Food products with shells that are dissolved or melted to release ingredients and form heated beverages
Patent No. 12349695 

Inventor(s): Katherine T. Weiser (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Chocolate House Incubator Retail, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17544417 on 12/07/2021 (1309 days app to issue)

Abstract: A food product includes a shell containing multiple ingredients. The shell includes first and second shell portions attached to each other. The shell is configured to be dissolved or melted into a heated liquid to release the multiple ingredients in order to form a heated beverage. The multiple ingredients include cocoa mix configured to be dissolved into the heated liquid and multiple marshmallows configured to float on a top surface of the heated beverage.

[A23G] COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF

Automatic viscosity control system for food products dispensed from frozen beverage and soft-serve ice cream equipment
Patent No. 12349699 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey D. Resnick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Forte Supply LLC (Loveland, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17846653 on 06/22/2022 (1112 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic viscosity control system and method for food products dispensed from frozen beverage and soft-serve ice cream equipment. A mixing cylinder includes an auger interconnected with an auger motor. A refrigeration system chills the food product in the mixing cylinder to a predetermined frozen malleable consistency. A motor sensor measures amperage draw or torque of the auger motor resultant from resistance of rotating the auger through the food product. By transitioning between starting or speeding up a compressor when the amperage draw or the torque of the auger motor is below a predetermined high motor performance setting, and slowing or stopping the compressor when the amperage draw or the torque of the auger motor is between a predetermined low motor performance setting and the predetermined high motor performance setting the viscosity of the food product is automatically controlled.

[A23G] COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF

Ingredient blending system and method
Patent No. 12349700 

Inventor(s): David Resnick (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey D. Resnick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Forte Supply LLC (Loveland, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19023706 on 01/16/2025 (173 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ingredient blending system for food and beverage applications incorporates a manifold body with a blending chamber, ingredient inlet ports, egress ports, and ingress ports to facilitate ratiometric mixing of multiple ingredients. The system employs a pump connected to an egress port to create suction, eliminating the need for positive pressure pumps at the inlet. Valve caps maintain selected ports in a permanently open state, enabling fluid communication for continuous flow, while electronic valves provide selective control. The system supports dynamic ingredient flow control, with configurations allowing pressure sensors to monitor ingredient flow or be replaced by sensor caps for simplicity. The blending chamber achieves precise mixing ratios based on port dimensions and supports diverse ingredient types, such as liquids and gases. Designed for scalability, the system enables efficient cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for high-demand environments like frozen beverage or soft-serve ice cream equipment.

[A23G] COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF

Full self-closing soft-close equipment drawer for locker
Patent No. 12349791 

Inventor(s): John Allen (Desoto, TX), Sam Allen (Maypearl, TX)
Assignee(s): AIM Design, LLC (Desoto, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18186638 on 03/20/2023 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls, a back wall, and at least one compartment defined between the upstanding sidewalls. A bottom storage compartment includes a pair of compartment side walls. A perforated compartment back wall and a perforated compartment front plate are connected to the compartment sidewalls. A compartment bottom wall which is connected to the pair of compartment side walls and the compartment front and back walls. A protrusion connected to the bottom of the compartment back plate which is connected by a spring wire to the auto-retracting mechanism attached to the locker back wall.

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

Connectors for use in systems and methods for reducing the risk of proximal junctional kyphosis
Patent No. 12349943 

Inventor(s): Michael O”Brien (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Medos International Srl (Le Locle, , CH)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17687161 on 03/04/2022 (1222 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the risk of PJK, PJF, and other conditions are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a longitudinal extension can be added to a primary fixation construct to extend the construct to one or more additional vertebral levels. The extension can be attached to a first attachment point, such as a spinous process of a vertebra that is superior to the primary construct. The extension can also be attached to a second attachment point, such as a component of the primary construct or an anatomical structure disposed inferior to the first attachment point. The extension can be more flexible than the primary construct and/or can limit motion to a lesser degree than the primary construct, thereby providing a more-gradual transition from the instrumented vertebrae to the natural patient anatomy adjacent thereto. The extension can be placed with little or no soft tissue disruption.

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

Implant system and method for joint fusion
Patent No. 12349944 

Inventor(s): Kevin G. Roberts (Frisco, TX), Samuel Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Orthofix US LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18505320 on 11/09/2023 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implant systems and methods treatment of a joint include a distal portion, a middle portion, and a proximal portion. The distal portion may include a thread having a first thread minor, a first thread major, and a first pitch. The distal portion also may have a reverse cut, helical fenestration formed through the thread. The middle portion may be devoid of threads and may include a porous outer surface structure to promote bony integration, the porous outer surface structure having a leading end and a trailing end, with the leading end having a diameter larger than the first thread minor. The proximal portion may include a proximal thread having a second thread minor, a second thread major, and a second pitch. The second thread minor may be substantially the same width as the trailing end of the middle portion.

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

Biometric ocular measurements using deep learning
Patent No. 12349969 

Inventor(s): Bryan Stanfill (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501868 on 10/14/2021 (1363 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for estimating biometric landmark dimensional measurements of a human eye includes, in a possible embodiment, receiving one or more images of the human eye via a host computer. In response to receiving the one or more images, the method includes generating a preliminary set of landmark point locations in the one or more images via the host computer using a deep-learning algorithm, and then refining the preliminary set of landmark point locations using a post-hoc processing routine of the host computer to thereby generate a final set of estimated landmark point locations. Additionally, the biometric landmark dimensional measurements are automatically generated via the host computer using the final set of estimated landmark point locations. A data set is then output that is inclusive of the set of estimated landmark point locations. A host computer that executes instructions from memory to perform the method.

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

Stroke prediction multi-architecture stacked ensemble supermodel
Patent No. 12350074 

Inventor(s): Ezekiel Fink (Dallas, TX), Krag Browder (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): ASTERION AI INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Definitive Patents (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18726756 on 01/04/2023 (916 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to emergency stroke detection and classification. In an illustrative example, a stroke detection device may include an ensemble stroke classification model (ESCM). The ESCM may, for example, include class-specific model sets applicable for at least four classes of features, and a general model set applicable for all classes of features. Each model set, for example, may be stacked with multiple class-specific models for each of a corresponding group of architectures. The stroke detection device may, for example, extract predetermined features from a rolling window of a first predetermined duration of EEG data. The predetermined features are extracted and combined into a 1-D input vector. By applying the input vector, the stroke detection device may generate a binary stroke prediction result. Various embodiments may advantageously accurately predict whether a patient is experiencing a stroke within a finite time to assist an emergency service personnel.

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

Magnetically coupled power delivery for surgical implants
Patent No. 12350145 

Inventor(s): Austin Xavier Rodeheaver (Arlington, TX), Todd Taber (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17647909 on 01/13/2022 (1272 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magnetically coupled drive module for delivering an implant to an eye. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using a powered drive module. The drive module may be decoupled and sterilized for reuse.

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

Fixation member inserter instrument
Patent No. 12350174 

Inventor(s): Fred Murillo (Irving, TX), Thomas Purcell (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): ASTURA MEDICAL INC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18373085 on 09/26/2023 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fixation member inserter instrument attaches to an interbody spacer and assists in the insertion of the interbody spacer into the intravertebral spacer. The distal end of the fixation member inserter instrument includes a fixation member guide with two or more fixation members that is configured to simultaneously deliver the two or more fixation members during the fixation member impaction process. The interbody spacer is attached to the inserter instrument by a threaded rod adjacent to the main body of the fixation member inserter instrument. There is an impaction rod extending through the device which connects to the two or more fixation members in the fixation member guide. When the impaction rod is impacted on a proximal end, the distal end contacts the two or more fixation members simultaneously and forces them into the vertebral body at the same time.

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

Patient transport apparatus with electro-mechanical braking input hold circuit
Patent No. 12350212 

Inventor(s): Lavanya Vytla (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Stryker Corporation (Portage, MI)
Law Firm: Howard Howard Attorneys PLLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17825536 on 05/26/2022 (1139 days app to issue)

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus includes a base, a patient support deck, a plurality of wheels, a plurality of brakes, and an electro-mechanical braking system. The electro-mechanical braking system includes a linkage and an electrical braking assembly. The linkage is operatively coupled to the brakes to place the brakes in a braked state, a released state, or other state. The electrical braking assembly includes an actuator assembly that moves the linkage via a driving member. A user interface includes an input control for user engagement. A brake control circuit includes a hold circuit to generate an enable signal with a predetermined voltage in response to the user engagement with the input control, maintain the enable signal for a predetermined period following user disengagement with the input control, and operate the actuator assembly with the enable signal to move the driving member within the predetermined period.

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

Compositions and compounds containing beta-hydroxybutyrate and one or more amino acids
Patent No. 12350243 

Inventor(s): Terry Lacore (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): AXCESS GLOBAL SCIENCES, LLC (Washington, UT)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18977541 on 12/11/2024 (209 days app to issue)

Abstract: Compositions and methods for administering ketone bodies to a subject include beta-hydroxybutyrate complexed with or coupled to at least one amino acid. The compositions and methods cause one or more of: weight loss, weight maintenance, reduced blood glucose level, maintenance of blood glucose level, increased muscle and physical performance, enhanced metabolic and cellular repair, improved detoxification and gut health, targeted bioavailability, sustained release and controlled absorption, increased metabolic efficiency, enhanced cellular uptake, minimized side effects, multifunctional therapeutics, improved focus, improved energy, improved cognitive function, improved mental acuity, treatment of traumatic brain injury, treatment of diabetes, treatment of neurological disorder, treatment of cancer, treatment of inflammatory condition, appetite suppression, anti-aging effects, anti-glycation effects, treatment of epilepsy, treatment of depression, improved performance, improved muscle mass, improved motor function, increased strength, increased metabolism, increased fat loss, increased fat oxidation, improved body composition, and improved mood.

[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)

Serial filtration to generate small cholesterol-containing liposomes
Patent No. 12350369 

Inventor(s): Stephen Morton (Mountain View, CA), Zach Scott (Santa Cruz, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17550935 on 12/14/2021 (1302 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for producing liposomes by filtration. The methods include passing a heated lipid suspension through a filter assembly comprising two or more filters connected in series, wherein an orifice is disposed between adjacent filters. The methods and systems can produce liposomes having an average diameter that is less than half the diameter of the filter pores. Further, the methods and systems can produce liposomes with 100 nm average diameter, even when the liposomes comprise at least 30% sterol.

[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)

Enteric coating for targeting the duodenum
Patent No. 12350380 

Inventor(s): Angela DiCiccio (San Francisco, CA), Kimberly Kam (Orinda, CA), Martin Sheridan (Redwood City, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17388944 on 07/29/2021 (1440 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for targeted delivery of a medicament to the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., selectively to the duodenum) of a subject. The system includes a medicament, a mucoadhesive layer at least partially surrounding the medicament, and an enteric coating encasing the medicament and mucoadhesive layer. The enteric coating comprises a material degradable by a pH of the GI tract and a material digestible by a lipase. Also provided are method of making and using the system for targeted delivery of a medicament to the gastrointestinal tract. Also provided are a system for deploying a medicament-containing needle system using an expanding element. The system includes a medicament-containing needle system and an expanding element within a capsule. The capsule is initially coated with an enteric coating. As the enteric coating degrades the expanding element absorbs fluid that enters the capsule and expands to deploy the medicament-containing needle system from the capsule.

[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)

Breathing assistance apparatus
Patent No. 12350431 

Inventor(s): Alastair Edwin McAuley (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fisher Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, , NZ)
Law Firm: VIA LLP (23 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17728732 on 04/25/2022 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: A headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear can include a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending, in use, below a user”s nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of the user”s nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.

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

Autoinjector apparatus
Patent No. 12350480 

Inventor(s): Neal Johnston (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AMGEN INC. (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17813702 on 07/20/2022 (1084 days app to issue)

Abstract: An autoinjector apparatus is disclosed which comprises a single-use cassette and an autoinjector. The cassette comprises a housing and a sleeve movably disposed in the housing. A syringe may be disposed in the sleeve and secured therein with a lock cap. The lock cap is affixed to a distal end of the sleeve and contacts the distal end of the syringe. A shield remover extends through an opening in a proximal end of the housing for removing a needle shield which covers a needle of the syringe. A cassette identification arrangement is provided on a surface of the housing to enable the autoinjector to identify the cassette. The autoinjector is provided with a detector for reading the cassette identification arrangement.

