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

Bank of America’s generative AI-based automated teller machine operation control
Dematic’s automated storage and retrieval system and microclimate-controlled receptacles for pharmaceuticals
Electronic Caregiver’s artificially intelligent remote physical therapy and assessment of patients
Hunt Energy Enterprises’ optimizing battery charging and discharging
OsteoMed’s facial reconstruction implant kit
Response Images’ sensor array platforms for creating and monitoring cryptographic blockchain images and executing programs based on monitored images
Rivian’s managing data protection settings for an electronic control unit
State Farm’s biometric characteristic application using audio/video analysis
TRETE’s automated computing resource allocation and comparison validating ownership and transaction completion
UNT’s ultralow emittance metasurface thermal radiation barriers
USAA’s sensor-based detection of property damage
Verily Life Sciences’ dosing labels for electronic medication container caps
Verizon’s cell-less wireless network

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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of 8/19/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

126 patents granted
Ranked No. 13 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 15
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 10
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 4
E: Fixed Constructions 4
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 4
G: Physics 42
H: Electricity 31

DESIGN: 16

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 11
Traxxas L.P. (McKinney) 7
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 6
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 6
Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, Switzerland) 4
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 3
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (New York) 3
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, Idaho) 3
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 2

Unassigned 10

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 7
Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 7
Caleb Hix (McKinney) 6
Kent Poteet (Lucas) 3
Trent Collins (McKinney) 3
Alexander K. Maghsadi (Lewisville) 2
Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano) 2
Jeffrey R. Weilert (Southlake) 2
Kyle Brown (Fort Worth) 2
Micah Price (Plano) 2

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

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) air duct cleaning system
Patent No. 12390070

Inventor(s): James Kevin McCoy (Garland, TX), Jared A. Smothermon (Lucas, TX), Jeffrey Alan Garrett (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Rotobrush International LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18665306 on 05/15/2024 (461 days app to issue)

Abstract: A control system and method which automatically responds to a stalling motor due to a brush head binding or hanging event, and which automatically prevents backlash damage to the electronics when the brush head is freed from it”s constraints.

[A47L] DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING (brushes A46B; cleaning quantities of bottles or of other hollow articles of one kind B08B 9/00; laundry D06F); SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL (cleaning in general B08)

Multi-detector analysis of the tear film of an eye
Patent No. 12390101

Inventor(s): George Hunter Pettit (Fort Worth, TX), John Alfred Campin (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501929 on 10/14/2021 (1405 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain embodiments, an ophthalmic system for assessing a tear film of an eye comprises measuring devices and a computer. The measuring devices detect light reflected from the eye, where an ocular surface of the eye comprises the tear film, and generate data from the reflected light that describes the eye. The computer aligns the data corresponding to the same location for a plurality of locations, assesses the data at the locations to detect one or more abnormalities of the tear film, and determines a tear film description from the assessment of the data at the locations.

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

Facial reconstruction implant kit
Patent No. 12390298

Inventor(s): Devid R. Zille (Addison, TX), Johanna Scheeh (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): OsteoMed LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18219500 on 07/07/2023 (774 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an aspect, a method of manufacturing a surgical kit includes providing one or more medical devices based on a three-dimensional (3D) image of an anatomical structure. The method additionally includes providing packaging based on the 3D image, and providing the surgical kit utilizing the packaging and the one or more medical devices. In another aspect, a surgical kit has one or more contoured packaging surface having a contour that matches a contour of an anatomical structure. The contoured packaging surface has one or more features for receiving one or more medical devices provided based on the contour in the 3D image. The surgical kit additionally has a lid connected under pressure with the one or more contoured packaging surface. The lid has apertures for sterilization of components of the one or more medical devices situated between the lid and the contoured packaging surface.

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

Intraocular lens injector
Patent No. 12390325

Inventor(s): Kyle Brown (Fort Worth, TX), Stephen J. Van Noy (Southlake, TX), Tu Cam Tran (Grapevine, TX), Yinghui Wu (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: PATTERSON + SHERIDAN, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18149759 on 01/04/2023 (958 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.

[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]

Methods and devices for ventricular reshaping and heart valve reshaping
Patent No. 12390332

Inventor(s): Sai Prasad Uppalapati (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16549957 on 08/23/2019 (2188 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein are provided for medical treatment, including transcatheter medical treatments and/or for treatment of dilated hearts (e.g., dilated left ventricle) or functional mitral valve regurgitation within a human heart. The systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein may include applying one or more heart splints to the patient”s heart to apply pressure to the heart to reshape the heart. Anchors disclosed herein may be utilized in plugs for treating openings in a septum between two chambers of a heart, e.g., ventricular septal defects (VSD), atrial septal defects (ASD), and patent foramen ovale (PFO). In addition, the anchors disclosed herein may be utilized to reshape an annulus of a patient”s heart valve, including a tricuspid valve of a patient”s heart. The anchors disclosed herein may also be utilized to reposition a heart valve leaflet to reduce heart valve leaflet prolapse.

Spinal implant
Patent No. 12390337

Inventor(s): Todd Shanks (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): T.S. Shanks, PLLC (Union City, TN)
Law Firm: BUSINESS PATENT LAW, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18639386 on 04/18/2024 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is an implant for bone. The current implant is particularly useful in spinal surgical procedures.

Intraocular lens injector
Patent No. 12390365

Inventor(s): David Anthony Downer (Fort Worth, TX), Kyle Brown (Fort Worth, TX), Stephen J. Van Noy (Southlake, TX), Yinghui Wu (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): ALCON INC. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17859793 on 07/07/2022 (1139 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.

Stabilizing vitamin C topical formulations
Patent No. 12390444

Inventor(s): Jihoon P. Baek (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee(s): MF Beauty Partners LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17965633 on 10/13/2022 (1041 days app to issue)

Abstract: Topical formulations of L-ascorbic acid dissolved in a combination of a urea agent and a non-aqueous skin-compatible solvent are provided. The formulations are storage stable for an extended period of time without significant degradation of the L-ascorbic acid in the composition, are have desirable physical properties. The topical formulations can include high concentrations of the L-ascorbic acid. The topical formulations can include cinnamic acid or derivatives thereof as a penetration enhancer and stabilizing component of ascorbic acid. Topical compositions of this disclosure find use in treating or preventing a variety of cosmetic and/or dermatological conditions as well as to reduce the appearance of chronological and/or environmentally-caused skin aging.

[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)

1-methylxanthine-based bioactive composition and method of use thereof
Patent No. 12390470

Inventor(s): Kylin Liao (Plano, TX), Martin Purpura (Spring, TX), Ralf Jger (Whitefish Bay, WI), Shawn Wells (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Ingenious Ingredients, LP (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Dentons Davis Brown, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17715911 on 04/07/2022 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed compositions, systems and methods relate to a dietary supplement for human consumption and comprises 1-methylxanthine and optionally other compounds that modulate the effects of 1-methylxanthine. Uses for the 1-methylxanthine-containing supplements contain improvement of at least one of endurance performance, mood, vigor, lipolysis, energy expenditure, exercise performance, and/or decreased appetite.

Medicament delivery device
Patent No. 12390580

Inventor(s): Andrew Nelson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH (Frankfurt am Main, , DE)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17688971 on 03/08/2022 (1260 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device. The medicament delivery device comprises a housing, a dispensing mechanism and an actuator. The housing has first and second portions. The dispensing mechanism comprises a reservoir disposed in the housing. The dispensing mechanism is operable to dispense medicament from the reservoir when the reservoir contains medicament. The first portion of the housing comprises a distal end and the second portion is moveable towards the distal end from an initial position to a primed position. The dispensing mechanism is rendered inoperable when the second portion is in the initial portion. The actuator is actuatable to operate the dispensing mechanism when the second portion is in the primed position.

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

Breathing assistance apparatus
Patent No. 12390610

Inventor(s): Alastair Edwin McAuley (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fisher Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, , NZ)
Law Firm: VIA LLP (23 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18468663 on 09/15/2023 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mask assembly for use as part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user is disclosed. The mask assembly includes a mask body having an inlet through which said flow of respiratory gases are provided to the interior of said mask body. A mask seal assembly comprising a seal of flexible material and a clip of rigid material is attached to the body. The seal has a first side and a second side. The first side of the seal is shaped to approximately match the contours of a user”s face and in use substantially seal against a user”s face. The second side is attached to the clip. The clip provides an interface extending substantially the full perimeter or periphery of the mask seal assembly for releasably attaching the mask seal assembly to the mask body. The clip comprises a bridging portion spanning outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body to space at least a portion of the second side of the seal outwards from the perimeter or periphery of the mask body.

Electrical stimulation methods and devices for improving blood management
Patent No. 12390640

Inventor(s): Alejandro Covalin (Los Angeles, CA), Christopher Czura (Oyster Bay, NY), Navid Khodaparast (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Spark Biomedical, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Finch Maloney PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18926706 on 10/25/2024 (298 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, methods and system for increasing coagulation potential and/or triggering a higher platelet activation rate in a subject via auricular neurostimulation include contacting skin of the subject with one or more therapeutic electrodes, each electrode positioned in a respective region of nerve structures of the auriculotemporal nerve (ATN), nerve structures connected to the ATN, nerve structures of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN), or nerve structures connected to the ABVN, applying, to the electrodes, one or more stimulation patterns.

[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]

Method and system for adjusting a neurostimulation therapy
Patent No. 12390648

Inventor(s): Filippo Agnesi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group, LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18230787 on 08/07/2023 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein generally relate to adjusting a neurostimulation (NS) therapy based on drug pharmacokinetics of a patient. The systems and methods deliver an NS therapy to a portion of electrodes of a lead positioned proximate to neural tissue of interest, which is associated with a target region. The NS therapy is defined by stimulation parameters. The systems and methods determine a trigger event indicative of a drug being administered to a patient. The drug is configured to affect at least one of the neural tissue of interest or the target region. The systems and methods adjust one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the PS profile.

