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 October 17, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION
A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 25
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 13
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 6
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 10
G: PHYSICS 53
H: ELECTRICITY 57
DESIGN: 6

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 28
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 6
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 6
Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson) 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano)
Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Plano) 5
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 4
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 4
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 4

Unassigned 11

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Chintan Shah (Coppell) 2
David Taft (Keller) 2
Payam Delgoshaei (Addison) 2
Priyadarshini Badugu (Frisco) 2
Rakesh Goel (Irving) 2
Solyman Ashrafi (Plano) 2
Tony M. Brewer (Plano) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Animal drying assembly
Patent No. 11785919

Inventor(s): Orfalina Meeks (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17512167 on 10/27/2021 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: An animal drying assembly for drying an animal when the animal has been bathed includes a cone that is positionable on a support surface having the cone being vertically oriented. The cone has an air opening extending therein to pass air into the cone. A member is coupled to the cone and the member is vertically coiled around the cone. The member is biased to spring upwardly thereby positioning the cone in a deployed position. A tube is coupled to the cone and the tube is aligned with the air aperture to pass air into the top end. A blower is insertable into the tube to blow air into the cone for drying the animal. A net is provided and the net is positionable to close the entry opening in the cone to inhibit the animal from exiting the cone.

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

Processing aid for extrudable food composition
Patent No. 11785972

Inventor(s): Carl Littrell (Plano, TX), Ximena Quintero-Fuentes (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16857977 on 04/24/2020 (1271 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processing aid for an extrudable food composition includes from about 60% to about 99% by weight of at least one edible emulsifier and from about 1% to about 40% by weight of a short chain carboxylic acid. The extrudable food composition may include from about 80% to about 90% by weight of a raw material; from about 1% to about 18% by weight added moisture; from about 0.1% to about 3% of a processing aid, wherein the processing aid includes at least one edible emulsifier and at least one short chain carboxylic acid. The raw material is selected from one or more of corn meal, whole grain corn meal, rice, whole grain flour, rice pea, brown rice, wheat flour, whole wheat flour, pea flour, black bean, pinto bean flour, potato flour, and mixtures thereof. NULL

High total denier cellulose acetate tow for hollow filters and non-wrapped filters
Patent No. 11785983

Inventor(s): Austin P. Banks (Blacksburg, VA), Christopher M. Bundren (Blacksburg, VA), Melissa Tsai (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Acetate International LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16968787 on 02/21/2019 (1699 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are cellulose acetate tows, bales, and filter rods having at least 3 denier per filament and at least 50,000 total denier, or at least 6 denier per filament and at least 40,000 total denier, for use as hollow filters, non-wrapped filters, or combinations thereof, in smoking devices and aerosol-generating devices, such as an electrically heated cigarette. The cellulose acetate tow may comprise at least 3-6 denier per filament and may have a total denier of at least 50,000 to 100,000. The cellulose acetate tow comprises at least 6-12 denier per filament and may have a total denier of at least 40,000 to 90,000. The hollow filter may comprise a non-wrapped cellulose acetate hollow filter.

[A24D] CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES

Wrist-wearable, self-standing personal item management apparatus
Patent No. 11786019

Inventor(s): Jane Dunne Cooke (Dallas, TX), Mary Caroline Nix (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BIG O, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16389048 on 04/19/2019 (1642 days app to issue)

Abstract: A personal item management apparatus includes a bag including opposing first and second side panels, opposing first and second end panels, and a bottom panel. In several embodiments, a first foot is formed by the bottom panel and/or the first side panel, and a second foot is formed by the bottom panel and/or the second side panel. When placed on a flat surface, the first and second feet are adapted to provide support so that the apparatus stands upright and at least a portion of the bottom panel is spaced apart from the flat surface. In several embodiments, a zipper is coupled to each of the opposing first and second side panels. A wearable band may be coupled to the zipper so that the zipper is openable and closeable by moving: the wearable band relative to the bag; and/or the bag relative to the wearable band.

[A45C] PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

Bag system
Patent No. 11786022

Inventor(s): Linda Kay Parker (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Pearson Butler (Local + 5 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16691421 on 11/21/2019 (1426 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is a bag system, comprising: a main bag, including a front side, wherein: a slit is disposed along the front side; and a buckle is coupled to an interior surface of the front side; and a supplemental bag, removably coupled to the main bag, and including a connector, wherein: the connector is disposed along a back side of the supplemental bag; and the connector is disposed through the slit and removably coupled to the buckle, the connector and the buckle thereby comprising a latch assembly.

[A45C] PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

Infant formula preparation apparatus and method
Patent No. 11786068

Inventor(s): Danny J. Roberson (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 12554569 on 09/04/2009 (5156 days app to issue)

Abstract: An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod through a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle.

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

High-efficiency heating apparatus
Patent No. 11786075

Inventor(s): David A. Bolton (North Richland Hills, TX), David H. McFadden (Somerville, MA)
Assignee(s): Hyper Fryer, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17396935 on 08/09/2021 (799 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.

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

Shampoo support apparatus and method for use of same
Patent No. 11786080

Inventor(s): Kia-Shun Voltz (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16846302 on 04/11/2020 (1284 days app to issue)

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

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Epidermal sensing systems for optical readout, visualization and analysis of biofluids
Patent No. 11786168

Inventor(s): Johnathan T. Reeder (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (Evanston, IL), THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (Urbana, IL)
Law Firm: Locke Lord LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16616898 on 06/01/2018 (1964 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention provides a versatile sensing platform for sensing and analysis of biofluids, particularly well-suited for sensing and analysis of sweat. Systems of the invention allows for sensitive and selective detection of a range of analytes in sweat including metabolites, electrolytes and biomarkers. Systems of the invention provide a noninvasive and accurate means for quantitative characterization of important sweat characteristics including sweat volume, sweat loss and sweat rate. Systems of the invention are compatible with materials and device geometries for important class of conformal tissue mounted electronic devices, including epidermal electronic devices.

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

Dental low dose fluoroscopic image acquisition device
Patent No. 11786190

Inventor(s): Jae Hong Kim (Plano, TX), SungJin Jang (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220120 on 04/01/2021 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: Although the efficiency of fluoroscopy has always been well known in the Dental clinic, the extra-oral methods that were approached to realize it have always needed a large x-ray dose. This invention lowered the exposure of patient and operator at an extreme level by implementing an intraoral sensor of small area using multiple pickup binning that enhance pulsed x-ray and Signal to noise ratio (SNR) to lower the dose necessary for video. Additionally, it can be used efficiently in dental procedures by suggesting Guide Support Device that includes bite block and open block in between the sensor and emitter for an accurate and convenient scan.

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

System and method for facilitating DBS electrode trajectory planning
Patent No. 11786309

Inventor(s): Anahita Kyani (Plano, TX), Dehan Zhu (Plano, TX), Erika Ross (Dallas, TX), Hyun-Joo Park (Frisco, TX), Simeng Zhang (Frisco, TX), Yagna Pathak (Skokie, IL)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135022 on 12/28/2020 (1023 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating DBS electrode trajectory planning using a machine learning (ML)-based feature identification scheme configured to identify and distinguish between various regions of interest (ROIs) and regions of avoidance (ROAs) in a patient”s brain scan image. In one arrangement, standard orientation image slices as well as re-sliced images in non-standard orientations are provided in a labeled input dataset for training a CNN/ANN for distinguishing between ROIs and ROAs. Upon identification of the ROIs and ROAs in the patient”s brain scan image, an optimal trajectory for implanting a DBS lead may be determined relative to a particular ROI while avoiding any ROAs.

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

Haptic optic management system utilizing a squid clip
Patent No. 11786361

Inventor(s): Sudarshan B. Singh (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16705290 on 12/06/2019 (1411 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) assembly into an eye may be provided. In an exemplary aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a haptic optic management system. The haptic optic management system may include a housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a plate, wherein the plate is disposed within the housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a clip that engages the plate in the housing, wherein the clip comprises a clip body and a plurality of legs that extend from the clip body.

[A61F] FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) [2006.01]

Stable IOL base design to support second optic
Patent No. 11786362

Inventor(s): James M. Scott (Weatherford, TX), Raza Shah (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17231438 on 04/15/2021 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) configured to support a first optic for functioning as a single lens IOL and configured to support a second optic for functioning as a dual optic IOL. The base includes a first optic for providing a base power. A recess in an anterior rim of the base is configured for positioning a radial extension of a second optic. The geometry of the recess is configured to securely couple to the radial extension to prevent rotation of the second optic relative to the base and prevent tilting of the second optic relative to an optic axis.

Wheelchair systems with emergency stop features
Patent No. 11786421

Inventor(s): Douglas A. Moore (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17022657 on 09/16/2020 (1126 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wheelchair system comprises a wheelchair comprising a seat, one or more first sensors disposed on or within the seat, one or more second sensors configured to communicate with the one or more first sensors and configured to be associated with a user to determine if the user is falling out of the wheelchair, wherein, upon detection that the user is falling out of the wheelchair, the wheelchair is configured to automatically stop.

[A61G] TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H 3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N 1/00)

Systems incorporating a wheelchair with an exoskeleton assembly and methods of controlling the same
Patent No. 11786425

Inventor(s): Dario Jose Villarreal Suarez (Farmers Branch, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16916960 on 06/30/2020 (1204 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to a wheelchair system that includes a wheelchair and an exoskeleton. The wheelchair includes a frame, a pair of armrests coupled to the frame, and a control unit. The pair of armrests movable between an attached position and a detached position. When in the attached position, each one of the pair of armrests are coupled to the frame and when in the detached position, each one of the pair of armrests is removed from the frame. The exoskeleton is communicatively coupled to the control unit via a cable extending between the exoskeleton and the control unit. The exoskeleton being releasably coupled to at least a portion of the frame of the wheelchair. The wheelchair system is translatable between a wheelchair mode and an exoskeleton mode such that, when in the exoskeleton mode, the control unit provides electrical power and control signals to the exoskeleton.

Massage device
Patent No. 11786439

Inventor(s): Robert L Egnoski (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17367356 on 07/03/2021 (836 days app to issue)

Abstract: A massage device includes a coupling member adapted for attachment to a power output shaft, a proximal foam pad attached to the coupling member, and, a distal foam pad bottom. Portions of the distal foam pad are adapted to cover over at least one side of the proximal foam pad and form a highly resilient curved surface. A removable bonnet shaped and sized to tightly fit over the distal foam pad and proximal foam pad includes an outer surface with a low coefficient of friction that may be applied to over the clothing without grabbing for providing a softer and safer percussive massage.

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

Cosmetic compositions
Patent No. 11786453

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Geetha Kalahasti (Addison, TX), Lisha Vanpelt (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17370400 on 07/08/2021 (831 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of treating skin with a composition is disclosed. The method can include topically applying an effective amount of a composition to skin in need thereof, wherein the composition comprises an aqueous extract of plankton comprising an exopolysacchride synthesized by [i]Vibo alginolyticus[/i], an aqueous extract of [i]Phragmites communis[/i], an aqueous extract of [i]Poria cocos[/i], and an aqueous extract of [i]Cucurbita pepo [/i](pumpkin) seed.

[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)

PH responsive block copolymer compositions and micelles that inhibit MCT 1 and related proteins
Patent No. 11786464

Inventor(s): Baran Sumer (Dallas, TX), Jinming Gao (Dallas, TX), Qiang Feng (Allen, TX), Tongyi Huang (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17239742 on 04/26/2021 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are therapeutic pH responsive compositions comprising a block copolymer and a therapeutic agent useful for the treatment of cancer.

Compositions and methods using a cannabinoid to enhance bioavailability of a statin
Patent No. 11786482

Inventor(s): James Smeeding (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Indication BioScience LLC (Dover, DE)
Law Firm: CALYX LAW (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17567653 on 01/03/2022 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a statin and a cannabinoid, and their use for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. It has been found that compositions combining a statin and a cannabinoid are improved over existing statin formulations. The compositions of the invention for example allow for a lower effective dose of statin and a reduction of the adverse effects seen with statins taken alone. Dosing ranges and formulations suitable for oral, buccal, and sublingual administration are disclosed. Various specific cannabinoids such as cannabidiol and synthetic cannabidiols selected for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-atherosclerotic effect are shown to be particularly advantageous.

Miniaturized device to sterilize surfaces from COVID-19 and other viruses
Patent No. 11786616

Inventor(s): Solyman Ashrafi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NXGEN PARTNERS IP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17519695 on 11/05/2021 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for sterilizing viruses includes beam generation circuitry for generating a radiating wave having radiating energy therein at a predetermined frequency therein. A controller controls the radiating wave generation at the predetermined frequency. The predetermined frequency equals a resonance frequency of a particular virus. The predetermined frequency induces a mechanical resonance vibration at the resonance frequency of the particular virus within the particular virus for destroying a capsid of the particular virus. Radiating circuitry projects the radiating wave on a predetermined location to destroy the particular virus at the predetermined location.

[A61L] METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]

Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy
Patent No. 11786729

Inventor(s): Allen Wyler (Seattle, WA), Brad Fowler (Woodinville, WA), Bradford Evan Gliner (Sammamish, WA), Kent Leyde (Redmond, WA), Leif R. Sloan (Seattle, WA), Richard Kuntz (Lakebay, WA), W. Douglas Sheffield (Seatac, WA)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17347865 on 06/15/2021 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and/or method may apply electromagnetic stimulation to a patient”s nervous system over a first time domain according to a first set of stimulation parameters, and over a second time domain according to a second set of stimulation parameters. The first and second time domains may be sequential, simultaneous, or nested. Stimulation parameters may vary in accordance with one or more types of duty cycle, amplitude, pulse repetition frequency, pulse width, spatiotemporal, and/or polarity variations. Stimulation may be applied at subthreshold, threshold, and/or suprathreshold levels in one or more periodic, aperiodic (e.g., chaotic), and/or pseudo-random manners. In some embodiments stimulation may comprise a burst pattern having an interburst frequency corresponding to an intrinsic brainwave frequency, and regular and/or varying intraburst stimulation parameters. Stimulation signals providing reduced power consumption with at least adequate symptomatic relief may be applied prior to moderate or significant power source depletion.