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

Method for determining facial muscle responses
Patent No. 12350491 

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Geetha Kalahasti (Plano, TX), Shona Burkes-Henderson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221644 on 07/13/2023 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for quantitatively assessing muscle contraction of a facial muscle in a person and determining the ability of a treatment material to reduce contraction of the facial muscle is disclosed. The method can include applying an external electrical stimulus to facial skin sufficient to contract a facial muscle, measuring the contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle by measuring the compound motor action potential (CMAP) of the contracted facial muscle to obtain a first average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle, administering the treatment material by topically applying the treatment material to the facial skin, and repeating steps (a) and (b) to obtain a second average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle.

[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]

Connectors for high density neural interfaces
Patent No. 12350501 

Inventor(s): Benjamin K Yaffe (San Francisco, CA), Bo Lu (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18750772 on 06/21/2024 (382 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to connectors for high density neural interfaces and methods of microfabricating the connectors. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a connector having a core and a supporting structure wrapped around at least a portion of the core. The supporting structure may have a first layer of a high temperature liquid crystal polymer, and the second layer of a low temperature liquid crystal polymer that is reflowed to attach the supporting structure to the core. Conductive traces are buried between the first layer and the second layer, and the conductive traces terminate at conductive contacts formed on a surface of the first layer. The connector may have a predetermined shape or profile, which facilitates alignment and insertion of the connector into a header of a neurostimulator.

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

Game with a fully scoreable outfield
Patent No. 12350563 

Inventor(s): Scott Moakes (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18941236 on 11/08/2024 (242 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system playing a game with a fully scoreable outfield at a golf entertainment venue are disclosed herein. The system includes golf ball tracking sensors, hitting bays and a server. The golf ball tracking sensors are positioned at a golf driving range. The hitting bays are also at the golf driving range, and each hitting bay has a video display. The game includes tiles that cover an entire virtual outfield of the golf driving range.

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

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Methods for fabricating segmented electrodes
Patent No. 12350487 

Inventor(s): Jeff Urbanski (Frisco, TX), Steve Wheeler (Duncanville, TX), Ted Alfonso (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17673157 on 02/16/2022 (1238 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for fabricating a segmented electrode is provided. The method includes performing a series of progressive die stamping operations on a foil sheet of material to form an initial electrode, and removing portions of the initial electrode using a centerless grinding process to form a segmented electrode including a plurality of circumferentially spaced contacts.

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

Fuel filter passage for downward fuel flow direction
Patent No. 12350608 

Inventor(s): Darrell Lee Morehouse, III (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18225408 on 07/24/2023 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: A center tube and a central fluid supply tube combination includes a center tube body defining a longitudinal length, and a central reservoir. The center tube also includes an apertured annular wall extending axially the majority of the longitudinal length, and a first annular solid wall extending axially from the apertured annular wall. A central fluid supply tube is disposed in the central reservoir, and includes a second annular solid wall that is radially surrounded by the apertured annular wall of the center tube. The second annular solid wall defines a supply passage with a fully circular flow flux.

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

Systems, methods, and kits for treating one or more surfaces with a liquid
Patent No. 12350723 

Inventor(s): Mark M. O”Reilly (Roswell, GA)
Assignee(s): Sanisafe Transportation Solutions, LLC (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15734872 on 06/07/2019 (2223 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and kits for treating one or more surfaces with a liquid. The one or more surfaces may be those of a container, such as a container used to ship food. The systems may include one or more ducts, one or more liquid ejectors, and one or more duct connectors, which may be connected, in any sequence, to form a system.

[B08B] CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL (brushes A46; devices for domestic or like cleaning A47L; separation of particles from liquids or gases B01D; separation of solids B03, B07; spraying or applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; cleaning devices for conveyors B65G 45/10; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; inhibiting corrosion or incrustation in general C23; cleaning streets, permanent ways, beaches or land E01H; parts, details or accessories of swimming or splash baths or pools, specially adapted for cleaning E04H 4/16; preventing or removing electrostatic charges H05F)

Robots for serving food and/or drinks
Patent No. 12350815 

Inventor(s): John Jungwoo Ha (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bear Robotics, Inc. (Redwood City, CA)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18136483 on 04/19/2023 (811 days app to issue)

Abstract: A robot includes: a base having a plurality of wheels; a body having a bottom portion coupled above the base, and a top portion above the bottom portion, the top portion configured to support food and/or drink; a first camera at the bottom portion, wherein the first camera is oriented to view upward; and a second camera at the top portion, wherein the second camera is configured to view upward.

[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]

Multi-jurisdictional requirement sorting system for compliance devices
Patent No. 12351021 

Inventor(s): Melissa Cole Ray (Granbury, TX)
Assignee(s): Consumer Safety Technology, LLC (Des Moines, IA)
Law Firm: Pauly, DeVries Smith Deffner LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18632090 on 04/10/2024 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving criteria data regarding a first control requirement frame for a first jurisdiction, a second control requirement frame for a second jurisdiction, and a third control requirement frame for a third jurisdiction. The criteria data for each control requirement frame includes at least: i. criteria data for an intoxicant concentration limit data subframe; ii. criteria data for a calibration requirement data subframe; and iii. criteria data for a reporting subframe. The method further includes storing the criteria data in a stringency database; sorting the first, second and third control requirement frames based on the relative stringency of criteria data, receiving a request for a compliance device according to the requirements of the first jurisdiction and the second jurisdiction; accessing the sorted control frames of the first and second jurisdictions to determine an operational control frame based on the sorted control frames; and providing the operation control frame.

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

Low voltage battery-less architecture for electric vehicles
Patent No. 12351069 

Inventor(s): Muhammad Mobeen Mahmood (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Rivian IP Holdings, LLC (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18599107 on 03/07/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure relate to a modular electronic component assembly for a battery pack. The battery pack may be implemented in a vehicle. The modular electronic component assembly may include an electrical architecture housed within a modular enclosure that is configured to be attached to a frame or housing of an energy volume of the battery pack. The electrical architecture may include components and/or circuitry configured to provide a high voltage from the energy volume to one or more high voltage connectors on the modular enclosure, and components and/or circuitry configured to provide a low voltage (lower than the high voltage) to one or more low-voltage connectors on the modular enclosure, without the use or presence of a separate low-voltage battery.

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

EHC warmup notification
Patent No. 12351173 

Inventor(s): Alessandro Concas (Redondo Beach, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18593813 on 03/01/2024 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods of electrically heating catalyst (EHC) driver notification are provided. With the goal of increasing driver cooperation in reducing emissions, EHC driver notification systems notify the driver when the EHC is in an inefficient operation state. This notification is provided to the driver so that the driver may consciously operate the vehicle in a fashion that reduces emissions while the EHC is in the inefficient operation state. EHC driver notifications systems may also restrict operation of the vehicle when the EHC is in an inefficient operation state. However, for safety reasons, these systems provide the driver a function to bypass the restriction as needed.

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

Vehicular enclosed area determination
Patent No. 12351176 

Inventor(s): Farzam Ghanbarnezhad (Frisco, TX), Olarinre Salako (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA CONNECTED NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18082859 on 12/16/2022 (935 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a maneuvering of a vehicle before an idling of the vehicle, determining a delta of a sound of the idling and a sound of the vehicle moving, and determining the vehicle is in an enclosed area, based on the maneuvering and the delta when a time of the idling is greater than a threshold.

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

Real-time modification from vehicle operations
Patent No. 12351193 

Inventor(s): Bryan Else Yamasaki (Ypsilanti, MI), Roger Akira Kyle (Aubrey, TX), Timothy Wang (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17985623 on 11/11/2022 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of enabling a software portion of a vehicle, based on an operation of the vehicle and enabling another software portion of the vehicle, based on a further operation of the vehicle. The software portion and the other software portion alter the operation of the vehicle in response to the other software portion being operated for an amount of time.

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

Discharge gate sensing method, system and assembly
Patent No. 12351218 

Inventor(s): Justin M. Lidgett (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): Amsted Rail Company, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17508528 on 10/22/2021 (1355 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method and assembly for detecting the operational status of one or more discharge gates on one or more railcars. The system and method monitor parameters that include whether the discharge gate is open or closed, whether the railcar is in motion or not, and whether the railcar is in a location where it is acceptable for the discharge gate to be open. Sensors carry out the monitoring, and the information obtained by monitoring the parameters are used to determine if a notification event has taken place and if so, a notification of such event can be transmitted to a remote receiver. A change in the status of any one of the monitored parameters can trigger the determination of whether a notification event has occurred.

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

System and method for virtual approach signal restriction upgrade
Patent No. 12351219 

Inventor(s): Michael E. Ramolt (Shawnee, KS), Mitchell W. Beard (Shawnee, KS), Scott D. Sapp (Smithville, MO)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18515608 on 11/21/2023 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for providing a virtual approach signal restriction upgrade between physical signaling components is presented. In one embodiment, in a CTC type of operation, the use of a virtual signal with signal type functionality to split a block into two or more sections can allow a train currently governed by an approach indication to accelerate on a clear indication if the advance signal indication upgrades. The addition of audio frequency type circuits with the advance signal indication can allow a train to upgrade from a restricting indication to an approach or clear indication, while protecting open HT switches, broken rail, hazards, and follow up moves. The present invention provides a system for allowing trains to upgrade from a ”restricting” indication to an ”approach” or ”clear and accelerate” indication with an upgraded PTC track line for the segment.

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

Bike frame having a drive module enclosure
Patent No. 12351271 

Inventor(s): Jamie Richard Beckett (Aledo, TX), Lawrence Michael Paige (Springtown, TX), Monibert Narito Gaba (Sherwood, OR), Robert Ryan Ragland (Brock, TX)
Assignee(s): StaCyc, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18626828 on 04/04/2024 (460 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bike includes a frame having a front fork rotatably engaged with a front wheel, a rear fork rotatably engaged with a rear wheel, a handlebar supported for steering the bike, and a drive module configured to drive the rear wheel of the bike when operated selectively with power. The frame includes a down tube extending downward and rearward from the front end of the bike and a drive module enclosure formed at a second end of the down tube and defining a drive module receptacle to receive the drive module. An alignment structure is positioned between the drive module and the inner surface of the drive module enclosure. The drive module is positioned within the drive module receptacle to form an engagement between the alignment structure and the drive module to support a first portion the drive module within the drive module receptacle.

[B62M] RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in general B60K; transmission elements per se F16)

Wing design for removable battery
Patent No. 12351306 

Inventor(s): Mark L. Isaac (Fort Worth, TX), Robert W. Roe (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18137000 on 04/20/2023 (810 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wing for an aircraft includes a first end, a second end, and a skin extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end. The wing also includes at least one channel positioned within the skin and extending longitudinally between the first and second ends. The at least one channel defines a longitudinal translation path for translating at least one electrical power source longitudinally between the first and second ends.

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

Systems and methods for autonomous airworthiness pre-flight checks for UAVs
Patent No. 12351334 

Inventor(s): Kevin Jenkins (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Wing Aviation LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18420671 on 01/23/2024 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes determining an operational condition associated with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The method includes, responsive to determining the operational condition, causing the UAV to perform a pre-flight check. The pre-flight check includes hovering the UAV above a takeoff location. The pre-flight check includes, while hovering the UAV, moving one or more controllable components of the UAV in accordance with a predetermined sequence of movements. The pre-flight check includes obtaining, by one or more sensors of the UAV, sensor data indicative of a flight response of the UAV to moving the one or more controllable components while hovering the UAV. The pre-flight check includes comparing the sensor data to expected sensor data associated with an expected flight response to the predetermined sequence of movements while hovering the UAV. The pre-flight check includes, based on comparing the sensor data to the expected sensor data, evaluating performance of the UAV.

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

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

Modular, self-contained, mobile clean room
Patent No. 12350660 

Inventor(s): David M. Shanahan (Dallas, TX), Phillip B. Maples (Pilot Point, TX)
Assignee(s): G-CON Manufacturing, Inc. (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16854752 on 04/21/2020 (1904 days app to issue)

Abstract: Biosafety units, methods of making and sealing the same are disclosed herein. The present invention includes a unitary structure able to be validated for pharmaceutical manufacturing comprising: at least one controlled air, sealable, sterilizable cleanroom; a mechanical system room adjacent to and separate from the cleanroom comprising: one or more air handling units that provide conditioned air to the cleanroom; and one or more power busses that provide power to electrical outlets in the cleanroom from two sources, wherein the at least two power supplies are connectable to one or more external electrical power sources; an integrated fire suppression system integral to the cleanroom; and one or more corridor connectors, wherein a corridor can be attached at the corridor connector.

