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 December 20, 2022 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 10
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 12
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 1
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 4
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 5
G: PHYSICS 30
H: ELECTRICITY 25

DESIGN: 2

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 13
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 7
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 5
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring) 2
Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson) 2
Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) 2
Rheem Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, GA) 2
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) 2
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 2

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Joshua C. Batie (Frisco) 2
Ryan Thomas Russell (The Colony) 2
Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan (Plano) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Research performance framework
Patent No. 11529095

Inventor(s): Suresh Rangan (Frisco, TX) Assignees: Federal Express Corporation (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16928561 on 07/14/2020 (889 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is provided a research framework system. For example, in some implementations there is provided a sleep prediction system for pilots including a first data structure storing collected research data related to pilot sleep patterns, a second data structure storing data related to a flight schedule associated with a pilot, and a sleep prediction module configured to access the data stored in the first and second data structures and calculate, by one or more processors using the data stored in the first data structure, a likelihood that the pilot associated with the flight schedule stored in the second data structure is sleeping at a given time.

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

Method of blood pressure estimation using trend analysis
Patent No. 11529104

Inventor(s): John Fee (Garland, TX) Assignees: AI CARE CORPORATION (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16180109 on 11/05/2018 (1506 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for blood pressure trend determination of a subject comprising: a housing; at least one of a photoplethysmographic (PPG) sensor or a magnetic sensor in or on the housing and adapted to be worn by the subject, wherein the PPG/magnetic sensor uses a pulse oximeter to measure changes in skin light absorption; a processor for receiving a signal from the at least one of the PPG sensor or the magnetic sensor measurements, wherein the processor comprises a non-transitory computer readable medium having instruction stored thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: measure a trend analysis results to determine the blood pressure trend over a time period; and an input/output device that at least one of stores, displays, or transmits blood pressure trend of the subject.

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

Ultrasound imaging system with automatic image saving
Patent No. 11529116

Inventor(s): Daniel Shelton (Prosper, TX) Assignees: FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC. (Bothell, WA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16012627 on 06/19/2018 (1645 days app to issue)

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically identifying and saving ultrasound images relevant to a needle injection procedure, and associated systems and methods, are described herein. For example, an ultrasound imaging system includes a transducer for transmitting/receiving ultrasound signals during a needle injection procedure, and receive circuitry configured to convert the received ultrasound signals into ultrasound image data. The image data can be stored in a buffer memory. A processor can analyze the image data stored in the buffer memory to identify image data that depicts a specified injection event of the needle injection procedure, and the identified image data can be stored in a memory for archival purposes.

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

Blood vessel access and closure devices and related methods of use
Patent No. 11529130

Inventor(s): Robert Vidlund (Forest Lake, MN) Assignees: J.D. Franco Co., LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16480549 on 01/23/2018 (1792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A medical device may include an outer assembly having a first shaft, a first lumen extending through the first shaft, and an atraumatic first tip removably coupled to a distal end of the first shaft; an inner assembly configured to extend through the first lumen of the outer assembly, the inner assembly including a second shaft, a second lumen extending through the second shaft, and a second tip removably coupled to a distal end of the second shaft, the second tip being configured to pierce tissue; and a plug assembly configured to extend through the second lumen of the inner assembly, the plug assembly including a third shaft and a plug removably coupled to a distal end of the third shaft.

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

Surgical implant for marking soft tissue
Patent No. 11529211

Inventor(s): Gail S. Lebovic (Frisco, TX) Assignees: HOLOGIC, INC. (Marlborough, MA)
Law Firm: Jones Robb, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16661663 on 10/23/2019 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: An implantable tissue marker device is provided to be placed in a soft tissue site through a surgical incision. The device can include a bioabsorbable body in the form of a spiral and defining a spheroid shape for the device, the spiral having a longitudinal axis, and turns of the spiral being spaced apart from each other in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of markers can be disposed on the body, the markers being visualizable by a radiographic imaging device. The turns of the spiral are sufficiently spaced apart to form gaps that allow soft tissue to infiltrate between the turns and to allow flexibility in the device along the longitudinal axis in the manner of a spring.

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

Dental appliances, systems and methods
Patent No. 11529216

Inventor(s): James Sylvester Wratten, Jr. (Waterville, NY), Seyed Mehdi Roein Peikar (Addison, TX) Assignees: Brius Technologies, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Fortem IP LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16948701 on 09/29/2020 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a positioning member configured to position an orthodontic appliance during installation in the patient”s mouth. The positioning member may comprise a first portion configured to be coupled to the patient”s teeth and a second portion extending away from the first portion. The second portion may be configured to be detachably coupled to the orthodontic appliance. While the positioning member is coupled to the orthodontic appliance, the positioning member is configured to be positioned in the patient”s mouth and coupled to the patient”s teeth, thereby positioning the orthodontic appliance at a desired location adjacent a patient”s oral anatomy.

[A61C] DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00)

Skincare compositions including zinc oxide
Patent No. 11529297

Inventor(s): Odes W. Mitchell (Arlington, TX) Assignees: GM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Winstead PC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17154842 on 01/21/2021 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for treating or preventing a skin condition. In some embodiments, the composition includes zinc oxide with a concentration between about 5 and 30 wt/wt %, coconut oil with a concentration between about 0.1 and 5 wt/wt %, tea tree oil with a concentration between about 0.00025 and 0.1 wt/wt %, citronella oil with a concentration between about 0.00025 and 0.1 wt/wt %, and lemongrass oil with a concentration between about 0.01 and 1 wt/wt %. In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a composition for treating or preventing a skin condition including zinc oxide with a concentration of about 24 wt/wt %, coconut oil with a concentration of about 1 wt/wt %, tea tree oil with a concentration of about 0.001 wt/wt %, citronella oil with a concentration of about 0.001 wt/wt %, and lemongrass oil with a concentration of about 0.08 wt/wt %.

[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)

Formulations for enhancing skin firmness, density and thickness
Patent No. 11529300

Inventor(s): Alisar Salah Zahr (Dallas, TX), John Koch (Ft. Worth, TX), Nirmal Shah (Arlington, TX), Tatiana Kelly (Westlake, TX), Thu Quynh Nguyen (North Richland Hills, TX) Assignees: JAMRM, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16502789 on 07/03/2019 (1266 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are formulations that interact with the skin microbiome of a human patient such that when applied topically in therapeutically effective amounts at prescribed intervals, the formulations cause an increase in skin firmness, density, smoothness, elasticity and thickness resulting in a skin appearance that reflects overall skin health. In exemplary embodiments formulations include, without limitation, the following active components acting in concert with each other: a prebiotic component, a peptide component, a matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) inhibitor component; and an antioxidant component; all present in a carrier base. The exemplary embodiments may be in the form of a cream, a lotion, a serum, or a hydrogel that facilitates delivery of these active components into the skin.

Wound healing through sirt1 overexpression
Patent No. 11529417

Inventor(s): Michele Jen (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Law Firm: Casimir Jones SC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15931262 on 05/13/2020 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for improved wound healing. In particular, provided herein are compositions and methods for the direct delivery of Sirtuin-1 (Sirt1) or vectors encoding Sirt1 to the wounds (e.g., of diabetic patients).

[A01N] PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (mixtures of pesticides with fertilisers C05G)

Hot food merchandising unit with roller grill
Patent No. 11533784

Inventor(s): Michael J. Weisser, Jr. (Wylie, TX) Assignees: Sanden Vendo America, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Sierra IP Law, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16581605 on 09/24/2019 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides single units that contain a large lower chamber, and one or more display shelves above this chamber on the inside of the unit. A roller grill or other large appliance may be provided in the lower chamber, or the chamber may be left open to display large food products or other items. The shelves may be heated for keeping foods displayed on the shelves warm; however, the shelves need not be heated for food products that do not need to be kept warm. Heating elements, lights and sensors may be adjusted using electronic controls to provide optimum temperatures inside the various chambers of the display units. Display units of the present invention allow store owners to utilize the space above a roller grill or other appliance to merchandise additional food products as opposed to requiring a separate food merchandiser to occupy additional valuable counter space. The performance of the roller grills of the present invention is improved over stand-alone roller grills, thereby reducing the potential for lost sales due to food not being sufficiently heated.

