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 Dec. 18, 2018 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

86 patents granted Ranked No. 11 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

TOP LOCAL ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas) 10

SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Plano) 4

Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson) 3

SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 3

(UNASSIGNED 5)

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Romelia H. Flores (Keller) 2

Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound) 2

SPEED: APPLICATION TO ISSUE (NO. OF DAYS)

166 days
Organic light emitting diode (”OLED”) visual authentication circuit board
Patent No. 10157383
Assignee: Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Inventor: Manu Kurian (Dallas)

3,603 days
Role tailored dashboards and scorecards in a portal solution that integrates retrieved metrics across an enterprise
Patent No. 10157369
Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Inventors: James P. Appleyard (North Richland Hills), Joshua L. Purcell (Dallas), Romelia H. Flores (Keller)

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Lubricant and binding agent for the production of feedstuff and the like and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 10154680

Inventor(s): Aron Vinokur (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15608181 on 05/30/2017 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lubricant and binding agent for the production of feedstuff and the like and a system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, an organic-based ingredient and a lubricant and binding agent are combined and subjected to a pellet-mill production process. The lubricant and binding agent includes about 15% to about 40% by weight of glycerin, about 0.005% to about 0.017% by weight of guar gum, about 0.009% to about 0.028% by weight of gum arabic, about 0.005% to about 0.017% by weight of aloe vera, and a balance by weight of water. The lubricant and binding agent increases production efficiency and pellet durability. NULL

Closure mechanism for jewelry
Patent No. 10154709

Inventor(s): Felix Chen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PAJ, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Ostrolenk Faber LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15680394 on 08/18/2017 (487 days app to issue)

Abstract: A jewelry clasp includes a lower arm and an upper arm that are hingedly joined to each other at one respective ends thereof. A locking pin is provided adjacent a second end of the upper arm and the locking pin extends toward the respective second end of the lower arm and locked inside a locking receptacle formed adjacent a second distal end of the lower arm. The locking receptacle contains two spring wires that extend transversely to the direction of the locking receptacle, the spring wires being spaced from each other at a distance slightly smaller than the diametrical size of a pin head of the locking pin. The clasp can be used as a general jewelry closure device.

[A44C] JEWELLERY; BRACELETS; OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS; COINS

Heart rate and pulse monitoring device
Patent No. 10154817

Inventor(s): Jonathan M. Whitfield (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: DeLio, Peterson Curcio, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15828753 on 12/01/2017 (382 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for obtaining heart rate by obtaining apical and non-apical heart rate datum using first and second heart rate monitoring devices. The apical and non-apical heart rate data are input into a heart rate verification module (HRVM) that includes a number of programming instructions for effecting the invention. An apical heart rate measure and non-apical heart rate measure are calculated in the HRVM, and an acceptable heart rate range is generated using the apical heart rate measure. Whether the non-apical heart rate measure is a reliable measure of a true heart rate is identified by determining whether the non-apical heart rate measure falls within or outside the acceptable heart rate range. A split display screen of the HRVM displays the apical heart rate measure, non-apical heart rate measure, and information identifying whether the non-apical heart rate measure falls within or outside the acceptable heart rate range.

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

Annular adhesive structure
Patent No. 10154840

Inventor(s): Ahmad Hadba (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Covidien LP (Mansfield, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14972380 on 12/17/2015 (1097 days app to issue)

Abstract: An assembly for joining tissue portions is provided and includes an anvil assembly and a body portion juxtaposed with respect to one another along a shaft and arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another; and an applicator disposed between the body portion and anvil assembly and configured for retaining a wound treatment material therein. The applicator has channels arranged for dispensing the wound treatment material therefrom onto an interface between the tissue portions. A method of joining the tissue portions is also provided and includes the steps of dispensing the wound treatment material from the applicator so as to distribute wound treatment material onto an interface between a first tissue portion and a second tissue portion; and approximating the anvil assembly and the body portion to one another so that the first and second tissue portions are in contact with one another.

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

System and method for performing vertebral reduction using a sleeve
Patent No. 10154862

Inventor(s): Michael Scott Hisey (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Zimmer Spine, Inc. (Edina, MN)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15618499 on 06/09/2017 (557 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for vertebral reduction using sleeves detachably coupled to collars of bone fasteners. The reduction can be performed during a minimally invasive procedure for implanting spinal stabilization systems. A sleeve can include internal threads that match threads on the respective collar to form a continuous set of threads. Threads on a closure member can be engaged with the threads on the sleeve and the closure member turned to translate the closure member along the sleeve. The closure member can be used to push a rod relative to the collar to which the sleeve is attached to cause a vertebral body to move.

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

Enzymatic wound debriding compositions with enhanced enzymatic activity
Patent No. 10155061

Inventor(s): Aleksa Jovanovic (Fort Worth, TX), Lei Shi (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Smith Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15358937 on 11/22/2016 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is directed to topical enzymatic wound debriding compositions with enhanced enzymatic activity. These compositions comprise a dispersed phase comprising at least one proteolytic enzyme and at least one hydrophilic polyol; and a continuous phase comprising a hydrophobic base.

[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)

Systems and methods for applying reduced pressure therapy
Patent No. 10155070

Inventor(s): Carrie Lee Childress (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Smith Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14912071 on 08/07/2014 (1594 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy apparatuses and methods for using such apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a level of exudate in a canister (or a dressing) based at least in part on one or more characteristics of pressure signals generated by a negative pressure source and monitored by a pressure sensor. One such characteristic of the pressure signals can be amplitude, which may increase as a level of exudate in the canister (or dressing) increases. The canister (or dressing) can include a filter configured to become occluded in order to prevent overflow of the canister (or dressing). The controller can be additionally configured to detect and indicate a canister (or dressing) pre-full condition before the filter becomes occluded. More efficient and reliable operation of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can thereby be attained.

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

Golf club set providing improved distance gapping adjustability
Patent No. 10155145

Inventor(s): Justin M. Girard (Dallas, TX), Michael Scott Burnett (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC. (Carlsbad, CA)
Law Firm: Dawsey Co., LPA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15141893 on 04/29/2016 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set of golf clubs having a degree of adjustability to provide improved distance gapping across the transition from a curved face golf club head to a flat face golf club head.

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

Methods, systems, and products for control of gaming applications
Patent No. 10155163

Inventor(s): Toby Bearden (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Red Hat, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)
Law Firm: Red Hat, Inc. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15798942 on 10/31/2017 (413 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products bookmark gaming applications. When a player wishes to pause a gaming application, a bookmark may be created. The bookmark identifies a location in the gaming application at which play is paused. Play may then be resumed from the bookmark, whether at a same device or at a different device.

[A63F] CARD, BOARD OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [5]

Baby changing station
Patent No. RE047163 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Branko Bem (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC. (North Hollywood, CA)
Law Firm: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15782799 on 10/12/2017 (432 days app to issue)

Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion. Patent Class: N/A

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

System for impregnating fibers to form a prepreg
Patent No. 10155344

Inventor(s): Shawn Junker (Greenville, TX)
Assignee(s): CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC. (Woodland Park, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15695486 on 09/05/2017 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: A prepreg fabrication system provided with an impregnation zone, which includes: (i) a movable support surface for supporting a continuous web material during impregnation; (ii) an endless roller chain carrying a plurality of linking, rotatable idler rollers, a portion of the roller chain facing the movable support surface; and (iii) pressure applicators for pressing at least some of the idler rollers facing the support surface against the support surface to form pressure nips. The movable support surface is configured to move at a first velocity during operation and the roller chain is configured to revolve at a second velocity different from the first velocity so as to establish a relative velocity between the revolving roller chain and the moving support surface, and wherein the relative movements of the support surface and the roller chain create pressure nips that are moving in the same direction as the moving direction of the support surface.