Golf ball dispenser with embedded display device, separate front waterfall panel and/or blower assembly
Patent No. 12390696

Inventor(s): Andrew David Macaulay (Dallas, TX), Brian David Burdette (McKinney, TX), Brian Lee Roderman (Plano, TX), Clifton Frederick Geisler (McKinney, TX), Clinton Scott Lovejoy (Dallas, TX), David Christopher Singer (Austin, TX),
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18657477 on 05/07/2024 (469 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes: a golf range; targets on the golf range; a building including golf bays including golf ball dispensers, each including a receptacle, a passageway, a gateway, and a display device embedded in the golf ball dispenser; at least one golf ball sensor; one or more computers communicatively coupled with the at least one golf ball sensor and the golf ball dispensers, the one or more computers being configured to track a golf ball in flight on the golf range, identify where the golf ball lands on the golf range, identify the golf bay from which the golf ball was hit, and present information, regarding the golf ball hit from the golf bay, on the display device of the golf ball dispenser associated with the golf bay, the information being in accordance with where the golf ball lands on the golf range.

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

Aroma cartridge for a gaming system
Patent No. 12390720

Inventor(s): Richard B. Peterson (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18233306 on 08/12/2023 (738 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aroma cartridge for a video gaming system includes a hollow casing having a plurality of external walls and an interior chamber. Within the interior chamber is a volatile liquid having a discrete fragrance corresponding to a particular game feature, such as a character or a select environmental condition. The casing includes an integral heater and is in fluid communication with a mixer and an aroma-dispensing unit positioned near a gamer. A predetermined command signal from a controller activates the heater to vaporize the aromatic compound for transfer to the aroma-dispensing unit.

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

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

Method for manufacturing doped sorbent compositions with enhanced loading capacities
Patent No. 12390788

Inventor(s): Hood H. Whitson (Fort Worth, TX), Sarah Hause (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lithos Industries Inc. (Fort Worth, WA)
Law Firm: FisherBroyles, LLP (Local + 17 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18619139 on 03/27/2024 (510 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include the synthesis of a doped sorbent spinel material, suitable for cost-effective and industrial-scale extraction of a metal from a metal-containing fluid. Embodiments of the present disclosure further include preparing a doped precursor blend followed by calcining the doped precursor blend for optimal duration and temperature to obtain a mass of intermediate-state sorbents having constituents synthesized at desired percentages. Some embodiments may also include cooling and milling the product obtained. The doped intermediate-state sorbents include desired proportions of Mn[subscript]3[/subscript]O[subscript]4[/subscript], Mn[subscript]2[/subscript]O[subscript]3[/subscript], and lithium manganese oxide (LMO). In some embodiments, the doped LMO may be activated with an acid treatment. Doped LMOs obtained by the method of the present disclosure result in an enhanced loading capacity compared to undoped LMOs formed under similar temperatures and durations.

[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]

Sorting between metal alloys
Patent No. 12390838

Inventor(s): Isha Kamleshbhai Maun (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Markle, IN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18412978 on 01/15/2024 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.

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

Process and system for blending a plasticizer with a polysaccharide ester polymer
Patent No. 12390971

Inventor(s): Joseph Grenci (Florence, KY)
Assignee(s): Celanese International Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18096907 on 01/13/2023 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process is disclosed for combining a polysaccharide ester polymer with one or more plasticizers in a way that produces a homogeneous blend. The polysaccharide ester polymer can be in the form of particles and fed to a heated extruding device. Separate quantities of plasticizer can then be combined with the polysaccharide ester polymer particles as they are conveyed through the extruding device. Through the process of the present disclosure, a homogenous blended product can be formed that can then be used to form various articles including fibers, films, and molded articles.

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

Aircraft design and technology
Patent No. 12391357

Inventor(s): James Donn Hethcock, Jr. (Colleyville, TX), Robert David Wyatt (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): FREEDOM AIRCRAFT VENTURES LLC (Sparks, NV)
Law Firm: HOLLAND HART LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17301893 on 04/19/2021 (1583 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aircraft designed to provide sustained G forces, with a relatively high steady angle of attack maneuverability using less thrust by balancing thrust and drag to sustain a high turn rate with dual low thrust engines using novel wing and fuselage designs. The aircraft includes a wing oriented laterally relative to the fuselage, at least one horizontal tail surface extending laterally from the fuselage and positioned rearward of the fixed wing, and at least one vertical tail surface extending upward from the fuselage. The first and second engines are mounted to the fuselage at locations positioned vertically below the fixed wing.

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

Morphing origami structures with light-responsive polymers
Patent No. 12391378

Inventor(s): Danil V. Prokhorov (Canton, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh N. Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18110695 on 02/16/2023 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: A morphing structure includes a deployable aerodynamic origami structure with an outer covering having a plurality of creases, a tether attached to the deployable origami structure, and a light-responsive polymer disposed on one or more of the creases of the outer covering. The light-responsive polymer is configured to change shape when activated by a light and the deployable origami structure configured to change from a first shape to a second shape different than the first shape when the light-responsive polymer is activated. In some variations, the morphing structure also includes at least one heating element disposed on one or more of the creases of the outer covering and the at least one heating element is configured to heat the light-responsive polymer such that the shape of the deployable aerodynamic origami structure moves from the second shape to the first shape.

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

Non-intrusive and extendable armrest
Patent No. 12391386

Inventor(s): Nguyen Foek Le (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18266359 on 12/11/2020 (1712 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are armrests for positioning between passenger seats having a base component with a divider extending upward from an upper surface of the base component and at least one adjustable component movably coupled to the base component. In a retracted position, the adjustable component and divider are arranged to form a non-intrusive barrier between passengers” arms. In an extended position, the divider is arranged to form the non-intrusive barrier between passengers” arms, while the adjustable component is arranged to extend a width of the armrest.

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

Packaging system for a hot water heater
Patent No. 12391428

Inventor(s): Marcus De”shune Paley (Round Rock, TX)
Assignee(s): Smurfit Kappa North America, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18658655 on 05/08/2024 (468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A packaging system for a hot water heater includes an outer box, a top insert, an offset filler, a base insert, and one or more side panels. The top insert contacts a top surface of the hot water heater and a top inside surface of outer box. The offset filler is coupled to the top insert and is sandwiched between the hot water heater and the outer box. The base insert contacts the bottom surface of the hot water heater and a bottom inside surface of the outer box. The base insert includes raised perimeter structures that form a shape that matches a shape of the bottom surface of the hot water heater. Each side panel includes a raised pattern.

[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

Adhesives for low surface energy materials
Patent No. 12391857

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Isaac Bernard Rufus (Newark, DE), Michael Dougherty (Mount Arlington, NJ), Overton Williams (Paterson, NJ), Richard Chin (Livingston, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18653669 on 05/02/2024 (474 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1:11 to 1:3.

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

Roofing material
Patent No. 12392136

Inventor(s): Margie A. Beerer (Ennie, TX), Matti Kiik (Richardson, TX), Michael L. Bryson (Independence, MO), Olan Leitch (Bakersfield, CA), Paul G. Wilson (Waxahachie, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18764897 on 07/05/2024 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roofing material is provided having an asphalt-coated mat or felt made up of or in combinations of fiberglass, polyester, nylon, cotton, cellulosic fibers or materials, polyethylene, polypropylene, co-polymers, melamine, phenolic, acrylics, polycarbonate, carbon fiber, clay, metallic in woven, non-woven, strands or sheets, styrene compounds, rubber, silk, leather, or wool in a woven, non-woven, or solid form. The surfacing materials can be made up of or in combination minerals, plastic particles or film, metal particles or film, cement particles, clay particles, paints, coatings, glass, ceramics, wood, wood fiber, or composite materials.

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

Ultralow emittance metasurface thermal radiation barriers
Patent No. 12392932

Inventor(s): Zihao Richard Zhang (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18222439 on 07/15/2023 (766 days app to issue)

Abstract: A monolithic dielectric coating composed of microscale periodic high-contrast gratings on multilayers of high and low refractive index optical materials is described, which is deposited on metal thin-films of flexible polymer insulation sheeting. The emittance can be minimized to any blackbody temperature, using parameter optimization of high-contrast grating phase-shift mode conditions. The high-low refractive index infrared-transparent multilayer is based on Fabry-Prot cavity, but with non-quarter-wave thicknesses to achieve multilayer insulation conductance below that of metal films. This ultralow emittance coating is most relevant to thermal management of refrigeration and electronic components.

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

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

Tetrahydro-1H-cyclopenta[cd]indene derivatives as hypoxia inducible factor-2(alpha) inhibitors
Patent No. 12391642

Inventor(s): Yan Lou (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): NiKang Therapeutics, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18351283 on 07/12/2023 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides certain tetrahydro-1H-cyclopenta[cd]indene compounds that are Hypoxia Inducible Factor 2 (HIF-2) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of HIF-2. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

[C07C] ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08; production of organic compounds by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25B 3/00, C25B 7/00)

Lidar reflective material and marking system
Patent No. 12391836

Inventor(s): Debasish Banerjee (Ann Arbor, MI), Frederick W. Mau, II (McKinney, TX), Michael P. Rowe (Pinckney, MI), Songtao Wu (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18118853 on 03/08/2023 (895 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed here are a method of marking a dark-colored surface with a dark-colored LiDAR-reflective material and a marking composition comprising the dark-colored LiDAR-reflective material and a marking carrier. Particularly, the dark-colored LiDAR-reflective material comprises has a reflectivity in the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that is 10% and a reflectivity in the near-IR and LiDAR spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that is 10%.