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

Identifying a location for a striker of an object
Patent No. 11786783

Inventor(s): Johan Peter Cederloo (Stockholm, , SE), Per Dennis Ekstrm (Stockholm, , SE)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17141913 on 01/05/2021 (1015 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for identifying the location of a striker of an object, includes, in at least one aspect, a method including receiving a request from a mobile computing device operated by a striker located in a striking area having space for two or more strikers to strike objects into a target area; initiating an audio recording by the microphone of the mobile computing device; identifying a physical location in the striking area and a first strike time determination for an object struck from the striking area based on sensor observations of the object in flight between the striking area and the target area; identifying a second strike time determination in the audio recording; and associating the physical location with the mobile computing device when the second strike time determination is matched with the first strike time determination.

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

Golf club having a reinforced ball striking plate
Patent No. 11786788

Inventor(s): David N. Franklin (Granbury, TX), William C. Knight (Granbury, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17475222 on 09/14/2021 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ball striking device includes a ball striking plate having a front surface configured to strike a ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The ball striking plate has a desired-contact region and a perimeter. One or more spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface and may radiate away from the desired-contact region toward the perimeter. At least one of the spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located in an upper-toe quadrant or in an upper-heel quadrant of the rear surface. One or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface. The one or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be at least partially encircling the desired-contact region. A thickened portion of the ball striking plate may be positioned behind the desired-contact region of the ball striking plate. The ball striking device may be a golf club head.

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

Two-environment game play system
Patent No. 11786810

Inventor(s): James Vollbrecht (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): FlyingTee Tech, LLC (Tulsa, OK)
Law Firm: Crowe Dunlevy, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17338839 on 06/04/2021 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A game-play environment includes a tee box, a range surface, and a monitor. The tee box is configured to permit a player to hit a golf ball onto the range surface. The range surface has a plurality of physical markers. The monitor depicts a virtual environment that includes a plurality of virtual components. Some of the virtual components are visual cues that correspond to the physical markers. A player can play the game by targeting the appropriate physical marker that corresponds to the desired visual cue.

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

Outdoor apparatus
Patent No. 11788650

Inventor(s): Nicholas Zager (New York, NY), R Barrett Kotnik (Oswego, IL), William Jason Cohen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SANTIVA OUTDOORS, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Thompson Patent Law (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17072633 on 10/16/2020 (1096 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a bi-directional conduit system including a core configured to traverse a container wall and having independent, substantially parallel lumens and a fitting fluidly connected to each lumen on each side of the wall. In an illustrative example, the conduit system may include at least one valve configured to selectively restrict fluid flow in at least one lumen. The core may be flexible. A coupling assembly may be configured to releasably couple the core to the wall. Apparatus and methods further relate to a system including a base module with a control input and a fluid transport system including an impeller powered by the base module to convey fluid via a conduit in response to the control input, wherein in a stowage mode, the base module is configured to store the conduit and to mechanically support, releasably coupled, the impeller to the base module.

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

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Plier wrench with removable/reversible jaw
Patent No. 11787016

Inventor(s): Amina Gibic (Mansfield, TX), Jordan L. Fisher (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Klein Tools, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17667015 on 02/08/2022 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: A plier wrench is provided and includes a jaw that can be disengaged from the remainder of the wrench and reengaged with the remainder of the wrench while the remainder of the wrench remains in its fully assembled condition. In one form, the jaw is ”reversible” and includes two different jaw surfaces that can be selectively utilized depending upon the type of workpiece that will be engaged by the plier wrench.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

Honeycomb core sandwich panels
Patent No. 11787148

Inventor(s): Michael D. Ishmael (Bedford, TX), Robert Mark Chris (Dallas, TX), Ronald J. Turner (Fort Worth, TX), Suvankar Mishra (Carrolton, TX)
Assignee(s): BELL TEXTRON INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17018545 on 09/11/2020 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a honeycomb core sandwich panel includes placing a thermoset facesheet in contact with a thermoplastic honeycomb core without using a separate adhesive and attaching the thermoset facesheet to the thermoplastic honeycomb core by using a curing profile comprising a temperature that is lower than a gel point temperature of the thermoset facesheet and higher than a softening point temperature of the thermoplastic honeycomb core.

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

Sideview mirror assembly with an extendable camera
Patent No. 11787340

Inventor(s): Maurice P. Silva (Ann Arbor, MI), Nicholas E. Merkel (Canton, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17226647 on 04/09/2021 (921 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sideview mirror assembly for a vehicle can comprise a body including a sideview mirror housing. The sideview mirror assembly can include a camera located in the body about the sideview mirror housing. The camera can have a field-of-view including an above-horizontal region directed rearward toward an overhead target position past the sideview mirror housing. The camera can be mounted for movement relative to the body between a normal position, in which the sideview mirror housing intersects the camera and the overhead target position in the above-horizontal region, and an extended position, in which the sideview mirror housing does not intersect the camera and the overhead target position in the above-horizontal region. Movement of the camera from the normal position to the extended position can unblock camera visibility of the overhead target position by the sideview mirror housing.

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

Utilizing a multi-track cargo handling assembly on an amphibious air-cushion vehicle
Patent No. 11787383

Inventor(s): Frank Scott Allen (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Systems Corporation (Hunt Valley, MD)
Law Firm: BainwoodHuang (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17513096 on 10/28/2021 (719 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques involve utilizing a multi-track cargo handling assembly to guide individual cargo items in parallel tracks to an aft end of a deck of an amphibious air cushion vehicle when unloading from the aft end. Such a multi-track cargo handling assembly includes a framework constructed and arranged to couple with the deck of the amphibious air cushion vehicle, and a set of guide rails coupled with the framework. The set of guide rails defines the parallel tracks and is constructed and arranged to constrain movement of the cargo items along the parallel tracks.

[B60V] AIR-CUSHION VEHICLES

Systems and methods for personalizing adaptive cruise control in a vehicle
Patent No. 11787404

Inventor(s): Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA), Yanbing Wang (Nashville, TN), Ziran Wang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17387045 on 07/28/2021 (811 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for personalizing adaptive cruise control in a vehicle are disclosed herein. One embodiment collects vehicle-following-behavior data associated with a particular driver; trains a Gaussian Process (GP) Regression model using the collected vehicle-following-behavior data to produce a set of adaptive-cruise-control (ACC) parameters pertaining to the particular driver, the set of ACC parameters modeling learned vehicle-following behavior of the particular driver; generates an acceleration command for the vehicle based, at least in part, on the set of ACC parameters; applies a predictive safety filter to the acceleration command to produce a certified acceleration command that has been vetted for safety; and controls acceleration of the vehicle automatically in accordance with the certified acceleration command to regulate a following distance between a lead vehicle and the vehicle in accordance with the learned vehicle-following behavior of the particular driver.

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

Modification of transport functionality based on modified components
Patent No. 11787434

Inventor(s): Ryan N. Wilson (Plano, TX), Satyajit P. Patne (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17234713 on 04/19/2021 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: When a transport is operating, there may be circumstances where the transport may be at least partially compromised and may be less safe than normal. In such situations where the transport is determined as being unsafe, the transport may act to limit the functionality of the transport. An example operation may include confirming that a transport includes at least one component that is not an original or authorized component, and limiting a functionality of the transport when it is determined that the operator of the transport is not associated with the transport.

Maintenance of distributed train control systems using machine learning
Patent No. 11787453

Inventor(s): John Brand (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Progress Rail Services Corporation (Albertville, AL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16561421 on 09/05/2019 (1503 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine learning system for maintaining distributed computer control systems for a train may include a data acquisition hub communicatively connected to a plurality of sensors configured to acquire real-time configuration data from one or more of the computer control systems. The machine learning system may also include an analytics server communicatively connected to the data acquisition hub. The analytics server may include a virtual system modeling engine configured to model an actual train control system comprising the distributed computer control systems, a virtual system model database configured to store one or more virtual system models of the distributed computer control systems, wherein each of the one or more virtual system models includes preset configuration settings for the distributed computer control systems, and a machine learning engine configured to monitor the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings. The machine learning engine may warn when there is a difference between the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings, the difference being indicative of at least two of the distributed computer control systems being out of synchronization by more than a threshold deviation.

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

Positive train control simulation system with penalty application and method therefor
Patent No. 11787455

Inventor(s): Nicholas Glen Mason (Garden City, MO)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17698512 on 03/18/2022 (578 days app to issue)

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

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

Dolly assemblies including locking assemblies for locking child dolly carousels
Patent No. 11787456

Inventor(s): Ethan R. Boggs (Georgetown, KY)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17330830 on 05/26/2021 (874 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dolly assembly includes a parent dolly including a support frame that defines a truck-receiving volume. A child dolly includes a support frame that is sized to be received within the truck-receiving volume. The child dolly includes a child dolly carousel. The parent dolly and the child dolly together include a locking assembly including a locking arm that prevents rotation of the child dolly carousel in a locked position.

[B62B] HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)

System and method for rotating a rotor of a tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 11787536

Inventor(s): James Everett Kooiman (Fort Worth, TX), Michael E. Rinehart (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17245010 on 04/30/2021 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: A tiltrotor aircraft is described and includes a rotor system, a pylon coupled to the rotor system, a spindle coupled to the pylon, an actuator arm coupled to the spindle, and an actuator. The actuator can cause the actuator arm to rotate, thereby causing the spindle to rotate the pylon and the rotor system. In an example, the actuator is in front of a forward spar of the wing of the tiltrotor aircraft and the actuator arm is about one-half (0.5) of an inch to about five (5) inches from the wing.

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

Aircraft airframes having integral fuel tanks
Patent No. 11787554

Inventor(s): Aaron Alexander Acee (Flower Mound, TX), Bradley P. Regnier (Fort Worth, TX), Brian J. Cox (Keller, TX), Zachary E. Dailey (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17340837 on 06/07/2021 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage airframe and a wing airframe that is subject to flight loads. The fuselage airframe includes fore/aft floor beams having a plurality of floor intercostals laterally extending therebetween and fore/aft roof beams with a plurality of roof intercostals laterally extending therebetween. Each of a plurality of cabin frames extends generally vertically between respective floor and roof beams. The wing airframe includes forward and aft wing spars with a plurality of wing ribs extending therebetween. At least one fuel tank, that is configured to contain a pressurized fuel such as pressurized hydrogen fuel, integrally forms at least a portion of one of the beams, the intercostals, the frames, the spars and/or the ribs such that the fuel tank is subject to the flight loads.

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

Pallet wrapper and imaging system
Patent No. 11787585

Inventor(s): Vance Asher Weintraub (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Rehrig Pacific Company (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17891980 on 08/19/2022 (424 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pallet wrapper and imaging system a pallet loaded with containers to calculate a sustainability based upon a type of the pallet and the containers on the pallet. The system also determines the stability of the pallet and containers, a speed at which the pallet and containers can be wrapped, and an amount of stretch film needed to secure the load for transport. After validation by the imaging system (with or without a wrapper), a QC bot assists a QC worker in remedying or checking any detected errors or potential errors.

[B65B] MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C 1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B 25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B 1/00-B67B 6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C 9/00)

Polymeric bags and method to make same
Patent No. 11787627

Inventor(s): Anthony H. Bertrand (Flint, TX), Gregory James Wood (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Poly-America, L.P. (Grand Prairie, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17984867 on 11/10/2022 (341 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bag of polymeric film and a method to make the bag. The bag can be comprised of a front panel and a rear panel. The front and rear panels can each be comprised of multiple layers of film. The bag can be formed from a collapsed bubble of polymeric film that has been folded in half so that opposing edges of the collapsed bubble form an opening of the bag. One of the layers of the folded bubble can be split adjacent to an edge of the collapsed bubble and a draw tape film can be inserted between the layers of the folded and collapsed bubble. The collapsed bubble can further be embossed by a pattern that can provide enhanced properties to bags formed from the folded bubble.

[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

Apparatus and methods for enhancing molecular oscillation for removing chlorine in water
Patent No. 11787705

Inventor(s): Jeffrey T. Clifton (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: HULSEY P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17962684 on 10/10/2022 (372 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for treating saltwater and removing chlorine in water to make a variety of sodium-based byproducts and chlorine gas is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a feed tank for receiving water. The feed tank is coupled to a plurality of Radio frequency (RF) chambers. Each of the RF chambers comprises an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is coupled to a treated water effluent manifold. Further, each RF chamber is coupled to a vacuum manifold. Each RF chamber comprises a recirculation pipe to pump water back into the feed tank. The RF chamber comprises a RF system used for bombarding RF energy at predefined frequencies on the water in order to liberate chlorine isotope. Additionally, the RF system bombards RF energy to stretch hydrogen bond in the saltwater to a point of breaking a molecule by applying low pressure. The hydrogen bond captures chlorine. Subsequently, the water is sent through the outlet to the treated water effluent manifold.

[C02F] TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE (processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances A62D 3/00; separation, settling tanks or filter devices B01D; special arrangements on waterborne vessels of installations for treating water, waste water or sewage, e.g. for producing fresh water, B63J; adding materials to water to prevent corrosion C23F; treating radioactively-contaminated liquids G21F 9/04) [3]

Chemically bonded amorphous interface between phases in carbon fiber and steel composite
Patent No. 11788175

Inventor(s): Michael Paul Rowe (Pinckney, MI), Nikhilendra Singh (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16933333 on 07/20/2020 (1184 days app to issue)

Abstract: Carbon fiber reinforced steel matrix composites have carbon fiber impregnated in the steel matrix and chemically bonded to the steel. Chemical bonding is shown by the presence of a unique amorphous carbon layer at the carbon fiber/steel interface, and by canting of steel crystal edges adjacent to the interface. Methods for forming carbon fiber reinforce steel composites include sintering steel nanoparticles around a reinforcing carbon fiber structure, thereby chemically bonding a sintered steel matrix to the carbon fiber. This unique bonding likely contributes to enhanced strength of the composite, in comparison to metal matrix composites formed by other methods.

[C22C] ALLOYS (treatment of alloys C21D, C22F)

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

Asphalt shingle waste briquettes and related methods
Patent No. 11788238

Inventor(s): Dale Kelley (Flower Mound, TX), James Svec (Kearney, NJ), Kirby Erickson (Waxahachie, TX), Kris Edelsward (Lockport, NY), Michael T. Ferraro (Savannah, GA), Paul Richardson (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18062505 on 12/06/2022 (315 days app to issue)

Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating.