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

Composite stiffener positioning and vacuum bag installation device
Patent No. 10155347

Inventor(s): Donald Chester Darrow (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): The Boeing Company (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15148177 on 05/06/2016 (956 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing composite parts. An expandable tool with a transfer system may be moved on a surface of the expandable tool into an outer mold line tool with a composite material laid up on the outer mold line tool. The expandable tool may be expanded in the outer mold line tool to change the surface from a retracted state to an expanded state. The transfer system may be transferred from the expandable tool with the surface in the expanded state to the outer mold line tool.

Single stage debulk and cure of a prepreg material
Patent No. 10155366

Inventor(s): Denver R. Whitworth (North Richland Hills, TX), Vance N. Cribb (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 13696944 on 01/11/2011 (2898 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged laminate including the process of cutting out a damaged section and replacing damaged section with a repair laminate, then covering the repair laminate with a vacuum bag having a heater disposed therein. Thereafter, applying heat and pressure to the repair laminate with the heater and vacuum bag to adequately debulk and cure the repair laminate.

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

Unmanned aerial vehicle system and method for use
Patent No. 10155587

Inventor(s): Rujing Tang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15041815 on 02/11/2016 (1041 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle having a body with a hollow cavity, a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift, a control system disposed within the hollow cavity, a deterrent device secured to the body, a remote communication device operably associated with the control system. The method includes providing tracking location of a user upon activation of the remote control device, autonomously flying the unmanned aerial vehicle to a location of the remote communication device, and delivering a payload.

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

Method of controlling by-products of vitamin C degradation and improving package integrity shelf life
Patent No. 10155610

Inventor(s): D. Craig Woodward (Plano, TX), Justin L. Batson (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Philip J. Gordon Consultants, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Reed Smith LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14718456 on 05/21/2015 (1307 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention is a method of venting the degradation products of an ascorbic acid containing composition. This prevents a build-up of carbon dioxide and may prolong the life of the packaging. The packaging includes an impermeable container and a semi-permeable top, which allows carbon dioxide to vent over time. When the composition includes water, the surface area of semi-permeable material contacting the composition is reduced to lessen water vapor loss.

[B65D] CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

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

Substituted pyridines and uses thereof
Patent No. 10155726

Inventor(s): Hanbiao Yang (Coppell, TX), Paul Wehn (Dallas, TX), Rui Xu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PELOTON THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15553570 on 03/04/2016 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: Substituted pyridines that modulate HIF-2a activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the substituted pyridines, and methods of using these chemical entities for treating proliferative diseases and conditions associated with HIF-2a activity are described herein.

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

Polymer composition for forming a melt-extruded film and composites thereof
Patent No. 10155859

Inventor(s): Dirk Hair (Edmonton, , CA), Jeffrey Charles Haley (Norwood, OH), Myra Sumague (Edmonton, , CA), Robert Weber (Liberty Township, OH)
Assignee(s): Celanese EVA Performance Polymers Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15242920 on 08/22/2016 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: A polymer composition that can be used to form a melt-extruded film is provided. The polymer composition may contain an olefinic polymer and a transition metal salt. By selectively controlling specific aspects of the polymer and the transition metal salt, as well as the relative concentration of each component, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting composition can exhibit a relatively fast oxidation rate, which has been found to improve the adhesion of the composition to a wide variety of substrates.

[C08K] USE OF INORGANIC OR NON-MACROMOLECULAR ORGANIC SUBSTANCES AS COMPOUNDING INGREDIENTS (paints, inks, varnishes, dyes, polishes, adhesives C09) [2]

Methods of detecting tumor cells
Patent No. 10155988

Inventor(s): Mohammed A. I. Mahmood (Arlington, TX), Samir M. Iqbal (Euless, TX), Umair J. M. Khan (Arlington, TX), Young-Tae Kim (Arlington, TX), Yuan Wan (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14323840 on 07/03/2014 (1629 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, methods of detecting tumor cells are described herein. In some embodiments, a method of detecting tumor cells comprises providing a device, the device comprising a substrate surface and a plurality of first aptamer probes attached to the substrate surface. The method further comprises contacting a plurality of cells with the plurality of first aptamer probes attached to the substrate surface; adhering one or more of the plurality of cells to the substrate surface; and measuring a non-uniformity parameter, a Hausdorff distance, a change in the number of pseudopods, and/or a shape of at least one adhered cell. In some cases, the method further comprises using the non-uniformity parameter, Hausdorff distance, change in the number of pseudopods, and/or shape of the adhered cell to identify the adhered cell as a tumor cell or a non-tumor cell.

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

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

Method and apparatus for seismic stimulation of production horizons of hydrocarbon bearing formations
Patent No. 10156108

Inventor(s): Sergey A. Kostrov (Frisco, TX), William O. Wooden (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Applied Seismic Research Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Laubscher Laubscher, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14756479 on 10/06/2015 (1169 days app to issue)

Abstract:

[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]

Jet cutter having a truncated liner at apex
Patent No. 10156110

Inventor(s): Steve S. Lin (Alvarado, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuire Woods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14434477 on 04/23/2014 (1700 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of severing a tubing string of a well system comprising: positioning a jet cutter within the tubing string, wherein the jet cutter comprises: (A) a main explosive load, wherein upon detonation or deflagration of the main explosive load, a jet propagates radially outward in a circle from an apex of the main explosive load; and (B) a liner, wherein the liner is truncated at the apex, and wherein the amount of truncation is selected such that the jet has a greater tip velocity compared to a substantially identical jet cutter without the truncated liner; and causing the main explosive load to detonate or deflagrate, wherein the tubing string of the well system is severed due to the detonation or deflagration.

Downhole wire retrieval device for metallic and non-metallic wire
Patent No. 10156111

Inventor(s): David Larimore (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15031155 on 07/09/2015 (1258 days app to issue)

Abstract: Wire retrieval device to cut and recover wire or cable from a well. The wire retrieval device is suited for, among other applications, the retrieval of metallic, non-metallic, or composite wires from a wellbore. A method and system for retrieving a wire or cable from a well using a wire retrieval tool operable to cut a downhole wire and retain the cut segments in a holding cavity within the tool.

Time-delay coating for dissolvable wellbore isolation devices
Patent No. 10156118

Inventor(s): Michael L. Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Zachary R. Murphree (Carrollton, TX), Zachary W. Walton (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14435056 on 04/16/2014 (1707 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of removing a wellbore isolation device comprises: introducing the isolation device into the wellbore, wherein at least a portion of the wellbore isolation device comprises: a first material; and a coating, wherein the coating: completely surrounds at least the first material prior to introduction of the isolation device into the wellbore. The coating can be made from: a frangible substance that loses structural integrity after introduction of the isolation device into the wellbore via application of a force; a substance that undergoes a phase transformation at the phase transformation temperature of the substance after a period of time has elapsed since introduction of the isolation device into the wellbore; or at least an anode of a galvanic system comprising the anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, wherein the anode undergoes galvanic dissolution after introduction of the isolation device into the wellbore.

Inflow control device adjusted by rotation of a cover sleeve
Patent No. 10156123

Inventor(s): Onyema C. Oyeka (Carrollton, TX), Stephen M. Greci (Carrollton, TX), Uriel Arias (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14911231 on 10/28/2014 (1512 days app to issue)

Abstract: An inflow control device comprising: a housing, wherein the housing comprises a receptacle and a receptacle opening; a plug, wherein the plug fits into the receptacle; and a cover sleeve, wherein the cover sleeve is positioned around a portion of the housing and comprises a cover sleeve port, wherein the cover sleeve is rotatable circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the housing to align the cover sleeve port with the receptacle opening, and when the port and opening are aligned, the plug is positionable into the receptacle or removable from the receptacle. The inflow control device can be used in an oil, gas, or water production well, or an injection well to variably control the flow rate of a fluid flowing through the device.

