System for monitoring and controlling an integrated circuit testing machine
Patent No. 11428735

Inventor(s): Viren Khandekar (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: TIPS Group (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16817564 on 03/12/2020 (901 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling an IC testing machine includes a vibration sensor, a sensor interface, and a processor coupled to the sensor interface. The vibration sensor is in mechanical communication with an IC testing machine to develop an electrical vibration signal representing mechanical vibrations generated by the operation of the IC testing machine. The sensor interface processes the vibration signal to develop vibration data that can be processed by the processor to determine whether the vibration data is indicative of an operational anomaly and, if so, to generate a machine control signal to correct an operation of the IC testing machine. Multiple vibration sensors can be used to increase the amount of vibration data available for analysis.

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

3D stacked die test architecture
Patent No. 11428736

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17323666 on 05/18/2021 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure describes a test architecture that supports a common approach to testing individual die and dies in a 3D stack arrangement. The test architecture uses an improved TAP design to facilitate the testing of parallel test circuits within the die.

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

Dynamic IQ mismatch correction in FMCW radar
Patent No. 11428777

Inventor(s): Karthik Ramasubramanian (Karnataka, , IN), Pankaj Gupta (Rajasthan, , IN), Sriram Murali (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16208276 on 12/03/2018 (1366 days app to issue)

Abstract: A FMCW radar receiver includes a LO providing a chirped LO signal, an in-phase (I) channel for outputting I-data and a quadrature (Q) channel for outputting Q-data. A dynamic correction parameter generator generates IQ phase correction values (P[n]s) and IQ gain correction values (G[n]s) based on a frequency slope rate of the chirped LO signal for generating during intervals of chirps including a first sequence of P[n]s and G[n]s during a first chirp and a second sequence of P[n]s and G[n]s during a second chirp. An IQ mismatch (IQMM) correction circuit has a first IQMM input coupled to receive the I-data and a second IQMM input receiving the Q-data, and the P[n]s and G[n]s. During the first chirp the IQMM correction circuit provides first Q-data and first I-data and during the second chirp the IQMM correction circuit provides at least second Q-data and second I-data.

Narrowband TIA and signaling for optical distance measurement systems
Patent No. 11428790

Inventor(s): Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), David P. Magee (Allen, TX), Nirmal C. Warke (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15613835 on 06/05/2017 (1912 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical distance measurement system includes a transmission circuit and a receive circuit. The transmission circuit is configured to generate narrowband intensity modulated light transmission signals over a first band of frequencies and direct the narrowband light transmission signal toward a target object. The receive circuit is configured to receive reflected light off the target object, convert the reflected light into a current signal proportional to the intensity of the reflected light, filter frequencies outside a second band of frequencies from the current signal to create a filtered current signal, and convert the filtered current signal into a voltage signal. The second band of frequencies corresponds with the first band of frequencies.

System and method for sensing seismic acoustic signals
Patent No. 11428845

Inventor(s): Arthur Owen Endress (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Quantum Technology Sciences, Inc. (Cocoa Beach, FL)
Law Firm: Accel IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15343312 on 11/04/2016 (2125 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for forming a sensing system responsive to a wavefield of acoustic or seismic signals. One embodiment includes providing a foil layer having first and second opposing surfaces and piezoelectric properties. The foil layer, configured as a sheet, is positioned about a frame surface which provides the foil layer a stable shape while permitting the sheet configuration of the foil layer to be responsive to a wavefield of seismic or acoustic energy. Coupling between the foil layer and the frame is so limited as to render direct coupling of the foil layer with signals of the wavefield the predominant means for stimulating the sensor element with seismic energy.

[G01V] GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS (means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons A63B 29/02) [6]

Pick-and-place machine with a collet contrast disk
Patent No. 11429079

Inventor(s): Christopher S. Bender (Plano, TX), Kristopher W. Carlson (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Cantor Colburn LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16801793 on 02/26/2020 (916 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pick-and-place machine module is provided. The pick-and-place machine module includes a nozzle and a collet disk. The nozzle includes a body, a head and a tubular element extending between the body and the head such that the head is communicative with the body via the tubular element to enable a pick-up of a component by the head. The collet disk is affixed to a surface of the body facing the head about the tubular element and is configured to reflect light incident thereon toward an area of the base surrounding the component.

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

Mitigation of voltage shift induced by mechanical stress in bandgap voltage reference circuits
Patent No. 11429125

Inventor(s): Jeffrey David Johnson (Tucson, AZ), Masahiro Yoshioka (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205155 on 03/18/2021 (530 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bandgap voltage reference circuit includes first and second transistors (e.g., 3-terminal BJTs or diode-connected BJTs), and a PTAT element (e.g., resistance or capacitance). The first transistor is at a first die location, and operates with a first base-emitter voltage. The second transistor is at a second die location, and operates with a second base-emitter voltage. Each of the first and second transistors may include multiple individual parallel-connected transistors. The PTAT element is operatively coupled to the first and second transistors such that a voltage difference between the first and second base-emitter voltages drops across the PTAT element. The first and second locations are separated by a distance (e.g., 1.5% or more of die length, or such that the respective centroids of the first and second transistor are spaced from one another). Such spatial distribution helps mitigate voltage shift induced by mechanical stress, and is insensitive to process variation.

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

VCONN in power delivery chargers
Patent No. 11429169

Inventor(s): Deric Wayne Waters (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220354 on 04/01/2021 (516 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit comprising a first processing element having a first output configured to couple to a voltage control circuit, a second output configured to couple to a gate terminal of a first transistor, and a third output configured to couple to a first node and a control circuit. The control circuit comprises a second processing element having multiple outputs, a second transistor having a gate terminal configured to couple to one of the outputs of the second processing element, a first terminal configured to couple to a second node and to a drain terminal of the first transistor, and a second terminal, and a third transistor having a gate terminal configured to couple to a second of the outputs of the second processing element, a first terminal configured to couple to a third node, and a second terminal.

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

Software checkpoint-restoration between distinctly compiled executables
Patent No. 11429379

Inventor(s): Kenneth W. Crouch (Cambridge, MA), Twinkle Jain (Boston, MA), Vipul Kulshrestha (Burlington, MA)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17417561 on 08/28/2019 (1098 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for software checkpoint-restoration between distinctly compiled executables is disclosed. A first compiled version of the software, such as Version A, is executed. After which, checkpointing is performed in order to generate a checkpoint image. After checkpointing, restarting execution is performed with at least some of a second compiled version of the software, such as Version B, being executed using a switching function that is configured to switch execution upon restart at least partly to the second compiled version of the software. In this way, different executable versions may be used during the restart than during the initial execution, such as an unoptimized build during the restart versus an optimized build during the initial execution, so that software testing and/or debugging may be performed more efficiently.

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

Streaming engine with stream metadata saving for context switching
Patent No. 11429387

Inventor(s): Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17011808 on 09/03/2020 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: A streaming engine employed in a digital data processor specifies a fixed read only data stream defined by plural nested loops. An address generator produces addresses of data elements. A stream head register stores data elements next to be supplied to functional units for use as operands. Stream metadata is stored in response to a stream store instruction. Stored stream metadata is restored to the stream engine in response to a stream restore instruction. An interrupt changes an open stream to a frozen state discarding stored stream data. A return from interrupt changes a frozen stream to an active state.

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

System and method for network function virtualization resource management
Patent No. 11429408

Inventor(s): Zhixian Xiang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17164452 on 02/01/2021 (575 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for network function virtualization (NFV) resource management are disclosed that include receiving, by a network functions virtualization orchestrator (NFVO), a reuse requirement for a first network service (NS) and determining, by the NFVO, that at least one constituent virtual network function (VNF) instance in the first NS is retainable for reuse in a second NS according to the reuse requirement when the first NS is to be terminated. In some embodiments, these systems and methods also include retaining, by the NFVO, the at least one constituent VNF instance in the first NS for reuse in the second NS.

