Beyond Dallas-based Spark Biomedical’s devices and methods for treating stress and improving alertness using electrical stimulation, other organizations with notable patents granted this week include:

AT&T Intellectual Property’s transformation as a service
Bank of America’s proof of cache using Argon2d cryptographic hashing in payment processing
Celanese EVA Performance Polymers’ implantable device for sustained release of a macromolecular drug compound
Digital Reef’s dynamic rewardable activity value determination and allocation
Forte Supply’s fully automated frozen beverage and soft serve system
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development’s timestamping tampering events that occur during primary power outages
JAMRM’s formulations for enhancing skin firmness, density and thickness
SteriSmart’s image recognition method and program for medical instrument inventory management
Textron Innovations’ internal rotating fast-rope system and method
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America’s solar concentrator wrapping films

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 12/23/25 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 9
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 8
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 2
E: Fixed Constructions 4
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 5
G: Physics 22
H: Electricity 27

DESIGN: 6

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 7
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 4
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, Idaho) 3
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 3
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 3
ATT Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta) 2
Apogee Networks LLC (Plano) 2
Bunker Hill Technologies LLC (Allen) 2
Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson) 2

Unassigned 4

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, China) 4
Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 2
Caleb Hix (McKinney) 2
Kent Poteet (Lucas) 2
Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 2
Randy Perez (McKinney) 2
Ryan C. Harris (Saline, Mich.) 2
Terry Soward (Van Alstyne) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Self-closing security door assembly for retail display

Patent No. 12502012

Inventor(s): Benjamin J. Sahlberg (Grand Rapids, MI), James W. Waalkes (Grand Rapids, MI), Nick Farinola (Kinnelon, NJ), Peter H. Rozes (Trophy Club, TX)
Assignee(s): VIRA Insight, LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19055178 on 02/17/2025 (309 days app to issue)

Abstract: A self-closing door assembly for limiting access to goods displayed on a shelving system. A frame assembly is attached to the shelving system adjacent the front edge of a first shelf, with upper and lower guide rails to slidably engage a pair of overlapping and self-closing doors. The doors are aligned to laterally slide open from a closed position at which they interfere with manual access to the goods displayed on the shelf. Biasing members disposed between the frame assembly and the doors urge the doors toward the closed position. The doors are adapted for manual engagement to be urged toward the open position, and the biasing members automatically return the doors to the closed position upon manual release thereof.

[A47F] SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS, OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

Oven accessory for a fire pit
Patent No. 12502030

Inventor(s): Alexander K. Maghsadi (Lewisville, TX), Jeffrey R. Weilert (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Solo Brands, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17941911 on 09/09/2022 (1201 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cooking system includes a fire pit having a burn chamber and includes an oven disposed above the burn chamber of the fire pit. The oven may include an open bottom forming a heatable chamber spaced from the burn chamber of the fire pit, with the heatable chamber configured to receive heat from the fire pit. A cooking surface is disposed in the heatable chamber, and an enclosed top is configured to retain the heat. The enclosed top and the cooking surface form a cooking chamber.

[A47J] KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES [6]

Ankle brace with Achilles tendon support
Patent No. 12502296

Inventor(s): James Buckhout (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): WEBER ORTHOPEDIC, L.P. (DFW Airport, TX)
Law Firm: ONE LLP (Local + 147 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18389539 on 11/14/2023 (770 days app to issue)

Abstract: An orthopedic ankle brace allowing rear entry through an open back, enclosed by a back panel with tendon buttresses that pinch the Achilles tendon between the buttresses. The brace includes a gauntlet having a front panel with a forefoot opening underneath, a bottom integrated to opposed side panels, an open top, and an open back. A lace closure system cinches the front panel and side panels together. The back panel has an elastic center section separating two wings that attach to the gauntlet. Two tendon buttresses separated by a gap are disposed inside the back panel, and when the back panel is attached to the gauntlet, the gap receives the Achilles tendon. A tendon strap, overlying the tendon buttresses, when tightened squeezes the tendon buttresses together against the Achilles tendon held therebetween.

[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]

Formulations for enhancing skin firmness, density and thickness
Patent No. 12502346

Inventor(s): Alisar Salah Zahr (Dallas, TX), John Koch (Ft. Worth, TX), Nirmal Shah (Arlington, TX), Tatiana Kelly (Westlake, TX), Thu Quynh Nguyen (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): JAMRM, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18084341 on 12/19/2022 (1100 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are formulations that interact with the skin microbiome of a human patient such that when applied topically in therapeutically effective amounts at prescribed intervals, the formulations cause an increase in skin firmness, density, smoothness, elasticity and thickness resulting in a skin appearance that reflects overall skin health. In exemplary embodiments formulations include, without limitation, the following active components acting in concert with each other: a prebiotic component, a peptide component, a matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) inhibitor component; and an antioxidant component; all present in a carrier base. The exemplary embodiments may be in the form of a cream, a lotion, a serum, or a hydrogel that facilitates delivery of these active components into the skin.

[A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)

Implantable device for sustained release of a macromolecular drug compound
Patent No. 12502360

Inventor(s): Christian Schneider (Hattersheim am Main, , DE)
Assignee(s): Celanese EVA Performance Polymers LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18627508 on 04/05/2024 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: An implantable device for delivery of a macromolecular drug compound is provided. The device comprises a core having an outer surface and a membrane layer positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the core. The core comprises a core polymer matrix within which is dispersed a drug compound having a molecular weight of about 5 kDa or more, the polymer matrix containing a hydrophobic polymer. The membrane polymer matrix includes from about 70 wt. % to about 99 wt. % of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.

Apparatus for aerator dispersal of a gaseous cleaning agent
Patent No. 12502452

Inventor(s): Jason Bailey (Plano, TX), Kyle Bailey (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NUVINAIR, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18095101 on 01/10/2023 (1078 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present technology presents an apparatus for cleaning the air and surfaces within an enclosed space of a viral, microbial, or malodor contamination. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes: a container configured to contain a water and a solid or gel pack that releases the gaseous cleaning agent upon contact with the water; an aerator housed in the base of the container; an air distributor in the container configured to distribute air from the aerator into the container to cause agitation of the water and release of gaseous agent; and a lid on the container having an opening configured to accelerate an air-borne spray of gaseous agent and water droplets therethrough into the surroundings.

[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]

Devices and methods for treating stress and improving alertness using electrical stimulation
Patent No. 12502527

Inventor(s): Alejandro Covalin (Los Angeles, CA), Melanie McWade (Portland, OR), Navid Khodaparast (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): SPARK BIOMEDICAL, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Finch Maloney PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18094313 on 01/06/2023 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, systems and methods for treating stress and/or for improving alertness in a subject using neurostimulation therapy include placing first electrode(s) on, over, or adjacent to an auricular branch of the vagus nerve, placing second electrode(s) on, over or adjacent to an auriculotemporal nerve, and delivering therapeutic stimulation pulses via the first electrode(s) and the second electrode(s) by delivering a first series of stimulation pulses to the first electrode(s), the first series configured to increase activity in neural medullary structure(s), and delivering a second series of stimulation pulses to the second electrode(s), the second series configured to increase activity in neural structures within the Trigeminocervical Complex.