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

Grape plant named Indulgence
Patent No. PP034850 (Plant)

Inventor(s): James N. Moore (Arlington, TX) Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (Little Rock, AR)
Law Firm: Quarles Brady LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17532216 on 11/22/2021 (393 days app to issue)

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct cultivar of wine grapevine which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Seyval Blanc (female parent) and Muscat Ottonel (male parent) made in 1988. The seedlings fruited in the summer of 1992 in a vineyard near Clarksville, Ark. and one was selected for its potential as a wine grape for utilization in the Mid-South. The original vine was tested as Ark. 2359. The new cultivar of grapevine is a white wine grape which is adapted to the Mid-South of the United States with good winter hardiness and distinct muscat flavor. Patent Class: N/A

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

Desiccant saturation level monitoring
Patent No. 11529583

Inventor(s): Christopher L. Smith (Van Alstyne, TX), Daniel P. Margavio (McKinney, TX), James Johnson (Allen, TX), Tiffany Pouw (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Daly Crowley Mofford Durkee, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16682403 on 11/13/2019 (1133 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a desiccant saturation monitoring system having a body with a first portion configured to hold a desiccant material and a second portion configured to position a sensor in relation to the desiccant material. A light source can irradiate the desiccant material and the sensor can detect irradiance from the desiccant material for at least one wavelength to determine saturation information for the desiccant material.

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

System and method for positioning one or more robotic apparatuses
Patent No. 11529741

Inventor(s): Oussama Rawas (Allen, TX) Assignees: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16222981 on 12/17/2018 (1464 days app to issue)

Abstract: An approach to positioning one or more robotic arms in an assembly system may be described herein. For example, an apparatus may include a first robotic arm having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end may be configured for movement and the proximal end may secure the first robotic arm. The apparatus may further include a camera connected with the distal end of the first robotic arm. The camera may be configured to capture image data of a marker connected with a second robotic arm and provide the image data to a computer. The computer may generate a set of instructions for the first robotic arm based on the image data of the marker. The movement of the first robotic arm may be caused by the computer according to the generated set of instructions.

[B25J] MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES (robotic devices for individually picking fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D 46/30; needle manipulators for surgery A61B 17/062; manipulators associated with rolling mills B21B 39/20; manipulators associated with forging machines B21J 13/10; means for holding wheels or parts thereof B60B 30/00; cranes B66C; arrangements for handling fuel or other materials which are used within nuclear reactors G21C 19/00; structural combination of manipulators with cells or rooms shielded against radiation G21F 7/06) [5]

Tonneau cover with shieldable interior mounting features
Patent No. 11529854

Inventor(s): Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI), Scott Louis Frederick (Brighton, MI) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufactuting North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17344399 on 06/10/2021 (558 days app to issue)

Abstract: A detachable tonneau cover panel assembly for a vehicle tonneau cover includes a panel portion structured to be detachably connectible to a panel of a tonneau cover, and at least one mounting bracket attached to an interior side of the panel portion and structured to enable mounting of an object thereon. An optional shield may be attached to the panel portion to enclose and protect object(s) mounted on the mounting bracket(s). The tonneau cover panel assembly is structured to be easily detachable from other panels of the tonneau cover and man-portable so that a user may use the tonneau cover panel assembly as a carrying case for any objects mounted on the mounting brackets attached to the panel portion.

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

Systems and methods for improving propulsion of a vehicle using selectively attachable hub motors and rotatable axles
Patent No. 11529862

Inventor(s): Joshua D. Payne (Ann Arbor, MI), Nathan C. Westover (New Hudson, MI) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16704788 on 12/05/2019 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving propulsion of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting a vehicle configuration associated with an arrangement of a set of hub motors that are selectively attachable on driven wheels of the vehicle, loading a control setting according to the arrangement to one of a series configuration and a parallel configuration to indicate a power source for the driven wheels as one or more of a motor of the set of hub motors and a central propulsion system. The set of hub motors is structured to be selectively attached to the driven wheels without removing the driven wheels from the vehicle. The method includes managing power delivery to the set of hub motors and the central propulsion system of the vehicle to propel the vehicle according to the control setting.

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

Adjustment of environment of transports
Patent No. 11529918

Inventor(s): Christopher J. Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Felipe G. Salles (Garland, TX), Jaya Bharath R. Goluguri (McKinney, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX) Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16558198 on 09/02/2019 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, by a device, from at least one data source, data related to an occupant of a transport, determining, by the device, a destination of the occupant based on the data related to the occupant, determining, by the device, a departure time of the occupant based on the destination, requesting, by the device, a transport at a location of the occupant at the departure time, and adjusting, by the device, an environment of the transport based on the data related to the occupant and the destination.

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

Systems and methods for adjusting train operation
Patent No. 11529979

Inventor(s): Bradley Howard (Argyle, TX), John W. Brand (Flower Mound, TX) Assignees: Progress Rail Services Corporation (Albertville, AL)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16814244 on 03/10/2020 (1015 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting operation of a train are disclosed. A method may include: receiving one or more infrared images of a brake line of the train; detecting one or more leaks of the brake line based on the one or more infrared images; and adjusting a brake command based on the detected one or more leaks.

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

Expandable length cargo bed system with mid-bed access
Patent No. 11530001

Inventor(s): Colby Steven Williams (Milan, MI), Marjorie R. Williams (Ann Arbor, MI), Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI), Scott Louis Frederick (Brighton, MI) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16722205 on 12/20/2019 (1096 days app to issue)

Abstract: An expandable cargo bed system for a vehicle includes a front shell having a front shell first sidewall. The front shell first sidewall includes at least one cargo bed access passage extending between a first side of the front shell first sidewall and a second side of the front shell first sidewall opposite the first side. A rear shell is operably coupled to the front shell so as to be movable with respect to the front shell between a retracted position and an extended position so as to vary a length of the cargo bed. The rear shell has a rear shell first sidewall. The rear shell first sidewall is structured to cover the at least one cargo bed access passage when the rear shell is in the retracted position. The rear shell first sidewall is also structured so that the at least one cargo bed access passage is exposed when the rear shell is in the extended position.

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

Vehicles having pivotable and rotatable tailgate members
Patent No. 11530002

Inventor(s): Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI) Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17011625 on 09/03/2020 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle including a bed, a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bed in a transversely spaced relationship, and a tailgate member. The bed and the plurality of sidewalls define a cargo space and an end opening into the cargo space. The tailgate member extends across the end opening between the plurality of sidewalls and is pivotally coupled to the plurality of sidewalls via a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges provide rotational movement of the power tailgate member from a vehicle inward position to a vehicle outward position such that the power tailgate member has a range of motion of up to 270. The power tailgate member includes one or more sensors positioned to capture one or more of information pertaining to one or more objects on the bed of the vehicle and information pertaining to a rear of the vehicle.

Vehicle selectively convertible to a dually configuration
Patent No. 11530009

Inventor(s): Adam R. VanAntwerp (Chelsea, MI), Claudia A. Ma (Northville, MI), Corey Zwegers (Dexter, MI), Robert C. MacArthur (Ypsilanti, MI), Shigenori Shibata (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17319190 on 05/13/2021 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle can have: (1) a first pair of rear wheels with a first pair of tires configured to be able to bear a weight of the vehicle and (2) a second pair of rear wheels with a second pair of tires installed on the second pair of rear wheels and configured to be selectively inflatable. The first pair of wheels can be disposed on a first pair of axles. The second pair of wheels can be disposed on the first pair of axles or on a second axle. In an inflated state, the second pair of tires can be configured to be able to bear the weight of the vehicle. In a deflated state, the second pair of tires can lack being configured to bear the weight of the vehicle. An individual or a controller can cause the vehicle to have a conventional configuration or a dually configuration.

VTOL aircraft having multiple wing planforms
Patent No. 11530035

Inventor(s): George Matthew Thompson (Lewisville, TX), Jonathan Andrew Knoll (Burleson, TX), Matthew Edward Louis (Fort Worth, TX) Assignees: Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17005194 on 08/27/2020 (845 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aircraft having multiple wing planforms. The aircraft includes an airframe having first and second half-wings with first and second pylons extending therebetween. A distributed thrust array is attached to the airframe. The thrust array includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies coupled to the first half-wing and a plurality of propulsion assemblies coupled to the second half-wing. A flight control system is coupled to the airframe. The fight control system is configured to independently control each of the propulsion assemblies and control conversions between the wing planforms. The aircraft is configured to convert between thrust-borne lift in a VTOL orientation and wing-borne lift in a forward flight orientation. In addition, the aircraft is configured to convert between a biplane configuration and a monoplane configuration in the forward flight orientation.