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

Broadcasting event messages in a System on Chip using a crosslinked tree structure
Patent No. 11429459

Inventor(s): Callum Stewart (Livingston, , GB), Iain Robertson (Bedfordshire, , GB)
Assignee(s): SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16994444 on 08/14/2020 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of broadcasting event messages in a system-on-chip having system circuitry and monitoring circuitry for monitoring the system circuitry, the monitoring circuitry comprising units connected in a tree-based structure for routing communications through the system-on-chip, the tree-based structure comprising branches extending from a root unit, each branch comprising a plurality of units, each unit connected to a single unit above in the branch and a single unit below in the branch, whereby each unit routes communications to and from individually addressable entities above that unit in its branch, the tree-based structure further comprising crosslinks connecting corresponding units of adjacent branches, the method comprising: if an event is generated at an event unit or its local subsystem, routing an event message directly from that event unit to: any adjacent unit above the event unit in the event unit”s branch, any adjacent unit below the event unit in the event unit”s branch, and any corresponding unit of an adjacent branch to which the event unit is connected via a crosslink.

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

Event driven data processing system and method
Patent No. 11429460

Inventor(s): Benjamen Pyle (Addison, TX), Rakesh Sanghvi (Addison, TX), Robert Parker Freeburg, II (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): CURANTIS SOLUTIONS (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17378345 on 07/16/2021 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: An event driven data processing system is disclosed that comprises event generators that generate events, an event queue that receives the events from the event generators, and an event router that receives the events from the event queue, and, for each event, selects a contextualizer based on an event type and transmits the event to a corresponding context queue associated with the selected contextualizer. The system also comprises context queues that receive the events from the event router and a plurality of contextualizers that receive the events from the context queues and, for each event, access context data sources, obtain additional context data, create a supplemented event, and store each supplemented event in an event datastore. The system further comprises a streaming component that streams each supplemented event from the event datastore for a period of time.

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

Method of demand scrubbing by placing corrected data in memory-side cache
Patent No. 11429480

Inventor(s): Bryan Hornung (Plano, TX), David Patrick (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17007811 on 08/31/2020 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to chiplets are described. A chiplet-based system may include a memory controller chiplet to control accesses to a storage array, and the memory controller chiplet can facilitate error correction and cache management in a manner to minimize interruptions to a sequence of data reads to write corrected data from a prior read back into the storage array. For example, a read command may be received at a memory controller device of the memory system from a requesting device. Data responsive to the read command may be obtained and determined to include a correctable error. The data may be corrected, transmitted to the requesting device and written to cache of the memory controller device with an indication that data is valid and dirty (e.g., includes an error or corrected error). The data is written back to the memory array in response to a cache eviction event.

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

Credit aware central arbitration for multi-endpoint, multi-core system
Patent No. 11429526

Inventor(s): Daniel Wu (Plano, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Matthew David Pierson (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16653221 on 10/15/2019 (1050 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes a data path, a first interface configured to receive a first memory access request from a first peripheral device, and a second interface configured to receive a second memory access request from a second peripheral device. The device further includes an arbiter circuit configured to determine a first destination device connected to the data path and associated with the first memory access request and a first credit threshold corresponding to the first memory access request. The arbiter circuit is further configured to determine a second destination device connected to the data path and associated with the second memory access request and a second credit threshold corresponding to the second memory access request. The arbiter circuit is configured to arbitrate access to the data path by the first memory access request and the second memory access request based on the first credit threshold and the second credit threshold.

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

Adaptive credit-based replenishment threshold used for transaction arbitration in a system that supports multiple levels of credit expenditure
Patent No. 11429527

Inventor(s): Daniel Brad Wu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16653421 on 10/15/2019 (1050 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes an arbiter circuit configured to receive a first request for a resource. The first request is associated with a first credit cost. The arbiter circuit is further configured to receive a second request for the resource. The second request is associated with a second credit cost. The arbiter circuit is further configured to select the first request for the resource as an arbitration winner. The arbiter circuit is further configured to decrement a number of available credits associated with the resource by the first credit cost. The arbiter circuit is further configured to, in response to the number of available credits associated with the resource falling to a lower credit threshold, wait until the number of available credits associated with the resource reaches an upper credit threshold to select an additional arbitration winner for the resource.

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

System and method for extended peripheral component interconnect express fabrics
Patent No. 11429550

Inventor(s): Wesley Shao (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17153639 on 01/20/2021 (587 days app to issue)

Abstract: An extended peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a host PCIe fabric comprising a host root complex. The host PCIe fabric has a first set of bus numbers and a first memory mapped input/output (MMIO) space on a host CPU. An extended PCIe fabric includes a root complex endpoint (RCEP) as part of an endpoint of the host PCIe fabric. The extended PCIe fabric has a second set of bus numbers and a second MMIO space separate from the first set of bus numbers and the first MMIO space, respectively.

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

File transferring using artificial intelligence
Patent No. 11429564

Inventor(s): Balaji Subramanian (Coppell, TX), Jayachandra Varma (Irving, TX), Manu J. Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16445015 on 06/18/2019 (1169 days app to issue)

Abstract: A file transfer system that includes a data source, a destination device, and a transfer server. The transfer server is configured to receive a file from the data source and determine a file size of the file. The transfer server is further configured to determine an available disk space for the destination device, to compare the available disk space to the file size of the file, and to determine that the available disk space is less than the file size of the file. In response to the determination, the transfer server is further configured to determine a file type for the file based on content within the file and to identify metadata linked with the determined file type. The transfer server is further configured to extract data from the file corresponding with the identified metadata and to send the data to the destination device.

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

System for generating customized data input options using machine learning techniques
Patent No. 11429601

Inventor(s): Devanshu Mukherjee (Frisco, TX), Ravisha Andar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17094342 on 11/10/2020 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for generating customized data input options using machine learning techniques. The present invention is configured to electronically receive, from a computing device of a user, an input query; retrieve, from a database associated with an entity, information associated with the user; determine a resource distribution profile of the user, wherein the resource distribution profile comprises one or more resource transfers executed by the user; generate one or more customized autocomplete options for the input query based on at least the information associated with the user and the resource distribution profile of the user; and transmit control signals configured to cause the computing device of the user to display the one or more customized autocomplete options to the user.

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

Multi-dimensional modeling of resource interaction processors
Patent No. 11429602

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16751591 on 01/24/2020 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system that provides for multi-dimensional modeling of resource interaction processors for determining viability of deployment of resource interaction services. The system leverages data captured from various sources along with internal and external rules and regulations applicable to a resource interaction processor to determine whether the resource interaction processor meets requirements for resource interactions services. In the event that the resource interaction processor is determined to be viable, resource interactions services are deployed to the resource interaction processor.

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

Using artificial intelligence and natural language processing for data collection in message oriented middleware frameworks
Patent No. 11429603

Inventor(s): Kannappan Ramu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Ryan, Mason Lewis, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16735951 on 01/07/2020 (966 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving a natural language query requesting data from a message oriented middleware infrastructure comprising a plurality of message oriented middleware providers, and analyzing the natural language query to determine one or more types of the data being requested. In the method, one or more queries corresponding to the determined one or more types of the data are dynamically generated. The one or more queries are in native command formats corresponding to respective ones of the plurality of message oriented middleware providers. The method also includes executing the one or more queries in the native command formats to retrieve the data from the plurality of message oriented middleware providers, and providing a response to the natural language query based on the retrieved data to a user via a user interface.

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

Query engine for remote endpoint information retrieval
Patent No. 11429625

Inventor(s): Cristian A. Sanchez (Cordoba, , AR), Diego Naza Pamio (Cordoba, , AR), Juan M. Olle (Cordoba, , AR), Leandro Ignacio Costantino (Cabalango, , AR)
Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16813547 on 03/09/2020 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed herein for remote retrieval of information from endpoints and comprise receiving a master query at an endpoint in a network environment and executing a set of one or more subqueries defined in the master query. Embodiments also comprise an execution of a first subquery that includes executing a function to produce a first output, applying one or more conditions to the first output to determine a second output, and determining a result of the master query based, at least in part, on the second output. In specific embodiments, the master query is received from another node over a network connection. In more specific embodiments, the function is executed on the endpoint to collect real-time information based on one or more parameters. In further embodiments, the function is one of a plug-in or a script.

