Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both inventors and assignees in the region, we aim to provide a broader view of the region’s inventive activity. Listings are organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of August 27, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

8 patents granted
Ranked No. 135 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 17
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 8
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 6
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 2
G: PHYSICS 47
H: ELECTRICITY 39

DESIGN: 14

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 23
ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 4
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 4
Traxxas, L.P. (McKinney) 4
ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA) 3
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 3
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, ID) 3
Oracle International Corp. (Redwood Shores, CA) 3
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 3

UNASSIGNED 14

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 4
Casey Christen Jens Christensen (McKinney) 4
Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove) 4
Kent Poteet (Lucas) 4
Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 4
Skylar Hagler (Anna) 4
Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound) 3
Anand Kumar G (Bangalore, IN) 2
Crystal Maung (Dallas) 2
Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Methods for protecting sod during harvest and transport, increasing sod shelf-life, and improving re-establishment upon replanting
Patent No. 12069975

Inventor(s): Reinie Drygala (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17473236 on 09/13/2021 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved mineral oil is useful in protecting sod during the harvesting, transporting, and reestablishment of the sod. The improved mineral oil mimics the cuticular wax of the sod plant. It is applied to a plot of sod one (1) or more times before harvesting the sod so that the improved mineral oil is generally aborbed by the sod plants. A solution including the improved mineral oil and copper pigment in water with an emulsifier may be used. Methods for protecting sod during the harvesting, transporting, and reestablishment of the sod using of the improved mineral oil are described.

[A01B] SOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL (making or covering furrows or holes for sowing, planting or manuring A01C 5/00; machines for harvesting root crops A01D; mowers convertible to soil working apparatus or capable of soil working A01D 42/04; mowers combined with soil working implements A01D 43/12; soil working for engineering purposes E01, E02, E21)

Collapsible and expandable dog kennel
Patent No. 12070011

Inventor(s): Dennis Richard Van Vleet (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17727037 on 04/22/2022 (858 days app to issue)

Abstract: A collapsible and expandable dog kennel for providing a safe animal enclosure that saves space when not in use. The collapsible and expandable dog kennel generally includes top panels, side panels, a rear panel and a front panel. The kennel is rapidly mountable and dismountable to and from a vertical surface and thereby provides a secure and stable enclosure for an animal.

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

Silk holder apparatus and method of using silk holder apparatus with stencil holder
Patent No. 12070046

Inventor(s): Dan Naramor (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17742493 on 05/12/2022 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for use in decorating cookies, baked items or other items, comprising a thermoplastic rubber base piece; a piece of polyester silk component positioned on the thermoplastic rubber base piece; and an ABS plastic top piece, wherein the apparatus is configured to eliminate lifting of the stencil while airbrushing. When airbrushing food coloring through a stencil on to cookies or other items, the polyester silk screen presses the stencil against the item firmly and evenly across its entire surface. Further, the polyester silk screen slows the movement of air therethrough. These two properties both act to reduce an undesirable effect of the airbrushing process called under-spray, in which the airstream lifts the stencil off the cookie or other item slightly, blurring the edges of the stenciled image. NULL

Accessory organizing system
Patent No. 12070113

Inventor(s): Mylashi Herndon (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17988512 on 11/16/2022 (650 days app to issue)

Abstract: An accessory organizing system for organizing accessories in a plurality of pockets hanging from a clothes hanger includes a clothes hanger and a back wall that can hang from the clothes hanger via a strap. A plurality of pockets is positioned on the back wall for containing personal accessories including jewelry.

[A45C] PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

Waterproof lid with bluetooth speaker integration
Patent No. 12070141

Inventor(s): Bruce Wright (Fort Worth, TX), Craig A. Felder (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): FW INNOVATIONS, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18190598 on 03/27/2023 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: A beverage container lid can include an audio speaker; a wireless transceiver to transmit and receive wireless signals; and a hardware processor to process wireless signals received by the wireless transceiver and to output audible signals through the audio speaker. The beverage container lid can also include a water-tight housing, the wireless transceiver and hardware processor contained within the water-tight housing; a drinking aperture; and a fluid channel, the fluid channel to allow fluid to pass through the drinking aperture, and the water-tight housing to prevent fluid passing through the fluid channel from contacting the wireless transceiver and hardware processor.

[A47G] HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B 65/00; knives B26B)

Remote medical examination
Patent No. 12070194

Inventor(s): Lynn Parr Mock (Dallas, TX), Presley M. Mock (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453169 on 11/01/2021 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to remote medical examination of a patient, and, more specifically, to a remote exam attachment that, along with a user device, may capture images of an anatomical feature for examination of a patient. The remote exam attachment may include a lens and may couple to an examination tool, such as a speculum, a scope, or a tongue depressor, which may be used with a camera of the user device. The user device may be configured to adjust one or more settings of the camera, such as the zoom, field of view, aperture, and/or the like. The user device may further be configured to transmit an image captured in conjunction with the remote exam attachment to another user device. Accordingly, the remote exam attachment, along with the user device, may capture, display, and/or transmit images of an anatomical feature, facilitating remote examination of a patient.

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

Method and apparatus to reduce vibration
Patent No. 12070234

Inventor(s): Bret Hauser (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221543 on 07/13/2023 (411 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for holding a tool. The assembly may selectively reduce and/or eliminate vibrations received and felt by a user. Reducing vibrations may reduce or eliminate chatter at a working end of a tool.

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

Automated assessment of human lens capsule stability
Patent No. 12070270

Inventor(s): George Hunter Pettit (Fort Worth, TX), John Alfred Campin (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17507659 on 10/21/2021 (1041 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for assessing a lens capsule stability condition in an eye of a human patient includes directing electromagnetic energy in a predetermined spectrum onto a pupil of the eye, via an energy source, concurrently subsequent to a movement of the eye causing eye saccades to occur therein. The method also includes acquiring images of the eye indicative of the eye saccades using an image capture device, and computing, via the ECU, a motion curve of the lens capsule using the images. Additionally, the method includes extracting time-normalized lens capsule oscillation traces based on the motion curve via the ECU, and then model-fitting the lens capsule oscillation traces via the ECU to thereby assess the lens capsule instability condition. An automated system for performing an embodiment of the method is also disclosed herein, including the energy source, image capture device, and ECU.

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

Voice-controlled surgical system
Patent No. 12070280

Inventor(s): Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17649591 on 02/01/2022 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a voice-controlled system for controlling devices and systems in a surgical setting. The voice-controlled system includes at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker distributed within the surgical setting to receive and audibly respond to voice commands from operating staff. In certain aspects, the at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker include a phased microphone array and a phased loudspeaker array that are coordinated and synchronized to perform active noise reduction, echo cancellation, and directional determination of sound sources. The voice-controlled system performs tasks, such as activation of surgical devices, based on verbal interactions with the operating staff through the at least one microphone and at least one loudspeaker. In certain aspects, the voice-controlled system is configured to recognize, decipher, and prioritize natural language commands from different operating staff, and further provides pre-programming of device settings and operating staff pre-sets.

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

Tray for temporary storage of catheters and other coiled surgical devices
Patent No. 12070339

Inventor(s): Kimberly Ahn Hays (Dallas, TX), Sam S. Ahn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AHN SURGICAL INNOVATION, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Snyder, Clark, Lesch Chung, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18327999 on 06/02/2023 (452 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage tray provides storage for multiple types of wires, catheters, and other instruments used during surgical procedures. The storage tray includes a base and a set of walls forming a basin that holds liquid. A wire containment section within the basin holds multiple coiled guidewires in a channel filled with the liquid. The wire containment section includes an inner wall and one or more wall segments forming an outer boundary of the channel. A wire holder outside the channel holds end portions of the guidewires. Pulling an end portion of one of the coiled guidewires horizontally causes the guidewire to slide along the inner wall for separation and removal from the storage tray.

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

Urine collection system including a flow meter and related methods
Patent No. 12070432

Inventor(s): Mark Weissmann (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): PureWick Corporation (Covington, GA)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453560 on 11/04/2021 (1027 days app to issue)

Abstract: A urine collection system includes a urine collection device configured to collect urine discharged from a user and a urine collection container in fluid communication with the urine collection device and sized and dimensioned to receive the urine discharged from the user. The urine collection system also includes a flow meter having a communication interface and positioned between the urine collection container and the urine collection device. The flow meter is configured to detect a flow property of the urine at least related to a volume of the urine entering the urine collection container and the communication interface is configured to wirelessly communicate to a computing device at least one of the detected flow property or the volume of the urine including the volume of the urine discharged from the user entering the urine collection container.

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

Treatment of drug resistant proliferative diseases with telomerase mediated telomere altering compounds
Patent No. 12070472

Inventor(s): Ilgen Mender (Dallas, TX), Jerry Shay (Dallas, TX), Kimberly Batten (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16450430 on 06/24/2019 (1891 days app to issue)

Abstract: The described invention is directed toward pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using 6-mercaptopurine ribosides and analogues thereof for the treatment of cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases. The described compounds can be converted into telomere substrates in vivo and can be recognized by telomerase for incorporation into telomeres of telomerase active cells, leading to induction of cell death of the telomerase active cells.

[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)

Methods of operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDs) using reconciliation and revocation data
Patent No. 12070608

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: 17213057 on 03/25/2021 (1251 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDs), comprises: conducting communications sessions with a plurality of clinician programmer devices, wherein some of the communication sessions occur while the plurality of clinician programmer devices are engaged in respective programming sessions with IMDs; conducting communications sessions with a plurality of patient controller devices, wherein he communication sessions with the patient controller devices include communication of data pertaining to offline programming of IMDs; reconciling programming session data received from the plurality of clinician programmer devices with programming session data received from patient controller devices to identify instances of unauthorized IMD programming; and distributing revocation data to patient controller devices to be downloaded to corresponding IMDs, wherein the revocation data identifies cryptographic keys that are no longer trusted.

[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]

Low profile head-located neurostimulator
Patent No. 12070610

Inventor(s): Kenneth Lyle Reed (Dallas, TX), Robert Raymond Bulger (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Shiratronics, Inc. (Brooklyn Park, MN)
Law Firm: Schwegman, Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18109398 on 02/14/2023 (560 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for subcutaneously treating pain in a patient includes first providing a neurostimulator with an IPG body and at least a primary, a secondary, and a tertiary integral lead with electrodes disposed thereon. A primary incision is opened to expose the subcutaneous region below the dermis in a selected portion of the body. A pocket is then opened for the IPG through the primary incision and the integral leads are inserted through the primary incision and routed subcutaneously to desired nerve regions along desired paths. The IPG is disposed in the pocket through the primary incision. The primary incision is then closed and the IPG and the electrodes activated to provide localized stimulation to the desired nerve regions and at least three of the nerves associated therewith to achieve a desired pain reduction response from the patient.