[C12M] APPARATUS FOR ENZYMOLOGY OR MICROBIOLOGY (installations for fermenting manure A01C 3/02; preservation of living parts of humans or animals A01N 1/02; brewing apparatus C12C; fermentation apparatus for wine C12G; apparatus for preparing vinegar C12J 1/10) [3]

Use of a small native peptide activator of SERCA pump for treatment of heart failure and other disorders characterized by cytosolic calcium overload
Patent No. 12351609 

Inventor(s): Benjamin R. Nelson (Dallas, TX), Catherine A. Makarewich (Dallas, TX), Rhonda S. Bassel-Duby (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17392137 on 08/02/2021 (1436 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a new native peptide designated herein as Dwarf Open Reading Frame, or DWORF. This peptide enhances the apparent activity of the SERCA pump, is positively inotropic and lusitropic, and therefore is provided as a therapeutic agent for disorders characterized by cytosolic calcium overload.

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

Cellulose ester composition and articles made therefrom
Patent No. 12351703 

Inventor(s): Michael Combs (Shady Spring, WV), Narsi Devanathan (Florence, KY)
Assignee(s): Acetate International LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17531336 on 11/19/2021 (1327 days app to issue)

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more plasticizers and one or more biodegradable fillers. The biodegradable fillers can include monosaccharides, polysaccharides, esters thereof, and mixtures thereof. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

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

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

Barrier systems for building structures and related methods
Patent No. 12352040 

Inventor(s): Benjamin Meyer (Irving, TX), Chris Fetterman (Beaufort, SC), Luke Geoffrion (Malvern, AR)
Assignee(s): Siplast, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18736336 on 06/06/2024 (397 days app to issue)

Abstract: Barrier systems for building structures are provided. A system comprises a building structure, a first membrane, a second membrane, and a cured barrier membrane spray film. The first membrane and the second membrane are located on the building structure, such that the second membrane partially overlaps the first membrane in an overlapping portion. The cured barrier membrane spray film is located between the first membrane and the second membrane in the overlapping portion. Related systems, related aerosilizable compositions, and related methods are provided.

[E04B] GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings E06B 1/00)

Deck clip
Patent No. 12352054 

Inventor(s): E. Erik Timothy (Apollo Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18638384 on 04/17/2024 (447 days app to issue)

Abstract: A deck clip that may be used in the construction of a deck and a method of using the same is provided. The deck clip may include a grip and a spacer. Portions of both the grip and the spacer may be received within the grooves of deck boards used in decks. Thus, the deck clip may be selectively affixed to deck boards. Further, the deck clip may be configured to receive a fastener for anchoring the deck clip to joists. Thus, the deck clip may be used to couple deck boards to joists. Advantageously, the deck clip may be used to construct a deck without exposed fasteners, the geometry of the spacer may assist with creating a consistent gap between adjacent deck boards, and the grip may comprise saw-tooth shaped surfaces for improved retention of the deck boards.

[E04F] FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B)

No-rotation latch coupling and latch for casing assemblies
Patent No. 12352114 

Inventor(s): David J. Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18602685 on 03/12/2024 (483 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a downhole tubular and a latch assembly securable to a conveyance that is configured to lower the latch assembly into a central bore of the downhole tubular. The latch assembly includes a tubular body portion, a plurality of latch keys secured to the tubular body portion, and at least one alignment feature secured to the tubular body portion. The system further includes a latch coupling formed on the downhole tubular. The latch coupling includes a plurality of key profiles configured to engage corresponding key profiles of the plurality of key profiles in response to proper angular orientation of the latch assembly with respect to the latch coupling. Additionally, the system includes at least one guide feature configured to rotate the latch assembly to angularly align the plurality of latch keys with the plurality of key profiles in response to contact with the at least one alignment feature.

[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]

Elastomer molded wheel for downhole tractor
Patent No. 12352120 

Inventor(s): Wesley Neil Ludwig (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: The Hilton Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17628530 on 08/16/2019 (2153 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are compositions, methods, and systems that relate to downhole tractor wheels. A downhole tractor system comprising: tubular housing capable of being deployed downhole by wireline; plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to tubular housing, wheels having at least a portion of an outer surface comprising polymeric material. A method for conveying a downhole tool along an inner wall of a wellbore, the method comprising: disposing downhole tool coupled to downhole tractor within wellbore; providing energy to downhole tractor by way of wireline thereby rotating a wheel disposed on downhole tractor; frictionally engaging the inner wall of wellbore with wheel comprising polymeric material disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of wheel thereby providing a compressive load between the inner wall of the wellbore and polymeric material; allowing downhole tractor to proceed along wellbore wall until downhole tractor reaches desired location; deploying downhole tool for use in 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]

Borehole conduit cutting apparatus with swirl generator
Patent No. 12352123 

Inventor(s): Antony F. Grattan (Arlington, TX), Michael C. Robertson (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Robertson Intellectual Properties, LLC (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: McCutcheon Joseph, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17856664 on 07/01/2022 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for severing a conduit in the borehole includes a combustible fuel; a nozzle section comprising a cavity with apertures providing passages from the cavity to outside the apparatus; a movable swirl generator located between the combustible fuel and the nozzle section, the swirl generator comprising a piston and a plurality of helical vanes, the piston located initially above the apertures; and an activation device for igniting the combustible fuel for creating a matrix of combustion products that pass between and/or along the helical vanes and move the swirl generator in the cavity so that the piston is moved below the apertures for passage of the matrix of combustion products into the cavity and out of the apertures. The helical vanes rotate the matrix of combustion products and direct the rotating matrix of combustion products radially through of the apertures for cutting the conduit.

[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]

Voltage to accelerate/decelerate expandable metal
Patent No. 12352127 

Inventor(s): Luke Holderman (Dallas, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Richard Decena Ornelaz (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17151468 on 01/18/2021 (1632 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method for setting a downhole tool, and a downhole tool, and a well system employing the same. The method, in at least one aspect, includes positioning a downhole tool within a wellbore, the downhole tool including expandable metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis, and subjecting the expandable metal to a wellbore fluid to expand the expandable metal into contact with one or more surfaces. The method, in at least one aspect, further includes applying a voltage to the expandable metal while the expandable metal is being subjected to the wellbore fluid.

[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]

Segmented retainer for high pressure barriers
Patent No. 12352128 

Inventor(s): Matthew A. Willoughby (Carrollton, TX), Richard Decena Ornelaz (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18370925 on 09/21/2023 (656 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for securing a component, such as a sealing element, to a tubular member, such as a mandrel, of a downhole tool. In at least one example, a retaining ring is used to secure the component to a mandrel. The retaining ring is secured to the mandrel with a plurality of discrete retention segments disposed within a channel at least partially defined by an internal groove on the retaining ring and an external groove on the mandrel. The retention segments are individually insertable into the channel through an access opening on the retaining ring. A compression spring may be provided in the channel to provide compressive engagement of the retention segments. Various closure configurations are also disclosed for closing the access opening once the retention segments have been inserted.

[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]

Restrictor and bridge valve for restricting water and producing gas
Patent No. 12352131 

Inventor(s): Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: DeLizio, Peacock, Lewin Guerra, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18463574 on 09/08/2023 (669 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some implementations include a flow control device positioned in a tubing string within a wellbore formed in a subsurface formation, the flow control device configured to produce a liquid or a gas. The flow control device may comprise a movable restrictor configured to move, in response to the liquid at a first velocity from the subsurface formation, from a closed position to an open position and a pilot-operated valve configured to attenuate a flow of the liquid through the flow control device when the movable restrictor is in the open position.

[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]

Method of controlling tensile-splitting and hydro-shearing parameters during completion of enhanced geothermal system wells
Patent No. 12352133 

Inventor(s): David Lynn Copeland (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18818873 on 08/29/2024 (313 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for geothermal energy production wherein multiple horizontal or vertical wells may be used to pass fluids through the Earth from an injector well to a producer well through induced cracks, splits, fractures, conduits, or channels in the rock. Such methods and systems may include controlling tensile-split conduits in a subterranean geothermal formation by providing an injection well, providing a production well, configuring the injection well for injection of a tensile-splitting fluid into a production zone, configuring the production well to produce a heated fluid from the production zone, applying pressure to the production well, creating a plurality of tensile-split conduits, raising or lowering the pressure in the production well, establishing fluid communication between the injection well and the production well, and producing the heated fluid to the surface.

[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]

Expansion tool with a hybrid cone for expansion of an expandable liner hanger in a wellbore
Patent No. 12352138 

Inventor(s): Shengjun Yin (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: DeLizio, Peacock, Lewin Guerra, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18355030 on 07/19/2023 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprising an expandable liner hanger to be positioned in a wellbore; and an expansion tool that includes hybrid cone that comprises a solid cone and a collapsible cone, wherein in response to the hybrid cone being driven downward, the expandable liner hanger is to expand.

[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]

Method of controlling tensile-splitting and hydro-shearing parameters during completion of enhanced geothermal system wells
Patent No. 12352160 

Inventor(s): Abdell Wadood M El-Rabaa (Plano, TX), David Lynn Copeland (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18804291 on 08/14/2024 (328 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for geothermal energy production wherein multiple horizontal or vertical wells may be used to pass fluids through the Earth from an injector well to a producer well through induced cracks, splits, fractures, conduits, or channels in the rock. Such methods and systems may include controlling tensile-split conduits in a subterranean geothermal formation by providing an injection well, providing a production well, configuring the injection well for injection of a tensile-splitting fluid into a production zone, configuring the production well to produce a heated fluid from the production zone, applying pressure to the production well, creating a plurality of tensile-split conduits, raising or lowering the pressure in the production well, establishing fluid communication between the injection well and the production well, and producing the heated fluid to the surface.

[E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5]

M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
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Variable output, hydraulic drive system
Patent No. 12352295 

Inventor(s): Robert D. Kline (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18219950 on 07/10/2023 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hydraulic drive pump system incorporates: 1) a concentric, multi-lobed cam that produces multiple strokes per revolution; 2) a piston profile that maximizes the number of large-diameter pistons arranged radially around the centerline axis; 3) a flexible piston base [b]50[/b] with internal oil flow; 4) hydraulically connected cylinders which counter displacement issues raised in item 2 above; 5) variable stroke capability leading to infinitely variable output the ability to disengage unneeded cylinders from the cam; 6) integral reservoir and accumulator capacity; 7) compact, external pressure and return manifolds; 8) axially-oriented pressure and return manifolds [b]60, 70[/b], and 9) a hydraulic reservoir and pressure tank integrated into the body of the pump.

[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)

Sprag clutch system for rotorcraft
Patent No. 12352323 

Inventor(s): Eric Olson (Fort Worth, TX), Mark Przybyla (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18742123 on 06/13/2024 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rotorcraft includes a drive shaft coupled to an engine; a sprag clutch coupled the drive shaft; and an output shaft coupled to the sprag clutch, wherein the sprag clutch physically contacts a first contact surface of the output shaft during operation, wherein a first cross-sectional thickness of the output shaft near the middle of the first contact surface is greater than a second cross-sectional thickness of the output shaft near a first edge of the first contact surface.

[F16H] GEARING

Helical strake attachment for tubular structural members
Patent No. 12352377 

Inventor(s): Aubrey L. Jackson (Collierville, TN), Bernie Christman (Elmwood, WI), Brandon G. Boe (Ellsworth, WI), Daniel J. Sterny (Beldinville, WI), David M. Ramsay (Elmwood, IL), Harold W. Fonville, II (Memphis, TN), Jason Van Wyhe
Assignee(s): MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18329105 on 06/05/2023 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.

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

Project light device
Patent No. 12352396 

Inventor(s): Cheng-Chun Zhang (Shenzhen, , CN)
Assignee(s): GEMMY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Hershkovitz Associates, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18953033 on 11/19/2024 (231 days app to issue)

Abstract: A project light device comprises multiple light assemblies and at least one pivotable connecting assembly. The at least one pivotable connecting assembly is connected between two adjacent light assemblies. Each light assembly comprises a shell, and a light-emitting module and a light-concentrating structure that are mounted inside the shell. The light-concentrating structure concentrates light emitted from the light-emitting module to project light out of the shell. The at least one pivotable connecting assembly comprises a joint seat, a middle pivotable rod and a joint rod. The joint seat and the joint rod are respectively mounted at two adjacent light assemblies. The joint rod is pivotably mounted at the middle pivotable rod pivotably mounted at the joint seat. The two adjacent light assemblies are connected through the pivotable connecting assembly, thereby being pivotable relative to each other, so the light assemblies project lights to different directions.