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

Adhesive formulations for roofing applications and related methods
Patent No. 12391853

Inventor(s): Lingtao Yu (Summit, NJ), Linlin Xing (Wayne, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18331815 on 06/08/2023 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an adhesive formulation comprising a high viscosity silyl modified polymer. In some embodiments, the adhesive formulation may further comprise additional components, such as but not limited to, at least one moisture scavenger, at least one adhesion promoter, at least one catalyst, at least one filler, at least one plasticizer, at least one antioxidant, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the adhesive formulation may exclude a low viscosity polymer. In some embodiments, the adhesive formulation may include a low viscosity polymer in no more than a specified amount. At least one method of using the adhesive formulation and at least one roofing system comprising the adhesive formulation are also described herein.

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

Controlling plating electrolyte concentration on an electrochemical plating apparatus
Patent No. 12392049

Inventor(s): Hyungjun Hur (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Lam Research Corporation (Fremont, CA)
Law Firm: Weaver Austin Villeneuve Sampson LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18502409 on 11/06/2023 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and electroplating systems for controlling plating electrolyte concentration on an electrochemical plating apparatus for substrates are disclosed. A method involves: (a) providing an electroplating solution to an electroplating system; (b) electroplating the metal onto the substrate while the substrate is held in a cathode chamber of an electroplating cell of electroplating system; (c) supplying the make-up solution to the electroplating system via a make-up solution inlet; and (d) supplying the secondary electroplating solution to the electroplating system via a secondary electroplating solution inlet. The secondary electroplating solution includes some or all components of the electroplating solution. At least one component of the secondary electroplating solution has a concentration that significantly deviates from its target concentration.

[C25D] PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PRODUCTION OF COATINGS; ELECTROFORMING (manufacturing printed circuits by metal deposition H05K 3/18); JOINING WORKPIECES BY ELECTROLYSIS; APPARATUS THEREFOR (anodic or cathodic protection C23F 13/00; single-crystal growth C30B) [6]

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

Systems and methods for coupling prefabricated panels to structures
Patent No. 12392130

Inventor(s): Braden L. Dombowsky (Peachland, , CA), Graeme G. Barkway (Moose Jaw, , CA), James I. Wilson (Calgary, , CA)
Assignee(s): Nexiican Holdings Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carter, DeLuca Farrell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18095918 on 01/11/2023 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example embodiments provide systems and methods for coupling prefabricated panels to a structure. One example system provides a system for coupling a prefabricated panel to a structure. The system may comprise a first member. The first member may be couplable to a framing structure of the prefabricated panel. The system may also comprise a second member. The second member may pivot relative to the first member. The system may also comprise a fastener. The fastener may be configured to bias the first and second members together such that a component of the structure is at least partially receivable between the first and second members and tightening the fastener reduces a distance between the first and second members.

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

Fence post covers
Patent No. 12392161

Inventor(s): James A Fishpaw (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19074128 on 03/07/2025 (165 days app to issue)

Abstract: Fence post covers for toolless mounting on vertical fence posts to enhance the overall aesthetic appearance of fences. Fence post covers have one or more lateral walls having a rearward side forming a channel, and a top wall having an indentation formed on a bottom side thereof for mating with a top side of a vertical fence post. One or more flexible brackets are positioned within the channel, the brackets featuring vertically oriented apertures having rearward facing openings for receiving a section of a vertical fence post. Other embodiments of fence post covers feature an elongate hollow body having a lateral wall enclosure forming a lumen with a central cavity having one or more slits formed along opposing sides of at least a portion of a length of the lateral wall, the slits configured to receive one or more strands of barbed wire attached to a T-post.

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

Battery powered downhole cutting tool
Patent No. 12392210

Inventor(s): Bryan D. Powell (Carrollton, TX), Christian Weliyanto (Carrollton, TX), Gerard Steven Mackay (Carrollton, TX), Matthew Mlcak (Alvarado, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18227426 on 07/28/2023 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: A downhole cutting tool may include a tubular housing securable to a downhole end of a conveyance and a cutting head secured to the tubular housing. The cutting head may have a retractable cutting blade configured to move between a radially extended position and a retracted position. Additionally, the cutting head may be configured to rotate with respect to the tubular housing to drive the retractable cutting blade, in the radially extended position, to cut a downhole tubular disposed in a wellbore. The downhole cutting tool may also include at least one motor secured within the tubular housing and configured to drive rotation of the cutting head. Further, the downhole cutting tool may include a power source disposed within the tubular housing and configured to supply power to the at least one motor, and the power source may include at least one battery.

[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]

Systems and methods for drilling operations
Patent No. 12393912

Inventor(s): Jason Truman Rice (Plano, TX), Jeshurun Micaiah Chisholm (Dallas, TX), Richard Kulavik (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Helmerich Payne Technologies, LLC (Tulsa, OK)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18477323 on 09/28/2023 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device may include one or more processors, a memory for storing instructions that when executed by the one or more processors perform operations may include: accessing a drill plan for a drilling operation; receiving a plurality of drilling parameters for the drilling operation; generating a report including: a graphical depiction of the drilling operation based on the plurality of drilling parameters for the drilling operation, the graphic depiction including an animated or video illustration of the drilling operation within a past predetermined time period; a plurality of metrics associated with the drilling operation as provided by the drill plan; and a summary of a planned activity for a drilling operation for a future predetermined time period. Also, the device may include saving the report on a sever connected to a network. Further, the device may include providing the report to at least one user. Similar systems and methods may be used to automatically generate and distribute or provide access to video reports of completion and/or production activities during a first time interval and planned completion and/or production activities during a future, second time interval.

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

Crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations
Patent No. 12392439

Inventor(s): Steven Post (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): FORUM US, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: PATTERSON + SHERIDAN, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18465846 on 09/12/2023 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one or more embodiments, a pump manifold system includes a plurality of connection blocks, a plurality of conduits coupled between the plurality of connection blocks, and a crane system. The crane system includes a base, and a first crane coupled to the base and configured to extend relative to a first side of the at least one conduit. The first crane is pivotable relative to the at least one conduit.

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

System for burning combustible fuel above a placement surface
Patent No. 12392492

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: 18942947 on 11/11/2024 (281 days app to issue)

Abstract: A stand is provided for elevating a portable stove above a surface. The stand includes a plurality of legs extending radially outward.

[F24B] DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES [6]

Intelligent commissioning of building automation controllers
Patent No. 12392518

Inventor(s): Babak Haghayeghi (Belmont, LA), David Keefer (Willshire, OH), David Shike (Rockton, IL), Kevin Sweeney (Methuen, MA), Shawn Lambert (Salem, NH)
Assignee(s): Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18413806 on 01/16/2024 (581 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems/methods for intelligent commissioning of an HVAC system provide a control node and at least a first network node coupled to communicate with the control node, the first network node configured to retrieve via a user interface objects configured at the control node, configure at least a second network node using the retrieved objects, and report the configuration of the second network node at the control node. A user interface of a first network node can access the objects at the control node. The first network node can apply the accessed objects to configure a second network node using a commissioning tool. The commissioning tool can be activated specifically for certain authorized HVAC personas or roles. The first network node can report the configuring at the control node. The commissioning tool can be voice-enabled to allow a single user to configure the HVAC system via voice commands.

[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)

Automated storage and retrieval system and microclimate-controlled receptacles for pharmaceuticals and method for operating same
Patent No. 12392537

Inventor(s): Joon W. Choi (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Dematic Corp. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Law Firm: Gardner, Linn, Burkhart Ondersma LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161629 on 01/30/2023 (932 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automated warehouse system and method for climate controlled storage and order fulfilment comprises a control system, an automated storage and retrieval system (”ASRS”) with a storage rack defining storage locations for storage receptacles for containing goods, where either at least some of the storage receptacles are individually temperature controllable or the storage rack is at least partially disposed in a frozen environment. A transportation system is coupled with the ASRS for transporting storage receptacles to and from the automated storage and retrieval system, and a workstation is in communication with the transportation system for picking goods to a temperature-controlled order receptacle. The control system directs order fulfilment operations comprising directing goods requiring stable temperature control from the ASRS to the workstation and directs an operator to pick the goods from the storage receptacle to the temperature-controlled order receptacle to maintain the goods within a required temperature range.

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

P H Y S I C S

Biometric characteristic application using audio/video analysis
Patent No. 12390109

Inventor(s): Marigona Bokshi-Drotar (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18506880 on 11/10/2023 (648 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system may use computer vision techniques and machine learning analysis to automatically identify a user”s biometric characteristics. A user”s client computing device may capture a video of the user. Feature data and movement data may be extracted from the video and applied to statistical models for determining several biometric characteristics. The determined biometric characteristic values may be used to identify individual health scores and the individual health scores may be combined to generate an overall health score and longevity metric. An indication of the user”s biometric characteristics which may include the overall health score and longevity metric may be displayed on the user”s client computing device.

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

Dosing labels for electronic medication container caps
Patent No. 12390401

Inventor(s): Jasper Lodewyk Steyn (San Bruno, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17406979 on 08/19/2021 (1461 days app to issue)

Abstract: One example medication container includes a storage portion enclosing a volume to store medication and having an opening providing access to the volume, a cap configured to releasably couple to and seal the storage portion, the cap including one or more visual indicators; a sensor; and an electronic timer, wherein the sensor is configured to output a signal in response to detecting that the cap is decoupled from the storage portion; and the timer is configured to reset based on the signal and to output one or more signals to activate the one or more visual indicators based on an elapsed time since a most recent resetting of the timer and one or more thresholds; and a label affixed to the cap, the label having one or more markers, the one or more markers corresponding to the one or more visual indicators, the markers indicating dosing times associated with a medication.

