Beyond Worlds, other companies with notable patents granted this week include:

Alcon’s heat-tunable intraocular lens
Bank of America’s AI implemented AI termination
Capital One Services’ machine learning based execution of actions based on calendar event data
Flash Seats’ scannerless venue entry and location techniques
GoLabs’ hoverboard
IBM’s determining vehicle height using 5G NR signals
Integer Health Technologies’ high-cost medical claim prediction and navigation engine
o9 Solutions’ intelligent data indexing of in-memory databases
Omnitracs’ systems and methods for determining and using fleet-specific driver performance
Salesforce’s AI-driven page navigation based on user behavior
Solo Brands’ portable multi-function air conditioner with a lid-based fluid pump
Technologies IP’s system and method of immutable electronic health record data storage
UIPCO’s techniques for facilitating privacy and protection in metaverses
USAA’s phone case with integrated cold wallet that holds various cryptocurrencies
Verily Life Sciences’ automatic content tagging in videos of minimally invasive surgeries

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 indicate 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 8/26/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 13
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 8
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 3
E: Fixed Constructions 5
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 7
G: Physics 31
H: Electricity 31

DESIGN: 5

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 7
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 5
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 4
Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, Switzerland) 3
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, Va.) 3
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 3
Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Plano) 3
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 3
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 2

Unassigned 3

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, Va.) 2
Joshua Young Cynming Yang (Richardson) 2
Manu Kurian (Dallas) 2
Norman Lu (Fairview) 2
Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 2

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

Sub-surface injection system for subsurface blending and horizon creation
Patent No. 12396383

Inventor(s): John A. Sanders (Austin, TX), Mitchell J. NewDelman (Monte Carlo, , MC)
Assignee(s): Sub-Mergent Technologies, Inc. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Bailey Legal Services, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17872009 on 07/25/2022 (1128 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sub-surface injection system for subsurface blending and horizon creation includes wings ([b]105[/b]B, [b]519[/b]A, [b]511[/b]C, [b]513[/b]C, [b]519[/b]C), partially actuated mixing wings ([b]205[/b]B, [b]309[/b]A, [b]411[/b]C, [b]419[/b]C, [b]511[/b]A, [b]519[/b]A, [b]511[/b]B, [b]513[/b]B, and [b]521[/b]B), an electromagnet, AI robot ([b]1107[/b]C), lens ([b]1205[/b]), computer ([b]111[/b]C), a PLC ([b]1105[/b]C), encoder ([b]1305[/b]B), limit switch ([b]1409[/b]B), and a GPS ([b]1113[/b]C). The wings ([b]105[/b]B) are actuated by the electromagnet. The wings ([b]105[/b]B) include blades ([b]911[/b]B, [b]913[/b]B, and [b]915[/b]B), the partially actuated mixing wings ([b]513[/b]B) during descension and/or ascension, and industrial diamonds or blades to cut through sub-surface impediments. The wings ([b]105[/b]B, [b]519[/b]A, [b]511[/b]C, [b]513[/b]C, [b]519[/b]C) are controlled by the A1 robot ([b]1107[/b]C), the lens ([b]1205[/b]), the computer ([b]1111[/b]C), the PLC ([b]1105[/b]C), the encoder ([b]1305[/b]B), the limit switch ([b]1409[/b]B), and the sensor. The wings ([b]511[/b]C, [b]513[/b]C, [b]519[/b]C) exist within a below portion or an above portion of a hollow shaft drilling array and are individually controlled by one or more of the AI robot ([b]1107[/b]C), lens ([b]1205[/b]), computer ([b]1111[/b]C), PLC ([b]1105[/b]C), encoder ([b]1305[/b]B), limit switch ([b]1409[/b]B)], and the sensor. The wings ([b]511[/b]C) include a secondary deployable blade to enhance c

[A01C] PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING (combined with general working of soil A01B 49/04; parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, in general A01B 51/00-A01B 75/00)

Potato cultivar FL 2505
Patent No. 12396430

Inventor(s): Robert W. Hoopes (Rhinelander, WI)
Assignee(s): FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: McKee, Voorhees Sease, PLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18155601 on 01/17/2023 (952 days app to issue)

Abstract: A potato cultivar designated FL 2505 is disclosed. The invention relates to tubers of potato cultivar FL 2505, to seeds of potato cultivar FL 2505, to plants and plant parts of potato cultivar FL 2505, to food products produced from potato cultivar FL 2505, and to methods for producing a potato plant by crossing potato cultivar FL 2505 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a transgenic potato plant and to the transgenic potato plants and parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato plants and plant parts derived from potato cultivar FL 2505, to methods for producing other potato plants or plant parts derived from potato cultivar FL 2505 and to the potato plants and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar FL 2505 with another potato cultivar.

[A01H] NEW PLANTS OR PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES [5]

Customized protective devices and systems and methods for producing the same
Patent No. 12396498

Inventor(s): Timothy John Skapek (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PROTECT3D, INC. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18417143 on 01/19/2024 (585 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clavicle protective device may include a contoured member configured to cover at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may have an inner surface configured to face the at least a portion of the clavicle and an outer surface configured to face away from the at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may include a first contact portion, a second contact portion, and a bridge portion positioned between the first contact portion and the second contact portion. The first contact portion may be configured to contact the subject”s body above the clavicle. The second contact portion may be configured to contact the subject”s body below the clavicle. The bridge portion may be configured to be spaced apart from the subject”s body when the first contact portion and the second contact portion contact the subject”s body.

[A41D] OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES (eye or ear protectors A61F 9/00, A61F 11/00; sweating suits A61H 36/00)

Equipment disinfection cabinet
Patent No. 12396554

Inventor(s): Mike Whitaker (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): PURioLABS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17693238 on 03/11/2022 (1264 days app to issue)

Abstract: A disinfection or sterilization cabinet includes a cabinet frame defining an interior space, a door coupled to the cabinet frame, and an internal cabinet framework coupled to the cabinet frame and disposed within the interior space. The door is movable between a first position that substantially prevents access to the interior space and a second position that enables access to the interior space. The internal cabinet framework includes at least one bracket coupling structure. At least one bracket is removably coupled to the internal cabinet framework via the at least one bracket coupling structure. The at least one bracket includes a low contact object configured to reduce a contact area of an object supported by the at least one bracket and the at least one bracket. The cabinet includes a disinfectant or sterilization element configured to at least partially disinfect or sterilize the object.

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

Implants and methods for treating Charcot foot and other conditions
Patent No. 12396757

Inventor(s): John Early (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BESPA GLOBAL, LLC (Cedar Grove, NJ)
Law Firm: Corner Counsel, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17882833 on 08/08/2022 (1114 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fixation system for immobilizing a skeletal structure is provided. It includes an internal fixation system having a rod-plate subsystem, a shaft subsystem, and a midfoot plate subsystem. It further includes an external fixation system adapted to connect to the internal fixation system and having a sole that provides a weight-bearing platform underneath a patient”s foot to enable a patient to walk with the fixation system.

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

Electrospun PTFE coated stent and method of use
Patent No. 12396837

Inventor(s): Bart Dolmatch (Dallas, TX), Zeke Eller (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (South Jordan, UT)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16877259 on 05/18/2020 (1926 days app to issue)

Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.

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

Method and apparatus for creating a seam-like anatomical low creep attachment of soft tissue to bone
Patent No. 12396839

Inventor(s): Howard W. Harris (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc. (Maple Plain, MN)
Law Firm: Seager, Tufte Wickhem LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17681430 on 02/25/2022 (1278 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for creating a seam like array of suture stitches joined in series by sequential anchors in bone. The anchors are transtendon implants positioned through the tendon in the original tendon footprint and each array includes four or more anchors. The seam like array extends across at least a portion of the tendon. The stitches can extend generally perpendicular to the direction of the tendon orientation. In rotator cuff repair, the anchors are positioned in the original footprints of the infraspinatus and/or supraspinatus tendons and the seam like array extends in an anterior to posterior direction across the particular tendons torn and repaired. The entire array of anchors can be positioned in the medial half of the original footprints.

Methods and systems for determining intraocular lens (IOL) parameters for cataract surgery
Patent No. 12396841

Inventor(s): George Hunter Pettit (Fort Worth, TX), John Alfred Campin (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): ALCON INC. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17722921 on 04/18/2022 (1226 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for performing surgical ophthalmic procedures, such as cataract surgeries. An example method generally includes generating, using one or more measurement devices, one or more data points associated with measurements of one or more anatomical parameters for an eye to be treated. Using one or more trained machine learning models, one or more recommendations are generated including one or more IOL parameters for the IOL to be used in the cataract surgery based, at least in part, on the one or more data points. The machine learning models are trained based on at least one historical data set of data points associated with measurements of anatomical parameters mapped to treatment data and treatment result data associated with each historical patient. The one or more IOL parameters comprise one or more of an IOL type, an IOL power, or IOL placement information for implanting the IOL in the eye.

