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Dallas Invents: 113 Patents Granted for Week of May 17

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros.

Patents granted include:
• Aquamare's process for continuously treating a stream of water
• AT&T's pre-positioning of streaming content onto communication devices for future content recommendations
• Capital One's cognitive analysis of public communications
• GF-17's method for creating and sharing bots
• K2M's expandable spinal implants
• Physmodo's human motion detection and tracking
• Twisted X's cushioning for shoe sole
• Visionary Technologies' machine-learning conversation listening, capturing, and analyzing system and process for determining classroom instructional effectiveness
• Woundkair Concepts' total contact cast system and its safe and easy removal

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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of May 17, 2022 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100) 

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


NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 13
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 9
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 2
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 7
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 4
G: PHYSICS 40
H: ELECTRICITY 34

DESIGN:4


TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 15
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 7
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 5
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 5
Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano) 4
AT&T Intellectual Property I LP (Atlanta, GA) 3
GEODynamics Inc. (Millsap) 2
Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA) 2
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 2

UNASSIGNED 9


TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS) 

Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton) 2
Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey) 2
Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound) 2
Thomas Jules Frosell (Dallas) 2


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UTILITY PATENTS

H U M A N   N E C E S S I T I E S

Feeder
Patent No. 11330796 

Inventor(s): David Veness (Fort Worth, TX), Melaney Northrop (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Global IP Counselors, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16819621 on 03/16/2020 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automatic pet feeder includes a base, a feed auger, a food container connected to the base, and a food dish connected to the base. The feed auger is disposed for rotating movement within the base. The base is configured to receive food from the food container through an opening and delivery food to the food dish using the feed auger.

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


Corrective collar utilizing geolocation technology
Patent No. 11330803 

Inventor(s): Michael Ehrman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC (Upper Saddle River, NJ)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16352024 on 03/13/2019 (1161 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced ”safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.

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


Cushioning for shoe sole
Patent No. 11330863 

Inventor(s): Prasad Reddy (Argyle, TX), Tuan Le (Portland, OR)
Assignee(s): TWISTED X, INC. (Decatur, TX)
Law Firm: Decker Jones, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16407972 on 05/09/2019 (1104 days app to issue)

Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper, an outsole and a midsole. The outsole has upper and lower surfaces. The midsole has a midsole lower surface that contacts the upper surface of the outsole. The midsole has at least one cavity located in a heel or a forefoot portion, which cavity opens to a midsole upper surface. A cushion is located in the cavity. The cushion includes resilient balls located in a resilient matrix material. The balls have a first durometer and the matrix material has a second durometer that is different than the first durometer. The midsole has a lower cavity in the lower surface of the midsole, which lower cavity is aligned with an opening in the outsole. Balls are located in the lower cavity. A retainer keeps the balls in the lower cavity and provides a visual indication of the balls in the lower cavity.

[A43B] CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR


Steam nozzle system and method
Patent No. 11330954 

Inventor(s): Dennis Dehn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ECP INCORPORATED (Woodridge, IL)
Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16251849 on 01/18/2019 (1215 days app to issue)

Abstract: Steam cleaning spray nozzle systems and methods of use are described herein. The spray nozzle includes a substantially rigid conduit a support member in fluid communication with a steam source. A portion of the conduit is angled. During use, sufficient eccentric force is produced by the steam to rotate the support member such that steam is ejected from the substantially rigid conduit at an oblique angle relative to the center to of the substantially rigid conduit.

[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)


System and method for human motion detection and tracking
Patent No. 11331006 

Inventor(s): Gregory Murray Smith (Lewisville, TX), Nathanael Lloyd Gingrich (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Physmodo, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17362299 on 06/29/2021 (322 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for human motion detection and tracking are disclosed. In one embodiment, a smart device having an optical sensing instrument monitors a stage. Memory is accessible to a processor and communicatively coupled to the optical sensing instrument. The system captures an image frame from the optical sensing instrument. The image frame is then converted into a designated image frame format, which is provided to a pose estimator. A two-dimensional dataset is received from the pose estimator. The system then converts, using inverse kinematics, the two-dimensional dataset into a three-dimensional dataset, which includes time-independent static joint positions, and then calculates, using the three-dimensional dataset, the position of each of the respective plurality of body parts in the image frame.

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


Transcutaneous analyte sensor systems and methods
Patent No. 11331021 

Inventor(s): Neal Davis Johnston (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): DexCom, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17446279 on 08/27/2021 (263 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems for applying a transcutaneous monitor to a person can include a telescoping assembly, a sensor, and a base with adhesive to couple the sensor to skin. The sensor can be located within the telescoping assembly while the base protrudes from a distal end of the system. The system can be configured to couple the sensor to the base by compressing the telescoping assembly.

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


C-shaped arthroscopic intra-articular pin aimer
Patent No. 11331111 

Inventor(s): Tarek O. Souryal (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16804342 on 02/28/2020 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus and method for manufacturing a arthroscopic intra-articular pin aimer is provided. The arthroscopic intra-articular pin aimer is arthroscopic intra-articular pin aimer meant to guide and change direction of arthroscopic, intra-articular pins used to drill within a joint. The arthroscopic intra-articular pin aimer includes a partial loop formed to capture an intra-articular device entered into a joint; an extension neck connected to the partial loop; and a handle connected to the extension neck.

[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]


Expandable spinal implants
Patent No. 11331200 

Inventor(s): Sabatino Bianco (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): K2M, Inc. (Leesburg, VA)
Law Firm: Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz Mentlik, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16516702 on 07/19/2019 (1033 days app to issue)

Abstract: A spinal implant has a proximal region and a distal region, and includes an upper body and a lower body each having inner surfaces disposed in opposed relation relative to each other. A proximal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies at the proximal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies, and a distal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies at the distal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies. The proximal and distal adjustment assemblies are independently movable with respect to each other to change a vertical height of at least one of the proximal region or the distal region of the spinal implant.

[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]


Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
Patent No. 11331262 

Inventor(s): David Gan (Southlake, TX), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX), Tiffany Carle (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16738719 on 01/09/2020 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of treating skin by reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-) activity or matrix metalloproteinase enzyme (MMP-1) activity in a person”s skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an extract of [i]Brachychiton acerifolius [/i]to the person”s skin to reduce TNF- activity or MMP-1 activity in the skin.

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


Neurostimulation method and system with current regulator biased by floating power supply
Patent No. 11331477 

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Gavin L. Rade (Dallas, TX), Steven Boor (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: 16401971 on 05/02/2019 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: A neurostimulation (NS) system and method are provided. The system includes a power supply having positive and negative terminals. The negative terminal defines a reference ground. An array of electrodes includes first and second active electrodes for delivering stimulation therapy configured to be located proximate to neural tissue of interest that is associated with a target region. A control circuit is configured to control delivery of stimulation current for a NS therapy between the first and second electrodes. A current regulator (CR) circuit is connected to, and configured to control current flow through, at least the first electrode during delivery of the stimulation therapy under direction of the control circuit. A floating power supply is connected across power supply terminals of the CR circuit. The CR circuit and floating power supply are coupled to a floating ground node that is electrically separate from the reference ground.

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


Golf putting training aid
Patent No. 11331556 

Inventor(s): James Donn Hethcock, Jr. (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17202315 on 03/15/2021 (428 days app to issue)

Abstract: A golfing apparatus for assisting a golfer in putting includes a guide member adapted to encourage only certain motions during the golf swing to improve the engagement of ball with club and subsequently improve ball control, trajectory and speed. Further the golfing apparatus includes a movable member configured to slide along a path defined by the guide member and coupled with the putter handle. The guide member is affixed to the waist of a golfer. The guide member is curved to follow a natural rotation of arms and shoulders of the golfer and can be adjusted for proper angle that best fits a golfer”s stance and has a second planar back stop surface to further align and control the movement of the putter club head, thereby assisting the golfer in putting.

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


Total contact cast system and methods for safe and easy removal thereof
Patent No. 11331733 

Inventor(s): Cameron B. Morton (Madisonville, LA), Danny E. Anderson (Aledo, TX), James R. Wilcox (Jacksonville, FL), Kimberly G. Anderson (Aledo, TX), Stephen C. Morvel, Jr. (Aledo, TX), Thomas E. Serena (Norwell, MA), Timothy A. May
Assignee(s): Woundkair Concepts, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15390923 on 12/27/2016 (1967 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cast system, which includes: a padding layer configured to be disposed within a cast and support a portion of a patient”s limb; a casting material which hardens around the padding layer and form an outer shell of the cast surrounding the patient”s limb; and a wire saw configured to be disposed within the cast and extend along a longitudinal axis of the cast. The wire saw has a cutting surface which is at least partly enclosed by a plastic sheath. By enclosing the wire saw cutting surface in a plastic sheath, the saw does not lock up during the cutting operation, cutting is facilitated, allowing for easy and safe removal of the cast by pulling at least one end of the wire saw so as to cut through the outer shell of the cast.

[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]


Microbubble and nanobubble expansion using perfluorocarbon nanodroplets for enhanced ultrasound imaging and therapy
Patent No. 11334993 

Inventor(s): Carlos J. Brambila (Dallas, TX), Caroline De Gracia Lux (Dallas, TX), Jacques Lux (Dallas, TX), Robert F. Mattrey (Dallas, TX), Zhenghong Gao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16798876 on 02/24/2020 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure describes imaging and therapy techniques comprising nanodroplets. More particularly, aspects of the disclosure relate to the use of nanodroplets to modify nanobubbles or microbubbles to provide improved imaging and/or therapeutic techniques and compositions.

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


 

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

Apparatus and system for swing adsorption processes
Patent No. 11331620 

Inventor(s): Brett L. Ryberg (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyLaw Department (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16252975 on 01/21/2019 (1212 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing dampening for fluctuations in the streams conducted away from the adsorbent bed unit. The process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as rapid cycle TSA and/or rapid cycle PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream.