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

System and method to generate a lane-level traffic map using vehicle sensor data
Patent No. 12392639

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Mountain View, CA), Haritha Muralidharan (Mountain View, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Xiaofei Cao (Mountain View, CA), Yashar Zeiynali Farid (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18165646 on 02/07/2023 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a real-time lane-level traffic map based on outbound sensor information. In particular, some embodiments generate lane-level traffic maps using radar sensor information. The populated real-time lane-level traffic maps are shared to other vehicles and may be used by autonomous vehicle systems to maneuver the vehicle.

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

Vision system for a vehicle-trailer system
Patent No. 12392890

Inventor(s): Michael J. Nocket (Frisco, TX), Tyler J. Kass (Hickory Creek, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18499070 on 10/31/2023 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle-trailer system includes a vehicle-mounted receiver, a pair of spaced-apart vehicle-mounted Wi-Fi antennas, and a dual-antenna trailer-mounted camera system including a Wi-Fi camera configured to transmit waveforms incorporating video data to the receiver via the vehicle-mounted Wi-Fi antennas. The vision system is configured to estimate and apply phase shifts to video signals prior to transmission of the signals to the receiver. This may provide (at the receiver) a video signal having the best signal-to-noise ratio available for any given configuration and position of the trailer with respect to the vehicle, and despite any obstacles blocking line-of-sight for transmission between the camera system antennas and the vehicle Wi-Fi antennas. This may enable the trailer camera to be mounted at a location on the trailer where it can provide the best view of any particular portion of the trailer surroundings.

[G01S] RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES

Meta-crystals slabs for general optical convolution and methods for designing meta-crystal slabs
Patent No. 12392930

Inventor(s): Cheng Guo (Stanford, CA), Haiwen Wang (Stanford, CA), Nathan Zhao (Santa Clara, CA), Sean P. Rodrigues (Ann Arbor, MI), Shanhui Fan (Stanford, CA), Weiliang Jin (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18077604 on 12/08/2022 (985 days app to issue)

Abstract: A meta-crystal slab includes photonic structure with an input surface and an output surface, and a plurality of first voxels with a first permittivity and a plurality of second voxels with a second permittivity not equal to the first permittivity disposed between the input surface and the output surface. The photonic structure has a periodicity greater than an operating photonic wavelength for general convolution by the photonic structure and the photonic structure is configured to provide an output image with a convolution of an input image.

[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]

Method and system for fabrication and use of a spectral basis filter
Patent No. 12392943

Inventor(s): Anthony J. Ragucci (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): DRS Network Imaging Systems, LLC (Melbourne, FL)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17454201 on 11/09/2021 (1379 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical system includes a focal plane array having a plurality of pixels defined by a first number of pixels arrayed in a first direction and a second number of pixels arrayed in a second direction. The optical system also includes an optical filter optically coupled to the focal plane array. The optical filter has a plurality of super-pixels. Each of the plurality of super-pixels includes a predetermined number of sub-pixels and each of the predetermined number of sub-pixels is characterized by one of a plurality of oscillatory transmission profiles as a function of wavelength.

Optical aberration compensation lens using glass-ceramics and method of making
Patent No. 12393023

Inventor(s): Guy Love (Hurst, TX)
Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: Beusse Sanks, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17628720 on 07/22/2020 (1854 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical aberration compensation lens using glass-ceramics and a method of making the same. The method of manufacturing the optical aberration compensation lens includes applying at least one heat treatment to a base glass material of a base composition to form a glass-ceramic material with a volume filling fraction of one or more species of nanocrystals. This process is glass composition agnostic and can be applied to generate any glass-ceramic composition formed through controlled nucleation and growth. In certain embodiments, the species and/or volume filling fraction of nanocrystals determines the resulting index of refraction and dispersion characteristic. Accordingly, application of different heat treatments (e.g., nucleation temperature, growth temperature, and/or treatment times) to the same base glass material produces different glass-ceramic materials with different optical properties (e.g., index of refraction and/or dispersion characteristic).

Multifocal ophthalmic lens with extended depth-of-focus
Patent No. 12393054

Inventor(s): Xin Hong (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: PATTERSON + SHERIDAN, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17819973 on 08/16/2022 (1099 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens includes an optic having a first surface and a second surface disposed about an optical axis. At least one of the first surface and the second surface includes a surface profile having a base curvature and a plurality of zones. The base curvature corresponds to a base optical power. The plurality of zones is adapted to produce a plurality of curves corresponding to light energy distribution along the optical axis. The surface profile includes a plurality of adjustments providing an extended depth-of-focus, the plurality of adjustments being adapted to extend each one of the plurality of curves towards another of the plurality of curves. The plurality of adjustments may include at least one spherical aberration. The plurality of adjustments may include at least one longitudinal chromatic aberration. The plurality of adjustments may include at least one phase shift change.

[G02C] SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES

Voltage regulator
Patent No. 12393213

Inventor(s): Harikrishna Parthasarathy (Bangalore, , IN), Khyati Bansal (Sri Ganganagar, , IN), Kunal Karanjkar (Bangalore, , IN), Venkatesh Kadlimatti (Hubli, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18217388 on 06/30/2023 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed corresponding to a voltage regulator. An example circuit includes an output terminal; a first transistor including a current terminal and a control terminal coupled to an output terminal; a second transistor including a control terminal and a current terminal coupled to the control terminal of the first transistor; a third transistor including a first current terminal and a second current terminal, the first current terminal of the third transistor coupled to the output terminal; current mirror circuitry including a terminal coupled to the second current terminal of the third transistor; and inverter circuitry including an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal coupled to the terminal of the current mirror and the second current terminal of the third transistor, the output terminal coupled to the control terminal of the second transistor.

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

Bank to bank data transfer
Patent No. 12393341

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Penney (Wylie, TX), Gary L. Howe (Plano, TX), Thanh K. Mai (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18463975 on 09/08/2023 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods to transfer data between banks of memory cells. An example includes a plurality of banks of memory cells and a controller coupled to the plurality of subarrays configured to cause transfer of data between the plurality of banks of memory cells via internal data path operations.

[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)

Apparatuses and methods for die replacement in stacked memory
Patent No. 12393344

Inventor(s): Scott Eugene Smith (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17210885 on 03/24/2021 (1609 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for repairing a memory are disclosed. In some examples, the memory may be a stacked memory that includes multiple die and at least one spare die. In some examples, a die may determine it is defective and provide signals causing the defective die to be disabled and a spare die to be enabled. In some examples, a component external to the memory, such as a memory controller, may determine a die is defective and provide signals causing the defective die to be disabled and a spare die to be enabled. In some examples, die may be enabled or disabled by fuses/antifuses.

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

Systems and methods for monitoring an instruction bus
Patent No. 12393424

Inventor(s): Barak Cherches (Ramat HaKovesh, , IL), Clive David Bittlestone (Allen, TX), Uri Weinrib (Mazkeret Batya, , IL)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18423049 on 01/25/2024 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for validating operation of a software sequence may include: monitoring signals on a bus of a processor, comparing the contents of the signals on the bus to pre-stored information from compile time. If the comparing generates a match, that may indicate that the software sequence is operating as intended. However, if the comparing generates a mismatch, that may indicate that the software sequence is not operating as intended and may, in fact, indicate a malicious use. Further actions can be taken in response to a mismatch, including resetting a processor, issuing an interrupt, and the like.

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

Self-scheduling threads in a processor based on a threshold associated with pipeline stages
Patent No. 12393428

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: 18378281 on 10/10/2023 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: To enable threads to self-schedule in a processor, when it is determined that an instruction will not complete within a threshold prior to insertion into a pipeline of the processor, a thread identifier (ID) can be passed with the instruction. Here, the thread ID corresponds to a thread of the instruction. When a response to completion of the instruction is received that includes the thread ID, the thread is rescheduled using the thread ID in the response.

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

Methods and apparatus to facilitate write miss caching in cache system
Patent No. 12393521

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18337104 on 06/19/2023 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to facilitate write miss caching in cache system are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first cache storage; a second cache storage, wherein the second cache storage includes a first portion operable to store a first set of data evicted from the first cache storage and a second portion; a cache controller coupled to the first cache storage and the second cache storage and operable to: receive a write operation; determine that the write operation produces a miss in the first cache storage; and in response to the miss in the first cache storage, provide write miss information associated with the write operation to the second cache storage for storing in the second portion.

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

Method and system for providing database management as a service
Patent No. 12393556

Inventor(s): Gaurav Sanghi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18142741 on 05/03/2023 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for providing database management as a service is disclosed. The method includes onboarding applications to access a corresponding configuration file; parsing the configuration file to identify constraints that govern a database activity for each of the applications and a database that correspond to each of the applications; identifying database procedures based on the constraints; configuring parameters of the database based on the constraints, the parameters corresponding to the database activity; and automatically initiating, by using the identified database procedures, the database activity for each of the applications based on the configured corresponding parameters.

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

System and method for automating change management tasks
Patent No. 12393568

Inventor(s): Anna Meadows (The Colony, TX), Taylor Meadows (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18227971 on 07/30/2023 (751 days app to issue)

Abstract: A change management task automation system reduces manual effort required for change audits and streamlines the change management process, enforcing preventative compliance with change management best practices. A plurality of automation modules provides change management task automation functionality for several processes, including software change management, database change management, key report change management, data lake change management, patch change management, and controlled version document repository management automation.

