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 March 26, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 8
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 12
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 3
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 3
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 8
G: PHYSICS 46
H: ELECTRICITY 50

DESIGN: 14

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 22
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 7
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, ID) 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 5
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 4
Landscape Forms Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) 3
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 2
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin) 2
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 2

UNASSIGNED 9

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Site Li (Irving) 3
Timothy David Anderson (University Park) 3
Boon Loong Ng (Plano) 2
Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 2
Hongbo Si (Plano) 2
John Costakis (Glasco, NY) 2
Ming Zhang (Weston, CT) 2
Naveen Bhoria (Plano) 2
Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 2
Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Sensor fusion for localization and path planning
Patent No. 11937539

Inventor(s): Boon L. Ng (Plano, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX), Mandar N. Kulkarni (Richardson, TX), Neha Dawar (Plano, TX), Songwei Li (Lewisville, TX), Yuming Zhu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17003834 on 08/26/2020 (1308 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first set of sensors configured to generate motion information. The electronic device also includes a second set of sensors configured to receive information from multiple anchors. The electronic device further includes a processor configured to generate a path to drive the electronic device within an area. The processor is configured to receive the motion information. The processor is configured to generate ranging information based on the information that is received. While the electronic device is driven along the path, the processor is configured to identify a location and heading direction within the area of the electronic device based on the motion information. The processor is configured to modify the estimate of location and the heading direction of the electronic device based on the ranging information. The processor is configured to drive within the area according to the path, based on the location and heading direction.

[A01D] HARVESTING; MOWING

Rapid feed dispenser
Patent No. 11937585

Inventor(s): Doug Hughes (Floyd, NM), Larry Hughes (Clovis, NM)
Assignee(s): SINGER EQUITIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MILES STOCKBRIDGE P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223878 on 04/06/2021 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly depositing feed for a large number of animals. The rapid feed dispenser can include a motorized vehicle having a bulk feed bin that can contain hundreds or thousands of pounds of feed, one or more augers that pre-load a feeding dose into a holding area, and a fast-acting valve that quickly dumps the feeding dose as a user drives past a feeding station. While driving from one feeding station to the next, the next feeding dose can be pre-loaded so that by the time the vehicle arrives at the next feeding station, the feeding dose will be loaded and ready to be quickly dumped.

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

Automatically adjustable desk with usage tracking and methods thereof
Patent No. 11937690

Inventor(s): Ramesh Namala (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15967563 on 04/30/2018 (2157 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically adjusting and monitoring use of an adjustable standing desk are disclosed. The invention provides an electric adjustable desk with memory to store a user”s preferred sitting and standing heights for the adjustable desk. A setup mode allows the user to store and adjust the preferred sitting and standing heights. A sensor allows the user to quickly adjust from the sitting to standing heights or vice versa.

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

Xchange mechanism table mount system and method of use
Patent No. 11937697

Inventor(s): Charlie Prenzi (Plano, TX), Randy Comer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: LEAVITT ELDREDGE (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17505450 on 10/19/2021 (889 days app to issue)

Abstract: A table mount system attached one of various accessories to a table by a central mount. The accessories could be attached to a stand to elevate them over the table. The mount has a mount body and a mount plate that hold the table between them to provide a secure anchor to which the accessories are attached.

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

Item display case and system
Patent No. 11937711

Inventor(s): Lawrence Richard Reynolds, Jr. (Dallas, TX), Scott James Harben (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18516591 on 11/21/2023 (126 days app to issue)

Abstract: A display system for display of an item includes a display case into which the item may be placed, a digital video display system, and a lighting system which may be interactive with the video display system to provide an animated, photo-realistic and dynamic background for items being showcased and/or photographed. In certain embodiments, the display case includes a back wall incorporating an output video screen configured to display custom video content of the user”s choosing via the digital video display system, the custom videos providing a backdrop for the item being displayed, wherein the lighting system is configured to change color and/or intensity in sync with the color of the changing images produced on the video output screen.

[A47F] SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS, OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

Use of [i]Clostridium histolyticum [/i]protease mixture in promoting wound healing
Patent No. 11938173

Inventor(s): Lei Shi (Mansfield, TX), Vincent Ronfard (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): SMITH NEPHEW, INC. (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15534547 on 12/10/2015 (3029 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are methods for repairing a wound or inducing the proliferative phase of a wound comprising administering a composition comprising a protease mixture comprising collagenases and a neutral protease to the wound in an amount effective for repair of wound tissue or for inducing the proliferative phase in the wound.

[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)

Ingestible device for delivery of therapeutic agent to the gastrointestinal tract
Patent No. 11938295

Inventor(s): Pejman Rahimian (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17945890 on 09/15/2022 (558 days app to issue)

Abstract: Ingestible devices can directly deliver therapeutic agents to desired tissue(s) of the GI tract of a subject, such as the submucosa, the mucosa, and/or the mucus layer of the GI tract, and methods of using the same. The ingestible devices can deliver therapeutic agents in a safe, effective, and reliable manner. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions for use in methods of treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof.

[A61J] CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE

Paddle leads for neurostimulation and method of delivering the same
Patent No. 11938316

Inventor(s): Claudio A. Feler (Carbondale, CO), Joshua R. Feler (Carbondale, CO)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group, LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18167218 on 02/10/2023 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: Paddle lead including a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a central axis extending therebetween. The lead body includes opposite first and second sides that extend between the distal and proximal ends. The paddle lead also includes electrodes disposed along the first side of the lead body that are configured to apply neurostimulation therapy within an epidural space of a patient. The electrodes are electrically coupled to conductive pathways that extend through the proximal end of the lead body. The lead body includes a flexible material a flexible material that is configured to flex when a fluid pressure is imposed on the lead body in the epidural space. The lead body is configured to have a non-planar contour that folds or curves about the central axis when experiencing the fluid pressure.

[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]

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

Torque control methods and devices for powered orthosis
Patent No. 11938050

Inventor(s): Ge Lv (Dallas, TX), Hanqi Zhu (Dallas, TX), Robert D. Gregg (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16061905 on 12/08/2016 (2665 days app to issue)

Abstract: Orthosis device and related methods for controlling the device to counteract a gravitational force exerted on the person without directing the orthosis device in a pre-determined pattern of motion.

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

High speed injection molding with heat/cool cycle for making optical articles
Patent No. 11938694

Inventor(s): Hao-Wen Chiu (Dallas, TX), Shannon Loiselle (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: 16754883 on 10/08/2018 (1996 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for producing an optical article having a Fresnel microstructure and an injection molding system for producing such an article. The method includes heating and cooling a mold and applying a pressure to a thermoplastic material during injection molding of the optical article to facilitate formation of the Fresnel microstructure.

[B29D] PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE (making granules B29B 9/00; making preforms B29B 11/00) [4]

[i]SP[/i][superscript]2[/superscript]-bonded carbon structures
Patent No. 11938715

Inventor(s): Archana Venugopal (Dallas, TX), Benjamin Stassen Cook (Addison, TX), Luigi Colombo (Dallas, TX), Nazila Dadvand (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16229668 on 12/21/2018 (1922 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microstructure comprises a plurality of interconnected units wherein the units are formed of graphene tubes. The graphene tubes may be formed by photo-initiating the polymerization of a monomer in a pattern of interconnected units to form a polymer microlattice, removing unpolymerized monomer, coating the polymer microlattice with a metal, removing the polymer microlattice to leave a metal microlattice, depositing graphitic carbon on the metal microlattice, converting the graphitic carbon to graphene, and removing the metal microlattice.

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

Amphibious vehicles comprising cycloidal propellers
Patent No. 11938768

Inventor(s): Chase B. Wiley (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): The Regents of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), The Texas AM University System (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17321048 on 05/14/2021 (1047 days app to issue)

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle for traversing land and bodies of water includes a chassis, and a cycloidal propeller coupled to the chassis and which includes a plurality of cycloidal propeller blades rotatably coupled to the chassis and each extending parallel a rotational axis of the cycloidal propeller, and an extension/retraction system configured to extend the plurality of cycloidal propeller blades away from the chassis and to retract the plurality of cycloidal propeller blades towards the chassis.

[B60F] VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; VEHICLES CAPABLE OF TRAVELLING IN OR ON DIFFERENT MEDIA, e.g. AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES (air-cushion vehicles B60V)

System and method for wireless power transfer and data modulation for vehicles
Patent No. 11938875

Inventor(s): Chungchih Chou (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI), Mengqi Wang (Troy, MI), Qunfang Wu (Westland, MI), Weiyang Zhou (Westland, MI), Yanghe Liu (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17164166 on 02/01/2021 (1149 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for wireless power transfer in a vehicle. A wireless power transfer system can include a high-frequency alternating current (HFAC) inverter electrically coupled to the power source and a transmitter to wirelessly transmit a HFAC power signal to at least one device of a vehicle, such as sensors (e.g., LiDAR, GPS etc.) and cameras. The HFAC power signal provides wireless power and a data signal to the at least one device of a vehicle. The wireless power transfer system can eliminate the need for cabling and wires to provide power to the device. Wireless power transfer can include use or a data modulation circuit and a pulse current source to inject a pulse current to the HFAC power signal as superimposed data. System configurations can power a plurality of devices. Systems can includes a plurality of HFAC inverters and transmitters to power multiple sets of devices.

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

Auto-immobilization of machines capable of moving
Patent No. 11938900

Inventor(s): Michael Garner (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Aeris Communications, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Shih IP Law Group, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17892341 on 08/22/2022 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method and system for immobilization of machines capable of moving are disclosed. The method for immobilization of machines capable of moving includes detecting an event by a tracking device; providing one or more rules to evaluate the detected event; evaluating the detected event using the one or more rules; and triggering an action type based on the outcome of the evaluation. The system for immobilization of machines capable of moving includes a machine capable of moving, a tracking device including at least one processor and logic, a starter relay and a fuel pump relay, wherein the tracking device detects an event; evaluates the detected event using one or more rules provided to evaluate the detected event; and triggers an action type based on the outcome of the evaluation.

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

Autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod
Patent No. 11939050

Inventor(s): Carlos Fenny (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwarz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446782 on 09/02/2021 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: An autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod is disclosed. A plurality of distributed propulsion element (thruster) layout within a self-articulating ring wing pod allows the pod to selectively control its thrust vector by controlling each propulsion element in the pod. This arrangement allows autonomous and independent control of the tilting of the ring wing relative to the aircraft. The ring wing pod acts as both a nacelle to house the propulsion elements as well as a lifting surface when in wing-borne flight. The autonomous thrust vectoring ring wing pod also provides superior aircraft attitude control in wing-borne flight, thus negating the need for conventional surface controls.

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

Winglets with passive aeroelastic tailoring
Patent No. 11939055

Inventor(s): Rikin Gupta (Ann Arbor, MI), Ryohei Tsuruta (Ann Arbor, MI), Shardul Singh Panwar (Ann Arbor, MI), Taewoo Nam (Ann Arbor, MI), Yufei Zhu (Ypsilanti, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17721931 on 04/15/2022 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aircraft can include a wing. The wing can include a tip. A winglet can be pivotably connected to the wing proximate the tip. A connecting member can be operatively connected to the wing and the winglet. The connecting member can include a flexible material with a super elastic material member operatively connected to the flexible material. Thus, the connecting member can allow passive movement of the winglet responsive to real-time operational forces acting upon the aircraft. In some arrangements, the flexible material can be a fabric, and the super elastic material member can be a wire. In some arrangements, the super elastic material member can be configured to exhibit a non-linear stiffness profile. The non-linear stiffness profile can include a region of quasi-zero stiffness. The stiffness profile of the super elastic material member can be selectively varied, such as by controlling a temperature of the super elastic material member.

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

Enclosure for contacts of aircraft wing heater blanket
Patent No. 11939067

Inventor(s): Nicholas Allen Torske (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Pramudji Law Group PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17897344 on 08/29/2022 (575 days app to issue)

Abstract: Briefly, the disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods to enclose electrical contacts for de-icing equipment utilized on fixed-wing aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft, such as helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft. In some implementations, enclosing electrical contacts for a de-ice heater blanket may ensure that high-quality electrical connections are made between conductors of one or more de-icing cables and the electrical contacts of the de-ice heater blanket. Such high-quality electrical connections may be maintained even during aircraft operations conducted in below-freezing ambient environments, rainy and/or wet environments, dusty desert environments, and so forth.

