Patented: Microsoft’s Anomaly Detection in Post‑Authentication User Behavior and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Dec. 24 with a total of 133 patents granted.

This week, newly granted patents also include:

  • 7-Eleven's item identification using multiple cameras
  • Advanced Neuromodulation Systems' method for controlling neurostimulation according to user activity detected through patient use of icon driven user interface
  • Bank of America's building and training a network of chatbots
  • Capital One's systems for augmented reality navigation
  • Digital Porpoise's modeling a network data center architecture
  • Global Tel*Link's system for analyzing and investigating communication data from a controlled environment
  • Huawei's blockchain enhanced route authorization
  • Reliance Jio's cloud automation microbots
  • Siemens Healthineers' cardio AI smart assistant for semantic image analysis of medical imaging studies
  • USAA's systems for titles and title insurance for non-fungible tokens
  • Verily Life Sciences' methods for using image processing to generate inferences of biomarker for immunotherapy
  • Verizon's systems for indicating and managing a validation of a caller identification to prevent identity spoofing
  • Wells Fargo's quantum and classical cryptography (QCC) for data encryption and data decryption


Dallas Fort Worth: U.S. Patents Granted in the Dallas Fort Worth region.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 indicate 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 12/24/24  |  Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100) 

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


NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 12
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 19
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 2
E: Fixed Constructions 4
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 3
G: Physics 42
H: Electricity 44

Design: 6
Reissue: 1


TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 17
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 6
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 5
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, Va.) 5
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, N.J.) 4
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 3
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 3
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, R.I.) 3
Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas) 3

Unassigned 12


TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS) 

Robert Allen Cocanougher Jr. (North Richland Hills) 3
Emad Noorizadeh (Plano) 2
Eric R. Anderson (Montclair, N.J.) 2
Matt Kovacevich (Carlsbad, Calif.) 2
Michael Hallack (Carlsbad, Calif.) 2
Mohamed Seck (Aubrey) 2
Ramakrishna R. Yannam (The Colony) 2
Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound) 2


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UTILITY PATENTS

H U M A N   N E C E S S I T I E S

Reconfigurable protective beehive cover and method of use
Patent No. 12171197 

Inventor(s): Andrew Levi (Dallas, TX), Jadi Oliver (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18192454 on 03/29/2023 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: A preferred embodiment provides a reconfigurable and removable cover securely fixed to an exterior of a hive structure. The preferred material of the cover provides both temperature and humidity control through use of various layers which allow proper air flow. Temperature control is provided by a novel combination of heat absorptive and heat reflective layers and surfaces. A reduction of heat loss in the hive structure reduces the amount of energy required to keep the hive at the desired temperature thereby preserving food resources and preventing colony collapse. The heat reflective layers cool the hive in the summer by reflecting solar radiation.

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


Insect repelling compositions and methods of manufacture thereof
Patent No. 12171237 

Inventor(s): Joseph B. Williams (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17434632 on 02/27/2020 (1762 days app to issue)

Abstract: Insect-repelling compositions comprise from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of plant essential oils. The balance of the composition to 100% by weight includes deionized water, vanillin powder, isopropanol, glycerin, an emulsifier (such as polyglycerol oleate and/or sodium lauryl sulfate), and an aqueous chitosan formulation. The chitosan formulation comprises 8% volume of chitosan and 8% volume of acetic acid or vinegar.

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


Wireless charging assemblies for sensorized insoles, methods for charging sensorized insoles, and footwear systems including sensorized insoles
Patent No. 12171302 

Inventor(s): Paul Garrity (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): ORPYX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Calgary, , CA)
Law Firm: ABM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INC. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18320968 on 05/20/2023 (584 days app to issue)

Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole and a charger. The sensorized insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface. A sensor is embedded in the insole bulk for measuring a parameter of a user’’s foot, a battery is embedded in the insole bulk for providing energy to the sensor, and a receiver pod is embedded in the insole bulk and is spaced from the foot-facing upper surface for wirelessly receiving energy and providing energy to the battery. The charger provides energy to the receiver pod, and includes a cable for connecting to an energy source, and a transmitter pod electrically connected to the cable for receiving energy from the cable and wirelessly transmitting energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk.

[A43B] CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR


Desk utility system and method of use
Patent No. 12171327 

Inventor(s): Jayson Emmet Fulks (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Novel Patent Services (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17668581 on 02/10/2022 (1048 days app to issue)

Abstract: A desk comprising a utility system whereas extended channels are routed or carved into top, bottom and side surface areas of said desk to allow metal or plastic devices to snap or slide into said channels to hold and store various gadgets, smart phone, tablets, panels, backpacks, thus transforming a normal desk into a multi-purpose workstation that will greatly enhance the user experience.

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


Systems and methods for monitoring toilet paper rolls
Patent No. 12171378 

Inventor(s): John Robert Keller (Plano, TX), Matthew O’’Daniel Redmond (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17455859 on 11/19/2021 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a local device and a remote computing system. The local device is disposed in a toilet paper dispenser and includes a sensor and a first processor. The sensor is configured to measure a distance to a toilet paper roll. The first processor is configured to calculate, using the measured distance to the toilet paper roll, a percentage of toilet paper remaining on the toilet paper roll. The first processor is further configured to transmit, when it is determined that the percentage of toilet paper remaining is less than a minimum threshold, sensor data across a wireless communications network. The remote computing system includes a second processor configured to receive the sensor data and send an alert for display on a user device in response to receiving the sensor data.

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


Bone graft material loading assembly and associated devices, systems, and methods
Patent No. 12171672 

Inventor(s): Stephen Vincent Blake (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Orthofix US LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18336460 on 06/16/2023 (557 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bone graft loading device includes a syringe comprising a nozzle at a distal portion of the syringe and an opening at a proximal portion of the syringe, and a plunger configured to force bone graft material from the reservoir through the nozzle. The plunger comprises a plunger body positioned at least partially within the syringe and defining a lumen. A tamp is positioned within the lumen of the plunger body and is configured to protrude distally of the plunger through the nozzle. The plunger mates with an inner wall of the syringe and the tamp to block passage of the bone graft material into the lumen of the plunger body. The plunger can be rotated to guide the bone graft material into the cannula, and the tamp can be periodically actuated to clear clogs that form at or near the nozzle.

[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]


Thumb brace
Patent No. 12171682 

Inventor(s): Hugh Allen Frederick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16921042 on 07/06/2020 (1632 days app to issue)

Abstract: A thumb brace comprising a glove having a thumb portion disposed between a palm side and a back side and comprising a first attachment region positioned adjacent a base of the thumb portion and a second attachment region positioned on the back side of the glove; a first elastic strap whereby the first strap extends a distal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the brace; a second elastic strap having a first end attached to the palm side of the glove and the second end releasably attached to the second attachment region, whereby the second strap reduces a proximal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the brace; and a pad attached to the glove such that the pad cushions a CMC joint of the user of the brace from impact.

[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]


Crenolanib for treating FLT3 mutated proliferative disorders
Patent No. 12171757 

Inventor(s): Vinay K. Jain (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17898632 on 08/30/2022 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract:

[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)


Home renal therapy system and machine
Patent No. 12171919 

Inventor(s): Duston Mounts (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Baxter Healthcare SA (Glattpark (Opfikon), , CH), Baxter International Inc. (Deerfield, IL)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18514406 on 11/20/2023 (400 days app to issue)

Abstract: A renal therapy system is disclosed. In an example, the renal therapy system includes a home renal therapy machine that stores, to a log file, dates of when renal therapies were performed and a type of each renal therapy that was performed. The system also includes a server that receives the log file from the home renal therapy machine. The server compares the dates and types of performed renal therapies stored in the log file to a device program that specifies dates for performing renal therapies and the types of renal therapies to be performed. The server displays a flag in a user interface of a clinician computer when there is a deviation from the comparison.

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


Connectors for high density neural interfaces
Patent No. 12172000 

Inventor(s): Benjamin K. Yaffe (South San Francisco, CA), Bo Lu (South San Francisco, CA), Ken Rys (South San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17622561 on 06/05/2020 (1663 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to connectors for high density neural interfaces and methods of microfabricating the connectors. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a connector having a main body, a first plug extending from the main body, a flexible bridge extending from the main body or the first plug, and a second plug extending from the flexible bridge. This structure allows for the main body, the first plug, and the second plug to be arranged in tandem on a longitudinal axis of the main body, which enables the connector to be passed through a narrow diameter cannula. This structure also allows for the first plug and the second plug to be arranged in a spread out orientation, which enables the connector to be electrically connected with a neurostimulator.

[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]


System and method for controlling neurostimulation according to user activity detected through patient use of icon driven user interface
Patent No. 12172018 

Inventor(s): Christopher S. L. Crawford (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18109235 on 02/13/2023 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: This application is generally related to systems and methods for providing a medical therapy to a patient by tracking patient activity and adjusting medical therapy based on occurrence of different types of activities performed by the patient including user indicated activities inputted from an icon driven user interface of an external patient controller device.

[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]


Methods and systems for gamification
Patent No. 12172074 

Inventor(s): David Hancock (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17518493 on 11/03/2021 (1147 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure are directed at gamification. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for tracking actions taken by a user at predetermined gaming levels in a gaming application, the gaming application also facilitating users to interact with the gaming application in the form of questions and answers. If the user is unable to provide a minimum number of correct responses to the questions presented, the gaming application displays actions that are to be performed by the user to continue playing the game. In some embodiments, a game is paused temporarily by a pause signal sent to the gaming application. The game resumes when a resume signal is sent to activate the gaming application.

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


 

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

Debris management system for both positive and negative pressure dust collectors
Patent No. 12172253 

Inventor(s): Gilbert Otis Rabbe, Jr. (Hurst, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18659199 on 05/09/2024 (229 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for making new dust collectors or modifying existing dust collectors includes a containment chamber underneath the bottom exit of a dust collector unit and an independent, unconnected debris container. A metal, plastic, or flexible material chute may be required to direct debris from the dust collector open bottom to the debris container. The containment chamber is equipped with a covered opening, e.g., door or hatch, of sufficient size to insert and remove the debris container. The system may be used with both positive and negative pressure systems. User benefits include lower handling costs and greater convenience in debris management. The system and method have wide application in woodworking operations, as well as, with other applications where particulate matter needs to be removed from an air stream.

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


Container top punch apparatus
Patent No. 12172286 

Inventor(s): Bradford B. Harris (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17584798 on 01/26/2022 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: A container top punch apparatus which is suitable for forming an air pressure equalization opening in a beverage or other liquid dispensing container for equalization of air pressure between the interior and exterior of the container may include an apparatus housing. A punch assembly may include a punch shaft slidably disposed in the apparatus housing. The punch shaft may be retractable in a pre-punching position in the apparatus housing and extendable from the apparatus housing to a punching position. A punch spring may be disposed in the apparatus housing. The punch spring may apply a punching force to the punch shaft and normally bias the punch shaft in the punching position. A finger lever may engage the punch shaft. The finger lever may be operable to facilitate digital retention of the punch shaft in the pre-punching position and digital release of the punch shaft for deployment of the punch shaft from the pre-punching position to the punching position via the punching force, responsive to operation of the punch spring.