[B01D] SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D, by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B, by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges B04B; vortex apparatus B04C; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B 9/02) [5]


Bond fixture for composite splice fairing assembly
Patent No. 11331713 

Inventor(s): David Littlejohn (Haslet, TX), Scott Oren Smith (Bedford, TX), Sven Roy Lofstrom (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Stratford, CT)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16567778 on 09/11/2019 (979 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bond fixture includes a frame that defines a chamber for receiving a component. At least one bladder assembly is mounted to the frame and extends into the chamber to apply a pressure to an adjacent surface of the component. A caul assembly is positionable about the component and receivable within the chamber. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component.

[B21D] WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL (working or processing of wire B21F)


Auto-adaptive braze dispensing systems and methods
Patent No. 11331739 

Inventor(s): Edmundo Jesus Perret (Grand Prairie, TX), Paul M. Pellet (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Farmington, CT)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer L.L.P. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000115 on 08/21/2020 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for moving a substrate to a vision system using a robot; using the vision system to determine where a braze material is to be applied to the substrate; moving the substrate to a braze dispenser using the robot; applying a braze material to the substrate using the braze dispenser based on the determination from the vision system; and using the vison system to determine whether to apply additional braze to the substrate, including for the substrate of a component for gas turbine engine, such as configured for use in an aircraft.

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


Vehicle speed control using speed maps
Patent No. 11332007 

Inventor(s): John-Michael McNew (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16239014 on 01/03/2019 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling the speed of a vehicle, the method comprising: determining a speed limit; determining an offset value based on (i) the speed limit, and (ii) a speed map, the speed map comprising a plurality of entries, each entry associating one of the offset values with a respective speed limit; and setting the speed of the vehicle according to the speed limit and the determined offset value.

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


Vehicle communication system
Patent No. 11332167 

Inventor(s): Brian Joseph McManus (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Norwalk, CT)
Law Firm: The Small Patent Law Group LLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16423537 on 05/28/2019 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors, a communication device, and a positive train control (PTC) system. The one or more processors and communication device are onboard a lead vehicle of a vehicle system that includes the lead vehicle and a first remote vehicle. The PTC system is configured to restrict movement of the vehicle system based on a location of the vehicle system. The PTC system communicates a list of vehicle identifiers to the one or more processors. The communication device communicates a wireless linking message, which includes a vehicle identifier associated with the first remote vehicle, to the first remote vehicle. The communication device establishes a communication link between the lead vehicle and the first remote vehicle responsive to receipt of the wireless linking message at the first remote vehicle. The one or more processors remotely control movement of the first remote vehicle via the communication link.

[B61C] LOCOMOTIVES; MOTOR RAILCARS (vehicles in general B60; frames or bogies B61F; special railroad equipment for locomotives B61J, B61K)


Anti-torque systems for rotorcraft
Patent No. 11332240 

Inventor(s): Carlos Alexander Fenny (Fort Worth, TX), Eric A. Sinusas (Euless, TX), Erik John Oltheten (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17035629 on 09/28/2020 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: An anti-torque system for a rotorcraft includes a first tail fan assembly including a plurality of first fan blades and a second tail fan assembly including a plurality of second fan blades. The first tail fan assembly has a larger diameter than the second tail fan assembly. The first fan blades have a larger rotational inertia than the second fan blades such that the second fan blades experience a larger angular acceleration than the first fan blades in response to torque, thereby providing yaw control for the rotorcraft.

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


Method for enhanced fuel cell protection from adjacent damaged components
Patent No. 11332258 

Inventor(s): Jayson David Roe (Hurst, TX), Timothy Brian Carr (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16143720 on 09/27/2018 (1328 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and device for protecting an adjacent rupturable component including positioning a sheet of puncture resistant, flexible material including one or more openings at or about the structure opening wherein the one or more openings accommodate the rupturable component; permanently or semi-permanently attaching the sheet to the structure at a first portion of an area of the sheet; and positioning the rupturable component through the one or more openings, such that one or more portions of the rupturable component near the one or more openings are protected by the sheet if the structure becomes frayed; wherein the sheet prevents damage to the rupturable component if the structure frays or fractures at or about the structure opening.

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


Lawn bag and accessory
Patent No. 11332306 

Inventor(s): Jordan W. Godby (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Decker Jones, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16824974 on 03/20/2020 (788 days app to issue)

Abstract: The lawn bag generally comprises a bag bottom, bag sides, and left-side and right-side flaps, each foldingly connected to one of the bag sides. The left-side and right-side flaps are each moveable from stowed positions to extended positions. The flaps in the stowed position may be positioned flat against the respective sides to which they are attached. The left-side flap and the right-side flap, when in the extended position, extends to the left and right of the bag, respectively, and are generally coplanar with a bag front side.

[B65F] GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE (disinfecting refuse A61L; refuse disintegrators B02C; sorting refuse B03B, B07B; handcarts for transporting refuse receptacles B62B; sack holders B65B 67/00; converting refuse into fertilisers C05F; converting refuse into solid fuels C10L; sewers, cesspools E03F; arrangements in buildings for the disposal of refuse E04F 17/10; refuse-consuming furnaces F23G)


Wind turbine blade railroad fixture system and method
Patent No. 11333130 

Inventor(s): John L. Ferris (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Logistics, LLC (Springdale, AR)
Law Firm: Dan Brown Law Office (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16811344 on 03/06/2020 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rail fixture system for wind turbine blades on a consist three flatcars, includes a root-support fixture that enables lateral movement, a mid-support fixture with a pair of lateral guides on opposing sides of the to limit the blade”s lateral movement, and blade-pusher posts adjacent a curved portion of the blade, coupled to gravity weights, that intermittently engage sides of the blade and apply gravity forces in response to relative lateral movement thereof around rail curves, and which bends the blade, applies a fulcrum force against the lateral guides, and translates the root end of the blade in an opposing lateral direction.

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


 

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

Well wastewater treatment
Patent No. 11332386 

Inventor(s): Ron L. Mayo (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Aquamare, LLC (Oklahoma City, OK)
Law Firm: McAfee Taft (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16272909 on 02/11/2019 (1191 days app to issue)

Abstract: A process for continuously treating a stream of water (for example, a stream of oil and gas well wastewater) to remove contaminants therefrom is provided. The process comprises: a) testing the stream of water to determine if it contains biological matter and, if necessary, removing biological matter from the stream; b) testing the pH level of the stream and, if necessary, adjusting the pH level of the stream; c) separating the stream of water into a sludge discharge stream and a separator unit effluent stream; d) separating the separator unit effluent stream into a steam discharge stream and a concentrated brine stream; and e) separating the concentrated brine stream into a chlorine gas stream and at least one of a sodium stream and a calcium stream. A corresponding system is also provided.

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


Oligonucleotide probes and uses thereof
Patent No. 11332748 

Inventor(s): David Spetzler (Paradise Valley, AZ), Heather O”Neill (Mesa, AZ), Mark Miglarese (Phoenix, AZ), Tassilo Hornung (Phoenix, AZ), Valeriy Domenyuk (Phoenix, AZ)
Assignee(s): Caris Science, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16897976 on 06/10/2020 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to identify oligonucleotides that bind targets of interest. The targets include tissues, cells, circulating biomarkers such as microvesicles, including those derived from various diseases. The oligonucleotides can be used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

[C12N] MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF (biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, enzymes, fermentates, or substances produced by, or extracted from, microorganisms or animal material A01N 63/00; medicinal preparations A61K; fertilisers C05F); PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media C12Q 1/00) [3]


 

F I X E D  C O N S T R U C T I O N S

Roofing membrane with protrusions
Patent No. 11332937 

Inventor(s): Yan Zheng (Livingston, NJ), Yixi Xiao (Edison, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17508347 on 10/22/2021 (207 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate roofing membranes that may include at least one first layer including a first plurality of protrusions; at least one second layer including a second plurality of protrusions; and a plurality of inner regions disposed between a raised protrusion of the first plurality of protrusions and a raised protrusion of the second plurality of protrusions. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of forming roofing membranes. The methods may include applying a blowable ink onto at least one porous layer; sandwiching the at least one porous layer between the at least one first layer and the at least one second layer; and expanding the blowable ink, so as to form the first plurality of protrusions, the second plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of inner regions.

[E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)


Sliding standoff assembly
Patent No. 11332984 

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Bruce Wensrich (Houston, TX), Pouya Mahbod (Lewisville, TX), Sam Schroit (Houston, TX)
Assignee(s): Fast Forward Technology LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16872917 on 05/12/2020 (735 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a standoff assembly for a sucker rod used for sucker rod pumps. The assembly includes an annulus body, a hole that passes through the annulus body, the hole configured to permit a sucker rod to translate through the hole, a sliding material component located along the surface of the hole, and a temporary component; wherein upon elimination of the temporary component, the sliding material component interacts with the sucker rod to reduce sliding friction as the sucker rod translates through the assembly.

[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]


Pulsing fracing apparatus and methodology
Patent No. 11333001 

Inventor(s): Dennis Gleason (Dallas, TX), Frederic D. Sewell (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Carrington, Coleman, Sloman Blumenthal, L.L.P. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16885125 on 05/27/2020 (720 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diverter for obstructing and temporarily sealing a perforation in a well casing in a subterranean formation during hydraulic fracturing. The diverter comprises an outer surface and circuitry within the outer surface for determining a pressure proximate the diverter.

[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]


Opening a casing with a hydraulic-powered setting tool
Patent No. 11333003 

Inventor(s): Dennis Roessler (Fort Worth, TX), John T. Hardesty (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): GEODynamics, Inc. (Millsap, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16635263 on 03/16/2018 (1523 days app to issue)

Abstract: A setting tool for opening and dosing a sleeve inside a casing includes a body extending along a central longitudinal axis (X); a set of holding dogs located around the body; and a set of sleeve dogs located around the body. The set of sleeve dogs are configured to move along the central longitudinal axis (X) relative to the set of holding dogs.

[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]


Multiple shunt pressure assembly for gravel packing
Patent No. 11333007 

Inventor(s): Maxime Philippe Coffin (Frisco, TX), Thomas Jules Frosell (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16347711 on 03/28/2019 (1146 days app to issue)

Abstract: A lower completion assembly made up of an upper sand screen assembly and a lower sand screen assembly. Each sand screen assembly includes a shunt system. Each shunt system includes a transport tube and a packing tube extending from a junction block. Each packing tube includes a plurality of nozzles spaced apart from the junction block and from each other. The shunt system of the upper sand screen assembly has a higher pressure rating than the shunt system of the lower sand screen assembly. The wall thickness of the transport tubes of the upper sand screen assembly shunt system is greater than the wall thickness of the transport tubes of the lower sand screen assembly shunt system.