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

System and method for augmenting element records associated with the elements of a distributed computing environment with user-defined content
Patent No. 11429679

Inventor(s): Arthur O. Beall, III (Sachse, TX), Geoffrey D. Bourne (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): EMC IP Holding Company LLC (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14802785 on 07/17/2015 (2601 days app to issue)

Abstract: A distributed computing environment data store management system includes a computer-based system for identifying a subset of element records in a data store associated with the elements of a distributed computing environment, receiving at least one user-defined data element from a user interface. Using the user-defined data element, the system adds the user-defined data element to each of the subset of element records, and stores each of the subset of element records and their associated user-defined data in the database.

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

Accelerated decision tree execution
Patent No. 11429872

Inventor(s): Goksel Dedeoglu (Plano, TX), Peter Charles Barnum (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16163028 on 10/17/2018 (1413 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for accelerated decision tree execution in a processor of a digital system is provided that includes receiving at least some attribute values of a plurality of attribute values of a query for the decision tree in a pre-processing component, evaluating the received attribute values in the pre-processing component according to first early termination conditions corresponding to a first decision to determine whether or not the received attribute values fulfill first early termination conditions, and querying the decision tree with the plurality of attribute values when the received attribute values do not fulfill the first early termination conditions.

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

Authentication in a virtual reality environment
Patent No. 11429939

Inventor(s): Adrian Borunda (Celina, TX), Cale Riley Spratt (Plano, TX), Jeffrey Joseph Szcinski (Frisco, TX), Jerry Allen Phelps (Dallas, TX), Richard Tanner (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16152210 on 10/04/2018 (1426 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and systems for performing authentication in a virtual reality environment. In some implementations, the system receives a request for access to a virtual reality financial center requiring authentication from a user. The system can collect user identification information that identifies the user and verification information required to verify the user”s identity via a virtual reality platform.

[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]

Systems and methods for gamification-based engagement
Patent No. 11429993

Inventor(s): Gerardo Gean (Lewisville, TX), Kristie Isom (Frisco, TX), Shuchi Patel (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16545566 on 08/20/2019 (1106 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for gamification-based engagement are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for gamification-based engagement, may include: (1) receiving, from a plurality of data sources, customer activity data comprising customer behavioral data and customer transactional data for a plurality of customers; (2) generating a dynamic customer profile for each of the customers based on the customer activity data and the customer transactional data; (3) retrieving challenge data for a challenge comprising an identification of a plurality of tasks to be completed, an order in which the tasks are to be completed, and an incentive for completing the tasks; (4) dynamically matching one of the customers to the challenge; (5) issuing the challenge to the customer; (6) tracking the customer”s response to the challenge; and (7) updating the customer”s dynamic customer profile based on the customer”s response.

Software development kit (SDK) for non-profit layer data capture for online donation transactions
Patent No. 11430021

Inventor(s): Raymond J. Gary, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): iDonate LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17460136 on 08/27/2021 (368 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method according to which a donation transaction is conducted. The method includes providing, via a network, an embeddable form, wherein the embeddable form is associated with a non-profit, and wherein the embeddable form is adapted to be displayed on a graphical user interface to receive payment data and payment metadata associated with the payment data. The method also includes: transmitting, via the embeddable form and the network, the payment data to a third-party server for tokenization of the payment data; receiving, by a software development kit (”SDK”) and via the network, a unique token associated with the payment data, and the payment metadata associated with the payment data; executing, by the SDK, the donation transaction in accordance with the unique token and the payment metadata; and storing, by the SDK, the unique token associated with the payment data and the payment metadata.

Directed information assistance systems and methods
Patent No. 11430028

Inventor(s): Rachel Elizabeth Csabi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16200084 on 11/26/2018 (1373 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include a database that has a number of datasets regarding a number of commercial items. The system may also include a processor that may communicative couple to a mobile electronic device. The processor may receive an image of a commercial item from the mobile electronic device, determine an identity of the commercial item based on the image and the number of datasets in the database, and determine one or more information links relevant to the commercial item based on the identity. The one or more information links may display information regarding the commercial item. The processor may then send the one or more information links to a mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device may then display the one or more information links with the image.

Computing system and method for leveraging aggregated information to determine a unified purchasing solution
Patent No. 11430031

Inventor(s): Andrew Wilson (Richmond, VA), Christopher Shain (Fenton, MO), Gregg Niemiec (San Antonio, TX), Jennifer Luker (Justin, TX), John Stump (Carrollton, TX), Kevin Scheckelhoff (Richmond, VA), Matthew Bates (Alpharetta, GA
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16836484 on 03/31/2020 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system and method leverage aggregated information regarding historical medication usage and medication availability to efficiently determine a unified purchasing solution. In a method, an order is received for a quantity of a medication. For a covered entity, a portion of the quantity of the medication that is able to be satisfied pursuant to a 340B program is determined based upon information regarding historical usage of the medication for outpatients and prior purchases under the 340B program. The method also includes determining the portions that are separately able to be satisfied pursuant to a group purchasing organization (GPO) program and a wholesaler/prime vendor program. The method further includes determining a proposed purchasing solution and to cause information regarding the proposed purchasing solution to be provided including information regarding savings based upon the prices of the medication for a respective period of time that was provided by the supplier.

Methods and systems for providing a vehicle recommendation
Patent No. 11430042

Inventor(s): Chih-Hsiang Chow (Plano, TX), Elizabeth Furlan (Plano, TX), Steven Dang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16862777 on 04/30/2020 (852 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a vehicle recommendation may include obtaining characteristic data of a user-defined vehicle based on one or more interactive activities of a user with a first three-dimensional model of a model vehicle; generating a second three-dimensional model of the user-defined vehicle based on the first three-dimensional model and the characteristic data; obtaining one or more images of the second three-dimensional model; generating a selection of one or more pre-stored vehicles based on a comparison between the one or more images of the second three-dimensional model and pre-stored image data of the one or more pre-stored vehicles other than the user-defined vehicle; obtaining user feedback data based on the selection of the one or more pre-stored vehicles; generating the vehicle recommendation for the user based on the user feedback data; and transmitting, to a device associated with the user, a notification indicative of the vehicle recommendation.

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

Identifying non-uniform weight objects using a sensor array
Patent No. 11430046

Inventor(s): Deepanjan Paul (Plano, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Sarath Vakacharla (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16663901 on 10/25/2019 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: An object tracking system that includes a sensor, a weight sensor, and a tracking system. The sensor configured to capture a frame of at least a portion of a rack within a global plane for a space. The tracking system is configured to detect a weight decrease on the weight sensor. The tracking system is further configured to receive the frame of the rack, to identify a marker on an item within a predefined zone in the frame, and to identify the item associated with the identified marker. The tracking system is further configured to determine a pixel location for a person, to determine the person is within the predefined zone associated with the, and to add the identified item to a digital cart associated with the person.

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

Multi-lender platform that securely stores proprietary information for pre-qualifying an applicant
Patent No. 11430059

Inventor(s): Alan Ilango (Mckinney, TX), Alex Baird (Carrollton, TX), Dinesh Sundaram (Plano, TX), Jacob Creech (Mckinney, TX), Jacques Morel (Colleyville, TX), Rajaboopathy Vijayaraghavan (Carrollton, TX), Raman Bajaj (Frisco, TX
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881897 on 05/22/2020 (830 days app to issue)

Abstract: The system and methods described herein allow users to apply for a purchase of a good from multiple providers using provider specific methodologies for generating offers for the product. For example, the system described herein may include a multi-layer architecture that includes interactive micro-services that communicate together in a bi-directional manner to create a normalized process for the purchase of a good, such as commercial goods/products (e.g. a vehicle) or real property. The micro-services may assess prequalification for a loan or financing for a good, followed by determining eligibility of the good for financing, and further followed by calculating pricing details for loans (e.g. for financing purchase of the good) that would be offered for a consumer”s particular financial credentials, for each of a plurality of lenders. Prequalification and pricing may be performed on a good by good basis, or for a plurality of goods near or substantially simultaneously.