[B25D] PERCUSSIVE TOOLS [2]


Unitary boat hull and methods of manufacture
Patent No. 12172345 

Inventor(s): Robert Allen Cocanougher, Jr. (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Vos-IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524107 on 11/30/2023 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a boat hull comprising: forming a foam mold of a predetermined shape and size from one or more pieces of foam; cutting at least one C-channel into said foam running in a longitudinal or a lateral direction within the foam; and coating said foam with at least one layer of reinforcing fiber and resin.

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


Unitary boat hull and methods of manufacture
Patent No. 12172346 

Inventor(s): Robert Allen Cocanougher, Jr. (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Vos-IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524128 on 11/30/2023 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a boat hull comprising: forming a foam mold of a predetermined shape and size from one or more pieces of foam; cutting at least one C-channel into said foam running in a longitudinal or a lateral direction within the foam; and coating said foam with at least one layer of reinforcing fiber and resin.

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


Unitary boat hull and methods of manufacture
Patent No. 12172347 

Inventor(s): Robert Allen Cocanougher, Jr. (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Vos-IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524147 on 11/30/2023 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a boat hull comprising: forming a foam mold of a predetermined shape and size from one or more pieces of foam; cutting at least one C-channel into said foam running in a longitudinal or a lateral direction within the foam; and coating said foam with at least one layer of reinforcing fiber and resin.

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


Additive process for circular printing
Patent No. 12172374 

Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Daniel Lee Revier (Seattle, WA), Sean Ping Chang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18527663 on 12/04/2023 (386 days app to issue)

Abstract: A layer of additive material is formed in a circular printing area on a substrate using additive sources distributed across a printing zone. The additive sources form predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material. The substrate and the additive sources are rotated with respect to each other around a center of rotation, so that a pattern of the additive material is formed in a circular printing area on the substrate. Each additive source receives actuation waveforms at an actuation frequency that is proportional to a distance of the additive source from the center of rotation. The actuation waveforms include formation signals, with a maximum of one formation signal in each cycle of the actuation frequency. The formation signals result in the additive sources forming the predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material on the substrate.

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


Anticounterfeiting foil
Patent No. 12172456 

Inventor(s): Clinton K. Landrock (North Vancouver, , CA), Gilles Girouard (Orleans, , CA), Joseph Brown (Gatineau, , CA), Milad Khoshnegar Shahrestani (Coquitlam, , CA)
Assignee(s): Authentix, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18480401 on 10/03/2023 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: An anticounterfeiting device having a film stack including functionalized microstructures and nanostructures that produces overt and covert features under ambient visible and ultraviolet light, as well as methods of use and construction are disclosed herein.

[B42D] BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS


Thermoelectric cooling and heating system for non-idling vehicle
Patent No. 12172491 

Inventor(s): David Mielke (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17497036 on 10/08/2021 (1173 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for cooling and heating in a vehicle. A thermoelectric cooling system can include a heatsink in thermal communication with an exterior of a vehicle, thermoelectric cells within the vehicle mounted to the heatsink, and a power supply electrically connected to the one or more thermoelectric cells. In response to receiving power from the power supply, the thermoelectric cells produce a temperature difference to draw heat from the vehicle in to the heatsink. Cooling a vehicle cabin can include receiving a desired temperature and a current temperature of a vehicle cabin, determining a temperature difference between the desired temperature and the current temperature, and, based on determining the temperature difference indicates the desired temperature is lower than the current temperature, causing thermoelectric cells to receive power so the thermoelectric cells produce a temperature difference to draw heat from the vehicle cabin in to the heatsink.

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


Animation to visualize wheel slip
Patent No. 12172522 

Inventor(s): Varun J. Prabhakar (Saline, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17015598 on 09/09/2020 (1567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A 3D animation of the response of a vehicle to forces imparted to the vehicle during conveyance thereof over a course. Sensor data are accepted by a processor that defines an instantaneous state of the vehicle. Forces imparted to the vehicle are computed from temporal changes in the state. Wheel slip is determined by the processor from the computed forces. A 3D graphical representation of the vehicle is rendered on a display as being in motion under influence of the wheel slip.

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


Transport recharge level determination
Patent No. 12172543 

Inventor(s): Maximilian Parness (Takoma Park, MD), Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18299004 on 04/11/2023 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a charging station, a grade associated with an operation of a transport allowing, by the charging station, a recharging level related to the grade and an pact of the recharging level.

[B60L] PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of electrical propulsion units or of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion in vehicles B60K 1/00, B60K 6/20; arrangements or mounting of electrical gearing in vehicles B60K 17/12, B60K 17/14; preventing wheel slip by reducing power in rail vehicles B61C 15/08; dynamo-electric machines H02K; control or regulation of electric motors H02P); SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (electric coupling devices combined with mechanical couplings of vehicles B60D 1/64; electric heating for vehicles B60H 1/00); ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL (control or regulation of electric motors H02P); MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES [4]


Baggage bar energy absorber
Patent No. 12172559 

Inventor(s): Ali Mohiti Asli (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17896533 on 08/26/2022 (851 days app to issue)

Abstract: A baggage bar assembly may be provided for a passenger seat such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat. The baggage bar assembly includes a baggage bar and a support for supporting the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat. The support of the baggage bar assembly also allows for movement of the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat.

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


Deployable personal entertainment device holder
Patent No. 12172581 

Inventor(s): Stephen D. Angliss (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17632352 on 08/30/2019 (1943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections.

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


Vehicles and methods for sharing sensor data based on criticality
Patent No. 12172668 

Inventor(s): Onur Altintas (Mountain View, CA), Sergei S. Avedisov (Los Gatos, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17555735 on 12/20/2021 (1100 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes a controller programmed to perform operations including collecting information about an unconnected vehicle, receiving messages from another connected vehicle, identifying a scenario of the another connected vehicle being in conflict with the vehicle or the unconnected vehicle at a future time based on the messages from the another connected vehicle and the information about the unconnected vehicle, and, in response to identifying the scenario of the another connected vehicle being in conflict with the vehicle or the unconnected vehicle at the future time, transmitting a first message including the information about the unconnected vehicle to the another connected vehicle.

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


Aircraft rotor assembly with segmented input shaft for electric motor stack and gearbox unit
Patent No. 12172770 

Inventor(s): Grant Beall (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17748960 on 05/19/2022 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: A motor assembly is described and includes a housing; a plurality of motors disposed within the housing; and a drive shaft comprising a plurality of interconnected drive shaft segments, wherein each one of the drive shaft segments is driven by a different one of the motors connected to the drive shaft segment via an integrated overrunning clutch.

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


Tamper-evident box
Patent No. 12172806 

Inventor(s): Hector Nava (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc. (Brookhaven, GA)
Law Firm: Taylor English Duma LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18205401 on 06/02/2023 (571 days app to issue)

Abstract: A box can include a box top including a first panel and a locking tab separably joined to the first panel, the locking tab comprising first and second tab subpanels; and a box bottom including a second panel defining a locking opening, a lateral width of the locking tab at an ear thereof being greater thanand at a neck thereof being less thana lateral width of the locking opening, the locking opening sized to receive and capture the locking tab, the locking tab configured to engage an edge of the locking opening and thereby configured to prevent movement of the locking tab with respect to the locking opening in an opening direction of the locking tab; wherein engaged portions of the locking tab and the locking opening are hidden to an observer outside of the box when the box is in an assembled position.

[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


Integrated disposable cup lid and cover
Patent No. 12172809 

Inventor(s): Jertonya Feemster (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17671918 on 02/15/2022 (1043 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated cover and lid for a disposable cup such that the cover can protect the lid and its mouthpiece from coming into contact with another person’’s hands and corresponding germs, bacteria, viruses, dirt, debris, and other particles. In particular, the disposable cup cover and lid system can include a round cover having a first diameter, wherein the cover includes a round projection having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The cover and lid system can further include a lid having a third diameter, wherein the lid includes a basin region having a fourth diameter less than the third diameter, wherein the round projection of the cover is received within the basin region of the lid. Here, the basin region of the lid can further include a plurality of protrusions around its perimeter, wherein the plurality of protrusions engage an outer perimeter wall of the round projection.

[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


Closure assembly for use with a container
Patent No. 12172825 

Inventor(s): Joshua Boggs (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): Four Strong IP LLC (Pittsboro, NC)
Law Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17958708 on 10/03/2022 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a closure assembly for use with a container (e.g., an aerosol can). The closure assembly includes a skirt and a protective cap. In some embodiments, a lock feature temporarily attaches the protective cap to the container and increases a force required for a user to remove the protective cap. In some embodiments, an inner lock opening of the skirt is configured to be registered with an outer lock opening to receive a locking element therethrough. In some embodiments, a set screw is positioned in the skirt to selectively allow or inhibit relative rotation between the skirt and the protective cap. In some embodiments, a biasing element selectively allows or inhibits engagement of threads of the protective cap with the threads of the skirt depending upon application of an axial force to overcome a biasing force of the biasing element.

[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


Anti-stiction enhancement of ruthenium contact
Patent No. 12172888 

Inventor(s): James D. Huffman (Richardson, TX), Lance Barron (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17632762 on 08/06/2020 (1601 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a MEMS device. The MEMS device has a cavity in which a beam will move to change the capacitance of the device. After most of the device build-up has occurred, sacrificial material is removed to free the beam within the MEMS device cavity. Thereafter, exposed ruthenium contacts are exposed to fluorine to either: dope exposed ruthenium and reduce surface adhesive forces, form fluorinated Self-Assembled Monolayers on the exposed ruthenium surfaces, deposit a nanometer passivating film on exposed ruthenium, or alter surface roughness of the ruthenium. Due to the fluorine treatment, low resistance, durable contacts are present, and the contacts are less susceptible to stiction events.

[B81C] PROCESSES OR APPARATUS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OR TREATMENT OF MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS (making microcapsules or microballoons B01J 13/02; processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements per se H01L 41/22) [7]


Control system for compact utility loader
Patent No. 12173468 

Inventor(s): Toshihiko Takemura (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. (Salina, KS)
Law Firm: Hovey Williams LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16942476 on 07/29/2020 (1609 days app to issue)

Abstract: A compact utility loader comprising a frame, an engine, a pair of loader arms, and an attachment secured to ends of the loader arms. The compact utility loader additionally includes a first track or wheel and a second track or wheel positioned on either side of the frame. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a control interface including a graphic display configured to present operational information to an operator. The graphic display is configured to present a login screen prompting the operator for a passcode. The engine is prevented from being started until a valid passcode is entered via the control interface.

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


 

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

Antibodies targeting a complex comprising non-classical HLA-I and neoantigen and their methods of use
Patent No. 12173072 

Inventor(s): Jon Weidanz (Arlington, TX), Katherine Upchurch-Ange (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (Ingelheim am Rhein, , DE)
Law Firm: Goodwin Procter LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17663393 on 05/13/2022 (956 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that selectively bind to complex comprising a non-classical HLA-I (e.g. HLA-E) and a neoantigen having variable heavy chain domains (VH), variable light chain domains (VL), and complementarity determining regions (CDRs) as disclosed herein, as well as methods and uses thereof.