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

System and methods for processing data queries in hybrid data mesh architectures
Patent No. 12393590

Inventor(s): Narayana R Tummala (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18046858 on 10/14/2022 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods for processing data queries in hybrid data mesh architectures are disclosed. A method for processing data queries in hybrid data mesh architectures may include an in-memory query engine: (1) receiving, from a requestor, a data query to retrieve data; (2) parsing the data query into a parse tree; (3) converting the parse tree into a relational tree, wherein the relational tree is a tree representation of relational operators used to execute the data query; and (4) executing a data retrieval method selected from the group consisting of tree partitioning by cost and pruning using subtree replacement using a plurality of retrieval services to retrieve data from data stores identified by the data retrieval method.

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

System and method for determining a prioritized array of associated datasets
Patent No. 12393595

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): Signet Health Corporation (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957785 on 11/24/2024 (268 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for determining a prioritized array of associated datasets. The system includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor and contains instructions, wherein the at least a processor is configured to receive a plurality of datasets, apply a clustering module to the plurality of datasets, wherein the clustering module is configured to assign an individual dataset to an appropriate cluster, apply a classification module to the plurality of datasets, wherein the classification module is trained on cluster labels of one or more clusters and configured to predict labels for new individual datasets, and generate a prioritized array, wherein generating the prioritized array includes applying the plurality of instances of the plurality of datasets across one or more axes, wherein the one or more axes are derived from the clustering and classification of the plurality of datasets.

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

Dynamically detecting user personas of network users for customized suggestions
Patent No. 12393638

Inventor(s): Matthew R. Engle (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18780685 on 07/23/2024 (392 days app to issue)

Abstract: A platform dynamically detects a user persona and facilitates a user objective in a user session. The platform obtains user activity of users across multiple historical sessions. The platform clusters similar user activity across the historical sessions to determine personas being used in the historical sessions. The platform mines sequential patterns in a set of user activity data associated with one of the personas and determines at least one predictive rule associated with that persona. Each predictive rule includes an initial activity among the set of user activity data and at least one subsequent activity in the set of user activity data.

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

Systems and methods for performing vulnerability assessment on partially functional applications
Patent No. 12393697

Inventor(s): Dathathreya Chary Yaswada (Irving, TX), Pranita Santosh Patil (The Colony, TX), Suryaprakash Nalluri (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18361144 on 07/28/2023 (753 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for performing vulnerability assessment on partially functional software applications (e.g., software applications currently at a phase in the development cycle prior to a user acceptance testing phase). By doing so, the system may detect vulnerabilities, if any, more easily based on the fewer functional components of the application. Additionally or alternatively, curing any vulnerabilities will require fewer modifications to the application”s software, architecture, and/or intended functionality (as these characteristics are also earlier in their development cycle).

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

Machine learning techniques for circuit design debugging
Patent No. 12393755

Inventor(s): Guha Lakshmanan (Bengaluru, , IN), Ibinu Alaudeen Nadeera (Bengaluru, , IN), Kriyangbhai Shah (Bengaluru, , IN), Venkateswaran Padmanabhan (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17846181 on 06/22/2022 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining input signal values and output signal values from an integrated circuit and providing the obtained input signal values and output signal values to a machine learning model. The method further includes obtaining, from the machine learning model, a predicted set of signal values, wherein the predicted set of signal values correspond to signals internal to the integrated circuit and comparing the predicted set of signal values to one or more expected signal values for debugging the integrated circuit.

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

Decommissioning transport batteries
Patent No. 12393916

Inventor(s): Maximilian Parness (Takoma Park, MD), Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17205810 on 03/18/2021 (1615 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a route and type of elements to be transported by a transport and decommissioning one or more batteries on the transport based on the determining. The one or more batteries are configured to be detachably attached.

[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]

Automated computing resource allocation and comparison validating ownership and transaction completion
Patent No. 12393952

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: 18927608 on 10/25/2024 (298 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention extends to automated computing resource allocation and comparison validating ownership and transaction completion. Transaction data for a transaction is accessed. Automatically and without user intervention, a transaction is validated in view of asset ownership conditions. Transaction validation can include comparing memory locations to validate compliance with asset ownership conditions. Upon validation, wallet and ledger resources can be automatically allocated. The transaction can be completed using the wallet and ledger resources, including electronically moving tokens between digital wallets, documenting transaction completion in a mutable ledger, and automatically partially syncing transaction documentation from the mutable ledger to an immutable ledger.

System and method for managing a product exchange
Patent No. 12393973

Inventor(s): Christian Briggs (Austin, TX), Robert K. Spitz (Nashua, NH), Todd Downing (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): AiBUY Holdco, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: COOLEY LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18391483 on 12/20/2023 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus. The apparatus includes a memory element configured to store a plurality of products and services and a processor. The processor is configured to receive profile information for a user accessing a plurality of video content. The processor is also configured to receive video content information for each of the plurality of video content being accessed by the user in a smart viewer. The video content information identifies at least one category associated with each of the plurality of video content. The processor is also configured to identify one or more of the plurality of products or services based on the profile information and the at least one category of the video content information. The processor is also configured to send the one or more of the plurality of products or services to the smart viewer.

Techniques to facilitate online commerce by leveraging user activity
Patent No. 12393976

Inventor(s): Avid Ghamsari (Frisco, TX), Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18425891 on 01/29/2024 (568 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to techniques to facilitate online commerce by leveraging user activity, specifically search activity for goods/services on an online platform. As described herein, the online platform refers to a turnkey e-commerce solution that enterprises use to manage electronic transactions involving their goods/services. Some techniques are directed to an improved online platform operative to predict a user”s intention behind a search query and after a consider number of search queries, to have that search query as a dynamic search filter for the online platform. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Methods and systems for updating a user interface based on level of user interest
Patent No. 12393980

Inventor(s): Chi-San Ho (Allen, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Yue Duan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18411829 on 01/12/2024 (585 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a personalized interface to a user based on whether the user is serious about making a purchase may include: obtaining customer identification data and customer input data a customer, wherein the customer input data comprises a request from the customer; determining a request status of the customer based on the customer identification data and the customer input data; obtaining customer interface activity data of the customer based on the request status; obtaining customer purchasing data of the customer based on the request status; generating a prediction model based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; training the generated prediction model by classifying the customer based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; obtaining user identification data and user interface activity data of a user via a user device, the user interface activity data indicating interactive activities between the user and a user interface displayed on the user device; determining a rating of the user to purchase a product based on the user identification data, the user interface activity data, and the prediction model; and providing, to the user, an updated user interface on the user device based on the determined rating.

Systems for optimizing battery charging and discharging
Patent No. 12394000

Inventor(s): John Franklin Allen, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): HUNT ENERGY ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18930560 on 10/29/2024 (294 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes accessing historic five-minute electricity data for a predetermined number of previous days, determining, using the historic five-minute electricity data for the predetermined number of previous days, a maximum charge price for the predetermined number of previous days, and determining, using the historic five-minute electricity data for the predetermined number of previous days, a minimum discharge price for the predetermined number of previous days. The method further includes determining a current amount of charge of a battery, accessing live five-minute electricity data for a current day, and communicating one or more instructions to discharge a battery when a next live five-minute electricity price is greater than the determined minimum discharge price and the current amount of charge of the battery is greater than zero. The method further includes communicating one or more instructions to charge the battery when the next live five-minute electricity price is less than the determined maximum charge price and the current amount of charge of the battery is greater than a maximum charge amount of the battery.

Apparatus and method for efficient motion estimation
Patent No. 12394014

Inventor(s): Ajit Deepak Gupte (Bangalore, , IN), Mahesh M. Mehendale (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18379249 on 10/12/2023 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: The architecture shown can perform global search, local search and local sub pixel search in a parallel or in a pipelined mode. All operations are in a streaming mode without the requirement of external intermediate data storage.

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

Systems and methods for sensor-based detection of property damage
Patent No. 12394031

Inventor(s): Brian Francisco Shipley (Plano, TX), Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, 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: 17739921 on 05/09/2022 (1198 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to receive one or more sets of LIDAR sensor data corresponding to damage of a property. The system is configured to analyze the one or more sets of LIDAR sensor data and determine a repair recommendation and recommended time period of repair for the associated damage of the property. The system may also detect changes to property condition over time and monitor condition of the property over time via LIDAR sensors and alert the user when property condition decreases and a repair is recommended.

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

Reconfigurable fabric inspection system
Patent No. 12394033

Inventor(s): Bugao Xu (Dallas, TX), Jinliang Wei (Dallas, TX), Wenbin Ouyang (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17290171 on 10/30/2019 (2120 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of identifying defects in a fabric can include obtaining an image of a fabric on a loom, extracting feature points within the image to generate an input image, processing the input image with a machine learning model, detecting one or more defects within the input image using the machine learning model, and providing, by the machine learning model, an indication of a defect in the input image.

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

System and method for facial un-distortion in digital images using multiple imaging sensors
Patent No. 12394076

Inventor(s): Hamid Sheikh (Allen, TX), Zeeshan Nadir (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17589014 on 01/31/2022 (1296 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes aligning landmark points between multiple distorted images to generate multiple aligned images, where the multiple distorted images exhibit perspective distortion in at least one face appearing in the multiple distorted images. The method also includes predicting a depth map using a disparity estimation neural network that receives the multiple aligned images as input. The method further includes generating a warp field using a selected one of the multiple aligned images. The method also includes performing a two-dimensional (2D) image projection on the selected aligned image using the depth map and the warp field to generate an undistorted image. In addition, the method includes filling in one or more missing pixels in the undistorted image using an inpainting neural network to generate a final undistorted image.

