Beyond SC Autosports’ Solar Roof for Golf Cart, other organizations with notable patents granted this week include:

Amazon Technologies’ tracing processes in distributed container systems
Glorius’ hot-swappable battery system for computer peripherals
Neo7Bioscience’s precision-based immuno-molecular augmentation (PBIMA) computerized system, method, and therapeutic vaccine
OxeFit’s exercise equipment with dynamic illumination of simulated environment
State Farm’s autonomous vehicle automatic parking
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s hinge-link spinal correction device and method
The University of Texas System’s methods for the assessment of risk and treatments for liver cancers and lethal liver disease complications
USAA’s sandbag deployment
Verizon’s systems for prioritizing power restoration to sites after a power outage
Wing Aviation’s UAV flight control operations for predicted traffic encounter

Dallas Invents is a 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 1/13/26 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

142 patents granted
Ranked No. 8 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 11
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 19
E: Fixed Constructions 4
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 9
G: Physics 48
H: Electricity 43

DESIGN: 8

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 18
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 15
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 5
7-Eleven Inc. (Irving) 4
Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, FR) 3
Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano) 3
Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, CH) 2
Acleap Power Inc. (Taipei, TW) 2
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 2

Unassigned 9

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA) 4
Emrah Akin Sisbot (Mountain View, CA) 3
Arturo Silva (Allen) 2
Blake Browder (Dallas) 2
Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 2
Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR) 2
Karupaiah Rajendran (Sachse) 2
Kevin Jenkins (Dallas) 2
Li Guo (Allen) 2
Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Interchangeable insert arrangement for fishing lures
Patent No. 12520830

Inventor(s): Michael Ward Kertz (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: QuickPatents (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18408744 on 01/10/2024 (734 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fishing lure having interchangeable inserts includes a lure body having a front end, a rear end, a left side, a right side, a top side, and a bottom side. At least the left side, but in some embodiments also the right side, includes an insert slot with an opening proximate the rear end. The insert slot has at least one pair of opposing flanges. An insert engages the insert slot and has a catch at a forward end thereof adapted for engaging the snap aperture of the lure body. An outer surface of the insert with a natural attractant is visible through the insert slot between the flanges. The insert is preferably one of many available inserts that all have varying outer surface characteristics, such as color, pattern, texture, attachments, and the like. A fishing lure attachment cooperative with the inserts is used with existing fishing lures.

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

Medical gown and method of donning the same
Patent No. 12520891

Inventor(s): William Todd Klempnauer (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): DePre, LLC (Powell, TN)
Law Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell Berkowitz, P.C. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18563771 on 05/17/2022 (1337 days app to issue)

Abstract: A medical gown ([b]100[/b]) and method of donning are disclosed herein. The medical gown may comprise a top portion ([b]110[/b]), a bottom portion ([b]112[/b]), a first tie ([b]134[/b]), a second tie ([b]136[/b]), and a cover patch ([b]120[/b]). The top portion may include arms ([b]140[/b]) and a neck opening ([b]152[/b]). The bottom portion may include a front bottom side ([b]128[/b]), a first rear flap ([b]130[/b]), a second rear flap ([b]132[/b]), and the first tie integrally formed with the first rear flap. The first and second rear flaps may extend from opposite edges of the front bottom side. The cover patch may be configured to at least partially couple the top portion and the bottom portion together. The second tie may be coupled between the cover patch and the bottom portion. The medical gown may provide easy donning and doffing as well as be optimally configured for manufacturing using automation.

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

Perspiration diverting headband
Patent No. 12520892

Inventor(s): David Baxter (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17953654 on 09/27/2022 (1204 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perspiration diverting headband is provided which includes a flexible tubing having a first end and a second end, and an elastic band a first end and a second end, wherein the elastic band extends through and out the first end and second end of the flexible tubing. The headband can further include a first tubular connector secured to the first end of the tubing and at least partially disposed over the elastic band, wherein the elastic band further extends through and out the first tubular connector. The headband may also include a second tubular connector secured to the second end of the tubing and at least partially disposed over the elastic band, wherein the elastic band further extends through and out the second tubular connector. In addition, the headband may include a first slidable fastener and a second slidable fastener for securing the headband to a user”s head.

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

Hinge-link spinal correction device and method
Patent No. 12521150

Inventor(s): Daniel J. Sucato (Dallas, TX), Hong Zhang (Irving, TX), John David Ross, Jr. (Ovilla, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524713 on 11/30/2023 (775 days app to issue)

Abstract: A reduction device correction system for spinal surgery comprising two uniplanar clamps; a reduction rod having opposite pitch threaded ends, the reduction rod configured to be attached to each of the two uniplanar clamps; a stabilizing rod configured to be attached to each of the two uniplanar clamps; two provisional spine rods, each configured to be attached to a respective uniplanar clamp; and an adjustable force compression device comprising a constant force cable, the constant force cable configured to be attached to each of the two uniplanar clamps.

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

Intraocular lenses having closed-loop ring haptic structures
Patent No. 12521230

Inventor(s): Douglas Brent Wensrich (Bedford, TX), Jian Liu (Keller, TX), Stephen John Collins (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17141526 on 01/05/2021 (1834 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a periphery and a closed-loop ring haptic structure coupled with the optic. The closed loop haptic structure includes a first ring structure having a first characteristic length, a second ring structure having a second characteristic length, and a plurality of connectors coupling the first ring structure and the second ring structure. The first ring structure is positioned adjacent to the periphery of the optic and is coupled to the entire periphery of the optic, and the first characteristic length is less than the second characteristic length.

[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]

Polymeric delivery systems
Patent No. 12521347

Inventor(s): Peter D. Gabriele (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): THE SECANT GROUP, LLC (Telford, PA)
Law Firm: McNees Wallace Nurick LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18049535 on 10/25/2022 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: A polymeric delivery system delivers a biologic to cells. In some embodiments, the polymeric delivery system includes polyplexes. Each polyplex includes at least one charged polymer and at least one biologic. The at least one charged polymer includes a polyester copolymer of a polyol and a polycarboxylic acid modified with at least one charged moiety having an opposite charge from a net charge of the at least one biologic. In other embodiments, the polymeric delivery system includes self-assembled particles including a block copolymer and a biologic associated with the block copolymer. The block copolymer includes a first block of a polyester copolymer of a polyol and a polycarboxylic acid and a second block of a second monomer or a second polymer.

[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)

Mobile apparatus and method for sterilizing one or more surgical trays with integrable transfer and storage system
Patent No. 12521457

Inventor(s): Barry M. Snyder (Hahira, GA), Clarence J. Snyder, III (Theresa, NY), Maryellen Keenan (St. Petersburg, FL), Michele Mauzerall (St. Petersburg, FL)
Assignee(s): STERICUBE SURGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18545938 on 12/19/2023 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved mobile apparatus for sterilizing surgical trays serves as a self-contained autoclave, allowing sterilization of the interior of the apparatus and its contents. A method of sterilization using the apparatus is presented as well. By means of a dedicated transfer and storage system, the apparatus, integrable with respect to a transfer cart and a lift device, may be moved easily between a location of sterilization, a storage area, and an operating room, and more than one such apparatus may be stacked vertically for storage to enhance storage efficiency.

[A61L] METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]

Irrigation system and methods of use
Patent No. 12521484

Inventor(s): Andrew Sauter (Dallas, TX), Brian C. de Beaubien (Dallas, TX), Douglas Lorang (Dallas, TX), James McCrea (Dallas, TX), Jude Paganelli (Dallas, TX), Matthew Gill (Dallas, TX), Michael Wong (Dallas, TX), Robert C. Hutto
Assignee(s): Osteal Therapeutics, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18909211 on 10/08/2024 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: A treatment delivery system includes a fluid delivery system connected to a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir. The system directs a first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to a treatment site and directs a second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site and a control unit to control the fluid delivery system according to a treatment process comprising a flow of the first fluid and the second fluid, the treatment process including multiple phases. A first phase includes a controlled delivery of the first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to the treatment site. A second phase of the plurality of phases includes a controlled delivery of the second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site, the control unit automatically activating a transition from at least the first phase to the second phase.

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

Golf clubs and golf club heads having interchangeable rear body members
Patent No. 12521609

Inventor(s): Robert M. Boyd (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18513374 on 11/17/2023 (788 days app to issue)

Abstract: Golf club heads (e.g. drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) according to at least some example aspects of this invention include a striking face and a rear portion opposite the striking face, the rear portion defining an opening to an interior cavity. A rear body member configured to be inserted into the opening is engaged with the rear portion of the club head. The rear body member may include multiple rear body parts that may be removable and/or interchangeable to permit flexibility in controlling the weight distribution of the golf club head.

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

Exercise equipment with dynamic illumination of simulated environment
Patent No. 12521619

Inventor(s): Peter Neuhaus (Pensacola Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): OxeFit, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18634490 on 04/12/2024 (641 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a motor, a cable coupled to the motor, an exercise attachment coupled to the cable such that the motor is operable to exert force on the exercise attachment via the cable, a display screen, and a controller. The controller is programmed to control the motor based on simulated progress through a virtual environment, determine a beam direction based on a cranial orientation of the user of the exercise apparatus, generate a graphical visualization of the virtual environment by casting a virtual light beam along the beam direction, and cause the display screen to display the visualization.

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

Handgun simulation assembly using virtual reality controller and having a releasable magazine
Patent No. 12521624

Inventor(s): Brian Phillips (Neptune Beach, FL), David Spencer Clark (Saratoga Springs, UT), Mann Howe Aaron Lee (London, , GB)
Assignee(s): AceXR, LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18496115 on 10/27/2023 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: A handgun simulation assembly that mates a virtual reality (VR) controller having a trigger finger button with a handgun grip and trigger in order to better simulate the feel of a typical handgun for a VR environment. The handgun simulation assembly includes a handgun body with a magazine release subassembly for transferring the depression of a magazine release button on the handgun grip to a translational action to depress the side button of the VR controller. Depressing the magazine release button can also cause a magazine weight suspended inside the handgun grip to at least partially drop downward in the handgun grip to simulate an actual magazine drop. By mating commercially available VR controllers with realistic handgun grips and triggers, users of the handgun simulation assembly are provided with a more realistic handgun experience when in a VR environment.

[A63F] CARD, BOARD OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [5]

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

Low-frequency complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) ultrasonic transducer
Patent No. 12521760

Inventor(s): Bichoy Bahr (Allen, TX), Swaminathan Sankaran (Allen, TX), Yanbo He (Irvine, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682576 on 02/28/2022 (1415 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with at least one example of the description, a device includes a substrate and a linear array of transducer elements across the substrate and forming a cavity region. The cavity region is bounded by a first termination region and a second termination region. The linear array of transducer elements includes a transducer element having a front-end-of-line (FEOL) portion that is formed by a FEOL process and a back-end-of-line (BEOL) portion that is formed by an n-layer BEOL process. The BEOL portion of the transducer element includes a ferroelectric capacitor and a conductive element. The conductive element is formed by metal layer-n of the n-layer BEOL process, where n denotes an integer greater than 3.

[B06B] GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL (for particular physical or chemical processes, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. B07B 1/40, B22C 19/06, B23Q 17/12, B24B 31/06, E01C 19/22; measurement of mechanical vibrations, including the combination of generation and measurement, G01H; systems using reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves G01S 15/00; generating seismic energy for prospecting G01V 1/02; control of mechanical vibrations G05D 19/00; methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound, in general G10K 11/00; synthesis of acoustic waves G10K 15/02; piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements H01L 41/00; motors with vibrating magnet, armature or coil H02K 33/00; motors using piezo-electric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction H02N 2/00; generation of electrical oscillations H03B; electromechanical resonators as resonant circuit elements H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R) [2]

Heat-aware toolpath reordering for 3D printing of physical parts
Patent No. 12521795

Inventor(s): Daniel Reznik (Berlin, , DE), Darya Kastsian (Falkensee, , DE), Frank Heinrichsdorff (Teltow, , DE), Katharina Eissing (Papenburg, , DE), Omar Fergani (Berlin, , DE)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18001358 on 06/19/2020 (2034 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system may include an access engine and a toolpath reordering engine. The access engine may be configured to access an original layer toolpath for slice of a 3D CAD object as well as a heat criticality measure for the original layer toolpath. The heat criticality measure may specify a heat impact for different points on the multiple toolpath segments of the original layer toolpath for the 3D printing of the physical part using the original layer toolpath. The toolpath reordering engine may be configured to reorder the multiple toolpath segments into a modified layer toolpath, and the modified layer toolpath may have a heat criticality measure with a lesser heat impact on the physical part than the heat criticality measure for the original layer toolpath.