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


 

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

Group 6 transition metal-containing compositions for vapor deposition of group 6 transition metal-containing films
Patent No. 12173403 

Inventor(s): Zhiwen Wan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): L’’Air Liquide, Socit Anonyme pour l’’Etude et l’’Exploitation des Procds Georges Claude (Paris, , FR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17244990 on 04/30/2021 (1334 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are Group 6 transition metal-containing thin film forming precursors to deposit Group 6 transition metal-containing films on one or more substrates via vapor deposition processes.

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


 

F I X E D  C O N S T R U C T I O N S

Metal roofing shingles with side lap and headlap alignment and sealing features
Patent No. 12173503 

Inventor(s): Eric R. Anderson (Montclair, NJ), James A. Svec (Kearny, NJ), Steven V. Boehling (Wilmington, NC)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17225243 on 04/08/2021 (1356 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roofing system has metal shingles that have formed side lap features that are configured to facilitate alignment of adjacent side lapped metal shingles of a shingle installation along a roofing structure and that couple the metal shingles together and form seals along their side lapped peripheral edges. The metal shingles also can have alignment features that cooperate to align shingles in one course with shingles in a next lower course within their headlap regions.

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


 

F I X E D  C O N S T R U C T I O N S

Roofing panels with water shedding features
Patent No. 12173507 

Inventor(s): Daniel E. Boss (Morris Township, NJ), David Gennrich (Fitchburg, WI), Eric R. Anderson (Montclair, NJ), Kevin A. Pollack (Dallas, TX), Matthew J. Poster (Madison, WI), Trieu Nguyen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18091829 on 12/30/2022 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: Roofing panels with water shedding features may be installed on the roof of a house or other structure in lieu of or as an underlayment for traditional roofing materials. The water shedding features can be built into a base of the roofing panels, as part of a frame for the roofing panels, or formed as part of a waterproofing layer applied to the base of the roofing panels, or which can be configured as a roofing panel. The roofing panels also can be installed in overlapping courses along a roof with water shedding features applied thereto or incorporated along one or more peripheral edges. The water shedding features of adjacent roofing panels will collect and divert water away from the upper surfaces and/or away from headlap and/or sidelap joints defined between the roofing panels.

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


Continuous recirculation for separation of fluids produced during drill out and flow back
Patent No. 12173569 

Inventor(s): Tracy Turner (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Scheef Stone, L.L.P. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18785174 on 07/26/2024 (151 days app to issue)

Abstract: One or two continuous recirculation loops are utilized for the well-site equipment that separates produced fluids into sand, liquid, and gas during drill out and flow back that occurs after fracturing a subterranean formation. When one recirculation loop is utilized, the recirculation loop continuously recirculates fluid between the recirculation chamber of the disclosed sand removal apparatus and a shaker device. When two recirculation loops are utilized, the first recirculation loop continuously recirculates fluid between a recirculation chamber of the disclosed sand removal apparatus and a shaker device, and the second recirculation loop continuously recirculates fluid between the recirculation chamber and a gas separator.

[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]


Adjustable element energy retention mechanism
Patent No. 12173573 

Inventor(s): Aihua Liang (Carrollton, TX), Alireza Yazdanshenas (Carrollton, TX), Wesley P. Dietz (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17956429 on 09/29/2022 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is an anchoring subassembly, a well system, and a method. The anchoring subassembly, in one aspect, includes a mandrel, and an isolation element positioned about the mandrel, the isolation element configured to move between a radially retracted state, a fully radially expanded state, and a relaxed radially expanded state. The anchoring subassembly, in one aspect, further includes a ratch latch body coupled to the isolation element, the ratch latch body configured to hold the isolation element in the fully radially expanded state, and a relief feature coupled to the ratch latch body, the relief feature configured to shear to release stored energy in the isolation element and thereby allow the isolation element to move from the fully radially expanded state to the relaxed radially expanded state.

[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]


 

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

 

Threaded coupling assemblies for interconnecting fluid-carrying conduits
Patent No. 12173817 

Inventor(s): Jonathan M. Golightly (Fort Worth, TX), Thomas G. Johnson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cleveland, OH)
Law Firm: Renner, Otto, Boisselle Sklar, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17609676 on 05/28/2020 (1671 days app to issue)

Abstract: A threaded coupling assembly include a union ([b]12[/b]), a tube end ([b]14[/b]), and a coupling nut ([b]16[/b]). A pair of telescoping indicator rings ([b]30, 32[/b]), a radially outer ring and a radially inner ring, are respectively connected to the union and the nut. The inner ring has a first visual characteristic contrasting with a second visual characteristic of the inner ring. The outer ring has a third visual characteristic contrasting with the second visual characteristic of the inner ring. The first visual characteristic is aligned with and viewable through the window ([b]60[/b]) of the outer ring when the threaded coupling assembly is in the fully assembled state, and the first visual characteristic is out of alignment with the window when the threaded coupling assembly is not in the fully assembled state. The assembly may utilize tapered threads and have one or more features for self-alignment and/or sealability.

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


 

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

 

Integrated space conditioning and water heating/cooling systems and methods thereto
Patent No. 12173909 

Inventor(s): Christopher Day (Colleyville, TX), Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Rheem Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18348520 on 07/07/2023 (536 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for heating water and cooling air simultaneously, as well as other simultaneous heating and cooling operations. An example variable refrigerant flow conditioning system includes an outdoor unit having a compressor, a condenser coil, and a fan, a water heater coupled to the outdoor unit, a first air conditioning unit coupled to the outdoor unit, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine that a cooling operation mode is active during a first time interval, cause vapor refrigerant to be directed from the outdoor unit to the water heater and liquid refrigerant to be directed from the outdoor unit to the first air conditioning unit, determine that a heating operation mode is active during a second time interval, and cause the vapor refrigerant to be directed from the outdoor unit to both the water heater and the first air conditioning unit.

[F24D] DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR (preventing corrosion C23F; water supply in general E03; using steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plants for heating purposes F01K 17/02; steam traps F16T; domestic stoves or ranges F24B, F24C; water or air heaters having heat generating means F24H; combined heating and refrigeration systems F25B; heat exchange apparatus or elements F28; removing furring F28G; electric heating elements or arrangements H05B)


Interlaced microchannel heat exchanger systems and methods thereto
Patent No. 12173936 

Inventor(s): Rosa Leal (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Rheem Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18492634 on 10/23/2023 (428 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an air system including a first interlaced microchannel heat exchanger and a second interlaced microchannel heat exchanger. The air system can include a plurality of fluidly separated refrigerant circuits, and each of the refrigerant circuits can be configured to flow through the first interlaced microchannel heat exchanger and the second interlaced microchannel heat exchanger. The first interlaced microchannel heat exchanger can be located indoors, and the second interlaced microchannel heat exchanger can be located outdoors. Each of the refrigerant circuits can include its own compressor and expansion valve.

[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)


 

P H Y S I C S

Local flight path navigation for drone deliveries
Patent No. 12174030 

Inventor(s): Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, 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: 17513373 on 10/28/2021 (1153 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for high-precision automated guidance of a drone via a local (on-site) computing device for delivery of items is disclosed. The drone navigates to a location in proximity to the recipient’’s home using standard navigation protocols. Once the UAV arrives at this local destination, communication between the UAV and an on-site computing device occurs. The on-site device serves as a micro air-traffic controller to the UAV’’s precise drop off target location. The on-site device can provide approach vectors, guidance around obstacles and navigation instructions to a final micro-destination.

[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)


 

P H Y S I C S

System, apparatus, and method for improved background correction and calibration of optical devices
Patent No. 12174071 

Inventor(s): Andrew Kueny (Carrollton, TX), Chris Pylant (Carrollton, TX), John Corless (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Verity Instruments, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18316117 on 05/11/2023 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides features for improved processing of optical data by identifying and characterizing stationary and transient signals in the electrical data representing the data collected from an optical sensor of an optical measurement system. In one example, an optical measurement system is disclosed that includes: (1) a pixel area of an optical sensor having multiple pixels that store an electrical charge corresponding to a received optical signal, (2) one or more reduced illumination regions that provide signal levels intrinsic to the optical sensor, and (3) one or more processors configured to adjust, during active operation of the system, digital representations of the electrical charges from the pixels of the pixel area using characterizations of the signal levels from the one or more reduced illumination regions.

[G01J] MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY [2]


Controlled environment composite testing system
Patent No. 12174152 

Inventor(s): Corbin Tod Freitag (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17112879 on 12/04/2020 (1481 days app to issue)

Abstract: A test apparatus includes a first grip, a second grip movable relative to the first grip, a test specimen disposed to provide a load path between the first grip and the second grip, and a test chamber disposed to both substantially envelope the test specimen and move with one of the first grip and the second grip. The test chamber does not contact the test specimen. Another test apparatus includes, a first grip, a second grip movable relative to the first grip, a test specimen disposed to provide a load path between the first grip and the second grip, a first test chamber disposed to both substantially envelope the test specimen and move with one of the first grip and the second grip, and a second test chamber disposed to both substantially envelope both the test specimen and the first test chamber.

[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)


Electronic device for performing ranging through ultra-wide band (UWB), and method for operating electronic device
Patent No. 12174287 

Inventor(s): Aditya Vinod Padaki (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (, , KR)
Law Firm: The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17421580 on 12/11/2019 (1840 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method for stably and flexibly performing ranging between a plurality of devices. According to an embodiment, a method of operating a first device for performing ranging by using ultra-wide band (UWB) may include: transmitting a first ranging control (RC) frame to a second device; performing ranging with the second device for a number of ranging rounds determined based on the first RC frame; changing at least one ranging parameter based on a change request received from the second device; and transmitting a second RC frame including the changed at least one ranging parameter.

[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


Empty band doppler division multiple access
Patent No. 12174311 

Inventor(s): Anil Varghese Mani (Bangalore, , IN), Dan Wang (Allen, TX), Sandeep Rao (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17466867 on 09/03/2021 (1208 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a method is implemented in a radar system. The method may include transmitting, via transmission channels, a frame of chirps, the chirps transmitted having a programmed frequency offset that is a function of a transmission channel of the transmission channels that is transmitting the frame of chirps, receiving, via a receive channel, a frame of reflected chirps, the reflected chirps comprising the chirps reflected by an object within a field of view of the radar system, and determining a Doppler domain representation of the frame of reflected chirps having a Doppler domain spectrum that includes multiple spectrum bands, the object represented in at least a portion of the spectrum bands based on the reflected chirps, wherein the programmed frequency is configured to cause the Doppler domain spectrum to include a number of spectrum bands greater than the number of transmission channels.

[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


Method and apparatus for early detection of signal excursion out of frequency range
Patent No. 12174658 

Inventor(s): Prasanth Viswanathan Pillai (Bangalore, , IN), Rajeev Suvarna (Bangalore, , IN), Saravanan G (Bangalore, , IN), Shailesh Ghotgalkar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17892860 on 08/22/2022 (855 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device comprising: first clock divider circuitry to be coupled to a first clock; first counter circuitry configured to be coupled to the first clock divider circuitry, the first counter circuitry configured to increment based on the first clock and a second clock; second clock divider circuitry to be coupled to a third clock; second counter circuitry configured to be coupled to the second clock divider circuitry, the second counter circuitry configured to increment based on the third clock and the second clock; and comparison circuitry coupled to the first and second counter circuitry.

