Beyond Visa, other organizations with notable patents granted this week include:

7-Eleven’s system for identifying an item based on an amount of image information in an image of the item
Amazon’s wireless charging of industrial equipment
Apple’s physical activity user interfaces
Bank of America’s method for verifying user authorization using zero-proof verification
Capital One’s assessing computer code using machine learning
Citigroup’s feature management for software deployment
CryoDynamics’ cold therapy device and method
Diodes’ audio speaker system using piezo diaphragm
Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics’ tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis tools and related methods for bunion correction
JPMorgan Chase’s account matching based on partial profile data
Nvidia’s PID control to address toggling of secondary flow controllers in datacenter cooling systems
Qualcomm’s shared phase shifter radio architecture
Sound Patrol’s personalized cover-voice music synthesis system
Texas Instruments’ sparsified training of convolutional neural networks
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout illumination system
Toyota’s driver condition-based vehicle navigation
The University of Texas System’s systems and methods to measure retinal perfusion
Wells Fargo’s cloud security posture management

Dallas Invents is a look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can indicate future economic growth, 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 June 2, 2026 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

129 patents granted
Ranked No. 10 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 20
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 6
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 3
E: Fixed Constructions 7
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 4
G: Physics 42
H: Electricity 41

DESIGN: 6

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 13
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 4
Apogee 5G Global LLC (Plano) 3
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, ID) 3
Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson) 3
Project Soak LLC (Irving) 3
BH Operations LLC (North Richland Hills) 2
Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, CH) 2

UNASSIGNED 7

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, CN) 4
Blake Browder (Dallas) 3
Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR) 3
Baitong Wang (Hangzhou, CN) 2
Bing Ye (Hangzhou, CN) 2
George Alexander Bednekoff (Plano) 2
Michael A. Neenan (Plano) 2
Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville) 2
Rauhon Ahmed Shaik (Wylie) 2
Richard Loy Smith, Jr. (Dallas) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Adaptable pest control apparatus
Patent No. 12642266

Inventor(s): Ethan Vickery (Colleyville, TX), Jay Rasmussen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): TYTON, LLC (Bedford, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18911688 on 10/10/2024 (600 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes pest management apparatuses for trapping pests. For example, some embodiments of the pest control apparatuses comprise a sidewall surrounding an interior region, the sidewall including a bottom edge and multiple inwardly-extending tabs, each tab having a bottom surface and at least a portion of each of the tab bottom surfaces being co-planar with each other, the sidewall being releasably couplable to a floor, and a lid coupled to the sidewall. The floor may be releasably coupled to the sidewall, so as to form a base, the base having a bottommost surface, wherein the floor comprises a substrate to which an adhesive layer is permanently attached, the substrate having a bottom surface that comprises the bottommost surface. The lid and the base may cooperate to form a chamber that includes the interior region.

[A01M] CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K 57/00; fishing A01K 69/00-A01K 97/00; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS

Cosmetics protection apparatus for bathing and dressing
Patent No. 12642346

Inventor(s): JoAnn Emale (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18169433 on 02/15/2023 (1203 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device and method for preserving the state of facial cosmetics during bathing and dressing is disclosed. The invention being comprised of a partial head wrap with drawstring and flexible, waterproof substrate. A lower portion of said substrate having a mesh material for breathing comfort. Objects of the invention include preventing water from making contact with and chemically removing facial makeup as well as preventing clothing from making contact with and mechanically removing facial makeup.

[A45D] HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; MANICURING OR OTHER COSMETIC TREATMENT (wigs, toupees, or the like A41G 3/00, A41G 5/00; hairdressers’ chairs A47C 1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B)

Modular shelf system
Patent No. 12642396

Inventor(s): Eryk Luczynski (Sayreville, NJ), Harshil Sheth (Somerset, NJ), Matthew A. Kuhns (Canfield, OH), Ronald D. Barndt (Bethlehem, PA)
Assignee(s): Project Soak, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18206174 on 06/06/2023 (1092 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular shelf system for a bath or shower wall, comprising one or more shelves and a panel, wherein the panel comprises a flange configured to be parallel planar with a bath or shower wall, the panel comprises a cavity configured to removably receive the one or more shelves, the panel cavity is configured to be recessed within the bath or shower wall, the one or more shelves are configured to be removably coupled to the panel cavity, and when the one or more shelves are removably coupled to the panel cavity, they are configured to resist being inadvertently pulled out of the cavity and inadvertently tilted.

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Shower base
Patent No. 12642397

Inventor(s): Cory Bates (Arlington, TX), William Peck (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Project Soak, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17798403 on 02/12/2021 (1936 days app to issue)

Abstract: A shower base assembly, comprising a shower base having a length and a width; a drainage channel disposed in the shower base; a drain outlet disposed in the drainage channel; and a drain cover configured to cover the drainage channel, wherein the drainage channel comprises a first edge and a second edge defining a drainage channel length, the drainage channel comprises a third edge and a fourth edge defining a drainage channel width, and the drain outlet is disposed in the drainage channel off-center along the drainage channel length.

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Shower base or bathtub
Patent No. 12642398

Inventor(s): Beda Angelo Pormentilla (Jersey City, NJ), Corey Peterson (Bordentown, NJ), Jeffrey Lyn Stitt (Levittown, PA), Matthew Kuhns (Canfield, OH), Nitin S. Kolekar (Hillsborough, NJ)
Assignee(s): Project Soak, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18269628 on 01/20/2022 (1594 days app to issue)

Abstract: A shower or tub assembly comprising a shower base or bathtub having a floor comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; and a support structure coupled to the floor lower surface, wherein when the shower or tub is in use, the floor upper surface is exposed and configured for a person to sit or stand on, and the lower surface is at least partially concealed, the support structure comprises a plurality of ribs, the ribs being substantially perpendicular to the floor, and the plurality of ribs at least partially form a repeating hexagonal pattern or at least partially form a repeating triangular pattern.

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Systems and methods to measure retinal perfusion
Patent No. 12642430

Inventor(s): Benjamin M. Greenberg (Dallas, TX), Darrel Conger (Dallas, TX), Peter V. Sguigna (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17995403 on 04/02/2021 (1887 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing a retinal angiogram, which can be used to non-invasively quantify retinal perfusion by measuring differences in retinal vascular density. The systems and methods can be used to measure a response of the vasculature, particularly in the choriocapillaris. The systems and methods can be used to diagnose neurodegenerative conditions, associated sleep and mood disorders, and measure metabolic reserve. In particular, the systems and methods can also be used for both diagnostics and prognostics.

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

Applicators for applying transcutaneous analyte sensors and associated methods of manufacture
Patent No. 12642456

Inventor(s): Andrew Joncich (Madison, WI), Andrew Michael Reinhardt (Santee, CA), David A. Keller (Encinitas, CA), Jason Halac (San Diego, CA), Jennifer Blackwell (San Diego, CA), John Michael Gray (San Diego, CA), Jonathan Bodnar (Keller, TX), Joseph J. Baker (Vista, CA), Justen Deering England (San Francisco, CA), Kenneth Pirondini (San Diego, CA), Maria Noel Brown Wells (San Diego, CA), Mark Douglas Kempkey (Vista, CA), Neal Davis Johnston (Dallas, TX), Nirav Bhatt (Irvine, CA), Patrick John Castagna (San Diego, CA), Paul V. Neale (San Diego, CA), Peter C. Simpson (Cardiff by the Sea, CA), Philip Thomas Pupa (San Diego, CA), Randall Scott Koplin (Middleton, WI), Timothy Joseph Goldsmith (San Diego, CA), Warren Terry (Poway, CA), Young Woo Lee (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): DexCom, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17842624 on 06/16/2022 (1447 days app to issue)

Abstract: Applicators for applying an on-skin assembly to skin of a host and methods of their use and/or manufacture are provided. An applicator includes an insertion assembly configured to insert at least a portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, a housing configured to house the insertion assembly, the housing comprising an aperture through which the on-skin assembly can pass, an actuation member configured to, upon activation, cause the insertion assembly to insert at least the portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, and a sealing element configured to provide a sterile barrier and a vapor barrier between an internal environment of the housing and an external environment of the housing.

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

Systems and methods for detecting evoked compound action potential (ECAP) and/or stimulation artifact features in response to neurostimulation
Patent No. 12642475

Inventor(s): Ameya Nanivadekar (Plano, TX), Erika Ross (Dallas, TX), Hyun-Joo Park (Frisco, TX), Mingming Zhang (Frisco, TX), Nishant Verma (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221374 on 07/12/2023 (1056 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for conducting spinal cord stimulation or other neurostimulation and sensing evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals. The sensed signals may be processed to isolate ECAP features from noise and/or interfering signals. The isolated ECAP features may be used to control neurostimulation therapy for the patient, such as to quantify or measure lead migration and adjust a neurostimulation therapy for the patient to account for an impact of any detected lead migration, or other purposes (e.g., to guide an implant procedure).

[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]

Tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis tools and related methods for bunion correction
Patent No. 12642559

Inventor(s): Edward A. Lebrija (Richardson, TX), Paul J. Vasta (Richardson, TX), Scott Campbell (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): GRAMERCY EXTREMITY ORTHOPEDICS LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19145726 on 01/19/2024 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A kit for conducting a tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis to orient a first metatarsal relative to a medical cuneiform includes a metatarsal cut guide having a positioning paddle and a cut guide slot, four wires, a cuneiform cut guide having a second locking mechanism, a third locking mechanism, a cuneiform cut guide slot and an alignment guide and a compression-distraction tool having a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a fourth locking mechanism associated with the first sliding member and a fifth locking mechanism associated with the second sliding member. The positioning paddle positioned substantially parallel to the cut guide slot. The metatarsal cut guide including a first locking mechanism.

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

Techniques for automatically tracking surgical procedures
Patent No. 12642598

Inventor(s): Ashok Burton Tripathi (Santa Barbara, CA), Lu Yin (Keller, TX), Ramesh Sarangapani (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon, Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18495561 on 10/26/2023 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method of performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The method includes ingesting and preparing pre-operative data and intra-operative data associated with a patient’s eye for further processing. In certain embodiments, the method further includes integrating the pre-operative data and intra-operative data to generate context sensitive data for further processing. The method also includes classifying and annotating the pre-operative data, the intra-operative data, and the context sensitive data. The method also includes extracting one or more actionable inferences from the pre-operative data, the intra-operative data, context sensitive data, and the classified and annotated data. The method further includes triggering, based on the one or more actionable inferences, one or more actions on an imaging system or a surgical system.