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

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

Roofing materials with increased wind uplift resistance and methods of making thereof
Patent No. 11788290

Inventor(s): Brian Lee (Linden, NJ), Daniel E. Boss (Morris Township, NJ), Joey Ferraro (Savannah, GA), Luis Duque (Hackensack, NJ), Ming-Liang Shiao (Basking Ridge, NJ), Tim Lock (Palm Harbor, FL)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16799023 on 02/24/2020 (1331 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material having (a) a front surface, (b) a back surface, and (c) a sealant attachment zone disposed on at least the front surface of the roofing material, the sealant attachment zone including surfacing media that comprise at least one of mineral particles, polymeric particles, and combinations thereof. The sealant attachment zone has an average surface coverage of the surfacing media of 30% to 70%. The roofing material exhibits an increased wind uplift resistance, as measured according to ASTM D6381, as compared to a roofing material without a sealant attachment zone having an average surface coverage of surfacing media of 30% to 70%.

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

Composite shield roofing system
Patent No. 11788293

Inventor(s): Brian Booth (Quinlan, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16880987 on 05/22/2020 (1243 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a seamless composite roofing system for a gravel built up surface. The system includes a first fluid application flood coat of bentonite emulsion applied over a gravel built up surface at a rate of 15 gallons per 100 square feet and a second fluid application flood coat of bentonite emulsion applied at a rate of 10 gallons per 100 square feet. The second flood coat includes approximately 3 to 6 pounds of chopped reinforced fiberglass per 100 square feet, and is applied over the first flood coat after the first flood coat cures. A fiberglass reinforcement layer with approximately 3 to 6 pounds chopped reinforced fiberglass per 100 square feet is applied over an area surrounding any roof top penetrations, followed by an elastic trowel grade mastic layer. An asphalt primer is then applied over the second flood coat, followed by a reflective Energy Star Rated top coat.

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

Locally powered electric ball valve mechanism
Patent No. 11788378

Inventor(s): Benjamin Thomas Derryberry (Denton, TX), Kenneth Lemoine Schwendemann (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17299059 on 01/24/2019 (1727 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a ball valve positionable along a fluid flow path of a wellbore. The ball valve is movable between an open position, where fluid is able to flow through the fluid flow path, and a closed position, where the fluid is prevented from flowing through the fluid flow path. The system also includes an electric motor coupled to a drive system within a trunnion of the ball valve. The electric motor drives rotation of the ball valve to move the ball valve between the open position and the closed position. Further, the system includes a power source electrically coupled to the electric motor to provide power to the electric motor.

[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]

Multilateral junction including articulating structure
Patent No. 11788384

Inventor(s): David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17239265 on 04/23/2021 (907 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a wellbore leg, a multilateral junction, and well system. The wellbore leg, in one aspect, includes a tubular having a fluid passageway extending there through, and an articulating structures located within the fluid passageway. In at least one aspect, the articulating structures includes a first portion, and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are coupled to one another and operable to rotate relative to one another.

Oilfield pressure pumping system with slow speed and high pressure fracturing fluid output
Patent No. 11788395

Inventor(s): Edwin E. Wilson (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Twin Disc, Inc. (Racine, WI)
Law Firm: Boyle Fredrickson S.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17354283 on 06/22/2021 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: An oilfield pressure pumping system is configured to perform a preliminary fracturing stage or operation at a high pressure but slow speed before initiating normal fracturing. The oilfield pressure pumping system includes an auxiliary underdrive system that can drive the transmission at a slower input speed that can be provided by an idle speed of the power unit”s engine to facilitate different fracturing modes, including a preliminary fracturing mode during a slow speed high pressure preliminary fracturing stage. The auxiliary underdrive system may include a hydrostatic transmission driven by the engine and which drives the transmission at an underdrive speed that would correspond to a sub-idle engine speed driving the transmission.

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

Adaptive vehicle headlight
Patent No. 11787331

Inventor(s): John Peter Fenske (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18050288 on 10/27/2022 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example vehicle includes a first headlight and a second headlight. The second headlight includes a laser configured to produce first light and an illumination source configured to produce second light. The second headlight also includes a spatial light modulator (SLM) optically coupled to the illumination source and a controller coupled to the SLM. The controller is configured to control the SLM to direct a reflection of the first light during a first operating mode and control the SLM to direct the second light during a second operating mode.

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

Vehicle liquid monitoring system and method
Patent No. 11788446

Inventor(s): Cory A. Matheson (Celina, TX), Matthew T. Flachsbart (Grapevine, TX), Zachery C. Lake (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17390144 on 07/30/2021 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle liquid testing system includes a liquid testing apparatus with a form factor of a dipstick. The system includes a sensor that detects a property of a fluid in a vehicle and emits a signal indicative of the property. A transmitter receives the signal from the sensor and transmits the signal. A controller receives the signal from the transmitter and compares the signal from the sensor to a threshold level to determine a condition of the fluid.

[F01M] LUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING [2]

Electric motor with integrated hydraulic pump and motor controller
Patent No. 11788529

Inventor(s): Brian Burgess (Burleson, TX), Robb Fisher (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cleveland, OH)
Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17429066 on 06/23/2020 (1211 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example assembly comprises: a main housing; an electric motor disposed in the main housing and comprising a stator fixedly positioned in the main housing, and a rotor positioned within the stator; a hydraulic pump positioned in the main housing and at least partially within the rotor, wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to receive fluid from an inlet port and provide fluid flow to an outlet port, wherein the hydraulic pump comprises a pump shaft rotatably coupled to the rotor of the electric motor; a controller housing coupled to the main housing; and a motor controller comprising one or more circuit boards disposed within the controller housing and configured to generate electric current to drive the electric motor.

[F04C] ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS (engines driven by liquids F03C); ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M)

Light color emission changing system and method
Patent No. 11788709

Inventor(s): Alphonso Baker, Jr. (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17964883 on 10/12/2022 (370 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light color emission changing system for changing the color of a white light emitting light source to a selected color includes a light fixture having a base and a socket. The base is mounted on a support and a light emitter is connected with the socket to emit light having a white hue when turned on. A covering is removably positionable over the light fixture such that only one color of light is emitted through the covering.

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

Method and apparatus for hybrid dehumidification
Patent No. 11788739

Inventor(s): John N. Tran (The Colony, TX), Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17197215 on 03/10/2021 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: An evaporator coil system includes a segmented evaporator coil. The segmented evaporator coil includes a primary segment and a secondary segment. A first plurality of evaporator circuit lines are fluidly coupled to the primary segment and a second plurality of evaporator circuit lines are fluidly coupled to the secondary segment. A suction line includes a first connection fluidly coupled to the primary segment and a second connection fluidly coupled to the secondary segment. A valve is arranged in fluid communication with the secondary segment so as to selectively restrict refrigerant flow through the secondary segment.

[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)

Method and apparatus for risk reduction during refrigerant leak
Patent No. 11788751

Inventor(s): Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17672848 on 02/16/2022 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of monitoring a refrigerant leak. The method includes monitoring, by a first controller, operation of a first HVAC system for conditioning air within a first level of a residence, monitoring, by a second controller, operation of a second HVAC system for conditioning air within a second level of the residence and determining, using a plurality of leak detectors, whether refrigerant within the first HVAC system is leaking. Responsive to a positive determination in the determining step, receiving, by the first controller, a refrigerant leak warning signal, forwarding, by the first controller to the second controller, the refrigerant leak warning signal. Responsive to receiving the refrigerant leak warning signal from the first controller, activating, by the second controller, a variable-speed circulation fan of the second HVAC system.

[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)

HVAC system fault prognostics and diagnostics
Patent No. 11788753

Inventor(s): Amita Brahme (Dallas, TX), Umesh Gokhale (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17645522 on 12/22/2021 (664 days app to issue)

Abstract: A controller of an HVAC system monitors a suction-side property and a liquid-side property over a period of time. The controller determines whether the suction-side property has an increasing or decreasing trend over the period of time. The controller determines whether the liquid-side property has an increasing or decreasing trend. In response to determining that both the suction-side property and the liquid-side property have an increasing trend over the period of time, a fan fault is detected. In response to determining that the suction-side property has a decreasing trend and the liquid-side property has an increasing trend over the period of time, a blockage of a refrigerant conduit subsystem is detected. In response to determining that both the suction-side property and the liquid-side property have a decreasing trend over the period of time, a blower fault is detected.

Method and system for supply-air re-circulation
Patent No. 11788761

Inventor(s): Eric Perez (Hickory Creek, TX), Rakesh Goel (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17181050 on 02/22/2021 (967 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes an evaporator coil disposed between a supply air duct and a return air duct. A re-circulation duct fluidly couples the supply air duct and the return air duct. A damper is disposed in the re-circulation duct and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A controller is operatively coupled to a variable-speed compressor, a variable-speed circulation fan, and the damper. Responsive to a determination that the variable-speed circulation fan is operating at the minimum speed and the suction pressure is above the pre-determined threshold, the controller signals the damper to move to the open position. Responsive to a determination that the variable-speed circulation fan is not operating at the minimum speed or the suction pressure is below the pre-determined threshold, the controller signals the damper to move to the closed position.

Ultra-compact, modular laser sensor for tactical environments
Patent No. 11788822

Inventor(s): Brian M. Graue (Melissa, TX), Jason R. Lavine (McKinney, TX), Justin Paul (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Renner, Otto, Boisselle Sklar (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16936944 on 07/23/2020 (1181 days app to issue)

Abstract: A laser sensor system including a common optical bench that is configured to receive and process different beams of a high energy laser (HEL). The common optical bench is configured to handle the different beams using a modular set of optical components. Optical components of the common optical bench include a filtering device configured to reduce the power of the beams, a common collecting optical element that is configured to set an imaging position and focal length for the beams, a position sensitive detector (PSD) arrangement that is configured to measure angular and positional errors in the beams, and various compaction optical elements, such as mirrors, that are configured to enable compaction of the laser sensor system by increasing the focal length of the beams.

[F41H] ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL

Polymer ammunition and cartridge having a convex primer insert
Patent No. 11788825

Inventor(s): Christopher William Overton (Wylie, TX), Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): True Velocity IP Holdings, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: BURDICK PATENTS, P.A. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18105782 on 02/03/2023 (256 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a primer insert for a polymer ammunition cartridge. The primer insert has a top surface opposite a bottom surface. The top surface has a primer recess defined therein, which is in fluid communication with the propellant chamber of the ammunition cartridge through a flash hole defined through the bottom surface. A groove is defined in the primer recess and surrounds the flash hole. A planar portion of the bottom surface surrounding the flash hole is connected to a vertical coupling element by a transition region. The transition region has a first and second concave portions positioned around a transition protrusion. An extraction flange is formed about the top surface.

[F42C] AMMUNITION FUZES (blasting cartridge initiators F42B 3/10; chemical aspects C06C); ARMING OR SAFETY MEANS THEREFOR (filling fuzes F42B 33/02; fitting or extracting primers in or from fuzes F42B 33/04; containers for fuzes F42B 39/30) [5]

P H Y S I C S

Fuel system test apparatus and method
Patent No. 11788485

Inventor(s): David Wright (Decatur, TX)
Assignee(s): Transportation IP Holdings, LLC (Norwalk, CT)
Law Firm: THE SMALL PATENT LAW GROUP LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17702919 on 03/24/2022 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method that includes coupling an external, removable fuel pressurization system to a fuel system of a vehicle. The fuel system of the vehicle is pressurized with the fuel pressurization system while the vehicle is parked and without activating a fuel consumer (e.g., an engine) of the vehicle. Decay of pressure of the fuel system is monitored following pressurization of the fuel system, and one or more of a leak, or a replaceable component, of the fuel system of the vehicle is detected based on at least in part on the decay of pressure that are monitored.

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

Sharing of transport user profile
Patent No. 11788852

Inventor(s): Anil Nagpal (Plano, TX), Randall M. Harris (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16699038 on 11/28/2019 (1419 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, by a transport, a request for a service from a transport occupant, determining, by the transport, a profile of the transport occupant, identifying, by the transport, at least one profile shared with the transport occupant based on the profile of the transport occupant, and providing the service to the transport occupant based on the at least one profile shared with the transport occupant.

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

Techniques for wafer level die testing using sacrificial structures
Patent No. 11788929

Inventor(s): Brett E. Huff (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Aeva, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17956331 on 09/29/2022 (383 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of testing a photonics die at the wafer level includes providing a sacrificial waveguide and a grating coupler at least partially in a scribe line between dies of a wafer, performing one or more tests on the dies of the wafer via the sacrificial waveguide and grating coupler in the scribe line, and removing the sacrificial waveguide during separation of the dies of the wafer.

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

Sound-based prognostics for a combustion air inducer
Patent No. 11788993

Inventor(s): Glenn William Kowald (Carrollton, TX), Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17333364 on 05/28/2021 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device is configured to operate a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The device is further configured to determine that the speed of a combustion air inducer has exceeded a speed threshold value. The device is further configured to receive an audio signal from a microphone while operating the HVAC system, to identify an audio signature for the combustion air inducer from an audio signature library, and to determine the audio signature for the combustion air inducer is present within the audio signal. The device is further configured to determine a fault type based on the determination that the audio signature for the combustion air inducer is present within the audio signal, to identify a component identifier for a component of the HVAC system that is associated with fault type, and to output a recommendation identifying the component identifier.

[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)

High speed integrated circuit testing
Patent No. 11789071

Inventor(s): Devraj Matharampallil Rajagopal (Bangalore, , IN), Nitesh Mishra (Chakeri, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17321470 on 05/16/2021 (884 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes: (i) a clocked circuit operable in response to a clock; (ii) a clock providing circuit, coupled to clock the clocked circuit at a selectable frequency; (iii) a test circuit coupled to the clock providing circuit and the clocked circuit; and (iv) a pad configured to receive an external signal, wherein the selectable frequency is selected in response to the external signal.

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

Detecting faults in field oriented controlled permanent magnet synchronous machines
Patent No. 11789081

Inventor(s): Sandun Shivantha Kuruppu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16799278 on 02/24/2020 (1331 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving first and second output signals from a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) regulator circuit, wherein the first and second output signals represent three-phase currents provided into a machine. The method further includes determining a fault detection signal based on the first and second output signals. The method also includes comparing the fault detection signal to a threshold; and detecting a fault in the machine based on the fault detection signal exceeding the threshold.

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

Partially synchronized multilateration or trilateration method and system for positional finding using RF
Patent No. 11789108

Inventor(s): Felix Markhovsky (Dallas, TX), Russ Markhovsky (Dallas, TX), Truman Prevatt (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Technologies, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15595702 on 05/15/2017 (2346 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a location of one or more user equipment (UE) in a wireless system can comprise receiving reference signals via a location management unit having two or more co-located channels, wherein the two or more co-located channels are tightly synchronized with each other and utilizing the received reference signals to calculate a location of at least one UE among the one or more UE. Embodiments include multichannel synchronization with a standard deviation of less than or equal 10 ns. Embodiments can include two LMUs, with each LMU having internal synchronization, or one LMU with tightly synchronized signals.