Degradable material time delay system and method
Patent No. 10156126

Inventor(s): Dennis Roessler (Fort Worth, TX), John T Hardesty (Weaterford, TX), Kevin R George (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Portfolio Builders PLLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15053417 on 02/25/2016 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: A time delay tool and method in a wellbore casing is disclosed. The tool/method includes a mechanical restraining element, a reservoir for containing a reactive fluid, an actuating device and a wellbore device. When a stored energy is applied on the wellbore device, the actuation device is actuated and enables the reactive fluid in the reservoir to come in contact with the mechanical restraining element. While the mechanical restraining element undergoes a change in shape due to a chemical reaction, a stored energy applied on the wellbore device is delayed by a pre-determined time delay. The amount of the pre-determined time delay is determined by factors that include the reactive fluids, concentration of the reactive fluids, geometry and size of the mechanical restraining element.

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

High-precision hydraulic actuator
Patent No. 10156245

Inventor(s): Anthony R. Mann (Fort Worth, TX), Richard A. Luepke (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: 15050046 on 02/22/2016 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drive mechanism, a first cylinder comprising a first piston coupled to the drive mechanism, and a second cylinder comprising a second piston. The first cylinder includes a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir, with the first piston disposed between the first fluid reservoir and the second fluid reservoir. The second cylinder includes a third fluid reservoir and a fourth fluid reservoir, with the second piston disposed between the third fluid reservoir and the fourth fluid reservoir. The apparatus further includes a first fluid line coupling the first fluid reservoir to the fourth fluid reservoir, and a second fluid line coupling the second fluid reservoir to the third fluid reservoir. The first piston comprises a threaded portion disposed in a threaded aperture of the first cylinder.

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

Distributed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system with concurrent network connections
Patent No. 10156377

Inventor(s): Daniel A. Castillo (Dallas, TX), Jayprakash Charavda (Irving, TX), Nguyen T. Ho (Highland Village, TX), Sunil K. Khiani (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14712176 on 05/14/2015 (1314 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, an HVAC system includes a first control unit communicatively coupled to a first plurality of HVAC units and a first interactive display. A second control unit communicatively coupled to a second plurality of HVAC units and a second interactive display. The first control unit is operable to detect and connect to the second control unit using a Wi-Fi direct protocol to create an HVAC control network that is designated as a primary communications network. The first control unit further operable to detect a Wi-Fi network including a wireless access point. The first control unit operable to re-designate the HVAC control network as a secondary communications network and to designate the Wi-Fi network as the primary communications network. The first control unit may also detect and connect to the second control unit over the Wi-Fi network, wherein the first control unit may receive a first temperature change request from the first interactive display and transmit the first temperature change request to the second control unit over the Wi-Fi network.

[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)

System for operating an HVAC system having tandem compressors
Patent No. 10156396

Inventor(s): Der-Kai Hung (Dallas, TX), Harold Gene Havard, Jr. (Carrollton, TX), Rosa Maria Leal (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15442790 on 02/27/2017 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system for operating a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A controller operates compressors in tandem connected to an evaporator. In response to detection of a pre-freezing condition of in the coils of the evaporator, the controller adjusts an operating condition of the HVAC system.

[F25D] REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT COVERED BY ANY OTHER SUBCLASS (refrigerated showcases A47F 3/04; thermally-insulated vessels for domestic use A47J 41/00; refrigerated vehicles, see the appropriate subclasses of classes B60-B64; containers with thermal insulation in general B65D 81/38; 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; thermally-insulated vessels for liquefied or solidified gases F17C; air-conditioning or air-humidification F24F; refrigeration machines, plants, or systems F25B; cooling of instruments or comparable apparatus without refrigeration G12B; cooling of engines or pumps, see the relevant classes)

P H Y S I C S

Ground plane estimation in a computer vision system
Patent No. 10156441

Inventor(s): Deepak Kumar Poddar (Bangalore, , IN), Manu Mathew (Bangalore, , IN), Poorna Kumar (Bangalore, , IN), Prashanth Ramanathpur Viswanath (Bangalore, , IN), Soyeb Nagori (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15255832 on 09/02/2016 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: Estimation of the ground plane of a three dimensional (3D) point cloud based modifications to the random sample consensus (RANSAC) algorithm is provided. The modifications may include applying roll and pitch constraints to the selection of random planes in the 3D point cloud, using a cost function based on the number of inliers in the random plane and the number of 3D points below the random plane in the 3D point cloud, and computing a distance threshold for the 3D point cloud that is used in determining whether or not a 3D point in the 3D point cloud is an inlier of a random plane.

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

Method and system for ridesharing management
Patent No. 10156452

Inventor(s): Asmita Metrewar (Nanded, , IN), Gurulingesh Raravi (Bangalore, , IN), Harish Krishnamurthy (Bangalore, , IN), Koyel Mukherjee (Bangalore, , IN), Narendra Annamaneni (Ananthapur, , IN), Raja Subramaniam Thangaraj (Karur, , IN)
Assignee(s): CONDUENT BUSINESS SERVICE, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Jones Robb, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15350204 on 11/14/2016 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments illustrate method of data processing for ridesharing management. The method includes retrieving multi-tier location data, comprising at least a plurality of clusters, of a geographical area from one or more data storage devices. The method further includes determining a set of available rides from a plurality of available rides in real time, associated with one or more source clusters and one or more destination clusters from the plurality of clusters. The method further includes rendering first information pertaining to the set of available rides through a first user-interface on the mobile computing device for user selection of at least one available ride from the set of available rides. The method further includes determining a shortest route for the selected at least one available ride, wherein second information pertaining to the determined shortest route is rendered through a second user-interface on the mobile computing device of the user.

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

System and method for measuring thermal reliability of multi-chip modules
Patent No. 10156512

Inventor(s): Junsheng Guo (Shenzhen, , CN), Qian Han (San Diego, CA), Yongwang Xiao (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14194029 on 02/28/2014 (1754 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are provided herein for testing multichip module (MCM) thermal reliability. An embodiment method includes selecting a chip with higher thermal risk from a plurality of chips in the MCM, and measuring a plurality of predetermined temperature parameters associated with the selected chip. A thermal resistance is then calculated using the predetermined temperature parameters. The thermal resistance is used to determine a thermal performance of the MCM. The predetermined temperature parameters include a junction temperature of the selected chip and at least one of a case temperature above the selected chip, a board temperature below the selected chip, and an ambient air temperature.

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

Force deflection and resistance testing system and method of use
Patent No. 10156586

Inventor(s): Jack Lewis (Royse City, TX), Lynwood Adams (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Modus Test, LLC (Cumming, GA)
Law Firm: BrownWinick Law Firm (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15462383 on 03/17/2017 (641 days app to issue)

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

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

Method and circuitry for measuring current
Patent No. 10156593

Inventor(s): Robert A. Neidorff (Bedford, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15188578 on 06/21/2016 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: Transistor arrays are disclosed herein. An example transistor array includes a first node for coupling the transistor array to a circuit. A first transistor and a second transistor are coupled to the first node. A gate controller is coupled to the gate of the first transistor and the gate of the second transistor and is for selectively turning on the first transistor and the second transistor. A current source is coupled to the first node and is active when the second transistor is off. Calibration circuitry measures the voltage of the first node when the current source is active.

