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 Sept. 12, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

182 patents granted
Ranked No. 8 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 14
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 12
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 8
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 11
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 9
G: PHYSICS 52
H: ELECTRICITY 54
Design: 21
PLANTS: 1

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments (Dallas) 21
Halliburton Energy Services (Houston) 9
Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Stockholm, SE) 7
Capital One Services (McLean, VA) 5
Sandisk Technologies (Addison) 5
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America (Plano) 5
7-Eleven (Irving) 4
Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA) 4
United Services Automobile Association (San Antonio) 4
UNASSIGNED 21

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound) 10
Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine) 7
David Gan (Southlake) 3
Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton) 3
Mirza Faizan (Irving) 3
Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving) 3
Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina) 3
Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 2
Chih-Hsiang Chow (Plano) 2
Elizabeth Furlan (Plano) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Pet enclosure
Patent No. 11751532

Inventor(s): David Veness (Fort Worth, TX), Ryan Paxson (Elk Rapids, MI)
Assignee(s): DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: GLOBAL IP COUNSELORS, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16952404 on 11/19/2020 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pet enclosure includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The middle section is connectable to the bottom section with an opening in the middle section. The opening in the middle section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The top section is connectable to the middle section with an opening in the top section. The opening in the top section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The bottom section, middle section and top section when connected together form an enclosed pet enclosure with an animal opening therein.

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

Medical face mask with clear portion
Patent No. 11751618

Inventor(s): George D. Reese (North Richland Hils, TX), Michael L. Bowen (North Richalnd Hills, NY), Rex D. Reese (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Prestige Ameritech, Ltd. (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: BKDowd Law, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15616731 on 06/07/2017 (2288 days app to issue)

Abstract: A facemask includes an air-filtering portion comprising an air-permeable filtering media; a see-through portion in the filtering media; and a layered portion on each opposing side of the see-through portion. The see-through portion is configured so that, in use, a mouth of a wearer is visible therethrough, and is formed from a transparent film covering a void in, and fixed along its periphery to, the filtering media. The film extends across the length of the facemask, including over the void, forming layered portions of film on filtering media on opposing sides of the clear-portion. A method of manufacture includes removing, e.g., kiss-cutting, the air-permeable filtering media away to form the see-through portion, after layering the film onto the filtering media.

[A41D] OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES (eye or ear protectors A61F 9/00, A61F 11/00; sweating suits A61H 36/00)

Wick-start charcoal portable grill
Patent No. 11751724

Inventor(s): Mansi N. Gaur (Plano, TX), Rupam Bala (Plano, TX), Siddhartha Gaur (Plano, TX), Vibha Bansal (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220528 on 04/01/2021 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: A portable charcoal barbeque grill is disclosed with self-contained charcoal briquettes and an upper grill for cooking. The barbeque grill may be constructed with a starter wick having relatively low ignition-temperature for easy lighting. The wick also has a sufficiently high burning temperature either to ignite charcoal briquettes or to ignite a starter material which in turn has a starter-material-burning-temperature sufficiently high to ignite the charcoal briquettes.

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

System and method for mental state determination
Patent No. 11751783

Inventor(s): Abdul Malik Ayam (Irving, TX), Ayan Zaman (Irving, TX), Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX), Mustafa Qadri (Irving, TX), Sidra Ambreen (Plano, TX), Syed Shah Ekramullah Alvi (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17339205 on 06/04/2021 (830 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to mental health and using technology that can analyze and interpret hormones from drops of sweat and also a peer to peer feedback system to predict mental health issues (such as depression) in an individual. The invention further relates to the monitoring of sweat and feedback and interpreting the two in tandem to identify symptoms of mental health illnesses in an individual over a period of time (to predict and prevent that certain mental health disease). Furthermore, the records of the sweat analysis and peer to peer feedback will be utilized to provide smart suggestions and track the mental health of an individual.

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

Surgical device
Patent No. 11751942

Inventor(s): Thomas P. Robinson (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Advanced Energy LLC (Minneapolis, MN)
Law Firm: Patterson Thuente IP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14689794 on 04/17/2015 (3070 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof.

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

Full depth of focus intraocular lens
Patent No. 11751990

Inventor(s): Yueai Liu (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16381359 on 04/11/2019 (1615 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens comprising an anterior surface and a posterior surface, at least one of the anterior surface and posterior surface including a first surface region corresponding to a photopic aperture of a pupil and a second surface region corresponding to a difference between the photopic aperture and a mesopic aperture of the pupil. A first microstructure pattern formed in a the first surface region, the first microstructure pattern introducing a phase perturbation into an optical path of incoming light such that a full depth of focus for photopic vision is provided.

[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]

Constrained and repositionable percussive massage device tool and tool receiver
Patent No. 11752064

Inventor(s): Federico G. Vierheller (Fort Worth, TX), Michael James Williams (Colleyville, TX), Wesley A. Coleman (N. Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): PlayMakar, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Bey Cotropia PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17508954 on 10/22/2021 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: A percussive massaging device has a base which includes a tool receiver and a piston for providing percussive action to a massage tool. The massage tool includes an attachment for selectively attaching to the tool receiver using one of a key and keyway system and a magnetic system. The attachment post further includes a press-fit seal or a magnetic mechanism for further securing the attachment post to the tool receiver. The massage tool further includes a tool head which may be non-rotating or is capable of rotating in one or more directions during use while simultaneously providing a percussive massage to a user.

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

Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 11752089

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Florence (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17186619 on 02/26/2021 (928 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from [i]Ficus retusa [/i]ssp. [i]nitida[/i], wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity or melanin production in the skin.

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

Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 11752090

Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from [i]Chamaecrista mimosoides[/i], wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.

Ophthalmic suspension vehicles and related methods for pharmaceutical ingredient delivery
Patent No. 11752167

Inventor(s): Ralph P Stone (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg, LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17939606 on 09/07/2022 (370 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to ophthalmic suspension vehicles for delivery of at least one pharmaceutical ingredient to a patient in need of treatment. The disclosure also provides methods of delivering at least one pharmaceutical ingredient to a patient in need of treatment.

Method for determining facial muscle responses
Patent No. 11752335

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Geetha Kalahasti (Plano, TX), Shon Burkes-Henderson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16270211 on 02/07/2019 (1678 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for quantitatively assessing muscle contraction and corresponding kits are described. The method can include assessing muscle contraction of a facial muscle by applying an external electrical stimulus to facial skin sufficient to contract a facial muscle, and measuring the contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle. The method can be used to determine the ability of a treatment material to reduce contraction of the facial muscle.

[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]

Diagnostic or therapeutic procedure using implantable targets
Patent No. 11752361

Inventor(s): Gail S. Lebovic (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): HOLOGIC, INC. (Marlborough, MA)
Law Firm: JONES ROBB, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16262401 on 01/30/2019 (1686 days app to issue)

Abstract: An implantable device has a body that is substantially rigid and has an imageable shape. The body is further bioabsorbable and may contain permanent metallic elements to aid in its imaging. When the device is implanted in a resected cavity in soft tissue, it can cause the cavity to conform substantially to a known imageable shape. The implantable device is further imageable due to its attenuation properties being different from those of soft tissue such that the boundaries of the tissue corresponding to the predetermined shape can be determined.

Heat resistant descent controller
Patent No. 11752366

Inventor(s): Johnny Dickson (Van Alstyne, TX)
Assignee(s): Tech Safety Lines, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17174928 on 02/12/2021 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller. The fixed cylindrical body or capstan is surrounded by a vented sleeve to prevent the rope from becoming heated and to prevent the user from being injured.

[A62B] DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING (valves specially adapted for medical use A61M 39/00; composition of chemical substances used in respirators, gas-masks, breathing apparatus or the like A62D; rescuing from mountains or trees A63B 27/00, A63B 29/00; life-saving devices, apparatus or methods specially adapted for use in water B63C 9/00; divers’ equipment B63C 11/00; specially adapted for use with aircraft, e.g. parachutes or ejector seats, B64D; rescue devices peculiar to mining E21F 11/00)

Golf shaft system and golf shaft
Patent No. 11752407

Inventor(s): Blair M. Philip (Dallas, TX), Byron H. Adams (Indian Wells, CA), Jeffrey T. Halstead (Wylie, TX), Robert E. Stephens (Fort Worth, TX), Trever M. Napier (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): BREAKTHROUGH GOLF TECHNOLOGY LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: DAWSEY CO., LPA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17838957 on 06/13/2022 (456 days app to issue)

Abstract: A golf club shaft system and golf club shaft possessing unique characteristics including flexural and torsional rigidity profiles.

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

Grape plant named A-1400
Patent No. PP035378 (Plant)

Inventor(s): James N. Moore (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (Little Rock, AR)
Law Firm: Quarles Brady, LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17968516 on 10/18/2022 (329 days app to issue)

Abstract: The new cultivar of grape originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Dunstan-210 (female parent, not patented) and Black Monukka (male parent, not patented) made in 1970. The seedlings fruited in the summer of 1973 in a vineyard near Clarksville, Ark. and one was selected for its potential as a table grape for utilization in the southern United States. The original vine was tested as Ark. 1400. The new cultivar of grapevine is a white, seedless table grape which provides advancements in Pierce”s Disease tolerance ([i]Xylella fastidiosa [/i]Wells et al.) for the southern region of the United States. This cultivar produces large, attractive fruit clusters with berries that have a neutral flavor and palatable, thin skin. Patent Class: N/A

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

Apparatus, systems, and methods for engine dowel installation
Patent No. 11752561

Inventor(s): Larry C. Valentine (Berryton, KS), Mike E. Teaford (Topeka, KS), Ryan L. Kimberlin (Meriden, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle Schwartz PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17203019 on 03/16/2021 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: A drill jig apparatus configured to be coupled to a locomotive bedplate is presented. The apparatus can include a first member and a second member. The first member can be configured to attach a drill to provide stability while drilling, and the second member can be operably coupled to a locomotive, such as to an engine and bedplate of a locomotive. An engine dowel drilling system is also presented, which can include a drill jig member and a bushing member, and the members can be operably coupled with one another. A method of drilling holes in a locomotive bedplate can include using a drill jig and a bushing to facilitate drilling, and the drill jig can be a conductor-side jig or an engineer-side jig. A kit is also presented for engine dowel installation that can standardize dowels and dowel holes.

[B23B] TURNING; BORING (using an electrode which takes the place of a tool B23H, e.g. making holes B23H 9/14; working by laser beam B23K 26/00; arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)

Abrasive preforms and manufacture and use methods
Patent No. 11752578

Inventor(s): Eric W. Stratton (Mansfield, TX), Michael J. Minor (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): RTX Corporation (Farmington, CT)
Law Firm: Bachman LaPointe, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17034247 on 09/28/2020 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.

[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)

Polymer composition and methods using said polymer composition to manufacture ophthalmic lens
Patent No. 11752713

Inventor(s): John Biteau (Dallas, TX), Robert Valeri (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-pont, , FR)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17066145 on 10/08/2020 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention comprises also ophthalmic lens obtained from said polymer composition using a manufacturing process of casting or additive manufacturing.

[B29D] PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE (making granules B29B 9/00; making preforms B29B 11/00) [4]

Peak demand response operation of HVAC systems
Patent No. 11752832

Inventor(s): Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Vijaykumar Sathyamurthi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237922 on 04/22/2021 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a variable-speed compressor which compresses refrigerant flowing through the HVAC system, a blower which provides a flow of air through the HVAC system at a controllable flow rate, and a controller communicatively coupled to the variable-speed compressor and the blower. The controller receives a demand request, which includes a command to operate the HVAC system at a predefined setpoint temperature. In response to receiving the demand request, a setpoint temperature associated with the HVAC system can be adjusted to the predefined setpoint temperature. A speed of the variable-speed compressor is decreased to a low-speed setting. Based on the decreased speed of the variable-speed compressor, an air-flow rate can be determined to provide by the blower. The controllable flow rate of the flow of air provided by the blower can be adjusted based on the determined air-flow rate.

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

Variable flow adapters for air diffusers of HVAC systems
Patent No. 11752838

Inventor(s): Hajo C. M. Siemers (Allen, TX), Kazim C. Demirhan (Garland, TX), Mark J. Costello (Plano, TX), Ryan M. Perkinson (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): AIR DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGIES IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16432698 on 06/05/2019 (1560 days app to issue)

Abstract: An air diffuser for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a variable flow adapter including a housing and an actuator configured to transition between actuation states based on an air flow parameter in the housing. The air diffuser includes a first plurality of nozzles disposed in the housing and defining a first set of flow paths from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing. Additionally, the air diffuser includes a second plurality of nozzles disposed in the housing and defining a second set of flow paths from the interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing. The air diffuser also includes a valve system configured to be actuated by the actuator to control air flow through the second set of flow paths of the second plurality of nozzles.

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

Aircraft battery systems having heat activated thermal barriers
Patent No. 11752898

Inventor(s): Michael Raymond Hull (Fort Worth, TX), Yue Fan (Fort Worth, TX), Zachary Edwin Dailey (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17472907 on 09/13/2021 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: A battery system includes a plurality of battery modules each formed from a plurality of battery cells. A shared cooling structure is thermally coupled to each of the battery modules. The shared cooling structure is configured to conduct heat relative to the battery modules. A thermal interface is disposed between the battery cells of each battery module and the shared cooling structure. Each thermal interface is configured to transition from a first thermal conductivity state to a second thermal conductivity state when heat generated by the respective battery cells exceeds a threshold level. The second thermal conductivity state is lower than the first thermal conductivity state such that after one of the thermal interfaces has transitioned from the first thermal conductivity state to the second thermal conductivity state, heat transfer from the respective battery cells to the shared cooling structure is reduced.