[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

Determining an angle of an incident beam of coherent light
Patent No. 11789121

Inventor(s): Paul Donald Schmalenberg (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16885564 on 05/28/2020 (1237 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can determine an angle of an incident beam of a coherent light. An optical antenna, first waveguides, a manifold, and second waveguides can be fabricated on a first chip. Pixels can be fabricated on a second chip. The first chip and the second chip can be mounted on a printed circuit board. The optical antenna can be configured to receive the incident beam at an angle with respect to a plane defined by the optical antenna. The first waveguides can be configured to convey first channels of the coherent light from the optical antenna. The manifold can be configured to receive the first channels of the coherent light from the first waveguides. The second waveguides can be configured to convey second channels of the coherent light from the manifold. The pixels can be configured to receive the second channels of the coherent light from the second waveguides.

Pupil-only photochromic contact lenses displaying desirable optics and comfort
Patent No. 11789291

Inventor(s): Holly L. Grammer (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Johnson Johnson Vision Care, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17806529 on 06/13/2022 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for making a hydrogel, photochromic contact lens including supplying a first lens composition comprising a contact lens monomer and a photochromic material to a front contact lens mold and supplying a second lens composition to said contact lens mold wherein the viscosity of said first composition is at least about 1000 cp greater than the viscosity of said second contact lens composition, and the makeup of said second composition matches the of said first composition to reduce strain between said compositions of the resulting lens.

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

Method and apparatus for portable lighting
Patent No. 11789342

Inventor(s): Paul Ernest (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161422 on 01/30/2023 (260 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide adjustable lighting devices for use in photography lighting systems. In one embodiment, an adjustable lighting device comprises at least two panel sections and a light element. The at least two panel sections are each configured to act as a light reflector or flag, and are rotatably coupled to each other such that each panel section is freely rotatable relative to its one or more adjacent panel sections. The light element is coupled to one side of a first panel section of the panel sections, and configured to direct light substantially in a direction away from the one side of the first panel section.

[G03B] APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) [4]

Asynchronous interface for transporting test-related data via serial channels
Patent No. 11789487

Inventor(s): Benoit Nadeau-Dostie (Gatineau, , CA), Jean-Francois Cote (Davie, FL)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17498085 on 10/11/2021 (736 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit comprises: a first clock gating device clocked by a first clock signal and configured to generate first clock pulses when a shift enable signal is active, a first transition detecting device clocked by a second clock signal and configured to generate shift gating pulses when detecting active transitions of the first clock pulses, a second clock gating device clocked by the second clock signal and configured to generate shift clock pulses based on the shift gating pulses to clock second scan elements for a shift operation with first scan elements clocked by the first clock signal, and a first retiming device triggered by active pulse edges of the first clock signal and configurable to hold a value for the shift operation. The circuit may further comprise a delay generating device configured to generate delayed shift gating pulses for generating the shift clock pulses.

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

Integrated smart graphical user interface for customer management systems
Patent No. 11789595

Inventor(s): Priyadarshini Badugu (Frisco, TX), William Daniel Farmer (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17882297 on 08/05/2022 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: A customer management system can be designed to provide an integrated smart graphical user interface. For example, a computing device can receive information that includes a topic of conversation for a chat-based communication; initiate, via a first graphical user interface (GUI), the chat-based communication with another computing device after the information is received, display, via a second GUI, the user profile associated with the person, wherein the second GUI is displayed adjacent to and integrated with the first GUI; determine a relationship between one or more words or phrases received via the first GUI from the first computing device and the additional information in the user profile, where the relationship is determined in real-time or near real-time as the one or more words or phrases are received; and display a visual indicator in the second GUI that shows content in the second GUI that is relevant to the determined relationship.

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

Plane programming scheme for non-volatile memory with large block sizes
Patent No. 11789612

Inventor(s): Grishma Shah (Milpitas, CA), Karin Inbar (Ramat Hasharon, , IL), Sahil Sharma (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16903196 on 06/16/2020 (1218 days app to issue)

Abstract: For a non-volatile memory system with a multi-plane memory die having a large block size, to be able to more readily accommodate zone-based host data using zones that are of a smaller size that the block size on the memory, the memory system assigns data from different zones to different subsets of the planes of a common memory die. The memory system is configured to accumulate the data from the different zones into different write queues and then assemble the data from the different write zones into pages or partial pages of data that can be simultaneously programmed into memory cells connected to different word lines that are in different sub-blocks of different blocks in the corresponding assigned planes of the die.

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

Loading data from memory during dispatch
Patent No. 11789642

Inventor(s): Bryan Hornung (Plano, TX), Douglas Vanesko (Dallas, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17360455 on 06/28/2021 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dispatch element interfaces with a host processor and dispatches threads to one or more tiles of a hybrid threading fabric. Data structures in memory to be used by a tile may be identified by a starting address and a size, included as parameters provided by the host. The dispatch element sends a command to a memory interface to transfer the identified data to the tile that will use the data. Thus, when the tile begins processing the thread, the data is already available in local memory of the tile and does not need to be accessed from the memory controller. Data may be transferred by the dispatch element while the tile is performing operations for another thread, increasing the percentage of operations performed by the tile that are performing useful work and reducing the percentage that are merely retrieving data.

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

System, method, and program product for digital production management
Patent No. 11789672

Inventor(s): Melissa L. McCoy (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Authentise Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
Law Firm: Maenner Associates, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17333180 on 05/28/2021 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and program products for managing digital production from one or more production devices with one or more sources providing inputs of production designs and/or production options are disclosed.

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

Dynamic application builder for multidimensional database environments
Patent No. 11789704

Inventor(s): Murali Krishna Konuri (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Donyati, LLC (Golden, CO)
Law Firm: Honigman LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17648699 on 01/24/2022 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating custom applications for querying a multidimensional database of a target platform include, responsive to receiving a custom application request, an application definition is discovered based on data received from one or more sources. The application definition indicates target outputs of the custom application, influencers for each of the target outputs that correspond to members of one or more first dimensions of the multidimensional database, and granularity definitions relative to second dimensions of the multidimensional database for each influencer. Mutually exclusive groups each including two or more target outputs are generated by applying a weighting algorithm to the application definition, and resource-efficient machine written code is dynamically generated based on the groupings and the results of the weighting algorithm. The machine written code is compiled into an application package, which is then deployed to the target platform for execution on the multidimensional database.

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

Micro-frontend as a service
Patent No. 11789728

Inventor(s): Jonathan Ricklis (Richardson, TX), Venkata Sudharsan Dasa (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17954364 on 09/28/2022 (384 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to a system that performs steps to transmit, to a client device, a host application for storage on a browser of the client device. The host application is used to facilitate loading of a micro-frontend application onto the browser at runtime of the host application, for integration with and use in conjunction with the host application. The system also receives, from the host application, a request to load the micro-frontend application onto the browser. Based on receiving the request, a manifest file is accessed indicating a version of the micro-frontend application to be loaded onto the browser. The micro-frontend application is retrieved based on the version indicated in the manifest file and transmitted to the host application for loading onto the browser.

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

Pipeline protection for CPUs with save and restore of intermediate results
Patent No. 11789742

Inventor(s): Duc Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Reid E. Tatge (Los Altos, CA), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17688260 on 03/07/2022 (589 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques related to executing a plurality of instructions by a processor comprising a method for executing a plurality of instructions by a processor. The method comprises detecting a pipeline hazard based on one or more instructions provided for execution by an instruction execution pipeline, beginning execution of an instruction, of the one or more instructions on the instruction execution pipeline, stalling a portion of the instruction execution pipeline based on the detected pipeline hazard, storing a register state associated with the execution of the instruction based on the stalling, determining that the pipeline hazard has been resolved, and restoring the register state to the instruction execution pipeline based on the determination.

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

System and method for minimizing computational processing for converting user resources to resources supported by third party entities
Patent No. 11789776

Inventor(s): Matthew Edward Williams (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17352980 on 06/21/2021 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for minimizing computational processing for converting user resources to resources supported by third party entities. In particular, the system may be configured to determine that a user has scanned a code projected on an entity device via a third party application present on a user device of the user, wherein the entity device is associated with an entity, establish a first connection with the entity device, establish a second connection between the user device and the entity device based on determining that the user has scanned the code, determine that the user has inserted user resources into the entity device, via the first connection, convert the user resources to resources supported by a third party entity, and display in real-time, information associated with the resources on the third party application.

[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]

Electronic system for monitoring and automatically controlling batch processing
Patent No. 11789779

Inventor(s): Rama Venkata S. Kavali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17188901 on 03/01/2021 (960 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for monitoring and automatically controlling batch processing. The present invention may be configured to receive a plurality of data processing requests and determine a processing plan for the plurality of data processing requests. The present invention may be configured to provide, to processing applications and based on the processing plan, actions for performance by the processing applications to complete the plurality of data processing requests. The present invention may be configured to predict, while the processing applications are performing the actions and using a completion time predicting machine learning model, completion times for the plurality of data processing requests.

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

Optimizing distributed and parallelized batch data processing
Patent No. 11789786

Inventor(s): Marcus Matos (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17941252 on 09/09/2022 (403 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to providing and maintaining efficient and effective processing of sets of work items in enterprise computing environments by optimizing distributed and parallelized batch data processing. A computing platform may initialize at least two processing workers. Subsequently, the computing platform may cause a first processing worker to perform a first query on a work queue database and initiate parallel processing of a first set of work items. Thereafter, the computing platform may cause the second processing worker to perform a second query on the work queue database and initiate parallel processing of a second set of work items. In some instances, performing the second query on the work queue database comprises reading at least one work item that was read and locked by the first processing worker.

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

Proactive request communication system with improved data prediction using event-to-status transformation
Patent No. 11789789

Inventor(s): Nicholas E. Evangelopoulos (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17646979 on 01/04/2022 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data prediction subsystem stores event data indicating amounts of items removed from locations over a previous period of time and event-to-status transition rules for each location. An event is detected at a first location. The detected event is associated with a change in status of a first item. Based on the detected event and the event-to-status transition rules, an anticipated item status is determined for the first item, indicating whether the first item is believed to be present at the first location at a time during the previous period of time of the event data. Based at least in part on the anticipated item status for the first item, a prediction value is determined that corresponds to a recommended amount of the first item to request for a future time.

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

Mechanism to trigger early termination of cooperating processes
Patent No. 11789790

Inventor(s): Patrick Estep (Rowlett, TX), Skyler Arron Windh (McKinney, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17984817 on 11/10/2022 (341 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices and techniques for triggering early termination of cooperating processes in a processor are described herein. A system includes multiple memory-compute nodes, wherein a memory-compute node comprises: event manager circuitry configured to establish a broadcast channel to receive event messages; and thread manager circuitry configured to organize a plurality of threads to perform portions of a cooperative task, wherein the plurality of threads each monitor the broadcast channel to receive event messages on the broadcast channel, and wherein upon achieving a threshold operation, the thread manager circuitry is to use the event manager circuitry to broadcast, on the broadcast channel, an event message indicating that the cooperative task is complete, causing other threads, in response to receiving the event message, to terminate execution of their respective portions of the cooperative task.

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

Debug for multi-threaded processing
Patent No. 11789836

Inventor(s): Anthony Lell (San Antonio, TX), Gary Cooper (Oakmont, PA), Hetul Sanghvi (Murphy, TX), Mihir Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17462046 on 08/31/2021 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system to implement debugging for a multi-threaded processor is provided. The system includes a hardware thread scheduler configured to schedule processing of data, and a plurality of schedulers, each configured to schedule a given pipeline for processing instructions. The system further includes a debug control configured to control at least one of the plurality of schedulers to halt, step, or resume the given pipeline of the at least one of the plurality of schedulers for the data to enable debugging thereof. The system further includes a plurality of hardware accelerators configured to implement a series of tasks in accordance with a schedule provided by a respective scheduler in accordance with a command from the debug control. Each of the plurality of hardware accelerators is coupled to at least one of the plurality of schedulers to execute the instructions for the given pipeline and to a shared memory.

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

Context-sensitive debug requests for memory access
Patent No. 11789848

Inventor(s): Jason Lynn Peck (Houston, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17849842 on 06/27/2022 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a processing device having a debug controller that issues a context-sensitive debug request. The context-sensitive debug request includes at least one conditional criteria. A processing core receives the debug request, determines whether all of the at least one conditional criteria are true, and services the debug request when all of the at least one conditional criteria are true by accessing a data location indicated in the debug request. The servicing of the debug request may be performed in real-time mode without suspending the processing device, and the accessing can be a read or a write operation depending on the type of access indicated in the debug request. The conditional criteria may include one or more of a processor mode condition, a virtual machine identifier condition, and a debug context condition.

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

Generating test accounts in a code-testing environment
Patent No. 11789852

Inventor(s): Andrew Troy Hartwell (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17079758 on 10/26/2020 (1086 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automatically generating test accounts using a test account generator are disclosed. Responsive to an indication of a selection of a product of interest from among a list of products, fields of information corresponding to the selected product, as well as enabling the testing of the test account, are generated. Permission to access a plurality of servers containing data corresponding to the fields of information is requested. Responsive to permissions to access the plurality of servers being granted, a test data set including data corresponding to the fields of information is produced and transmitted to the test account generator. Upon receiving the test data set, the included data is populated into corresponding fields of information to generate the test account.

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

System and method for testing cloud hybrid AI/ML platforms
Patent No. 11789855

Inventor(s): Purushothaman Jegatheesan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBLUM BERNSTEIN, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17645787 on 12/23/2021 (663 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for performing a health check of a customized function across multiple cloud/hybrid platforms is disclosed. The method includes submitting a customized function to a health check system, which includes components on both on an on-premise network and a public cloud network. The submitted function is then uploaded to a cloud object storage. The method further includes having the customized function retrieved from the cloud object storage and scheduling an execution of the customized function according to a user defined schedule. Once the customized function is executed, the method further acquires results of the executed function and corresponding metrics and updates a health check metrics table of a metadata database with the acquired results and metrics.