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

Automated process for intermediate orthodontic digital setup generation
Patent No. 12642623

Inventor(s): Alexandra R. Cunliffe (St. Paul, MN), Arash Sangari (Frisco, TX), Benjamin D. Zimmer (Hudson, WI), Deepti Pachauri (Minneapolis, MN), Guruprasad Somasundaram (St. Paul, MN), Jonathan D. Gandrud (Woodbury, MN), Nancy M. Amato (Champaign, IL), Shawna L. Thomas (College Station, TX)
Assignee(s): Solventum Intellectual Properties Company (Eagan, MN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16652755 on 09/27/2018 (2805 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for generating digital setups for an orthodontic treatment path. The method includes receiving a digital 3D model of teeth, performing interproximal reduction (IPR) on the model and, after performing the IPR, generating an initial treatment path with stages including an initial setup, a final setup, and a plurality of intermediate setups. The method also includes computing IPR accessibility for each tooth at each stage of the initial treatment path, applying IPR throughout the initial treatment path based upon the computed IPR accessibility, and dividing the initial treatment path into steps of feasible motion of the teeth resulting in a final treatment path with setups corresponding with the steps. The setups can be used to make orthodontic appliances, such as clear tray aligners, for each stage of the treatment path.

[A61C] DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00)

Systems and methods for vitreous disease severity measurement
Patent No. 12642646

Inventor(s): Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18054424 on 11/10/2022 (1300 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects presented herein provide systems and methods utilizing one or more machine learning models in determining a severity of vitreous disease, and in particular, vitreous opacities. Such machine learning models are trained based on historical patient data to determine the severity of vitreous opacities afflicting a current patient. The severity determination may thereafter be utilized to inform treatment decisions for the current patient, including patient suitability for certain types of treatment.

[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]

Cold therapy device and method
Patent No. 12642692

Inventor(s): Douglas R. Harsy (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): CryoDynamics, Inc. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18119426 on 03/09/2023 (1181 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cold therapy apparatus includes a thermal body wrap with umbilical to a control unit with pump for circulating a thermal fluid to remove heat from a body. A coolant heat exchange assembly includes a thermal fluid reservoir and a coolant tank that has a heat exchanger inside, immersed in the coolant. The heat exchanger is coupled to the control unit to circulate the thermal fluid through the thermal body wrap. The coolant heat exchange assembly is removed from the control unit and placed in a cold environment to chill the coolant, and is then re-coupled during cold therapy.

Illuminating eye depressor
Patent No. 12642695

Inventor(s): Gary Ganiban (Merritt Island, FL), Michael W. Calhoun (Lighthouse Point, FL), Patrick John Sadd (Colleyville, TX), Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18636685 on 04/16/2024 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: An eye depressor with a light for directing through a sclera. The depressor may removably accommodate a light instrument that might be used to illuminate an area in an eye during an eye surgery. The coupling of the light instrument to the depressor during the procedure may reduce the number of hands required in carrying out the surgery. This may be of particular benefit for eye surgery where limited surgical space is available.

Structural energy storage for CF based personal mobility and lightweight delivery
Patent No. 12642735

Inventor(s): Jae Seung Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Paul Gilmore (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17574685 on 01/13/2022 (1601 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes a motion action portion. The motion action portion including a frame portion, at least part of the frame portion including a structural battery, the structural battery including one or more energy storage devices. Each of the one or more energy storage devices having at least one anode core of a continuous carbon fiber, an electrolyte arranged on the at least one continuous carbon fiber core, and a cathode layer arranged to the at least one continuous carbon fiber core on the electrolyte, and at least one interface electrically connected to the structural battery, the interface for inputting power for charging the structural battery and for outputting power.

[A61H] PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61N)

HCL-binding compositions for and methods of treating acid-base disorders
Patent No. 12642815

Inventor(s): Eric F. Connor (Los Gatos, CA), Gerrit Klaerner (Hillsborough, CA), Jerry M. Buysse (Los Altos, CA), Kalpesh N. Biyani (Dublin, CA), Matthew J. Kade (Berkeley, CA), Michael J. Cope (Berkeley, CA), Paul H. Kierstead (Oakland, CA), Randi K. Gbur (Brisbane, CA), Scott M. Tabakman (Palo Alto, CA), Son H. Nguyen (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): Renibus Therapeutics, Inc. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17878192 on 08/01/2022 (1401 days app to issue)

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.

[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)

Topical skin care compositions
Patent No. 12642834

Inventor(s): David William Provance (Rio de Janeiro, , BR), Matthew Schirle (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): M and J Properties Joint Venture (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16959634 on 01/02/2019 (2708 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and their use for the treatment of human skin, particularly facial skin, to alleviate the symptoms of cosmetic or dermatologic skin conditions. The compositions include black willow bark extract, cats claw extract, and dragon’s blood extract. The compositions ameliorate skin conditions including acne, rosacea, blemish, dermatitis, eczema, or the like.

H-bridge control circuit for electro-stimulation therapeutic instrument for neuromodulation
Patent No. 12642957

Inventor(s): Baitong Wang (Hangzhou, , CN), Bing Ye (Hangzhou, , CN), Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen (Dallas, TX), Wei Wang (Hangzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): Fasikl Incorporated (Dallas, TX), Hangzhou Fasikl Technology Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou, , CN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18666745 on 05/16/2024 (747 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an H-bridge control circuit for an electro-stimulation therapeutic instrument for neuromodulation. The H-bridge control circuit includes an H-bridge circuit and a constant current source, where the H-bridge circuit includes a first positive channel metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS) transistor, a second PMOS transistor, a first negative channel metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistor and a second NMOS transistor. Corresponding switching diodes are additionally arranged between the first PMOS transistor and a load and between the second PMOS transistor and the load to avoid an influence of safety of the therapeutic instrument by discharging charges during an interval of stimulation; and moreover, a resistance-capacitance (RC) circuit is additionally arranged between the first PMOS transistor, the second PMOS transistor and a control device such that connection and disconnection of the PMOS transistor can be controlled.

Wristband nerve stimulator applicable to both left and right hands and use method thereof
Patent No. 12642963

Inventor(s): Baitong Wang (Hangzhou, , CN), Bing Ye (Hangzhou, , CN), Linh Hoang (Dallas, TX), Markus Drealan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fasikl Incorporated (Dallas, TX), Hangzhou Fasikl Technology Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou, , CN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18121024 on 03/14/2023 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a wristband nerve stimulator applicable to both the left and right hands and a use method thereof. The wristband nerve stimulator includes a fixed main unit and an electrode piece band; a groove and an adapter port are respectively arranged on two sides of a bottom of the fixed main unit; a controller is arranged in the fixed main unit; the controller includes a main control unit (MCU), an intelligent identification unit, a storage unit and a stimulation unit; the electrode piece band comprises a base and an electrode assembly; adapter seats are arranged on two sides of a top surface of the base; a memory IC is arranged in the base; the memory IC is provided with an independent identification ID and can record the number of use or the service life of the electrode piece band.

Programmable weight movement tracking device
Patent No. 12643013

Inventor(s): Rafiq Shakir (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19196614 on 05/01/2025 (397 days app to issue)

Abstract: The programmable weight movement tracking device may overcome the limitations of conventional fitness movement tracking devices. The device may function as an auxiliary unit that can be used in conjunction with any cable machine. An ideal device would combine the portability of fitness tracking devices with ease of operation and programming, all while maintaining a high degree of precision and versatility in a wide range of applications and devices. The device may comprise an array of optical sensors that allow for the precise tracking of particular movements. The device may further comprise a plurality of components to improve the precision and functionality of the device such as, for example, a top, mid-body, and bottom profile structure, a controller unit, a bottom base, a plurality of sensor units, a universal serial bus (USB) receiver, and/or an outer case.

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

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

Automated marking systems and methods for replaceable automated machine component tracking
Patent No. 12643173

Inventor(s): James D. Womack (Lexington, KY), John D. Arthur (Georgetown, KY), Terry A. Lee (Shelbyville, KY)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17391362 on 08/02/2021 (1765 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automated marking system for replaceable component tracking includes a robotic arm and a marking tool that is configured to place a distinguishing mark on a replaceable component of the robotic arm. A control system includes logic saved in memory that causes the robotic arm to move the replaceable component to the marking tool to place the distinguishing mark on the replaceable component.

[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)

Coldworking sleeve removal tools and methods
Patent No. 12643207

Inventor(s): Luis Rodriguez (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19084233 on 03/19/2025 (440 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sleeve removal tool for removing a split sleeve embedded in a structure includes a main rod, a nose cap, a housing, and a nut. The main rod includes a main threaded portion and a neck portion. The nose cap is configured to removably couple to the neck portion of the main rod and to removably couple to a flare of the split sleeve embedded in the structure. The housing includes a non-marking foot. The housing is configured to at least partially surround the main rod. The nut is configured to be threaded onto the main threaded portion of the main rod, wherein threading the nut onto the main threaded portion of the main rod forces the housing against the structure and forces the main rod away from the structure, thereby removing the split sleeve from the structure.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

Suspension system
Patent No. 12643358

Inventor(s): Nestor Alexander Berardi (Temecula, CA)
Assignee(s): XTravel Suspension, LLC (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18124480 on 03/21/2023 (1169 days app to issue)

Abstract: Suspension systems for vehicles are described that allow the suspension reaction to vertical loads to be decoupled to suspension movement in reaction to horizontal forces. Contemplated suspension systems comprise a knuckle assembly carrying at least a wheel and bearing assembly for contacting the ground at an edge of the vehicle. A first link connects a first rotatable joint to the knuckle assembly and to a chassis or subframe on the vehicle. A second link connects a second rotatable joint to the knuckle assembly and to the chassis or subframe on the vehicle. A spring and damper link connects the first link to the second link, and a spring damper system comprising a shock assembly that is mounted or coupled to the first link off a center axis of the first link.