[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]

Vehicle seat with tilting seat portion
Patent No. 11752901

Inventor(s): Brian J. Pinkelman (Ann Arbor, MI), Mark A. Gummin (Silverton, OR), Ryohei Tsuruta (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh N. Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16367457 on 03/28/2019 (1629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle seat can be configured to provide support to a vehicle occupant in conditions when lateral acceleration is experienced. Shape memory material members can be operatively positioned with respect to a seat portion of the vehicle seat. The shape memory material members can be selectively activated by an activation input. When activated, the shape memory material members can engage a seat pan so as to cause the seat pan to tilt in a respective lateral direction. As a result, a seat cushion supported by the seat pan can also tilt in the respective lateral direction. The seat cushion can be tilted in a lateral direction that is opposite to the direction of the lateral acceleration. Thus, the effects of lateral acceleration felt by a seat occupant can be reduced. The shape memory material members can be selectively activated based on vehicle speed, steering angle, and/or lateral acceleration.

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

Vehicle interior trim securing systems and associated methods
Patent No. 11752954

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Anil Hoshing (Ann Arbor, MI), James M Thomas, Jr. (Ypsilanti, MI), Jonathan Quijano (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: 17223153 on 04/06/2021 (889 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle interior trim securing system includes a trim piece that includes a trim piece body. The trim piece includes a wire harness support that extends outward from the trim piece body that includes a support portion including an inner portion, an outer portion and a connecting portion that connects the inner portion and the outer portion forming a channel that is sized to receive a wire harness. A sealing structure includes a suction cup that is connected to the outer portion and a pull tab connected to the suction cup. The pull tab is partially covered by the trim piece body with the suction cup adhered to a floor underbody panel and has a length such that a free end extends laterally beyond the trim piece body.

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

Tilt rotor aircraft noise reduction
Patent No. 11753154

Inventor(s): Joseph H. Schmaus (Fort Worth, TX), Matthew P. Misiorowski (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17370817 on 07/08/2021 (796 days app to issue)

Abstract: A control system for a multi-rotor aircraft is described that results in lower operating noise. Allowing blades to flap during flight reduces aerodynamic interference as blades pass by other aircraft components, such as wings or the fuselage. Pitch links coupled to a rotational swashplate can be used to allow flapping during flight. The swashplates can allow the canting of the rotors to change a rotational or out-of-plane angle of the blades to decrease noise.

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

Main rotor blade using integral metallic center block strap assembly
Patent No. 11753156

Inventor(s): John D. Carroll (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16929889 on 07/15/2020 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rotor blade assembly of an aircraft having a rotor hub including a structural member having an inboard end and an outboard end, the structural member being connectable with the rotor hub. A spar surrounds the structural member and extends at least partially along a rotor blade axis. A pitch bearing assembly supports the spar relative to the structural member. The pitch bearing assembly includes an inboard pitch bearing mounted to the inboard end of the structural member and an outboard pitch bearing mounted to the outboard end of the structural member. The rotor blade assembly additionally includes a centrifugal assembly including a centrifugal bearing disposed between the inboard pitch bearing and the outboard pitch bearing relative to the rotor blade axis.

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

Modular deployable external passenger system for aircraft
Patent No. 11753167

Inventor(s): Christopher Edward Foskey (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17112446 on 12/04/2020 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment is a system including an external passenger seating unit comprising at least one seat; and a translation mechanism for translating the external passenger seating unit between a first position in which the external passenger seating unit is stowed in a payload bay of an aircraft and a second position in which the external passenger seating unit is deployed external to the aircraft for accommodating at least one passenger.

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

Parking spot and person detection
Patent No. 11756311

Inventor(s): Divya Sai Toopran (Sunnyvale, CA), Masashi Nakagawa (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SNELL WILMER LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17324068 on 05/18/2021 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a detection system for a vehicle. The detection system includes at least one of a camera or a sensor. The camera is configured to capture image data of a surrounding environment. The sensor is configured to detect sensor data. The detection system includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is coupled to the camera and is configured to determine that there is an available parking spot or a person is positioned on a side of a road based on the image data or the sensor data. The electronic control unit is configured to provide a location of the available parking spot or the person to another device or to the vehicle.

[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]

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

Tetrahydro-1H-cyclopenta[cd]indene derivatives as hypoxia inducible factor-2(alpha) inhibitors
Patent No. 11753366

Inventor(s): Yan Lou (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): NIKANG THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17670423 on 02/11/2022 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides certain tetrahydro-1H-cyclopenta[cd]indene compounds that are Hypoxia Inducible Factor 2 (HIF-2) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of HIF-2. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

Methods of making deuterium-enriched N-acetylcysteine amide (d-NACA) and (2R, 2R)-3,3-disulfanediyl bis(2-acetamidopropanamide) (diNACA) and using d-NACA and diNACA to treat diseases involving oxidative stress
Patent No. 11753370

Inventor(s): G. Michael Wall (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16928927 on 07/14/2020 (1155 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes pharmaceutical composition comprising (2R,2R)-3,3-disulfanediyl bis(2-acetamidopropanamide)(diNACA) or D[subscript]3[/subscript]-N-acetyl cysteine amide, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, having a deuterium enrichment above the natural abundance of deuterium, and derivatives or solids thereof, and methods of using diNACA to treat eye diseases and other diseases associated with oxidative damage including, e.g., antivenom, beta-thallassemia, cataract, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, macular degeneration, contrast-induced nephropathy, asthma, lung contusion, methamphetamine-induced oxidative stress, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson”s disease, platelet apoptosis, Tardive dyskinesia, Alzheimer disease, HIV-1-associated dementia, mitochondrial diseases, myocardial myopathy, neurodegenerative diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, skin pigmentation, skin in need of rejuventation, antimicrobial infection, Friedreich”s ataxia.

[C07C] ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08; production of organic compounds by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25B 3/00, C25B 7/00)

Inhibitors of receptor interacting protein kinase I for the treatment of disease
Patent No. 11753381

Inventor(s): Naphtali Reyna (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17033104 on 09/25/2020 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds which inhibit RIPK1, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of RIPK1-mediated diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory disorders, and cancer.

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

Preparation and use of anti-MET-and-RON bispecific antibody and antibody-drug conjugate thereof
Patent No. 11753477

Inventor(s): Ming-Hai Wang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): PCM TARGETECH, LLC (Amarillo, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17172334 on 02/10/2021 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are a preparation method and use of an anti-MET-and-RON bispecific antibody and an antibody-drug conjugate thereof. The anti-MET-and-RON bispecific antibody includes an anti-MET antibody fragment and an anti-RON antibody fragment which are linked to each other through a specific chemical ”knobs-into-holes” structure.

[C07K] PEPTIDES (peptides containing ﬂ-lactam rings C07D; cyclic dipeptides not having in their molecule any other peptide link than those which form their ring, e.g. piperazine-2,5-diones, C07D; ergot alkaloids of the cyclic peptide type C07D 519/02; single cell proteins, enzymes C12N; genetic engineering processes for obtaining peptides C12N 15/00) [4]

Dispensable polyimide aerogel prepolymer, method of making the same, method of using the same, and substrate comprising patterned polyimide aerogel
Patent No. 11753517

Inventor(s): Thomas A. Hanft (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16712663 on 12/12/2019 (1370 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned polyimide aerogel film on a substrate includes: dispensing a polyimide prepolymer sol onto a first portion of a surface of a substrate, a second portion of the surface of the substrate being substantially free of the polyimide prepolymer sol; forming a patterned film of a polyimide prepolymer gel on the substrate from the polyimide prepolymer sol; drying the polyimide prepolymer gel to form a patterned film of a polyimide prepolymer aerogel on the substrate; and curing the polyimide prepolymer aerogel on the substrate to form the patterned polyimide aerogel film on the first portion of the surface of the substrate, the second portion of the surface of the substrate being substantially free of the patterned polyimide aerogel film.

[C08J] WORKING-UP; GENERAL PROCESSES OF COMPOUNDING; AFTER-TREATMENT NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C08B, C08C, C08F, C08G or C08H (working, e.g. shaping, of plastics B29) [2]

Injection fluids comprising an anionic surfactant for treating unconventional formations
Patent No. 11753582

Inventor(s): Dustin L. Walker (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. (San Ramon, CA)
Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16635733 on 07/31/2018 (1869 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods that stabilize an injection fluid when exposed to reservoir conditions, reducing formation damage and increasing the amount of hydrocarbon recovered. Specifically, the formulation is a single-phase liquid surfactant package which comprises an anionic surfactant including a hydrophobic tail comprising from 6 to 60 carbon atoms and optionally one or more secondary surfactants.

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

Device for pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials and method
Patent No. 11753591

Inventor(s): Yury Kalashnikov (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Extiel AP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Decker Jones, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17688137 on 03/07/2022 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: The device for pyrolysis of carbonaceous materials comprises a working chamber comprising a non-magnetic wall comprising an inner graphite lining; one or more electrodes adapted to be inserted within a carbon-based bedding; a solenoid coiled around the device exterior, the solenoid adapted to create a magnetic field within the working chamber such that when the solenoid is energized, the carbon-based bedding is caused to move; a lower solids outlet comprising an airlock, the solids outlet adapted to permit solids to exit the device; and a lower gas outlet adapted to permit gaseous substances to exit after having traveled through the carbon-based bedding. The method comprises the steps of loading carbon-containing materials into the working chamber; using the first and second electrodes to heat the carbon-containing materials by passing electric current through the carbon-containing materials without air access; collecting, cleaning and releasing gaseous pyrolysis products produced by the heating.

[C10B] DESTRUCTIVE DISTILLATION OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION OF GAS, COKE, TAR, OR SIMILAR MATERIALS (cracking oils C10G; underground gasification of minerals E21B 43/295) [5]

Compositions and methods for treatment of neurological disorders
Patent No. 11753655

Inventor(s): Steven J. Gray (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17230484 on 04/14/2021 (881 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment of diseases and/or disorders in a subject, including, but not limited to neurological disorders such as giant axonal neuropathy. The methods described herein include direct administration of a gene therapy (e.g. an rAAV viral vector) to a subject via injection into a vagus nerve (e.g. the left vagus nerve) of the subject.

[C12N] MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF (biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, enzymes, fermentates, or substances produced by, or extracted from, microorganisms or animal material A01N 63/00; medicinal preparations A61K; fertilisers C05F); PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media C12Q 1/00) [3]

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

Bridge heating system and method of use
Patent No. 11753777

Inventor(s): Jackson Tyler Christie (Midlothian, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17229398 on 04/13/2021 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bridge heating system includes one or more mounting boxes, each of the mounting boxes being configured to mount to an underneath side of a bridge; one or more heating devices secured inside of each of the one or more mounting boxes; one or more fans secured inside each of the one or more mounting boxes and to circulate air throughout the associated mounting box; control system to operate the one or more heating devices and the one or more fans such the one or more mounting boxes heats the underneath side of the bridge.

[E01C] CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR (forming road or like surfaces by compacting or grading snow or ice E01H)

Fluid flow control unit
Patent No. 11753804

Inventor(s): Ayat Faizan (Irving, TX), Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391000 on 08/01/2021 (772 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid flow control unit adapted to control flow of fluid from a tap is disclosed. The fluid flow control unit comprises a vertical piece ([b]101[/b]) extending along the length of the tap; and a horizontal piece ([b]102[/b]) extending along a handle of the tap, wherein the vertical piece ([b]101[/b]) and the horizontal piece ([b]102[/b]) are sheet structures attached together at a predetermined angle, wherein one of sides ([b]101[/b][i]a[/i]) of the vertical piece ([b]101[/b]) is attached to one of sides ([b]102[/b][i]a[/i]) of horizontal piece, and wherein a point of attachment of the vertical piece ([b]101[/b]) and the horizontal piece is above the handle ([b]105[/b]) of the tap.

[E03C] DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS

Multi-layered cap shingle with enhanced wind performance and method of making same
Patent No. 11753826

Inventor(s): Luis Duque (Hackensack, NJ), Ming-Liang Shiao (Basking Ridge, NJ), Sudhir Railkar (Wayne, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17554053 on 12/17/2021 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-layer cap shingle for installation along a ridge, hip, or rake of a roof includes a forward exposure area and a rear headlap area. The multi-layer cap shingle includes at least two layers of shingle material, a top layer and a bottom layer each having opposed edges. The layers are bonded together with patches of lamination adhesive adjacent their opposed edges. The bottom layer is configured with a deformation-absorbing mechanism such as a pair of slots extending from a forward edge rearwardly inboard of the lamination adhesive patches. When the multi-layer cap shingle is bent over a roof ridge, the slots of the bottom layer of shingle material narrow in width to account for the fact that the bottom layer must bend around an arc of slightly smaller radius than the top layer of shingle material. As a result, the opposed edges of the bottom and top layers of shingle material remain aligned and both edges of the top layer are laminated to the bottom layer to increase wind lift resistance of the installed multi-layer cap shingle.

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

Venturi activated downhole torque limiter
Patent No. 11753875

Inventor(s): Jon-Howard Elliott Hanson (Carrollton, TX), Kyle Davis (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Scott Richardson Parker Justiss, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17368286 on 07/06/2021 (798 days app to issue)

Abstract: A downhole torque limiter. The downhole torque limiter may include a tubular housing; a pipe positioned within the tubular housing, the pipe transitioning from a larger inside diameter (ID[subscript]L[/subscript]) to a smaller inside diameter (ID[subscript]S[/subscript]), thereby forming a venturi profile having a first pressure zone (Z[subscript]1[/subscript]) and a second pressure zone (Z[subscript]2[/subscript]); a tubular valve plate radially positioned between the tubular housing and the pipe and rotationally fixed with the pipe; a lower sub rotationally fixed relative to the tubular housing and rotationally coupled to the tubular valve plate via a clutch mechanism; and a valve assembly positioned within a longitudinal opening extending along at least a portion of a sidewall of the tubular valve plate, the valve assembly configured to be activated by a pressure drop created by fluid flowing through the venturi profile.

[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]

Winch overload protection system
Patent No. 11753880

Inventor(s): Michael Stephen Oser (Frisco, TX), Robert Alexander Lyons, Jr. (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16063766 on 03/03/2017 (2384 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a winch overload protection system, a workover system, and a method for operating a workover system. The winch overload protection system, in one embodiment, includes an overload detection unit operable to detect when a load on a winch of a workover system exceeds a safety load limit. The winch overload protection system, in this embodiment, further includes an overload control unit configured to receive an overload signal from the overload detection unit, and in response thereto release a brake on the winch.