[F21L] LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION [7]

Ridgeline roof clip with socket retaining and wire management features
Patent No. 12352415 

Inventor(s): Stacy L. Kennedy (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): CANNY SYSTEMS, LLC (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: ICE MILLER LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18442007 on 02/14/2024 (510 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clip device for holding a bulb in fixed relationship relative to a ridgeline of a roof. The clip device includes a front side and a back side opposite the front side, a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, and a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Two shoulders transition into corresponding legs having at least one hook on each leg. A top portion of the clip device includes a finger portions terminating with respective bulb retaining portions at their tips. Tabs are arranged along the fingers. The legs are configured such that spreading the legs away from one another causes the bulb retaining portions to bend toward one another, and squeezing the legs together causes the bulb retaining portions to bend away from one another to allow the bulb socket to be installed into or removed from the clip device.

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

Next shot compensation system for weapons
Patent No. 12352533 

Inventor(s): Danny Schoening (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Optex Systems, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18651580 on 04/30/2024 (434 days app to issue)

Abstract: Use of a muzzle velocity detector with a display allows for a rapid calculation of a second shot firing solution based on a first shot analysis. A doppler radar emitter and detector is located in a housing. The housing has a mount that allows it to be coupled to a hand guard on a rifle. This allows for the muzzle velocity to be detected very close to the end of the barrel. Information about the bullet can be preloaded into a ballistics calculator. The ballistics calculator can be integrated with the muzzle velocity detector or coupled wirelessly to it. The impact location of the first shot is identified and that ”drift” is used with muzzle velocity and many other factors to quickly provide a compensation to be used with the sight to ensure the second shot is more accurate.

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

Detonating cord depth locating feature
Patent No. 12352551 

Inventor(s): Courtney Ann Thain Roberts (Alvarado, TX), Cynthia Anne Kane (Alvarado, TX), Kevin Cook (Alvarado, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18239281 on 08/29/2023 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A detonator housing facilitates assembly of detonator components of a perforating gun. In an example, the detonator housing comprises a housing body configured for coupling to a charge tube of a perforating gun. A detonator receptacle is formed on the housing body for receiving a detonator. A detonating cord receptacle is formed on the housing body adjacent the detonator receptacle for receiving an end portion of a detonating cord in an overlapping relationship with the detonator. A detonating cord stop is formed on the detonating cord receptacle to limit an insertion depth of the detonating cord within the detonating cord receptacle.

[F42D] BLASTING (fuses, e.g. fuse cords, C06C 5/00; blasting cartridges F42B 3/00)

P H Y S I C S

Dynamically generating scenery for a virtual reality driving session based on route information
Patent No. 12352595 

Inventor(s): Chih-Hsiang Chow (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18594769 on 03/04/2024 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may identify objects associated with the route based on one or more images associated with a selected route. The device may generate a model associated with the route including the scenery, wherein the scenery includes models of the objects based on geographic locations of the objects and three-dimensional spatial information of the objects. The device may determine a visual reference point for the virtual reality driving session based on at least one of vehicle information associated with the vehicle or user information. The device may provide, to a virtual reality device, presentation information that causes the virtual reality driving session to be displayed by the virtual reality device from a perspective of the visual reference point within a vehicle model associated with a selected vehicle placed in the model of the route with the scenery.

[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)

Rapid temperature change detection using slew rate
Patent No. 12352630 

Inventor(s): Andrew Nicholas Mason (McKinney, TX), Hussain Kutbuddin Attarwala (McKinney, TX), Ryan Wade Selby (Tucson, AZ), Shobha Subramanian (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491395 on 09/30/2021 (1377 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: a temperature sensor including a temperature output, a register including an input and an output, the input coupled to the temperature output, a subtraction circuit including a first subtraction input, a second subtraction input, and a subtraction output, the first subtraction input coupled to the input of the register, the second subtraction input coupled to the output of the register, a timing circuit including a cycle time input, a shift output, and a direction output, and a division circuit including a division input, a shift input, a direction input, and a divided output, the division input coupled to the subtraction output, the shift input coupled to the shift output, the direction input coupled to the direction output.

[G01K] MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (radiation pyrometry G01J 5/00)

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for sample capture and extraction
Patent No. 12352670 

Inventor(s): Adam Dewey McBrady (Dallas, TX), Aoife Celoria (Quinlan, TX), Moin Shafai (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Hand Held Products, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18503902 on 11/07/2023 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with aerosol collection devices (such as, but not limited to, breath-aerosol collector devices, breathalyzers) are provided. An example aerosol collection device includes a sample transfer adapter configured to receive a sample and a device body connected to the sample transfer adapter. In some examples, the device body defines a flow channel that guides the sample to a filter component, and the filter component contains a buffer solution.

[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)

Interposer circuit
Patent No. 12352814 

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524900 on 11/30/2023 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for improving interposers that connected stacked die assemblies to system substrates. The improvement includes the addition of IEEE 1149.1 circuitry within interposers to allow simplifying interconnect testing of digital and analog signal connections between the interposer and system substrate it is attached too. The improvement also includes the additional 1149.1 controlled circuitry that allows real time monitoring of voltage supply and ground buses in the interposer. The improvement also includes the additional of 1149.1 controlled circuitry that allows real time monitoring of functional digital and analog input and output signals in the interposer. The improvement also provides the ability to selectively serially link the 1149.1 circuitry in the interposer with 1149.1 circuitry in the die of the stack.

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

Expanding angle-of-arrival (AoA) coverage with switching between three or more antennas for ultra-wideband (UWB) devices
Patent No. 12352879 

Inventor(s): Aditya V. Padaki (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Lowenstein Sandler LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699957 on 03/21/2022 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technologies directed to using at least three antennas and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) protocols are described. One method includes sending a first signal to a second wireless device with data that cause it to send a second signal at a plurality of times. The method receives copies of the second signal at a first time via a first pair of antennas and copies of the second signal at a second time via a second pair of antennas. The method determines first and second angle-of-arrival (AoA) values from the copies of the second signals at the first and second times, respectively. The method determines location information of the second wireless device, the location information including an identifier corresponding to a first field of view (FOV) corresponding to the first pair or a second FOV corresponding to the second pair and at least one of the first AoA value or the second AoA value.

[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

Systems and methods for illuminated logo movement
Patent No. 12353243 

Inventor(s): Shantanu Yadunath Thakurdesai (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: RAY QUINNEY NEBEKER P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17782538 on 12/04/2020 (1677 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of selectively illuminating part of an electronic device includes obtaining a posture status of a hinge supporting a display cover relative to a base of the electronic device and illuminating an optical module positioned on an outer surface of the electronic device based on the hinge position of the posture status.

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

Processor with debug pipeline
Patent No. 12353308 

Inventor(s): Armin Stingl (Erding, , DE), Christian Wiencke (Garching, , DE), Ralph Ledwa (Buching, , DE), Shrey Bhatia (Freising, , DE), Wolfgang Lutsch (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18474690 on 09/26/2023 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processor includes execution circuitry, within an execution power domain, to process an instruction; and a debug system, within a separate debug power domain, to selectively operate to perform debugging operations on the processor. The processor further includes power control circuitry coupled to the debug system; and detection circuitry coupled to the power control circuitry. The power control circuitry causes power to be supplied to the debug system when the detection circuitry indicates that a debug tool is coupled to the processor, and disables power supply to the debug system when the detection circuitry indicates that the debug tool is not coupled to the processor.

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

Multichannel memory arbitration and interleaving scheme
Patent No. 12353336 

Inventor(s): Abhishek Shankar (Sugar Land, TX), Daniel Brad Wu (Plano, TX), Gregory Raymond Shurtz (Houston, TX), Hemant Vijay Kumar Hariyani (Plano, TX), Jason A. T. Jones (Richmond, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18599649 on 03/08/2024 (487 days app to issue)

Abstract: Arbitration and interleaving are performed with respect to memory requests in a memory controller that includes a set of interfaces, each configured to be coupled to a respective one of multiple external requestors, in which each interface receives memory requests from its associated external requestor. The memory controller further includes multiple sets of memory channel queues, one set for each interface, and multiple requestor arbitration modules, each associated with and coupled to a respective one of the multiple sets of memory channels. The memory controller further includes an interconnect coupled to the multiple requestor arbitration modules. The interconnect includes multiple external memory arbitration modules. Each of the requestor arbitration modules applies an arbitration algorithm to arbitrate among the memory requests in the associated set of memory channel queues. Each of the external memory arbitration modules also applies an arbitration algorithm to arbitrate among memory requests presented by the requestor arbitration modules.

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

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for tracking cross border data transmissions and generating a data passport entry in an electronic network
Patent No. 12353355 

Inventor(s): Vishwanath Prasad Karra (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17977588 on 10/31/2022 (981 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for tracking cross border data transmissions and generating a data passport entry in an electronic network. The present disclosure is configured to receive a file, the file comprising file data; receive an origination location identifier and destination location identifier of the file; parse the file data and apply a natural language processor to the file data to generate a structured meaning of the file data; compare the structured meaning of the file data to a theme database to generate a file theme score; determine, based on the destination location identifier, a destination theme score; generate a hash value for the file; and generate a data passport entry for the file based on the file name, the origination location identifier, the destination location identifier, the file theme score, the destination theme score, the hash value, and a count score.

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

Systems and methods for generating integrated dependency data and metadata artifacts for structured data
Patent No. 12353366 

Inventor(s): Christopher Kim (Plano, TX), Parul Sethi (Frisco, TX), Venkata Ramaswamy Bayya (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18444548 on 02/16/2024 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating deployment databases based on preloaded data from heterogeneous sources are disclosed herein. The system may receive first structured data. The system may extract first data of a first format and second data of a second format. The system may determine that the first data has a first update rate. The system may determine that the second data has a second update rate. The system may preload the first data by retrieving a first identifier and by storing a first preloaded representation of a first parent dataset for the first data. The system may receive a first request for a deployment database. The system, based on the first request, may retrieve the first preloaded representation. The system may generate the deployment database.

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

System and method for automated data item degradation detection
Patent No. 12353399 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Wayne Texada (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18533347 on 12/08/2023 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes analyzing a first log of a first log type generated by a first data store and determining if the first log has a first format of the first log type. In response to determining that the first log does not have the first format of the first log type, the first data store and the first log type are identified as degraded. A first impact score is determined for the first log type. First dependency information is analyzed for the first data store. In response to determining that no data store receives data items from the first data store, a report is generated. The report includes an identification that the first data store is degraded, an identification that the first log type is degraded, and the first impact score associated with the first log type.

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

Database systems and client-side query transformation methods
Patent No. 12353411 

Inventor(s): Eldor Khalyknazarov (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Lorenz Kopf, LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17822512 on 08/26/2022 (1047 days app to issue)

Abstract: Database systems and methods are provided for providing record data to an application extension associated with a native application at a client device. One method involves a cross-platform service receiving, from the native application, a query for record data associated with a record at a database system on behalf of the application extension, determining a data source for retrieving the record data based at least in part on a configuration of the native application, converting the query into a transformed query having a different format associated with the identified data source, retrieving the record data from the identified data source using the transformed query, and providing the record data to the application extension via the native application, wherein the application extension is configurable to generate a component of a graphical user interface display using the record data.

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

Rules driven application synchronization by automatically detecting different template nodes for different synchronization targets
Patent No. 12353436 

Inventor(s): James McCausland (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: MUGHAL GAUDRY FRANKLIN PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18732417 on 06/03/2024 (400 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data management system receives updates to records of a source dimension. Some records of the source dimension reference target dimensions. The data management system identifies template records from existing records in the source dimension for modeling changes to connections with the target dimensions based on the updated records in the source dimension. The template records are discovered using rules-driven processes, AI-driven processes, or a serial or parallel hybrid processes including rules and AI. These processes use ancestor information from the updated records to find best-matching template records. The rules-driven processes additionally rely on matching fields, and the AI-driven processes additionally rely on vector embeddings and optionally clustering. Updates are made to the target records in the target dimensions, including any roll-up structures indicated for data propagation, identified using the template records, and downstream applications using the target records may consume the updates.