System and method for alignment of a wireless charger to an implantable medical device
Patent No. 12070612

Inventor(s): Luis Ortiz Hernandez (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: LOZA LOZA, LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17135725 on 12/28/2020 (1338 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor is positioned in proximity to a charging coil in an implantable medical device (IMD). An external device for charging the IMD includes a primary coil and a magnet positioned in proximity to the primary coil. The magnetic field sensor in the IMD detects a static magnetic field of the magnet and provides measurements proportional to the static magnetic field along three axes. These measurements of the static magnetic field are used to determine whether the external device is aligned with the IMD for charging. These measurements of the static magnetic field may also be processed to determine a position of the charger device relative to the IMD in three dimensions. When misaligned, a direction may be generated for a user to reposition the charger device to improve alignment.

Aerodynamic golf club head
Patent No. 12070663

Inventor(s): Jeffrey J. Albertsen (Plano, TX), Michael Scott Burnett (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. (Carlsbad, CA)
Law Firm: Dawsey Co., LPA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18137472 on 04/21/2023 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aerodynamic golf club head producing reduced aerodynamic drag forces. The club head has crown section attributes and material attributes that impart beneficial aerodynamic properties and performance.

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

Oven sleeve for glow disc golf disc and method of use
Patent No. 12070670

Inventor(s): Loren James Byers, II (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17353200 on 06/21/2021 (1163 days app to issue)

Abstract: An oven sleeve for a glow disc golf disc is described. The oven sleeve includes a front panel coupled to a rear panel via one or more sidewalls to define an interior cavity therebetween, the rear panel having a flap configured to fold over the front panel. The oven sleeve also includes a plurality of ultraviolet lights coupled to the interior cavity, a cable, and a battery pack. The battery pack supplies power to the ultraviolet lights via the cable.

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

Lip implant
Patent No. D1040348

Inventor(s): Peter Raphael (Plano, TX), Scott Harris (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SURGISIL, L.L.P. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29911399 on 09/01/2023 (361 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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Solid-state copper(I) sorbents for olefin separations
Patent No. 12070718

Inventor(s): Devaborniny Parasar (Arlington, TX), Naleen B. Jayaratna (Arlington, TX), Rasika Dias (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX), THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, a body corporate (Denver, CO)
Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17285524 on 10/15/2019 (1778 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for separating a hydrocarbon feed gas mixture comprising constituents including ethylene to produce a separated ethylene product. The disclosed process employs a solid-state ethylene sorbent and temperature and/or pressure swing adsorption and membrane separation and demonstrates a methodology to reduce the net heat of reaction during the adsorption of ethylene onto an adsorbent.

[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]

Tribological optimized cutter tool for milling titanium or titanium alloys
Patent No. 12070808

Inventor(s): Thomas C. Stinnett (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Beusse Sanks, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16965198 on 02/04/2019 (2031 days app to issue)

Abstract: A coating comprising a bottom layer comprising a hard physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating applied to the end mill. The bottom layer has an edge-prep and polished top surface with reoriented cutting forces. The coating includes a top layer comprising a friction reducing coating applied to the top surface of the bottom layer to prevent or minimize titanium or titanium alloy adhesion to the end mill during milling operations of a metal object comprising the titanium or titanium alloy. The coating has a chemical composition which has inertness toward titanium or titanium alloy. A cutter tool and method are also provided.

[B23C] MILLING (broaching B23D; broach-milling in making gears B23F; arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)

Mold locking assembly
Patent No. 12070883

Inventor(s): Jesse J. M. Neill (Atwood, , CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: DARROW MUSTAFA PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18096218 on 01/12/2023 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mold locking assembly includes a mold set with a first mold and a second mold adjacent the first mold, a catch plate rigidly attached to the first mold, and a base plate rigidly attached to the second mold. The base plate includes a pair of posts spaced apart from each other and extending from a base portion of the base plate in a normal direction. An L-shaped latch arm pivotally attached to the pair of posts is included and the L-shaped latch arm is configured to engage the catch plate and hold the first mold adjacent to the second mold.

[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]

Controlling DC-to-DC converters connected in parallel
Patent No. 12071085

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Bulpitt (Los Angeles, CA), Daniel Charles Folick (Long Beach, CA), Luke A Rippelmeyer (Plano, TX), Rathin Karhu (Irvine, CA), Ron J. Toth (Redondo Beach, CA), Scott A. Friedman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: DARROW MUSTAFA PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17345294 on 06/11/2021 (1173 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for controlling DC-to-DC converters connected in parallel can include a first DC-to-DC converter, a second DC-to-DC converter, and a controller. The first DC-to-DC converter can be connected between a first node and a second node. The first DC-to-DC converter can be configured to maintain a voltage level at the second node. The second DC-to-DC converter can be connected between the first node and the second node. The controller can be configured to measure a current through the first DC-to-DC converter. The controller can be configured to cause, in response to a measure of the current being in a specific relationship with respect to a threshold current, a change in electric power being conveyed through the second DC-to-DC converter to cause the second DC-to-DC converter to respond to a subsequent change in electric power being conveyed through the second node.

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

Retractable sanitizing apparatuses for traversing and sanitizing surfaces of a vehicle
Patent No. 12071109

Inventor(s): David M. Goemer (Frisco, TX), Evan Vijithakumara (Frisco, TX), Imad Zahid (Carrollton, TX), Lizbeth Jurado (El Paso, TX), Lou Pope (Flower Mound, TX), Yuho Kozu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17235249 on 04/20/2021 (1225 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retractable sanitizing apparatus for a vehicle including a return station, a sanitizing mechanism positionable between a first sanitizing position, a second sanitizing position, and a stowed position, the sanitizing mechanism positioned at the return station when in the stowed position, and a linkage member connecting the sanitizing mechanism to the return station and positioning the sanitizing mechanism between the first sanitizing position and the second sanitizing position, wherein the sanitizing mechanism sanitizes a surface of the vehicle as the sanitizing mechanism moves from the first sanitizing position to the second sanitizing position and across the surface of the vehicle.

[B60S] SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Systems and methods for predicting driver visual impairment with artificial intelligence
Patent No. 12071141

Inventor(s): Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA), Zhouqiao Zhao (Riverside, CA), Ziran Wang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17586593 on 01/27/2022 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictive assessment of driver perception abilities based on driving behavior personalized to the driver in connection with, but not necessarily, autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. In accordance with on embodiment, a method comprises receiving first vehicle operating data and associated first gaze data of a driver operating a vehicle; training a model for the driver based on the first vehicle operating data and the first gaze data, the model indicating driving behavior of the driver; receiving second vehicle operating data and associated second gaze data of the driver; and determining that an ability of the driver to perceive hazards is impaired based on applying the model to the second vehicle operating data and associated second gaze data.

[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]

De-ice fairing bond fixture
Patent No. 12071229

Inventor(s): David Littlejohn (Haslet, TX), Scott Oren Smith (Bedford, TX), Sven Roy Lofstrom (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Stratford, CT)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17122389 on 12/15/2020 (1351 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bond fixture includes a first frame defining a chamber configured to receive a leading edge of a rotor blade and a second frame pivotally coupled to the first frame. The second frame is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position, the second frame restricts movement of the bond fixture relative to the rotor blade. At least one supporting assembly extends from the first frame towards the chamber. The at least one supporting assembly is adjustable to apply a pressure to an adjacent surface of the rotor blade.

[B23K] SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D)

Equipment platform
Patent No. 12071996

Inventor(s): Jeremy Carter (Roanoke, TX), Richard Parker Thurston (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): ASSET GUARD PRODUCTS INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18131789 on 04/06/2023 (509 days app to issue)

Abstract: Improved equipment bases and methods for making and using same are disclosed herein. The equipment base can include a first coated substrate including a first part having a first thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the equipment, a first elastomer coating the first part, a second coated substrate positioned adjacent to the first coated substrate, the second coated substrate including a second part having a second thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the equipment, and a second elastomer coating the second part. A first seam can be formed between the first and second coated substrates to allow for moisture to pass between the first and second coated substrates so that moisture is allowed to seep away from the bottom of the equipment.

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

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

Aqueous copolymer dispersions and their use in coating compositions
Patent No. 12071496

Inventor(s): James Martin (Lake Side Park, KY), Kerstin Wenzel (Wiesbaden-Delkenheim, , DE), Narayan Raman (Cincinnati, OH), Tsz Ming Tsang (Cincinnati, OH)
Assignee(s): Celanese International Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17435129 on 02/27/2020 (1643 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aqueous copolymer dispersion is obtained by a multi-stage emulsion polymerization process comprising polymerizing in a reaction zone in a first polymerization stage a first monomer composition comprising at least 88 wt % of a vinyl ester of a C[subscript]1 [/subscript]to C[subscript]18 [/subscript]carboxylic acid and up to 12 wt % ethylene to produce a first stage polymer having Tg20 C.; and polymerizing in the reaction zone, in a second polymerization stage and in the presence of the first stage polymer, a second monomer composition comprising a vinyl ester of a C[subscript]1 [/subscript]to C[subscript]18 [/subscript]carboxylic acid and a C[subscript]2 [/subscript]to C[subscript]8 [/subscript]alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid to produce a second stage polymer having Tg20 C. Each of the polymerization stages is conducted in the presence of a stabilizing system comprising at least 0.1 wt % of a protective colloid and at least 0.05 wt % of an ionic surfactant.

[C08F] MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS (production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from lower carbon number hydrocarbons, e.g. by oligomerisation, C10G 50/00; fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture C12P; graft polymerisation of monomers containing carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds on to fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials D06M 14/00) [2]

Polymer substrate design parameters for electronic microfabrication
Patent No. 12071533

Inventor(s): Adrian Avendano-Bolivar (Plano, TX), David Arreaga-Salas (Garland, TX), Radu Reit (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Ares Materials Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: McGuire Woods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16606570 on 04/13/2018 (2328 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are methods for selecting a polymer for use as a flexible electronics substrate. An example method includes selecting a thermosetting polymer from a plurality of polymers, wherein the thermosetting polymer: undergoes a thermomechanical transition at a transition temperature between room temperature and the highest temperature observed during processing from the glassy to the rubbery regime; wherein the thermosetting polymer has a Young”s modulus below 3 GPa in the glassy regime and wherein the thermosetting polymer has a Young”s modulus above 0.3 MPa in the rubbery regime. The method further includes producing a flexible electronic substrate from the selected polymer.

