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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of July 31, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 6
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 12
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 3
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 3
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 3
G: PHYSICS 44
H: ELECTRICITY 39

DESIGN: 12

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 17
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 7
Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 5
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano) 5
ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 2
NCH Corporation (Irving) 2
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 2
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 2

UNASSIGNED 7

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas) 3
Alberto Echazabal (Prosper) 2
David Block (Brooklyn, NY) 2
Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI) 2
Frederico Marcolino Quintao Severgnini (Ann Arbor, MI) 2
Jakin C. Wilson (Prosper) 2
James Wallander (Keller) 2
Yogesh Kumar Ramadass (San Jose, CA) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Article of apparel

Patent No. 12029258

Inventor(s): Bryce Ambelang (Addison, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17174114 on 02/11/2021 (1244 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally relate to articles of apparel having an upper body garment, a lower body garment, and an engagement device configured to removably engage the upper body portion and the lower body portion. The engagement device may comprise a continuous zipper.

[A41B] SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS

Burr hole cover including external serrations

Patent No. 12029451

Inventor(s): Devid R. Zille (Addison, TX)

Assignee(s): OsteoMed LLC (Addison, TX)

Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 16869463 on 05/07/2020 (1524 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a burr hole cover (e.g., burr hole cover) and method of manufacturing such apparatus. The burr hole cover disclosed herein may be multi-functional in that it may be used to: (a) form a burr hole which provides access to the brain, and (b) facilitate concealing the burr hole without employing any fastening devices (e.g., surgical screws, wires, etc.). In embodiments, the burr hole cover may include a sleeve having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a hollowed portion. In embodiments, the outer surface of the sleeve may define external serrations. The sleeve may be configured to create a burr hole in a skull, and the external serrations may be configured to secure the sleeve within the burr hole. The burr hole cover may also include a plate configured to fit with the sleeve and conceal the burr hole.

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

Blood pressure analysis system and method

Patent No. 12029533

Inventor(s): Phillip Douglas Purdy (Maypearl, TX), Ronald Bruce Jennings (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Endophys Holdings, LLC (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 14335525 on 07/18/2014 (3644 days app to issue)

Abstract: A blood pressure analysis system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this blood pressure analysis permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications.

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

Expandable spinal implants

Patent No. 12029662

Inventor(s): Sabatino Bianco (Arlington, TX)

Assignee(s): K2M, Inc. (Leesburg, VA)

Law Firm: Lerner David LLP (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17708778 on 03/30/2022 (832 days app to issue)

Abstract: A spinal implant has proximal and distal regions, and includes upper and lower bodies. A proximal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies in the proximal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies, and a distal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies in the distal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies. The proximal and distal adjustment assemblies are independently movable with respect to each other, both concurrently and alternately, to change a vertical height of at least one of the proximal or distal regions of the spinal implant. A set screw is removably disposed within the proximal region of the spinal implant to lock the vertical height of the proximal and distal regions of the spinal implant.

[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]

Wearable auricular neurostimulator and methods of use

Patent No. 12029893

Inventor(s): Alejandro Covalin (Los Angeles, CA), Jared Wettenstein (League City, TX)

Assignee(s): Spark Biomedical, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: Finch Maloney PLLC (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18209852 on 06/14/2023 (391 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a wearable auricular stimulator includes a flexible body adapted to be worn at least partially around an auricle of a wearer, including an exterior for positioning in contact with a wearer”s skin, and an interior for supporting a three-dimensional (3D) circuitry layout, including traces deposited on surfaces of the interior of the flexible body, electrodes for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to the wearer via a skin-facing side of the flexible body, and electronic component(s) electrically connected with the electrodes and the traces, the electronic components including a processing circuitry element for delivering electrical stimulation treatment(s) via the electrodes.

[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]

Baseball training apparatus

Patent No. 12029954

Inventor(s): Christopher Michael Trevino (Bedford, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17387706 on 07/28/2021 (1077 days app to issue)

Abstract: A training apparatus includes a base, a main stem, and an auxiliary arm. The main stem and detachable auxiliary arm create a double batting tee within a single unit. The height of the auxiliary arm is adjustable independent of the main stem and has the ability to swivel around the main stem. The auxiliary arm is curved and situated at a fixed horizontal position from the main stem. The weighted base includes a handle and detachable tee for ease of transport. The base was designed to be able to secure the weight of both tee stems without toppling over. A specially designed clamp was designed to secure and detach the auxiliary arm to the main stem. The clamp can be loosened to adjust the height of the auxiliary arm in relation to the main stem.

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

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

Manufacturing method of wristband embedded with multiple groups of electrode pieces

Patent No. 12029287

Inventor(s): Baitong Wang (Hangzhou, , CN), Bing Ye (Hangzhou, , CN), Edward Keefer (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Fasikl Incorporated (Dallas, TX), Hangzhou Fasikl Technology Co., Ltd (Hangzhou, , CN)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18118134 on 03/07/2023 (490 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a manufacturing method of a wristband embedded with multiple groups of electrode pieces. The present disclosure provides a band manufacturing method that can take metal electrodes and silica gel electrodes into account, which ensures that the electrodes are firm and will not fall off when the wristband is worn. All the electrodes are clung to the skin through electrode bands, so that the wires are effectively prevented from being intertwined and broken, and the service life of the wires can be prolonged. Meanwhile, fast mounting and connection between the electrodes and the main unit are realized, and it can also be ensured that joints of the band and the main unit after assembling are waterproof.

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

Portable modular filter system

Patent No. 12030001

Inventor(s): Kyle Nap (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17102375 on 11/23/2020 (1324 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable high throughput liquid filter system.

[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]

Multiple stage sorting

Patent No. 12030088

Inventor(s): Nalin Kumar (Fort Worth, TX)

Assignee(s): Sortera Technologies, Inc. (Markle, IN)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17673694 on 02/16/2022 (874 days app to issue)

Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing multiple stages of classification and sorting, including a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to perform a subsequent classification and sorting of the remaining materials.

[B07C] POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING (specially adapted for a specific purpose covered by another class, see the relevant place, e.g. A43D 33/06, B23Q 7/12)

Automatic washer for continuous positive airway pressure equipment

Patent No. 12030096

Inventor(s): Mohamed Abdelhares (Luxor, , EG), Rajdeep S. Kakar (McKinney, TX), Stewart Agustin (Nueva Vizcaya, , PH)

Assignee(s): DR. KAKAR PRODUCTS, LLC (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17076455 on 10/21/2020 (1357 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automatic washer for continuous positive airway pressure equipment has a housing defining a wash chamber having an open face providing access to the wash chamber, a door selectively closing the open face, a dual eccentric nozzle protruding into the wash chamber, a rack slidingly receivable within the wash chamber, and a spray nozzle in the bottom surface of the wash chamber. The rack has a hose clamp oriented to secure an end of a CPAP hose when seated in the rack with an open end of the CPAP hose facing the dual eccentric nozzle. The dual eccentric nozzle has an air conduit that introduces air during a drying cycle and a water conduit that introduces water during a rinse cycle, and when the rack is fully inserted in the wash chamber, the dual eccentric nozzle is received inside the hose clamp, thereby, inside the CPAP hose when present.

[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)

Additive manufacturing of polymer ceramics

Patent No. 12030210

Inventor(s): Chao Wang (Plano, TX), Majid Minary-Jolandan (Dallas, TX), Mohammadreza Mahmoudi (Dallas, TX), Salvador Moreno (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)

Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17304443 on 06/21/2021 (1114 days app to issue)

Abstract: Scalable 3D-printing of ceramics includes dispensing a preceramic polymer at the tip of a moving nozzle into a gel that can reversibly switch between fluid and solid states, and subsequently thermally cross-linking the entire printed part ”at-once” while still inside the same gel. The solid gel, including mineral oil and silica nanoparticles, converts to fluid at the tip of the moving nozzle, allows the polymer solution to be dispensed, and quickly returns to a solid state to maintain the geometry of the printed polymer both during printing and the subsequent high temperature (160 C.) cross-linking. The cross-linked part is retrieved from the gel and converted to ceramic by high temperature pyrolysis. This scalable process opens new opportunities for low-cost, high-speed production of complex 3-dimensional ceramic parts, and will be widely used for high temperature and corrosive environment applications, including electronics and sensors, microelectromechanical systems, energy, and structural applications.

[B28B] SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS, SLAG OR MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER (foundry moulding B22C; working stone or stone-like material B28D; shaping of substances in a plastic state, in general B29C; making layered products not composed wholly of these substances B32B; shaping in situ, see the relevant classes of section E)

Air vent

Patent No. 12030365

Inventor(s): Michael Voss (Aledo, TX)

Assignee(s): Rock Solid Industries International (Pty) Ltd (Pietermaritzburgh, , ZA)

Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18118963 on 03/08/2023 (489 days app to issue)

Abstract: An air vent for a vehicle or vehicle canopy includes an external and an internal duct. The external duct has an inlet and an outlet. The height of the outlet is less than that of the inlet. The inlet and the outlet are arranged such that, in use, an uppermost point of the inlet is located above an uppermost point of the outlet. The internal duct is in fluid communication with the external duct via one or more openings arranged in the internal duct or at a junction between the internal duct and the external duct. The internal duct is configured to be in fluid communication with an interior of the vehicle via a slot defined by the vehicle. The or each opening is arranged such that, in use, the uppermost point of the outlet of the external duct is located below a lowermost point of the or each opening.

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

Dual-sided display for a vehicle

Patent No. 12030382

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Frederico Marcolino Quintao Severgnini (Ann Arbor, MI), Sean P. Rodrigues (Ann Arbor, MI)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17348254 on 06/15/2021 (1120 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle can include a window. The window can include an interior side and an exterior side. The vehicle can include a camera operatively positioned to capture visual data of a portion of an exterior environment of the vehicle. The vehicle can include a dual-sided transparent display forming at least a portion of the window. The vehicle can include a processor operatively connected to the camera and the dual-sided transparent display. The processor can be configured to selectively cause the dual-sided transparent display to display exterior visual information on the exterior side. The processor can be configured to cause the dual-sided transparent display to display interior visual information on the interior side. The interior visual information can include the visual data of the portion of the exterior environment of the vehicle.

[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]

Fan to decelerate vehicle and provide cooling to friction brakes

Patent No. 12030468

Inventor(s): Adam R. VanAntwerp (Chelsea, MI), Claudia A. Ma (Northville, MI), Corey Zwegers (Dexter, MI), Rachel M. Menchak (Saline, MI), Robert C. MacArthur (Ypsilanti, MI), Shigenori Shibata (Ann Arbor, MI)

Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH INC (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17323494 on 05/18/2021 (1148 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods apply, with a fan, a braking force to a vehicle that includes an axle. The fan is rotated at a first rotational speed based on a rotation of the axle that rotates at a second rotational speed. The first rotational speed is different from the second rotational speed. The fan applies the braking force when the fan rotates at the first rotational speed.