[B22F] WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER; MAKING METALLIC POWDER (making alloys by powder metallurgy C22C); APPARATUS OR DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR METALLIC POWDER

Bolt on power2
Patent No. 12521823

Inventor(s): William Matthews, II (Haltom City, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Examiners Edge (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19040612 on 01/29/2025 (349 days app to issue)

Abstract: An interoperable power distribution apparatus and systems includes N power distribution base units having a first configuration as sequentially arranged along a first direction and secured as removably attached, and a second configuration where each of the N power distribution base units are independently and removably attached to a surface or embedded at least in part to one of N welding machine support units having various first, second, or third orthogonal dimensions, the N power distribution base units interoperable between the N welding machine support units having varied first, second, or orthogonal third dimensions, wherein N is a positive natural number between 1 and 100.

[B23K] SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D)

Method for generating microstructure on a film by a roller
Patent No. 12521920

Inventor(s): Haifeng Shan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17918037 on 04/12/2021 (1737 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of designing a spherical microstructure mold ([b]604[/b]-[b]614[/b]) module to be incorporated into a calendering roller ([b]600[/b]) for generating a microstructure ([b]108[/b]) on a planar surface ([b]104[/b]), comprising calculating a first curvature ([b]204[/b]) on a cross-sectional planar surface ([b]202[/b]) for a first microstructure point of the spherical microstructure mold module, calculating a second curvature ([b]210[/b]) of a spherical surface ([b]102[/b]) of the spherical microstructure mold module, measuring a radius ([b]214[/b]) of the spherical surface ([b]102[/b]), the radius ([b]214[/b]) being from the center of the spherical surface ([b]102[/b]) to the first microstructure point, and determining a location of the microstructure ([b]108[/b]) on the planar surface ([b]104[/b]), the location being derived from the first curvature ([b]204[/b]), the second curvature ([b]210[/b]), and the radius ([b]214[/b]).

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

Method for producing contact lenses
Patent No. 12521948

Inventor(s): John Janders (Fort Worth, TX), Kirk Cooper (Mansfield, TX), Shridhar Natarajan (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17662858 on 05/11/2022 (1343 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention provides a method producing contact lenses, comprising the step of: separating the mold into the male and female mold halves, with the silicone hydrogel contact lens adhered on one of the male and female mold halves; bring a shaped ultrasonic horn in direct contact with at least one area of a non-optical surface of the female mold half or the male mold half having the molded silicone hydrogel contact lens attached thereon; and applying a ultrasonic vibrational energy to the at least one area of the non-optical surface of the female mold half or the male mold half having the molded silicone hydrogel contact lens attached thereon so as to separate the molded silicone hydrogel contact lens from the mold half attached thereon.

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

2K pu-dual cure adhesive for lamination
Patent No. 12521966

Inventor(s): Ronald A. Berzon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17761280 on 09/17/2020 (1944 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a two-component polyurethane adhesive and a dual cure polyurethane-based adhesive for use in laminated films. The adhesives are particularly useful for producing photochromic and clear-to-polarized laminates for ophthalmic lens applications.

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

Pivoting tow hook assemblies and vehicles including same
Patent No. 12522033

Inventor(s): Adam D. Holmstrom (Pinckney, MI), Paxton S. Williams (Milan, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17973062 on 10/25/2022 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: A tow hook assembly coupled to the cross member of a vehicle. The tow hook assembly includes a housing, a tow hook, and a biasing member. The tow hook is pivotally coupled to the housing and positionable between an extended position and a retracted position. The biasing member is coupled to the tow hook and the housing to bias the tow hook towards the extended position. The tow hook is configured to pivot from the extended position towards the retracted position upon application of a force exceeding a threshold applied to the tow hook.

[B60D] VEHICLE CONNECTIONS (components of brake systems B60T 17/04)

Collapsible tow hook with stowing
Patent No. 12522035

Inventor(s): Ryan C. Harris (Saline, MI), Scott L. Frederick (Brighton, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18121540 on 03/14/2023 (1036 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a tow hook assembly for a vehicle. The tow hook assembly includes a tow hook having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, a translating member configured to be coupled to the tow hook, a hinge disposed between the tow hook and the translating member, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the translating member, and a biasing member disposed within the housing and configured to be coupled to the translating member such that the biasing member is configured to deploy the tow hook. A horizontal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The translating member is configured to translate the tow hook along the horizontal axis, and the hinge is configured to rotate the tow hook about the hinge and radially away from the horizonal axis.

[B60D] VEHICLE CONNECTIONS (components of brake systems B60T 17/04)

Adjustable accelerator pedal stroke
Patent No. 12522065

Inventor(s): Corey M. Snead (Howell, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18232244 on 08/09/2023 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a regenerative braking and powertrain pedal system. The powertrain system includes an electric motor that is configured to generate regenerative energy and provide a regenerative braking torque. The powertrain system includes an electronic control unit coupled to the electric motor. The electronic control unit is configured to cause an accelerator pedal to rotate about its pivot point to increase a total available stroke in response to an energy recovery mode being activated. The electronic control unit is configured to control an amount of the regenerative braking torque to be applied using an accelerator pedal position. The electronic control unit is configured to cause the accelerator pedal to rotate about its pivot point to decrease the total available stroke in response to the energy recovery mode being deactivated.

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

Electric vehicle based energy transaction
Patent No. 12522099

Inventor(s): Justin A. Sanchez (Charlotte, NC), Nejib Ammar (San Jose, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18666785 on 05/16/2024 (607 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of predicting a charging duration of a vehicle connected to a charging station, based on data related to the vehicle, an individual associated with the vehicle, and the charging station; determining a length of time the individual will be in the vehicle when the vehicle is connected to the charging station; in response to the length of time being less than the predicted charging duration, determining a service to provide to the individual based on the data; and delivering the service based on the length of time.

[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]

Latches and latch systems for vehicle seats and vehicle seats
Patent No. 12522111

Inventor(s): Nicholas J. Schutzman (Canton, MI), Vikas Bhatia (South Lyon, MI), Yi-Ru C. Sosnowski (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18164854 on 02/06/2023 (1072 days app to issue)

Abstract: A latch for a vehicle seat includes a latch body and a bracket having a plate defining a pivot point and a slot is provided. The latch body is pivotably coupled to the bracket at the pivot point and movably coupled to the bracket at the slot such that the latch body pivots about the pivot point between a latched position and a variation absorbing position. The latch body has a supporting shaft slidably supported by the plate at the slot. A biasing assembly is disposed between the pivot point and the supporting shaft and biasing the latch body toward the latched position.

[B60N] VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (furniture construction A47)

Vehicles including frangible storage compartment sealing devices
Patent No. 12522145

Inventor(s): Haley L. Grantham (Saline, MI), Troy N. Grantham (Saline, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18182551 on 03/13/2023 (1037 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame member, a storage compartment, and a sealing device coupling the storage compartment to the vehicle frame member. At least a portion of the sealing device is configured to move in a downward vehicle vertical direction upon a force exceeding a predetermined threshold being applied against an upper end of the sealing device.

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

Outputting air using combination of air and spray nozzles on wipers to prevent windshield wiper runoff and clear rain
Patent No. 12522182

Inventor(s): Jesse Dwayne Rydell (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18479677 on 10/02/2023 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a windshield wiper comprising a one or more nozzles for outputting a gas. Examples include a windshield wiper system that comprises a wiper blade, a windshield wiper arm configured to couple to the wiper blade at a distal end and couple to a vehicle at a proximal end, one or more nozzles disposed at the distal end of the windshield wiper arm, and a processor communicatively coupled to the one or more nozzles. The processor is configured to control the one or more nozzles to selectively output a gas based a position of the wiper blade on a windshield.

[B60S] SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Systems, methods, and vehicles for classifying driving behavior of a target vehicle
Patent No. 12522218

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Mountain View, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Seyhan Ucar (Mountain View, CA), Tomohiro Matsuda (Mountain View, CA), Yongkang Liu (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17860154 on 07/08/2022 (1285 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and vehicles for classifying driving behavior of a target vehicle are provided. The systems include a controller programmed to identify a target vehicle associated with a pseudo-id, obtain a first tag representing first driving behavior of the target vehicle during a first period of time along with the pseudo-id based on first motion data of the target vehicle, obtain a second tag representing second driving behavior of the target vehicle during a second period of time along with the pseudo-id based on second motion data of the target vehicle, the second period of time being after the first period of time, and classify driving behavior of the target vehicle based on interpretation of the first tag and the second tag.

[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]

Safe vehicle backup navigation
Patent No. 12522236

Inventor(s): Qi Chen (San Jose, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18136203 on 04/18/2023 (1001 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving, by a processor, first data from a first sensor and second data from a second sensor, on a vehicle, receiving, by the processor, third data from a sensor on a further vehicle, wherein the third data is not observable by the first sensor, interworking, by the processor, the first data, the second data, and the third data, and superimposing, by the processor, the interworked first data, second data, and third data on a display of the vehicle.

[B60Q] ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL [4]

Transport dolly incorporating a carousel
Patent No. 12522268

Inventor(s): James Joseph Alan Abraham (Brantford, , CA), Jeff Wayne McLachlin (Woodstock, , 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: 18333910 on 06/13/2023 (945 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dolly structured for transport of component parts bins to and from plant floor work sites includes a base and a carousel rotatably connected to the base. The carousel has a pair of opposed open sides, with each side structured to enable an entire array or arrangement of component parts bins to be loaded or unloaded onto the carousel at the same time. The dolly also incorporates a first locking mechanism structured to lock the carousel in any of four orientations spaced apart at intervals of 90 during rotation of the carousel. The arrangement described provides flexibility in loading and unloading the carousel with parts bins, decreases the total amount of space needed to load and unload the dolly, and the amount of space needed to maneuver the dolly into a position and orientation that is usable by a worker on the assembly line, and improves user safety.

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

Systems and methods for shipping cryogenically-frozen materials
Patent No. 12522426

Inventor(s): Frank D. Obrad (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Kite Pharm, Inc. (Santa Monica, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18240817 on 08/31/2023 (866 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to shipping cases, dewars, and systems for transporting a frozen material. More specifically, the embodiments described herein include and/or enable dewar lid protective systems, data logging enablement, controlled coolant escape, efficient stacking options during transport, spill protection to ensure safe and effective transport of frozen samples and materials among other things. An exemplary use for the systems described herein includes reliable shipping for frozen materials at specified environmental conditions which can be tracked and verified.

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

Dock leveler with deck hinge
Patent No. 12522455

Inventor(s): Girish Malligere (Frisco, TX), Kirk E. Mellits (Fort Worth, TX), Philip Sotak (Lewisville, TX), Ruiping Ouyang (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17742952 on 05/12/2022 (1342 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dock leveler with a deck hinge shaped to fit in the pit of a loading dock. The dock leveler may have a rear leg bracket including a plurality of legs couplable to a bottom surface and a rear wall of the pit. The leg bracket may be positioned directly adjacent the rear wall and may include a plurality of brackets having an upwardly facing opening configured to receive a cylindrical shaft. The dock leveler may also comprise a deck that may have a rear portion shaped to fit over the cylindrical shaft and located adjacent the rear wall. The cylindrical shaft may be sized to fit within the plurality of brackets such that the rear portion of the deck and the shaft may be disposed directly above the legs of the leg bracket.

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

Autonomous vehicle automatic parking
Patent No. 12524219

Inventor(s): Craig M. Main (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17975234 on 10/27/2022 (1174 days app to issue)

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

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

Water vapor permeable ribbed membranes and related systems and related methods
Patent No. 12523035

Inventor(s): Benjamin Alan Meyer (Moseley, VA), Christopher Fetterman (Irving, TX), Luke Geoffrion (Malvern, AR)
Assignee(s): Siplast Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18409534 on 01/10/2024 (734 days app to issue)

Abstract: Water vapor permeable ribbed membranes and related methods are provided. A water vapor permeable ribbed membrane has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The water vapor permeable ribbed membrane comprises a plurality of ribs located on at least the bottom surface. An adhesive layer is located on the plurality of ribs. When the adhesive layer is adhered to a top surface of another water vapor permeable ribbed membrane, the adhesive layer has a peel adhesion of at least 1.5 lb/in, as measured according to ASTM D3330 (Method B). The water vapor permeable ribbed membrane has a water vapor permeability of greater than 10 perms, as measured according to ASTM E96B.

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

Burial vault assembly
Patent No. 12523055

Inventor(s): Linda Tate (Desoto, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18243194 on 09/07/2023 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: A burial vault assembly for vertically stacking decedents in a cemetery includes a vault that has a plurality of stacking channels structurally integrated into the vault. The vault is buried beneath the ground having the plurality of stacking channels being vertically oriented. A plurality of caskets is each stackable in a respective one of the plurality of stacking channels in the burial vault to facilitate the decedent in each of the plurality of caskets to be buried. A plurality of casket lids is each attachable to a respective one of the plurality of caskets for closing the respective casket. A plurality of vault lids is each positionable over a respective one of the plurality of stacking channels in the vault for closing the respective stacking channel.