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

Hardware coherence signaling protocol
Patent No. 11789868

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17498921 on 10/12/2021 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a CPU core and a L1 cache subsystem including a L1 main cache, a L1 victim cache, and a L1 controller. The apparatus includes a L2 cache subsystem including a L2 main cache, a shadow L1 main cache, a shadow L1 victim cache, and a L2 controller configured to receive a read request from the L1 controller as a single transaction. Read request includes a read address, a first indication of an address and a coherence state of a cache line A to be moved from the L1 main cache to the L1 victim cache to allocate space for data returned in response to the read request, and a second indication of an address and a coherence state of a cache line B to be removed from the L1 victim cache in response to the cache line A being moved to the L1 victim cache.

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

Slot/sub-slot prefetch architecture for multiple memory requestors
Patent No. 11789872

Inventor(s): Joseph R. M. Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Kai Chirca (Richardson, TX), Matthew D. Pierson (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17384864 on 07/26/2021 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A prefetch unit generates a prefetch address in response to an address associated with a memory read request received from the first or second cache. The prefetch unit includes a prefetch buffer that is arranged to store the prefetch address in an address buffer of a selected slot of the prefetch buffer, where each slot of the prefetch unit includes a buffer for storing a prefetch address, and two sub-slots. Each sub-slot includes a data buffer for storing data that is prefetched using the prefetch address stored in the slot, and one of the two sub-slots of the slot is selected in response to a portion of the generated prefetch address. Subsequent hits on the prefetcher result in returning prefetched data to the requestor in response to a subsequent memory read request received after the initial received memory read request.

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

Ordered delivery of data packets based on type of path information in each packet
Patent No. 11789885

Inventor(s): David Patrick (McKinney, TX), Tony Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17866130 on 07/15/2022 (459 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include multiple electronic devices and multiple hardware transceivers. The multiple electronic devices may be coupled to each other via an interface network, and may include multiple chiplets. The multiple hardware transceivers, with at least one transceiver included in or coupled to a respective electronic device of the multiple electronic devices, may each be configured to receive data packets from a source device. The data packets may each include a path field including path information indicating a path to a destination device and a bridge-type field including bridge-type information indicating a type of the path information in the path field. The source device and the destination device may each include a chiplet. The multiple hardware transceivers may each be further configured to transmit the received data packets to the destination device using the path information and the bridge-type information of each received data packet.

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

System and method for a hybrid contract execution environment
Patent No. 11789933

Inventor(s): Peter Geoffrey Lerato Hunn (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): DOCUSIGN, INC. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16563626 on 09/06/2019 (1502 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for managing an electronic contract for hybrid runtime execution, which includes a contract execution service that comprises an internal runtime environment and a set of integrations to external resources with at least one integration to an on-chain runtime, wherein the contract execution service comprises configuration to: establish the electronic contract, wherein the electronic contract comprises a set of executable programmable components and a set of natural language components; change the state of the electronic contract and generate a contract event; and in response to the contract event: extend execution of the electronic contract to an on-chain environment, when the contract event includes an associated on-chain integration; and extend execution of the electronic contract to an external application resource, when the contract event includes an associated external service integration.

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

Systems and methods for presenting web application content
Patent No. 11789963

Inventor(s): Justine Thomas (Lewisville, TX), Sayak Banerjee (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205496 on 03/18/2021 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for presenting web application content. A method for presenting web application content includes executing a web application using a web browser, the web application configured to display a web page element in a web browser. The method includes identifying an application component requested by a user action. The method also includes querying a component registry database for the application component, the component registry database including one or more application components loadable by the web application. The method then includes obtaining, from a link in the component registry database, application component code for the application component. The method also includes incorporating the application component code into the web page element. The method also includes rendering the application component code and the web page element using the web browser so that the application component is displayed in the web browser as part of the web page element.

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

Diversity sampling for technology-assisted document review
Patent No. 11790047

Inventor(s): Chandler L. Burgess (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey A. Johnson (Frisco, TX), Md Ahsan Habib (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Consilio, LLC (Washington, DC)
Law Firm: Johnson, Marcou, Isaacs Nix, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17004953 on 08/27/2020 (1146 days app to issue)

Abstract: The technology implements diversity sampling for a technology-assisted review of documents. An apparatus obtains an unlabeled set of documents and constructs a first batch of documents. The apparatus obtains labels for the documents and constructs a classification model using the labeled documents. The apparatus logs a found rate of a subsequent batch of documents from the unlabeled set of documents, the subsequent batch of documents being selected based on a comparison to the classification model. The apparatus determines that the classification model requires further training based on the found rate of the subsequent batch of documents and constructs a second batch of documents that includes an amount of diversity, which may be based on the found rate. The apparatus obtains labels for the second batch of documents and updates the model using the labeled second batch of documents. The method may be repeated to continue to refine the classification model.

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

Machine learning-based part determinations for computer-aided design (CAD) assemblies
Patent No. 11790128

Inventor(s): Matthew McMinn (Clio, MI), Mohsen Rezayat (Cincinnati, OH), Neeraj Panhalkar (Mason, OH)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16983022 on 08/03/2020 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system may include an assembly access engine configured to access a computer-aided design (CAD) assembly that digitally represents a product component that includes multiple parts. The computing system may also include a part determination engine configured to determine a recommended part for the CAD assembly, including by providing the CAD assembly as an input to a machine-learning (ML) model trained with assembly structure data of CAD assemblies of a common product type as the CAD assembly, generating a candidate part set through the ML model, filtering the candidate part set based on physical and cost characteristics of the different candidate parts of the candidate part set, and identifying the recommended part from the filtered candidate part set. The part recommendation engine may also be configured to insert the recommended part into the CAD assembly and provide the CAD assembly in support of physical manufacture.

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

Communication classification and escalation using machine learning model
Patent No. 11790177

Inventor(s): Charles Barrasso (Franklin, MA), Jeremy Moody (Waban, MA), Kenneth H. Sinclair (Newton, MA)
Assignee(s): Securus Technologies, LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17127031 on 12/18/2020 (1033 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communication classification and escalation using a machine learning model. Metadata for a communication is obtained along with features of the content in the communication. Using a machine learning model, a likelihood that the communication comprises suspicious content or a topic of interest is determined from the metadata and or a communication transcript. If the likelihood that the communication comprises suspicious content or a topic of interest is at or above a predetermined threshold, then the communication is marked for review by a human agent; otherwise, the communication is ignored. A communication may have suspicious content or a topic of interest based upon the presence of keywords in the communication transcript either alone or in combined with metadata or other features of the content in the communication. The one or more keywords may be associated with illegal or unauthorized items, activities, or behaviors.

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

Methods and apparatus to defend against adversarial machine learning
Patent No. 11790237

Inventor(s): Celeste R. Fralick (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): McAfee, LLC (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: HANLEY FLIGHT ZIMMERMAN, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161702 on 01/30/2023 (260 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to defend against adversarial machine learning are disclosed. An example apparatus includes memory; computer readable instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the computer readable instructions to: generate a first output indicating a feature that contributed to the generation of a classification by a machine learning model; compare the first output with a second output generated by a server that trained the machine learning model; and flag the machine learning model as corresponding to at least one of model drift or an adversarial attack when first output differs from the second output by more than a threshold.

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

Anonymized targeted content delivery
Patent No. 11790359

Inventor(s): Nathan W. Shahan (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Russel Robert Heiser (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Assignee(s): SEGMINT INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: KLEMCHUK PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16949589 on 11/05/2020 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: When incentivizing vendors to give greater discounts on items or services offered or advertised to specific customers on a third-party website in exchange for reduced advertisement pricing, a vendor enters offer parameters (e.g., item or service for sale, price or discount amount, terms of the offer, a permitted number of acceptances of the offer, etc.) into a user interface along with target customer criteria (e.g., age, gender, minimum income, etc.). The target criteria is matched to customer profile data, and an advertisement generated using the offer parameter information is presented to customers whose profiles match the target criteria. In return for offering larger discounts, a cost per event (CPE) associated with the advertisement is reduced for the vendor. An invoice is generated and transmitted to the vendor, and upon receipt of payment, the advertisement provider remits a portion of the received payment to the website owner.

Cryptocurrency storage distribution
Patent No. 11790363

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16576100 on 09/19/2019 (1489 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing platform having at least one processor, a memory, and a communication interface may receive, via the communication interface, a transaction request from a participant. The computing platform may identify a user and one or more linked digital wallets associated with the transaction request. The computing platform then may execute an algorithm for comparing the transaction request to predetermined criteria associated with the one or more linked digital wallets. The computing platform may establish, via the communication interface, a first connection with a user computing device and, while the first connection is established, transmit to the user computing device transaction information which, when executed by the user computing device, causes a notification to be displayed on the user computing device.

Managing transaction state data
Patent No. 11790422

Inventor(s): Chandra Sekhar Bodapati (Irving, TX), Sadagopan Rajagopalan (Frisco, TX), Vinod Chandrasekharan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17248521 on 01/28/2021 (992 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive user data associated with a product or service, the user data including a user identifier associated with a user. The device may identify a business application that is relevant to the product or service, the business application being designed to provide the user with a business offer related to the product or service. In addition, the device may provide the user data to the business application and receive, from the business application, business application state data and user response data, the business application state data specifying a partially completed transaction associated with the product or service, and the user response data including information associated with the partially completed transaction. The device may store the business application state data and the user response data, and perform an action based on the business application state data.

Systems and methods for generating contextually relevant device protections
Patent No. 11790453

Inventor(s): Chintan Shah (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Assurant, Inc. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15971717 on 05/04/2018 (1992 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein that can detect use of a consumer electronics device and that can generate and offer insurance or protection plans that measure, account, and adjust for the use of the consumer electronics device and consumer tendencies while using the consumer electronics device.

Systems and methods for generating contextually relevant device protections
Patent No. 11790455

Collective purchasing systems and methods for controlled-environment facility residents via controlled-environment facility resident communication and/or media devices
Patent No. 11790469

Inventor(s): Alexander Noland (North Richland Hills, TX), Connor Pickens (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Securus Technologies, LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16835644 on 03/31/2020 (1295 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems or methods for collective purchasing by controlled-environment facility residents may employ a plurality of controlled-environment facility resident communication and/or media devices, each associated with a respective controlled-environment facility resident. These devices, disposed within one or more controlled-environment facilities, may each present an interface for purchasing goods and/or services via the device. The devices may each offer, via the interface, an option to collectively purchase a single good or service by a number of controlled-environment facility residents and may accept an indication of partial payment from the resident associated with the device. A controlled-environment facility management system, or similar functionality, may debit the partial payment from a respective controlled-environment facility trust account maintained to the benefit of each controlled-environment facility resident making a partial payment and may provision the collectively purchased good or service to these residents.

Systems and methods for providing vision simulation for pseudophakic patients
Patent No. 11790582

Inventor(s): Lu Yin (Keller, TX), Ramesh Sarangapani (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17077941 on 10/22/2020 (1090 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing a vision simulation of a patient who has an eye condition. A composite image representing a real-world scene is obtained. The composite image includes multiple image layers, where each image layer represents objects that are at a particular viewing distance in the real-world scene. A first eye model representing the eye optics of the patient is generated. A second eye model representing the eye optics of a viewer is generated. The second eye model is modified by performing a mathematical function. A simulated image representing the vision of the patient is generated by convolving the first eye model and the modified second eye model with the composite image. In some embodiments, a tone mapping algorithm may also be applied to the simulated image to simulate a nighttime scene.

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

System and method for capturing images for training of an item identification model
Patent No. 11790651

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX), Tejas Pradip Rode (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17455894 on 11/19/2021 (697 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for capturing images for training an item identification model obtains an identifier of an item. The system detects a triggering event at a platform, where the triggering event corresponds to a user placing the item on a platform. The system causes the platform to rotate. The system causes at least one camera to capture an image of the item while the platform is rotating. The system extracts a set of features associated with the item from the image. The system associates the item to the identifier and the set of features. The system adds a new entry to a training dataset of the item identification model, where the new entry represents the item labeled with the identifier and the set of features.

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

Individual metamorphic linked jackpots
Patent No. 11790724

Inventor(s): Arlen Avakian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited (North Ryde, , AU)
Law Firm: Weaver Austin Villeneuve Sampson LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18051239 on 10/31/2022 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: A local electronic gaming device may include a display system, an interface system and a control system that includes one or more processors. The control system may cause the display system to present visual effects corresponding to a metamorphic image, which may correspond to an award. The visual effects may include changes to the metamorphic image in response to local game event data corresponding to one or more games presented on the local gaming device and in response to networked gaming device game event data corresponding to one or more games presented on one or more other gaming devices.

[G07F] COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D 3/00; coin testing G07D 5/00) [7]

Geofencing with satellite systems
Patent No. 11790761

Inventor(s): Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, TX), Justin R. Nash (Little Elm, TX), Priyadarshini Badugu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17827620 on 05/27/2022 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may employ one or more satellite sensors to monitor an area; detect a body or thing that should not be present in an area; formulate a response, such as documentation, notifying authorities, or deploying unmanned aerial vehicles; and execute the response. Monitoring an area can be based on a request for surveillance at the area.

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

Airspace management system for an airspace region
Patent No. 11790786

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Bosworth (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18070353 on 11/28/2022 (323 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable storage media for airspace management within an airspace region at a node of a peer to peer network having a plurality of nodes and maintaining a blockchain containing a current deconflicted flight schedule for the airspace region. One method includes receiving requests for airspace reservations, each including flight plan data, from other nodes over the peer to peer network, compiling the flight plan data to identify conflicts between the requests and the current deconflicted flight schedule, validating the flight plan data of the requests that do not conflict with the current deconflicted flight schedule to generate validated airspace reservations, creating a block containing the validated airspace reservations and interlinking the block with the blockchain such that the blockchain contains a new deconflicted flight schedule for the airspace region for broadcast to the other nodes over the peer to peer network.

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

Methods and apparatuses for generating an electric aircraft flight plan
Patent No. 11790790

Inventor(s): Steven J. Foland (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): BETA AIR, LLC (South Burlington, VT)
Law Firm: CALDWELL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17575416 on 01/13/2022 (642 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for generating an electric aircraft flight plan, where the apparatus includes a sensor and controller. The electric aircraft includes a sensor that is configured to detect a position of an electric aircraft, generate a position datum, and transmit the position to a flight controller. The electric aircraft also includes a database of recommended flights. The recommended flight plan is displayed on a display in the electric aircraft.