Guided multi-exposure image fusion
Patent No. 11430094

Inventor(s): Hamid Sheikh (Allen, TX), John Glotzbach (Allen, TX), Ruiwen Zhen (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-Si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17103850 on 11/24/2020 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining multiple images of a scene including a first image associated with a first exposure value and a second image associated with a second exposure value. Each image includes image data in each of multiple channels of a color space, and the first exposure value is greater than the second exposure value. The method also includes decomposing each channel of each image into a base layer and a detail layer. The method further includes generating for each image, a blending weight map for the base layer and a blending weight map for the detail layer. The method includes combining each base layer and each detail layer of each channel of each image based on the blending weight map for the base layer for the image and the blending weight map for the detail layer of the image to obtain an HDR image of the scene.

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

Camera body temperature detection
Patent No. 11430098

Inventor(s): David E. Harrison (Frisco, TX), Jeremy C. Patton (Sachse, TX), John Dankovchik (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): AlgoLook, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17139585 on 12/31/2020 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method detects body temperature. A first image, a second image, and a thermal image are received. The first image is calibrated with the second image using a calibration model to form a plurality of visible image layers. A distance layer is generated from the first image and the second image using a distance generation model. The thermal image is calibrated using the distance layer and a distance calibration model to form a thermal layer. A face location of a person in the first image is detected using a face detection model. A body temperature of the person at the face location is determined using the thermal layer. The body temperature is presented.

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

Method and apparatus for rigging 3D scanned human models
Patent No. 11430168

Inventor(s): Xiaohu Guo (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16947628 on 08/10/2020 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device for object rigging includes a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a 3D scan of an object. The processor is also configured to match a rigged parametric model to the 3D scan by minimizing a surface distance and 3D joint errors between the rigged parametric model and the 3D scan. The processor is further configured to identify a correspondence between the rigged parametric model and the 3D scan. Additionally, the processor is configured to transfer attributes of the rigged parametric model to the 3D scan based on the correspondence to generate a rigged 3D scan. The processor is also configured to apply animation motion to the rigged 3D scan. The rigged 3D scan with the applied animation motion is rendered on a display.

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

Enhanced optical character recognition (OCR) image segmentation system and method
Patent No. 11430202

Inventor(s): Brian Chun-Lai So (Plano, TX), Sourabh Mittal (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16915093 on 06/29/2020 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: Optical character recognition (OCR) based systems and methods for extracting and automatically evaluating contextual and identification information and associated metadata from an image utilizing enhanced image processing techniques and image segmentation. A unique, comprehensive integration with an account provider system and other third party systems may be utilized to automate the execution of an action associated with an online account. The system may evaluate text extracted from a captured image utilizing machine learning processing to classify an image type for the captured image, and select an optical character recognition model based on the classified image type. They system may compare a data value extracted from the recognized text for a particular data type with an associated online account data value for the particular data type to evaluate whether to automatically execute an action associated with the online account linked to the image based on the data value comparison. NULL

Methods and system for estimation of lambertian equivalent reflectance for reflective band imagery
Patent No. 11430210

Inventor(s): Joseph C. Landry (Dallas, TX), Thomas J. Grabow (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16905380 on 06/18/2020 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for estimating a Lambertian equivalent reflectance for reflective band imagery is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system estimates an equivalent reflectance and performs atmospheric correction of reflective band imagery without user interaction and accounts for the effect of background reflectance mixing with individual target reflectances. Some of these embodiments use a dark pixel-based technique to improve the characterization of the atmosphere. NULL

Sensor mapping to a global coordinate system using a marker grid
Patent No. 11430222

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16941415 on 07/28/2020 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: An object tracking system includes a sensor and a tracking system. The sensor is configured to capture a first frame of a global plane for at least a portion of a marker grid in a space. The tracking system is configured to receive a first coordinate in the global plane for a first corner of a marker grid, to determine a second coordinate in the global plane for the first marker on the marker grid, and to determine a third coordinate in the global plane where the second marker on the marker grid. The tracking system is further configured to determine a first pixel location for the first marker, to determine a second pixel location for the second marker, and to generate a homography based on the second coordinate for the first marker, the third coordinate for the second marker, the first pixel location, and the second pixel location.

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

Systems and methods utilizing distribution trees for confidence modeling and use of form field data
Patent No. 11430237

Inventor(s): Deepankar Mohapatra (Plano, TX), Preeti Duraipandian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): INTUIT INC. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US) (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17657054 on 03/29/2022 (154 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods that may be used to determine that input form field data is accurate or not, and associate a level of confidence with that determination. The systems and methods may use a multi part confidence model that uses inter-field correlation to tie the correctness of a particular field to the pattern of values seen in other fields of the document the field data is input from. NULL

Optimizing bra sizing according to the 3D shape of breasts
Patent No. 11430246

Inventor(s): Jie Pei (Greenville, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNELL UNIVERSITY (Ithaca, NY)
Law Firm: Scully, Scott, Murphy Presser (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17571066 on 01/07/2022 (235 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for developing a sizing system through categorization and selection of prototypes, which can be regarded as the most appropriate fit model, is described. Once categorized and prototypes are selected, recommendations for the sizing of a target body part may be issued. NULL

Personal proximity alert device and associated behavior modification system
Patent No. 11430315

Inventor(s): Mark Small (Heavener, OK), Steve Wisner (Frisco, TX), Steven E. Shaw (Prosper, TX), Thomas J. Shaw (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ConserVention, Inc. (Little Elm, TX)
Law Firm: Monty L Ross PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17174806 on 02/12/2021 (564 days app to issue)

Abstract: A personal proximity alert device and associated behavior modification system configured to monitor and/or detect a hand of a user or another person or object penetrating a personal protection zone around the facial area of the user and to alert users to such detected risks and/or to the presence of others approaching within a predetermined minimum socially safe distance to reduce the likelihood of accidentally transmitting viruses or other pathogens.

[G08B] SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS

Integrated accessible pedestrian system
Patent No. 11430327

Inventor(s): Mohamad Motaz Aladas (Ottawa, , CA)
Assignee(s): Polara Enterprises, LLC (Greenville, TX)
Law Firm: Smyrski Law Group, A P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17507579 on 10/21/2021 (313 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated pedestrian access system comprising of wireless push buttons adapted to transmit and receive wireless signals and receivers connected to pedestrian crosswalk signal systems, wherein said one or more receivers are configured to communicate with the wireless push buttons through wireless signals, communicate among the receivers, determine whether source device from which a request for registering a pedestrian signal is received through the said communication is the wireless push button or the receivers, determine status of pedestrian signal based on signals received from the pedestrian signal system, register request for pedestrian crosswalk signal if walk signal of the pedestrian signal is not on in the desired direction as per the status of pedestrian signal and provide acknowledgement corresponding to the status of pedestrian signal through the said source device.

Row clear features for memory devices and associated methods and systems
Patent No. 11430504

Inventor(s): Brian W. Huber (Allen, TX), Gary L. Howe (Allen, TX), Scott E. Smith (Plano, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17005034 on 08/27/2020 (733 days app to issue)

Abstract: Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices are described, in which memory devices are configured to provide row clear features. In some embodiments, the memory device may receive a command from a host device directed to a row of a memory array included in the memory device. The memory device may determine that the command is directed to two or more columns associated with the row, where each column is coupled with a group of memory cells. The memory device may activate the row to write the two or more columns using a set of predetermined data stored in a register of the memory device. Subsequently, the memory device may deactivate the word line based on writing the set of predetermined data to the two or more columns.

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

Error-correcting code-assisted memory repair
Patent No. 11430537

Inventor(s): Benoit Nadeau-Dostie (Gatineau, , CA)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17115894 on 12/09/2020 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory-testing circuit configured to perform a test of a memory comprising error-correcting code circuitry comprises repair circuitry configured to allocate a spare row or row block in the memory for a defective row or row block in the memory, a defective row or row block being a row or row block in which a memory word has a number of error bits greater than a preset number, wherein the test of the memory comprises: disabling the error-correcting code circuitry, performing a pre-repair operation, the pre-repair operation comprising: determining whether the memory has one or more defective rows or row blocks, and allocating one or more spare rows or row blocks for the one or more defective rows or row blocks if the one or more spare rows or row blocks are available, and performing a post-repair operation on the repaired memory.