Ophthalmic lenses having an extended depth of focus for improving intermediate vision
Patent No. 12396842

Inventor(s): Myoung-Taek Choi (Arlington, TX), Sangyeol Lee (North Richland Hills, TX), Shinwook Lee (Arlington, TX), Wangkuen Lee (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: PATTERSON + SHERIDAN, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18407726 on 01/09/2024 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ophthalmic lens (such as an IOL) that is designed to enhance depth of focus for intermediate vision performance, while maintaining distance vision. The lens may include an optic having an anterior surface and a posterior surface disposed about an optical axis. One of the surfaces (e.g., the anterior surface) may have a surface profile involving a superposition of at least three structures or profiles, including a base structure, a phase shift structure having an inner region, an outer region and a transition region, and a zonal structure having an inner power zone and an outer transition zone.

Heat tunable intraocular lens
Patent No. 12396843

Inventor(s): Ahmad Hadba (Fort Worth, TX), Douglas Schlueter (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Levine Bagade Han LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18306347 on 04/25/2023 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system provide an ophthalmic lens including a lens body having a chamber therein, a reservoir module coupled with the lens body and an optical fluid. At least part of the lens body is flexible. The reservoir module includes a reservoir and a heat sensitive portion bordering the reservoir. The reservoir has a reservoir volume and is fluidically connected with the chamber. The heat sensitive portion has a shape responsive to a temperature of at least forty five degrees Celsius such that the reservoir volume changes in response to at least part of the heat sensitive portion reaching the temperature. The optical fluid resides in the chamber and the reservoir. A change in the reservoir volume flows a portion of the optical fluid between the reservoir and the chamber such that the flexible portion of the lens body undergoes a shape change corresponding to a base power change.

Modular rotational device for torsionally stabilizing an endoprosthesis
Patent No. 12396860

Inventor(s): Gerhard E. Maale (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ONKOS SURGICAL, INC. (Parsippany, NJ)
Law Firm: Corner Counsel, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17809679 on 06/29/2022 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved modular rotational device includes a first and second threaded coupler for affixation along the stem of an endoprosthetic device, for example, a humeral prosthesis or a femoral prosthesis. The rotational device axis of rotation is coaxial with the stem, and its axis of rotation is located in close proximity to the intramedullary stem of the prosthesis or in close proximity to the distal articulation of the prosthesis. A housing has a proximal and distal end with an axial bore therethrough for receiving an elongated stem of the device. A lobe ring may be utilized to limit the axis of rotation of the device. Additional endoprosthetic devices may be attached to male or female threaded couplers, or to Morse tapers. A plurality of suture attachments facilitates attachment of soft tissue thereto.

Silica microcapsules and methods of preparing same
Patent No. 12396958

Inventor(s): Feng Geng (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS FRAGRANCES INC. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17490576 on 09/30/2021 (1426 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a microcapsule containing: (i) a microcapsule core having an active material, and (ii) a microcapsule wall formed of a first polymer and second polymer. The first polymer is a sol-gel polymer. The second polymer is gum arabic, purity gum ultra, gelatin, chitosan, xanthan gum, plant gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl guar gum, or a combination thereof. The weight ratio between the first and second polymer is 1:10 to 10:1. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the microcapsule and uses of the microcapsules in consumer products.

[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)

Implantable medical device using permanent and temporary keys for therapeutic settings and related methods of operation
Patent No. 12397165

Inventor(s): Christopher S. L. Crawford (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17399167 on 08/11/2021 (1476 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable medical device (IMD) comprises: therapeutic circuitry for controlling delivery of a medical therapy to a patient; a processor for controlling the IMD according to executable code; wireless communication circuitry for conducting wireless communications; and memory for storing data and executable code, wherein the executable comprises code for causing the processor to (1) communicate with an external programming device to define therapeutic settings for operation of the IMD, (2) perform validation operations on one or more instances of therapeutic settings by determining whether a respective instance of therapeutic settings is accompanied by permanent validation data or temporary validation data, wherein the validation operations comprise analyzing temporary validation data against at least one key of a plurality of cryptographic keys stored by the IMD.

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

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

Die-cleaning attachment for workpiece transfer structure
Patent No. 12397328

Inventor(s): Addi Rene Pump (Paris, , CA), Kerry S. Moniz (Dorchester, , CA), Tadashi Iriyama (Oakville, , 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: 18103976 on 01/31/2023 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: A die cavity cleaning element includes a plurality of air discharge openings spaced apart along the cleaning element. A shape of at least a portion of the cleaning element including the air discharge openings is structured to conform to a shape of a predetermined portion of a lower die cavity of a stamping die. The cleaning element is operable to direct a flow of pressurized air through each of the air discharge openings onto an associated part of the predetermined portion of a lower die cavity. Collectively, the pressurized airflows expel debris from the predetermined portion of a lower die cavity.

[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)

Sound-absorbing device for a vehicle wheel
Patent No. 12397593

Inventor(s): Danil V. Prokhorov (Canton, MI), Masaki Nakaoka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (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: 18112754 on 02/22/2023 (916 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sound-absorbing device includes a resonator. The resonator includes a flexible, tube-shaped resonator body having a first end, a second end, and a channel fluidically connecting the first end and the second end. The resonator body is wrapped completely around a hub of a vehicle wheel at least one time and is configured to absorb sound produced within a cavity of a tire of the vehicle wheel.

[B60C] VEHICLE TYRES (manufacture, repairing B29); TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES (testing of tyres G01M 17/02) [5]

Executing an energy transfer directive for an idle transport
Patent No. 12397668

Inventor(s): Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18188415 on 03/22/2023 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a transport at a first location, that the transport is not in use, determining, by the transport, a second location to transfer energy stored in the transport, maneuvering, by the transport, to the second location, discharging, by the transport, the stored energy to the second location, and maneuvering, by the transport, to the first location.

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

Mobile energy delivery management
Patent No. 12397671

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: 17739584 on 05/09/2022 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of providing, by a battery of a vehicle, energy to a location, departing, by the vehicle, when a condition at the location is above or below a threshold, receiving a charge at the battery of the vehicle, from a charging station until the condition is at the threshold, and returning, by the vehicle, to the location when the condition is at the threshold and a capacity of the battery is above a level.

Active tethers for programmable shape deployment of airbags
Patent No. 12397737

Inventor(s): Paul Gilmore (Howell, MI), Phouvadol Khouphongsy (Saline, MI), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18796129 on 08/06/2024 (385 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle, an airbag located within the vehicle, an elongatable tether anchored to the airbag at both ends, and an actuator configured to control the elongatable tether. In a first state of the actuator, the tether elongates when the airbag is inflated, and in a second state of the actuator, the tether does not elongate when the airbag is inflated.

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

Determining vehicle height using 5G NR signals
Patent No. 12397803

Inventor(s): Sai Srinivas Gorti (Irving, TX), Sharath Prasad Krishna Prasad (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18191313 on 03/28/2023 (882 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a computer system, and a computer program product for vehicle height sensing are provided. A 5G NR transceiver of a computer receives a first 5G NR signal indicative of a vehicle approaching the 5G NR transceiver. The computer is fixed to a stationary object. In response to receiving the first 5G NR signal, the computer generates and transmits a second 5G NR signal. The 5G NR transceiver receives a third 5G NR signal in response to the transmitting of the second 5G NR signal. The computer determines a height of the vehicle by performing triangulation using the received third 5G NR signal. In response to the height exceeding a clearance distance of a stationary roadway structure associated with the computer, the computer generates and transmits a first response signal for altering a travel path of the vehicle.

[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]

Pallet sled and delivery system
Patent No. 12397840

Inventor(s): Jason Crawford Miller (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): Rehrig Pacific Company (Monterey Park, CA)
Law Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18386131 on 11/01/2023 (664 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pallet sled includes a pair of tines extending forward from a base. A load wheel supports each of the pair of tines. The load wheels are each configured to move away from the respective tine to lift the respective tine upward relative to a support surface on which the load wheel is supported. A processor on the pallet sled records usage of the sled, such as lift cycles, location over time, battery condition, lift height, weight lifted, distance traveled, and the like. A communication circuit may be configured to send data from the pallet sled to a remote server. An identification reader may be configured to read an identification tag of an object supported on the pair of tines, such as an rfid tag on a pallet.

[B62B] HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)

Propeller
Patent No. 12397892

Inventor(s): Jiping Zhang (Dallas, TX), Yangri Zhao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: IPGentleman Intellectual Property Services, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18799641 on 08/09/2024 (382 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a propeller, including a main driving device. Foldable blades and a fixed propeller are detachably connected to a projecting shaft of a driving motor. When the foldable blades are arranged, the propeller can be used as a hydrofoil board booster, and be clamped to a vertical rod of the hydrofoil board. When a fixed propeller is surrounded by a water flow culvert pipe provided with water inlet grooves, the propeller can be handheld with a handheld bracket or worn to advance and play underwater. Further, the propeller can be used as a guiding device for a diving apparatus. In combination with a gas cylinder and an airbag, the propeller can also be used as a scuba gear. Together with movable and fixed hydrofoil boards, the propeller can also be used as a gliding apparatus for diving.

[B63H] MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V 1/14; peculiar to submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; peculiar to torpedoes F42B 19/00)

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

Therapeutic oligonucleotides
Patent No. 12398172

Inventor(s): David Spetzler (Paradise Valley, AZ), Gnter Mayer (Bonn, , DE), Heather O”Neill (Mesa, AZ), Mark Miglarese (Phoenix, AZ)
Assignee(s): Caris Science, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18345407 on 06/30/2023 (788 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for oligonucleotides that bind targets of interest. The targets include cells and microvesicles, such as those derived from various diseases. The oligonucleotides can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The target of the oligonucleotides can be a target such as PARP1, HIST1H1B, HIST1H1D, NCL, FBL, SFPQ, RPL12, ACTB, HIST1H4A, SSBP1, NONO, H2AFJ, and DDX21, or a complex, subunit or fragment thereof.