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

Fan clutch for convertible engine
Patent No. 11939077

Inventor(s): Alan Hisashi Steinert (Fort Worth, TX), Thomas Dewey Parsons (Fort Worth, TX), Troy Cyril Schank (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17686347 on 03/03/2022 (754 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an aircraft with a fuselage and a convertible engine disposed within the fuselage. The convertible engine is operable as a turbofan engine in a thrust mode and a turboshaft engine in a shaft power mode. The convertible engine includes a housing, an engine core having a low pressure turbine shaft, and a bypass fan system. The bypass fan system includes a bypass fan having a fan clutch. The fan clutch selectively couples at least a portion of the bypass fan to the low pressure turbine shaft when the convertible engine is operated in the thrust mode and decouples at least a portion of the bypass fan from the low pressure turbine shaft when the convertible engine is operated in the shaft power mode.

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

Automated item handling systems and methods
Patent No. 11939164

Inventor(s): Justin Stone (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Athorus, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16909282 on 06/23/2020 (1372 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are automated systems and methods for the handling and processing of items at material handling facility. The exemplary systems and methods can receive the items from various upstream processes and systems and can process and handle the items so that they can be provided to various downstream processes and systems. The exemplary systems and methods can provide modular systems and methods that can perform automated singulation, sortation, retrieval, and packing of items without any manual handling.

[B65G] TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS (packaging B65B; handling thin or filamentary materials, e.g. paper sheets or thread, B65H; cranes B66C; portable or mobile lifting or hauling appliances, e.g. hoists, B66D; devices for lifting or lowering goods for loading or unloading purposes, e.g. fork-lift trucks, B66F 9/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers, not otherwise provided for, B67C 9/00; delivering or transferring liquids B67D; filling or discharging vessels for liquefied, solidified or compressed gases F17C; pipe-line systems for fluids F17D)

Method and apparatus for attaching caps, tubes, and seals to an anchorage for a post tensioning tendon
Patent No. 11939767

Inventor(s): Nate Mikulsky (Seagoville, TX)
Assignee(s): P. T. Atlas Manufacturing LLC (Seagoville, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17965063 on 10/13/2022 (530 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cap and tube or seal setting apparatus comprises an anchor holding fixture having a surface for receiving a post tension anchor. An actuator is operably mounted to one side of the anchor holding fixture and in some embodiments has a cap setter attached to a movable part of the actuator. In some embodiments a tube or seal holding fixture is mounted to a support base and disposed on an opposed side of the anchor holding device.

[B23P] OTHER WORKING OF METAL; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS (arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)

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

Modified polymer film surfaces for single-use bioreactor bags and biocontainment and methods of forming same
Patent No. 11939444

Inventor(s): Peter D. Gabriele (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): THE SECANT GROUP, LLC (Telford, PA)
Law Firm: McNees Wallace Nurick LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17226718 on 04/09/2021 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, a polymer film includes a base composition of poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) and a surface composition comprising hydroxy groups. In some embodiments, a polymer film includes a base layer of a first composition of poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate), a surface layer at a surface of the base layer, and a coating layer of a second composition of a copolymer of glycerol and sebacic acid. The surface layer includes surface hydroxy groups converted from acetate groups of the poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate). The second composition is attached to the surface layer by ester bonds between carboxyl groups of the copolymer and the hydroxy groups. A single-use bioreactor bag includes a polymer film including a base composition of poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) and a surface composition comprising hydroxy groups. A method of modifying a poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) film includes converting acetate groups at a first surface of the poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) film to hydroxy groups.

[C08J] WORKING-UP; GENERAL PROCESSES OF COMPOUNDING; AFTER-TREATMENT NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C08B, C08C, C08F, C08G or C08H (working, e.g. shaping, of plastics B29) [2]

Thermoplastic vulcanizates
Patent No. 11939473

Inventor(s): Chad Michael Houghton (Houston, TX), Eric Paul Jourdain (Rhode Saint Genese, , BE), Hang Dong (Shanghai, , CN), Oscar Oansuk Chung (Houston, TX), Prashant Bhadane (Houston, TX)
Assignee(s): Celanese International Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16963467 on 12/07/2018 (1936 days app to issue)

Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprises: (i) a dispersed phase of rubber that is at least partially cured; (ii) a continuous thermoplastic phase including at least one thermoplastic polymer; (iii) a first polysiloxane composition comprising a migratory siloxane polymer physically dispersed in a first thermoplastic material and (iv) a second polysiloxane composition comprising a non-migratory, siloxane polymer bonded to a second thermoplastic material.

[C08L] COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS (compositions based on polymerisable monomers C08F, C08G; artificial filaments or fibres D01F; textile treating compositions D06) [2]

Dry dye pad for fishing lures
Patent No. 11939476

Inventor(s): Francois L. Pasalich (Forney, TX), Jeanne L. Pasalich (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Sheri Higgins Law, PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16996220 on 08/18/2020 (1316 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dry dye pad for dyeing fishing lures can include: a dye; and a substrate comprising polymer particles suspended in a liquid plasticizer, wherein the substrate forms a permanently plasticized solid after heating and cooling. The substrate can be a plastisol. The plastisol can be heated and cooled to form the dye pad with the dye. The fishing lure can be dyed by contacting at least a portion of the fishing lure to a surface of the dry dye pad. The fishing lure can be dyed in as little as 1 to 3 seconds. The dry dye will not stain a user”s skin. A stencil can be placed over the surface of the dry dye pad to create a dyed pattern on the fishing lure. The lure can be dyed with more than one color and patterns to create a lure that resembles bait or prey for fishing.

[C09B] ORGANIC DYES OR CLOSELY-RELATED COMPOUNDS FOR PRODUCING DYES; MORDANTS; LAKES (fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound C12P)

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

Roofing composites with integrated selvage edges
Patent No. 11939773

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Isaac Bernard Rufus (Newark, DE), Michael Dougherty (Mount Arlington, NJ), Richard Chin (Livingston, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17943997 on 09/13/2022 (560 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.

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

Mill bit including varying material removal rates
Patent No. 11939819

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: 17860250 on 07/08/2022 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mill bit and a well system are covered. The mill bit, in one aspect, includes a tubular having an uphole end and a downhole end. The mill bit, in accordance with this aspect, further includes a first cutting section having one or more first cutting surfaces disposed about the tubular, the first cutting section having a first material removal rate and configured to engage with wellbore casing disposed within a wellbore. The mill bit, in accordance with this disclosure, further includes a second cutting section having one or more second cutting surfaces disposed about the tubular, the second cutting section having a second material removal rate less than the first material removal rate and configured to engage with a whipstock disposed within the wellbore.

[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]

Electro-mechanical clutch for downhole tools
Patent No. 11939837

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (Carrollton, TX), Jon-Howard Elliott Hanson (Carrollton, TX), Kevin Robin Passmore (Carrollton, TX), Nicholas Robert Wood (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17848928 on 06/24/2022 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a clutch assembly, a SSSV, and a method for operating an SSSV. The clutch assembly, in one aspect, includes an output coupler housing, an input shaft, and an electromagnet coupled to the input shaft. In at least one aspect, the electromagnet is configured to axially translate the output coupler housing from a de-coupled state to a coupled state when the electromagnet is energized. The clutch assembly, in one aspect, further includes one or more grooves located in one of an outer surface of the input shaft or an inner surface of the central opening, and one or more engagement members located in the other of the inner surface of the central opening or the outer surface of the input shaft.

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

Suction cover assembly for reciprocating pumps
Patent No. 11939975

Inventor(s): Renae Patoskie (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17296971 on 09/30/2019 (1639 days app to issue)

Abstract: A suction cover for a reciprocating pump assembly includes a plug configured to be at least partially received within an access port of a fluid cylinder of the reciprocating pump assembly. The plug includes at least one key configured to be received through a keyhole of the access port such that the at least one key extends within a keyway of the access port when the plug is at least partially received within the access port. The plug is configured to be rotated within the access port between an unlocked position wherein the at least one key is aligned with the keyhole and a locked position that prevents the plug from backing out of the access port.

[F04B] POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; machines for liquids, or pumps, of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type F04C; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D; pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped F04F; crankshafts, crossheads, connecting-rods F16C; flywheels F16F; gearings for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion in general F16H; pistons, piston-rods, cylinders, in general F16J; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)

Gearbox self contained breathing system
Patent No. 11940042

Inventor(s): Alan W. Falls (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17877629 on 07/29/2022 (606 days app to issue)

Abstract: Breathing systems and methods for a gearbox is described. Embodiments preferably create a closed system for air within the gearbox. As an operating gearbox warms the air or fluid within, or an altitude change causes air to expand or contract, increased pressure can result and air can escape through tubing to a cannister. The cannister can receive the expanding air in an impermeable cavity that is proximate to a bladder open or partially open to an exterior environment. Air can press on the bladder, expanding the cavity and shrinking the bladder until a pressure equilibrium is reached. As operation of the gearbox is lowered or powered off, or another altitude change occurs, the air can cool and/or retract into the gearbox. The bladder can then expand and press on the cavity until equalizing the pressure within the cannister.

[F16H] GEARING

Swivel knuckle connection
Patent No. 11940070

Inventor(s): Ken Riedel (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18205677 on 06/05/2023 (295 days app to issue)

Abstract: A swivel knuckle assembly for interconnecting a motor and a supply line. The knuckle assembly may include a bearing member to reduce a coefficient of friction. A locking mechanism is disclosed to connect members of the knuckle assembly.

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

Predictive temperature scheduling for a thermostat using machine learning
Patent No. 11940165

Inventor(s): Janathkumar Manohararaj (McKinney, TX), Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX), Sridhar Venkatesh (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17655960 on 03/22/2022 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control device configured to receive a user input for controlling an HVAC system, to determine whether the user input indicates an energy saving occupancy setting, and to identify a first plurality of time entries that are associated with a confidence level for a predicted occupancy status that is less than a predetermined threshold value in the predicted occupancy schedule. The device is further configured to modify the predicted occupancy schedule by setting the first plurality of time entries to an away status when the user input indicates an aggressive energy saving occupancy setting. The device is further configured to modify the predicted occupancy schedule by setting the second plurality of time entries to a present status when the user input indicates a conservative energy saving occupancy setting. The device is further configured to output the modified predicted occupancy schedule.

[F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02)

Diffuser adjustment assembly systems and methods
Patent No. 11940171

Inventor(s): Justin Eagan Anderson (Sachse, TX), Mark James Costello, Sr. (Plano, TX), Neal Thomas Holden (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17578247 on 01/18/2022 (798 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diffuser assembly includes a first blade pivotably coupled to a housing and configured to rotate about a first axis and includes second blade pivotably coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The diffuser assembly includes a linkage mechanism coupled to the first blade and the second blade and configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a first direction in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction. In the second configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction.

Cooling systems and methods using two circuits with water flow in a counter flow and in a series or parallel arrangement
Patent No. 11940197

Inventor(s): Earl Keisling (Ridgefield, CT), Gerald McDonnell (Spring Hill, FL), John Costakis (Glasco, NY), Ming Zhang (Weston, CT)
Assignee(s): INERTECH IP LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Weber Rosselli Cannon LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17720730 on 04/14/2022 (712 days app to issue)

Abstract: The cooling systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to cooling electronic equipment in data centers or any other applications that have high heat rejection temperature and high sensible heat ratio.

[F25D] REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT COVERED BY ANY OTHER SUBCLASS (refrigerated showcases A47F 3/04; thermally-insulated vessels for domestic use A47J 41/00; refrigerated vehicles, see the appropriate subclasses of classes B60-B64; containers with thermal insulation in general B65D 81/38; heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K 5/00; thermally-insulated vessels for liquefied or solidified gases F17C; air-conditioning or air-humidification F24F; refrigeration machines, plants, or systems F25B; cooling of instruments or comparable apparatus without refrigeration G12B; cooling of engines or pumps, see the relevant classes)

Sliding drain pans for cooling units
Patent No. 11940201

Inventor(s): Karthick Kuppusamy (Salem, , IN), Vignesh Thiyagarajan (Tamilnadu, , IN)
Assignee(s): Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Johnston IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18199800 on 05/19/2023 (312 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one instance, a cooling unit for use as an aspect of a cooling system includes a cabinet having a plurality of panels and having an interior, a front face with a fan aperture formed in the front face, and a bottom panel. The cooling unit further includes a drain pan below the bottom panel. The cooling unit also includes a plurality of guide-rail slide and track assemblies coupled between at least a portion of the cabinet and the drain pan for providing controlled movement of the drain pan between an operational position and a maintenance position. Other cooling units are disclosed with drain pans that may be lowered by a single technician.