[B60G] VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS (air-cushion vehicles B60V; connections between vehicle bodies and vehicle frames B62D 24/00) [5]

Thermal management systems for electric vehicle platforms
Patent No. 12643367

Inventor(s): Marco Elkenkamp (Marina del Rey, CA), William Ice Cochran (Fullerton, CA), William Rutherford Smith (Torrance, CA)
Assignee(s): WHS ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC (Argyle, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17761997 on 09/18/2020 (2083 days app to issue)

Abstract: Vehicle platforms and thermal management systems, subsystems, and components for use therewith are described. Thermal management architectures and systems incorporate thermal management cycles for one or more of drive train, energy storage and passenger cabin systems. Thermal manage architectures are provided such that the flow of heating and cooling fluids through such thermal management cycles may be combined in various configurations. Systems having thermal management cycles for drive train (e.g., motor, transmission, etc.) and energy storage (e.g., battery) that may be operated through a combined heating/cooling fluid loop are also provided. Embodiments are also directed to systems having thermal management cycles for the HVAC that is fluidly isolated, but thermally coupled to one or both of the drivetrain and energy storage components. Heating/cooling loops for these thermal management cycles may be functionally linked through one or more valves such that the fluid flow through such cycles may be combined together, isolated from each other or mixed in various desired configurations.

[B60H] ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES

Systems and methods for maintaining vehicle speed during road grade changes
Patent No. 12643552

Inventor(s): Alejandro M. Sanchez (Ann Arbor, MI), Motonori Kimura (Ann Arbor, MI), Sandeep Kumar Reddy Janampally (Canton, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16574972 on 09/18/2019 (2449 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for dynamically maintaining a vehicle speed during a change in road grade comprises a first sensor configured to detect a depression amount of an accelerator pedal and a second sensor configured to monitor the vehicle speed. The system further comprises a vehicle speed control module configured to: receive an indication that the accelerator pedal is depressed; receive an indication of the vehicle speed; determine that the pedal has been depressed within a threshold amount for a threshold time period; determine that the vehicle speed has been maintained within a threshold for the threshold time period; determine whether the change in the road grade is less than a threshold grade; and, based on a determination that the change in the road grade is less than the threshold, automatically adjust a load on a power source of the vehicle to maintain the vehicle speed during the change in road grade.

[B60W] CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT [2006.01]

Fluid storage tank for fracking fluids
Patent No. 12643734

Inventor(s): Danny Kubek (Weatherford, TX), William Logsdon (Firestone, CO)
Assignee(s): Hydrera Water Services LLC (South Bend, IN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18903610 on 10/01/2024 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a tank that retains a large amount of fluid in a safe manner. The tank can be easily and rapidly constructed and disassembled for subsequent use. A liner has lifting straps that are lifted by winch booms connected to booms. Exterior securing straps are used to hold the liner in place. Connecting plates are secured to trunnions on each of the panels. Pressure pins allow the connector plates to flex so that the panels can form a round or oval tank. The panels are constructed in a curved fashion to create the round or oval tank wall.

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

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

Portable system for purification of liquids
Patent No. 12643805

Inventor(s): Kyle Nap (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18333318 on 06/12/2023 (1086 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for high throughput purification of liquid.

[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]

Substituted cyclohexyl compounds as NOP inhibitors
Patent No. 12643888

Inventor(s): Aaron Thompson (San Diego, CA), Andrew Hudson (San Diego, CA), Benjamin Pratt (Encinitas, CA), Brett C. Bookser (San Diego, CA), Jillian Basinger Thompson (San Diego, CA), Joe Tran (San Marcos, CA), Lino Valdez (San Diego, CA), Marco Peters (Fallbrook, CA), Pablo Garcia-Reynaga (San Diego, CA), Scott Burley (Oceanside, CA)
Assignee(s): Dart NeuroScience LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18615722 on 03/25/2024 (799 days app to issue)

Abstract:

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

3D printed hydrogen storage systems using non-pyrophoric hydrogen storage alloys
Patent No. 12644168

Inventor(s): Baoquan Huang (Troy, MI), Benjamin S. Chao (Troy, MI), Henry U. Lee (West Bloomfield, MI), Kirby Alan Smith (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Sesame Solar, Inc. (Jackson, MI)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18654838 on 05/03/2024 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen storage alloy containment vessel comprising an external pressure containment vessel and a thermally conductive compartmentalization network disposed within the pressure containment vessel. The compartmentalization network creates compartments within the pressure vessel within which a hydrogen storage alloy is disposed. One or both of the compartmentalization network and the pressure vessel may be formed by a 3D printing process, such as by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and/or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). The hydrogen storage alloy is a non-pyrophoric AB[subscript]2 [/subscript]Laves phase hydrogen storage alloy having: an A-site to B-site elemental ratio of not more than 0.5; and an alloy composition including (in at %): Zr: 2.0-5.5, Ti: 27-31.3, V: 8.3-9.9, Cr: 20.6-30.5, Mn: 25.4-33.0, Fe: 1.0-5.9, Al: 0.1-0.4, and/or Ni: 0.0-4.0.

[C22C] ALLOYS (treatment of alloys C21D, C22F)

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

Electrically conductive proppant and methods for detecting, locating and characterizing the electrically conductive proppant
Patent No. 12644042

Inventor(s): Chad Cannan (Lancaster, NY), Terrence Palisch (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): CARBO CERAMICS INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18463476 on 09/08/2023 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: Electrically conductive proppants and methods for detecting, locating, and characterizing same are provided. The electrically conductive proppant can include a substantially uniform coating of an electrically conductive material having a thickness of at least 500 nm. The method can include injecting a hydraulic fluid into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to open a fracture therein, injecting into the fracture a fluid containing the electrically conductive proppant, electrically energizing the earth at or near the fracture, and measuring three dimensional (x, y, and z) components of electric and magnetic field responses at a surface of the earth or in an adjacent wellbore.

[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]

Work machine system with multiple cameras
Patent No. 12644258

Inventor(s): Jeff Welsh (Abilene, KS), Toshihiko Takemura (Grapevine, TX), Yuji Fukuda (Grapevine, KS)
Assignee(s): Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. (Salina, KS)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18484076 on 10/10/2023 (966 days app to issue)

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

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

Deployable mobile modules
Patent No. 12644297

Inventor(s): Mark A. Hall (Dallas, TX), Ric Pearson (League City, TX)
Assignee(s): MOBILEOP4, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18594831 on 03/04/2024 (820 days app to issue)

Abstract: A deployable mobile module configurable to be deployed to remote sites. The deployable mobile module includes an outer housing, a roof panel, the roof panel pivotably coupled to a lower edge of the outer housing; a floor panel, the floor panel pivotably coupled to an upper edge of the outer housing; and two sidewall assemblies, the sidewall assemblies pivotably coupled to a side edge of the outer housing, the sidewall assemblies each including a sidewall housing and a front wall subassembly that includes a door, the front wall subassembly pivotably coupled to a front edge of the sidewall housing. By unfolding the floor panel, roof panel, sidewall housings, and front wall subassemblies, a structure may be deployed. The deployable mobile module may have one or more pieces of equipment and other systems installed thereto such that the structure is ready to operate with minimal additional setup time.

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

Perforating gun
Patent No. 12644344

Inventor(s): George Innes, III (Irving, TX), Jeremy Ursi (Frisco, TX), Varun Garg (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Oso Perforating, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18785398 on 07/26/2024 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perforating gun used in oil and gas completions operations. A gun string including the perforating gun and one or more additional perforating guns substantially identical to the perforating gun.

Packer back-up shoe
Patent No. 12644354

Inventor(s): Frank Vinicia Acosta Villarreal (Houston, TX), Shobeir Pirayeh Gar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18400494 on 12/29/2023 (886 days app to issue)

Abstract: A support shoe for a sealing element of a packer assembly has a support shoe arm extending longitudinally over an outer surface of the sealing element. A support shoe leg extends beneath the sealing element and the top of a ramped surface of a setting sleeve. A connecting portion connects the support shoe arm and the support shoe leg, and the support shoe envelops an upper end of the sealing element.

Fully automated perforating gun
Patent No. 12644362

Inventor(s): Christopher C. Hoelscher (Alvarado, TX), Joseph Todd MacGillivray (Alvarado, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18363501 on 08/01/2023 (1036 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some implementations include a perforating gun configured for transport with an internal detonator, the perforating gun to be used in a wellbore proximate to one or more subsurface formations, the perforating gun comprising: a detonator assembly positioned proximate to a ballistic initiator end of the perforating gun, wherein the detonator assembly includes the detonator; and a detonation cord positioned proximate to a receiver end of the perforating gun, wherein the ballistic initiator end is on an opposing side of the perforating gun from the receiver end; and an isolation cask disposed at the ballistic initiator end of the perforating gun, wherein the detonator assembly is recessed within the isolation cask.

Jack assembly with anti-retraction assembly and associated methods
Patent No. 12644368

Inventor(s): John A. Chappell (Joshua, TX), Lawrence Ray McHorse (Joshua, TX)
Assignee(s): Scout Surface Solutions LLC (Joshua, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Application No., Date, Speed: 19260856 on 07/07/2025 (330 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid conduit assembly and associated methods for a fluid supply system for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a manifold assembly coupled to a series of pumping units by hoses along which a hydraulic fluid is conveyed from the pumps of the pumping units to the manifold assembly. The hoses are supported by a plurality of support assemblies. The support assemblies each include a body with a hose cradle pivotally coupled thereto and in which hose is received. The support assemblies are configured to facilitate movement of the hoses in multiple directions for positioning of the hoses.

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

Anti-cavitation device, fluid end, and method
Patent No. 12644441

Inventor(s): W. H. Barnett, Jr. (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18655956 on 05/06/2024 (757 days app to issue)

Abstract: The anti-cavitation device comprises a housing and valve assembly. A fluid end comprises one or more intake chambers, one or more exhaust chambers, a compression chamber, a plunger chamber, and one or more intake manifolds. The intake manifolds are fluidly connected to the intake chambers such that the intake manifolds are adapted to deliver the hydraulic fracturing fluid to the intake chambers. The intake chambers comprise intake valve assemblies adapted to regulate flow from the intake chambers to the compression chamber. One of the intake chambers comprises an anti-cavitation chamber positioned across from and co-planar with the plunger chamber. The anti-cavitation device is positioned within the anti-cavitation chamber. A method of reducing cavitation is provided, the method comprises the step of inserting the anti-cavitation device into the access opening of the fluid end. The anti-cavitation device may be used in existing, previously used, or new fluid ends.