[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]

Methods of treating cancers with antagonistic anti-PD-1 antibodies
Patent No. 12398209

Inventor(s): Christina Lourdes Mayer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Horsham, PA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16252295 on 01/18/2019 (2412 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating cancers with antagonistic anti-PD-1 antibodies, formulations of the antagonistic anti-PD-1 antibodies and drug products of the anti-PD-1 antibodies.

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

Two-component solventless adhesive compositions for adhesion to metal and/or metallized substrates
Patent No. 12398303

Inventor(s): Tuoqi Li (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Arkema France (Puteaux, , FR)
Law Firm: Boyle Fredrickson S.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16958695 on 11/13/2018 (2478 days app to issue)

Abstract: Two-component solventless polyurethane adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising an isocyanate component comprising an isocyanate, and a polyol component comprising an amine-initiated polyol comprising two or more primary hydroxyl groups and a backbone incorporating tertiary amines, wherein the amine-initiated polyol comprises a functionality of from 2 to 12, a hydroxyl number of from 5 to 1,830, and a viscosity at 40 C. of from 500 to 20,000 mPa-s, and a silicone-based additive (e.g., an anti-foaming agent and/or a wetting agent). The adhesive compositions are formulated such that the isocyanate and polyol components can be applied to separate substrates prior to mixing. Laminate structures comprising the disclosed adhesive compositions and further comprising a metal or metallized substrate are also disclosed.

[C09J] ADHESIVES; NON-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ADHESIVE PROCESSES IN GENERAL; ADHESIVE PROCESSES NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; USE OF MATERIALS AS ADHESIVES (surgical adhesives A61L 24/00; adhesives on the basis of non specified organic macromolecular compounds used as bonding agents in layered products B32B; labelling fabrics or comparable materials or articles with deformable surface using adhesives and thermo-activatable adhesives respectively B65C 5/02, B65C 5/04; preparation of glue or gelatine C09H; adhesive labels, tag tickets or similar identification of indication means G09F 3/10) [5]

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

Systems and methods for coupling prefabricated panels together and reinforcing frame structure
Patent No. 12398561

Inventor(s): Benedict John Dombowsky (Moose Jaw, , CA), Braden Louis Dombowsky (West Kelowna, , CA), Luke Micha Lawrence Dombowsky (Moose Jaw, , CA), Mark Benedict Dombowsky (Moose Jaw, , CA), Michael Anthony Dombowsky (Moose Jaw, , CA)
Assignee(s): Nexiican Holdings Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17220619 on 04/01/2021 (1608 days app to issue)

Abstract: Connectors comprise a hollow or extruded body, studs integrated structural reinforcement, and receiving sockets for fastening to adjacent connectors. Connectors are placed at one or more locations on prefabricated panels to couple pre-fabricated panels together in the construction of a building. Connectors may anchor structural reinforcement internal to each panel to assist in distributing forces through the structure of the building. A reinforcing mesh may at least partially wrap around the structural reinforcement of a panel.

[E04C] STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S)

Device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles
Patent No. 12398573

Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Acufloor, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17578764 on 01/19/2022 (1315 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other.

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

Swivel sub with intermediate lug for extended rotation
Patent No. 12398607

Inventor(s): Nick Strohla (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18204312 on 05/31/2023 (818 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus may include a connector sub rigidly securable to a conveyance for running the connector sub along a wellbore. The connector sub has a connector lug. Further, the apparatus may include a spool mandrel having a mandrel lug that is rotatable with respect to the connector sub. Additionally, the apparatus may include an intermediate sub disposed between the connector sub and the spool mandrel. The intermediate sub includes an intermediate lug extending outward from an outer surface of the intermediate sub and contact between the intermediate lug, the connector lug, and the mandrel lug bounds rotational movement of the spool mandrel with respect to the connector sub between a first angular position and a second angular position.

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

System and apparatus for unloading well stimulation pumps
Patent No. 12398621

Inventor(s): Bryan Wagner (Aledo, TX), Chandu Kumar (Fort Worth, TX), Daryl James Belshan (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17729925 on 04/26/2022 (1218 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example system includes a fluid end having a block, a suction bore formed in the block, a suction valve seat disposed within the suction bore, and a suction valve disposed within the suction bore, the suction valve, in a closed position, being configured to contact the suction valve seat to seal the suction bore. The system also includes a rod configured to engage the suction valve, the rod being moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the suction valve is in the closed position, and in the second position, engagement of the rod with the suction valve causes the suction valve to be in an open position.

Self-energizing seal for expandable liner hanger
Patent No. 12398624

Inventor(s): Shobeir Pirayeh Gar (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: DeLizio, Peacock, Lewin Guerra LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18350222 on 07/11/2023 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of a system, method, and apparatus for a liner hanger installed into a wellbore are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a liner hanger to be positioned within a wellbore, wherein the liner hanger comprises, at least one spike to secure the liner hanger to a casing within the wellbore, wherein an outer diameter of the at least one spike includes a seal recess; and a seal object to be positioned in the seal recess to form a seal with the casing when the liner hanger is hanging on the casing.

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

Fluid routing plug
Patent No. 12398710

Inventor(s): Micheal Cole Thomas (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Kerr Machine Co. (Sulphur, OK)
Law Firm: Tomlinson McKinstry, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19188205 on 04/24/2025 (124 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.

[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)

Pistons for use in fluid exchange devices and related devices, systems, and methods
Patent No. 12398734

Inventor(s): David Olexson (Irving, TX), Jason Bandi (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Flowserve Pte. Ltd. (Singapore, , SG)
Law Firm: BKRIP LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18545378 on 12/19/2023 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: Pistons and related methods may be configured to separate fluids and to at least partially prohibit one fluid from traveling to one side of the piston from another side of the piston. Pressure exchange devices and systems may include such pistons.

[F04F] PUMPING OF FLUID BY DIRECT CONTACT OF ANOTHER FLUID OR BY USING INERTIA OF FLUID TO BE PUMPED (containers or packages with special means for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure B65D 83/14); SIPHONS [2]

System for absorbing flexural waves acting upon a structure
Patent No. 12398778

Inventor(s): Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Xiaopeng Li (Ann Arbor, MI), Ziqi Yu (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: 17536582 on 11/29/2021 (1366 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are systems for absorbing flexural waves acting on a structure. In one example, the system includes a first resonator connected to a structure at a first location and a second resonator connected to the structure at a second location. The distance between the first location and the second location is based on a frequency of a flexural wave acting upon the structure and an orientation of the first resonator and the second resonator with respect to each other.

[F16F] SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION

Air disinfectant system and method
Patent No. 12398896

Inventor(s): Douglas Hiram Morse (Decatur, TX), Kevin Mark Klughart (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391375 on 08/02/2021 (1485 days app to issue)

Abstract: A HVAC air treatment (HAT) system/method for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that incorporates an air flow sensor (AFS), timer control unit (TCU), ultraviolet lamp(s) (UVL), lamp feedback indicator (LFI), liquid distribution atomizer (LDA), leak exhaust fan (LEF), and digital control processor (DCP) is disclosed. The AFS indicates detection of air flow within the HVAC ducts (HVD) to the DCP and may wirelessly communicate with the DCP. The DCP interrogates the TCU to determine when HAT is to occur if HVD air flow is detected and activates the UVL to disinfect air within the HVD. The LFI provides feedback to the DCP to verify that the UVL is operational. The UVL may be positioned at the fresh air intake (FAI), air intake plenum (AIP), evaporator/heat exchanger (HEX), and/or air exhaust plenum (AEP) and may incorporate an adjustable magnetic frame (AMF) allowing UVL retrofit installation.

[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)

Wireless remote indoor sensor for home automation
Patent No. 12398910

Inventor(s): Keith R. Mowery (Plano, TX), Nguyen T. Ho (Highland Village, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18482763 on 10/06/2023 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a network of wireless remote climate sensors to develop a complete heat map of an enclosed space. The remote climate sensor is configured to collect temperature and humidity data on a zone of the enclosed space. The HVAC system uses a network of these sensors to obtain data points across the enclosed space. The resulting heat map is used by the HVAC system to determine where to direct air in the enclosed space. By comparing the temperature and humidity at a specific remote climate sensor with the user”s desired temperature and humidity, the HVAC system can decide whether to increase or decrease the air flow through a variable damper that is located near the remote climate sensor. By conducting this analysis throughout the enclosed space and making incremental adjustments to the air flow in hot and cold spots in the enclosed space, the disclosed HVAC system provides even comfort to the user along with reduced energy consumption.

Adjustable diffuser assembly systems and methods
Patent No. 12398913

Inventor(s): Justin Eagan Anderson (Sachse, TX), Mark James Costello, Sr. (Plano, TX), Neal Thomas Holden (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17562836 on 12/27/2021 (1338 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diffuser assembly for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a housing having a wall and a passage formed in the wall. The diffuser assembly also includes a first adjustment panel moveably coupled to the wall and having a first flange and a second adjustment panel moveably coupled to the wall and having a second flange. The first flange and the second flange define at least a portion of an inlet port of the diffuser assembly that extends through the passage. The inlet port is configured to fluidly couple to a duct and direct an air flow from the duct into an interior volume of the housing. The first adjustment panel and the second adjustment panel are configured to translate along the wall to adjust a size of the inlet port.