[B60T] VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL (control of electrodynamic brake systems B60L 7/00; conjoint control of brakes and other drive units of vehicles B60W); ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES [2006.01]

Transport related emergency service notification

Patent No. 12030489

Inventor(s): Christopher J. Macpherson (Plano, TX), Daniel Warren Reaser (Oak Point, TX), Derek A. Thompson (Dallas, TX), Keaton Khonsari (Plano, TX), Sergei Gage (Redford, MI), Simon P. Roberts (Celina, TX), Yang Ding (Montreal, ,

Assignee(s): TOYOTA CONNECTED NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17400340 on 08/12/2021 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a characteristic of an occupant in a transport and a current driving environment of the transport, wherein the characteristic includes a position of the occupant, determining that the current driving environment will lead to a collision of the transport, and based on a predicted result of the collision, sending a predicted state of the occupant based on the position, to an emergency service node.

[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]

Multi-platform reconfigurable electric vehicle

Patent No. 12030558

Inventor(s): Anthony Aquila (Justin, TX)

Assignee(s): Canoo Technologies Inc. (Torrance, CA)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17691036 on 03/09/2022 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle body for a multi-platform, reconfigurable electric truck includes a front trunk, an extendable bed and barn door tailgates, a sidewall table, and a side step and drawer. The front trunk includes a cover movable between a closed and open positions, and includes panels selectively movable between a retracted and extended positions to form a work surface. A bed extender slides between a retracted and extended positions. Barn door tailgates each move between closed, partially open, and fully open positions and include inner tailgates movable between stowed and deployed positions. The barn door tailgates and the inner tailgates enclose an extended region of a bed when the bed extender is extended position, the barn door tailgates are each partially open, and the inner tailgates are each deployed. The sidewall table folds down from a sidewall, and the drawer pulls out from a sidewall.

[B62D] MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motorcycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Drag reducing spinner for high speed stop fold rotor

Patent No. 12030623

Inventor(s): Christopher E. Foskey (Keller, TX)

Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)

Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17390513 on 07/30/2021 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: A spinner is described that can provide aerodynamic advantages for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The spinner can be shaped with multiple faces divided by chines. The chines can run down the edge of the spinner to fairings that can cover rotor blades and/or couplings between rotor blades and the rotor hubs of the aircraft. During forward flight the rotor blades can be folded down into recesses on the spinner. The spinner and fairings can provide aerodynamic advantages in addition to protection for sensitive components within the rotor and blades apparatus. This improves efficiency and allows the aircraft to fly faster.

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

Water soluble container

Patent No. 12031034

Inventor(s): Terry Guido (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Goodhue, Coleman Owens, P.C. (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17018118 on 09/11/2020 (1397 days app to issue)

Abstract: A container that dissolves. A shell defining the container sized to accommodate a volume of a consumable. The shell is water soluble. The shell defines walls extending upward from a closed bottom. The container includes a first water insoluble layer coating an exterior surface of the walls of the shell. One or more portions of the exterior surface are not coated with the first water insoluble layer promoting the dissolution of the container. The container includes a second water insoluble layer coating an interior of the shell.

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

Beverage container

Patent No. D1034196

Inventor(s): Merrilee Kick (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): BUZZBALLZ, LLC (Carrollton, TX)

Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29930383 on 02/29/2024 (131 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

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

Silver nanoplate compositions and methods

Patent No. 12029831

Inventor(s): David S. Sebba (Cary, NC), Martin Miranda (San Diego, CA), Steven J. Oldenburg (San Diego, CA), Todd J. Harris (Carlsbad, CA)

Assignee(s): CORONADO AESTHETICS, LLC (Southlake, TX)

Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18089047 on 12/27/2022 (560 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for preparing high optical density solutions of nanoparticle, such as nanoplates, silver nanoplates or silver platelet nanoparticles, and to the solutions and substrates prepared by the methods. The process can include the addition of stabilizing agents (e.g., chemical or biological agents bound or otherwise linked to the nanoparticle surface) that stabilize the nanoparticle before, during, and/or after concentration, thereby allowing for the production of a stable, high optical density solution of silver nanoplates. The process can also include increasing the concentration of silver nanoplates within the solution, and thus increasing the solution optical density.

[C09D] COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (cosmetics A61K; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general, B05D; staining wood B27K 5/02; glazes or vitreous enamels C03C; natural resins, French polish, drying-oils, driers, turpentine, per se, C09F; polishing compositions other than French polish, ski waxes C09G; adhesives or use of materials as adhesives C09J; materials for sealing or packing joints or covers C09K 3/10; materials for stopping leaks C09K 3/12; processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings C25D) [5]

Multi-layered elastomer-based liners

Patent No. 12031052

Inventor(s): Richard Davis (Argyle, TX), Richard Parker Thurston (Argyle, TX)

Assignee(s): ASSET GUARD PRODUCTS INC. (Houston, TX)

Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17947400 on 09/19/2022 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layered elastomer-based liners. In at least one embodiment, a coated substrate includes a substrate and a first elastomer coating disposed on the substrate. The first elastomer coating is substantially free of sulfur and includes a first elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyurea, a polyurethane, a polyurea-polyurethane copolymer, and combinations thereof. The coated substrate includes a second elastomer coating disposed on the first coating. The second elastomer coating includes a second elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyurea, a polyurethane, a polyurea-polyurethane copolymer, and combinations thereof. The first elastomer is the same as or different than the second elastomer and at least one of the first elastomer or the second elastomer is a polyurea-polyurethane copolymer.

Composition and method of manufacturing calcium magnesium sulfonate greases

Patent No. 12031100

Inventor(s): J. Andrew Waynick (Lantana, TX), Joe L. Garza (Carrollton, TX)

Assignee(s): NCH Corporation (Irving, TX)

Law Firm: Scheef Stone, LLP (Local)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17395585 on 08/06/2021 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sulfonate-based grease composition and method of manufacture comprising (1) addition of both overbased calcium sulfonate and overbased magnesium sulfonate in a ratio range of 60:40 to 100:1, with the magnesium sulfonate added all at once, a portion prior to conversion and another portion after conversion, and/or one more delay periods between the addition of water or other reactive ingredient and the addition of magnesium sulfonate; (2) one or more delay periods between the addition of at least a portion of a facilitating acid and at least a portion of the next subsequently added ingredient; (3) no conventional non-aqueous converting agents added prior to conversion; or (4) a combination thereof. The grease has a high dropping point and reduced thickener yield.

[C10M] LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS (well drilling compositions C09K 8/02); USE OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES EITHER ALONE OR AS LUBRICATING INGREDIENTS IN A LUBRICATING COMPOSITION (mould release, i.e. separating, agents for metals B22C 3/00, for plastics or substances in a plastic state, in general B29C 33/56, for glass C03B 40/02; textile lubricating compositions D06M 11/00, D06M 13/00, D06M 15/00; immersion oils for microscopy G02B 21/33) [4]

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

Hinge system and method for a segmented door

Patent No. 12031366

Inventor(s): Bradley J. Lee (Arlington, TX)

Assignee(s): Overhead Door Corporation (Lewisville, TX)

Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17562663 on 12/27/2021 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hinge includes: a first and second gear; a cover configured to attach the gears; a first outside surface associated with the first panel; a second outside surface associated with the second panel; wherein when the first and second outside surfaces are in a generally co-planer orientation, a tooth from one of the first and second gears fits next to a tooth from the other of the first and second gears to form a water shedding joint. A method of forming a hinge includes: extruding a gear together with a panel having a first outside surface; a second panel a second outside surface; wherein when the first and second outside surfaces are in a generally co-planer orientation, a tooth from one of the first and second gears fits next to a tooth from the other of the first and second gears to form a water shedding joint.

[E05D] HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS, OR WINGS (pivotal connections in general F16C 11/00)

Single slip frac tool

Patent No. 12031404

Inventor(s): Shobeir Pirayeh Gar (Carrollton, TX)

Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)

Law Firm: McAfee Taft (7 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17565147 on 12/29/2021 (923 days app to issue)

Abstract: A frac plug defines a central passage therethrough and is movable from an unset to a set position in a well casing. A single slip ring assembly is supported by the bottom shoe and a slip wedge is positioned in slidable relationship to the single slip ring assembly. A sealing element is supported by the slip wedge. A deformable ball seat is movable axially relative to the sealing element and the sealing element is expandable radially outwardly to engage and seal against the well casing upon the application of a force applied thereto by the deformable ball seat.

[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]

Autonomous flow control devices for viscosity dominant flow

Patent No. 12031409

Inventor(s): Liang Zhao (Allen, TX), Xinqi Rong (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Floway Innovations Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18526975 on 12/01/2023 (221 days app to issue)

Abstract: An autonomous flow control device includes a valve plate having a surface and a valve element at least partially formed on the surface. The valve element has an inlet and an outlet with a fluid flow path extending therebetween. The fluid flow path included a viscosity dominant flow path configured to provide a first flow resistance and an inertia dominant flow path configured to provide a second flow resistance that is greater than the first flow resistance such that when the viscosity of the fluid flowing therethrough is greater than a first predetermined level, the fluid follows the viscosity dominant flow path with the first flow resistance and when the viscosity of the fluid flowing therethrough is less than a second predetermined level, the fluid follows the inertia dominant flow path with the second flow resistance, thereby regulating the production rate of the fluid responsive to changes in fluid viscosity.

M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
LIGHTING | HEATING | WEAPONS | BLASTING

Titanium dioxide composite insulator artificial muscle

Patent No. 12031558

Inventor(s): Charles R. Rutledge (Tipton, MI), Maduran Palaniswamy (Ann Arbor, MI), Max Herzog (Ann Arbor, MI), Michael P. Rowe (Pinckney, MI)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17529531 on 11/18/2021 (964 days app to issue)

Abstract: An artificial muscle includes a housing including an electrode region and an expandable liquid region and a dielectric liquid housed within the housing. The artificial muscle further includes an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region of the housing, the electrode pair comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the electrode pair is configured to actuate between a non-actuated state and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric liquid into the expandable liquid region, expanding the expandable liquid region. The artificial muscle also includes a composite electrical insulating layered structure in contact with at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode, wherein the composite electrical insulating layered structure that includes an electrical insulator layer surrounded by adhesive surfaces. The adhesive surfaces are located between one or more flexible electrical insulators.