[F04B] POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; machines for liquids, or pumps, of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type F04C; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D; pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped F04F; crankshafts, crossheads, connecting-rods F16C; flywheels F16F; gearings for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion in general F16H; pistons, piston-rods, cylinders, in general F16J; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)

Quick release pin marine mount system for quick release accessories
Patent No. 12644481

Inventor(s): John D Wendt (Oshkosh, WI), Michael C Livorsi (Fox Lake, IL), Tim Truesdale (Grayslake, IL)
Assignee(s): CompX International Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18323524 on 05/25/2023 (1104 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and corresponding and/or associated methodology for a surface mounted base/pin system that allows a user to release an accessory by actuating the pin system which releases the unit from the base. The subject base/pin system uses a plurality of grooves in a base component and a plurality of balls in a pin component for providing rotational locking positions.

[F16B] DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D)

Light transmission fan blade and ceiling fan
Patent No. 12644593

Inventor(s): Haojun Shao (Jiangmen, , CN)
Assignee(s): Fanxion LLC (Lewisville, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19081263 on 03/17/2025 (442 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a supporting rod, an electric device, a light-emitting component, a housing and a fan blade. The electric device is arranged around the supporting rod. The light-emitting component is arranged around the supporting rod. The housing covers the electric device and the light-emitting component. The fan blade is driven to rotate by the electric device, and is provided with a light inlet toward the light-emitting component. The light emitted by the light-emitting component enters the interior of the fan blade from the light inlet. The light is reflected and transmitted within the interior of the fan blade, and subsequently emitted out of the blade surface element. Due to the reflection effect, the light is diffused, so that the light emitted from the blade surface element of the fan blade can illuminate a larger area, and the light emitted from the blade surface element is softer.

[F04D] NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)

System and method for controlling ventilation air of a target space
Patent No. 12644618

Inventor(s): Sanjeev Hingorani (Gainesville, FL), Thomas John Wolowicz (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18455896 on 08/25/2023 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of operating a (HVAC) system. The method includes measuring a concentration of a gas in the target space, and determining that the concentration exceeds a gas concentration threshold. The method includes determining that operation of the HVAC system in a ventilation mode is indicated to reduce the concentration of the gas. The method includes determining a total capacity of the HVAC system, and determining a current capacity of the HVAC system. The method includes causing the HVAC system to operate in the ventilation mode after validating that the total capacity is greater than the current capacity during operation of the HVAC system in the ventilation mode.

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

P H Y S I C S

Physical activity user interfaces
Patent No. 12644702

Inventor(s): Anders K. Haglunds (Sunnyvale, CA), Austen J. Green (Red Oak, TX), Bradley W. Griffin (Cupertino, CA), Christopher P. Foss (San Francisco, CA), Eamon F. Gilravi (San Francisco, CA), Edward Chao (Palo Alto, CA), James B. Cary (Mountain View, CA), Kevin W. Chen (Cupertino, CA), Lori Hylan-Cho (Palo Alto, CA), Matthew S. Koonce (San Jose, CA), Nicholas D. Felton (Sunnyvale, CA), Paul T. Nixon (Los Altos, CA), Robert M. Pearson (San Jose, CA), Stephen P. Jackson (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18153940 on 01/12/2023 (1237 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying information related to a physical activity. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing the display of information related to a physical activity are described.

[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)

Drivings insights with alternative power sources
Patent No. 12644720

Inventor(s): Lu Xu (Canton, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18792291 on 08/01/2024 (670 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing driving insights includes a driving insights module programed to receive a set of vehicle conditions, receive a fuel consumption database, and calculate a fuel savings of the vehicle based upon the set of vehicle conditions and the fuel consumption database. For example, the driving insights module can calculate the fuel saved by using an alternative power source compared to the fuel that would have been used by a vehicle operated by an internal combustion engine. In response to detecting an ignition off event, the driving insights module can generate the fuel savings estimate. The driving insights module can further output for display the fuel savings estimate.

Driver condition-based vehicle navigation
Patent No. 12644721

Inventor(s): Charan S. Lota (Frisco, TX), Steven S. Basra (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18192762 on 03/30/2023 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining a stress level of an individual prior to occupying a vehicle, responsive to a destination of the vehicle being above a first threshold and the stress level being above a second threshold, determining a route for the vehicle, and providing the determined route on a device associated with the individual.

Mixer drum load detection system
Patent No. 12644757

Inventor(s): Chris Hagan (Farmers Branch, TX), Greg Radighieri (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): The Vince Hagan Company (Sunnyvale, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17973668 on 10/26/2022 (1315 days app to issue)

Abstract: A load measurement system for a mixer comprising a mixing drum configured to contain and mix concrete, a cradle adjacent to the mixing drum and configured to receive the mixing drum, and a load measurement device adjacent to the cradle and configured to determine the changes to a material property of the cradle due to the force exerted on the cradle by the load in the mixing drum. The load measurement system determines the amount of the load of concrete in the mixing drum based on the measured change to the material property of the cradle, which may include one or more of a material deformation, displacement, stress, strain, or the vibration of the cradle.

[G01G] WEIGHING

Anisotropic magnetoresistance sensor circuit with adjustable offset trim
Patent No. 12644947

Inventor(s): Harish Kumar (Frisco, TX), Qunying Li (Allen, TX), Shanmuganand Chellamuthu (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18240985 on 08/31/2023 (1006 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes an anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensor; an operational amplifier; and a calibration circuit. The AMR sensor has a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal, and a fourth terminal. The operational amplifier has a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal, and a fourth terminal. The first terminal of the operational amplifier is coupled to the second terminal of the AMR sensor. The second terminal of the operational amplifier is coupled to the third terminal of the AMR sensor. The calibration circuit is coupled to the first terminal of the operational amplifier. The calibration circuit is configured to provide an adjustable offset trim voltage at the first terminal of the operational amplifier to cancel out an offset voltage generated by the AMR sensor.

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

Cable coverings for local convergence points and fiber optic enclosures
Patent No. 12645036

Inventor(s): Diana Rodriguez (Mansfield, TX), Karyne Poissant Prevratil (Fort Worth, TX), William Julius McPhil Giraud (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18242581 on 09/06/2023 (1000 days app to issue)

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to a cable covering for use on distribution cabinets and the corresponding methods of using and assembling the cable covering onto the distribution cabinets.

[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]

Voltage regulator with saturation prevention
Patent No. 12645235

Inventor(s): Harikrishna P (Bangalore, , IN), Rinu Mathew (Bangalore, , IN), Venkatesh Kadlimatti (Hubli, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18089433 on 12/27/2022 (1253 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a low dropout voltage regulator includes an input voltage terminal, a resistive element, first and second transistors, an output terminal, a differential amplifier, and first and second saturation prevention circuits. The resistive element is coupled between the input voltage terminal and a gate of the first transistor. The output terminal is coupled to the drain of the first transistor and the source of the second transistor. A first input of the differential amplifier receives a reference voltage, and a second input is coupled to the output terminal. The first saturation prevention circuit provides a first clamp current to the differential amplifier output if the gate-source voltage of the first transistor is less than a first threshold voltage. The second saturation prevention circuit provides a second clamp current to the differential amplifier output if the gate-source voltage of the second transistor is greater than a second threshold voltage.

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

Static power reduction in caches using deterministic naps
Patent No. 12645283

Inventor(s): Mehrdad Nourani (Plano, TX), Oluleye Olorode (Pflugerville, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18894180 on 09/24/2024 (616 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a dNap architecture that accurately transitions cache lines to full power state before an access to them. This ensures that there are no additional delays due to waking up drowsy lines. Only cache lines that are determined by the DMC to be accessed in the immediate future are fully powered while others are put in drowsy mode. As a result, we are able to significantly reduce leakage power with no cache performance degradation and minimal hardware overhead, especially at higher associativities. Up to 92% static/leakage power savings are accomplished with minimal hardware overhead and no performance tradeoff.

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

System and method for generating a visual representation of an execution sequence within a graphical user interface
Patent No. 12645339

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): BH Operations, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19323576 on 09/09/2025 (266 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for generating a visual representation of an execution sequence within a graphical user interface, including: at least a computing device, wherein the computing device comprises: a memory; a display device; and at least a processor configured to generate a display data structure including: providing a plurality of visual elements associated with execution sequence data and action sequence data and at least an event handler; linking a first visual element to the execution sequence data, linking a second visual element to the action sequence data; verifying the action sequence data; adjust the execution sequence data as a function of the verified action sequence data; classify the adjusted execution sequence data to a status; linking a third visual element to the status; generate the display data structure; and configure, using the display data structure, the display device to display the data structure.

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

Method and system for generating a user-sensitive user interface
Patent No. 12645345

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): Signet Health Corporation (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19193119 on 04/29/2025 (399 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for generating a user-sensitive user interface, wherein the system includes a display device; at least a computing device, wherein the computing device comprises: a memory; and at least a processor connected to the memory, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to: generate an execution operation as a function of a task module; display the execution operations in a user interface; receive, through the user interface, user response data corresponding to one or more of the execution operations; determine, as a function of the user response data, an assigned status corresponding the one or more execution operations using a machine-learning model; generate a second execution operation and an assigned node as a function of the assigned status; generate an updated user interface as a function of the second execution operation and the assigned status; and transmit the updated user interface to the assigned node.

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

Command address input buffer bias current reduction
Patent No. 12645399

Inventor(s): Gary Howe (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18450968 on 08/16/2023 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device may include one or more memory banks that store data and one or more input buffers. The input buffers may receive command address signals to access the one or more memory banks. The memory device may operate in one of a first mode of operation or a second mode of operation. The one or more input buffers may operate under a first bias current when the memory device is in the first mode of operation or a second bias current when the memory device is in the second mode of operation, and the first bias current may be greater than the second bias current.