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

Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
Patent No. 12502584

Inventor(s): Eric A. Larson (Arlington, TX), Joshua M. Boggs (Aledo, TX), Kevin Harper (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18458055 on 08/29/2023 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole. A pair of ribs are positioned within the channel. The ribs may diverge away from one another and may have a first rib located in a toe portion of the channel and a second rib located in the heel portion of the channel.

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

Puzzle with conductive path
Patent No. 12502600

Inventor(s): Yehuda Binder (Hod-Hasharon, , IL)
Assignee(s): Sphero, Inc. (Greenville, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18439626 on 02/12/2024 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and method for additional amusement, entertaining and surprising visual or audible reward provided upon completing the reconstructing of a two-dimensional or three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle pieces include conductive pads connected by a conductor such as a wire, a metallic strip or a conductive paint, so that upon assembling the puzzle, the pads are in contact to form a continuous conductive path. The frame or the puzzle pieces include a battery (or an AC adapter) and a visual or audible signaling device operating upon sensing the continuity of the conductive path. Each of the puzzle pieces may include three or more conductive pads, allowing for the forming of two or more isolated or connected distinct conductive paths. The conductive path can further affect a time measurement and its related display for timing the puzzle solving.

[A63H] TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS, BUILDING BLOCKS

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

Process for replacing a core of diesel emission control device
Patent No. 12502663

Inventor(s): Mike VanPatten (Flower Mound, TX), Pete Lambe (Heath, TX)
Assignee(s): DET Diesel Emission Technologies, LLC (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Spencer Fane LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18767189 on 07/09/2024 (532 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process for removing an existing core from a DECD housing may comprise the steps of providing a core press station having a working platform; connecting a collection container between the working platform and the DECD housing; aligning the DECD housing over the collection container; pressings the existing core out of the DECD housing; and collecting the existing core into the collection container. A process for inserting a replacement core into a DECD housing may comprise the steps of providing a core press station having a working platform; coupling a stuffing funnel to the DECD housing; wrapping the replacement core with a matting; aligning the replacement core with the DECD housing; and pressing the replacement core through the stuffing funnel and into the DECD housing.

[B01J] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS, COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS (processes or apparatus for specific applications, see the relevant places for these processes or apparatus, e.g. F26B 3/08) [2]

Roofing membrane, and associated method
Patent No. 12502689

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Isaac Bernard Rufus (Newark, DE), Overton Williams (Paterson, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19009367 on 01/03/2025 (354 days app to issue)

Abstract: An asphaltic roofing membrane is produced by applying asphaltic material to reinforcement, adding first granules without preheating, removing loose granules, applying second granules without preheating, heating the membrane and then cutting the asphaltic membrane; and rolling the cut membrane. The process supports granules of varying sizes, materials, and colors, resulting in a durable, high-reflectance roofing membrane.

[B05D] PROCESSES FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS OR OTHER FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (conveying articles or workpieces through baths of liquid B65G, e.g. B65G 49/02) [2]

Methods for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus
Patent No. 12502696

Inventor(s): Jin Yong Uhm (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (Hsinchu, , TW)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18745647 on 06/17/2024 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

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

Temperature-regulating storage system
Patent No. 12503031

Inventor(s): David T. Nakayama (Canton, MI), Matthew K. Killeen (Ypsilanti, MI), Peter C. Piper (Saline, MI), Ryan C. Harris (Saline, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18203883 on 05/31/2023 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage system includes a storage surface for storing a container thereon. The storage surface defines a storage surface ridge. The storage surface ridge defines a cavity. The storage surface further defines a storage surface valley. The storage surface ridge and the storage surface valley interlock with a bottom surface of the container. The storage system also includes a temperature-regulating medium housed in the cavity. The temperature-regulating medium regulates a temperature of one or more contents of the container when the container is stored on the storage surface.

[B60P] VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS (vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances A61G 3/00)

Active aerodynamics for foot step
Patent No. 12503054

Inventor(s): Daniel J.F. Cressman (Ypsilanti, MI), Ryan C. Harris (Saline, MI), Ulan M. Thompson (Saline, 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: 18242403 on 09/05/2023 (840 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a vehicle aerodynamic system include an air dam adapted to be mounted adjacent a front bumper of a vehicle. The air dam can be moveable between a stowed position (e.g., when the vehicle is operating at higher speeds) and a deployed position (e.g., when the vehicle is operating at lower speeds). The air dam includes an air dam panel moveable between the stowed position and a step position. In the step position, the air dam panel is configured as a step for a user to access a front vehicle compartment. The aerodynamic system can include an actuator configured to move the air dam panel relative to the front bumper. The aerodynamic system can further include a controller in electronic communication with a front hood position sensor that is configured to automatically deploy the step based upon a position of the front hood.

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

Electronic parachute deployment system
Patent No. 12503085

Inventor(s): Adrian Herrera (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18237763 on 08/24/2023 (852 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic parachute deployment system including an electronic actuator, a control module, a deployment actuator, and a release mechanism. A parachute is positioned on a payload device, such as a racecar, to slow or stop the payload upon receipt of an electronic deployment activation signal. The electronic deployment signal is verified, including determining proper voltage and source. The deployment system includes multiple redundancies including mechanical deployment redundancy, remote deployment redundancy, and power supply redundancy. The control module responsible for monitoring deployment includes indicators and sensors to indicate a status, operation, or mode relative to the operability of the payload device, relative to components of the release mechanism, and relative to the parachute deployment.

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

Internal rotating fast-rope system and method
Patent No. 12503229

Inventor(s): Craig Cillessen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17184270 on 02/24/2021 (1763 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fast-rope system for use with a rotary aircraft includes a tubular housing attached to an interior portion of a cabin and adjacent to an upper portion of an exit door opening of the rotary aircraft and a fast-rope frame structure rotatably coupled to the tubular housing. The fast-rope frame structure includes a cylindrical pipe contained partially within the tubular housing and operable to rotate within the tubular housing and a cantilever beam structure fixedly connected to the cylindrical pipe and configured to have a fast rope attached thereto and move in response to rotation of the cylindrical pipe within the tubular housing.

[B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT

Anti-theft interbox connector (IBC) and related security methods
Patent No. 12503301

Inventor(s): Michael Garramone (Springtown, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: The Buche Law Firm, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19209758 on 05/15/2025 (222 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved locking mechanism for shipping containers. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism is integrated into the interbox connector. Specifically, an anti-theft IBC comprises: a body with an upright door barrier, a lever, and a lever insertion hole, an upper shank and a lower shank, where the upper shank and lower shank are configured for coupling the anti-theft IBC to the lower, front, right corner of a shipping container, such that the doors of the shipping container are barred from opening by the upright barrier.

[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

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

Automated swimming pool chemical dispensing system with spin-down sediment filter to control the swimming pool chemistry
Patent No. 12503384

Inventor(s): Yaamr Ghanim (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18381572 on 10/18/2023 (797 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automated swimming pool chemical dispensing system is disclosed. The automated swimming pool chemical dispensing system operates with a spin-down sediment filter to control the swimming pool chemistry.