[F15B] SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (motors, turbines, compressors, blowers, pumps F01-F04; fluid dynamics F15D; fluid clutches or brakes F16D; fluid springs F16F; fluid gearing F16H; pistons, cylinders, packing F16J; valves, taps, cocks, actuating-floats F16K; safety valves with auxiliary fluid operation of the main valve F16K 17/10; fluid-operating means for valves F16K 31/12; pipes, pipe joints F16L; lubricating F16N)

Stabilizer cartridge

Patent No. 12031659

Inventor(s): John Thomas Rogers (Garland, TX), Stephen Michael Harold (Wylie, TX)

Assignee(s): Performance Pulsation Control, Inc. (Richardson, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17450279 on 10/07/2021 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cartridge shell for a suction or discharge stabilizer dampening pumped fluid pressure pulsations at an inlet or outlet of a reciprocating pump includes a head including a protrusion, an annular shell of deformable material of a deformable multi-ply material coupled to the protrusion, a plug coupled to the annular shell of deformable material at an opposite end of the annular shell of deformable material from the protrusion, and a cellular foam included within the interior of the annular shell of deformable material.

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

Pistol lower receiver rear rail inserts

Patent No. 12031791

Inventor(s): Sheehan Hsu (Anaheim, CA)

Assignee(s): BlackHawk Manufacturing Group Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)

Law Firm: Wood Herron Evans LLP (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18054335 on 11/10/2022 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pistol frame can include a trigger mechanism recess, an upper rim extending about the trigger mechanism recess, a rear insert recess within the trigger mechanism recess, a left rear rail insert, and a right rear rail insert. The left rear rail insert can include an upper portion including a left rail and a lower portion including a first pin aperture. The right rear rail insert can include an upper portion including a right rail and a lower portion including a second pin aperture. The pistol frame can include a first and second pin hole aligned with the trigger mechanism recess and a pin that can extend through the first and second pin holes and through the first and second pin apertures.

[F41A] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE [5]

Bagged ice dispensing machine

Patent No. D1034710

Inventor(s): Henrik Pape (Horsens, , DK)

Assignee(s): REDDY ICE LLC (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29928327 on 02/09/2024 (151 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

P H Y S I C S

System and method for detecting biofilm growth in water systems

Patent No. 12031901

Inventor(s): Adrian J. Denvir (Richardson, TX), David Vela (Irving, TX), Matthew C Holloway (Fort Worth, TX)

Assignee(s): NCH Corporation (Irving, TX)

Law Firm: Scheef Stone, LLP (Local)

Application No., Date, Speed: 14681777 on 04/08/2015 (3380 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring or detecting a level of biofilm growth in a fluid system and controlling operating parameters of the fluid system based a measured level of growth. The monitoring system and method comprises a dye injection system for periodically injecting dye into a portion of fluid from the fluid system, passing the portion of fluid though a narrow lumen tube to achieve laminar flow and using a light source and optical sensor to detect a transmission or emission indicating a level of biofilm growth in the tube corresponding to a level of growth on components in the fluid system. Information based upon the measurements or calculations made by the monitoring system may be used to manually or automatically alter various operating parameters to control the fluid system and aid in maintaining stable operation of the fluid system within preferred specifications.

[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)

Preventing epoxy bleed-out for biosensor devices

Patent No. 12031949

Inventor(s): Bang Nguyen (Plano, TX), Derya Deniz (McKinney, TX), Matthew Wasilik (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)

Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17776540 on 06/29/2020 (1471 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluidic device and a method of preventing isolation material from bleed-out therein is described herein. The fluidic device includes a bulk acoustic wave resonator structure defining at least one surface area region on which a functionalization material is disposed and the resonator structure includes a repelling area. The fluidic device also includes isolation material disposed on the resonator structure and away from the at least one surface area region. The repelling area is configured to prevent the isolation material from extending into the at least one surface area region. Further, an electronic board may be operably attached to the resonator structure and the isolation material may be disposed in a gap therebetween to electrically isolate electrical contacts and form a fluidic channel.

System for contactless testing of radio frequency apertures

Patent No. 12032008

Inventor(s): Allen Kelly (Dallas, TX), Amanda Couch (Plano, TX), Christopher J. Fisher (Allen, TX), John Sherrill (Rockwall, TX), Justin Kasemodel (McKinney, TX), Justin Stroup (Anna, TX)

Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Tewksbury, MA)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17175512 on 02/12/2021 (1243 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for contactless testing of radio frequency apertures is provided. The system comprises a fixture having a fixture mount operable to be received in a fixture receiver of a robotic system, and a vector network analyzer (”VNA”) supported by the fixture. A radiating antenna is supported by the fixture, and is operable to be connected to the VNA via a cable. Upon movement of the fixture via the robotic system, the VNA, the radiating antenna, and the cable maintain a static positional relationship relative to one another.

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

Primer for TAC film and laminate

Patent No. 12032120

Inventor(s): Ronald A. Berzon (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-pont, , FR)

Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 16980986 on 03/14/2019 (1944 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to primer compositions for increasing the adhesion between a polarizing film laminate to a cast-polymerized lens. The chemisorptive primers may react with cast-polymerized lens monomers and/or interact with the polarizing film laminate to provide exceptionally strong adhesion between the film laminate and the ophthalmic lens.

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

Apparatus to enable differently abled users to communicate and a method thereof

Patent No. 12032156

Inventor(s): Abdullah Ali Syed (Wylie, TX), Avaneesh Jakkireddy (Allen, TX), Gautam Rao (Irving, TX), Hamza Ali Zakir (Irving, TX), Iliyan Ali Mithani (Allen, TX), Mirza Faizan (Irving, TX), Mishaal Qureshi (Frisco, TX), Nihal Yer

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17716637 on 04/08/2022 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages an apparatus for communication to enable differently abled users to communicate their requirements to others. The apparatus comprises an eye wearable device adapted to emit infrared light signal from a certain area of at least one eye of the user. The apparatus further includes a monitoring device configured to receive the transmitted infrared light signal from the at least one eye of the user and further configured to identify the requirement of the user corresponding to the transmitted infrared light signal.

Systems and methods for providing power consumption predictions for selected applications within network arrangements featuring devices with non-homogenous or unknown specifications

Patent No. 12032347

Inventor(s): Adam Hess (Roanoke, TX)

Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY)

Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18361198 on 07/28/2023 (347 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for novel uses and/or improvements to artificial intelligence applications in an environment with limited or no available data. In particular, systems and methods are described herein for providing power consumption predictions for selected applications within network arrangements featuring devices with non-homogenous or unknown specifications.

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

Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to determine memory access integrity based on feedback from memory

Patent No. 12032440

Inventor(s): David Peter Foley (Sugar Land, TX), Saya Goud Langadi (Bangalore, , IN)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17866659 on 07/18/2022 (722 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to determine memory access integrity based on feedback from memory. An example apparatus includes an access reconstruction controller including an output, a first input configured to be coupled to memory, and a second input configured to be coupled to a memory signal generator; a comparator including a first input coupled to the output of the access reconstruction controller, a second input configured to be coupled to an arbiter, and an output configured to be coupled to the arbiter; and a data integrity monitor including an input coupled to the second input of the comparator and configured to be coupled to the arbiter and an output coupled to the output of the comparator and configured to be coupled to the arbiter.

[G11C] STATIC STORES (information storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer G11B; semiconductor devices for storage H01L, e.g. H01L 27/108-H01L 27/11597; pulse technique in general H03K, e.g. electronic switches H03K 17/00)

Method and apparatus for vector sorting

Patent No. 12032490

Inventor(s): Mujibur Rahman (Plano, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18073313 on 12/01/2022 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for sorting of a vector in a processor is provided that includes performing, by the processor in response to a vector sort instruction, sorting of values stored in lanes of the vector to generate a sorted vector, wherein the values are sorted in an order indicated by the vector sort instruction, and storing the sorted vector in a storage location.

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

Transformation as a service

Patent No. 12032520

Inventor(s): Christopher Kim (Plano, TX), Mger Babayan (Plano, TX), Mohammad Omar Khalid Mirza (Plano, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX)

Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)

Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18149787 on 01/04/2023 (552 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving input data via a transformation UI, generating transformation configuration data, causing the transformation UI to present transformation object data per the transformation configuration data, where the transformation object data identifies data objects each including an input and output field name and a data type, detecting, from the transformation UI, an instruction defining a mapping for the input data, including a modification to the output field name of a data object such that the input field name of the data object is mapped to the modified output field name, based on the detecting the instruction, modifying the first transformation configuration data per the mapping to derive second transformation configuration data, performing a transformation of the input data based on the second transformation configuration data, and causing the transformation UI to present a transformation output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Code generator platform for data transformation

Patent No. 12032533

Inventor(s): Manigandan Eswaran (McKinney, TX), Pratap Kumar Mittapally (Frisco, TX), Ramesh Babu Singamsetty (McKinney, TX), SaiPriya Rayala (Plano, TX), Surya Ram Hareesh Vemula (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18060723 on 12/01/2022 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: A code generator platform may receive source metadata and a target data model. The code generator platform may determine a parameter, of the target data model, that is associated with the attribute. The code generator platform may map, based on the attribute and the source metadata, the data to the parameter of the target data model. The code generator platform may generate, based on mapping the data to the parameter, data transformation code associated with the data and the target data model, wherein the data transformation code, when executed, generates target data that corresponds to the data according to the target data model. The code generator platform may perform an action associated with the data transformation code to permit the data transformation code to be executed in order to update a target database with the target data.

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

Database creation using table type information

Patent No. 12032563

Inventor(s): Dennis J. Mire (Dallas, TX), Oron Hazi (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18152345 on 01/10/2023 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for proving feedback on database instructions, identifying, for example, existing patterns and providing suggested replacement instructions. This may have the effect of improving the efficiency of instructions used to create and/or manipulate databases. According to some aspects, these and other benefits may be achieved by parsing received instructions into an organizational structure, traversing the organizational structure for known patterns, and suggesting replacement patterns. In implementation, this may be effected by receiving one or more sets of known patterns and corresponding replacement patterns, parsing received instructions, comparing the known patterns with the parsed instructions, and providing suggested replacement patterns based on one or more known patterns matching the parsed instructions. A benefit of may include reducing Cartesian products during the merging of tables.

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

Universal parsing framework systems and methods

Patent No. 12032580

Inventor(s): Kris Loia (Richardson, TX), Phil Hanson (Richardson, TX)

Assignee(s): OPEN TEXT GXS ULC (Halifax, , CA)

Law Firm: Sprinkle IP Law Group (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17714840 on 04/06/2022 (825 days app to issue)

Abstract: An applicant can instantiate a parsing framework, provide an input stream, attach observers, and initiate parsing, which inverts control to the parsing framework. The parsing framework can have an observer manager, a parser controller, and parsers. The observer manager manages observer design patterns from which the observers are instantiated. The parser controller determines which parser would be appropriate for parsing the input stream and instantiate the appropriate parser(s). The parser controller gets the callbacks from the parsers and communicates outcomes to the observer manager. The observer manager determines which of the observers is to be notified, generates parsing notifications accordingly, and dispatches the parsing notifications directly to the observers. The application can be any application that needs parsing in an electronic information exchange platform. The input stream can be created by the application opening a document received from a backend system communicatively connected to the electronic information exchange platform.