[E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4]

Compliant magnetic locking mechanism
Patent No. 12523065

Inventor(s): Amit Kaistha (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Holzer Patel Drennan (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18337961 on 06/20/2023 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: The presently disclosed compliant magnetic locking mechanisms provide mechanism(s) and method(s) for latching a cover (e.g., a rear cover) to a device body that is quick assembling, low cost, easily recyclable, secure, and/or leaves no exposed fasteners. A bi-stable (or mono-stable) compliant mechanism inside the cover actuates a set of latches in and out. This action serves to lock and unlock the cover or other removable portion of the computing device. The compliant magnetic locking mechanisms may contain an array of magnets, which can be used in conjunction with a magnetic key to actuate the compliant mechanism from the exterior.

[E05B] LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Using an internal hydraulic control system to function an electric inflow valve
Patent No. 12523115

Inventor(s): Gordon McLeary (Carrollton, TX), Ryan W. McChesney (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18536509 on 12/12/2023 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: An inflow control device for a well that may include a chamber, a cavity fluidly connected to the chamber, wherein the cavity comprises a seat, a fluid passageway fluidly connected to the cavity, and an actuator at least partially disposed within the chamber and at least partially disposed in the cavity. The inflow control device may further include a hydraulic passageway fluidly connected to the chamber, a fluid pressure storage fluidly connected to both the hydraulic passageway, and a solenoid disposed on the hydraulic passageway and configured to control a flow of a hydraulic fluid from the fluid pressure storage to the chamber. The method may include receiving a fluid from a formation with an inflow control device (ICD) disposed on a tubular string within a formation and adjusting the actuator within the chamber and the cavity using the solenoid.

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

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

Planetary pinion gear deflection restraint device
Patent No. 12522351

Inventor(s): Eric S. Olson (Fort Worth, TX), Matthew Michael Wilcox (Fort Worth, TX), Trenton Allen Hamm (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19038331 on 01/27/2025 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: One embodiment is a rotorcraft including a rotor system and a transmission system for providing rotational power to the rotor system, the transmission system comprising a housing and a planetary pinion gear disposed in the housing. The rotorcraft further includes a restraint assembly associated with the planetary pinion gear, the restraint assembly configured to restrict radial deflection of the planetary pinion gear during operation thereof subsequent to a crack-through failure of the planetary pinion gear.

[F16H] GEARING

Miniaturized green end-burning hybrid propulsion system for cubesats
Patent No. 12522381

Inventor(s): Marc Anthony Bulcher (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391843 on 08/02/2021 (1625 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system includes a housing, at least two electrodes, a solid-grain fuel material, a combustion chamber, an oxidizer port, and a nozzle. The housing has a first end and a second end and defines a cavity. The electrodes extend into the cavity. The fuel material is free of an oxidizer and is positioned in the cavity. The fuel material has a combustion surface and is exposed to the electrodes. The combustion chamber is defined between the combustion surface and the second end. The oxidizer port provides a flow of oxidizer to the combustion chamber. The nozzle is positioned at the second end. Combustion of the fuel material in the combustion chamber may be dominated by radiative heat transfer.

[F02K] JET-PROPULSION PLANTS (arrangement or mounting of jet-propulsion plants in land vehicles or vehicles in general B60K; arrangement or mounting of jet-propulsion plants in waterborne vessels B63H; controlling aircraft attitude, flight direction, or altitude by jet reaction B64C; arrangement or mounting of jet-propulsion plants in aircraft B64D; plants characterised by the power of the working fluid being divided between jet propulsion and another form of propulsion, e.g. propeller, F02B, F02C; features of jet-propulsion plants common to gas-turbine plants, air intakes or fuel supply control of air-breathing jet-propulsion plants F02C)

Common plunger for a linear actuated pump
Patent No. 12523203

Inventor(s): Chandu Kumar (Fort Worth, TX), John McCrady (Burleson, TX), Jon Frey (Bethlehem, PA), Royce Gerngross (Houston, TX), Wesley P. Clark (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18250060 on 07/14/2021 (1644 days app to issue)

Abstract: A linear pump assembly includes a cylinder piston disposed in a generally tubular internal cylinder chamber defined within a cylinder housing having first and second ends, a first plunger-cylinder rod securely coupled to a first end of the cylinder piston and disposed in a first generally tubular internal plunger chamber defined within a first plunger housing in linear alignment with the cylinder housing, and a second plunger-cylinder rod securely coupled to a second end of the cylinder piston and disposed in a second generally tubular internal plunger chamber defined within a second plunger housing in linear alignment with the cylinder housing and the first plunger housing. First and second fluid ends are coupled to the first and second plunger housings respectively, the first and second fluid ends each housing a suction valve and a discharge valve.

[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)

Fluid routing plug
Patent No. 12523205

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: 19213760 on 05/20/2025 (238 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 throughout the fluid end section.

Vibration isolator pre-load mechanism
Patent No. 12523271

Inventor(s): Brian J Pinkelman (Ann Arbor, MI), Paul A Gilmore (Ann Arbor, MI), Ryohei Tsuruta (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, 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: 17205991 on 03/18/2021 (1762 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vibration isolator which incorporates at least two disk spring washers. Each disk spring washer has at least one ring-shaped outer spacer coupled to the outer edges of one or two of the disk spring washers, and at least one ring-shaped inner spacer coupled to the inner edges of one or two of the disk spring washers. A bottom attachment portion supports the disk spring washers, and a top attachment portion, with an application of a downward preload force, compresses the disk spring washers. A compression fixture applies and holds the preload force to the top attachment portion, and a second top attachment portion, with application of an additional downward force, further compresses the at least two disk spring washers.

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

Passive temperature controlled valve with temperature responsive polymer
Patent No. 12523315

Inventor(s): Jae Seung Lee (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193728 on 03/31/2023 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system including: a temperature responsive polymer configured to expand to a cross-sectional area of a fluid channel when a temperature of the fluid in the fluid channel is greater than or equal to a temperature threshold T[subscript]th[/subscript], and to retract to less than the cross-sectional area when the temperature of the fluid in the fluid channel is less than T[subscript]th[/subscript], an expandable material layer surrounding the temperature responsive polymer and configured to expand and retract with the expansion and retraction of the temperature responsive polymer, and a sieve housing encasing the expandable material and being configured to be disposed in the fluid channel, wherein when the temperature of the fluid in the fluid channel is greater than or equal to T[subscript]th[/subscript], the temperature responsive polymer expands to the cross-sectional area such that the expandable material layer prevents the fluid in the fluid channel from passing through the sieve housing.

[F16K] VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING

Lighting shingle clip
Patent No. 12523360

Inventor(s): Stacy L. Kennedy (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): Canny Systems, LLC (Mansfield, TX)
Law Firm: ICE MILLER LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19060726 on 02/23/2025 (324 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clip for a light bulb comprises a clip base and separately formed socket. The clip base comprises a baseplate with top and bottom surfaces, and a clip arm extending over the baseplate top surface. The socket comprises a socket base with socket base top and bottom sides, and a plurality of fingers positioned on the socket base top side. A receptacle is formed between the plurality of fingers and the socket base top side, that is sized and shaped to receive the light bulb. A connecting flange projects from the socket base bottom side, and an aperture is formed in the baseplate that is sized and shaped to receive the connecting flange and rotatably couple the socket to the clip base.

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

System and method for controlling head pressure in a refrigeration system
Patent No. 12523405

Inventor(s): Arijit Mukherjee (Kalyani, , IN), Sangameshwaran Sadhasivam (Kanchipuram, , IN)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18635417 on 04/15/2024 (638 days app to issue)

Abstract: A refrigeration system comprises a compressor, a condenser, a receiver tank, an evaporator and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger comprises an inlet positioned downstream of the receiver tank and an inlet positioned downstream of the compressor. The heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat between refrigerant received from the compressor and refrigerant received from the receiver tank, wherein a transfer of heat causes at least a portion of the refrigerant received from the receiver tank to transition from liquid to vapor. This process propels the head pressure of the compressor to increase to compensate for low ambient conditions. The heat exchanger comprises a first outlet in fluid communication with the first inlet, the first outlet configured to dispense the vapor refrigerant toward the receiver tank, and a second outlet in fluid communication with the second inlet and configured to dispense the refrigerant received from the compressor toward the condenser.

[F25B] REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS, OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (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; pumps, compressors F04; use of heat pumps for domestic or space-heating or for domestic hot-water supply F24D; air-conditioning, air-humidification F24F; fluid heaters using heat pumps F24H)

Magazine extension
Patent No. 12523436

Inventor(s): Benjamin Ni Ye (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Shadow Systems LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Kim IP Law Group LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18985794 on 12/18/2024 (391 days app to issue)

Abstract: A magazine extension is provided. The magazine extension includes a baseplate structured to receive a lower open end of a magazine, the baseplate having a laterally extending through-bore; a side bracket structured to couple to the baseplate for securing the magazine, the side bracket having a laterally extending through-bore; and a locking pin insertable within both the through-bore of the baseplate and the through-bore of the side bracket to lock the side bracket to the baseplate.

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

P H Y S I C S

Knowledge-based artificial intelligence system for estimating vehicle range
Patent No. 12523482

Inventor(s): Alexander Tuan Pham (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18443111 on 02/15/2024 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods relate to technology to identify travel data associated with a vehicle. The technology further identifies a travel route associated with the vehicle based on the travel data, identifies a selected rule from a plurality of rules based on one or more of a first characteristic of the travel route or a second characteristic of the vehicle, and determines a depletion mileage amount for the vehicle based on the selected rule.

[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)

Systems and methods for generating autonomous navigation routes to match user preferences
Patent No. 12523484

Inventor(s): Frankie Reed (Ypsilanti, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Norther America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16826345 on 03/23/2020 (2122 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating autonomous navigation routes to match user preferences include an autonomous vehicle and a routing system configured to (i) generate a unique route to satisfy driving past at least one user event request to navigate the autonomous vehicle arrive at a destination and (ii) navigate the autonomous vehicle to the destination along the unique route tailored to meet the at least one user event request.

System and method for fuel monitoring and spill prevention
Patent No. 12523513

Inventor(s): John Edward Barnard (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18819510 on 08/29/2024 (502 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, methods, and apparatus for preventing receptacle overfilling are presented. The system can include a sensor member configured to couple with a receptacle and sense a material level within the receptacle, such as via a sight glass of the receptacle. The system can include a controller in operable communication with the sensor member and configured to instantiate the shutoff of material flow from a material dispensing system if a particular material level is detected by the sensor member. The system can include an intermediate member configured to relay communications between the sensor member and the controller. The intermediate member can be coupled to a fluid line and can further act as a holster for the sensor member, such as by facilitating the coupling of the sensor member to the intermediate member and/or the fluid line.

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

Multi-channel power profile estimation
Patent No. 12523569

Inventor(s): Inwoong Kim (Allen, TX), Olga I. Vassilieva (Plano, TX), Paparao Palacharla (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): 1FINITY Inc. (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: MASCHOFF BRENNAN (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18402628 on 01/02/2024 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include obtaining a first waveform corresponding to a first optical signal received at a first optical receiver via an optical link, and a second waveform profile corresponding to a second optical signal received a second optical receiver. The first waveform profile and the second waveform profile may be combined to form a combined waveform profile. A first reconstructed waveform profile that is an estimate of the first waveform profile and a second reconstructed waveform profile that is an estimate of the second waveform profile may be obtained. The first reconstructed waveform profile and the second reconstructed waveform profile may be combined to form a combined reconstructed waveform profile which may be emulated to obtain an emulated reconstructed waveform profile. A power profile estimation corresponding to the optical ink may be determined based on a comparison between the combined waveform profile and the emulated reconstructed waveform profile.

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

Methods for the assessment of risk and treatments for liver cancers and lethal liver disease complications
Patent No. 12523658

Inventor(s): Amit G. Singal (Dallas, TX), Yujin Hoshida (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Hpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg (HUS) (Strasbourg, , FR), Institut National de la Sant et de la Recherche Mdicale (INSERM) (Paris, , FR), The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX), Universit de Strasbourg (
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17896944 on 08/26/2022 (1236 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosures herein are directed to methods and compositions for predicting high- and low-risk liver disease in patients. Based on the results achieved from the methods and compositions disclosed herein, liver disease patients can be classified into a prognostic risk group, which enables early diagnosis and prevention of HCC and other lethal complications. Methods and compositions disclosed herein substantially improve the poor prognosis of subjects having or at risk for one or more liver diseases.

