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 Jan. 9, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)
166 patents granted
Ranked No. 9 in patent production out of 250 metros
NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION
A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 20
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 19
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 5
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 11
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 3
G: PHYSICS 47
H: ELECTRICITY 52
DESIGN: 9
TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)
Texas Instruments Inc. 26
Toyota Motor North America Inc. 8
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 7
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. 6
Sandisk Technologies LLC 4
Bmic LLC 3
Capital One Services LLC 3
Mary Kay Inc. 3
Textron Innovations Inc. 3
Unassigned 11
TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)
David Gan (Southlake) 3
Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek) 3
Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano) 2
Boon Loong Ng (Plano) 2
Devang H. Parekh (Dallas) 2
Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney) 2
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UTILITY PATENTS
H U M A N N E C E S S I T I E S
Ground-engaging structures for articles of footwear
Patent No. 11864622
Inventor(s): Jonathan Rasca (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): NIKE, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893897 on 08/23/2022 (504 days app to issue)
Abstract: Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component; and (b) a matrix structure extending at least partially across the open space at least at the forefoot support area to define an open cellular construction with plural open cells in the open space at least at the forefoot support area. A plurality of these open cells of the open cellular construction have openings with curved perimeters and no distinct corners. Additional aspects of this invention relate to ground-engaging components that are very lightweight yet very stiff, particularly in the forefoot support area. Two or more sizes of the ground-engaging components may be provided with substantially constant forefoot stiffness (optionally substantially constant over a size run). Patent Class: [A43B] CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
Adjustable face pillow apparatus
Patent No. 11864656
Inventor(s): Bobby Don Broyles (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Bill Naifeh (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16893013 on 06/04/2020 (1314 days app to issue)
Abstract: The present disclosure describes a bedside face pillow configured to provide adjustable face/head rest support. Patent Class: [A47C] CHAIRS (seats specially adapted for vehicles B60N 2/00); SOFAS; BEDS (upholstery in general B68G)
Orthopedic spring hinge system and methods thereof
Patent No. 11864797
Inventor(s): Alexander M. Cherkashin (Flower Mound, TX), John D. Ross (Ovilla, TX), Mikhail L. Samchukov (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17185344 on 02/25/2021 (1048 days app to issue)
Abstract: A device, kit, and method for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising: a primary coil spring having a helical structure with a central cavity, wherein the primary coil spring forms a plurality of spirals layered against one another when the primary coil spring is in an unexpanded state; wherein the primary coil spring comprises surfaces that are configured to nest against each other to resist translational or shearing movement between adjoining spiral layers. Patent Class: [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48)
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for inductive heating of foreign metallic implants
Patent No. 11864911
Inventor(s): David Greenberg (Dallas, TX), Rajiv Chopra (Dallas, TX), Yonatan Chatzinoff (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17992050 on 11/22/2022 (413 days app to issue)
Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and implementations for inductive heating of a foreign metallic implant are disclosed. A foreign metallic implant may be heated via AMF pulses to ensure that the surface of the foreign metallic implant heats in a uniform manner. As the surface temperature of the foreign metallic implant rises, acoustic signatures may be detected by acoustic sensors that may indicate that tissue may be heating to an undesirable level approaching a boiling point. Once these acoustic signatures are detected, the AMF pulses may be shut off for a time period to allow the surface temperature of the implant to cool before applying additional AMF pulses. In this manner, the surface temperature of a foreign metallic implant may be uniformly heated to a temperature adequate to treat bacterial biofilm buildup on the surface of the foreign metallic implant without damaging surrounding tissue. The AMF pulse treatment can be combined with an antibacterial/antimicrobial treatment regimen to reduce the time and/or antibacterial dosage amount needed to remove the biofilm from the metallic implant. Patent Class: [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48)
Dental appliances, systems and methods
Patent No. 11864974
Inventor(s): James Sylvester Wratten, Jr. (Waterville, NY), Seyed Mehdi Roein Peikar (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): BRIUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: FORTEM IP LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16865323 on 05/02/2020 (1347 days app to issue)
Abstract: An orthodontic appliance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a positioning member configured to position an orthodontic appliance during installation in the patient”s mouth. The positioning member may comprise a first portion configured to be coupled to the patient”s teeth and a second portion extending away from the first portion. The second portion may be configured to be detachably coupled to the orthodontic appliance. While the positioning member is coupled to the orthodontic appliance, the positioning member is configured to be positioned in the patient”s mouth and coupled to the patient”s teeth, thereby positioning the orthodontic appliance at a desired location adjacent a patient”s oral anatomy. Patent Class: [A61C] DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00)
Wheelchair apparatuses including usage features
Patent No. 11865053
Inventor(s): Christopher P. Lee (Campbell, CA), Douglas Moore (Fairview, TX), Melvin Alfredo Dominquez (S. San Francisco, CA), Thomas Mitchell Dair (Lafayette, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17747538 on 05/18/2022 (601 days app to issue)
Abstract: A powered wheelchair apparatus includes a chair component, a power base component and a wheelchair control system. The wheelchair control system includes a processor and a user input device communicatively coupled to the processor. A display is communicatively coupled to the processor. A memory module is communicatively coupled to the processor that stores logic that, when executed by the processor, causes the system to receive user instructions from the user input device and display a message on the display based on the user instructions. The display is on a back of the chair component. Patent Class: [A61G] TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H 3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N 1/00)
Compositions and methods of targeting cancer stem cells
Patent No. 11865157
Inventor(s): John Minna (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX), University of Houston System (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18157648 on 01/20/2023 (354 days app to issue)
Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing peptoids of general formula (I), (II), or (III) capable of reducing proliferation of cancer stem cells in a subject and methods of treatment or prophylactic administration of these pharmaceutical compositions to treat cancer. Also provided herein are method of detecting and treating cancerous cell masses by use of peptoids of general formula (I), (II), or (III). Patent Class: [A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)
Combination of plant extracts to improve skin tone
Patent No. 11865202
Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Florence (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16998820 on 08/20/2020 (1237 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of whitening skin or evening out skin tone is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need of treatment a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of white navy bean, wherein topical application of the composition whitens skin or evens out skin tone. Patent Class: [A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)
Compositions for sensitive skin
Patent No. 11865204
Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Linda Hart (Dallas, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Milagros Sanchez (Dallas, TX), Patricia Jacoby (Dallas, TX), Tiffany Carle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18085012 on 12/20/2022 (385 days app to issue)
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of escin, [i]Ruscus aculeatus [/i]root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, [i]Centella asiatica [/i]extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and [i]Calendula officinalis [/i]flower extract. Patent Class: [A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)
Cancellous bone product including viable osteogenic cells
Patent No. 11865227
Inventor(s): Earl Fender (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NuVasive, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17125837 on 12/17/2020 (1118 days app to issue)
Abstract: A bone implant comprising cancellous bone that is essentially free of blood cells, and which has been treated with at least one loosening agent, such as collagenase or a digestive enzyme, for a time and at a concentration to loosen the osteogenic cells in the cancellous bone matrix. The osteogenic cells in the matrix are viable cells. The treatment of the cancellous bone with at least one loosening agent enables the osteogenic cells to be more available for carrying out their osteogenic function and to provide for an increased rate of bone formation. Such implant also may include demineralized bone, such as demineralized cortical bone, which enhances the bone regenerative capacity of the cancellous bone. Patent Class: [A61L] METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]
Peripheral nerve field stimulator curved subcutaneous introducer needle with wing attachment specification
Patent No. 11865331
Inventor(s): Kevin D. Cairns (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16197119 on 11/20/2018 (1876 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus for use in peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) whereby a plurality of curved introducer needles, of varying curvatures, are provided to permit the physician to best locate the region of oligodendrocytes that contain the A Beta fibers by matching the lumbar lordosis. A wing device is also provided that is attachable to the hub of the curved needle introducer which gives the physician better ability to maneuver the needle during insertion as well as permitting tenting of the skin. The invention benefits a large number of painful disorders arising from pathology in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. In addition, this invention can also help a large number of other conditions including but not limited to failed back surgery syndrome/post-laminectomy pain, occipital/suboccipital headaches, scar pain, post herpetic neuralgia pain, mononeuritis multiplex, and pain following joint surgery (e.g., knee, hip, shoulder). Patent Class: [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]
Stimulation lead and method including a multi-dimensional electrode array
Patent No. 11865332
Inventor(s): Cory Brinkman (Celina, TX), Jodi T. Dubuclet (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group, LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17541531 on 12/03/2021 (767 days app to issue)
Abstract: Stimulation lead includes an elongated lead body having distal and proximal ends and wire conductors extending therebetween. The stimulation lead also includes a lead paddle having a multi-dimensional array of electrodes positioned along a contact side of the lead paddle. The electrodes are electrically coupled to the wire conductors. The lead paddle includes a paddle body and a conductor organizer disposed within the paddle body. The conductor organizer has multiple channels extending along the lead paddle. The channels receive the wire conductors and retain the wire conductors in a designated arrangement with respect to the lead paddle. The conductor organizer has openings to the channels. The wire conductors extend through the openings and are terminated to the respective electrodes. Patent Class: [A61N] ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B 18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infra-red radiators for heating H05B) [6]
System and method for scanning pattern optimization for flash therapy treatment planning
Patent No. 11865361
Inventor(s): Michael Folkerts (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS INTERNATIONAL AG (Cham, , CH), VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS PARTICLE THERAPY GMBH CO. KG (Troisdorf, , DE), VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey Pierce, P.L.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16840115 on 04/03/2020 (1376 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for proton therapy planning that maximize the dose rate for different target sizes for FLASH therapy treatment are disclosed herein according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments, non-standard scanning patterns can be generated, for example, using a TPS optimizer, to maximize dose rate and the overall FLASH effect for specific volumes at risk. The novel scanning patterns can include scanning subfields of a field that are scanned independently or spiral-shaped patterns, for example. In general, spot locations and beam paths between spots are optimized to substantially achieve a desired dose rate in defined regions of the patient”s body for FLASH therapy treatment. Patent Class: [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]
Beam selection for radiotherapy
Patent No. 11865362
Inventor(s): Azar Sadeghnejad Barkousaraie (Dallas, TX), Dan Nguyen (Dallas, TX), Steve Jiang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of Universityof Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: DLA Piper LLP US (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16863147 on 04/30/2020 (1349 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for determining a radiotherapy treatment plan can include: receiving anatomical data for a patient; generating, via a neural network analyzing the anatomical data, a plurality of fitness values for a plurality of candidate beam orientations; determining a selected beam orientation based on the plurality of fitness values; performing a fluence map optimization (FMO) process on the selected beam orientation; and determining a dose distribution for the patient based on the FMO process. Patent Class: [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]
Flash therapy treatment planning and oncology information system having dose rate prescription and dose rate mapping
Patent No. 11865364
Inventor(s): Michael Folkerts (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Siemens Healthineers International AG (Cham, , CH), Varian Medical Systems Particle Therapy GmbH (Troisdorf, , DE), Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey Pierce, P.L.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18087398 on 12/22/2022 (383 days app to issue)
Abstract: A computing system comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and memory coupled to the CPU and having stored therein instructions that, when executed by the computing system, cause the computing system to execute operations to generate a radiation treatment plan. The operations include accessing a minimum prescribed dose to be delivered into and across the target, determining a number of beams and directions of the beams, and determining a beam energy for each of the beams, wherein the number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the beam energy for each of the beams are determined such that the entire target receives the minimum prescribed dose. The operations further include prescribing a dose rate and optimizing dose rate constraints for FLASH therapy, and displaying a dose rate map of the FLASH therapy. Patent Class: [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]
Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Patent No. 11865373
Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Carle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17980256 on 11/03/2022 (432 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for treating a person”s skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising from 0.001% to 20% by weight of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from a plant extract. Patent Class: [A61Q] SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILET PREPARATIONS [2006.01]
Fire extinguishing discharge nozzle for helicopter engine compartment
Patent No. 11865382
Inventor(s): Andrew Jordan Birkenheuer (Arlington, TX), Chris James Ludtke (Grapevine, TX), Keith David Weaver (North Richland Hills, TX), Paul Madej (Grand Prairie, TX), Thomas Dewey Parsons (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17158496 on 01/26/2021 (1078 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a rotorcraft comprising an airframe having an engine compartment, an engine disposed within the engine compartment, at least one fire bottle configured to hold a fire extinguishing agent, at least one agent tube coupled to the fire bottle and configured to carry the fire extinguishing agent to the engine compartment, and a nozzle on the at least one agent tube, the nozzle positioned above the engine and oriented in a downward-facing direction. The nozzle has at least one opening and is configured to allow liquid to drain out of the at least one opening instead of allowing the liquid to flow into the at least one agent tube. The nozzle may have a chamfer opening that faces downward. Patent Class: [A62C] FIRE-FIGHTING (fire-extinguishing compositions, use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires A62D 1/00; spraying, applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; fire-fighting aircraft B64D 1/16; alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarms actuated by smoke or gases G08B 17/10)
Golf clubs and golf club heads
Patent No. 11865414
Inventor(s): Gary G. Tavares (Azle, TX), John T. Stites (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17881391 on 08/04/2022 (523 days app to issue)
Abstract: Golf clubs and/or golf club heads include a club head body defining an interior chamber, structure for engaging a shaft with the body, and/or a shaft engaged with the body. The club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches, an overall breadth of at least 4.45 inches. In other examples, the club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches and a ratio of the overall breadth dimension to the overall length dimension of 1 or less. If desired, the ratio of the head breadth to head length dimensions may be in a range from at least 0.94 to 1 or less. Patent Class: [A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
Golf clubs and golf club heads having interchangeable rear body members
Patent No. 11865415
Inventor(s): Robert M. Boyd (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17454223 on 11/09/2021 (791 days app to issue)
Abstract: Golf club heads (e.g. drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) according to at least some example aspects of this invention include a striking face and a rear portion opposite the striking face, the rear portion defining an opening to an interior cavity. A rear body member configured to be inserted into the opening is engaged with the rear portion of the club head. The rear body member may include multiple rear body parts that may be removable and/or interchangeable to permit flexibility in controlling the weight distribution of the golf club head. Patent Class: [A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
Golf club head having a shaft connection system socket
Patent No. 11865416
Inventor(s): Alexander Theodore Berger (Richardson, TX), Justin Honea (Rowlett, TX), Michael Scott Burnett (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. (Carlsbad, CA)
Law Firm: Dawsey Co., LPA (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17844410 on 06/20/2022 (568 days app to issue)