[C02F] TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE (processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances A62D 3/00; separation, settling tanks or filter devices B01D; special arrangements on waterborne vessels of installations for treating water, waste water or sewage, e.g. for producing fresh water, B63J; adding materials to water to prevent corrosion C23F; treating radioactively-contaminated liquids G21F 9/04) [3]

Biological degradation of low-rank coals
Patent No. 12503714

Inventor(s): Allana K. Welsh (Denton, TX), Josh J. Redublo (Corpus Christi, TX), Leslie M. Perry (Fort Worth, TX), Maud A.W. Hinchee (Little Elm, TX), Michael K. Danquah (Humble, TX), Robert D. Chisholm (McKinney, TX), Smrithi Rajagop
Assignee(s): TENFOLD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Pilot Point, TX)
Law Firm: WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH ROSATI (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17298786 on 12/02/2019 (2213 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and processes for producing aerobic digestion products, such as organic acids, from a low-rank coal substrate are provided. Also provided are multistage bioreactor systems for carrying out the described methods and processes. In another aspect, product compositions comprising organic acids produced by the described methods and processes are provided, as well as methods for their use, including for the improvement of soil quality and/or plant growth.

[C05F] ORGANIC FERTILISERS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C05B, C05C, e.g. FERTILISERS FROM WASTE OR REFUSE

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

Work machine with wireless transceiver
Patent No. 12503837

Inventor(s): Yuji Fukuda (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. (Salina, KS)
Law Firm: Hovey Williams LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18484098 on 10/10/2023 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.

[E02F] DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C 49/00)

Hinge system and method for a segmented door
Patent No. 12503894

Inventor(s): Bradley J. Lee (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Overhead Door Corporation (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18735739 on 06/06/2024 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of assembling a hinge comprising a first gear having one or more first teeth, a second gear having one or more second teeth and an area with no teeth, and a cover configured to attach the first gear to the second gear comprises moving the first gear into the cover and moving the second gear having the area with no teeth at least partially into the cover without engagement of the one or more first teeth and the one or more second teeth.

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

Wireless movable barrier operating systems and methods
Patent No. 12503900

Inventor(s): Mohammad S. Farooqui (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): GMI Holdings, Inc. (Mount Hope, OH)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18399176 on 12/28/2023 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: A barrier operating system includes a barrier operator configured to emit a charging signal and configured to open and close a movable barrier. The system also includes a wireless obstruction detection system comprising: a transmitter detector and a receiver detector. The transmitter detector includes a battery; a transmitter configured to transmit an IR beam; a communication module in wireless two-way communication with the barrier operator; and an energy harvester configured to receive the charging signal and direct power to the battery of the transmitter detector. The receiver detector includes a battery; a receiver configured to receive the IR beam from the transmitter; a communication module in wireless two-way communication with the barrier operator; and an energy harvester configured to receive the charging signal and direct power to the battery of the receiver detector.

[E05F] DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING

Downhole rotary slip ring joint to allow rotation of assemblies with electrical and fiber optic control lines
Patent No. 12503920

Inventor(s): David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17721136 on 04/14/2022 (1349 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a downhole rotary slip ring joint, a well system, and a method for accessing a wellbore. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, in one aspect, includes an outer mandrel, an inner mandrel operable to rotate relative to the outer mandrel, an outer mandrel communication connection coupled to the outer mandrel, and an inner mandrel communication connection coupled to the inner mandrel. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, according to this aspect, further includes a passageway extending through the outer mandrel and the inner mandrel, the passageway configured to provide continuous coupling between the outer mandrel communication connection and the inner mandrel communication connection regardless of a rotation of the inner mandrel relative to the outer mandrel, wherein the downhole rotary slip ring joint is operable to be coupled to a wellbore access tool.

[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

Fully automated frozen beverage and soft serve system
Patent No. 12501915

Inventor(s): David Resnick (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey D. Resnick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Forte Supply LLC (Loveland, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19245267 on 06/21/2025 (185 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully automated frozen food dispensing system that combines precision ingredient blending with dynamic viscosity control and clean-in-place functionality. The system comprises a mixing cylinder containing a rotatable auger, a refrigeration system with a compressor in thermal communication with the cylinder, and a blending manifold having multiple ingredient inlets and a blending chamber. A controller includes motor sensor, and pressure sensors to regulate ingredient delivery, monitor auger torque and product temperature, and cycle the refrigeration system to maintain a target viscosity. The system further supports automated portion control, product-specific dispense timing, gas injection, and pasteurization. Cleaning cycles may be initiated without manual disassembly, involving thawing, purging, rinsing, and verification using sensor feedback. Optional connectivity enables cloud-based monitoring, diagnostics, and remote operation. The invention is suitable for commercial, unattended, or kiosk-based frozen food service environments, enabling hygienic, repeatable, and labor-free operation over extended durations.

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

Modular end apparatus and methods for flexible hoses
Patent No. 12504102

Inventor(s): Peter Middleton (Aledo, TX), Steven Post (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): FORUM US, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18507609 on 11/13/2023 (771 days app to issue)

Abstract: Modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.

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

Light stake with bulb socket
Patent No. 12504154

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: 18928928 on 10/28/2024 (421 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light stake for holding a light bulb includes a spike with a body extending along a spike axis between a top end and an insertion end, a connecting base at the top end of the body, and a socket having a socket axis. The socket has a socket base, a plurality of fingers, and a strengthening fillet. The socket base is perpendicular to the socket axis and with a solid-material periphery extending on all sides of the socket axis. The fingers extend from the socket base along the socket axis, with each finger extending between a fixed end near the socket base and a movable end. The strengthening fillet is at the intersection between the fixed end of each finger and the socket base, and increases the local thickness of each fixed end and of the socket base for increased rigidity of the fixed end.

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

Refrigerant leak detection system and method
Patent No. 12504189

Inventor(s): Rajesh Alayil (Kerala, , IN)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18342557 on 06/27/2023 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a tubing system, a sensor circuitry, a fan, and a controller. The tubing system has tubes located adjacent to component of the refrigeration system. The tubes have holes on their surface. The fan is downstream of the tubes. The fan pulls sampled air though the tubes and direct the sampled air toward the sensor circuitry. The controller receives a signal that indicates that the sampled air comprises a mixture of air and refrigerant particles. In response to receiving the signal, the controller determines that there is refrigerant leakage from at least one of the one or more components and triggers a mitigation plan associated with the refrigerant leakage.

[F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02)

Method and system for determining a similarity or distance measure between ballistic specimens
Patent No. 12504264

Inventor(s): Alain Beauchamp (Montreal, , CA), Danny Roberge (St-Bruno, , CA), Serge Levesque (Lachine, , CA)
Assignee(s): LEADSONLINE, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18035642 on 11/04/2021 (1510 days app to issue)

Abstract: There are described methods and system for determining a similarity or distance measure between a first ballistic specimen and a second ballistic specimen. The method comprises acquiring topographic data from the first ballistic specimen and the second ballistic specimen of at least one region of interest; computing from the topographic data at least one similarity score s for the first ballistic specimen and the second ballistic specimen; determining a non-match probability measure of the similarity score for at least one parameter characterizing a macroscopic and/or microscopic feature of the topographic data, the non-match probability measure associating the first ballistic specimen and the second ballistic specimen to a different source; and correcting the similarity score by determining a corrected similarity score that yields a same value of the non-match probability measure as the similarity score for a reference value of the at least one parameter.