[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)

Systems and methods for electrical power delivery with fault management
Patent No. 12523692

Inventor(s): Arturo Silva (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): ACLEAP POWER INC. (Taipei, , TW)
Law Firm: McCarter English, LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18504829 on 11/08/2023 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fault-managed power delivery system for delivering power across a distance with fault management is provided. The system includes a fault management circuitry including a reference resistor having a known resistance, a reference resistor switch, line switches configured to electrically connect or disconnect line conductors, and a controller. The reference resistor switch is configured to electrically connect or disconnect the reference resistor, wherein a duty cycle of switching of the reference resistor switch includes a fault detection portion. The controller is configured to control switching of the reference resistor switch and the line switches. The controller is further configured to determine an impedance of the power delivery system during the fault detection portion, determine a fault condition based on the impedance, and disconnect a line if the fault condition is detected. The fault management circuitry is positioned in the transmitter-side subsystem and/or the receiver-side subsystem.

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

Method of preparing wafers with stretched polymers for wafer thermoforming and injection molding ophthalmic lenses comprising said wafer
Patent No. 12523795

Inventor(s): Ahmed Drammeh (Dallas, TX), Eric Begg (Dallas, TX), Mauricio Amaya Gutierrez (Dallas, TX), Zbigniew Tokarski (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-pont, , FR)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17801557 on 02/25/2021 (1783 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming an ophthalmic laminate lens, includes: forming a planar laminate ([b]100[/b]) by adhering a first stretched polymer layer ([b]115[/b]) to a first side of a thermoplastic elastomer layer ([b]120[/b]), and adhering a second polymer layer ([b]125[/b]) to a second side of the thermoplastic elastomer layer ([b]120[/b]), the first stretched polymer layer ([b]115[/b]) having a thickness greater than 250 pm, the second polymer layer ([b]125[/b]) having a thickness greater than 250 pm, and the thermoplastic elastomer layer ([b]120[/b]) having a thickness in a range of 15 m to 150 m; thermoforming the planar laminate ([b]100[/b]) into a curved laminate ([b]105[/b]), the curve laminate ([b]105[/b]) having a pre-molding curvature; arranging the curved laminate ([b]105[/b]) in a mold ([b]145[/b][i]a[/i]); and molding, via the mold set ([b]145[/b][i]a, [/i][b]145[/b][i]b[/i]) at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined pressure, the curved laminate ([b]105[/b]) with a polymer melt ([b]140[/b]) into a curved lens, wherein a temperature of the polymer melt ([b]140[/b]) is above a stretch temperature of the first stretched polymer layer ([b]115[/b]).

[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]

Fiber distribution module
Patent No. 12523833

Inventor(s): Walter Mark Hendrix (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18733448 on 06/04/2024 (588 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cable distribution module comprises an unsealed module that includes a base, a cover, and one or more outdoor connectors. The cover is attachable to the base to define an interior of the unsealed module. The cover includes a trunk end cap having at least one hole configured to receive a trunk cable and extending into the interior of the unsealed module; The cover includes one or more breakout end caps oriented at an angle away from a normal of the base. Each breakout end cap includes one or more openings extending into the interior of the unsealed module. The outdoor connectors are supported in openings of the breakout end caps, and provide connection points for exterior cabling.

UAV autoloader systems and methods
Patent No. 12524017

Inventor(s): Kevin Jenkins (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Wing Aviation LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18208167 on 06/09/2023 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes determining, by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a position of an autoloader device for the UAV; based on the determined position of the autoloader device, causing the UAV to follow a descent trajectory in which the UAV moves from a starting position to a first nudged position in order to deploy a tethered pickup component of the UAV to a payout position on an approach side of the autoloader device; deploying the tethered pickup component of the UAV to the payout position; causing the UAV to follow a side-step trajectory in which the UAV moves laterally to a second nudged position in order to cause the tethered pickup component of the UAV to engage the autoloader device; and retracting the tethered pickup component of the UAV to pick up a payload from the autoloader device.

[G05D] SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES (for continuous casting of metals B22D 11/16; valves per se F16K; sensing non-electric variables, see the relevant subclasses of G01; for regulating electric or magnetic variables G05F)

Systems and methods for prioritizing power restoration to sites after a power outage
Patent No. 12524031

Inventor(s): Farid Khafizov (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18051249 on 10/31/2022 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may determine a number of user equipments (UEs) connected to an inactive site during a first period of time and determine that the inactive site experienced a power outage during a second period of time. The device may determine that the UEs connected to a set of active sites during the second period of time. The device may determine one or more key performance indicator (KPI) changes to one or more KPIs, during the second period of time, for each of the set of active sites. The device may determine a plurality of weights associated with the inactive site experiencing the power outage; determine a set of impacts, of the inactive site, on the one or more KPI changes for the set of active sites based on the plurality of weights; and cause power to be restored to the inactive site based on the set of impacts.

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

Hot-swappable battery system for computer peripherals
Patent No. 12524085

Inventor(s): Shariq Mohammad (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Glorius LLC (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Scale LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19269402 on 07/15/2025 (182 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hot-swappable battery system for computer peripherals includes a wireless mouse having a battery compartment, a battery connector assembly mounted within the battery compartment, a removable battery configured to be inserted into and ejected from the battery connector assembly, a keep-alive battery mounted within the wireless mouse, and a docking station. The battery connector assembly includes electrical contacts and a push-push ejector mechanism. The keep-alive battery is electrically connected to provide backup power when the removable battery is removed. The docking station has a battery slot configured to receive and charge the removable battery when not in use in the wireless mouse. The system enables continuous operation of the wireless mouse while battery swapping between the mouse and docking station.

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

Music processing for vehicle maps
Patent No. 12524200

Inventor(s): Umer A. Rehman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Toyota, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18402176 on 01/02/2024 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods provide for musical processing for vehicle mapping systems. audio data to be played is obtained. A plurality of features are identified in a map currently presented on a display of a vehicle. The audio data is played. A display is changed of at least one of the plurality of features in the map based on the play of the audio data.

Building an operating system with an automation system
Patent No. 12524222

Inventor(s): Adam Miller (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Red Hat, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18338031 on 06/20/2023 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes building, by a processing device implementing a automation system, by executing a project file executable by the automation system, a pre-configured operating system image, wherein the automation system supports a plurality of nodes in a distributed system, and wherein the pre-configured operating system image conforms to a predefined configuration; deploying, by executing the project file, the pre-configured operating system image; and deploying, using the pre-configured operating system image, a system at a node of the plurality of nodes.

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

Apparatus and method for displaying and modifying a graphical user interface (GUI) based on image data
Patent No. 12524254

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): BH Operations, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957719 on 11/23/2024 (416 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus including a graphical user interface (GUI) for adjusting its display based on image data, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive input data objects using a machine vision system, wherein the input data objects includes image data of an environment, wherein the image data includes visual inputs, process the image the image data, generate structured environmental data based on the processed image data, modify a GUI based on the input data objects and the structured environmental data, wherein the GUI modification includes automatically generating context-sensitive command inputs that trigger analysis routines within the GUI to execute a simulation module to model hypothetical modifications based on the input data objects and structured environmental data.

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

Stack memory allocation control based on monitored activities
Patent No. 12524269

Inventor(s): Barak Cherches (Ramat Ha”Kovesh, , IL), Shaul Barner (Shoham, , IL), Yaron Alpert (Hod Hasharon, , IL)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17197746 on 03/10/2021 (1770 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; and a stack memory allocation controller coupled to the processor and the memory. The stack memory allocation controller has: a stack use manager configured to monitor activities of the processor. The stack memory allocation controller also has a virtual memory translator configured to: obtain a first mapping of pointers to a first sub-set of memory blocks of the memory assigned to a memory stack for a thread executed by the processor; and determine a second mapping of pointers to a second sub-set of memory blocks of the memory assigned to the memory stack and different than the first sub-set of memory blocks responsive to the monitored activities.

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

Tracing processes in distributed container systems
Patent No. 12524276

Inventor(s): Md Omar Faroque (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17956325 on 09/29/2022 (1202 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques implemented by container services to provide users with utilization metrics indicating which processes running inside containers of distributed container systems are driving computing resource consumption. The container service may deploy agents in VMs alongside the containers that are supporting applications, and the agents may include profilers that inject eBPF programs into the kernels of each VM in which containers are running. The eBPF programs collect stack traces from the kernels that represent which processes were being executed when the stack traces were sampled. The profilers may use the stack traces to determine resource utilization for each process, and group the stack trace results based on the container in which the processes are executing. The utilization metrics may be converted into easily digestible visualizations and provided to a user to determine which processes are driving utilization in the containers, which in turn helps the users improve their application code.

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

Systems and methods for performing a technical recovery in a cloud environment
Patent No. 12524285

Inventor(s): Ankit Kothari (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18603636 on 03/13/2024 (671 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for testing failover includes: determining one or more cross-regional dependencies and traffic flow of an application in a first cloud environment region, wherein the one or more cross-regional dependencies include a dependency of the application in the first region to one or more applications in at least one other cloud environment region; determining a risk score associated with performing failover of the application to a second cloud environment region based on the determined one or more cross-regional dependencies and traffic flow; comparing the determined risk score with a predetermined risk score; in response to determining that the determined risk score is lower than the predetermined risk score, performing failover of the application to the second region; isolating the second region from the first region for a predetermined period of time; and monitoring operation of the application in the second region during the predetermined period of time.

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

Systems, methods, and media for performing a failover technique for one or more data streaming applications executing in a cloud computing environment
Patent No. 12524318

Inventor(s): Rajeev Devarakonda (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): FMR LLC (Boston, MA)
Law Firm: Cesari and McKenna, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19046684 on 02/06/2025 (341 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are provided for performing a failover for one or more streaming data applications executing in a cloud computing environment. An active application may actively communicate with a logical region of the cloud computing environment. A corresponding standby application may operate in standby mode with a different logical region. The active application and its standby application may each monitor the health of the logical region and the different logical region by polling respective health status applications. When it is determined that the logical region has failed and the different logical region is healthy, the active application may transition to standby mode and the standby application may transition to active mode to actively communicate with the different logical region. When it is determined that the logical region is healthy again, the applications may switch back to their initial modes.

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

Bus autodetect
Patent No. 12524321

Inventor(s): Rohan Dhesikan (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Tektronix, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: Miller Nash LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17039691 on 09/30/2020 (1931 days app to issue)

Abstract: A test and measurement instrument includes a processor configured to execute instructions that cause the processor to: receive a bus auto-detect signal; receive signals from a bus connected to the test and measurement instrument; and apply machine learning to the signals from the bus to output a predicted a bus type; at least one memory to store the instructions and data used in the machine learning, and a display to display information for a user including the predicted bus type. A method of automatically detecting a bus type includes receiving a bus auto-detect signal when a bus is connected to a test and measurement instrument, receiving signals from the bus at a processor, and using the processor to apply machine learning to the signals from the bus to predict a bus identity.

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

Lookahead priority collection to support priority elevation
Patent No. 12524351

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), Joseph Raymond Michael Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Raguram Damodaran (Plano, TX), Ramakrishnan Venkatasubramanian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18083703 on 12/19/2022 (1121 days app to issue)

Abstract: A queuing requester for access to a memory system is provided. Transaction requests are received from two or more requestors for access to the memory system. Each transaction request includes an associated priority value. A request queue of the received transaction requests is formed in the queuing requester. Each transaction request includes an associated priority value. A highest priority value of all pending transaction requests within the request queue is determined. An elevated priority value is selected when the highest priority value is higher than the priority value of an oldest transaction request in the request queue; otherwise the priority value of the oldest transaction request is selected. The oldest transaction request in the request queue with the selected priority value is then provided to the memory system. An arbitration contest with other requesters for access to the memory system is performed using the selected priority value.

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

System and method for selecting an item from a plurality of identified items based on a similarity value
Patent No. 12524460

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-Eleven, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18476429 on 09/28/2023 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: In response to detecting a triggering event corresponding to placement of a first item on a platform, a plurality of images are captured of the first item and a plurality of cropped images are generated based on the first images. An item identifier is identified based on each cropped image, wherein each item identifier is associated with a numerical similarity value. Item identifiers associated with a highest and next highest similarity values are selected. When a difference between the highest and the next highest similarity values equals or exceeds a threshold, the item identifier associated with the highest similarity value is associated with the first item placed on the platform. An indicator of the item identifier is displayed on a user interface device.

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

Data comparator systems and methods
Patent No. 12524486

Inventor(s): William Daniel Farmer (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18344424 on 06/29/2023 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data correlation and presentation system is provided herein. Machine learning is used to identify correlations in data received from disparate electronic services. Correlated data objects are generated based upon the identified correlations and the correlated data objects are provided in a combined characteristics output, enabling downstream reporting systems to report the correlations with very little processing resource utilization.