[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 gravel packing wells
Patent No. 11333008 

Inventor(s): Maxime PM Coffin (Frisco, TX), Thomas Jules Frosell (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16279769 on 02/19/2019 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: A well screen system includes upstream and downstream screen assemblies arranged along an axis. The assemblies each have first and second transport tubes. A first packing tube is connected to the first transport tube by first adapter and has an uppermost nozzle axially spaced from the first adapter by a first effective packing tube length. A second packing tube is connected to the second transport tube by a second adapter and has an uppermost nozzle axially spaced from the second adapter by a second effective packing tube length different than the first effective packing tube length. The downstream screen assembly second transport tube is connected to the upstream screen assembly first transport tube to alternate the effective packing tube lengths of packing tube uppermost nozzles along the screen system. Methods of making well screen systems and methods of gravel packing well screen systems are also disclosed.

[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]


Convertible and addressable switch assembly for wellbore operations
Patent No. 11333009 

Inventor(s): Brad Perry (Santo, TX), Roger Archibald (Hurst, TX)
Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17507909 on 10/22/2021 (207 days app to issue)

Abstract: A convertible and addressable switch assembly includes an interface (I/O) configured to connect to a controller along a telemetry system; and a processor connected to the interface (I/O). The processor is configured to receive a command from the controller, along the telemetry system, to change a first value of a mode status variable to a desired second value, wherein the first value is associated with a first operating mode of the switch assembly and the second value is associated with a second operating mode, which is different from the first operating mode; change the first value to the second value within the switch assembly; and store in a non-volatile memory, at the switch assembly, the second value of the mode status variable.

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


 

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

Dynamic sleeve seal fittings
Patent No. 11333030 

Inventor(s): Edward Guevel (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Farmington, CT)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer L.L.P. (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16396115 on 04/26/2019 (1117 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dynamic sleeve seal fitting including a first sleeve having a tongue portion, a second sleeve having a groove configured to receive the tongue portion, and a first seal member coupled to at least one of the tongue portion or the groove. The first seal being configured to generate a seal between the first sleeve and the second sleeve in response to inserting the tongue portion into the groove.

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


Electrical power from peripheral devices
Patent No. 11333126 

Inventor(s): Bruno Jean Michel Cheron (McKinney, TX), Helene Jiaqi Amy Cheron (McKinney, TX), Xuan Song (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Lamon Patent Services (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16932528 on 07/17/2020 (669 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid flow device has a body with a mechanism for altering state of a fluid flowing through the device, an inlet conduit providing inlet of the flowing fluid to the body of the device, an outlet conduit providing outlet of the flowing fluid from the body of the device, and a micro-generator assembly installed in either the inlet conduit or the outlet conduit, the micro-generator assembly having an impeller driven by the flowing fluid, the impeller turning a shaft driving a generator producing a voltage across two output conductors.

[F03B] MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS (machines or engines for liquids and elastic fluids F01; positive-displacement engines for liquids F03C; positive-displacement machines for liquids F04)


Polymer ammunition and cartridge primer insert
Patent No. 11333469 

Inventor(s): Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Burdick Patents, P.A. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000700 on 08/24/2020 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides polymer ammunition having a primer insert having: a top surface; a bottom surface opposite the top surface; a coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, wherein the coupling element comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface comprises: a transition region that transitions from the bottom surface to a second segment wherein the transition region has a radius of from 0.02 to 0.08; a first segment extending from the second segment and terminates at a tip, wherein the first segment has a first segment distance from 0.05 to 0.09 inches and the second segment has a second segment distance from 0.05 to 0.09 inches, wherein the second segment has a second segment angle from +3 to 3 degrees relative to the first segment angle and the first segment has a first segment angle from +6 to 6 degrees from perpendicular to the top surface; a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface; a primer flash aperture positioned in the primer recess through the bottom surface; and a flash aperture groove in the primer recess and positioned around the primer flash aperture and adapted to receive a polymer overmolding through the primer flash aperture.

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


Polymer ammunition and cartridge primer insert
Patent No. 11333470 

Inventor(s): Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Burdick Patents, P.A. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000721 on 08/24/2020 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides polymer ammunition having a primer insert having: a top surface; a bottom surface opposite the top surface; a coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, wherein the coupling element comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface comprises: a transition region that transitions from the bottom surface to a second segment wherein the transition region has a radius of from 0.02 to 0.2; a first segment extending from the second segment and terminates at a tip, wherein the first segment has a first segment distance from 0.02 to 0.18 inches and the second segment has a second segment distance from 0.02 to 0.18 inches, wherein the second segment has a second segment angle from +3 to 3 degrees relative to the first segment angle and the first segment has a first segment angle from +6 to 6 degrees from perpendicular to the top surface; a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface; a primer flash aperture positioned in the primer recess through the bottom surface; and a flash aperture groove in the primer recess and positioned around the primer flash aperture and adapted to receive a polymer overmolding through the primer flash aperture.

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


 

P H Y S I C S

Vehicle virtual assistant systems and methods for storing and utilizing data associated with vehicle stops
Patent No. 11333518 

Inventor(s): Armin Lange (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16572894 on 09/17/2019 (973 days app to issue)

Abstract: A virtual assistance system for a vehicle is provided. The virtual assistance system includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, an input device communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, an output device communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The virtual assistance system detects a duration of a vehicle stop. When the duration of the stop is greater than a predetermined threshold, the system requests a reason for the stop, receives the reason for the stop, determines a location, date, and time of the stop, and stores a record comprising data associated with the stop.

[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)


Fluid composition sensor device and method of using the same
Patent No. 11333593 

Inventor(s): Andy Walker Brown (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Honeywell International Inc. (Morris Plains, NJ)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16790923 on 02/14/2020 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a fluid composition sensor device and method of using the same. In various embodiments, the fluid flow composition sensor is configured to receive a volume of fluid, the fluid composition sensor comprising a housing, a removable fluid flow component, an impactor nozzle, a collection media assembly dock element configured to receive a replaceable collection media assembly comprising a collection media configured to receive one or more particles within the volume of fluid, an imaging device configured to capture an image of at least a portion of the one or more particles received by the fluid composition sensor, and a controller configured to determine, based at least in part on the image, at least one particle characteristic of the volume of fluid. The imaging device may be configured to capture the image of one or more particles received by the fluid composition sensor using lensless holography.

[G01N] INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q)


Interposer instrumentation method and apparatus
Patent No. 11333703 

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17181402 on 02/22/2021 (449 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for improving interposers to include embedded monitoring instruments for real time monitoring digital signals, analog signals, voltage signals and temperature sensors located in the interposer. An embedded monitor trigger unit controls the starting and stopping of the real time monitoring operations. The embedded monitoring instruments are accessible via an 1149.1 TAP interface on the interposer.

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


Testing of integrated circuits during at-speed mode of operation
Patent No. 11333707 

Inventor(s): Khushboo Agarwal (Bangalore, , IN), Raashid Moin Shaikh (Bangalore, , IN), Rajesh Kumar Tiwari (Bangalore, , IN), Sanjay Krishna Hulical Vijayaraghavachar (Karnataka, , IN), Srivaths Ravi (Bangalore, , IN), Wilson Pradeep (Bangalore,
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16703909 on 12/05/2019 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for testing an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). A set of representations is created that overlays power density information and clock gate physical locations of a set of clock gates in a critical sub-chip of the ASIC for test mode power analysis. The set of representations are further grouped in the sub-chip into various groups based on overlapping of the set of representations. Then, a set of test control signals is generated corresponding to each of the set of clock gates during at-speed test mode of operation such that each clock gate with overlapping representations receive different test control signals. Further, patterns are generated using a virtual constraint function to selectively enable the set of test control signals such that the set of test control signals are not activated simultaneously.

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


Hall-effect sensor with reduced offset voltage
Patent No. 11333719 

Inventor(s): Dimitar Trifonov (Vail, AZ), Keith Ryan Green (Prosper, TX), Tony Ray Larson (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17015347 on 09/09/2020 (615 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes first and second Hall-effect sensors. Each sensor has first and third opposite terminals and second and fourth opposite terminals. A control circuit is configured to direct a current through the first and second sensors and to measure a corresponding Hall voltage of the first and second sensors. Directing includes applying a first source voltage in a first direction between the first and third terminals of the first sensor and applying a second source voltage in a second direction between the first and third terminals of the second sensor. A third source voltage is applied in a third direction between the second and fourth terminals of the first sensor, and a fourth source voltage is applied in a fourth direction between the second and fourth terminals of the second sensor. The third direction is rotated clockwise from the first direction and the fourth direction rotated counter-clockwise from the second direction.

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


Buffer sample size control for variable chirp radar
Patent No. 11333738 

Inventor(s): Brian Ginsburg (Allen, TX), Jasbir Singh Nayyar (Punjab, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16359544 on 03/20/2019 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of radar signal processing includes providing an analog front end (AFE) including an amplifier coupled between an antenna and an ADC in a receive path, where an ADC output is coupled to an input of an elastic ADC buffer (elastic buffer) including a divided memory with for writing samples from the ADC (samples) while reading earlier written samples to a first signal processor by a high speed interface. A transmit path includes at least one power amplifier provided by the AFE coupled to drive an antenna. A Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) is determined across all chirps in a radar frame programmed to be used. For each frame a sample size for the elastic buffer is dynamically controlled constant to be equal to the GCD for reading samples from one memory block and writing samples to another memory block throughout all chirps in the frame.

[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


Frequency modulation for interference free optical time of flight system
Patent No. 11333760 

Inventor(s): Baher S. Haroun (Allen, TX), David P. Magee (Allen, TX), Nirmal C. Warke (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15649493 on 07/13/2017 (1769 days app to issue)

Abstract: An optical time of flight system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is configured to generate a modulation signal having a modulation signal frequency that varies as a function of time, generate an optical waveform with amplitude modulation corresponding to the modulation signal, and direct the optical waveform toward a field of view (FOV). The receiver is configured to receive the optical waveform reflected off of an object within the FOV and determine a distance to the object based on a time of flight from the transmitter to the object and back to the receiver.