[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)

Control and data signaling in SC-FDMA communication systems
Patent No. 11431458

Inventor(s): Aris Papasakellariou (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16906668 on 06/19/2020 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for transmitting control information and data in an SC-FDMA communication system. The method includes placing a reference signal onto one middle symbol among a plurality of symbols in one slot, wherein the one slot is one of two slots in one subframe; placing CQI information onto at least one symbol of other symbols except for the one middle symbol; placing the data onto the other symbols except for the one middle symbol; placing a HARQ-ACK onto two symbols, wherein the two symbols are directly adjacent to the one middle symbol; and transmitting a signal including the reference signal, the data, the CQI information, and the HARQ-ACK. The HARQ-ACK is placed onto a position of at least part of the data. The symbols are SC-FDMA symbols, the one middle symbol is a 4th symbol, the two symbols are a 3rd symbol and a 5th symbol.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

High speed multi moduli CMOS clock divider
Patent No. 11429136

Inventor(s): Robert Callaghan Taft (Munich, , DE), Vineethraj Rajappan Nair (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17386591 on 07/28/2021 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic circuit which is a high speed CMOS logic circuit to divide the frequency of an input signal is provided. The electronic circuit comprises a ring oscillator. The ring oscillator comprises a plurality of gated inverters. At least one of the gated inverters is configured to receive an oscillating signal and a control signal at two complementary inputs. The electronic circuit is configured to be partially gated such that a divide ratio is selectable. By means of clock partial gating, open loop clock buffering and avoiding slow combinatory logic in the data path, a very high speed multi-moduli clock divider is achieved.

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

Iodine-containing compounds for etching semiconductor structures
Patent No. 11430663

Inventor(s): Fabrizio Marchegiani (Yokosuka, , JP), Hui Sun (Hockessin, DE), James Royer (Newark, DE), Nathan Stafford (Damascas, OR), Rahul Gupta (Newark, DE), Venkateswara R. Pallem (Hockessin, DE), Vijay Surla (Newark, DE), Vince
Assignee(s): Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16807247 on 03/03/2020 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for etching silicon-containing films is disclosed. The method includes the steps of introducing a vapor of an iodine-containing etching compound into a reaction chamber containing a silicon-containing film on a substrate, wherein the iodine-containing etching compound has the formula C[subscript]a[/subscript]H[subscript]x[/subscript]F[subscript]y[/subscript]I[subscript]z[/subscript], wherein a=1-3, x=0-6, y=1-7, z=1-2, x+y+z=4 when a=1, x+y+z=4 or 6 when a=2, and x+y+z=6 or 8 when a=3; introducing an inert gas into the reaction chamber; and activating a plasma to produce an activated iodine-containing etching compound capable of etching the silicon-containing film from the substrate.

[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]

Spot-solderable leads for semiconductor device packages
Patent No. 11430719

Inventor(s): Daryl R. Heussner (Allen, TX), Ken Pham (San Jose, CA), Manu A. Prakuzhy (Allen, TX), Siva P. Gurrum (Allen, TX), Stefan W. Wiktor (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16455583 on 06/27/2019 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device that has at least one semiconductor chip attached to a leadframe made of sheet metal of unencumbered full thickness. The leadframe has leads of a first subset that alternate with leads of a second subset. The leads of the first and second subsets have elongated straight lead portions that are parallel to each other in a planar array. A cover layer of insulating material is located over portions of un-encapsulated lead surfaces. The portions of the leads of the first and second subsets that don”t have the cover layer have a metallurgical configuration that creates an affinity for solder wetting.

Recess lead for a surface mount package
Patent No. 11430720

Inventor(s): Makarand Ramkrishna Kulkarni (Dallas, TX), Michael Gerald Amaro (Naperville, IL), Naweed Anjum (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16940243 on 07/27/2020 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lead for a surface mount package for a semiconductor device, and the surface mount package employing the same. In one example, the lead includes a central segment with a first side and a second side, a first extension from a portion of the first side, and a second extension from a portion of the second side. The lead also includes a recess extending through a portion of the central segment, the first extension and the second extension.

Integration of a passive component in a cavity of an integrated circuit package
Patent No. 11430722

Inventor(s): Anindya Poddar (Sunnyvale, CA), Jeffrey Morroni (Parker, TX), Rajeev Dinkar Joshi (Cupertino, CA), Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Allen, TX), Sujan Kundapur Manohar (Dallas, TX), Yogesh K. Ramadass (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15951003 on 04/11/2018 (1602 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a leadframe, a semiconductor die attached to the leadframe, and a passive component electrically connected to the semiconductor die through the leadframe. The leadframe includes a cavity in a side of the leadframe opposite the semiconductor die, and at least a portion of the passive component resides within the cavity in a stacked arrangement.

Semiconductor device including having metal organic framework interlayer dielectric layer between metal lines and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11430736

Inventor(s): Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Ramy Nashed Bassely Said (San Jose, CA), Senaka Kanakamedala (San Jose, CA), Yao-Sheng Lee (Tampa, FL)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000934 on 08/24/2020 (736 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes first metal lines located above at least one semiconductor device, and a continuous metal organic framework (MOF) material layer including lower MOF portions that are located between neighboring pairs of first metal lines and an upper MOF matrix portion that continuously extends over the first metal lines and connected to each of the lower MOF portions.

Semiconductor die containing silicon nitride stress compensating regions and method for making the same
Patent No. 11430745

Inventor(s): Chen Wu (Leuven, , BE), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Peter Rabkin (Cupertino, CA), Yangyin Chen (Leuven, , BE)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16806087 on 03/02/2020 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming first semiconductor devices over a first substrate, forming a first dielectric material layer over the first semiconductor devices, forming vertical recesses in the first dielectric material layer, such that each of the vertical recesses vertically extends from a topmost surface of the first dielectric material layer toward the first substrate, forming silicon nitride material portions in each of the vertical recesses; and locally irradiating a second subset of the silicon nitride material portions with a laser beam. A first subset of the silicon nitride material portions that is not irradiated with the laser beam includes first silicon nitride material portions that apply tensile stress to respective surrounding material portions, and the second subset of the silicon nitride material portions that is irradiated with the laser beam includes second silicon nitride material portions that apply compressive stress to respective surrounding material portions.

Strain-induced shift mitigation in semiconductor packages
Patent No. 11430747

Inventor(s): Amit Sureshkumar Nangia (Murphy, TX), Gregory Thomas Ostrowicki (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17192511 on 03/04/2021 (544 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die including a semiconductor substrate, a strain-sensitive component located within or over a metallization layer of the semiconductor die, wherein a parameter of the strain-sensitive component exhibits a longitudinal shift due to a longitudinal strain and a transverse shift due to a transverse strain, and a mold compound covering the semiconductor die and the strain-sensitive component. The semiconductor package, including the semiconductor die and the mold compound, defines an orthogonal package-induced strain ratio on the strain-sensitive component on the semiconductor die surface. The strain-sensitive component is located such that the longitudinal shift due to package-induced strains offsets the transverse shift due to the package-induced strains.

Creating 3D features through selective laser annealing and/or laser ablation
Patent No. 11430758

Inventor(s): Simon Joshua Jacobs (Lucas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16729018 on 12/27/2019 (977 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a solder supporting material above a substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a solder on the solder supporting material. The semiconductor device further includes selective laser annealed or laser ablated portions of the solder and underlying solder supporting material to form a semiconductor device having 3D features.

Antiferroelectric memory devices and methods of making the same
Patent No. 11430813

Inventor(s): Bhagwati Prasad (San Jose, CA), Rahul Sharangpani (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17081147 on 10/27/2020 (672 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antiferroelectric memory device includes at least one antiferroelectric memory cell. Each of the at least one antiferroelectric memory cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a stack containing an antiferroelectric layer and a doped semiconductor layer or a ferroelectric layer located between the first and the second electrodes.

Antenna lens array for azimuth side lobe level reduction
Patent No. 11431099

Inventor(s): Igor Timofeev (Dallas, TX), Serquei Matitsine (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Matsing, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Fish IP Law, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17115718 on 12/08/2020 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio frequency antenna array uses lenses and RF elements, to provide ground-based coverage for cellular communication. The antenna array can include two spherical lenses, where each spherical lens has at least two associated RF elements. Each of the RF elements associated with a given lens produces an output beam with an output area. Each lens is positioned with the other lenses in a staggered arrangement. The antenna includes a control mechanism configured to enable a user to move the RF elements along their respective tracks, and automatically phase compensate the output beams produced by the RF elements based on the relative distance between the RF elements.