[F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]

P H Y S I C S

System and method for detecting a loose blower wheel of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system
Patent No. 12504191

Inventor(s): Palanivel Subramaniam (Richardson, TX), Sean Nicholas Lopes (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18340991 on 06/26/2023 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes entering a blower monitoring mode for a blower of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A torque applied to a blower wheel of the blower is determined based on an electrical current and an electrical voltage provided to a motor of the blower. In response to determining that the torque is greater than or equal to a torque threshold, a speed of the blower wheel is determined based on the electrical current and the electrical voltage provided to the motor. In response to determining that the speed is less than a speed threshold, a time that passed since both the torque reached the torque threshold and the speed was identified as being less than the speed threshold is determined. In response to determining that the time is greater than or equal to the time threshold, the method determines that the blower wheel is loose.

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

Structured film and optical article including structured film
Patent No. 12504567

Inventor(s): Caleb T. Nelson (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (St. Paul, MN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18255736 on 12/15/2021 (1469 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical article includes a waveguide and a structured film. The structured film includes a polymeric substrate, an etch stop layer disposed on the polymeric substrate, a structured layer including a plurality of engineered structures disposed on a side of the etch stop layer opposite the polymeric substrate, a planarizing backfill layer disposed over the plurality of engineered structures to define a substantially planar major surface of the planarizing backfill layer having a surface roughness Ra, and an adhesive layer disposed on the substantially planar surface of the planarizing backfill layer and bonding the structured film to the waveguide. A difference in index of refraction of the planarizing backfill layer and the structured layer is at least 0.25 for at least a first wavelength W[b]1[/b] in a range of 400 nm to 2500 nm. The adhesive layer has an average thickness ta where RataW[b]1. [/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]

Memory allocation for microcontroller execution
Patent No. 12504880

Inventor(s): Mel Alan Phipps (Sugar Land, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Mohd Asif Farooqui (Bangalore, , IN), Prasad Jondhale (Bangalore, , IN), Prithvi Shankar Yeyyadi Anantha (Bangalore, , IN), Shailesh Ghotgalkar (Bangalore, ,
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18770866 on 07/12/2024 (529 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various examples disclosed herein relate to allocation of code and data of application software among memory of a microcontroller unit (MCU), and more particularly to allocating portions of the application software to random access memory or flash memory of an MCU based on information associated with of each portion of the application software. A method is provided herein that comprises instructing an MCU to execute an application software. The method further comprises obtaining information indicative of a performance of portions of the application software on the MCU and capacity requirements of the portions of the application software, and designating, based on the information, each of the portions of the application software for execution from either a first memory or a second memory when deployed to one or more MCUs.

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

Identifying memory hotspots
Patent No. 12504923

Inventor(s): Tony Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17074755 on 10/20/2020 (1890 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples, are methods, systems, machine readable mediums, memory devices, and memory controllers that detect memory hotspots. The system keeps a count of a number of memory accesses that were queued waiting for another memory access to that address to finish. The number of memory accesses may be compared to a hotspot criteria to determine one or more memory hotspots. These hotspots may be sent to a processor, which may store the memory hotspots in a file which may be provided to an administrator.

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

Internal log management in memory systems
Patent No. 12504927

Inventor(s): Scheheresade Virani (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Lowenstein Sandler LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18591692 on 02/29/2024 (663 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for internal log management in memory sub-systems. An example memory sub-system comprises a controller managing one or more memory devices. The controller is configured to perform operations, comprising: maintaining a write pointer referencing a next data item position within a log buffer residing on a memory device of the one or more memory devices; maintaining a log retrieval pointer referencing a data retrieval position within the log buffer; storing, at a log buffer position specified by the write pointer, a data item reflecting a state of the system; advancing the write pointer by a size of the data item; responsive to determining that the write pointer exceeds an end of the log buffer, wrapping the write pointer around the end of the log buffer; responsive to receiving, from a host, a log retrieval request, retrieving the log data starting from the position within the log buffer referenced by the log retrieval pointer; transmitting the retrieved log data to the host; advancing the log retrieval pointer by a size of the retrieved log data; responsive to determining that the log retrieval pointer exceeds the end of the log buffer, wrapping the log retrieval pointer around the end of the log buffer.

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

Electronic system for authenticating permissions between interconnected resources
Patent No. 12504970

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887073 on 08/12/2022 (1229 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems that aid in application development, in particular, to the use of a resource ontology system that includes an interconnected map that links resources that interact with each other, as well as the individual components of the resources. The resource ontology system further stores the authentication of the resources, including if the resources are validated for use within application development, as well as whether or not the resources meet or fail to meet other resource requirements. The resource ontology system allows a user developing an application to access resources for use in the application development, which are trusted resources, and allows the organization to aid in standardizing and optimizing the use of resources that users may use in developing applications. Furthermore, the resource ontology system allows the user to more easily access and use secondary resources that are linked with resources already used by the user for application development.

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

Pipelined read-modify-write operations in cache memory
Patent No. 12505015

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), Daniel Brad Wu (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18187027 on 03/21/2023 (1008 days app to issue)

Abstract: Providing memory bandwidth compression using compressed memory controllers (CMCs) in a central processing unit (CPU)-based system is disclosed. In this regard, in some aspects, a CMC is configured to receive a memory read request to a physical address in a system memory, and read a compression indicator (CI) for the physical address from a master directory and/or from error correcting code (ECC) bits of the physical address. Based on the CI, the CMC determines a number of memory blocks to be read for the memory read request, and reads the determined number of memory blocks. In some aspects, a CMC is configured to receive a memory write request to a physical address in the system memory, and generate a CI for write data based on a compression pattern of the write data. The CMC updates the master directory and/or the ECC bits of the physical address with the generated CI.

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

Transformation as a service
Patent No. 12505070

Inventor(s): Christopher Kim (Plano, TX), Mger Babayan (Plano, TX), Mohammad Omar Khalid Mirza (Plano, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18676675 on 05/29/2024 (573 days app to issue)

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

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

Reducing electronic service disruptions during database migration
Patent No. 12505078

Inventor(s): Pareshkumar Somabhai Patel (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): PAYPAL, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18750587 on 06/21/2024 (550 days app to issue)

Abstract: A source database and a target database are accessed. The source database contains data to be migrated over to the target database. The read operations from the target database and the write operations to the target database are ceased, while the read operations from the source database and the write operations to the source database are maintained. The data from the source database is replicated to the target database. During the replication, the read operations from the source database are maintained but the write operations to the source database are ceased, while the read operations from the target database and the write operations to the target database are also ceased. After the replication has been completed, the read operations from the source database and the write operations to the source database are ceased. The read operations from the target database and the write operations to the target database are resumed.

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

Index-based modification of a query
Patent No. 12505091

Inventor(s): Jack Randall Smiley (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17960365 on 10/05/2022 (1175 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for modifying a query based on a data index of nodes in a data set are disclosed. A system modifies queries based on query terms associated with indexed data. The system modifies queries to include query terms based on indexed data or to obtain values for query terms that are not associated with indexed node properties. The system adds query terms, that reference indexed data, to a query in response to determining that none of a query”s terms reference indexed data. The system derives values for query terms that are not associated with indexed node properties using a logical or mathematical formula. The system traverses parent nodes of a child node to identify values for query terms that are not associated with the child node in a data index, but are inherited from a parent node.