Portable multi-function air conditioner with a lid-based fluid pump
Patent No. 12398938

Inventor(s): John P. Brinkman (Abilene, TX)
Assignee(s): Solo Brands, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18959188 on 11/25/2024 (274 days app to issue)

Abstract: A portable multi-function air conditioner comprises a fluid pump disposed in a lid associated with an insulated reservoir configured to hold a liquid and ice, a heat exchanger configured to cool air flowing through the heat exchanger. A fan may be configured to move air across the heat exchanger and discharge the air through an outlet port associated with one of the reservoir or the lid. A power connection may be carried on the lid and may provide power to the at least one pump.

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

P H Y S I C S

Investigation of glycemic events in blood glucose data
Patent No. 12396664

Inventor(s): Joshua Burkart (Boston, MA), Nathan Dickerson Beach (Somerville, MA), Shih-Yo Cheng (Milpitas, CA), William Jacob Benhardt Biesinger (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18402670 on 01/02/2024 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: To better understand the impact of glycemic events, some entities have begun examining the relationship between the blood glucose level and another physiological parameter. However, this relationship can be difficult to understand. Introduced here are computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for discovering glycemic events in a series of data values representative of blood glucose measurements and then altering the measurement schedule of a sensor capable of generating measurements in a dimension other than blood glucose based on the glycemic events. By altering the measurement schedule of the sensor, a diabetes management platform can better understand how, if at all, dimensions other than blood glucose are related to the glycemic health state of a subject whose blood glucose level is being monitored.

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

Systems and methods for determining and using fleet-specific driver performance
Patent No. 12399016

Inventor(s): Ashim Bose (Flower Mound, TX), David Wagstaff (Lake Forest, CA), Jason Palmer (Carlsbad, CA), Reza Ghanbari (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): Omnitracs, LLC (Westlake, TX)
Law Firm: Esplin Associates, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17473733 on 09/13/2021 (1443 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining and using fleet-specific vehicle operator performance for a set of vehicle operators are disclosed. A fleet of vehicles may be operated by a set of vehicle operators. Exemplary implementations may obtain trip information or service information that include values for driver performance metrics pertaining to individual vehicle operators; determine the fleet-specific vehicle operator performance by aggregating information included in the obtained trip and/or service information; determine particular metric values for a particular vehicle operator; compare the determined fleet-specific vehicle operator performance with the determined particular metric values; based on the comparison, generate and/or provide one or more notifications to at least one of the particular vehicle operator, a stakeholder of the fleet of vehicles, and a remote computing server. In some implementations, a system may recommend taking a particular action, including but not limited to scheduling a break for the particular vehicle operator.

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

Protein sequencing via coupling of polymerizable molecules
Patent No. 12399180

Inventor(s): Joshua Young Cynming Yang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Glyphic Biotechnologies, Inc. (, NY)
Law Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19057465 on 02/19/2025 (188 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for sequencing proteins. One or more methods disclosed herein may use linkers having an amino acid-reactive group and an additional reactive moiety that may be used to couple a polymerizable molecule. The linker may couple to a polymerizable molecule and an amino acid of a peptide and a capture moiety via the polymerizable molecule, followed by cleavage of the amino acid from the peptide. Further processing and analysis may be conducted using, for example, nanopores or nanogaps.

[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)

Protein sequencing via coupling of polymerizable molecules
Patent No. 12399181

Inventor(s): Joshua Young Cynming Yang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19057496 on 02/19/2025 (188 days app to issue)

Mounting mechanism for networking device
Patent No. 12399335

Inventor(s): Bryan Pauling (Rochester, NY), Erwin Wardojo (McKinney, TX), John Valdez (Copper Canyon, TX), Ray Sharrow (Lakeland, FL)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18960545 on 11/26/2024 (273 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retention bracket for retaining an optical network component is provided that includes a base panel having a body defining cavity, and a mounting panel adapted to be at least partially inserted into the cavity of the base panel. The mounting panel includes a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a facing surface. The facing surface has at least one component coupling member extending therefrom that couples with the optical network component. The base panel and the mounting panel cooperate to receive and retain the at least one networking component.

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

Facilitating error corrections during testing of proposed code
Patent No. 12399764

Inventor(s): Robert Byron (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18338316 on 06/20/2023 (798 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for facilitating error corrections during testing of proposed code. The system may receive, via a user interface, a proposed code for testing on an application testing platform and may request initiation, on the application testing platform, of an application testing protocol of the proposed code. The system may receive, from the application testing platform, testing logs associated with the proposed code. The plurality of testing logs may include error notifications, and the system may determine explanations and proposed corrections corresponding to the error notifications. The system may output, via the user interface, an aggregation of the testing logs with the explanations and proposed corrections.

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

End-to-end isolation over PCIe
Patent No. 12399854

Inventor(s): Kishon Vijay Abraham Israel Vijayponraj (Bangalore, , IN), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Sriramakrishnan Govindarajan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18763195 on 07/03/2024 (419 days app to issue)

Abstract: Examples systems are provided for isolating transactions originating from different types of applications, including systems for providing such isolation on an inbound side and systems for providing such isolation on an outbound side, as well as end-to-end isolation systems. Such systems may be implemented in a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) environment. On an outbound side, a first interconnect receives transactions having different attributes indicating different application origins, respectively, and selects different pathways for the transactions based on their respective attributes. On an inbound side, a second interconnect selects different pathways for the transactions based on their respective attributes. Thus, transactions originating from safety and non-safety applications may be kept isolated as they are routed, and a non-safety transaction may be restricted from accessing certain portions of memory.

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

Intelligent data indexing of in-memory databases
Patent No. 12399883

Inventor(s): Bharath Dev A V (Bangalore, , IN), Srinath Goud Vanga (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): o9 Solutions, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18794362 on 08/05/2024 (386 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and techniques for intelligent data management are described herein. An example technique may include receiving a set of training data from a graph cube server, training a machine learning model using the received set of training data, and determining, using the machine learning model, a data usage pattern. The example technique may include receiving an indication that a first user of a user group logged into an intelligent data management system, the indication including a first user detail of the first user, and loading a first column into memory based on the determined data usage pattern and the first user detail.

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

System and method of immutable electronic health record data storage
Patent No. 12399906

Inventor(s): Ronald Raymond Austrng (English Harbour, , AG)
Assignee(s): Technologies IP, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18581209 on 02/19/2024 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of immutable electronic health record data storage is presented. The present disclosure provides for a system integrated into a practical application with meaningful limitations to provide a system having an immutable data storage protocol used to capture database operations on an immutable ledger. The protocol can consist of one or more operation codes. The immutable electronic health record data storage system can provide a blockchain, transaction blockchain API, a blockchain writer API, a formatting module, and a messaging module, among others, that can format, process, and store data according to an immutable data storage protocol.

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

AI driven page navigation based on user behavior
Patent No. 12399947

Inventor(s): Stephen Goldberg (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Salesforce, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17948678 on 09/20/2022 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for implementing AI driven application navigation recommendations based on user behavior. An embodiment operates by generating a trained machine learning model using training data obtained based on historical navigation logs corresponding to the web application. The embodiment deploys a reduced machine learning model within an instance of the web application, and the reduced machine learning model is generated by compressing the trained machine learning model. The embodiment then generates the page navigation recommendation using the reduced machine learning model based on an encoded navigation breadcrumb data corresponding to the instance of the web application.

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

Systems and methods for sampling signals to derive information at target frequencies above a detectable range
Patent No. 12399953

Inventor(s): Yukihiro Tadokoro (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: 17980854 on 11/04/2022 (1026 days app to issue)

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to sampling signals to derive information from a target frequency outside a detectable range by exploiting physical phenomena. In one embodiment, a method includes sampling, by a detector with an oscillator, a signal at sampling times to acquire a target frequency, the sampling times having an offset associated with random jitter and the target frequency is outside a detectable range for the sampling times. The method also includes computing a sample average associated with the sampling times for component frequencies of the signal using a discrete Fourier transform (DFT). The method also includes, in response to the sample average satisfying a threshold for the target frequency, extracting information by the detector for the target frequency at one of the component frequencies. The method also includes modifying control of a device using the information.

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

Digital verification systems and methods
Patent No. 12399967

Inventor(s): Jack Elbaum (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Callpilot LLC (Draper, UT)
Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18593611 on 03/01/2024 (543 days app to issue)

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems for conducting and generating a record of a digital interaction conducted via an end user using a software application installed on a user device. One method includes, in response the digital interaction starting, continuously recording the digital interaction on the user device, wherein recording the digital interaction includes storing one or more user interfaces displayed on the user device during the digital interaction, image data captured via a camera of the user device during the digital interaction, and audio data included in the digital interaction. The method also includes, in response to the digital interaction ending, uploading the recording of the digital interaction from the user device to at least one server over at least one computer network.