Autonomous tractor using counter flow-driven propulsion
Patent No. 11753885

Inventor(s): James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Xiaoguang Allan Zhong (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16424888 on 05/29/2019 (1567 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a wellbore tractor and method for operating a well system. The wellbore tractor, in one aspect, includes a base member, and one or more turbines fixed to the base member for rotating the base member in a first rotational direction based upon a first direction of fluid flow. The wellbore tractor, according to this aspect, further includes one or more wellbore engaging devices radially extending from the base member, the one or more wellbore engaging devices contactable with a surface of a wellbore for displacing the base member and one or more turbines axially downhole as the one or more turbines rotate in the first rotational direction.

Expandable metal packing stacks
Patent No. 11753886

Inventor(s): James Dan Vick, Jr. (Dallas, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17051762 on 11/14/2019 (1398 days app to issue)

Abstract: Seal elements for establishing fluid seals in a wellbore may be constructed of expandable metal materials. For example, an elongated gland of expandable metal may replace some or all the components in a packing stack of a locking mandrel. The gland may be recessed within the locking mandrel, or narrower than a seal bore of a landing nipple, such that the gland is protected from damage as the locking mandrel passes through landing nipples to reach a target landing nipple. The expandable metal may be induced to chemically react with a brine or other water-based fluid to form metal hydroxides and may thus create a seal with the target landing nipple. Once an intended purpose of the locking mandrel has been achieved, a pressure reversal may be employed to break the seal and/or a mild acid may be introduced to accelerate dissolving of the expandable metal seal.

Downhole tool actuator with viscous fluid clearance paths
Patent No. 11753905

Inventor(s): Adam Evan Beck (Flower Mound, TX), Matthew Lawrence Apiecionek (Frisco, TX), Michael Wade Meaders (Pilot Point, TX), Ross Glen Dusterhoft (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17216066 on 03/29/2021 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flow tube is axially moveable within an actuator body between a first axial position and a second axial position for actuating a downhole tool, such as for closing a subsurface safety valve. The flow tube includes an interior flow bore for conveying fluids from the tubing string through the actuator body. An external flow tube profile defined on the flow tube includes an upper shoulder for engagement with a wiper in the first axial position, a lower shoulder for engagement with the wiper in the second axial position, and a clearance path between the upper and lower shoulders for allowing viscous flow past the wiper when the flow tube is moved between the first and second axial positions.

Ball seat release apparatus including sliding shear sleeve
Patent No. 11753906

Inventor(s): Abdolreza Gharesi (Southlake, TX), Alan Tancel Jackson (Frisco, TX), Richard Paul Noffke (Frisco, TX), Stephen Maddux (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17131442 on 12/22/2020 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is a ball seat release apparatus. The ball seat release apparatus, according to this embodiment, includes a shear sleeve having a recess pocket and a ball seat body slidingly engaged within the shear sleeve, the ball seat body configured to move from a first linear position to a second linear position. The ball seat body further includes a longitudinal fluid passageway, a ball seat located in the longitudinal fluid passageway, one or more first fluid bypass ports coupling the longitudinal fluid passageway and an exterior of the ball seat body, the one or more first fluid bypass ports located on a first side of the ball seat, and one or more second fluid bypass ports coupling the longitudinal fluid passageway and the exterior of the ball seat body, the one or more second fluid bypass ports located on a second opposing side of the ball seat.

Variable flow resistance system for use with a subterranean well
Patent No. 11753910

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Thomas Jules Frosell (Irving, TX), Zachary Ryan Murphree (Dallas, TX), Zahed Kabir (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16077594 on 11/18/2016 (2489 days app to issue)

Abstract: A variable flow resistance system for use with a subterranean well includes a first flow path configured to receive a fluid, a sensor configured to measure a property of the fluid received into the first flow path, and an actuator configured to control an inflow rate of the fluid received into the first flow path based upon the property of the fluid measured by the sensor.

Phase changing gas-lift valves for a wellbore
Patent No. 11753912

Inventor(s): Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491023 on 09/30/2021 (712 days app to issue)

Abstract: A gas-lift valve in a wellbore may include a valve housing and a flow restrictor. The valve housing may at least in part define a chamber for receiving an actuation fluid. The flow restrictor may have a position that is controllable by adjusting a downhole pressure to change a density of the actuation fluid in the chamber. The gas-lift valve may be positioned on production tubing in an annulus of a wellbore. Controlling the position of the flow restrictor may restrict an opening in the production tubing through which gas may flow.

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

Automatic-aerodynamic pitch control for wind turbine blade
Patent No. 11754040

Inventor(s): Larry Lee Mansberger (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Mansberger Aircraft Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17403122 on 08/16/2021 (757 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade assembly which incorporates automatic-aerodynamic control of the blade pitch angle is disclosed. The airfoil of the rotor blade ([b]110[/b]) is free to rotate about a strategically located longitudinal blade axis which forms the spar stub ([b]115[/b]) and is connected to the hub ([b]120[/b]) of a horizontal axis wind turbine. The location of this blade axis is precisely set with respect to the turbine blade”s aerodynamic center and center of mass. By further incorporating a reflexed airfoil with positive pitching moment this arrangement aerodynamically induces an automatic and self-regulating alignment of the rotor blade pitch such that the airfoil is always operating at or near optimal angle of attack. Details are disclosed on these strategic relationships which enable the successful operation of the new blade design.

[F03D] WIND MOTORS

Deployable pressure energized sealing backup systems for improved long term reliability
Patent No. 11754187

Inventor(s): Chad William Glaesman (McKinney, TX), Kent Wayne Ferrell (Blooming Grove, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17070156 on 10/14/2020 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a sealing ring and a sealing system. The sealing ring, in one aspect, includes a sealing ring member having an inside diameter face, an outside diameter face, a primary seal side face, and a gland side face. The sealing ring according to this aspect further includes a secondary seal coupled to at least one of the inside diameter face, the outside diameter face, the primary seal side face or the gland side face.

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

Top repairable gas-charged bladder type pulsation dampener
Patent No. 11754216

Inventor(s): Cersten Jantzon (Kingwood, TX), John Thomas Rogers (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Performance Pulsation Control, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17566140 on 12/30/2021 (621 days app to issue)

Abstract: Top repairable gas-charged pulsation dampener designs include one or both of a threaded cover for bladder replacement and a standardized bladder with a double convex, anti-extrusion bladder button. The threaded cover, which speeds up bladder replacement over bolt-on covers, preferably has a two-piece construction to reduce torsion on the bladder neck. The bladder design, which includes a double convex, anti-extrusion bladder button, facilitates use of the same bladder design in both top repairable and bottom repairable gas-charged pulsation dampeners.

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

Thermal management system for multizone oven
Patent No. 11754294

Inventor(s): Lee Thomas VanLanen (McKinney, TX), Philip R. McKee (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Alto-Shaam, Inc. (Menomonee Falls, WI)
Law Firm: Boyle Fredrickson S.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17126627 on 12/18/2020 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-zone, proximate-air oven using air delivered from the shelves provides a compact height through the use of low profile shelves. Intercavity heat leakage is managed by active insulation techniques making use of the oven feedback temperature control and controlled cavity loading.

[F24C] OTHER DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION (radiator stoves of the fluid-circulating type F24H)

Testing operation of an HVAC system
Patent No. 11754310

Inventor(s): Glenn William Kowald (Carrollton, TX), Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17451605 on 10/20/2021 (692 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a controller configured to receive weather forecast information including anticipated future outdoor temperatures. Based at least in part on the weather forecast information, the controller determines that test-initiation criteria are satisfied for testing operation of the HVAC system in a test mode. In response to determining that the test-initiation criteria are satisfied, the controller determines that current weather conditions are suitable for operating the HVAC system in the test mode for a test time period. The HVAC system is operated in the test mode for the test time period.

[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)

Diffuser assembly for an HVAC system
Patent No. 11754311

Inventor(s): Janelle G. Gillespie Howard (Richardson, TX), Justin E. Anderson (Sachse, TX), Neal T. Holden (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17071807 on 10/15/2020 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diffuser assembly for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a housing having an outer frame and an inner frame disposed within the outer frame. The outer frame includes an inlet configured to receive an air flow. The inner frame forms a first flow path for the air flow through the housing between the outer frame and the inner frame. The inner frame defines a second flow path for the air flow through the inner frame. The diffuser assembly also includes a damper assembly configured to transition between a first configuration to enable discharge of the air flow from the housing via the first flow path and a second configuration to enable discharge of the air flow from the housing via the second flow path.

Sensor validation
Patent No. 11754326

Inventor(s): Edward Robinson (Irving, TX), Patric Ananda Balan Thobias (Chennai, , IN), Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Siddarth Rajan (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17932083 on 09/14/2022 (363 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a compressor, condenser, and evaporator. A sensor measures a value associated with the refrigerant in the condenser or the evaporator, and a controller is communicatively coupled to the compressor and the sensor. The controller determines, based on an operational history the compressor, that pre-requisite criteria are satisfied for entering a sensor validation mode. After determining the pre-requisite criteria are satisfied, an initial sensor measurement value is determined. Following determining the initial sensor measurement value, the compressor is operated according to a sensor-validation mode. Following operating the compressor according to the sensor-validation mode for at least a minimum time, a current sensor measurement value is determined. The controller determines whether validation criteria are satisfied for the current sensor value. In response to determining that the validation criteria are satisfied, the controller determines that the sensor is validated.

Method and system for the heat-pump control to reduce liquid refrigerant migration
Patent No. 11754328

Inventor(s): Eric Berg (The Colony, TX), Jeff Mangum (Carrollton, TX), Srini Natarajan (Carrollton, TX), Umesh Gokhale (Irving, TX), Wenqian Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18101724 on 01/26/2023 (229 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of mitigating liquid-refrigerant migration includes comparing a requested compressor speed of a variable-speed compressor to a pre-defined threshold and, responsive to a determination that the requested compressor speed is greater than the pre-defined threshold, operating the variable-speed compressor at a first compressor speed that is less than the requested compressor speed.

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

Phase change heat-storing mechanisms for substrates of electronic assemblies
Patent No. 11754343

Inventor(s): Ercan M. Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (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: 16674784 on 11/05/2019 (1407 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic assembly including a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and one or more electronic devices bonded to the first surface of the substrate. A first heat-storing region is embedded within the substrate and proximate to the second surface. The first heat-storing region comprises a phase change material encapsulated by an encapsulating layer. A melting temperature of the encapsulating layer is higher than a melting temperature of the phase change material and a maximum operating temperature of the one or more electronic devices. A heat transfer layer is embedded within the substrate and thermally connects the first heat-storing region to the one or more electronic devices.

[F28D] HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials C09K 5/00; fluid heaters having heat generating means and heat transferring means F24H; furnaces F27; details of heat-exchange apparatus of general application F28F); HEAT STORAGE PLANTS OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL [4]

P H Y S I C S

Workforce augmenting inspection device
Patent No. 11754507

Inventor(s): Alexander McLean Tramm (Fort Worth, TX), Andrew Timothy Modjeski (Fort Worth, TX), Christopher Lee Colaw (Fort Worth, TX), Jean-Pierre Njock, II (Fort Worth, TX), Spencer Tull Meyer (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17222445 on 04/05/2021 (890 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using a workforce augmenting inspection device (”WAND”) to measure a parameter of an aircraft. The WAND comprises a body, wherein the body comprises one or more buttons configured to actuate the WAND to perform one or more functions. The WAND further comprises a head comprising a camera and a light source, wherein the light source is disposed around the camera operable to produce light in conjunction with operation of the camera, wherein the camera is operable to capture an image within a scope of view of the camera. The WAND further comprises a standoff wheel, wherein the standoff wheel is operable to rotate independently of the head. The WAND further comprises a power source operable to provide power to the WAND, wherein the power source comprises a controller configured to actuate the head, camera, and light source.

[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)

Handheld device to detect lead compounds and impurities in water
Patent No. 11754543

Inventor(s): Ayaan Nauert (Euless, TX), Fatima Shakeel (Plano, TX), Ibrahim Nauert (Euless, TX), Minal Ahmad (Allen, TX), Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX), Mishaal Qureshi (Frisco, TX), Rafae Qureshi (Frisco, TX), Yusra Ali Khan (Plano,
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17184930 on 02/25/2021 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: A simple, sensitive method and device for detecting the LEAD presence in the water. The test involves a sample of water from a subject; followed by determining the presence of LEAD in the water sample by using a LEAD sensitive solution used in the device.

Device to device measurement synchronization
Patent No. 11754634

Inventor(s): Kyl Wayne Scott (Richardson, TX), Tahar Allag (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17489593 on 09/29/2021 (713 days app to issue)

Abstract: A battery management system includes a set of N battery modules coupled together in series, a set of N battery monitors, and a controller. Each battery monitor in the set of N battery monitors is coupled to a respective battery module in the set of N battery modules and measures a battery parameter of the respective battery module. The controller determines a preprogrammed delay for each battery monitor and provides the respective preprogrammed delay to each battery monitory. The controller transmits a synchronization command to the set of N battery monitors, which wait the respective preprogrammed delays in response to receiving the synchronization command before stopping updates to values of the respective battery parameters. The controller transmits a read command to the set of N battery monitors, which transmit read responses to the controller comprising values of the battery parameters.

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

Transformer test system and method
Patent No. 11754641

Inventor(s): Lam Truong Nguyen (Coppell, TX), Yuan Wei (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): AVO Multi-Amp Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17494586 on 10/05/2021 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for testing a transformer includes a voltage source configured to apply an input voltage to a secondary winding of the transformer, the input voltage is configured to induce a voltage in a primary winding of the transformer. A primary voltmeter is configured to measure the induced voltage in the primary winding, a plurality of secondary voltmeters configured to measure voltage in a plurality of secondary windings of the transformer, and one or more phase angle meters to simultaneously measure a plurality of phase angles between the primary voltage and each of the plurality of secondary voltages. A controller is connected to the voltage source, the primary voltmeter, the plurality of secondary voltmeters, and the one or more phase angle meters, the controller is configured to calculate a plurality of winding ratios based on the voltage and phase angle measurements, the controller is also configured to identify all secondary taps.