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

System and method for addressing data in memory
Patent No. 12645457

Inventor(s): Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18529034 on 12/05/2023 (910 days app to issue)

Abstract: A digital signal processor having a CPU with a program counter register and, optionally, an event context stack pointer register for saving and restoring the event handler context when higher priority event preempts a lower priority event handler. The CPU is configured to use a minimized set of addressing modes that includes using the event context stack pointer register and program counter register to compute an address for storing data in memory. The CPU may also eliminate post-decrement, pre-increment and post-decrement addressing and rely only on post-increment addressing.

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

Systems and methods for edge resource demand load scheduling
Patent No. 12645501

Inventor(s): Said Tabet (Austin, TX), William Jeffery White (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): DELL PRODUCTS L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18366555 on 08/07/2023 (1030 days app to issue)

Abstract: Managing the resource demand load for edge systems is significantly more complex than for other systems, such as cloud environments. Edge resource demand load scheduling systems and methods are disclosed that can ensure that edge systems operate smoothly and efficiently while balancing multiple scheduling objectives. Scheduling techniques disclosed herein may utilize heuristic rules for candidate edge system selection (e.g., utilizing ARMA/ARIMA averages and/or service level objectives) and modified best fit decreasing (mBFD) assignment/allocation techniques.

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

Hardware control path redundancy for functional safety of peripherals
Patent No. 12645551

Inventor(s): Anand Kumar G (Bangalore, , IN), Veeramanikandan Raju (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18775132 on 07/17/2024 (685 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes primary register circuitry to receive a first signal to write a first value to the primary register circuitry; secondary register circuitry to receive a second signal to write a second value to the secondary register circuitry; a counter configured to count a set amount of time from when the first signal is received; and a controller coupled to the counter. The controller receives at least one of: a third signal indicating whether the second signal was detected within the set amount of time, and a fourth signal indicating whether the first value is the same as the second value.

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

Failure fault tolerance in distributed memory systems
Patent No. 12645552

Inventor(s): Craig William Warner (Coppell, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18750144 on 06/21/2024 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, devices, and architectures which provide for techniques for memory device and memory fabric redundancy within distributed memory systems. In some examples, two memory devices are paired and each stores a same set of data such that writes to the memory devices are duplicated and reads may be satisfied from either device. In some examples, a memory processing unit (MPU) may be incorporated into the memory architecture to support these paired memory devices. The MPU may be placed between the host and a multi-planed memory fabric which connects to multi-ported CXL memory devices. In some examples, the MPU may also enable the use of alternative fabric links. That is, if a memory fabric link between the MPU and a memory device is unavailable, an alternative link may be utilized to restore connectivity to a memory device.

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

Feature management for software deployment
Patent No. 12645560

Inventor(s): Adar K Danait (Irving, TX), Ajay Kumar Tumukuntala (Irving, TX), Akshatha Ramesh Shenoy (Irving, TX), Ashwin Perappa Prashanth (Irving, TX), Danielle A La Rue (Jacksonville, FL), Flora P Sah (Boston, MA), Heather Marie Robison Joshi (Irving, TX), Maneet Sharma (Irving, TX), Pavithra Araleri Visweswariah (Irving, TX), Radhika Shetty (Jacksonville, FL), Varaha Venkata Ganeswara Pitla (Irving, TX), Vitthal Ramling Betgar (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Citigroup Inc. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18763887 on 07/03/2024 (699 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set of software criteria including a condition that a software test be successfully performed prior to deploying a software package to a user device and location information indicating a storage location for status information of the software test is obtained. A testing status of the software package is analyzed using the status information at the storage location and software package is deployed to the user device as a result of the testing status confirming that the condition has been met in response to a request to deploy the software package to the user device.

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

Assessing computer code using machine learning
Patent No. 12645561

Inventor(s): Ebrima N. Ceesay (Vienna, VA), Mohamed Seck (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18411826 on 01/12/2024 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a development system may receive a set of computer code associated with a user. The development system may provide the set of computer code to a machine learning model to receive a set of quality indicators associated with the set of computer code. The development system may output, to a user device, the set of quality indicators. Additionally, the development system may determine, using the set of quality indicators, a possible mentor out of a plurality of additional users. The development system may transmit a message from the development system and to a device associated with the possible mentor.

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

Synchronized request handling at a memory device
Patent No. 12645581

Inventor(s): Dean E. Walker (Allen, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18887886 on 09/17/2024 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and techniques for synchronized request handling at a memory device are described herein. A request is received at the memory device. Here, the request indicates a memory address corresponding to a set of cache lines and a single cache line in the set of cache lines. The memory device maintains a deferred list for the set of cache lines and a set of lists with each member of the set of lists corresponding to one cache line in the set of cache lines. The memory device tests the deferred list to determine that the deferred list is not empty and places the request in the deferred list.

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

Allocation of spare cache reserved during non-speculative execution and speculative execution
Patent No. 12645597

Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18060163 on 11/30/2022 (1280 days app to issue)

Abstract: A cache system, having cache sets, a connection to a line identifying an execution type, a connection to a line identifying a status of speculative execution, and a logic circuit that can: allocate a first subset of cache sets when the execution type is a first type indicating non-speculative execution, allocate a second subset when the execution type changes from the first type to a second type indicating speculative execution, and reserve a cache set when the execution type is the second type. When the execution type changes from the second to the first type and the status of speculative execution indicates that a result of speculative execution is to be accepted, the logic circuit can reconfigure the second subset when the execution type is the first type; and allocate the at least one cache set when the execution type changes from the first to the second type.

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

Systems and methods for managing database migration based predicted resource usage
Patent No. 12645650

Inventor(s): Jose Eduardo Marquez (Jacksonville, FL), Kerry Vaughan (Lawrenceville, NJ), Khwaja M. Wasimuddin (Fort Worth, TX), Steven Nathan Greene (Scarsdale, NY), Sumanth R. Dokuru (Jacksonville, FL)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18929118 on 10/28/2024 (582 days app to issue)

Abstract: Managing database migration based on predicted resource usage. A datafile is received of data of a resource allocating platform that includes database(s). In response, the datafile is queried for resource usage data of the database(s) and resource capacity data, the resource usage data and the resource capacity data is extracted, and a growth rate of the resource usage data is generated. Subsequently, resource usage of the one or more databases on a future date is predicted and compared against a resource capacity from the resource capacity data. If the predicted resource usage of the one or more databases exceeds the resource capacity, a database from amongst the database(s) is migrated from the resource allocating platform to another resource allocating platform.

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

Prefetching system and method for a file system in user space
Patent No. 12645653

Inventor(s): Ganesh Kumar Raja Shanmuga Sundaram (The Colony, TX), Sikkandar Packiam (McKinney, TX), Venkata Rama Kalyan Repaka (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18753131 on 06/25/2024 (707 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, an analysis system may receive, using at least one first crawler, a set of configurations associated with a plurality of data structures. The analysis system may receive, using at least one second crawler, a set of data lineages associated with the plurality of data structures. The analysis system may receive, using at least one third crawler, a set of quality rules being applied to the plurality of data structures. The analysis system may generate at least one score for each data structure, in the plurality of data structures, using the set of configurations, the set of data lineages, and the set of quality rules. The analysis system may transmit instructions for a user interface including the at least one score for each dataset.

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

Apparatus and method for textual data analysis and generation of a performance datum
Patent No. 12645762

Abstract: An apparatus and method for textual data analysis and generation of a performance datum are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive input data from a plurality of users, wherein the input data comprises textual data, analyze the textual data as a function of referential textual data, identify a pattern datum between the plurality of segments and the plurality of referential segments, generate a performance datum for each user of the plurality of users as a function of the input data, the pattern datum and a plurality of performance metrics and transmit the performance datum to a plurality of user devices.

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

Known-deployed file metadata repository and analysis engine
Patent No. 12645793

Inventor(s): Dan E. Summers (Buckley, , GB), Jeffrey Texada (Carrollton, TX), Matthew E. Kelly (Chicago, IL), Steven Dimaria (Charlotte, NC)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17319831 on 05/13/2021 (1846 days app to issue)

Abstract: A known-deployed file metadata repository (KDFMR) and analysis engine enumerates reference lists of files stored on a software delivery point (SDP) and compares the enumerated list of files and associated metadata to previously stored values in the KDFMR. If newly stored or modified files are identified, the analysis engine acquires the files from the SDP. Each file is analyzed to determine whether the file is an atomic file or a container file and metadata is generated or extracted. Each file stored in a container file is recursively extracted and analyzed, where metadata is generated for each extracted file and each container file. The KDFMR periodically analyzes the files stored on the SDP for differences to maintain the currency of the KDFMR data with respect to files stored on the SDP. Storage or modification of files on the SDP triggers analysis of the associated file. KDFMR data is updated with metadata determined based on sandbox detonation of files and/or identified artifacts of known-deployed files.

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

Nested permissions policy generation
Patent No. 12645811

Inventor(s): Aaron Miles Phillips (Brighton, CO), Achyut Neupane (Georgetown, TX), Kenichi Mizuta (Los Altos, CA), Ning Dong (Fremont, CA), Rakesh Dev Dwara (Flower Mound, TX), Sahithi Katanguri (Kirkland, WA), Saurabh Verma (Redmond, WA), Tao Zhang (Kirkland, WA)
Assignee(s): Oracle International Corporation (Redwood Shores, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18922825 on 10/22/2024 (588 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for generating permissions policies for nested sets of software artifacts are disclosed. A system detects a selection of a target action and a target software artifact. The system identifies an entity associated with the selection. The system analyzes permissions metadata of the target software artifact to identify user-defined permission configuration rules specifying one or more additional software artifacts and one or more additional actions associated with the additional software artifacts. The system performs an iterative analysis of permissions metadata in the nested software artifacts to generate a composite permissions policy for the entity that combines the permissions specified in the user-defined permission configuration rules for the set of nested software artifacts.