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

Image-based login and authentication
Patent No. 12399972

Inventor(s): Benjamin H Sansom (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18233281 on 08/11/2023 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to an image-based login and authentication system. In some implementations, a method includes displaying a plurality of random images to a user and receiving from the user a selection of at least one target image from the plurality of random images. The method further includes generating a hash number for the at least one target image, where the hash number identifies the at least one target image, and concealing the hash number in the at least one target image, where the concealing of the hash number provides security in an authentication of the at least one target image. The method further includes generating an encrypted identification token, where the encrypted identification token includes the hash number. The method further includes associating the encrypted identification token with the user, and storing the encrypted identification token in a database for authentication of at least one target image and the user.

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

AI implemented AI termination
Patent No. 12399986

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18225210 on 07/24/2023 (764 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an artificial intelligence implemented termination by an auditor artificial intelligence (”aAI”) of a malicious artificial intelligence (”mAI”) are provided. The aAI may detect a mAI on a network and determine which data the mAI can access on the network. The aAI may then degrade all or part of the data in various ways to prevent the mAI from producing valid content based on the data. The aAI may also create code and inject the code into the mAI to degrade the mAI”s operations. As the mAI may rely on valid data to produce valid output, degrading the data may degrade the mAI.

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

Security analytics system for performing an interaction classification operation
Patent No. 12400002

Inventor(s): Peter Lochlan Stewart (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): Everfox Holdings LLC (Herndon, VA)
Law Firm: Terrile, Cannatti Chambers, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17991026 on 11/21/2022 (1009 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing entity interaction risk analysis operation. The entity interaction risk analysis operation includes: monitoring an entity, the monitoring observing an electronically-observable data source; identifying an interaction between the entity and another entity based upon the monitoring; analyzing the interaction between the entity and the another entity; classifying the interaction between the entity and the another entity; and, performing a security operation in response to the analyzing the interaction and the classifying the interaction.

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

Comparative real-time end-to-end security vulnerabilities determination and visualization
Patent No. 12400007

Inventor(s): Prithvi Narayana Rao (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18469490 on 09/18/2023 (708 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining and displaying comparative platform-specific security vulnerabilities with respect to cloud-based computing platforms are disclosed. To compare platform-specific security vulnerabilities of cloud-based computing platforms, the system detects a user interaction at a webpage for a network operation. The system then determines a first set of computing aspects associated with a set of cloud-based computing platforms using response data received from a processing of the network operation. The system then identifies a second set of computing aspects associated with a comparative cloud-based computing system platform and determines an overall-computing aspect impact level for associated computing aspects of the second set of computing aspects. The system then generates for display at a graphical user interface (GUI), a graphical layout indicating a graphical representation of each determined overall-computing aspect impact level for the respective cloud-based computing system platforms.

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

Systems and methods for parallel exploration of a hyperparameter search space
Patent No. 12400149

Inventor(s): Xingqi Du (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): SAS INSTITUTE INC. (Cary, NC)
Law Firm: Alce PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19000685 on 12/23/2024 (246 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-program product includes computing, by a controller node, a hyperparameter search space for a plurality of hyperparameters; selecting, by the controller node, a plurality of hyperparameter search points from the hyperparameter search space; instructing, by the controller node, one or more worker nodes to concurrently train a plurality of machine learning models based on the plurality of hyperparameter search points; receiving, from the one or more worker nodes, a plurality of performance metrics that measure a performance of the plurality of machine learning models; determining, by the controller node, one or more sets of optimal hyperparameter values based on the plurality of performance metrics; and outputting, by the controller node, the one or more sets of optimal hyperparameter values.

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

Trailer validation systems
Patent No. 12400175

Inventor(s): Daryl Day (Frisco, TX), Richard K. Hoofard (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB (Landskrona, , SE)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18071425 on 11/29/2022 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed generally to trailer validation systems and, more particularly, to systems capable of verifying that a trailer is associated with the proper loading dock station. In some embodiments, a trailer validation system includes a display, a processor operably connected to the display, a communication device operably coupled to the processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions for operating the trailer validation system. The display screen can be positioned on a trailer or at a loading dock. The communication device can receive information related to an identity of the trailer. The instructions can be executed by the processor to cause the display to display at least a portion of the information. When the display is positioned at the loading dock, the displayed information can be readable by a device mounted to the trailer to enable the trailer to identify the loading dock station.

[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]

High-cost medical claim prediction and navigation engine
Patent No. 12400188

Inventor(s): Jack McCallum (Benbrook, TX), Ken Grifno (Fayetteville, AR), Scott Roloff (Arlington, TX), William McCallum (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Integer Health Technologies, LLC (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18645749 on 04/25/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: A prediction and navigation engine that identifies in real-time new workers” compensation cases likely to be high-cost-sometimes referred to as outliers. The engine employs artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) on the initial entries of the adjuster notes to do so, sending a warning back to the program or system into which the adjuster is typing those notes if the engine identifies the case as a potential outlier. The engine then predicts the likely costs of each new case, whether a potential outlier or not, by comparing the keywords, phrases and text that the adjuster uses in the initial notes for that new case, combined with any other available information, against the adjuster notes and actual costs of similar historical cases in the engine”s library.

Systems and methods for machine learning based execution of actions based on calendar event data
Patent No. 12400189

Inventor(s): Joshua Edwards (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18057446 on 11/21/2022 (1009 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for executing actions based on event data using machine learning is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving occasion data associated with a user; analyzing, using a trained machine learning model, the occasion data to identify an occasion associated with a first classification, wherein the trained machine learning model has been trained based on (i) training occasion data that includes information regarding one or more occasions associated with the training occasion data and (ii) training classification data that includes a prior classification for each of the occasions, to learn relationships between the training occasion data and the training classification data, such that the trained machine learning model is configured to use the learned relationships to identify an occasion associated with a first classification in response to input of the occasion data; determining an action based on the occasion associated with the first classification; and automatically executing the action.

Banking at an ATM using a mobile device
Patent No. 12400198

Inventor(s): Tony Aidoo (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17945283 on 09/15/2022 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for banking at an automated teller machine (ATM) using a mobile device. The ATM may automatically detect the presence of the mobile device in a vicinity of the ATM and initiate contact with the mobile device, or a mobile device may initiate contact with the ATM. After verifying user permission to access the ATM, the mobile device may be enabled to provide user access to one or more of the banking services available at the ATM using the mobile device and to view banking-related information on the mobile device. A mobile application on the mobile device may be used to access the ATM using the mobile device. While a mobile device is accessing the ATM, a screen on the ATM may become inactive for banking services and the option to select banking services directly at the ATM may be disabled.

Temporary debit card system and method
Patent No. 12400213

Inventor(s): Brian Francisco Shipley (Plano, TX), Ivan Ortiz (Little Elm, TX), Jennifer Anne Scamardo (Frisco, TX), Priyadarshini Badugu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18192926 on 03/30/2023 (880 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for managing and providing access to a temporary debit card is disclosed. The embodiments provide a system that authenticates remote users of an ATM kiosk who request a temporary debit card. The authentication occurs by capture of biometric data or a specially generated signal from their mobile device transmitted to the kiosk. In one example, the biometric data is compared to a reference biometric pattern. Where the system determines the biometric patterns match, or if the mobile device-generated signal is verified, a signal approving the request is transmitted from the system to the kiosk, causing the kiosk to fabricate a temporary debit card.

Credit card system having limited card data indicia
Patent No. 12400217

Inventor(s): Darryl Geiger (DeSoto, TX)
Assignee(s): CJG Tech LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18241322 on 09/01/2023 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transaction card for secure payments. The transaction card including a personalized indicia displayed on a surface of the transaction card. The user of the transaction card may select the personalized indicia. The transaction card further includes an encoded portion configured to communicate with a transaction card reader. A complete transaction card number associated with the transaction card is stored on the encoded portion. A method of manufacturing a secure transaction card. The secure transaction card comprises an encoded portion. The method includes the step of receiving, from a user, a personalized indicia associated with the secure transaction card. The method further includes the step of displaying the personalized indicia on the secure transaction card. The method further includes storing a complete transaction card number on the encoded portion, wherein the encoded portion communicates with a transaction card reader.

Transaction and settlement validation service
Patent No. 12400267

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19040549 on 01/29/2025 (209 days app to issue)

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

Systems and methods for identifying and labeling objects in images using an index
Patent No. 12400442

Inventor(s): Paul Aarseth (Murphy, TX), Ross Bates (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Worlds Enterprises, Inc. (Colleyville, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18955854 on 11/21/2024 (278 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for automatically identifying and labeling objects in images using an index includes accessing first video frames captured at a first physical location. The method further includes identifying a plurality of first objects from the first video frames and generating first composite vectors for the plurality of first objects. The method further includes storing the first composite vectors in an index. The method further includes accessing second video frames captured at a second physical location. The method further includes identifying a plurality of second objects from the second video frames and generating second composite vectors for the plurality of second objects. The method further includes determining, using the index and the second composite vectors for the plurality of second objects, a plurality of similar objects. The method further includes displaying images of one or more of the plurality of similar objects in a graphical user interface.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Intelligent conversational assistance system
Patent No. 12400479

Inventor(s): Joshua Thomas Kelly (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17808145 on 06/22/2022 (1161 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system of providing guidance and information to service representatives by performing real-time emotion recognition of customers. The emotion recognition model evaluates video data and/or audio data of the customer during a communication session in order to determine a most likely emotional state for the customer at a given time. The system then generates content for the service representative based on the emotional state. The content can include identification of the emotional state, a suggested tone for the service representative to employ during the conversation, and recommended solutions to the customer”s issue.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Scannerless venue entry and location techniques
Patent No. 12400506

Inventor(s): Matthew Servant (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Flash Seats, LLC (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18316997 on 05/12/2023 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: When attending an event at a venue, the attendee typically presents ticket information that is scanned by a venue scanner. The process associated with scanning can be dispensed with, which can improve attendee experiences, reduce costs associated with managing a venue, as well as other advantages. For example, instead of scanning a ticket at a point of ingress to the venue, a device of the user can self-scan the ticket, and then present indicia that indicates this process has occurred. The indicia can be presented to a guest services representative, who can verify that a valid ticket was redeemed by merely observing the indicia and without scanning.