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

Timestamping tampering events that occur during primary power outages
Patent No. 12505260

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Wesneski (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18452608 on 08/21/2023 (855 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process includes performing actions responsive to secondary power when primary power for a computer platform is unavailable. The actions include providing, by a timer of a computer platform, a timer output that is associated with a first time domain and corresponds to an accumulated time that primary power is unavailable. Moreover, these actions include using secondary power to detect tampering with the computer platform, and responsive to detecting the tampering, reading the timer output to provide a first timestamp that represents a time of detection of the tampering. The process further includes actions which are performed responsive to primary power being subsequently available. These actions include reading data from a non-volatile storage of the computer platform. The data represents a snapshot of a real time clock (RTC) device time that is provided by an RTC device that is powered by the primary power and corresponds to a second time domain. The actions further include transforming the first timestamp into a second timestamp associated with the second time domain based on the snapshot.

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

Automated geometry optimization for analog, mixed-signal circuit design
Patent No. 12505268

Inventor(s): Ashish Khandelwal (Irving, TX), Nikhil Gupta (Plano, TX), Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Dallas, TX), Timothy W. Fischer (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17245083 on 04/30/2021 (1698 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technique for designing circuits including receiving a data object representing a circuit for a first process technology, the circuit including a first sub-circuit, the first sub-circuit including a first electrical component and a second electrical component arranged in a first topology; identifying the first sub-circuit in the data object by comparing the first topology to a stored topology, the stored topology associated with the first process technology; identifying a first set of physical parameter values associated with first electrical component and the second electrical component of the first sub-circuit; determining a set of performance parameter values for the first sub-circuit based on a first machine learning model of the first sub-circuit and the identified set of physical parameters; converting the identified first sub-circuit to a second sub-circuit for the second process technology based on the determined set of performance parameter values; and outputting the second sub-circuit.

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

Event-driven tracing in static timing analysis of digital circuit designs
Patent No. 12505271

Inventor(s): Norbert Heindl (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): SYNOPSYS, INC. (Sunnyvale, CA)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18073100 on 12/01/2022 (1118 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes: receiving a circuit design including circuit stages; deriving initial logic conditions for nets in a fanout cone from an input port in accordance with a primordial event; initializing a priority queue of logic transition events with the primordial event; determining a trigger event from the priority queue, the trigger event having a timestamp equal to or earlier than all others in the priority queue and representing a logic transition at an input pin of a current circuit stage; simulating an arc of the circuit design from the input pin of the current circuit stage to an input pin of a fanout circuit stage to generate a propagated event; computing a propagated event timestamp based on: the trigger event timestamp; and a delay associated with the arc; enqueuing the propagated event on the priority queue; and generating a static analysis report based on the propagated event timestamp.

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

Communication protocols design verification through database systems for hardware-based emulation platforms
Patent No. 12505275

Inventor(s): Georges Antoun Elias Ghattas (Cairo, , EG), John Samir Ramses Wasef (Cairo, , EG), Mohamed Ahmed Mostafa Shaaban (Cairo, , EG)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16194839 on 11/19/2018 (2591 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system may include a hardware-based emulation platform configured to emulate operation of a design-under-test (”DUT”), a database system, and a verification system. The verification system may include a storage system which may include a memory layer and a local storage layer, where the memory layer has a lower memory access latency than the local storage layer. The verification system may also include a design verification engine configured to send test data to the hardware-based emulation platform; buffer response data received from the DUT into the memory layer and the local storage layer; determine to aggregate the response data stored in both the memory layer and local storage layer into a write transaction according to buffering criteria, and issue the write transaction to the database system to store the aggregated response data in the database system.

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

Generating visual frameworks to examine results of algorithmic decisions
Patent No. 12505385

Inventor(s): Anika Saiprabhu (Flower Mound, TX), Prabhu Saiprabhu (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18812021 on 08/22/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for generating an interactive visual framework to review decision making of machine learning model analysis. The method can include receiving a set of data related to a scenario, with the set of data having attributes associated with a plurality of parameters. A machine learning algorithm can identify patterns in the attributes, including mapping subsets of the attributes to one or more outcomes of the scenario. The machine learning algorithm can generate a machine learning model based on the identified patterns. The machine learning model can include sets of metadata representing an outcome of the scenario. The machine learning model can identify correlations between the sets of metadata. A node for each metadata and a connection between each node having correlated metadata can be generated. The interactive visual framework can include a chart, with each node positioned on the chart based on the metadata.

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

Proof of cache using Argon2d cryptographic hashing in payment processing
Patent No. 12505431

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17984543 on 11/10/2022 (1139 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, systems, and apparatuses for improving speed of transaction processing in payment systems using a proof of cache system. The proof of cache system may be used to validate transactions using cached keys stored on Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) nodes that are available. The cached keys may be encrypted using Argon2d cryptographic hashing.

[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]

Settlement and approval service
Patent No. 12505485

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19243480 on 06/19/2025 (187 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for determining whether to throttle or kill a sale of shares of an asset using a settlement approval service, including querying, by a settlement approval service, a transfer agent whether a buyer of shares of an asset is approved; querying, by the settlement approval service, a transfer agent whether a seller of shares of the asset is approved; based on the buyer and the seller being approved, querying, by the settlement approval service, the transfer agent as to whether the shares offered for sale are valid; and based on determining, by the settlement approval service, that the shares are valid, approving, by the settlement approval service, the sale of shares of the asset.

Automated recommendations based on message intercepts
Patent No. 12505489

Inventor(s): Matthew Robert Byrd (Weatherford, 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: 18337340 on 06/19/2023 (918 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward an automated recommendation techniques. In an embodiment, the automated recommendation technique has steps that include accessing user data associated with a user account and identifying product data associated with one or more products, wherein the one or more products are associated with a user of the user account. Furthermore, the method includes determining a status of the one or more products. Additionally, the steps include pushing a recommendation to a user device based on the status of the one or more products.

Method and apparatus for generating landmark
Patent No. 12505500

Inventor(s): Beom Su Kim (Seoul, , KR), Dong Young Kim (Incheon, , KR), Hyoun Taek Yong (Seoul, , KR), Martin Kersner (Seoul, , KR), Sang Il Ahn (Cheongju-si, , KR), Seok Jun Seo (Seoul, , KR), Sung Joo Ha (Seongnam-si, , KR)
Assignee(s): Hyperconnect LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17658623 on 04/08/2022 (1355 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a method of transforming a landmark including: receiving an input image including a facial image of a first person and a landmark corresponding to the facial image; estimating a transformation matrix corresponding to the landmark; and calculating an expression landmark and an identity landmark corresponding to the input image by using the transformation matrix.

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

Systems and methods for planning lane-change actions considering traffic stability in target lane
Patent No. 12505740

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Onur Altintas (Mountain View, CA), Sergei S. Avedisov (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: 17842065 on 06/16/2022 (1286 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for planning lane-change actions considering string stability in a target lane is provided. The method includes learning a car following model based on training data related to a region, obtaining information about vehicles in a target lane in the region, simulating movements of the vehicles in the target lane responsive to an ego vehicle moving into the target lane based on the learned car following model and the information about the vehicles, determining whether the vehicles in the target lane will be string stable responsive to the ego vehicle moving into the target lane based on the simulated movements of the vehicles in the target lane, and instructing the ego vehicle to change lanes from a current lane to the target lane in response to determining that the vehicles in the target lane will be string stable responsive to the ego vehicle moving into the target lane.