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

Method and system for determining power consumption
Patent No. 10156597

Inventor(s): Ameet Suresh Bagwe (Balgalore, , IN), Somshubhra Paul (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 13861740 on 04/12/2013 (2076 days app to issue)

Abstract: For determining a power consumption of electrical circuitry, at least one device executes at least a portion of a software application having an effect on a current through the electrical circuitry. A current is generated through a transistor for mirroring the current through the electrical circuitry. In response to a control word, a reference current is generated. In response to executing the portion of the software application, the control word is varied to determine a value thereof that causes the reference current to approximately equal the current through the transistor, in a manner that correlates the effect of the portion of the software application on the current through the electrical circuitry.

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

Bi-directional electric energy meter
Patent No. 10156598

Inventor(s): Cong Deng (Nanjing, , CN), Rujun Ji (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15615867 on 06/07/2017 (559 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electric energy meter for a poly-phase electricity network includes a power transformer having a primary side and a secondary side, a first analog front end (AFE) unit is coupled to the secondary side of the power transformer, and a microcontroller coupled to the primary side of the power transformer. The first AFE unit is to be coupled to a first phase of the poly-phase electricity network. The microcontroller is configured to transmit a digitized request signal to, and to receive a measurement signal from, the first AFE unit via the power transformer. More specifically, the first AFE unit, upon receiving the digitized request signal, is to extract information from the digitized request signal.

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

Dual port tap router for asynchronous capture shift data register
Patent No. 10156608

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15626446 on 06/19/2017 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure describes different ways to improve the operation of a device”s 1149.1 TAP to where the TAP can perform at-speed Update Capture, Shift Capture and Back to Back Capture Shift operations. In a first embodiment of the disclosure the at-speed operations are achieved by time division multiplexing CMD signals onto the TMS input to the TAP. The CMD signals are input to a CMD circuit that operates in conjunction with a Dual Port Router to execute the at-speed operations of a circuit. In a second embodiment of the disclosure the at-speed operations are achieved by detecting the TAP”s Exit1DR state as a CMD signal that is input to the CMD circuit that operates in conjunction with a Dual Port Router to execute the at-speed operations of a circuit. In a third embodiment of the disclosure the at-speed operations are achieved by detecting the TAP”s Exit1DR and PauseDR states and in response producing Capture and Update signals that are input to a Programmable Switch that operates in conjunction with a Dual Port Router to execute the at-speed operations of a circuit. In a fourth embodiment of the disclosure the at-speed operations are achieved by detecting the TAP”s Exit1DR and PauseDR states and inputting these states to a Dual Port Router to control the at-speed operations of a circuit. Each of the embodiments may be augmented to include externally accessible Update and Capture input signals that can be selected to allow a tester to directly control the at-speed ope

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

Myopia control means
Patent No. 10156737

Inventor(s): Aldo Abraham Martinez (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Brien Holden Vision Institute (Sydney, , AU), Novartis AG (Basel, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15416674 on 01/26/2017 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: Sets, kits or stocks of anti-myopia lenses and methods for their use, that do not require a clinician to measure peripheral refractive error in the eyes of myopic patients. Lenses having peripheral powers or defocus set in accordance with central corrective power will cover almost all normal myopes not worse than 6D central refractive error. For example, a kit or set of lenses ([b]50[/b], FIG. [b]15[/b]) can have multiple parts or sub-sets each with a compartmented container with lenses arranged according to increments of central corrective power. The lenses of the first part have four steps of peripheral power or defocus to provide therapeutic effect and, while the lenses of the second part also have four steps, the level of therapeutic effect is higher. Other examples of sets, kits and stocks, as well as examples of lenses themselves, are disclosed together with methods of use.

[G02C] SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES

Storage system and method for recovering data corrupted in a host memory buffer
Patent No. 10157004

Inventor(s): Eliyahu Michaeli (Jerusalem, , IL)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Brinks Gilson Lione (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15099018 on 04/14/2016 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage system and method for recovering data corrupted in a host memory buffer are provided. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a non-volatile memory and a controller in communication with the non-volatile memory. The controller is configured to receive a logical-to-physical map from a volatile memory of a host for storage in the storage system”s non-volatile memory; determine if there is an error in an entry in the logical-to-physical map; in response to determining that there is no error in the logical-to-physical map, store the logical-to-physical map in the non-volatile memory; and in response to determining that there is an error in an entry in the logical-to-physical map, attempt to recover the entry from a location in the storage system before storing the logical-to-physical map in the non-volatile memory. Other embodiments are provided.

[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)

Zero read on trimmed blocks in a non-volatile memory system
Patent No. 10157012

Inventor(s): Gadi Vishne (Petach-Tikva, , IL), Ravit Krayif (Or-Yehuda, , IL), Vered Kelner (Moshav Gan Haim, , IL)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Brinks Gilson Lione (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14869116 on 09/29/2015 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing zero data in response to a host data read directed to a logical address that is not associated with valid data. The system may be a non-volatile memory system including non-volatile memory and a controller configured to determine whether a logical address in a read command is associated with valid data. The controller may be configured to generate, store in non-volatile memory and retrieve from that non-volatile memory a zero data entry. The controller may also be configured to include any associated encryption key or logical address in the generation of the zero data in order to satisfy data path protection and/or encryption requirements for the non-volatile memory system. Storage and retrieval of the zero data may be via the non-volatile memory array or only the data latches of the non-volatile memory.

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

Processing multiple audio signals on a device
Patent No. 10157041

Inventor(s): David Gerard Ledet (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Open Invention Network LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15810598 on 11/13/2017 (400 days app to issue)

Abstract: At least one processor that performs at least one of determine at least two audio signals, determine at least one directionality of at least one audio source from the at least two audio signals, determine at least one timing of the at least one audio source from the at least two audio signals, generate at least one context for the at least two audio signals based on the at least one directionality and the at least one timing of the at least two audio signals, and provide at least one user interface based on the generated at least one context.

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

Method, apparatus, and system for managing data storage with an application programming interface
Patent No. 10157124

Inventor(s): Frederick A. Crable (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): EMC IP Holding Company, LLC (Hopkinton, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 13631190 on 09/28/2012 (2272 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for providing data services, using a single control path, on a data storage resource selected from a plurality of heterogeneous storage resources, the computer-executable method comprising receiving an input relating to data services, analyzing the input to determine an appropriate type of data service to provide on the data storage resource, and based on the analyzing, providing the appropriate type of data service on the data storage resource.

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

Smarter electronic reader
Patent No. 10157169

Inventor(s): Christina I. Flores (Keller, TX), Erik H. Katzen (Irving, TX), Romelia H. Flores (Keller, TX), Sumit Patel (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14690579 on 04/20/2015 (1338 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer program products, and systems for enriching and customizing one or more portions of textual content. Embodiments of the present invention analyze one or more portions of the textual content and customize the textual content based on preferences of a user interacting with the textual content. Embodiments of the present invention can present customized or original textual content to users requesting textual content.

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

Data credibility vouching system
Patent No. 10157198

Inventor(s): Tejashkumar B. Purani (Coppell, TX), Theodora H. Cheng (Grand Prairie, TX), Tsz S. Cheng (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14552840 on 11/25/2014 (1484 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method and program product are provided for implementing a credibility vouching system (CVS). A CVS is disclosed that includes: credibility vouching system (CVS), comprising: a data aggregation system interface that provides a communication pathway for receiving event metadata (EM) records from a data aggregation system; a service provider interface and inquiry system that provides a communication pathway with a plurality of third party service providers to facilitate identification of a set of candidate nodes potentially responsible for a submitted EM record in the data aggregation system; a vouching request routing system for generating a vouching request and tasking at least one third party service provider to forward the vouching request to the set of candidate nodes; and a credibility scoring system that generates a credibility score for the submitted EM record based on a set of vouching responses received from the set of candidate nodes.