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

Systems and methods for generating query suggestions

Patent No. 12032608

Inventor(s): Neeraj Sharma (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)

Law Firm: Foley IP Law, PLLC (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18106071 on 02/06/2023 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to generating query suggestions. In some embodiments, a system for generating query suggestions for retail comprises a database comprising a query index including queries and query scores, and a control circuit configured to receive a query prefix from a user interface of a retail channel, retrieve, from the query index and based on the query prefix, query correction candidates, calculate edit distances for each of the query correction candidates, select, based on the edit distances, one or more query suggestions from the query correction candidates, calculate, based on the edit distances, a prefix completion cost for each of the query suggestions, calculate, based on the prefix completion costs and the query scores, the query correction costs for each of the query suggestions, and sort, based on the query correction costs, the query suggestions.

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

Systems and methods for sharing user data

Patent No. 12032642

Inventor(s): Pooja Krishnaswamy (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)

Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder P.C. (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17710114 on 03/31/2022 (831 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data sharing system may facilitate sharing of data with third party systems. In one example, the data sharing system can provide a graphical user interface that displays an available subset of user data for sharing. The available subset may be based on previously shared user data with the third party system. The third party system can provide a selection of data of interest within the available subset, and the selected data can be shared.

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

Systems and methods for managing privacy policies using machine learning

Patent No. 12032723

Inventor(s): Tuan Dao (Richardson, TX)

Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK , N.A. (New York, NY)

Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18315889 on 05/11/2023 (425 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing privacy policies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for management of a user”s privacy preferences may include: identifying a computer application installed on a user electronic device, or a website accessed using a browser executed by the user electronic device; retrieving a privacy policy document analysis for a privacy policy document associated with the computer application or the website, the privacy policy document analysis comprising a valuation of a plurality of privacy policy segments within the privacy policy document; receiving a privacy preference analysis for the user, the privacy preference analysis comprising a valuation of a plurality of privacy preferences for the user; identifying a recommended action in response to the valuation of one of the privacy policy segments being outside the scope of the valuation of one of the plurality of privacy preferences; and executing the recommended action.

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

Haptic array device and control of focus point height and focus point direction

Patent No. 12032770

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Frederico Marcolino Quintao Severgnini (Ann Arbor, MI)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17163865 on 02/01/2021 (1254 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for ultrasonic haptic array devices. One embodiment of haptic array device includes a plurality of cells, each cell including a base and an array of ultrasonic transducer elements, and a support structure configured to independently position each cell. A controller of the haptic array can control a focus point and a direction of ultrasonic output for each of the plurality of cells. Another embodiment is directed to a vehicle user interface having a user interface surface and a haptic array device integrated with the user interface surface. Embodiments are also directed to methods for controlling a haptic array device. One method includes controlling output of at least one first cell of the plurality of cells to control a focus point and a direction of ultrasonic output of the at least one cell, and updating output of the plurality of cells.

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

Semiconductor layout context around a point of interest

Patent No. 12032892

Inventor(s): Ahmed Hamed Fathi Hamed (Giza, , EG), David A. Abercrombie (Apex, NC), Hazem Hegazy (Cairo, , EG), Mohamed Alimam Mohamed Selim (Tokyo, , JP), Mohamed Bahnas (Cupertino, CA)

Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17638315 on 08/30/2019 (1775 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing a semiconductor layout design around a point of interest (POI) are disclosed. Semiconductor layout designs are a representation of an integrated circuit in terms of planar geometric shapes which make up the components of the integrated circuit, and are used to manufacture the integrated circuit. The layout design may be analyzed using one or more POI-based approaches to determine whether to modify the layout design. In one POI-based approach, set of kernels, tailored to the downstream application, are convolved with a representation of the layout design about or around the POI in order to generate a signature associated with the POI. In turn, the signatures may be analyzed based on the downstream application. Another POI-based approach consists of analyzing geometrical parameters associated with the POI, which may be used during a design stage to identify and modify problem areas in the layout design.

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

Perceptual associative memory for a neuro-linguistic behavior recognition system

Patent No. 12032909

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Katy, TX), Ming-Jung Seow (The Woodlands, TX), Tao Yang (Katy, TX), Wesley Kenneth Cobb (The Woodlands, TX)

Assignee(s): Intellective Ai, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: COOLEY LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17479331 on 09/20/2021 (1023 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for generating a syntax for a neuro-linguistic model of input data obtained from one or more sources. A stream of words of a dictionary built from a sequence of symbols are received. The symbols are generated from an ordered stream of normalized vectors generated from input data. Statistics for combinations of words co-occurring in the stream are evaluated. The statistics includes a frequency upon which the combinations of words co-occur. A model of combinations of words based on the evaluated statistics is updated. The model identifies statistically relevant words. A connected graph is generated. Each node in the connected graph represents one of the words in the stream. Edges connecting the nodes represent a probabilistic relationship between words in the stream. Phrases are identified based on the connected graph.

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

Automated machine deployment and configuration

Patent No. 12032939

Inventor(s): Jeffrey David Moore (Croton on Hudson, NY), Joshua E Aaron (Plano, TX), Sean Eren Maloney (Shasta Lake, CA)

Assignee(s): Aiden Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: IP Spring (Local + 502 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17880119 on 08/03/2022 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media for automated computer configuration. In some implementations, a method includes providing a configuration tool on a computer. The method further includes accessing a configuration file that includes configuration settings, wherein the configuration file is a plain text file. The method further includes selecting particular settings for the computer from the configuration settings based at least in part on the configuration file and identification information of the computer. The method further includes automatically configuring the computer with particular software that is identified based on the particular settings.

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

Autonomous vehicle accident and emergency response

Patent No. 12032945

Inventor(s): Craig M. Main (Allen, TX), Richard A. Novak (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)

Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18134365 on 04/13/2023 (453 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features arm provided. According to certain aspects, the operating status of the features, the identity of a vehicle operator, risk levels for operation of the vehicle by the vehicle operator, or damage to the vehicle may be determined based upon sensor or other data. According to further aspects, decisions regarding transferring control between the features and the vehicle operator may be made based upon sensor data and information regarding the vehicle operator. Additional aspects may recommend or install updates to the autonomous operation features based upon determined risk levels. Some aspects may include monitoring transportation infrastructure and communicating information about the infrastructure to vehicles.

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

Techniques to deploy an application as a cloud computing service

Patent No. 12032956

Inventor(s): Anoop Kunjuramanpillai (McKinney, TX), Baswaraj Thota (Frisco, TX), David Schaaf (McKinney, TX), Kenneth Naugle (Carrollton, TX), Phani Krishna Hari (The Colony, TX), Radford Shiozaki (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17580985 on 01/21/2022 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described to automate deployment of an application as a cloud computing service. Such deployment may be accomplished on any underlying host infrastructure. As mentioned above, a typical application may engage in a number of build and deployment processes in order to run on a host computer with an infrastructure type. The techniques described herein may leverage an artificial intelligence computation library to identify which build and deployment processes are required by the application. Once identified, the user may select a host infrastructure type and create a container package with a runtime machine and components configure to run these build and deployment processes for that host infrastructure type. The container package may be used to generate an image from which the host computer can run the application as the cloud computing service. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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

Vector maximum and minimum with indexing

Patent No. 12032961

Inventor(s): Duc Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Peter Richard Dent (Bournemouth, , GB), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18191066 on 03/28/2023 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method to compare first and second source data in a processor in response to a vector maximum with indexing instruction includes specifying first and second source registers containing first and second source data, a destination register storing compared data, and a predicate register. Each of the registers includes a plurality of lanes. The method includes executing the instruction by, for each lane in the first and second source register, comparing a value in the lane of the first source register to a value in the corresponding lane of the second source register to identify a maximum value, storing the maximum value in a corresponding lane of the destination register, asserting a corresponding lane of the predicate register if the maximum value is from the first source register, and de-asserting the corresponding lane of the predicate register if the maximum value is from the second source register.

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

Reducing overhead in processor array searching

Patent No. 12032966

Inventor(s): Alan Davis (Sugar Land, TX), Alexander Tessarolo (Lindfield, , AU), Venkatesh Natarajan (Bangalore, , IN)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17958219 on 09/30/2022 (648 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processor with instruction storage configured to store processor instructions, data storage configured to store processor data representing an array, the array including plural data elements, a controller, and an instruction pipeline. The instruction pipeline includes: a load stage circuit configured to load an array element from the data storage, a compare stage circuit configured to compare the array element to a reference value, a store stage circuit configured to store a set of results that includes a result of the comparison of the array element to the reference value, and a loop hit detect stage circuit configured to determine whether any of the set of results is associated with a hit on the reference value.

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

Generating and managing workflow fingerprints based on provisioning of devices in a device ecosystem

Patent No. 12032993

Inventor(s): William Jeffery White (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC (Hopkinton, MA)

Law Firm: Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams Aughtry (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17236717 on 04/21/2021 (1175 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for deploying workflows. The method may include receiving, by a platform controller of a domain, a workflow portion from a service controller of a federated controller, provisioning a set of devices in the domain to the workflow portion based on a first fit, generating, by the platform controller, a workflow fingerprint based on the provisioning of the set of devices and based on the workflow portion, executing the workflow portion in the domain using the set of devices, making a determination that the workflow portion requires additional resources, based on the determination, provisioning additional resources of the domain to the workflow portion to obtain an updated execution resource set, and updating the workflow fingerprint based on the updated execution resource set to obtain an updated workflow fingerprint, and executing the workflow portion using the updated execution resource set.

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

Smart stager

Patent No. 12033130

Inventor(s): Cheryl Lynn Magers (Prior Lake, MN), Christian Michael Fuchs (Minneapolis, MN), Constance Marie Arrington (Minneapolis, MN), David Allan Motley (St. Paul, MN), Gary Cecil Lugar (Maple Grove, MN), Joseph Richard Braga (Minneap

Assignee(s): MoneyGram International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17363347 on 06/30/2021 (1105 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a money transfer network system that improves the performance of money transfer services provided via the money transfer network system and improves the performance of the underlying devices utilized to provide money transfer services. In particular, disclosed embodiments of a money transfer network system provide money transfer services that enable multiple users to engage in money transfer transactions as either a sending party or a receiving party in a manner that is similar to money transfer transactions executed between two users individually. Disclosed embodiments further enable a receiving party to request payment from a sending party, which may include scheduling recurring payments to be made via money transfer transactions.

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

System for initiating misplaced card actions via an augmented reality enabled private data-less card device

Patent No. 12033134

Inventor(s): Anupama Rao (The Colony, TX), Preetimanda Pattanaik (Plano, TX), Tai Tan Nguyen (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)

Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17977350 on 10/31/2022 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementing augmented reality to display recovery and/or security options on a private data-less card device (i.e., card device that does not include private data visible on a card facing) that has been misplaced. A card device includes a wireless communication mechanism that is configured to communicate card device and/or user-identifying data to a mobile communication device in possession of a user that includes an application configured to verify that the user is not a rightful possessor/owner of the card device based on the card device and/or user-identifying data. In response, the application launches the image capturing device on the mobile communication device and an image is captured of either the front facing or the back facing of the card device. Consequently, the application presents an augmented reality display that includes activatable links superimposed in augmented reality form on the captured image of either the front facing or the back facing of the card device. The activable links provide the finder of the card device recovery and/or security options.