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

Event integrated access graph data management
Patent No. 12645821

Inventor(s): Adarsh Khare (Sammamish, WA), Jagadeesh Kunda (Southlake, TX), James Alkove (Seattle, WA), Siva Garudayagari (Sammamish, WA)
Assignee(s): Oleria Corporation (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18592051 on 02/29/2024 (824 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data management system may include data connectors configured to establish connections with access control systems and receive heterogeneous metadata related to the data access history. The system may include a transformer that stores graph objects in memory. The graph objects may include application account nodes representing application accounts associated with the domain and resource nodes representing data resources associated with the domain. The system may further store event objects. The system may render for display a data access graph that illustrates a data permission traversal path from a source node to a particular data resource. The data permission traversal path may include a graphical representation representing the particular application account having permission to access the particular data resource. At least a portion of the graphical representation may be rendered according to the data access activity level of the particular application account accessing the particular data resource.

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

System and method for generating anonymization scripts to optimize data anonymization for large databases
Patent No. 12645834

Inventor(s): Lawrence Anthony D’Silva (Mumbai, , IN), Rama Venkata S. Kavali (Frisco, TX), Venugopala Rao Randhi (Hyderabad, , IN)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18913271 on 10/11/2024 (599 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system accesses database tables comprising sensitive data, collecting data elements corresponding to the sensitive data, reduces the data elements to a distinct list of data elements, generates a first script to generate map tables for each data element, wherein each map table comprises a first column to hold original values of the data element and a second column to hold anonymized values for the original values, generates a second script to scan the database tables to collect original values for each data element and populate the original values in a respective map table, generates a third script to anonymize the collected original values for each data element and populate the anonymized values in a respective map table, and generates a fourth script to update the original values using the corresponding anonymized values in the database tables based on the map tables.

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

Limiting activity based on a profile
Patent No. 12645838

Inventor(s): Ruchira Ghosh (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Toronto, , CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18777442 on 07/18/2024 (684 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of implementing a trained AI model to identify categories within a multidimensional space using a neural network training capability with patterns of activity risk behavior, features, and model feedback data, receiving a request to determine a category of a profile associated with a computing device, extracting features and an activity history of the profile from a database, executing the trained AI model on the features and the activity history to map the profile to a point in the multidimensional space, assigning the profile to the category based on the point in the multidimensional space with respect to a cluster corresponding to the category, and reducing an activity set within a software application when the computing device is accessing the software application based on the category. The operation may further include an AI agent performing an action related to the reduced activity set.

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

Modelling method and system
Patent No. 12645851

Inventor(s): George A. Allen (Okinawa, , JP), Nilesh Joshi (West Chester, OH), Tod Parrella (Westwood, MA)
Assignee(s): SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15757013 on 09/07/2015 (3921 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for geometric modelling method performed by a data processing system on a geometric model including a kernel and associated applications, the method includes receiving data for an object to be processed by the kernel, generating a standalone object for a user interface application of the geometric model, and storing the standalone object. A data processing system is configured for modelling a product according to the method.

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

Sparsified training of convolutional neural networks
Patent No. 12645921

Inventor(s): Kumar Desappan (Bangalore, , IN), Manu Mathew (Bangalore, , IN), Pramod Kumar Swami (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17809677 on 06/29/2022 (1434 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for generating a sparsified convolutional neural network (CNN) is provided that includes training the CNN to generate coefficient values of filters of convolution layers, and performing sparsified fine tuning on the convolution layers to generate the sparsified CNN, wherein the sparsified fine tuning causes selected nonzero coefficient values of the filters to be set to zero.

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

MSR staffing using augmented analytics
Patent No. 12645977

Inventor(s): Andre R. Buentello (San Antonio, TX), Ashley R. Philbrick (San Antonio, TX), Curtis M. Bell (San Antonio, TX), Gregory D. Hansen (San Antonio, TX), Jon D McEachron (Boerne, TX), Jose L Romero, Jr. (San Antonio, TX), Reynaldo Medina, III (San Antonio, TX), Ruthie Lyle (Durham, NC), Stacy Huggar (San Antonio, TX), Victor Kwak (Frisco, TX), Yevgeniy V. Khmelev (San Antonio, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17039285 on 09/30/2020 (2071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods ingest extensive data regarding parties and contextual data to determine correlation between a variety of data types, parameters related thereto, and member service representative (MSR) contact events and corresponding staffing levels. The appropriate level of staffing, based on real-time and historical context to meet demand for calls, emails, messages, and other contact or servicing can be calculated without overstaffing.

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

Indexing an area of interest using layered constraints
Patent No. 12646029

Inventor(s): Chad Sanford (Southlake, TX), Dale Lawrence Henderson (Star, ID), Marshall Peng (Seattle, WA), Maryam Mourad Amer (Carlsbad, CA), Mohammad Abouali (Canton, MI)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18446928 on 08/09/2023 (1028 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described are example systems and methods generally directed to determining a location score in connection with a geographic area of interest that may represent a suitability of the geographic area of interest in connection with the performance of a service. A geographic area of interest is divided into a plurality of cells and one or more constraints in connection with an area of interest (or combination of multiple areas of interest, etc.) is determined, a mapping function is defined for each constraint, and the constraints in determining a location score for each cell of the area of interest is aggregated. In exemplary implementations, the location score for each cell of the area of interest may represent and/or correspond to a suitability of the area of interest in connection with performing aerial deliveries of items using an aerial vehicle.

[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]

Systems and methods for account matching based on partial profile data
Patent No. 12646065

Inventor(s): Alwin M. Thomas (Newark, DE), Craig M. Mullaney (Newark, DE), Gary W. Moyer (Landenberg, PA), Kevin J. Stauffer (Avondale, PA), Muzeeb Mohammad (Greenville, DE), Prashant G. Paranjape (Wilmington, DE), Sachin Gadiyar (Newark, DE), Sakthi Muthuswamy (Bear, DE), Tuan Dao (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18810231 on 08/20/2024 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for account matching based on partial profile data are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for account matching based on partial profile data may include: (1) receiving, from a merchant, partial payment card information for a merchant customer, wherein the merchant customer is also a financial institution customer; (2) querying a database to identify a plurality of payment card accounts matching the partial payment card information; (3) requesting a transaction over a payment network for the plurality of payment card accounts matching the partial payment card information; (4) monitoring the payment network for the transaction involving one of the plurality of payment card accounts matching the partial payment card information; and (5) associating the payment card account involved in the transaction as the payment card account associated with the merchant customer.

Post-processing panoramic imagery geo-rectification system
Patent No. 12646155

Inventor(s): Ben Clifford (Maricopa, AZ), John Femiani (Oxford, OH), Trupti Khatavkar (Diamondhead, MS), Yasser Taima (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Aerial Sphere, LLC (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453736 on 08/22/2023 (1015 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for performing a post-processing panoramic imagery geo-rectification process is provided. The system is for use with aerial imagery and is agnostic to where the system operates, which may be a computing device including, without limitation, a PC, servers, or in the cloud. This process includes at least two subprocesses, wherein subprocess [b]1[/b] includes instructions to solve six degrees of freedom for camera position, without human intervention; namely the latitude, longitude, altitude, pan, tilt, and roll. Subprocess [b]2[/b] includes a method for placing warp points, which define a thin-plate spline that can be utilized on a server or within a compatible software system.

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

System and method for context-aware adaptive generation of user interface scenes
Patent No. 12646234

Inventor(s): Ammar Darkazanli (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): Plerion AI, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19357821 on 10/14/2025 (231 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for predictive scene-based user interface orchestration are disclosed. A plurality of context parameters, including behavioral, environmental, temporal, task-related, social, emotional, and device-ecosystem data, are acquired from sensors and applications. A context vector is generated comprising parameter values with confidence scores and temporal-decay values, and a context score is computed by applying a weighted aggregation. One or more context states are predicted using a machine learning model, and candidate interface scenes comprising layout structures, interaction flows, and component hierarchies are pre-generated. A transition policy is applied to select a candidate scene, which is rendered with continuity preservation and cinematic transitions that maintain user mental models and application state. Upon detection of unsatisfactory performance, rollback to a prior scene is executed. The selected scene is synchronized with a companion device, enabling seamless cross-device continuity of user interaction.

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

Self-checkout illumination system
Patent No. 12646281

Inventor(s): Jeremy V. Patrick (Cary, NC), Yeshai Bouskila (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18885425 on 09/13/2024 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: A self-checkout system and techniques for illuminating one or more items placed within a predefined zone of the self-checkout system are provided. In one aspect, a self-checkout system includes one or more cameras, a light source, and a computing device. The computing device is configured to implement an operation, including: receiving one or more images of one or more items placed within the predefined zone, the images being captured by the cameras; determining an identity of the one or more items placed within the predefined zone, based at least in part on the captured images; and causing the light source to project an illuminated indicator onto at least one item of the one or more items placed within the predefined zone, based on the identity of the at least one item.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

System and method for identifying an item based on an amount of image information in an image of the item
Patent No. 12646285

Inventor(s): Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shashipal Reddy Masini (Austin, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-Eleven, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18476555 on 09/28/2023 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: In response to detecting a triggering event corresponding to placement of a first item on a platform, a plurality of images of the first item are captured. For each image of the first item, a cropped image is generated including a bounding box around the first item depicted in the image. For each cropped image, a ratio is calculated between a portion of a total area within the bounding box occupied by the first item and the total area. If the ratio equals or exceeds a minimum threshold, an item identifier associated with the first item is identified based on the cropped image. On the other hand, if the ratio is below the threshold, the cropped image is discarded. A particular item identifier is selected from a set of cropped images that were not discarded.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Metamorphic labeling using aligned sensor data
Patent No. 12646300

Inventor(s): David R. Arft (Torrance, CA), Jongmoo Choi (Gardena, CA), Kilsoo Kim (Hermosa Beach, CA), Mayukh Sattiraju (Redondo Beach, CA)
Assignee(s): WHS ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC (Argyle, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17815702 on 07/28/2022 (1405 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes obtaining first and second data captured using different types of sensors. The method also includes obtaining first object detection results based on the first data and generated using a machine learning model, where the first object detection results identify one or more objects detected using the first data. The method further includes obtaining second object detection results based on the second data, where the second object detection results identify one or more objects detected using the second data. The method also includes identifying one or more inconsistencies between the first and second object detection results and generating labeled training data based on the one or more identified inconsistencies. In addition, the method includes retraining the machine learning model or training an additional machine learning model using the labeled training data.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Method and system for vehicle identification
Patent No. 12646330

Inventor(s): Phong Quang Dinh (Ho Chi Minh, , VN), Pietro Russo (Melrose, MA), William Fincannon (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): VIGILANT SOLUTIONS, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18656901 on 05/07/2024 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle identification system includes at least one camera configured to capture a color image and a monochrome image, each in respect of at least a portion of a vehicle. At least one electronic storage medium stores program instructions executable by an at least one processor to cause it to perform establishing a first machine learning model to process the color image for first object classification feature(s) corresponding to the vehicle. An accuracy confidence of the first object classification with respect to at least one of the feature(s) is determined. A second machine learning model processes, when the determined accuracy confidence is less than a predefined threshold, a combination of the color image along with the monochrome image, or along with a depth image derived at least in part from the monochrome image, for second object classification of the at least one of the feature(s).