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

Extracting malicious instructions on a virtual machine in a network environment
Patent No. 10157276

Inventor(s): Chase Cooper Cunningham (Frisco, TX), Jeffery Ray Schilling (Murphy, TX), Srujan Das Kotikela (Dallas, TX), Tawfiq Mohan Shah (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Armor Defense Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15169203 on 05/31/2016 (931 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system including a guest virtual machine with one or more virtual machine measurement points configured to collect virtual machine operating characteristics metadata and a hypervisor control point configured to receive virtual machine operating characteristics metadata from the virtual machine measurement points. The hypervisor control point is further configured to send the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata to a hypervisor associated with the guest virtual machine. The system further includes the hypervisor configured to receive the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata and to forward the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata to a hypervisor device driver in a virtual vault machine. The system further includes the virtual vault machine configured to determine a classification for the guest virtual machine based on the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata and to send the determined classification to a vault management console.

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

Dynamic requirements mapping
Patent No. 10157285

Inventor(s): Kesha Hamilton (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15293941 on 10/14/2016 (795 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and arrangements for integrating two or more overlapping requirements from different assessments are presented. In some examples, determining whether requirements are considered overlapping may include identifying a plurality of aspects of each requirement and comparing the aspects to aspects of other requirements to determine whether at least a threshold number of aspects are the same. Upon identifying two or more overlapping requirements, the system may integrate the two or more overlapping requirements into an integrated requirement. A unique identifier may be generated for the integrated requirement and associated with the integrated requirement. Data may be received responsive to a request for data for an integrated requirement and the system may associate the received data with the integrated requirement and may map the received data to the two or more requirements integrated into the integrated requirement.

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

Platform for adopting settings to secure a protected file
Patent No. 10157286

Inventor(s): Christopher Burchett (Lewisville, TX), James Michael Burke (Frisco, TX), Warren Wade Robbins (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): DELL PRODUCTS LP (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: North Weber Baugh LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14975567 on 12/18/2015 (1096 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide the ability to enforce access methods on data based upon a policy or policies identified within the metadata of a file. The data is self-protected by including or being wrapped with one or more policy/rule identifiers that act as a form of body armor to the data when in transit or in different situations. In embodiments, access is only granted upon successful authentication and compliance with the identified policy or policies. In embodiments, depending upon the conditions and policies, varying level access may be granted. In embodiments, depending upon the conditions and policies, the system may take one or more mitigations or remedial access levels, such as containerizing, sandboxing, granting limited access, or erasing the data.

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

Secure access client
Patent No. 10157287

Inventor(s): Chris Burchett (Lewisville, TX), Darrell Testerman (McKinney, TX), James Burke (Frisco, TX), Warren Robbins (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): Wyse Technology L.L.C. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Kirton McConkie (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15019709 on 02/09/2016 (1043 days app to issue)

Abstract: A secure access client can be employed to enforce limitations on a user”s access to a file while also allowing the user to access the file using an application of choice. To provide this functionality, the secure access client can implement an RDP client that is configured to create an RDP session with an RDP service executing on the same computing device. The RDP service can allow the secure access client to display the user interface of an application employed to open a file. The secure access client can be configured to selectively apply access limitations on a per file basis. This selective enforcement can be accomplished by only implementing a virtual channel extension to provide a particular type of access to the file when the file”s access limitations would allow such access.

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

Systems and methods for image preprocessing to improve accuracy of object recognition
Patent No. 10157331

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Richard Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX), Stephen Michael Wylie (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15915583 on 03/08/2018 (285 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to image preprocessing to improve object recognition. In one implementation, a system for preprocessing an image for object recognition may include at least one memory storing instructions and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include receiving the image, detecting a plurality of bounding boxes within the image, grouping the plurality of bounding boxes into a plurality of groups such that bounding boxes within a group have shared areas exceeding an area threshold, deriving a first subset of the plurality of bounding boxes by selecting bounding boxes having highest class confidence scores from at least one group, selecting a bounding box from the first subset having a highest score based on area and class confidence score, and outputting the selected bounding box.

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

Role tailored dashboards and scorecards in a portal solution that integrates retrieved metrics across an enterprise
Patent No. 10157369

Inventor(s): James P. Appleyard (North Richland Hills, TX), Joshua L. Purcell (Dallas, TX), Romelia H. Flores (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Cuenot, Forsythe Kim, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 12366326 on 02/05/2009 (3603 days app to issue)

Abstract: Users can be logged into an organization portal and an organization role can be determined for each user. For each user, indicators of values obtained from metrics tailored for the organization role can be presented within a plurality of metrics driven portlets of an organization portal. The plurality of metrics driven portlets can include at least one score card and at least one dashboard. Responsive to detecting that the at least one of the plurality of metrics exceeds a boundary condition, an out-of-bounds event can be triggered, a set of the users who are to be apprised of an occurrence of the out-of-bounds event can be programmatically determined, a Web data repository can be searched for items specific to the out of bounds event and, for each user in the set, contents of at least one of the portlets can be altered to include items from the Web data repository.

[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]

Organic light emitting diode (”OLED”) visual authentication circuit board
Patent No. 10157383

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16028108 on 07/05/2018 (166 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit board that includes OLED display technology is provided. An OLED display may present light patterns recognizable by a hearing or visually impaired users. The light pattern may be customized by the user. A specific workflow may be associated with a specific light pattern. A light pattern may visually guide a user through a workflow. For example, different menu options may be color coded. High consequence changes may flash with a certain light sequence or pattern. Trusted devices may present a specific light pattern or matrix at ”login” time to confirm that the user is accessing a trusted device.

Method and system for merging of polygons in adjacent tiles
Patent No. 10157485

Inventor(s): Christopher John Gillam (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15343207 on 11/04/2016 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for merging polygons in adjacent tiles is provided that includes determining that a first polygon in a tile having a first edge linked list and a second polygon in an adjacent tile having a second edge linked list have overlapping invalid edges, wherein an edge includes an ordered set of point coordinates in which an initial two point coordinates lie on a tile boundary and last point coordinates of the set also lie on a tile boundary, and an edge linked list is an ordered list of edges of a polygon, and merging the first edge linked list and the second edge linked list to generate a third edge linked list for a merged polygon comprising the first polygon and the second polygon.

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

Data output for high frequency domain
Patent No. 10157648

Inventor(s): Kallol Mazumder (Plano, TX), Myung-Ho Bae (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15652986 on 07/18/2017 (518 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes memory banks that store data and a data path coupled to the memory banks that transfers the data. The system also includes a latch that gates the data path based on a clock signal in the system. The system further includes interface circuitry coupled to the data path that sends an instruction to the memory banks to transmit the data on the data path in response to receiving a first rising edge of the clock signal. The interface circuitry also outputs gated data in response to receiving a second rising edge of the clock signal. The latch gates the data path to store the gated data in response to receiving a falling edge of the clock signal.

Vertical selector for three-dimensional memory with planar memory cells
Patent No. 10157653

Inventor(s): Shaoping Li (San Ramon, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Kunzler, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15627175 on 06/19/2017 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for non-volatile memory. A plurality of layers of planar non-volatile memory cells forms a three-dimensional memory array. A plurality of word lines are coupled to planar non-volatile memory cells. Word lines may extend horizontally across layers of memory cells. A plurality of selector columns are coupled to planar non-volatile memory cells. Selector columns extend vertically through layers of memory cells, and may include central conductors surrounded by one or more concentric selective layers. One or more selective layers may permit an electrical current through a cell, between a word line and a central conductor, in response to a voltage satisfying a threshold.

Power reduction technique during read/write bursts
Patent No. 10157659

Inventor(s): Harish N. Venkata (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15856826 on 12/28/2017 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device may include one or more memory banks that store digital data. The memory device includes first tri-state driver circuitry that provides a first signal to a first data read/write (DRW) line coupled between write driver circuitry and one or more DQ pads. The first signal is indicative of either a high state or a medium state. The memory device includes second tri-state driver circuitry that provides a second signal to a second data read/write (DRW) line coupled between the write driver circuitry and the one or more DQ pads. The second signal is indicative of either a medium state or a low state. A voltage level of the medium state is between a voltage level of the high state and a voltage level of the low state.