[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


Static virtual reference station agents for global navigation satellite system corrections
Patent No. 11333772 

Inventor(s): Christopher N. Del Regno (Rowlett, TX), Mohammed M. Rahman (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16362093 on 03/22/2019 (1152 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microservice node can include a network real-time kinematics (RTK) device to receive raw satellite data associated with a physical reference station via a first message in a first message queue, to receive static virtual location data associated with a static virtual reference station (VRS) agent, to generate corrections data for the static VRS agent based on the raw satellite data and the static virtual location data, and to transmit the corrections data to the static VRS agent. The microservice node can include the static VRS agent to publish the corrections data in a second message in a second message queue. The microservice node can include an adapter device to determine that the client device is located within a geographic area associated with the static VRS agent and to transmit the corrections data from the second message queue to the client device.

[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


Fiber transition housing with optical connection features
Patent No. 11333841 

Inventor(s): Christian Shane Duran (Fort Worth, TX), John Austin Keenum (Haltom City, TX), Robert Alexander Crane (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Corning Research Development Corporation (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16864663 on 05/01/2020 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: An enclosure configured to simultaneously accommodate different connectorization applications includes a backplate and a bulkhead bracket and splice retention clips coupled to the backplate. The bulkhead bracket includes openings configured to house adapters for a first connecterized application. The splice retention clips are configured to accommodate one or more of a fusion splice protector and a mechanical splice for a second connecterized application. The bulkhead bracket, with or without an adapter, is configured to be uncoupled from the backplate to allow access to the splice retention clips for insertion or deletion of the fusion splice protector or the mechanical splice. The bulkhead bracket is configured to be recoupled with the backplate and over the splice retention clips.

[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]


Optical engine
Patent No. 11333907 

Inventor(s): Karlheinz Muth (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Rockley Photonics Limited (Oxford, , GB)
Law Firm: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16383309 on 04/12/2019 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system including an optical engine. In some embodiments, the system includes an integrated circuit in a first-level package, and the system includes the optical engine, in the first-level package, and the optical engine includes an electro-optical chip.

[G02F] DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS, THE OPTICAL OPERATION OF WHICH IS MODIFIED BY CHANGING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIUM OF THE DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE INTENSITY, COLOUR, PHASE, POLARISATION OR DIRECTION OF LIGHT, e.g. SWITCHING, GATING, MODULATING OR DEMODULATING; TECHNIQUES OR PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF; FREQUENCY-CHANGING; NON-LINEAR OPTICS; OPTICAL LOGIC ELEMENTS; OPTICAL ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTERS [4]


Alert-enabled passive application integration
Patent No. 11334060 

Inventor(s): Sara Kendrick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. (Tarrytown, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16636358 on 08/24/2018 (1362 days app to issue)

Abstract: A software-implemented, alert-enabled passive element and method that allows a user to receive updates from unrelated sources and to provide alerts and status information within a centralized information source without customization or modification of the unrelated sources. Data and information from multiple, independent systems is integrated into a single element that provides a centralized information source. A user is provided with the ability to specify the type of data to be gathered from the independent systems, the specific location where the data is to be retrieved, and a reference value for each instance of data to be retrieved. A comparison between the retrieved data and the reference value is thus enabled. Information regarding a mismatch or retrieved value beyond or outside an acceptable value or range of values may then be provided to the user within the passive element.

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


Measuring operator readiness and readiness testing triggering in an autonomous vehicle
Patent No. 11334068 

Inventor(s): Alekh Vaidya (San Diego, CA), Daniel A. Deninger (Carlsbad, CA), David Forney (La Jolla, CA), Jason Palmer (Carlsbad, CA), Jeffrey Griswold (San Diego, CA), Mark Freitas (San Diego, CA), Slaven Sljivar (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Esplin Associates, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16899377 on 06/11/2020 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for transitioning vehicle control between autonomous operation and manual operation. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle and its operation. During autonomous vehicle operation, the system gauges the level of responsiveness of a vehicle operator through challenges and corresponding responses. The system determines when to present a challenge to the vehicle operator based on internal and external factors. If necessary, the system will transition from an autonomous operation mode to a manual operation mode.

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


Software defined icon interactions with multiple and expandable layers
Patent No. 11334237 

Inventor(s): Chen Tian (Union City, CA), Lawrence Davison (San Jose, CA), Reza Yazdani (Los Altos, CA), Ziang Hu (Union City, CA), Zongfang Lin (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16164423 on 10/18/2018 (1307 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic device is provided, comprising receiving a selection contact within a first icon region of a first icon displayed on a pressure-sensing display screen of the electronic device, displaying on the pressure-sensing display screen a second set of icons related to the first icon, detecting that the selection contact uninterruptedly moves to a second icon of the second set of icons and selects the second icon, displaying on the pressure-sensing display screen a third set of icons related to the second icon, detecting that the selection contact uninterruptedly moves to a third icon of the third set of icons and selects the third icon, and initiating an application or function associated with the third icon.

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


Nanoservicesa programming design pattern for managing the state of fine-grained object instances
Patent No. 11334246 

Inventor(s): Thomas Watson (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Hopkinton, MA)
Law Firm: Anderson Gorecki LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16840872 on 04/06/2020 (771 days app to issue)

Abstract: Subscriber-managed nanoservices enable the states of multiple instances of an object to be contemporaneously updated without requiring an object-wide mutex or per-instance dedicated threads. A separate subscriber-managed nanoservice is implemented for each object instance. Each subscriber-managed nanoservice includes a first function that adds requests to update state of an object instance to a FIFO queue and provides a lock to only one subscriber thread at a time. Each subscriber-managed nanoservice includes a second function that combines queued requests and performs object instance state updates response to calls from the lock-holding subscriber thread. Each subscriber-managed nanoservice functions independently so multiple instances of an object can be contemporaneously updated. Further, it is not necessary to have a dedicated thread for management of each object instance because the subscriber threads call the functions.

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


Microcontroller architecture for non-volatile memory
Patent No. 11334294 

Inventor(s): Chi-Lin Hsu (San Jose, CA), Hiroyuki Mizukoshi (Kawasaki, , JP), Tai-Yuan Tseng (Milpitas, CA), Yan Li (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16909467 on 06/23/2020 (693 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-volatile memory system comprises a memory structure and a control circuit connected to the memory structure. The control circuit includes a programmable and reprogrammable microcontroller. The microcontroller has a first processor that executes instructions to coordinate sequences of voltages applied to the memory structure by a first circuit in order to perform memory operations. The microcontroller has a second processor that executes second instructions to control a second circuit to test conditions of the non-volatile memory cells in response to the voltages applied to the memory structure. The microcontroller may have a third processor that controls the flow of the memory operation and directs the first and second processors to execute the instructions. The instructions of the various processors may be updated, which provides for flexible flow, core operation control, and condition testing.

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


Predication methods for vector processors
Patent No. 11334354 

Inventor(s): Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Timothy Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16361449 on 03/22/2019 (1152 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technique for method for executing instructions in a processor includes receiving a first instruction, receiving a second instruction, identifying a functional unit specified by an opcode contained in an opcode field of the first instruction, selecting a field of the second instruction that contains predicate information based on the identified functional unit, and executing the first instruction in a conditional manner using the identified functional unit and the predicate information contained in the selected field of the second instruction.

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


Main processor prefetching operands for coprocessor operations
Patent No. 11334355 

Inventor(s): Alan Gatherer (Richardson, TX), Ashish Rai Shrivastava (Plano, TX), Lee Dobson McFearin (Plano, TX), Peter Yan (Frisco, TX), Sushma Wokhlu (Frisco, TX), Tong Sun (Allen, TX), Ywhpyng Harn (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15586937 on 05/04/2017 (1839 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technology for providing data to a processing unit is disclosed. A computer processor may be divided into a master processing unit and consumer processing units. The master processing unit at least partially decodes a machine instruction and determines whether data is needed to execute the machine instruction. The master processing unit sends a request to memory for the data. The request may indicate that the data is to be sent from the memory to a consumer processing unit. The data sent by the memory in response to the request may be stored in local read storage that is close to the consumer processing unit for fast access. The master processing unit may also provide the machine instruction to the consumer processing unit. The consumer processing unit may access the data from the local read storage and execute the machine instruction based on the accessed data.

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


Resource cluster chaining architecture
Patent No. 11334393 

Inventor(s): Manu J. Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16736507 on 01/07/2020 (861 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device configured to receive requirements that identifies hardware operating characteristics and to determine a performance metric for the requirements. The device is configured to generate a set of resource cluster configurations that each identify a set of hardware resources and a set of algorithms. The device is further configured to identify a first resource cluster configuration having a first performance value with the highest performance value from among the set of resource cluster configurations. The device is further configured to combine the first resource cluster configuration with a second resource cluster configuration, and to determine a second performance value for the combined resource cluster configuration. The device is further configured to modify the combined resource cluster configuration when the second performance value is less than the first performance value and to output the combined resource cluster configuration when the second performance value is greater than the first performance value.

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


System and method for data redistribution in a database
Patent No. 11334422 

Inventor(s): Le Cai (Cupertino, CA), Qingqing Zhou (Santa Clara, CA), Yang Sun (Palo Alto, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16737534 on 01/08/2020 (860 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for data redistribution of a job data in a first datanode (DN) to at least one additional DN in a Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) Database (DB) is provided. The method includes recording a snapshot of the job data, creating a first data portion in the first DN and a redistribution data portion in the first DN, collecting changes to a job data copy stored in a temporary table, and initiating transfer of the redistribution data portion to the at least one additional DN.

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


CRC error alert synchronization
Patent No. 11334426 

Inventor(s): Thanh K. Mai (Allen, TX), Vijayakrishna J. Vankayala (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16853479 on 04/20/2020 (757 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device includes cyclic redundancy check (CRC) circuitry configured to indicate whether an error has been detected in transmission of data from a host device to the memory device. The CRC circuitry includes a synchronous counter that is configured to synchronize a count with a system clock and to transmit the count. The CRC circuitry also includes pulse width control circuitry that is configured to receive the synchronized count from the synchronous counter and to generate pulse width controls based at least in part on the synchronized count. Furthermore, the CRC circuitry includes synchronization circuitry that is configured to receive the pulse width controls and to generate an error alert signal based at least in part on the pulse width controls.