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

Solar cell assemblies exhibiting artificial tropism
Patent No. 11431286

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Frederico Marcolino Quintao Severgnini (Ann Arbor, MI), Sean P. Rodrigues (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16799776 on 02/24/2020 (918 days app to issue)

Abstract: A solar cell assembly is provided, the configuration of which effectuates artificial tropism. The solar cell assembly may include a combination of at least one transparent solar cell and at least one opaque solar cell. The at least one transparent solar cell may transmit some wavelength(s) of incident sunlight while the at least one opaque solar cell may transmit some wavelength(s) of incident sunlight and absorbing some other wavelength(s) of incident sunlight. The transmitted wavelength(s) of incident sunlight excite or cause one or more shape-changing elements that support the at least one transparent solar cell and the at least one opaque solar cell to actuate in a manner that causes the solar cell assembly to re-orient itself towards a direction of the incident sunlight.

Compact audio power amplifier
Patent No. 11431303

Inventor(s): Xiaozheng Lu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16659105 on 10/21/2019 (1044 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention provides compact Power Amplifiers with improved efficiency of the circuitry and improved heat dissipation, together achieved much smaller enclosure size for use in modern installations requiring reduced height such as between the thin flat TV and wall, under the table or on the projector pole or in ceiling box and the like.

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

Deglitching circuit
Patent No. 11431329

Inventor(s): Vibha Goenka (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135395 on 12/28/2020 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a first delay filter, a first comparator, an inverter, a second delay filter, a second comparator, an OR gate, and a latch. A first delay filter input is coupled to an inverter input. The first comparator has a first comparator input coupled to a first delay filter output and a second comparator input. The second delay filter has an input coupled to an inverter output. The second comparator has a third comparator input coupled to a second delay filter output, and a fourth comparator input coupled to the second comparator input. The OR gate has an input coupled to a first comparator output and another input coupled to a second comparator output. The latch has a clock input coupled to an OR gate output and a latch input coupled to the inverter input. A latch output provides a deglitched signal.

Optimized PHY frame structure for OFDM based narrowband PLC
Patent No. 11431381

Inventor(s): Il Han Kim (Allen, TX), Mehul Soman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17128336 on 12/21/2020 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of operating a communication system is disclosed. The method includes forming a data frame having plural orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) symbols. A first set of preamble subcarriers is allocated to at least one of the OFDM symbols. A second set of data subcarriers is allocated to said at least one of the OFDM symbols.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Code-sign white listing (CSWL)
Patent No. 11431510

Inventor(s): Jeff J. Stapleton (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16863600 on 04/30/2020 (852 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently managing an executable environment involving multiple code-sign certificate chains. The system and method include receiving, by one or more processors and from a client device, a request for information to verify an authorization of a code bundle, the code bundle associated with a first signed code segment and a second signed code segment. The system and method include generating, by one or more processors, a list of certificates associated with the code bundle. The system and method include transmitting, by the one or more processors and to the client device, a message comprising the list of certificates, the message causing the client device to verify the code bundle based on the list of certificates.

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

System and method for hierarchical relationship matrix opportunity scoring
Patent No. 11431574

Inventor(s): Alvin Daniel Ray (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Marin Patents LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16553072 on 08/27/2019 (1099 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for computing communication matrices based on opportunity scoring of a plurality of network-connected user devices. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a scoring algorithm may compute an opportunity score for future delivery of interactions comprising parameters such as a cumulative time comprising historic and real-time communication time between a client device with an agent; geographic location and distance between a client device and an agent device; a quantity of direct connections for one or more client devices associated to an agent device; a quantity of indirect connections for one or more client devices associated to the agent device; quantity metrics associated to an agent device, for example, a total number of registrations. An interaction manager then routs interactions based on scoring of agent devices.

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

Systems and methods for user plane function (”UPF”) offload at configurable routing fabric
Patent No. 11431621

Inventor(s): Kalyani Bogineni (Irving, TX), Myron Eugene Bagwell (Southlake, TX), Niranjan B. Avula (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16929415 on 07/15/2020 (776 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide for the separation of functions associated with a User Plane Function (”UPF”) in a wireless network (e.g., a Fifth Generation (”5G”) network), such that routing devices associated with the wireless network may perform functionality that would otherwise be performed by virtualized hosts or other configurable resources. For example, routing components which form a backhaul or other portion of the network may process traffic according to a suitable set of policies (e.g., Quality of Service (”QoS”) policies, content filtering policies, queueing policies, and/or other policies) instead of transmitting such traffic to a UPF associated with the network core for processing.

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

Data packet management
Patent No. 11431629

Inventor(s): Scheheresade Virani (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Brooks, Cameron Huebsch, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16991376 on 08/12/2020 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a storage system and circuitry coupled to the storage system. The circuitry is configured to perform operations comprising determining a type of a received data packet, determining a destination of the received data packet, and determining whether the received data packet is of a particular type or has a particular destination. The operations further comprise, responsive to determining that the received data packet is of the particular type or has the particular destination, rerouting the received data packet from the particular destination to a register of the storage system.

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

Dynamic allocation of workload deployment units across a plurality of clouds
Patent No. 11431651

Inventor(s): Bret A. Bailey (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Cuenot, Forsythe Kim, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16120394 on 09/03/2018 (1457 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of selectively allocating a plurality of deployment units among a plurality of clouds. The method can include identifying a first context of a first deployment unit of a workload and identifying a second context of a second deployment unit of the workload. Based on the first context, a first of the plurality of clouds that satisfies at least one requirement indicated by the first context can be identified and the first deployment unit can be automatically allocated to the first cloud. Based on the second context, a second of the plurality of clouds that satisfies at least one requirement indicated by the second context can be identified, wherein the first cloud does not satisfy the requirement indicated by the second context, and the second deployment unit can be automatically allocated to the second cloud.

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

Packet arbitration for buffered packets in a network device
Patent No. 11431653

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: 17074988 on 10/20/2020 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices and techniques for packet arbitration for buffered packets in a network device are described herein. A packet can be received at an input of the network device. The packet can be placed in a buffer for the input and a characteristic of the packet can be obtained. A record for the packet, that includes the characteristic, is written into a data structure that is independent of the buffer. Arbitration, based on the characteristic of the packet in the record, can then be performed among multiple packets to select a next packet from the buffer for delivery to an output.

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

Network service integration into a network fabric of a data center
Patent No. 11431654

Inventor(s): Adam Scott Wayne (Keller, TX), David Hess (Arlington, TX), Jason Anthony Lochhead (Frisco, TX), Manikandan Subramanian (Flower Mound, TX), Michael Andra Ballard (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Cyxtera Data Centers, Inc. (Coral Gables, FL)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16695734 on 11/26/2019 (1008 days app to issue)

Abstract: Top-of-rack (TOR) switches are connected to a network fabric of a data center. Each TOR switch corresponds to a rack of the data center, and is configured to provide access to the network fabric for computing devices mounted in the rack. In one method, a client device of a user is used to select various network service options. The service options correspond to services that can be provided to computing equipment of the user that is mounted in various racks of the data center. In response to receiving the selection of one or more service options, the network fabric of the data center is configured to connect the computing equipment to the selected services. In one approach, the network fabric is configured by creating and/or configuring one or more virtual networks to provide the connection to the services.

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

Homomorphic encryption in a healthcare network environment, system and methods
Patent No. 11431687

Inventor(s): Harsh Kupwade-Patil (Plano, TX), Ravi Seshadri (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NANTHEALTH, INC. (Culver City, CA)
Law Firm: Stetina Brunda Garred and Brucker (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17331863 on 05/27/2021 (460 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for homomorphic encryption in a healthcare network environment is provided and includes receiving digital data over the healthcare network at a data custodian server in a plurality of formats from various data sources, encrypting the data according to a homomorphic encryption scheme, receiving a query at the data custodian server from a data consumer device concerning a portion of the encrypted data, initiating a secure homomorphic work session between the data custodian server and the data consumer device, generating a homomorphic work space associated with the homomorphic work session, compiling, by the data custodian server, a results set satisfying the query, loading the results set into the homomorphic work space, and building an application programming interface (API) compatible with the results set, the API facilitating encrypted analysis on the results set in the homomorphic work space.