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Systems and methods for monitoring wait times
Patent No. 12646368

Inventor(s): David John-Louis Alter (Orlando, FL), Gregory Paul Habiak (Orlando, FL), Jonathan Michael Voss (Flower Mound, TX), Robert Michael Jordan (Orlando, FL)
Assignee(s): UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC (Universal City, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18296229 on 04/05/2023 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: An amusement park attraction system includes a queue area and a controller configured to receive first sensor data indicative of one or more first notable attributes associated with a first group of guests in the queue area, receive second sensor data indicative of one or more second notable attributes associated with a second group of guests in the queue area, compare the first sensor data and the second sensor data to one another, determine a confidence score associated with a match between the first group of guests and the second group of guests based on comparison between the first sensor data and the second sensor data, and output a control signal in response to determining the confidence score exceeds a threshold value.

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

Orientation autodetection based on motion sensors
Patent No. 12646392

Inventor(s): Isam Gharib (Montreal, , CA), Jean-Pierre Collin (Montreal, , CA)
Assignee(s): Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18760372 on 07/01/2024 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting device orientation use two motion sensors arranged perpendicularly to one another require, one horizontal (landscape) and one vertical (portrait), to automatically detect orientation of an electronic device. The motion sensors operate mainly to detect and notify the device of any motion in proximity to the device, but the perpendicular positioning additionally allows the sensors to be used for autodetection of device orientation. The sensors detect movement near the electronic device such that one of the sensors will detect the movement more strongly than the other sensor, depending on whether the device is oriented horizontally or vertically. The stronger detection by one of the sensors can then be used to provide an indication of the device orientation. Such an arrangement avoids the need for gyroscopes, accelerometers, or other components designed to detect position and orientation.

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

Personalized cover-voice music synthesis system
Patent No. 12646493

Inventor(s): Benjamin Ray Resnick (Plano, TX), Ciprian Costin (Seattle, WA), Shubhr Singh (Ealing, , GB), Walter Adolf De BROUWER (Malibu, CA)
Assignee(s): Sound Patrol Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19305380 on 08/20/2025 (286 days app to issue)

Abstract: Cover music synthesis includes accessing a first digital song specified in a playlist of one or more digital songs, extracting, from the first digital song, first musical parameters characteristic of a music content of the first digital song, receiving a first vocal embedding indicative of a first singer, the first vocal embedding describing speech spoken by or vocals sung by the first singer, and using the first vocal embedding, generating first synthetic vocals for the first digital song using a vocal synthesis model, the first synthetic vocals matching the first musical parameters. The first synthetic vocals can be combined with a first music audio corresponding to the first digital song to generate a first synthetic song.

[G10H] ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE

Systems and methods for reauthorization request notification
Patent No. 12647467

Inventor(s): Jerry Steben (Fort Worth, TX), Lalit R. Kotecha (San Ramon, CA), Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18796624 on 08/07/2024 (664 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a network device may receive a subscription request to subscribe to receive notifications associated with context data related to a registered session associated with a user equipment (UE). The registered session may be associated with a reauthorization timer that is associated with triggering the network device to provide a request for reauthorization of the registered session. The network device may provide, based on an expiration of the reauthorization timer, the request for reauthorization of the registered session.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Multimode configurable spectrometer
Patent No. 12646700

Inventor(s): John D. Corless (Carrollton, TX), Larry Arlos Bullock (Carrollton, TX), Mark Anthony Meloni (Carrollton, TX), Mike Whelan (Carrollton, TX), Richard J. Daignault, Jr. (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Verity Instruments, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17893685 on 08/23/2022 (1379 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides multimode configurable spectrometers, a method of operating a multimode configurable spectrometer, and an optical monitoring system. In one embodiment the multimode configurable spectrometer includes: (1) an optical sensor configured to receive an optical input and convert the optical input to electrical signals, wherein the optical sensor includes multiple active pixel regions for converting the optical input to the electrical signals, (2) conversion circuitry, having multiple selectable converting circuits, that is configured to receive and convert the electrical signals to a digital output according to a selected one of the selectable converting circuits, and (3) a sensor controller configured to set a synchronized operating mode to direct operation of the optical sensor and select, based on the synchronized operating mode, at least one of the selectable converting circuits to provide the digital output.

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

Boron containing electrolytes and methods of forming boron containing electrolytes for magnesium batteries
Patent No. 12646740

Inventor(s): Oscar Tutusaus (Ann Arbor, MI), Rana Mohtadi (Northville, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17675906 on 02/18/2022 (1565 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming an electrolyte includes combining a magnesium closo-borate-organic solvent salt with an organic cation-anion salt, and removing the organic solvent from the magnesium closo-borate-organic solvent salt and to form an electrolyte comprising a magnesium closo-borate salt/organic cation-anion salt mixture. The magnesium closo-borate salt can have the structure Mg(C[subscript]y[/subscript]B[subscript]ay[/subscript]H[subscript]az[/subscript]X[subscript]z[/subscript])[subscript](2(1y)) [/subscript]where: y is 0 or 1; a is 10 or 12; z is 0 to a; and X is independently halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, and/or aryloxy substituents and wherein alkyl groups can be linear, branched, or cyclic. Also, any of the substituents can be partially or fully halogenated.

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

Mounting bracket for antenna
Patent No. 12646817

Inventor(s): Chaitanya Modak (Chiplun, , IN), Madivalappa Sogalad (Dharwad, , IN), Ravi Kiran Reddy Tadiparthi (Guntur, , IN), Venkateswara Rao Polineni (Ongole, , IN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18664713 on 05/15/2024 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an antenna includes clamp jaws that are adapted to be arranged around a monopole and are adjustably couplable with each other to clamp the monopole. Each clamp jaw comprises a first plate, a second plate, and a backplate that couples the first plate to the second plate and defines holes therein. The mounting bracket further comprises at least two mounting fasteners, and each mounting fastener is adapted to extend through corresponding holes of the adjacent clamp jaws and is configured to be tightened or loosened to move the clamp jaws toward or away from each other, respectively. The mounting bracket furthermore comprises adaptor bodies having a first plate and a second plate. The first plate defines first apertures therein and is couplable to a corresponding clamp jaw via fasteners inserted through the first apertures in the first plate.

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

Antenna systems
Patent No. 12646838

Inventor(s): George Alexander Bednekoff (Plano, TX), Michael A. Neenan (Plano, TX), Rauhon Ahmed Shaik (Wylie, TX), Richard Loy Smith, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Parsec Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18438362 on 02/09/2024 (844 days app to issue)

Abstract: An antenna assembly can include a cover, an internal ground plane, and a multi-band antenna. The cover can comprise one or more walls. The internal ground plane can comprise a base of the antenna assembly and can be coupled to the cover. The multi-band antenna can comprise one or more radiating elements comprising a first radiating element formed on a first PCB portion, the first radiating element comprising a first upright radiating portion and a first head radiating portion. The first radiating element can be configured to move from a first configuration prior to engagement with the cover to a second configuration when the cover is coupled to the internal ground plane. In the first configuration, the first upright radiating portion is coplanar to the first head radiating portion. In the second configuration, the first upright radiating portion is at an angle relative to the first head radiating portion.

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

Antenna systems
Patent No. 12646840

Abstract: An antenna assembly may include at least two PCB bases. Each PCB base may include a first multi-band antenna element, and a second multi-band antenna element, formed on each PCB base. The first multi-band antenna element and the second multi-band antenna elements can include one or more low-band radiating elements, one or more mid-band radiating elements; and one or more high-band radiating elements.

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

Arraying architecture of piezoelectric RF radiators
Patent No. 12646848

Inventor(s): Gurkan Gok (Milford, CT), Jeffrey Box (Farmersville, TX), Joseph Zacchio (Wethersfield, CT), Kenneth Keese (Lavon, TX)
Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18433166 on 02/05/2024 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: Single element piezoelectric antennas may be efficient but low power radiators. Single element piezoelectric antennas are limited by the mechanical strength of the piezoelectric material. In other words, the element can only be driven to a point until the element breaks. Even at this limit, the radiated power levels of the single element piezoelectric antennas may not be sufficient for practical transmission. The elements in the piezoelectric antennas may be arranged in a colinear dipole array to scale the radiated power level.

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

Armored cable coil tie-in detector
Patent No. 12646899

Inventor(s): Casey A. Gomez (McKinney, TX), Jeremy T. Smith (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17562834 on 12/27/2021 (1618 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of detecting a tie-in on a cable is disclosed. The method includes the steps of pulling a cable from a payoff reel; scanning the cable for a visual cue; detecting the visual cue; stopping the pull of the cable; cutting the cable; and discarding the cable portion with the visual cue.

[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)

Systems and methods for wireless charging of industrial equipment
Patent No. 12646974

Inventor(s): Emily Vetterick (Seattle, WA), Ian Simpson (Seattle, WA), Justin Stone (Frisco, TX), Kevin Cherry (Robesonia, PA), Larry Joe Robb (Mount Juliet, TN)
Assignee(s): Amazon Technologies, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Application No., Date, Speed: 18064583 on 12/12/2022 (1268 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for wireless charging of industrial equipment. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first mat configured to wirelessly charge a first device and a second device, the first mat having a first charging coil disposed in a first region of the first mat, and a second charging coil disposed in a second region of the first mat. The system may include a controller configured to determine, at a first time, that the first device is in contact with the first region of the first mat, and cause the first charging coil to be energized for wireless charging of the first device.