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


Graph based event-driven computing
Patent No. 11334475 

Inventor(s): Paul Oren Rabinowitz (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17307050 on 05/04/2021 (378 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for modeling and execution of event-driven software applications. Its main parts are the routing graph model, the run time engine and optionally a user interface and automatic configuration modules. The routing graph is comprised of routing and data-processing nodes. Routing nodes are enriched with node-type specific event routing logic. Data-processing nodes process specific types of events and produce output events. The run time engine executes the routing graph model, based on the routing nodes logic and the data-processing nodes processing functions. The user interface component is used to compose and manage the routing graph configuration. The automatic configuration modules combine and configure predefined routing sub-graphs into a resulting routing graph model.

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


Write merging on stores with different tags
Patent No. 11334494 

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16882387 on 05/22/2020 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for caching data are provided that include receiving, by a caching system, a write memory command for a memory address, the write memory command associated with a first color tag, determining, by a first sub-cache of the caching system, that the memory address is not cached in the first sub-cache, determining, by second sub-cache of the caching system, that the memory address is not cached in the second sub-cache, storing first data associated with the first write memory command in a cache line of the second sub-cache, storing the first color tag in the second sub-cache, receiving a second write memory command for the cache line, the write memory command associated with a second color tag, merging the second color tag with the first color tag, storing the merged color tag, and evicting the cache line based on the merged color tag.

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


System and method for creating and sharing bots
Patent No. 11334587 

Inventor(s): Cameron Sadler (Fort Worth, TX), Cynthia Jenkins (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): GF-17, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16572041 on 09/16/2019 (974 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for automating or otherwise streamlining data manipulation so as to allow capture unstructured data and responsive to inputs, provide structured data, improving the efficiency of system operation and managing processor and network load. Moreover, the system adaptably arranges structured data in a user interface ameliorating visual interference among aspects of structured data being displayed.

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


Tamper-evident travel devices equipped with secure re-image file (s)
Patent No. 11334662 

Inventor(s): Vijaya L. Vemireddy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16928843 on 07/14/2020 (672 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of enhancing travel security features associated with a mobile device is provided. The method may include operating a time clock to store a start device confiscation time in a memory and to store an end device confiscation time in the memory, monitoring the mobile device to detect tampering occurring between the start device confiscation time and the end device confiscation time, and in response to the detecting of tampering, prompting the user for a secure identifier. Upon receipt of the secure identifier, the method may include opening a secure i/o pathway to a re-image file. The secure i/o pathway preferably enables execution of an executable re-image file. The re-image file may be used to re-image a software image of the mobile device. The re-image file may contain a pre-tampered image of the mobile device.

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


Method for comprehensive integration verification of mixed-signal circuits
Patent No. 11334701 

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Surendran (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17168230 on 02/05/2021 (466 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed examples include methods for verifying mixed-signal circuit design, in which an executable specification file is generated including integration abstractions that represent an intended integration of ports and digital circuit blocks of the mixed-signal design, a formal properties file is automatically generated from the executable specification file, an analog circuit component of the mixed-signal circuit design is modeled as a digital circuit component in a model file, at least one analog circuit block of the mixed-signal circuit design is modeled as one or more ports in the model file, and correspondence of connections of the formal properties file and the model file is verified with the mixed-signal circuit design to generate a coverage report file.

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


Mixed-signal simulation for complex design topologies
Patent No. 11334702 

Inventor(s): Anil Arora (Uttar Pradesh, , IN), Kingshuk Banerjee (Austin, TX), Manjul Kishore Dudeja (Austin, TX), Roshan Lal (Uttar Pradesh, , IN)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17173963 on 02/11/2021 (460 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system implementing a design verification system can elaborate a mixed-signal circuit design having a complex sandwich hierarchy using a standard digital solver and a standard analog solver, as opposed to a tightly coupled custom elaboration engine. The design verification system can parse the mixed-signal circuit design to identify analog design blocks and flatten the analog design blocks into the structural proxy blocks having parameter connections to digital design blocks in the mixed-signal circuit design. The design verification system can replace an analog portion of the mixed-signal circuit design with the structural proxy blocks and elaborate the structural proxy blocks and digital design blocks associated with a digital portion of the mixed-signal circuit design. The design verification system can elaborate the analog portion of the mixed-signal design and simulate the elaborated analog portion with an analog simulator and the elaborated digital portion with a digital simulator.

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


Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
Patent No. 11334728 

Inventor(s): David W. Hensley (Dallas, TX), Glenn W. Boisbrun (Richardson, TX), Jimmy D. Laferney (Frisco, TX), John P. Volpi (Garland, TX), Robert C. Hatch (Arroyo Grande, CA)
Assignee(s): LONE STAR SCM SYSTEMS, LP (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Boisbrun Hofman, PLLC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16572243 on 09/16/2019 (974 days app to issue)

Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.

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


Computer architecture for mapping correlithm objects to sequential values in a correlithm object processing system
Patent No. 11334760 

Inventor(s): Patrick N. Lawrence (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16520810 on 07/24/2019 (1028 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device configured to emulate an actor in a correlithm object processing system includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores an actor table that includes a string correlithm object comprising a plurality of sub-string correlithm objects. The actor is implemented by the processor and receives an input correlithm object, determines n-dimensional distances between the input correlithm object and at least a portion of the plurality of sub-string correlithm objects, and identifies a sub-string correlithm object from the actor table with the shortest determined n-dimensional distance. The actor outputs the real-world output value associated with the identified sub-string correlithm object in the actor table.

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


User interface system incorporating analysis of user interaction classification
Patent No. 11334808 

Inventor(s): Rajesh Badu Devabhaktuni (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc. (Omaha, NE)
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey Pierce, P.L.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16586759 on 09/27/2019 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A classification system includes a processor and a memory that stores an initial dataset, an analyzed dataset, a model rules database, and instructions. The instructions, in response to receiving first interaction data corresponding to a first interaction, store the first interaction data in the initial dataset as a first entry. The instructions include, at a predetermined time, selecting a set of entries from the initial dataset including the first entry and obtaining a set of analysis rules from the model rules database. The instructions include, for each selected set of entries, calculating an additional parameter based on the obtained set of analysis rules and generating a first analyzed dataset corresponding to the obtained set of analysis rules. The instructions include storing the first analyzed dataset and providing the first analyzed dataset to determine a recommendation using the first analyzed dataset and displaying the recommendation on a user interface.

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


Determining propensities of entities with regard to behaviors
Patent No. 11334833 

Inventor(s): Brian Bachman (Grapevine, TX), Morgan Friske (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881343 on 05/22/2020 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: Propensities of entities, comprising human users and virtual assistants (VAs), for various behaviors can be determined and used to facilitate managing interactions between entities. An interaction management component (IMC) can determine an aggregate propensity metric relating to a propensity of an entity to engage in a behavior based on a cross-correlation of respective propensity metrics relating to respective propensities of the entity to engage in respective behaviors. During an interaction between entities, including the entity, IMC can determine an action to perform to interact with the entity based on the aggregate propensity metric and a context determined for the interaction. The action can be one that is predicted to elicit a defined action by the entity in response to the action. During (or after) the interaction, IMC can update behavior attributes, context, and/or aggregate propensity metric associated with the entity based on actions performed during the interaction.

[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]


Data access management on a distributed ledger system
Patent No. 11334882 

Inventor(s): Hudson R. Jameson (Aubrey, TX), Seth Ethington (McKinney, 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: 15451681 on 03/07/2017 (1897 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are described for managing ownership and transfers of physical objects using information stored on a distributed ledger such as a blockchain. A distributed ledger may securely store object data describing the current owner(s) of an object, the previous owner(s) of the object, the history of transfers of the object, and/or other information regarding the object. Use of a distributed ledger may provide an immutable, readily auditable record of the current ownership and ownership history of the object. Each user participating in the system may be assigned a unique identifier to be used for conducting transactions on the distributed ledger network. A user may also be provided with a digital security token such as a cryptographic key that is useable to authenticate the user and enable access to the object data stored on the distributed ledger(s).

[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]


Intelligent cash handling
Patent No. 11334893 

Inventor(s): Matthew E. Williams (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17317796 on 05/11/2021 (371 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to cash handling devices that provide intelligent monitoring and management of cash cycles. A cash handling device having at least one processor, a communication interface, and memory may receive, from a mobile device, a request to process a pre-staged transaction. Subsequently, the cash handling device may generate and present a graphical identifier based on the mobile device requesting access to the cash handling device. Next, the cash handling device may verify that the mobile device is authorized to perform the pre-staged transaction based on the graphical identifier being scanned by the mobile device and cause a connection to be established between the cash handling device and the mobile device. Thereafter, the cash handling device may identify and process the pre-staged transaction associated with the mobile device. Then, the cash handling device may generate a notification indicating completed processing of the identified pre-staged transaction.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]


System and method for visitation management in a controlled environment
Patent No. 11334958 

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee 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: 17107323 on 11/30/2020 (533 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is described herein that facilitates the easy scheduling and conducting of prison visitations. The system provides a remotely-accessible means for visitors to authenticate themselves, check the availability of those they wish to visit, and schedule a visit with that individual. As part of this process, the system tracks the availability of prison inmates as well as the devices and visit sites that are available to those inmates. In this manner, the system can quickly identify the availability of different inmates in order to provide on-demand scheduling capabilities to potential visitors. The system is connected to multiple facilities as well as public networks, and therefore can be remotely accessed. Additionally, the system also functions to monitor visits while they are in progress, as well as to store visit recordings for future review. Because the system is networked, remote monitors can access the review system in order to monitor visits or review recordings. The system also employs rigorous authentication and other security measures to ensure the safety and security of the visitors, the inmates, the staff, as well as others within the prison facility.