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

Systems and methods for account classification using a middleware system architecture
Patent No. 12353440 

Inventor(s): Gunjan Gupta (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18767202 on 07/09/2024 (364 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer can connect with a middleware computing system. The middleware computing system may use application programming interfaces (APIs), webhooks, file-based integration, database replication, message queues, websockets, or direct integration to establish connections with different computing devices. The computer may request a data structure classification for an external data structure stored in a remote computing device. The middleware computing system can receive the request, identify the connection that the middleware computing device has with the remote computing device, and retrieve records for transactions performed by the external data structure from the remote computing device. The middleware computing system can use metadata in the records to automatically determine a data structure type of the data structure. The middleware computing system can generate instructions that cause the computer to link the external data structure with the profile.

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

System and method for improving the efficacy of a data element within a neural network
Patent No. 12353484 

Inventor(s): Rama Venkata S. Kavali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18231990 on 08/09/2023 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: In conventional networked computing systems, each system may have many atomic values shared across multiple application servers. Each atomic value may require different levels of computational resources to store, maintain, and access, and may provide a different level of usefulness within the computing system. As such, a need exists for a system of improving the efficacy of each data element with a neural network or networked computing system. The system provided herein solves with problem by identifying each data element within a computing system; crawling multiple application servers to collect usage values for each data element; calculating a computational weightage of each data elements, identifying critical values; and creating hash values for each critical value.

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

System and method for providing enhanced recommendations based on third-party opinions
Patent No. 12353488 

Inventor(s): John Masten Mitchell (Dallas, TX), Kenneth Basil Hoskins (Plano, TX), Rahim Sherali Makani (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Match Group Americas, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18068981 on 12/20/2022 (931 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface sends and receives data over a network. The processor uses the interface to transmit a first series of profiles to a first user. The first series of profiles corresponds to recommendations of users for a second user. The processor also uses the interface to receive a selection from the first user of a first profile of the first series of profiles. In response to receiving the selection from the first user of the first profile of the first series of profiles, the processor determines, based at least in part on the selection from the first user of the first profile, a second series of profiles. The processor additionally uses the interface to transmit the second series of profiles to the second user.

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

Building and deploying a tag library for web site analytics and testing
Patent No. 12353494 

Inventor(s): Erol Unal (Allen, TX), Jason Vanderslice (Plano, TX), Jingjie Zhao (Allen, TX), Mark Morrison (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18306782 on 04/25/2023 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a tag library device may receive, from first user devices, an indication of a set of tags with a corresponding set of properties and a corresponding set of rules. The tag library device may build a data structure that stores the set of tags in association with the corresponding set of properties and the corresponding set of rules and may transmit the data structure to second user devices such that a portion of the set of tags are included in a web site published by the second user devices. The tag library device may receive, from a platform associated with the web site, an indication of a set of events associated with the web site. The tag library device may determine statistics based on the set of events and may transmit a report including the statistics to third user devices associated with analytics for the web site.

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

Method and apparatus for simultaneous key generation on device and server for secure communication
Patent No. 12353518 

Inventor(s): Christopher J. Daly (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Amera IoT Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18662636 on 05/13/2024 (421 days app to issue)

Abstract: A secure communication system is disclosed for communication between first and second party devices. An input interface is provided for receiving from an external host a unique host factor in addition to a user input interface for receiving from a user a unique PIN for a user and a selection input for selecting one of the plurality of stored entropy stores as a user selected entropy store A first private key generator is operable for generating a private key using a key generation algorithm requiring the selected entropy store, the host factor and the unique user PIN. The second party device includes a second storage device for storing a plurality of entropy stores. An input interface is provided for receiving the same unique host factor as received by the first party device. A communication interface facilitates communication with the first party device to receive from the first party device a user PIN and an indication of the user selected entropy store. A second private key generator is operable for generating a private key using the predetermined key generation algorithm with the received user PIN, the received host factor, and an extracted entropy store corresponding to user selected entropy store, wherein the private key generated by both the first and second private key generators are identical. The session is initiated to cause the generation of the identical private keys at both of the first and second private key generators and allow secure communication between the

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

Application dependency visualization
Patent No. 12353856 

Inventor(s): Vishwanath Prasad Karra (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18063741 on 12/09/2022 (942 days app to issue)

Abstract: An application mapping engine may determine dependencies in existing executable application by monitoring and analyzing process flow and data flow of the application during runtime execution. The application mapping engine may generate dependency visualization maps that illustrate dependency interaction information.

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

Considering differences of software images during software image distribution using patches
Patent No. 12353872 

Inventor(s): David Solt (Frisco, TX), Geoff Paulsen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Zilka-Kotab, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18139234 on 04/25/2023 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes receiving a first image, having a first image tag, to store in a predetermined image storage service, and determining whether the first image tag matches any image tags of images stored in the image storage service. In response to a determination that the first image tag matches a second image tag associated with a second image stored in the image storage service, a predetermined process is performed. The predetermined process includes determining whether the first image is identical to the second image, and in response to a determination that the first image is not identical to the second image, executing actions. The actions include generating a patch of differences between the first image and the second image to thereafter use for fulfilling requests for data.

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

Method and system for managing a distributed multi-tiered computing environment based on load predictions
Patent No. 12353923 

Inventor(s): William Jeffery White (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams Aughtry (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17722147 on 04/15/2022 (1180 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for managing a distributed multi-tiered computing (DMC) environment. The method includes identifying, by a global controller, a load management prediction event; in response to identifying the load management prediction event: obtaining offline data from local controllers associated with a plurality of DMC domains of the DMC environment; generating load management predictions using the offline data; adjusting local controller scheduling policies based on the load management predictions; adjusting global controller scheduling policies based on the load management predictions; making a first determination that the load management predictions require infrastructure adjustments; and in response to the first determination: initiating infrastructure capacity adjustment based on the load management predictions.

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

Distributed activity control systems for artificial intelligence task execution direction including task adjacency and reachability analysis
Patent No. 12354019 

Inventor(s): Robert D. Pedersen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18770567 on 07/11/2024 (362 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dynamic, distributed directed activity network comprising a directed activity control program specifying tasks to be executed including required individual task inputs and outputs, the required order of task execution, permitted parallelism in task execution, task adjacency to subsequent tasks, and reachability from each task to other tasks; a plurality of task execution agents, individual of said agents having a set of dynamically changing agent attributes and capable of executing different required tasks; a plurality of task execution controllers, each controller associated with one or more of the task execution agents with access to dynamically changing agent attributes; a directed activity controller for communicating with said task execution controllers for directing execution of said activity control program; and, a communications network supporting communication between said directed activity controller and task execution controllers for directing execution of said directed activity control program using selected task execution agents.

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

Distributed database with inter-related records relating to a vehicle
Patent No. 12354095 

Inventor(s): Gopi Kancharla (Frisco, TX), Praveen Tandra (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18052363 on 11/03/2022 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may retrieve information relating to a vehicle in a vehicle exchange, where the information relating to the vehicle is in a distributed database that is particular to the vehicle, and where the distributed database includes a plurality of inter-related records relating to the vehicle. The device may receive, from a user device, an indication of an exchange amount for the vehicle. The device may cause, based on the indication, a smart contract to be added to the distributed database, the smart contract indicating the exchange amount.

[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]

Transaction and settlement validation service
Patent No. 12354098 

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19040516 on 01/29/2025 (160 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving an initial order based on a user input. The method includes mapping out correct steps from the initial order to settlement. The method includes validating instructions at each step. The method includes recording data pertaining to permit the settlement of the transaction.

[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]

Machine learning model for predicting wait times to receive orders at different locations
Patent No. 12354123 

Inventor(s): Bita Tadayon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Maplebear Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18066257 on 12/14/2022 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for predicting a wait time for a shopper based on a location the shopper”s client device are presented. A system identifies a shopper”s current location and uses a machine learning model to predict a wait time until the shopper will receive one or more orders. The machine learning model is trained to use input features including a number of orders received during a current time period for fulfillment near the current location, a number of other shoppers available for fulfilling orders during the current time period near the current location, historical information about a presentation of a plurality of orders to a plurality of shoppers near the current location, and historical information about the shopper and the other nearby available shoppers. The system then sends the predicted wait time to the client device for presentation to the shopper.

[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]

Personalized consumer advertising placement
Patent No. 12354137 

Inventor(s): John Cale (Akron, OH), Nathan W. Shahan (Tallmadge, OH), Russel Robert Heiser, II (Mogadore, OH)
Assignee(s): SEGMINT INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: KLEMCHUK PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18655650 on 05/06/2024 (428 days app to issue)

Abstract: The subject personalized consumer advertising/ad placement system provides the ability for advertisers, ad agencies, and any other applicable organization to determine and electronically present their ”ideal” consumer profile and have their advertisement/promotion placed in front of all consumers who match the profile based on the anonymous mining of the consumers actual spending across a broad base of spending categories.

[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]

Allocation metering for virtual machines and containers
Patent No. 12354141 

Inventor(s): Brian E. Finley (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Lenovo Global Technology (United States) Inc. (Morrisville, NC)
Law Firm: Kunzler Bean Adamson (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17592325 on 02/03/2022 (1251 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for allocation metering for virtual machines and containers includes gathering virtual structure (”VS”) allocation data for one or more virtual structures running on one or more servers at a customer location of a customer. a virtual structure includes a virtual machine (”VM”) or a container. The VS allocation data is for a virtual structure of the one or more virtual structures that include allocation of virtual resources for the virtual structure. The customer leases computing resources from an owner. The method includes periodically transmitting VS allocation data to an owner server of the owner over a management network different than a computer network servicing workloads of the virtual structures. The owner server is located off-premises from the customer location. Billing information is calculated at the owner server from the VS allocation data and includes a cost for virtual resources allocated to the virtual structures for the billing period.

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

System and method for data extraction
Patent No. 12354156 

Inventor(s): Brian A. Klotzman (Lewisville, TX), Eric Smith (Grapevine, TX), Kyle Wade (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): NCR Voyix Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Notaro, Michalos Zaccaria P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17966521 on 10/14/2022 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of data extraction is disclosed. An image file of a scan of a printed information list is received at a server via a network connection. When not in portable document format, the received image file is processed with an optical character recognition (OCR) engine at the server to identify all text therein and then the processed image file is stored in a memory. When in portable document format, the image file is processed using metadata and positional data at the server to generate sentences; process the sentences to identify prices, descriptions, items, and categories; link each identified item to an associated price, description, and category; and extract and link all modifiers from identified description, and then all identified and extracted information is stored in memory. A user interface is provided to a user via the server for graphically visualizing and editing a stored processed file.

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

Systems and methods for location fencing within a controlled environment
Patent No. 12354176 

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: 18760558 on 07/01/2024 (372 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing location fencing within a controlled environment are disclosed herein. A location fencing server determines a location of a first inmate based on a first beacon device, and determines a location of a second inmate based on a second beacon device. Further, the location fencing server determines a proximity status based on the location of the first inmate and the location of the second inmate. Additionally, the location fencing server determines that the first inmate and the second inmate are in violation of a proximity policy based on the proximity status. In some embodiments, the location fencing server sends a notification to an employee device based on the violation of a proximity policy.

[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]

Methods and apparatus to warp images with decimation and interpolation
Patent No. 12354231 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Kempf (Dallas, TX), John Fenske (Richardson, TX), Matthew C. Stroud (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17589326 on 01/31/2022 (1254 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to warp images for video processing. An example device includes horizontal warper circuitry configured to access an input image, decimate a first set of pixels in the input image by row, and interpolate a second set of pixels in the input image by row to produce a horizontally warped image. The example device further includes vertical warper circuitry configured to access the horizontally warped image, decimate a first set of pixels in the horizontally warped image by column, and interpolate a second set of pixels in the horizontally warped image by column to produce an output image.

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

Apparatus and method for assigning financial transaction document images to respective models for fraud detection based on document image characteristics
Patent No. 12354411 

Inventor(s): Sandeep Ramesh (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Leason Ellis LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18915921 on 10/15/2024 (266 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and an apparatus that includes performing a material alteration detection process: sampling the document images based at least in part on account information indicated on the document images; performing image pre-processing on the sampled document images; determining a document type for each image of the sampled document images; for handwritten documents, analyzing the document image using a machine learning (ML) algorithm trained to detect material alterations on handwritten documents; for printed documents, analyzing the document image using a ML algorithm trained to detect material alterations on printed documents; and outputting a fraud probability representation for each analyzed document image; and a signature forgery detection process: obtaining past signatures corresponding to the document images; performing signature image pre-processing; authenticating each signature using the past signatures and a ML algorithm trained to match signatures; outputting a similarity measure; and adjusting the outputted similarity measure based on additional account information.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for using an anomaly deterrent sensor within a self-service machine for dispensing physical items
Patent No. 12354458 

Inventor(s): Kristi A. Perry-Weaver (Waxahachie, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18369379 on 09/18/2023 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for using an anomaly deterrent sensor within a self-service machine for dispensing physical items. The present disclosure is configured to: detect an interaction between a payment instrument with available resources and a self-service machine for dispensing physical items; receive an anomaly notification from an anomaly deterrent sensor within the self-service machine for dispensing physical items wherein the anomaly notification is associated with forced entry into the self-service machine, wherein the anomaly deterrent sensor detects forced entry into a physical item dispensing area within the self-service machine during the interaction between the payment instrument and self-service machine; and trigger a set of security measures associated with the self-service machine for dispensing physical items upon reception of the anomaly notification originating from the anomaly deterrent sensor, wherein the set of security measures comprises playing a pre-recorded alarm.