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

Photochromic polyurethane laminate
Patent No. 11754752

Inventor(s): Hannah Vu (Ramsey, MN), Hao Vu (Ramsey, MN), Hideyo Sugimura (Ramsey, 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: 17516619 on 11/01/2021 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate wherein the photochromic polyurethane layer of the laminate has been crosslinked with an 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. A method of making the photochromic polyurethane laminate includes steps of causing the crosslinking.

[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]

Phased spatial light modulator for imaging
Patent No. 11754905

Inventor(s): Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), David P. Magee (Allen, TX), Jeffrey Matthew Kempf (Dallas, TX), Nirmal C. Warke (Saratoga, CA), Rahmi Hezar (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16586644 on 09/27/2019 (1446 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a system (e.g., a security system or a vehicle operator assistance system) is configured to configure a phased spatial light modulator (SLM) to generate a diffraction pattern. A coherent light source is optically coupled to direct coherent light upon the SLM. The SLM is configured to project diffracted coherent light toward a region of interest. An optical element is configured to focus the diffracted coherent light toward the at least one region of interest.

[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

Autonomous vehicle haven seeking system and method
Patent No. 11755021

Inventor(s): Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, 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: 17475019 on 09/14/2021 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system configured to cause a vehicle to autonomously maneuver to a safe haven during a triggering event includes a communication component configured to receive parameters corresponding with conditions of the triggering event and, based on the parameters and on characteristics of the safe haven, instruct the vehicle to maneuver to the safe haven.

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

Supply voltage regulator
Patent No. 11755046

Inventor(s): Jayateerth Pandurang Mathad (Bangalore, , IN), Rajat Chauhan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATE (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17353387 on 06/21/2021 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit comprising a NMOS having a gate coupled to a first node and a source terminal coupled to a second node, a second NMOS having a gate coupled to the second node and a source terminal coupled to an output node, a PMOS having a gate coupled to a third node, a drain terminal coupled to a fourth node, and a source terminal coupled to a fifth node, and a second PMOS having a gate coupled to the fourth node, a drain terminal coupled to the output node, and a source terminal coupled to the fifth node. The circuit also includes a voltage protection sub-circuit coupled to the first node, a fast turn-off sub-circuit coupled to the output node, a fast turn-on sub-circuit coupled to the third and fourth nodes, and a node initialization sub-circuit coupled to the first, second, and fourth nodes and the fast turn-on sub-circuit.

[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]

Spatially aware computing hub and environment
Patent No. 11755111

Inventor(s): Landon Nickerson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ARKH, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17203654 on 03/16/2021 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a sensory augmentation system. In some examples, the sensory augmentation system includes a first electro-tactile stimulator comprising at least one user interaction element driven by a driver and contactable to a human body to provide stimulation having a first stimulation waveform and a signal generation and sensing processor configured to receive data corresponding to information to be communicated to the user. The signal generation and sensing processor may generate a first instruction to the driver, the first instruction corresponding to the first stimulation waveform. The driver may generate the stimulation having the first stimulation waveform in response to the first instruction.

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

Interactive searching using gestures on any mobile search results page
Patent No. 11755194

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: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17064274 on 10/06/2020 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for associating a gesture to a website action. In an embodiment, an application receives a user instruction to associate a website action with a user gesture such that the website action occurs upon receipt of the user gesture and the user gesture relates to user input on a user device”s display. Thereafter, based on the user instruction, the application creates and sends an interaction request to link the user gesture to the website action. The application then receives an acceptance message from the first website that indicates that the user gesture has been successfully linked to the website action.

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

Method, system and computer program product for operating a keyboard
Patent No. 11755198

Inventor(s): Sajjad Mahmood Khan (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15257672 on 09/06/2016 (2562 days app to issue)

Abstract: In response to a user selecting a key on a keyboard in a first manner, a first alphanumeric character is displayed on a display device. In response to the user selecting the key on the keyboard in a second manner, a virtual key of a diacritic is displayed on the display device. In response to the user selecting the virtual key of the diacritic on the display device, the diacritic is displayed at a location of a second alphanumeric character on the display device.

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

Multicore shared cache operation engine
Patent No. 11755203

Inventor(s): David E. Smith (Allen, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Matthew David Pierson (Frisco, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17589648 on 01/31/2022 (589 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques including receiving configuration information for a trigger control channel of the one or more trigger control channels, the configuration information defining a first one or more triggering events, receiving a first memory management command, store the first memory management command, detecting a first one or more triggering events, and triggering the stored first memory management command based on the detected first one or more triggering events.

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

Bank to bank data transfer
Patent No. 11755206

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Penney (Wylie, TX), Gary L. Howe (Plano, TX), Thanh K. Mai (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Brooks, Cameron Huebsch, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17178889 on 02/18/2021 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods to transfer data between banks of memory cells. An example includes a plurality of banks of memory cells and a controller coupled to the plurality of subarrays configured to cause transfer of data between the plurality of banks of memory cells via internal data path operations.

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

Command batching for a memory sub-system
Patent No. 11755227

Inventor(s): Scheheresade Virani (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Holland Hart LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17860999 on 07/08/2022 (431 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for command batching for a memory sub-system are described. A memory sub-system can receive a plurality of commands for a plurality of transfer units of a memory sub-system and generate a list of the plurality of transfer units that includes pointers between the plurality of transfer units. The memory sub-system can store at least one pointer of the list in a shared memory that is shared by a plurality of cores, the at least one pointer indicating a next transfer unit of the list. The memory sub-system can send an indicator of a first transfer unit of the list based on storing the at least one pointer in the shared memory and retrieve the plurality of transfer units from the shared memory based on sending the indicator of the first transfer unit and storing the at least one pointer in the shared memory.

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

Management of transport software updates
Patent No. 11755314

Inventor(s): Devang H. Parekh (Dallas, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX), Wilson-Boon Siang Khoo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17681838 on 02/27/2022 (562 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving a software update at a transport, performing a first validation of the software update in a first environment, wherein the first environment includes a least amount of potential interactions, and performing a further validation of the software update when the first validation is successful, in a further environment, wherein the further environment includes an amount of potential interactions greater than the first environment.

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

Vector load and duplicate operations
Patent No. 11755322

Inventor(s): Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Peter Richard Dent (Northamptonshire, , GB), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16580490 on 09/24/2019 (1449 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to methods of using a processor to load and duplicate scalar data from a source into a destination register. The data may be duplicated in byte, half word, word or double word parts, according to a duplication pattern.

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

Monitoring transitions of a circuit
Patent No. 11755342

Inventor(s): Dietmar Walther (Eching, , DE), Johann Zipperer (Unterschleiheim, , DE), Mark Jung (Marzling, , DE), Ronald Nerlich (Dresden, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17123407 on 12/16/2020 (1000 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a guard trigger circuit that includes a first input node adapted to be coupled to a first state signal, a second input node adapted to be coupled to a second state signal and an output node. The circuit also includes a reset synchronizer circuit that includes an input node coupled to the output node of the guard trigger circuit, a clock node adapted to be coupled to a clock signal and an output node. The circuit further includes a timeout circuit including an input node coupled to the output node of the reset synchronizer circuit, a clock node adapted to be coupled to the clock signal and an output node. The circuit still further includes a reset requestor circuit that includes a first input node coupled to the output node of the guard trigger circuit, a second node coupled to the output node of the timeout circuit.

[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)

Infrastructure resource mapping mechanism based on determined best match proposal for workload deployment
Patent No. 11755377

Inventor(s): Clifford A. McCarthy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16707274 on 12/09/2019 (1373 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system to facilitate infrastructure management is described. The system includes one or more processors and a non-transitory machine-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to execute an infrastructure management controller to receive a request to provide infrastructure management services and generate a mapping between at least one instance of the infrastructure management controller and one or more resource instances at one or more on-premise infrastructure controller instances to provide the cloud based infrastructure management services, wherein the request includes one or more configuration parameters.

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

Tracking debug events from an autonomous module through a data pipeline
Patent No. 11755456

Inventor(s): Jason Lynn Peck (Sugar Land, TX), Joseph Raymond Michael Zbiciak (Alviso, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17352444 on 06/21/2021 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for debugging a software program is provided when the software program is executed on a processor. An asynchronous debug event is detected. The asynchronous debug event is tracked through a data pipeline to the processor. In one embodiment, the asynchronous debug event is acted on only when the processor is ready to consume a data element associated with the asynchronous debug event.

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

Separate inter-die connectors for data and error correction information and related computing systems, methods, and apparatuses
Patent No. 11755506

Inventor(s): Vijayakrishna J. Vankayala (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: TraskBritt (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17807186 on 06/16/2022 (453 days app to issue)

Abstract: Separate inter-die connectors for data and error correction information and related apparatuses, methods, and computing systems are disclosed. An apparatus including a master die, a target die, inter-die data connectors, and inter-die error correction connectors. The target die includes data storage elements. The inter-die data connectors electrically couple the master die to the target die. The inter-die data connectors are configured to conduct write data bits from the master die to the target die. The write data bits are written to the data storage elements. The inter-die error correction connectors electrically couple the master die to the target die. The inter-die error correction connectors are configured to conduct error correction information corresponding to the write data bits from the master die to the target die. The target die includes error correction circuitry configured to generate new error correction information responsive to the write data bits received from the master die.

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

Database system with run-time query mode selection
Patent No. 11755579

Inventor(s): Daniel James Smith (Ottawa, , CA)
Assignee(s): Cysiv, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17394131 on 08/04/2021 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: A query is received from a client device and a mode is selected to process the query from a set of possible modes. The possible modes include a fast mode and a low-cost mode. If the fast mode is selected, the query is forwarded to a cloud database to retrieve responsive records. If the low-cost mode is selected, the cloud database is queried for index metadata of responsive records and the index metadata is used to retrieve the responsive records from a datastore other than the cloud database. Regardless of the mode selected, the responsive records are provided to the client device.

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

Database creation using domain-specific information
Patent No. 11755583

Inventor(s): Dennis J. Mire (Dallas, TX), Oron Hazi (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16848308 on 04/14/2020 (1246 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for proving feedback on database instructions, identifying, for example, existing patterns and providing suggested replacement instructions. This may have the effect of improving the efficiency of instructions used to create and/or manipulate databases. According to some aspects, these and other benefits may be achieved by parsing received instructions into an organizational structure, traversing the organizational structure for known patterns, and suggesting replacement patterns. In implementation, this may be effected by receiving one or more sets of known patterns and corresponding replacement patterns, parsing received instructions, comparing the known patterns with the parsed instructions, and providing suggested replacement patterns based on one or more known patterns matching the parsed instructions. A benefit of may include reducing Cartesian products during the merging of tables.

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

Data query system with improved response time
Patent No. 11755600

Inventor(s): Yanjun Zhang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): SABRE GLBL INC. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17944372 on 09/14/2022 (363 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system reduces the time and resources needed to search a large dataset by preprocessing the dataset prior to receiving a query. Generally, the system evaluates and combines rules that govern the validity of the data. The system combines rules to determine conditions under which data objects in the dataset are invalid. After a query is issued, the system quickly eliminates data objects from the response by applying the conditions rather than the individual rules to the data objects.

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

System and method for recommending users based on shared digital experiences
Patent No. 11755670

Inventor(s): Joshua D. Gafni (West Hollywood, CA), Kyle Miller (Hermosa Beach, CA), Lawrence A. Sequino (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17475872 on 09/15/2021 (727 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface sends and receives data over a network. The processor uses the interface to transmit a first media file to a device of a user. The first media file presents a first choice between at least two options. The processor uses the interface to receive from the user a first selection in response to the first choice. In response to receiving the first selection, the processor transmits a second media file to the device. The second media file presents a second choice between at least two options. The processor uses the interface to receive from the user a second selection in response to the second choice. The processor identifies, based in part on the first selection and the second selection, a second user as potentially compatible with the user and transmits to the user a profile of the second user.

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

Centralized server management for current monitoring for security
Patent No. 11755729

Inventor(s): David Patrick Anders (Hurst, TX)
Assignee(s): SOFTIRON LIMITED (London, , GB)
Law Firm: Slayden Grubert Beard PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17751074 on 05/23/2022 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a server interface and a management server. The management server includes instructions for execution by a processor. The instructions, when loaded and executed by the processor, cause the processor to access a server through the remote interface and, through the interface, monitor current usage by an electronic device communicatively coupled to the server. The instructions further cause the processor to determine a security status of the electronic device based upon the current usage, and to take a corrective action based upon the security status.

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

Analysis priority of objects from cross-sectional variance
Patent No. 11755734

Inventor(s): Steven Grobman (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): McAfee, LLC (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16588391 on 09/30/2019 (1443 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a computing apparatus, including: a processor and a memory; a data store having stored thereon trained models M[subscript]GLOBAL [/subscript]and M[subscript]ENT[/subscript], wherein model M[subscript]GLOBAL [/subscript]includes a clustering model of proximity and prevalence of a first body of computing objects, and M[subscript]ENT [/subscript]includes a clustering model of proximity and prevalence of a second body of computing object; and instructions encoded within the memory to instruct the processor to: receive an object under analysis; apply a machine learning model to compute a global variance score between the object under analysis and M[subscript]GLOBAL[/subscript]; apply the machine learning model to compute an enterprise variance score between the object under analysis and M[subscript]ENT[/subscript]; compute from the global variance score and the enterprise variance score a cross-sectional variance score; and assign the object under analysis an analysis priority according to the cross-sectional variance score.

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

Systems and methods for detecting and recovering BIOS configuration deviations
Patent No. 11755740

Inventor(s): Qin Ye (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker L.L.P (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391614 on 08/02/2021 (771 days app to issue)

Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor, a basic input/output system (BIOS) communicatively coupled to the processor, and a security agent comprising a program of instructions embodied in non-transitory computer-readable media and configured to, when read and executed by the processor: retrieve a BIOS policy, retrieve BIOS configuration information, based on the BIOS policy and the BIOS configuration information, determine a deviation of one or more BIOS attributes of the BIOS configuration information, and perform remediation of the one or more BIOS attributes based on the deviation.