Abstract: A high characteristic time golf club incorporating a shaft connection system socket extending from the bottom portion of the golf club head into the interior of the outer shell toward the top portion of the club head. Patent Class: [A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
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Pin drive rotary surgical cutting tools and powered handpieces
Patent No. 11864784
Inventor(s): Paul Cihak (Euless, TX), Zachary Heiliger (Golden, CO)
Assignee(s): Medtronic PS Medical, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17132223 on 12/23/2020 (1112 days app to issue)
Abstract: A surgical cutting tool includes an elongated shaft and a cutting head. The shaft defines a coupling portion terminating at a proximal end of the shaft, a stem portion, and a distal portion. The stem portion defines a central axis. The coupling portion optionally defines a deflection surface positioned oblique with respect to the central axis and connected with a first driven surface and a second driven surface. Upon insertion into a drive chuck, the deflection surface promotes self-alignment of the cutting tool and the drive chuck. Patent Class: [B23B] TURNING; BORING (using an electrode which takes the place of a tool B23H, e.g. making holes B23H 9/14; working by laser beam B23K 26/00; arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)
Systems and methods for applying dots of different adhesives to moving roofing shingle stock
Patent No. 11865569
Inventor(s): James A. Svec (Kearny, NJ), Olan T. Leitch (Mt. Juliet, TN)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17191898 on 03/04/2021 (1041 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods of applying self-seal strips of multiple different adhesives are disclosed. In one embodiment, two spaced apart spoked applicator wheel assemblies are positioned beneath a web of moving shingle stock such that each of the applicator wheels applies dots of different adhesives in an alternating pattern. In other embodiments, a layer of a second adhesive is deposited onto previously applied dots of a first adhesive to form layered adhesive dots with dual properties of both adhesives. Patent Class: [B32B] LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
System for and method of by-product removal from a metal substrate
Patent No. 11865589
Inventor(s): Allan Stanfield (Dallas, TX), Jon Loshinsky (Dallas, TX), Joseph Wayne Deskin (Dallas, TX), Preston Cray Smith (Dallas, TX), Ronnie Dwaine Phelps (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Nameplate Company, Inc. (Lancaster, TX)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828530 on 05/31/2022 (588 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system for and method of removing residues, deposits, and debris from a substrate that has been marked by a chemical etching process is disclosed. The system includes one or more upper sprayers that deposit a cleaning solution to a top surface of the product as it passes beneath the one or more upper sprayers. The system further includes at least one upper brush that operates to scrub the top surface of the product after the cleaning solution has been applied thereto. The system optionally includes one or more lower sprayers and lower brushes to clean a bottom surface of the product as it is conveyed through the system. The system further includes an air knife system that assists with drying the product prior to exiting the system. The system further includes a controller that is operable to adjust various system parameters. Patent Class: [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)
Method for manufacturing an engineered stone and an engineered stone
Patent No. 11865737
Inventor(s): Claudio Caselli (Dallas, TX), Terry Adams (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Dal-Tile, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18146488 on 12/27/2022 (378 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engineered stone, the method including: providing a mixture comprising at least a stone or stone like material and a binder; compacting the mixture; curing the binder; and further comprising printing a printed pattern on at least a top surface of the engineered stone. Patent Class: [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)
Light plastic densifier
Patent No. 11865747
Inventor(s): Ivan Arbouzov (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17119469 on 12/11/2020 (1124 days app to issue)
Abstract: In general, this disclosure relates to an apparatus that compresses lightweight plastic waste (e.g., used grocery bags, empty trash bags, food wrappers, etc.), and then applies a limited amount of heat to ”bake” the compressed plastic into a ”brick” of plastic. The plastic is compressed, and then heated enough to cause it to retain its compressed shape, without melting or substantial outgassing. Patent Class: [B29C] SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B 11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B 37/00-B32B 41/00) [4]
Additive process for circular printing of electronic devices
Patent No. 11865773
Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Daniel Lee Revier (Seattle, WA), Sean Ping Chang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16680153 on 11/11/2019 (1520 days app to issue)
Abstract: A layer of additive material is formed in a circular printing area on a substrate using additive sources distributed across a printing zone. The additive sources form predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material. The substrate and the additive sources are rotated with respect to each other around a center of rotation, so that a pattern of the additive material is formed in a circular printing area on the substrate. Each additive source receives actuation waveforms at an actuation frequency that is proportional to a distance of the additive source from the center of rotation. The actuation waveforms include formation signals, with a maximum of one formation signal in each cycle of the actuation frequency. The formation signals result in the additive sources forming the predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material on the substrate. Patent Class: [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]
Low cost optical engine
Patent No. 11865783
Inventor(s): Alexander Lyubarsky (Dallas, TX), Michael Terry Davis (Richardson, TX), Stephen Aldridge Shaw (Plano, TX), Zhongyan Sheng (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18046957 on 10/17/2022 (449 days app to issue)
Abstract: Described examples a three-dimensional printer includes a vat having a transparent bottom, the vat configured to contain a photo-polymerizing resin and a lift plate movably positioned within the vat. The three-dimensional printer also includes an optical device configured to project a pattern of light through the transparent bottom. The optical device includes a light source configured to provide light at a light source output and a light integrator configured to provide divergent light at a light integrator output responsive to the light at the light source output. The optical device also includes projection optics configured to project projection output light at an optics output through the transparent bottom responsive to a modulated light at the optics input and a spatial light modulator configured to provide the modulated light responsive to the divergent light. Patent Class: [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]
Laminated switchable panel and methods for making and using
Patent No. 11865799
Inventor(s): Jiansheng Wang (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Scienstry, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17452333 on 10/26/2021 (805 days app to issue)
Abstract: Method and composition for switchable panels are disclosed. Switchable films are placed between glass and liquid resin is injected between the glass and cured. The panels may be used for a wide variety of applications. Patent Class: [B29D] PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE (making granules B29B 9/00; making preforms B29B 11/00) [4]
p-Static capped stretched acrylic transparencies
Patent No. 11865814
Inventor(s): Ronald L. Meline (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Texstars, LLC (Grand Prairie, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15459110 on 03/15/2017 (2491 days app to issue)
Abstract: The present invention provides an aerospace or aircraft transparency which, generally, includes a cast acrylic having a conductive acrylic incorporating a conductive ionic polymer is cast thereatop and cured. In a second embodiment hereof, a stretchable acrylic formulation having a conductive polymer admixed therewith along with a minor amount of a cross-linking agent cast atop a ply of unfilled stretchable acrylic. The stack is simultaneously cured and then stretched. Patent Class: [B32B] LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
Behavior-based vehicle alerts
Patent No. 11866037
Inventor(s): Emily S. Lerner (Ypsilanti, MI), Ryan M. Wiesenberg (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: 16819536 on 03/16/2020 (1394 days app to issue)
Abstract: Vehicle alerts can be presented to the driver of a vehicle based on behaviors. It can be determined whether the driver will avoid an identified risk at a current location of the vehicle. Such a determination can be based on the past driving behavior of the driver and/or a general driving behavior of one or more other drivers. It can be determined whether to present an alert about the identified risk based on whether the driver will avoid the identified risk. In response to determining to that an alert about the identified risk should be presented, an intensity level for the alert can be determined. The alert can be caused to be presented to the driver at the determined intensity level. Patent Class: [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]
Situation-specific transport power allocation
Patent No. 11866038
Inventor(s): Maximilian Parness (Takoma Park, MD), Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16995910 on 08/18/2020 (1239 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of detecting, by a transport, an environment via a first sensor, determining, by the transport, an event related to the environment is imminent, powering, by the transport, a second sensor associated with the imminent event, and detecting, by the transport, the event as it is occurring via the second sensor. Patent Class: [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]
Mobility device with cargo bin stack
Patent No. 11866084
Inventor(s): Douglas A. Moore (Fairview, TX), Paul Nichols (Healdsburg, CA), Thomas Mitchell Dair (Lafayette, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17091677 on 11/06/2020 (1159 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a mobility device. The mobility device includes a frame, a pair of foot plates, and a base. The frame has a pair of side rails. The pair of foot plates are pivotally attached to the pair of side rails. Each of the pair of foot plates have a transport surface. The base has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower surface of the base includes at least one receiving cavity that corresponds to a shape of the pair of foot plates. The base is positioned on the transport surface to receive the pair of foot plates within the at least one receiving cavity and is configured to receive a plurality of cargo containers on the upper surface. Patent Class: [B62B] HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)
System and method for supplying passively filtered ram air to a hydrogen fuel cell of a UAV
Patent No. 11866169
Inventor(s): Joseph Dean Rainville (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16988375 on 08/07/2020 (1250 days app to issue)
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has an air-cooled fuel cell, an air channel comprising a forward facing opening for receiving ram air and connected to the air-cooled fuel cell, and a passive ram air filtration system (PRAFS) configured to filter particulate matter from ram air received into the air channel via the opening. Patent Class: [B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V)
Flying wing aircraft having a two-dimensional thrust array
Patent No. 11866205
Inventor(s): Dakota Charles Easley (Dallas, TX), Levi Charles Hefner (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17714096 on 04/05/2022 (644 days app to issue)
Abstract: An unmanned aircraft system operable for wing-borne lift in a flying wing orientation. The unmanned aircraft system includes an airframe having a leading edge, a trailing edge, first and second wingtips and a root chord. The airframe has an airfoil cross-section along chord stations thereof. A thrust array is coupled to the airframe including first and second motor mounts coupled to the leading edge respectively between the root chord and the first and second wingtips. The motor mounts each have first and second propulsion assemblies coupled to respective first and second distal ends thereof. The motor mounts each have a flight configuration substantially perpendicular with the leading edge forming a two-dimensional distributed thrust array such that the airframe extends outboard of the first and second motor mounts. The unmanned aircraft system includes an electric power system and a flight control system that are operably associated with the thrust array. Patent Class: [B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
System and method for filling containers with fluids
Patent No. 11866209
Inventor(s): Joshua Malone (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Tinnus Enterprises, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899394 on 08/30/2022 (497 days app to issue)
Abstract: In a method embodiment, an example method for simultaneously filling balloons with water, using an apparatus sufficiently compact to be operated while being held by hand, is disclosed. The method includes attaching the apparatus to a water supply. The apparatus includes a fitting comprising an inlet configured to connect to the water supply and a bulkhead joining the at least three branch assemblies. Each branch assembly includes a tube and an automatically-sealing balloon with a neck disposed around and removably attached to the tube. The method further includes simultaneously providing water from the attached water supply to each balloon of the balloon-filling apparatus. The method further includes detaching one or more of the balloons from the balloon-filling apparatus using a force comprising gravity each detached balloon and the water contained therein. Each detached balloon automatically seals upon detachment. Patent Class: [B65B] MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C 1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B 25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B 1/00-B67B 6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C 9/00)
Packaging container system with inserts
Patent No. 11866237
Inventor(s): Eric Schaffer (Flower Mound, TX), Paul Narcisse (Little Elm, TX), Zak Ragsdale (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): CCW IP LLC (Farmers Branch, TX)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17658368 on 04/07/2022 (642 days app to issue)
Abstract: A packaging container for transporting multiple beverage articles is provided. The packaging container includes an outer carton and first and second insert trays. The first insert tray includes a base panel having one or more openings for receiving a lower portion of beverage article. The second insert tray includes a base panel having or more openings for receiving an intermediate portion of a beverage article and a top wall having one or more openings for receiving an upper portion of a beverage article. The openings in the first insert tray and the second insert tray are vertically aligned when the first and second insert trays are positioned within the outer carton to secure multiple beverage articles in a separated arrangement. Patent Class: [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
Automatic tape dispensing system
Patent No. 11866284
Inventor(s): Todd Sternberg (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17129411 on 12/21/2020 (1114 days app to issue)
Abstract: An automatic tape dispensing system comprising a feed system having a plurality of rollers, the rollers driven by a motor for peeling tape from a tape roll and dispensing the tape from the dispensing system. The system further includes a reel for supporting the tape thereon and a track supporting the reel. The track extends from a first upper end to a second lower end, the reel movable from the upper end to the lower end in response to tape being dispensed from the system in order to maintain a desired tension on the tape roll. Patent Class: [B65H] HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
Biomass conversion reactors and associated systems and methods
Patent No. 11866670
Inventor(s): Kevin S. Kung (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Law Firm: Wolf, Greenfield Sacks, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17732465 on 04/28/2022 (621 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods associated with biomass decomposition are generally described. Certain embodiments are related to adjusting a flow rate of a fluid comprising oxygen into a reactor in which biomass is decomposed. The adjustment may be made, at least in part, based upon a measurement of a characteristic of the reactor and/or a characteristic of the biomass. Certain embodiments are related to cooling at least partially decomposed biomass. The biomass may be cooled by flowing a gas over an outlet conduit in which the biomass is cooled, and then directing the gas to a reactor after it has flowed over the outlet conduit. Certain embodiments are related to systems comprising a reactor and an outlet conduit configured such that greater than or equal to 75% of its axially projected cross-sectional area is occupied by a conveyor. Certain embodiments are related to systems comprising a reactor comprising an elongated compartment having a longitudinal axis arranged substantially vertically and an outlet conduit comprising a conveyor. Patent Class: [B01J] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS, COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS (processes or apparatus for specific applications, see the relevant places for these processes or apparatus, e.g. F26B 3/08) [2]
System and method of manufacturer-approved access to vehicle sensor data by mobile application
Patent No. 11871228
Inventor(s): Vladimeros Vladimerou (Whitmore Lake, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16901067 on 06/15/2020 (1303 days app to issue)
Abstract: A subscription system and method of facilitating permission-based access to a subset of vehicle sensor data in a vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) to augment an information application. The system includes a vehicle subscription server. The method includes generating, by the vehicle subscription server, a sensor key and a subscription key, installing in a memory of the vehicle ECU the vehicle sensor key. In response to a request for a subscription by a mobile device, transmitting by the vehicle subscription server the subscription key. The vehicle ECU uses the subscription key to authenticate the mobile device as having a current subscription, and augments the information application with the subset of vehicle sensor data accessed based on the sensor subscription key. Patent Class: [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]
C H E M I S T R Y & M E T A L L U R G Y
System, apparatus, and method for treating wastewater in real time
Patent No. 11866348
Inventor(s): Denny Allen Criswell (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16680197 on 11/11/2019 (1520 days app to issue)
Abstract: Introduced here are systems for treating a wastewater stream to produce an effluent stream. A treatment system can include a sensor for measuring a characteristic of the wastewater stream and/or the effluent stream, a pump for supplying a chemical additive to the wastewater stream, and a controller for varying the flow rate of the chemical additive based on real-time analysis of measurements generated by the sensor. The characteristic could be, for example, turbidity, pH, total suspended solids (TSS), etc. Some embodiments of the treatment system further include a flow meter for measuring flow of the wastewater stream. In such embodiments, the controller may vary the flow rate of the chemical additive based on the measurements generated by the sensor and the flow meter. Patent Class: [C02F] TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE (processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances A62D 3/00; separation, settling tanks or filter devices B01D; special arrangements on waterborne vessels of installations for treating water, waste water or sewage, e.g. for producing fresh water, B63J; adding materials to water to prevent corrosion C23F; treating radioactively-contaminated liquids G21F 9/04) [3]