State dependent VPVD voltages for more uniform threshold voltage distributions in a memory device
Patent No. 11790992

Inventor(s): Huai-yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17359989 on 06/28/2021 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: The storage device includes a non-volatile memory with control circuitry and an array of memory cells that are arranged in a plurality of word lines. The control circuitry is configured to program the memory cells in a plurality of programming loops which include applying a programming pulse to a selected word line to program at least one memory cell of the selected word line to a programmed data state. The programming loops also include simultaneously applying a verify pulse to the selected word line to verify a data state being programmed, applying a first voltage to at least one unselected word line that has not been programmed, and applying a second voltage to at least one unselected word line that has already been programmed. The first voltage is determined as a function of the programmed data state to reduce a voltage threshold distribution across the memory cells.

[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)

Non-volatile memory with updating of read compare voltages based on measured current
Patent No. 11791001

Inventor(s): Dengtao Zhao (Santa Clara, CA), Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Yi Song (Santa Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699508 on 03/21/2022 (575 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory system reads data from non-volatile memory cells using a set of read compare voltages to determine which data state the memory cells are in, where each data state is associated with predetermined data values. The read compare voltages are determined dynamically based on a difference between memory cell current at time of programming and memory cell current at time of reading.

Machine learning system for asymmetrical matching of care givers and care receivers
Patent No. 11791038

Inventor(s): John Trustman (Frisco, TX), Michael McDonald (Dallas, TX), Michael Sheehan (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Zengine Limited (London, , GB)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17979602 on 11/02/2022 (349 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for selection of a medical provider (MP) by a requesting patient based on preferences for the MP includes a first model modeling the preferences of a plurality of patients for select MPs and trained on a first training data set comprised of patients and MPs. The patients in the first training data set have rated at least one of the MPs in the first data set by a predetermined set of patient determined preferences. A second model is provided for modeling the preferences of a plurality of MPs for select patients and trained on a second training data set comprised of MPs and patients. The MPs in the second training data set have rated at least one of the patients in the second data set by a predetermined set of MP determined preferences. An available MP data set is provided containing information representative of available MPs for selection thereof by the requesting patient. A controller controls the first and second models to select at least a portion of the available MPs in the available MP data set for input of the associated representative information to the first and second model MP inputs. A list generator generates a ranked list of available MPs from the output of the first model for the requesting patient. A combiner modifies the ranked list of available MPs by the output of the second model to output a modified ranked list. NULL

Parallelized automated creation of proxy manifests
Patent No. 11792301

Inventor(s): Md Omar Faroque (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Thomas Horstemeyer, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17950961 on 09/22/2022 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: Manifest files for proxies within an application mesh or service mesh are created using parallel computing. Virtual services in a mesh definition are identified. For each of the virtual services, one or more virtual nodes that receive traffic from the virtual service are identified. For each of the virtual nodes that receive traffic from the virtual service, an edge is added to a first graph. Virtual nodes that send network traffic to at least one of the virtual services are then identified. For each virtual node that sends traffic to the virtual service, an edge is added to a second graph. Then an optimized per node network topology is generated based at least in part on the first graph and the second graph.

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

Three-dimensional memory device with separated contact regions and methods for forming the same
Patent No. 11792988

Inventor(s): Fumiaki Toyama (Cupertino, CA), Hiroyuki Ogawa (Nagoya, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17397678 on 08/09/2021 (799 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory die includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers through which memory opening fill structures vertically extend. The memory die includes at least three memory array regions interlaced with at least two contact regions, or at least three contact regions interlaced with at least two memory array regions in the same memory plane. A logic die including at least two word line driver regions can be bonded to the memory die. The interlacing of the contact regions and the memory array regions can reduce lateral offset of boundaries of the word line driver regions from boundaries of the contact regions.

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Multiple sign bit hiding within a transform unit
Patent No. 11786596

Inventor(s): Dake He (Waterloo, , CA), Jing Wang (Waterloo, , CA), Xiang Yu (Kitchener, , CA)
Assignee(s): Velos Media, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Grable Martin Fulton PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16989674 on 08/10/2020 (1163 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods of encoding and decoding for video data are described for encoding or decoding coefficients for a transform unit. In particular, the sign bits for the non-zero coefficients are encoded using sign bit hiding. Two or more sets of coefficients are defined for the transform unit and a sign bit may be hidden for each set, subject to satisfaction of a threshold test. The sets may correspond to coefficient groups that are otherwise used in multi-level significance map encoding and decoding.

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

Road based electrical storage batteries
Patent No. 11788241

Inventor(s): Fantai Kong (McKinney, TX), Mark Griffin (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16425440 on 05/29/2019 (1602 days app to issue)

Abstract: A road embedded battery includes a first encapsulation layer disposed on top of a road grade base. A first conductor mesh is disposed on top of the first encapsulation layer and an anode material is embedded into to first conductor mesh. A permeable membrane is disposed on top of the anode material. A second conductor mesh is disposed on top of the permeable membrane and a cathode material is embedded into the second conductor mesh. A second encapsulation layer is disposed on top of the cathode material.

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

Systems and method for managing dispatch and lifecycle of energy storage systems on an electrical grid, including management of energy storage systems for provisioning of multiple services
Patent No. 11789082

Inventor(s): Mandhir S. Sahni (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): JUPITER POWER, LLC (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16845984 on 04/10/2020 (1285 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing dispatch of an energy storage system through use of projected outcomes. The projected outcomes are generated based on a model that includes a set of defined operating states. The operating states represent a particularized energy-market allocation approach. An outcome is projected for each operating state. An optimal outcome is selected from the set of projected outcomes.

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

FMCW chirp bandwidth control
Patent No. 11789137

Inventor(s): Indu Prathapan (Karnataka, , IN), Karthik Subburaj (Karnataka, , IN), Sreekiran Samala (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17138549 on 12/30/2020 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) synthesizer includes a control engine, and a phase locked loop (PLL) including a frequency divider, a control voltage generator (CVG), and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The frequency divider modifies a VCO output frequency based on a control input. The CVG generates a control voltage based on a frequency reference and the frequency divider output. The VCO outputs a FMCW output having the VCO output frequency in response to the control voltage. The control engine generates the control input so that the VCO output frequency: from a first time to a second time, is a first frequency; from the second time to a third time, changes at a first rate; from the third time to a fourth time, changes at a second rate different from the first rate; and from the fourth time to a fifth time, is a second frequency.

[H03L] AUTOMATIC CONTROL, STARTING, SYNCHRONISATION, OR STABILISATION OF GENERATORS OF ELECTRONIC OSCILLATIONS OR PULSES (of dynamo-electric generators H02P) [3]

Methods for protecting data
Patent No. 11790106

Inventor(s): Jeff J. Stapleton (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17723276 on 04/18/2022 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods utilized to protect data. One method includes maintaining, by a first processing circuit in a production database of a production environment system, ciphertext data associated with a cryptographic function, wherein the production environment system corresponds to a first access level. The method further includes masking, by a second processing circuit in a middle environment system, the ciphertext data using a masking function to generate alternate ciphertext data, wherein the middle environment system is a proxy and communicably coupled with the production environment system over a secure network. The method further includes decrypting, by the second processing circuit in the middle environment system, the alternate ciphertext data utilizing a symmetric key to generate masked cleartext data, and storing, by the second processing circuit in a lower environment system, the masked cleartext data in a lower database, wherein the lower environment system correspond to a second access level.

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

Apparatus and method for efficient motion estimation
Patent No. 11790485

Inventor(s): Ajit Deepak Gupte (Bangalore, , IN), Mahesh M. Mehendale (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17411844 on 08/25/2021 (783 days app to issue)

Abstract: The architecture shown can perform global search, local search and local sub pixel search in a parallel or in a pipelined mode. All operations are in a streaming mode without the requirement of external intermediate data storage.

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

Method for creating a wettable surface for improved reliability in QFN packages
Patent No. 11791168

Inventor(s): Sadia Naseem (Dallas, TX), Vikas Gupta (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17172043 on 02/09/2021 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed principles provide for implementing low-cost and fast metallic printing processes into the QFN and other no-leads package assembly flow to selectively print solderable material in areas that would otherwise be susceptible to corrosion and thus pose reliability risks. The problem of copper corrosion and poor BLR performance in no-leads packages because of remaining exposed copper areas after package singulation is solved by employing selective metallic printing processes in the assembly flow to coat all risk-prone areas with solder material. For example, for no-leads packages that are formed using printed leadframes, solder can be deposited through inkjet, screen, stencil, or photonic printing into the grooves which are formed after passivating the packages at the strip level. The singulating occurs through the grooves having solder printed therein, and results in wettable upper and sidewall surfaces of the outer ends of the leadframe for each package.

[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]

Universal semiconductor package molds
Patent No. 11791170

Inventor(s): Anis Fauzi Bin Abdul Aziz (Melaka, , MY), Chong Han Lim (Kuala Lumpur, , MY), Lee Han Meng@Eugene Lee (Muar, , MY), Wei Fen Sueann Lim (Melaka, , MY)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17238151 on 04/22/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of making semiconductor packages includes providing a first lead frame having a first plurality of semiconductor dies arranged along a first longitudinal axis, each of the first plurality of semiconductor dies having a first number of metal contacts; providing a second lead frame having a second plurality of semiconductor dies arranged along a second longitudinal axis, each of the second plurality of semiconductor dies having a second number of metal contacts, the second number of metal contacts different than the first number of metal contacts; and covering the first plurality of semiconductor dies in a first mold using a common semiconductor die cavity; covering the second plurality of semiconductor dies in a second mold using the common semiconductor die cavity.

Trench shield isolation layer
Patent No. 11791198

Inventor(s): Fei Ma (Chengdu, , CN), Hong Yang (Richardson, TX), Seetharaman Sridhar (Richardson, TX), Sunglyong Kim (Allen, TX), Ya ping Chen (Chengdu, , CN), Yunlong Liu (Chengdu, , CN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17695119 on 03/15/2022 (581 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor material in a substrate. The semiconductor device has an MOS transistor. A trench in the substrate extends from a top surface of the substrate) into the semiconductor material. A shield is disposed in the trench. The shield has a contact portion which extends toward a top surface of the trench. A gate of the MOS transistor is disposed in the trench over the shield. The gate is electrically isolated from the shield. The gate is electrically isolated from the contact portion of the shield by a shield isolation layer which covers an angled surface of the contact portion extending toward the top of the trench. Methods of forming the semiconductor device are disclosed.

Microelectronic assemblies including a thermal interface material
Patent No. 11791237

Inventor(s): Ken Hackenberg (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Intel Corporation (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Akona IP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16019899 on 06/27/2018 (1938 days app to issue)

Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface; a die having a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein the first surface of the die is coupled to the second surface of the package substrate; a cooling apparatus thermally coupled to the second surface of the die; and a thermal interface material (TIM) between the second surface of the die and the cooling apparatus, wherein the TIM includes an indium alloy having a liquidus temperature equal to or greater than about 245 degrees Celsius.

Coated semiconductor devices
Patent No. 11791248

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18152733 on 01/10/2023 (280 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor die, an opaque mold compound housing covering the semiconductor die, a conductive terminal extending from the mold compound housing, and an insulative coat covering the mold compound housing and at least a portion of the conductive terminal.

Thermally enhanced isolated power converter package
Patent No. 11791249

Inventor(s): Vijaylaxmi Gumaste Khanolkar (Pune, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17515150 on 10/29/2021 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: An isolated power converter package includes a leadframe including a first and second die pad, first and second supports connected to first leads, second leads, at least one downset pad, and at least one downset feature between the supports and downset pad. A first semiconductor die is on the first die pad and a second semiconductor die is on the second die pad. The transformer stack includes a top and bottom side magnetic sheet on respective sides of a laminate substrate including an embedded coil that has coil contacts. Edges of the laminate substrate are on the supports. Bond wires are between the first die bond pads and the second leads, between the second die bond pads and the second leads, between the first die bond pads and coil contacts, and between the second die bond pads and the coil contacts. The downset pad is exposed from a mold compound.

Semiconductor package substrate with a smooth groove about a perimeter of a semiconductor die
Patent No. 11791289

Inventor(s): Bob Lee (New Taipei, , TW), ChienHao Wang (Taipei, , TW), YuhHarng Chien (Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17719235 on 04/12/2022 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a metallic pad and leads spaced from the metallic pad by a gap, the metallic pad including a roughened surface. The semiconductor package further includes a semiconductor die including bond pads, and an adhesive between the roughened surface of the metallic pad and the semiconductor die, therein bonding the semiconductor die to the metallic pad, wherein the adhesive includes a resin. The metallic pad further includes a groove surrounding the semiconductor die on the roughened surface, the groove having a surface roughness less than a surface roughness of the roughened surface of the metallic pad.

Dielectric and metallic nanowire bond layers
Patent No. 11791296

Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Ralf Jakobskrueger Muenster (Saratoga, CA), Scott Robert Summerfelt (Garland, TX), Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17544888 on 12/07/2021 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device comprises a first component having a surface, a second component having a surface, and a bond layer positioned between the surfaces of the first and second components to couple the first and second components to each other. The bond layer includes a set of metallic nanowires and a dielectric portion. The dielectric portion comprises a polymer matrix and dielectric nanoparticles.

MMICs with backside interconnects for fanout-style packaging
Patent No. 11791312

Inventor(s): Andrew Arthur Ketterson (Dallas, TX), Christo Pavel Bojkov (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16558393 on 09/03/2019 (1505 days app to issue)

Abstract: Monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) with backside interconnects for fanout-style packaging are disclosed. Fanout-style packaging, such as fanout wafer (FOWLP) or fanout panel-level packaging (FOPLP), facilitates a high density package for MMICs. However, the fanout-style packaging may produce undesired electromagnetic (EM) coupling between a MMIC die and metal features in a redistribution layer (RDL) of the FOW/PLP package and/or a next higher assembly (NHA). In an exemplary aspect, a circuit package according to this disclosure includes the MMIC die and an RDL. The MMIC includes a chip side with components which may undesirably couple to metal signal lines (e.g., package metal interconnects) in the RDL. The chip side of the MMIC is oriented away from the RDL to reduce such EM coupling.