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


FSM based clock switching of asynchronous clocks
Patent No. 12174659 

Inventor(s): Atul Ramakant Lele (Bangalore, , IN), Dirk Preikszat (Freising, , DE), Gregory North (Austin, TX), Robin Osa Hoel (Oslo, , NO), Tarjei Aaberge (Nesoya, , NO)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17824695 on 05/25/2022 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for an apparatus. In an example, the apparatus includes a clock switching circuit coupled to oscillators and one or more circuit units. The clock switching circuit is configured to receive, from the oscillators, a set of frequency signals, provide an uplink primary clock signal and an enable signal to the one or more circuit units, the enable signal determined synchronously with the uplink primary clock signal, receive, from the one or more circuit units or a clock management circuit, a clock frequency request, provide the uplink primary clock signal based on a first signal of the set of frequency signals, and according to the clock frequency request, determining whether to continue to provide the uplink primary clock signal based on the first signal or on a second signal of the set of frequency signals.

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


Interpolation acceleration in a processor memory interface
Patent No. 12174759 

Inventor(s): Bryan Hornung (Plano, TX), Douglas Vanesko (Dallas, TX), Patrick Estep (Rowlett, 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: 17240492 on 04/26/2021 (1338 days app to issue)

Abstract: Linear interpolation is performed within a memory system. The memory system receives a floating-point point index into an integer-indexed memory array. The memory system accesses the two values of the two adjacent integer indices, performs the linear interpolation, and provides the resulting interpolated value. In many system architectures, the critical limitation on system performance is the data transfer rate between memory and processing elements. Accordingly, reducing the amount of data transferred improves overall system performance and reduces power consumption.

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


Methods and procedures for timestamp-based indexing of items in real-time storage
Patent No. 12174791 

Inventor(s): Adrian C. Soncodi (Plano, TX), Balaji Ram (Allen, TX), Scott Sanders (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Netscout Systems Texas, LLC (Westford, MA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15238567 on 08/16/2016 (3052 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for storing time-based data streams in a high-capacity network is provided. A time-based data storage request is received from an application. The data storage request is associated with one or more data streams. Each of the data streams includes a plurality of time-ordered items having a header. The header includes two or more timestamps representing a time interval associated with each of the plurality of time-ordered items. The received data storage request is processed to accumulate time-ordered data items in a plurality of data files and to identify time-based information and corresponding virtual offset information related to the accumulated data items. The identified time-based information and the virtual offset information related to the accumulated data items are stored in a data repository. A determination is made whether adjustment is necessary for sorting the stored data in the repository. The sorting adjustment is selectively performed responsive to the determination.

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


System and method for determining application degradation using advanced computational models for data analysis and automated decision-making
Patent No. 12174809 

Inventor(s): Param Jabbal (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18225309 on 07/24/2023 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for determining application degradation using advanced computational models for data analysis and automated decision-making. The present disclosure is configured to receive one or more applications, wherein the one or more applications comprise one or more access paths; update the one or more access paths, wherein updating the one or more access paths comprises reconfiguring details associated with the access paths; create, in response to updating the one or more access paths, updated access paths; determine that the one or more updated access paths experience one or more application degradations; and implement one or more degradation solutions for the one or more application degradations to an artificial intelligence model.

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


Generic data staging and loading using enhanced metadata and associated method
Patent No. 12174850 

Inventor(s): Rubesh Mehta (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Blue Yonder Group, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ)
Law Firm: Spencer Fane LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18443939 on 02/16/2024 (312 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing data staging and loading through a master data management (MDM) system coupled with one or more business entities. The system is operable to invoke batch data loading of data associated with one or more source systems associated with the one or more business entities, into an input staging area. The system is further operable to load the data from the input staging area into a master repository and subsequently load the data from the master repository into an output staging area.

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


Automatic updates to instruction documents using crowdsourcing
Patent No. 12174900 

Inventor(s): Mohamed Seck (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18310249 on 05/01/2023 (603 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, an instruction management system may receive, from a plurality of user devices, a set of feedback associated with the instruction document. The instruction management system may identify a compliance activity associated with the instruction document and identify at least one location in the instruction document based on the set of feedback. The instruction management system may trigger an instruction to a tracking system to open a ticket associated with the compliance activity and the at least one location.

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


Systems and methods for detecting anomalous post-authentication behavior with respect to a user identity
Patent No. 12174937 

Inventor(s): Shinesa Elaine Cambric (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Weaver IP L.L.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17670105 on 02/11/2022 (1047 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage mediums described herein are configured to detect anomalous post-authentication behavior with respect to a user identity. For example, one or more audit logs that specify a plurality of actions performed with respect to the user identity of a platform-based identity service, while the user identity is authenticated with the platform-based identity service, are analyzed. The audit log(s) are analyzed via an anomaly prediction model that generates an anomaly score indicating a probability whether a particular sequence of actions of the plurality of actions is indicative of anomalous behavior. A determination is made that an anomalous behavior has occurred based on the anomaly score. In response to determining that anomalous behavior has occurred, a mitigation action may be performed that mitigates the anomalous behavior.

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


Virtual container storage interface controller
Patent No. 12175078 

Inventor(s): Thomas L. Watson (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Ryan, Mason Lewis, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17970676 on 10/21/2022 (795 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for container environment management are disclosed. For example, a method manages, via a virtual container storage interface controller, a generic mapping for one or more container storage attributes for a set of storage specific container storage interface drivers respectively associated with a set of storage arrays of a storage system so as to isolate an application program, executing on a host device accessing one or more storage volumes stored on the set of storage arrays, from the set of storage specific container storage interface drivers. For example, the isolation can provide a layer of abstraction for application specific handles from the actual underlying storage and then enable use of the abstraction to provide services such as, but not limited to, seamless data mobility.

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


Methods for designing, manufacturing, installing, and/or maintenance of roofing accessories and systems of use thereof
Patent No. 12175165 

Inventor(s): Rich Robinson (Round Rock, TX), Zachary Richard Campau (Novato, CA)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18538742 on 12/13/2023 (377 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.

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


System and method for analyzing and investigating communication data from a controlled environment
Patent No. 12175189 

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18077877 on 12/08/2022 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: The growing amount of communication data generated by inmates in controlled environments makes a timely and effective investigation and analysis more and more difficult. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method to investigate and analyze the communication data in a correctional facility timely and effectively. Such a system receives both real time communication data and recorded communication data, processes and investigates the data automatically, and stores the received communication data and processed communication data in a unified data server. Such a system enables a reviewer to review, modify and insert markers and comments for the communication data. Such a system further enables the reviewer to search the communication data and create scheduled search reports.

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


Notification based software management via connected devices
Patent No. 12175228 

Inventor(s): Jonathan Yanez (Allen, TX), Joshua Robbins (Celina, TX), Nagesh Maddala (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Larson Newman, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17496355 on 10/07/2021 (1174 days app to issue)

Abstract: An information handling system includes a memory that stores a registry with a multiple fields for applications executed in the information handling system. A processor receives an update for a monitored application of the applications. In response to the update being received, the processor updates one of the fields of the registry to indicate that the update is available for the first application. Based on the one of the fields being updated, the processor determines an idle time of the information handling system. During the idle time, the processor provides an update request to a trusted device and determines whether an update request confirmation has been received from the trusted device. In response to the update request confirmation being received, the processor performs the update for each application that requires an update.

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


Nested loop control
Patent No. 12175244 

Inventor(s): Alan L. Davis (Sugar Land, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX), Todd T. Hahn (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18507222 on 11/13/2023 (407 days app to issue)

Abstract: A nested loop controller includes a first register having a first value initialized to an initial first value, a second register having a second value initialized to an initial second value, and a third register configured as a predicate FIFO, initialized to have a third value. The second value is advanced in response to a tick instruction during execution of a loop. In response to the second value reaching a second threshold, the second register is reset to the initial second value. The nested loop controller further includes a comparator coupled to the second register and to the predicate FIFO and configured to provide an outer loop indicator value as input to the predicate FIFO when the second value is equal to the second threshold, and provide an inner loop indicator value as input to the predicate FIFO when the second value is not equal to the second threshold.

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


Systems and methods for deploying a distributed containers-as-a-service platform architecture for telecommunications applications
Patent No. 12175256 

Inventor(s): Anil K. Guntupalli (Irving, TX), Baijian Zhang (Frisco, TX), Cheng Liu (Flower Mound, TX), Niranjan B. Avula (Frisco, TX), Xiaobo Wang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17653974 on 03/08/2022 (1022 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a server device may receive a request to validate a connectivity between the server device and a device associated with a cellular site. The server device may generate an ISO image that includes site-specific configuration information for the cellular site. The server device may utilize the ISO image to configure an operating system of the device. The server device may test the connectivity between the server device and the device based on configuring the operating system. The server device may perform one or more actions based on testing the connectivity between the server device and the device.

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


Customizing user interfaces based on user function completion
Patent No. 12175265 

Inventor(s): Aditya Thipireddy (Irving, TX), Geeta Priyanka Janapareddy (Irving, TX), George Higa (Irving, TX), Joelle Bove (Irving, TX), Melissa Mathews (Irving, TX), Philip Cody Keister (Irving, TX), Sandeep Yellambhotla (Irving, TX
Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18622362 on 03/29/2024 (270 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for novel uses and/or improvements for predicting, using machine learning models, a process for a user based on function execution. An indication of completion of a predetermined application function associated with a user may be detected and a plurality of stored parameters associated with the user may be identified. The predetermined application function and the parameters may be input into a machine learning model to determine/obtain a process prediction for the user. The process may include a number of functions that may be sent to a user device for execution.

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


Processor instruction dispatch configuration
Patent No. 12175287 

Inventor(s): Brian Lee Kurtz (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): GROQ, INC. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18389984 on 12/20/2023 (370 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processor comprises a computational array of computational elements and an instruction dispatch circuit. The computational elements receive data operands via data lanes extending along a first dimension, and processes the operands based upon instructions received from the instruction dispatch circuit via instruction lanes extending along a second dimension. The instruction dispatch circuit receives raw instructions, and comprises an instruction dispatch unit (IDU) processor that processes a set of raw instructions to generate processed instructions for dispatch to the computational elements, where the number of processed instructions is not equal to the number of instructions of the set of raw instructions. The processed instructions are dispatched to columns of the computational array via a plurality of instruction queues, wherein an instruction vector of instructions is shifted between adjacent instruction queues in a first direction, and dispatches instructions to the computational elements in a second direction.

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


Flexible radio beacons and flexible delivery structures and system and method for using
Patent No. 12175315 

Inventor(s): Michael E. Haslam (Arlington, TX), Salman Farooqui (Fort Worth, TX), Tim Garcia (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Apptricity Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Hemingway Hansen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18429998 on 02/01/2024 (327 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are Flexible Radio Beacons and Flexible Delivery Structures for asset and inventory identification and management. The Flexible Radio Beacon is dormant until activated at time of use. The Flexible Radio Beacon has optional activation means and can be activated physically or electronically. The Flexible Radio Beacon and Flexible Delivery Structures make a flexible radio frequency (RF) tag useful for asset tracking. Disclosed herein is a method for using Flexible Radio Beacons and Flexible Delivery Structures in flexible RF tags for asset and inventory identification and management. Disclosed herein is a system for asset and inventory identification and management using Flexible Radio Beacons and Flexible Delivery Structures in flexible RF tags.