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

Systems and methods for end-to-end learning of optimal driving policy
Patent No. 12524495

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Xuewei Qi (Mountain View, CA), Yongkang Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17339063 on 06/04/2021 (1684 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for learning optimal driving behavior for autonomous vehicles comprises a deep neural network, a first stage training module, and a second stage training module. The deep neural network comprises a feature learning network configured to receive sensor data from a vehicle as input and output spatial temporal feature embeddings and a decision action network configured to receive the spatial temporal feature embeddings as input and output an optimal driving policy for the vehicle. The first training stage module is configured to, during a first training stage, train the feature learning network using object detection loss. The second stage training module is configured to, during a second training stage, train the decision action network using reinforcement learning.

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

Prompt refinement to improve accuracy of outputs from machine learning models
Patent No. 12524508

Inventor(s): Nigil Satish Jeyashekar (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19188116 on 04/24/2025 (264 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for restructuring prompts in order to improve accuracy of outputs from models are disclosed herein. The system receives a user prompt indicating a request for data. The system generates a first and second output using a model, the first output generated based on the user prompt and the second output generated based on pseudocode. The system compares the first and second outputs to determine a match accuracy between the two outputs. If the two outputs sufficiently match, the system approves the user prompt. If the two outputs do not sufficiently match, the system initiates a prompt restructuring process, whereby the user prompt is restructured using pseudocode to improve the accuracy of the first output. The process is repeated iteratively until the restructured user prompt generates a first output that sufficiently matches the second output generated based on the pseudocode.

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

System and method for securing software application based microservices architectures
Patent No. 12524525

Inventor(s): Jemlin Lucas (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18750331 on 06/21/2024 (571 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a memory configured to store a software application and a plurality of microservices including a set of independent software service components configured to be independently executed. The system includes processors operably coupled to the memory and configured to receive a request to initiate an execution of interactions with the software application for satisfying the request, and to identify, based on the request, one or more microservices to be executed to initiate the execution of the interactions with the software application. The processors further execute one or more generative machine-learning models trained to identify anomalous interservice interaction patterns between the one or more microservices. In response to identifying the anomalous interservice interaction patterns, the processors dynamically update operations processes associated with the one or more microservices, and further execute the one or more microservices to initiate the execution of the one or more interactions with the software application.

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

System and methods for unforgeable telemetry in the presence of cyberattacks on a computer platform
Patent No. 12524535

Inventor(s): Ajit Vasudevan (San Jose, CA), Amit Vasudevan (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): UBERSPARK INC. (Aledo, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19254764 on 06/30/2025 (197 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for providing unforgeable telemetry on computer platforms. Mathematical modeling and theorem proving are utilized to guarantee the integrity of telemetry probe execution flow and trigger, thereby preventing circumvention and tampering of logged probe data. In contrast to current state-of-the-art solutions that rely implicitly on the operating environment, this approach provides a sound and complete assurance of telemetry output. The system enables organizations to map unforgeable telemetry probe data to industry and government cybersecurity regulatory controls, ensuring compliance therewith. This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing solutions, including their vulnerability to sophisticated attacks, operational complexity, and inability to provide unforgeable telemetry data, thereby providing a reliable and accurate monitoring output in the presence of cyberattacks on computer platforms.

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

Automated design of process automation facilities
Patent No. 12524581

Inventor(s): David Emerson (Coppell, TX), Patrick Clay (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Tokyo, , JP)
Law Firm: Gray Ice Higdon (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17510039 on 10/25/2021 (1541 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations herein leverage knowledge about historical process automation facilities to automate designing a new process automation facility. A first level design input may be processed to generate a first embedding that encodes design aspect(s) of the requested process automation facility with a degree of detail commensurate with a first level of a hierarchy reflected by design documents typically used to design a process automation facility. The first embedding may be used to find first level reference embeddings that encode design aspects of reference process automation facilities. Second level reference embedding(s) may be identified based on mapping(s) from the selected first level reference embedding(s). Each second level reference embedding may encode design aspect(s) of a respective reference process automation facility with a degree of detail that is commensurate with a second level of the design document hierarchy. Based on the second level reference embedding(s), template design document(s) may be provided.

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

Systems and methods for sandbag deployment
Patent No. 12524582

Inventor(s): Christopher Russell (The Colony, TX), Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, 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: 17586975 on 01/28/2022 (1446 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for implementing the deployment of sandbags so as to mitigate any damages when flooding is forecast. The system may use local weather information, local topographical information and current flooding conditions to produce a virtual map showing suggested sandbag deployment to mitigate flood damage. Such a virtual map is interactively displayed in a virtual home environment. The user interacts with the virtual home environment via an avatar. RFID tags, or any other suitable near field identification technology, are placed inside the sand bags such that the actual locations of the sandbags can be compared to the suggested deployment.

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

Clock domain crossing verification with setup assistance
Patent No. 12524596

Inventor(s): Debraj Ganguly (Kadamtala, , IN), Kaushal Viral Shah (Khamgaon, , IN), Kurt Takara (Fremont, CA), Sulabh Kumar Khare (Noida, , IN)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17900508 on 08/31/2022 (1231 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system can perform static verification operations on a circuit design with a first set of design constraints characterizing portions of an electronic device described by the circuit design and identify one or more violations associated with clock domain crossings in the circuit design. The computing system can analyze the circuit design and the first set of the design constraints to determine at least one of the violations associated with the clock domain crossings in the circuit design corresponds to the first set of the design constraints, and generate one or more additional design constraints to integrate into the first set of the design constraints based on the analysis of the circuit design and the first set of the design constraints. The computing system can re-perform the static verification operations on the circuit design based on a second set of the design constraints that includes the additional design constraints.

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

Proactive request communication system with improved data prediction with time of day adjustment
Patent No. 12524718

Inventor(s): Nicholas E. Evangelopoulos (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-Eleven, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17646972 on 01/04/2022 (1470 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data prediction subsystem stores hourly event potential data indicating an expected amount of removal events as a function of time of day. Based at least in part on event data, it is determined that a first item associated with a first location has an empty status at a time after a start of a day. For the day, an anticipated event value is determined for the first item at the first location. Using the anticipated event value and the hourly event potential data, a time-adjusted event value is determined. Based at least in part on the time-adjusted event value, a prediction value is determined that corresponds to a recommended amount of the first item to request for a future time.

[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]

Apparatus and method for displaying and modifying assessment data through a graphical user interface (GUI)
Patent No. 12524727

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): Behavioral Health Operations, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957727 on 11/23/2024 (416 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus including a graphical user interface (GUI) for adjusting its display based on image data, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive input data objects including image data of an environment using a machine vision system, and modify a GUI based on the input data objects and the assessment score, wherein modifying the GUI includes automatically generating context-sensitive command inputs that trigger analysis routines within the GUI based on at least a geographic location received from the input data objects, and reconfiguring the GUI to adjust a display hierarchy of interactive elements based on the assessment score.

Systems and methods for handling item pickup
Patent No. 12524733

Inventor(s): Yevgeni Tsirulnik (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18594763 on 03/04/2024 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for holding or storing items. The system includes a pad, a weight sensor, a shape sensor, a memory, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The weight sensor detects a weight of an item when the item is positioned on the pad. The shape sensor detects a shape of the item when the item is positioned on the pad. The processor verifies that the item is positioned on the pad based on the detected weight and the detected shape and communicates a message that the item is positioned on the pad.

Creating and using triplet representations to assess similarity between job description documents
Patent No. 12524739

Inventor(s): Amanda Klabzuba (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Shackelford, McKinley Norton, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17729939 on 04/26/2022 (1358 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for assessing similarity between two job description documents. Job description documents consist of sentences framed in a particular manner, where the sentences are represented as a set of actions, an object corresponding to each action and a set of attributes corresponding to the object. The two job description documents are parsed to generate a first and a second set of an action-object-attribute triplet representation, where the first set of the action-object-attribute triplet representation is associated with the first job description document and the second set of the action-object-attribute triplet representation is associated with the second job description document. A similarity score between the first and second sets of action-object-attribute triplet representations is then calculated by hierarchically matching the first and second sets of action-object-attribute triplet representations across the job description documents. In this manner, similar job positions/job descriptions may be more accurately identified.

Systems and methods for proximity-based transaction limit threshold override
Patent No. 12524747

Inventor(s): Christopher Gaston Seagram (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: SCHWEGMAN LUNDBERG WOESSNER, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18599711 on 03/08/2024 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method may include receiving, using a processing unit at a service endpoint, from a first computing device a request to initiate a transfer from a first account to a second account, the request identifying a transfer amount; determining, using the processing unit, that the transfer amount exceeds a stored threshold transfer limit; receiving an identifier associated with the second account; subsequent to the determining, receiving, using the processing unit, an indication that a geographic location override action has been completed between the first computing device and a second computing device, the second computing device stored as associated with the second account; and in response to receiving the indication, increasing the threshold transfer limit between the first computing device and second computing device for a period of time and authorizing the transfer.

System and method for detecting a trigger event for identification of an item
Patent No. 12524890

Inventor(s): Fahad Mirza (Arlington, TX), Jon Andrew Crain (Mechanicsburg, PA), Kyle J Dalal (Coppell, TX), Xinan Wang (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-Eleven, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18476425 on 09/28/2023 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: A reference depth image of a platform is captured using a three-dimensional (3D) sensor. A plurality of secondary depth images are captured, wherein for each secondary depth image, a depth difference parameter is determined by comparing the secondary depth image and the reference depth image. In response to determining that the depth difference parameter has stayed constant at a value higher than zero for a duration of a first time interval, it is determined that an item has been placed on the platform.

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

Systems and methods for detecting support members of product storage structures at product storage facilities
Patent No. 12524902

Inventor(s): Eric W. Rader (Plano, TX), Han Zhang (Allen, TX), Lingfeng Zhang (Dallas, TX), Mingquan Yuan (Flower Mound, TX), Wei Wang (Dallas, TX), Zhaoliang Duan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Law Firm: Foley IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18103338 on 01/30/2023 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods of detecting support members of product storage structures that store products at a product storage facility include an image capture device that captures images of a product storage structure including vertical and horizontal support members. A computing device including a control circuit is configured to: obtain the images of the product storage structure captured by the image capture device, stitch the obtained images together to generate a stitched image that depicts the product storage structure, generate a color distribution map of the stitched image of the product storage structure to detect individual ones of the horizontal and vertical support members of the product storage structure.

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

Modeling method and system for tubular structure, and computer-readable storage medium thereof
Patent No. 12524964

Inventor(s): Feng Yu (Irvine, CA), Guo Li (Shanghai, , CN), Liao Huang (Shanghai, , CN), Zhuyu Jin (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18558511 on 05/08/2021 (1711 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modeling method for a tubular structure includes: acquiring a structural wire-frame; generating, at each non-manifold node of non-manifold nodes of the structural wire-frame, a polyhedral structure formed by faces of a polyhedron; generating, at each manifold node of manifold nodes of the structural wire-frame, a connecting face; generating, at each end node of end nodes of the structural wire-frame, an end face; connecting vertices of the connecting wire-frame, vertices of the connecting face, and vertices of the end face; and carrying out curved-surface subdivision.

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

Systems and methods of visual sonar for adapted vehicle geometry
Patent No. 12525032

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Mountain View, CA), Hangquan Zhao (Mountain View, CA), Xiaofei Cao (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18742310 on 06/13/2024 (579 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for adapted vehicle geometry include a vehicle and one or more processors. The vehicle includes a camera operable to generate an image of an environment surrounding the vehicle. The environment includes a parking space and an object removably attached to the vehicle. The one or more processors operable to identify the object as attached to the vehicle, generate, using a pre-trained depth algorithm, a depth map based on the image, generate a boundary of the parking space and a boundary of the vehicle combined with the object based on the depth map, determine whether a distance between the boundary of the parking space and the boundary of the vehicle combined with the object is less than a threshold value, and output an alert in response to determining that the distance is less than the threshold value.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Machine-learning models for image processing
Patent No. 12525048

Inventor(s): Anurag Bhakoo (Irving, TX), Ashutosh K. Sureka (Irving, TX), Daniel Funken (Irving, TX), Sakthivel Palanivel (Irving, TX), Toan Pham (Irving, TX), Venkata Sesha Kiran Kumar Adimatyam (Irving, TX), Vicky Kapadia (Irving, T
Assignee(s): CITIBANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19217461 on 05/23/2025 (235 days app to issue)

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for the employment of machine learning models for image processing. A mobile application for client-side image processing and validation, which interacts with and leverages native image processing software of the client device, where the image processing software and the mobile application include any number of machine-learning models for identifying a document and attributes of the document for recognition and validation. This mobile application uses the image processing software from a client operating system to control the camera. The image processing software generates various types of information about a video frame and the document, and the mobile application invokes APIs or software libraries of the image processing software to access the information and validate the frame and document.