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

Systems and methods for activation of intelligent parking availability functions
Patent No. 12354477 

Inventor(s): Derek S. Caveney (Plymouth, MI), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, 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: 17544451 on 12/07/2021 (1309 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving identification of available parking spaces in congested zones. In one embodiment, a method includes, responsive to receiving trajectory information about movement of a searching vehicle, estimating a search time spent by the vehicle seeking parking in a location. The method includes aggregating, when the search time satisfies a time threshold, the search time with observed times associated with additional entities parking in the location. The method includes updating a parking map according to the observed times when the observed times satisfy a parking threshold indicating a lack of available parking in the location. The parking map identifies active regions where parking is presently lacking. The method includes providing the parking map with the active regions to identified vehicles proximate to locations associated with the active regions.

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

Systems and methods for monitoring a flight plan of an aircraft
Patent No. 12354485 

Inventor(s): Charles Taylor (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Boeing Company (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17653667 on 03/07/2022 (1219 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method include a monitoring control unit configured to compare an initial flight plan, as generated by a flight planner for an aircraft, and an assessed flight plan, as determined by air traffic control. The monitoring control unit is configured to determine one or more differences between the initial flight plan and the assessed flight plan. The monitoring control unit is configured to output a notification signal to the flight planner regarding the one or more differences between the initial flight plan and the assessed flight plan.

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

System for patient registration, check-in, and service
Patent No. 12354732 

Inventor(s): Kristine Anderson (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Pelitas, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: BrownWinick Law Firm (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17484320 on 09/24/2021 (1383 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided for registration, check-in, and service tracking of patients. In an example arrangement, the system includes a front end system and a back end system. The front end system including one or more web servers that are configured to provide one or more web portals. The back end system is communicatively connected to the front end system. The back end system includes a data server and a processing server. The processing server configured to store patient data for scheduled appointments in the data server in a standardized format. The processing server is configured to provide access to the patient data to the one or more web portals. The one or more web portals are configured to communicate with the processing server to provide access permit the patient and staff remote access to the patient data to facilitate pre-registration, check-in, and service tracking of patients.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Systems and methods for class of trade recommendations for a healthcare site
Patent No. 12354735 

Inventor(s): Adam Perry (Golden, CO), Alexander Labinov (Providence, RI), Ali Rastegarzadeh (Houston, TX), Farzia Kaufman (Spring, TX), Jeffrey Bennish (Denver, CO), John Albaugh (Spring, TX), Matthew Lange (Mequon, WI)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17849496 on 06/24/2022 (1110 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technologies are provided for class of trade recommendations for healthcare sites. In some embodiments, a computing system can access data indicative of operating conditions of a healthcare site over a historical time period, and can access second data indicative of fee schedules corresponding to respective classes of trade. The computing system can determine, based on the data and the second data, a performance metric for the healthcare site according to a first class of trade (COT) of the respective classes of trade, and can determine, based on the first data and the second data, the performance metric for the healthcare site according to a second COT of the respective classes of trade. The computing system can generate, based on the performance metric and the second performance metric, a recommendation to configure the healthcare site according to one of the first COT or the second COT, and can supply the recommendation.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Senior living engagement and care support platforms
Patent No. 12354746 

Inventor(s): Nirav Patel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18417752 on 01/19/2024 (536 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein is an engagement and care support platform (”ECSP”) computer system including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device for facilitating senior user engagement. The processor is programmed to: (i) register a user through an application, (ii) register a caregiver associated with the user through the application, (iii) generate a senior profile based upon user personal and scheduling data, (iv) build a daily interactive user interface that reflects the senior profile, (v) display the daily interactive user interface at a first client device associated with the user, (vi) cause the first client device to initiate a daily interaction prompt to the user, (vii) determine whether any user interaction was received in response to the daily interaction prompt, and (viii) transmit a daily update message to a second client device associated with the caregiver, including an indication of whether any user interaction was received.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Clipping prevention in switched mode drivers
Patent No. 12356158 

Inventor(s): Kemal S. Demirci (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Cirrus Logic Inc. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18188085 on 03/22/2023 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for clipping prevention. A driver apparatus for driving a transducer has a switching driver configured to switch at least one output node between different switching voltages with a controlled duty-cycle to drive an output signal across the transducer. A clipping prevention controller is configured to control a gain applied to the input signal so as to provide limiting of the input signal to avoid clipping of the output signal. The clipping prevention controller is configured to dynamically control at least one limiting threshold used to determine when to apply limiting of the input signal based on an indication of load resistance of the transducer and the input voltage to the switching driver.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Method of reducing integrated deep trench optically sensitive defectivity
Patent No. 12354904 

Inventor(s): Abbas Ali (Plano, TX), Scott Hiemke (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17512534 on 10/27/2021 (1350 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device includes an integrated deep trench in a substrate, with a field oxide layer on the substrate. The integrated deep trench includes a of deep trench extending into semiconductor material of the substrate, a deep trench sidewall dielectric layer contacting the substrate and an electrically conductive trench-fill material contacting the deep trench sidewall dielectric layer. The conductive trench-fill material is covered during the formation of the field oxide layer to minimize the trench-fill seam void volume. Minimizing the trench-fill seam void volume minimizes optical defectivity observed in subsequent yield enhancement. The integrated deep trench may be configured as a capacitor or may be configured as a contact to the underlying substrate.

[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]

Gate and locos dielectrics grown using locos processing
Patent No. 12354905 

Inventor(s): Damien Thomas Gilmore (Allen, TX), Mark Francis Arendt (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17588091 on 01/28/2022 (1257 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described examples include a method having steps of forming an isolation pad oxide layer on a substrate and forming and patterning a silicon nitride layer on the isolation pad oxide layer. The method also has steps of oxidizing portions of the substrate not covered by the silicon nitride layer to form a LOCOS layer and oxidizing the silicon nitride layer in an oxidizing ambient containing a chlorine source to form a silicon dioxide layer.

[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]

Package geometries to enable visual inspection of solder fillets
Patent No. 12354918 

Inventor(s): HuoYun Duan (ChengDu, , CN), LongTing Li (ChengDu, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491405 on 09/30/2021 (1377 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package comprises providing an array of unsingulated semiconductor packages, the array having a bottom surface and a conductive terminal exposed to the bottom surface, the conductive terminal including a slot configured to receive solder material. The method includes coupling a tape to the array of unsingulated semiconductor packages and applying a first saw blade to the bottom surface of the array to partially saw through a thickness of the array to a depth between two individual, adjacent, unsingulated semiconductor packages in the array of unsingulated semiconductor packages, the first saw blade producing a kerf. The method includes applying a second saw blade into the kerf to fully saw through the thickness of the array and produce a singulated semiconductor package, a width of the second saw blade narrower than the first saw blade. The conductive terminal is exposed to a side surface of the singulated semiconductor package, the side surface including a recessed area having a horizontal depth of no more than 30 microns.

[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]

Contamination detection method
Patent No. 12354922 

Inventor(s): Honglin Guo (Dallas, TX), Robert M. Higgins (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17746655 on 05/17/2022 (1148 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit on a substrate is described herein. The method includes forming a first doped region of a detection structure on the substrate, the first doped region comprises a first doped conductivity type. The method forming a capacitor of the detection structure, which includes forming a second doped region of a second conductivity type opposite the first doped conductivity type, the second doped region surrounded by the first doped region. The second doped well comprises a top surface area smaller than a top surface area of the first doped region. The method includes performing parametric testing on the capacitor over a plurality of breakdown voltages. The method includes determining the gate oxide integrity of the capacitor based on the parametric testing over the plurality of breakdown voltages.

[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]

Standalone isolation capacitor
Patent No. 12355025 

Inventor(s): Byron Lovell Williams (Plano, TX), Elizabeth Costner Stewart (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey Alan West (Dallas, TX), Thomas Dyer Bonifield (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18390395 on 12/20/2023 (566 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first dielectric layer above a semiconductor layer, lower-bandgap dielectric layer above the first dielectric layer, the lower-bandgap dielectric layer having a bandgap energy less than a bandgap energy of the first dielectric layer, a first capacitor plate above the lower-bandgap dielectric layer in a first plane of first and second directions, a second dielectric layer above the first capacitor plate, a second capacitor plate above the second dielectric layer in a second plane of the first and second directions, the first and second capacitor plates spaced apart from one another along a third direction, and a conductive third capacitor plate above the second dielectric layer in the second plane, the third capacitor plate spaced apart from the second capacitor plate in the second plane.

[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]

Permeable support layer for fuel cell fluid flow networks
Patent No. 12355114 

Inventor(s): Ercan M. Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Yuqing Zhou (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17085590 on 10/30/2020 (1712 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fuel cell may include a first fuel cell bipolar plate defining an air layer, a second fuel cell bipolar plate defining a hydrogen layer, and a coolant layer defined by the air layer and the hydrogen layer. The coolant layer includes a plurality of coolant microchannels that facilitate flow of a coolant. A permeable support layer is arranged between the air layer and the hydrogen layer to define a gap therebetween to prevent flow blockage of the coolant microchannels while facilitating coolant flow therethrough.

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

Switching voltage regulator with bi-polar load regulation
Patent No. 12355352 

Inventor(s): Terry J. Groom (Rio Vista, TX)
Assignee(s): APPLE INC. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887095 on 08/12/2022 (1061 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system with a voltage regulator, a current source circuit, and a control circuit. The voltage regulator has an output node and is configured to provide a supply voltage at the output node. The current source circuit is configured to draw current away from the voltage regulator”s output node. And, the control circuit is configured to delay enabling the current source circuit in response to a voltage at the voltage regulator”s output node being above a predetermined voltage level and the voltage regulator being disabled. With this arrangement, a voltage ripple at the voltage regulator”s output node can be reduced in the presence of a bi-polar load current, which can be advantageous in voltage regulator designs (e.g., in DC-DC converters employing a Pulse Frequency Modulation scheme).

[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]

Injection pump battery support bracket and method of use
Patent No. 12355389 

Inventor(s): Taylor Myers (Poolville, TX)
Assignee(s): TWM, LLC (Poolville, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18349701 on 07/10/2023 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: A brace is provided with a removably secures a battery box and a set of solar panels to a bulk chemical storage tank so that the tank, the battery box and the solar panels may be moved as an integral unit. In one embodiment, the brace employs a novel cantilever arrangement. In another embodiment, the brace employs an offset catch to counteract a moment created by the battery weight. In another embodiment, the brace is part of a system which employs a tank stabilizing riser bracket.

[H02S] Generation of electric power by conversion of infra-red radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [PV] modules (solar heat collectors F24J 2/00; obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H 1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H01L 31/00; thermoelectric devices H01L 35/00; pyroelectric devices H01L 37/00; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H01L 51/42) [2014.01]

Reducing target frequency variation in oscillator
Patent No. 12355398 

Inventor(s): Animesh Paul (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18072676 on 11/30/2022 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit, with an error amplifier having a first input, a second input, and an output, a voltage controlled oscillator having an input coupled to the output of the error amplifier, a feedback controlled voltage stage having at least one control coupled to the output of the error amplifier and an output coupled to the first input of the error amplifier, and an adaptive-reference voltage stage coupled to the second input of the error amplifier.

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

Nonlinearity cancellation circuit for active filters
Patent No. 12355411 

Inventor(s): Nagendra Krishnapura (Chennai, , IN), Rajat Agarwal (Bangalore, , IN), Subha Sarkar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18498520 on 10/31/2023 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit ([b]500[/b]) includes an active filter ([b]108[/b]), including an input, a first output, and a second output. The circuit includes a first capacitor ([b]502[/b][i]a[/i]) having a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the first capacitor is coupled to the first output of the active filter, and the second terminal of the first capacitor is coupled to the input of the active filter. The first capacitor has a capacitance value. The circuit includes a capacitor bank ([b]504[/b][i]a[/i]) having a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the capacitor bank is coupled to the second output of the active filter. The second terminal of the capacitor bank is coupled to the second terminal of the first capacitor and coupled to the input of the active filter. The capacitor bank has a capacitance that is equivalent to the capacitance value.