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


Methods, systems, and vehicles for determining a wait time at a point of interest
Patent No. 12175392 

Inventor(s): Eduard VanderSmitte (McKinney, TX), Jake Morrow (Carrolton, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16811777 on 03/06/2020 (1754 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of determining a wait time at a point of interest includes obtaining a current occupancy signal of a parking establishment associated with one or more points of interest, obtaining a historic occupancy signal of the parking establishment, determining, with one or more processors, a predicted wait time for the one or more points of interest associated with the parking establishment based on the current occupancy signal and the historic occupancy signal, and communicating the predicted wait time to a user with a user interface device.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]


Systems and methods of hybrid interfaces utilizing conversational virtual assistants
Patent No. 12175399 

Inventor(s): Joerg Beringer (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Blue Yonder Group, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ)
Law Firm: Spencer Fane LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17872713 on 07/25/2022 (883 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for a hybrid-interface comprises a computer comprising a processor and memory and configured to assign identify a business role relationship defined in a business role relationship model defining one or more relationships between two or more business roles, assign a first business role to a virtual assistant and a second business role to a worker associated with a user input to the virtual assistant, wherein an authorization level of a response by the virtual assistant is based, at least in part, on a relationship defined in the business role relationship model for the first business role and the second business role.

[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]


Redistributing product inventory
Patent No. 12175423 

Inventor(s): Vishwajit Manohar Bhave (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17710428 on 03/31/2022 (999 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for generating recommendations for redistributing product inventories are disclosed. A product redistribution system applies hierarchal prioritization of product locations to generate a plan for redistributing products among the product locations. A system identified product repositories organized into clusters. A product redistribution plan first redistributes products among repositories within a cluster. Then the system redistributes products between different clusters. A system predicts whether repositories have excess products or product shortages by applying product excess windows and product shortage windows to inventory data. The system predicts supply and demand of a product over a period of time including the product supply window and the product shortage window. The system generates the product redistribution plan based on the predicted product excess predictions and product shortage predictions.

[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 mail verification
Patent No. 12175432 

Inventor(s): Brian P. Prange (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18374788 on 09/29/2023 (452 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to email verification. A computing platform may receive an electronic message and identify one or more portions of content in the message. Then, the computing platform may generate and embed one or more message-specific identifiers into the electronic message and store electronic message information associating the one or more portions of content with the one or more embedded message-specific identifiers. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive an electronic message verification request to verify authenticity of an identified electronic message received by a computing device. The computing platform may prompt a user of the computing device to provide authentication information associated with one or more portions of content of the identified electronic message. Based on comparing the authentication information provided by the user to the stored electronic message information, the computing platform may determine whether the identified electronic message is valid and send a notification accordingly.

[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]


Blockchain based transaction management
Patent No. 12175436 

Inventor(s): Hudson R. Jameson (Aubrey, 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: 16691078 on 11/21/2019 (1860 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described for managing a transaction, such as a purchase of a vehicle or other product, using one or more blockchains. The completion of a transaction may be facilitated by providing an information portal, such as one or more application user interfaces, to enable the buyer, seller, or other parties to readily access blockchain-stored information that is relevant to the transaction. In some examples, where the product to be purchased is a vehicle (e.g., car, truck, motorcycle, boat, etc.), the blockchain-stored information may include information regarding the loan, title, insurance, driver’’s license or other identification verification, vehicle ownership history, inspection history, repair history, lien information, and so forth. The portal also enables a point of contact to be maintained between the buyer and a lender during the process of purchasing the product.

[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]


Remote airline agent on-demand
Patent No. 12175475 

Inventor(s): Robert Bence (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): UNITED AIRLINES, INC. (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18437506 on 02/09/2024 (319 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system may automatically provide a remote airline agent to a user. A server device receives pending requests to communicate with a remote airline agent from users each attempting to modify a flight segment or obtain assistance related to the flight segment. For each of the requests, the server device obtains flight information for the flight segments to identify a flight urgency level or a flight criticality level for the flight segment. The server device assigns a priority level to each of the pending requests based on one or more attributes associated with each pending request, ranks the pending requests in accordance with the assigned priority levels, and automatically connects to a client device for a highest ranked request of the pending requests to initiate a video chat between the user and the remote airline agent.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]


Systems and methods for titles and title insurance for non-fungible tokens
Patent No. 12175477 

Inventor(s): Neetu Jain (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17827587 on 05/27/2022 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-fungible token (NFT) representing title to property may be received. A search of the title to the property may be conducted. A title confidence may be determined based on the search of the title to the property. A premium may be determined based on the title confidence. The premium may be redetermined based on changes to the title confidence.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]


Systems and methods for augmented reality navigation
Patent No. 12175500 

Inventor(s): Chih-Hsiang Chow (Coppell, TX), Elizabeth Furlan (Plano, TX), Steven Dang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17804486 on 05/27/2022 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: An augmented reality system including processors and storage devices storing instructions. The instructions may configure the processors to perform operations including determining a location of a mobile device, identifying a facility based on the location, requesting mapping data from a facility server, the mapping data comprising a plurality of vehicles, vehicle location data, and landmarks, identifying one location attribute in a video feed captured by an augmented reality viewer displayed in the mobile device, and determining whether the one location attribute matches the plurality of vehicles or the landmarks. The operations may also include identifying qualified vehicles from the vehicles based on qualification criteria, determining whether the qualified vehicles is in a field of view of the augmented reality viewer based on object attributes and the vehicle location data, and generating a modified video feed by providing an indication associated with qualified vehicles in the field of view.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING


Digital image optimization for ophthalmic surgery
Patent No. 12175630 

Inventor(s): Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17376694 on 07/15/2021 (1258 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a digital image optimization system including a camera that includes at least one sensor that detects light reflected off an eye and sends a signal corresponding to the detected light to a processor. The system further includes an image processing system including the processor and that executes instructions to produce a digital image of the eye. The image processing system also executes instructions to apply a digital image optimization algorithm including a trained machine-learning model to the digital image of the eye to generate an optimized digital image of the eye. The system further includes a digital display that displays the optimized digital image of the eye.

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


Cardio AI smart assistant for semantic image analysis of medical imaging studies
Patent No. 12175668 

Inventor(s): Desiree Komuves (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Siemens Healthineers AG (Forchheim, , DE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17659208 on 04/14/2022 (985 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a semantic image understanding of medical imaging studies are provided. A plurality of medical imaging studies associated with a plurality of medical imaging modalities is provided. Metadata associated with each of the plurality of medical imaging studies is generated by performing a plurality of semantic image analysis tasks using one or more machine learning based networks. The metadata associated with each of the plurality of medical imaging studies is output.

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


Item identification using multiple cameras
Patent No. 12175686 

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17455905 on 11/19/2021 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device configured to detect a triggering event corresponding with a user placing a first item on the platform, to capture a first image of the first item on the platform using a camera, and to input the first image into a machine learning model that is configured to output a first encoded vector based on features of the first item that are present in the first image. The device is further configured to identify a second encoded vector in an encoded vector library that most closely matches the first encoded vector and to identify a first item identifier in the encoded vector library that is associated with the second encoded vector. The device is further configured to identify the user, to identify an account that is associated with the user, and to associate the first item identifier with the account of the user.

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


CT big data from simulation, emulation and transfer learning
Patent No. 12175734 

Inventor(s): Xun Jia (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY)
Law Firm: Barclay Damon LLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16969072 on 02/11/2019 (2143 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of machine learning includes identifying, by an auto encoder network, a simulator feature based, at least in part, on a received first simulator data set and an emulator feature based, at least in part, on a received first emulator data set. The method further includes determining, by a synthesis control circuitry, a synthesized feature based, at least in part, on the simulator feature and based, at least in part, on the emulator feature; and generating, by the auto encoder network, an intermediate data set based, at least in part, on a second simulator data set and including the synthesized feature. Some embodiments of the method further include determining, by a generative artificial neural network, a synthesized data set based, at least in part, on the intermediate data set and based, at least in part, on an objective function.

[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)


Systems and methods for using image processing to generate inferences of biomarker for immunotherapy
Patent No. 12175738 

Inventor(s): Cory Batenchuk (South San Francisco, CA), Graziella Solinas (San Francisco, CA), Huang-Wei Chang (Sunnyvale, CA), Kimary Kulig (San Francisco, CA), Peter Cimermancic (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18191170 on 03/28/2023 (637 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for image process biological samples to infer biomarker values. An image of a biological sample can be accessed. The image can be segmented into a set of patches. Edge detection performed on each patch can be used to identify one or more biological features represented by the patch. An indication of the one or more features of each patch may be used to generate one or more image level metrics. A value of a biomarker may be inferred using the one or more image level metrics. The value of the biomarker can then be output.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING


Method for comparing videos of surgical techniques
Patent No. 12175756 

Inventor(s): German Bauer (San Jose, CA), Jolle K. Barral (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Christensen O’’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18240279 on 08/30/2023 (482 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for comparing videos of a surgical procedure is disclosed. The method comprising selecting a plurality of videos from a surgical video database. Each of the plurality of videos including video data of a first surgical procedure comprising a plurality of surgical steps. The method further including identifying a first surgical step included in the plurality of surgical steps within a first video segment in each of the plurality of videos. The method also including warping the first video segment to standardize a dimension of the first video segment in each of the plurality of videos.

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


Charging locker including a charging station
Patent No. 12175826 

Inventor(s): Subil Mathew Abraham (Lewisville, TX), Vikram Rengarajan (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: CUENOT, FORSYTHE KIM, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18159552 on 01/25/2023 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: A charging locker including a charging station. The charging locker can receive a power connection to a user device via the charging station. The charging locker can actuate a lock for a door of the charging locker to a locked state. the charging station can provide power that charges the user device. Responsive to receiving a user event when the lock for the door of the charging locker is in the locked state, the charging locker can actuate the lock for the door of the charging locker to an unlocked state.

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


Divided clock transmission in a three-dimensional stacked memory device
Patent No. 12176031 

Inventor(s): Jason M. Brown (Allen, TX), Vijayakrishna J. Vankayala (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17723673 on 04/19/2022 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device includes a substrate with two or more memory die stacked in a three-dimensional stacked (3DS) configuration. The memory device includes a clock input configured to receive a clock from a host device. The memory device also includes a command input configured to receive command and address bits from the host device. The two or more memory die each include its own plurality of memory cells. Furthermore, each of the two or more memory die include a local control circuitry configured to receive or transmit a divided clock that is based on the clock.

[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 different word line to word line pitches
Patent No. 12176037 

Inventor(s): Jiacen Guo (Sunnyvale, CA), Wei Cao (Fremont, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17955878 on 09/29/2022 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a multi-tiered non-volatile memory structure that can perform operations on sub-blocks, performance of the different tiers/sub-blocks is made consistent by using different word line to word line pitches in the different tiers/sub-blocks.