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

Selective information gathering system for multiple vehicles
Patent No. 12525070

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Mountain View, CA), Haritha Muralidharan (Mountain View, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Xiaofei Cao (Mountain View, CA), Yashar Zeiynali Farid (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18165561 on 02/07/2023 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the reduction or elimination of redundant, uninteresting, and/or inefficient communications to remote devices (e.g. cloud servers) from vehicles collecting observation data. In-vehicle examples of the systems and methods are provided, wherein the associated methods for reducing or eliminating such redundant, uninteresting, and/or inefficient communications are performed on a vehicle. Cloud-based examples of the systems and methods are provided, wherein the associated methods for reducing or eliminating such redundant, uninteresting, and/or inefficient communications are performed on a remote device (e.g. a cloud server).

[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)

Cup dispenser sensor for automatically generating refill alerts
Patent No. 12525087

Inventor(s): John Robert Keller (Plano, TX), Matthew O”Daniel Redmond (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-Eleven, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17455878 on 11/19/2021 (1516 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for providing a measure of a number of cups housed within a cup dispenser includes a sensor and a computing system. The cup dispenser includes a body configured to house a stack of cups, and a plunger configured to engage a first cup of the stack of cups and to bias the stack of cups toward a discharge opening defined by a first end of the body. The sensor is coupled to the plunger and is configured to measure a distance from the plunger to a second end of the body, and to transmit the measured distance across a network. The computing system receives the measured distance from the network, and determines, based on the measured distance, the measure of the number of cups housed within the cup dispenser. In response to determining that the number of cups is less than the threshold, the system transmits an alert.

[G07F] COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D 3/00; coin testing G07D 5/00) [7]

Gatekeeping system and methods to detect and alert errors during parts receiving
Patent No. 12525114

Inventor(s): Enrique David Espinosa (Kitchener, , CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18457160 on 08/28/2023 (869 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying parts and determining errors in parts receiving at a parts receiving area and includes determining an output using a first sensor. The output is associated with at least one parts container. The computer-implemented method includes comparing the output to a stored expected output; and determining that the comparison exceeds a threshold. The comparison exceeding the threshold indicates an error with parts receiving. The computer-implemented method includes determining a cause of the error, using a second sensor, in response to determining that the comparison exceeded the threshold; and outputting, to a display, a notification about the cause of the error.

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

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums for estimating a residual time of a current traffic signal
Patent No. 12525123

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Yashar Zeiynali Farid (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18110545 on 02/16/2023 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums for estimating a residual time of a current traffic signal are provided. The methods include estimating an initial residual time of a current traffic signal until a change of the current traffic signal based on a signal plan and information received from vehicle sensors, collecting information about a vehicle queue, estimating a residual time of the current traffic signal until the change of the current traffic signal based on the information about the vehicle queue, and estimating a final residual time of the current traffic signal until the change of the current traffic signal based on the initial residual time and the estimated residual time of the current traffic signal.

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

UAV flight control operations for predicted traffic encounter
Patent No. 12525135

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving an indication of presence of an aircraft in a vicinity of an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) which is flying along a flight path. The method also includes decelerating, based on the received indication, the UAV to reduce a ground speed along the flight path. The method additionally includes descending, after reducing the ground speed, the UAV to a hover position. The method further includes determining, while the UAV is in the hover position, whether to resume the flight path or to land the UAV based on a determination of continued presence of the aircraft in the vicinity of the UAV. The method also includes controlling the UAV based on the determination of whether to resume the flight path or to land the UAV.

Built-in memory repair with repair code compression
Patent No. 12525314

Inventor(s): Devanathan Varadarajan (Allen, TX), Varun Singh (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18736779 on 06/07/2024 (585 days app to issue)

Abstract: Circuits and methods are directed to repairable memory systems and memory repair processes. An example circuit includes first and second logic coupled together. The first logic receives a plurality of instances of defect data from a plurality of memories, respectively, in which each of the plurality of instances of defect data has a memory-specific format. The first logic converts each of the plurality of instances of defect data to a common format and merges the plurality instances of defect data in the common format to generate merged data. The second logic receives the merged data and determines a plurality of instances of repair data for the plurality of instances of defect data, respectively, based on the merged data.

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

Method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing real-time pricing information
Patent No. 12525327

Inventor(s): Keith Crozier (North Kingstown, RI), Stacy Hopkins (Tucker, GA)
Assignee(s): McKesson Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501532 on 10/14/2021 (1552 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for providing real-time pricing information to a patient. A patient may submit a prescription inquiry. In response to the prescription inquiry, a cash price inquiry, a prescription benefit inquiry, and a formulary alternative inquiry are generated by a service provider computer accordingly. The various inquiries may be executed by a service provider computer and/or associated systems. Responses may be further processed, such that cash price information, a patient pay amount under a benefit plan, and formulary alternatives and associated costs are included in a prescription inquiry response for provision to a patient or user.

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

Precision-based immuno-molecular augmentation (PBIMA) computerized system, method, and therapeutic vaccine
Patent No. 12525329

Inventor(s): Anton Yuryev (Gaithersburg, MD), John A. Catanzaro (Rockwall, TX), Shamsuddin Sultan Khan (Dhaka zila, , BD)
Assignee(s): Neo7Bioscience, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Wiggin and Dana LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18396506 on 12/26/2023 (749 days app to issue)

Abstract: As disclosed herein a precision based immunomolecular augmentation (PBIMA) high specificity patient profiling networked computer system, rapid therapeutic vaccine design method, and personalized vaccine, which utilizes immuno-molecular biopathway HLA affinity mapping and selection prediction ranking tools. This PBIMA approach comprises: Strategic-Selection, Molecular-Mapping, Antigen-Alignment, Receptor-Recognition, and Tactical Technology (SMART). The platform obtains data from a patient”s genes and proteins as input. NGS data, including WES, WGS, ctDNA and cfDNA, RNAseq uses as input. PBIMA comprises a gene-protein-cell Cloud-based sequence editing interface to select the high confidence peptides. The PBIMA vaccine is a solution-based multi-purpose vaccine design strategy. PBIMA technology can produce therapeutic vaccines for cancer, autoimmune, neurodegenerative, inflammation-driven disease, and novel pathogen infection treatment. PBIMA therapeutic design is multi-mechanistic and broad-spectrum.

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

Method and device in UE and base station used for wireless communication
Patent No. 12526781

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee Networks, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: VOLPE KOENIG (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18748124 on 06/20/2024 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and a device in a User Equipment (UE) and a base station used for wireless communication. The UE receives first information and second information, and receives a first radio signal in a first time interval. The first information and the second information are used for determining a first parameter and a second parameter respectively, the first parameter and the second parameter are used for multi-antenna related receptions respectively; the second parameter is used for a reception of a second radio signal; if a time-domain resource occupied by the second radio signal comprises the first time interval, the second parameter is used for a reception of the first radio signal, otherwise, the first parameter is used for a reception of the first radio signal. The disclosure can solve the conflict of beam scheduling and increase the flexibility of beam scheduling.

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly
Patent No. 12525374

Inventor(s): David W. Maxey (Gunter, TX), Paul Abernathy (McKinney, TX), Troy D. Skidmore (McKinney, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Hawkins, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18584819 on 02/22/2024 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly, comprising a first electrical circuit further comprising a first plurality of insulated conductors longitudinally disposed to one another, wherein the first plurality of insulated conductors are cabled together in a bundle. The electrical cable assembly further comprises a second electrical circuit longitudinally disposed to the first electrical circuit, the second electrical circuit comprising a second plurality of insulated conductors longitudinally disposed to one another and cabled together in a bundle and a nonmetallic jacket surrounding the second plurality of insulated conductors and wherein the nonmetallic jacket isolating the first electrical circuit from the second electrical circuit. The electrical cable assembly further comprises a flexible interlocking metallic armor encasing the first and second electrical circuits.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)

Automated overlay removal during wafer singulation
Patent No. 12525444

Inventor(s): Andrew Nelson (Van Alstyne, TX), Daryl R. Koehl (Garland, TX), John C. Ehmke (Longview, TX), Nathan Bays (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17877582 on 07/29/2022 (1264 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a device comprises a wafer chuck, a member having a surface facing the wafer chuck, a blade supported by the surface, a first vacuum nozzle extending through the member and having a first vacuum orifice facing a same direction as the surface, and a second vacuum nozzle extending through the member and having a second vacuum orifice facing the same direction as the surface. The first and second vacuum orifices are on opposing sides of the blade.

[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]

Coated semiconductor dies
Patent No. 12525500

Inventor(s): Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Matthew John Sherbin (Dallas, TX), Michael Todd Wyant (Dallas, TX), Patrick Francis Thompson (Allen, TX), You Chye How (Melaka, , MY)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18494198 on 10/25/2023 (811 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a chip scale package (CSP) comprises a semiconductor die; a conductive terminal coupled to the semiconductor die; and a non-conductive coat covering a backside of the semiconductor die and a sidewall of the semiconductor die. The non-conductive coat has a thickness of less than 45 microns.

Metal foam gas diffusion layers and polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cells with metal foam gas diffusion layers
Patent No. 12525617

Inventor(s): Debasish Banerjee (Ann Arbor, MI), Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Gaohua Zhu (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroyuki Kawai (Numazu, , JP), Hongfei Jia (Ann Arbor, MI), Liang Wang (Saline, MI), Masaki Ando (Gotemba, , JP), Yuqing Zh
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17960243 on 10/05/2022 (1196 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bipolar plate-gas diffusion layer (GDL) assembly for a polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cell includes a flat metallic bipolar plate and a porous metal GDL adjacent to and in direct contact with the flat metallic bipolar plate. The porous metal GDL includes flow channels defined by flow channel walls with flow channel surfaces. The flow channel walls and flow channel surfaces have an average porosity generally equal to an average porosity of an interior of the porous metal GDL.

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

Stabilizing garnet-type solid-state electrolytes through atomic layer deposition of ultra-thin layered materials and methods of making same
Patent No. 12525639

Inventor(s): Aparna Pilli (Josephine, TX), Jeffry Kelber (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Law Firm: Fishman Stewart PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17678450 on 02/23/2022 (1420 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a garnet-type solid-state electrolyte (SSE) includes obtaining pellets of SSE, removing surface impurities of the SSE, and depositing a passivation layer onto the SSE after the surface impurities are removed, the passivation layer including two of boron, carbon, and nitrogen.

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

Structural arrangements for spatial power-combining devices
Patent No. 12525696

Inventor(s): Gregory Valenti (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.LC. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18423718 on 01/26/2024 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: Power-combining devices and more particularly spatial power-combining and related structural arrangements are disclosed. Such structural arrangements involve mechanical connections between center waveguide sections and input and/or output coaxial waveguide sections that provide scalable structures for different operating frequency bands, improved mechanical connections, and/or improved assembly. Exemplary structural arrangements include structures that extend through center waveguide sections and into input and/or output coaxial waveguide sections, integrated mechanical structures within the center waveguide section, compression fit arrangements, dielectric inserts arranged within channels of coaxial waveguide sections, and/or various combinations thereof.

[H01P] WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE (operating at optical frequencies G02B)

Systems and methods for electrical power delivery with fault management
Patent No. 12525797

Abstract: A fault-managed power delivery system for delivery power across a distance is provided. The system includes a transmitter-side subsystem and a receiver-side subsystem. The system further includes a fault management circuitry that includes a reference resistor having a known resistance and a controller. The controller is configured to electrically connect the reference resistor between a line conductor of a line and a neutral conductor and disconnect the output power to the load during a fault-detection portion of a duty cycle of power delivered to the receiver-side subsystem. The controller is further configured to determine an impedance of the power delivery system during the fault-detection portion, determine a fault condition based on the impedance, and disconnect the line if the fault condition is detected. The fault management circuitry is positioned in the transmitter-side subsystem and/or the receiver-side subsystem.

[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)

Solar roof panel system with edge and surface treatments
Patent No. 12525912

Inventor(s): Cory R. Boudreau (Lake Elmo, MN), Daniel E. Boss (Murphy, TX), Daniel R. Nett (Sun Prairie, WI), David J. Gennrich (Fitchburg, WI), Kent J. Kallsen (Jefferson, WI), Sudhir B. Railkar (Wayne, NJ), Tommy F. Rodrigues (Nutle
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18486895 on 10/13/2023 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

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

Amplifier system
Patent No. 12525921

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Gengler (McKinney, TX), Nikolaus Klemmer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18055998 on 11/16/2022 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A load-modulated amplifier system is disclosed having a main amplifier with drain or collector voltage bias input, and an auxiliary amplifier having a static drain or collector voltage bias input. Also disclosed is a programmable voltage bias controller having a data interface configured to receive operating traffic level data symbol data associated with a basestation. The programmable bias controller further includes a processor coupled to the data interface and configured, in response to the traffic or symbol data, to determine and apply bias levels to the carrier drain or collector bias input and the auxiliary drain or collector bias input and to provide an amplifier efficiency theoretically between 60% and 78.5% over the low traffic operation zone 9 dB to 15 dB backed off from amplifier peak power.