Three-dimensional memory device having support-die-assisted source power distribution and method of making thereof
Patent No. 11791327

Inventor(s): Akio Nishida (Yokkaichi, , JP), Fumiaki Toyama (Cupertino, CA), Kwang-Ho Kim (Pleasanton, CA), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17411635 on 08/25/2021 (783 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory-containing die includes a three-dimensional memory array, a memory dielectric material layer located on a first side of the three-dimensional memory array, and memory-side bonding pads. A logic die includes a peripheral circuitry configured to control operation of the three-dimensional memory array, logic dielectric material layers located on a first side of the peripheral circuitry, and logic-side bonding pads included in the logic dielectric material layers. The logic-side bonding pads includes a pad-level mesh structure electrically connected to a source power supply circuit within the peripheral circuitry and containing an array of discrete openings therethrough, and discrete logic-side bonding pads. The logic-side bonding pads are bonded to a respective one, or a respective subset, of the memory-side bonding pads. The pad-level mesh structure can be used as a component of a source power distribution network.

Transistor having an emitter region with a silicide spaced apart from a base contact
Patent No. 11791405

Inventor(s): Alexei Sadovnikov (Sunnyvale, CA), Natalia Lavrovskaya (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17375598 on 07/14/2021 (825 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a transistor that has an collector region, a base region laterally surrounded by the collector region, and an emitter region laterally surrounded by the base region. A silicide layer on the emitter region is laterally spaced apart from the base region by an unsilicided ring. The emitter region is laterally spaced apart from a base contact region that may be covered by a dielectric layer such as a gate oxide layer.

Antispark battery connector
Patent No. 11791581

Inventor(s): Jason Brown (Hurst, TX), Kynn J. Schulte (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17108116 on 12/01/2020 (1050 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a battery connector includes: power terminals configured to be coupled to a load having an input capacitance; power pins electrically coupled to the power terminals; a charge pin, the charge pin being longer than each of the power pins; and an antispark circuit electrically interposed between the charge pin and the power terminals, the antispark circuit including: a dissipation circuit configured to charge the input capacitance of the load in response to a battery being coupled to the charge pin; and a delay circuit configured to delay charging of the input capacitance of the load for a predetermined duration after the battery is coupled to the charge pin.

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

Multiple output charging system and controller
Patent No. 11791650

Inventor(s): Indumini Ranmuthu (Plano, TX), John Mitchell Perry (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16821637 on 03/17/2020 (1309 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-port charging system includes a controller having a power input terminal coupled to a DC power output of a converter, multiple power output terminals coupled to the power input terminal, and a communications input terminal. The system includes multiple charger ports, the respective charger ports having a charging power line coupled to a respective one of the power output terminals, and a communications line coupled to the communications input terminal. The controller is configured to control the state of the control output terminal to set a voltage of the DC power output according to a selected highest common compatible voltage of one or more sink devices coupled to one or more respective ones of the charger ports.

[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)

Voltage conversion and charging from low bipolar input voltage
Patent No. 11791714

Inventor(s): Nachiket Venkappayya Desai (Cambridge, MA), Yogesh Kumar Ramadass (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16704093 on 12/05/2019 (1412 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a transformer configured with a primary winding and a secondary winding that are driven from a voltage supplied by a thermoelectric generator (TEG). The circuit includes a bipolar startup stage (BSS) coupled to the transformer to generate an intermediate voltage. The BSS includes a first transistor device coupled in series with the primary winding of the transformer to form an oscillator circuit with an inductance of the secondary winding when the voltage supplied by the TEG is positive. A second transistor device coupled to the secondary winding of the transformer enables the oscillator circuit to oscillate when the voltage supplied by the TEG is negative. After startup, a flyback converter stage can be enabled from the intermediate voltage to generate a boosted regulated output voltage.

[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]

Window based supply voltage conditioning circuit for noise filtering
Patent No. 11791774

Inventor(s): Sahiti Priya C (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17503409 on 10/18/2021 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: A supply voltage conditioning circuit comprises a differential amplifier, a comparator, a sample and hold (S/H) circuit, and a delay circuit. The differential amplifier receives an input supply voltage and a reference voltage, and outputs a difference signal. The comparator receives the difference signal and a value representative of a noise margin, and outputs a control signal indicative of whether the difference signal is greater than the value representative of the noise margin. The S/H circuit samples the input supply voltage in response to the control signal indicating the difference signal is greater than the noise margin, and outputs a substantially noise free supply voltage. This allows the output supply voltage to track underlying changes in the input supply voltage but filter out noise in the input supply voltage. The delay circuit receives and delays the output supply voltage to generate the reference voltage.

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

Modular redundant threshold circuit and method
Patent No. 11791831

Inventor(s): David A. Grant (London, , GB), Mark Hamlyn (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Apogee Semiconductor, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18320644 on 05/19/2023 (151 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for fault-tolerant threshold circuits used in converting an analog input to a single-bit digital output employ N-modular redundancy of either inverting or non-inverting threshold circuits whose inputs are connected to a single input, and apply majority voting of their outputs to provide correction of transient or permanent faults in up to floor[(N1)/2] of the individual threshold circuits. Using summation to perform analog majority voting averages the N threshold circuit outputs and provides resilience to single-event transients, but may exhibit an output characteristic having intermediate voltage levels. A digital majority voter having N inputs connected to the outputs of N threshold circuits restores well-defined logic levels and clean hysteresis for Schmitt trigger threshold circuits. A single point of failure at the digital majority voter may be eliminated using an analog majority voter to sum the outputs of three or more redundant digital majority voters.

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

Multiband receivers for millimeter wave devices
Patent No. 11791848

Inventor(s): Abdellatif Bellaouar (Richardson, TX), Frank Zhang (Allen, TX), Sher Jiun Fang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17556624 on 12/20/2021 (666 days app to issue)

Abstract: We disclose multiband receivers for millimeter-wave devices, which may have reduced size and/or reduced power consumption. One multiband receiver comprises a first band path comprising a first passive mixer configured to receive a first input RF signal having a first frequency and to be driven by a first local oscillator signal having a frequency about the first frequency; a second band path comprising a second passive mixer configured to receive a second input RF signal having a second frequency and to be driven by a second local oscillator signal having a frequency about the second frequency; and a base band path comprising a third passive mixer configured to receive intermediate RF signals during a duty cycle and to be driven by a third local oscillator signal having a frequency about the first frequency or about the second frequency during the duty cycle.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Data encoder for power line communications
Patent No. 11791862

Inventor(s): Anand Dabak (Plano, TX), Badri N Varadarajan (Mountain View, CA), Il Han Kim (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17315488 on 05/10/2021 (890 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a disclosed embodiment, a power line communication (PLC) transmitter includes a forward error correction (FEC) encoder that receives payload data and adds parIty information to the data to create an encoded output, a fragmenter that receives the encoded output from the FEC encoder and segments the encoded output into a plurality of fragments, a fragment repetition encoder that receives the plurality of fragments from the fragmenter and copies each of the fragments a selected number of times, and an interleaver that receives the copies of the plurality of fragments from the fragment repetition encoder and interleaves the copies of the plurality of fragments for transmission on a power line.

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

Data transmission via power line
Patent No. 11791863

Inventor(s): Gary Chard (Murphy, TX), Mark Alan McAdams (Plano, TX), Suzanne Mary Vining (Plano, TX), Win Naing Maung (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17458624 on 08/27/2021 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: At least some aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method. In some examples, the method includes receiving 2-line data in an embedded Universal Serial Bus (eUSB) format. The method further includes encoding the 2-line data into a single signal. The single signal comprises a first symbol corresponding to a first state change of the 2-line data and a second symbol corresponding to a second state change of the 2-line data.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Hybrid digital-analog MMWAVE repeater/relay with full duplex
Patent No. 11791877

Inventor(s): Solyman Ashrafi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NxGen Partners IP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17968221 on 10/18/2022 (364 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for transmitting millimeter wave signals includes at least one repeater for communicating with a plurality of remote locations over millimeter wave communications links. The at least one repeater further includes multiple input multiple output (MIMO) transmission circuitry for transmitting signals and receiving signals over the millimeter wave communications links to the plurality of remote locations. The at least one repeater further includes full-duplex transmission circuitry for processing the transmitted signals and the received signals over the millimeter wave communications links using full-duplex communications with the plurality of remote locations. The at least one repeater relays the millimeter wave signals between at least a first millimeter wave transceiver at a first one of the plurality of remote locations and a second millimeter wave transceiver at a second one of the plurality of remote locations.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Systems and methods for dynamic time division duplex adjustment in a wireless network
Patent No. 11791976

Inventor(s): David Taft (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17681909 on 02/28/2022 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may identify Quality of Service (”QoS”) information associated with a User Equipment (”UE”) that is connected to a radio access network (”RAN”) of a wireless network. The QoS information may include or may be based on a network slice identifier, a QoS value, a Service Level Agreement (”SLA”), a model associated with UE attributes, or other suitable information. The system may determine a time division duplex (”TDD”) configuration for the UE based on the identified QoS information and/or models that associate UE attributes to TDD configurations. The system may implement the determined TDD configuration at the RAN. The UE and the RAN may communicate with each other according to the implemented TDD configuration, which may include particular timing information for uplink and downlink communications between the UE and the RAN.

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

Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms
Patent No. 11792016

Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: HANLEY, FLIGHT AND ZIMMERMAN, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17947668 on 09/19/2022 (393 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed examples include accessing a search term from a client device; accessing a first identifier, the first identifier corresponding to a first database proprietor, the first identifier to access first user information corresponding to a user of the client device; accessing a second identifier, the second identifier corresponding to a second database proprietor, the second identifier to access second user information corresponding to the user of the client device; providing the search term, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a message; and transmitting the message to a server.

[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. 11792035

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): KIP PROD P1 LP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17745276 on 05/16/2022 (519 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]

Elastic VPN that bridges remote islands
Patent No. 11792045

Inventor(s): Andrew G. Malis (Andover, MA), Linda Dunbar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17189163 on 03/01/2021 (960 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network device employs a transmitter configured to transmit a registration request to a software defined network (SDN) controller. The network device employs a receiver to receive a reply from the SDN controller. The reply indicates a plurality of provider edge (PE) devices coupled to a carrier network. The network device employs a processor to cause the transmitter and receiver to establish a plurality of asymmetric connections to a virtual private network (VPN) operating over a wide area network (WAN) via the PE devices.

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

Multi-channel digital isolator with integrated configurable pulse width modulation interlock protection
Patent No. 11792051

Inventor(s): Anant Shankar Kamath (Bengaluru, , IN), Martin Staebler (Freising, , DE), Sadia Arefin Khan (Dallas, TX), Vikas Kumar Thawani (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17352663 on 06/21/2021 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-channel digital isolator includes a digital isolator and an interlock circuit. The isolator includes a transmitter having a transmitter output, a receiver having a receiver input and a receiver output, an isolation barrier coupled between the transmitter output and the receiver input, and an output buffer having a buffer input and configured to output an isolated signal. The transmitter is configured to transmit an input signal across the isolation barrier. The interlock circuit has an interlock input coupled to the receiver output and an interlock output coupled to the buffer input. The interlock module is configured to prevent overlapping active states between the first isolated signal and a complementary isolated signal. In some implementations, the digital isolator also includes a dead-time insertion circuit.

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

Read-write network visualization
Patent No. 11792094

Inventor(s): Koustuv Chatterjee (Gilbert, , IN), Mayuri Deb (Bangalore, , IN), Narasimha Kamath (Bangalore, , IN), Prashant Jhaba (Dehradun, , IN), Rohit Jangid (Jaipur, , IN), S Pandiarajan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): o9 Solutions, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17991490 on 11/21/2022 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and techniques for read-write network visualization are described herein. A selected sub-region of a visual representation of a graph network may be displayed based on inputs received from a user. Boundaries for the selected sub-region of the visual representation of the graph network may be calculated. State data may be captured for a portion of the graph network associated with the selected sub-region using the calculated boundaries for the selected sub-region of the visual representation upon activation of an edit mode user interface control. A change to an element of the graph network may be identified. The graph network may be modified based on the change. A formula may be identified that is associated with the element of the graph network. The formula may be automatically recompiled and values for the element of the graph network, and nodes and edges that share a path with the element, may be automatically recalculated using the recompiled formula.

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

Method and system for predictive and feedback management of network performance
Patent No. 11792096

Inventor(s): Anthony Clay Reynolds (Rhome, TX), David Taft (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17934621 on 09/23/2022 (389 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a network device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are described in relation to a network performance and management service. The network performance and management service may include generating prospective network performance information pertaining to a network element and/or a geographic service area based on current network analytics information, network topology information, and crowd and test data. The prospective network performance information may include prospective performance metric values, probability, and confidence values. The network performance and management service perform a network modification when expected network performance information requirements may not be met.

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

System and method for determining device location and providing access authorization
Patent No. 11792282

Inventor(s): Jerry Steben (Fort Worth, TX), Parry Cornell Booker (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18055487 on 11/15/2022 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: In the various embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed for determining the location of User Equipment (UE) in a network and for authorizing access to content based on said location. An aspect of the present disclosure is a method including receiving, by a Content Authorization Function (CAF), a request to provide a UE type of a UE and a physical location associated with the UE, the request including a UE Internet Protocol (IP) address associated with the UE; querying, by the CAF, a Network Function (NF), to provide the UE type and associated physical location, the query including the UE IP address; receiving, by the CAF from the NF, the UE type and associated physical location; and transmitting the UE type and associated physical location.

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

System and method for calling a service representative using an intelligent voice assistant
Patent No. 11792313

Inventor(s): Richard Daniel Graham (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17954667 on 09/28/2022 (384 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of using an intelligent voice assistant to assist a user is described. The intelligent voice assistant includes a voice module to control speech functionality and one or more other modules that provide a variety of other assistance, including a document explanation module, a push content module, a call connection module, or an enhanced assistant module. The modules may be configured as applications that are downloaded to the intelligent voice assistant and used to provide various assistance to the user to explain documents, pay bills, call a customer service representative, navigate to a target view on an application of a user device, or retrieve diagnostic data for sensors in communication with the intelligent voice assistant.

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

Ringless voicemail attempt detection
Patent No. 11792327

Inventor(s): Kent Lanier Hallford, Jr. (Mckinney, TX), Lulia Ann Barakat (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17716193 on 04/08/2022 (557 days app to issue)

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for ringless voicemail detection are provided. In an example, a first call attempt to a phone number may be detected. In response to detecting a second call attempt to the phone number occurring within a first threshold timespan of the first call attempt being detected, first processing of the second call attempt is withheld. In response to the first call attempt being cancelled within a second threshold timespan of the first call attempt being detected, second processing of the second call attempt is performed based upon a policy.