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

Using foam for structural components of a seat assembly
Patent No. 11530044

Inventor(s): Andrew B. Severance (Fort Worth, TX), Jason K. Smith (Denton, TX), Raul G. Reyes (Denton, TX) Assignees: Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16332580 on 09/20/2016 (2282 days app to issue)

Abstract: Seat assemblies ([b]200[/b]) including structural components ([b]212, 222, 232[/b]) made of foam are described. A seat sub-assembly ([b]210, 220, 230[/b]) can include a frame ([b]214, 224, 234[/b]) and a foam support ([b]212, 222, 232[/b]). The foam support ([b]212, 222, 232[/b]) can be coupled to the frame ([b]214, 224, 234[/b]) for receiving a load on the seat sub-assembly ([b]210, 220, 230[/b]), dissipating at least half of the load, and dispersing the load through the frame ([b]214, 224, 234[/b]).

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

Thermal sleeve for manipulating heat transfer
Patent No. 11530085

Inventor(s): Alice Dean (Dallas, TX), Elizabeth Paige McCoy (Dallas, TX) Assignees: UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Baker Botts, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16655708 on 10/17/2019 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for manipulating heat transfer includes a thermal sleeve, a vessel and a lid. The thermal sleeve includes a first material and a second material. The vessel includes an outer wall disposed about an inner wall, the inner wall defining a reservoir configured to contain a liquid and the inner wall and outer wall defining a gap therebetween. The lid is configured to open to facilitate adding of the liquid to the reservoir. The thermal sleeve is configured to be positioned within the gap.

[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

Single-chain TNF receptor 2 agonist fusion proteins
Patent No. 11530247

Inventor(s): David C Foster (Euless, TX), Leonard G Presta (San Francisco, CA), Lutz B Giebel (San Mateo, CA) Assignees: RELINIA, INC. (Euless, TX)
Law Firm: Goodwin Procter LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16618233 on 06/05/2018 (1659 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention provides for a fusion protein between a single chain TNFR2 Selective Agonist protein (scTNFR2 Selective Agonist) and a dimerization domain, such as an IgGFc protein. The single chain TNFR2 Selective Agonist moiety provides a therapeutic activity by selectively activating the TNFR2 form of the TNF- receptor, thus selectively stimulating Tregs and/or increasing myelin deposition.

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

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

Drill bit for boring earth and other hard materials
Patent No. 11530577

Inventor(s): Nathan Andrew Brooks (Slade Point, , AU) Assignees: Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881527 on 05/22/2020 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cutting head adapted to removably couple to a bit body of a drill bit assembly. The cutting head includes a leading cutting tip for cutting into earth and a trailing receiving portion for receiving a second end of the bit body in an internal cavity defined by the trailing receiving portion to allow the cutting head to be removably coupled to the second end of the bit body.

[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]

Large bore plug valve
Patent No. 11530591

Inventor(s): Brian C. Witkowski (Fort Worth, TX), Duc Thanh Tran (Spring, TX), Nuder Said (Fort Worth, TX) Assignees: SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16864448 on 05/01/2020 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A plug valve including a valve body defining an internal cavity, a first passage, and a second passage, a plug defining a third passage and being rotatable within the internal cavity, and an insert extending within the internal cavity between the valve body and the plug. The insert defines an interior surface and an opening aligned with the first passage of the valve body. The insert may also define a sealing surface extending around the opening and standing in relief against the interior surface to sealingly engage the plug. In addition to, or instead of, the sealing surface, the insert may define a projection at least partially defining the interior surface. In addition, a boot may be connected to the valve body and interlocked with the projection to prevent, or at least reduce, rotation of the insert relative to the valve body when the plug rotates within the internal cavity.

Fluid flow control devices and downhole floats
Patent No. 11530596

Inventor(s): Richard Decena Ornelaz (Frisco, TX), Ryan Wesley McChesney (Prosper, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX) Assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17130859 on 12/22/2020 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: Fluid flow control devices and downhole floats are presented. A fluid flow control device includes a port and a rotatable component that rotates about an axis in response to fluid flow from the port. The fluid flow control device also includes an outlet port that provides a fluid passageway out of the rotatable component. The fluid flow control device further includes a float positioned within the rotatable component, where the float is shiftable from an open position to a closed position, and where the float restricts fluid flow through the outlet port while the float is in the closed position.

Unibody bypass plunger and valve cage
Patent No. 11530599

Inventor(s): Garrett S. Boyd (Granbury, TX), Mitchell A. Boyd (Haslet, TX) Assignees: FLOWCO PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS, LLC (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17581301 on 01/21/2022 (333 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bypass plunger combines a unitary or one-piece hollow body-and-valve cage, retains a dart valve within the valve cage portion of the hollow body using a threaded retaining nut secured by crimple detents. A series of helical grooves surround the central portion of the outer surface of the hollow body of the plunger to control spin during descent. A canted-coil-spring disposed within the retaining nut functions as a clutch. The valve cage includes ports that may be configured to control flow through the plunger during ascent. Other embodiments include clutch assemblies using canted-coil springs with split bobbins, and valve stems surfaced to achieve specific functions. Combinations of these features provide enhanced performance, durability and reliability at reduced manufacturing cost, due primarily to the simplicity of its design.

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

Dynamically isolated pylon
Patent No. 11530032

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Bosworth (Argyle, TX), Robert Veltre (Irving, TX) Assignees: Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16588097 on 09/30/2019 (1177 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exemplary tiltrotor aircraft includes a fuselage carrying a wing, a pylon assembly coupled to the wing such that the pylon assembly is rotatable to selectively operate the tiltrotor aircraft between a helicopter mode and an airplane mode, a vibration isolator assembly connected to the pylon assembly and the wing including a first vibration isolator configured to isolate vibration in a vertical plane a second vibration isolator configured to isolate vibration in a lateral plane.

[F16F] SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION

Overflow sensor assembly in temperature control systems
Patent No. 11530829

Inventor(s): Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan (Plano, TX) Assignees: RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16684224 on 11/14/2019 (1132 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, an overflow sensor assembly of an HVAC unit includes a sensor mounting bracket that is configured to be coupled to a mounting surface of the HVAC unit such that sensor probes of the overflow sensor assembly are suspended within and extend into a condensate drain pan of the HVAC unit. The sensor probes are defined by a sensor element that is coupled to the sensor mounting bracket and a spring that is coupled to the sensor element. The sensor probes are configured to activate an overflow detection circuit when the sensor probes come in contact with condensate fluid collected in the condensate drain pan prior to the condensate fluid overflowing from the condensate drain pan.

[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)

Peak demand response operation with improved sensible capacity
Patent No. 11530832

Inventor(s): Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX), Vijaykumar Sathyamurthi (Frisco, TX) Assignees: Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17229503 on 04/13/2021 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a variable-speed compressor which compresses refrigerant flowing through the HVAC system, a blower which provides a flow of air through the HVAC system at a controllable flow rate, and a controller communicatively coupled to the variable-speed compressor and the blower. The controller receives a demand request which includes a command to reduce power consumption by the HVAC system. In response to receiving the demand request, a speed of the variable-speed compressor is decreased and the controllable flow rate of the flow of air provided by the blower is adjusted. Accordingly, a ratio of the first flow rate to the decreased tonnage of cooling is increased to a predefined value, and a power consumption of the HVAC system is decreased by at least a predefined percentage associated with the demand request.

Air conditioning reheat systems and methods thereto
Patent No. 11530857

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes systems and methods for controlling an air conditioning system. The method of controlling the air conditioning system can include receiving air temperature data from an air temperature sensor and determining that the air conditioning system should operate in a reheat mode based on the air temperature being less than a threshold air temperature. The method can include outputting a control signal to a first electronic expansion valve to close and thereby prevent refrigerant to flow through an outdoor condenser coil. The method can also include outputting a control signal to a second electronic expansion valve to open and thereby permit refrigerant to flow through a reheat coil.

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

Reflex sight utilizing shock absorption
Patent No. 11530901

Inventor(s): Brian D. Owens (Plano, TX) Assignees: Axial Innovation LLC (Spanish Fork, UT)
Law Firm: Goodhue, Coleman Owens, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17137812 on 12/30/2020 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical sight, system, and method for a firearm. The optical sight includes a housing including a base. A first support and a second support extend from the base. A top support extends between the first support and the second support. The top support extends over an optical element and includes a surface adjacent to the optical element. A second cross member defining one or more openings between the first cross member and the first and second supports. An optical element supported by said housing between said first support and said second support. A reticle is displayed on the optical element.