[C08G] MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED OTHERWISE THAN BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS (fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture C12P) [2]

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

Roofing systems utilizing embedded decorative layer
Patent No. 12071764

Inventor(s): Denis M. Tibah (Waxahachie, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524228 on 11/30/2023 (271 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roof system for forming a roof includes a first layer positioned over a substrate, the first layer including a translucent material adapted to be exposed to weather, and a second layer positioned between the first layer and the substrate. The second layer is a decorative layer with decorative features such as, for example, an image, design, color, pattern, picture, fabric, or combinations thereof. The decorative features of the second layer are visible through the first layer.

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

Universal seal for a movable barrier
Patent No. 12071809

Inventor(s): Bradley J. Lee (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Overhead Door Corporation (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17885922 on 08/11/2022 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flexible seal may be attachable to a moveable barrier and usable to seal selectively along a horizontal surface adjacent the moveable barrier and along a vertical surface adjacent the moveable barrier. The flexible seal may assume a first orientation to be affixed to a lower edge of the movable barrier and may assume a second orientation to be affixed to an upper edge of the movable barrier.

[E06B] FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES, OR LIKE ENCLOSURES, IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G 9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D 25/10; sky-lights E04B 7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F 10/00)

Rolling door guide area heating method and system
Patent No. 12071812

Inventor(s): Sree Lakshmi Kanuri (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Overhead Door Corporation (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17025292 on 09/18/2020 (1439 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for heating a door guide area includes: channeling a flow of heated air in a longitudinal first direction in a first conduit; channeling the flow of heated air in a longitudinal second direction different than the first direction in a second conduit; providing heated air to the second and first conduits by routing the heated air directly from a heater laterally across the first conduit to the second conduit; transferring heat from the flow of heated air in the second conduit to a heated space outside of the first and second conduits; and configuring a side portion of a roll-up door to be in the heated space when the roll-up door is in a closed position.

Whipstock for use with a mill bit including varying material removal rates
Patent No. 12071815

Inventor(s): Christopher Grace (Carrollton, TX), David Joe Steele (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: 17860377 on 07/08/2022 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a whipstock and well system. The whipstock, in one aspect, includes a coupling section having a first radius of curvature, the coupling section configured to engage with a mill bit when running in hole. The whipstock, in accordance with this aspect, further includes a casing breakthrough section having a second radius of curvature, and a controlled exit section having a third radius of curvature, wherein the second radius of curvature is less than the third radius of curvature.

[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]

Drill bit
Patent No. 12071817

Inventor(s): Spencer Case (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17649741 on 02/02/2022 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: Downhole tools with fixed cutters for engaging subterranean formations, removing rock, and drilling wellbores may include drill bits (e.g., polycrystalline-diamond compact bits) adapted to smooth torque and to minimize vibration during operation. The drill bits may have alternately arranged or designed blades. In some cases, one or more blades of the drill bit may have a wave-shaped blade. In some cases, the drill bit may have multiple blades with patterns that differ from each other in shape or orientation.

Catcher assembly for a plunger
Patent No. 12071836

Inventor(s): Garrett S. Boyd (Granbury, TX), Mitchell A. Boyd (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): FLOWCO PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS, LLC (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18508696 on 11/14/2023 (287 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrically operated catcher mechanism that is part of a lubricator and catcher unit used in conjunction with a bypass plunger in an oil or gas well include an electrically operated mechanism to move between the catch and release positions. The electrically operated catcher mechanism includes a cam rotated by a motor which causes the device to move between catch and release positions.

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

Fluid end packing assembly
Patent No. 12071939

Inventor(s): Richard David Peer (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17438919 on 03/13/2020 (1628 days app to issue)

Abstract: A seal packing assembly for a hydraulic pump includes a plurality of annular dynamic seals disposed within annular grooves circumferentially defined in the annular bore, a packing gland circumferentially housing a section of the plunger, and a plurality of seal manifolds distributed and defined within the packing gland, each seal manifold defining a port at one end exposed to the pumping fluid and further defining a clean lubrication fluid inlet proximate to a second end, the fluid inlet coupled to a lube pump via a check valve, where the clean lubrication fluid housed in the seal manifolds is maintained at a constant pressure. Each seal manifold includes a piston disposed within the seal manifold having a first end configured with a first surface area to interface with the pumping fluid and a second end configured with a second surface area to interface with the clean lubrication fluid, and a fluid port configured to provide fluid communication between the seal manifold and the annular grooves of the annular dynamic seals.

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

Wear inserts for well service reactive dampeners
Patent No. 12072056

Inventor(s): John Thomas Rogers (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Performance Pulsation Control, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453146 on 11/01/2021 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: Replaceable wear inserts of a material resisting abrasive wear due to particulates within pumped fluid are used for the inlet and/or outlet of a pulsation dampener coupled to the outlet of a land-base or mobile-mounted pump. The wear inserts may be integrated with pressure orifice devices contributing to pressure pulsation dampening. The wear inserts may have internal passages or be mounted to create turbulent flow through the pulsation dampener to mitigate the risk of dead spots accumulating particulates. The wear inserts may be sized for either ”loose” or ”tight” fit within the inlet and outlet to facilitate removability despite the potential for particulates embedding within the gap. Grooves may be provided with O rings to seal against pressure leaks.

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

P H Y S I C S

Sensor guard
Patent No. 12072209

Inventor(s): Michael Ingram (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): AKTIEBOLAGET SKF (Gothenburg, , SE)
Law Firm: J-TEK LAW PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18102108 on 01/27/2023 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A guard is for a sensor having an elongated body with a centerline and opposing ends spaced apart along the centerline, one end of the sensor body being mountable on a mounting surface of a machine such that the centerline is perpendicular to the mounting surface. The guard includes a base having a bore with a central axis, the bore being configured to receive at least a portion of the sensor body such that the base is disposed at least partially about the sensor and the central axis is collinear with the centerline. A barrier is coupled with the base and configured to occupy at least an arcuate portion of a cylindrical space about the central axis of the base so as to prevent contact with the sensor body. Preferably, the barrier includes a body formed either as a trapezoidal prism or generally frustoconical.

[G01D] MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; TRANSFERRING OR TRANSDUCING ARRANGEMENTS NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Through the wall tank level measurement with telemetry and millimeter wave radar
Patent No. 12072223

Inventor(s): Peter E. McCormick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Lasso Technologies, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Locke Lord LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17588176 on 01/28/2022 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining fluid levels in a tank comprise a mmWave control unit configured to generate and transmit a millimeter wave chirp. The control unit transmits the chirp into the tank through a Luneburg lens and receives one or more chirp reflections from the tank. For each tank level reading, three or more chirp configuration profiles are used in order to ensure accurate depth measurements due to multi-path reflections in most tanks. The control unit mixes the chirps with the chirp reflections to generate a set of responses for each chirp configuration profile. The responses are compared and the two best responses are selected and averaged. The set of averaged responses are then processed using a ballot and vote process to determine the distance reading that is likely to provide the most accurate tank level.

[G01F] MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME [5]

Piezo-electric sensor reset
Patent No. 12072229

Inventor(s): Brian Elies (Plano, TX), Krishnasawamy Nagaraj (Plano, TX), Michael Zwerg (Dallas, TX), Steven C. Bartling (Dallas, TX), Sudhanshu Khanna (Plano, TX), Wei-Yan Shih (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17462090 on 08/31/2021 (1092 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, each node between adjacent capacitive elements of a stack of series-coupled capacitive elements is biased during a reset mode, where each of the capacitive elements includes piezoelectric material. A strain-induced voltage is generated across each of the capacitive elements. Each of the strain-induced voltages is combined to generate a piezoelectric-responsive output signal during a sensing mode at a time different from the time of the reset mode.

[G01H] MEASUREMENT OF MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OR ULTRASONIC, SONIC OR INFRASONIC WAVES [4]

Spatial light modulator spectroscopy
Patent No. 12072241

Inventor(s): Philip Scott King (Mineola, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17180109 on 02/19/2021 (1285 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a spatial light modulator includes groups of pixels. Each group is arranged to transmit only a respective portion of a light spectrum. The respective portion has a respective dominant color. The respective portions of the light spectrum are distinct from one another, according to their respective dominant colors. Each group is controlled by a respective reset signal. The spatial light modulator is coupled to receive a selection from the integrated circuit and in response to the selection: cause a selected one of the groups to transmit its respective portion of the light spectrum; and cause an unselected one of the groups to block transmission of its respective portion of the light spectrum. A photodetector is coupled to: receive the respective portion of the light spectrum transmitted by the selected group; and output a signal indicating an intensity thereof.

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

Remote monitoring of water distribution system
Patent No. 12072327

Inventor(s): Brian Morrow (Carrollton, TX), Charles Kitowski (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): McWane, Inc. (Brimingham, AL)
Law Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18045737 on 10/11/2022 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A liquid monitoring system includes a remote measurement device located at a location of the fire hydrant that is in contact with water provided by a water main. The remote measurement device has sensors that measure characteristics of the water and a communication interface that transmits measured information to a communication network device that may be located elsewhere on the fire hydrant. The communication network device communicates with a communication network.

[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)

Output terminal fault detection circuit
Patent No. 12072373

Inventor(s): Kemal Safak Demirci (Dallas, TX), Qunying Li (Allen, TX), Shanmuganand Chellamuthu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18117516 on 03/06/2023 (540 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a gain stage, first and second amplifiers, and a comparison circuit. The gain stage has an input and an output. The first amplifier has an input and an output. The input of the first amplifier is coupled to the input of the gain stage. The second amplifier has an input and an output. The input of the second amplifier is coupled to the output of the gain stage. The comparison circuit is coupled to the outputs of the first and second amplifiers. The comparison circuit is configured to compare signals on the outputs of the first and second amplifiers and to generate a fault flag signal responsive to the output signal from the first amplifier being different than the output signal from the second amplifier.

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

Telescope with stiffening rib
Patent No. 12072482

Inventor(s): Jason R. Lavine (McKinney, TX), Justin O. Compton (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: CANTOR COLBURN LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18157625 on 01/20/2023 (585 days app to issue)

Abstract: A directed energy system is provided and includes a housing defining an unobscured aperture for emitted electromagnetic (EM) radiation and a stiffening strut assembly installed at an outlet of the housing and through which the emitted EM radiation passes. The directed energy system and various elements such as the telescope and optical trains described herein are well suited for, but not limited to, high-energy (HE) laser applications.

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

Optical articles with specific color glare
Patent No. 12072518

Inventor(s): Aref Jallouli (Dallas, TX), Srinivasan Balasubramanian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-pont, , FR)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17299832 on 12/04/2019 (1728 days app to issue)

Abstract: The optical articles disclosed herein render polarized glare in a certain tunable color that is visually more perceptive than a regular tinted lens or a regular polarized lens. Optical articles, including sunglass lenses, that are configured to color plane-polarized light transmitted through the lens will draw the wearer”s attention and help identify the contours or dangers on surfaces in the wearer”s field of vision.