System for containerization of non-fungible tokens

Patent No. 12033147

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: 17479171 on 09/20/2021 (1023 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for containerization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The present invention is configured to electronically receive, from a computing device of a first user, a request for a containerized non-fungible token (NFT) for at least two resources; initiate a non-fungible token (NFT) generator on the at least two resources in response to receiving the request; extract resource information from the at least two resources; generate, using the NFT generator, the containerized NFT for the at least two resources, wherein the NFT comprises at least the resource information extracted from the at least two resources; and record the containerized NFT on a distributed ledger.

Self-service payment card security system

Patent No. 12033149

Inventor(s): Arthur Vajirasarn (Plano, TX), Ashley Nicole Munoz (Frisco, TX), James Edward Finley, Jr. (McKinney, TX), Mark Jeffrey Wallace (Little Elm, TX), Matthew David LaBrenz (Lewisville, TX), Nathan Scott Harman (Aubrey, TX), Wi

Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)

Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17366416 on 07/02/2021 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: A payment card security system includes a payment card provider account system communicatively coupled to a payment card transaction device and a mobile device. The payment card transaction device sends an indication that a payment card is being used to perform a transaction. The payment card provider account system includes processors that receive the indication that the payment card is being used to perform the transaction from the payment card transaction device. The processors also send a notification indicating that the payment card is being used to perform the transaction. The processors further enable authorization of the transaction via the mobile device. In this manner, the payment card security system may prevent or reduce the occurrence of suspicious transactions as they are occurring, rather than waiting until after they have occurred.

System and method for virtual payment fraud detection

Patent No. 12033155

Inventor(s): Robert M. Allen (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): VPAY, INC. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18106816 on 02/07/2023 (518 days app to issue)

Abstract: Like many credit card payments, virtual card payments are subject to fraudulent transactions. To lower this possibility, data collected from a settlement transaction is stored including a merchant category code, a tax identification number, a merchant identification and an IP address of the processing terminal. Subsequent payments from the same payor to the same payee are verified against the previous settlement transaction data to minimize the possibility of fraud.

Systems and methods for detecting complaint interactions

Patent No. 12033163

Inventor(s): Katie Truong (Coppell, TX)

Assignee(s): Nice Ltd. (Ra”anana, , IL)

Law Firm: PEARL COHEN ZEDEK LATZER BARATZ LLP (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18302940 on 04/19/2023 (447 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer based system and method for identifying complaint interactions, including: detecting appearances of linguistic structures related to complaints in an interaction; calculating at least one sentiment metric of the interaction; and classifying the interaction as being or not being a complaint interaction based on the detected linguistic structures and the at least one sentiment metric, for example using a trained supervised learning model.

Transport use determination

Patent No. 12033192

Inventor(s): Brian M. Kursar (Fairview, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Mark A. McClung (Celina, TX), Ryan T. Oehler (Plano, TX), Steve Basra (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17085568 on 10/30/2020 (1348 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of obtaining, by a transport, data related to a performance of the transport, determining, by the transport, a performance level of the transport based on the obtained data, dynamically revising, by the transport, the performance level based on a current use of the transport, and determining, by the transport, a next use of the transport, based on the dynamically revised performance level.

Systems and methods for modeling realistic eye color

Patent No. 12033274

Inventor(s): Jeroen Snepvangers (Van Nuys, CA)

Assignee(s): TRANSFOLIO, LLC (Irving, TX)

Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17895767 on 08/25/2022 (684 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides new and innovative systems and methods for generating eye models with realistic color. In an example, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining refraction data, obtaining mesh data, generating aligned model data by aligning the refraction data and the mesh data, calculating refraction points in the aligned model data, and calculating an approximated iris color based on the refraction points and the aligned model data by calculating melanin information for the aligned model data based on the refraction points for iris pixels in the aligned model data.

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

Systems and methods for determining defects in physical objects

Patent No. 12033312

Inventor(s): Darrell R. Krueger (Lecompton, KS), Garrett Smitley (Fort Worth, TX), Kevin Lawhon (Cleburne, TX), Rachel Kohler (Fort Worth, TX)

Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)

Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18181981 on 03/10/2023 (487 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a defect detector module, an image of a physical object and classifying, by the defect detector module, one or more first features from the image of the physical object into one or more first classifications using one or more machine learning algorithms. The method further includes analyzing, by the defect detector module, the one or more first classifications and determining, by the defect detector module, that the physical object comprises a defect based on analyzing the one or more first classifications.

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

Augmentation of optical coherence tomography image of eye based on learning modules

Patent No. 12033321

Inventor(s): Bryan Stanfill (Mansfield, TX), Hyo Won Choi (Keller, TX), Ramesh Sarangapani (Coppell, TX), Sinchan Bhattacharya (Denton, TX)

Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17507644 on 10/21/2021 (992 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for augmenting an original OCT (optical coherence tomography) image includes a controller having a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The system includes one or more learning modules selectively executable by the controller. The learning modules are trained by a training network with a training dataset having a plurality of training ultrasound bio-microscopy images and respective training OCT images. Execution of the instructions by the processor causes the controller to obtain the original OCT image, captured through an OCT device. The controller is configured to generate an augmented OCT image based in part on the original OCT image, by executing the (trained) learning modules. The augmented OCT image at least partially extends a peripheral portion of the original OCT image.

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

Image processing system for extending a range for image analytics

Patent No. 12033347

Inventor(s): Shannon Scott (White Rock, NM), Steven Schramm (Valley, WA)

Assignee(s): Evolon Technology, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18073200 on 12/01/2022 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present application describes a system and method for extending a range of an image detection and classification system that is associated with various image capture devices. The range of the image detection and classification system is extended using one or more of an optical zoom on an area of interest, a digital zoom on the area of interest and a crop operation on the area of interest.

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

System and method of detecting gas leaks

Patent No. 12033357

Inventor(s): Carlos Anchia (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Plainsight Technologies Inc. (San Diego, CA)

Law Firm: Ahmann Kloke LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17457632 on 12/03/2021 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method comprising receiving, from a first infrared image capture device, three images including gas equipment including a first image captured at a first time period, a second image captured at a second time period, and a third image captured at a third time period, the three images capturing an infrared spectrum, interpreting one of the three images in a red color channel of an RGB image where pixels are red-tonal in coloring, interpreting an other of the three images in a green color channel of the RGB image where pixels are green-tonal in coloring, interpreting a remaining of the three images in a blue color channel of the RGB image where pixels are blue-tonal in coloring, and providing the RGB image for display, the RGB image indicating movement as at least one color that is different from color of at least some of the gas equipment.

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

Automated categorization and assembly of low-quality images into electronic documents

Patent No. 12033367

Inventor(s): Aftab Khan (Richardson, TX), Sharad K. Kalyani (Coppell, TX), Syed Talha (McKinney, TX), Van Nguyen (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18458014 on 08/29/2023 (315 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and processor. The memory stores document categories, text generated from an image a physical document page, and a machine learning algorithm. The machine learning algorithm is configured to extract features associated with natural language processing and features associated with the text. The machine learning algorithm is also configured to generate a feature vector that includes the first and second pluralities of features, and to generate, based on the feature vector, a set of probabilities, each of which is associated with a document category and indicates a probability that the physical document from which the text was generated belongs to that document category. The processor applies the machine learning algorithm to the text, to generate the set of probabilities, identifies a largest probability, and assigns the image to the associated document category.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Safety for vehicle users

Patent No. 12033446

Inventor(s): Ben Bowne (Rockwall, TX)

Assignee(s): Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc. (Cambridge, MA)

Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17558793 on 12/22/2021 (930 days app to issue)

Abstract: Personal safety concerns for users of vehicles can be indicated, identified, communicated, analyzed, or acted on to make the users and other participants in the technology aware of the safety concerns and to reduce the risks to the users associated with the safety concerns. Personal safety concerns can be recognized based on safety concern triggers. Once recognized, the personal safety concerns can be reported to the users and other participants in the technology by safety alerts. The safety alert can prompt one or more telematics devices at the vehicle to capture, store, or transmit telematics data, including, for example, audio, image, or video data or combinations of them. The captured telematics data can be used to verify the safety alert and the safety concern and present the captured data to a third party participant to enable the third party participant to determine an appropriate response or action.

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

Systems and methods for processing emergency alert notifications

Patent No. 12033493

Inventor(s): Kartik S. Soni (Allen, TX), Rajesh Singh (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)

Law Firm: Foley IP Law, PLLC (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18195247 on 05/09/2023 (427 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided for managing emergency notifications and incident reports at a commercial facility. A graphical interface enables a worker associated with a facility to input information regarding an ongoing/impending emergency event, e.g., Active Threat, Acts of Violence, Fire/Explosion, Injury, Power Failure, Missing Child, Severe Weather, Robbery, Hazmat, Bomb Threat, Covid-19, Store Closure, Special Events etc. This information is processed via an analytical engine that evaluates the entered information in view of various business rules in order to identify the appropriate workers to notify, and generates and transmits the notifications to the employees determined to be suitable for receiving a notification. In response to the generation of the emergency notification, an incident report engine evaluates the entered emergency, and automatically generates an incident report, which may be later accessed and/or modified by workers having a suitable employee access level.

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

Systems and methods for providing anonymous vehicle-to-vehicle communications associated with traffic incidents

Patent No. 12033499

Inventor(s): Kurt Allen McIntyre (The Colony, TX)

Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17304299 on 06/17/2021 (1118 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive a message identifying an incident associated with a vehicle and may forgo rebroadcast of the message when the message was previously received. The device may store the message when the message was not previously received and may calculate a distance from the device to the vehicle based on a received power associated with the message. The device may determine whether to stop rebroadcasting the message based on a stop condition and based on the distance or a current location of the device and may calculate a particular coverage area of a rebroadcasted message based on coverage areas of the device and the vehicle. The device may determine, based on not determining to stop rebroadcasting the message and based on the distance or the particular coverage area, a delay time to wait before rebroadcasting the message and may rebroadcast the message after the delay time expires.

[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]

Traffic manager transports

Patent No. 12033502

Inventor(s): Christopher J. Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Manoj Kalamkar (McKinney, TX), Sachin J. Ahire (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18191831 on 03/28/2023 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of identifying transports operating on a roadway, determining a degree of transport traffic based on the identified transports, when the degree of transport traffic has exceeded a traffic level, assigning one or more of the identified transports as a roadway manager, controlling movement of the roadway manager, and generating a roadway indicator on the roadway manager to direct the identified transports.