Water-mediated polyester (meth)acrylation systems
Patent No. 11866523
Inventor(s): Peter D. Gabriele (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): THE SECANT GROUP, LLC (Telford, PA)
Law Firm: McNees Wallace Nurick LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223722 on 04/06/2021 (1008 days app to issue)
Abstract: A water-mediated process prepares a polymeric (meth)acrylation composition. In some embodiments, the process includes providing a stabilized aqueous solution including a (meth)acrylation component and a polyol monomer in a vessel under an inert atmosphere and adding a diacid monomer to the vessel under the inert atmosphere. In some embodiments, the process includes providing a stabilized aqueous solution including a (meth)acrylation component and a copolymer of a polyol monomer and a diacid monomer in a vessel under an inert atmosphere. The process further includes heating and removing water from the vessel under the inert atmosphere to produce the polymeric (meth)acrylation composition. The polymeric (meth)acrylation composition includes a (meth)acrylation polyester copolymer of the diacid monomer and the polyol monomer with the (meth)acrylation component conjugated to the (meth)acrylation polyester copolymer. In some embodiments, the polymeric (meth)acrylation composition is free of mineral acid and free of cytotoxic solvents, catalysts, and scavengers. Patent Class: [C08G] MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED OTHERWISE THAN BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS (fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture C12P) [2]
Tailored modulation of gene regulation programs via functional enhancer RNA
Patent No. 11866708
Inventor(s): Tae Hoon Kim (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17076696 on 10/21/2020 (1175 days app to issue)
Abstract: The disclosure provides for eRNA-targeted transcriptional reprogramming through targeted reduction of eRNAs for a clinically relevant gene, TNFSF10, resulting in a selective control of interferon-induced apoptosis. A method of inhibiting a TNFSF10 gene expression in a human cell is disclosed. The methods described herein comprise contacting the human cell with a single-stranded antisense compound consisting of the sequence selected from a set of SEQ ID NOs: disclosed herein, wherein the antisense compound targets an enhancer RNA (eRNA) transcribed from a genomic enhancer sequence or region. The eRNA is an TNFSF10 eRNA sequence comprising the nucleic acid sequence selected from the SEQ ID NOs disclosed herein which inhibits expression of the TNFSF10 gene in the human cell. Patent Class: [C12N] MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF (biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, enzymes, fermentates, or substances produced by, or extracted from, microorganisms or animal material A01N 63/00; medicinal preparations A61K; fertilisers C05F); PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media C12Q 1/00) [3]
Substrate support cover for high-temperature corrosive environment
Patent No. 11866821
Inventor(s): Jiyong Huang (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Applied Materials, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16806656 on 03/02/2020 (1408 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an apparatus and a method for cleaning a processing chamber. In one embodiment, a substrate support cover includes a bulk member coated with a fluoride coating. The substrate support cover is placed on a substrate support disposed in the processing chamber during a cleaning process. The fluoride coating does not react with the cleaning species. The substrate support cover protects the substrate support from reacting with the cleaning species, leading to reduced condensation formed on chamber components, which in turn leads to reduced contamination of the substrate in subsequent processes. Patent Class: [C23C] COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL (applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; making metal-coated products by extrusion B21C 23/22; covering with metal by connecting pre-existing layers to articles, see the relevant places, e.g. B21D 39/00, B23K; working of metal by the action of a high concentration of electric current on a workpiece using an electrode B23H; metallising of glass C03C; metallising mortars, concrete, artificial stone, ceramics or natural stone C04B 41/00; paints, varnishes, lacquers C09D; enamelling of, or applying a vitreous layer to, metals C23D; inhibiting corrosion of metallic material or incrustation in general C23F; treating metal surfaces or coating of metals by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25D, C25F; single-crystal film growth C30B; by metallising textiles D06M 11/83; decorating textiles by locally metallising D06Q 1/04; details of scanning-probe apparatus, in general G01Q; manufacture of semiconductor devices H01L; manufacture of printed circuits H05K) [4]
Method and system for liquid encapsulated growth of cadmium zinc telluride crystals
Patent No. 11866848
Inventor(s): Fred Raymel Harris (Duncanville, TX), Kathryn O”Brien (Dallas, TX), Lance Robertson (Rockwall, TX), Luigi Colombo (Dallas, TX), Tim Svoboda (Grand Prairie, TX), Victor Perez-Rubio (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16905646 on 06/18/2020 (1300 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of growing a cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe) crystal includes providing a crucible including a solid CdZnTe source and forming a Te-rich CdZnTe melt on the solid CdZnTe source. The method also includes positioning a CdZnTe seed crystal in physical contact with the Te-rich CdZnTe melt and growing the CdZnTe crystal from the Te-rich CdZnTe melt. Patent Class: [C30B] SINGLE-CRYSTAL GROWTH (by using ultra-high pressure, e.g. for the formation of diamonds B01J 3/06); UNIDIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION OF EUTECTIC MATERIAL OR UNIDIRECTIONAL DEMIXING OF EUTECTOID MATERIAL; REFINING BY ZONE-MELTING OF MATERIAL (zone-refining of metals or alloys C22B); PRODUCTION OF A HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE (casting of metals, casting of other substances by the same processes or devices B22D; working of plastics B29; modifying the physical structure of metals or alloys C21D, C22F); SINGLE CRYSTALS OR HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE; AFTER-TREATMENT OF SINGLE CRYSTALS OR A HOMOGENEOUS POLYCRYSTALLINE MATERIAL WITH DEFINED STRUCTURE (for producing semiconductor devices or parts thereof H01L); APPARATUS THEREFOR [3]
F I X E D C O N S T R U C T I O N S
Helical pile foundation system
Patent No. 11866894
Inventor(s): Darin Willis (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Gregory Enterprises, Inc. (Ada, OK)
Law Firm: McAFEE TAFT (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17940778 on 09/08/2022 (488 days app to issue)
Abstract: A post foundation system is provided. The system has a shaft with a helical disk attached to one end and a post support attached to the other end. The helical disk drives the shaft into the ground as a rotational force is applied to the shaft. A fin section is rotatably coupled about the shaft between its first and second ends. The fin section can have one or more fins extending outwardly from the shaft. The fin section engages the ground to stabilize the post foundation system as the shaft of the post foundation system is driven into the ground. Patent Class: [E01F] ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
Method for insulating pier and beam historic foundations
Patent No. 11866934
Inventor(s): Joshua Julian Jordan (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17736841 on 05/04/2022 (615 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for insulating a pier and beam foundation on a structure, wherein the pier and beam foundation includes at least one floor joist, at least one pier, at least one beam, a side skirt, flooring, and plumbing including at least one pipe, may include applying a synthetic underlayment to the at least one floor joist and to a bottom surface of the flooring; laying a radiant insulation board end-to-end across the at least one floor joist, over the synthetic underlayment, and along the side skirt; and applying a tape to adjacent radiant insulation boards to seal joints there between. The method may also include wrapping the at least one pipe with spray foam, a foam pipe insulator, and duct tape. Patent Class: [E04B] GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings E06B 1/00)
Roofing systems utilizing embedded decorative layer
Patent No. 11866940
Inventor(s): Denis M. Tibah (Waxahachie, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17668049 on 02/09/2022 (699 days app to issue)
Abstract: A roof system for forming a roof includes a first layer positioned over a substrate, the first layer including a translucent material adapted to be exposed to weather, and a second layer positioned between the first layer and the substrate. The second layer is a decorative layer with decorative features such as, for example, an image, design, color, pattern, picture, fabric, or combinations thereof. The decorative features of the second layer are visible through the first layer. Patent Class: [E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)
Ember and flame resistant resettable automatic soffit vent
Patent No. 11866943
Inventor(s): Brannon Scott Thompson (Castle Hayne, NC), Steven Vonderlehr Boehling (Wilmington, NC)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17901264 on 09/01/2022 (495 days app to issue)
Abstract: An ember and flame resistant resettable automatic soffit vent includes a tray with ventilation openings formed in its floor. A mesh screen resides on the floor of the tray spanning the ventilation openings. A flat slide resides atop the screen and also has ventilation openings that match those of the tray. The slide has an open position wherein its ventilation openings align with those of the tray to allow airflow through the vent and a closed position wherein its ventilation openings are misaligned with the ventilation openings of the tray to close off airflow through the vent. The vent can be manually moved between its open and closed positions and one or more tension springs and a thermal link assembly cooperate to move the slide to its closed position if the vent is exposed to a high temperature cause by a fire very near a home. The vent also can be manually closed by a homeowner when a fire is threatening and then manually reopened when the fire threat passes without destroying the automatic closing feature of the vent. Patent Class: [E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)
Hand trowel and hand trowel handle for use with the same
Patent No. 11866947
Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17938306 on 10/05/2022 (461 days app to issue)
Abstract: A hand trowel and hand trowel handle for use with the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the hand trowel handle, a handle has an ergonomic shape and the handle is provided with a discrete, selectively adjustable, rotational angle. A locking member may be tightened into a locked, abutted relationship with the handle to reversibly lock the discrete, selectively adjustable, rotational angle. The locking member may be loosened from the locked, abutted relationship with the handle to provide selective adjustment of the discrete, selectively adjustable, rotational angle. Patent Class: [E04F] FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B)
Semi-automatic or automatic control of drilling tool changing system
Patent No. 11867006
Inventor(s): Gavin Maestas (Richardson, TX), Luke Bender (Sachse, TX), Matthew Fosler (Garland, TX), Samyuktha Pericharla (Bangalore, , IN), Taylor Wilkin (Sachse, TX), Tyler Berens (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Harper Bates LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893334 on 08/23/2022 (504 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method is disclosed for semi-automatic or automatic control of a system for changing drilling tools for a drilling rig that includes a drill tower supporting a drill string with a drill pipe at a lowermost end, and a drilling tool changer assembly having a rotatable carousel assembly with a plurality of bit adaptors for holding drilling tools. The method includes removing a first drilling tool attached to the drill pipe and attaching a second drilling tool held in the rotatable carousel assembly to the drill pipe. The method may selectively be performed semi-automatically or automatically via a control system operatively coupled to the drilling rig. Patent Class: [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]
Slidable isolation sleeve with I-shaped seal
Patent No. 11867030
Inventor(s): David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17537051 on 11/29/2021 (771 days app to issue)
Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes an isolation system for placement at a junction between a first wellbore and a secondary wellbore. In at least one aspect, the isolation system includes an elongated tubular, the elongated tubular having an opening connecting an interior of the elongated tubular and an exterior of the elongated tubular; and a slot located in the elongated tubular, the slot spanning the opening. In at least one aspect, the isolation system further includes an isolation sleeve located within the isolation system, the isolation sleeve configured to slide within the slot to either isolate the interior of the elongated tubular from the exterior of the elongated tubular or provide access between the interior of the elongated tubular and the exterior of the elongated tubular, and an I-shaped seal located in an annulus between the elongated tubular and the isolation sleeve. Patent Class: [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]
Downhole perforating gun system and methods of manufacture, assembly and use
Patent No. 11867032
Inventor(s): Dan Salkhai Ang (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): SWM INTERNATIONAL, LLC (Pampa, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17831900 on 06/03/2022 (585 days app to issue)
Abstract: A downhole perforating gun system provides wireless electrical communication between an inner body conductor, a switch, a detonator, and a feedthrough. In this way, the construction of the perforating gun system is simplified and the assembly process is faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Patent Class: [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]
Offshore column tension leg platform
Patent No. 11867149
Inventor(s): Jonathan Frederick Jury (Aberdeenshire, , GB), Peter Craig Masson (Katy, TX)
Assignee(s): Oil States Industries, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18301834 on 04/17/2023 (267 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus and methods for installation of an offshore platform for supporting equipment installations is provided. The apparatus includes a vertical compression assembly and a counteracting tensioning tendon system. The vertical compression assembly may comprise multiple compression members, a column truss, or other configurations. Patent Class: [E02B] HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING (ship-lifting E02C; dredging E02F)
Linear actuators, motor assemblies, and methods to actuate a device or load
Patent No. 11867263
Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17736489 on 05/04/2022 (615 days app to issue)
Abstract: Linear actuators, motor assemblies, and methods to actuate a device or load are presented. A linear actuator includes a piston having a piston slot and configured to linearly shift from a first position to a second position, and rotate as the piston shifts towards the first position. The linear actuator also includes an activating lever having a shoulder that the piston engages as the piston shifts to the second position, where the activating lever is configured to shift after piston engages the shoulder. The linear actuator also includes a retractable rail configured to shift from a first position downwards to a second position, and having a tab positioned in a groove of the piston slot as the piston shifts from the first position to the second position. Patent Class: [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]
Apparatus and method to detect foundation movement
Patent No. 11871311
Inventor(s): Arlon Hill (Van Alstyne, TX), Tony Cooper (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Foundation Monitoring Systems, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: FERGUSON BRASWELL FRASER KUBASTA PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17901753 on 09/01/2022 (495 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the movement of a foundation may include an elevation sensor to detect changes in elevation of the foundation and positioned on the foundation to broadcast a signal responsive to the movement of the foundation; and a receiver to receive the signal responsive to the movement of the foundation and positioned off the foundation to provide a absolute measurement of the movement of the foundation. Patent Class: [E02D] FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES [6]
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
Oil monitoring
Patent No. 11867161
Inventor(s): Trever Dean Stewart (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17044313 on 04/01/2019 (1744 days app to issue)
Abstract: The oil quality in an oil reservoir of a pump is monitored using the disclosed oil-monitoring sensor. The oil-monitoring sensor includes a first capacitive portion for measuring oil level and a second capacitive portion for measuring dielectric constant of the oil. Changes in dielectric constant of the oil are indicative of degradation of the quality of the oil (e.g., due to contaminants, oxidation, etc.) So oil-monitoring sensor is used to indicate various parameters about the oil quality to an operator. Using the disclosed sensors, the quality of the lubricant and/or cooling oil used by the pump may be monitored without needing to be present at the pump, or without needing to access the interior of the pump (or oil reservoir). Patent Class: [F04B] POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; machines for liquids, or pumps, of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type F04C; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D; pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped F04F; crankshafts, crossheads, connecting-rods F16C; flywheels F16F; gearings for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion in general F16H; pistons, piston-rods, cylinders, in general F16J; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)
Combustible fuel burning stove with spark arrestor
Patent No. 11867403
Inventor(s): Alexander K. Maghsadi (Lewisville, TX), Eric H. Jan (Lehi, UT), Jeffrey H. Jan (Keller, TX), Spencer H. Jan (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Solo Brands, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17820809 on 08/18/2022 (509 days app to issue)
Abstract: Disclosed is a stove having a top portion including a spark arrestor which includes a base assembly comprising a base ring, a base crown, a mesh side screen connecting the base ring and the base crown, and at least one handle, and a top assembly comprising a top crown, a mesh top screen extending from the top crown, and at least one handle, wherein the base assembly is sized to fit removably onto the top portion of the stove such that the base assembly is configured to block sparks or embers produced by the stove, and wherein the top assembly fits removably onto the base crown such that the top assembly is configured to block sparks or embers produced by the stove. Patent Class: [F24B] DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES [6]
System and methods utilizing fluid coolers and chillers to perform in-series heat rejection and trim cooling
Patent No. 11867426
Inventor(s): Earl Keisling (Ridgefield, CT), John Costakis (Glasco, NY), Ken Nguyen (Danbury, CT), Ming Zhang (Weston, CT)
Assignee(s): INERTECH IP LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Weber Rosselli Cannon LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887192 on 08/12/2022 (515 days app to issue)
Abstract: The cooling systems and methods of the present disclosure involve modular fluid coolers and chillers configured for optimal power and water use based on environmental conditions and client requirements. The fluid coolers include wet media, a first fluid circuit for distributing fluid across wet media, an air to fluid heat exchanger, and an air to refrigerant heat exchanger. The chillers, which are fluidly coupled to the fluid coolers via pipe cages, include a second fluid circuit in fluid communication with the air to fluid heat exchanger and a refrigerant circuit in thermal communication with the second fluid circuit and in fluid communication with the air to refrigerant heat exchanger. Pipe cages are coupled together to allow for expansion of the cooling system when additional cooling capacity is needed. The fluid coolers and chillers are configured to selectively operate in wet or dry free cooling mode, partial free cooling mode, or mechanical cooling mode. Patent Class: [F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02)