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

Facilitating annotation of objects
Patent No. 12394173

Inventor(s): Marc Couch (Frisco, TX), Thalanayar Muthukumar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst Manbeck, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17917332 on 04/06/2020 (1961 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of facilitating annotation of an object ([b]201[/b]) in a sequence of images, and a device ([b]109[/b]) performing the method. In a first aspect a method of facilitating annotation of an object ([b]201[/b]) in a sequence of images is provided. The method comprises marking (S[b]101[/b]) the object ([b]201[/b]) in an image in the sequence of images, performing (S[b]102[/b]) edge detection on the marked object ([b]201[/b]) in the sequence of images, suppressing (S[b]103[/b]) visual data ([b]203, 204[/b]) other than the object ([b]201[/b]) being subjected to edge detection in the sequence of images, and adjusting (S[b]104[/b]) position of a marking ([b]202[/b]) such that the marking is aligned with the object ([b]201[/b]) being subjected to edge detection in subsequent images of the sequence.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Managing data protection settings for an electronic control unit
Patent No. 12394257

Inventor(s): Jack Austin Doan (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): RIVIAN IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Haley Guiliano LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17742859 on 05/12/2022 (1195 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs), and determines whether any of the ECUs are read/write protected. The vehicle includes control circuitry that is configured to determine a data protection setting for at least one ECU, generate a diagnostic code indicator based on the data protection setting, and generate a visual indicator based on the diagnostic code indicator.

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

Single use dongle vehicle key programming system and method
Patent No. 12394265

Inventor(s): Ornis Mala (Buffalo grove, IL)
Assignee(s): KORE, CO LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18138260 on 04/24/2023 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for a single use device for customer vehicle key programming. The device takes the form of a so-called dongle that plugs into the vehicle OBD. The customer uses an application on a smartphone to communicate with the vehicle through the dongle on one end and with the system servers on the other.

Generative artifical intelligence-based automated teller machine operation control
Patent No. 12394283

Inventor(s): Matthew Williams (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18654188 on 05/03/2024 (473 days app to issue)

Abstract: Arrangements for using generative artificial intelligence models for ATM operations control are provided. In some examples, a computing platform may receive, from a plurality of ATMs, operation data. The operation data may be analyzed using a first generative artificial intelligence (AI) model to identify one or more potential issues. If an issue is identified, additional data related to the issue may be retrieved from an impacted ATM. A second generative AI model associated with the particular identified issue may be identified. The model may be executed using the additional data as inputs to identify or output a corrective action. The corrective action may be transmitted to the ATM for execution. The one or more generative AI models may be updated to continuously improve accuracy.

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

Accident warning light
Patent No. 12394286

Inventor(s): Jesus Ramirez (Cleburne, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19076353 on 03/11/2025 (161 days app to issue)

Abstract: An accident warning light includes a post assembly and a warning light assembly and is used to monitor a roadway for accidents. The post assembly is further comprised of a post base, a support post, and a post mount and is used to support the warning light assembly. The warning light assembly is further comprised of a top cap, an electrical slot, an angled lip, a strobe socket, a strobe bulb, a strobe lens, and at least one sensor. The divider further has at least one aperture to connect the warning light assembly to the post assembly.

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

Providing location-based safety alerts
Patent No. 12394300

Inventor(s): Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX), Olamide Oluwatomi Fanilola (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UIPCO, LLC (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17724778 on 04/20/2022 (1217 days app to issue)

Abstract: A location-based safety alert system can gather data describing potential health- and safety-related issues at various geographic locations (e.g., crime statistics, disease spread rates, weather reports, and travel advisories). The location-based safety alert system can develop models that characterize how dangerous a location is based on the data describing it. The location-based safety alert system can apply the model, as circumstances at a location change, to compute danger scores that reflect how dangerous the location is at that time. Using the danger scores, the location-based safety alert system can alert users of dangers present in areas of interest to them (e.g., where they will be traveling to soon, where they have family members living, or where they are presently located). The alerts can notify users of the risk present at a geographic location as well as advise them of services and resources available to mitigate the risk.

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

Action topic ontology
Patent No. 12394410

Inventor(s): Emad Noorizadeh (Plano, TX), Jennifer Russell (Dallas, TX), Rajan Jhaveri (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17993038 on 11/23/2022 (1000 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for an utterance parsing system is provided. The system may include a receiver, a tokenizer, a semantic role classifier, an action topic ontology and a semantic relationship builder. The receiver may receive an utterance. The tokenizer may tokenize the utterance into tokens. The semantic role classifier may determine which tokens are candidates for semantic role classification. The semantic role classifier may identify a semantic role for each candidate token. The semantic role classifier may determine that one semantic role is an action, and that one semantic role is a topic. The semantic role classifier may determine a class that corresponds to the topic-token, and a class that corresponds to the action-token. The action topic ontology may store the classes and one or more relationships between the classes. The semantic relationship builder may determine a vector defining a relationship between the action-token and the topic-token.

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

Electronic health record interoperability tool
Patent No. 12394505

Inventor(s): Richard R. Selvaggi (Commerce, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17674323 on 02/17/2022 (1279 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed principles permit exchange of patient information between disparate Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems by identifying a source standard medical record (SMR), breaking the SMR into elemental record parts without data or patient information, labeling each SMR elemental part with a Field Indicator Code (FIC), and concatenating the FIC labeled elemental parts. The concatenated FIC labeled elemental parts are used as a guide by disparate EHR systems to break down their EHRs into the same electronic elemental parts, labeling the corresponding elemental parts with the appropriate FIC, and then concatenating each part. As data is entered into an EHR during a patient service, a unique Accountability Information (A-I) label is created for that service and added to the FIC as data is added to the corresponding elemental part. An importing EHR system reads the standard FICs and places each A-I+FIC elemental part with data into its matching standardized FIC label elemental part where the data may be read.

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

Artificially intelligent remote physical therapy and assessment of patients
Patent No. 12394509

Inventor(s): David W. Keeley (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Electronic Caregiver, Inc. (Las Cruces, NM)
Law Firm: Carr Ferrell LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18737757 on 06/07/2024 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient”s acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.

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

Efficient storage of drug library editor entries
Patent No. 12394516

Inventor(s): Claire Ellen Knight (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): CAREFUSION 303, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: MASCHOFF BRENNAN (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18251688 on 11/02/2021 (1386 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods provide an efficient solution to manage the entries of versioned libraries. A method includes receiving a request to modify an entry corresponding to a numerically-versioned library or a related master. The method includes obtaining a first snapshot record for the entry corresponding to the library or the master. The method includes receiving user changes to data of the entry. The method also includes generating a second snapshot record for the entry. The second snapshot record capturing the user changes and having an assigned second plurality of version identification values. The method further includes updating the first plurality of version identification values of the first snapshot record based on assigned values of the second plurality of version identification values of the second snapshot record. The first and second plurality of version identification values indicating that the first snapshot record precedes the second snapshot record.

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

Reduction and geo-spatial distribution of training data for geolocation prediction using machine learning
Patent No. 12395590

Inventor(s): Sunil Bhat (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NetScout Systems Texas, LLC (Westford, MA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17470900 on 09/09/2021 (1440 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided of limiting machine learning (ML) model training data, including receiving a maximum number of entries per grid box N. Grids are defined, each grid having grid boxes and covering a geographic area defined by a different cell list of a communication network, each grid box covering a different portion of the geographic area. Truth call records having truth data reporting geolocation (GL) data are selected from multiple received call records. A grid box is determined for each truth call record that covers a geographic area including the GL indicated by the truth call record”s GL data. Truth call records are selectively assigned to their determined grid box in a fashion to not exceed the maximum number of entries per grid box N, and the truth data and signal detail data of only the assigned truth call records are output as the ML model training data.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Efficient removal of street test devices during wafer dicing
Patent No. 12394671

Inventor(s): Christopher Daniel Manack (Flower Mound, TX), Joseph Liu (Dallas, TX), Michael Todd Wyant (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682617 on 02/28/2022 (1268 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor package comprises coupling a photoresist layer to a non-device side of a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer having a device side, first and second circuits formed in the device side and separated by a scribe street, a test device positioned in the scribe street. The method also comprises coupling a tape to the device side of the semiconductor wafer. The method also comprises performing a photolithographic process to form an opening in the photoresist layer and plasma etching through the semiconductor wafer by way of the opening in the photoresist layer to produce first and second semiconductor dies having the first and second circuits, respectively. The method also comprises removing the tape from device sides of the first and second semiconductor dies, wherein removing the tape includes removing the test device. The method also comprises coupling the first circuit of the first semiconductor die to a conductive member. The method also comprises covering the first semiconductor die with a mold compound, the conductive member exposed to an exterior surface of the mold compound.

[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]

Integrated circuit package with star-connected lead
Patent No. 12394693

Inventor(s): Arushi Agrawal (Bangalore, , IN), Kumar Anurag Shrivastava (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17854526 on 06/30/2022 (1146 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example packaged IC includes a lead frame having a supply pin and a ground pin. The supply pin includes first and second supply leads extending from a proximal portion of the supply pin. The ground pin includes first and second ground leads extending from a proximal portion of the ground pin. A first IC network has a first supply terminal coupled to the first supply lead via a first conductor (e.g., bond wire or bump bond). The first IC network also has a first ground terminal coupled to the first ground lead via a second conductor. A second IC network has a second supply terminal coupled to the second supply lead via a third conductor. The second IC network also has a second ground terminal coupled to the second ground lead via a fourth conductor.

Interconnect structure for high power GaN module including a printed planar interconnect line and method for making the same
Patent No. 12394742

Inventor(s): Jie Chen (Plano, TX), Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Woochan Kim (San Jose, CA), Yong Xie (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17028353 on 09/22/2020 (1792 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples of a circuit module, a multilayer substrate has a conductive pad formed on a surface of the multilayer substrate. An integrated circuit (IC) die is bonded to the surface of the substrate in dead bug manner, such that a set of bond pads formed on a surface of the IC die are exposed. A planar interconnect line formed by printed ink couples the set of bond pads to the conductive pad.