[F41G] WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING (optical aspects thereof G02B)

P H Y S I C S

Automated functional testing systems and methods of making and using the same
Patent No. 11530962

Inventor(s): Myung Ki Kim (Mckinney, TX) Assignees: UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: EcoTech Law Group, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16629573 on 04/06/2018 (1719 days app to issue)

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

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

Cancer diagnosis by refractive index multifractality
Patent No. 11530985

Inventor(s): Nirmalya Ghosh (West Bengal, , IN), Samarendra Kumar Mohanty (Arlington, TX), Sulagna Bhattacharya (Arlington, TX) Assignees: Nanoscope Technologies, LLC (Bedford, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17151351 on 01/18/2021 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: A label-free optical device for near real time quantification of the multifractal micro-optical properties of a sample includes a source of broadband light; a tunable filter that receives at least a portion of the broadband light and then transmits narrowband light, whereby a specific band of light is selected to avoid unwanted absorption of light by the sample; where the narrowband light is configured to illuminate a selected area of the sample, and in response elastically-scattered light is dispersed from the sample; a light collection device configured to collect at least some of the elastically-scattered light; where at least some of the collected elastically-scattered light is configured to be transmitted to a detector by the light collection device, and the detector is configured to record a light scattering signal; and where the detector is configured to perform light scattering signal measurements at multiple angles or wavelengths to determine a refractive index multifractality of the sample.

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

Light-sheet microscope with parallelized 3D image acquisition
Patent No. 11530990

Inventor(s): Reto P. Fiolka (Dallas, TX) Assignees: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Poisinelli, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135679 on 12/28/2020 (722 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure includes an imaging system that is configured to image in parallel multiple focal planes in a sample uniquely onto its corresponding detector while simultaneously reducing blur on adjacent image planes. For example, the focal planes can be staggered such that fluorescence detected by a detector for one of the focal planes is not detected, or is detected with significantly reduced intensity, by a detector for another focal plane. This enables the imaging system to increase the volumetric image acquisition rate without requiring a stronger fluorescence signal. Additionally or alternatively, the imaging system may be operated at a slower volumetric image acquisition rate (e.g., that of a conventional microscope) while providing longer exposure times with lower excitation power. This may reduce or delay photo-bleaching (e.g., a photochemical alteration of the dye that causes it to no longer be able to fluoresce), thereby extending the useful life of the sample.

Breath analysis system
Patent No. 11531022

Inventor(s): Ayman Luqman (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Invoy Holdings Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17028199 on 09/22/2020 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: A breath analyte capture device includes a breath input port into which a user exhales a breath sample, and a cartridge insertion port for receiving a disposable cartridge containing an interactant. During exhalation of a breath sample, at least a portion of the breath sample is routed through the cartridge such that the analyte (such as breath acetone) is captured by the interactant. In some embodiments, the concentration of the analyte in the breath sample is measured by monitoring a chemical reaction that occurs in the disposable cartridge. The chemical reaction may be monitored by illuminating the cartridge at each of multiple light wavelengths while measuring reflected light.

Short detection circuit
Patent No. 11531070

Inventor(s): Michael Shin-Chyr Lu (Sunnyvale, CA), Satya Someswara Kaushik Yanamandra (Duluth, GA), Soumya Chandramouli (Atlanta, GA) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16746796 on 01/17/2020 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a circuit. In at least some examples, the circuit includes an output node at which a voltage for transmission via a differential conductor is present. The circuit further includes a first pull-up network coupled between a voltage supply node and the output node and configured to include a first amount of resistance. The circuit further includes a second pull-up network coupled between a voltage supply node and the output node and configured to include a second amount of resistance. The circuit further includes a comparator having a first input terminal coupled to the output node, a second input terminal configured to receive a reference voltage, and an output terminal configured to output a comparison result.

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

Systems and methods for reducing light detection and ranging (LIDAR) target broadening
Patent No. 11531105

Inventor(s): Paul Donald Schmalenberg (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16778984 on 01/31/2020 (1054 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to reducing Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) target broadening. One embodiment acquires a frame including a plurality of points; identifies a first set of points for which the energy returned to a detector exceeds a predetermined energy threshold; identifies a second set of points adjacent to the first set of points that has a range differing from that of the first set of points by less than a predetermined range threshold; defines, as a border, an outline of the second set of points; iteratively reduces laser power for the first set of points, acquires a new frame, identifies the second set of points, and defines as the border, the outline of the second set of points until the border converges to a stable size; and outputs an estimated size of an object based, at least in part, on the stable size of the border.

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

Fiber connectors for mode division multiplexing using multimode optical fibers
Patent No. 11531157

Inventor(s): Earl R. Parsons (Allen, TX) Assignees: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17261485 on 07/18/2019 (1251 days app to issue)

Abstract: A first multimode optical fiber carries a mode division multiplexed (MDM) optical signal. The MDM optical signal is transmitted into a second multimode fiber from the first multimode optical fiber. The first and second multimode fibers are coupled via a fiber connector. The lateral offset between the two fibers at the connector is less than 2 m.

[G02B] OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (G02F takes precedence; optical elements specially adapted for use in lighting devices or systems thereof F21V 1/00-F21V 13/00; measuring-instruments, see the relevant subclass of class G01, e.g. optical rangefinders G01C; testing of optical elements, systems, or apparatus G01M 11/00; spectacles G02C; apparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for projecting or viewing them G03B; sound lenses G10K 11/30; electron and ion “optics” H01J; X-ray “optics” H01J, H05G 1/00; optical elements structurally combined with electric discharge tubes H01J 5/16, H01J 29/89, H01J 37/22; microwave “optics” H01Q; combination of optical elements with television receivers H04N 5/72; optical systems or arrangements in colour television systems H04N 9/00; heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas H05B 3/84) [7]

Intelligent patch panel
Patent No. 11531170

Inventor(s): David Zhi Chen (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Go!Foton Holdings, Inc. (Somerset, NJ)
Law Firm: Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz Mentlik, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16659248 on 10/21/2019 (1156 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical connection identification assembly includes first and second connectors for conveying optical signals within and away from the optical connection identification assembly, first and second optical filters configured for conveying optical signals to and from the respective first and second connectors and between each other, and first and second photodiodes. The first photodiode is configured for receiving optical signals from the first optical filter to confirm the optical connection identification assembly is receiving optical signals. The second photodiode is configured for receiving optical signals from the second optical filter to confirm the optical connection identification assembly is receiving optical signals. The first and the second connectors are on opposite sides of each of the first and the second optical filters and each of the first and the second photodiodes. Multiple optical connection identification assemblies are used in a system to prepare a connectivity map of a fiber optic system.

Fiber breakout assembly
Patent No. 11531178

Inventor(s): Walter Mark Hendrix (Richardson, TX) Assignees: ViaPhoton, Inc. (Aurora, IL)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17308729 on 05/05/2021 (594 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus implements a fiber breakout assembly. The fiber breakout assembly includes a tube and a plug. The tube includes a trunk portion and a plug receiving portion. The plug includes multiple entry holes and is configured to be inserted into the plug receiving portion of the tube. A crimp post is formed as part of the tube and includes one or more crimp retention features.

Current-mode feedforward ripple cancellation
Patent No. 11531361

Inventor(s): Kishan Joshi (Tucson, AZ), Sanjeev Manandhar (Dallas, TX) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17139500 on 12/31/2020 (719 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus includes an error amplifier, a buffer, a transistor, and a current-mode feedforward ripple canceller (CFFRC). The error amplifier has an amplifier output, a first input, and a second input, the error amplifier second input configured to receive a reference voltage. The buffer has a buffer input and a buffer output, the buffer input coupled to the error amplifier output. The transistor has a gate, a source, and a drain, the gate coupled to the buffer output, the drain coupled to the first input. The transistor is configured to receive an input voltage (VIN) at the source and provide an output voltage at the drain. The CFFRC has a CFFRC input and a CFFRC output, the CFFRC output coupled to the gate, and the CFFRC input configured to receive VIN.