[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)

MEMS resonator with temperature compensation
Patent No. 12525945

Inventor(s): Bichoy Bahr (Alle, TX), Udit Rawat (West Lafayette, IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17854170 on 06/30/2022 (1293 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator includes a substrate, an array of ferroelectric capacitors on the substrate, and a three-dimensional metal stack above the array of ferroelectric capacitors. The three-dimensional metal stack may include more than two metal layers. Each of the metal layers is coupled to another of the metal layers by more than two metal vias.

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

Gate drive apparatus and control method
Patent No. 12525977

Inventor(s): Chiao-Shun Chuang (Kaohsiung, , TW), Ke-Horng Chen (Hsinchu, , TW), Ta-Chuan Kuo (New Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18886604 on 09/16/2024 (484 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a capacitive device configured to provide bias power for a high-side switch, a gate drive path connected between the capacitive device and a gate of the high-side switch, wherein the gate drive path comprises a controllable switch and a first resistive device coupled in parallel between the capacitive device and the gate of the high-side switch, and a control switch connected between the gate of the high-side switch and ground.

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

Bootstrapped switch
Patent No. 12525979

Inventor(s): Athanasios Ramkaj (Mountain View, CA), Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), Boris Murmann (Honolulu, HI), Michael H. Perrott (Nashua, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18296649 on 04/06/2023 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes: buffer circuitry having a buffer input and a buffer output; a transistor coupled between the buffer output and a current terminal, the transistor having a control terminal; and level shifter circuitry having a level shifter input and a level shifter output, the level shifter input coupled to the buffer input, and the level shifter output coupled to the control terminal.

Fractional frequency divider
Patent No. 12525981

Inventor(s): Narala Reddy (Bestavaripeta Mandal, , IN), Peeyoosh Mirajkar (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18680518 on 05/31/2024 (592 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a counter having a clock input, a count value input, a third input, and an output. A multiplexer has a first input, a second input, a selection input, and an output. A delay circuit has a first input coupled to the clock input of the counter, a second input coupled to the output of the counter, a first output and a second output. The first output is coupled to the first input of the multiplexer, and the second output is coupled to the second input of the multiplexer. A fractional control circuit has a first output coupled to the selection input of the multiplexer and has a second output coupled to the third input of the counter.

Calibration scheme for a non-linear ADC
Patent No. 12525985

Inventor(s): Charls Babu (Bengaluru, , IN), Eeshan Miglani (Bengaluru, , IN), Himanshu Varshney (Bengaluru, , IN), Narasimhan Rajagopal (Bengaluru, , IN), Visvesvaraya A. Pentakota (Bengaluru, , IN), Viswanathan Nagarajan (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18440113 on 02/13/2024 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, an analog to digital converter (ADC), having an input operable to receive an analog signal and an output operable to output a digital representation of the analog signal, includes a voltage to delay (VD) block. The VD block is coupled to the input of the ADC and generates a delay signal responsive to a calibration signal. A backend ADC is coupled to the VD block, and receives the delay signal. The backend ADC having multiple stages including a first stage. A calibration engine is coupled to the multiple stages and the VD block. The calibration engine measures an error count of the first stage and stores a delay value of the first stage for which the error count is minimum.

[H03M] CODING, DECODING OR CODE CONVERSION, IN GENERAL (using fluidic means F15C 4/00; optical analogue/digital converters G02F 7/00; coding, decoding or code conversion, specially adapted for particular applications, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. G01D, G01R, G06F, G06T, G09G, G10L, G11B, G11C, H04B, H04L, H04M, H04N; ciphering or deciphering for cryptography or other purposes involving the need for secrecy G09C) [4]

Digital to analog conversion
Patent No. 12525986

Inventor(s): Avishek Biswas (Dallas, TX), Hetul Sanghvi (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18343289 on 06/28/2023 (930 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, a circuit comprises: a current source having a current output; a switch coupled between the current output and a current terminal, the switch having a switch control input; a pulse signal generator having pulse signal outputs, the pulse signal generator configured to provide pulse signals having different pulse widths at the pulse signal outputs; and a multiplexor circuit having pulse signal inputs, a selection input and a selected pulse signal output, the selected pulse signal output coupled to the switch control input, and the pulse signal inputs coupled to the pulse signal outputs.

Loop delay compensation in a delta-sigma modulator
Patent No. 12525989

Inventor(s): Meghna Agrawal (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425462 on 01/29/2024 (715 days app to issue)

Abstract: A delta-sigma modulator includes a first integrator and a comparator. The comparator”s positive input couples to the first integrator”s positive output, and the comparator”s negative input couples to the first integrator”s negative output. A first current DAC comprises a current source device, and first and second transistors. The first transistor has a first transistor control input and first and second current terminals. The first current terminal couples to the current source device, and the second current terminal couples to the first integrator positive output. The second transistor has a second transistor control input and third and fourth current terminals. The third current terminal couples to the current source device, and the fourth current terminal couples to the first integrator negative output. A first capacitive device couples to the second transistor control input and to both the second current terminal and the first integrator positive output.

Sleepy device operation in asynchronous channel hopping networks
Patent No. 12526008

Inventor(s): Jyothsna Kunduru (Plano, TX), Kumaran Vijayasankar (Allen, TX), Kwang Seop Eom (Frisco, TX), Robert Liang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18647678 on 04/26/2024 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio communications device includes a RTC configured to run even during sleep for receiving from a coordinator node (CN) in an asynchronous channel hopping WPAN an asynchronous hopping sequence (AHS) frame that includes the CN”s hopping sequence. A processor implements a stored sleepy device operation in asynchronous channel hopping networks algorithm. The algorithm is for determining a time stamp for the AHS frame and the CN”s initial timing position within the hopping sequence, storing the time stamp, going to sleep and upon waking up changing a frequency band of its receive (Rx) channel to an updated fixed channel. A data request command frame is transmitted by the device on the CN”s listening channel that is calculated from the CN”s hopping sequence, time stamp, CN”s initial timing position and current time, and the device receives an ACK frame transmitted by the CN at the updated fixed channel of Rx operation.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for uplink control information omission
Patent No. 12526020

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17937725 on 10/03/2022 (1198 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a UE for CSI reporting is provided. The method comprises receiving configuration information for a CSI report, determining the CSI report comprising a first CSI part and a second CSI part, the second CSI part including a precoding matrix indicator (PMI), the PMI comprising a plurality of PMI components, wherein some of the PMI components comprise sub-components, determining priority values for the sub-components of the some of the PMI components, partitioning the second CSI part into Group 0, Group 1, and Group 2 such that the sub-components of the some of the PMI components are divided into Group 1 and Group 2 based on the determined priority values for the sub-components, and transmitting the first CSI part and Group 0 or (Group 0, Group 1) or (Group 0, Group 1, Group 2) of the second CSI part based on a resource allocation for the CSI report.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Systems and methods for distributed fiber sensing for ultra-long-haul transport networks
Patent No. 12526043

Inventor(s): Tiejun J. Xia (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18447123 on 08/09/2023 (888 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may provide a first optical signal to a destination terminal via a fiber cable and a plurality of sensing repeaters provided at intermediate sites of an ultra-long-haul transport network. The device may receive a second optical signal, based on the first optical signal, via the fiber cable and the plurality of sensing repeaters provided at the intermediate sites of the ultra-long-haul transport network. The device may determine whether the fiber cable has an issue based on the second optical signal, and may perform one or more actions based on whether the fiber cable has an issue.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Calibrating primary and auxiliary multiple input multiple output radios
Patent No. 12526062

Inventor(s): Alan W. Dumdei (Greenville, TX), Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18589344 on 02/27/2024 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for calibrating in-band and out-of-band receivers using complex signals. The techniques include receiving a signal from a wireless radio antenna at a first receiver and a second receiver in a wireless communication system. The first receiver is configured to receive in-band transmission during operation of the wireless communication system and the second receiver is configured to receive out-of-band transmission during operation of the wireless communication system, and the signal is transmitted at least partially simultaneously from the wireless radio antenna to the first receiver and the second receiver. The techniques further include determining a difference of complex signals for the first receiver and the second receiver based on measuring the signals received from the wireless radio antenna at the first receiver and the second receiver, and calibrating the second receiver with the first receiver based the difference of complex signals.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method, terminal device and network device for physical uplink shared channel transmission
Patent No. 12526097

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD. (Guangdong, , CN)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17860479 on 07/08/2022 (1285 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for transmitting on a physical uplink shared channel, PUSCH is provided. The method comprising: receiving, by a terminal device, configuration information including M transmission configuration indication, TCI, states; receiving, by the terminal device, an activation command to activate K of the M TCI states; receiving, by the terminal device, downlink control information, DCI, to schedule a PUSCH transmission, the DCI indicating a selected TCI state from among the K TCI states; determining, by the terminal device, a spatial domain transmission filter using the selected TCI state; and transmitting, by the terminal device, on the PUSCH according to the determined spatial domain transmission filter.

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

Method and apparatus for random access procedure
Patent No. 12526099

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Murphy, Bilak Homiller, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18014294 on 07/23/2021 (1635 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for random access procedure. A method performed by a terminal device comprises transmitting multiple preambles on different transmission chains of the terminal device to a network node. The multiple preambles are associated with a same or different synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

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

Flexible configuration of indoor radios to facilitate coexistence with outdoor radios
Patent No. 12526122

Inventor(s): Sergio Aguirre (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18110993 on 02/17/2023 (1061 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: monitoring interference measurements of a radio in a cellular network; generating a multi-dimensional interference matrix based on the interference measurements, the multi-dimensional interference matrix storing averages of the interference measurements for a plurality of combinations of radios, frequencies, and time slots; analyzing the multi-dimensional interference matrix to determine at least one combination of the radio, frequency, and time slot in the plurality of combinations having an interference measurement exceeding a preconfigured threshold; and updating a slot configuration of the at least one combination based on the interference measurement.

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

Network operation center dashboard for cloud-based Wi-Fi systems
Patent No. 12526197

Inventor(s): Adam Hotchkiss (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PLUME DESIGN, INC. (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18438893 on 02/12/2024 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods for managing a Wi-Fi network of a plurality of Wi-Fi networks from a cloud-based Network Operations Control (NOC) dashboard include, subsequent to creating an account for a user of the Wi-Fi network, receiving data associated with the Wi-Fi network from the one or more access points; providing a display associated with the Wi-Fi network based on the data, wherein the display comprises a network topology and one or more tabs providing information related to operation of the Wi-Fi network; updating the display based on one or more inputs received, wherein the updating updates one or more of the network topology and the one or more tabs; and performing one or more operations via the NOC dashboard to one of manage, control, and troubleshoot the Wi-Fi network.

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

Methods, systems, and computer program products for associating a name with a network path
Patent No. 12526223

Inventor(s): Robert Paul Morris (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee(s): MORRIS ROUTING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Caldwell Firm, LLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19185200 on 04/21/2025 (267 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for associating a name with a network path. In an aspect, a first message is received, from a first node by a second node via a first network path in a network. A first identifier of the first node is identified, wherein the first network path includes a first hop included in communicatively coupling the first node and the second node. Second path information is identified that identifies a second hop in a second network path included in communicatively coupling the second node and a third node. A second message is sent, identifying the first identifier and the first hop, to the third node via the second hop to associate the first identifier with a third network path that includes a node included in at least one of the first hop and the second hop.

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

Mutable access tokens
Patent No. 12526283

Inventor(s): Abhishek Acharya (Irving, TX), Gayathri Sundar (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CITICORP CREDIT SERVICES, INC. (USA) (Sioux Falls, SD)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18928564 on 10/28/2024 (442 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network system to provide mutable access tokens for access requests that eliminate a need for token replacement. The system allows an access token to be changed to update data in the token. When data stored with the token changes, such as when a user or partner has a change in status, a new token is not required to be requested, generated, dispersed, or stored. Conventional systems refuse the API call request and require the new token be provided. The described system instead completes the request while simultaneously notifying the user to subsequently retrieve an updated access token. Requesting, generating, communicating, and presenting a new token requires additional time, bandwidth, computing capacity, and system interactions. While performing new token acquisition in conventional systems, devices are forced to perform additional interactions, which may result in a time delay or in one or more devices exceeding capacity, becoming overloaded, and seizing.