High density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods
Patent No. 12072545

Inventor(s): Harley Joseph Staber (Coppell, TX), Kevin Lee Strause (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Corning Optical Communications LLC (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18171412 on 02/20/2023 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Methods and equipment for reducing power loss in cellular systems
Patent No. 12072721

Inventor(s): Erik William Lilieholm (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Claremont, NC)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18350881 on 07/12/2023 (412 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods of powering a radio that is mounted on a tower of a cellular base station are provided in which a direct current (”DC”) power signal is provided to the radio over a power cable and a voltage level of the output of the power supply is adjusted so as to provide a substantially constant voltage at a first end of the power cable that is remote from the power supply. Related cellular base stations and programmable power supplies are also provided.

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

Techniques to limit overshoot after dropout condition in voltage regulators
Patent No. 12072723

Inventor(s): Chizim Okpara (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828089 on 05/31/2022 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes an amplifier having a first amplifier input, a second amplifier input, an amplifier output, and an amplifier supply terminal. A controllable current source has a control terminal coupled to the amplifier output and has a current output coupled to the second amplifier input via a feedback path. A voltage dropout detector includes a voltage dropout detector input and a voltage dropout detector output. The voltage dropout detector input is coupled to the current output. A current bias boost circuit includes a current bias boost input and a current bias boost output. The current bias boost input is coupled to the voltage dropout detector output, and the current bias boost output is coupled to the amplifier supply terminal.

Technique for clock alignment supporting reset isolation
Patent No. 12072731

Inventor(s): John Chrysostom Apostol (Richardson, TX), Rejitha Nair (Southlake, TX), Santhanagopal Raghavendra (Dallas, TX), Varun Singh (McKinney, TX), Venkateswar Reddy Kowkutla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18317190 on 05/15/2023 (470 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device comprising one or more subcircuits configured to receive a clock signal, the clock signal configured to switch from a reference clock signal to a second clock signal based on a clock bypass signal, a timer configured to receive the reference clock signal and output an alignment signal based on the reference clock signal, wherein a frequency of the alignment signal is determined based on clock frequencies of the one or more subcircuits; a clock alignment module coupled to the timer and the one or more subcircuits and configured to receive the clock bypass signal, determine that the clock bypass signal has changed to switch the one or more subcircuits to the reference clock signal from the second clock signal, block the clock signal from being received by the one or more subcircuits, receive the alignment signal, and unblock the clock signal based on the alignment signal.

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

Hardware control path redundancy for functional safety of peripherals
Patent No. 12072776

Inventor(s): Anand Kumar G (Bangalore, , IN), Veeramanikandan Raju (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18166787 on 02/09/2023 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a primary register region and a primary shadow register; a secondary register region and a secondary shadow register; and a safety controller having multiple states. The safety controller transitions to a first write state when a first write signal to write a first value to the primary register region is detected, and copies the first value written to the primary register region to the primary shadow register; transitions to a second write state when a second write signal to write a second value to the secondary register region is detected within a set amount of time of detection of the first write signal, and in the second write state, copies the second value written to the secondary register region to the secondary shadow register; transitions to a compare state to receive a comparison signal indicating whether the first value is the same as the second value; and transitions to an update state when the first value is the same as the second value.

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

Multi-stage anomaly detection and remediation
Patent No. 12072784

Inventor(s): Santhosh Reddy Chereku (Mckinney, TX), Venugopal Puli (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17967287 on 10/17/2022 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for managing anomalies in a software system include monitoring the software system for anomalies via a plurality of signals and determining that signal results associated with the signals indicate a presence of an anomaly in the software system. The techniques also include identifying a hierarchy of sensors associated with the anomaly, where the hierarchy includes a parent sensor and a set of child sensors that are direct or indirect descendants of the parent sensor. The techniques additionally include executing the parent and child sensors to analyze the software system for one or more causes of the anomaly, and determining the cause(s) of the anomaly based on sensor results generated by the parent and child sensors. Finally, the techniques include causing remediation of the cause(s) of the anomaly based on one or more child sensors associated with the cause(s) and one or more resolutions mapped to the child sensor(s).

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

Highly integrated scalable, flexible DSP megamodule architecture
Patent No. 12072812

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Chachad (Plano, TX), Daniel Wu (Plano, TX), Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Matthew D. Pierson (Murphy, TX), Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Ramakrishnan
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237391 on 04/22/2021 (1223 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an electronic device having a processor core, a memory, a register, and a data load unit to receive a plurality of data elements stored in the memory in response to an instruction. All of the data elements hare the same data size, which is specified by one or more coding bits. The data load unit includes an address generator to generate addresses corresponding to locations in the memory at which the data elements are located, and a formatting unit to format the data elements. The register is configured to store the formatted data elements, and the processor core is configured to receive the formatted data elements from the register.

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

Methods and apparatus to facilitate read-modify-write support in a victim cache
Patent No. 12072814

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309893 on 05/01/2023 (484 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to facilitate read-modify-write support in a victim cache. An example apparatus includes a first storage coupled to a controller, a second storage coupled to the controller and parallel coupled to the first storage, and a storage queue coupled to the first storage, the second storage, and to the controller, the storage queue to obtain a memory operation from the controller indicating an address and a first set of data, obtain a second set of data associated with the address from at least one of the first storage and the second storage, merge the first set of data and the second set of data to produce a third set of data, and provide the third set of data for writing to at least one of the first storage and the second storage.

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

Multicore bus architecture with non-blocking high performance transaction credit system
Patent No. 12072824

Inventor(s): Abhijeet A Chachad (Plano, TX), David M. Thompson (Dallas, TX), Joseph R. M. Zbiciak (San Jose, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Matthew D. Pierson (Murphy, TX), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17030518 on 09/24/2020 (1433 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention is a bus communication protocol. A master device stores bus credits. The master device may transmit a bus transaction only if it holds sufficient number and type of bus credits. Upon transmission, the master device decrements the number of stored bus credits. The bus credits correspond to resources on a slave device for receiving bus transactions. The slave device must receive the bus transaction if accompanied by the proper credits. The slave device services the transaction. The slave device then transmits a credit return. The master device adds the corresponding number and types of credits to the stored amount. The slave device is ready to accept another bus transaction and the master device is re-enabled to initiate the bus transaction. In many types of interactions a bus agent may act as both master and slave depending upon the state of the process.

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

Future transaction processing
Patent No. 12072867

Inventor(s): Byron Kevin McKenzie (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17861579 on 07/11/2022 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for managing requests to modify a data set at future times are disclosed. The system receives a request to modify the data set at a future time, such as in a future time window. The system generates a representation of the data set at the future time. The system determines the future state of the data set based on the current state of the data set and requested future modifications to the data set. The system determines whether a conflict exists between the request to modify the data set at the future time and another scheduled request to modify the data set at the future time. Based on determining whether a conflict exists, the system performs one or more of scheduling the request to modify the data set at the future time and performing a remediation action to address the conflict.

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

Search architecture for hierarchical data using metadata defined relationships
Patent No. 12072878

Inventor(s): Srinivas Sureshkumar Guthivari (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17448489 on 09/22/2021 (1070 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for generating a search index for a hierarchical data set so that a search query of the hierarchical data may return results without searching or analyzing the hierarchical data set itself. The techniques generate a flattened index that includes selected indexed attributes and additional attributes to be displayed with the indexed attributes. The techniques also generate a hierarchy representation of the hierarchical data. Using these generated data structures, query results may be returned without directly traversing the hierarchical data itself while also providing data and hierarchical context for the query results by overlaying the query results with nodes of the hierarchical representation or otherwise concurrently displaying the query results with nodes of the hierarchical representation.

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

Systems and methods for geolocation security using biometric analysis
Patent No. 12072965

Inventor(s): Ronnie Joe Morris, Jr. (Mesquite, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18373230 on 09/26/2023 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for providing an improved authentication and verification system through the use of compiled user data and user location or traffic data from multiple channels of input. Multiple devices may be utilized by the system in order to receive and process data to authenticate user identities and verify the validity of account activity.

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

Hardware countermeasures in a fault tolerant security architecture
Patent No. 12073006

Inventor(s): Amritpal Singh Mundra (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391132 on 08/02/2021 (1121 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) is provided that includes security control registers, the security control registers including security flags for security critical assets of the SoC, wherein each security flag includes multiple bits.

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

Virtual smart device controls
Patent No. 12073053

Inventor(s): Christopher Russell (The Colony, TX), Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, 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: 17932799 on 09/16/2022 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for creation of a virtual home center is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of IoT or smart devices connected to a network and arranged throughout a physical space, such as a house, apartment building, or other physical structure or edifice. In some embodiments, the devices can serve as beacons and receive sensed information via internal sensors and/or from other nearby devices such as a smoke detector. The sensors can be used to generate and render a virtual home within a virtual environment (e.g., VR/AR). In one example, the system is configured to communicate information between the virtual environment and IoT devices in the user”s real home. If the user would like to read and/or modify controls of any IoT devices, they can enter the virtual environment as a virtual avatar and locate the room with the desired smart device.

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

Matrix transfer accelerator system and method
Patent No. 12073105

Inventor(s): Arthur John Redfern (Plano, TX), Asheesh Bhardwaj (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17877518 on 07/29/2022 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: A matrix transfer accelerator (MTA) system/method that coordinates data transfers between an external data memory (EDM) and a local data memory (LDM) using matrix tiling and/or grouping is disclosed. The system utilizes foreground/background buffering that overlaps compute and data transfer operations and permits EDM-to-LDM data transfers with or without zero pad peripheral matrix filling. The system may incorporate an automated zero-fill direct memory access (DMA) controller (ZDC) that transfers data from the EDM to the LDM based on a set of DMA controller registers including data width register (DWR), transfer count register (TCR), fill count register (FCR), EDM source address register (ESR), and LDM target address register (LTR). The ZDC transfers matrix data from the EDM[ESR] to the LDM[LTR] such that EDM matrix data of DWR row data width is automatically zero-filled around a periphery of a matrix written to the LDM matrix based on the FCR value.

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

Computing interactions of sources embedded in three dimensional layered media
Patent No. 12073149

Inventor(s): Bo Wang (Dallas, TX), Wei Cai (Dallas, TX), Wenzhong Zhang (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17341596 on 06/08/2021 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for computing interactions of charge sources embedded in three dimensional (3D) layered media. At least one of the methods includes decomposing the Green”s function representing the potential caused by a charge source into a free space component and a plurality of reaction components; generating, for each reaction component of the plurality of reaction components, a multipole expansion (ME) operator and a multipole to local (M2L) translation operator; performing, for each reaction component of the plurality of reaction components, a convergence analysis of an ME of that reaction component; defining, for each reaction component, polarization charge sources based on the convergence analysis and combining the polarization charges sources with the charge sources; and computing, using a fast multipole method (FMM), interactions of the charge sources based on the polarization charge sources, the ME operators, and the M2L translation operators.