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

Redriver capable of switching between linear and limited modes
Patent No. 11792361

Inventor(s): Charles Michael Campbell (Lucas, TX), Douglas Edward Wente (Murphy, TX), Mustafa Ulvi Erdogan (Allen, TX), Sridhar Ramaswamy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17363158 on 06/30/2021 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: A redriver system adapted for coupling to a first device and to a second device includes first and second transmitter drivers and a snoop circuit. The first transmitter driver has a first enable input. The second transmitter driver has a second enable input. The snoop circuit is coupled to the first and second enable inputs. The snoop circuit is configured to determine whether the first device and the second device are to operate according to a first protocol. Responsive to the snoop circuit determining that the first and second devices are to operate according to the first protocol, the snoop circuit enables the first transmitter driver and disables the second transmitter driver. Responsive to the snoop circuit determining that the first and second devices are not to operate according to the first protocol, the snoop circuit disables the first transmitter driver and enables the second transmitter driver.

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

Message data analysis for response recommendations
Patent No. 11792365

Inventor(s): Christina Siegfried (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17399688 on 08/11/2021 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for using message data analysis for response recommendations are disclosed. For example, personalized emojis may be generated utilizing one or more image-capture techniques and/or analysis of image data depicting a user. Those personalized emojis may be saved to a library of personalized emojis may be utilized to respond to received messages. Analysis of received message may also be performed, and the results of the analysis may be utilized to recommend automatic responses, including previously-generated personalized emojis.

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

Monitoring/alert system for airline gate activities
Patent No. 11792369

Inventor(s): James Hill (Fort Worth, TX), Krunalkumar Patel (Irving, TX), Murali Ande (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17316245 on 05/10/2021 (890 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of monitoring and reporting aircraft turnaround activities at an airport gate that includes monitoring the airport gate using a first camera that has a first field of view associated with the airport gate; generating, using the first camera, first image data capturing a first activity within the first field of view; receiving, by processor(s), the first image data; identifying, by the processor(s), the first activity captured in the first image data; comparing, using a computer application, aspect(s) of the first activity with a predetermined schedule; and displaying, on a graphical user interface remote from the first camera and using the computer application, an alert indicating that the first activity does not comply with the predetermined schedule; wherein the processor(s) include a machine learning processor.

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

Video encoding
Patent No. 11792398

Inventor(s): Prashanth N. Subramanya (Karnataka, , IN), Ramakrishna Adireddy (Andhra Pradesh, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17557558 on 12/21/2021 (665 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can include a video processing engine to determine an estimated Quantization Parameter (QP) for a row of Coding Tree Units (CTUs) in a frame of a video. The processing engine can encode the row of CTUs in the frame of the video. A CTU in the row of CTUs can be encoded with a QP equal to the estimated QP. The system includes another video processing engine to determine an estimated QP for another row of CTUs of the frame of the video. The other processing engine can set a running QP to the estimated QP for the row of CTUs prior to the given video processor encoding a last CTU in the given row of CTUs. The other processing engine can further encode the other row of CTUs. CTUs encoded by the video processing engine and the other video processing engine can be stored in memory.

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

Systems and methods for quantization of video content
Patent No. 11792399

Inventor(s): Arun Shankar Kudana (Bengaluru, , IN), Soyeb Nagori (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17380089 on 07/20/2021 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: Several methods, systems, and computer program products for quantization of video content are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes determining by a processing module, motion information associated with a block of video data of the video content. A degree of randomness associated with the block of video data is determined by the processing module based on the motion information. A value of a quantization parameter (QP) associated with the block of video data is modulated by a quantization module based on the determined degree of randomness.

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

Method and apparatus for image and video coding using hierarchical sample adaptive band offset
Patent No. 11792414

Inventor(s): Do-Kyoung Kwon (Allen, TX), Woo-Shik Kim (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17007325 on 08/31/2020 (1142 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for image coding using hierarchical sample adaptive band offset. The method includes decoding a signal of a portion of an image, determining a band offset type and offset of a portion of the image, utilizing the band offset type and offset to determine a sub-band, and reconstructing a pixel value according to the determined offset value.

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

Content management system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11792490

Inventor(s): Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828869 on 05/31/2022 (504 days app to issue)

Abstract: A content management system and method for use of same is disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, the set-top box is configured to receive a source signal which includes a stream of network programming having time slots interposed therein. The set-top box detects signaling data indicative of a designated time slot within the network programming and responsive thereto, interposes content stored at the set-top box at the designated time slot within the network programming. The set-top box then forwards the interposed content to the display. Following the forwarding of the interposed content, the set-top box returns to receiving network programming and forwarding the network programming to the display. The set-top box also provides confirmation of the displayed interposed content to a server, which may map the confirmation information.

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

System and method to improve quality in under-display camera system with radially increasing distortion
Patent No. 11792535

Inventor(s): Hamid R Sheikh (Allen, TX), Yibo Xu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17586490 on 01/27/2022 (628 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are provided to improve quality in an under-display camera (UDC) system with radially-increasing distortion. At least one processor receives an image and performs multi-frame processing, image signal processing, and a point spread function inversion (PSFI) on the image to produce a processed image. A PSFI radial coring is applied on the processed image to reduce noise in the processed image resulting from the PSFI. The at least one processor can apply a chroma suppression to the processing of the image to reduce brightness and color saturation is select areas in the processed image. Image restoration can be performed on the processed image to produce an output image. The image restoration may include generating a dither signal, applying a dither signal corner attenuation to the dither signal, combining the attenuated dither signal with a sharpened denoised signal, and applying a halo suppression on the combined signals.

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

Integrated loudspeaker and control device
Patent No. 11792573

Inventor(s): Douglas Laube (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Biamp Systems, LLC (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17494761 on 10/05/2021 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method of operation may include receiving audio data at one or more microphones disposed in a corresponding plurality of network devices, identifying amplitude values of the audio data at each of the plurality of network devices, and each of the amplitude values identified at each of the plurality of network devices are different from each other of the amplitude values, determining at each of the plurality of network devices a location of the audio data based on a direction and amplitude of the received audio data, modifying the audio data for output via a plurality of loudspeakers disposed in each of the plurality of network device, and outputting, via the plurality of loudspeakers, the modified audio data, and each loudspeaker outputs different versions of the modified audio data.

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

Mobile device intelligent processing and presentation of wireless emergency alerts
Patent No. 11792601

Inventor(s): Terri L. Brooks (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Loeb Loeb LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17942747 on 09/12/2022 (400 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a mobile device, geographical coordinates defining one or more alert areas associated with a wireless emergency alert over a wireless communication network, and comparing, at the mobile device, the current location of the mobile device with the received coordinates to determine if the mobile device is within the alert area(s). If the mobile device is within the alert area(s), the method further comprises applying a mapping application or other application on the mobile device to construct a map of the alert area(s) based on the coordinates, determine the location of the mobile device with respect the alert area(s), and display the map indicating the location of the mobile device with respect to the alert area(s) at a display interface of the mobile device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and system for policy control event exposure
Patent No. 11792689

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17399250 on 08/11/2021 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a policy control event exposure service is provided. The service may include a policy control event exposure service that supports quality of service (QoS)-based event subscription and access and mobility (AM)-based event subscription. The service may notify network function consumers when a QoS-based event or an AM-based event occurs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Targeted user equipment-base station communication link
Patent No. 11792721

Inventor(s): Kevin Dean Stiles (Allen, TX), Vincent Charles Graffagnino (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Oceus Networks, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453294 on 11/02/2021 (714 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile device can receive information blocks from one or more base stations, which can be emitted by the base stations within a particular radio band. The mobile device can identify base stations in an exclusivity state. The mobile device can establish a communication link with one of the base stations in the exclusivity state. In some cases, the mobile device can establish a communication link with the base stations that is in an exclusivity state and that matches a cell identifier stored on the mobile device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

RAN-core pairing service
Patent No. 11792723

Inventor(s): Niranjan B. Avula (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17187127 on 02/26/2021 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a radio access network slice and core network slice service is provided based on RAN-CN network slice pairing information. A radio access network slice and/or a core network slice uses the RAN-CN network slice pairing information to select network resources to support sessions of end devices. The RAN-CN network slice pairing information may include location information, radio access network slice information, core network slice information correlated to different types or applications or services available to end devices. The RAN-CN network slice pairing information may include information indicating current and available radio access network resources pertaining to the radio access network slices and threshold resources that may be used to support the different types of applications or services.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Wireless communications for communication setup/response
Patent No. 11792767

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Philadelphia, PA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16824324 on 03/19/2020 (1307 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless device may receive to a message requesting a connection setup (e.g., a paging message) via a first access technology (e.g., a 3GPP access technology) from a first wireless network. The wireless device may respond to the message by sending a response message via a second access technology (e.g., a non-3GPP access technology). The wireless device may send the response message to indicate that the wireless device does not accept the connection setup request.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Semi-persistent CSI feedback over PUSCH
Patent No. 11792773

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Christopher Weisberg, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17407328 on 08/20/2021 (788 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment, base station and method for transmitting semi-persistent channel state information (SP-CSI) on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) are provided. The user equipment includes processing circuitry configured to receive a control signaling message the control signaling message configuring the user equipment with at least one SP CSI report configuration on the PUSCH, and the message identifying a SP CSI reporting periodicity. The user equipment also receives physical layer control signaling identifying and activating the at least one SP CSI report configuration. Transmitter circuitry is configured to transmit a plurality of SP CSI reports, the reports being transmitted with the periodicity and according to the physical layer control signaling and the control signaling message.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for initial access block on stand-alone NR unlicensed spectrum
Patent No. 11792850

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17815941 on 07/28/2022 (446 days app to issue)

Abstract: A UE in a wireless communication system is provided. The UE comprises at least one processor configured to identify a DTTC including at least one of a first periodicity, a duration of a first transmission window, or a first timing offset of the first transmission window, wherein the DTTC is identified for the DSCH or RLM in a serving cell, and identify a DMTC including at least one of a second periodicity, a duration of a second transmission window, or a second timing offset of the second transmission window, wherein the DMTC is identified for RRM measurement based on the DSCH. The UE further comprises a transceiver operably connected to the processor, the transceiver configured to receive, from a BS, at least one DSCH from a set of DSCH over unlicensed downlink channels based on the identified DTTC, wherein the received at least one DSCH includes a SS/PBCH block.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Managing transport network data access
Patent No. 11792873

Inventor(s): Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17701617 on 03/22/2022 (574 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of determining an amount of time a transport will lose a data network connection when the transport is predicted to enter an area associated with the loss of the data network connection, and sending an emergency signal to a third party when the amount of time has passed since the transport has entered the area and there is no alternate path out of the area.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Printed circuit boards with plated blind slots for improved vertical electrical and/or thermal connections
Patent No. 11792928

Inventor(s): Alok Lohia (Dallas, TX), Arturo Silva (Allen, TX), John Andrew Trelford (Richardson, TX), Jose Daniel Rogers (Mesquite, TX), Robert Joseph Roessler (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Acleap Power Inc. (Taipei, , TW)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17554288 on 12/17/2021 (669 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a PCB is provided. The PCB includes at least one insulating layer, a blind slot, and at least one via. The at least on insulating layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The blind slot is plated and formed in the at least one insulating layer, where the blind slot partially extends from the first surface to the second surface, and where the blind slot includes a conductive plating bonded along a major surface of the blind slot. The at least one via is electrically conductive and filled, where the at least one via is coupled with and extends between the conductive plating of the blind slot and the second surface of the at least one insulating layer.

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

Bellows for immersion cooling
Patent No. 11792956

Inventor(s): Jimil Shah (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): MTS IP Holdings Ltd (George Town, , KY)
Law Firm: Smith Baluch LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18318905 on 05/17/2023 (153 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bellows assembly and related methods are described. The bellows assembly can be used in a two-phase immersion cooling system to regulate pressure in a tank”s airspace above a coolant liquid. The bellows assembly can include a flexible container and pressure-release valves located to reduce emissions of coolant liquid vapor into an ambient environment.

Optical window with integrated temperature sensing
Patent No. 11792967

Inventor(s): Catherine Trent (Allen, TX), Gary A. Frazier (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Lando Anastasi, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17190037 on 03/02/2021 (959 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring and optionally adjusting the temperature profile of an optical window. In one example, an optical window with integrated temperature sensing functionality includes a first window layer of an optically transparent material, a second window layer of the optically transparent material, an electromagnetic interference shielding grid disposed between the first and second window layers and including a first electrically conductive structure and a second electrically conductive structure, and a thermally sensitive material disposed between the first and second electrically conductive structures, the thermally sensitive material having an electrical property that varies as a function of temperature.

Dual sacrificial material replacement process for a three-dimensional memory device and structure formed by the same
Patent No. 11792986

Inventor(s): Keigo Kitazawa (Nagoya, , JP), Naoto Norizuki (Yokkaichi, , JP), Shunsuke Takuma (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17233799 on 04/19/2021 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vertical repetition of a unit layer stack includes an insulating layer, a first sacrificial material layer, another insulating layer, and a second sacrificial material layer. A memory opening is formed through the vertical repetition, and a memory opening fill structure is formed in the memory opening. A backside trench is formed through the alternating stack. The first sacrificial material layers are replaced with first electrically conductive layers, and the second sacrificial material layer are replaced with second electrically conductive layers after formation of the first electrically conductive layers. NULL

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Dispenser unit with receptacle
Patent No. D1001535

Inventor(s): Ketan A. Jain (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC. (North Hollywood, CA)
Law Firm: LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29779922 on 04/21/2021 (909 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Bed rail
Patent No. D1001566

Inventor(s): Shuicai Su (Shangrao, , CN)
Assignee(s): EASYBABY PRODUCTS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29769694 on 02/07/2021 (982 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle grille
Patent No. D1001691

Inventor(s): Eric Norman Tucker (Denton, TX), Louis Daniel Heilaneh (Lewisville, TX), Troy R. McCuller (Argyle, TX), Zachary Steven Gross (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: SEED IP LAW GROUP LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29836535 on 04/27/2022 (538 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Magazine file
Patent No. D1001888

Inventor(s): Jimmy Seifert (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Hubbard Law, PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29765923 on 01/12/2021 (1008 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Star drag component
Patent No. D1001956

Inventor(s): Justin Allen Geisel (Haslett, MI)
Assignee(s): ALLEN FLY FISHING, LLC (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Duane Morris LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29817329 on 11/30/2021 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motion sensor light
Patent No. D1002066

Inventor(s): Brian P. Johnson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Perch Acquisition Co. 36, LLC (Boston, MA)
Law Firm: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29723428 on 02/06/2020 (1349 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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