Cooling systems and methods using single-phase fluid
Patent No. 11940227

Inventor(s): Doron Shapiro (St. Louis, MO), John Costakis (Glasco, NY), Ken Nguyen (Danbury, CT), Ming Zhang (Weston, CT)
Assignee(s): INERTECH IP LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Weber Rosselli Cannon LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17856654 on 07/01/2022 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cooling system includes a heat exchanger having one or more rows of multiple flat tubes, louvered fins disposed between pairs of flat tubes, and special header tube connections to form a counter flow heat exchanger. Heat exchangers having multiple rows may be placed near or close to the server racks and may be in fluid communication with an outdoor heat exchanger having one or more rows. A single-phase fluid is pumped through a fluid circuit or loop, which includes the heat exchangers at the server racks and the outdoor heat exchanger. The single-phase fluid circuit including the heat exchangers at the IT racks may alternatively be in thermal communication with a water circuit that includes an outdoor fluid cooler. The flat tubes can be formed tubes with one or more channels, or extruded tubes with multiple channels. The heat exchangers include header tubes/connections, which facilitate easy fabrication and connection between rows and inlet/outlet, and lower the pressure drop.

[F28D] HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials C09K 5/00; fluid heaters having heat generating means and heat transferring means F24H; furnaces F27; details of heat-exchange apparatus of general application F28F); HEAT STORAGE PLANTS OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL [4]

P H Y S I C S

Method and apparatus for a compact and high resolution mind-view communicator
Patent No. 11937895

Inventor(s): Masoud Vaziri (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Optics Innovation LLC (Portland, OR)
Law Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887438 on 08/13/2022 (591 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of a mind-view communication apparatus includes a first portable unit and a second portable unit. The first portable unit includes an eyeglass frame, at least one first optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one scene image corresponding to a field of view of a user, and at least one second optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one eye image corresponding to at least a portion of at least one eye of the user. The second portable unit is in communication with the first portable unit and includes at least one processor configured for receiving the at least one scene image and the at least one eye image, determining a direction within the field of view to which the at least one eye is directed based upon the at least one eye image, and generating a subset of the at least one scene image based on the determined direction.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Vehicle matching systems and methods for matching a user with a vehicle
Patent No. 11940283

Inventor(s): Christopher Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Daniel C. Bracken (Frisco, TX), Jiju Thomas (Allen, TX), Jordan Frank (Farmers Branch, TX), Joshua Batie (Frisco, TX), Michael D. Dorazio (Santa Monica, CA), Nikhil Rajendra (Plano,
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17400370 on 08/12/2021 (957 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for matching a vehicle with a user including receiving a user ride request for a vehicle from a plurality of available vehicles from a user, receiving a threshold vehicle risk score preference for the user, receiving a user risk score for the user, receiving a threshold user risk score preference for the plurality of available vehicles, identifying a subset of the plurality of available vehicles having a vehicle risk score at or below the threshold vehicle risk score preference of the user and a threshold user risk score preference at or above the user risk score of the user, and presenting the user with ride options for selecting one of the subset of the plurality of available vehicles of the subset of available vehicles for the user ride request.

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

Calibration method for first time use of equipment
Patent No. 11940314

Inventor(s): Chester Roy Wildey (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Rochester Sensors, LLC (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Howard IP Law Group (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377676 on 07/16/2021 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Time Domain Return measurement system for measuring liquid level, linear movement or other measurements which includes a first and second electrode, the second electrode spaced from the first electrode to define a gap, and an electronics assembly connected to the first and second electrodes equipped with a generator for transmitting an electromagnetic signal for propagation along the electrodes. The signal generator has a first analog timing circuit for actuating a slow-rising function of voltage versus time, a second analog timing circuit associated with the first analog timing circuit for actuating a fast-rising function of voltage versus time, and a receive circuit electrically connected to the electrodes, the receive circuit being activated for receiving return echo data associated with the electromagnetic signal transmitted when the fast-rising function is equal or greater than the slow-rising function to determine the position of the second medium with respect to the electrodes.

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

Detecting and repairing damage to building materials
Patent No. 11940356

Inventor(s): Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, TX), Cory A. Matheson (Celina, TX), Gianna Weingarden (Richardson, TX), Nicole Ferretti (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17410582 on 08/24/2021 (945 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium for receiving an indication of damage to a building from a sensor network associated with the building, where the sensor network is responsive to damage to the building. Determining a location and an extent of the damage to the building based on the indication of damage. Automatically coordinating a repair for the damage in response to determining the location and the extent of the damage.

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

Systems and methods for machine learning based flexural wave absorber
Patent No. 11940417

Inventor(s): Danil V. Prokhorov (Canton, MI), Hideo Iizuka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Xiaopeng Li (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17165390 on 02/02/2021 (1148 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flexural wave absorption system detects, with a sensor attached to a beam, an incident wave propagating in the beam. The system determines, based on a signal from the sensor generated in response to the incident wave, an amplitude and phase of the incident wave propagating in the beam and controls an actuator connected to the beam to generate a suppression wave, based on the amplitude and the phase of the incident wave, that reduces a coefficient of reflection of the incident wave across a broadband frequency range.

[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)

System for determining leakage current of a field effect transistor over temperature
Patent No. 11940479

Inventor(s): Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland, TX), Robert Allan Neidorff (Bedford, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17362706 on 06/29/2021 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for determining the leakage current of a field effect transistor over temperature includes a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) having first and second current terminals and a control terminal, wherein the first current terminal is coupled to a current measurement device. A switch is coupled to the control terminal and to a voltage source. The switch is configured to apply a voltage between a control terminal and a current terminal of the (MOSFET) responsive to a first signal, and apply approximately zero volts to the control terminal of the (MOSFET) responsive to a second signal.

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

Functional test head for printed circuit boards
Patent No. 11940480

Inventor(s): Avinash Virupakshaiah Pura (Allen, TX), Pramodchandran Variyam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Anora, LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Alliance IP, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17966535 on 10/14/2022 (529 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a test head frame and a tray slidably coupled to the frame and configured to receive a printed circuit board (PCB) to be tested. The PCB is positioned within the frame when the tray is in a retracted position and outside the frame when the tray is in an ejected position. A bed of nails (BON) opposes a lower side of the PCB and includes a plurality of pins having first portions arranged on an upper side of the BON to connect with corresponding electrical pads on the lower side of the PCB when the tray containing the PCB is in the retracted position. A plurality of interface printed circuit boards is configured for connection to second portions of the plurality of pins exposed on a lower side of the BON and for receiving test signals when the tray containing the PCB is in the retracted position.

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

Polarization splitter-rotator having silicon based waveguide with silicon nitride segment
Patent No. 11940572

Inventor(s): Brett E. Huff (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Aeva, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17372988 on 07/12/2021 (988 days app to issue)

Abstract: A polarization splitter-rotator (PSR) is described. The PSR having a silicon nitride based waveguide to split and rotate an optical beam. The silicon nitride based waveguide having a first silicon nitride segment including a first layer and a second layer coupled with the first layer.

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

High transmission light control film
Patent No. 11940689

Inventor(s): Caleb T. Nelson (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (St. Paul, MN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18064644 on 12/12/2022 (470 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light control film comprises a light input surface and a light output surface opposite the light input surface; alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions disposed between the light input surface and the light output surface, wherein the absorptive regions comprise a core having a first concentration, C[subscript]1[/subscript], of a light absorbing material sandwiched between cladding layers having a second concentration, C[subscript]2[/subscript], of the light absorbing material, wherein C[subscript]2[/subscript]C[subscript]1[/subscript], and wherein the cores have an aspect ratio of at least 20.

[G02F] DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS, THE OPTICAL OPERATION OF WHICH IS MODIFIED BY CHANGING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIUM OF THE DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE INTENSITY, COLOUR, PHASE, POLARISATION OR DIRECTION OF LIGHT, e.g. SWITCHING, GATING, MODULATING OR DEMODULATING; TECHNIQUES OR PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF; FREQUENCY-CHANGING; NON-LINEAR OPTICS; OPTICAL LOGIC ELEMENTS; OPTICAL ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTERS [4]

Contactless camera privacy shutter assembly
Patent No. 11940723

Inventor(s): Dennis Barrett (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Zebra Technologies Corporation (Lincolnshire, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17185485 on 02/25/2021 (1125 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing supporting a transparent panel to define an enclosure; a camera supported within the enclosure, the camera having a field of view extending through the transparent panel; and a privacy shutter supported within the enclosure, between the transparent panel and the camera, the privacy shutter having a shutter magnet, and being movable via magnetic activation between (i) an enabled position obstructing the field of view, and (ii) a disabled position clearing the field of view.

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

Methods and apparatus for detecting aging and predicting failures in BLDC and PMSM motors
Patent No. 11940776

Inventor(s): John Alexander Goodrich-Ruiz (Dallas, TX), Marc David Sousa (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Active-Semi, Inc. (Tortola, , VG)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17860900 on 07/08/2022 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided that predicts motor wear and failures before they occur. Telemetry data from motors in a motor application is collected and predictive algorithms are used to determine when a motor is aging and when it may fail. Identifying a potential failure in these types of applications can help mitigate risk of other equipment failures and realize cost savings. In one example, a motor aging detection system is provided that includes one or more DC motors, and a motor controller coupled to each motor. The motor controller reads three phase currents from each motor and converts the phase currents to digital values, calculates telemetry data including applied voltages, back electric-motive force, inductance, and resistance of each motor at periodic intervals, stores this telemetry data for each motor in a memory. An age detection circuit retrieves this information from the memory and determines age factors of the motor.

[G05B] CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (fluid-pressure actuators or systems acting by means of fluids in general F15B; valves per se F16K; characterised by mechanical features only G05G; sensitive elements, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. G12B, subclasses of G01, H01; correcting units, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. H02K)

Low latency fault and status indicator in serial communication
Patent No. 11940891

Inventor(s): Scott Allen Monroe (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17388858 on 07/29/2021 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for fault detection in a microprocessor-based system uses a serial data communication protocol for communications between a peripheral device and a controller. Peripheral device interface circuitry is adapted to intermittently receive input serial data frames from the controller using the serial communication protocol and to intermittently send output serial data frames to the controller using the serial communication protocol. Each output serial data frame includes one or more status bits representing communication status data and one or more data bits representing peripheral device data. The status bits and the data bits are serially followed by at least one fault bit that indicates whether a fault is detected during sending of the output serial data frame.

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

Dynamic mapping of data to lower latency memory based on data access
Patent No. 11940909

Inventor(s): Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Prithvi Shankar Yeyyadi Anantha (Bengaluru, , IN), Sriramakrishan Govindarajan (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17729252 on 04/26/2022 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: An Adaptive Memory Mirroring Performance Accelerator (AMMPA) includes a centralized transaction handling block that dynamically maps the most frequently accessed memory regions into faster access memory. The technique creates shadow copies of the most frequently accessed memory regions in memory devices associated with lower latency. The regions for which shadow copies are provided are updated dynamically based on use, and the technique flexible for different memory hierarchies.

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

Memory pipeline control in a hierarchical memory system
Patent No. 11940918

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18167921 on 02/13/2023 (407 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a processor system includes a processor core generating memory transactions, a lower level cache memory with a lower memory controller, and a higher level cache memory with a higher memory controller having a memory pipeline. The higher memory controller is connected to the lower memory controller by a bypass path that skips the memory pipeline. The higher memory controller: determines whether a memory transaction is a bypass write, which is a memory write request indicated not to result in a corresponding write being directed to the higher level cache memory; if the memory transaction is determined a bypass write, determines whether a memory transaction that prevents passing is in the memory pipeline; and if no transaction that prevents passing is determined to be in the memory pipeline, sends the memory transaction to the lower memory controller using the bypass path.