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

Systems and methods for integrating application components in a web application
Patent No. 12073173

Inventor(s): Chengwei Lim (McKinney, TX), Sayak Banerjee (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18349257 on 07/10/2023 (414 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating application components in a web application are disclosed. The method includes: executing the web application, the web application configured to display a web page element; receiving, by a library component of the web application, a request from the web application to retrieve a list of one or more application component definitions loadable by the web application; retrieving, by the library component, the list of one or more application component definitions from a manifest; receiving a request to load an application component of the one or more application components; binding, by the library component, attributes and events for each of the one or more application components from the web application; appending the application component into the web page element; and rendering the application component and the web page element using the web browser so that the application component is displayed in the web browser.

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

Artificial intelligence directed controlled-environment facility resident support ticket response and/or action
Patent No. 12073184

Inventor(s): Adam Christopher Edwards (Fort Worth, TX), Brian Huddleston (Wylie, TX), Kenneth D. Johnston, Jr. (Wylie, TX), Shuaib Suleman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Securus Technologies, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16418837 on 05/21/2019 (1925 days app to issue)

Abstract: Artificial intelligence directed controlled-environment facility resident support ticket response and/or action may provide access to a controlled-environment facility media and/or communications terminal or device support application program via one or more controlled-environment facility media and/or communications terminals and/or a plurality of personal controlled-environment facility resident media and/or communications devices, which accept input of a support request, via the support application program, from a controlled-environment facility resident. A controlled-environment facility media and/or communications device services platform receives the request, determines an assigned weight of words in the request and selects one or more passages of predefined response text to compose a response to the request, based on a determined weight of words in the request and tags associated with these words and the passage(s) of predefined text. The platform personalizes the response, based on identification of the resident, and sends the resulting personalized response to the respective terminal or 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]

System for enhanced component-level detection in software applications within a computing environment
Patent No. 12073209

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17706781 on 03/29/2022 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for component-level detection in third party software applications. An example system may receive, from a client device, data packets with payload containing a request to onboard a first application into a computing environment. In response, the system may determine, using an application ingestion subsystem, information associated with the first application, and subsequently deploy, using a machine learning subsystem, a trained machine learning model on the information to various components associated with the first application and component scanning parameters for each of the one or more components. Based on components, the system may build a software bill of materials (SBOM) for the first application.

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

Linear displacement measurement system
Patent No. 12073275

Inventor(s): Joseph C. Fiore (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Metal Goods Manufacturing, Inc. (Bartlesville, OK)
Law Firm: Head, Johnson, Kachigian Wilkinson, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17846118 on 06/22/2022 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A linear displacement measurement system and method having a plurality of RFID transponders arranged in a linear array; a movable reciprocating device upon which said plurality of RFID transponders are mounted; a stationery RFID reader configured to wirelessly receive data from said plurality of RFID transponders; and a central processing unit and memory in communication with said stationery RFID reader configured to convert data from said RFID transponders to position information and linear displacement information of said movable device.

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

Rest stop recommendation system
Patent No. 12073332

Inventor(s): Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Yongkang Liu (Plano, TX), Zhenyu Shou (Milpitas, CA), Ziran Wang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: DARROW MUSTAFA PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16998529 on 08/20/2020 (1468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rest stop recommendation system monitors driving behavior of a driver and stores information indicating the driving behavior as historical data, determines, based at least in part on the historical data, a driver tiredness state, a continuous driving length preference, and a refueling pattern preference, determines a time to recommend a rest stop based at least in part on the driver tiredness state, the continuous driving length preference, and the refueling pattern preference, extracts, from a map database, a plurality of rest stops within a predetermined radius of a position of the vehicle, determines rest stop characteristic preferences based at least in part on the historical data, selects one or more potential rest stops from among the plurality of rest stops based at least in part on the rest stop characteristic preferences, and presents the one or more potential rest stops to the driver in a recommendation.

Machine learning models with accurate data labeling
Patent No. 12073343

Inventor(s): Kelly Dowd (Dallas, TX), Martin Patrick McEnroe (Plano, TX), Prateek Baranwal (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17324016 on 05/18/2021 (1197 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method, executed by a processing system, includes receiving data from a data source, routing the data to a plurality of different data labelers to label the data, determining that an inflection point associated with an accuracy of the plurality of different data labelers is reached, re-routing additional data from the data source to a machine learning model, and activating the machine learning model to label the additional data.

Systems, devices and methods for creating a collaborative virtual session
Patent No. 12073362

Inventor(s): David L. Swanson (Orem, UT), John G. Goodman (Springville, UT), R. Daniel Platt (Prosper, TX), Richard B. Platt (Prosper, TX), Son Thanh Tran (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): VSPATIAL, INC. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: Boisbrun Hofman, PLLC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17815029 on 07/26/2022 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, including client devices and servers, and methods for creating a collaborative virtual session between client devices, wherein each of the client devices is associable with a coupler agent for interfacing with a communicating entity (such as a person). A client device includes a processor and memory operable to: generate a locally instantiated virtual room; instantiate a virtual representation of a first entity associated with the client device in the locally instantiated virtual room; transmit metadata representative of the first entity to a second client device; receive metadata representative of a second entity associated with the second client device; and, instantiate a virtual representation of the second entity as a function of the received metadata, from a perspective of the first entity, in the locally instantiated virtual room. A server can be utilized to join the client devices in the collaborative virtual session and exchange the metadata.

Targeted marketing based on social media interaction
Patent No. 12073436

Inventor(s): Baxter Box (Dallas, TX), Harrison Jackson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17647043 on 01/05/2022 (965 days app to issue)

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

Systems and methods for automated trade-in with limited human interaction
Patent No. 12073442

Inventor(s): Avid Ghamsari (Carrollton, TX), Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (The Colony, TX), 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: 17974104 on 10/26/2022 (671 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described herein may facilitate an automated trade-in of a vehicle with limited human interaction. A server may receive a request to begin a value determination of a vehicle associated with the user. The server may receive first data comprising: vehicle-specific identifying information, and multimedia content showing a first aspect of the vehicle. The user may be directed to place the vehicle within a predetermined staging area. The server may receive, from one or more image sensors associated with the staging area, second data comprising multimedia content showing a second aspect of the vehicle. The server may create a feature vector comprising the first data and the second data. The feature vector may be inputted into a machine learning algorithm corresponding to the vehicle-specific identifying information of the vehicle. Based on the machine learning algorithm, the server may determine a value of the vehicle.

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

Methods for high-performance electron microscopy
Patent No. 12073541

Inventor(s): Dominika Borek (Dallas, TX), Raquel Bromberg (Dallas, TX), Zbyszek Otwinowski (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17633133 on 08/10/2020 (1478 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for correcting one or more image aberrations in an electron microscopy image, including cryo-EM images, are provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of electron microscope (EM) images of an internal reference grid sample having one or more known properties, the plurality of electron microscope images obtained for a plurality of optical conditions and for a plurality of coordinated beam-image shifts. The method may also include, among other features, determining an aberration correction function that predicts aberrations for every point in the imaged area using kernel canonical correlation analysis (KCCA).

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

System for integrated device connectivity and agile device control for dynamic object tracking and management
Patent No. 12073616

Inventor(s): Brian Roderman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17295708 on 11/20/2019 (1742 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for integrated device connectivity and agile device control for dynamic object tracking and management. In this regard, embodiments of the invention provide provides a comprehensive integrated platform for dynamic inventory construction and tracking, dynamic food item identification, expiration tracking, dynamic inventory construction, recipe generation, interactive meal planning and guided cooking, in real-time. The system is also configured for establishing operative communication with a plurality of auxiliary devices for achieving the foregoing. The system may initiate a presentation of parameters identified by the auxiliary devices on a user interface associated with a user device.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

System and method for capturing images for training of an item identification model
Patent No. 12073623

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX), Tejas Pradip Rode (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18361692 on 07/28/2023 (396 days app to issue)

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

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

System and method for capturing images for training of an item identification model
Patent No. 12073624

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

Public safety smart belt
Patent No. 12073701

Inventor(s): Robert Louis Piccioni (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17322836 on 05/17/2021 (1198 days app to issue)

Abstract: A smart belt system to be worn by a person is described here. The smart belt system includes an elongated belt, a microprocessor coupled to the belt, a bus disposed within the elongated belt configured to conduct data to the microprocessor, a rechargeable power supply coupled to the belt and configured for providing electrical power to the microprocessor, and a mobile communication device in wireless communication with the microprocessor and having an application executing and stored in the mobile communication device.

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

Customer experience diagnostics in premises monitoring systems
Patent No. 12073707

Inventor(s): Shy Ward (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): The ADT Security Corporation (Boca Raton, FL)
Law Firm: Weisberg I.P. Law, P.A. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18063789 on 12/09/2022 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: Method, devices and systems are described. A diagnostics system for a premises monitoring system at a premises is provided. The diagnostic system includes processing circuitry configured to: receive premises system data associated with the premises monitoring system, perform supervised learning of a deep learning process based at least in part on the premises system data, and determine a classified set of resolutions based at least in part on the performed supervised learning where each resolution of the classified set of resolutions is associated with at least one premises event, and the at least one premises event relates to the premises monitoring system.

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

Emergency response and crime-reducing lighting system
Patent No. 12073708

Inventor(s): Dante Wesley (Cedar Hill, TX), Renetta Latrece Wesley (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18114842 on 02/27/2023 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lighting assembly is configured to create an emergency notification. The lighting assembly has a housing with a housing first surface and a housing second surface. A plurality of strobe lights and/or light emitting diodes (LEDs) is arranged into at least one row and at least four columns. A direct current power system is joined to the plurality of lights and further comprising a printed circuit board electrically coupled to radio frequency relay switch, and a battery. A wireless remote is communicatively coupled to the radio frequency relay switch. Activating the wireless remote directs the printed circuit board to provide power to the plurality of lights creating the emergency notification.

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

Vehicle location system
Patent No. 12073727

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Richard Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (The Colony, TX), Qiaochu Tang (Frisco, TX), Stephen Michael Wylie (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17805630 on 06/06/2022 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer system receives a request to locate a vehicle within a facility. The computer system parses the request to identify one or more characteristics of the vehicle. The computer system identifies a sensor corresponding to the vehicle based on the one or more characteristics of the vehicle. The computer system identifies a most recent location of the vehicle based on the last registered position of the vehicle within the facility. The computer system transmits a signal to a parking spot sensor at the most recent location of the vehicle in the facility. The computer system receives the unique identification. The computer system determines that the unique identification of the vehicle sensor co-located with the parking spot sensor matches the sensor of the requested vehicle. The computer system reports to the user a current location of the vehicle within the facility based on a location of the parking spot sensor.