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

Prioritization and prediction of jobs using cognitive rules engine
Patent No. 11755926

Inventor(s): Jo Ramos (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16288739 on 02/28/2019 (1657 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for data pipeline prioritization is provided. Embodiments may include receiving, by a cognitive rules engine, one or more data pipelines. Embodiments may then include analyzing, using a computational method of the cognitive rules engine, the one or more data pipelines. Embodiments may lastly include prioritizing the one or more data pipelines based on a result of the computational method of the cognitive rules engine.

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

Method, apparatus and computer program product for reservations, inventory control, shopping, and booking with attribute based pricing
Patent No. 11755962

Inventor(s): Ben Vinod (Grapevine, TX), David Hobt (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): SABRE GLBL INC. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17219971 on 04/01/2021 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided for booking a hotel room that improves the satisfaction level for a consumer and increases revenue for the hotelier. Consumers may benefit from being able to select property-specific and room-specific attributes for which they perceive enhanced value, while property-specific and room-specific attributes that a consumer does not particularly value may be avoided in an effort for the consumer to spend on features they desire. Further, hoteliers may benefit from being able to offer room-specific attributes and add-on features that create additional revenue streams for the hotel. Additionally, the transparency afforded the consumer of the room-specific attributes available versus those selected provides the consumer with a level of expectation that is more aligned with the hotel and the specific room they selected, thereby improving customer satisfaction.

[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 generating construction assignment schedules having multi-task construction projects
Patent No. 11755970

Inventor(s): Corey Tashkin (Tampa, FL)
Assignee(s): BFS Operations LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17246128 on 04/30/2021 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems to generate a work schedule for a multi-task project include storing, in a memory, a task code and a labor requirement for each task of the multi-task project. The methods and systems also include building, by a processor, a task schedule for the multi-task project. The task schedule includes labor hours, a projected time frame, and worker roles for each task. The methods and systems further include retrieving, by the processor, availability data for workers qualified for the worker roles of each task. The availability data for each worker includes an availability status and a geographic location. The methods and systems also include building, by the processor, the work schedule by assigning workers to job orders based on the task schedule, the worker availabilities, the geographic locations, and the project location.

Combined flow-thru facial recognition for mass spectator event entry and item fulfillment system and method
Patent No. 11755986

Inventor(s): Todd Martin (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18125144 on 03/23/2023 (173 days app to issue)

Abstract: A contactless system and method for mass attendee event venue entry and item delivery system for facilitating expeditious and controlled entry of an influx of people to the event without overwhelming event venue employees or resources. A digital entry image of a person is taken by a camera (106) as the person moves through a photo zone (124). The digital entry image is compared using facial recognition technology with a stored profile image of the person to identify the person and confirm authorized entry into the event without the need for the person to present a ticket or pass for the particular event. Procurement and delivery of any item pre-selected by the person directly to the person”s allocated seating may be confirmed using the same facial recognition image comparison used to confirm authorized entry of the person into the event venue.

Method for repurposing NDC codes in a pharmaceutical database for allergens
Patent No. 11755996

Inventor(s): Jovan Hutton Pulitzer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ROCA MEDICAL LTD. (London, , GB)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17128301 on 12/21/2020 (995 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for adjudicating reimbursement for allergens includes obtaining National Drug Codes (NDC”s) for a plurality of allergens, storing in a central control database the obtained NDC”s in association with an associated AWP and associated information for the allergen, which associated information includes translation information to allow practitioners to determine from a desired diluted level and number of doses of a desired NDC carrying antigen and a known dilution procedure how to translate back to the amount of base concentration of the NDC carrying antigen used to create the desired diluted level and number of doses, and determining if any of the NDC”s in the central control database are contained within the third-party database and, if not, transferring the associated NDC”s not in the third-party database to the third-party database.

Product analysis platform to perform a facial recognition analysis to provide information associated with a product to a user
Patent No. 11756037

Inventor(s): Amit Deshpande (McKinney, TX), Liju Mathews (Plano, TX), Ponnazhakan Subramanian (McKinney, TX), Satish Chikkaveerappa (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17248241 on 01/15/2021 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may determine that a user has a threshold level of interest in a type of product. The device may receive an image of a face of the user, may perform a facial recognition analysis of the image, and may determine identification information of the user based on the facial recognition analysis. The device may identify account information associated with the user based on the identification information and may identify a product in an inventory that is associated with the type of product. The device may perform a preauthorization process associated with a transaction involving the product and the user based on the account information, and may perform an action associated with the transaction based on the preauthorization process.

Payment card expiration identification and information update
Patent No. 11756043

Inventor(s): Brian Francisco Shipley (Plano, TX), Priyadarshini Badugu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17184957 on 02/25/2021 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system to identify and update expired payment cards may include servers that can perform operations including determining that a transaction performed with first payment card is denied due to expiration of the first payment card, determining that the expired first payment card is replaced with a second payment card, and sending information associated with the second payment card to a merchant payment server for performing the transaction.

Method, apparatus and computer program product for conducting a multi-stage verification
Patent No. 11756044

Inventor(s): Stacy Hopkins (Tucker, GA), Vickie Andros (Atlanta, GA)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: ALSTON BIRD LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16918159 on 07/01/2020 (1168 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product efficiently verify a transaction, such as an order, in accordance with a multi-stage verification process. In a method, data is extracted from an order submitted pursuant to a program having a plurality of verification qualifications. The method performs a first set of verification checks and, in an instance in which the first set of verification checks is satisfied, the method modifies the order to include a first indication of satisfaction of the first set of verification checks. The method also extracts data from a claim that is based upon the order. The claim includes the first indication that the first set of verification checks was satisfied. The method also performs a second set of verification checks based upon the data extracted from the claim and, in an instance in which the second set of verification checks is satisfied, the method submits the claim via an adjudication network for adjudication.

Computerized optimization of customer service queue based on customer device detection
Patent No. 11756046

Inventor(s): Sunilkumar Kothi Reddy (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17462958 on 08/31/2021 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and apparatus systems, methods, and apparatus that provide computerized optimization of a customer service queue based on customer device detection technologies. In an exemplary embodiment, a system that provides computerized optimization of a customer service queue may include device detection technology communicatively connected to a customer assistance server, a customer assistance client device (e.g., a customer representative device), and a customer device. Device detection technology may detect a device and transmit data associated with the detected device to a customer assistance subsystem. A customer assistance subsystem may generate an optimal representative and position within a customer service queue for the customer device. A notification about the optimal match may be transmitted to a customer and/or customer representative. And, following the assistance, a survey may be conducted to update variables used to generate an optimal match.

System for centralized resource transformation engine within a technical environment
Patent No. 11756048

Inventor(s): Mansoor Zafar (Frisco, TX), Saurabh Khanna (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16922152 on 07/07/2020 (1162 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for centralized resource transformation engine within a technical environment. The present invention is configured to receive, via a resource generation interface, one or more resource generation protocols associated with a generation of a resource; automatically initiate a push notification comprising the one or more resource generation protocols to one or more resource management devices; receive, from a computing device associated with a user, a resource generation request; electronically receive, from the one or more resource management devices, one or more data objects, wherein the one or more data objects are generated using the one or more resource generation protocols; initiate a resource composition engine, wherein the resource composition engine is configured to generate the resource using at least the one or more data objects; and transmit control signals configured to cause the computing device of the user to display the resource.

Systems and methods for vehicle recommendations based on user gestures
Patent No. 11756099

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: 17313219 on 05/06/2021 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method may be used for providing a vehicle recommendation based on user gestures. The method may include displaying at least one image of a vehicle to a user and receiving at least one gesture from the user performed on the at least one image of the vehicle. Additionally, the method may include assigning a value to the at least one gesture from the user and determining a feature of the vehicle based on the at least one gesture from the user. Additionally, the method may include receiving gesture information related to the at least one gesture and determining a vehicle preference of the user based on the value, the feature of the vehicle, and the gesture information. Additionally, the method may include identifying at least one available vehicle based on the vehicle preference of the user and displaying the at least one available vehicle to the user.

Method, apparatus, and computer program product for constructing an updated order including information from different sources
Patent No. 11756104

Inventor(s): Stacy Hopkins (Tucker, GA)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: ALSTON BIRD LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16878778 on 05/20/2020 (1210 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product provide for monitoring an adjudication network. In relation to a method, first information is caused to be provided by a request processor in response to an inquiry to be provided to a source. The method also receives an order including second information, different than the first information, from the source. The method further combines at least some of the second information with at least some of the first information to form an updated order and transmits the updated order to a supplier. Additionally, the method monitors the adjudication network, such as for a predefined period of time, to determine a status of the updated order and provides a notification to the source in response to the updated order having a predefined status.

Systems and methods for conducting person to person transactions using reward points
Patent No. 11756113

Inventor(s): Tuan Dao (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17060413 on 10/01/2020 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting person to person (P2P) transactions using points are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for person-to-person reward points gifting may include: (1) receiving, from a bank customer, a request to issue a reward points gift to a gift recipient, the request identifying gift recipient contact information for the gift recipient and a reward points amount; (2) sending a notification to the gift recipient contact information for the gift recipient to log in a gift recipient account to redeem the reward points gift; and (3) transferring the reward points amount to a gift recipient reward points account.

System and method for providing an automated trading platform for cross-border settlements
Patent No. 11756123

Inventor(s): Bart S. van Hoek (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MoneyGram International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office of Bill Naifeh (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18089962 on 12/28/2022 (258 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein for automated cross-border settlement transactions, the system comprising: a trading platform network coupled to a plurality of settlement solution networks; and an autonomous bot configured to execute a plurality of instructions for: executing a scheduler to convert a plurality of user requirements and system requirements into a target schedule; executing a plurality of settlement transactions via the settlement solutions using the trading platform; determining a differential between the executed settlement transactions and the target schedule; and modifying the execution of future settlement transactions if the differential is greater than a predefined threshold.

Systems and methods for managing financial transaction information
Patent No. 11756127

Inventor(s): Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX), Snehal Desai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16937305 on 07/23/2020 (1146 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer-readable media communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. In an embodiment, the at least one non-transitory computer-readable media stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to perform operations including receiving a request to insure an item of personal property. The operations also include determining ownership of the item based on information stored on a distributed ledger. The operations also include determining authenticity of the item based on the information stored on the distributed ledger. The operations also include determining a value of the item based on the information stored on the distributed ledger. The operations also include generating an insurance policy for the item based at least in part on the value.

Error handling in a geometric correction engine
Patent No. 11756169

Inventor(s): Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Reddy Allu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17119714 on 12/11/2020 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for error handling in a geometric correction engine (GCE) is provided that includes receiving configuration parameters by the GCE, generating, by the GCE in accordance with the configuration parameters, output blocks of an output frame based on corresponding blocks of an input frame, detecting, by the GCE, a run-time error during the generating, and reporting, by the GCE, an event corresponding to the run-time error.

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

Topview object tracking using a sensor array
Patent No. 11756211

Inventor(s): Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17411386 on 08/25/2021 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: An object tracking system includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a tracking system. The first sensor is configured to capture a first frame of a global plane for at least a first portion of a space. The second sensor is configured to capture a second frame of at least a second portion of the space. The tracking system is configured to determine the object is within an overlap region with the second sensor based on a first pixel location. The tracking system is further configured to determine a first coordinate in the global plane for the object, to determine a second pixel location in the second frame for the object based on the first coordinate, and to store the second pixel location with an object identifier a tracking list associated with the second sensor.

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

Object detection based on wrist-area region-of-interest
Patent No. 11756213

Inventor(s): Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17840704 on 06/15/2022 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: An image sensor is positioned such that a field-of-view of the image sensor encompasses at least a portion of a rack storing items. The image sensor generates images of the items stored on the rack. Over a period of time, a tracking subsystem tracks a pixel position of the wrist of a person interacting with items stored on the rack, receives image frames of the angled-view images. The tracking subsystem determines whether an item was interacted with by a person and, if so, the identified item is assigned to the person.

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

Object re-identification during image tracking
Patent No. 11756216

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Madan Mohan Chinnam (Irving, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17326630 on 05/21/2021 (844 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes sensors and a processor that tracks first and second objects in a space. Upon detecting that a tracked position of the first object is within a threshold distance of a tracked position of a second object, a top-view image of the first object is received from a first sensor. Based on this top-view image, a first descriptor is determined for the first object. The first descriptor is associated with an observable characteristic of the first object. The processor identifies the first object based at least in part upon the first descriptor. ∆1

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

Systems and methods for feature extraction and artificial decision explainability
Patent No. 11756287

Inventor(s): Christopher Harris (Dallas, TX), Christopher M. Pilcher (Dallas, TX), John R. Goulding (McKinney, TX), William D. Weaver (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Burns Levinson, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17572485 on 01/10/2022 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automatic target recognizer system including: a database that stores target recognition data including multiple reference features associated with each of multiple reference targets; a pre-selector that selects a portion of the target recognition data based on a reference gating feature of the multiple reference features; a preprocessor that processes an image received from an image acquisition system which is associated with an acquired target and determines an acquired gating feature of the acquired target; a feature extractor and processor that discriminates the acquired gating feature with the reference gating feature and, if there is a match, extracts multiple segments of the image and detects the presence, absence, probability or likelihood of one of multiple features of each of the multiple reference targets; a classifier that generates a classification decision report based on a determined classification of the acquired target; and a user interface that displays the classification decision report. NULL

Methods and apparatuses for reducing false positive alarms
Patent No. 11756398

Inventor(s): Gregory Colaluca (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Sensormatic Electronics, LLC (Boca Raton, FL)
Law Firm: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205914 on 03/18/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media for identifying a first sector proximal to a reader and a second sector proximal to the reader, receiving one or more parameters associated with at least one of a minimum sector count setting, an opposite sector threshold setting, or a suppression threshold setting, applying, to the reader, the one or more parameters associated with the at least one of the minimum sector count setting, the opposite sector threshold setting, or the suppression threshold setting, and detecting a tag based on the one or more parameters.

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

Concurrent, multi-sensor, multi-inertial navigation system flight emulation
Patent No. 11756433

Inventor(s): Brad S. Williams (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17235564 on 04/20/2021 (875 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flight emulation system receives global positioning system (GPS) data into one or more EGIs (embedded GPS/inertial navigation system (INS)) or GPS receivers from a GPS emulator. The GPS data are based on a pre-defined flight trajectory plan of an aircraft. The system calculates real-time positional, orientational, and inertial emulation data using outputs of the EGIs or GPS receivers and platform-specific, flight dynamics data, and then transmits the real-time positional, orientational, and inertial emulation data to one or more subsystems associated with the aircraft for use by operations of the one or more subsystems.