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

Recall pending cache line eviction
Patent No. 11940919

Inventor(s): Dean E. Walker (Allen, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899171 on 08/30/2022 (574 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and techniques for recall pending cache line eviction are described herein. A queue that includes a deferred memory request is kept for a cache line. Metadata for the queue is stored in a cache line tag. When a recall is needed, the metadata is written from the tag to a first recall storage, referenced by a memory request ID. After the recall request is transmitted, the memory request ID is written to a second recall storage referenced by the message ID of the recall request. Upon receipt of a response to the recall request, the queue for the cache line can be restored by using the message ID in the response to lookup the memory request ID from the second recall storage, then using the memory request ID to lookup the metadata from the first recall storage, and then writing the metadata into the tag for the cache line.

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

Parking threads in barrel processor for managing cache eviction requests
Patent No. 11940928

Inventor(s): Christopher Baronne (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17897913 on 08/29/2022 (575 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices and techniques for parking threads in a barrel processor for managing cache eviction requests are described herein. A barrel processor includes eviction circuitry and is configured to perform operations to: (a) detect a thread that includes a memory access operation, the thread entering a memory request pipeline of the barrel processor; (b) determine that a data cache line has to be evicted from a data cache for the thread to perform the memory access operation; (c) copy the thread into a park queue; (d) evict a data cache line from the data cache; (e) identify an empty cycle in the memory request pipeline; (f) schedule the thread to execute during the empty cycle; and (g) remove the thread from the park queue.

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

Methods and apparatus to reduce read-modify-write cycles for non-aligned writes
Patent No. 11940929

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: 16882234 on 05/22/2020 (1404 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to reduce read-modify-write cycles for non-aligned writes. An example apparatus includes a memory that includes a plurality of memory banks, an interface configured to be coupled to a central processing unit, the interface to obtain a write operation from the central processing unit, wherein the write operation is to write a subset of the plurality of memory banks, and bank processing logic coupled to the interface and to the memory, the bank processing logic to determine the subset of the plurality of memory banks to write based on the write operation, and determine whether to cause a read operation to be performed in response to the write operation based on whether a number of addresses in the subset of the plurality of memory banks to write satisfies a threshold.

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

Methods and apparatus to facilitate atomic operations in victim cache
Patent No. 11940930

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to facilitate atomic operation in victim cache are disclosed. An example system includes a first cache storage to store a first set of data; a second cache storage to store a second set of data that has been evicted from the first cache storage; and a storage queue coupled to the first cache storage and the second cache storage, the storage queue including: an arithmetic component to: receive the second set of data from the second cache storage in response to a memory operation; and perform an arithmetic operation on the second set of data to produce a third set of data; and an arbitration manager to store the third set of data in the second cache storage.

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

Query processing using logical query steps having canonical forms
Patent No. 11940997

Inventor(s): Ahmad Ghazal (Redondo Beach, CA), Mingyi Zhang (Santa Clara, CA), Ron-Chung Hu (Palo Alto, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446679 on 09/01/2021 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: A query processing device includes a communication interface accessing a database and database catalog, a memory storing instructions, and a processor coupled to the memory and the communication interface. The processor executes the instructions to parse a query and generate first and second execution plans for the query, retrieve respective previously determined cardinality values for previously executed logical steps of the first and second execution plans from the database catalog, select an execution plan from the first execution plan or the second execution plan, the selected execution plan having a lower cost based on the previously determined cardinality values, and execute the selected execution plan on data accessed from the database. The query processing system stores actual cardinality values determined during the execution of the logical steps in the database catalog for use by subsequent queries. The query processing device, therefore, re-uses previously determined cardinality values.

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

Systems and methods for training a style model
Patent No. 11941081

Inventor(s): Kareem Metwaly (State College, PA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Rui Guo (San Jose, CA), Xuewei Qi (Dublin, 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: 17351755 on 06/18/2021 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to training a model to stylize low-light images for improved perception. In one embodiment, a method includes encoding, by a style model, an input image to identify first content information. The method also includes decoding, by the style model, the first content information into an albedo component and a shading component. The method also includes generating, by the style model, a synthetic image using the albedo component and the shading component. The method also includes training the style model according to computed losses between the input image and the synthetic image.

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

Known-deployed file metadata repository and analysis engine
Patent No. 11941113

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Texada (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17319299 on 05/13/2021 (1048 days app to issue)

Abstract: A known-deployed file metadata repository (KDFMR) and analysis engine enumerates reference lists of files stored on a software delivery point (SDP) and compares the enumerated list of files and associated metadata to previously stored values in the KDFMR. If newly stored or modified files are identified, the analysis engine acquires the files from the SDP. Each file is analyzed to determine whether the file is an atomic file or a container file and metadata is generated or extracted. Each file stored in a container file is recursively extracted and analyzed, where metadata is generated for each extracted file and each container file. The KDFMR periodically analyzes the files stored on the SDP for differences to maintain the currency of the KDFMR data with respect to files stored on the SDP. Storage or modification of files on the SDP triggers analysis of the associated file. KDFMR data is updated with metadata determined based on sandbox detonation of files and/or identified artifacts of known-deployed files.

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

Ransomware-based data protection parameter modification
Patent No. 11941116

Inventor(s): Brian Carpenter (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Pure Storage, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: ALG Intellectual Property, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18141545 on 05/01/2023 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: An illustrative method includes determining that a total amount of read traffic and write traffic processed by a storage system during a time period exceeds a threshold; determining a first compressibility metric associated with the write traffic; determining a second compressibility metric associated with the read traffic; determining, based on a comparison of the first compressibility metric with the second compressibility metric, that the write traffic is less compressible than the read traffic; determining, based on the total amount of read traffic and write traffic exceeding the threshold and on the write traffic being less compressible than the read traffic, that the storage system is possibly being targeted by a security threat; and modifying, in response to the determining that the storage system is possibly being targeted by the security threat, a data protection parameter set for one or more recovery datasets generated by the storage system.

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

Single finger user interface camera control
Patent No. 11941224

Inventor(s): Brett Jason Levin (Mill Valley, CA)
Assignee(s): TopGolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18205459 on 06/02/2023 (298 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for controlling a virtual camera in a three dimensional environment displayed on a two dimensional touchscreen display include: presenting on the two dimensional touchscreen display a camera view into the three dimensional environment; receiving input indicating a single touch by a user on the two dimensional touchscreen display, the single touch including a slide across the two dimensional touchscreen display; and updating, in response to the input, the camera view into the three dimensional environment presented on the two dimensional touchscreen display, the updating including rotating the camera view in accordance with a first direction of the input across the two dimensional touchscreen display, and changing a distance of the camera view in accordance with a second direction of the input across the two dimensional touchscreen display.

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

Method and apparatus for flexible RAID in SSD
Patent No. 11941257

Inventor(s): Yiren Huang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17983685 on 11/09/2022 (503 days app to issue)

Abstract: A solid state drive (SSD) employing a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) scheme includes a flash memory chip, erasable blocks in the flash memory chip, and a flash controller. The erasable blocks are configured to store flash memory pages. The flash controller is operably coupled to the flash memory chip. The flash controller is also configured to organize certain of the flash memory pages into a RAID line group and to write RAID line group membership information to each of the flash memory pages in the RAID line group.

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

Exposing valid byte lanes as vector predicates to CPU
Patent No. 11941399

Inventor(s): Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Son H. Tran (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17687780 on 03/07/2022 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: A streaming engine employed in a digital data processor specifies a fixed read only data stream. Once fetched data elements in the data stream are disposed in lanes in a stream head register in the fixed order. Some lanes may be invalid, for example when the number of remaining data elements are less than the number of lanes in the stream head register. The streaming engine automatically produces a valid data word stored in a stream valid register indicating lanes holding valid data. The data in the stream valid register may be automatically stored in a predicate register or otherwise made available. This data can be used to control vector SIMD operations or may be combined with other predicate register data.

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

Registers in vector processors to store addresses for accessing vectors
Patent No. 11941402

Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17737922 on 05/05/2022 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are vector index registers in vector processors that each store multiple addresses for accessing multiple positions in vectors. It is known to use scalar index registers in vector processors to access multiple positions of vectors by changing the scalar index registers in vector operations. By using a vector indexing register for indexing positions of one or more operand vectors, the scalar index register can be replaced and at least the continual changing of the scalar index register can be avoided.

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

Monitoring VNFCs that are composed of independently manageable software modules
Patent No. 11941426

Inventor(s): Keith William Melkild (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17590788 on 02/01/2022 (784 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include a method comprising one or more of creating a VNFC monitor, starting a VNFC monitor, sending VNFCI state change notifications which includes a status of one or more VNFC modules, stopping a VNFC monitor, and destroying a VNFC monitor.

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

Method and system for facilitating data sharing among microservices within an application
Patent No. 11941461

Inventor(s): Evan Bechtol (Frisco, TX), Mubeen Hyder (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17903608 on 09/06/2022 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and a system for providing a shared state module that acts as a common interface for facilitating data sharing among microservice front-end modules that are being used in conjunction with one another within a single application are provided. The method includes: receiving an input that includes information that relates to a set of microservice modules to be utilized for constructing an application; uploading each of the set of microservice modules and a shared state module that is configured to facilitate data sharing; transmitting, to each of the set of microservice modules, an instruction that provides access to the shared state module; and when a particular microservice module requests a subset of data that is accessible via the shared state module, causing the requested subset of data to be received by the particular microservice module.

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

Systems and methods for fetching, securing, and controlling private credentials over a disparate communication network without recompiling source code
Patent No. 11941464

Inventor(s): Christopher Brown (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): Coinbase, Inc. (Oakland, CA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17678698 on 02/23/2022 (762 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems use a client application that resides on a client device (e.g., comprising private and secure access credentials). Using the client application, a user may authorize and/or accept a plurality of configuration files. Upon acceptance, the client application is capable of connecting to any interface predefined in the plurality of configuration files (e.g., corresponding to a predetermined list of network systems). The configuration files is downloaded from a package repository or included during software installation.

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

Systems and methods for improved RFID counting
Patent No. 11941477

Inventor(s): Herb Billings (Carrollton, TX), John Rayner (Carrollton, TX), Kevin Arnold (Carrollton, TX), Marc Fukuda (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Datascan (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17721548 on 04/15/2022 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods to validate RFID counts may be provided. A business may affix temporary or permanent location tags with barcodes throughout an area to be counted, and the location tags may then be recorded. Manual counters may perform a piece count of items associated with each location tag. RFID counters may perform an RFID read of items associated with each location tag. All RFID reads may be associated with their most likely location tag. The manual piece count may be compared to the total of RFID tags assigned to each location tag. Locations may be rejected where the totals do not match. Locations rejected by the manual piece count comparison may then be barcode scanned and compared to the RFID reads for each location tag required to be barcode scanned. Resolution may be performed for locations where the barcode item counts do not match the RFID item counts.

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

Systems and methods for training machine learning models
Patent No. 11941524

Inventor(s): Esmat Zare (Frisco, TX), Wayne Decesaris (Frisco, TX), Yasong Zhou (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899314 on 08/30/2022 (574 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media for repeated holdout validation include collecting independent data representing independent variables; collecting dependent data representing a dependent variable; correlating the independent data with the dependent data; creating a data set comprising the correlated independent and dependent data; generating a plurality of unique seeds; creating a plurality of training sets and a plurality of validation sets; associating each training set with a single validation set; training the neural network a plurality of times with the training sets and seeds to create a plurality of models; calculating accuracy metric values for the models using the validation sets associated with the training sets used to create respective models; performing a statistical analysis of the accuracy metric values; and ranking the independent variables by a strength of correlation of individual independent variables with the dependent variable, when a metric of the statistical analysis exceeds a threshold.

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

Systems and methods for generating construction models for construction projects
Patent No. 11941560

Inventor(s): Alfred Rhyne (San Francisco, CA), Andrew Garrett (Dallas, TX), Arumuganainar Ramaswamy (Bengaluru, , IN), Kevin Prasanna Rajendran Racheal (Bengaluru, , IN), Prakriti Khanna (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BFS Operations LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17465643 on 09/02/2021 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein is a construct computing system including a construct computing device including a processor in communication with at least one memory device. The processor is programmed to: (i) receive construction data associated with a construction project, wherein the construction data includes scheduling data, budgeting data, and drawing data, (ii) store, in the memory, the construction data, (iii) generate a schedule and a budget for the construction project based upon the construction data, (iv) receive, from a user computing device, input associated with the construction data, wherein the input includes a modification to at least one of the scheduling data, the budgeting data, and the drawings, and (v) modify at least one of the schedule, the budget, and the drawings based upon the input.