[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]


Methods and electronic devices for automated waste management
Patent No. 11335086 

Inventor(s): Christoper Heney (Plano, TX), Clifton Luce (Plano, TX), Cristopher Luce (The Colony, TX), Maithreya Chakravarthula (Richardson, TX), Roy William Jenkins (Dallas, TX), Wolfgang Decker (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Thrasher Associates (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16826213 on 03/21/2020 (787 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiment herein discloses methods and devices for waste management by using an artificial intelligence based waste object categorizing engine. The method includes acquiring at least one image and detecting at least one waste object from the at least one acquired image. Additionally, the method determines that the at least one detected waste object matches with a pre-stored waste object and identifies a type of the detected waste object using the pre-stored waste object. Furthermore, the method includes displaying the type of the detected waste object based on the identification. NULL


Systems and methods for processing a table of information in a document
Patent No. 11335110 

Inventor(s): Dinesh Agarwal (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16985914 on 08/05/2020 (650 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive document image data that includes an image of a document to be digitized. The device may detect, from the document image data, a table of information that is depicted in the image. The device may determine a data extraction score associated with a table image, wherein the data extraction score is associated with using a data conversion technique to convert the table image to digitized table data. The device may perform, based on the data extraction score not satisfying a threshold, a morphological operation on the table image to generate an enhanced table image that corresponds to an enhanced table of information associated with the table of information. The device may process, using the data conversion technique, the enhanced table image to extract the information from the enhanced table. The device may perform an action associated with the extracted information.

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


Cognitive analysis of public communications
Patent No. 11335336 

Inventor(s): Chris Demchalk (Frisco, TX), Jacob Adair (Frisco, TX), Lokesh Vijay Kumar (Frisco, TX), Poornima Bagare Raju (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16899003 on 06/11/2020 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for categorizing customer complaints on social media using a model trained on customer voice calls or chats with agents. Additionally, users interested in monitoring regulatory compliance issues based on customer complaints can receive notifications regarding complaints that are linked to regulatory topic areas, without the need to manually scan vast numbers of social media postings.

[G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4]


Machine-learning conversation listening, capturing, and analyzing system and process for determining classroom instructional effectiveness
Patent No. 11335349 

Inventor(s): Siamak Farsaii (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Visionary Technologies LLC (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16824419 on 03/19/2020 (789 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine-learning conversation listening, capturing, and analyzing system that determines instructional effectiveness is a classroom setting and a machine-learning conversation listening, capturing, and analyzing process for determining classroom instructional effectiveness are disclosed. The machine-learning conversation listening, capturing, and analyzing system and process for determining classroom instructional effectiveness relies on predetermined objective criteria and uses big data, deep learning, and redundancy to validate results.

[G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4]


Cognitive automation-based engine BOT for processing audio and taking actions in response thereto
Patent No. 11335351 

Inventor(s): William August Stahlhut (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16817843 on 03/13/2020 (795 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to cognitive automation-based engine processing on audio files and streams received from meetings and/or telephone calls. A noise mask can be applied to enhance the audio. Real-time speech analytics separate speech for different speakers into time-stamped streams, which are transcribed and merged into a combined output. The output is parsed by analyzing the combined output for correct syntax, normalized by breaking the parsed data into record groups for efficient processing, validated to ensure that the data satisfies defined formats and input criteria, and enriched to correct for any errors and to augment the audio information. Notifications based on the enriched data may be provided to call or meeting participants. Cognitive automation functions may also identify callers or meeting attendees, identify action items, assign tasks, calendar appointments for future meetings, create email distribution lists, route transcriptions, monitor for legal compliance, and correct for regionalization issues.

[G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4]


Erase operation for memory device with staircase word line voltage during erase pulse
Patent No. 11335411 

Inventor(s): Huai-Yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA), Keyur Payak (Milpitas, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17191315 on 03/03/2021 (440 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for performing an erase operation for a set of memory cells, where the erase operation applies a staircase or multi-level word line voltage concurrent with a fixed level erase pulse to provide multiple channel-to-gate voltages. Current consumption and time are saved compared to applying a multi-level erase voltage to a high capacitance substrate, for example. In one approach, the word line voltage is changed from a positive erase-enable voltage to a negative erase-enable voltage during the multi-level erase pulse. A step size of a next erase pulse can be set to achieve an approximately constant step increase in channel-to-gate voltages of the memory cells.

[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)


System and method for implementing market data rights enforcement
Patent No. 11336450 

Inventor(s): Ilya Slavin (Allen, 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: 16563106 on 09/06/2019 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to delivering an entitlements model that scales to both mid-frequency and low-latency use cases. The innovative solution may be distributed in nature and able to operate in low priority threads alongside the main logic of the software. An embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a software module with APIs for ease of adoption.

[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]


 

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Multirow gull-wing package for microelectronic devices
Patent No. 11335570 

Inventor(s): Sreenivasan K Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16225182 on 12/19/2018 (1245 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectronic device, in a multirow gull-wing chip scale package, has a die connected to intermediate pads by wire bonds. The intermediate pads are free of photolithographically-defined structures. An encapsulation material at least partially surrounds the die and the wire bonds, and contacts the intermediate pads. Inner gull-wing leads and outer gull-wing leads, located outside of the encapsulation material, are attached to the intermediate pads. The gull-wing leads have external attachment surfaces opposite from the intermediate pads. The external attachment surfaces of the outer gull-wing leads are located outside of the external attachment surfaces of the inner gull-wing leads. The microelectronic device is formed by mounting the die on a carrier, forming the intermediate pads without using a photolithographic process, and forming the wire bonds. The encapsulation material is formed, and the carrier is subsequently removed, exposing the intermediate pads. The gull-wing leads are formed on the intermediate pads.

[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]


Stacked die assembly including double-sided inter-die bonding connections and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11335671 

Inventor(s): Hardwell Chibvongodze (Hiratsuka, , JP), Rajdeep Gautam (Nagoya, , JP), Zhixin Cui (Yokohama, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16886164 on 05/28/2020 (719 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multiple bonded units are provided, each of which includes a respective front-side die and a backside die. The two dies in each bonded unit may be a memory die and a logic die configured to control operation of memory elements in the memory die. Alternatively, the two dies may be memory dies. The multiple bonded units can be attached such that front-side external bonding pads have physically exposed surfaces that face upward and backside external bonding pads of each bonded unit have physically exposed surfaces that face downward. A first set of bonding wires can connect a respective pair of front-side external bonding pads, and a second set of bonding wires can connect a respective pair of backside external bonding pads.

[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]


Ferroelectric memory devices with dual dielectric confinement and methods of forming the same
Patent No. 11335790 

Inventor(s): Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Peter Rabkin (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16577176 on 09/20/2019 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor structure contains a semiconductor channel extending between a source region and a drain region, at least one gate electrode, a ferroelectric material portion located between the semiconductor channel and the at least one gate electrode, a front-side gate dielectric located between the ferroelectric material portion and the semiconductor channel, and a backside gate dielectric located between the ferroelectric material portion and the at least one gate electrode. The front-side gate dielectric and the backside gate dielectric have a dielectric constant greater than 7.9 and a band gap greater than a band gap of the ferroelectric material portion.

[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]


Ionic liquids for artificial SEI transplantation
Patent No. 11335959 

Inventor(s): Kensuke Takechi (Ann Arbor, MI), Maria Forsyth (Ashburton, , AU), Nikhilendra Singh (Ann Arbor, MI), Patrick Howlett (Box Hill South, , AU), Robert Kerr (Croydon South, , AU), Timothy S. Arthur (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: 16527994 on 07/31/2019 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: An anode for a lithium or lithium-ion cell, protected with an SEI by pre-treatment in an SEI-formation cell, is stable for cell cycling even in the presence of substantial water in the cell electrolyte. A method for making the protected anode includes forming an SEI on a lithium or lithium-ion electrode by performing multiple charge/discharge cycles on the electrode in a first cell having an SEI formation electrolyte to produce the protected anode. The SEI formation electrolyte includes an ionic liquid having at least one of eight organic cations.

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


360 degree communications lenses and systems
Patent No. 11336023 

Inventor(s): Serguei Matitsine (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Matsing, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Fish IP Law, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16253174 on 01/21/2019 (1212 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antenna has multiple RF elements disposed about a lens in at least two tracks. The at least two tracks collectively subtend more than 360 about the lens, providing highly customizable, adaptable, and steerable wireless communication. An array of multiple lenses and tracks is also contemplated.

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


Electrode and cable connections in electrocardiography systems
Patent No. 11336034 

Inventor(s): Mark Hilz (Argyle, TX), Mark Tiegs (West Allis, WI), Paul Klotz (Copper Canyon, TX)
Assignee(s): HEART TEST LABORATORIES, INC. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16043841 on 07/24/2018 (1393 days app to issue)

Abstract: In electrocardiography (ECG) system, a patient cable connecting one or more electrodes to a processing device for processing ECG signals may include one or more electrode connectors mechanically keyed to respective electrodes and/or a device connector mechanically and/or electronically keyed to a cable connector of the processing device. In some embodiments, keying between the cable and electrode is achieved, for example, with an electrode including a hollow-post portion that defines a bore in conjunction with a post protruding from an arm of the electrode connector that is sized to fit within the bore.

[H01R] ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS (switches, fuses H01H; coupling devices of the waveguide type H01P 5/00; switching arrangements for the supply or distribution of electric power H02B; installations of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or of auxiliary apparatus H02G; printed means for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits H05K)


Fast mode transitions in a power converter
Patent No. 11336180 

Inventor(s): Srinivas Venkata Veeramreddi (Hyderabad, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17072217 on 10/16/2020 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments of a power converter include a power output stage for generating a first voltage output and an auxiliary power output stage for generating a second voltage output. The power converter further includes a pulse frequency modulation (PFM) controller for controlling the power output stage in response to the first voltage output generated by the power output stage during a first period of time in which the power output stage operates in a PFM mode, and a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller for controlling the auxiliary power output stage in response to the second voltage output generated by the auxiliary power output stage during a second period of time. At least a portion of the first period of time is concurrent with the second period of time.