Server, vehicle operation management method, vehicle, and vehicle operation management system

Patent No. 12033511

Inventor(s): Chris Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Michael C. Edwards (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Toyota, , JP)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17393734 on 08/04/2021 (1070 days app to issue)

Abstract: A server manages operation of a plurality of vehicles that are autonomous and used for transporting a plurality of users. The server includes a server communication interface and a server controller. The server communication interface is configured to be able to transmit/receive information to/from the plurality of vehicles. The server controller is configured to be able to transmit, via the server communication interface, an instruction to couple a first vehicle and a second vehicle which are included in the plurality of vehicles to thereby form a vehicle group which includes the first vehicle and the second vehicle in a coupled state, and control the first vehicle and the second vehicle so that a user in either one vehicle of the first vehicle and the second vehicle can move to another vehicle, and an instruction to release at least part of the coupled state of the vehicle group.

Built-in memory repair with repair code compression

Patent No. 12033711

Inventor(s): Devanathan Varadarajan (Allen, TX), Varun Singh (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18301327 on 04/17/2023 (449 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an integrated circuit (IC) includes a repairable memory system. A repair controller is coupled to the repairable memory system. The repair controller includes compression logic configured to encode memory repair code data for a respective instance of the repairable memory system and provide compressed repair data. A non-volatile memory controller is coupled to the repair controller and to non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory controller is configured to transfer the compressed repair data to the non-volatile memory for storage.

Superposition-based content serving

Patent No. 12034825

Inventor(s): Albert Hwang (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)

Law Firm: NICHOLSON DE VOS WEBSTER ELLIOTT LLP (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17972408 on 10/24/2022 (624 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technologies receive a request including a user identifier and metadata associated with a slot available at a user system, remove the user identifier from the request to produce anonymized request data, receive, from a machine learning model, superposition data that correlates with the anonymized request data, send the superposition data for the anonymized request data to a real-time content-to-request matching process, receive, from the real-time content-to-request matching process, an identifier that identifies a content distribution selected based on the superposition data, and initiate the selected content distribution through the network to the slot in response to the request.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Voltage correction in battery voltage monitors

Patent No. 12032036

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Grimmer (Richardson, TX), Takao Oshida (Plano, TX), Vishnu Ravinuthula (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17194033 on 03/05/2021 (1222 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of analog front ends (AFEs) adapted to be coupled to a plurality of battery cells and configured to decrease voltages received from the plurality of battery cells to produce a plurality of AFE voltages. The apparatus further comprises at least one analog-to-digital converter (ADC) coupled to the plurality of AFEs and configured to convert the plurality of AFE voltages to a plurality of corresponding digital signals. The apparatus also comprises a plurality of digital channel registers coupled to the at least one ADC and configured to store the plurality of digital signals, and a processor coupled to the at least one ADC and configured to adjust, in a round-robin calculation scheme, the plurality of digital signals based on a plurality of common mode voltage values and a plurality of common mode to differential gain values associated with the plurality of AFEs.

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

Resonant inductive-capacitive isolated data channel

Patent No. 12033936

Inventor(s): Klaas De Haan (Berltsum, , NL), Mikhail Valeryevich Ivanov (Freising, , DE), Swaminathan Sankaran (Allen, TX), Thomas Dyer Bonifield (Dallas, TX), Tobias Bernhard Fritz (Mainburg, , DE)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17963149 on 10/10/2022 (638 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device has a substrate and first and second metallization levels with a resonant circuit. The first metallization level has a first dielectric layer on a side of the substrate, and a first metal layer on the first dielectric layer. The second metallization level has a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer and the first metal layer, and a second metal layer on the second dielectric layer. The electronic device includes a first plate in the first metal layer, and a second plate spaced apart from the first plate in the second metal layer to form a capacitor. The electronic device includes a winding in one of the first or second metal layers and coupled to one of the first or second plates in a resonant circuit.

[H01L] SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (use of semiconductor devices for measuring G01; resistors in general H01C; magnets, inductors, transformers H01F; capacitors in general H01G; electrolytic devices H01G 9/00; batteries, accumulators H01M; waveguides, resonators, or lines of the waveguide type H01P; line connectors, current collectors H01R; stimulated-emission devices H01S; electromechanical resonators H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R; electric light sources in general H05B; printed circuits, hybrid circuits, casings or constructional details of electrical apparatus, manufacture of assemblages of electrical components H05K; use of semiconductor devices in circuits having a particular application, see the subclass for the application) [2]

Trench gate trench field plate vertical MOSFET

Patent No. 12034074

Inventor(s): Guru Mathur (Plano, TX), Marie Denison (Plano, TX), Sameer Pendharkar (Allen, TX)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17516017 on 11/01/2021 (981 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a vertical drain extended MOS transistor may be formed by forming deep trench structures to define vertical drift regions of the transistor, so that each vertical drift region is bounded on at least two opposite sides by the deep trench structures. The deep trench structures are spaced so as to form RESURF regions for the drift region. Trench gates are formed in trenches in the substrate over the vertical drift regions. The body regions are located in the substrate over the vertical drift regions.

LiZnCl[subscript]4 [/subscript]derivatives in the group of Pmn2[subscript]1 [/subscript]as Li super-ionic conductor, solid electrolyte, and coating layer for Li metal battery and Li-ion battery

Patent No. 12034113

Inventor(s): Chen Ling (Troy, MI), Yifei Mo (Fulton, MD), Yunsheng Liu (Hyattsville, MD)

Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 16909645 on 06/23/2020 (1477 days app to issue)

Abstract: Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium zinc chloride derivative compounds having a crystal morphology in the Pmn2[subscript]1 [/subscript]space group are provided as materials for conducting lithium ions. An activation energy of the lithium aluminum chloride derivative compounds is from 0.15 to 0.40 eV and conductivities are from 0.01 to 15 mS/cm at 300 K. Compounds of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes and electrodes containing the lithium aluminum chloride derivative compounds are also provided.

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

Multi-band multi-beam lensed antennas suitable for use in cellular and other communications systems

Patent No. 12034227

Inventor(s): Edward Bradley (Allen, TX), Igor Timofeev (Dallas, TX), Scott Michaelis (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Claremont, NC)

Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 16320201 on 08/02/2017 (2533 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multi-band phased array antennas include a backplane, a vertical array of low-band radiating elements that form a first antenna beam, first and second vertical arrays of high-band radiating elements that form respective second and third antenna beams and a vertical array of RF lenses. The first, second and third antenna beams point in different directions. A respective one of the second radiating elements and a respective one of the third radiating elements are positioned between the backplane and each RF lens, and at least some of the first radiating elements are positioned between the RF lenses.

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

Plug-in connector with authentication feature

Patent No. 12034258

Inventor(s): Raheel Chaudhry (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Rheem Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, GA)

Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18319282 on 05/17/2023 (419 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plug-in connector including a housing having at least two contact terminals received in adjacent terminal receiving cavities. An electric identification device is arranged in the housing and adapted to simultaneously contact the at least two terminals. The electric identification device including a unique identifier, wherein one of the at least two terminals is an output terminal of the identification device, and wherein the unique identifier of the electric identification device is adapted to be read out via the output terminal for authenticating an original equipment manufacturer”s parts, such as a plug-in authenticator.

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

Method and system for battery management including bypassing battery cells in a battery pack

Patent No. 12034325

Inventor(s): Thomas Joseph Brennan (Richardson, TX)

Assignee(s): SOL-ARK, LLC (Allen, TX)

Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18209279 on 06/13/2023 (392 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can include a battery pack with battery cell sections connected in series, where each of the battery cell sections includes a battery cell and a bypass switch. The system can also include a control circuit. The control circuit can determine a capacity of a particular battery cell in a particular battery cell section, determine that the capacity of the particular battery cell is less than a predefined threshold, and in response, execute a bypass sequence for the particular battery cell. The bypass sequence can involve determining a bypass period for which to bypass the particular battery cell based on the capacity of the particular battery cell, and transmitting a bypass signal to a drive circuit. The drive circuit can receive the bypass signal and responsively operate the bypass switch of the particular battery cell section to bypass the particular battery cell for the bypass period.

Hybrid multi-level inverter and charge pump

Patent No. 12034378

Inventor(s): Nan Xing (Allen, TX), Orlando Lazaro (Cary, NC), Yogesh Kumar Ramadass (San Jose, CA)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17985190 on 11/11/2022 (606 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes charging a capacitor of a power inverter to a direct current (DC) input voltage from an input terminal of the power inverter. The capacitor has first and second terminals. The method also includes providing a first voltage at an output terminal of the power inverter at a first time by controlling one of either: an output switch that selectively couples the output terminal to either the first terminal or the second terminal; or a set of input switches that selectively couple the first and second terminals to either the input terminal or a ground terminal. The method further includes providing a second voltage at the output terminal at a second time by controlling the other of the output switch or the set of input switches.

[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]

Differential amplifier compensation

Patent No. 12034412

Inventor(s): Joseph Sankman (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17710029 on 03/31/2022 (831 days app to issue)

Abstract: An amplifier includes a first stage and a second stage. The first stage includes a first output and a second output. The second stage includes an output, a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a drain coupled to the first output of the first stage, and a source coupled to the output of the second stage. The second transistor includes a drain coupled to the second output of the first stage, and a gate coupled to the output of the second stage.

[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]

Switching amplifier having linear transition totem pole modulation

Patent No. 12034420

Inventor(s): Yinglai Xia (Plano, TX), Yogesh Kumar Ramadass (San Jose, CA)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17491133 on 09/30/2021 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: A switching amplifier includes a first portion of a power stage; a second portion of a power stage; a pulse-width modulation (PWM) control loop coupled to control inputs of the first portion of the power stage; and a linear amplifier coupled to control inputs of the second portion of the power stage. The PWM control loop controls a first switch and a second switch of the first portion of the power stage. Between current terminals of the first switch and the second switch is a first signal output of the switching amplifier. The linear amplifier controls a third switch and a fourth switch of the second portion of the power stage. Between current terminals of the third switch and the fourth switch is a second signal output of the switching amplifier.

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

Adaptive clock signal management

Patent No. 12034449

Inventor(s): G Anand Kumar (Bangalore, , IN), Srinivasa Chakravarthy (Bangalore, , IN)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17977263 on 10/31/2022 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to adaptive clock signal management, and more specifically to generating a clock signal at desired frequencies based on inputs to a clock subsystem for peripheral use. A clock subsystem is provided herein that comprises an oscillator configured to provide a clock signal at either a first frequency or a second frequency, and a controller coupled to the oscillator and configured to perform various functions. The controller can be configured to determine a desired frequency of the clock signal based on a state of each input of multiple inputs, wherein the multiple inputs comprise a power mode input and an analog-to-digital converter input, and provide a signal to the oscillator to produce the clock signal at the desired frequency.