[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)

Security camera device with passive infrared (PIR) sensors
Patent No. 12400531

Inventor(s): Marcus-Alan Gilbert (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17953796 on 09/27/2022 (1064 days app to issue)

Abstract: An audio/video (A/V) device includes a first housing and a second housing that rotationally couples and uncouples to the first housing. The first housing includes a frame having a first cavity, a second cavity, and a wall disposed between the first cavity and the second cavity. The first housing further includes a mirror that extends between the first cavity and the second cavity, a first passive infrared (PIR) sensor at least partially disposed within the first cavity, and a second PIR sensor at least partially disposed within the second cavity. The second housing includes a loudspeaker.

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

Freeform text analysis and processing for neurostimulation data
Patent No. 12400744

Inventor(s): Bradley Lawrence Hershey (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation (Valencia, CA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18228938 on 08/01/2023 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed to process freeform data relating to neurostimulation treatment of a human patient, to determine relevant attributes and information regarding a state of the patient. In an example, a system to process freeform data implements electronic operations to: obtain freeform input that indicates characteristics of a neurostimulation treatment of a human patient; validate the freeform input; identify attributes associated with a state of the human patient, based on words from the validated freeform input; associate the attributes with the validated freeform input; and store data for the validated freeform input and the associated attributes. Specific operations for validating may include excluding or replacing words, and specific operations for identifying attributes may be based on natural language processing. Such processing of the freeform data may be used to identify results of neurostimulation programs, and effect improvements to neurostimulation programming or usage.

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

Automatic content tagging in videos of minimally invasive surgeries
Patent No. 12400750

Inventor(s): Jolle Barral (Mountain View, CA), Xing Jin (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16949785 on 11/13/2020 (1747 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for eye tracking and content tagging in minimally invasive surgical videos are described herein. Minimally invasive surgical videos may be captured while performing robotic surgeries. Robotic surgical systems described herein include robotic arms with interchangeable surgical tools. An endoscope at the end of one of the robotic arms captures video of the surgical procedure. The video is displayed on a display of the surgical system and an eye tracking device captures data corresponding to a gaze direction of the user on the display. Content tags are automatically generated in the image data based on areas of focus of the user. Information within the content tag may be generated based on surgical procedure steps derived from the image data, a log of current surgical procedures, and image data of previous surgical procedures.

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

Email deluge solution
Patent No. 12401611

Inventor(s): Nicholas O”Reilly (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18586810 on 02/26/2024 (547 days app to issue)

Abstract: Arrangements for detecting an email deluge are provided. A computing platform may train an artificial intelligence (AI) engine. The computing platform may receive a group of electronic messages. The computing platform may identify a user profile based on an electronic user identifier associated with the group of electronic messages. The computing platform may determine one or more electronic characteristics based on content associated with the group of electronic messages. The computing platform may generate one or more rules to determine whether a deluge has been detected. Based on determine that a deluge has been detected, the computing platform may quarantine the group of electronic messages and/or perform other actions.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Techniques for facilitating privacy and protection in metaverses
Patent No. 12400025

Inventor(s): Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen, TX), Timothy Benjamin Czerlinsky (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UIPCO, LLC (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18101837 on 01/26/2023 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for managing or providing privacy in metaverses and/or to providing protection of a user within metaverses. In certain embodiments, a metaverse user privacy system may be used to prevent or discourage user data or private information from being compromised. Such limitations or prohibitions may be applied or enforced based on various factors, such as privacy or security settings specified by a user. In further aspects, the presently described techniques may facilitate protecting a user from known or suspected ”bad” actors or from entering portions of the metaverse presenting risks to the user. Similarly, in further aspects the presently described techniques may be implemented as configurable parental controls, allowing a parent or guardian to configure or specify the types on interactions and risks a child may be exposed to in metaverses.

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

Distributed orchestration using delegate workspaces
Patent No. 12400166

Inventor(s): Jason Kolodziej (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products, L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18157092 on 01/20/2023 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed orchestration using delegate workspaces are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a remote orchestrator with respect to a workspace executed by a client Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the remote orchestrator to: communicate with a database of delegate workspaces, each delegate workspace instantiated by a respective one of a plurality of edge IHSs; and assign a management task with respect to a client IHS”s workspace to a delegate workspace executed by a selected edge IHS, where the delegate workspace is selected, at least in part, based upon information stored in the database.

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

Phone case with integrated cold wallet
Patent No. 12400228

Inventor(s): Gideon Bowie Luck (Plano, TX), Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX), Pooja Krishnaswamy (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18145486 on 12/22/2022 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: A phone case includes a cold wallet that holds various cryptocurrencies. A method provides for operation of a smartphone placed in the phone case to interact with the cold wallet. The cold wallet can be incorporated into a system that includes secure storage, a battery, and communications hardware. The system has robust security features, including features that require surface to surface proximity. For example, the system may use wireless charging, which only operates with a limited range. The phone case can use the wireless charging system to send and receive authentication signals from the smartphone. Based on the authentication signals the phone case can power up and connect the secure storage to the rest of the system, thereby only providing secured access to the keys in the cold wallet. After use, the system disconnects the secure storage and the powers down to cold wallet, protecting the private keys.

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

Packaged semiconductor device including heat slug
Patent No. 12400939

Inventor(s): Ken Pham (San Jose, CA), Vivek Arora (San Jose, CA), Woochan Kim (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17400913 on 08/12/2021 (1475 days app to issue)

Abstract: This description relates generally to semiconductor devices and processes. A method for forming a packaged semiconductor package can include attaching a front side of a metal layer to a die pad of a leadframe that includes conductive terminals, so a periphery portion of the metal layer extends beyond a periphery pad surface of the die pad, and a portion of a half-etched cavity on the front side of the metal layer is located near the periphery pad surface of the die pad. The method further includes attaching a semiconductor device to the die pad and encapsulating the semiconductor device, the front side of the metal layer, a portion of a back side of the metal layer, and a portion of the conductive terminals to form a packaged semiconductor device.

[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]

Electronic device multilevel package substrate for improved electromigration performance
Patent No. 12400945

Inventor(s): Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Dallas, TX), Sylvester Ankamah-Kusi (McKinney, TX), Yiqi Tang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18657689 on 05/07/2024 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a multilevel package substrate with first and second levels extending in planes of first and second directions and spaced apart from one another along a third direction, the first level having a first side with landing areas spaced apart from one another along the first direction. The multilevel package substrate includes a conductive structure having first and second ends and conductive portions in the first and second levels that provide a conductive path along the first direction from the landing areas toward the second end, where the conductive structure includes indents that extend into the conductive portions in the first level, the indents spaced apart from one another along the first direction and positioned along the first direction between respective pairs of the landing areas.

System for fire prevention in battery systems
Patent No. 12401075

Inventor(s): Nikhil Devarakonda (Dallas, TX), Vijay Venkat Devarakonda (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Analytical Scientific Products LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17752435 on 05/24/2022 (1190 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for thermal management, detection of abnormal cell heating, prevention of thermal runaway in the failing battery as well as the prevention of thermal runaway propagation and fire spread in battery systems. Battery systems and modules under the present disclosure can comprise deformation elements that deform when heated by a battery experiencing some type of failure. The deformation can be used to puncture a coolant tube, activate a nozzle, or otherwise release coolant onto the failing battery. The direct contact heat transfer, such as under boiling conditions, can quickly dissipate the heat using less coolant than prior art systems. Electrical circuits can automatically detect the deformation and disconnect the failing module or battery from a larger system.

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

Antenna structure
Patent No. 12401129

Inventor(s): Emily Marie Tobar (Rockwall, TX), James Pierpont (Allen, TX), Joshua Martin (Rockwall, TX), Philip Clayton Weatherly (Terrell, TX), Robert George (Caddo Mills, TX)
Assignee(s): L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (Melbourne, FL)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175797 on 02/28/2023 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus including: a ground plane element including: a non-conductive support layer, a conductive layer arranged on the non-conductive support layer, and at least one orifice through the non-conductive support layer and the conductive laminate layer; one or more radiating elements including a feed line and a solder pad, wherein each of the one or more radiating elements is secured to and electrically connected to the ground plane element via soldering of the solder pad to the conductive laminate layer; and at least one connector arranged in the at least one orifice and electrically connected to the feed line.