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Time-of-flight (TOF) assisted structured light imaging
Patent No. 11867500
Inventor(s): Sanjeev Jagannatha Koppal (Gainesville, FL), Vikram Vijayanbabu Appia (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16920832 on 07/06/2020 (1282 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for computing a depth map of a scene in a structured light imaging system including a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor and a projector is provided that includes capturing a plurality of high frequency phase-shifted structured light images of the scene using a camera in the structured light imaging system, generating, concurrently with the capturing of the plurality of high frequency phase-shifted structured light images, a time-of-flight (TOF) depth image of the scene using the TOF sensor, and computing the depth map from the plurality of high frequency phase-shifted structured light images wherein the TOF depth image is used for phase unwrapping. Patent Class: [G01B] MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
Backup oxygen supply bottle pressure measurement and leak test tool
Patent No. 11867591
Inventor(s): James Robert Moore, III (Fort Worth, TX), Mark S. Osborne (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17096649 on 11/12/2020 (1153 days app to issue)
Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using a pressure measurement and leak test tool to measure the internal pressure of a container. A pressure measurement and leak test tool comprises a first side, a second side, a top end, a bottom end, and a front surface. The first and second side are disposed along the same plane opposite from each other, wherein the top and bottom end are coupled to the first and second side, wherein the top and bottom end are disposed opposite from each other, wherein the front surface is disposed on an edge defined by the first side, the top end, the second side, and the bottom end. The pressure measurement and leak test tool further comprises an electrical connector disposed on the top end, a power switch disposed on the front surface, and an information handling system comprising a display disposed in the front surface. Patent Class: [G01M] TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
System and method for visual trigger to perform diagnostic test
Patent No. 11867635
Inventor(s): Jovan Hutton Pulitzer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Reliant Immune Diagnostics, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17112024 on 12/04/2020 (1131 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. Patent Class: [G06K] RECOGNITION OF DATA; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS (printing per se B41J)
Systems for authentication and related devices and methods
Patent No. 11867637
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: 18160734 on 01/27/2023 (347 days app to issue)
Abstract: A gemstone includes: a table; a culet extending in parallel to the table and having an area at least 10% of a size of an area of the table; and a treatment covering at least the culet that reflects diffused light through the gemstone. Patent Class: [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)
Impact indicator
Patent No. 11867715
Inventor(s): Alvaro Tijerina Ahjuech (Chihuahua, , MX), Anthony N. Fonk (Austin, TX), Francisco Javier Vega Triste (Chihuahua, , MX), Johannes A. van Niekerk (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Shock Watch, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446899 on 09/03/2021 (858 days app to issue)
Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing, switch circuitry having an omega-shaped switch element, and a mass member movable within the housing from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. Movement of the mass member to the second position causes the mass member to move the switch element to change a state of a circuit condition of the switch circuitry, and the change of the state of the switch circuitry indicates receipt of the acceleration event. Patent Class: [G01P] MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF MOVEMENT; INDICATING DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT (measuring angular rate using gyroscopic effects G01C 19/00; combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement G01C 23/00; measuring velocity of sound G01H 5/00; measuring velocity of light G01J 7/00; determining direction or velocity of solid objects by reflection or reradiation of radio or other waves and based on propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time or direction of propagation, G01S; measuring speed of nuclear radiation G01T)
Reduced signaling interface method and apparatus
Patent No. 11867756
Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17982010 on 11/07/2022 (428 days app to issue)
Abstract: This disclosure describes a reduced pin bus that can be used on integrated circuits or embedded cores within integrated circuits. The bus may be used for serial access to circuits where the availability of pins on ICs or terminals on cores is limited. The bus may be used for a variety of serial communication operations such as, but not limited to, serial communication related test, emulation, debug, and/or trace operations of an IC or core design. Other aspects of the disclosure include the use of reduced pin buses for emulation, debug, and trace operations and for functional operations. Patent Class: [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12)
Synchronizing a device that has been power cycled to an already operational system
Patent No. 11867759
Inventor(s): Gary L. Swoboda (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18102996 on 01/30/2023 (344 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method comprises a system comprising a host device coupled to a first remote device actively operating according to a state diagram that the host device and all remote devices follow during operation of the system. The method further comprises powering up a second remote device while the host device and first remote device are actively operating according to the state diagram. The second remote device waits for a synchronization point sequence. Upon detecting the synchronization point sequence, the second remote device implements a predetermined feature set and synchronizes itself to the state diagram at a common point as the host device and first remote device. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Switched capacitor integrator circuit with reference, offset cancellation and differential to single-ended conversion
Patent No. 11867773
Inventor(s): Chao-Hsiuan Tsay (Tucson, AZ), Dimitar Trifonov Trifonov (Vail, AZ), Partha Sarathi Basu (Tucson, AZ), Tony Ray Larson (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16888927 on 06/01/2020 (1317 days app to issue)
Abstract: A dual integrator system comprises two integrators, an output stage, and a switching network. The first and second integrators receive a differential Hall sensor signal and a reference voltage. The first integrator outputs a first integrator signal based on the differential Hall sensor and the reference voltage. The second integrator outputs a second integrator signal based on the differential Hall sensor signal and the reference voltage. The first integrator comprises a first offset cancellation feedback loop, and the second integrator comprises a second offset cancellation feedback loop. The switching network is coupled to the first and second integrators and to the output stage, and alternates which of the first and second integrators is coupled to the output stage. In some embodiments, the first and second integrators each perform a reset operation, a sampling operation, an integration operation, a differential to single-ended conversion operation, and a holding operation. Patent Class: [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12)
Controlling simulated and remotely controlled flyable aircraft with handheld devices
Patent No. 11868125
Inventor(s): Thomas Michael Nield (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Yawman LLC (Carmel, IN)
Law Firm: Henry Patent Law Firm PLLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17383728 on 07/23/2021 (900 days app to issue)
Abstract: In a general aspect, a handheld controller device includes a housing and a trigger assembly. The housing is configured to be held in the hands of a user. The trigger assembly includes a pair of triggers extending outward from a side of the handheld controller device and configured to move along respective trigger paths. A coupling assembly is disposed inside the housing and connected to the pair of triggers. The coupling assembly is configured to transfer motion between the pair of triggers such that, when either of the triggers moves towards the housing along its respective trigger path, the coupling assembly moves the other trigger an equal distance away from the housing along its trigger path. Circuitry in the housing includes one or more sensors and a microcontroller configured to receive sensor signals and, in response, generate aircraft control data (e.g., for a flight simulation or remotely controlled flyable aircraft). Patent Class: [G05D] SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES (for continuous casting of metals B22D 11/16; valves per se F16K; sensing non-electric variables, see the relevant subclasses of G01; for regulating electric or magnetic variables G05F)
Efficient loop execution for a multi-threaded, self-scheduling reconfigurable computing fabric
Patent No. 11868163
Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17200841 on 03/14/2021 (1031 days app to issue)
Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for configurable computing. A representative system includes an interconnection network; a processor; and a plurality of configurable circuit clusters. Each configurable circuit cluster includes a plurality of configurable circuits arranged in an array; a synchronous network coupled to each configurable circuit of the array; and an asynchronous packet network coupled to each configurable circuit of the array. A representative configurable circuit includes a configurable computation circuit and a configuration memory having a first, instruction memory storing a plurality of data path configuration instructions to configure a data path of the configurable computation circuit; and a second, instruction and instruction index memory storing a plurality of spoke instructions and data path configuration instruction indices for selection of a master synchronous input, a current data path configuration instruction, and a next data path configuration instruction for a next configurable computation circuit. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Systems and methods for computer infrastructure monitoring and maintenance
Patent No. 11868203
Inventor(s): Mark S. Moore (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17530238 on 11/18/2021 (782 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for detecting computer issues includes identifying a target computer system. A first set of data for a first time period relating an operating metric from the target computer system are received. The operating metric is stored. A second set of data for a second time period relating to the operating metric is received. The first and second sets of data are compared. A difference between the two sets of data is identified. If the difference between the two sets of data is within a range a warning notification is displayed in a graphical user interface. An input is received in the graphical user interface in response to the warning notification being displayed. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Classification-based data recovery management
Patent No. 11868216
Inventor(s): Koushik Biswas (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17457381 on 12/02/2021 (768 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for management of data item recovery operations based on classification of data items with respect to a target recovery time. Data items may be classified using metadata regarding versioning and other data storage operations performed on the data items, and the timing of those storage operations with respect to the target recovery time (TRT). Each class may be associated with one or more recovery actions. The recovery actions may involve modifying the metadata rather than the underlying data items. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Methods and apparatus for allocation in a victim cache system
Patent No. 11868272
Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17956960 on 09/30/2022 (466 days app to issue)
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for allocation in a victim cache system. An example apparatus includes a first cache storage, a second cache storage, a cache controller coupled to the first cache storage and the second cache storage and operable to receive a memory operation that specifies an address, determine, based on the address, that the memory operation evicts a first set of data from the first cache storage, determine that the first set of data is unmodified relative to an extended memory, and cause the first set of data to be stored in the second cache storage. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Key management in computer processors
Patent No. 11868274
Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Lodestar Licensing Group LLC (Evanston, IL)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17341988 on 06/08/2021 (945 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to a computer system having a processor and a main memory storing scrambled data are described. The processor may have a secure zone configured to store keys and an unscrambled zone configured to operate on unscrambled data. The processor can convert the scrambled data into the unscrambled data in the unscrambled zone using the keys retrieved from the secure zone in response to execution of instructions configured to operate on the unscrambled data. Another processor may also be coupled with the memory, but can be prevented from accessing the unscrambled data in the unscrambled zone. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Deferred communications over a synchronous interface
Patent No. 11868300
Inventor(s): Dean E. Walker (Allen, TX), Tony Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17831856 on 06/03/2022 (585 days app to issue)
Abstract: A chiplet system can include a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) bus for communication. A primary device coupled to the SPI bus can generate read or write instructions for a secondary device. In response to instructions from the primary device, the secondary device can prepare a response. The response message can include a secondary device status field to indicate a readiness of the secondary device to provide a particular data payload to the primary device. Using deferrals that are communicated from the secondary device to the primary device can enable longer latency SPI operations to proceed without monopolizing the SPI bus. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Tracking and fault determination in complex service environment
Patent No. 11868338
Inventor(s): Militza Jordaan Bishop (Decatur, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16909754 on 06/23/2020 (1295 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of storing sensor data on a blockchain, the sensor data sensed of an object which is cooperatively managed by a plurality of providers, detecting an event with respect to the object, determining, via chaincode deployed on a blockchain peer, one or more providers from among the plurality of providers that are liable for the event based on the sensor data stored on the blockchain, and outputting a notification to a computer system of the blockchain identifying the determined one or more providers. Patent Class: [G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]
System and method for data pruning via dynamic partition management
Patent No. 11868371
Inventor(s): Robert McKinley Collins, Jr. (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17931800 on 09/13/2022 (483 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system and method for managing data lifecycles that can provide an adaptable data management system configured to optimize the lifecycles of data and the reliability of databases. The system can provide data management systems with the ability to attach, detach, and drop segments of data based on key partitions of the data objects to optimize database utilization. By including the key partitions to the data objects, the database including the data objects can now perform data management operations based on the key partitions. The system, based on the key partitions, can identify a location of the data object to attach row entries, detach row entries from the existing tables, and delete the detached row entries from the database altogether. The system can operate on any relational database management system. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Automatic annotation for vehicle damage
Patent No. 11868388
Inventor(s): Avid Ghamsari (Carrollton, TX), Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Micah Price (The Colony, TX), Qiaochu Tang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18059656 on 11/29/2022 (406 days app to issue)
Abstract: Aspects described herein may allow an automated generation of an interactive multimedia content with annotations showing vehicle damage. In one method, a server may receive vehicle-specific identifying information of a vehicle. Image sensors may capture multimedia content showing aspects associated with exterior regions of the vehicle, and may send the multimedia content to the server. For each of the exterior regions of the vehicle, the server may determine, using a trained classification model, instances of damage. Furthermore, the server may generate an interactive multimedia content that shows images with annotations indicating instances of damage. The interactive multimedia content may be displayed via a user interface. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Methods and systems for determining color labeling for a vehicle search service
Patent No. 11868393
Inventor(s): Chi-San Ho (Allen, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Yue Duan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17126531 on 12/18/2020 (1117 days app to issue)
Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for determining color labeling for a vehicle search service. For instance, the method may include: obtaining vehicle images for a plurality of vehicles; filtering the vehicle images to obtain exterior and/or interior images of the plurality of vehicles, determining super-pixel values for the exterior images and/or the interior images; generating a standard color mapping by associating the super-pixel values to standard color names; and storing searchable vehicle information at least based on the standard color mapping. Patent Class: [G06K] RECOGNITION OF DATA; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS (printing per se B41J)
Rapid syndrome analysis apparatus and method
Patent No. 11868424
Inventor(s): Tracy L. Gustafson (Mesquite, TX)
Assignee(s): BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Law Firm: Botos Churchill IP Law LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17190523 on 03/03/2021 (1042 days app to issue)
Abstract: In a computer; a computer readable medium for providing rapid syndrome analysis includes instructions for measuring a plurality of CUSUMs simultaneously and generating CUSUM data in response to an observed value. It also includes instructions for comparing the CUSUM data with a predetermined plurality of threshold values and instructions for generating a signal when the CUMSUM data exceeds any of the plurality of threshold values by a predetermined amount. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Embedded malware detection using spatial voting and machine learning
Patent No. 11868470