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

Radio apparatus

Patent No. 12034470

Inventor(s): Chad Young (Carrollton, TX), Shavantha Kularatna (Flower Mound, TX), Tian He (Plano, TX)

Assignee(s): Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (Espoo, , FI)

Law Firm: Nokia Technologies Oy (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17511191 on 10/26/2021 (987 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, comprising means for providing two or more amplifiers for amplifying signals in two or more respective frequency bands, receiving a composite signal comprising first and second predistorted input signals in first and second frequency bands and filtering the composite signal to provide (i) the first predistorted signal for input to a first amplifier of the two or more amplifiers for producing an amplified first output signal and (ii) the second predistorted signal for input to a second amplifier of the two or more amplifiers for producing an amplified second output signal. The apparatus may also comprise means for routing, at non-overlapping times, the first and second output signals to a common feedback path and for linearizing received first and second input signals based on the respective first and second output signals received on the common feedback path.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Independent sequence processing to facilitate security between nodes in wireless networks

Patent No. 12034473

Inventor(s): Ariton E. Xhafa (Plano, TX), Il Han Kim (Allen, TX), Janwei Zhou (Plano, TX), Xiaolin Lu (Allen, TX)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17952551 on 09/26/2022 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network includes a first wireless node that communicates over a wireless network connection. The first wireless node includes a first encryption engine that processes a first initialization data set and a current transmit sequence associated with a current communication to generate a next transmit sequence that is employed to communicate with a second wireless node that derives a next received sequence that corresponds to the next transmit sequence to process a subsequent communication.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Mismatch detection using periodic structures

Patent No. 12034493

Inventor(s): Chethan Kumar Y. B. (Bengaluru, , IN), Muslum Emir Avci (Maricopa, AZ), Sule Ozev (Phoenix, AZ)

Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17490644 on 09/30/2021 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: Mismatch detection using periodic structures is provided. Embodiments described herein can measure and detect mismatch between two loads in a radio frequency (RF) system without the need for external calibration by referencing their measurements into a small set of parameters that are intrinsic to the RF system design. This approach can be used to compare impedances of two loads and measure their impedances relative to each other without requiring any external calibration (e.g., the approach does not assume any prior known physical quantities in the system, such as a reference impedance). This approach can be used to compare the two loads to each other, as well as to quantify the amount of mismatch between these loads by calculating reflection coefficient between the loads. Loads can be passive devices, such as antennas, or they can be active devices, such as amplifiers.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Pro-active digital watch center

Patent No. 12034586

Inventor(s): William August Stahlhut (The Colony, TX)

Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)

Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17851151 on 06/28/2022 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer system for optimizing an application for monitoring operation of a network is provided. The application may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI). The computer system may be configured to detect a network transaction volume level that exceeds a first threshold level. In response to a detection of the network transaction volume level that exceeds a first threshold level, the system may utilize the AI to determine whether to implement one or more over-threshold-level mitigation techniques. When the AI instructs the processor to implement the one or more over-threshold-level mitigation techniques, the system may query the AI for an instruction directing an implementation of the over-threshold-level mitigation techniques.

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

Enhancing kernel security in cloud environment by performing a rules-based analysis of incoming data packets before routing them to the kernel

Patent No. 12034702

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)

Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)

Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17588455 on 01/31/2022 (890 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for enhanced kernel security in a cloud environment is provided. The apparatus may include a system architecture including a firewall intercepting all incoming data packets routed to the kernel. The firewall may accept or reject a packet based on a rules-based determination comprising extracting a packet header from the packet, identifying a rule stored in a rules database associated with the packet header, the rule defining an allowable executable command for being included in the packet. The system architecture may include a validator configured to extract a signature from the packet, the signature comprising cryptography hash values, and query a signature vault to identify a stored signature identical to the extracted signature. The system architecture may further include an approver for routing the packet to the kernel and the kernel for running one or more containers in the cloud environment.

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

System and method for cloud-based analytics

Patent No. 12034715

Inventor(s): Anoop Kunjuraman Pillai (Plano, TX), Dan Tresnak (Frisco, TX), Jonathan Lee (Frisco, TX), Leonardo Gomide (Addison, TX), Michael Carrillo (Frisco, TX), Raveender Kommera (Flower Mound, TX), Venu Gopal Rao Meda (Plano, TX,

Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18317042 on 05/12/2023 (424 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method in accordance with example embodiments may include systems and methods for a cloud-based analytics platform. The cloud-based analytics platform may allow the manual and automatic uploading to and/or downloading from a cloud server. The platform may include single sign-on (SSO) capabilities such that a user may have one set of credentials to access data from the cloud-based analytics and/or data stored locally. The platform may include data validation and processing in order to provide real-time feedback on uploads based on file type, file size, access rights, extracted data, and transformed data.

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

Controlled environment secure media streaming system

Patent No. 12034723

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee Hodge (Plano, 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: 16886298 on 05/28/2020 (1503 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Controlled Environment Secure Media Streaming System manages the delivery of content to Secured Devices. Cloud Services provide content to Integration Hub. The Integration Hub interfaces with various cloud services providers and prepares content for consumption by a resident of a secured facility. Integration Hub utilizes Content Filter to inspect content received from cloud service providers for suitability for use in a secured environment. Once content is retrieved, filtered, formatted, and packaged by Integration Hub, the content is stored in Data Warehouse. Secured Devices request content from the Distribution Hub, the Distribution Hub retrieves the content from the Data Warehouse, and then Distribution Hub manages the transfer of content to the Secured Devices. In some embodiments, Distribution Hub utilizes Content Filter to determine whether or not a particular Secured Device can access particular content.

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

System for enabling workspace sharing

Patent No. 12034782

Inventor(s): Satyajit Sajanrao Nalavade (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17813120 on 07/18/2022 (722 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may receive a request to initiate a collaborative session between a user device and a dealership device of a dealership. The system may transmit, to the user device and based on receiving the request, a user set of user interface (UI) data indicating a first UI to be presented on a display of the user device. The system may transmit, to the dealership device and based on receiving, a dealership set of UI data indicating a second UI to be presented on a display of the dealership device. The first UI may include a collaborative workspace shared by the user device and the dealership device, and the collaborative workspace may include a connection by the user device with a website associated with the dealership. The second UI may include the collaborative workspace and a dealership workspace dedicated to the dealership device.

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

Cluster system with fail-safe fallback mechanism

Patent No. 12034802

Inventor(s): Nikhil Nandkishor Devshatwar (Bangalore, , IN), Santhana Bharathi N (Tamil Nadu, , IN), Shravan Karthik (Bangalore, , IN), Subhajit Paul (Bangalore, , IN)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17699251 on 03/21/2022 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fail-safe system for a cluster application is disclosed. The system includes a first subsystem comprising a graphic processing unit (GPU) that executes a high-level operating system renders a first set of parameter data, and a second subsystem that executes a real-time operating system and renders a second set of parameter data. The system also includes a controller area network connected to a parameter data source input and to the first subsystem and the second subsystem. The system further includes a quality of service (QoS) switch executing a QoS monitor module that decides to display the first set of parameter data being rendered by the first subsystem or the second set of parameter data being rendered by the second subsystem depending on an availability and load of the first subsystem as determined by a lag and a stability threshold. The system further includes a display connected to the QoS switch.

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

System and method for internal etching surfaces of transparent materials with information pertaining to a blockchain

Patent No. 12034846

Inventor(s): Omar Besim Hakim (Addison, TX)

Assignee(s): Ellansalabs Inc. (Addison, TX)

Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17977171 on 10/31/2022 (617 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system including a tangible token comprising a single integrated transparent gemstone produced by fusing together a first transparent gemstone and a second transparent gemstone, a first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is etched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the information comprises at least a private key, a public key, and an address, the first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is aligned with a second internal side of the second transparent gemstone, and the aligning encapsulates the information within a perimeter of the second internal side such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. The system includes a computing device that executes instructions to: read the information, validate, via a network and the address, the public key and private key are associated with the blockchain, and present an indication of whether or not the information is validated.

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

System for real-time assessment of authenticity of a resource using non-fungible tokens

Patent No. 12034856

Abstract: The invention receives an indication that a resource has been restored using a first resource portion and retrieves from a metadata layer of a first NFT associated with the resource portion, a value of the first resource portion; retrieves a second NFT associated with the resource; and links the first NFT associated with the first resource portion with the second NFT associated with the resource by recording such link at least in a metadata layer associated with the second NFT on a distributed ledger. The system retrieves from a metadata layer of the second NFT, a value of the resource and determines, using an NFT valuation engine, a new value of the resource, wherein the new value for the resource is based on at least a value of the first resource portion. The system records the new value in a metadata layer associated with the second NFT.

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

Time tolerant prompt detection

Patent No. 12034884

Inventor(s): Sarah Lynn Hagan (Allen, TX)

Assignee(s): Intrado Corporation (Omaha, NE)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 18446361 on 08/08/2023 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: The location of voice prompts within a call waveform is usually conducted by match filtering a snippet of the prompt (approx. 800 ms) to the call waveform. In an enhanced process that can accommodate transmission errors when detecting voice prompts on lower quality transmission lines, a snippet of a voice prompt may be divided into sniplets, typically 100 ms long. The sniplets can be individually detected. If a sufficient number of sniplets are detected within allowed time tolerances, then this subset of detected sniplets can indicate the presence of the snippet, and thus the associated voice prompt.

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

Decoding device, encoding device, decoding method, encoding method, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium

Patent No. 12034937

Inventor(s): Yukinobu Yasugi (Osaka, , JP)

Assignee(s): Velos Media, LLC (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 18103409 on 01/30/2023 (526 days app to issue)

Abstract: A coding device and a decoding device are configured to include an estimated prediction mode deciding section ([b]122[/b][i]a[/i]) including: a reference block selecting section ([b]1223[/b][i]a[/i]) for selecting a reference block for use in estimating an intra-prediction mode for a subject block; an estimating number deciding section ([b]1222[/b][i]a[/i]) for deciding an estimating number of estimated values to be estimated for the intra-prediction mode; and an estimated prediction mode deriving section ([b]1221[/b][i]a[/i]) for estimating, based on a reference block, the estimating number of estimated values of the prediction mode.

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

Centralized mediation between ad-replacement platforms

Patent No. 12034983

Inventor(s): Alejandro Gutierrez (Dallas, TX)

Assignee(s): Roku, Inc. (San Jose, CA)

Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17650411 on 02/09/2022 (881 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for controlling dynamic ad replacement. An example method involves a computing system detecting that first and second ad-replacement platforms are or will be in contention with each other for replacement of a replaceable ad in a media stream and, responsive to at least the detecting, the computing system (i) deciding that the first ad-replacement platform should replace the replaceable ad and that the second ad-replacement platform should not replace the replaceable ad, and (ii) based on the deciding, causing the first ad-replacement platform to replace the replaceable ad and the second ad-replacement platform to not replace the replaceable ad.