[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]

Data input buffer with a branched DFE reset path
Patent No. 12505875

Inventor(s): Ki-Jun Nam (Allen, TX), William Chad Waldrop (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18542581 on 12/15/2023 (739 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a memory device that includes a decision feedback equalizer (DFE) reset generator configured to transmit a DFE reset signal to reset taps of a DFE. The memory device also includes an input buffer. The input buffer includes a data branch configured to output data from the input buffer for use downstream in the memory device. The input buffer also includes a DFE reset branch configured to reset the taps for the DFE based on the DFE reset signal. Moreover, resetting the taps using the DFE reset branch does not reset output data of the data branch.

[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)

Image recognition method and program for medical instrument inventory management
Patent No. 12505914

Inventor(s): Joseph Dembesky (Forney, TX), Khizar Hussain (Islamabad, , PK), Patrick DeWitt (Ben Lomond, CA)
Assignee(s): STERISMART LLC (Forney, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18965134 on 12/02/2024 (386 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for scanning medical instrument trays to determine which items are present and which are missing. This is accomplished by receiving, prior to an event, pre-event media content capturing a medical tray, then executing a model trained to recognize instruments on the medical tray, resulting in a list of pre-event found medical instruments. After the event, post-event media content capturing the medical tray is received, and the model executed again, resulting in a list of post-event found medical instruments. The list of pre-event found medical instruments is compared against the list of post-event found medical instruments, resulting in a comparison, and the results displayed.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Electronic device topside cooling
Patent No. 12506054

Inventor(s): James Raymond Maliclic Baello (Pampanga, , PH), Laura May Antoinette Dela Paz Clemente (Mabalacat, , PH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453981 on 08/22/2023 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method comprises removing a portion of molding compound from a side of a package structure by a laser ablation process to create an opening that exposes a portion of a conductive clip, depositing solder paste on the exposed portion of the conductive clip, and reflowing the solder paste. The laser ablation process in one example is a pulsed laser ablation process that includes raster scanning a laser along a portion of the side of the package structure to create the opening. Depositing the solder paste in one example includes performing a dispense process or a screening process that deposits solder paste in the opening onto the exposed portion of the conductive clip.

[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]

Expanded head pillar for bump bonds
Patent No. 12506097

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan K. Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16861181 on 04/28/2020 (2065 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device has a bump bond structure including an electrically conductive pillar with an expanded head, and solder on the expanded head. The electrically conductive pillar includes a column extending from an I/O pad to the expanded head. The expanded head extends laterally past the column on at least one side of the electrically conductive pillar. In one aspect, the expanded head may have a rounded side profile with a radius approximately equal to a thickness of the expanded head, and a flat top surface. In another aspect, the expanded head may extend past the column by different lateral distances in different lateral directions. In a further aspect, the expanded head may have two connection areas for making electrical connections to two separate nodes. Methods for forming the microelectronic device are disclosed.

Coupling interfaces for waveguide structures and methods of fabrication
Patent No. 12506242

Inventor(s): Adam Joseph Fruehling (Plano, TX), Argyrios Dellis (McKinney, TX), Bichoy Waguih Bahr (Allen, TX), Juan Alejandro Herbsommer (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17587373 on 01/28/2022 (1425 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a described example, an apparatus includes a first substrate having a first side, a second side, and a coupling interface across a portion of the first side. The coupling interface including an arrangement of subwavelength periodic structures formed in the first substrate. A second substrate is coupled to a portion of the second side of the first substrate to form a sealed cavity aligned with the coupling interface.

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

Broadband decoupling radiating elements and base station antennas having such radiating elements
Patent No. 12506276

Inventor(s): Bin Sun (Suzhou, , CN), Bo Wu (Richardson, TX), Cheng Xue (Suzhou, , CN), Jian Zhang (Suzhou, , CN), Ligang Wu (Suzhou, , CN), Peter J. Bisiules (La Grange Park, IL), YueMin Li (Suzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18752981 on 06/25/2024 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antenna comprises first and second radiating elements that are configured to operate in respective first and second operating frequency bands, and a parasitic element that includes a overlapping first and second conductive paths. The first conductive path includes a plurality of first segments and the second conductive path includes a plurality of second segments. A subset of the first segments overlap respective ones of the second segments to form a plurality of pairs of overlapping first and second segments and at least some of these pairs are configured so that an instantaneous direction of a first current formed on the first segment in response RF radiation emitted by the second radiating element will be opposite an instantaneous direction of a second current formed on the second segment in response to the RF radiation emitted by the second radiating element.

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

Hybrid power transistor apparatus and control method
Patent No. 12506401

Inventor(s): Chuan Ni (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): LEN TECH Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18389768 on 12/19/2023 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid power transistor apparatus includes a first switching element comprising a first number of transistor cells connected in parallel between a first terminal and a second terminal of the apparatus, wherein gates of the first number of transistor cells are connected together, and the gates of the first number of transistor cells are connected to an output of a first gate drive circuit, and a second switching element comprising a second number of transistor cells connected in parallel between the first terminal and the second terminal of the apparatus, wherein gates of the second number of transistor cells are connected together, and the gates of the second number of transistor cells are connected to an output of a second gate drive circuit, and wherein a delay is placed between the output of the first gate drive circuit and the output of the second gate drive circuit.

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

Solar concentrator wrapping films
Patent No. 12506438

Inventor(s): Debasish Banerjee (Ann Arbor, MI), Ryota Tomizawa (Susono, , JP), Shinya Iwasaki (Susono, , JP), Songtao Wu (Ann Arbor, MI), Taizo Masuda (Yokohama, , JP)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18615178 on 03/25/2024 (638 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wrapping film includes a transparent film with an ultraviolet-near infrared (UV-NIR) active layer and a visibly transparent infrared (VTIR) reflective layer. The transparent film is configured to be wrapped onto a surface, the UV-NIR active layer is configured to absorb at least one of UV light or NIR light and emit IR light, and the VTIR reflective layer is configured to reflect the emitted IR light. The wrapping film also includes a photovoltaic solar cell disposed on an edge of and in optical communication with the transparent film and the photovoltaic solar cell is configured to receive the reflected IR light and generate electricity.

[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]

System and method for user equipment assisted over-the-air calibration
Patent No. 12506524

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Allen, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Dallas, TX), Jin Yuan (Plano, TX), Junmo Sung (Allen, TX), Yu Liu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17823491 on 08/30/2022 (1211 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a base station, a sounding reference signal (SRS) symbol from a user equipment (UE). The method also includes estimating, by the base station, an uplink (UL) channel from the UE to a full dimensional multiple-input multiple-output (FD-MIMO) base station base band based on the received SRS symbol. The method also includes receiving, by the base station from the UE, an estimate of a downlink (DL) channel from the FD-MIMO base station base band to the UE. The method also includes performing, by the base station, a joint calibration by applying one or more calibration algorithms using channel state information (CSI) of the UL channel and the DL channel.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and device for relay transmission
Patent No. 12506562

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18099248 on 01/19/2023 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: A first node transmits a first physical-layer signaling and a first Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) via an air interface. The first MAC PDU comprises a first MAC header and a first MAC Service Data Unit (SDU). The first node monitors a first Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest Acknowledgment (HARQ-ACK) on each channel in a first channel set, and the first HARQ-ACK indicates whether the first MAC PDU is correctly decoded. The first physical-layer signaling comprises scheduling information of the first MAC PDU. The first channel set comprises Q channel(s), Q being a non-negative integer. The condition of whether a number of continuous HARQ DTXs reaches a first threshold is used to determine Q. The first MAC SDU is transmitted through a first radio bearer, and the first radio bearer is unrelated to whether the number of the continuous HARQ DTXs reaches the first threshold.