[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]

Positive Train Control simulation system and method therefor
Patent No. 11756446

Inventor(s): Nicholas Glen Mason (Garden City, MO)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle, Schwartz PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17698321 on 03/18/2022 (543 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for simulating positive train control (PTC) systems in a local and controlled environment using software and hardware. The system can simulate various functionalities of the PTC system in the environment using software and hardware components. The system can instruct the software of a train management computer (TMC) to control electromechanical valves to simulate air compression on brake pipes in response to the PTC system executing a penalty on the locomotive. The system can display statuses of various systems on the locomotive to a user using a cab display unit (CDU). The system can control the software and hardware components to simulate warnings and actions from the PTC system allowing locomotive engineers and conductors to experience the PTC system for optimum training.

[G09B] EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS

System and method for disk drive fly height measurement
Patent No. 11756582

Inventor(s): Dennis Hogg (Laguna Hills, CA), Enrico Mammei (Vittuone, , IT), Enrico Sentieri (Lodi, , IT), Michele Bartolini (Carpiano, , IT), Paolo Pulici (Lainate, , IT)
Assignee(s): STMicroelectronics, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17742202 on 05/11/2022 (489 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for determining a fly height includes a first head of a disk drive, a second head of the disk drive, a capacitive sensor circuit coupled to the first head and the second head, and a logic device coupled to the capacitive sensor circuit. The capacitive sensor circuit is configured to measure a first capacitance between the first head and the first disk, remove noise from the first capacitance using a second capacitance between the second head and the second disk, and based thereon determine a corrected first capacitance. The logic device is configured to determine the fly height between the first head and the first disk using the corrected first capacitance.

[G11B] INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER (recording measured values in a way that does not require playback through a transducer G01D 9/00; recording or playback apparatus using mechanically marked tape, e.g. punched paper tape, or using unit records, e.g. punched or magnetically marked cards G06K; transferring data from one type of record carrier to another G06K 1/18; circuits for coupling output of reproducer to radio receiver H04B 1/20; gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers or circuits therefor H04R)

Three dimensional memory device containing truncated channels and method of operating the same with different erase voltages for different bit lines
Patent No. 11758718

Inventor(s): Abhijith Prakash (Milpitas, CA), Huai-Yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA), Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Kazuki Isozumi (Yokkaichi, , JP), Keyur Payak (Milpitas, CA), Shinsuke Yada (Yokkaichi, , JP), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17375476 on 07/14/2021 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, first memory opening fill structures extending through the alternating stack and including a respective first vertical semiconductor channel having a tubular section and a semi-tubular section, second memory opening fill structures, first bit lines electrically connected to a respective subset of the first drain regions, second bit lines electrically connected to a respective subset of the second drain regions, and an erase voltage application circuit configured to electrically bias the first bit lines at a first bit line erase voltage and the second bit lines at a second bit line erase voltage during an erase operation. The first bit line erase voltage is greater than the second bit line erase voltage.

[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)

E L E C T R I C I T Y

System and method for making reservations in a hospitality establishment
Patent No. 11756139

Inventor(s): Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseso, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17807946 on 06/21/2022 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for making reservations in a hospitality establishment are disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, a database includes multiple the media source files relative to guest room spaces within a room. A server which handles reservations renders a map view of the hospitality establishment based on obtained map data. The map view includes a graphical representation of the room as well as other rooms. In response to the room being selected, the graphical representation of the selected room is annotated with room reservation data and at least one of the media source files of the selected room. The server may execute a reservation for the selected room.

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

Galvanic isolation of integrated closed magnetic path transformer with BT laminate
Patent No. 11756718

Inventor(s): Joyce Marie Mullenix (San Jose, CA), Roberto Giampiero Massolini (Pavia, , IT), Zhemin Zhang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16236571 on 12/30/2018 (1717 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transformer respectively includes a first isolation barrier, a first inductive element, a second isolation barrier, and a second inductive element. The first isolation barrier and second isolation barrier each comprise multiple isolation layers. The transformer also includes magnetic material including a top magnetic portion disposed above the first isolation barrier. The transformer also includes a bottom magnetic portion disposed below the second inductive element; The transformer further includes an intermediary magnetic portion extending from the top magnetic portion to the bottom magnetic portion via a through-hole within the first isolation barrier, first inductive element, second isolation barrier, and second inductive element. The transformer yet further includes at least one lateral magnetic portion extending from the top magnetic portion to the bottom magnetic portion. The at least one lateral magnetic portion is disposed laterally from the first isolation barrier, first inductive element, second isolation barrier, and second inductive element.

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

Forming high carbon content flowable dielectric film with low processing damage
Patent No. 11756786

Inventor(s): Han You (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Cantor Colburn LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16251526 on 01/18/2019 (1698 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of fabricating a dielectric film includes depositing a first precursor on a substrate. The first precursor includes a cyclic carbosiloxane group comprising a six-membered ring. The method also includes depositing a second precursor on the substrate. The first precursor and the second precursor form a preliminary film on the substrate, and the second precursor includes silicon, carbon, and hydrogen. The method further includes exposing the preliminary film to energy from an energy source to form a porous dielectric film.

[H01L] SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (use of semiconductor devices for measuring G01; resistors in general H01C; magnets, inductors, transformers H01F; capacitors in general H01G; electrolytic devices H01G 9/00; batteries, accumulators H01M; waveguides, resonators, or lines of the waveguide type H01P; line connectors, current collectors H01R; stimulated-emission devices H01S; electromechanical resonators H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R; electric light sources in general H05B; printed circuits, hybrid circuits, casings or constructional details of electrical apparatus, manufacture of assemblages of electrical components H05K; use of semiconductor devices in circuits having a particular application, see the subclass for the application) [2]

IC with deep trench polysilicon oxidation
Patent No. 11756794

Inventor(s): Divya Geetha Nair (Carrollton, TX), Helen Elizabeth Melcher (McKinney, TX), James Tyler Overton (Anna, TX), Shariq Arshad (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17004932 on 08/27/2020 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of fabricating an IC includes forming a layer stack thereon including silicon nitride layer on a first silicon oxide layer, with a second silicon oxide layer thereon on a substrate including a semiconductor material. The layer stack is etched to form 1 trench that is at least 2 microns deep into the semiconductor material. A dielectric liner is formed on sidewalls and a bottom of the trench. A polysilicon layer is formed on the dielectric liner that fills the trench and extends lateral to the trench. Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processing stops on the silicon nitride layer to remove the polysilicon layer and the second silicon oxide layer to form a trench structure having a polysilicon fill. After the CMP processing, thermal oxidation oxidizes exposed regions of the polysilicon layer to form a polysilicon oxide layer. After the thermal oxidizing, the silicon nitride layer is removed.

Three-dimensional memory device with via structures surrounded by perforated dielectric moat structure and methods of making the same
Patent No. 11756877

Inventor(s): Hisaya Sakai (Yokkaichi, , JP), Kazuto Ohsawa (Yokkaichi, , JP), Kota Funayama (Yokkaichi, , JP), Yoshitaka Otsu (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17155512 on 01/22/2021 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, memory stack structures vertically extending through the alternating stack, a finned dielectric moat structure including a dielectric core portion vertically extending through each layer within the alternating stack and a vertical stack of dielectric fin portions laterally extending outward from the dielectric core portion, a vertical stack of insulating plates and dielectric material plates laterally surrounded by the finned dielectric moat structure, and an interconnection via structure vertically extending through the vertical stack and contacting a top surface of an underlying metal interconnect structure.

Semiconductor die with blast shielding
Patent No. 11756882

Inventor(s): Alejandro Hernandez-Luna (Plano, TX), Enis Tuncer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17138906 on 12/31/2020 (985 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a metallic pad and leads, a semiconductor die including a semiconductor substrate attached to the metallic pad, and a conductor including a sacrificial fuse element above the semiconductor substrate, the sacrificial fuse element being electrically coupled between one of the leads and at least one terminal of the semiconductor die, and a multilayer dielectric between the sacrificial fuse element and the semiconductor substrate, the multilayer dielectric forming one or more planar gaps beneath a profile of the sacrificial fuse element.

Microelectronic device with pillars having flared ends
Patent No. 11756914

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17404958 on 08/17/2021 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device has a die with a die conductor at a connection surface. The microelectronic device includes a pillar electrically coupled to the die conductor, and a head electrically coupled to the pillar. The pillar has a die-side flared end at a die end of the pillar; the pillar widens progressively along the die-side flared end, and extends outward by more than a lesser of half a thickness of the die conductor and half a lateral width of the pillar midway between a die end and a head end. The pillar has a head-side flared end at a head end of the pillar; the pillar widens progressively along the die-side flared end, and extends outward by a distance that is greater than a lesser of half a thickness of the head and half the lateral width of the pillar. Methods of forming the microelectronic device are disclosed.

Sloped interconnector for stacked die package
Patent No. 11756932

Inventor(s): Cheekeong Chin (Shanghai, , CN), Junrong Yan (Shanghai, , CN), Xianlu Cui (Shanghai, , CN), Zhonghua Qian (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Kunzler Bean Adamson, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17107838 on 11/30/2020 (1016 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a mechanical support structure that provides mechanical support to a stack of dies, where the dies are laterally offset from each other. The support structure has a sloped surface that is disposed at a non-perpendicular and non-parallel angle to other surfaces of the mechanical support structure. Electrical contacts are disposed on the sloped surface of the mechanical support structure for electrically interfacing with the stacked dies and on a different surface of the mechanical support structure for electrically interfacing with a substrate.

Single substrate ultra-wideband antenna and antenna array
Patent No. 11757204

Inventor(s): Ahmed Hassan Abdelaziz Abdelrahman (Cary, NC), Leonard Piazzi (Denville, NJ), Markus Novak (Dublin, OH), Munawar Kermalli (Morris Plains, NJ), Zhengxiang Ma (Summit, NJ)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17677261 on 02/22/2022 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular wideband antenna includes a ground plane, first and second antenna elements disposed on a first surface of a substrate, a first portion of a two-layer feed balun disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and electrically coupled to the first and second antenna elements, and to the ground plane, a second portion of the two-layer feed balun disposed on a second surface of the substrate, the second portion of the two-layer feed balun being electrically coupled to a signal feed, and being capacitively coupled to the first portion of the two-layer feed balun, first and second coupling capacitances disposed on the second surface of the substrate, the first coupling capacitance being capacitively coupled to the first antenna element, and the second coupling capacitance being capacitively coupled to the second antenna element, and first and second grounding posts being electrically coupled to the first and second coupling capacitances.

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

Multi-band polarization rotation for interference mitigation
Patent No. 11757206

Inventor(s): Pablo Tacconi (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ISCO International, LLC (Schaumburg, IL)
Law Firm: GUNTIN GUST, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17966945 on 10/17/2022 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

System and method for spectral line shape optimization for spectral beam combining of fiber lasers
Patent No. 11757248

Inventor(s): Justin Paul (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16517394 on 07/19/2019 (1516 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes at least one controller configured to determine an optical phase modulation pattern for suppression of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) in a combined beam that emerges off a diffractive grating in a spectral beam combining (SBC) system and maximization of an output power of the combined beam. The system also includes multiple master oscillators configured to generate multiple beams in the SBC system. The system also includes multiple phase modulators configured to phase modulate the multiple beams according to the determined optical phase modulation pattern. The system also includes multiple fiber amplifier chains configured to receive the phase modulated beams and output the beams from the master oscillators to multiple delivery fibers for subsequent combining into the combined beam at the diffractive grating.

[H01S] DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION

Circuits, devices, methods and systems to secure power-up for battery operating devices even with low current chargers and to execute other performances
Patent No. 11757289

Inventor(s): Jean-Yves Carr (Antibes, , FR), Pasi Juha Matias Palojrvi (Oulu, , FI)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17151698 on 01/19/2021 (966 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic power control circuit includes a power conditioner circuit ([b]120, 130[/b]) having a charging input line ([b]116[/b]), a battery-related line ([b]133[/b]) of the power conditioner circuit ([b]120, 130[/b]), and a power voltage output line ([b]137[/b]); and an anti-crash loop mechanism ([b]170[/b]) coupled to the battery-related line ([b]133[/b]) and to the power voltage output line ([b]137[/b]) of the power conditioner circuit ([b]120, 130[/b]), the anti-crash loop mechanism ([b]170[/b]) having a control output line ([b]172[/b], PWGOOD) to be selectively active and inactive in response to voltage levels over time on the battery-related line ([b]133[/b]) and on the power voltage output line ([b]137[/b]) of the power conditioner circuit ([b]120, 130[/b]).

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

Electrically driven power end apparatus and methods
Patent No. 11757339

Inventor(s): Saul Dominguez (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): FORUM US, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: PATTERSON + SHERIDAN, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17166706 on 02/03/2021 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to electrically driven power end apparatus and methods, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a power end for a pump includes a crankshaft coupled to a plurality of actuation rods, and a motor. The motor includes a rotor coupled to the crankshaft. The rotor includes a plurality of electrical coils wound at least partially around the rotor. The motor includes a stator disposed radially outside the rotor, and the stator includes one or more magnets. The plurality of electrical coils apply a magnetic force to the rotor to turn the crankshaft when the plurality of electrical coils are powered.

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

Dynamic overcurrent limit threshold for a voltage regulator
Patent No. 11757351

Inventor(s): Ammineni Balaji (Pradesh, , IN), Cheng Wei Chen (Manchester, NH), Naman Bafna (Madhya Pradesh, , IN), Preetam Charan Anand Tadeparthy (Yelankha, , IN), Sreelakshmi Suresh (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17390539 on 07/30/2021 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described embodiments include a voltage regulator circuit comprising a first comparator having a first comparator input coupled to a waveform input source, a second comparator input coupled to an output voltage terminal and a first comparator output. There is a second comparator having third and fourth comparator inputs and a second comparator output, the third comparator input coupled to a voltage source configured to provide a voltage representing a current limit, and the fourth comparator input coupled to the output voltage terminal. There is also a state machine having a first state machine input coupled to the first comparator output, a second state machine input coupled to the second comparator output and a state machine output, wherein a state of the state machine is determined by the first and second comparator outputs, and the state machine output provides a PWM signal responsive to the state of the state machine.