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

Human-computer interface systems and methods
Patent No. 11531393

Inventor(s): Puneeth Iyengar (Coppell, TX), Roya Norouzi Kandalan (Katy, TX), Yaochung Weng (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Sensoriai LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Johnston IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16912948 on 06/26/2020 (907 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one instance, a process for predicting and using emotions of a user in a virtual reality environment includes applying a plurality of physiological sensors to a user. The process further includes receiving physiological sensor signals from the physiological sensors and preparing the physiological sensor signals for further processing by removing at least some of the noise and artifacts and doing data augmentation. The process also includes producing an emotion-predictive signal by utilizing an emotion database. The emotion database has been developed based on empirical data from physiological sensors with known emotional states. The method also includes delivering the emotion-predictive signal to a virtual-reality system or other computer-implemented system. Other methods and systems are presented.

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

Modular display panels
Patent No. 11531511

Inventor(s): William Y. Hall (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Ultravision Technologies, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17131416 on 12/22/2020 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment modular light-emitting diode (LED) display panel includes attachment points for use in attachment as part of a multi-panel modular LED display, a printed circuit board including a first side and an opposite second side, and a plastic casing attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. A perimeter of the plastic casing is substantially rectangular and has a height and a width. The modular LED display panel further includes a display surface including a plurality of LEDs arranged as pixels and attached to the first side of the printed circuit board. The pixels are arranged in a rectangular array including at least fifty pixels. Each of the pixels of the rectangular array is spaced from each respective adjacent pixel of the rectangular array by a pitch. The pitch is a predetermined constant number. The pitch does not depend on the height and the width.

[G09G] ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION (arrangements for transferring data between digital computers and displays G06F 3/14; static indicating arrangements comprising an association of a number of separate sources or light control cells G09F 9/00; static indicating arrangements comprising integral associations of a number of light sources H01J, H01K, H01L, H05B 33/12; scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, details thereof H04N 1/00) [5]

Backpressure control using a stop signal for a multi-threaded, self-scheduling reconfigurable computing fabric
Patent No. 11531543

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX) Assignees: Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17200787 on 03/13/2021 (647 days app to issue)

Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for configurable computing. A representative system includes an interconnection network; a processor; and a plurality of configurable circuit clusters. Each configurable circuit cluster includes a plurality of configurable circuits arranged in an array; a synchronous network coupled to each configurable circuit of the array; and an asynchronous packet network coupled to each configurable circuit of the array. A representative configurable circuit includes a configurable computation circuit and a configuration memory having a first, instruction memory storing a plurality of data path configuration instructions to configure a data path of the configurable computation circuit; and a second, instruction and instruction index memory storing a plurality of spoke instructions and data path configuration instruction indices for selection of a master synchronous input, a current data path configuration instruction, and a next data path configuration instruction for a next configurable computation circuit.

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

System and method for instruction mapping in an out-of-order processor
Patent No. 11531549

Inventor(s): David A. Carlson (Haslet, TX) Assignees: Marvell Asia Pte, Ltd. (Singapore, , SG)
Law Firm: Hamilton, Brook, Smith Reynolds, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17218771 on 03/31/2021 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and corresponding method map instructions in an out-of-order (OoO) processor. The system comprises a mapper, integer snapshot circuitry, and floating-point (FP) snapshot circuitry. The mapper maps instructions by mapping integer and FP architectural registers (ARs) of the instructions to integer and FP physical registers of the OoO processor, respectively. The mapper records, via at least one present FP indicator, presence of FP ARs used as destinations in the instructions. The mapper copies, periodically, the integer mapper state to the integer snapshot circuitry and copies, intermittently, based on the at least one FP present indicator, the FP mapper state to the FP snapshot circuitry. Copies of the integer and FP mapper state in the integer and FP snapshot circuitry, respectively, improve performance for instruction unwinding caused, for example, by an exception, branch/jump mispredict, etc. By copying the FP mapper state, intermittently, power efficiency of the OoO processor is improved.

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

System for hybrid computing application with desktop and web-based components
Patent No. 11531558

Inventor(s): Luis Felipe Lecaro Saborio (Frisco, TX) Assignees: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16934545 on 07/21/2020 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided for a hybrid computing application with desktop and web-based components. In particular, the system may comprise a desktop application comprising a user interface which may be configured to load and display one or more embedded web-based components along with one or more desktop application components. The web-based components may access data within the application (”application data”), and conversely, the application may access data within the web-based components (”web-based data”). The bidirectional interface of the application and web-based components may allow the user to seamlessly access all relevant functions of the application and web-based components within a unified graphical interface.

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

Source to target automated comparison
Patent No. 11531654

Inventor(s): Kerry Zeng (Plano, TX) Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16915535 on 06/29/2020 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing validation of transformed electronic data. A source to target comparison service identifies testing configuration parameters and performs a comparison between source and target electronic data to identify anomalies for each transformed data item in the target automated comparison.

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

Determining data categorizations based on an ontology and a machine-learning model
Patent No. 11531703

Inventor(s): Naresh Singh (Frisco, TX), Nirmal Kumar Raajan (Irving, TX), Weidan Zhou (Frisco, TX) Assignees: Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16913722 on 06/26/2020 (907 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to methods, systems, and apparatuses that determine one or more categories associated with a dataset, or a portion thereof. The determination may be performed based on one or more tags associated with the dataset and/or a description associated with the dataset. Further, the determination may be performed by searching an ontology based on the one or more tags and/or the description. The determination may be performed by using a machine-learning model based on the one or more tags and/or the description. Once the one or more categories associated with the dataset are determined, the one or more categories may be used as a basis for modifying the dataset and/or validating the dataset.

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

Authenticating user identity based on data stored in different locations
Patent No. 11531739

Inventor(s): Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, TX) Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16917280 on 06/30/2020 (903 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include a first computing device that receives identification data and an identifying parameter associate with a user and requests a second computing device to authenticate the user based on the identification data. The second computing system may query a first database for a first portion of authentication data based on the identifying parameter and then determine that a second portion of the authentication data exists based on the first portion of the authentication data. The first portion of the authentication data may include a pointer that identifies a second database that includes the second portion of authentication data such that the second computing device may retrieve it. The first and second portions of the authentication data may then be combined to form a combined authentication data to then be compared with the identification data, and the results of the comparison are sent to the first computing system.

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

Keylogger detection systems and methods
Patent No. 11531786

Inventor(s): Ryan Thomas Russell (The Colony, TX) Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17109942 on 12/02/2020 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include detecting a keylogger based at least in part on an increase in power drawn by an input device, detecting the keylogger based at least in part on a driver of the input device, detecting the keylogger based at least in part on a duration of time that a signal generated by the input device takes to transmit to a computing device, or any combination thereof. The method may also include, in response to detecting the keylogger, generating an alert to indicate a presence of the keylogger.

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

Methods and apparatus to simulate metastability for circuit design verification
Patent No. 11531798

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Surendran (Bangalore, , IN), Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN) Assignees: Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17246136 on 04/30/2021 (599 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to simulate metastability for circuit design verification. An example apparatus includes an input handler to receive circuit design data indicative of a circuit design, a circuit modeler to generate a simulation model based on the circuit design data, a simulator to simulate operation of the circuit design based on the simulation model, a metastability injector to insert metastability logic into the simulation model during the simulation, and a metastability controller to control the metastability logic during the simulation.

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

Secure and anonymized digital transactions
Patent No. 11531952

Inventor(s): Cory A. Matheson (Celina, TX), Zachery C. Lake (Aubrey, TX) Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16942329 on 07/29/2020 (874 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for anonymizing and securing digital transactions. These methods and systems describe a server that monitors web applications executing on a user device. Responsive to the web application displaying an input element requesting personally identifiable information of a user, the server inputs encoded user data corresponding to the input element, whereby a web application server hosting the web application does not receive the personally identifiable information of the user. The server then generate an optical code representing the personally identifiable information. Responsive to receiving a request for the personally identifiable information from a shipping entity computing device that scanned the optical code, the server first verifies the shipping entity computing device and then presents the personally identifiable information for display on the shipping entity computing device.

[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]

Processing of requests
Patent No. 11531959

Inventor(s): Hazem Ahmed (Plano, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Walter R. Accessor (Little Elm, TX) Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16535405 on 08/08/2019 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, by a node, a request for a transport, determining, by the node, an availability of the requested transport, responsive to the availability, broadcasting the request including a suggested value to a plurality of nodes, receiving agreements from the plurality of the nodes, and recording a completed request on a remote storage.