Mitigating line-to-line capacitive coupling in a memory die
Patent No. 10157661

Inventor(s): Michael V. Ho (Allen, TX), Scott E. Smith (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Holland Hart LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15686996 on 08/25/2017 (480 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for mitigating line-to-line capacitive coupling in a memory die are described. A device may include multiple drivers configured to both drive latched data and conduct read and write operations. For example, a memory device may contain two or more memory arrays independently coupled to two drivers via two data lines. One data line may be driven strongly to shield a corresponding memory array from effects associated with data line capacitive coupling. An opposing data line may be driven with data pertaining to an access operation of the memory array to which it is coupled. The opposing data line may be driven concurrently or within a small time difference of the other data line.

Dynamic tuning of first read countermeasures
Patent No. 10157676

Inventor(s): Charles Kwong (Redwood City, CA), Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Liang Pang (Fremont, CA), Yingda Dong (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15627738 on 06/20/2017 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are provided for improving the accuracy of read operations of memory cells, where the threshold voltage (Vth) of a memory cell can shift depending on when the read operation occurs. Countermeasures are provided for a first read situation in which a memory is read after a power on event or after a long delay since a last read. Read voltages of lower or higher programmed data states are set according to a positive or negative temperature coefficient (Tco), respectively. Read voltages for error recovery can be set similarly. In another aspect, a wait period between a dummy voltage and a read voltage is a function of temperature. In another aspect, word line voltages of unselected blocks are set according to a negative Tco. In another aspect, pass voltages are set based on a Tco for each programmed data state.

Sub-block mode for non-volatile memory
Patent No. 10157680

Inventor(s): Deepanshu Dutta (Fremont, CA), Huai-Yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA), Xiang Yang (Milpitas, CA), Xiaochang Miao (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLP (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15385454 on 12/20/2016 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing residual electrons within a NAND string subsequent to performing a sensing operation using the NAND string or during the sensing operation. A middle-out programming sequence may be performed in which memory cell transistors in the middle of the NAND string are programmed and program verified prior to programming and verifying other memory cell transistors towards the drain-side end of the NAND string and/or the source-side end of the NAND string. In one example, for a NAND string with 32 memory cell transistors corresponding with word lines WL[b]0[/b] through WL[b]31[/b] from the source-side end of the NAND string to the drain-side end of the NAND string, the memory cell transistor corresponding with word line WL[b]16[/b] may be programmed and program verified prior to programming the memory cell transistors corresponding with word lines WL[b]15[/b] and WL[b]17. [/b]

Programming of nonvolatile memory with verify level dependent on memory state and programming loop count
Patent No. 10157681

Inventor(s): Nima Mokhlesi (Los Gatos, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Stoel Rives LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14853733 on 09/14/2015 (1191 days app to issue)

Abstract: A series of programming pulses, where the individual pulses are identified by a pulse number, is used to program a page of memory cells in parallel. After receiving a pulse, the memory cells under verification are verified to determine if they have been programmed to their respective target states. The memory cells that have been verified are inhibited from further programming while those memory cells not verified will be further programmed by subsequent programming pulses. The pulsing, verification and inhibition continue until all memory cells of the page have been program-verified. Each verify level used in the verification is a function of both the target state and the pulse number. This allows adjustment of the verify level to compensate for changes in sensing, including those due to variation in source line loading during the course of programming.

ECC and read adjustment based on dynamic memory error model estimation
Patent No. 10158380

Inventor(s): Alexander Bazarsky (Holon, , IL), Eran Sharon (Rishon Lezion, , IL), Idan Goldenberg (Ramat Hasharon, , IL), Omer Fainzilber (Even Yehuda, , IL), Ran Zamir (Ramat Gan, , IL), Stella Achtenberg (Netanya, , IL)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15371167 on 12/06/2016 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes a memory and a controller coupled to the memory. The controller is configured to determine a first count of bits of a representation of data that are estimated to be erroneous and a second count of bits of the representation of data that have high estimated reliability and are estimated to be erroneous. The controller is further configured to modify at least one read parameter or at least one decode parameter based on the first count and the second count.

Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms
Patent No. 10158488

Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hanley Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15984096 on 05/18/2018 (214 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms includes means for collecting first and second identifiers based on use of an application that does not employ cookies, the first identifier identifying at least one of a device or a user of the device to a first database proprietor that stores first user information associated with the first identifier, and the second identifier identifying the at least one of the device or the user of the device to a second database proprietor that stores second user information associated with the second identifier, and means for sending identifiers to: send the first identifier to a first server associated with the first database proprietor, send the second identifier to a second server associated with the second database proprietor, and send to a data collection server at least one of a media identifier indicative of media accessed via the application at the device or a search term used via the application at the device.

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Device employable in different circuit configurations using parallel wiring harnesses, a HVAC system employing the device and a method of manufacturing a HVAC unit
Patent No. 10156379

Inventor(s): Randall L. Lisbona (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Winstead PC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15948009 on 04/09/2018 (253 days app to issue)

Abstract: A HVAC unit manufacturing method and a HVAC system are, disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: a controller having control board terminals, a parallel wiring harness having a first and a second connection header, the first connection header coupled to the control board terminals, and a switch having terminals. The terminals of the switch including: a pair of functional terminals configured to indicate a status of the switch and a pair of jumpered terminals independent of the pair of functional terminals and internally connected together within the switch, wherein designated combinations of the terminals indicate a circuit configuration for employing the switch in the HVAC system with each of the terminals having a particular design that dictates a specific corresponding connection header be used for each of the designated combinations, wherein a single one of the designated combinations of the terminals corresponds to the second connection header.

[H01R] ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS (switches, fuses H01H; coupling devices of the waveguide type H01P 5/00; switching arrangements for the supply or distribution of electric power H02B; installations of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or of auxiliary apparatus H02G; printed means for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits H05K)

Via formation using sidewall image transfer process to define lateral dimension
Patent No. 10157789

Inventor(s): Cheng Chi (Jersey City, NJ), Chi-Chun Liu (Altamont, NY), Hosadurga K. Shobha (Niskayuna, NY), Shyng-Tsong Chen (Rensselaer, NY), Sylvie M. Mignot (Slingerlands, NY), Terry A. Spooner (Clifton Park, NY), Wenhui Wang (Clif
Assignee(s): STMicroelectronics, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15239178 on 08/17/2016 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a via to an underlying layer of a semiconductor device is provided. The method may include forming a pillar over the underlying layer using a sidewall image transfer process. A dielectric layer is formed over the pillar and the underlying layer; and a via mask patterned over the dielectric layer, the via mask having a mask opening at least partially overlapping the pillar. A via opening is etched in the dielectric layer using the via mask, the mask opening defining a first lateral dimension of the via opening in a first direction and the pillar defining a second lateral dimension of the via opening in a second direction different than the first direction. The via opening is filled with a conductor to form the via. A semiconductor device and via structure are also provided.

[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]

Chip-scale cooling device having through-silicon vias and flow directing features
Patent No. 10157817

Inventor(s): Ercan M. Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Feng Zhou (South Lyon, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15881443 on 01/26/2018 (326 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cooling structure includes a first substrate layer including an array of cooling channels, a second substrate layer including a nozzle structure, an outlet manifold, and an outlet, a third substrate layer including an inlet, and inlet manifold, and one or more flow directing features are disposed within the inlet manifold. The one or more flow directing features include one or more micro-pillars extending into the cooling fluid flow path from the inlet manifold, the first substrate layer includes one or more first substrate layer through-holes, the second substrate layer includes one or more second substrate layer-through holes, and the third substrate layer includes one or more third-substrate layer through holes. The first substrate layer through-holes, the second substrate layer through-holes, and the third substrate layer through-holes are aligned into one or more TSVs and metallized.