[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]

Citation and policy based document classification
Patent No. 11941565

Inventor(s): Brian Fromknecht (Richardson, TX), Chris Demchalk (Frisco, TX), Lokesh Vijay Kumar (Frisco, TX), Ryan M. Parker (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17345907 on 06/11/2021 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for rapid identification and access to relevant regulatory documents. A data model relating regulatory mandates and requirements to citations appearing within an enforcement document is used to rapidly access specific citations within an enforcement document. In the case of image-based enforcement documents, the originality of these documents is preserved while allowing a user to see where the relevant citations appear in the document images. The relevant citations are further compared to business policies to identify potential impacts of regulatory mandates and requirements.

Instant funds availability risk assessment and real-time fraud alert system and method
Patent No. 11941632

Inventor(s): Diana Hayes (Frisco, TX), Dyron Clower (Fort Worth, TX), John Templer (Fort Worth, TX), La Shonna Sharp (Allen, TX), Lawrence Dugger (Cedar Hill, TX), Michael Ring (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Braxton Perrone, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16597371 on 10/09/2019 (1630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A real-time system and method for invoking a fraud alert notification to a bank prompted by an abandoned deposit following a denied accelerated funding request for a financial item.

Data processing systems and methods for controlling an automated survey system
Patent No. 11941649

Inventor(s): Lorne Edward Wood (McKinney, TX), Steven John Graff (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN TEXT CORPORATION (Waterloo, , CA)
Law Firm: Sprinkle IP Law Group (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15958960 on 04/20/2018 (2167 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments as disclosed provide data processing systems and methods for controlling an automated survey system. One embodiment comprises: a processor; a data store storing a plurality of transactions thereon, each transaction comprising transaction metadata and a voice session recording of an inbound call, the transaction metadata for each transaction comprising an identifier for that transaction; a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions executable on the processor for: generating, by the processor, a worklist for the survey campaign to control conducting of surveys by an automated survey system that is configured to execute the worklist, the worklist comprising a work item for each of the set of transactions and each work item comprising transaction identification data for a transaction from the set of transactions and contact information for the survey target for the transaction corresponding to the transaction identification data in the work item.

Vehicle inventory and dealer-oriented advertisement campaign system
Patent No. 11941664

Inventor(s): Sam Mahrouq (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): VBI Group, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18074657 on 12/05/2022 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed is an event-triggered advertisement communication system for vehicles and vehicle dealerships. In some embodiments, an advertising communication system may be configured to provide an advertisement campaign to a user designed to respond to certain events the user experiences in real-time. In some embodiments, the inventory advertisement management system may be designed to: (1) track whether the device is located within a predetermined perimeter; (2) provide current inventory attribute status associated the device; and (3) send advertisement campaigns to the user depending on attribute and location perimeters.

Method and system for accepting payments on mobile application
Patent No. 11941689

Inventor(s): Angela Govila (Plano, TX), Jatin Garg (Frisco, TX), Mohamed Abdullah (Frisco, TX), Nirmal Kumar (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17113998 on 12/07/2020 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and a method for accepting a payment on an application is provided. The method is implemented by a processor. The processor receives login information from a client to activate a banking application; selects quick accept entry points associated with the client”s business banking demand deposit account (DDA) based on determining that the client is eligible for the quick accept entry points in response to the login information; sets up a payment receiving option for receiving a payment via the banking application; causes the banking application to receive transaction amount data corresponding to a transaction between the client and a customer; causes the banking application to process the transaction amount data; and automatically updates the DDA to reflect receipt of the transaction amount data.

Autonomous delivery mechanism and a user device network communication
Patent No. 11941718

Inventor(s): Abhilash Kannan (Frisco, TX), Dayna Leanne Hardgrove (Knoxville, TN), Michael John Christopher Romaniuk (Southlake, TX), Murali Chemboon Ramachari (Plano, TX), Shadi Fallah (Dallas, TX), Sudha Venugopalan (Irving, TX), Su
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17448999 on 09/27/2021 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system presents, on a user interface, a first message that indicates an operation associates with a memory resource is concluded. The system present, on the user interface, content of the memory resource that comprises a plurality of objects. The system presents, on the user interface, a set of instructions to prepare the plurality of objects in a particular sequence. The system receives a second message that indicates the plurality of objects in ready for pickup by a delivery mechanism. The system presents, on the user interface, an alert message that indicates the delivery mechanism has reached a pickup location coordinate. If the category of the delivery mechanism is an autonomous delivery mechanism, the system presents, on the user interface, a pin number that unlocks the autonomous delivery mechanism.

Machine learning artificial intelligence system for producing 360 virtual representation of an object
Patent No. 11941774

Inventor(s): Sudheer Kumar Pamuru (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Freddy Technologies LLC (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17953797 on 09/27/2022 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to automatically generating a 360 Virtual Photographic Representation (”spin”) of an object using multiple images of the object. The system uses machine learning to automatically differentiate between images of the object taken from different angles. A user supplies multiple images and/or videos of an object and the system automatically analyzes and classifies the images into the proper order before incorporating the images into an interactive spin. The system automatically classifies the images using features identified in the images. The classifications are based on predetermined classifications associated with the object to facilitate proper ordering of the images in the resulting spin.

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

Automated computer system and method of road network extraction from remote sensing images using vehicle motion detection to seed spectral classification
Patent No. 11941878

Inventor(s): Grant B. Boroughs (Southlake, TX), John J. Coogan (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Tewksbury, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17358850 on 06/25/2021 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fully-automated computer-implemented system and method for generating a road network map from a remote sensing (RS) image in which the classification accuracy is satisfactory combines moving vehicle detection with spectral classification to overcome the limitations of each. Moving vehicle detections from an RS image are used as seeds to extract and characterize image-specific spectral roadway signatures from the same RS image. The RS image is then searched and the signatures matched against the scene to grow a road network map. The entire process can be performed using the radiance measurements of the scene without having to perform the complicated geometric and atmospheric conversions, thus improving computational efficiency, the accuracy of moving vehicle detection (location, speed, heading) and ultimately classification accuracy.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

System and method for asset serialization through image detection and recognition of unconventional identifiers
Patent No. 11941902

Inventor(s): Arun Aggarwal (Dallas, TX), Viral Chawda (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): KPMG LLP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17659286 on 04/14/2022 (712 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a combination of two deep-learning computer vision modelscustomized with post-processingwrapped in a mobile application that is backed by an Application Programming Interface (API) supporting concurrent mobile users to accomplish asset serialization tasks in a warehouse or other storage environment.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Self-service modular drop safes with technology shelf replacement capability
Patent No. 11941931

Inventor(s): Colm McKiernan (Flower Mound, TX), Douglas A. Pertz (Southlake, TX), Ken Pohl (Arlington, TX), Kyle Bolin (Flower Mound, TX), Laura Baumann (Rockwall, TX), Mark Nietubyc (Frisco, TX), Rohan Pal (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): BRINK”S NETWORK, INCORPORATED (Richmond, VA)
Law Firm: Cowan, Liebowitz Latman, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17380713 on 07/20/2021 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.

[G07C] TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE (identification of persons A61B 5/117; indicating or recording apparatus for measuring in general, analogous apparatus but in which the input is not a variable to be measured, e.g. a hand operation, G01D; clocks, clock mechanisms G04B, G04C; time-interval measuring G04F; counting mechanisms per se G06M)

Premises monitoring using acoustic models of premises
Patent No. 11941959

Inventor(s): Shy Ward (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): The ADT Security Corporation (Boca Raton, FL)
Law Firm: Christopher Weisberg, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17986503 on 11/14/2022 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a control device for a premises security system that is configured to monitor a premises using a plurality of premises devices is provided. The control device is configured to obtain a plurality of acoustic samples for the premises, detect a sound anomaly in at least one of the plurality of acoustic samples, obtain a verification that the sound anomaly is expected, generate an acoustic model for the premises based at least on the plurality of acoustic samples and the verification that the sound anomaly is expected, receive data representing a detected sound during monitoring of the premises, compare the detected sound with the acoustic model for the premises to determine that the detected sound is unexpected, and initiate a premises security system alert based at least on the detected sound being unexpected.

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

Toggle spin-orbit torque MRAM with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy
Patent No. 11942129

Inventor(s): Joseph S. Friedman (Dallas, TX), Naimul Hassan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17594723 on 04/30/2020 (1426 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magnetic tunnel junction is provided. The magnetic tunnel junction comprises an insulating tunnel barrier and a fixed ferromagnet layer adjacent the tunnel barrier. The fixed ferromagnet comprises a fixed magnetization along an easy axis approximately normal to an interface between the fixed ferromagnet and the tunnel barrier. A free ferromagnet layer is adjacent the tunnel barrier on the side opposite the fixed ferromagnet. The free ferromagnet layer comprises a bistable magnetization along the easy axis that can switch between a parallel state and an anti-parallel state with the fixed ferromagnet. A heavy metal layer is adjacent the free ferromagnet on the side opposite the tunnel barrier. A unidirectional electric current pulse through the heavy metal layer switches the bistable magnetization of the free ferromagnet, thereby switching an electrical resistance state of the magnetic tunnel junction.

[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)

Concurrent compensation in a memory system
Patent No. 11942171

Inventor(s): Harish V. Gadamsetty (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17590679 on 02/01/2022 (784 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example method may be used to perform concurrent compensation in a memory array. The example method may include decoding a prime row address corresponding to a respective prime memory cell row of a first row section of a memory array mat to provide a prime section signal, and in response to a determination that the prime row address matches a defective prime row address, providing a redundant section signal corresponding to a respective redundant memory cell row of a second row section of the memory array mat. In response to the prime section signal, initiating a first threshold voltage compensation operation on first sensing circuitry coupled to the first row section; and in response to the redundant section signal indicating a defective prime row, initiating a second threshold voltage compensation operation on second sensing circuitry coupled to the second row section concurrent with the first threshold voltage compensation operation.

System and method for determining a volatile file based on a selection factor
Patent No. 11943234

Inventor(s): Jayachandra Varma (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17649000 on 01/26/2022 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting and ordering data based on filtering parameters comprises a memory operable to store a digital folder and a processor operably coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive a transmission comprising verification of an interaction session established between a first user and an entity and to receive file information corresponding to one or more files stored in the digital folder from an external exchange. The processor is further configured to generate a file vector comprising the one or more files of the digital folder that is sorted based on applying a selection factor to the received file information for each of the one or more files. The processor is further configured to send a transmission to a user device comprising the file vector and an indication to utilize a first file of the file vector during the interaction session.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Inductor detection
Patent No. 11940826

Inventor(s): Madhan Radhakrishnan (Bangalore, , IN), Nitin Agarwal (Bangalore, , IN), Sachin Sudhir Turkewadikar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17572692 on 01/11/2022 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power control integrated circuit (IC) chip can include a direct current (DC)-DC converter that outputs a switching voltage in response to a switching output enable signal. The power control IC chip can also include an inductor detect circuit that detects whether an inductor is conductively coupled to the DC-DC converter and a powered circuit component in response to an inductor detect signal. The power control IC chip can further include control logic that (i) controls the inductor detect signal based on an enable DC-DC signal and (ii) controls the switching output enable signal provided to the DC-DC converter and a linear output disable signal provided to a linear regulator based on a signal from the inductor detect circuit indicating whether the inductor is conductively coupled to the DC-DC converter and the powered circuit component.

[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]

Selective access and verification of user information
Patent No. 11941100

Inventor(s): Kelli L Biegger (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): The Government of the United States of America, represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security (Washington, DC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18143458 on 05/04/2023 (327 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus verifies hosted information associated with a user. The apparatus establishes, by the online host serving as a relying party system (RPS), a secure connection between the RPS and a user mobile-identification-credential device (UMD). The RPS sends a mobile identification credential (MIC) user information request to the UMD, via the secure connection, seeking release of MIC user information (official information). The RPS obtains from authorizing party system (APS) verification of the MIC user information received in response to the MIC user information request. The RPS stores the MIC user information as hosted information pertaining to the user. The RPS designates the hosted information as base truth information representing the user.