[H03H] IMPEDANCE NETWORKS, e.g. RESONANT CIRCUITS; RESONATORS (measuring, testing G01R; arrangements for producing a reverberation or echo sound G10K 15/08; impedance networks or resonators consisting of distributed impedances, e.g. of the waveguide type, H01P; control of amplification, e.g. bandwidth control of amplifiers, H03G; tuning resonant circuits, e.g. tuning coupled resonant circuits, H03J; networks for modifying the frequency characteristics of communication systems H04B)

Integrated circuit control apparatus and method
Patent No. 12355434 

Inventor(s): Muhammad Ahmed (Garland, TX), Wenchao Qu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Halo Microelectronics International (Campbell, CA)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18408516 on 01/09/2024 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes an enable circuit having a first input configured to receive a serial data in (SDI) signal, a second input configured to receive a not chip select (nCS) signal, a third input configured to receive a hold (HLD) signal, and an output configured to generate an internal enable signal for controlling a power-up process and a power-down process of an integrated circuit, and a digital core circuit configured to generate the HLD signal after the integrated circuit is powered up by the SDI signal and the nCS signal.

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

Calibration in non-linear multi-stage delay-to-digital conversion circuits
Patent No. 12355460 

Inventor(s): Rishi Soundararajan (Bangalore, , IN), Shagan Dusad (Bangalore, , IN), Sourya Dewan (Bangalore, , IN), Visvesvaraya Appala Pentakota (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174187 on 02/24/2023 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A delay-domain analog-to-digital converter including a voltage-to-delay circuit and a time-to-digital converter circuit, and a method of calibrating the same. The voltage-to-delay circuit generates a delay signal based on applied calibration voltage, and the delay signal is applied to a first residue stage configured to generate a sign bit and a residue delay signal. The residue delay signal is applied to an input of a successive residue stage, which is configured to generate a sign bit and provide a residue delay signal to inputs of a next successive residue stage. First and second trim circuits are provided in a delay comparator of one of the successive residue stages, and configured to adjust a first response of the residue stage for a calibration voltage in a first range, and to adjust a second response of the residue stage for a calibration voltage in a second range.

[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]

Machine learning-based radio frequency (RF) front-end calibration
Patent No. 12355480 

Inventor(s): Francisco Ledesma (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18188337 on 03/22/2023 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for calibrating radio frequency (RF) circuits using machine learning. One example method generally includes calibrating a first subset of RF circuit calibration parameters. Values are predicted for a second subset of RF circuit calibration parameters based on a machine learning model and the first subset of RF circuit calibration parameters. The second subset of RF circuit calibration parameters may be distinct from the first subset of RF circuit calibration parameters. At least the first subset of RF circuit calibration parameters is verified, and after the verifying, at least the first subset of RF circuit calibration parameters are written to a memory associated with the RF circuit.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for UCI multiplexing
Patent No. 12355528 

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: 17662408 on 05/06/2022 (1159 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving information about a channel state information (CSI) report; determining, based on the information, the CSI report including amplitude indicators and phase indicators of a total of K[superscript]NZ [/superscript]coefficients; determining, based on a condition, whether a bitmap indicator is included in the CSI report, where the bitmap indicator identifies indices of the K[superscript]NZ [/superscript]coefficients; and transmitting the CSI report which includes the bitmap indicator when the condition is not satisfied.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

CSI report for spatial domain network adaptation
Patent No. 12355532 

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Hongbo Si (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18363704 on 08/01/2023 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for network operation adaptation in a spatial domain in a wireless communication system. A method for a user equipment (UE) to report channel state information (CSI) includes receiving: first information related to reception of CSI reference signals (CSI-RSs) on a cell, second information related to determining a first number of CSI reports respectively associated with a first number of operation states on the cell, third information related to triggering a second number CSI reports respectively associated with a second number of operation states from the first number of operation states, and the CSI-RSs based on the first information. An operation state is associated with a configuration for active antenna ports, antenna panels, or transmission reception points. The method further includes determining, based on the second information and the CSI-RSs, the second number of CSI reports and transmitting a channel with the second number of CSI reports.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Communication devices, systems, software and methods employing symbol waveform hopping
Patent No. 12355598 

Inventor(s): Jerrold Prothero (Delray Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): Astrapi Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18167844 on 02/11/2023 (878 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of the present invention facilitate secure communication by changing sets of symbol waveforms used transmit data in particular symbol times defined herein as Symbol Waveform Hopping. SWH may be enabled by selecting two or more modulation formats that have sufficiently comparable communication performance (e.g., occupied bandwidth and signal power efficiency) to enable successful sending of data between a transmitter and receiver employing SWH, but characterized by symbol waveform alphabet that include different symbol waveform, so that the overall transmission/communication performance of data stream in a signal transmission channel of the system is not significantly affected by switching between modulation formats, but one symbol waveform alphabet is not reliably able to receive signals sent using the other alphabets. Some or all of the symbol waveforms in each alphabet may not be present in other alphabets.

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

System and method for providing a network traffic portal
Patent No. 12355634 

Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18153594 on 01/12/2023 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for providing a network portal including: collecting network data for at least one network provider; analyzing the network data; determining a user role of a user accessing the network portal to review the network data; and providing a visualization of the analyzed network data based on the user role of the user accessing the portal. A system for providing a network portal including: a data collection module configured to collect network data for at least one network provider; an analysis module configured to analyze the network data; a user module configured to determine a user role of a user accessing the network portal to review the network data; and a reporting module configured to provide a visualization of the analyzed network data based on the user role of the user accessing the portal.

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

Systems and methods for packet management
Patent No. 12355665 

Inventor(s): Anthony Clay Reynolds (Rhome, TX), David Taft (Keller, TX), Luay Jalil (Allen, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17858543 on 07/06/2022 (1098 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments described herein allow reduced latency and computational costs by identifying a slice associated with a packet and determining an action to be performed with respect to the packet without having to perform deep packet inspection on the packet. An aspect of the present disclosure is a method comprising receiving a packet including a slice identifier corresponding to a slice of a network, the slice identifier having a plurality of bits; determining a bit value for each bit in a subset of the plurality of bits; and performing an action with respect to the packet based on the bit value of at least one bit in the subset.

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

Resource orchestration for multiple services
Patent No. 12355676 

Inventor(s): Shankar Ramanathan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18588916 on 02/27/2024 (497 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of orchestrating one or more radio resources among various services executing within a container. The method includes obtaining, by an orchestration engine executing on a network device, a request, from a first service of a plurality of services, for use of a physical/hardware resource that connects a container running on the network device to a network. The request from the first service has a particular priority. The plurality of services execute within the container. The method further includes determining whether to connect the first service to the network via the physical/hardware resource based on the priority and an availability status of the physical/hardware resource and establishing, at a kernel level, a connection between the first service and the physical/hardware resource based on the determining.

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

Client registration for authorization
Patent No. 12355747 

Inventor(s): Hieu Nguyen (Southlake, 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: 18416194 on 01/18/2024 (537 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described for client registration for authorizing an aggregator service to access data on behalf of an application, through self-registration of an application client identifier and issuance of authorization token(s) based on the application client identifier. Implementations provide a technique for dynamic client registration that avoids the need for manual vetting and manual generation of the client credential grant. Additionally, the implementations described herein enforce domain values around the scope and/or purpose of the client grant. This allows for support of application providers through a single point of registration that supports multi-layer and channel. This also allows for support of a scalable authorization solution for any suitable number of clients. The dynamic client registration process adds an additional layer of security through the OAuth client grant and mutual authentication.

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

Systems and methods for blockchain-based cyber threat management
Patent No. 12355788 

Inventor(s): Alec B. Perro (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Travelers Indemnity Company (Hartford, CT)
Law Firm: RowanTree Law Group, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17864518 on 07/14/2022 (1090 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for blockchain-based cyber threat management, such as the generation and management of cyber risk insurance policies with automatic cyber threat assessment, remediation, and/or claim payment.

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

Method and system for routing IP based messaging, voice and video calling based on the network parameters the device is connected to and the location
Patent No. 12355822 

Inventor(s): Chao Kan (Frisco, TX), Gautam Reddy (Plano, TX), Mathew Oommen (Frisco, TX), Pallavur SankaraNaraynan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM USA, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17882667 on 08/08/2022 (1065 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for routing IP-based messaging, voice and video calling, comprising detecting network parameters of a network that a device is connected to, detecting a location of the device and routing the call based on the network parameters and the location.

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

Methods and apparatus for census and panel matching using HTTP headers
Patent No. 12355845 

Inventor(s): Cary Pillers (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17466891 on 09/03/2021 (1404 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for census and panel matching using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) headers. An example apparatus includes memory, instructions in the apparatus, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions transmit a first session identifier in an HTTPS header property of a network message to a proxy server, the proxy server to parse the first session identifier from the HTTPS header property, and transmit a second session identifier in the HTTPS header property when the second session identifier is different from the first session identifier, wherein the first session identifier or the second session identifier is transmitted to a monitoring entity, the monitoring entity associating the first session identifier or the second session identifier with at least a panel identifier.

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

Systems, methods, and apparatus to monitor mobile internet activity
Patent No. 12355851 

Inventor(s): Achilleas Papakostas (Dallas, TX), Michael Andrew Yonker (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18544292 on 12/18/2023 (568 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to monitor mobile Internet activity are disclosed. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, machine-readable instructions, programmable circuitry to execute the machine-readable instructions to at least assign a first port of a proxy server to a mobile device associated with a panelist, cause transmission of configuration data to the mobile device to instruct the mobile device to transmit future requests the first port of the proxy server, obtain a first request for media on the first port originating from the mobile device, and after a determination that the first request originated from an Internet Protocol (IP) address associated with an IP address range representative of devices on a cellular network, service the first request, generate a data association, request the media from an Internet media provider identified in the first request, and cause transmission of the media to the mobile device.

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

Machine learning based system for optimized central processing unit (CPU) utilization in data transformation
Patent No. 12355882 

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18209022 on 06/13/2023 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for a machine learning based system for optimized CPU utilization in data transformation. The present disclosure is configured to receive a new data segment; retrieve characteristics of the new data segment; determine, using a trained machine learning model, an encryption algorithm, and a compression algorithm for implementation on the new data segment based on at least the characteristics of the new data segment; determine, using the trained machine learning model, an order of implementation associated with the implementation of the encryption algorithm and the compression algorithm; and implement the encryption algorithm and the compression algorithm on the new data segment in the determined order of implementation.

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

System and method for security protection of NAS messages
Patent No. 12356186 

Inventor(s): Jennifer Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18756812 on 06/27/2024 (376 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods that provide NAS security protection for mobile networks. In one embodiment, a network element of a mobile network performs a NAS procedure in multiple phases to establish a NAS communication session with User Equipment (UE) when no NAS security context exists. For a first phase, the network element receives an initial NAS message from the UE populated with a subset of NAS protocol Information Elements (IEs) designated for security-related handling, selects a NAS security algorithm for the NAS security context, and sends a response to the UE that indicates the NAS security algorithm. For a second phase, the network element receives a subsequent NAS message from the UE having a NAS message container that contains the initial NAS message populated with each of the NAS protocol IEs for the NAS procedure, and decrypts the NAS message container of the subsequent NAS message using the NAS security algorithm.

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

Method and apparatus for handling authentication failure during security association establishment
Patent No. 12356188 

Inventor(s): Jennifer Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17257106 on 06/28/2019 (2202 days app to issue)

Abstract: An interworking function in a core network system, such as a 5G core network, attempts to establish a secure association with user equipment (UE) in an untrusted access network. When the secure association is not accepted by the 5G core network, the UE receives from the core network a response including a message type indicating that Non-3GPP access to the 5G core network is not allowed. Upon receiving the response message, the UE ends the session by sending a 5G-Stop message formatted in an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) response. The EAP-Response/5G-Stop message includes a message-id field with a 5G Stop value.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for dynamic communication channel switching for secure message propagation
Patent No. 12356198 

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18668215 on 05/19/2024 (415 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for dynamic communication channel switching for secure message propagation. The present invention may be configured to receive wireless signals from a plurality of devices and identify, from the plurality of devices and based on the wireless signals, a trusted device. The present invention may be configured to receive, from another device, a secure message, where the secure message includes information identifying a vulnerability in a network to which the trusted device is connected. The present invention may be configured to establish, based on receiving the secure message and using a first wireless communication interface, a communication link with a second wireless communication interface of the trusted device to establish a wireless data channel with the trusted device and transmit, via the wireless data channel, the secure message to the trusted device.