[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)


Methods for predicting genomic variation effects on gene transcription
Patent No. 12176068 

Inventor(s): Jian Zhou (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Simons Foundation, Inc. (New York, NY), The Trustees of Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Law Firm: KPPB LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17041836 on 03/26/2019 (2100 days app to issue)

Abstract: Processes to determine the effect of genetic sequence on gene expression levels are described. Generally, models are used to determine spatial chromatin profile from genetic sequence, which can be used in several downstream applications. The effect of the spatial chromatin profile on gene expression is also determined in some instances. Various methods further develop research tools, perform diagnostics, and treat individuals based on sequence effects on gene expression levels.

[G16B] BIOINFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR GENETIC OR PROTEIN-RELATED DATA PROCESSING IN COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY


Cloud automation microbots and method of use
Patent No. 12177073 

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Singh (Seattle, WA), Arun Rajagopal (Frisco, TX), Venugopal Kanumalla (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM USA, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17713490 on 04/05/2022 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for configuring a network, comprising a network software installation system operating on a first processor and configured to install a current version of one or more algorithms on each of a plurality of site-specific hardware items and to configure each of the plurality of site-specific hardware items to interoperate with each other. A plurality of microbots operating on one or more of the plurality of site-specific hardware items, each microbot having state and configured to communicate with each other microbot over a microbot network.

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


Automated ticket creation and assignment for cloud-based applications
Patent No. 12177095 

Inventor(s): Mohamed Seck (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18358679 on 07/25/2023 (518 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a remediation engine may receive an indication of the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may generate the data structure for the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may receive an indication of a corresponding user. The remediation engine may update the data structure to associate the corresponding user with the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may receive an indication of a corresponding category. The remediation engine may update the data structure to associate the corresponding category with the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may receive an indication of a first label and an indication of a first module of the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may update the data structure to associate the first label with the first module of the cloud-based application. The remediation engine may provide the data structure for processing alerts associated with the cloud-based application.

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


 

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Pass-through element protector
Patent No. 12176126 

Inventor(s): Brian Hanks (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: VOLENTINE, WHITT FRANCOS, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17947451 on 09/19/2022 (827 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pass-through element protector includes a metal casting, an opening, a plate, and a plurality of teeth. The metal casting is formed as a partial enclosure around a central axis with an inner surface facing the central axis and an outer surface facing away from the central axis. The opening is provided in the partial enclosure from the inner surface to the outer surface. The plate at least partially closes the partial enclosure at one end along the central axis. The teeth are provided on the plate facing the partial enclosure to fasten the pass-through element protector to a support structure.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)


 

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External switch coupler for pad-mounted transformers
Patent No. 12176160 

Inventor(s): Patrick Rafferty (Glenn Heights, TX), Ronald D. Grife (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Leeward Asset Management, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18189806 on 03/24/2023 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: An external switch actuator includes: a guide tube having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be attached to a door of a compartment in substantial alignment with both a hole in the door and a switch actuator within the compartment, and the second end configured to be disposed within an interior of the compartment and separated from the switch actuator by a gap when the door is closed; a coupling shaft configured to be operably placed within the guide tube, the coupling shaft having an electrical insulator disposed between an actuator side adapter and a switch side adapter, and a length equal to or greater than a distance between the switch actuator and the hole in the door when the door is closed.

[H01H] ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES (contact cables H01B 7/10; electrolytic self-interrupters H01G 9/18; emergency protective circuit arrangements H02H; switching by electronic means without contact-making H03K 17/00)


Methods and apparatuses for forming semiconductor devices containing tungsten layers using a tungsten growth suppressant
Patent No. 12176203 

Inventor(s): Fei Zhou (San Jose, CA), Kensuke Yamaguchi (Yokkaichi, , JP), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Naoki Takeguchi (Nagoya, , JP), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Rahul Sharangpani (Fremont, CA), Yujin Terasawa (Yokkaichi
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17573452 on 01/11/2022 (1078 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of depositing a metal includes providing a structure a process chamber, and providing a metal fluoride gas and a growth-suppressant gas into the process chamber to deposit the metal over the structure. The metal may comprise a word line or another conductor of a three-dimensional memory device.

[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]


Cantilevered dies in ceramic packages
Patent No. 12176255 

Inventor(s): Mohammad Hadi Motieian Najar (San Jose, CA), Paul Merle Emerson (Madison, AL), Ramlah Binte Abdul Razak (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17589405 on 01/31/2022 (1058 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a device comprises a ceramic substrate having a cavity, a die pad in the cavity, and a semiconductor die in the cavity and having a first segment coupled to the die pad and a second segment cantilevered over a floor of the cavity. The device also includes a first conductive member in the cavity, the first conductive member coupled to a second conductive member exposed to an exterior of the ceramic substrate. The device also includes a bond wire coupled to a device side of the semiconductor die and to the first conductive member.

[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]


Multi-die package with multiple heat channels
Patent No. 12176274 

Inventor(s): Jonathan Almeria Noquil (Plano, TX), Osvaldo Jorge Lopez (Annandale, NJ), Tianyi Luo (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16200278 on 11/26/2018 (2220 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprises a first die thermally coupled to a first thermally conductive device. The first thermally conductive device has a first surface exposed to an exterior of the semiconductor package. The package comprises a second die thermally coupled to a second thermally conductive device, the second thermally conductive device having a second surface exposed to an exterior of the semiconductor package. The first and second dies are positioned in different horizontal planes.

[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]


Transformer guard trace
Patent No. 12176285 

Inventor(s): Vijaylaxmi Gumaste Khanolkar (Pune, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16750225 on 01/23/2020 (1797 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes first leads along a first side, second leads along a second side, first and second dies, and a magnetic assembly with a multilevel lamination structure with first and second windings and a conductive guard trace. The lamination structure includes the first winding in a first level, and the second winding in a different level. The guard trace is between the first patterned conductive feature and the second side of the package structure. A first set of electrical connections couple the first die, the first winding, and one of the first conductive leads in a first circuit, and a second set of electrical connections couple the second die, the second winding, the guard trace and one of the second conductive leads in an isolated second circuit.

[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]


Floating die package
Patent No. 12176298 

Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Rockwall, TX), Kurt Peter Wachtler (Richardson, TX), Steven Kummerl (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17115734 on 12/08/2020 (1477 days app to issue)

Abstract: A floating die package including a cavity formed through sublimation of a sacrificial die encapsulant and sublimation or separation of die attach materials after molding assembly. A pinhole vent in the molding structure is provided as a sublimation path to allow gases to escape, whereby the die or die stack is released from the substrate and suspended in the cavity by the bond wires only.

[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]


Battery cold plate and chassis with interlocking joints
Patent No. 12176506 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey B. Cloud (Mansfield, TX), William A. Amante (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17172373 on 02/10/2021 (1413 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cold plate is couplable with a component for dissipating heat from a component. The cold plate includes a top plate coupled with a bottom plate to receive a cooling medium therebetween. The top plate includes a body and a plurality of walls extending from the body, wherein each wall of the plurality of walls includes a recess extending within the wall. The bottom plate includes a body and a plurality of walls extending from the body such that an end portion of each wall of the bottom plate is inserted within the recess of each wall of the top plate to form an interlocking joint.

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


Silicon-carbon composite anodes for lithium-ion batteries and method of making the same
Patent No. 12176525 

Inventor(s): Jialiang Tang (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Law Firm: Purdue Research Foundation (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16028163 on 07/05/2018 (2364 days app to issue)

Abstract: An anode for use in lithium-ion battery. The anode contains silicon nanoparticles, a coating of carbon on the silicon nanoparticles, and a polymeric binder. A method of making an anode for use in lithium-ion battery. The method includes the steps of mixing the silicon nanoparticles with wheat flour to form a homogenized mixture of wheat flour and silicon nanoparticles, heating the homogenized mixture to form a silicon-carbon composite comprising a coating of carbon on the silicon nanoparticles which is then heated along with an additional quantity of wheat flour in an inert atmosphere resulting in an anode comprising silicon-carbon composite with a double coating on the silicon nanoparticles. The silicon-carbon composite is then mixed with a polymeric binder, resulting in an anode for use in a lithium battery. An electrochemical cell with an anode containing silicon nanoparticles, a coating of carbon on the silicon nanoparticles; and a polymeric binder.

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


Base station antennas having an active antenna module and related devices and methods
Patent No. 12176604 

Inventor(s): Haifeng Li (Richardson, TX), Mohammad Vatankhah Varnoosfaderani (Richardson, TX), Samantha Merta (Richardson, TX), XiaoHua Hou (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Claremont, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18353930 on 07/18/2023 (525 days app to issue)

Abstract: Base station antennas include an externally accessible active antenna module releasably coupled to a recessed segment that is over a chamber in the base station antenna and that is longitudinally and laterally extending along and across a rear of a base station antenna housing. The base station antenna housing has a passive antenna assembly that cooperates with the active antenna module.

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


System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant
Patent No. 12176688 

Inventor(s): Mark D. Bennett (Dodd City, TX), Ramon V. Hernandez (Howe, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17985810 on 11/11/2022 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus lubricating a wire or cable during manufacturing, wherein the wire is aligned with an entry to a spraying enclosure and passes through a first seal of the spraying enclosure. Lubricant is sprayed onto the wire inside of the spraying enclosure while the unapplied, but sprayed, lubricant is collected at the bottom of the spraying enclosure. The wire passes through a second seal of the spraying enclosure, is aligned, and exits from the spraying enclosure.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)


Spread spectrum adaptive on time voltage converter
Patent No. 12176807 

Inventor(s): Junwen Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18482050 on 10/06/2023 (445 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described embodiments include a circuit for adapting the on time in a switching voltage converter that includes a first transistor having a current terminal coupled to an output voltage terminal and to its control terminal. A second transistor is coupled between the first transistor and a ground terminal, and has a control terminal coupled to the first transistor. A third transistor is coupled between the output voltage terminal and a capacitor, and has a third control terminal coupled to the first control terminal. A current source is configured to provide a current that varies linearly between a first value and a second value. A fourth transistor is coupled between terminals of the capacitor, and has a fourth control terminal. A comparator has a first comparator input coupled to the capacitor. A logic circuit has an input coupled to the comparator output, and an output coupled to the fourth control terminal.

[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]


Slope compensation induced offset error cancellation in a peak or valley current mode switching voltage regulator
Patent No. 12176812 

Inventor(s): Kae Wong (Allen, TX), Rida Assaad (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17875192 on 07/27/2022 (881 days app to issue)

Abstract: A converter includes an inductor and a transistor. A sense circuit couples to the transistor. The sense circuit generates a sense signal responsive to a current through the first transistor. A comparator has first and second comparator inputs and a comparator output. The comparator output controls a signal to the transistor’’s control input. An error amplifier has an error amplifier input and an error amplifier output coupled to the first comparator input. A slope compensation circuit couples to at least one of the error amplifier output or the sense circuit and generates a slope signal. A peak detection sample/hold (PK-S/H) tracks the slope signal and, responsive to the transistor being turned off, samples the slope signal and provides the sampled slope signal on its output. The PK-S/H output couples to whichever of the error amplifier or sense circuit to which the slope compensation circuit is not coupled.