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

Pulse width modulation techniques for a multiphase voltage converter
Patent No. 11757358

Inventor(s): Ammineni Balaji (Andhra Pradesh, , IN), Mayank Jain (Haryana, , IN), Naman Bafna (Balaghat, , IN), Preetam Charan Anand Tadeparthy (Yelaankha Hobli, , IN), Sreelakshmi Suresh (Kundalahalli Gate, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17490671 on 09/30/2021 (712 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a method includes storing a pending PWM pulse for a switching voltage regulator. The method also includes determining a switching voltage regulator is operating in a current limit mode, where an inductor current is above a current limit threshold. The method includes providing a predetermined number of PWM pulses in the current limit mode. The method also includes, responsive to providing the predetermined number of PWM pulses, ceasing storage of pending PWM pulses for the switching voltage regulator.

Pulse-width modulation for high-efficiency power conversion
Patent No. 11757371

Inventor(s): Muhammad Mobeen Mahmood (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Rivian IP Holdings, LLC (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: MORRISON FOERSTER LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17879562 on 08/02/2022 (406 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, circuits, and devices for power conversion are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device comprises a circuit comprising a first, second, and third leg. Each leg may comprise two switches. The first leg is switched at a first frequency to generate a first signal, and the second leg is switched at a second frequency lower than the first frequency to generate a second signal. The third leg is switched by a neutral leg control signal to generate a third signal. The circuit generates an output power signal (e.g., a split-phase power signal) based on the first signal, second signal, and the third signal.

Current-mode signal path of an integrated radio frequency pulse generator
Patent No. 11757431

Inventor(s): Sudipto Chakraborty (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17816146 on 07/29/2022 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: One or more systems, devices and/or methods of use provided herein relate to a device that can support a signal generation. A current-mode end-to-end signal path can include a digital to analog converter (DAC) operating in current-mode and an upconverting mixer, operating in current-mode and operatively coupled to the DAC. Analog inputs and outputs of the DAC and upconverting mixer can be represented as currents, and the DAC can generate a baseband signal. The DAC and upconverting mixer each can comprise switching transistors of the same type, such as p-type metal-oxide semiconductor (PMOS) switching transistors. In one or more embodiments, a current source and a diode-connected transistor can be arranged in parallel in the current-mode signal path, and the current source passes a static current, while the diode-connected transistor passes both a static current and a dynamic current.

[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]

Methods and apparatus to implement current limit test mode
Patent No. 11757441

Inventor(s): Pavol Balaz (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17228981 on 04/13/2021 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a gate controller coupled between an input terminal and an intermediate node, the gate controller including a first transistor coupled between the input terminal and a first node; a second transistor coupled between the first node and the intermediate node; a third transistor coupled between the input terminal and the intermediate node; and a charge pump coupled to the intermediate node; a switching network coupled between the intermediate node and an output terminal, the switching network including a high-side drive (HSD) transistor having a HSD gate terminal coupled to the intermediate node, the HSD transistor coupled between an input voltage and a switch node.

Magnetoelectric XNOR logic gate device
Patent No. 11757449

Inventor(s): Andrew Marshall (Dallas, TX), Nishtha Sharma Gaul (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENT”S OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (Lincoln, NE), BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX), INTEL CORPORATION (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Talem IP Law, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17827742 on 05/29/2022 (471 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magneto-electric (ME) XNOR logic gate device includes a conducting device; and a ME-FET coupled to the conducting device. The ME-FET can be formed of a split gate; a first gate terminal coupled to a first portion of the split gate for receiving a first input signal; a second gate terminal coupled to a second portion of the split gate for receiving a second input signal; a source terminal coupled to a ground line; and a drain terminal coupled to the conducting device.

Soft data compression for non-volatile memory
Patent No. 11757468

Inventor(s): A Harihara Sravan (Karnataka, , IN), Nihal Singla (Punjab, , IN)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17334688 on 05/29/2021 (836 days app to issue)

Abstract: An encoder of a storage medium encodes data subject to a read operation specified by a storage controller by generating a plurality of symbols representing a soft data stream corresponding to the data subject to the read operation, where each symbol of the plurality of symbols includes (i) a single-bit value number indicating whether the symbol counts 0s or 1s, and (ii) an N-bit count number indicating a bit count associated with the symbol, where N is greater than or equal to two, and the encoder of the storage medium is configured to convey the plurality of generated symbols to the storage controller via electrical interface circuitry connecting the storage medium and the storage controller.

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

Low-complexity inverse sinc for RF sampling transmitters
Patent No. 11757475

Inventor(s): Jaiganesh Balakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN), Sriram Murali (Bangalore, , IN), Sundarrajan Rangachari (Trichy, , IN), Yeswanth Guntupalli (Guntur, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17492710 on 10/04/2021 (708 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) sampling transmitter (e.g., of the type that may be used in 5G wireless base stations) includes a complex baseband digital-to-analog converter (DAC) response compensator that operates on a complex baseband signal at a sampling rate lower than the sampling rate of an RF sampling DAC in the RF sampling transmitter. The DAC response compensator flattens the sample-and-hold response of the RF sampling DAC only in the passband of interest, addressing the problem of a sin c response introduced by the sample-and-hold operation of the RF sampling DAC and avoiding the architectural complexity and high power consumption of an inverse sin c filter that operates on the signal at a point in the signal chain after it has already been up-converted to an RF passband.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Enhancing TX-TX isolation through digital pre-compensation
Patent No. 11757479

Inventor(s): Chandrasekhar Sriram (Chennai, , IN), Pankaj Gaur (Bengaluru, , IN), Raju Kharataram Chaudhari (Pune, , IN), Sai Vaibhav Batchu (Kakinada, , IN), Sarma Sundareswara Gunturi (Bengaluru, , IN), Venkateshwara Reddy Pothapu (Bengaluru, ,
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17489381 on 09/29/2021 (713 days app to issue)

Abstract: A TX-TX pre-compensation system that estimates unwanted coupling in a victim transmit chain caused by an aggressor transmit chain and injects a pre-compensation signal to cancel out the estimated coupling. In some embodiments, a signal measurement module estimates the amplitude, phase, and envelope delay of the coupling and an isolation pre-compensation module generates the pre-compensation signal based on the estimated amplitude, the estimated phase, the estimated envelope delay, and the difference between the carrier frequencies of the transmit chains. Since the phase of the coupling may be affected by the carrier frequency of the transmit chains, in some embodiments the phase of the pre-compensation signal is adjusted in response to a change in carrier frequency. Since the amplitude of the coupling may be affected by attenuator gain settings, in some embodiments the amplitude of the pre-compensation signal may be adjusted in response to a change in attenuator gain setting.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Channel state information for reference signals in a wireless communication system
Patent No. 11757495

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17666179 on 02/07/2022 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method is performed by a user equipment for reporting channel state information. The user equipment is configured with two or more channel state information reference signal, CSI-RS, resources in a CSI-RS resource set. The method comprises: selecting at least two CSI-RS resources from the CSI-RS resource set, wherein each of the at least two selected CSI-RS resources are associated to a set of spatially multiplexed layers, wherein different sets comprise different layers; determining a preferred precoder matrix for the selected CSI-RS resources; and transmitting a CSI report indicating the selected CSI-RS resources and the preferred precoder matrices. The method may further comprise calculating a channel estimate for the selected CSI-RS resources, and determining a channel quality indicator, CQI, corresponding to a hypothetical transmission from a plurality of effective channels where layers transmitted through the effective channels mutually interfere. The CSI report may indicate the determined CQI for the selected CSI-RS resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Enhanced beam-based codebook subset restriction signaling
Patent No. 11757499

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: COATS BENNETT, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17190034 on 03/02/2021 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example embodiments are presented for codebook subset restriction and precoder selection in wireless communications systems. For instance, an example method for codebook subset restriction at a user equipment (UE) is presented. In the example method, the UE can receive, from a network node such as a gNB, codebook subset restriction (CBSR) signaling for a first component common to precoders in a first group of codebooks. In an aspect of the present disclosure, a restriction of the first component maps to a restriction of a second component and the second component is common to precoders in a second group of codebooks. In addition, the example method includes restricting precoders selectable from a codebook in the second group of codebooks based on the second component. Network-side methods are presented, as well as example UEs and network nodes.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Full power uplink transmission for advanced wireless communication systems
Patent No. 11757502

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17653813 on 03/07/2022 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of a user equipment (UE) for an uplink (UL) transmission is provided. The method comprises transmitting, to a base station (BS), UE capability information including a full power transmission capability of the UE, receiving, from the BS, configuration information indicating an UL codebook, identifying the UL codebook to use for the UL transmission based on the configuration information, and transmitting, to the BS, the UL transmission based on the UL codebook, where the UL codebook for l layers includes K[subscript]l [/subscript]full power transmit precoding matrix indicators (TPMIs) and remaining non-full power TPMIs, where a TPMI indicates a precoding matrix for UL transmission and l indicates a rank value.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Ordering of CSI in UCI
Patent No. 11757511

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17106869 on 11/30/2020 (1016 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for reporting Channel State Information (CSI), including ordering of CSI in Uplink Control Information (UCI), are provided herein. According to one embodiment, a method performed in a wireless device for reporting CSI comprises at least one of: receiving an indication of a resource allocation for an UL transmission; determining, from the indication, a maximum container size for a CSI report; mapping the one or more information bits of a CSI report to a bitstream, optionally such that a first CSI subset is mapped to more significant bits than a second CSI subset; and omitting the one or more least significant bits of the bitstream.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Multi-resolution CSI feedback
Patent No. 11757513

Abstract: A method performed by a radio device [b]6[/b] for Channel State Information (CSI) feedback in a communication system [b]1[/b] comprising a Radio Access Network (RAN) node [b]3[/b] comprises receiving, from the RAN node, information about a CSI Reference Signal (RS) resource, a first CSI type and a second CSI type for feedback. The method also comprises receiving, from the RAN node, a CSI feedback request for CSI measurement and feedback of the first CSI type or the second CSI type. The method also comprises measuring CSI of the indicated type based on signals received on the CSI-RS resource. The method also comprises sending, to the RAN node, a CSI report of the requested CSI type. A corresponding method in a RAN node is furthermore presented herein.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Systems and methods for preventing lightbeam access to microphones of smart devices
Patent No. 11757531

Inventor(s): Christopher Russell (The Colony, 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: 17003726 on 08/26/2020 (1112 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to preventing laser access to microphones of smart devices. In one embodiment, a microphone of the smart device may be covered with an opaque material such as a cloth cover. The opaque material may serve as a barrier that is impenetrable to light, thereby preventing laser light to reach the microphone. In a further embodiment, a smart device may prevent the one or more microphones of the smart device from receiving an audio command embedded in a light signal by disrupting the light signal, ignoring the audio command, or both. In another embodiment, the smart device may block the audio command from being received at a microphone of a smart device by determining a frequency of the light signal, instructing a laser jammer to transmit a counter light with the frequency to interfere with the light signal.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Network node, wireless device and methods therein for performing and handling superposed transmissions in a wireless communications network
Patent No. 11757552

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Christopher Weisberg, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16901822 on 06/15/2020 (1184 days app to issue)

Abstract: Performing a superposed transmission in a wireless communications network. The superposed transmission includes a first signal intended for a first wireless device and a second signal intended for a second wireless device that are superposed and transmitted simultaneously by the network node on the same transmission resources. A first ratio and a second ratio of the total transmission power available for the superposed transmission are determined. The first ratio is to be used for the first signal and the second ratio is to be used for the second signal. Information indicating the first and/or second ratio is transmitted to at least the first wireless device and the superposed transmission to the first and second wireless device is performed simultaneously on the same transmission resources by transmitting the first signal using a transmission power according to the first ratio and the second signal using a transmission power according to the second ratio.

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

One-segment PUCCH formats
Patent No. 11757591

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) that performs control signal transmission according to a single-segment subframe format is described. In an aspect, the UE selects a single-segment subframe format as an uplink transmission format for a subframe instead of a multi-segment subframe format. This selection may be based on an indication received by a network node that the single-segment subframe format is to be used for transmission of the one or more control signals. In addition, the UE transmits the one or more control signals on an uplink control channel using the single-segment subframe format.

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

Database exclusion (DBX) for multi-party access (MPA) to sensitive personal information (SPI)
Patent No. 11757628

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: 17827200 on 05/27/2022 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for protecting Sensitive Personal Information (SPI) from Multi-Party Access (MPA), including receiving a request for access to a data record, the request comprising an encrypted device identifier identifying the client device, encrypting the data record using a random symmetric key to generate an encrypted data record, encrypting the data record using a second symmetric key to generate a second encrypted data record, the second symmetric key being different from the random symmetric key, encrypting the random symmetric key to generate an encrypted symmetric key by using a public key associated with the client device or a key encryption key associated with the one or more processors, and transmitting a message comprising the encrypted symmetric key and the encrypted device identifier. The message causing the client device to access the data record using a database, the encrypted device identifier, and the encrypted symmetric key.

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

Automation and management of public key infrastructure
Patent No. 11757633

Inventor(s): Ryan Thomas Russell (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135150 on 12/28/2020 (988 days app to issue)

Abstract: A containerization engine is configured to host one or more containers, determine one or more digital certificates associated with the one or more containers, apply metadata to the digital certificates, and generate a database that includes a plurality of entries. Each of the plurality of entries is indicative of a relationship between at least a portion of the metadata, a digital certificate of the one or more digital certificates, and a user of the one or more containers. Furthermore, the containerization engine is configured perform a certificate rotation using the database.