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

Synchronous input buffer control using a state machine
Patent No. 12073913

Inventor(s): Kallol Mazumder (Dallas, TX), Navya Sri Sreeram (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17821740 on 08/23/2022 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device includes a command interface configured to receive write commands from a host device. The memory device also includes an input buffer configured to buffer data from the host device. Additionally, the memory device includes a state machine configured to receive a command into a first partition of the state machine and to enable a data strobe (DQS) input buffer in response to the indication. The state machine is also configured to maintain the enablement of the DQS input buffer while the command traverses the state machine. Furthermore, the state machine is configured to disable the DQS input buffer after a set duration of time.

[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)

Systems and methods for reauthorization request notification
Patent No. 12074919

Inventor(s): Jerry Steben (Fort Worth, TX), Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, 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: 18304962 on 04/21/2023 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a network device may receive a subscription request to subscribe to receive notifications associated with context data related to a registered session associated with a user equipment (UE). The registered session may be associated with a reauthorization timer that is associated with triggering the network device to provide a request for reauthorization of the registered session. The network device may provide, based on an expiration of the reauthorization timer, the request for reauthorization of the registered session.

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

Generation of a media profile
Patent No. 12074936

Inventor(s): Benzy Gabay (Plano, TX), Leonardo William Estevez (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17306294 on 05/03/2021 (1212 days app to issue)

Abstract: One aspect of the invention includes a computer device. The computer device includes a network interface component configured to download media from an external source through a secure network connection. The computer device also includes a memory configured to store the downloaded content. The computer device further includes a media profiling engine configured to query the memory for the downloaded content based on the connection of the network interface component to the external source through the secure network connection and to generate a media profile log comprising information relevant to the downloaded content.

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

Method and apparatus for image and video coding using hierarchical sample adaptive band offset
Patent No. 12075069

Inventor(s): Do-Kyoung Kwon (Allen, TX), Woo-Shik Kim (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17477602 on 09/17/2021 (1075 days app to issue)

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

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

Configurable power saving signal with multiple functionalities in 5G NR
Patent No. 12075353

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: 18158282 on 01/23/2023 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device to perform methods for configuring a power savings signal in fifth generation (5G) new radio (NR) networks. The wireless device may transmit, to a base station within a network, power savings requirements and receiving, from the base station, a configuration of a power saving signal, where the configuration indicates one or more functionalities of the power saving signal. The wireless device may periodically receive, from the base station, the power saving signal and interpret the power saving signal based on the configuration. The configuration of the power saving signal may be received via radio resource control signaling.

[G08C] TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS (fluid pressure transmission systems F15B; mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member into a different variable G01D 5/00; mechanical control systems G05G) [4]

Cloud-service on-boarding without prior customization of endpoints
Patent No. 12075520

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Charles Shiner (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17485188 on 09/24/2021 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: A server system to onboard an endpoint having a host system connected to a host interface of a memory device for a cloud service without prior customization of the endpoint to identify an account for accessing the cloud service. For example, after receiving a request associated with the service and containing identity data generated by the memory device, the server system determines authenticity of the memory device and the endpoint based on a secret of the memory device and the identity data. In response to the request, the server system further identifies, based on the identity data, a subscriber among a plurality of subscribers based on ownership data of the endpoint. As a result of the identifying of the subscriber based on the identity data, the server system determines an account of the subscriber to provide the service to the endpoint based on the account.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Projection system and method with adjustable angle illumination
Patent No. 12072614

Inventor(s): Darren Hennigan (Prosper, TX), John David Jackson (Allen, TX), Nathan Shawn Wainwright (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17920311 on 04/23/2021 (1222 days app to issue)

Abstract: A projection system and calibration method therefor relate to a light source configured to emit a light in response to an image data, an illumination optical system configured to steer the light, the illumination optical system including a first mirror and a second mirror, a digital micromirror device (DMD) including a plurality of micromirrors respectively configured to reflect the steered light to a filter as on-state light or to reflect the steered light as off-state light to a light dump; determining a deviation between an actual angle of orientation and an expected angle of orientation of the DMD; calculating a first amount of angle adjustment corresponding to the first mirror and a second amount of angle adjustment corresponding to the second mirror; and actuating the first mirror according to the first amount and the second mirror according to the second amount.

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

Wide bandgap semiconductor device with sensor element
Patent No. 12074079

Inventor(s): Thomas E. Harrington, III (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Wolfspeed, Inc. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17201468 on 03/15/2021 (1261 days app to issue)

Abstract: Shielding techniques are used to provide an embedded sensor element such as a temperature sensing element on a wide bandgap power semiconductor device. A semiconductor device may include a drift layer and an embedded sensor element. The drift layer may be a wide bandgap semiconductor material. A shielding structure is provided in the drift layer below the embedded sensor element. The embedded sensor element may be provided between contacts that are in electrical contact with the shielding well. The distance between the contacts may be minimized. A noise reduction well may be provided between the contacts to further isolate the embedded sensor element from parasitic signals.

[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]

Suspended semiconductor dies
Patent No. 12074095

Inventor(s): Barry Jon Male (West Granby, CT), Marco Corsi (Scotts Valley, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18052643 on 11/04/2022 (662 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, an electronic device comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), an orifice extending through the PCB, and a semiconductor die suspended above the orifice by aluminum bond wires. The semiconductor die is vertically aligned with the orifice and the bond wires coupled to the PCB.

Die attach surface copper layer with protective layer for microelectronic devices
Patent No. 12074096

Inventor(s): Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Nazila Dadvand (Richardson, TX), Salvatore Pavone (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16793887 on 02/18/2020 (1652 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device is formed by thinning a substrate of the microelectronic device from a die attach surface of the substrate, and forming a copper-containing layer on the die attach surface of the substrate. A protective metal layer is formed on the copper-containing layer. Subsequently, the copper-containing layer is attached to a package member having a package die mount area. The protective metal layer may optionally be removed prior to attaching the copper-containing layer to the package member. Alternatively, the protective metal layer may be left on the copper-containing layer when the copper-containing layer is attached to the package member. A structure formed by the method is also disclosed.

Three-dimensional functional integration
Patent No. 12074098

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18308648 on 04/27/2023 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a package structure with opposite first and second sides spaced apart from one another along a first direction, and opposite third and fourth sides spaced apart from one another along a second direction, as well as first and second leads. The first lead includes a first portion that extends outward from the third side of the package structure and extends downward toward a plane of the first side and away from a plane of the second side. The second lead includes a first portion that extends outward from the third side of the package structure, and the second lead extends upward toward the plane of the second side and away from the plane of the first side to allow connection to another circuit or component, such as a second packaged electronic device, a passive circuit component, a printed circuit board, etc.

Package for stress sensitive component and semiconductor device
Patent No. 12074134

Inventor(s): Anindya Poddar (Sunnyvale, CA), Hau Nguyen (San Jose, CA), Mahmud Chowdhury (Richardson, TX), Masamitsu Matsuura (Beppu, , JP), Ting-Ta Yen (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17364769 on 06/30/2021 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an apparatus includes: a first semiconductor die with a component on a first surface; a second semiconductor die mounted on a package substrate and having a third surface facing away from the package substrate; a solder seal bonded to and extending from the first surface of the first semiconductor die flip chip mounted to the third surface of the second semiconductor die, the solder seal at least partially surrounding the stress sensitive component; a first solder joint formed between the solder seal and the third surface of the second semiconductor die; a second solder joint formed between solder at an end of the post connect and the third surface of the second semiconductor die; and a mold compound covering the second surface of the first semiconductor die, a portion of the second semiconductor die, and an outside periphery of the solder seal.

High electron mobility transistor device having an aluminum-doped buffer layer
Patent No. 12074214

Inventor(s): Jinqiao Xie (Allen, TX), Jose Jimenez (Dallas, TX), Vipan Kumar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17477657 on 09/17/2021 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) device is disclosed. The HEMT device includes a substrate with epitaxial layers over the substrate that includes a buffer layer having a dopant comprising aluminum, wherein the concentration of aluminum within the buffer layer is between 0.5% and 3%. The epitaxial layer further includes a channel layer over the buffer layer and a barrier layer over the channel layer. A gate contact is disposed on a surface of the epitaxial layers. A source contact and a drain contact are also disposed on the surface of the epitaxial layers, wherein the source contact and the drain contact are spaced apart from the gate contact and each other.

Fin field effect transistor with field plating
Patent No. 12074216

Inventor(s): Ming-Yeh Chuang (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18056962 on 11/18/2022 (648 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) having a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) includes a substrate with a fin extending from a surface of the substrate. The fin includes a source region, a drain region, a drift region, and field plating oxide layer. The drift region is adjacent the drain region. The field plating oxide layer is on a first side, a second side, and a third side of the drift region.

Shrink boot sealant assemblies
Patent No. 12074415

Inventor(s): Jeff Busby (Millsap, TX), Kent Boomer (Aledo, TX), Matt Boyd (Fort Worth, TX), Michael Dry (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): The Patent Well LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16742448 on 01/14/2020 (1687 days app to issue)

Abstract: An assembly to provide a moisture proof or moisture resistant seal about a bundle of wires. The assembly includes a shrink boot, such as a cold shrink boot, and a tacky sealant, such as a polyurethane gel, that will deform and flow under the pressure of a collapsing tube of the shrink boot.

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

DC-DC converter with out-of-audio circuit
Patent No. 12074517

Inventor(s): Keliu Shu (Frisco, TX), Mark Baxter Weaver (Grants Pass, OR), Reza Sharifi (Sunnyvale, CA), Timothy Patrick Pauletti (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17137086 on 12/29/2020 (1337 days app to issue)

Abstract: A DC-DC regulator system includes a power circuit which has a first input coupled to receive an input voltage, a second input coupled to receive a control signal and an output to provide a regulated output voltage. The system includes a control circuit which has a first input coupled to receive the regulated output voltage, a second input coupled to receive a reference voltage, a first output to provide the control signal, and a second output to provide a converter clock signal. The system includes an out-of-audio circuit which has a first input coupled to receive a minimum threshold frequency signal, a second input coupled to receive the converter clock signal, a third input coupled to the power circuit output, and a fourth input coupled to receive a bandwidth control clock signal.

[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]

Reducing startup time in a crystal oscillator
Patent No. 12074569

Inventor(s): Animesh Paul (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18072682 on 11/30/2022 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: An oscillator apparatus, including a first node adapted to be coupled to a first terminal of a crystal oscillator; a second node adapted to be coupled to a second terminal of the crystal oscillator; a transconductance circuit; a first switch coupled between the first node and the second node; and a second switch coupled between the transconductance circuit and the second node.