Home router authentication device
Patent No. 11531991

Inventor(s): Ryan Thomas Russell (The Colony, TX) Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17360710 on 06/28/2021 (540 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user authorization device (or UAD) physically connected to a user”s router to aid in the authentication of the user. A bank server polls the user”s router to verify that the UAD is connected to the router before granting the user the capability to perform transactions on the user”s account that would be otherwise restricted. The bank server implements a set of policies designed by the user that require the UAD to be present for some transactions with the account to be performed. The presence of this device thus adds an extra layer of security to such financial transactions beyond the use of a username and password.

Augmented reality shopping displays
Patent No. 11532014

Inventor(s): Mohammed Salman Farshori (Plano, TX) Assignees: ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Hartman Citrin LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16536568 on 08/09/2019 (1229 days app to issue)

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for providing augmented reality shopping displays. A processor can execute a shopping service. The processor can receive a request for display data. The processor can analyze shopping data to identify data sources, the shopping data can include user data associated with the requestor, and the data sources can include an offer source. The processor can obtain collected data from the data sources identified, the collected data including an offer. The processor can generate display data based upon the collected data and the shopping data, and provide the display data to a user device. The display data can identify the offer.

Targeted marketing based on social media interaction
Patent No. 11532018

Inventor(s): Baxter Box (Dallas, TX), Harrison Jackson (Dallas, TX) Assignees: rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17647104 on 01/05/2022 (349 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for providing targeted marketing to a user based on the user”s social media interaction. The system includes one or more computing platforms providing computer-automated functionality performing method steps for accepting a digital media and digital media related data from a publisher, generating associated information unique identifiers, monitoring social media networks for member-user rankings of the digital media after it is posted, and communicating to a member-user targeted marketing information based on the user rankings A data storage device persists the digital media, digital media related data, and information unique identifier, which may include a linking hash character, a unique identifier, an account identifier, and/or social media network system-defined elements. The publisher selects digital media and information representing digital media elements, and posts the digital media on the social media network website. Edits, if applied to the selected digital media, are persisted in the data storage.

Guided backpropagation-gradient updating for image processing task using redundant information from image
Patent No. 11532091

Inventor(s): Chenchi Luo (Plano, TX), George Q. Chen (Plano, TX), Hamid R. Sheikh (Allen, TX), Michael O. Polley (Garland, TX), Yingmao Li (Allen, TX), Youngjun Yoo (Plano, TX) Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16946956 on 07/13/2020 (890 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, using at least one processor, an input image frame. The method also includes identifying, using the at least one processor, one or more regions of the input image frame containing redundant information. In addition, the method includes performing, using the at least one processor, an image processing task using the input image frame. The image processing task is guided based on the one or more identified regions of the input image frame. The method may further include obtaining, using the at least one processor, a coarse depth map associated with the input image frame. Performing the image processing task may include refining the coarse depth map to produce a refined depth map, where the refining of the coarse depth map is guided based on the one or more identified regions of the input image frame.

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

Apparatuses and methods for access based refresh timing
Patent No. 11532346

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Penney (Wylie, TX), Jason M. Brown (Allen, TX) Assignees: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16886284 on 05/28/2020 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses and methods for scheduling targeted refreshes in a memory device. Memory cells in a memory device may be volatile and may need to be periodically refreshed as part of an auto-refresh operation. In addition, certain rows may experience faster degradation, and may need to undergo targeted refresh operations, where a specific targeted refresh address is provided and refreshed. The rate at which targeted refresh operations need to occur may be based on the rate at which memory cells are accessed. The memory device may monitor accesses to a bank of the memory, and may use a count of the accesses to determine if an auto-refresh address or a targeted refresh address will be refreshed.

[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)

Self-healing dot-product engine
Patent No. 11532356

Inventor(s): Craig Warner (Plano, TX) Assignees: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Patent Department (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223435 on 04/06/2021 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: A DPE memristor crossbar array system includes a plurality of partitioned memristor crossbar arrays. Each of the plurality of partitioned memristor crossbar arrays includes a primary memristor crossbar array and a redundant memristor crossbar array. The redundant memristor crossbar array includes values that are mathematically related to values within the primary memristor crossbar array. In addition, the plurality of partitioned memristor crossbar arrays includes a block of shared analog circuits coupled to the plurality of partitioned memristor crossbar arrays. The block of shared analog circuits is to determine a dot product value of voltage values generated by at least one partitioned memristor crossbar array of the plurality of partitioned memristor crossbar arrays.

Non-volatile memory with fast multi-level program verify
Patent No. 11532370

Inventor(s): Deepanshu Dutta (Fremont, CA), Huai-Yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA) Assignees: SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17329304 on 05/25/2021 (574 days app to issue)

Abstract: To improve programming performance for a non-volatile memory , the verification of multiple programming levels can be performed based on a single discharge of a sensing capacitor through a selected memory cell by using different voltage levels on a second plate of the sensing capacitor: after discharging a first plate of the sensing capacitor through the selected memory cell, a result amount of charge is trapped on the first plate, which is then used to set first and second control gate voltages on a sensing transistor whose control gate is connected to the first place of the sensing capacitor based on respectively setting the second plate of the sensing capacitor to first and second voltage levels. To further improve programming performance, when the non-volatile memory stores in a multistate format, after the next to highest data state finishes programming, the next programming pulse can use a larger step size.

Method and arrangement for retransmission using HARQ
Patent No. 11533130

Inventor(s): Henning Wiemann (Aachen, , DE), Mats Fredrik Sagfors (Kyrkslatt, , FI), Michael Meyer (Aachen, , DE), Per Johan Torsner (Masaby, , FI) Assignees: Optis Wireless Technology, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Nixon Vanderhye P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17136318 on 12/29/2020 (721 days app to issue)

Abstract: Coverage of a power-limited mobile terminal is enhanced by sending information relating to a single Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) process from the mobile terminal to a base station using several transmission time intervals.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Method of fabricating a tungsten plug in a semiconductor device
Patent No. 11532560

Inventor(s): Hong Yang (Richardson, TX), Yufei Xiong (Chengdu, , CN), Yunlong Liu (Chengdu, , CN) Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14531177 on 11/03/2014 (2969 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a semiconductor process, a seamless tungsten plug is formed in an inter-layer dielectric by forming the inter-layer dielectric from multiple oxide layers having different wet etch rates, from lowest wet-etch rate for the lowest layer to highest wet-etch rate for the highest layer, forming a hole or trench in the inter-layer dielectric using a dry etch process, reconfiguring the hole or trench to have sloped side walls by performing a wet etch step, and filling the hole or trench with tungsten and etching back the tungsten to form a seamless tungsten plug.

[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]

Three-dimensional memory device containing bridges for enhanced structural support and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11532570

Inventor(s): Genta Mizuno (Yokkaichi, , JP), Johann Alsmeier (San Jose, CA), Keisuke Izumi (Yokkaichi, , JP), Kenzo Iizuka (Yokkaichi, , JP), Ryousuke Itou (Yokkaichi, , JP), Satoshi Shimizu (Yokkaichi, , JP), Seiji Shimabukuro (Yokkaichi, , Assignees: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17174064 on 02/11/2021 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes a first word-line region including a first alternating stack of first word lines and continuous insulating layers, first memory stack structures vertically extending through the first alternating stack, a second word-line region comprising a second alternating stack of second word lines and the continuous insulating layers, second memory stack structures vertically extending through the second alternating stack, plural dielectric separator structures located between the first word-line region and the second word-line region, and at least one bridge region located between the plural dielectric separator structures and between the between the first word-line region and the second word-line region. The continuous insulating layers extend through the at least one bridge region between the first alternating stack in the first word-line region and the second alternating stack in the second word-line region.

ESD device with fast response and high transient current
Patent No. 11532609

Inventor(s): Aravind C. Appaswamy (Plano, TX), James P. Di Sarro (Allen, TX) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATE (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17114185 on 12/07/2020 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) device with fast response to high transient currents. The ESD device includes a short-pulse discharge (SPD) path and a long-pulse discharge (LPD) path. The SPD path provides robust response to ESD events, and it triggers a self-bias configuration of the LPD path. Advantageously, the SPD path reduces the risk of ESD voltage overshoot by promptly discharging short-pulse currents, such as a charge device model (CDM) current, whereas the LPD path provides efficient discharge of long-pulse currents, such as a human body model (HBM) current. In one implementation, for example, the SPD path includes a MOS transistor, and the LPD includes a bipolar transistor having a base coupled to the source of the MOS transistor.