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

Split rendering of extended reality data over 5G networks

Patent No. 12035020

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)

Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)

Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17742168 on 05/11/2022 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device for processing extended reality (XR) data includes a processors configured to: parse entry point data of an XR scene to extract information about one or more required virtual objects for the XR scene, the required virtual objects including a number of dynamic virtual objects equal to or greater than one, each of the dynamic virtual objects including at least one dynamic media component for which media data is to be retrieved; initialize a number of streaming sessions equal to or greater than the number of dynamic virtual objects using the entry point data; configure quality of service (QoS) and charging information for the streaming sessions; retrieve media data for the dynamic virtual objects via the streaming sessions; and send the retrieved media data to a rendering unit to render the XR scene to include the retrieved media data at corresponding locations within the XR scene.

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

Systems and methods for dynamic communication channel switching for secure message propagation

Patent No. 12035142

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)

Systems and methods for analyzing and adjusting antenna pairs in a multiple-input multiple-output (”MIMO”) system using image scoring techniques

Patent No. 12035153

Inventor(s): Brian A. Ward (Fort Worth, TX)

Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17488603 on 09/29/2021 (1014 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide a technique for the analysis of antennas in a wireless network, and the ensuing detection of misaligned antennas. Images reflecting measures of interference associated with different antennas may be analyzed based on structural similarity index (”SSIM”) or other similarity analysis techniques, and antennas may be paired according to this analysis. The paired antennas may be compared to a known configuration. Mismatches may indicate misalignment or other malfunctions, based on which automated remedial measures (e.g., antenna realignment) may be performed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for exchanging traffic characteristics information in WI-FI systems

Patent No. 12035167

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Wenxun Qiu (Allen, TX)

Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17676622 on 02/21/2022 (869 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for requesting traffic characteristics 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 and receive signals. The processor is configured to generate a traffic profile request element that comprises an indication of a request for an access point (AP) to provide, to the STA, traffic characteristics, as observed at the AP, of downlink (DL) traffic between the AP and the STA. The transceiver is further configured to transmit to the AP the traffic profile request element. The requested traffic characteristics are used to determine target wake time (TWT) parameters for a TWT operation between the AP and the STA.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Managing congestion in a satellite communications network

Patent No. 12035170

Inventor(s): Hermon Pon (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC (McLean, VA)

Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 16715230 on 12/16/2019 (1667 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one implementation, congestion in a satellite communications network is managed based on current resource usage information received for a primary satellite servicing a terminal that is requesting to initiate a communications session. The current resource usage information is received within a communications session setup procedure that identifies a type of the communications session being requested by the terminal. Resources for serving the communications session are determined based on the type of the communications session being requested by the terminal. Thereafter, a determination is made as to whether sufficient resources are available at the primary satellite for servicing the communications session. In response to determining that sufficient resources are not available at the primary satellite for servicing the communications session, a congestion mitigation strategy is determined for servicing the communications session and sent to the primary satellite for implementation.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Apparatuses and methods for facilitating communication services via connectionless technology

Patent No. 12035191

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: 17670556 on 02/14/2022 (876 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include transmitting first payload data to a first communication device via a first link, subsequent to the transmitting of the first payload data, obtaining a first indication that a handover is being negotiated between the first communication device and a second communication device, based on the first indication, placing, at a processing system, the first link in an inactive state, based on the first indication, storing second payload data in a buffer, and responsive to obtaining a second indication that the second communication device has accepted the handover: activating, at the processing system, a second link between the processing system and the second communication device, obtaining the second payload data from the buffer, and transmitting, based on the activating of the second link, the second payload data obtained from the buffer to the second communication device via the second link. Other aspects are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Incoming transmission awareness for Bluetooth devices

Patent No. 12035275

Inventor(s): Maital Hahn (Petach-Tikva, , IL), Maxim Altshul (Hod Hasharon, , IL), Yaron Alpert (Hod Hasharon, , IL)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17236598 on 04/21/2021 (1175 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Bluetooth (BT) or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) controller includes: a physical (PHY) layer; a baseband radio frequency (RF) layer; and a link layer (LL). The LL is configured to: obtain an incoming transmission awareness request regarding a later incoming transmission event; and perform incoming transmission operations to prepare for the later incoming transmission event responsive to the incoming transmission awareness request.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Medium access control schedulers for wireless communication

Patent No. 12035347

Inventor(s): Jing Jiang (Wellesley, MA), Michael Livshitz (Rockville, MD), Pierre Bertrand (Antibes, , FR)

Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 17532201 on 11/22/2021 (960 days app to issue)

Abstract: Wireless communication between a base station and at least one user equipment comprises the following. Each user equipment periodically measures channel quality of communication with the base station and transmits a channel quality indicator to the base station. The base station schedules communication with the at least one user equipment based upon the periodically transmitted channel quality indicators.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods, base station and terminal device for two-step random access procedure

Patent No. 12035371

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)

Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)

Law Firm: NICHOLSON DE VOS WEBSTER ELLIOTT LLP (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17419300 on 12/13/2019 (1670 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, a base station, and a terminal device for two-step random access procedure are disclosed. The base station transmits a signalling message indicating a waveform of a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) without including a waveform of a preamble which is to be used for message A in two-step random access procedure, through an air interface. The base station receives the message A using the waveform of the PUSCH through the air interface in two-step random access procedure.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device for beam determination for DRX, UE and network device

Patent No. 12035406

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX)

Assignee(s): GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD. (Guangdong, , CN)

Law Firm: Ladas Parry LLP (4 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17559286 on 12/22/2021 (930 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and device for beam determination for Discontinuous reception (DRX), User Equipment (UE) and a network device are provided. The method includes that: the UE measures a plurality of Channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) resources in a given slot in a DRX on duration; and the UE determines, based on measurement quantities, at least one of a transmitting beam for a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) or a transmitting beam for a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Liquid immersion cooling platform and components thereof

Patent No. 12035508

Inventor(s): Andrew Downs (Plano, TX), Brad Furnish (Plano, TX), Brian Haught (Plano, TX), Darshan Patell (Plano, TX), Dustin Yeatman (Plano, TX), Edward King (Plano, TX), Jacob Mertel (Plano, TX), Jason Erickson (Plano, TX),

Assignee(s): Modine LLC (Racine, WI)

Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17837906 on 06/10/2022 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system can comprise a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component configured to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system configured to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.

[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)

Cold plate with embedded power device, driver circuit, and microcontroller with 3D printed circuit board

Patent No. 12035510

Inventor(s): Feng Zhou (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17541727 on 12/03/2021 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated power electronic package includes a cold plate having a microcontroller, driver circuit, and power module embedded within a top surface of the cold plate. A 3D-printed circuit board is printed on and/or around the microcontroller, driver circuit, and power module to create electrical connections between the components. Additional electrical components are mounted to the 3D-printed circuit board to form the integrated power electronics package. The cold plate further includes a hollow interior recess having a plurality of fins. The plurality of fins have varying densities to allow targeted cooling of the microcontroller, driver circuit, and power module embedded in the cold plate.

Three dimensional memory device containing dummy word lines and p-n junction at joint region and method of making the same

Patent No. 12035520

Inventor(s): Peng Zhang (San Jose, CA), Yanli Zhang (San Jose, CA)

Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)

Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17485949 on 09/27/2021 (1016 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes a first alternating stack of first insulating layers and first electrically conductive layers located over a semiconductor material layer, an inter-tier dielectric layer, and a second alternating stack of second insulating layers and second electrically conductive layers located over the inter-tier dielectric layer. A memory opening vertically extends through the second alternating stack, the inter-tier dielectric layer, and the first alternating stack. A memory opening fill structure is located in the memory opening, and includes a first vertical semiconductor channel, a second vertical semiconductor channel, and an inter-tier doped region located between the first and the second semiconductor channel, and providing a first p-n junction with the first vertical semiconductor channel and providing a second p-n junction with the second vertical semiconductor channel.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES

Three-dimensional NOR array including vertical word lines and discrete memory elements and methods of manufacture

Patent No. 12035535

Inventor(s): Adarsh Rajashekhar (Santa Clara, CA), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Rahul Sharangpani (Fremont, CA)

Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)

Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 17237447 on 04/22/2021 (1174 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of source layers and drain layers located over a substrate, a memory opening vertically extending through the alternating stack, a vertical word line located in the memory opening and vertically extending through each of the source layers and the drain layers of the alternating stack, discrete semiconductor channels contacting horizontal surfaces of a respective vertically neighboring pair of a source layer of the source layers and a drain layer of the drain layers, and a vertical stack of discrete memory material portions laterally surrounding the vertical word line.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES

DESIGN PATENTS

Dispenser unit with receptacle

Patent No. D1033961

Inventor(s): Ketan A. Jain (McKinney, TX)

Assignee(s): BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC. (North Hollywood, CA)

Law Firm: LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP (6 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29869851 on 01/10/2023 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Soap dish

Patent No. D1033966

Inventor(s): Addison Steelman (Corinth, TX)

Assignee(s): SimplyFortuity LLC (Flower Mound, TX)

Law Firm: Dunlap Bennett Ludwig, PLLC (2 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29790678 on 12/08/2021 (944 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Towel rack

Patent No. D1033970

Inventor(s): David Block (Brooklyn, NY), James Wallander (Keller, TX)

Assignee(s): Vistarock Holdings LLC (Keller, TX)

Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29838175 on 05/11/2022 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Towel rack

Patent No. D1033971

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Compact clamping assembly

Patent No. D1034133

Inventor(s): Stephen Savoie (Arlington, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29738341 on 06/17/2020 (1483 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle work stand support

Patent No. D1034156

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Ross Martin (Roanoke, TX)

Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)

Law Firm: No Counsel

Application No., Date, Speed: 29886189 on 03/06/2023 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle wheel

Patent No. D1034384

Inventor(s): Alberto Echazabal (Prosper, TX), Jakin C. Wilson (Prosper, TX)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29836176 on 04/25/2022 (806 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle wheel

Patent No. D1034388

Inventor(s): Alberto Echazabal (Prosper, TX), Jakin C. Wilson (Prosper, TX)

Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)

Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29883981 on 02/06/2023 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Wireless extender housing

Patent No. D1034559

Inventor(s): Arun Kunasekaran (Chennai, , IN), Melissa del Carmen Amoros Sol (Richardson, TX), Raviganesh Thirumalaisamy (Chennai, , IN), Stephen J. Vendt (Carrollton, TX), Surendran Ramasamy (Chennai, , IN)

Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)

Law Firm: Johnston IP Law, PLLC (no location found)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29844965 on 07/01/2022 (739 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

Drum hoop

Patent No. D1034790

Inventor(s): John Owen Parish (Midlothian, TX)

Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED

Law Firm: Park, Vaughan, Fleming Dowler LLP (4 non-local offices)

Application No., Date, Speed: 29813832 on 11/01/2021 (981 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract
Patent Class: N/A

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