Inter-die signal load reduction technique in multi-die package
Patent No. 12394755

Inventor(s): Vijayakrishna J. Vankayala (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887362 on 08/12/2022 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices related to techniques for reducing inter-die signal loads within a multi-die package are disclosed. The multi-die package includes a first memory die handling interfacing with a host for the package and at least one second memory die coupled to and configured to communication with the first memory die via an inter-die connection. A technique involves adding an additional wirebond pad to each die in the multi-die package. When the inter-die connections are made, the wirebond pad associated with the first memory die transmitter is connected to the wirebond pad associated with the receiver of a second memory die that is not connected to the transmitter of the second memory die. By not connecting to the transmitter of the second memory die, the first memory die transmits inter-die signals to the second memory die such that a lower signal load is achieved within the multi-die package.

Two dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials and alloys as catalysts for cathode in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries
Patent No. 12394792

Inventor(s): Wonbong Choi (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18132871 on 04/10/2023 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: Two-dimensional (2D) material-based metal or alloy catalysts synthesized on carbon materials (e.g., carbon nanotubes) prevent polysulfide shuttling and overcome technical challenges for developing practical lithium-sulfur (LiS) batteries. Soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) tend to shuttle during battery cycling and corrode a Li anode, leading to eventual performance fading in the LiS battery. This shuttle effect can be reduced by accelerating the conversion of the dissolved polysulfides to the insoluble LiPSs and back to the sulfur. A 2D material-based alloy or 2D material synthesized on carbon materials can suppress polysulfide shuttling by catalyzing polysulfide reactions. 2D material-based alloys with 2H (semiconducting)-1T (metallic) mixed phase exhibit synergistic effects of accelerated electron transfer and catalytic performance as confirmed by the lower charge-transfer resistance of carbon nanotube (CNT)-S cathode and the high binding energy of LiPSs to the catalyst.

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

Cloaked low band elements for multiband radiating arrays
Patent No. 12394901

Inventor(s): Dushmantha Nuwan Prasanna Thalakotuna (Rosehill, , AU), Ozgur Isik (Gladesville, , AU), Peter J. Liversidge (Glenbrook, , AU), Philip Raymond Gripo (Toongabbie, , AU)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18527649 on 12/04/2023 (624 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multiband antenna, having a reflector, and a first array of first radiating elements having a first operational frequency band, the first radiating elements being a plurality of dipole arms, each dipole arm including a plurality of conductive segments coupled in series by a plurality of inductive elements; and a second array of second radiating elements having a second operational frequency band, wherein the plurality of conductive segments each have a length less than one-half wavelength at the second operational frequency band.

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

Nonlinear power source capability determination
Patent No. 12394998

Inventor(s): Christos M. Bais (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Joby Aero, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17655057 on 03/16/2022 (1252 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of determining the capability of a nonlinear aircraft power source includes accessing status values representing a current state of an energy storage system in an aircraft, accessing demand values related to expected power demands on the energy storage system, modeling an ongoing status of the energy storage system using the status values and the demand values to predict when one of the status values will reach a threshold value, and providing an output of a capability of the aircraft based on the status value reaching the threshold value.

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

Control system for wireless power charging and alignment
Patent No. 12395018

Inventor(s): Arvind Govindaraj (Mountain View, CA), Peng Cong (Burlingame, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17423990 on 01/21/2020 (2037 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for wirelessly charging an implantable device is described. The system may include an estimation device or component that estimates a field strength at a receiving coil of the implantable device based on available electrical signals within the implantable device. The system may also include a control system for varying a strength of a charging field produced by a charger. The system may also be used to align a wireless charger with the implantable device for charging a battery of the implantable device. Methods and devices for implementing the charging system are also described.

Apparatus and methods to control well bias in a semiconductor device
Patent No. 12395165

Inventor(s): Benjamin Amey (Allen, TX), Daijiro Otani (Plano, TX), Taewoo Kwak (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18385852 on 10/31/2023 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example circuit includes a substrate including a first transistor of a gate driver output stage, the substrate including a first well region; a diode circuit including a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal coupled to a first tap of the first well region; and a second transistor including a first terminal, a second terminal, and a body, the first terminal of the second transistor coupled to a switching voltage terminal, and the second terminal and the body of the second transistor coupled to the first tap of the first well region and to the first terminal of the diode circuit.

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

Circular antenna array design for future 6G TBPS wireless communications
Patent No. 12395213

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Allen, TX), Sandy Saab (Plano, TX), Shadi Abu-Surra (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18364424 on 08/02/2023 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: Configuration of a line of sight, multiple input, multiple output circular antenna array involves setting an integer number of antenna arrays up to a number of antenna ports for the circular antenna array and a maximum radius for any antenna ring within the circular antenna array. A capacity is determined for each of a plurality of different combinations of each of: an integer number of antenna rings up to a predetermined maximum number of antenna rings, a number of the antenna arrays for each of the number of antenna rings, and angular offsets for that antenna arrays on each of the antenna rings. The determined capacities for the plurality of different combinations are compared.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for beam management after channel setup
Patent No. 12395216

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Allen, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18298246 on 04/10/2023 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for beam management after channel setup. A method of operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving at least one of synchronization signal/physical broadcast channel block (SSB) or channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), measuring the at least one of the SSB or the CSI-RS, and determining downlink (DL) quasi-co-location (QCL) properties for DL communication based on the at least one of the SSB or the CSI-RS. The method further includes determining an uplink (UL) spatial domain filter for UL communication, receiving DL channels using the determined DL QCL properties until only one of only one joint TCI state or only one DL TCI state is configured, activated, or indicated to the UE, and transmitting UL channels using the determined UL spatial domain filter until only one of only one joint TCI state or only one UL TCI state is configured, activated, or indicated to the UE.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Methods and sensor array platforms for creating and monitoring cryptographic blockchain images and executing programs based on monitored images
Patent No. 12395313

Inventor(s): Kimball John Norman, Jr. (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Response Images, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17460066 on 08/27/2021 (1453 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor array platform creates and monitors cryptographic blockchain images and executes programs based on monitored images and methods therefor. In one embodiment, a method comprises generating a cryptographic blockchain image; placing the cryptographic blockchain image on an object or in a location; detecting the cryptographic blockchain image; and associating the detected cryptographic blockchain image with a user.

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

Real-time monitoring ecosystem
Patent No. 12395397

Inventor(s): Japan Mehta (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18129306 on 03/31/2023 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network system to provide real-time integration and processing of user data with infrastructure data to generate solutions to user pain points. Real-time user data, including feedback and interactions, is generally not uniform and overwhelmingly large. The system provides solutions to user pain-points at scale, which, in some instances, may be unknown to the service provider. The system does so by contextually linking user data and categorizing it into standardized taxonomies. The infrastructure data is then analyzed against the taxonomies by the system”s AI/ML network. The system then provides one or more pain point identifications and solutions. The system may also provide an interface to visualize the taxonomies, pain points, and trend analysis of the pain points.

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

Systems and methods for selecting edge nodes for task performance
Patent No. 12395411

Inventor(s): Dawei Chen (Milpitas, CA), Kyungtae Han (Palo Alto, CA), Qi Chen (San Jose, CA), Rohit Gupta (Santa Clara, 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: 18433759 on 02/06/2024 (560 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting an edge node include a processor operable to send a request of bidding to edge nodes regarding performing a task for an inquiry vehicle, receive one or more bids from one or more bidding edge nodes of the edge nodes, wherein each bid includes a resource allocation offer and a price, calculate a preference value based on a weighted sum of preference factors for each bidding edge node, wherein the preference factors are determined based on the resource allocation offer, and the weight assigned to each preference factor is determined based on the task, select a performing edge node based on the preference values and the prices, and operate the inquiry vehicle based on a result of the task performed by the performing edge node.

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

System and method for traffic flow acceleration
Patent No. 12395434

Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17829898 on 06/01/2022 (1175 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for traffic flow acceleration including: retrieving a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) or Quick UDP Internet Connection (QUIC) traffic flow from the computer network; mapping the traffic flow to a subscriber; determining congestion control parameters associated with the traffic flow; determining subscriber buffer management parameters based on the subscriber and the congestion control parameters; and managing a buffer depth at a subscriber level based on the subscriber buffer management parameters. A system for traffic flow acceleration including: an analysis module configured to retrieve a TCP, UDP or QUIC traffic flow and map the traffic flow to a subscriber; a congestion control module configured to determine congestion control parameters associated with the traffic flow; and a buffer management module configured to determine subscriber buffer management parameters based on the subscriber and the congestion control parameters; and manage a buffer depth at a subscriber level.

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

Signaling media timing information from a media application to a network element
Patent No. 12395538

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18163622 on 02/02/2023 (929 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device for exchanging media data via a network includes a memory configured to store media data; and one or more processors implemented in circuitry and configured to: retrieve data representative of an expected time between a first frame of media data and a second frame of the media data from a media application; receive the first frame of the media data at a first time; wait to process the second frame of the media data until a second time that is equal to or greater than the first time plus the expected time; and process the second frame of the media data at the second time.

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

Virtualizing internet-of-things devices in virtual environments
Patent No. 12395558

Inventor(s): Romelia H. Flores (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18232516 on 08/10/2023 (740 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer program product for representing Internet-Of-Things (IOT) devices in a virtual environment. An associated method includes detecting a plurality of IOT devices associated with a physical space; extracting a plurality of IOT capabilities associated with the plurality of IOT devices; rendering a virtual IOT device based on the plurality of IOT capabilities; and visualizing the virtual IOT device within the virtual environment associated with the physical space.