Inventor(s): Ross Mackinnon (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17147367 on 01/12/2021 (1092 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system and method for detecting embedded malware from a device including a receiver for receiving embedded binary image; a memory for encoding and storing the received embedded binary image; and one or more processors coupled to the receiver. The method includes extracting statistical features from the encoded embedded binary image; producing gridded data from the statistical features, using SV; inputting the gridded data to a machine learning (ML) trained to detect embedded malware from the gridded data; and determining whether the embedded binary image is benign or malware. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Determining platform-specific end-to-end security vulnerabilities for a software application via a graphical user interface (GUI) systems and methods
Patent No. 11868484
Inventor(s): Prithvi Narayana Rao (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18360765 on 07/27/2023 (166 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods for determining and displaying platform-specific end-to-end security vulnerabilities via a graphical user interface (GUI) are disclosed. To provide users with visual indications of vulnerable computing aspects associated with a computing platform, the system identifies computing aspects associated with a platform. The system then obtains from a security entity, security-vulnerability descriptions that are associated with the platform. Using the security-vulnerability descriptions, the system then determines threat levels for each security-vulnerability description and then, using the determined threat levels, determines a computing aspect impact level for each computing aspect associated with the platform. The system then generates for display on a GUI, a graphical layout comprising each computing aspect impact level for each computing aspect associated with the platform. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Verification performance profiling with selective data reduction
Patent No. 11868693
Inventor(s): David Lowder (Molalla, OR), James Insley (Dundee, OR), Rohit Kumar Jain (Milpitas, CA), Srinivasa Cherukumilli (San Ramon, CA)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17236606 on 04/21/2021 (993 days app to issue)
Abstract: This application discloses a computing system implementing a design verification tool to perform functional verification on a circuit design describing an electronic device and collect samples of performance data during the functional verification. The computing system can also include a performance visualization tool to generate a profile presentation based on the samples of performance data. The profile presentation, when displayed, can annunciate portions of the circuit design corresponding to at least one performance hotspot. The performance visualization tool can receive a data reduction request based on the performance hotspot annunciated by the profile presentation. The data reduction request can identify a subset of the performance data in the profile presentation. The performance visualization tool can generate a refined profile presentation based, at least in part, on the samples of performance data and the subset of the performance data identified in the data reduction request. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Updating software installed on an electronic unit on a vehicle
Patent No. 11868755
Inventor(s): Drew Cunningham (Superior Township, MI), Gregg J. Overfield (Canton, MI), John-Michael McNew (Ann Arbor, MI), Vladimeros Vladimerou (Whitmore Lake, 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: 17390228 on 07/30/2021 (893 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system for updating software installed on an electronic unit on a vehicle can include a processor and a memory. The processor can be disposed on an intermediate communications device. The intermediate communications device can be a mobile device. The memory can store an update request module and an update existence module. The update request module can include instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to receive, from the electronic unit on the vehicle, a request for an update of the software. The request can include: (1) an identification of a version of the software currently installed on the electronic unit and (2) a key to specifically identify the electronic unit. The update existence module can include instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to receive, from a device associated with development of the software, information about an existence of the update. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Management of transport software updates
Patent No. 11868757
Inventor(s): Devang H. Parekh (Dallas, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX), Wilson-Boon Siang Khoo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17506755 on 10/21/2021 (810 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving a software update at a transport of a subset of transports, validating the software update based on one or more of: a period of time when the software update is in use, and a number of utilizations of the software update by the subset of the transports, propagating the software update based on the validating, to a further subset of transports, wherein the further subset of the transports is larger than the subset of the transports. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Management of transport software updates
Patent No. 11868764
Inventor(s): Devang H. Parekh (Dallas, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX), Wilson-Boon Siang Khoo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17880408 on 08/03/2022 (524 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of sending, by a master transport, a first portion of a software update to a transport of a first subset of transports, sending, by a master transport, a second portion of the software update to a transport of a further subset of transports, when a first transport of the subset of the transports and a second transport of the further subset of the transports are in proximity, causing the first transport to send the first portion of the software update to the second transport, and causing the second transport to send the second portion of the software update to the first transport. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Processor with hardware supported memory buffer overflow detection
Patent No. 11868774
Inventor(s): Eric Thierry Peeters (Frisco, TX), Erik Newton Shreve (Dallas, TX), Per Torstein Roine (Oslo, , NO)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17469018 on 09/08/2021 (853 days app to issue)
Abstract: A processor with fault generating circuitry responsive to detecting a processor write is to a stack location that is write protected, such as for storing a return address at the stack location. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Central processor-coprocessor synchronization
Patent No. 11868780
Inventor(s): Armin Stingl (Munich, , DE), Christian Wiencke (Garching, , DE), Jeroen Vliegen (Fahrenzhausen, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17412491 on 08/26/2021 (866 days app to issue)
Abstract: An electronic device that includes a central processor and a coprocessor coupled to the central processor. The central processor includes a plurality of registers and is configured to decode a first set of instructions. The first set of instructions includes a command instruction and an identity of a destination register. The coprocessor is configured to receive the command instruction from the central processor, execute the command instruction, and write a result of the command instruction in the destination register. The central processor is further configured to set a register tag for the destination register at the time the central processor decodes the first set of instructions and to clear the register tag at the time the result is written in the destination register. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Selective virtualization for security threat detection
Patent No. 11868795
Inventor(s): Michael Vincent (Sunnyvale, CA), Sushant Paithane (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Rutan Tucker, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17712176 on 04/03/2022 (646 days app to issue)
Abstract: Selective virtualization of resources is provided, where the resources may be intercepted and services or the resources may be intercepted and redirected. Virtualization logic monitors for one or more activities that are performed in connection with one or more resources and conducted during processing of an object within the virtual machine. The first virtualization logic further selectively virtualizes resources associated with the one or more activities that are initiated during the processing of the object within the virtual machine by at least redirecting a first request of a plurality of requests to a different resource than requesting by a monitored activity of the one or more activities. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Processor instruction dispatch configuration
Patent No. 11868804
Inventor(s): Brian Lee Kurtz (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Groq, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16951938 on 11/18/2020 (1147 days app to issue)
Abstract: A processor comprises a computational array of computational elements and an instruction dispatch circuit. The computational elements receive data operands via data lanes extending along a first dimension, and processes the operands based upon instructions received from the instruction dispatch circuit via instruction lanes extending along a second dimension. The instruction dispatch circuit receives raw instructions, and comprises an instruction dispatch unit (IDU) processor that processes a set of raw instructions to generate processed instructions for dispatch to the computational elements, where the number of processed instructions is not equal to the number of instructions of the set of raw instructions. The processed instructions are dispatched to columns of the computational array via a plurality of instruction queues, wherein an instruction vector of instructions is shifted between adjacent instruction queues in a first direction, and dispatches instructions to the computational elements in a second direction. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Surrogate process creation technique for high process-per-server scenarios
Patent No. 11868821
Inventor(s): David Solt (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18155411 on 01/17/2023 (357 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system and method for launching parallel processes on a server configured to process a number of parallel processes. A request is received from a parallel application to start a number of parallel processes. In response to this request a launcher creates a surrogate. The surrogate inherits communications channels from the launcher. The surrogate then executes activities related to the launch of the parallel processes, and then launches the parallel processes. The parallel processes are launched and the surrogate is terminated. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
Systems and methods for controlled quantum information processing with a trans-radix basis component
Patent No. 11868848
Inventor(s): Mitchell A. Thornton (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: SPRINKLE IP LAW GROUP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17230251 on 04/14/2021 (1000 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems, methods, applications and uses for trans-radix quantum information processing elements are disclosed. Patent Class: [G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]
Systems and methods for cohort-based predictions in clustered time-series data in order to detect significant rate-of-change events
Patent No. 11868860
Inventor(s): Milan Shah (Plano, TX), Thomas Francis Gianelle (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174498 on 02/24/2023 (319 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods may use one or more artificial intelligence models that predict an effect of a predicted event on a current state of the system. The systems and methods may use one or more artificial intelligence models that predict an effect and/or occurrence of a predicted event based on the current state of the system. In order to generate responses that are both timely and pertinent (e.g., in a dynamic fashion), the system must determine, both quickly (i.e., in real-time or near real-time) and accurately, the predicted event. Patent Class: [G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]
System, method and apparatus for wearable computing
Patent No. 11868968
Inventor(s): Bradly J. Billman (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Locke Lord LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14941234 on 11/13/2015 (2979 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system and method for analyzing wearable sensor data in reconciliation with calendar entry data. A computer processor is coupled to a user configurable calendar system and a user wearable device. The processor detects one or more user activity events from one or more electronic wearable devices associated with the user and detects one or more user calendar events from a user configurable calendar system. The processor is configured to determine a course of action to be taken by the user based upon the one or more calendar events and the detected one or more user events. Patent Class: [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]
Cross-entity recommendation services
Patent No. 11869062
Inventor(s): Norman Leonard Trujillo (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): NCR Voyix Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17333128 on 05/28/2021 (956 days app to issue)
Abstract: A cross-entity and cross-retailer platform is provided that captures transaction data, indexes, and stores the data in a cloud-accessible data store. A service is provided that custom processes retailer and entity-defined workflows based on purchase transactions using the data store. The service also generates and maintains correlations between items, the transactions, geographical locations, retailers, and stores of the retailers. The correlations are provided as timely retail recommendations to the retailers and entities for suggested changes that are likely to optimize purchase transactions. The entities may comprise manufacturers of an item, a supplier of the item, a distributor of the item, and a Consumer Packaging Goods (CPG) company of the item. Patent Class: [G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]
System and method for bluetooth based vehicle telematics data collection
Patent No. 11869089
Inventor(s): Fariha Islam (Richardson, TX), John Steven Kirtzic (Plano, TX), Krishna Nemmani (McKinney, TX), Maliha Haque (Richardson, TX), Sivarama Krishna Panguluri (McKinney, TX), Sonia Torres (Richardson, TX), Teena Jagan (Richard
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16459257 on 07/01/2019 (1653 days app to issue)
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for analyzing a vehicle trip is presented. The method may include obtaining a wireless communication address of a vehicle of an insured driver. One or more processors may determine whether the wireless communication address corresponds to one of one or more known vehicles associated with an insured driver. Responsive to determining that the wireless communication address corresponds to one of the one or more known vehicles associated with the insured driver, the one or more processors may collect a plurality of vehicle telematics data during the vehicle trip. The one or more processors may also analyze the plurality of vehicle telematics data to determine at least one driving behavior of the insured driver. Patent Class: [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]
Generating a synthetic ground-truth image using a dead leaves model
Patent No. 11869118
Inventor(s): Hamid R. Sheikh (Allen, TX), John Seokjun Lee (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17588024 on 01/28/2022 (711 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one memory configured to store an AI network and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to generate a dead leaves model. The at least one processor is also configured to capture a ground truth frame from the dead leaves. The at least one processor is further configured to apply a mathematical noise model to the ground truth frame to produce a noisy frame. In addition, the at least one processor is configured to train the AI network using the ground truth frame and the noisy frame. Patent Class: [G06T] IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.01]
Overlaying 3D augmented reality content on real-world objects using image segmentation
Patent No. 11869161
Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Olalekan Awoyemi (Prosper, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX), Staevan Duckworth (The Colony, TX), Stephen Wylie (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18105436 on 02/03/2023 (340 days app to issue)
Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques of overlaying a virtual object on a physical object in augmented reality (AR). A computing device may receive one or more images of the physical object, perform analysis on the images (such as image segmentation) to generate a digital outline, and determine a position and a scale of the physical object based at least in part on the digital outline. The computing device may configure (e.g., rotate, scale) a 3D model of the physical object to match the determined position and scale of the physical object. The computing device may place or overlay a 3D virtual object on the physical object in AR based on a predefined location relation between the 3D virtual object and the 3D model of the physical object, and further, generate a composite view of the placement or overlay. Patent Class: [G06T] IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.01]
Adaptive sub-pixel spatial temporal interpolation for color filter array
Patent No. 11869169
Inventor(s): Hamid Rahim Sheikh (Allen, TX), John William Glotzbach (Allen, TX), Nguyen Thang Long Le (Richardson, TX), Tyler Luu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17665054 on 02/04/2022 (704 days app to issue)
Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices and methods for generating RGB images from Bayer filter images using adaptive sub-pixel spatiotemporal interpolation. An electronic device includes a processor configured to estimate green values at red and blue pixel locations of an input Bayer frame based on green values at green pixel locations of the input Bayer frame and a kernel for green pixels, generate a green channel of a joint demosaiced-warped output RGB pixel from the input Bayer frame based on the green values at the green pixel locations, the kernel for green pixels, and an alignment vector map, and generate red and blue channels of the joint demosaiced-warped output RGB pixel from the input Bayer frame based on the estimated green values at the red and blue pixel locations, kernels for red and blue pixels, and the alignment vector map. Patent Class: [G06T] IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.01]
Vehicle data sharing with interested parties
Patent No. 11869281
Inventor(s): Christopher J. Risberg (Flower Mound, TX), Felipe G. Salles (Garland, TX), Jaya Bharath R. Goluguri (McKinney, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699142 on 03/20/2022 (660 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving, at a server, sensor data from one or more sensors disposed on a vehicle, receiving, at the server, additional sensor data from a computing device operating inside the vehicle, determining the sensor data and the additional sensor data correspond to the vehicle”s operational status, determining whether one or more of the sensor data and the additional sensor data exceed one or more thresholds, and when one or more of the sensor data and the additional sensor data exceed the one or more thresholds, providing a value to the vehicle. Patent Class: [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)
Vehicular topple risk notification
Patent No. 11869353
Inventor(s): Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Prashant Tiwari (Santa Clara, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA), Yanbing Wang (Nashville, TN), Ziran Wang (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17385012 on 07/26/2021 (897 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to generating a notification about a risk of a target vehicle toppling over due to wind. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a wind force of the wind at a location of the target vehicle and determining one or more characteristics of the target vehicle. The method includes determining whether there is a risk of the target vehicle toppling over based on the wind force of the wind and the one or more characteristics of the target vehicle. The method includes generating a notification about the risk. Patent Class: [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]
Airline flight operations support