[H03B] GENERATION OF OSCILLATIONS, DIRECTLY OR BY FREQUENCY-CHANGING, BY CIRCUITS EMPLOYING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WHICH OPERATE IN A NON-SWITCHING MANNER; GENERATION OF NOISE BY SUCH CIRCUITS (generators specially adapted for electrophonic musical instruments G10H; masers or lasers H01S; generation of oscillations in plasma H05H)

3D stacked integrated circuits having failure management
Patent No. 12074599

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17349136 on 06/16/2021 (1168 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional stacked integrated circuit (3D SIC) having a non-volatile memory die, a volatile memory die, and a logic die. The non-volatile memory die, the volatile memory die, and the logic die are stacked. The 3D SIC is partitioned into a plurality of columns that are perpendicular to each of the stacked dies. Each column of the plurality of columns is configurable to be bypassed via configurable routes. When the configurable routes are used, functionality of a failing part of the column is re-routed to a corresponding effective part of a neighboring column.

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

Methods and apparatus to dynamically correct time keeping errors
Patent No. 12074600

Inventor(s): Anand Kumar G (Bangalore, , IN), Aniruddha P N (Bangalore, , IN), Anuvrat Srivastava (Bengaluru, , IN), Robin Hoel (Oslo, , NO)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17949446 on 09/21/2022 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes clock divider circuitry configured to divide a system clock by a pre-scaler input to generate a divided clock; counter circuitry configured to increment a system count based on the divided clock; comparison circuitry configured to determine a count difference between the system count and a real-time clock count; and controller circuitry configured to modify the pre-scaler input based on a comparison of the count difference to a threshold value.

Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) having linearization circuit with reconfigurable lookup table (LUT) memory and calibration options
Patent No. 12074607

Inventor(s): Abhinav Chandra (Bengaluru, , IN), Harshit Moondra (Mumbai, , IN), Narasimhan Rajagopal (Chennai, , IN), Neeraj Shrivastava (Bengaluru, , IN), Nithin Gopinath (Bengaluru, , IN), Visvesvaraya A. Pentakota (Bengaluru, , IN), Viswanatha
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17825864 on 05/26/2022 (824 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a nonlinear analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to provide a first digital output based on an analog input signal. The circuit also includes a linearization circuit having a lookup table (LUT) memory configured to store initial calibration data. The linearization circuit is coupled to the nonlinear ADC and is configured to: determine updated calibration data based on the initial calibration data; replace the initial calibration data in the LUT memory with the updated calibration data; and provide a second digital output at a linearization circuit output of the linearization circuit based on the first digital output and the updated calibration data.

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

Methods, circuits, systems and apparatus providing audio sensitivity enhancement in a wireless receiver, power management and other performances
Patent No. 12074622

Inventor(s): Jaiganesh Balakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18318800 on 05/17/2023 (468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless receiver includes a down converter module operable to deliver a signal having a signal bandwidth that changes over time, a dynamically controllable filter module having a filter bandwidth and fed by said down converter module, and a measurement module operable to at least approximately measure the signal bandwidth, said dynamically controllable filter module responsive to said measurement module to dynamically adjust the filter bandwidth to more nearly match the signal bandwidth as it changes over time, whereby output from said filter module is noise-reduced. Other wireless receivers, electronic circuits, and processes for their operation are disclosed.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Optical signal power gain
Patent No. 12074690

Inventor(s): Youichi Akasaka (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): FUJITSU LIMITED (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: Maschoff Brennan (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17991687 on 11/21/2022 (645 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical device may include a non-linear optical medium and an optical coupler coupled to the optical medium. The optical coupler may be configured to multiplex an optical data signal and an optical pump signal onto the optical medium such that an optical idler signal is generated. The power of the optical pump signal may be below a level that results in optical parametric amplification of the optical idler signal. The optical device may further include an amplifier coupled to the optical medium and configured to amplify the optical data signal.

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

ACQI decoding confidence detection
Patent No. 12074694

Inventor(s): Ronald Jameson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Harrington Smith (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17272987 on 09/06/2018 (2182 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a method is provided including: decoding, at a base station of a wireless system, one or more bits of an uplink transmission from a user equipment, wherein the one or more bits are indicative of a channel quality; calculating a confidence metric corresponding to a reliability of the decoding; and causing a channel quality report to be generated based at least on the calculated confidence metric and a value for each system configuration parameter in a limited set of one or more system configuration parameters associated with the base station.

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

Encoding data
Patent No. 12074697

Inventor(s): Inwoong Kim (Allen, TX), Olga I Vassilieva (Plano, TX), Paparao Palacharla (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): FUJITSU LIMITED (Kanagawa, , JP)
Law Firm: Maschoff Brennan (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17361136 on 06/28/2021 (1156 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method may include obtaining multiple symbols each associated with a different state in a quadrature amplitude modulation scheme used for transmission of a data signal. The method may further include determining a sequence of symbols of the multiple symbols for a first portion of the data signal. The determining may include selecting an index value from multiple index values for the first portion of the data signal. The determining may also include obtaining energy states of multiple sequences of the symbols using the energy levels of the symbols. The determining may further include obtaining a relationship between the energy levels of the symbols, the energy states of the multiple sequences of the symbols, and the multiple index values. The determining may further include selecting the sequence of symbols based on the relationship and the index value for the first portion of the data signal.

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

System and method to reduce interruptions in a network
Patent No. 12074761

Inventor(s): Karupaiah Rajendran (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18483334 on 10/09/2023 (323 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The memory may be configured to store multiple configuration commands. The processor may be configured to establish a communication session between a first network component and a second network component based at least in part upon the configuration commands. Further, the processor may be configured to determine whether the communication session between the first network component and the second network component is interrupted, generate multiple space backup configuration commands indicating to back up the configuration commands to a space server in response to determining that the communication session is interrupted, transfer the space backup configuration commands to the space server, and reestablish the communication session between the first network component and the second network component via the space server based at least in part upon the space backup configuration commands.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Millimeter-wave fully-integrated full duplexer modules with and without internal low noise amplifier and power amplifier for 5G applications
Patent No. 12074830

Inventor(s): Meng-Jie Hsiao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): THE TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: CONLEY ROSE, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17434808 on 03/25/2020 (1616 days app to issue)

Abstract: Architectures of millimeter-wave (mm-wave) fully-integrated frequency-division duplex (FDD) transmitting-receiving (T/R) front-end (FE) modules include a duplexer (DUX), power amplifier (PA), and low noise amplifier (LNA) on a single semiconductor substrate to facilitate the development of system on a chip (SoC) for mm-wave 5th Generation (5G) wireless communications applications. The first FE module adopts a passive DUX consisting of Wilkinson power divider and ground-center-tap transformer to achieve high isolation between PA output and LNA inputs. Another FE module combines the advantages of passive DUX and power-efficient cancellation circuits to accomplish high TX-RX isolation and low noise performance at the same time. The DUX can stand alone as a single unit in a system and is used together with external PA and LNA provided in the system, or it can include its own internal PA and LNA to form a DUX FE module.

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

Application specific network data filtering
Patent No. 12074849

Inventor(s): Andrew T. Whitehead (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17353690 on 06/21/2021 (1163 days app to issue)

Abstract: The subject disclosure provides systems and methods for application-specific network data filtering. Application-specific network data filtering may be performed by a sandboxed process prior to providing the network data to an application to which the network data is directed. Any malicious or otherwise potentially harmful data that is included in the network data may be removed by the application-specific network data filter or may be allowed to corrupt the application specific network data filtering operations within the sandbox, thereby preventing the malicious or harmful data from affecting the application or other portions of an electronic device. In one or more implementations, a first process such as an application-specific network data filtering process may request allocation of memory for the first process from second process, such as an application, that is separate from a memory manager of the electronic device.

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

System and method for selectively processing content after identification and removal of malicious content
Patent No. 12074887

Inventor(s): Muhammad Zain ul abadin Gardezi (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Rutan Tucker, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16231089 on 12/21/2018 (2076 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method directed toward the deployment of one or more security plug-ins for software components (e.g., applications) that analyze incoming content and selectively prevent malicious portions of the content from being processed by the applications without limiting the processing and/or rendering of the legitimate (non-malicious) portions of the incoming content is described. Each of the security plug-ins is communicatively coupled to a published interface of a software component, such as an application. The security plug-in includes logic to (i) gain access to content received by the software component prior to processing of the content by the software component, (ii) parse the content into separate segments, (iii) analyze each content segment to determine whether the content segment is malicious or non-malicious, and (iv) permit rendering of one or more non-malicious content segments while preventing processing of one or more malicious content segments.

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

System, method, and computer program product for user network activity anomaly detection
Patent No. 12074893

Inventor(s): Bo Dong (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Visa International Service Association (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: The Webb Law Firm (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18202405 on 05/26/2023 (459 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are a system, method, and computer program product for user network activity anomaly detection. The method includes generating a multilayer graph from network resource data, and generating an adjacency matrix associated with each layer of the multilayer graph to produce a plurality of adjacency matrices. The method further includes assigning a weight to each adjacency matrix to produce a plurality of weights, and generating a merged single layer graph by merging the plurality of layers based on a weighted sum of the plurality of adjacency matrices using the plurality of weights. The method further includes generating a set of anomaly scores by generating, for each node in the merged single layer graph, an anomaly score. The method further includes determining a set of anomalous users based on the set of anomaly scores, detecting fraudulent network activity based on the set of anomalous users, and executing a fraud mitigation process.

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) driven classifier using defined taxonomy framework
Patent No. 12074895

Inventor(s): Cedrik Ho (Allen, TX), Mei Zhou (Plano, TX), Rajiv Murthy (Plano, TX), Shan-Wen Yan (Plano, TX), Yi Shen (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Forescout Technologies, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18500845 on 11/02/2023 (299 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for entity classification via an artificial intelligence model using a defined taxonomy framework are described. Entity classification includes identifying information associated with a entity, generating, by a processing device, a first query comprising the information associated with the entity and a first set of options for classification of the entity at a first level of classification granularity of a taxonomy framework, and providing the first query to a classification model. The method further includes receiving, from the classification model, a selection of a first option of the first set of options for classification and determining a classification of the entity based at least in part on the selection of the first option of the first set of options.

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

Digital signage and digital signage content manager
Patent No. 12074932

Inventor(s): Edward Jack Edgington, Jr. (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Recognition Concepts, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17410530 on 08/24/2021 (1099 days app to issue)

Abstract: In various implementations, a signage manager may manage digital sign content. The signage manager may transmit playlists and/or media to signage devices to be presented on a display and/or on a set of displays. The signage manger may allow independent customization of playlists. The media items associated with the playlists and presented on display(s) may be stored on a memory of the signal device and/or streamed media from another source.