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

Uplink transmit beam selection based on downlink and uplink resource signal measurements
Patent No. 12356227 

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Gilwon Lee (Plano, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17364864 on 06/30/2021 (1469 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment comprises transmitting a capability information including a total number (X[subscript]tot[/subscript]) of transmit-receive (Tx-Rx) entities at the UE; receiving, based on the capability information, configuration information including information on reporting a selection of Y Tx-Rx entities; selecting, based on the configuration information, the Y Tx-Rx entities; determining a report including an indication about the selection of the Y Tx-Rx entities; and transmitting the report, wherein the Y Tx-Rx entities are selected from X Tx-Rx entities that comprise all of or a subset of the X[subscript]tot [/subscript]Tx-Rx entities at the UE, and XX[subscript]tot[/subscript].

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for dynamic fronthaul gateway
Patent No. 12356242 

Inventor(s): Anush Gift Isaac (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17931977 on 09/14/2022 (1028 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may serve as an interface between one or more radio units (”RUs”) of a wireless network and one or more Distributed Units (”DUs”) of the RAN. The system may maintain information associating a set of RUs with a particular DU. The system may determine that a particular RU of the set of RUs should be disassociated from the particular DU, such as based on load metrics associated with the particular DU exceeding one or more thresholds. The system may disassociate the particular RU from the particular DU by modifying the information associating the set of RUs with the particular DU. The modified may indicate that the particular RU is no longer associated with the particular DU. The system may accordingly facilitate communications between the modified set of RUs, not including the particular RU, and the particular DU.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for delivering quality of service
Patent No. 12356248 

Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17885877 on 08/11/2022 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for delivering quality of service to a moving user equipment in a computer network, the method including: identifying a moving user equipment on the computer network; predicting a path of travel for the user equipment; determining a load of a cell in the path of travel; determining a traffic action response based on the load of the cell; and providing the traffic action. A system for delivering quality of service to a moving user equipment in a computer network, the system including: a location module configured to identify a moving user equipment on the computer network; an analysis module configured to predict a path of travel for the user equipment; a load module configured to determine a load of a cell in the path of travel; and a traffic action module configured to determine a traffic action response based on the load of the cell and provide for the traffic action.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User plane function (UPF) load balancing based on network data analytics to predict load of user equipment
Patent No. 12356249 

Inventor(s): Ashish Bansal (Frisco, TX), Kazi Bashir (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Frontier IP Law PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18427444 on 01/30/2024 (525 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]

Channel bandwidth assignment based on mobile communications device capability data
Patent No. 12356260 

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17809131 on 06/27/2022 (1107 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein are directed towards indicating to a communications network the bandwidth capability data of a user equipment (mobile) device. This allows distinguishing between legacy user equipment that does not support larger bandwidths from newer user equipment that does. A network can thus limit the bandwidth via one of its supported bandwidth parts to a user equipment”s bandwidth capability data, such as the maximum supported static bandwidth part of the legacy user equipment. At the same time, larger bandwidths can be assigned to user equipment devices capable of supporting larger bandwidths. Information elements can be used to communicate the bandwidth data from the user equipment to the network, e.g., during initial communications or as requested by the network. Once obtained, the bandwidth data of a user equipment device can be maintained by the network and forwarded to a target cells as part of cell handovers.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User plane function selection and hosting for real-time applications
Patent No. 12356320 

Inventor(s): Harsha Hegde (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17840090 on 06/14/2022 (1120 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing latency in the data path between a source and destination and managing resources in a 5G network are provided. The systems and methods described herein include dynamically selecting user plane functions (UPFs) and/or dynamically placing UPFs at particular locations within the 5G network. In some examples, each UPF in the 5G network is statically placed, and the UPF used for communication between a source and destination is dynamically selected based on control plane data. In other examples, UPFs are dynamically placed, and the UPF used for communication is dynamically selected to reduce latency and/or resource usage based on control plane data. In other examples, UPFs are dynamically placed, and the UPF used for communication is dynamically selected to reduce latency and/or resource usage based on user plane data after the flow of packets has started between a source and destination.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Geographically intelligent network function request routing
Patent No. 12356356 

Inventor(s): Ahmed Akl (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood City, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18066025 on 12/14/2022 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: A regional NRF may register NFs, and the registration information may include locality information for each registered NF. During synchronization with a root NRF, the regional NRF provides the locality information for each registered NF. During discovery request routing by the root NRF, the root NRF prioritizes regional NRFs having NFs that satisfy the discovery parameters of the discovery request and match the preferred locality indicated in the discovery request.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for downlink and uplink multi-beam operation
Patent No. 12356386 

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: 17659461 on 04/15/2022 (1180 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving configuration information including multiple transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states, and receiving a beam indication indicating a TCI state from the multiple TCI states. The TCI state indicates a beam for each of N entities (E[subscript]1[/subscript], E[subscript]2[/subscript], . . . E[subscript]N[/subscript]), and the TCI state comprises a TCI state ID and up to N+1 components (A[subscript]0[/subscript], A[subscript]1[/subscript], A[subscript]2[/subscript], . . . , A[subscript]N[/subscript]), where A[subscript]0 [/subscript]comprises common components for all entities, and for each n[1, 2, . . . , N], A[subscript]n [/subscript]comprises specific components for entity E[subscript]n[/subscript], and components A[subscript]0 [/subscript]and A[subscript]n [/subscript]together indicate the beam for entity E[subscript]n[/subscript]. The method includes determining the beam for each of N entities (E[subscript]1[/subscript], E[subscript]2[/subscript], . . . E[subscript]N[/subscript]) indicated by the TCI state, and transmitting an uplink (UL) transmission or receiving a downlink (DL) transmission based on the beam for each of N entities (E[subscript]1[/subscript], E[subscript]2[/subscript], . . . E[subscript]N[/subscript]).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Frequency-selective light dormancy using resource block sets
Patent No. 12356431 

Inventor(s): Navin Hathiramani (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18000373 on 06/03/2021 (1496 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for user equipment (UE) power saving utilizing resource block (RB)-sets are provided.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Fairness for restricted TWT operation
Patent No. 12356440 

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17661259 on 04/28/2022 (1167 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for balancing a tradeoff between channel utilization and fairness during restricted target wake time (TWT) operation in a wireless network. The apparatuses include a wireless station (STA) device comprising a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to transmit latency-sensitive uplink traffic and receive latency-sensitive downlink traffic in a restricted TWT service period (SP) during restricted TWT operation, and to receive, from an access point (AP), an indication that the restricted TWT SP is terminated early based on a lack of latency-sensitive uplink traffic for transmission by the STA and a lack of latency-sensitive downlink traffic for reception by the STA in a remainder of the restricted TWT SP. The processor is configured to terminate operation of the restricted TWT SP by the STA.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Managing satellite network demand for emergency services
Patent No. 12356465 

Inventor(s): Vijay Lewis (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Skylo Technologies, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18126514 on 03/27/2023 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for managing a network demand for emergency services are disclosed. One method includes adaptively reserving, by a base station of a satellite network, reserved PRACH (physical random access channel) preambles for a plurality of reserved services, broadcasting, by the base station, the configuration, wherein a wireless device receives the reserved PRACH preambles configuration, wherein the wireless device selects a reserved service from the plurality of reserved services and transmits a PRACH preamble from the reserved preambles, and transmitting, by the base station, a message grant to the wireless device in response to the PRACH preamble, wherein the wireless device transmits to the base station a response that includes the selected reserved service from the plurality of reserved services in response to the message grant from the base station.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Sidelink network assisted inter-UE coordination
Patent No. 12356475 

Inventor(s): Kyeongin Jeong (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17454027 on 11/08/2021 (1338 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for sidelink (SL) network assisted inter-user equipment (UE) coordination in a wireless communication system. A method for operating a UE includes receiving, on a Uu interface, a message associated with SL inter-UE coordination information, determining SL resources for a SL transmission based on the SL inter-UE coordination information, selecting the SL resources for the SL transmission, and transmitting on a SL interface using the SL resources. A method of operating a BS includes receiving, on a Uu interface, a message including first SL inter-UE coordination information from a first UE, determining a second UE as a recipient for the first SL inter-UE coordination information, generating second SL inter-UE coordination information from aggregation of the first SL inter-UE coordination information and other SL inter-UE coordination information, and transmitting the second SL inter-UE coordination information to the second UE.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for preventing user device pinging in asynchronous communication mode
Patent No. 12356483 

Inventor(s): Robert Avanes (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18066824 on 12/15/2022 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network device may receive a context creation request based on a protocol data unit (PDU) session establishment request for establishing a PDU session with a user device, and may generate a policy context request based on receiving the context creation request. The network device may provide the policy context request to a policy control function (PCF), and may receive, from the PCF and based on the policy context request, policy rules for the PDU session. The network device may receive, from the PCF, a terminate PDU session notification indicating that a binding support function (BSF) is unreachable, and may generate, based on the terminate PDU session notification, a PDU session release command that includes a cause code indicating an issue with the BSF and an instruction to not reinitiate the PDU session. The network device may cause the PDU session release command to be provided to the user device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for cooling in power distribution centers
Patent No. 12356593 

Inventor(s): Gregory MacNeill (Plano, TX), John A. Musilli, Jr. (San Diego, CA), John Kolar (Clearwater, FL), Thomas Neuman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Integra Mission Critical, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17845845 on 06/21/2022 (1113 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power distribution center includes a housing comprising multiple walls and multiple openings, one or more UPS modules and battery racks, and at least one exhaust air duct disposed above the one or more UPS modules and battery racks. The at least one exhaust air duct has an outlet aligned with at least one first opening. The power distribution center is configured to receive cooling air from outside the power distribution center and convey the cooling air to the one or more UPS modules and battery racks. The one or more UPS modules and battery racks are configured to transfer thermal energy to the cooling air, thereby creating heated exhaust air. The at least one exhaust air duct is configured to receive and convey the heated exhaust air to the at least one first opening to expel the heated exhaust air to an exterior space.

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

Acoustic isolator
Patent No. 12356864 

Inventor(s): Ahmad Bahai (Lafayette, CA), Mohammad Hadi Motieian Najar (Santa Clara, CA), Peter Smeys (San Jose, CA), Ting-Ta Yen (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16233350 on 12/27/2018 (2385 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device includes an acoustic medium, a first transducer on the acoustic medium, a first electrode coupled to the first transducer, a second transducer on the acoustic medium, and a second electrode coupled to the second acoustic transducer. The semiconductor device also includes a semiconductor substrate to support the acoustic medium and first and second transducers. Mold compound encapsulates at least a portion of the acoustic medium, the first acoustic transducer, the second acoustic transducer, and the semiconductor substrate.

[H10N] ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

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Wreath-shaped cup
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Inventor(s): Jordan Jones (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Bio World Merchandising, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: ALLEN, DYER, DOPPELT + GILCHRIST, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29858185 on 10/28/2022 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Plate
Patent No. D1082441 

Inventor(s): Faisal Khan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Avek IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29805425 on 08/26/2021 (1412 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Mounting bracket
Patent No. D1082498 

Inventor(s): Aaron Hamilton (Royse City, TX), Kyle Dvorak (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): WILSON ELECTRONICS, LLC (St. George, UT)
Law Firm: Winder Intellectual Property Law LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29872169 on 03/07/2023 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Jewelry element
Patent No. D1082594 

Inventor(s): Gary Levine (Dallas, TX), Sylvie Levine (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Spectrum Diamonds | Corporation, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29996380 on 03/31/2025 (99 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Stroller mirror
Patent No. D1082619 

Inventor(s): Courtney K. Williams (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: DanBrownLaw Office (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29882634 on 01/17/2023 (903 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Trailer decoupling prevention device
Patent No. D1082621 

Inventor(s): Mason Jacob Caillet (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Bell, Finley, Hess Investment Group LLC (Bethany, OK)
Law Firm: Tomlinson McKinstry, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29941336 on 05/09/2024 (425 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Crosshead frame
Patent No. D1083034 

Inventor(s): Micheal Cole Thomas (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Kerr Machine Co. (Sulphur, OK)
Law Firm: Tomlinson Mckinstry, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29944114 on 05/24/2024 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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