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

Method and device for wireless communication in UE and base station
Patent No. 12506570

Inventor(s): Lin Yang (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): APOGEE NETWORKS, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18648387 on 04/28/2024 (604 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device for wireless communication in a user equipment and a base station. The user equipment receives a first information, and transmits a first wireless signal in a first time domain resource of a first sub-band. The first information is used to indicate a first parameter; the first parameter is associated with one of L spatial parameter sets; the L spatial parameter sets are respectively in one-to-one corresponding to L time domain resources; the first time domain resource is one of the L time domain resources. The L time domain resources belong to a first time window; the first information is used to determine the first time domain resource from the L time domain resources; the first parameter is used to determine a transmitting antenna port group of the first wireless signal.

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

Method and device for wireless communication
Patent No. 12506578

Abstract: A first node receives first information and transmits second and third information. The first information indicates a first time window, the second information indicates a second time window, and the third information indicates whether the second time window is synchronous with the first time window. In scenarios involving long-distance communication between a user equipment (UE) and a base station, particularly in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), pre-compensation can be made for a timing advance. When an NTN UE engages in device-to-device (D2D) networking with other UEs, an indication of whether there is pre-compensation for timing advance can serve as a reference for the synchronization reference source selection. With other conditions still unchanged, an NTN-aided D2D UE which has pre-compensated for the timing advance is preferentially selected as a synchronization reference source.

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

Air-gapped security for remote-managed sites
Patent No. 12506708

Inventor(s): Mathews Thomas (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Heslin Rothenberg Farley Mesiti P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18748433 on 06/20/2024 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: Air-gapped security for a remote-managed site is provide through a system and related methods, the system including a switch component having at least one network switch, a staging component to stage data for communication between a first site, as a management site, and second site, as a target site to be managed by the management site, a mechanical component to selectively, physically connect and disconnect wired communication links to and from the switch component, and a control component to operate the mechanical component to physically disconnect a wired communication link to air-gap one site from the other site and the staging component as a prerequisite to physically connecting another wired communication link between the other site and the staging component via the switch component. Through selective connection and disconnection, secure provision of data between the first site and second site via the intermediate system is provided.

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

System and method for detecting and preventing malfeasant activity based on patterns in malfeasant activity
Patent No. 12506759

Inventor(s): Vikram Modi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221108 on 07/12/2023 (895 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods for detecting and preventing malfeasant activity based on patterns in malfeasant activity are provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of communication data packets associated with one or more online forums. Each communication data packet includes communication(s) within a conversation on the online forum(s). The method also includes determining a first malfeasant communication data packet of the plurality of communication data packets. The malfeasant communication data packet is associated with a conversation in which malfeasant activity is being discussed. The method further includes determining first malfeasant activity characteristic(s) from the first malfeasant communication data packet indicative of malfeasant activity. The method also includes detecting a potential malfeasant activity based on at least one of the first malfeasant activity characteristic(s). The method further includes causing an execution of a malfeasant activity mitigation action to reduce or eliminate potential effects of the potential malfeasant activity.

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

Dynamic rewardable activity value determination and allocation
Patent No. 12506830

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Chernick (Venice Beach, CA), Mark Randall Goldston (Beverly Hills, CA), Paul Kats (Los Angeles, CA), Sohrab Pirayesh (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee(s): DIGITAL REEF, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: RMCK Law Group, PLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18608158 on 03/18/2024 (645 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Sender Controlled Media (SCM) platform user is presented incentives for performing rewardable platform activities that result in accruing points in a user-specific account from which points can be redeemed by transfer or cryptocurrency conversion to an external user-designated wallet. A reward received for each instance of a rewardable platform activity is determined based on a range of platform context including a target average points payout, an aggregated total points payout over a distribution period, and a type of rewardable platform activity.

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

Block-based reference sample interpolation filter optimization for video
Patent No. 12506864

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18545264 on 12/19/2023 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a communication interface configured to receive a bitstream for a compressed video and a processor operably coupled to the communication interface. The processor is configured to decode the bitstream for the compressed video and obtain reference samples associated with a block of a video frame. The processor is also configured to determine an interpolation filter type for use in obtaining predicted samples. The processor is also configured to select an interpolation filter of the interpolation filter type based on a block size of the block of the video frame. The processor is also configured to apply the interpolation filter to the reference samples. The processor is also configured to output one or more predicted samples using the interpolated reference samples.

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

Codec management at an information handling system
Patent No. 12506889

Inventor(s): Douglas Wayne Gillespie (Anna, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: McDermott Will Schulte LLP (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18448381 on 08/11/2023 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: Enabling codecs at an IHS, including: detecting a request to encode or decode a media file, the media file associated with a particular codec for encoding or decoding of the media file, the codec wrapper indicating to the media framework a capability to encode or decode the media file, the codec wrapper not including the particular codec; in response to receiving the request, failing, based on the codec wrapper not including the particular codec, encoding or decoding of the media file by the codec wrapper; transmitting a request to a cloud codec management service for a particular token associated with the particular codec; receiving the particular token, the particular token signed and unique to the IHS, and in response: uninstalling the wrapper codec from being associated with the media framework; and enabling the particular codec for the media file to be associated with the media framework.

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

Unified multimedia streaming
Patent No. 12506913

Inventor(s): Matthew Walker (Anna, TX), Mohamed Seck (Aubrey, TX), Randy Rasmussen (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18400518 on 12/29/2023 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a user device may transmit a plurality of credentials, to a streaming host, associated with a user and corresponding to a plurality of streaming services. The user device may receive, from the streaming host, instructions for a user interface (UI) indicating a suggested program based on watch histories associated with the user and including an element associated with the suggested program. The user device may output the UI and may detect an interaction with the element. The user device may transmit, to the streaming host, an indication of the interaction. The user device may receive, from the streaming host and in response to the indication of the interaction, a stream of the suggested program. The user device refrains from executing an application associated with a selected streaming service, in the plurality of streaming services, that hosts the suggested program.

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

Mobile device application for procuring network services
Patent No. 12507049

Inventor(s): Matthew Wallace (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17742117 on 05/11/2022 (1322 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device, including a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations of determining network capacity to provide an enhanced experience to user equipment running an application; determining whether the user equipment features can provide the enhanced experience, wherein the determination is based in part on capability, location and subscription status; and responsive to a determination of adequate network capacity and adequate user equipment features, offering the enhanced experience through the application. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Sleeping cell detection in an open radio access network
Patent No. 12507096

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: 18174530 on 02/24/2023 (1033 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cell sleep state detection and recovery are provided. In the method and apparatus, an O-RAN network entity evaluates one or more resource utilization criteria indicative of whether a cell is in a sleep state to determine whether the one or more resource utilization criteria are met. The one or more resource utilization criteria are selected from a PUCCH criterion, a throughput criterion, a PRB utilization criterion, a PDCCH utilization criterion, a transmit or receive power criterion, a modulation and coding scheme criterion, a BLER criterion or a supplemental downlink criterion. The network entity determines whether the cell is in the sleep state based on whether at least one of the one or more resource utilization criteria are met and in response to determining that the cell is in a sleep state, causes the cell to exit the sleep state.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Integrated radio network with multi operator and multi signal format fronthaul capability
Patent No. 12507115