Patent No. 11869366
Inventor(s): Arman Rezaee (Euless, TX), Christopher S. Roush (Keller, TX), Michael Finn (Euless, TX), Rocco Bova (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18149925 on 01/04/2023 (370 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of displaying an electronic report on a GUI that includes receiving a user identifier and an authentication identifier associated with a user gaining access to a first application; displaying, on the GUI, a first window associated with the first application; displaying, via the first window, a listing of monitored flights; receiving, via the first window, a request; accessing, using the first application, a second application and a third application that are different from each other and the first application; updating the displayed listing of monitored flights using information accessed from the second and third applications; wherein a flight has a delay greater than two hours; and receiving, via the first window, a request for the electronic report for the flight; displaying, on the GUI and via a second window, the electronic report for the flight that includes information from each of the second and third applications. Patent Class: [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]
Apparatuses and methods for decoding addresses for memory
Patent No. 11869592
Inventor(s): Gary L. Howe (Allen, TX), Scott E. Smith (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17342116 on 06/08/2021 (945 days app to issue)
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for decoding addresses for memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a memory cell array and a row decoder. The memory cell array includes a bank of memory including a plurality of groups of memory. Each of the groups of memory includes sections of memory, and each of the sections of memory including memory cells arranged in rows and columns of memory. The row decoder decodes addresses to access a first group of memory to include rows of prime memory from a first block of memory and to include rows of prime memory from a second block of memory. The row decoder decodes the addresses to access a second group of memory to include rows of prime memory from the second block of memory and to include rows of redundant memory. The rows of redundant memory are shared with the first and second blocks of memory. Patent Class: [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)
Memory cell sensing by charge sharing between sensing nodes
Patent No. 11869600
Inventor(s): Anirudh Amarnath (San Jose, CA), Hiroki Yabe (Yokohama, , JP), Jiawei Xu (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17689188 on 03/08/2022 (672 days app to issue)
Abstract: Memory cell sensing by charge sharing between two sense nodes is disclosed. A first sense node and a second sense node are pre-charged and the second node is discharged initiating charge sharing between the first sense node and the second sense node that results in an improved sense margin. Sensing circuitry disclosed herein may include one or more pre-charge circuits, sense enable circuits, and charge-sharing circuits. The increased sense margin achieved by sensing circuitry disclosed herein provides better noise immunity and more accurate sensing results. Patent Class: [G11C] STATIC STORES (information storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer G11B; semiconductor devices for storage H01L, e.g. H01L 27/108-H01L 27/11597; pulse technique in general H03K, e.g. electronic switches H03K 17/00)
Systems and methods of reducing detection error and duty error in memory devices
Patent No. 11869619
Inventor(s): Anil Pai (San Jose, CA), Jang Woo Lee (San Ramon, CA), Srinivas Rajendra (San Jose, CA), Venkatesh Prasad Ramachandra (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828708 on 05/31/2022 (588 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that combine a write duty cycle adjuster with write training to reduce detection and duty cycle errors in memory devices. Various embodiments herein perform write duty cycle adjuster operations to adjust a duty cycle of a clock signal that coordinates a data signal with a data operation on the memory device based on an error in the duty cycle, and performs write training operations to detect a skew between the data signal and the clock signal and adjust a sampling transition of the duty cycle of the clock signal to align with a valid data window of the data signal. Patent Class: [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)
Medication validation system and related methods
Patent No. 11869646
Inventor(s): Jared O. Santibanez (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): INMAR RX SOLUTIONS, INC. (Ft. Worth, TX)
Law Firm: ALLEN, DYER, DOPPELT, + GILCHRIST, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17327196 on 05/21/2021 (963 days app to issue)
Abstract: A medication validation system may include a camera to capture an image of a medication container that may have physical container characteristics associated therewith and a computer-readable indicia affixed thereon. A validation server may obtain stored medication physical container characteristics and associated stored computer-readable indicia, and obtain image data associated with the image from the camera. The image data may be representative of the physical container characteristics of the medication container. The validation server may determine the physical container characteristics of the medication container from the obtained image data, and determine the computer-readable indicia from the obtained image data. The validation server may also determine whether the medication container is mislabeled based upon an attempted matching of both of the stored and obtained medication container characteristics and the stored and obtained computer-readable indicia indicative that the medication container is mislabeled, and communicate a notification that the medication container is mislabeled. NULL
Process for generating transport keys for data communication based on actions performed by a transport
Patent No. 11870557
Inventor(s): Edward Allen Cain, Jr. (Plano, TX), Satyajit P. Patne (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17141686 on 01/05/2021 (1099 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of generating a key based on an action performed utilizing a component of the transport and a time associated with the action. Patent Class: [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
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Power allocation to transports
Patent No. 11865939
Inventor(s): Maximilian Parness (Takoma Park, MD), Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17006757 on 08/28/2020 (1229 days app to issue)
Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a station, a first group of transports in need of charge and a second group of transports capable of providing charge, prioritizing, by the station, at least one transport of the second group to come to the station at a time prior to when at least one transport of the first group comes to the station, receiving, at the station, a first amount of charge from the at least one transport of the second group, and providing, from the station, a second amount of charge to the at least one transport of the first group. Patent Class: [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)
Safety fault interrupter circuit with power fault monitor
Patent No. 11867761
Inventor(s): Robert Mason Hanrahan (Montvale, NJ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17407253 on 08/20/2021 (872 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus includes a safety fault interrupter circuit. The safety fault interrupter circuit includes a safety fault monitor coupled to a first bias node and configured to selectively assert a fault interrupter signal based at least in part on a first bias voltage and a first power consumption. The safety fault interrupter circuit also includes a power fault monitor for the safety fault monitor, wherein the power fault monitor is coupled to a second bias node and is configured to selectively assert the fault interrupter signal based at least in part on a second bias voltage and a second power consumption that is less than the first power consumption. Patent Class: [H02H] EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS (indicating or signalling undesired working conditions G01R, e.g. G01R 31/00, G08B; locating faults along lines G01R 31/08; emergency protective devices H01H)
Business metric identification from structured communication
Patent No. 11868943
Inventor(s): Andrew W. Kittler (Atherton, CA), Guy R. VanBuskirk (Grapevine, TX), Steven Paul Russell (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee(s): Theatro Labs, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17550917 on 12/14/2021 (756 days app to issue)
Abstract: In a method of identifying a metric associated with a business, a computer system associated with the business, recognizes a first user associated with a first communication device and a second user associated with a second communication device, where the first user is recognized as a customer of the business and the second user is recognized as an employee of the business. The computer system observes a communication between the first communication device and the second communication device, where at least a portion of the communication is an audible communication. The computer system identifies the metric based on the communication between the employee and the customer. The computer system makes the metric available for decision making purposes. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Multi-stacked capacitor
Patent No. 11869725
Inventor(s): Jonas Hhenberger (Kissing, , DE), Michael Hans Enzelberger-Heim (Munich, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17537626 on 11/30/2021 (770 days app to issue)
Abstract: A stacked capacitor includes a capacitor stack. The capacitor stack includes a base plate having a first surface and a second opposing surface, a first dielectric layer on or over the base plate, and a first conductive plate on or over the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is on or over the first conductive plate. A second conductive plate on or over the second dielectric layer. The capacitor stack has at least one sloped side with at least one slope with respect to the second surface of the base plate. Patent Class: [H01G] CAPACITORS; CAPACITORS, RECTIFIERS, DETECTORS, SWITCHING DEVICES, LIGHT-SENSITIVE OR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE DEVICES OF THE ELECTROLYTIC TYPE (selection of specified materials as dielectric H01B 3/00; capacitors with potential-jump or surface barrier H01L 29/00)
Power electronic device assemblies having an electrically insulating layer
Patent No. 11869760
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: 17874488 on 07/27/2022 (531 days app to issue)
Abstract: Power electronics device assemblies, circuit board assemblies, and power electronics assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a power electronics device assembly includes an S-cell including a first metal layer, a first graphite layer bonded to the first metal layer, an electrically insulating layer bonded to the first graphite layer, a second graphite layer bonded to the electrically insulating layer and a second metal layer bonded to the second graphite layer, the second metal layer comprising a surface and a recess provided within the surface. The power electronics device assembly further includes a power electronics device disposed within the recess of the surface. Patent Class: [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)
IC having a metal ring thereon for stress reduction
Patent No. 11869820
Inventor(s): Amit Sureshkumar Nangia (Murphy, TX), Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Siva Prakash Gurrum (Allen, TX), Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17810568 on 07/01/2022 (557 days app to issue)
Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a substrate including circuitry configured for a function, the circuitry including at least one stress sensitive circuit portion, with at least a portion of nodes in the circuitry electrically coupled to bond pads provided by a top metal layer. A metal wall that is ring-shaped is positioned above the top metal layer that is not electrically coupled to the circuitry. The stress sensitive circuit portion is with at least a majority of its area within an inner area of the substrate that is framed by the metal wall to provide a cavity. Patent Class: [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]
System in a package modifications
Patent No. 11869823
Inventor(s): Christopher Lloyd Reinert (Frisco, TX), Michael Kenneth Conti (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLC (Sugar Land, TX)
Law Firm: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst Manbeck, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17091371 on 11/06/2020 (1159 days app to issue)
Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing one or more System in a Package (SiP) devices, where the functionality of a packaged SiP device may be modified by additional components. Patent Class: [H01L] SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (use of semiconductor devices for measuring G01; resistors in general H01C; magnets, inductors, transformers H01F; capacitors in general H01G; electrolytic devices H01G 9/00; batteries, accumulators H01M; waveguides, resonators, or lines of the waveguide type H01P; line connectors, current collectors H01R; stimulated-emission devices H01S; electromechanical resonators H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R; electric light sources in general H05B; printed circuits, hybrid circuits, casings or constructional details of electrical apparatus, manufacture of assemblages of electrical components H05K; use of semiconductor devices in circuits having a particular application, see the subclass for the application) [2]
Package panel processing with integrated ceramic isolation
Patent No. 11869839
Inventor(s): Benjamin Allen Samples (Albany, OR), Vivek Kishorechand Arora (San Jose, CA), Woochan Kim (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17317873 on 05/11/2021 (973 days app to issue)
Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a semiconductor die with an electronic component and a contact structure connected to the electronic component, as well as an organic panel frame, a lamination structure that partially embeds the semiconductor die in an opening of the organic panel frame, and a ceramic substrate mounted to a first side of the semiconductor die. Patent Class: [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]
Method of manufacturing transformers with laminate windings and build-up films
Patent No. 11869855
Inventor(s): Jeffrey Morroni (Parker, TX), Kenji Otake (Nagano, , JP), Takafumi Ando (Beppu, , JP), Yi Yan (San Jose, CA), Yuki Sato (Tokyo, , JP), Zhemin Zhang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17953162 on 09/26/2022 (470 days app to issue)
Abstract: In examples, a method of manufacturing a transformer device comprises providing a first magnetic member and providing a laminate member containing primary and secondary transformer windings wound around an orifice extending through the laminate member. The method further comprises positioning a build up film abutting the laminate member. The method also comprises positioning at least a portion of a second magnetic member in the orifice. The method further comprises heat pressing at least one of the first and second magnetic members such that a distance between the first and second magnetic members decreases and such that the build-up film melts, thereby producing a transformer device. Patent Class: [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]
Nanowires plated on nanoparticles
Patent No. 11869864
Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Ralf Muenster (Saratoga, CA), Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17679087 on 02/24/2022 (684 days app to issue)
Abstract: In some examples, a system comprises a set of nanoparticles and a set of nanowires extending from the set of nanoparticles. Patent Class: [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]
Bonded assembly including inter-die via structures and methods for making the same
Patent No. 11869877
Inventor(s): Lin Hou (Leuven, , BE), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Peter Rabkin (Cupertino, CA), Yangyin Chen (Leuven, , BE)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17396291 on 08/06/2021 (886 days app to issue)
Abstract: A bonded assembly includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die that are bonded to each other by dielectric-to-dielectric bonding. First conductive via structures vertically extend through the second semiconductor die and a respective subset of the first dielectric material layers in the first semiconductor die, and contact a respective first metal interconnect structure in the first semiconductor die. Second conductive via structures vertically extend through a second substrate and a respective subset of the second dielectric material layers in the second semiconductor die, and contacting a respective second metal interconnect structure in the second semiconductor die. Redistribution metal interconnect structures located over a backside surface of the second substrate electrically connect the first conductive via structures and the second conductive via structures, and provide electrical interconnection between the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. Patent Class: [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]
3D printed semiconductor package
Patent No. 11869925
Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Daniel Lee Revier (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17163766 on 02/01/2021 (1072 days app to issue)
Abstract: In described examples, a method for fabricating a semiconductor device and a three dimensional structure, and packaging them together, includes: fabricating the integrated circuit on a substrate, immersing the substrate in a liquid encapsulation material, and illuminating the liquid encapsulation material to polymerize the liquid encapsulation material. Immersing the semiconductor device is performed to cover a layer of a platform in the liquid encapsulation material. The platform is a lead frame, a packaging substrate, or the substrate. The illuminating step targets locations of the liquid encapsulation material covering the layer. Illuminated encapsulation material forms solid encapsulation material that is fixedly coupled to contiguous portions of the semiconductor device and of the solid encapsulation material. The immersing and illuminating steps are repeated until a three dimensional structure is formed. The integrated circuit and the three dimensional structure are encapsulated in a single package. Patent Class: [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]
Device isolator with reduced parasitic capacitance
Patent No. 11869933
Inventor(s): Anant Shankar Kamath (Plano, TX), Byron Lovell Williams (Plano, TX), John Kenneth Arch (Richardson, TX), Raja Selvaraj (Bangalore, , IN), Thomas D. Bonifield (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17398292 on 08/10/2021 (882 days app to issue)
Abstract: Isolator structures for an integrated circuit with reduced effective parasitic capacitance. Disclosed embodiments include an isolator structure with parallel conductive elements forming a capacitor or inductive transformer, overlying a semiconductor structure including a well region of a first conductivity type formed within an tank region of a second conductivity type. The tank region is surrounded by doped regions and a buried doped layer of the first conductivity type, forming a plurality of diodes in series to the substrate. The junction capacitances of the series diodes have the effect of reducing the parasitic capacitance apparent at the isolator. Patent Class: [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]
Power semiconductor device with reduced strain
Patent No. 11869948
Inventor(s): Joe W. McPherson (Plano, TX), Thomas E. Harrington, III (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Wolfspeed, Inc. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17177641 on 02/17/2021 (1056 days app to issue)
Abstract: Strategic placement and patterning of electrodes, vias, and metal runners can significantly reduce strain in a power semiconductor die. By modifying the path defining electrodes, vias, and metal runners, as well as patterning the material layers thereof, strain can be better managed to increase reliability of a power semiconductor die. Patent Class: [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]
Channel stop and well dopant migration control implant for reduced MOS threshold voltage mismatch
Patent No. 11869956
Inventor(s): Mahalingam Nandakumar (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17490558 on 09/30/2021 (831 days app to issue)