Crack propagation prevention and enhanced particle removal in scribe line seals of semiconductor devices
Patent No. 10157861

Inventor(s): Erika Lynn Mazotti (San Martin, CA), Ricky Alan Jackson (Richardson, TX), Sudtida Lavangkul (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15657438 on 07/24/2017 (512 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an integrated circuit having a semiconductor substrate with insulator layers and conductor layers overlying the semiconductor substrate. A scribe region overlying the semiconductor substrate and a periphery of the integrated circuit includes a crack arrest structure and a scribe seal. The crack arrest structure provides first vertical conductor structure that surrounds the periphery of the integrated circuit. The scribe seal is spaced from and surrounded by the crack arrest structure and provides a second vertical conductor structure. The scribe seal includes first and second vias spaced from each other and connected to one of the conductor layers. The first via is a trench via and the second via is a stitch via, with the second via being located closer to the crack arrest structure than the first via.

Capacitor with improved voltage coefficients
Patent No. 10157915

Inventor(s): Bhaskar Srinivasan (Allen, TX), Guru Mathur (Plano, TX), Haowen Bu (Plano, TX), Poornika Gayathri Fernandes (Murphy, , IN), Shih Chang Chang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15793607 on 10/25/2017 (419 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device includes a capacitor having a lower plate of interconnect metal, a capacitor dielectric layer with a lower silicon dioxide layer, a silicon oxy-nitride layer, and an upper silicon dioxide layer, and an upper plate over the upper silicon dioxide layer. The silicon oxy-nitride layer has an average index of refraction of 1.60 to 1.75 at a wavelength of 248 nanometers. To form the microelectronic device, the lower silicon dioxide layer, the silicon oxy-nitride layer, and the upper silicon dioxide layer are formed in sequence over an interconnect metal layer. An upper plate layer is patterned to form the upper plate, leaving the lower silicon dioxide layer and at least half of the silicon oxy-nitride layer over the interconnect metal layer. An interconnect mask is formed of photoresist over the upper plate and the silicon oxy-nitride layer, using the silicon oxy-nitride layer as an anti-reflection layer.

Common source line with discrete contact plugs
Patent No. 10157929

Inventor(s): Erika Kanezaki (Yokkalchi, , JP), Ryo Nakamura (Yokkaichi, , JP), Yosuke Nosho (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14734888 on 06/09/2015 (1288 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming a NAND flash memory includes forming a conductive area in a substrate, the conductive area extending along a direction that is perpendicular to the direction along which NAND strings extend, the conductive area connecting terminals of NAND strings. Discrete contact areas in the conductive area are contacted by discrete contact plugs, each contact plug contacting a corresponding contact area in the conductive area.

Dynamic reconfiguration of uplink transmission in a TDD wireless communication system
Patent No. 10158393

Inventor(s): Anthony Edet Ekpenyong (Houston, TX), Ralf Matthias Bendlin (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15621905 on 06/13/2017 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention use signaling mechanisms that enable dynamic reconfiguration of the UL/DL resource partitioning by user equipment (UE) in a TDD wireless communication system, such as the 3GPP TDD Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) system. The dynamic reconfiguration of the UL/DL resource partitioning disclosed herein may also be applied to any other TDD wireless system employing dynamic reconfiguration of the TDD UL/DL configuration.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Advanced beamforming and feedback methods for MIMO wireless communication systems
Patent No. 10158414

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Allen, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Richardson, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15183587 on 06/15/2016 (916 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) capable of communicating with a base station (BS) includes a transceiver configured to receive a signal comprising a CSI process configuration, wherein the CSI process configuration comprises a CSI-RS resource configuration to identify a CSI-RS resource and a CSI-RS on the CSI-RS resource, and transmit a precoding matrix indicator to the base station, and a controller configured to derive the precoding matrix indicator utilizing the CSI-RS on the CSI-RS resource. When the CSI-RS resource configuration indicates 4 CSI-RS ports: the precoding matrix indicator has a 3-bit size when a rank to derive the precoding matrix indicator is one; the precoding matrix indicator has a 3-bit size when the rank is two; the precoding matrix indicator has a 2-bit size when the rank is three; and the precoding matrix indicator has a 1-bit size when the rank is four.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Systems and methods for detecting passive intermodulation sources using thermal imaging
Patent No. 10158435

Inventor(s): Edward Velasquez (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15753396 on 09/13/2016 (826 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for detecting a passive intermodulation (PIM) source in a radio frequency (RF) device through analysis of a thermal image of the RF device.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and system for coordinated transmission with use of neighboring base station scheduling policy
Patent No. 10158463

Inventor(s): Suryanarayanan Ramamurthy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Sprint Spectrum L.P. (Overland Park, KS)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14659875 on 03/17/2015 (1372 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system to manage coordinated transmission of data in a wireless communication system. When a serving base station receives data of a particular class for transmission to a user equipment device (UE), the serving base station transmits the received data to the UE and sends a proper subset of the received data to a neighboring base station for the neighboring base station to also transmit to the UE optimally concurrently with the serving base station”s transmission of the proper subset. To help comply with a policy in place at the neighboring base station, the serving base station decides how much of the received data to send to the neighboring base station as the proper subset by (i) determining what scheduling weight the neighboring base station is set to apply for data of the particular class and (ii) applying that determined scheduling weight to the received data.

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

Method and apparatus for defining carrier aggregation group sets
Patent No. 10158477

Inventor(s): Choonghor Woon (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15222353 on 07/28/2016 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device including a processing system including a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations. The operations can include receiving an enquiry regarding capability of the device to engage in a communication session over a network, identifying a plurality of component carriers available for carrier aggregation, and generating a group identifier for a group of combinations of the component carriers. The group identifier indicates the capability of the device to engage in the communication session using any of the combinations in the group. The operations can also include transmitting a message including the group identifier. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

System and method for enhanced network event monitoring and reporting
Patent No. 10158524

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: 15429644 on 02/10/2017 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may detect an event associated with a user device. The event may include at least one of a data reachability event, a loss of connectivity event, or a loss of reachability event. The device may determine, based on detecting the event, event information associated with the event. The event information may include information that identifies a type of a packet data network (PDN) connection when the event includes a data reachability event. The event information may include information that identifies a reason for detachment from a network when the event includes a loss of connectivity event. The event information may include information indicating that one or more PDN connections have been closed when the event includes a loss of reachability event. The device may provide the event information for reporting to one or more devices that are to receive event reports associated with the user device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Capacity-aware heuristic approach for placing software-defined networking (SDN) switches in hybrid SDN networks for single link/node failure
Patent No. 10158559

Inventor(s): Cing-Yu Chu (Brooklyn, NY), Hung-Hsiang Jonathan Chao (Holmdel, NJ), Kang Xi (Morganville, NJ), Min Luo (Cumming, GA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14997794 on 01/18/2016 (1065 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network controller comprising a processor configured to obtain topology information of a network, wherein the topology information indicates a plurality of non-software-defined networking (non-SDN) network elements (NEs) interconnected by a plurality of links in the network, analyze each non-SDN NE according to the topology information to determine whether the non-SDN NE is a candidate NE for establishing a backup tunnel to protect a single-link failure at one of the plurality of links, and select a plurality of target NEs from the candidate NEs to protect against all single link-failures in the network, and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to send a first message to a first of the target NEs to dynamically enable software-defined networking (SDN) functionalities at the first target NE in order to facilitate single-link failure protection in the network.