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

Fault-tolerant and highly available configuration of distributed services
Patent No. 12074942

Inventor(s): Daniel Rothfus (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Palantir Technologies Inc. (Denver, CO)
Law Firm: Duane Morris LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18326930 on 05/31/2023 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises detecting, by a processor of a first host of one or more hosts in a distributed computing environment, a distributed task waiting to be started, from a replicated configuration system, the distributed task being represented by a pending tasks key. The method comprises starting, by the processor, the distributed task by performing an atomic compare and swap operation to add a started key to the replicated configuration system. The method also comprises writing a specification of the distributed task to the replicated configuration system under a new version of a current tasks key. In addition, the method comprises removing, following the writing, the pending tasks key from the replicated configuration system.

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

Method and system for generation and playback of supplemented videos
Patent No. 12075127

Inventor(s): James K. Andrews, II (Newport Beach, CA), Timothy M. Monaghan (Laguna Beach, CA)
Assignee(s): AiBUY Holdco, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: COOLEY LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17964743 on 10/12/2022 (685 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for generation and playback of supplemented videos which include interactive features. The supplemented video includes hotspots that allow a video viewer to interact with the video when the video viewer sees an object. The hotspots can be manually defined. Information regarding the object and the hotspot can be stored in a separate XML file. Furthermore, the present invention can be a marketplace where a desired object can be found by searching the XML file. The search results can list the supplemented videos which contain hotspots corresponding to the object and also the time in the supplemented video in which the object is found. The present invention can also aggregate data about the objects based on the playback of the supplemented videos and the video viewer”s interaction with the supplemented videos.

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

Facilitation of collaborative monitoring of an event
Patent No. 12075197

Inventor(s): Sangar Dowlatkhah (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17643280 on 12/08/2021 (993 days app to issue)

Abstract: A collaborative video camera system of an edge node can be used to track and predict objects, locations of the objects, and events associated therewith. For example, multiple cameras can be utilized to determine the direct in which an object is heading. This data can be used to activate and/or dispatch other cameras that may be at or near the predicted location of the object. Additionally, sound associated with the object can be used to predict and/or active cameras that are at or near the predicted location of the object.

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

Hearing aid and method for use of same
Patent No. 12075214

Inventor(s): Laslo Olah (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Institute of Science, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18456983 on 08/28/2023 (365 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hearing aid and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the hearing includes a body that at least partially conforms to the contours of the external ear and is sized to engage therewith. Various electronic components are contained within the body, including an electronic signal processor that is programmed with a preferred hearing range, which may be an about 10 Hz frequency to an about 30 Hz frequency range of sound corresponding to highest hearing capacity of a patient. Sound received at the hearing aid is converted to the preferred hearing range prior to output.

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

Method and system for inter-radio access technology packet data network connection management
Patent No. 12075258

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538702 on 11/30/2021 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which an inter-RAT PDN connection management service is provided. The service may include provisioning a packet data network (PDN) session based on network slice (NS) and access point name (APN) information received from an end device via a non-slice radio access device. The service may further include provisioning, during the PDU session, a network slice based on the NS and APN information in which core devices of the network slice are selected and the same as the core devices that supported the PSN session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Framework for a 6G ubiquitous access network
Patent No. 12075298

Inventor(s): Sangar Dowlatkhah (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18054999 on 11/14/2022 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: A framework for a 6[superscript]th [/superscript]generation (6G) ubiquitous wireless communications network is provided. A system comprises: a memory that stores executable instructions; and a processor, coupled to the memory, that facilitates execution of the executable instructions to perform operations. The operations comprise: obtaining first information associated with a first condition of a terrestrial radio network of terrestrial radio networks from a terrestrial controller that collects the first information from the terrestrial radio networks; determining second information associated with a resource of a satellite network, wherein the satellite network is integrated with the terrestrial radio networks to form an integrated network to which a mobile device connects, wherein a defined application is alternatively executable at the mobile device via any of a group of networks, the group comprising the satellite network and the terrestrial radio networks; and determining whether to re-assign the defined application from the terrestrial radio network to the satellite network based on a result of evaluating at least the first condition.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for contactless communication
Patent No. 12075308

Inventor(s): Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell, 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: 17486184 on 09/27/2021 (1065 days app to issue)

Abstract: A first mobile device exchanges information or documentation with a second mobile device after a vehicular incident or collision has occurred. Communication is initiated or triggered based on detection of the incident by a collision detection system and/or based on the first mobile device contactlessly receiving a user identifier from the second mobile device. The contactless communication may be initiated by a service provider system or by the first mobile device. The first mobile device may include a sensor that scans a user identifier associated with the second mobile device. Then, the first mobile device may transmit the user identifier to the service provider system, which initiates or provides a communication channel between the first mobile device and the second mobile device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for executing originating services in a terminating network for IMS and non-IMS applications
Patent No. 12075327

Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX), Lathan Lewis (Dallas, TX), Patricia Landgren (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17884447 on 08/09/2022 (749 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile application gateway for connecting devices on a cellular network with individual networks, such as enterprise voice and data networks and/or residential networks. The effects of the present invention are far reaching in terms of transferring effective call control from the cellular network into the control of the individual network such as the enterprise, and enabling new business models for the purchase of cellular service from a public cellular carrier by an enterprise. The invention may consist of a primarily of core network and services components based on the IMS network architecture, and is backward compatible to support legacy systems in place in current telecom and data networks.

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

System and method for enabling subscriber-based policy decisions
Patent No. 12075332

Abstract: A network device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a request for a session management (SM) policy association in relation to establishment of a packet data unit (PDU) session for a particular user equipment (UE) device; sending, to a second network device, a request for an access and mobility (AM) policy decision pertaining to the UE device; receiving the AM policy decision from the second network device, and creating the SM policy association based on at least the received AM policy decision. The request for SM policy association includes an identifier associated with the second network device. The processor may be further configured to determine whether the network device is the same as another network device based on the identifier; and transmit a request to the second network device when it is determined that the first network device is not the same as the other network device.

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

Protection for mode-3 V2X UEs in the ITS band
Patent No. 12075430

Inventor(s): George Calcev (Hoffman Estates, IL), Majid Ghanbarinejad (Chicago, IL), Philippe Sartori (Plainfield, IL)
Assignee(s): FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17397746 on 08/09/2021 (1114 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to embodiments, a first UE receives from a base station a configuration indicator. The configuration indicator indicates to the first UE for the first UE to measure quality of a sidelink connection from a second UE on resources of a resource pool in a wireless network. The first UE transmits a feedback report to the base station. The feedback report includes an identification of the second UE in the wireless network and a measurement result of the sidelink connection from the second UE.

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

Facilitation of radio access network intelligent controller resource preservation framework for 5G or other next generation network
Patent No. 12075452

Abstract: A framework for dynamic network resource allocation and energy saving based on the real-time environment, radio network information, and machine learning (ML) can be utilized via a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC). Real-time and predicted network utilization can facilitate resource and energy savings by leveraging the RIC platform. For example, a network information base (NIB) in the RIC platform can collects RAN and user equipment (UE) resource related information in real time and provides the abstraction of the access network in the real time. ML can predict real-time information about the UEs at time t based on data analytics and real time radio resource needs. The RIC can then instruct the network to reduce or increase resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for UE reporting for son-based random access operations
Patent No. 12075484

Inventor(s): Kyeongin Jeong (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17692952 on 03/11/2022 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for random access (RA) operation in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a first user equipment (UE) comprises: receiving, from a base station (BS), configuration information for a first RA procedure; storing part of the configuration information; generating and storing information indicating that a fallback operation is triggered, during the RA operation, to a second RA procedure from the first RA procedure per RA attempt; and transmitting, to the BS, RA information including the stored part of the configuration information and the stored information.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Supported extended emergency information type
Patent No. 12075518

Inventor(s): Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Malikie Innovations Limited (Dublin, , IE)
Law Firm: Botos Churchill IP Law LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18225775 on 07/25/2023 (399 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and devices for encoding a point cloud. A current node associated with a sub-volume is split into further sub-volumes, each further sub-volume corresponding to a child node of the current node, and, at the encoder, an occupancy pattern is determined for the current node based on occupancy status of the child nodes. A probability distribution is selected from among a plurality of probability distributions based on occupancy data for a plurality of nodes neighbouring the current node. The encoder entropy encodes the occupancy pattern based on the selected probability distribution to produce encoded data for the bitstream and updates the selected probability distribution. The decoder makes the same selection based on occupancy data for neighbouring nodes and entropy decodes the bitstream to reconstruct the occupancy pattern.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Remotely controlled and monitored followspot
Patent No. 12075544

Inventor(s): Dale Polansky (Duncanville, TX), Diane Miller (Grapevine, TX), Ian Clarke (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (New Windsor, NY)
Law Firm: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18298669 on 04/11/2023 (504 days app to issue)

Abstract: A remote follow spot system includes a remote controller that has separately movable parts that are movable in two orthogonal directions, and a display attached to one of said two separately movable parts. The display receives a video feed from a controlled light, that is controlled to move in the same directions as remote controller. The display hence shows the field of view where the light is pointing. In this way, an operator of the follow spot can control the light without physically being near the light.

[H05B] ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

DESIGN PATENTS

Brush handle
Patent No. D1039844

Inventor(s): Elhadji Ndiaye (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: INNOVATION CAPITAL LAW GROUP, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29931436 on 03/06/2024 (174 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Earbud
Patent No. D1040137

Inventor(s): James Ghormley (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29808898 on 09/23/2021 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Smart device case
Patent No. D1040157

Inventor(s): Dwight N. Haddock (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29866204 on 09/01/2022 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
Patent No. D1040178

Inventor(s): Varun K. Yellichetty (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29852284 on 09/06/2022 (721 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Percussion pad
Patent No. D1040220

Inventor(s): Frank Chapple (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29788222 on 04/16/2021 (1229 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motivational poster
Patent No. D1040225

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29854870 on 09/28/2022 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motivational poster
Patent No. D1040226

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle skid plate
Patent No. D1040252

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Casey Christen Jens Christensen (McKinney, TX), Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847744 on 07/27/2022 (762 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle skid plate
Patent No. D1040253

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle wing support
Patent No. D1040254

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle engine cover
Patent No. D1040255

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Dumbbell
Patent No. D1040263

Inventor(s): Camille Blumka (Manhattan, NY), Lane Samata (Brooklyn, NY), Taylor Borenstein (Manhattan, NY)
Assignee(s): Good Sport LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Wolin, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29938268 on 04/19/2024 (130 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Kiosk
Patent No. D1040353

Inventor(s): Michael Tu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Everyplace Labs, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29792469 on 03/31/2022 (880 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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