Abstract: A channel stop and well dopant migration control implant (e.g., of argon) can be used in the fabrication of a transistor (e.g., PMOS), either around the time of threshold voltage adjust and well implants prior to gate formation, or as a through-gate implant around the time of source/drain extension implants. With its implant depth targeted about at or less than the peak of the concentration of the dopant used for well and channel stop implants (e.g., phosphorus) and away from the substrate surface, the migration control implant suppresses the diffusion of the well and channel stop dopant to the surface region, a more retrograde concentration profile is achieved, and inter-transistor threshold voltage mismatch is improved without other side effects. A compensating through-gate threshold voltage adjust implant (e.g., of arsenic) or a threshold voltage adjust implant of increased dose can increase the magnitude of the threshold voltage to a desired level. Patent Class: [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]
Vertical deep trench and deep trench island based deep n-type well diode and diode triggered protection device
Patent No. 11869986
Inventor(s): Akram Ali Salman (Plano, TX), Alexei Sadovnikov (Sunnyvale, CA), Binghua Hu (Plano, TX), Umamaheswari Aghoram (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17459991 on 08/27/2021 (865 days app to issue)
Abstract: A semiconductor device which includes two or more integrated deep trench features configured as a Zener diode. The Zener diode includes a plurality of deep trenches extending into semiconductor material of the substrate and a dielectric deep trench liner that includes a dielectric material. The deep trench further includes a doped sheath contacting the deep trench liner and an electrically conductive deep trench filler material within the deep trench. The doped sheath of adjacent deep trenches overlap and form a region of higher doping concentration which sets the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode. The Zener diode can be used as a triggering diode to limit the voltage on other components in a semiconductor device. Patent Class: [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]
Tile to tile RF grounding
Patent No. 11870142
Inventor(s): Dave E. Swernofsky (Richardson, TX), Robert S. Isom (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: DALY, CROWLEY, MOFFORD DURKEE, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17477860 on 09/17/2021 (844 days app to issue)
Abstract: An assembly comprises a first subassembly, a second subassembly, and a conductive grounding element. The first subassembly comprises a first module comprising a first ground plane and a first conductive region in operable communication with the first ground plane. The second subassembly comprises a second module comprising a second ground plane distinct from the first ground plane and a second conductive region in operable communication with the second ground plane. The first and second subassemblies attach to each other along a seam. The conductive grounding element comprises an electrically conductive material including a first portion disposed adjacent to the first conductive region and a second portion disposed adjacent the second conductive region. The conductive grounding element is configured to fill one or more gaps in the seam and to operably couple together the first and second ground planes of the first and second subassemblies into a third common ground plane. Patent Class: [H01Q] AERIALS (radiators or aerials for microwave heating H05B 6/72)
Overshoot current detection and correction circuit for electrical fast transient events
Patent No. 11870246
Inventor(s): Lokesh Kumar Gupta (Benagluru, , IN), Shishir Goyal (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16411251 on 05/14/2019 (1701 days app to issue)
Abstract: A positive overshoot detection circuit comprises a transistor coupled to a current mirror, a reference current source coupled to the current mirror, and a comparator coupled to the reference current source and the current mirror. The comparator output indicates whether the current mirror”s current is greater than the reference current source”s current. A control input and a current terminal of the transistor are coupled to a clamping circuit. A negative overshoot detection circuit comprises a biasing sub-circuit coupled to a transistor, a resistor coupled to the transistor, and a comparator coupled to the transistor and the resistor. The comparator output indicates whether the transistor is in an on or off state. The biasing sub-circuit is coupled to a clamping circuit. In some implementations, the comparator outputs from the positive and negative overshoot detection circuits are provided to a driver circuit, which modifies its operation. Patent Class: [H02H] EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS (indicating or signalling undesired working conditions G01R, e.g. G01R 31/00, G08B; locating faults along lines G01R 31/08; emergency protective devices H01H)
Compact multifunctional battery booster
Patent No. 11870294
Inventor(s): Brian F. Butler (Chicago, IL), Linh Nguyen (Elk Grove Village, IL), Patrick Clarke (St. Charles, IL), Shenzhong Zhu (Des Plaines, IL), Xiao Ping Chen (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Assignee(s): Schumacher Electric Corporation (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: McAndrews, Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17947474 on 09/19/2022 (477 days app to issue)
Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery. The power management circuit operatively coupled to the wireless charging coil and the rechargeable lithium battery and configured to output the charging current or the starting current. Patent Class: [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)
Dead time adjusted pulse width modulator
Patent No. 11870338
Inventor(s): Navaneeth Kumar Narayanasamy (Sugarland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17876170 on 07/28/2022 (530 days app to issue)
Abstract: A pulse width modulator circuit with circuitry for providing a first and second pulse width modulation signal with dead time periods between the first and second pulse width modulation signals, an input for receiving a signal representative of a current in a load adapted to be driven in response to the first and second pulse width modulation signals, and circuitry coupled to the input for adjusting the dead time periods in response to the signal representative of a current. Patent Class: [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]
Isolated power converter package with molded transformer
Patent No. 11870341
Inventor(s): Vivek Arora (San Jose, CA), Yi Yan (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17677072 on 02/22/2022 (686 days app to issue)
Abstract: An isolated power converter package includes a leadframe including a first and second die pad, first and second supports connected to first leads, second leads. A first semiconductor die is on the first die pad and a second semiconductor die is on the second die pad. The molded transformer includes a top and bottom side magnetic sheet each having a magnetic mold material including magnetic particles in a second dielectric material on respective sides of a laminate substrate including a dielectric material and a first coil and a second coil that each include a coil contact. Edges of the laminate substrate are on the supports. Bond wires are between the first die bond pads and the second leads, between the second die bond pads and the second leads, between the first die bond pads and coil contacts, and between the second die bond pads and the coil contacts. Patent Class: [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]
Spread spectrum modulation of rising and falling edge delays for current mode switching converters
Patent No. 11870347
Inventor(s): Abdallah Obidat (Santa Clara, CA), Marc Davis-Marsh (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17588144 on 01/28/2022 (711 days app to issue)
Abstract: An apparatus includes a regulator, a modulation circuit, a first delay generator, and a second delay generator. The regulator generates a regulator control output signal to control a current of a power converter to regulate an output voltage of the power converter, the modulation circuit modulates a switching frequency of the power converter, the first delay generator controls a first delay time to turn on a switch of the power converter in a switching cycle, based on a change in the switching frequency of the power converter, and the second delay generator controls a second delay time to turn the switch of the power converter off in the switching cycle, based on the first delay time and a duty cycle of the power converter. Patent Class: [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]
Multi-phase motor/generator system with harmonic injection
Patent No. 11870377
Inventor(s): Hengchun Mao (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Quantentech Limited (Grand Cayman, , KY)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16724914 on 12/23/2019 (1478 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system includes a motor having a plurality of windings, a rotor and a stator magnetically coupled to the rotor, a plurality of power inverters connected to respective windings, wherein the plurality of power inverters is configured to control currents of the plurality of windings, and a controller configured to determine an injection ratio of a high-order harmonic component to a fundamental component based on a performance index, and wherein the injection ratio for a magnetizing component is different from the injection ratio for a torque component at a same harmonic frequency. Patent Class: [H02P] CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS [4]
High gain detector techniques for low bandwidth low noise phase-locked loops
Patent No. 11870446
Inventor(s): Hon Kin Chiu (Castro Valley, CA), Michael Henderson Perrott (Nashua, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17461997 on 08/31/2021 (861 days app to issue)
Abstract: In described examples, a feedback loop has phase detection (PD) circuitry that has a reference input to receive a reference frequency signal, a feedback input to receive a feedback signal, and phase difference outputs. A phase to digital converter (P2DC) includes a first phase to charge converter (PCC) that has a gain polarity and a first phase error output; a second PCC that has an opposite gain polarity and a second phase error output. A differential loop filter has an amplifier with an inverting input coupled to the first phase error output and a non-inverting input coupled to the second phase error output. An analog to digital converter (ADC) has an input coupled to an output of the differential loop filter. A feedback path is coupled to the output of the P2DC, with an output of the feedback path providing the feedback signal to the PD feedback input. Patent Class: [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]
Adjustable phase locked loop
Patent No. 11870448
Inventor(s): Florian Neveu (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17730205 on 04/27/2022 (622 days app to issue)
Abstract: In described examples, a phase locked loop (PLL) includes a compensation circuit, a transconductance circuit, and an oscillator. The compensation circuit includes a capacitor circuit and a resistive element having a resistance responsive to a center frequency of the PLL”s bandwidth. The transconductance circuit includes a current source and an error amplifier. The current source generates a current responsive to the center frequency. The error amplifier has a transconductance responsive to the center frequency, and receives a signal responsive to the resistance and a difference between an input clock signal and a feedback signal. The oscillator input is coupled to the error amplifier output. The oscillator provides a signal at its output for generating the feedback signal. Patent Class: [H03L] AUTOMATIC CONTROL, STARTING, SYNCHRONISATION, OR STABILISATION OF GENERATORS OF ELECTRONIC OSCILLATIONS OR PULSES (of dynamo-electric generators H02P) [3]
Digital filter for a delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter
Patent No. 11870465
Inventor(s): Venkataratna Subrahmanya Bharathi Akondy Raja Raghupathi (Cypress, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18152218 on 01/10/2023 (364 days app to issue)
Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) includes a modulator, an integrator circuit, and first and second differentiator circuits. The modulator has a modulator input and a modulator output. The modulator input is configured to receive an analog signal, and the modulator is configured to generate digital data on the modulator output. The integrator circuit has an integrator circuit input and an integrator output. The integrator input is coupled to the modulator output. The first differentiator circuit is coupled to the integrator output, and the first differentiator circuit is configured to be clocked with a first clock. The second differentiator circuit is coupled to the integrator output, and the second differentiator circuit configured to be clocked with a second clock. The second clock is out of phase with respect to the first clock. Patent Class: [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]
Multi-user coordination
Patent No. 11870514
Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst Manbeck, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17276310 on 09/27/2019 (1565 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of a communication device configured with two or more multi-user coordination modes for communication with a plurality of users is disclosed. The method comprises determining an available spatial selectivity for the plurality of users, and selecting one of the two or more multi-user coordination modes based on the determined available spatial selectivity and a number of users of the plurality. Corresponding apparatus, communication receiver and computer program product are also disclosed. Patent Class: [H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]
Apparatus and methods for better estimation of radiation power utilizing PAPC compensation
Patent No. 11870516
Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17453160 on 11/01/2021 (799 days app to issue)
Abstract: A base station includes a plurality of antennas, a data unit (DU) comprising a first processor and a first memory containing instructions, which when executed by the first processor, cause the DU to receive a signal to be transmitted via the plurality of antennas, obtain per-antenna-power-constraint (PAPC) information, determine an estimated effective transmission power (P[subscript]eff[/subscript]) based on the PAPC information, and pre-schedule the signal for transmission based on the P[subscript]eff[/subscript]. The base station further includes a massive MIMO unit (MMU) comprising a second processor and a second memory containing instructions, which when executed by the second processor, cause the MMU to receive, from the DU, the pre-scheduled signal, perform pre-coding on the pre-scheduled signal based on a current value of a PAPC determined at the MMU to normalize per-antenna gain of antennas of the plurality of antennas, and provide the pre-coded signal for transmission via the plurality of antennas. Patent Class: [H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]
Method and apparatus for indication of reference signals in wireless systems
Patent No. 11870523
Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17006586 on 08/28/2020 (1229 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for channel state information (CSI) reporting comprises receiving, by a user equipment (UE) from a base station (BS), a medium access control (MAC) control element (CE) signaling including a quasi co-location (QCL) indication between a first resource and a second resource and activation of the second resource, wherein the UE is configured with the second resource for CSI reporting; and identifying, by the UE from the MAC-CE signaling, the activation of the second resource and a QCL relation between the first resource and the second resource based on the QCL indication. Patent Class: [H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]
Full power UL MIMO via multiple SRS resource groups
Patent No. 11870529
Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Ericsson Inc. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17283310 on 10/09/2019 (1553 days app to issue)
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method at a transmitting device is provided. The method includes transmitting at least two groups of reference signals, wherein a first and a second group of the at least two groups each correspond to transmission on a plurality of antenna ports, the first group corresponds to a smaller number of antenna ports than the second group. The maximum combined power on the antenna ports may correspond to the first and second group is substantially the same. One or more of the antenna ports corresponding to the first group may be formed according to at least one of a first and a second mechanism. User equipment and base station comprising processing circuitry to perform steps of method according to the various embodiments are also provided. Patent Class: [H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]
Amplifier networks in a repeater
Patent No. 11870538
Inventor(s): Dale Robert Anderson (Colleyville, TX), Glen Stewart Raggio (Mesquite, TX), Ilesh V. Patel (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Wilson Electronics, LLC (St. George, UT)
Law Firm: Thorpe North Western, LLP. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17393919 on 08/04/2021 (888 days app to issue)
Abstract: Technology for a repeater with a trumped amplifier network is disclosed. The repeater can include two or more signal paths corresponding to two or more bands. The repeater can include a first coupler network communicatively coupled to the two or more signal paths. The repeater can include a second coupler network communicatively coupled to an antenna port. The repeater can include two or more amplifier networks between the first coupler network and the second coupler network. A signal received via the first coupler network can be distributed to the two or more amplifier networks for amplification and combined using the second coupler network to produce an amplified output signal. Patent Class: [H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]
Wireless local area network data transmission method and apparatus
Patent No. 11870623
Inventor(s): Phillip Barber (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Leydig, Voit Mayer, Ltd. (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17549447 on 12/13/2021 (757 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of wireless communication, and in particular, to a wireless local area network data transmission method and apparatus, which are used for improving data transmission efficiency. The method of the embodiments of the present invention includes: carrying, by a control domain of a PLCP header domain in a PPDU constructed by an AP, identifier information of the AP, duration information, and an identifier of at least one STA, so that a STA may obtain the identifier information of the AP, the duration information, and the identifier of at least one STA by parsing only the control domain of the PLCP header domain. Patent Class: [H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]
Mobile device security application for malicious website detection based on representative image
Patent No. 11870808
Inventor(s): Asaf Peleg (Kadima-Zoran, , IL), Elad Golan (Even-Yehuda, , IL), Izhak Kedar (Tel-Aviv, , IL), Massimo Dragano (Gzira, , MT), Nicols Chiaraviglio (Barcelona, , ES), Ryan Chazen (South Africa, , ZA)
Assignee(s): Zimperium, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17986853 on 11/14/2022 (421 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting a malicious website. In an embodiment, a mobile device detects a URL referencing an unknown website. Responsive to detecting the URL, the mobile device retrieves a representative image of the unknown website. The mobile device determines whether the representative image matches an image of a known legitimate website. Responsive to determining that the representative image matches the image of the known legitimate website, the mobile device determines if the unknown website is malicious. The mobile device performs a security action responsive to determining that the website is malicious. Patent Class: [H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]
Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms
Patent No. 11870912
Inventor(s): Madhusudhan Reddy Alla (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18192060 on 03/29/2023 (286 days app to issue)