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

Rectification by battery protection system
Patent No. 12401210

Inventor(s): Prajit Nandi (Kolkata, , IN), Vasishta Kidambi (Atlanta, GA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18215922 on 06/29/2023 (789 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a controller circuit comprises: a voltage subtractor circuit having a subtractor output and first and second subtractor inputs, the first subtractor input adapted to be coupled to a first current terminal of a transistor, and the second subtractor input adapted to be coupled to a second current terminal of the transistor; an internal voltage generator circuit having a generator input and a generator output, the generator input adapted to be coupled to the first current terminal; and a gate control circuit having a gate control input and a gate control output, the gate control input coupled to the subtractor output, the gate control output adapted to be coupled to a gate of the transistor, the gate control circuit including a switch coupled between the gate control output and the generator output.

[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)

Modulating drive signals for power converters
Patent No. 12401263

Inventor(s): Pavol Balaz (Cupertino, CA), Raul Blecic (Freising, , DE), Syed Wasif Mehdi (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453776 on 08/22/2023 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a high-side driver having a high-side slew control input, a high-side drive input and a high-side drive output. A low-side driver has a low-side slew control input, a low-side drive input and a low-side drive output. Drive control circuitry has a high-side drive control output, a low-side drive control output, and a slew control output. The high-side drive control output is coupled to the high-side drive input, the low-side drive control output is coupled to the low-side drive input. The slew control output is coupled to at least one of the high-side slew control input and the low-side slew control input, and the drive control circuitry is configured to provide a slew control signal at the slew control output. The high-side and/or low-side driver is configured to modulate a slew rate of a drive signal at a respective drive output thereof based on the slew control signal.

[H02M] APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF (conversion of current or voltage specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces with no moving parts G04G 19/02; systems for regulating electric or magnetic variables in general, e.g. using transformers, reactors or choke coils, combination of such systems with static converters G05F; for digital computers G06F 1/00; transformers H01F; connection or control of one converter with regard to conjoint operation with a similar or other source of supply H02J; dynamo-electric converters H02K 47/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils, control or regulation of electric motors, generators or dynamo-electric converters H02P; pulse generators H03K) [5]

Input voltage feedforward in constant amplitude ramp
Patent No. 12401277

Inventor(s): Anthony Fagnani (Allen, TX), Bradley Zarek (Manchester, NH), Jianbo Gou (Spring Valley, TX), Saurav Bandyopadhyay (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18168948 on 02/14/2023 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a constant amplitude ramp generator having a differential output and first and second generator inputs, in which the first generator input is coupled to a power terminal. The apparatus also includes an input voltage feed-forward circuit having a feed-forward input and a feed-forward output, in which the feed-forward input is coupled to an input voltage terminal, and the feed-forward output is coupled to the second generator input.

Startup circuit for a flyback converter
Patent No. 12401286

Inventor(s): Pei-Hsin Liu (Bedford, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18177688 on 03/02/2023 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: A converter includes a power stage to provide a current through a primary winding of a transformer in response to a PWM signal and to induce a current in a secondary winding of the transformer to generate an output voltage. The power stage has a switching terminal. The converter also includes a controller, a clamp circuit, and an impedance device. The controller includes a first transistor coupled with a second transistor to initiate an operational voltage during a startup mode and to provide a control voltage based on an amplitude of a switching voltage at the switching terminal during a switching mode. The clamp circuit couples between the control input of the first transistor and a reference terminal and clamps a voltage at the first control input responsive to the switching voltage exceeding a clamp voltage. The impedance device couples between the switching terminal and the clamp circuit.

Reducing parasitic capacitance
Patent No. 12401326

Inventor(s): Abdellatif Bellaouar (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Smith, Tempel, Blaha LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17932403 on 09/15/2022 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for reducing parasitic capacitance. In an example aspect, an apparatus includes an amplifier having a differential cascode configuration. Each stack of the amplifier includes a first transistor configured to operate as an input stage and a second transistor configured to operate as a cascode stage. The first and second transistors each include two channel terminal regions having a doping type that is uniform across the two channel terminal regions. Surfaces of first channel terminal regions of the first and second transistors abut a first and second quantity of electrical contacts, respectively. Second channel terminal regions of the first and second transistors form a floating region at a floating node. Each of the first quantity of electrical contacts and the second quantity of electrical contacts is greater than a third quantity of electrical contacts abutting a surface of the floating region.

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

Hierarchical beamforming and reciprocity calibration for hybrid MIMO systems
Patent No. 12401405

Inventor(s): Chance Anthony Tarver (Arlington, TX), Gang Xu (Allen, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Dallas, TX), Shadi Abu-Surra (Plano, TX), Won Suk Choi (McKinney, TX), Young Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18419358 on 01/22/2024 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid MIMO system comprises N digital transceiver chains and N analog beamformers, each coupled to one of the digital transceiver chains and comprising M analog transmitter (TX) chains and M analog receiver (RX) chains. One of the analog RX chains is an RX reference node and one of the analog TX chains is a TX reference node. A processor is coupled to a calibration transceiver, the transceiver chains, and the beamformers. For each beamformer the processor measures, using the corresponding transceiver chain and the calibration transceiver, TX and RX phase responses and TX and RX magnitude responses of the TX and RX reference nodes, respectively, determines a reciprocity calibration based on a phase difference between the TX and RX phase responses and a magnitude difference between the TX and RX magnitude responses, and applies the reciprocity calibration to stored beam definitions to correct for the phase and magnitude differences.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for composite beam operation and overhead reduction
Patent No. 12401408

Inventor(s): Ahmad AlAmmouri (Richardson, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX), Mustafa Furkan Ozkoc (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18365857 on 08/04/2023 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes identifying child beams of a current composite beam. The method also includes determining an order at which the child beams of the current composite beam are measured based on a likelihood that each child beam of the current composite beam is an optimal beam, among the child beams, to be a serving narrow beam. The method also includes determining a threshold for use in deciding whether to measure one or more additional child beams or select an already measured child beam when selecting the optimal beam. The method also includes selecting the optimal beam, among the child beams, to be the serving narrow beam based on the determined order and the determined threshold.

[H04K] SECRET COMMUNICATION; JAMMING OF COMMUNICATION

Fiber-coupled Terahertz transceiver system
Patent No. 12401424

Inventor(s): Sudipto Chakraborty (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Attotude, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA)
Law Firm: DUNLAP CODDING, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18952796 on 11/19/2024 (280 days app to issue)

Abstract: Transport networks, network elements, and methods of use are described herein, including a transmitter comprising a client-side input, transmitter circuitry, and antennas. The client-side input is configured to receive baseband signals having client data encoded therein. The transmitter circuitry is configured to receive the baseband signals from the client-side input and generate antenna feed signals based on the baseband signals. The antennas are configured to receive the antenna feed signals from the transmitter circuitry, generate radiated signals based on the antenna feed signals, and couple the radiated signals into a hollow waveguide. Each of the radiated signals is a radiated electromagnetic wave configured for coherent detection and has a frequency in a range between 300 Gigahertz (GHz) and 10 Terahertz (THz).

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Preventing unauthorized exposure of sensitive data
Patent No. 12401514

Inventor(s): Aeric Solow (Richardson, TX), Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18198866 on 05/18/2023 (831 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for determining whether an existing customer is eligible for a zero-knowledge proof (”ZKP”) application is provided. The method may include determining that the existing customer possesses a private key linked to an account profile associated with the existing customer absent provision of the private key. The determining may also include executing a behavior-scan on the account profile to confirm that a score of the behavior-scan is equal to or greater than a pre-determined score. In response to the determining that the existing customer is eligible for the ZKP application, the method may include generating the ZKP application by executing an encryption algorithm on the sensitive data of the account profile to output a digital zero-knowledge token for each of the sensitive data and auto-filling each input field in the ZKP application that is associated with sensitive data with the digital zero-knowledge token.

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

Vehicle temporary certificate authentication
Patent No. 12401525

Inventor(s): Ismail Thanickel (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17952195 on 09/23/2022 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of obtaining, by a server, a certificate from an IoT device associated with a vehicle, determining, by the server, the certificate is not a revoked certificate, assigning, by the server, a temporary certificate to the IoT device, and validating, by the server, the temporary certificate.

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

Method and apparatus for testing and validating an open RAN based fronthaul site without network connectivity
Patent No. 12401570

Inventor(s): Charles Santhosam Lourdu Raja (Bangalore, , IN), Manoj Krishnan (Frisco, TX), Sarbeswar Mohapatra (Allen, TX), Sridhar Rajagopal (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Systems, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17872420 on 07/25/2022 (1128 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided for at least one of testing and validating at least one Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) remote radio head (RRH) present for installation at an installation site having no network connectivity to the RRH available, which system includes a network emulator configured to at least one of test and validate at least one of a device parameter and a functional parameter of the at least one RRH when selectively coupled to the at least one RRH. The network emulator is configured to be selectively coupled to a user equipment (UE) configured for displaying the at least one of the device parameter and the functional parameter of at least one RRH, and wherein the network emulator is one of 1) directly coupled to the at least one RRH, or 2) connected to the at least one RRH via a cell site router (CSR).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Segmentation and engagement based messaging
Patent No. 12401609

Inventor(s): Hao Liu (Allen, TX), Nityan Bhorde (Dallas, TX), Ryan Hennigan (Aubrey, TX), Sangame Krishnamani (Plano, TX), Shiju Madathil Samuel (Frisco, TX), Tanner Thornton (Dallas, TX), Tyler Herron (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18491931 on 10/23/2023 (673 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may categorize a set of accounts into a set of messaging segments, wherein each account, of the set of accounts, is associated with one or more messaging segments of the set of messaging segments, and wherein the set of messaging segments are applicable to multiple communication channels. The device may determine, for each messaging segment associated with the account, an account configuration that is based on a content configuration associated with that messaging segment and based on an engagement persona associated with the account. The device may transmit, via one or more communication channels included in the multiple communication channels, one or more communications for the account in accordance with the account configuration.