[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]


Integrated circuit devices with parallel power amplifier output paths
Patent No. 12176853 

Inventor(s): Rohit Chatterjee (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17334527 on 05/28/2021 (1306 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit device is provided. In some examples, the integrated circuit device includes a first amplifier path, a second amplifier path coupled in parallel with the first amplifier path, a matching network coupled to the first amplifier path and the second amplifier path, and an antenna coupled to the matching network. In some such examples, the first amplifier path includes a first differential power amplifier coupled to the matching network, and the second amplifier path includes a second differential power amplifier coupled to the matching network. The integrated circuit device may further include a controller coupled to selectively enable the first amplifier path to provide a transmitter output power within a first range and to selectively enable the second amplifier path to provide a transmitter output power within a second range that is different from the first range.

[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)


Floating high-voltage level translator with adaptive bypass circuit
Patent No. 12176899 

Inventor(s): Satish Kumar Vemuri (Raleigh, NC), Tuli Luthuli Dake (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18507502 on 11/13/2023 (407 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described herein to enhance capability of floating level translators. For example, increased headroom is accomplished by adaptively bypassing the protection elements of the voltage level translator. In an example, a floating level translator can translate an input signal from a low-voltage domain to a high-voltage domain. A bypass circuit is coupled across the protection elements. The bypass circuit selectively engages during low-voltage operation (e.g., thereby providing a lower loss path relative to loss caused by the high-voltage protection elements and thus increasing the headroom swing), and disengages responsive to the high-voltage reference rail of the high-voltage domain exceeding a threshold or otherwise being high enough (e.g., greater than the potential of the low-voltage domain power rail). The bypass circuit can be implemented in a relatively low-complexity manner (e.g., back-to-back high-voltage FETs) without additional signals to control low-voltage capability.

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


PWM-based continuous clock serial interface
Patent No. 12176906 

Inventor(s): Huihuang Chen (Shenzhen, , CN), Yan Zou (Suzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18308005 on 04/27/2023 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a microcontroller having a clock output and a data output. The microcontroller includes a serial-peripheral interface (SPI) circuit, a pulse-width modulation (PWM) generator, and a central processing unit (CPU). The SPI circuit is configured to provide an SPI clock signal and an SPI data signal to the data output. The PWM generator is configured to provide a continuous PWM signal to the clock output. The CPU is coupled to the SPI circuit and the PWM generator, and the CPU has executable instructions configured to synchronize the PWM signal to the SPI clock signal.

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


Machine learning algorithms for change management in information technology environment
Patent No. 12177089 

Inventor(s): Thomas Alexander Hoffman (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18506050 on 11/09/2023 (411 days app to issue)

Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. Machine learning techniques can be employed determine whether a CI has been changed (e.g., added, updated, or removed) in the IT network. For example, a software code or a log message associated with a CI can be analyzed to determine whether the CI is a newly added or updated within the IT network.

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


Blockchain enhanced route authorization
Patent No. 12177109 

Inventor(s): Linda Dunbar (Plano, TX), Michael McBride (Plano, TX), Yingzhen Qu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17981574 on 11/07/2022 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: A routing device including a memory and a processor. The memory stores instructions. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to receive a signed route origin authorization (ROA), which includes a blockchain hash, and a border gateway protocol (BGP) update message, which includes one or more routes. The processor is further configured to implement a Route Origin Validation (ROV) process using the blockchain hash in the signed ROA to determine whether the one or more routes in the BGP update message are valid; update a routing table to include the one or more routes from the BGP update message when the one or more routes are determined to be valid by the ROV process; and refrain from updating the routing table with the one or more routes from the BGP update message when the one or more routes are determined to be invalid by the ROV process.

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


Slice-based recovery and convergence
Patent No. 12177113 

Inventor(s): David Taft (Keller, TX), Luay Jalil (Allen, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17701945 on 03/23/2022 (1007 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include identifying network slices associated with transmitting data in a network and determining, by a routing device, that a failure associated with a path used to transmit data has occurred. The method may also include determining, by the routing device, whether the failure is associated with one of the plurality of network slices. The method may further include prioritizing, by the routing device, a route selection process in response to determining that the failure is associated with one of the plurality of network slices.

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


Routing ingress traffic for logically isolated networks destined for IP blocks without any network address translation
Patent No. 12177123 

Inventor(s): Young Ha Jung (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17810290 on 06/30/2022 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: Route tables may be associated with ingress traffic for logically isolated networks. A routing device at the edge of a logically isolated network may receive a route to include in a route table that is associated with ingress traffic to the logically isolated network, where the ingress traffic is destined for a block of public or private IP addresses. The route instructs the edge routing device to forward such ingress traffic to a network interface of a network appliance hosted in the logically isolated network. Network packets received at the edge routing device may have a destination of one or more public or private IP addresses in the block of public/private IP addresses. The edge routing device may identify the route in the route table that forwards the ingress network traffic destined for the block of public or private IP addresses to the network interface for the network appliance.

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


Method and apparatus for user plane resource selection for 5G core
Patent No. 12177127 

Inventor(s): Abhishek Mishra (Bangalore, , IN), Tamanna Jindal (McKinney, TX), Vipin Padlikar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Networks, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18473384 on 09/25/2023 (456 days app to issue)

Abstract: A User Plane Function (UPF) of 5G Core network performs a search for the next hop in the data path, using utilities (e.g., Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) trace route), and determines the capability of the next router and/or other hops in the path. The UPF updates (e.g., using the PATCH command) the Network Repository Function (NRF) with the gathered information. The UPF also updates the NRF the UPF’’s position in the current route, and the role(s) the UPF is playing at a given time, e.g., Branching Point (BP), Intermediate User Plane Function (I-UPF), and the like. The SMF is enabled to identify the UPF’’s capability for a given PDU Session. The selection of a given UPF for non-suitable roles can be prevented, and the UPF can be selected for those roles in which the UPF is more suitable at a given time.

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


Self-interference cancellation in frequency division duplexing system
Patent No. 12177169 

Inventor(s): Gary Xu (Allen, TX), Jin Yuan (Richardson, TX), Khurram Muhammad (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17142116 on 01/05/2021 (1449 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for self-interference cancellation in a communication device. The communication device includes an antenna configured to transmit a transmit signal and receive a receive signal through a duplexer in FDD communications, a first analog to digital converter (ADC) configured to convert the receive signal from analog to digital, a coupler configured to couple a sample of the transmit signal to a second ADC, which is configured to convert the sample of the transmit signal from analog to digital, and self-interference cancellation circuitry configured to process the digital sample of the transmit signal to generate a self-interference cancellation signal and apply the self-interference cancellation signal to the digital receive signal to cancel an amount of interference induced in the receive signal by the transmit signal. The SIC process provides additional isolation between TX signal and RX signal. The additional isolation could be utilized to relief the isolation requirement for the duplexer, reducing the cost and form factor of the duplexer.

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


Building and training a network of chatbots
Patent No. 12177172 

Inventor(s): Emad Noorizadeh (Plano, TX), Priyank R. Shah (Plano, TX), Ramakrishna R. Yannam (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18380287 on 10/16/2023 (435 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for building and training a network of chatbots are provided. Methods may perform data analysis on a first chatbot in the network. The first chatbot may include a first domain of intents. The data analysis may identify and rank the intents in the first domain. The first domain may represent answers to a first domain of user queries. Methods may select a predetermined number of highest-ranking intents from the first domain based on the data analysis. Methods may input the selected intents into a second chatbot in the network. The second chatbot may include a second domain of intents. The second domain may represent answers to a second domain of user queries. Methods may input a hook into the second chatbot. The hook may include a trigger word and may correspond to the first domain. When the hook is triggered, the second chatbot may invoke the first chatbot.

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


Quantum and classical cryptography (QCC) for data encryption and data decryption
Patent No. 12177197 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey 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: 17872470 on 07/25/2022 (883 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for establishing secure communications based on combined capabilities of classical and quantum computers. A system can perform encrypting, responsive to a request for client data associated with a client device, the client data using a cryptographic key to generate an encrypted data packet, transmitting the encrypted data packet to a second classical computer simulating a quantum computer operation, the encrypted data packet causing the second classical computer to begin a decryption process on the encrypted data packet to recover a decrypted data packet determining an absence of a response from the second classical computer occurring within a predefined window of time, the response comprising the decrypted data packet and transmitting, responsive to the absence of the response, the encrypted data packet to a quantum computer, the encrypted data packet causing the quantum computer to decrypt the encrypted data packet to recover a decrypted data packet.

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


Securely rehydrating containerized agents
Patent No. 12177209 

Inventor(s): Amit Ramesh Deshpande (McKinney, TX), Anil Konduru (Plano, TX), Anvitha Banakal Sadananda (Lewisville, TX), Dillon Forsberg (Aubrey, TX), Dirgh Rabadia (Plano, TX), Jameskutty Mony (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17943637 on 09/13/2022 (833 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are described that enable agent instances to be instantiated in secure, containerized environments. When a new container is detected, a list of agent instances expected to be running in a compute instance or in a container may be obtained and compared with status information regarding which agent instances are active. For a non-active agent instance, an agent object and configuration information for the agent instance may be obtained from a storage. Based on the available name, the agent object, and the configuration information, the agent instance may be instantiated and connected to an agent status server. An application related to the new agent instance may be deployed in the secure containerized environment.

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


System and method for network address anomaly detection using machine learning
Patent No. 12177232 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Wayne Texada (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17713897 on 04/05/2022 (994 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for utilizing machine learning to predict future deceitful domain names and determine preferred security responses. As such, the system allows for use of a machine learning engine to collect new domain name registration information from a plurality of sources and predict future name registrations associated with said sources. A single user may register deceitful domain names through a plurality of domain name registration systems. By collecting data from multiple servers, the system may identify data trends and generate predictions of future domain names independently of any individual server. Thus, the system may benefit a number of entities, by providing real-time data analysis that would not be obtainable by any one entity operating alone. Additionally, the system may provide a single managing entity with real-time suggestions that may decrease the likelihood of a security incident involving a particular domain name.

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


Modeling a network data center architecture, and applications thereof
Patent No. 12177259 

Inventor(s): Brian Andrew Cade (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): DIGITAL PORPOISE, LLC (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein, Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18504374 on 11/08/2023 (412 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method automatically determines a networked data center architecture. In the method, a database describing capabilities of a data center provider is assembled. The database describes capabilities of a plurality of data centers of the data center provider. A specification of requirements for the networked data center architecture is received. The specification describes data processing and connectivity requirements of a customer of a data center provider. The database is searched to determine a solution including a plurality of connections and data center that satisfy the specification. Based on the searching, the solution is output as a recommendation to provide the networked data center architecture. In another embodiment, options for a networked data center architecture are visualized. In yet another embodiment, API calls are made to provision the networked data center architecture.

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


Method and apparatus for information sharing over a web based environment
Patent No. 12177291 

Inventor(s): Sheng Tai Tsao (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): STT WebOS, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18589935 on 02/28/2024 (300 days app to issue)

Abstract: The virtual presentation technology in this invention can significantly reduce data load on a network and thus reduce the network bandwidth requirement. This allows serving more requests for data transaction over a network with fixed network bandwidth. In addition, with traditional Internet file sharing products, e.g. the then-existed Yahoo Group online service, in order to stop sharing a file, the file must be physically deleted that prevents resharing the file unless expensively recreating them. In addition, traditional email and instant message does not allow a user to delete a previously posted or shared message from a UI of a recipient. Therefore, the user could be embarrassed if the posted message is not proper to the recipient. This invention has overcome the problems to allow user instantly deleting posted information of file or folder from recipient’’s UI without physically deleting the file, and deleting previously posted messages from recipient’’s UI.