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

Split rendering for lightfield immersive media using proxy-edge-cloud architecture
Patent No. 12526342

Inventor(s): Paul Spencer Dawkins (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TENCENT AMERICA LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: Sughrue Mion, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18654701 on 05/03/2024 (620 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for split rendering immersive media using proxy edge cloud computing architecture. The system and method may include dynamically determining a task-split or splitting a task for rendering a scene in an immersive media stream into two or more computational tasks based on one or more processing delays, wherein the task-splitting splits the scene into first part including one or more first tasks performed by an edge computing system and second part including one or more second tasks performed by a cloud computing system. The system and method may include transmitting the first parts of the scene, and transmitting the second parts of the scene.

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

High dynamic range (HDR) using a phase light modulator (PLM) and laser phosphor illumination
Patent No. 12526389

Inventor(s): Alexander Lyubarsky (Dallas, TX), Kristofer Scott Oberascher (Van Alstyne, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17954518 on 09/28/2022 (1203 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for high dynamic range (HDR) modulation includes one or more lasers configured to transmit respective beams of laser light with a single color mode and a PLM optically coupled to the one or more lasers. The PLM is configured to modulate the laser light to produce a first modulated light. The apparatus also includes a phosphor optically coupled to the PLM and configured to receive at least a first portion of the first modulated light from the PLM and to emit a phosphor light with multiple color modes. At least one spatial light modulator (SLM) is also optically coupled to the phosphor and configured to modulate the multiple color modes in the phosphor light and the single color mode to project a second modulated light.

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

Decoding device, encoding device, decoding method, encoding method, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium
Patent No. 12526433

Inventor(s): Yukinobu Yasugi (Osaka, , JP)
Assignee(s): Velos Media, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18674791 on 05/24/2024 (599 days app to issue)

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

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

Rate adaptation for video coding for machines
Patent No. 12526439

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18639731 on 04/18/2024 (635 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example a first network entity for processing feature set data formed from media data includes a processing system comprising one or more processors implemented in circuitry, the processing system being configured to: determine a first set of processing tasks of a series of processing tasks to be performed on a set of media data, the first set of processing tasks corresponding to tasks to be performed by the first network entity, wherein a second set of processing tasks is to be performed by a second network entity; perform the first set of processing tasks on the set of media data to form a feature map; encode the feature map to form an encoded feature map; and send the encoded feature map to the second network entity to enable the second network entity to perform the second set of processing tasks using the feature map.

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

Downstream synchronization state machine for optical line terminal (OLT)-configurable bit interleaving in high-speed passive optical networks (PONs)
Patent No. 12526556

Inventor(s): Andy Shen (Addison, TX), Frank Effenberger (Frisco, TX), Xiang Liu (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18162457 on 01/31/2023 (1078 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method implemented by an optical network unit (ONU) in a passive optical network (PON). The method includes receiving an encoded downstream (DS) signal from an optical line terminal (OLT), searching for a physical synchronization sequence (PSync) pattern in all possible alignments for all possible OLT bit-interleaving modes within the downstream signal, and transitioning to a pre-synchronization state once the PSync pattern has been found.

[H04J] MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION (peculiar to transmission of digital information H04L 5/00; systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal H04N 7/08; in exchanges H04Q 11/00)

System and method for unified data repositories and application programming interfaces for avoiding segmentation synchronization
Patent No. 12526621

Inventor(s): Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18616489 on 03/26/2024 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a Network Repository Function in a segment of a Fifth Generation (5G) network. The NRF is configured to receive a registration request from a Unified Data Repository (UDR). The request indicates that the UDR includes both UE-specific data and non-UE specific data. The NRF is further configured to: store registration information provided in the registration request; receive a request from a network function within the segment and send a response to the request based on the registration information.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for network credential policy enforcement in a wireless network
Patent No. 12526629

Inventor(s): Samuel K. Periasamy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17935203 on 09/26/2022 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may maintain policy information associating a plurality of network credentials with respective device identifiers of User Equipment (”UEs”) that are authorized to use respective network credentials to access a network. The system may receive network monitoring information indicating that a particular UE, associated with a particular device identifier, is accessing the network using a particular network credential; compare the particular device identifier and the particular network credential to the policy information; determine, based on comparing the particular device identifier and the particular network credential to the policy information, that the particular UE is not authorized to use the particular network credential; and output a notification to the network that the particular UE is not authorized to use the particular network credential to access the network, wherein the network suspends the particular network credential based on the notification.

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

Mitigating wastage associated with lapsed subscriber accounts on community-wide managed Wi-Fi networks
Patent No. 12526631

Inventor(s): Martin L. Casey (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Calix, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Staniford Tomita LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18438257 on 02/09/2024 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: Facilitating removal of lapsed profiles for a client attempting to access a Wi-Fi network by repeatedly sending requests to a server, the request includes a network address and profile of the client. For a lapsed profile, the server sends a message to a user regarding the lapse, where the message includes a list of all network addresses for client devices used to download the lapsed profile, and blacklists all clients used to download the lapsed profile after a rejected access request to prevent other access point from receiving spurious requests from the blacklisted clients. The Wi-Fi network may include numerous access points managed by a community Wi-Fi service provider and include a roaming access service provider allowing mobile client devices to subsequently access the AP devices automatically after a first successful access.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Load management of overlapping cells based on user throughput
Patent No. 12526684

Inventor(s): Reinhard Voese (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Nokia Technologies Oy (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18261585 on 01/19/2021 (1820 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for load management among a plurality of cells that overlap a sector within a Radio Access Network (RAN). In one embodiment, a system performs sector throughput optimization over multiple optimization iterations of determining a total number of active users in the sector, determining a target number of users per cell that maximizes an aggregated user throughput of the sector where a sum of the target number of users per cell is equal to the total number of active users in the sector, determining recommended load distribution parameters for the sector based on the target number of users per cell that maximizes the aggregated user throughput of the sector, and applying the recommended load distribution parameters in the sector to distribute users among the cells.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Sleeping cell detection in an open radio access network
Patent No. 12526703

Inventor(s): Karupaiah Rajendran (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): DISH WIRELESS L.L.C. (Englewood, CO)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174526 on 02/24/2023 (1054 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cell sleep state detection and recovery are provided. In the method and apparatus, one or more connection state criteria indicative of whether a cell is in a sleep state are evaluated to determine whether the one or more connection state criteria are met. The one or more connection state criteria are selected from a random access channel (RACH) criterion, a channel measurement criterion, a cell handover criterion, a connection statistics criterion, a connected user equipment criterion, or a measurement change criterion. It is determined whether the cell is in the sleep state based on whether at least one of the one or more connection state criteria are met and in response to determining that the cell is in the sleep state, action is taken to cause the cell to exit the sleep state.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for generic encoding of configurable ran parameters over E2AP messages
Patent No. 12526707

Inventor(s): Peter McCann (Bridgewater, NJ), Rajarajan Sivaraj (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Mavenir Networks, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17881972 on 08/05/2022 (1257 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of generic encoding of a radio access network (RAN) parameter exchanged over E2 application protocol (E2AP) between an Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) node and a near-real time radio access network intelligent controller (near-RT RIC) includes: providing a generic encoding mechanism for a message structure containing at least one RAN parameter, wherein the generic encoding mechanism includes a first categorization of each RAN parameter exchanged between the O-RAN node and the near-RT RIC into one of ELEMENT type, STRUCTURE type or LIST type; wherein the ELEMENT type parameter is a singleton variable which does not have any other associated RAN parameter; the STRUCTURE type parameter is a sequence of RAN parameters in which each RAN parameter in the sequence can be one of the ELEMENT type parameter, another STRUCTURE type parameter, or the LIST type parameter; and the LIST type parameter is a list of STRUCTURE type parameters.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device for reporting beam failure recovery information
Patent No. 12526716

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN), Yu Chen (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee Networks, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: VOLPE KOENIG (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18198851 on 05/18/2023 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: Method and device for wireless communications, comprising evaluating first-type radio link quality according to a first reference signal set, whenever the evaluated first-type radio link quality is worse than a first threshold, a first counter being increased by 1, the first counter being greater than or equal to a first value being used to trigger a first beam failure recovery; evaluating second-type radio link quality according to a second reference signal set, whenever the evaluated second-type radio link quality is worse than a second threshold, a second counter being increased by 1, the second counter being greater than or equal to a second value being used to trigger a second beam failure recovery; the first reference signal set and the second reference signal set at least comprising one reference signal resource respectively; the method proposed in the present application can realize beam failure recovery in the case of multi-transmission point.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Determining a reference PDCCH candidate
Patent No. 12526818

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Richardson, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18162677 on 01/31/2023 (1078 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for beam indication and repetition in a wireless communication system. A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) candidate and a second PDCCH candidate including first and second beam indication downlink control information (DCI), respectively; receiving higher layer radio resource control (RRC) signaling including a parameter indicating a linkage between the first and second PDCCH candidates. The method further includes identifying information related to a reference PDCCH candidate; identifying, based on the parameter, that the first and second beam indication DCI include at least a same set of TCI states; and determining, based on the information, the reference PDCCH candidate from the first and second PDCCH candidates.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and systems of downlink and uplink transmission configuration indicator (TCI)
Patent No. 12526819

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD. (Dongguan, , CN)
Law Firm: BAYES PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18217836 on 07/03/2023 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and devices for configuring a transmission configuration indicator (TCI) are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes (i) receiving a list of TCI states by a terminal device; and (ii) determining a joint TCI, by the terminal device, based on the list of the TCI states. At least one of the TCI states includes one or more first parameters for a downlink (DL) transmission and one or more second parameters for an uplink (UL) transmission. The joint TCI indicates parameters for both DL and UL transmissions of the terminal device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Simultaneously broadcasting acknowledgements of reception of uplink wireless communication
Patent No. 12526825

Inventor(s): Vijay Lewis (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Skylo Technologies, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18369266 on 09/18/2023 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for communicating through a wireless link are disclosed. A method includes scheduling, by a server, communication between a base station and a plurality of user devices, receiving, by the base station, the scheduled communication, providing, to each user device, a data profile that includes a periodicity, an offset, and a carrier frequency based on the scheduled communication, receiving, by the base station, uplink wireless communication from each of the plurality of user devices according to the data profile of each of the user devices and according to the scheduled communication, and simultaneously broadcasting, by the base station, acknowledgements of reception of uplink wireless communication from each of the plurality of user devices.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Sleeping cell detection in an open radio access network
Patent No. 12526869

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cell sleep state detection and recovery are provided. In the method and apparatus, an Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) network entity evaluates one or more network traffic criteria indicative of whether a cell is in a sleep state to determine whether the one or more network traffic criteria are met. The one or more network traffic criteria are selected from a interface data rate criterion, a tunnel identity criterion, a bearer criterion, a software package criterion or a configuration change criterion. The network entity determines whether the cell is in the sleep state based on whether at least one of the one or more network traffic criteria are met and in response to determining that the cell is in the sleep state, causes the cell to exit the sleep state.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Transistors with dual wells
Patent No. 12527024

Inventor(s): Douglas T. Grider (McKinney, TX), Michelle N. Nguyen (Allen, TX), Xiang-Zheng Bo (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18102833 on 01/30/2023 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a transistor includes a semiconductor layer having a first conductivity type and a first dopant concentration. A gate dielectric layer is between a gate electrode and the semiconductor layer. A first source/drain region is adjacent a first sidewall of the gate electrode and a second source/drain region is adjacent an opposite second sidewall of the gate electrode, the first and second source/drain regions having an opposite second conductivity type. A well region is located in the semiconductor layer and has the first conductivity type and a greater second dopant concentration. The well region underlies the first sidewall and the semiconductor layer extends to the gate electrode under the second sidewall of the gate electrode.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

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Inventor(s): Bret Recor (Priceville, HI), Carlson Young (Fort Worth, TX), Christoph Andrejcic (San Francisco, CA), Dersing Kong (San Francisco, CA), Dickon Isaacs (Los Altos, CA), Griffin West (Fort Worth, TX), Kenneth Young (San Fran
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Chaise lounge chair
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Inventor(s): Nicole M. Nagy (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Las Olas Luxury Living, LLC (Vicksburg, MI)
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Mattress pad
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Auger adapter and connector assembly
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Inventor(s): Khalid Abdulla (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Door stop
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Inventor(s): Timothy Chad Crenshaw (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Love That Door, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office of Bill Naifeh (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29905292 on 10/18/2023 (818 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Solar roof for golf cart
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Inventor(s): Johnny Tai (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SC Autosports, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: D”Ambrosio Menon, PLLC (no location found)
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Roofing shingle
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Inventor(s): Lyan Ortiz (Waxahachie, TX), Nicholas Soto (Waxahachie, TX), Olan T. Leitch (Mt. Juliet, TN), Tim Lock (Tampa, FL)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29878337 on 06/20/2023 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Feeder
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Inventor(s): Michael D. Harper (Fort Worth, TX), Ryan Paxson (Elk Rapids, MI)
Assignee(s): Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
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Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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