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

Reduced semiconductor wafer bow and warpage
Patent No. 11942359

Inventor(s): Abbas Ali (Plano, TX), Brian K. Kirkpatrick (Allen, TX), Christopher Scott Whitesell (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (P.O. Box 655474, M/S 3999 Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538372 on 11/30/2021 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: Forming an integrated circuit, for example by first, concurrently forming a first front end of line (FEOL) layer having a first thickness and a surface contacting or facing a semiconductor substrate frontside and a second FEOL layer, having a second thickness and including a same material as the first FEOL layer and having a surface contacting or facing a semiconductor substrate backside, and second, processing the second FEOL layer to reduce the second thickness.

[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]

Semiconductor package having an interdigitated mold arrangement
Patent No. 11942384

Inventor(s): Anindya Poddar (Sunnyvale, CA), Hideaki Matsunaga (Beppu, , JP), Kengo Aoya (Beppu, , JP), Makoto Shibuya (Beppu, , JP), Masamitsu Matsuura (Beppu, , JP)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17515234 on 10/29/2021 (879 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package including a leadframe has a plurality of leads, and a semiconductor die including bond pads attached to the leadframe with the bond pads electrically coupled to the plurality of leads. The semiconductor die includes a substrate having a semiconductor surface including circuitry having nodes coupled to the bond pads. A mold compound encapsulates the semiconductor die. The mold compound is interdigitated having alternating extended mold regions over the plurality of leads and recessed mold regions in between adjacent ones of the plurality of leads.

Electronic devices in semiconductor package cavities
Patent No. 11942386

Inventor(s): Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Patrick Francis Thompson (Allen, TX), Qiao Chen (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17001429 on 08/24/2020 (1310 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor package including a mold compound covering a semiconductor die. The semiconductor package has a surface and a cavity formed in the surface. The semiconductor device comprises an electronic device positioned within the cavity, the electronic device coupled to the semiconductor die via a conductive terminal extending through the mold compound.

Plated walls defining mold compound cavities
Patent No. 11942387

Inventor(s): John Carlo Cruz Molina (Limay, , PH), Julian Carlo Concepcion Barbadillo (Mabalacat, , PH), Ray Fredric Solis De Asis (Mabalacat, , PH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491354 on 09/30/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a semiconductor package comprises a wafer chip scale package (WCSP) having circuitry formed in a device side and an insulative layer above the device side. The WCSP includes one or more plated walls extending vertically to form a defined space, the one or more plated walls configured to prevent mold compound from flowing into the defined space. The WCSP includes mold compound abutting surfaces of the one or more plated walls opposing the defined space. The WCSP includes a conductive terminal coupled to the circuitry and extending from the WCSP into the defined space.

System in package with flip chip die over multi-layer heatsink stanchion
Patent No. 11942391

Inventor(s): Christine Blair (Lewisville, TX), Jeffrey Miller (Allen, TX), Mihir Roy (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538583 on 11/30/2021 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system in package having a chiplet with a first substrate and a first die deposed over the first substrate, a second die, a second substrate that the chiplet and the second die are deposed over, and a heatsink spreader deposed over the chiplet and the second die. Herein, the first substrate includes layered-cake shaped heatsink stanchions that are coupled to the first die, and the second substrate includes layered-cake shaped heatsink stanchions that are coupled to the chiplet and the second die. As such, heat generated by the first die can be dissipated by the heatsink stanchions within the first and second substrates, and heat generated by the second die can be dissipated by the heatsink stanchions within the second substrate. Furthermore, the heat generated by the first die and the second die can be dissipated by the heatsink spreader above them.

Laminate stacked on die for high voltage isolation capacitor
Patent No. 11942402

Inventor(s): Thomas Dyer Bonifield (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17679065 on 02/23/2022 (762 days app to issue)

Abstract: An isolator device includes a laminate die having a dielectric laminate material with a metal laminate layer on one side of the dielectric laminate material, the metal laminate layer being a patterned layer providing at least a first plate, including a dielectric layer over the first plate that includes an aperture exposing a portion of the first plate. An integrated circuit (IC) including a substrate having a semiconductor surface includes circuitry including a transmitter and/or a receiver, the IC including a top metal layer providing at least a second plate coupled to a node in the circuitry, with at least one passivation layer on the top metal layer. A non-conductive die attach (NCDA) material for attaching a side of the dielectric laminate material is opposite the metal laminate layer to the IC so that the first plate is at least partially over the second plate to provide a capacitor.

Apparatuses and systems having ball grid arrays and associated microelectronic devices and device packages
Patent No. 11942404

Inventor(s): Scott Smith (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: TraskBritt (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17411879 on 08/25/2021 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, such as semiconductor device packages, may include, for example, a device substrate including a semiconductor material and bond pads coupled with an active surface of the device substrate. A package substrate may be secured to the device substrate, the package substrate configured to route signals to and from the bond pads. A ball grid array may be supported on, and electrically connected to, the package substrate. Each ball of the ball grid array positioned and configured to carry a clock signal or a strobe signal may be located in a central column of the ball grid array.

Semiconductor chip packages having bond over active circuit (BOAC) structures
Patent No. 11942407

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Salvacion Solas (Angeles, , PH), Maricel Fabia Escao (Angeles, , PH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17463077 on 08/31/2021 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples a method comprises forming an insulating member over a circuit on a device side of a semiconductor die, removing a portion of the insulating member to produce a cavity, and forming a seed layer on the insulating member and within the cavity. In addition, the method includes forming a conductive member on the seed layer in the cavity, wherein the conductive member comprises a plurality of layers of different metal materials. Further, the method includes removing the seed layer from atop the insulating member, outside the cavity, after forming the conductive member in the cavity such that a remaining portion of the seed layer is positioned between the conductive member and the insulating member.

Three-dimensional memory device and method of making thereof using double pitch word line formation
Patent No. 11942429

Inventor(s): Masanori Tsutsumi (Yokkaichi, , JP), Naoki Takeguchi (Nagoya, , JP), Seiji Shimabukuro (Yokkaichi, , JP), Tatsuya Hinoue (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17351811 on 06/18/2021 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vertical repetition of multiple instances of a unit layer stack is formed over a substrate. The unit layer stack includes an insulating layer and a sacrificial material layer. Lateral recesses are formed by removing the sacrificial material layers selective to the insulating layers. Each lateral recess is sequentially fill with at least one conductive fill material and an insulating fill material, and vertically-extending portions of the at least one conductive fill material are removed such that a vertical layer stack including a first-type electrically conductive layer, a seamed insulating layer, and a second-type electrically conductive layer are formed in each lateral recess. Memory opening fill structures including a respective vertical stack of memory elements is formed through the insulating layers and the layer stacks. Memory openings, contact via cavities, or backside trenches may be used as access points for removing the sacrificial material layers.

Integrated circuit die pad cavity
Patent No. 11942448

Inventor(s): Bo-Hsun Pan (New Taipei, , TW), Chung-Hao Lin (Taipei, , TW), Hung-Yu Chou (Taipei, , TW), Yuh-Harng Chien (New Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377719 on 07/16/2021 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit and method of making an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes an electrically conductive pad having a generally planar top surface that includes a cavity having a bottom surface and sidewalls extending from the bottom surface of the cavity to the top surface of the pad. An electronic device is attached to the top surface of the electrically conductive pad. A wire bond is attached from the electronic device to the bottom surface of the cavity. A molding compound encapsulates the electronic device.

Reduced power wireless battery management system
Patent No. 11942609

Inventor(s): Ariton Xhafa (Plano, TX), Mario Mlynek (Munich, , DE), Tahar Allag (Irving, TX), Taraka Rama Chandra Reddy Kambham (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17515002 on 10/29/2021 (879 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a battery pack having a first battery module, a second battery module, and a busbar that couples the first and second battery modules; a battery management controller having a first wireless transceiver; and a battery monitor coupled to the first battery module and to the busbar. The battery monitor includes monitoring circuitry configured to receive a first indication of a parameter of the first battery module; a second wireless transceiver configured to provide the first indication to the battery management controller via a wireless connection to the first wireless transceiver; and a busbar voltage circuit configured to receive a second indication of a voltage across the busbar, and, responsive to the second indication being greater than a voltage threshold, provide a first signal to the second wireless transceiver to cause the second wireless transceiver to be in a higher-power state.

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

Wall grommet for power connection
Patent No. 11942773

Inventor(s): Peter M. Schneider (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): THE WIREMOLD COMPANY (West Hartford, CT)
Law Firm: McCormick, Paulding Huber, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17730274 on 04/27/2022 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls” interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The housing may be configured to enclose and secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.

[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)

Wireless power for sensor arrays
Patent No. 11942796

Inventor(s): Sudipto Chakraborty (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Tutunjian Bitetto, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17172419 on 02/10/2021 (1140 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless power system includes a phase locked loop (PLL) providing an input signal tuned in frequency, a plurality of dividers coupled to the PLL to divide the frequency of the input signal, a plurality of phase interpolators electrically connected to the plurality of dividers to generate multiple phases based on the input signal, and a plurality of drivers electrically connected to the plurality of phase interpolators to direct a plurality of output signals each having a different frequency to a plurality of sensor clusters, each sensor cluster operating at a different frequency.

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

Non-isolated power module with user adjustable pass-through mode
Patent No. 11942865

Inventor(s): Carl Wildrick (Parker, TX), Joel Zaens (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17244743 on 04/29/2021 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power converter with a voltage-modulating circuit, a controller, and a sensing circuit. The controller controls switches of a voltage-modulating circuit to provide a level of an output voltage (VOUT) based on an operational mode of the voltage-modulating circuit and a voltage measurement provided by the sensing circuit. The operational mode of the voltage-modulating circuit can be pass-through mode or voltage-modulating. The sensing circuit includes one or more externally programmable connectors configured to determine one or more boundaries of an output voltage window. In the pass-through mode, a level of VOUT will be provided without switching any of the switches when a level of an input voltage (VIN) falls within the output voltage window. In the voltage-modulating mode, a level of VOUT will be provided by switching one or more of the switches when the level of VIN falls outside of the output voltage window having only one boundary.

Methods and apparatus to write data to registers
Patent No. 11942962

Inventor(s): Anand Kumar G (Bangalore, , IN), Srinivasa Chakravarthy (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17691606 on 03/10/2022 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes interface circuitry to receive an analog signal. The example apparatus also includes sequencer circuitry to: determine whether the apparatus is to operate in a single transfer state or a multiple transfer state; access a configuration from a control register in a plurality of control registers; initiate a conversion of the analog signal to a digital value based on the configuration; and write the digital value to a result register in a plurality of result registers based on the determination.