Bent gate logic device
Patent No. 11532629

Inventor(s): Nandakumar Mahalingam (Richardson, TX) Assignees: Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17348173 on 06/15/2021 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: An IC includes a first and second active areas (AA) with a second conductivity type, a source and drain region, and an LDD extension to the source and drain in the first AA having a first conductivity type. A first bent-gate transistor includes a first gate electrode over the first AA extending over the corresponding LDD. The first gate electrode includes an angled portion that crosses the first AA at an angle of 45 to 80. A second transistor includes a second gate electrode over the second AA extending over the corresponding LDD including a second gate electrode that can cross an edge of the second AA at an angle of about 90. A first pocket distribution of the second conductivity type provides a pocket region under the first gate electrode. A threshold voltage of the first bent-gate transistor is 30 mV lower as compared to the second transistor.

Passive components with improved characteristics
Patent No. 11532693

Inventor(s): Byron Lovell Williams (Plano, TX), Elizabeth Costner Stewart (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey Alan West (Dallas, TX), Thomas Dyer Bonifeld (Dallas, TX) Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17152230 on 01/19/2021 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described examples include a hybrid circuit having a component. The component has a first conductive element on a substrate having a configuration and having a first periphery and having an extension at the first periphery. The component also has a dielectric on the first conductive element. The component also has a second conductive element having the configuration on the dielectric that is proximate to and aligned with the first conductive element, and has a second periphery, the extension of the first conductive element extending past the second periphery.

Laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor device with isolation structures for recovery charge removal
Patent No. 11532710

Inventor(s): Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland, TX) Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15434610 on 02/16/2017 (2133 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for a Laterally Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductor (LDMOS) with Shallow Trench Isolation (STI) in the backgate region of FET with trench contacts is provided. The backgate diffusion region of the FET is split in the middle of the source-backgate side of the LDMOS with a strip of STI. A contact can be drawn across STI strip. The contact etch can be etched through the STI fill. The contact barrier material and trench fill processes can create a metal-semiconductor contact in the outline of the STI.

Low leakage Schottky diode
Patent No. 11532758

Inventor(s): Manoj Mehrotra (Plano, TX) Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16581044 on 09/24/2019 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes forming first and second trenches in a semiconductor substrate. The method further includes filling the first and second trenches with polysilicon. The polysilicon is oppositely doped from the semiconductor substrate. A Schottky contact is formed on the semiconductor substrate between the first and second trenches. The method also includes forming an anode for the Schottky contact. The anode is coupled to the polysilicon in the first and second trenches.

Adjustable electric box and bracket combination
Patent No. 11532927

Inventor(s): Paul R. Metcalfe (Solon, OH), Scott E. Urban (University Heights, OH), Steve D. Ediger (Fort Worth, TX), Weston Skye (University Heights, OH) Assignees: CANTEX, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Miles Stockbridge P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17395685 on 08/06/2021 (501 days app to issue)

Abstract: Electric boxes and hanging brackets and more particularly adjustable electric boxes with parallel rails for connection with reciprocal parallel grooves in a hanging bracket that is configured to connect to a support, for example, a wall stud.

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

Charging module and wireless charging system
Patent No. 11532955

Inventor(s): Songnan Yang (Frisco, TX) Assignees: Halo Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Foshan, , CN)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17678589 on 02/23/2022 (300 days app to issue)

Abstract: A charging module includes a low-frequency resonant unit, a high-frequency resonant unit, a first capacitor, a rectifier unit and a voltage conversion unit. The low-frequency resonant unit comprises a low-frequency coil and a low-frequency compensation capacitor connected in series. The high-frequency resonant unit comprises a high-frequency coil and a high-frequency tuning capacitor connected in series. The high-frequency tuning capacitor is used to make the difference between the AC voltage between two terminals of the high-frequency resonant unit when receiving high-frequency wireless power signals and the induced electromotive force between two terminals of the low-frequency coil generated by the current flowing through the high-frequency resonant unit is within a preset interval.

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

Torque tunnel Halbach Array electric machine
Patent No. 11532963

Inventor(s): Andrei V. Popov (Azle, TX), Fred E. Hunstable (Granbury, TX), Michael Van Steenburg (Fort Worth, TX) Assignees: Linear Labs, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Run8 Patent Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17003855 on 08/26/2020 (846 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for Torque Tunnel Halbach Array electric machines having a rotor comprising a plurality of rotor assemblies configured to form a magnetic torque tunnel having at least a first magnetic pole tunnel segment and a second magnetic pole tunnel segment, each of the rotor assemblies having a plurality of flux shaping Halbach Arrays configured to focus the Flux Density Distribution in the magnetic torque tunnel and a stator having a plurality of coils configured to form a coil winding assembly, the coil winding assembly positioned within the magnetic torque tunnel, such that at least one of the plurality of coils is surrounded by the first magnetic pole tunnel segment or the second magnetic pole tunnel segment, alternatively the rotor may be the coil winding assembly and the stator may be the magnetic torque tunnel.

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

Dual supply low-side gate driver
Patent No. 11532979

Inventor(s): Ahmed Essam Hashim (Gilbert, AZ) Assignees: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17011184 on 09/03/2020 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system including: a first regulator having a first input voltage and a first output voltage; a second regulator having a second input voltage and a second output voltage; a first driver circuit coupled to the first regulator and a switch, wherein the first driver circuit is configured to drive the switch based on the first output voltage; a second driver circuit coupled to the second regulator and the switch, wherein the second driver circuit is configured to drive the switch based on the second output voltage; a driver controller coupled to the first driver circuit and the second driver circuit, wherein the driver controller is configured to select one of the first driver circuit and the second driver circuit to drive the switch based on a control signal; and a switch node coupled to the switch, wherein a switch node voltage at the switch node is a function of the switch being turned on and off.

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

High-density integrated power control assemblies having shared cooling system with a motor
Patent No. 11533012

Inventor(s): Danny J. Lohan (Ann Arbor, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI), Shohei Suenaga (Ann Arbor, MI), Yanghe Liu (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16906523 on 06/19/2020 (914 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated power control assembly mounted on an axial end of a three-phase motor includes a substrate, two input busbars each of positive and negative polarities alternatively spaced apart on the substrate, a plurality of sets of paired devices, and three output busbars corresponding to the three phases of the motor, wherein a set of paired devices includes a switching semiconductor and a diode. An inner input busbar has edges adjacent to an inner input busbar of opposite polarity and an outer input busbar of opposite polarity and configured to have at least twice as many devices as the outer input busbars. One or more sets of paired devices are disposed axially on outer input busbars and on inner input busbars along the edges. An individual output busbar is disposed over and electrically coupled to one or more sets of paired devices disposed on adjacent input busbars of opposite polarity.

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

Pre-charge techniques for a multi-level flying capacitor converter
Patent No. 11533049

Inventor(s): Johan Tjeerd Strydom (Saratoga, CA), Tong Yao (San Jose, CA) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17363630 on 06/30/2021 (538 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes first and second transistors, a capacitor, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the control inputs of the first and second transistors. The controller configured to, during a first mode and in accordance with a first time-varying duty cycle, turn on and off the first transistor while turning on the second transistor when the first transistor is off. The controller is also configured to, during a second mode following the first mode, and in accordance with a second time-varying duty cycle, turn on and off the first transistor while turning on the second transistor when the first transistor is off.

Low intermediate frequency transmitter
Patent No. 11533068

Inventor(s): Jaiganesh Balakrishnan (Bengaluru, , IN), Karthikeyan Gunasekaran (Chennai, , IN), Rahul Sharma (Bengaluru, , IN), Ram Narayan Krishna Nama Mony (Bengaluru, , IN), Sandeep Kesrimal Oswal (Bengaluru, , IN), Sarma Sundareswara Gunturi (B Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17462145 on 08/31/2021 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio frequency transmitter includes an upconverter that outputs in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signals, a digital timing offset circuit, first and second digital-to-analog converters (DACs), an analog timing offset removal circuit, first and second pulse shapers, and an adder. The digital timing offset circuit introduces a time offset between the I and Q signals. The first and second DACs output analog I and Q signals, respectively, and have first and second clock signals, respectively. The first and second clock signals have the same frequency and are offset relative to each other by the time offset. The analog timing offset removal circuit removes the time offset between the analog I and Q signals. The first and second pulse shapers receive the analog I and Q signals, respectively, and output pulse-shaped I and Q signals. The adder receives the pulse-shaped I and Q signals and outputs an intermediate frequency signal.