Inventor(s): Richard Wank (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC (Liverpool, NY)
Law Firm: BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP (Local + 11 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18209366 on 06/13/2023 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated radio network that can host a plurality of network operators, each of which may be transmitting and receiving packetized signals over a fronthaul network. Each of the network operators may have one or more prioritized packet streams whereby a given network operator may have a plurality of prioritized packet streams having a different allocated priority, and the plurality of network operators may have a differentiated priority among each other. The integrated radio network has a switch/monitor that (1) identifies one or more network operators exceeding their respective allocations and mitigates the violation; and (2) identifies fronthaul network bottlenecks and takes action to mitigate the bottleneck by reducing or impeding low priority packet streams.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and apparatus for network load balancing optimization
Patent No. 12507121

Inventor(s): Hao Chen (Allen, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX), Zhou Zhou (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17129764 on 12/21/2020 (1828 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for performing mobility load balancing includes receiving, at a server, current load data for a plurality of cells of a wireless communication network, selecting, from the plurality of cells, a target cell (s), wherein a value of the current load data for the target cell exceeds a first predefined threshold, and selecting, from a neighbor cell list corresponding to the target cell, a set of neighboring cells for the target cell. The method further includes calculating, a value of at least one utilization parameter for the target cell, determining, a CIO value and an E-tilt value for the target cell based on the value of the at least one utilization parameter for the target cell and configuring one or more physical layer parameters of the target cell based on the determined CIO and E-tilt values for the target cell.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Allowed network slice determination based on UE historical behavior
Patent No. 12507162

Inventor(s): Parry Cornell Booker (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17740445 on 05/10/2022 (1323 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network device, implementing a network function, receives a network slice request from a user equipment device (UE) that includes a requested network slice set in a network. The network device determines a first set of allowed network slices for the UE based on at least one of first network slices supported by a Radio Access Network (RAN), second network slices supported by the network function, third network slices to which the UE subscribes, or fourth network slices configured by a Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) in the network. The network device obtains historical behavior data associated with the UE, and determines a second set of allowed network slices for the UE based on the first set and the historical behavior data associated with the UE. The network device returns the second set of allowed network slices to the UE.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Orchestrated roaming point
Patent No. 12507166

Inventor(s): 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: 18311062 on 05/02/2023 (966 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for wireless device roaming are disclosed. These techniques include identifying a wireless client entity for roaming from a first infrastructure entity to a second infrastructure entity. The techniques further include agreeing, between the client entity and the first infrastructure entity, on one or more roaming conditions defined using transition parameters for transition of a first data flow for the client entity from the first infrastructure entity to the second infrastructure entity, the one or more transition parameters including a sequence number relating to the dataflow. The techniques further include determining that a first condition defined in terms of a transition parameter of the agreed one or more roaming conditions is met, and, based on the determining, transitioning from providing the first dataflow from the first infrastructure entity to the client entity to providing the first data flow from the second infrastructure entity to the client entity.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User notification for service interruption
Patent No. 12507202

Inventor(s): Sridhar Bethamsetty (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18341072 on 06/26/2023 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods for selecting customers to notify of a service interruption or outage are described. A network may receive an interruption notification indicating when a service interruption is to occur. In some examples, the interruption notification may also include a particular set of equipment, such as a base station, that will experience the interruption, such as being taken offline for maintenance or a power outage affecting the base station. A notification module determines which customers will be affected by the service interruption and transmits a notification to the customers, informing the customers of the service interruption.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device in nodes used for wireless communication
Patent No. 12507255

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN), Zheng Liu (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): APOGEE NETWORKS, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18144259 on 05/08/2023 (960 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and a device in a node for wireless communications. A node receives a first information block, the first information block being used to determine X1 PDCCH occasions; the node receives a first signaling and a first signal, the first signaling being used to determine a frequency-domain resource set occupied by the first signal in frequency domain; the node transmits a second signal, the second signal carrying a first bit block; the first signaling is used to determine a first time interval length, the first time interval length being used to determine a length of a time interval in time domain between a first PDCCH occasion and the first signal; a position of the first signal in time domain is used to determine a position of the second signal in time domain. The present application ensures the HARQ transmission.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for management of maximum simultaneous slices
Patent No. 12507274

Inventor(s): David Taft (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: 18161580 on 01/30/2023 (1058 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide a slice management and prioritization service on a per user equipment (UE) device level. A network device in a core network may receive a notification that a UE device has exhausted a quota of available simultaneous data radio bearers (DRBs) and, afterwards, receive an indication that an application on the UE device has requested a new protocol data unit (PDU) session on a requested network slice that is not currently active for the UE device. The network device may identify relative priorities for the requested network slice and active network slices for the UE device; determine, based on the relative priorities, if the new PDU session can preempt a DRB for an active PDU session; and delete the active PDU session when it is determined the new PDU session can preempt a DRB for an active PDU session.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Mounting mechanism for networking device
Patent No. 12507354

Inventor(s): Franklin C. Henderson (May, TX)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19175647 on 04/10/2025 (257 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retention bracket for retaining an optical network component is provided that includes a body defining at least one structure mounting member that secures the body with a portion of a structure, and a retention protrusion operably coupled with the body. The retention protrusion releasably engages with an optical networking component to secure the optical networking component to the portion of the structure.

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

Biasing isolation region in semiconductor substrate
Patent No. 12507468

Inventor(s): John Russell Broze (Dallas, TX), Orlando Lazaro (Cary, NC), Timothy Bryan Merkin (Princeton, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18192956 on 03/30/2023 (999 days app to issue)

Abstract: Biasing an isolation region in a semiconductor substrate. An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate, a first rectifying device, and a second rectifying device. The semiconductor substrate has a first region, a second region, and a third region each being an opposite conductivity type from the semiconductor substrate. The first region and the second region are respective current terminals of a transistor. The first rectifying device has a first positive terminal and a first negative terminal. The first positive terminal is coupled to the first region, and the first negative terminal is coupled to the third region. The second rectifying device has a second positive terminal and a second negative terminal. The second positive terminal is coupled to a ground terminal, and the second negative terminal is coupled to the third region.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

DESIGN PATENTS

Kit for organizing medical supplies
Patent No. D1106671

Inventor(s): Evert Randall Bentley (Joshua, TX)
Assignee(s): Seacross Ventures, LLC (Joshua, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29964962 on 09/25/2024 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Launcher
Patent No. D1107129

Inventor(s): Matthew Dubose Kidd (Fort Worth, TX), Paul Tsu Peng King (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29995240 on 03/25/2025 (273 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle upper suspension arm
Patent No. D1107136

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Randy Perez (McKinney, TX), Terry Soward (Van Alstyne, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29944816 on 05/30/2024 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle lower suspension arm
Patent No. D1107137

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Slide vehicle
Patent No. D1107155

Inventor(s): Michael Browning, Jr. (Bedford, TX)
Assignee(s): UATP IP, LLC (Bedford, TX)
Law Firm: SNELL WILMER L.L.P. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29953425 on 07/22/2024 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Insect bait station tray
Patent No. D1107158

Inventor(s): Ethan Vickery (Colleyville, TX), Jay Rasmussen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): VMIP, LLC (Bedford, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29962961 on 09/13/2024 (466 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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