[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]

PIM cancellation
Patent No. 11942980

Inventor(s): Ramasamy Gopalan (Irving, TX), Shavantha Kularatna (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17627055 on 07/16/2019 (1715 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, comprising means for determining a noise floor for a radio frequency (RF) system. The apparatus may also comprise means for determining a Passive InterModulation (PIM) value of a component of the RF system contributing as a source of PIM; determining that a passive intermodulation (PIM) cancellation system should be enabled if the PIM value is above a predetermined threshold from the noise floor. The apparatus may also comprise means for determining that the PIM cancellation system should be disabled if the PIM value is at or below the predetermined threshold.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Fast scan method and apparatus for beacon auto-tune
Patent No. 11942997

Inventor(s): Paul Gavrilovic (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Infinera Corporation (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17383395 on 07/22/2021 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: Consistent with the present disclosure, a local oscillator is provided in a receiver. The local oscillator laser a first and second mirrors and phase section and heaters are provided adjacent each portion of the laser, such that the temperature and thus the frequency of light output from the local oscillator laser may be tuned. Applying electrical power, such as a current or voltage to the phase section may result in rapid frequency tuning of light output from the local oscillator laser but over a limited frequency range. Temperature changes to the mirror sections, however, may afford frequency tuning over a wider range, but frequency tuning the mirror sections requires more time than that required to tune the phase section. Consistent with the present disclosure, a tuning method and apparatus is provided that optimizes laser tuning by selectively tuning the phase and mirror sections.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Composite beam pairing
Patent No. 11943010

Inventor(s): Ahmad AlAmmouri (Garland, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17810246 on 06/30/2022 (635 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for composite beam paring in a wireless communication system. A method includes identifying, based on one or more user equipment (UE) reports, information on a plurality of narrow beams; determining beam correlation information for the plurality of narrow beams based on the one or more UE reports; and determining pairs of narrow beams from among the plurality of narrow beams based on the correlation information.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for beam failure recovery in a wireless communication system
Patent No. 11943037

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Richardson, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17449602 on 09/30/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for beam failure recovery (BFR) in a wireless communication system. A method for operating a user equipment includes identifying configuration information for at least two beam failure detection (BFD) reference signal (RS) sets each comprising one or more BFD RSs resources and configuration information for at least two new beam identification (NBI) RS sets each comprising one or more NBI RS resources. The method further includes detecting a beam failure event for one of the at least two BFD RS sets; identifying, based on measuring the one or more NBI RS resources in a NBI RS set that is associated with the one BFD RS set, one or more NBI RS resources for a new beam recovery; and triggering, in response to detection of the beam failure event for the one BFD RS set and identification of the one or more NBI RS resources, a BFR event.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Random access PPDU for WLAN systems
Patent No. 11943087

Inventor(s): Ahmad Reza Hedayat (Aliso Viejo, CA), Daewon Lee (Irvine, CA), Sungho Moon (Irvine, CA), Yujin Noh (Irvine, CA)
Assignee(s): Atlas Global Technologies LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Nutter McClennen Fish LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17372225 on 07/09/2021 (991 days app to issue)

Abstract: A station is provided. The station includes one or more memories and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to one or more of process a first request for buffer status received from an access point and transmit, during the first uplink multi-user transmission to the access point and in response to the first request for buffer status, a first uplink null data packet and that includes a signal that indicates existence of data to be sent from the station to the access point. The first request for buffer status schedules a first uplink multi-user transmission and indicates a plurality of resources that indicates existence of data to be sent to the access point. The one or more processors transmits the first uplink null data packet includes the one or more processors configured to transmit the signal on a first resource of the plurality of resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Optic power monitoring system
Patent No. 11943096

Inventor(s): Chike Gideon Okechukwu (Denton, TX), Rene Wilfredo Villatoro Escalante (Irving, TX), Scott Taylor (Keller, TX), Terry John Jenkins (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Johnson, Marcou, Isaacs Nix, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18376051 on 10/03/2023 (175 days app to issue)

Abstract: The technology may be utilized in network environments that use fiber optic cables to connect components. Components of the network perform functions as transceivers that transmit and receive light signals via the fiber cable. When optic power data received from the transceivers is recognized as a fault, an event is identified. The system logs each received event and converts all measurements into a common unit of measurement. The system analyzes aggregated data from the transceivers to detect patterns and trends, monitor the received data and provide real time fault predictions. For example, a machine learning process may recognize subtle trends or patterns in the data, and use the recognition to predict potential failures. The system uses the received data to create a graphical user interface (”GUI”) that represents the health of the network.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Transmission of sounding reference signal and scheduling request in single carrier systems
Patent No. 11943162

Inventor(s): Jing Jiang (Allen, TX), Pierre Bertrand (Antibes, , FR), Zukang Shen (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17234651 on 04/19/2021 (1072 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transmission of information from a secondary to a primary node occurs in a plurality of transmission instances which are logical time durations. A secondary node receives an allocation of periodic transmission instances for a scheduling request indicator (SRI) and an allocation if periodic transmission instances for a sounding reference signal (SRS). In a particular transmission instance allocated for the transmission of both SRS and SRI, the secondary node transmits the SRI without transmitting the SRS if the SRI indicates a pending scheduling request; otherwise, the secondary node transmits the SRS without transmitting the SRI.

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

Object authentication
Patent No. 11943215

Inventor(s): Matthew E. Nunn (Frisco, TX), Udaya Chandupatia (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIGROUP TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Weehawken, NJ)
Law Firm: Johnson, Marcou, Isaacs Nix, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17334186 on 05/28/2021 (1033 days app to issue)

Abstract: Machines, devices, and other objects are configured to use authorization tokens to verify object identities without human input. In examples, the object uses a password to validate the object”s identity to an authorization server to obtain an access token for use in multiple applications. In another example, the object uses a certificate to validate the object”s identity to an authorization server to obtain an access token. In other examples, any other suitable identifying data may be used to validate the object”s identity to an authorization server to obtain an access token. The process of using passwords, certificates, or other validation processes to obtain tokens or other authorization mechanisms allows the object to authenticate themselves without human interaction and to use a single identity to access services from multiple service providers that trust a central authorization server.

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

System and method for managing adaptive bitrate video streaming
Patent No. 11943275

Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17357245 on 06/24/2021 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for managing adaptive bitrate video streaming. The method including: retrieving raw data associated with a video stream traffic flow; determining at least one video chunk from the raw data of video stream traffic flow; determining parameters associated with the video chunk; determining a bitrate factor based on the parameters; determining a Quality of Experience (QoE) score based on the bitrate factor; and providing a traffic action based on the QoE score. The system including: an input module configured to retrieve raw data; an analysis module configured to determine at least one video chunk from the raw data and determine parameters associated with the video chunk and a bitrate factor based on the parameters; a QoE module configured to determine a QoE score based on the bitrate factor; and an output module configured to provide a traffic action based on the QoE score.

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

Parallel redundancy protocol (PRP) using non-overlapping resource unit (RU) groupings on a radio
Patent No. 11943329

Inventor(s): Malcolm Muir Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17676911 on 02/22/2022 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) using non-overlapping Resource Unit (RU) groupings may be provided. A first computing device may associate to a first Access Point (AP) at a virtual Media Access Control (MAC) address. Next, the first computing device may associate to a second AP at the virtual MAC address. Then data from a data frame may be replicated to a first one or more RUs in a channel. The first one or more RUs may be assigned to the first AP. Data from the data frame may then be replicated to a second one or more RUs in the channel. The second one or more RUs may be assigned to the second AP and may not overlap the first one or more RUs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Multi-services application gateway and system employing the same
Patent No. 11943351

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): KIP PROD P1 LP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17701943 on 03/23/2022 (734 days app to issue)

Abstract: An intelligent gateway device provided at a premise (home or business) for providing and managing application services associated with use and support of a plurality of digital endpoint devices associated with the premises. The device includes a communications and processing infrastructure integrated with a peer and presence messaging based communications protocol for enabling communications between the device and an external support network and between the device and connected digital endpoint devices. A services framework at the gateway device implements the communications and processing infrastructure for enabling service management, service configuration, and authentication of user of services at the intelligent gateway. The framework provides a storage and execution environment for supporting and executing received service logic modules relating to use, management, and support of the digital endpoint devices. Thus, the gateway device provides a network-based services point of presence for a plurality of digital endpoint devices at the premises.

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

Randomization methods in isogeny-based cryptosystems
Patent No. 11943353

Inventor(s): Brian C. Koziel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): PQSecure Technologies, LLC (Boca Raton, FL)
Law Firm: Johnson Dalal (Local + 77 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17125976 on 12/17/2020 (1195 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer processing system having an isogeny-based cryptosystem for randomizing computational hierarchy to protect against side-channel analysis in isogeny-based cryptosystems.

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

Decentralized system and method for mitigation of climate change
Patent No. 11943355

Inventor(s): John F. Allen, Jr. (Houston, TX), Mark H. Griffin (Dallas, TX), Robert D. Maher, III (Frisco, TX), Ross E. Freeman (Garland, TX), Victor Kuang-en Liu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17817081 on 08/03/2022 (601 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and compositions for decentralized systems for mitigating climate change are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise: one or more first servers operable to store a plurality of first tokens, wherein each one of the plurality of first tokens is associated with fiscal value; one or more second servers operable to store a plurality of second tokens, wherein each one of the plurality of second tokens corresponds to a unit of voting power; one or more project developer nodes operable to transmit project data corresponding to renewable energy or carbon sequestration; one or more auditor nodes operable to verify an identity, validate credentials, perform a project assessment, generate a smart contract, receive signals, and transmit signals; and one or more steward nodes, wherein each one of the one or more steward nodes is operable to stake tokens for voting power and to distribute voting power.

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

Secure compute network devices and methods
Patent No. 11943359

Inventor(s): Fei Liu (Plano, TX), Jun Xu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17359108 on 06/25/2021 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure relates to technology for secure compute. One aspect includes a network device, comprising a non-transitory memory comprising instructions; and one or more processors in communication with the non-transitory memory storage. The one or more processors execute the instructions to receive and process routing requests in a network; send an indication into the network that the network device is able to perform secure computes; perform a secure compute based on an input received via the network from an input device; ensure that a result of the secure compute is trusted as a correct result of the secure compute; and provide the trusted result of the secure compute to a result device connected to the network.

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

Call graphs for telecommunication network activity detection
Patent No. 11943386

Inventor(s): Elijah Hall (Plano, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17566886 on 12/31/2021 (816 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processing system may maintain a communication graph that includes nodes representing a plurality of phone numbers including a first phone number and edges between the nodes representing a plurality of communications between the plurality of phone numbers and may generate at least one vector via a graph embedding process applied to the communication graph, the at least one vector representing features of at least a portion of the communication graph. The processing system may then apply the at least one vector to a prediction model that is implemented by the processing system and that is configured to predict whether the first phone number is associated with a type of network activity associated with a telecommunication network and may implement a remedial action in response to an output of the prediction model indicating that the first phone number is associated with the type of network activity.

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

System and method for electronic notification in institutional communications
Patent No. 11943393

Inventor(s): Serge Seyfetdinov (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Value-Added Communications, Inc. (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16987209 on 08/06/2020 (1328 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-mode communication notification system and method for improving communication between an inmate and a third party by enabling a third party to send a web-initiated contact request for a specific inmate and further allowing the inmate to check his/her contact requests or be automatically notified of contact requests. Additionally, the system electronically notifies the third party when the specific inmate has been notified of the contact request. Further, the system notifies the third party if they have missed a call from the specific inmate.

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

External decoding refresh (EDR) in video coding
Patent No. 11943431

Inventor(s): Jianle Chen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17592256 on 02/03/2022 (782 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of decoding a coded video bitstream is provided. The method includes receiving a bitstream containing an external decoder refresh (EDR) picture and a list of pictures for the EDR picture. The list of pictures lists pictures referred to by entries in a first reference picture list, pictures referred to by entries in a second reference picture list, and external pictures in increasing decoding order. A difference between picture order count values for any two consecutive pictures in the list of pictures is greater than one half of a negative of maximum picture order count least significant bits and less than one half of the maximum picture order count least significant bits. The method further includes obtaining an external picture from the the external pictures referred to in the list of pictures and decoding the EDR picture using the external picture that was obtained.

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

Inverse transformation using pruning for video coding
Patent No. 11943455

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237556 on 04/22/2021 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for inverse discrete cosine transformation (IDCT) in video coding is provided that includes receiving a transform block, identifying a region of non-zero transform coefficients in the transform block using a group significance map corresponding to the transform block, wherein any transform coefficients not in the region have a value of zero, applying a one-dimensional (1D) IDCT to the region of non-zero transform coefficients in a first direction to generate an interim results block, wherein 1D IDCT computations are not performed on transform coefficients outside the region, and applying a 1D IDCT to the interim results block in a second direction to generate a residual block.

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

Set-top box with interactive portal and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11943495

Inventor(s): Thomas R. Miller (Plano, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17570507 on 01/07/2022 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set-top box with an interactive portal and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box is deployed to provide an interactive portal in a hospitality establishment having multiple rooms, such as a hotel. The set-top box is associated with a room and includes a housing that secures a television input, a television output, a processor, a transceiver, and memory therein in an interconnected bus architecture. The set-top box generates a default interactive portal as well as a guest-specific interactive portal, which is generated from a guest configuration profile having information including guest identification, a guest channel preference presentation, and a guest service preference presentation with guest account information. The guest configuration profile may also enable the creation of a local area wireless network with substantially the same behavior as the guest”s home wireless network.