Abstract: Disclosed examples include accessing a search term from a client device; accessing a first identifier, the first identifier corresponding to a first database proprietor, the first identifier to access first user information corresponding to a user of the client device; accessing a second identifier, the second identifier corresponding to a second database proprietor, the second identifier to access second user information corresponding to the user of the client device; providing the search term, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a message; and transmitting the message to a server. Patent Class: [H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]
Systems and methods for an improved camera system using filters and machine learning to estimate depth
Patent No. 11870968
Inventor(s): 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: 17229290 on 04/13/2021 (1001 days app to issue)
Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to estimating depth using a machine learning (ML) model. In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring image data according to criteria from a detector that uses a lens to resolve multiple angles of light per section of the detector. The method also includes mapping a kernel to the image data according to a view associated with the section and a size of the kernel. The method also includes processing the image data using the ML model to produce the depth according to the size of the kernel. Patent Class: [H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]
Parallel processing of video frames during video encoding
Patent No. 11871018
Inventor(s): Ranga Ramanujam Srinivasan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Nvidia Corporation (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Lowenstein Sandler LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17451964 on 10/22/2021 (809 days app to issue)
Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for compressing data of an image. Intermediate pixels may be determined. Each location of the image may be associated with a block of a plurality of blocks of a first size and a block of a plurality of blocks of a second size. For each block of the first size and of the second size, a first cost for a first mode and a second cost for a second mode may be determined in parallel using the intermediate pixels. A final mode and a final block size may be selected for each location of the image using the first cost and the second cost for each of a respective block of the first size and a respective block of the second size associated with a corresponding location. Final pixels may be determined, and a representation of the image may be obtained based on the final pixels. Patent Class: [H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]
Set-top box with enhanced features and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11871045
Inventor(s): Charles T. Hixon (Garland, TX), Craig D. Smith (Allen, TX), Thomas R. Miller (Plano, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17586452 on 01/27/2022 (712 days app to issue)
Abstract: A set-top box with enhanced features and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box is deployed to provide an interactive portal in a hospitality establishment having multiple rooms, such as a hotel. The set-top box generates a default interactive portal as well as a guest-specific interactive portal, which is generated from a guest configuration profile having information including guest identification, a guest channel preference presentation, and a guest service preference presentation with guest account information. The guest configuration profile may also enable the creation of a local area wireless network with substantially the same behavior as the guest”s home wireless network. The guest configuration profile may further enable the control of in-room amenities, such as temperature control, lighting, shades, and availability, for example. Patent Class: [H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]
Systems and methods for playout of fragmented video content
Patent No. 11871054
Inventor(s): Brick Eksten (Uxbridge, , CA), Stephen Smith (Parker, CO), Steven Reynolds (Littleton, CO), Yuval Fisher (Palo Alto, CA)
Assignee(s): Imagine Communications Corp. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17723232 on 04/18/2022 (631 days app to issue)
Abstract: A playout system for providing playout of fragmented video content is provided. The system includes a non-transitory data store and a processor. The processor is configured to playout content for video origination using a fragmented format. The processor can receive a playlist and generate a plurality of video fragments from source content. A transcoder can process video fragments based on one or more program scheduling requirements from the playlist to generate new video fragments. A manifest is updated to reference the new video fragments. The process can output a video stream based on the new video fragments. Patent Class: [H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]
Controlled environment media and communication system
Patent No. 11871073
Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17547861 on 12/10/2021 (760 days app to issue)
Abstract: The Controlled Environment Media And Communication System delivers communications services to residents of controlled facilities using a common network architecture. Some of the communications capabilities of the Controlled Environment Media And Communication System include media distribution, video visitation, intra-facility messaging, and other such communications services. Patent Class: [H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]
Call flow system and method for use in a legacy telecommunication system
Patent No. 11871216
Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX), Lathan Lewis (Dallas, TX), Patricia Landgren (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17879749 on 08/02/2022 (525 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of operating a network server, such as a mobile application gateway, connect devices on a cellular or carrier network with individual networks, such as enterprise voice and data networks or residential networks. The effects of the present invention are far reaching in terms of transferring effective call control from the cellular network into the control of the individual network, such as the enterprise, and enabling new business models for the purchase of cellular service from a public cellular carrier by an enterprise. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Method and apparatus for power saving signal design in NR
Patent No. 11871217
Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18064246 on 12/09/2022 (396 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method of a user equipment (UE) for power saving is provided. The method comprises receiving, from a serving cell, a set of configurations, receiving a power saving signal (PoSS) from a first downlink channel based on the received set of configurations, acquiring a first part of information for power saving from the PoSS, receiving, based on the received set of configurations, a second downlink channel that is a control channel, and acquiring a second part of information for the power saving from the received second downlink channel. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
System and method for 5G mobile network management
Patent No. 11871263
Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17549053 on 12/13/2021 (757 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method and system for network management on a 5G network. The method including: building a subscriber persona associated with a subscriber on the network; predicting a traffic load on a network function based on the subscriber”s persona; and allocating the subscriber to a network function based on the traffic load and the subscriber”s persona. The system including: a subscriber persona builder configured to build a subscriber persona associated with a subscriber on the network; an analysis module configured to predict a traffic load on a network function based on the subscriber”s persona; and an allocation module configured to allocate the subscriber to a network function based on the traffic load and the subscriber”s persona. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
System and method for persisting mobile agents within a mobile region of interest
Patent No. 11871316
Inventor(s): Mark Gerard (Mckinney, TX), Robert W. Peterson (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Philips North America LLC (Cambridge, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17317712 on 05/11/2021 (973 days app to issue)
Abstract: Mobile agents can be deployed to mobile devices within specific regions of interest to achieve specific goals in respect of events occurring in the region of interest. In order to ensure that the agent can persist within the region of interest until the agent goals are achieved, the agent is configured to locate other devices within the region of interest and to propagate itself, by moving or copying itself, to those other devices. The region of interest may be a mobile and/or dynamic region of interest defined by, for example, a proximity to one or more mobile wireless access points or by an overlapping peer-to-peer communication range of a plurality of mobile devices that are configured to support the agent. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Systems and methods for tiered network slice design and management in a wireless network
Patent No. 11871318
Inventor(s): Viswanath Kumar Skand Priya (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17521514 on 11/08/2021 (792 days app to issue)
Abstract: A system may provide for the design and/or modification of network slices associated with a wireless network. The wireless network may include different slices that are associated different sets of service parameters. Slices may include radio access networks (”RANs”), core networks, or other types of networks, which may include respective sets of network functions (”NFs”), which may perform specific functions with respect to a given RAN and/or core network. Different slices, RANs, core networks, and/or NFs may be associated with particular policies and/or tags which may be specified by one or more users associated with a first access level. One or more users associated with a second access level may configure portions of the wireless network, and the policies and/or tags associated with particular slices, RANs, core networks, or NFs may be automatically implemented by an orchestration system that configures the wireless network based on the provided configuration information. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Method of physical downlink control channel monitoring and related device
Patent No. 11871351
Inventor(s): Chia-Hung Wei (Hsinchu, , TW), Chie-Ming Chou (Hsinchu, , TW), Hsin-Hsi Tsai (Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): Hannibal IP LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Cole Schotz, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17743024 on 05/12/2022 (607 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for a UE to monitor a PDCCH comprises receiving a first configuration from a base station to configure the UE with a first search space of the PDCCH, where the first search space is used for monitoring a scheduling signal used for indicating scheduling information, receiving a second configuration from the base station to configure the UE with a second search space of the PDCCH, wherein the second search space is used for monitoring a power saving signal used for indicating wake-up information associated with a DRX functionality, monitoring the first search space in response to the UE being in a DRX active time of the DRX functionality, wherein the DRX active time is a time during which the UE monitors the PDCCH, and not monitoring the second search space in response to the UE being in the DRX active time of the DRX functionality. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Restricted TWT operations for multi-link devices
Patent No. 11871353
Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17655765 on 03/21/2022 (659 days app to issue)
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for facilitating restricted target wake time (TWT) operation in a wireless local area network. The apparatuses include a non-access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprising a plurality of stations (STAs) and a processor. Each STA comprises a transceiver configured for broadcast TWT operation on multi-link operation (MLO) links with corresponding APs of an AP MLD. The processor is operably coupled to the transceivers, and configured to negotiate a broadcast TWT schedule over a first link between a first STA and a first AP of the AP MLD, apply the broadcast TWT schedule to the group of links, negotiate a restricted TWT schedule with the AP MLD over at least one link of the group of links, and establish the restricted TWT schedule on one or more links of the at least one link. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Method and device used in UE and base station for wireless communication
Patent No. 11871385
Inventor(s): Keying Wu (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Dido Wireless Innovations, LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17855811 on 07/01/2022 (557 days app to issue)
Abstract: The present disclosure provides method and device in a User Equipment (UE) and a base station used for wireless communication. The UE receives a first signaling and a second signaling; and transmits first reporting information in a target time-frequency resource. The first signaling and the second signaling are respectively used to determine a first antenna port group and a second antenna port group; a first antenna port group and a second antenna port group are respectively applicable to a first time-frequency resource and a second time-frequency resource; at least one of the following is used to determine the target time-frequency resource from the first time-frequency resource and the second time-frequency resource: the first antenna port group, the second antenna port group. When uplink data and control information for different TRPs conflict in time domain, the above method guarantees the reception quality of the two and avoids an extra delay. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Method and apparatus for long term evolution operation in unlicensed and shared spectrum for cloud radio access networks
Patent No. 11871402
Inventor(s): Ajay Nigam (Bengaluru, , IN), Ajit Ashok Joshi (Bangalore, , IN), Hersh Vardhan Shukla (Bengaluru, , IN), Sridhar Rajagopal (Plano, TX), Tarak Taranekar (Bangalore, , IN), Wessam Afifi Ahmed (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Networks, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero, McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17409441 on 08/23/2021 (869 days app to issue)
Abstract: There is provided a system, method, and interfaces for Radio Access Networks and Cloud Radio Access Networks. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
Method and apparatus for dynamic beam indication mechanism
Patent No. 11871413
Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17231810 on 04/15/2021 (999 days app to issue)
Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving configuration information including a set of transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states; receiving a medium access control-control element (MAC-CE) indicating activation of M TCI states from the set of TCI states, where M is a positive integer; identifying a medium for indicating a TCI state update, wherein the medium is the MAC-CE or a downlink control information (DCI), and the TCI state update is from the M activated states; determining a beam based on the TCI state update; and applying the beam for a reception of both downlink (DL) control and data channels. Patent Class: [H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]
HVAC-less enclosure with temperature range augmenting recirculation system
Patent No. 11871535
Inventor(s): Manish Verma (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TMEIC Corporation (Roanoke, VA)
Law Firm: New River Valley IP Law, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16584369 on 09/26/2019 (1566 days app to issue)
Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure which regulates incoming outside air to within the operational limits of the electronic equipment within is described. The enclosure recirculates the wasted heat from the equipment to regulate both the temperature and humidity within the enclosure to acceptable levels without relying on any heating or air conditioning component. Thus, the enclosure assembly relies entirely on air flow for regulating the temperature inside the enclosure. Additionally, the recirculation feature of the enclosure allows the electronic equipment to operate at outside temperatures much lower than the stated operational range by modifying the temperature of the intake air of the equipment. A method of controlling the temperature inside an enclosure is also described. Patent Class: [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)
Air flow distribution system for data center server racks
Patent No. 11871544
Inventor(s): Earl Keisling (Ridgefield, CT), Gerald McDonnell (Spring Hill, FL), John Costakis (Glasco, NY)
Assignee(s): INERTECH IP LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Weber Rosselli Cannon LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18086577 on 12/21/2022 (384 days app to issue)
Abstract: An air flow distribution system for cooling server racks includes at least one server rack partially defining a hot aisle and a cold aisle, a first air foil disposed above the server rack, and a second air foil disposed above the first air foil. The first air foil and the second air foil are configured to receive air from the hot aisle, and to form turbulent wake patterns in the cold aisle partially defined by the server rack. The air flow distribution system may include a convex ceiling member above the second air foil. A corresponding method includes causing air to be directed between a first air foil disposed above a server rack and a second air foil disposed above the first air foil to form turbulent wake patterns in the cold aisle. An electrical enclosure assembly includes a receptacle and a cover member configured as an air foil. Patent Class: [H05K] PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (details of instruments or comparable details of other apparatus not otherwise provided for G12B; thin-film or thick-film circuits H01L 27/01, H01L 27/13; non-printed means for electric connections to or between printed circuits H01R; casings for, or constructional details of, particular types of apparatus, see the relevant subclasses; processes involving only a single technical art, e.g. heating, spraying, for which provision exists elsewhere, see the relevant classes)
Three-dimensional memory device including low-k drain-select-level isolation structures and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11871580
Inventor(s): Johann Alsmeier (San Jose, CA), Koichi Matsuno (San Jose, CA), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Peng Zhang (San Jose, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, 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: 17317479 on 05/11/2021 (973 days app to issue)
Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, an array of memory opening fill structures located within an array of memory openings vertically extending through the alternating stack, and a drain-select-level isolation structure vertically extending through drain-select-level electrically conductive layers between two rows of memory opening fill structures. The drain-select-level isolation structure may comprise a low-k dielectric material or an air gap. NULL
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Law Firm: No Counsel
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A
Dual-directional display shelf
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Law Firm: No Counsel
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A
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Law Firm: No Counsel
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Law Firm: No Counsel
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Container
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Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A
Protective cover for a keypad
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Housing for optical components
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Lighting module
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Law Firm: Stetina Brunda Garred Brucker (1 non-local offices)
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A
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