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

Secure provisioning of digital certificate
Patent No. 11533183

Inventor(s): Nguyen Trong Ho (Highland Village, TX), Sunil Khiani (Plano, TX) Assignees: Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16739982 on 01/10/2020 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, includes a device and a payload warehouse. The device receives a user request to initiate a feature of the device. In response to receiving the request, device information is provided to a payload warehouse. The payload warehouse stores an inventory which includes a digital payload. The digital payload includes data, such as a digital certificate, which may be used by the device to implement the user-requested feature. The payload warehouse receives the device information provided by the device and determines an encryption vector based at least in part on the received device information. Using the encryption vector, the digital payload is encrypted. The encrypted digital payload is provided to the device.

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

System and method for providing network support services and premises gateway support infrastructure
Patent No. 11533190

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX) Assignees: KIP PROD P1 LP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17152446 on 01/19/2021 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices.

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

Adaptive equalizer for redriver
Patent No. 11533205

Inventor(s): Amit S. Rane (Santa Clara, CA), Charles Michael Campbell (Wylie, TX), Suzanne Mary Vining (Plano, TX) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17402118 on 08/13/2021 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for selecting an equalizer setting of an equalizer to equalize signals received via a communications link. Starting with a first (e.g., minimum) equalizer setting and a threshold voltage near the mid-eye voltage of the equalized output signal, the system estimates the amplitude of the inner eye of the equalized output signal by comparing the equalized output signal to a series of threshold voltages. If the amplitude of the equalized output signal is less than ideal, the system dynamically increases the equalizer setting. The system quickly converges on the equalizer setting for the communication link because, rather than comparing the output signal at every voltage offset using every equalizer setting, the system only evaluates the equalizer settings necessary to select the equalizer setting for the communications link and uses only the voltage offsets necessary to evaluate each equalizer setting.

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

Method and system for virtual channel remapping
Patent No. 11533277

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Brueggen (Allen, TX) Assignees: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Park, Vaughan, Fleming Dowler LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17176827 on 02/16/2021 (672 days app to issue)

Abstract: A virtual channel (VC) allocation system is provided. During operation, the system can maintain, at an ingress port of a switch, a set of counters. A respective counter can indicate a number of data units queued at a corresponding egress port for an ingress VC. A data unit can indicate a minimum number of bits needed to form a packet. The system can maintain, at an egress port, an ingress VC indicator indicating that a packet in an egress buffer for an egress VC corresponds to the ingress VC. Upon sending the packet, the system can update a counter based on the ingress VC indicator. The counter can be associated with the egress buffer and the ingress VC. The system can then issue, to a sender device, credits associated with the ingress VC based on a minimum number of available data units indicated by the set of counters.

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

Private cellular network for seamless extension of accessibility of PBX devices to remote devices
Patent No. 11533343

Inventor(s): Daniel Person (Little Elm, TX) Assignees: Geoverse LLC (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Polsinelli LLP (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17408228 on 08/20/2021 (487 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a network component associated with a private cellular network includes at least one memory having computer-readable instructions stored therein and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute the computer-readable instructions to receive, from a user equipment, a request to register with the private cellular network, the user equipment having a unique identifier; determine, at the network component or via cloud-based Evolved Packet Core (EPC) communicatively coupled to the network component, a home EPC associated with the user equipment using the unique identifier of the user equipment; and establish an IP Multimedia Service (IMS) Access Point Name (APN) connection between the user equipment and the home EPC associated with the user equipment, the IMS APN enabling a seamless connectivity of the user equipment to a terminal on a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) system using a native dialer of the user equipment.

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

Charging policy information for a packet data unit session in a wireless network
Patent No. 11533401

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX) Assignees: HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17101045 on 11/23/2020 (757 days app to issue)

Abstract: A session management function (SMF) sends to a charging function (CHF), a charging policy request message requesting charging policy information for a packet data unit (PDU) session of a wireless device. The SMF receives, by from the CHF, a response message comprising the charging policy information for the PDU session. The charging policy information comprises: a first charging method; and an information element indicating that a first charging rate is applicable for the PDU session. The SMF determines, based on the charging policy information, a charging control rule for the PDU session. The SMF enforces the charging control rule.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Video coding using intra block copy
Patent No. 11533503

Inventor(s): Do-Kyoung Kwon (Allen, TX), Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX) Assignees: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17123587 on 12/16/2020 (734 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for decoding encoded blocks of pixels from an encoded video bit stream is provided that includes decoding a block vector corresponding to an encoded block of pixels from the encoded bit stream, verifying that the block vector indicates a block of reconstructed pixels in a search area including reconstructed pixels of a largest coding unit (LCU) including the encoded block of pixels and N left neighboring reconstructed LCUs of the LCU, and decoding the encoded block of pixels, wherein the block of reconstructed pixels is used as a predictor for the encoded block of pixels.

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

Automated and dynamic location identification and geofencing based on GPS data
Patent No. 11533583

Inventor(s): Ryan Leonard Miller (Chicago, IL) Assignees: Omnitracs, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: ArentFox Schiff (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17175225 on 02/12/2021 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to identifying points of interest by generating and storing virtual geofence information that is captured around a physical structure based in part on global positioning system (GPS) data from a plurality of devices that is then processed to identify GPS trajectory and kernel density estimation. Specifically, the techniques include receiving, at the network-based control computer, GPS data from a plurality of devices and grouping the GPS data from the plurality of devices to generate GPS trajectory information for each group of the plurality of devices. Based on the GPS trajectory information, the network-based control computer may calculate kernel density estimation and determine an isoline on a virtual map for the each group of the plurality of devices. By overlaying the isoline data on a geographic coordinate information of a physical structure, the network-based control computer may generate a virtual geofence around the physical structure and store, in a memory, geofence information for the facility.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Segmentation of PWS-message and associated area-information
Patent No. 11533601

Inventor(s): Stephen R. Hayes (Flower Mound, TX) Assignees: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Murphy, Bilak Homiller, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17258779 on 07/01/2019 (1268 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network node obtains ([b]302[/b]) a message to be transmitted as a public warning system notification to multiple UEs, via one or more SIBs, and obtains ([b]304[/b]) area information corresponding to the message. The area information indicates an area for which the message is relevant. The network node determines ([b]306[/b]) how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information and segments ([b]308[/b]) the message into a plurality of segments, based on how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information. The network node transmits ([b]310[/b]) the message and the area information via SIBs, such that a segment of the message is included in each SIB and such that each portion of the area information included in a SIB is accompanied by a segment of the message. A UE receives the SIBs and assembles the message and area information, displaying the message if it is relevant.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Multi-beam operations for multiple component carriers
Patent No. 11533713

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX) Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17336268 on 06/01/2021 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a UE comprises receiving configuration information including a list of CCs and a set of TCI states; receiving, based on the configuration information, a TCI state update via a medium, wherein: the TCI state update is common for a first subset of CCs, the first subset of CCs includes nN CCs, and N=a number of CCs in the list of CCs; and for each CC(i) in the first subset of CCs, determining a beam based on the TCI state update, and applying the beam for a reception of a downlink control channel or a downlink data channel associated with the CC(i), wherein i is an index and takes a value from [1, 2, . . . , n], wherein the beam is determined based on a spatial quasi-co-location property used to receive or transmit a source RS indicated via the TCI state update.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

TDM transmission for inter-RAT dual connectivity UE
Patent No. 11533770

Inventor(s): Yang Li (Plano, TX) Assignees: Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17201604 on 03/15/2021 (645 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device to perform substantially concurrent communications with a next generation network node and a legacy network node. The wireless device may be configured to stablish a first wireless link with a first cell according to a RAT, where the first cell operates in a first system bandwidth and establish a second wireless link with a second cell according to a RAT, where the second cell operates in a second system bandwidth. Further, the wireless device may be configured to perform uplink activity for both the first RAT and the second RAT by TDM uplink data for the first RAT and uplink data for the second RAT if uplink activity is scheduled according to both the first RAT and the second RAT.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

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Multi-fold bed siderail work table for electric vehicle
Patent No. D973000

Inventor(s): Anthony Aquila (Justin, TX) Assignees: Canoo Technologies Inc. (Torrance, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29773634 on 03/10/2021 (650 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle wheel
Patent No. D973006

Inventor(s): Alberto Echazabal (Prosper, TX), Jakin C. Wilson (Prosper, TX) Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29711103 on 10/29/2019 (1148 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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