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

Secure payload delivery
Patent No. 11431689

Inventor(s): Nguyen Trong Ho (Highland Village, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16739945 on 01/10/2020 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a secure payload generator and a payload warehouse. The secure payload generator receives a payload, which includes a private key and a corresponding public key. For example, the private key may include information for decrypting a message encrypted with the public key. An encryption vector is determined based at least in part on the public key. The private key is encrypted using the determined encryption vector. The encrypted private key and the corresponding public key are provided to the payload warehouse. The payload warehouse stores the encrypted private key and the corresponding public key as a secured payload.

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

System and method for personalized passenger auditing in aircrafts
Patent No. 11431712

Inventor(s): Bruno dos Santos Silva (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Terrile, Cannatti Chambers, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16425051 on 05/29/2019 (1189 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for authenticating passengers and their activity regarding the use of resources on a transport during a trip or session on a transport. A passenger is matched to a name and/or identifier that corresponds to a seat on a transport for a specific flight. Authentication is performed based on various methods, such as set of security questions, biometric recognition, facial recognition, certificate recognition. Passenger data is exchanged with on board and remote systems that include accessibility of the passenger to a set of onboard resources. Passenger activity is monitored as to acceptable use of the resources during the flight or trip.

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

Dynamic access evaluation and control system
Patent No. 11431719

Inventor(s): Ruchira Ghosh (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16908907 on 06/23/2020 (798 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems for dynamically evaluating and controlling access to applications and systems are presented. In some examples, registration data may be received. In some examples, unauthorized activity data may be received. The unauthorized activity data may be analyzed to identify one or more vulnerable applications. Users of the one or more vulnerable applications may then be identified. Entitlements for the one or more vulnerable applications may be identified and, in particular, entitlements having privileged access may be identified. Users having entitlements with privileged access may be identified and one or more modified authentication requirements may be implemented.

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

System and method for controlling access to data associated with a venue-centric event
Patent No. 11431723

Inventor(s): Casey R. McMullen (Eagle, ID), Evanson G. Baiya (Meridian, ID), Kenneth D. Holsinger (Eagle Point, ID)
Assignee(s): Freeman Holding, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Vedder Price P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16054070 on 08/03/2018 (1488 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system configured controls access to data associated with a venue-centric event. The system may include one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions. The processor(s) may be configured to receive from a first remote server a set of first data items associated with a first authenticated event application and store the set of first data on the local appliance. Second data items are received from a second remote server, at least some of the second data items are different from the first data items and thereby form a set of third data items. A request for at least one of the second data items is received from the first authenticated event application and validated. The request may be received after the predetermined start time and before the predetermined end time. The requested at least one second data item is communicated to the first authenticated event application.

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

Systems and methods for dynamic network pairings to enable end-to-end communications between electronic devices
Patent No. 11431725

Inventor(s): Alvin Daniel Ray (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Marin Patents LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17480321 on 09/21/2021 (343 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for configuring network pairings enabling end-to-end communications between electronic devices is disclosed. The system receives a network pairing request from a requesting device to communicate with a target device. The system identifies historic data associated with the communication object and determines whether an affinity group associated with the requesting device is found. Further, the system determines whether the communication object has a valid permission token associated therewith. If a valid permission token is unavailable, the system checks whether a subscriber filter criteria is met by the requesting device. If the filter criteria is met, system calculates a subscriber access score (SAS) for the requesting device and compares the score to a threshold. When the SAS is greater than the predetermined threshold value, system creates a dynamic network pairing between the requesting device and the target device.

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

Systems and methods for communication between a plurality of electronic devices based on subscriber access score
Patent No. 11431726

Inventor(s): Alvin Daniel Ray (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Marin Patents LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17542397 on 12/04/2021 (269 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a network communication pathway between devices based on type of communication request are disclosed. The system obtains a communication object from a first device to enable communication with a second device. The first device may be a device within an affinity group of the second device, such that the system identifies historic data relating to the affinity group and/or relating to communication attempts from non-subscriber devices found in one or more affinity groups stored within the system. Based on the communication object type, the system identifies whether communication object relates to a question object previously received from the second device and calculates an Expert Attribute Score (EAS) for the first device. The system may evaluate the EAS against a predetermined threshold and transmit the communication object to the second device, if the EAS is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold.

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

Method and system for routing IP based messaging, voice and video calling based on the network parameters the device is connected to and the location
Patent No. 11431760

Inventor(s): Chao Kan (Frisco, TX), Gautam Reddy (Plano, TX), Mathew Oommen (Frisco, TX), Pallavur Sankaranaraynan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM USA, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17080266 on 10/26/2020 (673 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for routing IP-based messaging, voice and video calling, comprising detecting network parameters of a network that a device is connected to, detecting a location of the device and routing the call based on the network parameters and the location.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for global load balancing of requests for content
Patent No. 11431790

Inventor(s): Bhargavaram B. Gade (Irving, TX), Dorai Ashok S.A. (Tamil Nadu, , IN), Mahadevaswamy G. Kakoor (Bangalore, , IN), Matthew Nicholas Petach (San Jose, CA), Selvaraj Rameshwara Prathaban (Coimbastore, , IN)
Assignee(s): R2 Solutions, LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Noblitt Newson, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17117351 on 12/10/2020 (628 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present description is directed towards systems and methods for directing a user request for content over a network to a given content server on the basis of one or more rules. Methods and systems implemented in accordance with the present description comprise receiving a request for content form a user, the request for content including a profile of the user identifying one or more characteristics associated with the user. One or more rules are retrieved for identifying a content server to which a request for content is to be delivered, the one or more rules including at least one of business rules, network rules, and user profile rules. The one or more retrieved rules are applied to the request for content to identify a content server to which the request for content is to be delivered and the request for content is delivered to the identified content server.

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

Method and apparatus for management of network based media processing functions
Patent No. 11431817

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX), Prakash Kolan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16699028 on 11/28/2019 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device, non-transitory computer readable medium and a method for management of network based media processing functions is provided. The method includes receiving a list of functions included in a functions repository; building a workflow using functions within the list of functions; determining an output of a first function and an input of a second function that are not compatible; inserting compatibility functions between the first function and the second function; creating a function group with the first function, the compatibility functions, and the second function; replacing each instance where the first function immediately precedes the second function with the function group.

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

Screen interface for a mobile device apparatus
Patent No. 11431834

Inventor(s): George Andrew Gordon (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Majen Tech, LLC (Longview, TX)
Law Firm: The Caldwell Firm, LLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16041614 on 07/20/2018 (1502 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device is provided comprising: a user interface component configured to output stimuli and receive inputs; a connection component configured to transmit communications to other devices, one or more processors coupled to the user interface component and the connection component; and a computer-readable storage medium containing instructions, that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform actions including: securely storing, at the electronic device, payment information associated with a payment account; detecting a proximate POS terminal; in response to detecting the proximate POS terminal, determining that a mechanical input authorizing a payment transaction has not been locally received at the electronic device within a time period; in response to the determination, presenting a stimulus indicating that the mechanical input has not been locally received; detecting, subsequent to the stimulus presentation, via the user interface component, a mechanical input was locally received at the electronic device; in response to detecting that the mechanical input has been locally received at the device, enabling the payment information to be accessed; and transmitting, from the electronic device, a communication including the payment information to the POS terminal.

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

Privileged electronic communications with inmates
Patent No. 11431840

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: 17399723 on 08/11/2021 (384 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing secure communication between an inmate and an outside user are disclosed. In various aspects, account information of both the user and the inmate is stored. A message transmission is received from a first device that includes a header portion and an encrypted payload portion. The system verifies that confidential communication between the inmate and the outside user is permitted based on the header portion and the stored account information. Once verified, the message is transmitted to a second device without decrypting the payload portion of the message.