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

Systems and methods for real-time identity proofing with verification
Patent No. 12395564

Inventor(s): Victor Zhang (Plano, TX), Vinay Neeli (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18468216 on 09/15/2023 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: receiving, at a change request service, a request to update contact information data; receiving, at the change request service, from a verification service provider, a raw ownership score; normalizing, by the change request service, the raw ownership score; sending, by the change request service, the contact information data, the customer identifier, and the normalized ownership score to a risk engine; receiving, by the change request service from the risk engine, a confidence score; providing, by the change request service, the confidence score, the normalized ownership score, and historical data associated with the stored customer profile, to a consolidation function; receiving, by the change request service and from the consolidation function, a consolidated trust score; and updating a datastore record associated with a customer represented by the customer identifier with the contact information data.

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

Methods and systems for temporal distance based estimating of motion in multimedia picture encoding based on previously encoded predictive picture
Patent No. 12395667

Inventor(s): Arun Shankar Kudana (Bangalore, , IN), Soyeb Nagori (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17969776 on 10/20/2022 (1034 days app to issue)

Abstract: Several methods and systems for estimating motion in a plurality of multimedia pictures are disclosed. In an embodiment, at least one temporal distance between a multimedia picture and one or more reference pictures corresponding to the multimedia picture in a capture order associated with the plurality of multimedia pictures is computed. The at least one temporal distance is computed subsequent to an encoding of the multimedia picture. At least one motion estimation parameter is determined based on the at least one temporal distance. Motion associated with a subsequent multimedia picture to be encoded is estimated based on the at least one motion estimation parameter.

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

Controlled environment media and communication system
Patent No. 12395694

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18385238 on 10/30/2023 (659 days app to issue)

Abstract: The Controlled Environment Media And Communication System delivers communications services to residents of controlled facilities using a common network architecture. Some of the communications capabilities of the Controlled Environment Media And Communication System include media distribution, video visitation, intra-facility messaging, and other such communications services.

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

System and method for identifying collocated cellular devices from known fraudulent devices
Patent No. 12395845

Inventor(s): Hector Alejandro Garcia Crespo (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175859 on 02/28/2023 (903 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: receiving an identity of fraudulent user equipment (UE); identifying a plurality of candidate UEs based on locations associated with the fraudulent UE and a duration of a session of the fraudulent UE; computing vectors representing the plurality of candidate UEs based on activity data associated with the plurality of candidate UEs recorded during the duration; comparing the plurality of vectors to a vector associated with activity data associated with the fraudulent UE to compute distances between the plurality of candidate UEs and the fraudulent UE; sorting the plurality of candidate UEs based on the distances; storing a top subset of the plurality of candidate UEs as co-located UEs; and performing an action using the top subset of the plurality of candidate UEs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for selecting 5G N3IWF server based on context-aware selection criteria
Patent No. 12395848

Inventor(s): Shu Wang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17456528 on 11/24/2021 (1364 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes generating a decision matrix for selection of a particular Non-3GPP InterWorking Function (N3IWF) server among a plurality of N3IWF servers, the decision matrix having multiple criteria including multiple N3IWF capabilities. The method also includes dynamically weighting at least one of the multiple criteria in the decision matrix, based on one or more adjustment factors. The method further includes applying a multi-attribute decision making technique to the decision matrix to select the particular N3IWF server, among the plurality of N3IWF servers, for a mobile device to connect to in a 5G network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for channel selection using measurements by user equipment
Patent No. 12395880

Inventor(s): Rajesh Kaliaperumal (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18159605 on 01/25/2023 (937 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are provided for more accurately determining co-channel interference at PAL CBSDs. Techniques are also provided for determining co-channel interference at GAA CBSDS and cross link interference at PAL and GAA CBSDs. Co-channel interference at a CBSD can be mitigated by changing a channel on which the CBSD receives to an available channel. Cross link interference can be mitigated by changing a frame structure(s) of CBSD(s).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

In-network wireless interference detection
Patent No. 12395911

Inventor(s): Eric I. Leal (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Calix, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18617304 on 03/26/2024 (511 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for interference detection includes one or more processors are configured to receive from one or more access points within a wireless network information indicative of airtime usage of one or more client devices associated with the one or more access points, determine an amount of total interference for at least one of the access points on a first channel, the total interference including foreign interference and in-network interference, determine a correlation between the total interference and the airtime usage of the one or more client devices, determine an amount of the foreign interference or an amount of the in-network interference based on the correlation, and selectively switch the at least one of the access points from communicating on the first channel to communicating on a second channel based on the determined amount of the foreign interference or the determined amount of the in-network interference.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Hybrid PDSCH for out-of-band earth station interference cancelation
Patent No. 12395940

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Hao Chen (Plano, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17529164 on 11/17/2021 (1371 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A base station (BS) includes a transceiver and a processor. The processor is configured to receive, via the transceiver, a channel state information (CSI) report from at least one user equipment (UE). The processor is also configured to configure CSI-reference signal (RS) resources for the at least one UE. The processor is further configured to, based on the CSI report from the at least one UE, perform one of: set a transmission power to full power for transmission in a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH); or apply a back-off percentage to the transmission power in the PDSCH.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method to configure O-RAN fronthaul to support 2nd-generation (2G), 3rd-generation (3G) and NB-IOT
Patent No. 12395947

Inventor(s): Atanu Guchhait (Bangalore, , IN), Brijesh Unnikrishnan (Bangalore, , IN), Neil Philip Piercy (Royston, , GB), RadhaKrishna Arvapally (Bangalore, , IN), Somashekar Mudaraddi (Bangalore, , IN), Wessam Afifi Ahmed (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): MAVENIR SYSTEMS, INC. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17848772 on 06/24/2022 (1152 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is provided, an open radio access network distributed unit (O-DU) having an electronic module that performs an FS-8 Radio Access Technology (RAT) functionality.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Collision avoidance in multi link device (MLD) make before break roaming (MBBR)
Patent No. 12395954

Inventor(s): Malcolm Muir Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17815061 on 07/26/2022 (1120 days app to issue)

Abstract: Collision avoidance in Multi Link Device (MLD) Make Before Break Roaming (MBBR) may be provided. It may be determined that a client device may comprise an MBBR client device. Next, a Request To Send (RTS) may be sent to the client device. In response to sending the RTS to the client device, a Clear To Send (CTS) may be received from the client device. In response to receiving the CTS, data may be sent to the client device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for mobile AP MLD operation
Patent No. 12395955

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18163193 on 02/01/2023 (930 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating mobile AP MLD operation. A method comprises determining whether a second AP operating on a non-primary link forms an NSTR link pair with a first AP operating on a primary link; determining whether a second STA operating on the non-primary link forms an NSTR pair with a first STA operating on the primary link; transmitting frames on the non-primary link without synchronizing PPDUs with a frame transmission on the primary link when: the second AP does not form the NSTR link pair with the first AP, and the second STA does not form the NSTR pair with the first STA; and transmitting frames on the non-primary link by synchronizing the PPDUs with the frame transmission on the primary link when: the second AP forms the NSTR link pair with the first AP, or the second STA forms the NSTR pair with the first STA.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for applying machine learning to mobile geolocation
Patent No. 12395961

Inventor(s): Imran Hafeez (Allen, TX), Wing F. Lo (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NetScout Systems, Inc. (Westford, MA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17902262 on 09/02/2022 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to determine a geolocation that includes receiving, by a processor, from a base station (BS), radio predictors, a user equipment (UE) location history, and a geolocation of a first UE for which a minimization of drive test (MDT) mode is activated, radio predictors and a UE location history of a second UE for which the MDT mode is not activated, and cell physical parameters. The method includes training, by the processor, a machine learning (ML) model at least based on the radio predictors, the UE location history, and the geolocation of the first UE, and the cell physical parameters. The method includes executing, by the processor, the ML model to determine the azimuth of the second UE and providing, by the processor, to a downstream application, a geolocation of the second UE at least based on the azimuth and the TA of the second UE.

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

Rate and antenna selection using single TXOP
Patent No. 12396035

Inventor(s): Yaron Alpert (Hod Hasharon, , IL), Yuval Matar (Hod Hasharon, , IL)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18662261 on 05/13/2024 (463 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a method includes obtaining, in a probing Wi-Fi device a transmit opportunity (TXOP) on a Wi-Fi channel. The method also includes transmitting a probe packet from the probing Wi-Fi device to a receiving Wi-Fi device during the TXOP with a first antenna. The method includes receiving first feedback responsive to transmitting the probe packet with the first antenna. The method also includes transmitting the probe packet from the probing Wi-Fi device to the receiving Wi-Fi device during the TXOP with a second antenna. The method includes receiving second feedback responsive to transmitting the probe packet with the second antenna. The method also includes setting, by the probing Wi-Fi device, a transmission parameters set and a selected antenna based at least in part on the first feedback or the second feedback.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Cell-less wireless network
Patent No. 12396042

Inventor(s): Mamadou Mamoune Niang (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699480 on 03/21/2022 (1247 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio access network (RAN) may comprise at least one transmission-reception point (TRP) configured to provide wireless connections to one or more User Equipment devices (UEs) in an area. The area is not predefined by a cell boundary. The RAN may be configured to: broadcast Scheduling and Synchronization Relation (SSR) information to a UE; and establish with the UE a transmission mode for the TRP.

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

DESIGN PATENTS

Money bag
Patent No. D1088525

Inventor(s): Victoria Reynolds (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Emanus, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29858042 on 10/27/2022 (1027 days app to issue)