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

Client authentication and access token ownership validation
Patent No. 11757635

Inventor(s): Ahmad Muhanna (Richardson, TX), Peter J. McCann (Bridgewater, NJ)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Networks, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero, McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17177793 on 02/17/2021 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of performing validation of an access token under OAuth 2.0 protocol includes: providing, by an authorization server, the access token for service to a client in response to a request for the access token; adding, by the client, a client signature to at least the access token; forwarding, by the client, the access token as part of a service request to a resource server; and validating, by the resource server, whether the client is a valid owner of the access token, wherein the validation is based on at least the client signature of the access token. The validation is based on a hash of a combination of the service request, the access token and a shared secret key common to the client and the resource server, the output of which hash is added to the service request, and the resource server validates the hash.

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

Method and apparatus for multiple access transmission
Patent No. 11757691

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Murphy, Bilak Homiller, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17056917 on 06/12/2019 (1553 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for multiple access transmission. The method includes: determining (S[b]401[/b]) a first signature allocated to a first transmission; and determining (S[b]402[/b]) a second signature allocated to a second transmission. With hopping of the signature, the successful rate of NOMA transmission in the communication system will be improved.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Switch monitoring system and method of use
Patent No. 11757706

Inventor(s): Stephen Louis Schwartz (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): RAZBERI SECURE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Las Vegas, NV)
Law Firm: TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16517326 on 07/19/2019 (1516 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is disclosed that monitors endpoints such as video cameras and audio devices for malfunction through a novel TDMA device allocation format. The system isolates and analyzes a set of groups of video streams in a rotating and recurring fashion and generates alerts and remedial commands based on the analysis. The system also provides endpoint management functions such as password analysis and firewall functions.

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

Routing methods, systems, and computer program products
Patent No. 11757756

Inventor(s): Robert Paul Morris (Cary, NC)
Assignee(s): MORRIS ROUTING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Caldwell Firm, LLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17525840 on 11/12/2021 (669 days app to issue)

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method and apparatus are configured to receive information associated with a path from a first node to a second node; and generate a set of one or more segment identifiers at least one of which is in an address space having a span in a current region in which the first node resides, and is configured for use in identifying a next region, wherein the set of one or more segment identifiers encodes the path.

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

System and method for authorizing entity users based on augmented reality and LiDAR technology
Patent No. 11757893

Inventor(s): Nia Mack (Addison, TX), Ramkumar Korlepara (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17199021 on 03/11/2021 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for authorizing entity users based on augmented reality and LiDAR technology. In particular, the system may be configured to determine that a user has accessed an entity application provided by an entity via a user device, receive a unique identifier from the user device of the user, via the entity application, where the unique identifier is scanned using LiDAR technology present in the user device of the user, determine location of the user based on the unique identifier, determine an entity device associated with the unique identifier and location of the user, perform authentication of the user using at least one authentication method, determine that the authentication is successful, and in response to determining that the authentication is successful, provide access to an entity device.

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

Artificial intelligence reverse vendor collation
Patent No. 11757904

Inventor(s): Ghada I. Khashab (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17149855 on 01/15/2021 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (”AI”) apparatus and method are provided that correlate and consolidate operation of discrete vendor tools for detecting cyberthreats on a network. An AI engine may filter false positives and eliminate duplicates within cyberthreats detected by multiple vendor tools. The AI engine provides machine learning solutions to complexities associated with translating vendor-specific cyberthreats to known cyberthreats. The AI engine may ingest data generated by the multiple vendor tools. The AI engine may classify hardware devices or software applications scanned by each vendor tool. The AI engine may decommission vendor tools that provide redundant cyberthreat detection. The AI engine may display operational results on a dashboard directing cyberthreat defense teams to corroborated cyberthreats and away from false positives.

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

Utilizing VoIP codec negotiation during a controlled environment call
Patent No. 11757969

Inventor(s): Stephen Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17854109 on 06/30/2022 (439 days app to issue)

Abstract: Controlled-environment communication systems are increasingly using voice over internet protocol (VoIP) to serve their users. VoIP allows voice to be sent in packetized form, where audio is encoded using one of several codecs. Because of bandwidth constraints, particularly during peak call times, codecs may be used which sacrifice audio quality for bandwidth efficiency. As a result, several features of communication systems, including critical security features. The present disclosure provides details for systems and methods by which a controlled-environment communication system may shift between codecs to perform security-related features or to alleviate bandwidth considerations. This involves the special formatting of control-signaling messages, including session initiation protocol (SIP) and session description protocol (SDP) messaging.

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

Selective messaging for reducing server load
Patent No. 11758020

Inventor(s): Huihui Wu (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17693733 on 03/14/2022 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations selectively message member account data to client applications to reduce server load. When a monitored load on cloud servers meets a criteria, a hold status may be triggered. During the hold status, member accounts may be monitored and client applications may be transmitted push messages, for example when a change is detected in a member”s monitored account. The push messages can contain the detected changes, such as a posted transaction that triggered the message. Implementations of the client application can be configured to display local data (stored from the push messages) during the hold status in response to a member”s request to access/view their account. Because server to client communication is limited to messages that contain member account changes, an overall server load can be reduced.

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

Restoration of the FOV of images for stereoscopic rendering
Patent No. 11758101

Inventor(s): Hossein Najaf-Zadeh (Allen, TX), Indranil Sinharoy (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17408237 on 08/20/2021 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The memory receives a plurality of frames of a scene captured from a camera array. The processor selects a first frame and a second frame from the plurality of frames. The processor also rectifies and aligns the first frame and the second frame to a reference frame, where a blank region of the second frame has a greater area than a blank region of the first frame. The processor further transforms the first frame to have near-optimal superposition to the second frame. The processor inserts a patch from the transformed first frame into the blank region of the second frame.

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

Arithmetic decoding device, image decoding apparatus, arithmetic coding device, and image coding apparatus
Patent No. 11758140

Inventor(s): Takeshi Tsukuba (Sakai, , JP), Tomohiro Ikai (Sakai, , JP)
Assignee(s): Velos Media, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: NIXON VANDERHYDE P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17897880 on 08/29/2022 (379 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is provided a terminal device capable of efficiently performing communication in a communication system in which a base station device and the terminal device communicate with each other. The terminal device that communicates with the base station device by using a plurality of aggregated cells recognizes that a serving cell is stopped in a first state, recognizes that the serving cell is started in a second state, and switches from the first state to the second state based on a received PDCCH.

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

Sub-pictures for pixel rate balancing on multi-core platforms
Patent No. 11758163

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17748619 on 05/19/2022 (481 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for decoding a compressed video bit stream in a video decoder to recover a video sequence, the video decoder including a plurality of decoder processing cores is provided. The method includes determining that a picture is encoded in the compressed bit stream as a pre-determined number of independently encoded sub-pictures, and dispatching a first encoded sub-picture of the pre-determined number of sub-pictures to a first decoder processing core of the plurality of decoder processing cores and a second encoded sub-picture of the pre-determined number of sub-pictures to a second decoder processing core of the plurality of decoder processing cores, wherein the first encoded sub-picture and the second encoded sub-picture are independently decoded in parallel on the respective first and second decoder processing cores.

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

Line-based compression for digital image data
Patent No. 11758184

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX), Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA), Ying Chen (West Lafayette, IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220444 on 04/01/2021 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of compressing digital image data is provided that includes selecting an entropy code for encoding a line of pixels in the digital image data, wherein the entropy code is selected from a plurality of variable length entropy codes, using spatial prediction to compute a pixel predictor and a pixel residual for a pixel in the line of pixels, and selectively encoding the pixel residual using one of the entropy code or run mode encoding.

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

System and method for converting adaptive stream to downloadable media
Patent No. 11758200

Inventor(s): Bradley Reitmeyer (Allen, TX), Christopher Joel Ribble (Garland, TX), Paul Martel (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): RESI MEDIA LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17844696 on 06/20/2022 (449 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for converting an adaptive media stream to downloadable media includes at least one network interface, at least one memory, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive, from a requesting device, a request for converting at least a portion of a media stream into a downloadable multimedia container, initialize a plurality of worker threads, retrieve, via one of the plurality of worker threads, a segment of the media stream from a storage location, concatenate, via the one of the plurality of worker threads, the retrieved segment into a multimedia container, determine that each segment of the media stream associated with the at least a portion of the media stream is included in the multimedia container, and transmit, via the at least one network interface, the multimedia container to the requesting device.

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

WDR imaging with LED flicker mitigation
Patent No. 11758279

Inventor(s): Mayank Mangla (Allen, TX), Peter Labaziewicz (Allen, TX), Shashank Dabral (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17213286 on 03/26/2021 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of WDR imaging. Exposure times (ETs) are set for first and second frames for an image sensor to avoid second frame saturating by setting a second ET1/a PWM frequency applied to an LED illuminating a scene to generate second longer ET pixel data (PD). The first frame has first PD and a first ETthe second ET. A high and low intensity threshold are calculated from a full well capacity. Raw image signals are obtained originating from the image sensor of the scene. Flicker is detected by comparing the first and second frame intensity values to the high and low threshold to determine whether the first PD is flickering data. A WDR merge is performed by selecting weightings from the first and second PD for each pixel including increasing weighting of the second PD for flicker. A final image is formed from the weighted WDR merge.

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

Integrated loudspeaker and control device
Patent No. 11758325

Inventor(s): Douglas Laube (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Biamp Systems, LLC (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17355161 on 06/22/2021 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method of operation may include receiving audio data, via one or more microphones of a network device, from an audio source, determining a location of the audio data based on a direction and amplitude of the received audio data, modifying the audio data for output via a loudspeaker of the network device, and outputting, via the loudspeaker, the modified audio data.

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

Determining geolocation of devices in a communication network
Patent No. 11758351

Inventor(s): Imran Hafeez (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): NetScout Systems Texas, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17401070 on 08/12/2021 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine learning method performed by a communication network monitoring device in which an incoming signaling record is received that includes radio signal attributes from a UE in the cellular communication network. A determination is made as to whether the UE incoming signaling record contains location (GPS) data. If the UE incoming signaling record contains GPS data, a machine learning model is generated for determining a location of future UEs in the communication network utilizing the GPS data and the radio signal attributes from the incoming UE signaling record. And if GPS data is not included in the UE incoming signaling record, then the geolocation for the UE is predicted using machine learning techniques utilizing a previous generated machine learning model as applied to the radio signal attributes from the incoming UE signaling record.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Dynamic buffer allocation for bluetooth low energy isochronous transmissions
Patent No. 11758434

Inventor(s): Mien Chen (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Stamford, CT)
Law Firm: McCoy Russell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17075596 on 10/20/2020 (1057 days app to issue)

Abstract: Mechanisms and methods are provided for improving wireless audio transmission and synchronization for multi-channel Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) systems. In various embodiments, mechanisms and methods may include generating transmissions having a plurality of Protocol Data Units (PDUs) to BLE-compliant slave devices. The plurality of PDUs may be stored in a buffer. When an error is determined to have occurred in transmitting one of the PDUs, a re-transmission to the slave device may be generated, which may include the PDU in error and any subsequent PDUs of the plurality of PDUs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for matching using location information
Patent No. 11758501

Inventor(s): Anna M. Schneider (Fort Worth, TX), Deryl Dorsett (Dallas, TX), Robinne Burrell (Los Angeles, CA), Shane Henderson (Allen, TX), Sharmistha Dubey (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17401039 on 08/12/2021 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method executed by at least one processor includes receiving first historical location information identifying a first location area at which a first user was present at a first time and receiving second location information identifying a second location area at which a second user was present at a second time. The method includes determining that the first historical location information and the second location information each correspond to a particular location area and determining that a characteristic related to the first user corresponds to a preference related to the second user. In response to these determinations, the method includes causing information related to the first user to be presented to the second user. The information related to the first user includes the first location area of the first user relative to the second location area of the second user.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and system for policy and subscription influenced always-on PDU sessions
Patent No. 11758593

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: 17013948 on 09/08/2020 (1099 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include receiving, from a user device, a request to establish a packet data unit (PDU) session; determining that the PDU session should be established as an always-on PDU session; determining whether subscription data associated with the user device indicates that the user device is allowed to establish the always-on PDU session; and establishing the PDU session as an always-on PDU session in response to determining that the subscription data indicates that the user device is allowed to establish the always-on PDU session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Coordinated transmissions over a transient roving wireless communication channel
Patent No. 11758604

Inventor(s): Vijay Lewis (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Skylo Technologies, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18115819 on 03/01/2023 (195 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for coordinating wireless communication are disclosed. One method includes generating, by a wireless radiator, a plurality of selectable directional wireless communication links capable of providing connectivity across a plurality of cells, wherein each of the cells is spatially different from other cells, and wherein each of the cells covers a cell area, wherein a plurality of hubs are located within the cell area, generating, by a controller, a cell map, wherein the cell map maps which of the directional wireless links, which of the plurality cells, and which of the hubs are active as a function of time, thereby supporting a wireless communication link between the base station and the hubs of the cell area corresponding with the active directional wireless link, and providing the cell map to the base station and the hubs of each of the cells.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Supported extended emergency information type
Patent No. 11758613

Inventor(s): Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Malikie Innovations Limited (Dublin, , IE)
Law Firm: Botus Churchill IP Law LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17303041 on 05/19/2021 (846 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a wireless device receives, from a wireless access network node, an indication of a supported extended emergency information (EEI) type supported by a wireless local area network (WLAN). The supported EEI type is selected from among a plurality of different EEI types. The wireless device sends a message relating to an emergency call, the message including EEI data according to the supported EEI type.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Bonded assembly of a memory die and a logic die including laterally shifted bit-line bonding pads and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11758730

Inventor(s): Fumiaki Toyama (Cupertino, CA), Jee-Yeon Kim (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17315938 on 05/10/2021 (855 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bonded assembly of a memory die and a logic die is provided. The memory die includes a memory array, a plurality of bit lines, and memory-side bit-line-connection bonding pads. The logic die includes sense amplifiers located in a sense amplifier region, and logic-side bit-line-connection bonding pads located within the sense amplifier region and bonded to a respective one of the memory-side bit-line-connection bonding pads. The sense amplifier region has an areal overlap with a respective first subset the plurality of bit lines in a plan view, while a second subset of the plurality of bit lines does not have an areal overlap with the sense amplifier region in the plan view.

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Turban
Patent No. D998287

Inventor(s): Monique Little (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): YGN Corp. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29830759 on 03/15/2022 (546 days app to issue)