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

Luma-based chroma intra-prediction for video coding
Patent No. 11431963

Inventor(s): Akira Osamoto (Plano, TX), Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17146508 on 01/12/2021 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for luma-based chroma intra-prediction in a video encoder or a video decoder is provided that includes down sampling a first reconstructed luma block of a largest coding unit (LCU), computing parameters and of a linear model using immediate top neighboring reconstructed luma samples and left neighboring reconstructed luma samples of the first reconstructed luma block and reconstructed neighboring chroma samples of a chroma block corresponding to the first reconstructed luma block, wherein the linear model is Pred[subscript]C[/subscript][x,y]=Rec[subscript]L[/subscript][x,y]+, wherein x and y are sample coordinates, Pred[subscript]C [/subscript]is predicted chroma samples, and Rec[subscript]L[/subscript] is samples of the down sampled first reconstructed luma block, and wherein the immediate top neighboring reconstructed luma samples are the only top neighboring reconstructed luma samples used, and computing samples of a first predicted chroma block from corresponding samples of the down sampled first reconstructed luma block using the linear model and the parameters.

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

Systems and methods for reducing blocking artifacts
Patent No. 11432017

Inventor(s): Mangesh Devidas Sadafale (Nagpur, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16831084 on 03/26/2020 (887 days app to issue)

Abstract: Several methods and systems for reducing blocking artifacts are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes receiving a pair of adjacent blocks having an edge being positioned between the adjacent blocks. The pair of adjacent blocks is associated with one or more coding blocks. The one or more coding blocks comprise one or more coding information associated with the coding of the pair of adjacent blocks. The method also includes conducting a determination of whether the pair of adjacent blocks is coded in a skip-mode based on the one or more coding information. The edge is filtered based on the determination. Filtering the edge comprises disabling a de-blocking filtering of the edge based on a determination that the pair of adjacent blocks is coded in the skip-mode; and enabling the de-blocking filtering of the edge based on determination that the pair of adjacent blocks is not associated with the skip-mode.

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

Systems and methods for using a unique routing indicator to connect to a network
Patent No. 11432158

Inventor(s): Robert Avanes (Roanoke, 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: 16988988 on 08/10/2020 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device of a network may receive, from a user equipment (UE), a request associated with enabling the UE to access a network, wherein the request includes a first routing indicator. The device may identify an authentication manager, of the network, that is mapped to the first routing indicator in an entry of a routing table of the network. The device may route the request to the authentication manager of the network to permit the authentication manager to authenticate the UE. The device may purge, based on the request being routed to the authentication manager, the entry to remove the first routing indicator from the routing table. The device may store, after purging the entry, a second routing indicator in the entry to map the second routing indicator to the authentication manager, wherein the second routing indicator is different from the first routing indicator.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledge resource allocation for enhanced physical downlink control channel
Patent No. 11432191

Inventor(s): Anthony E. Ekpenyong (Houston, TX), Runhua Chen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16901932 on 06/15/2020 (806 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus of wireless communication between a base station and at least one user equipment. The method includes: transmitting an enhanced physical downlink control channel from the base station to the at least one user equipment using a demodulation reference signal antenna port; transmitting message from the base station to the at least one user equipment which is scheduled by the enhanced physical downlink control channel; receiving the message at the at least one user equipment; determining at the at least one user equipment whether the message was correctly received; and transmitting an ACK/NAK signal on an ACK/NAK resource determined from the enhanced physical downlink control channel from the at least one user equipment to the base station indicating whether the message was correctly received by the at least one user.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Mobile device display of federated wireless access point networks for 5G or other next generation network
Patent No. 11432219

Inventor(s): Natalia Schenck (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17102986 on 11/24/2020 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) devices that are not associated with a specific wireless carrier can be contractually operated as an extension of the specific Wi-Fi carrier. In this case, a display screen of a mobile device, that is currently communicating with the Wi-Fi device as an extension of the carrier, can display the carrier info. The display can be a result of a comparison between an internal mobile device data store and/or an external list that comprises the Wi-Fi devices that are acting as extensions of the carrier for a 5G network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Subscription-based selective network execution of multiple mobility handover techniques
Patent No. 11432222

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: 17108553 on 12/01/2020 (637 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device connected to a wireless network receives, from a mobile user equipment device (UE) associated with a user, a wireless network service request. The device obtains the user”s subscribed mobility handover techniques, where the user”s subscribed mobility handover techniques include one or more mobility handover techniques selected by the user from multiple different mobility handover techniques associated with at least one wireless network service plan. The device executes the one or more different mobility handover techniques selected by the user for maintaining wireless communication with the mobile UE as the mobile UE moves within the wireless network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and arrangement in a telecommunication system
Patent No. 11432281

Inventor(s): Anders Johansson (Hasselby, , SE), Leo Hedlund (Alvsjo, , SE)
Assignee(s): Optis Wireless Technology, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Nixon Vanderhye P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15610876 on 06/01/2017 (1916 days app to issue)

Abstract: The downlink control channels in a control region of each downlink subframe in a telecommunication system are divided into at least one common subset of the downlink control channels and a plurality of group subsets of the downlink control channels, such that the common subset or each common subset will be decoded by every user equipment, and each group subset will be decoded only by a limited group of user equipments. Resource assignment messages for a user equipment can then be transmitted on a downlink control channel of the relevant group subset, to avoid the need for messages to be decoded by a large number of UEs that will not act on them, while broadcast messages can be transmitted on a downlink control channel of the relevant common subset, to avoid the need for messages to be transmitted many times.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Electronic cigarette with encoded cartridge
Patent No. RE049196 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Daniel R. Brown (Fort Worth, TX), Kyle D. Newton (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): JUUL Labs, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16691574 on 11/21/2019 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with an atomizer cartridge and a battery assembly. The atomizer cartridge has an atomizer coupled to a first and second terminal of a cartridge interface. A passive electrical circuit is coupled between the first terminal and a sensing terminal. The battery assembly has an interface with a first, second, and sensing contact. The interface engages the cartridge interface to provide electrical continuity between the terminals and contacts. The battery assembly has an atomizer drive circuit connected between the first and second contact, and a controller that activates the atomizer drive circuit in response to negative pressure at a draw sensor. A sensing circuit coupled to the sensing contact outputs a parameter signal indicative of the electrical parameters of the passive electrical circuit. The controller activates an RGB LED to produce discrete colors of light corresponding to discrete values of the parameter signal. Patent Class: N/A

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Container
Patent No. D962049

Inventor(s): Carlos Caicedo (Dallas, TX), Carol Monza (Dallas, TX), Carolyn Eckert (Dallas, TX), David Shin (Dallas, TX), Don Miller (Dallas, TX), Michael Comiskey (Dallas, TX), Natalie Cruz (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29757736 on 11/09/2020 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Educational poster
Patent No. D962338

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29805165 on 08/25/2021 (370 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Educational poster
Patent No. D962339

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Flash card set
Patent No. D962340

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Flash card set
Patent No. D962341

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Educational poster
Patent No. D962342

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Workout bar
Patent No. D962361

Inventor(s): Kinsey Harris (West Palm Beach, FL), Swastic Srihari (Addison, TX), Zorin Abraham (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Pure Global Brands, Inc. (Mesquite, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29805049 on 08/24/2021 (371 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Swab
Patent No. D962424

Inventor(s): Ankit Rajen Parikh (Richardson, TX), Benjamin Robert Lund (Plano, TX), Caleb James Lund (Plano, TX), Hongzhao Ji (Dallas, TX), Pedro Emanuel Rocha Flores (Richardson, TX), Walter Everett Voit (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Adaptive 3D Technologies (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29753513 on 09/30/2020 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Swab
Patent No. D962425

Inventor(s): Ankit Rajen Parikh (Richardson, TX), Benjamin Robert Lund (Plano, TX), Caleb James Lund (Plano, TX), Hongzhao Li (Dallas, TX), Pedro Emanuel Rocha Flores (Richardson, TX), Walter Everett Voit (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Adaptive 3D Technologies (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29753523 on 09/30/2020 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Reagent container
Patent No. D962471

Inventor(s): Bradley C. Weston (Frisco, TX), Brian L. Ochranek (Southlake, TX), Cheryl L. Davidson (Southlake, TX), 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: 29762684 on 12/17/2020 (621 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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