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

Resource allocation and transfer utilizing holds and a distributed network
Patent No. 10158703

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15179702 on 06/10/2016 (921 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide utilizing a distributed network of systems for allocating and transferring resources between entities (e.g., users, institutions, or the like) by providing holds (e.g., soft or hard) on the resources, allocating the resources, and transferring the resources by utilizing allocation identifiers and/or holding pools, if needed. The use of allocation identifiers and/or holds on the resources improves upon the processing speeds and power of systems used for the resource transfers between entities.

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

Information provided to parent regarding a called for child protection
Patent No. 10158755

Inventor(s): Kevin V. Nguyen (Allen, TX), M. Gregory Smith (Fairview, TX), Monica Rose Martino (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): I D YOU, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15832490 on 12/05/2017 (378 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, method, and computer readable medium for providing information of a calling party to an alert party, wherein the calling party is in communication with the receiving party in a communications network. The method includes receiving a message from a calling party to a receiving party and performing a lookup of information relating to the calling party in a database, wherein the lookup is based on an identifier associated with the message, Thereafter, an alert is sent to the alert party if the calling party information is unavailable in a contact list of the receiving party.

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

Camera data management and user interface apparatuses, systems, and methods
Patent No. 10158772

Inventor(s): Heath Stallings (Colleyville, TX), Shadman Zafar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15813647 on 11/15/2017 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain embodiments a computing device displays a live camera sensor view in a graphical user interface, captures a camera image, displays a visual indicator representative of the captured camera image in an image manager pane, the image manager pane and the live camera sensor view displayed together in the graphical user interface, displays, together with the image manager pane and the live camera sensor view in the graphical user interface, a selector for toggling an active input mode between the image manager pane and the live camera sensor view displayed together in the graphical user interface, and sends data representative of the captured camera image to another computing device by way of a network.

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

System and method for recording and training athletes from multiple points of view
Patent No. 10158826

Inventor(s): Charlie Waters (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Reel Pro Motion, LLC (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15288961 on 10/07/2016 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for recording and training athletes uses multiple points of view For example, a new football training video in which a stationary camera (75 high) replaces the player (QB). The smooth (not jerky GoPro) easy to see video provides an unobstructed POV from the sightline of the QB (CorneaCAM”CC”) during the execution of live play. For confirmation of visual fields and analyzing the intentions of the defensive team, there are two other cameras videoing the same play. The user will have the capability to view the play from either of the two other angles in real time, to better understand, interpret and confirm what he thinks he sees at the CorneaCAM POV. All three POV”s have freeze frame and slow motion capability.

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

Direct current mode digital-to-analog converter to class D amplifier
Patent No. 10158942

Inventor(s): Jasjot Singh Chadha (Bangalore, , IN), Lars Risbo (Hvalsoe, , DK), Ryan Erik Lind (Knoxville, TN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15897177 on 02/15/2018 (306 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a class D amplifier and a current steering digital-to-analog converter (DAC) directly connected to the class D amplifier. The system also includes a common mode servo circuit coupled to a node interconnecting the current steering DAC to the class D amplifier. The common servo circuit amplifies a difference between a common mode signal determined from the node and a reference voltage and generates a feedback current to the node based on the amplified difference. A feed-forward common-mode compensation circuit is included to reduce an alternating current (AC) ripple from the class D amplifier. The feed-forward common-mode compensation circuit includes first and second resistors coupled to respective outputs of the class D amplifier. A current mirror is coupled to the first and second resistors and is configured to sink a current from the node to ground that approximates a common mode feedback current of the class D amplifier.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Extending a QoS indicator through WLAN to an electronic device in a heterogeneous network
Patent No. 10159010

Inventor(s): Malcolm Muir Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Fernando Partners, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15792535 on 10/24/2017 (420 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include apparatuses, systems, and methods for extending a QoS indicator through WLAN to an electronic device in a heterogeneous network. The method comprises receiving, at a second wireless network, a packet from a first wireless network including a first quality of service (QoS) indicator for a first protocol of the first wireless network. The method further comprises determining a second quality of service (QoS) indicator for a second protocol of the second wireless network based on the first QoS indicator and network conditions of the second wireless network. The method further comprises transmitting the packet in accordance with the second QoS indicator.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Access point, station, and beacon frame sending method and system
Patent No. 10159031

Inventor(s): Jun Luo (Shanghai, , CN), Peter Loc (Cupertino, CA), Phillip Barber (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Broadband Mobile Technologies, Inc. (McKinney, TX), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Leydig, Voit Mayer, Ltd. (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15248741 on 08/26/2016 (844 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention discloses an access point, a station, and a beacon frame sending method and system, relates to the communications field, and resolves a problem of relatively large network overheads caused for purposes of ensuring that in a WLAN system having multiple channels, a STA can quickly access a network. A specific solution is as follows: A first sending unit sends a beacon indication frame on each subchannel of N subchannels, where the beacon indication frame is used to indicate configuration information of a beacon frame; and a second sending unit sends the beacon frame on at least one first subchannel. The present invention is applied to a beacon frame sending process.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for controlling usage of priority access in networks
Patent No. 10159033

Abstract: A system and method may include receiving information for a number of user equipment (UE) devices, wherein the information identifies a category associated with network access priority for each of the UE devices. The system and method may also include receiving, on behalf of a first one of the UE devices, a message to establish a network connection corresponding to a request for prioritized network access and determining whether a category for the first UE device allows for prioritized network access. The system and method may further include allowing prioritized network access to the first UE device, in response to determining that the category for the first UE device allows for prioritized network access and denying prioritized network access to the first UE device in response to determining that the category for the first UE device does not allow for prioritized network access.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Transferring data through a bonded communication link
Patent No. 10159088

Inventor(s): Edward Lindsley (Burleson, TX), Stefan E. De Nagy Koves Hrabar (Chapel Hill, , AU)
Assignee(s): Sqwaq, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dodd Law Group (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15722499 on 10/02/2017 (442 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, devices, apparatus, and computer program products for transferring data through a bonded communication link. A bonded communication link bonds together capabilities from each of a plurality of other communication links to form a higher bandwidth communication link relative to each of the plurality of other communication links considered separately. Link qualities can be monitored for each of the plurality of other communication links. Different priorities can be assigned to different types of data. Based on monitored link qualities and assigned data priorities, different data types can be routed via different of the other communication links. Routing different data types via different of the other communication links facilitates selective transmission of higher priority data when quality degrades on a communication link.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Ceramic board with memory formed in the ceramic
Patent No. 10159150

Inventor(s): Roberto Brioschi (Sesto San Giovanni, , IT), Simon Dodd (West Linn, OR)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15253615 on 08/31/2016 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a ceramic substrate that includes a plurality of contact pads, a plurality of electrical traces, and a microelectromechanical die. Contacts on the die are coupled to the plurality of contact pads through the plurality of electrical traces. The substrate also includes a plurality of memory bits formed directly on the substrate. Each memory bit is coupled between a first one of the contact pads and a second one of the contact pads.

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

DESIGN PATENTS

Bed tray
Patent No. D835920

Inventor(s): Patrick Hogan Sullins (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29625410 on 11/09/2017 (404 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Folding knife
Patent No. D835966

Inventor(s): Salena Green (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29580005 on 10/05/2016 (804 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Three vane louver
Patent No. D836048

Inventor(s): Raymond L. Norbury, Jr. (Duncanville, TX)
Assignee(s): Cary Products Co., Inc. (Hutchins, TX)
Law Firm: Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert Goetzel, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29582242 on 10/26/2016 (783 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Ammunition cartridge with primer insert
Patent No. D836180

Inventor(s): Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): True Velocity IP Holdings, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29594032 on 02/15/2017 (671 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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