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


Input voltage dependent control for active clamp flyback
Patent No. 11336190 

Inventor(s): Feng-Jung Huang (Taoyuan, , TW), Hao-Ming Chen (Taipei, , TW), Wei Chuan Su (Taipei, , TW), Yuan-Hung Lo (Taoyuan, , TW)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick, Townsend (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17171929 on 02/09/2021 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for controlling a power converter includes turning on a power switch to maintain a desired output voltage, wherein the power switch is coupled to a primary winding to control a primary current flow and the output voltage is provided by a secondary winding. The method also includes adding a capacitance in parallel to the power switch at a time determined by a magnitude of an input voltage to the power converter. Here, the timing of adding the capacitance depends on the operation mode of the power controller. In a low input voltage mode, the capacitance is added in a demagnetization-time during which the secondary winding discharges. In a high input voltage mode, the capacitance is added in a discontinuous time.

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


Isolated DC-DC converter
Patent No. 11336193 

Inventor(s): Giovanni Frattini (Travaco” Siccomario, , IT), Maurizio Granato (Milan, , IT), Shailendra Kumar Baranwal (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16822268 on 03/18/2020 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, an isolated DC-DC converter includes: an input node for receiving an input voltage; a transformer including a primary side having first and second terminals and a primary side ground; and first and second low-side switches. The first low-side switch is coupled between the first terminal and the primary side ground. The second low-side switch is coupled between the second terminal and the primary side ground. A first voltage is across the first low-side switch, and a second voltage is across the second low-side switch. Also, the isolated DC-DC converter includes first and second high-side switches. The first high-side switch is coupled between the first terminal and the input node. The second high-side switch is coupled between the second terminal and the input node. Further, the isolated DC-DC converter includes a switch controller.

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


Universal clamp assembly
Patent No. 11336222 

Inventor(s): David G. Garza (Plano, TX), Horacio Duhart (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Thrasher Associates (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17522787 on 11/09/2021 (189 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a universal clamp assembly for clamping a solar panel. The universal clamp assembly comprises a securing means to secure a support structure, the support structure configured to couple with a rail of the solar panel and a shock absorbing member disposed between the securing means and the support structure to keep the securing means in place during installation. The securing means comprises a first channel, a second channel, a first securing hole, at least one first hole, at least one first pin, a protruding structure and a grooved wall. The support structure comprises a second securing hole to secure a securing member disposed through the first securing hole of the securing means, thereby joining the securing means and the support structure, a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall, a first coupling member and a second coupling member to secure the universal clamp assembly in the rail.

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


High efficiency wideband feedback amplifier
Patent No. 11336247 

Inventor(s): Stephen R. Nelson (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ENGIN-IC, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17452779 on 10/29/2021 (200 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a series or source feedback is provided to a solid-state power amplifier to achieve improved amplifier output power, good impedance match, and low voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). In an embodiment, an inductive element is coupled to the source of the power amplifier transistor to serve as a series or source feedback for the transistor. In an embodiment, a high-impedance transmission line such as a microstrip or coplanar waveguide is provided as an inductive element coupled to the source of the transistor. In an embodiment, a series or source feedback is provided to each amplifier in a multistage amplifier circuit.

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


WLP BAW device with oxide adhesion layer
Patent No. 11336256 

Inventor(s): Erika Fuentes (Richardson, TX), Thomas Russell (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): QORVO US, INC. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16275763 on 02/14/2019 (1188 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wafer-level packaged (WLP) bulk acoustic wave (BAW) device, which includes a BAW resonator and a WLP enclosure. The BAW resonator includes a piezoelectric layer with an interface opening, a bottom electrode lead underneath the interface opening, an interface structure extending over the interface opening and connected with the bottom electrode lead, a passivation layer with a passivation opening over the interface structure, and an oxide adhesion layer with an adhesion opening over the passivation layer. The WLP enclosure includes an outer wall directly residing over the oxide adhesion layer, and a through-WLP via encompassed by the outer wall and vertically aligned with the adhesion opening and the passivation opening. A portion of the interface structure is exposed to the through-WLP via through the adhesion opening and the passivation opening.

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


Level shifter with improved negative voltage capability
Patent No. 11336283 

Inventor(s): Hiroki Yabe (Yokohama, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Morgan Lewis Bockius LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17326487 on 05/21/2021 (361 days app to issue)

Abstract: A level shifting circuit includes negative voltage shifting circuitry including a first leg and a second leg. The first leg includes a first plurality of NMOS transistors in series with a first input node and a negative amplified voltage, and the second leg includes a second plurality of NMOS transistors in series with a second input node and the negative amplified voltage. The level shifting circuit further includes positive voltage shifting circuitry including a first plurality of high voltage transistors in series with a positive amplified voltage and an output node of the level shifting circuit, and a second plurality of high voltage transistors in series with a first intermediate node of the first leg of the negative voltage shifting circuitry and the output node of the level shifting circuit. The level shifting circuitry further includes input circuitry including a plurality of inverters.

[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]


Power delivery and data communication over a single pair of cables
Patent No. 11336331 

Inventor(s): Dushmantha Bandara Rajapaksha (Allen, TX), Hao Liu (Dallas, TX), Maxwell Robertson (Dallas, TX), Wesley Ray (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17331984 on 05/27/2021 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an integrated circuit (IC) comprising an oscillator, an on-off-keying modulator configured to modulate input data coupled to the oscillator, a serial communications transmitter coupled to the on-off-keying modulator, a serial communications receiver coupled to the serial communications transmitter by a set of cables, and an envelope detector coupled to the serial communications receiver. In the IC, power and data are simultaneously delivered across the same set of cables from the serial communications transmitter to the serial communications receiver.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]


Beam management techniques for beam calibration
Patent No. 11336347 

Inventor(s): Bin Liu (San Diego, CA), Pengfei Xia (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16894038 on 06/05/2020 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure provide techniques for determining a device”s beam correspondence status. As used herein, a device is considered to have ”beam correspondence” when the device”s TX and RX antennas satisfy a calibration criteria. In one example, a device”s TX and RX antennas satisfy the calibration criteria when a difference between quality parameters corresponding to reference signals transmitted and received using corresponding TX and RX beams is less than a threshold. In another example, a device”s TX and RX antennas satisfy the calibration criteria when a list of indices ranking the device”s TX beams matches a list of indices ranking the device”s RX beams. The lists of indices may be derived by transmitting and receiving references signals according to the devices RX and TX beams, and then generating list of indices based on quality parameters of the respective RX and TX beams.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]


Channel tracking method and module
Patent No. 11336380 

Inventor(s): Chandrasekhar Sriram (Chennai, , IN), Jawaharlal Tangudu (Bengaluru, , IN), Sarma Sundareswara Gunturi (Bengaluru, , IN), Sashidharan Venkatraman (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16907051 on 06/19/2020 (697 days app to issue)

Abstract: A channel response generating module and method for generating a channel response based on a ratio of a channel response corresponding to an image signal frequency bin in relation to a channel response corresponding to a traffic signal frequency bin, or a channel response corresponding to a first frequency bin in relation to a channel response corresponding to a second frequency bin, and a zero-IF signal transmitter employing the channel response generating module and method to efficiently suppress image signals or compensate traffic signals during transmission of IQ RF signals.

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


Enhancing the robustness of uplink transmission
Patent No. 11336392 

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16510589 on 07/12/2019 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for controlling parameters for uplink transmission associated with a device to facilitate improving a communication condition metric(s) (CCM(s)) of the uplink transmission are presented. A communication management component (CMC) can determine whether CCM satisfies a first threshold CCM. If CCM does not, CMC can modify a parameter(s) to reduce a number of resource blocks or an MCS value to improve the CCM. If respective minimum threshold levels have been reached for the number of resource blocks and MCS value, and CCM still is not satisfying the first threshold CCM, CMC can modify a parameter to increase an amount of repetition of data packets for uplink transmission (unless a maximum threshold amount of repetition is reached). If CCM satisfies an applicable threshold CCM for a defined amount of time, CMC can modify parameters to increase the number of resource blocks, increase MCS value, or reduce repetition of data packets.

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


Hospitality property management tool and system and method for use of same
Patent No. 11336478 

Inventor(s): Thomas R. Miller (Plano, TX), Vanessa Ogle (Fairview, TX), William C. Fang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Enseo, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16881968 on 05/22/2020 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hospitality property management tool and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, set-top boxes are located in respective rooms at a hospitality establishment. The set-top boxes are joined in network communication with environmental amenities, such as lights and a thermostat that respectively control lighting and temperature. The set-top boxes utilize an unoccupied room profile and occupied room profile to set the environmental conditions, such as lighting and temperature, in the rooms. A guest preference profile may be activated within a room to provide guest-specific environmental conditions in the room associated with the guest.

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


Directional wireless drop systems for broadband networks and related methods
Patent No. 11336483 

Inventor(s): Michael Brobston (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technology LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17132232 on 12/23/2020 (510 days app to issue)

Abstract: Directional wireless drop systems are provided. These systems include a tap unit that is connected to a communications line of the broadband network; a cable modem unit connected to the tap unit; a plurality of wireless routers connected to the cable modem unit; and a directional antenna unit that is connected to at least a first of the wireless routers. Each wireless router is associated with a respective one of a plurality of subscriber premises that are served by the directional wireless drop system and is configured to communicate with at least one device that is located at the respective one of plurality of subscriber premises.

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


DFE implementation for wireline applications
Patent No. 11336490 

Inventor(s): Kalpesh Rajai (Bangalor, , IN), Raghu Ganesan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17200593 on 03/12/2021 (431 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a decision feedback equalizer (DFE) comprising an N-bit parallel input adapted to be coupled to a communication channel and configured to receive consecutive communication symbols, a first DFE path including a first path input configured to receive communication symbols, and a first adder having a first adder input coupled to the first path input. There is a first DFE filter having outputs responsive to the first DFE filter inputs, the outputs coupled to the second adder input. The DFE includes a first path having a first slicer and a first multiplexer, a first path multiplexer output, and a second DFE path including a second path input configured to receive a second communication symbol, a second adder, a second DFE filter, a second slicer, and a second multiplexer.

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


Identity management via a centralized identity management server device
Patent No. 11336634 

Inventor(s): Manah M. Khalil (Coppell, TX), Michael R. Lamison (Dallas, TX), Saikumar Dubagunta (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15929806 on 05/22/2020 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device can establish an identity for an individual by communicating with a first set of devices. The first set of devices can include a user device, a first server device associated with a certificate authority, or a second server device associated with an identity provider. The device can authenticate the identity of the individual by communicating with a second set of devices. The second set of devices can include the user device, or a third server device associated with a first service provider. The device can authorize the identity of the individual to be used by one or more service providers by communicating with a third set of devices. The third set of devices can include the user device, the third server device, or a fourth server device associated with a second service provider.