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

Secure digital authorization based on identity elements of users and/or linkage definitions identifying shared digital assets
Patent No. 12401650

Inventor(s): Jeff J. Stapleton (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17903835 on 09/06/2022 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are example methods, systems, and devices that allow for secure digital authorization via generated datasets. The techniques include receiving a first dataset of a first user and a second dataset of a second user and generating a first set of identity elements and a second set of identity elements based on the first dataset and the second dataset, respectively. A linkage definition can be generated based on the first and second datasets, which can be associated with a set of activation elements. The techniques include determining that a set of inputs satisfy one or more of the set of activation elements and, in response, generating a set of security access tokens based on the linkage condition. The security access tokens can be transmitted to a computing device upon analyzing and verifying biometric data received from that computing device.

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

System and method to map hierarchical multi-tenant access to services
Patent No. 12401654

Inventor(s): Kazi Bashir (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18479644 on 10/02/2023 (694 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The memory may be configured to store one or more directories comprising access to multiple tenant profiles and one or more network access commands configured to provide access to one or more entitlements. Each tenant profile of the tenant profiles are associated with one or more services. The processor may be configured to receive a request to access at least one service. The request comprises an application function identifier (AFID) comprising a tenant ID that references a tenant profile of the tenant profiles, a department ID that references multiple entitlements associated with the tenant profile, and an API ID that references a service associated with the entitlements. Further, the processor may be configured to generate a report comprising multiple network access commands configured to enable access to the service in accordance with the entitlements.

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

AI model based cybersecurity detection prioritization for cybersecurity management systems
Patent No. 12401679

Inventor(s): Manu Nandan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CrowdStrike, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18929233 on 10/28/2024 (302 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an approach of collecting historical cybersecurity detection data comprising a plurality of cybersecurity detections and a plurality of detection times. The approach transforms the historical cybersecurity detection data into a plurality of rank ordered detection datasets that rank order each one of the plurality of cybersecurity detections based on the plurality of detection times. In turn, the approach trains an artificial intelligence (AI) model using the plurality of rank ordered detection datasets to generate a prioritized output dataset from an input dataset.

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

Steering of roaming in wireless communication networks
Patent No. 12401985

Inventor(s): Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Malikie Innovations Limited (, , IE)
Law Firm: Botos Churchill IP Law LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18504217 on 11/08/2023 (657 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for steering of roaming (SOR) in wireless communication networks includes sending by a mobile equipment (ME) a registration message to a visited public land mobile network (VPLMN). The ME receives a first message from a home public land mobile network (HPLMN) through the VPLMN. The ME determines that the first message has failed a security check. In response to determining that the first message has failed the security check, the ME sends a second message to the VPLMN, the second message including an indication that the first message has failed the security check.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method, electronic device and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for determining indoor radio transmitter distribution
Patent No. 12402019

Inventor(s): Michael Maragoudakis (Plano, TX), Thalanayar Muthukumar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: NICHOLSON DE VOS WEBSTER ELLIOTT LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17797556 on 05/11/2020 (1933 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed techniques disclose methods for planning an indoor radio network for a building. In one embodiment, a method comprises preprocessing an image of a floor plan of the building; generating a radio propagation map for the floor plan using the preprocessed image; and determining an indoor radio transmitter distribution for the floor plan using the radio propagation map.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Performance-driven network parameter changes in a communication network
Patent No. 12402022

Inventor(s): Shomik Pathak (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18090784 on 12/29/2022 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processing system may obtain a data set with records of network parameter changes, each record including at least one network parameter change and at least one attribute associated with a first aspect of a communication network, and a corresponding network performance indicator change. A first record may include a plurality of network parameter change groups. The processing system may next perform a de-confusion process by identifying a second record comprising a single network parameter change group, determining that a corresponding network performance indicator change is different from that of the at least the first record, and updating the data set to replace the first record with at least two replacement records. The processing system may apply at least one of the network parameter change groups to a second aspect of the communication network based upon a decision output of a classifier that is trained using the updated data set.

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

Wireless device session management by an access and mobility management function
Patent No. 12402039

Inventor(s): Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, VA), Kyungmin Park (Vienna, VA), Peyman Talebi Fard (Vienna, VA), Weihua Qiao (Herndon, VA)
Assignee(s): Peninsula Technologies, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18654167 on 05/03/2024 (480 days app to issue)

Abstract: A source access and mobility management function (AMF) device may send, to a target AMF, a first message. The first message may indicate a handover of a wireless device and a source session management function (SMF). The source AMF may receive, from the target AMF, a second message causing a release of at least one second session of the wireless device. The source AMF may send, to the target AMF, a first indication of the completion of the release of the at least one second session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Enhanced uplink power control
Patent No. 12402081

Inventor(s): Kyeongin Jeong (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17464573 on 09/01/2021 (1455 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system for a user equipment (UE) to perform a power management method. The method includes receiving, by the UE, one or more power parameters for a non-terrestrial network (NTN). The method also includes selecting a power management method from one of: a predictive transmit power method based on time and the distance between the UE and an NTN entity or a non-predictive transmit power method. The method also includes determining a power based on the power management method and the power management parameters. The method further includes transmitting a signal to the reception point using the power.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Paging cause indication
Patent No. 12402101

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Ofinno, LLC (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425649 on 01/29/2024 (575 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless device sends a first request to a mobility management function via a base station. The first request includes a paging cause indication in a paging message. A first paging message is received by the wireless device and comprises a first paging cause indication. Based on the first paging message, a second request for a connection setup is sent.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device in nodes used for wireless communication
Patent No. 12402130

Inventor(s): Keying Wu (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18116850 on 03/03/2023 (907 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device in a node for wireless communications. A first node receives a first signaling and a first signal in a first time-frequency resource pool; the first signaling comprises scheduling information of the first signal; the first signal carries a first bit block, the first bit block comprising a positive integer number of binary bits; a first value is used for determining a number of binary bits comprised in the first bit block, and the first value is related to the first time-frequency resource pool. The above method helps prevent both sides of communications from different interpretations of Transport Block Size in V2X communications, thus ensuring communication quality and avoiding extra signaling overhead.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Random access counter management on an unlicensed cell
Patent No. 12402174

Inventor(s): Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, VA)
Assignee(s): Peninsula Technologies, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18661146 on 05/10/2024 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station transmits, to a wireless device, message(s) comprising a first maximum value for a preamble transmission counter and a second maximum value for a second counter. The base station transmits a control order initiating a random access procedure on a first unlicensed cell. The first maximum value may indicate a maximum number of preamble transmissions for the random access procedure. The second maximum value may indicate a number of listen-before-talk (LBT) failures of at least one LBT procedure performed for transmission of a preamble for the random access procedure. A value of the preamble transmission counter may be kept the same. A value of the second counter may be incremented based on the at least one LBT failure. The random access procedure may be cancelled based on either the preamble transmission counter reaching the first maximum value or the second counter reaching the second maximum value.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus to provide an integrated unified heat source for chafing dishes
Patent No. 12402210

Inventor(s): John A. Fee (Knoxville, TN), Luis Perez (Mesquite, TX)
Assignee(s): IPH LLC (Mesquite, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18440171 on 02/13/2024 (560 days app to issue)

Abstract: A chafing dish heating apparatus including an electrical heating pad configured to be placed within a chafing dish receptacle and connectable to a power source; a receptacle reflector configured to receive the chafing dish receptacle; a receptacle insulator configured to receive the receptacle reflector; a lid reflector configured to receive a chafing dish lid; a lid insulator configured to receive the lid reflector; and a thermostat connected to the electrical heating pad and configured to be connected to a power source.

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

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Suture button
Patent No. D1089970

Inventor(s): Kevin Kruse (Dallas, TX), Lawrence Binder (Miami, FL)
Assignee(s): Speed Clip Solutions, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Heslin Rothenberg Farley Mesiti P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29875978 on 05/15/2023 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Window shade with cord protector and sliding actuator
Patent No. D1090108

Inventor(s): Armando Figueroa (Oceanside, CA), Charles Derk, Jr. (Park Ridge, NJ), James Liu (Oceanside, CA)
Assignee(s): THE WATT STOPPER, INC. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: BrownWinick Law Firm (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29912176 on 09/14/2023 (712 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Video conferencing camera
Patent No. D1090662

Inventor(s): Douglas Laube (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Biamp Systems, LLC (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29945269 on 06/02/2024 (450 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Hoverboard
Patent No. D1090750

Inventor(s): Eric Charles Masters (Mount Horeb, WI), Ryan Matthew Follmann (Fitchburg, WI)
Assignee(s): GoLabs Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29894146 on 06/06/2023 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Ultrasound device
Patent No. D1090856

Inventor(s): Trevor Theriot (Las Vegas, NV)
Assignee(s): ManaMed, LLC (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29890706 on 04/26/2023 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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Patented: Physical AI Startup’s System for Automatically Identifying, Labeling Objects and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of August 26 with a total of 103 patents granted.

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