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

Dynamic resolution change hints for adaptive streaming
Patent No. 11943501

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17647435 on 01/07/2022 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device for retrieving media data includes a memory configured to store video data; a video decoder configured to decode the video data; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to: determine that a media presentation includes first video data at a first spatial resolution and second video data at a second spatial resolution, the second spatial resolution being different than the first spatial resolution; receive a first portion of the first video data at the first spatial resolution for a first playback time; send the first portion of the first video data at the first spatial resolution to the video decoder; receive a second portion of the second video data at the second spatial resolution for a second playback time later than the first playback time; and send the second portion of the second video data at the second spatial resolution to the video decoder.

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

Method and apparatus for automatic exposure
Patent No. 11943540

Inventor(s): Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Gunawath Dilshan Godaliyadda (Allen, TX), Mayank Mangla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491382 on 09/30/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for automatic exposure (AE) control is provided that includes receiving statistics for AE control for an image from an image signal processor (ISP) coupled to an image sensor generating the image, computing an exposure value at a current time t (EV(t)) using a cost function based on target characteristics of an image, wherein computation of the cost function uses the statistics, and computing AE settings for the image sensor based on EV(t).

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

Secure localization in wireless networks
Patent No. 11943621

Inventor(s): Ariton E. Xhafa (Plano, TX), Minghua Fu (Plano, TX), Ram Machness (Plano, TX), Ramanuja Vedantham (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16216919 on 12/11/2018 (1932 days app to issue)

Abstract: At least some aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of data transmission, performed by a wireless device. In some examples, the method includes receiving a localization tone having a first value. The method further includes inserting the localization tone into a data packet at an application layer of a communication protocol stack, the localization tone preceding data of a payload of the data packet and having a last bit immediately preceding a first bit of the data of the payload. The method further includes generating a modified localization tone estimating an effect of processing on the localization tone, wherein the modified localization tone is generated and configured to have the first value after undergoing processing. The method further includes replacing the localization tone in the data packet with the modified localization tone. The method further includes transmitting the data packet.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for transmitting LTE waveforms in shared spectrum by carrier sensing
Patent No. 11943629

Inventor(s): Anthony Edet Ekpenyong (Houston, TX), Brian F. Johnson (Kensington, MD), Pierre Bertrand (Antibes, , FR), Ralf Matthias Bendlin (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16449939 on 06/24/2019 (1737 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of operating a long term evolution (LTE) communication system on a shared frequency spectrum is disclosed. A user equipment (UE) is initialized on an LTE frequency band. A base station (eNB) monitors the shared frequency spectrum to determine if it is BUSY. The eNB transmits to the UE on the shared frequency spectrum if it is not BUSY. The eNB waits for a first time if it is BUSY and directs the UE to vacate the shared frequency spectrum after the first time.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for indexing of SS/PBCH block in unlicensed spectrum
Patent No. 11943634

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18165185 on 02/06/2023 (414 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method and apparatus comprises: receiving a synchronization signals and physical broadcast channel (SS/PBCH) block; determining whether a shared spectrum channel access is enabled; determining a first index of the SS/PBCH block as a candidate SS/PBCH block index (I[subscript]SSB1[/subscript]) based on a number of candidate SS/PBCH blocks in a half frame; and determining a second index of the SS/PBCH block as an SS/PBCH block index (I[subscript]SSB2[/subscript]) based on a quasi-co-location (QCL) parameter (Q) indicated by a PBCH in the SS/PBCH block, wherein the SS/PBCH block index (I[subscript]SSB2[/subscript]) is determined as: I[subscript]SSB2[/subscript]=I[subscript]SSB1 [/subscript]mod Q based on a determination that the shared spectrum channel access is enabled, where mod is a modular operation; or I[subscript]SSB2[/subscript]=I[subscript]SSB1 [/subscript]based on the determination that the shared spectrum channel access is not enabled.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for aperiodic reference signal transmission and reception
Patent No. 11943649

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17805661 on 06/06/2022 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) for aperiodic channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) reception comprises receiving aperiodic CSI-RS configuration information including a CSI-RS triggering offset; receiving downlink control information (DCI) via a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), where the DCI triggers an aperiodic CSI-RS; and determining the CSI-RS triggering offset based on the CSI-RS configuration information, wherein the CSI-RS triggering offset is configured from a first set when [subscript]PDCCH[/subscript][subscript]CSIRS[/subscript], and the CSI-RS triggering offset is configured from a second set when [subscript]PDCCH[/subscript][subscript]CSIRS[/subscript], wherein [subscript]PDCCH [/subscript]and [subscript]CSIRS [/subscript]are subcarrier spacing configurations for the PDCCH and the aperiodic CSI-RS, respectively, and receiving the aperiodic CSI-RS in a slot K[subscript]S [/subscript]determined based on the CSI-RS triggering offset, a slot containing the triggering DCI, and the subcarrier spacing configurations ([subscript]PDCCH [/subscript]and [subscript]CSIRS[/subscript]).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User plane function (UPF) load balancing supporting multiple slices
Patent No. 11943660

Inventor(s): Ashish Bansal (Frisco, TX), Kazi Bashir (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: VLP Law Group LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18093246 on 01/04/2023 (447 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for user plane function (UPF) and network slice load balancing within a 5G network. Example embodiments include systems and methods for load balancing based on current UPF load and thresholds that depend on UPF capacity; UPF load balancing using predicted throughput of new UE on the network based on network data analytics; UPF load balancing based on special considerations for low latency traffic; UPF load balancing supporting multiple slices, maintaining several load-thresholds for each UPF and each slice depending on the UPF and network slice capacity; and UPF load balancing using predicted central processing unit (CPU) utilization and/or predicted memory utilization of new UE on the network based on network data analytics.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for detecting and controlling contraband devices
Patent No. 11943696

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17860456 on 07/08/2022 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: The growing problem of contraband devices being smuggled into a correctional facility raises both security and safety issue. General fixed contraband detection systems are not cost effective because they require a high up-front cost and high maintenance, training and upgrade cost after installation. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method to detect and control the usage of contraband devices in a correctional facility cost effectively. Such a system is portable and can be relocated to different locations. Such as system both detects contraband devices and disrupts the operations of the contraband devices. Such a system further provides a report on the severity of contraband usage to the correctional facility.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for matching using location information
Patent No. 11943734

Inventor(s): Anna M. Schneider (Fort Worth, TX), Deryl Dorsett (Dallas, TX), Robinne Burrell (Los Angeles, CA), Shane Henderson (Allen, TX), Sharmistha Dubey (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17400366 on 08/12/2021 (957 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method executed by at least one processor includes receiving first historical location information identifying a first location area at which a first user was present at a first time and receiving second location information identifying a second location area at which a second user was present at a second time. The method includes determining that the first historical location information and the second location information each correspond to a particular location area and determining that a characteristic related to the first user corresponds to a preference related to the second user. In response to these determinations, the method includes causing information related to the first user to be presented to the second user. The information related to the first user includes the first location area of the first user relative to the second location area of the second user.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Enhancement of flexibility to change STS index/counter for IEEE 802.15.4z
Patent No. 11943736

Inventor(s): Aditya V. Padaki (Richardson, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Zheda Li (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161771 on 01/30/2023 (421 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a first network entity in a wireless communication system is provide. The method and apparatus comprises: identifying at least one set of bit strings to generate a ranging scrambled timestamp sequence (STS); identifying at least one initialization vector (IV) field corresponding to the at least one set of bit strings, wherein the at least one IV field comprises a 4-octet string; generating a ranging STS key and IV information element (RSKI IE) that includes the at least one IV field to convey and align a seed that is used to generate the ranging STS; and transmitting, to a second network entity, the generated RSKI IE for updating the ranging STS of the second network entity.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Deep cooperative feature sharing among connected vehicles
Patent No. 11943760

Inventor(s): Hongsheng Lu (San Jose, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rui Guo (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17382514 on 07/22/2021 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for data sharing between a transmitter vehicle and a receiver vehicle includes obtaining sensor data, encoding the sensor data into structured data having a set of features and a set of channels, generating a channel attention map based on inter-channel relationships of the set of features, generating weights corresponding to channels of the channel attention map, selecting one or more channels among the set of channels based on the weights corresponding to the set of channels, and transmitting the selected channels to the receiver vehicle.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Wi-fi access prioritization and call admission control
Patent No. 11943820

Inventor(s): Bibi M. Hakimzadeh (Fort Worth, TX), James S. Abraham (Carrollton, TX), Shashi Kotvali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16715121 on 12/16/2019 (1562 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a Wi-Fi admission control and prioritization service is provided. The Wi-Fi admission control and prioritization service may be included in a Wi-Fi access device. The Wi-Fi admission control and prioritization service may include the Wi-Fi access device reserving Wi-Fi data connections for priority users. An end device may transmit priority information to the Wi-Fi access device during a Wi-Fi connection establishment procedure. The Wi-Fi access device may use one of the reserved data connections to establish a Wi-Fi connection with the end device. The priority information may include a non-Wi-Fi access control class value that indicates the end device is of a high priority. The Wi-Fi access device may provide quality of service and prioritization, which is in correspondence to the priority information, to traffic of the end device that traverses the Wi-Fi access device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

UE assistance information report for sidelink DRX
Patent No. 11943832

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX), Kyeongin Jeong (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17350927 on 06/17/2021 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a user equipment BS includes generating a first indicator requesting a report of a set of sidelink (SL) discontinuous reception (DRX) configurations for SL communications among user equipments (UEs); transmitting a downlink signal including the first indicator; receiving an uplink signal including the report of the set of the SL DRX configurations based on the first indicator indicating that the report of the set of the SL DRX configurations is requested; and configuring, based on the report of the set of the SL DRX configurations, a network DRX configuration for a Uu interface between a UE and a network entity including the BS.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for railroad smart flasher lamps
Patent No. 11943852

Inventor(s): Ross Martin Sterling (Gardner, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17680016 on 02/24/2022 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: A smart lamp system and method for monitoring a status of LEDs. The system can provide LED status monitoring using a logic controller communicating with at least one strip of LEDs. The system can utilize the logic controller to assign a unique identifier (ID) to the at least one strip of LEDs based on a physical position of a plurality of dual-inline package (DIP) switches incorporated within a smart lamp housing. The system can provide a hardware architecture to interface the logic controller with a power-line communication (PLC) transceiver. The system can establish a communication protocol between the PLC transceiver and a PLC receiver to efficiently communicate the statuses of the LEDs. The logic controller can generate a payload including a binary representation of the unique ID of the smart lamp and the statuses of the LEDs and transmit the payload to the PLC transceiver.

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

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Inventor(s): Site Li (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC. (Kalamazoo, MI)
Law Firm: Heslin Rothenberg Farley Mesiti P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29792698 on 04/19/2022 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Lap desks with device slot
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Inventor(s): Patrick Hogan Sullins (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29802715 on 08/06/2021 (963 days app to issue)

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Furniture leg protector
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Inventor(s): Andrew Novak (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Table base
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Filling apparatus for a container
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Inventor(s): Benjamin Simon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC. (Fayetteville, AR)
Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29790081 on 01/05/2022 (811 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Bottle
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Inventor(s): Zachary Webb (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29841215 on 06/03/2022 (662 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Container
Patent No. D019394

Inventor(s): David Jerome Hutts (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BLUETRITON BRANDS, INC. (Stamford, CT)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29871546 on 02/22/2023 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Canine collar clip
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Inventor(s): Paulina Mosley (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): SMART TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Jacksonville, FL)
Law Firm: Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29765473 on 01/08/2021 (1173 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle differential cover
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Inventor(s): Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29852626 on 09/08/2022 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Modular flat deck, skirting, and canopy for a vehicle, truck, or the like
Patent No. D019514

Inventor(s): Michael Voss (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): Rock Solid Industries International (Pty) Ltd (Pietermaritzburgh, , ZA)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29851912 on 09/01/2022 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Heat sink for model vehicle motor
Patent No. D019580

Inventor(s): Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29852589 on 09/08/2022 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Backhoe and mini ex breaker rack
Patent No. D019713

Inventor(s): Paul Wolfe (Bridgeport, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Patent 360 (Local + 459 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29845153 on 07/05/2022 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Modular shooting rest
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Inventor(s): Dillon Douglas (Henderson, NV), Thomas Rucci (Henderson, NV)
Assignee(s): GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Cabello Hall Zinda, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29795638 on 06/18/2021 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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