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


Sample based data transmission over low-level communication channel
Patent No. 11336757 

Inventor(s): Peter Aberl (Kranzberg, , DE), Thomas Anton Leyrer (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16820440 on 03/16/2020 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a buffer, a first programmable real-time unit (PRU), and a second PRU. The first PRU is coupled to the buffer and configured to couple to an input interface. The first PRU is further configured to receive first data sampled by the input interface and receive second data sampled by the input interface. The first PRU is further configured to multiplex the first data and the second data to generate multiplexed data and transmit the multiplexed data to the buffer. The second PRU is coupled to the buffer and configured to couple to an output interface. The second PRU is further configured to obtain the multiplexed data from the buffer and transmit the multiplexed data via an Ethernet physical layer.

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


Authentication and control of incoming communication
Patent No. 11336765 

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee 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: 17167888 on 02/04/2021 (467 days app to issue)

Abstract: An incoming communication processing system and method is disclosed for providing communication and data services to residents of a controlled facility. Specifically, the incoming communication processing system allows outside parties to initiate communications to residents of a controlled facility. The incoming communication processing system may work in conjunction with or separately from an outgoing communication processing system. Many restrictions and safeguards may be implemented within the incoming communication system in order to prevent improper use.

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


Pre-positioning of streaming content onto communication devices for future content recommendations
Patent No. 11336938 

Inventor(s): Mark D. Austin (Allen, TX), Martin Patrick McEnroe (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16936771 on 07/23/2020 (663 days app to issue)

Abstract: Facilitating pre-positioning of streaming content onto communication devices is provided herein. A system can comprise a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations. The operations can comprise facilitating an identification of a first multimedia content stream and a second multimedia content stream. The identification can be based on a usage preference of a defined entity associated with a communication device. The operations can also comprise, in response to a determination that an available network satisfies a defined network criterion, facilitating pre-positioning, at a data store of the communication device, the first multimedia content stream and the second multimedia content stream.

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


Method for controlling a display parameter of a mobile device and computer program product
Patent No. 11336944 

Inventor(s): David Mehrl (Plano, TX), Greg Stoltz (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): AMS INTERNATIONAL AG (Rapperswil, , CH)
Law Firm: MH2 Technology Law Group LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16611993 on 05/09/2018 (1469 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is proposed for controlling a display parameter of a mobile device. The mobile device comprises a display and a first imaging unit. The method comprising the step of positioning and orienting the display with respect to a reference plane located at a reference position, such that the first imaging unit faces towards the reference plane. Then a first image is generated by means of the first imaging unit, wherein the first image depends on ambient light incident on the first imaging unit and emitted from at least one ambient light source. A first light level is calculated from the first image, wherein the first light level is indicative of a first fraction of the incident ambient light which illuminates the reference plane by means of specular reflection of the incident ambient light at the display. Finally, the display parameter is adjusted depending on the first light level.

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


Event information collection system
Patent No. 11336955 

Inventor(s): Gideon B. Luck (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17037459 on 09/29/2020 (595 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems can identify and request video data and information associated with an event. An event location and time associated with the event can be determined. The event can comprise damage to property or injury to a person. A geographic range of interest associated with the event location and a time duration of interest associated with the event time can be determined. One or more users who are determined to have been at or near the event location at the event time can be automatically identified. A request for at least one of information or video data from the geographic range and time duration of interest can be transmitted to the one or more identified users.

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


Systems and methods for tracking a location of a mobile device
Patent No. 11337031 

Inventor(s): Corbin Pierce Moline (Irving, TX), Gina L. Otts (Flower Mound, TX), Sumanth S. Mallya (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16949259 on 10/22/2020 (572 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device determines, based on location verification data that has been received, that the device is indoors at a first geographic location. The device determines a base measured barometric pressure, and an initial floor that the device is located on in a structure that includes the first geographic location. The device determines an adjusted measured barometric pressure for a second geographic location based on a second measured barometric pressure for the second geographic location and one or more reference barometric pressures that are associated with a reference location. The device determines an altitude for the second geographic location based on the base measured barometric pressure and the adjusted measured barometric pressures. The device causes a server to predict a floor that the device is located on at the second geographic location and to provide floor data that identifies the floor to an interface that is accessible to the device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Method and device for communicating messages via a 5G network
Patent No. 11337044 

Inventor(s): Imtiyaz Shaikh (Irving, TX), Miguel A. Carames (Argyle, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16777041 on 01/30/2020 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device obtains a list of a plurality of user devices from a first network device and receives a message intended for a destination user device from a second network device. The device obtains information indicating that the destination user device can receive messages that conform to a particular format from a third network device and converts the message to the particular format. The device determines a reachability of the destination user device based on the list of the plurality of user devices, after converting the message, and sends the message to the destination user device via the first network device based on the reachability. The device receives a delivery message from the destination user device and sends a notification message indicating successful delivery of the message to the second network device based on the delivery message.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Method and system for application-aware scheduling service
Patent No. 11337106 

Inventor(s): Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16943548 on 07/30/2020 (656 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a network device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which an application-aware scheduling service is provided. The application-aware scheduling service may be configured with bandwidth values and usability values for traffic of applications. The application-aware scheduling service may manage air interface scheduling based on the bandwidth and usability values. The application-aware scheduling service may perform packet inspection to identify an application relating to traffic. The application-aware scheduling service may be configured with a maximum bandwidth for traffic of applications.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Uplink congestion control based on SIP messaging
Patent No. 11337108 

Inventor(s): Jonathan Daniel Bahta (Dallas, TX), Yves Tegaboue (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16794943 on 02/19/2020 (818 days app to issue)

Abstract: Uplink congestion control based on session initiation protocol (SIP) messaging includes receiving SIP messages from user equipment devices (UEs) via established wireless uplink connections; and monitoring a rate of the SIP messages received from the UEs. Uplink congestion control further includes identifying whether the rate of received SIP messages exceeds a first threshold during a first period of time; and sending SIP response messages to the UEs to reduce congestion on the wireless uplink connections upon identifying that the rate of received SIP messages exceeded the first threshold over the first period of time, where the sent SIP response messages instruct the UEs to resend the SIP messages after predetermined time delays.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


System and method for coverage enhancements of broadcast channels
Patent No. 11337178 

Inventor(s): Ying Li (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16681603 on 11/12/2019 (917 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station transmits and a UE detects broadcast information when the UE operates in a Coverage Enhancement (CE) mode. The base station transmits repetitions of signaling conveying broadcast information in one or more subframes of each frame in a quadruple of frames. The transmission is intermittent in time. To detect the broadcast information, the UE blindly combines and decodes the repetitions of signaling assuming their existence. The base station informs the pattern for the intermittent transmissions of the signaling to UEs connected to the base station or to other base stations.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Transmission of information in a wireless communication system
Patent No. 11337185 

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX), Sean Michael McBeath (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): BlackBerry Limited (Waterloo, , CA)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16866096 on 05/04/2020 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for the transmission of information in a wireless communication system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for the transmission of information in a wireless communication system comprises receiving a downlink message, wherein the downlink message includes a first control channel element; determining a first index using the location of the first control channel element; determining a second index; determining a first orthogonal resource using the first index; determining a second orthogonal resource using the second index; spreading an uplink message using the first orthogonal resource to form a first spread signal; spreading the uplink message using a second orthogonal resource to form a second spread signal; transmitting the first spread signal using a first antenna; and transmitting the second spread signal using a second antenna.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Method and apparatus of receive beam management at terminal
Patent No. 11337226 

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Dalin Zhu (Richardson, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17000233 on 08/21/2020 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment, a method, and computer-readable media. The UE, which includes a transceiver with a plurality of antenna panels, is configured to determine a link quality of a serving antenna panel. If the link quality of the serving panel is below a quality threshold, resources are allocated from the serving antenna panel to another antenna panel during a sweeping period to identify one or more beams of a target antenna panel for resuming communications. Measurements for a set of beams of the other antenna panel are obtained, during the sweeping period, with the allocated resources. The other antenna panel can be determined to be the target antenna panel based on the obtained measurements. The UE can switch from the serving antenna panel to the target antenna panel, select the one or more beams based on the obtained measurements, and resume the communications on the selected one or more beams.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]


Capacitive drop power supply for lighting control
Patent No. 11337284 

Inventor(s): Gustavo Alonso Martinez (Missouri City, TX), Miroslav Oljaca (Allen, TX), Yogesh Ramadass (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17245146 on 04/30/2021 (382 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a capacitor-drop power supply including a series combination of a resistor and a first capacitor. The capacitor-drop power supply includes an output and is adapted to be coupled to a light source. The circuit also includes a second capacitor, a switch, and an active clamp circuit. The second capacitor couples to the output of the capacitor-drop power supply. The switch couples in parallel with the series combination of the resistor and the first capacitor. The switch is configured to cause the light source to illuminate. The active clamp circuit couples to the capacitor-drop power supply. The active clamp circuit has an output coupled to the capacitor-drop power supply. The active clamp circuit is configured to cause current to continuously flow through at least one of the switch or the series combination of resistor and first capacitor regardless of a magnitude of the voltage across the second capacitor.

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


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Truck bed rack
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Inventor(s): Christopher Faustmann (Prescott Valley, AZ), Mark Hanson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): OVERKILL MOTORSPORTS, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29710566 on 10/24/2019 (936 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Mobile display screen with graphical user interface
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Inventor(s): Mari-Anne Eisert (Charlotte, NC), Reginald Vincent (Maplewood, NJ), Tai Phan (Farmers Branch, TX)
Assignee(s): HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29706739 on 09/23/2019 (967 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Model vehicle bumper
Patent No. D952058 

Inventor(s): Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29761811 on 12/11/2020 (522 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A


Mouth shield
Patent No. D952261 

Inventor(s): Yang Liu (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Xiaofang Zhong, PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29778973 on 04/15/2021 (397 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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