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


Selective messaging for reducing server load
Patent No. 12177319 

Inventor(s): Huihui Wu (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18364886 on 08/03/2023 (509 days app to issue)

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

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


Building, transmitting, and receiving frame structures in power line communications
Patent No. 12177323 

Inventor(s): Anand G. Dabak (Plano, TX), Badri N. Varadarajan (Mountain View, CA), Il Han Kim (Allen, TX), Tarkesh Pande (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18488551 on 10/17/2023 (434 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for building, transmitting, and receiving frame structures in power line communications (PLC) are described. Various techniques described herein provide a preamble design using one or more symbols. One or more preamble symbols may be interspersed within a header portion of a PLC frame to facilitate estimation of a frame boundary and/or sampling frequency offset, for example, in the presence of impulsive noise.

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


Authorized data sharing using smart contracts
Patent No. 12177351 

Inventor(s): Qiaochu Tang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17531118 on 11/19/2021 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems as described herein may include authorizing the sharing of data and sharing data between a variety of systems. A request to share data may be provided to a first system. The system may create sharing session data using smart contracts executed by a distributed network system. Sharing session data may be stored using a smart contract. A second system may obtain the sharing session data and verify the sharing session based on the execution of the smart contract. On verification of the sharing session, a variety of data may be shared between the systems identified in the sharing session data. The sharing session data may be established between two systems and/or a number of systems. Smart contracts may provide a variety of functions for authorizing the sharing of data between systems. Additionally, encrypted data may be stored and/or obtained using a smart contract.

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


Compressed PKI methods for machine-to-machine authentication in bandwidth-constrained medical devices
Patent No. 12177367 

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Greg Creek (Prosper, TX), Luis Ortiz Hernandez (Dallas, TX), Steve Gray (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17982853 on 11/08/2022 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods of conducting operations with an implantable medical device (IMD) and an external controller device for performing authentication operations. In some embodiments, the method comprises: generating or storing an authentication data structure in the external controller device for over-the-air communication between the external device and the IMD, wherein the authentication data structure is generated by: (1) removing attribute fields from a first digital certificate and adding a public key of the external controller device to form an intermediate data structure; (2) creating a digital signature of the first intermediate data structure using a second digital certificate of an issuing certificate authority (CA); and (3) forming the authentication data structure by combining the intermediate data structure, the created digital signature, a public key of the issuing CA, and a digital signature of the public key of the issuing CA created using a third digital certificate of a root CA.

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


Systems and methods for indicating and managing a validation of a caller identification to prevent identity spoofing
Patent No. 12177380 

Inventor(s): Lulia Ann Barakat (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17448232 on 09/21/2021 (1190 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may receive a SIP invite associated with a call to a first user device from a second user device. The first user device may be associated with a first network and the second user device may be associated with a second network that is separate from the first network. The SIP invite may include an identity header that indicates a carrier identifier associated with the second network. The device may authenticate the call based on a caller identification associated with the second user device and the carrier identifier. The device may send, based on authenticating the call, the SIP invite to the first user device to indicate, in association with receiving the call and via a user interface, an authorized entity associated with the carrier identifier according to the SIP update.

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


Agent assist designautoplay
Patent No. 12177383 

Inventor(s): Emad Noorizadeh (Plano, TX), Ion Gerald McCusker (Allen, TX), Priyank Shah (Plano, TX), Ramakrishna R. Yannam (The Colony, TX), Ravisha Andar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17388330 on 07/29/2021 (1244 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for filtering a plurality of agent-customer interactions to determine whether one or more of a plurality of agent-customer interactions should be stored in a library of Artificial Intelligence (AI) files related to an interactive voice response system (IVR) is provided. The method may include receiving an identification of a plurality of IVR flashpoints, monitoring and/or reviewing the plurality of agent-customer interactions, and determining whether one of the plurality of agent-customer interactions meets a threshold number of the IVR flashpoints. For each of the plurality of agent-customer interactions that meets a threshold number of the IVR flashpoints, the method may further direct the IVR to convert the interaction into an IVR workflow and store the IVR workflow in the library of AI related to IVR.

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


Information capture system and processing
Patent No. 12177555 

Inventor(s): Joseph Mark Jenkins (Cedar Hill, TX), L. William Matthew Jenkins (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): IOTTA, LLC (Cedar Hill, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18061268 on 12/02/2022 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device comprises a solar panel configured to harvest power from energy emitted as light by an indoor light source, a camera, and a processor coupled to the solar panel and the camera. The processor can be configured to: receive at least some of the power harvested by the solar panel, capture an image via the camera, and transmit the image to a computing device. A battery can be coupled to the solar panel and the processor that can be configured to store at least some of the power harvested by the solar panel and provide at least some of the stored power to the processor.

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


Systems and methods for using a unique routing indicator to connect to a network
Patent No. 12177675 

Inventor(s): Robert Avanes (Roanoke, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17819119 on 08/11/2022 (866 days app to issue)

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

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Integrated Wi-Fi location
Patent No. 12177743 

Inventor(s): Ian James Sherlock (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18488474 on 10/17/2023 (434 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes an integrated circuit that includes a microprocessor and a microcontroller unit circuit (MCU) coupled to the microprocessor. The MCU includes a central processing unit (CPU) core and a network processor that implements a wireless interface. The MCU is configured to execute a location application that facilitates a determination of a physical location of the apparatus. The MCU may also be configured to support one or more management functions. The microprocessor sends data to the MCU for wireless transmission by the MCU’’s wireless interface.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Enhanced broadband and mobility access
Patent No. 12177773 

Inventor(s): Bhushan Padhiar (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18149805 on 01/04/2023 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network communication device that includes a backhaul link circuit and a Wi-Fi access point to provide broadband services to a service provider’’s broadband customers and to provide mobility services to the service provider’’s mobility customers. This network communication device is installed outside of a dwelling unit in order to simplify the installation procedure and avoid property disruption. An extender device registered to a broadband customer user account may associate to the access point for seamless service. User equipment (UE) of the service provider’’s mobility customers may associate to the access point to receive Wi-Fi roaming services. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


System and method for determining Wi-Fi target wake time wake interval based on network traffic service
Patent No. 12177779 

Inventor(s): Guanbo Chen (McKinney, TX), Khuong N. Nguyen (Frisco, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Wenxun Qiu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17656589 on 03/25/2022 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining network traffic information based on network traffic received during a time window. The method also includes determining a network service type using a machine learning classification system operating on the network traffic information. The method also includes determining a latency requirement based on the network service type. The method also includes adjusting one or more Target Wakeup Time (TWT) intervals and a wake duration based on the latency requirement to optimize power consumption of a Wi-Fi station.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


TDM transmission for inter-RAT dual connectivity UE
Patent No. 12177918 

Inventor(s): Yang Li (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18488644 on 10/17/2023 (434 days app to issue)

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

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


GUTI reallocation for MT-EDT
Patent No. 12177937 

Inventor(s): Devaki Chandramouli (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17797631 on 02/04/2021 (1419 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for reallocation of global unique temporary identifier (GUTI) in 5G networks are disclosed. The method includes receiving, at a user equipment, a first message from a network, the first message including a first global unique temporary identifier and additional information, at least the first global unique temporary identifier being as-signed to the user equipment; receiving a first data transmission including the first global unique temporary identifier from the network; in response to receiving the first data transmission, deriving, at the user equipment, a second global unique temporary identifier based on the first global unique temporary identifier and the additional information; and receiving a second data transmission including the second global unique temporary identifier from the network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Wafer level bump stack for chip scale package
Patent No. 12177988 

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan K Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17374946 on 07/13/2021 (1260 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device includes a die less than 300 microns thick, and an interface tile. Die attach leads on the interface tile are electrically coupled to die terminals on the die through interface bonds. The microelectronic device includes an interposer between the die and the interface tile. Lateral perimeters of the die, the interposer, and the interface tile are aligned with each other. The microelectronic device may be formed by forming the interface bonds and an interposer layer, while the die is part of a wafer and the interface tile is part of an interface lamina. Kerfs are formed through the interface lamina, through the interposer, and partway through the wafer, around a lateral perimeter of the die. Material is subsequently removed at a back surface of the die to the kerfs, so that a thickness of the die is less than 300 microns.

[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)


Boiler enhancement coatings with active boiling management
Patent No. 12178005 

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: 18327615 on 06/01/2023 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: Cooling assemblies and related methods to cool a plurality of semiconductor dies mounted to a printed circuit board are described. A valved boiling enhancement enclosure located adjacent to a heat spreader that thermally couples to one or more semiconductor dies. The boiling enhancement enclosure can actively manage boiling of coolant liquid near the heat spreader in a two-phase immersion-cooling chamber to make the temperatures across the semiconductor dies more uniform.

[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)


Three-dimensional memory device with doped semiconductor bridge structures and methods for forming the same
Patent No. 12178040 

Inventor(s): Akihisa Sai (Yokkaichi, , JP), Kenzo Iizuka (Yokkaichi, , JP), Ryousuke Itou (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17406463 on 08/19/2021 (1223 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vertically alternating sequence of continuous insulating layers and continuous sacrificial material layers is formed over a substrate, and memory opening fill structures including vertical stacks of memory elements are formed through the vertically alternating sequence. Backside trenches are formed to divide the vertically alternating sequence into a plurality of alternating stacks of insulating layers and sacrificial material layers. A set of one or more bridge structures including a doped semiconductor material is formed within each of the backside trenches. The sacrificial material layers are replaced with electrically conductive layers while the sets of at least one bridge structure are present within the backside trenches.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES


Electronic cigarette with encoded cartridge
Patent No. RE050244 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Daniel R. Brown (Fort Worth, TX), Kyle D. Newton (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): JUUL Labs, Inc. (Washington, DC)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893041 on 08/22/2022 (855 days app to issue)

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


DESIGN PATENTS

Carrier for a dispensable product
Patent No. D1054693 

Inventor(s): Danny Glen Wilson (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Draxslack, LLC. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29850961 on 08/24/2022 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


DESIGN PATENTS

Bottle
Patent No. D1054875 

Inventor(s): Sarah Jahnke (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Homecourt Inc. (Santa Monica, CA)
Law Firm: Young Basile Hanlon MacFarlane, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29883225 on 01/25/2023 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Audio component of vehicle glass
Patent No. D1054938 

Inventor(s): Herman Francisco Delos Santos (Duncanville, TX)
Assignee(s): Zoox, Inc. (Foster City, CA)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29920047 on 12/07/2023 (383 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Golf club head
Patent No. D1055188 

Inventor(s): Matt Kovacevich (Carlsbad, CA), Michael Hallack (Carlsbad, CA)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29891764 on 05/09/2023 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Golf club head
Patent No. D1055189 

Inventor(s): Matt Kovacevich (Carlsbad, CA), Michael Hallack (Carlsbad, CA)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29893181 on 05/25/2023 (579 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Feeding tube set inlet component
Patent No. D1055279 

Inventor(s): Kyle S. Adams (Dallas, TX), Xiaoyu Wu (Shenzhen, , CN)
Assignee(s): iMed Technology, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Stevens Showalter LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29874245 on 04/17/2023 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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