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

Composite structures for electric motors
Patent No. 12646987

Inventor(s): Bansi Jayesh Patel (Bryan, TX), Chase B. Wiley (Keller, TX), Karanveer Shyamdhar Dubey (College Station, TX), Moble Benedict (College Station, TX)
Assignee(s): The Texas AM University System (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18377688 on 10/06/2023 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: A composite rotor for an electric motor includes an annular composite support plate extending radially relative a central axis of the composite rotor between an inner diameter defining a central opening of the composite support plate and an outer diameter, wherein the composite support plate includes a quasi-isotropic composite material, and an annular magnet assembly extending around the central axis of the composite rotor and coupled to a surface of the composite support plate.

[H02K] DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES (dynamo-electric relays H01H 53/00; conversion of DC or AC input power into surge output power H02M 9/00)

Switching power supply and control method thereof
Patent No. 12647039

Inventor(s): Cong Zou (Shanghai, , CN), Sen Dou (Shanghai, , CN), Shaohua Peng (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18406621 on 01/08/2024 (876 days app to issue)

Abstract: A switching power supply includes a secondary control circuit coupled to a secondary side of a transformer of the switching power supply, and a primary control circuit coupled to a primary side of the transformer. The secondary control circuit is configured to receive a power request signal of a load device, and encode the power request signal to generate encoded information. The primary control circuit is configured to receive, by use of the transformer, a feedback signal reflecting an output voltage of the switching power supply, decode the encoded information based on a change of the feedback signal, and based thereon, control the switching power supply to supply power to the load device.

[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]

Linearity correction in high voltage transmit switches
Patent No. 12647082

Inventor(s): Raja Sekhar (Bangalore, , IN), Ravikumar Pattipaka (Bangalore, , IN), Sandeep Oswal (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193243 on 03/30/2023 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ultrasonic transmitter including a linear amplifier, an output stage, a switch, and a current compensation circuit. The linear amplifier includes first and second amplifier stages. The output stage has an input coupled to an output of the linear amplifier, and presents the transmitter output. The switch is coupled to the output of the linear amplifier. The current compensation circuit has an output coupled at the output of the first amplifier stage. Select circuitry is configured to couple the switch to a bias terminal when the switch is closed, and to couple one or more nodes of the switch to the control terminal of the current compensation circuit when the switch is open. The current compensation circuit generates a compensation current responsive to a sensed non-linear current conducted through the switch when open.

[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)

Shared phase shifter radio architecture
Patent No. 12647107

Inventor(s): Abdellatif Bellaouar (Richardson, TX), Arul Balasubramaniyan (Plano, TX), Chirag Dipak Patel (San Diego, CA), Gurkanwal Singh Sahota (Rancho Santa Fe, CA), Kevin Hsi-Huai Wang (San Diego, CA), Rajagopalan Rangarajan (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18340239 on 06/23/2023 (1075 days app to issue)

Abstract: A phase shifter for a millimeter wave (mmW) communication system including an in phase variable gain amplifier (I VGA) and a quadrature VGA (Q VGA) configured to receive radio frequency (RF) signals, the I VGA and the Q VGA configured to provide a selectable output to primary sides of first and second electromagnetic (EM) elements, respectively, the first EM element configured to provide a single-ended I output and the second EM element configured to provide a single-ended Q output, and a hybrid quadrature generator (HQG) configured to receive the single-ended I output of the first EM element and the single-ended Q output of the second EM element, the HQG configured to provide a combined signal at a desired phase.

[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]

Methods and apparatus to multiplex differential signals between multiple ports
Patent No. 12647109

Inventor(s): Akansha Rai (Bengaluru, , IN), Amar Kanteti (Bangalore, , IN), David Liu (Allen, TX), MD Anwar Sadat (Richardson, TX), Srikanth Vellore Avadhanam Ramamurthy (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18901315 on 09/30/2024 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus having a first and second data terminal and including a first transistor having a first terminal, a second terminal, and a control terminal; a second transistor having a first terminal and a control terminal, the first terminal of the second transistor coupled to the first terminal of the first transistor; a third transistor having a first terminal, a second terminal, and a control terminal; a fourth transistor having a first terminal and a control terminal, the first terminal of the fourth transistor coupled to the first terminal of the third transistor; and gate driver circuitry having a first terminal, and a second terminal, the first terminal of the gate driver circuitry coupled to the first data terminal, and the second terminal of the first transistor, the second terminal of the gate driver circuitry coupled to the second data terminal and the second terminal of third transistor.

Methods and apparatus to drive solid-state relay circuitry
Patent No. 12647113

Inventor(s): Kelvin Le (Dallas, TX), Riccardo Ruffo (Munich, , DE), Saleh Ahmad (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18373688 on 09/27/2023 (979 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: a first transistor having a first terminal and a control terminal; a second transistor having a first terminal and a control terminal, the first terminal of the second transistor coupled to the first terminal of the first transistor, the control terminal of the second transistor coupled to the control terminal of the first transistor; a resistor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the resistor coupled to the first terminal of the first transistor and the first terminal of the second transistor, the second terminal of the resistor coupled to the control terminal of the first transistor and the control terminal of the second transistor; and a diode having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the diode coupled to the control terminal of the first transistor and the control terminal of the second transistor.

Level shifter with automatic direction sensing
Patent No. 12647117

Inventor(s): Deric Wayne Waters (Dallas, TX), Ralph Braxton Wade, III (McKinney, TX), Roland Son (Richardson, TX), Sualp Aras (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18611223 on 03/20/2024 (804 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bidirectional level shifter circuit includes first and second driver circuits, first and second comparators, and a control circuit. The first driver circuit includes a first driver output and a first enable input. The second driver circuit includes a second driver output and a second enable input. The first comparator includes a first comparator output, a first reference input, and a first comparator input that is coupled to the second driver output. The second comparator includes a second comparator output, a second reference input, and a second comparator input is coupled to the first driver output. The control circuit includes a first control input coupled to the first comparator output, a second control input coupled to the second comparator output, a first control output coupled to the first enable input, and a second control output coupled to the second enable input.

Methods and devices for transmitting hybrid automatic repeat request-acknowledgment information
Patent No. 12647211

Inventor(s): Lu Wu (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee 5G Global, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17962498 on 10/08/2022 (1333 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device in a node for wireless communications. A first node receives N signaling groups in M time-frequency resource sets, and transmits a first information block in a first time-frequency resource block. The first information block comprises HARQ-ACKs associated with the N signaling groups; a first signaling group comprises a last signaling in the N signaling groups, the first signaling group is one of the N signaling groups, the N signaling groups are respectively used to determine N reference times, and a first reference time is one of the N reference times determined by the first signaling group; a target signaling group is used to determine the first time-frequency resource block, the target signaling is one of the N signaling groups, N is a positive integer greater than 1.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device for multiantenna parameter configuration in wireless communications
Patent No. 12647221

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee 5G Global, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18134569 on 04/14/2023 (1145 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and a device in a node for wireless communications. A first node receives a first information block and a second information block; and receives a first radio signal in a first time-frequency resource set; the first information block is used to determine a first transmission configuration parameter group, the first transmission configuration parameter group comprising multiple transmission configuration parameters; the multiple transmission configuration parameters are respectively used to determine multiple reference signals, with a first reference signal being one of the multiple reference signals; there is a first-type relationship between the first radio signal and the first reference signal, and there is a second-type relationship between the first radio signal and one of the multiple reference signals other than the first reference signal. The method given in the present application can enhance the performance of offsetting Doppler Shift in multi-TRP scenarios.

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

Wireless device, network node, and methods performed thereby, for frequency allocations of sounding reference signals
Patent No. 12647232

Inventor(s): Andreas Nilsson (Gothenburg, , SE), Mattias Frenne (Uppsala, , SE), Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX), Sven Petersson (Svedalen, , SE)
Assignee(s): Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17925392 on 05/11/2021 (1848 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless device of configuring uplink sounding transmissions is provided. The method includes receiving, from a network node, receiving, from a network node, different sets of configuration parameters for sounding signal transmissions for the wireless device. Each of the different sets of configuration parameters includes a time-domain parameter and different frequency allocations. The method further includes receiving, from the network node, downlink control information, DCI, comprising information that indicates which of the configured frequency allocations that should be applied for the SRS transmission. Furthermore, the method includes generating a sounding reference signal based on the received DCI.

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

Method and system for verifying user authorization using zero-proof verification
Patent No. 12647270

Inventor(s): Jemlin Lucas (Coppell, TX), Pushkar Taneja (Hyderabad, , IN), Shailendra Singh (Thane West, , IN), Sunilkumar Sriperambudur (Hyderabad, , IN), Suryanarayana Adivi (Hyderabad, , IN)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18733736 on 06/04/2024 (728 days app to issue)

Abstract: In response to receiving a first request from a user to determine eligibility to perform a data interaction, the user is prompted to provide eligibility information. An eligibility result is determined by inputting the eligibility information into an evaluation algorithm. A zero-knowledge proof of the eligibility result is generated. In response to receiving a second request from the user to perform the data interaction, the zero-knowledge proof is verified. When the zero-knowledge proof is found to be valid, the data interaction requested by the user is initiated.

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

System and method for bitcoin mining with reduced power
Patent No. 12647273

Inventor(s): David A Carlson (Haslet, TX)
Assignee(s): Marvell Asia Pte, Ltd. (Singapore, , SG)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18782703 on 07/24/2024 (678 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit and corresponding method enable bitcoin mining in a blockchain network. The circuit comprises a nonce generator that generates a nonce value, on a cycle-by-cycle basis, and changes only one binary digit of the nonce value per cycle. The circuit further comprises a hash engine that inserts, on the cycle-by-cycle basis, the nonce value into a block header of a block candidate and generates a digest by applying a hash function to the block header. The block header includes a representation of a target value. The circuit further comprises a validator that compares, on the cycle-by-cycle basis, the digest to the target value. In an event the digest satisfies the target value, the validator submits the block candidate to the blockchain network, causing newly minted bitcoin to be mined from the blockchain network. Changing only one binary digit of the nonce value, per cycle, reduces the circuit’s power consumption.

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

Offline interaction system and method using cryptography
Patent No. 12647284

Inventor(s): Benjamin Price (Rockingham, VA), Cuy Sheffield (Menlo Park, CA), Mahdi Zamani (Palo Alto, CA), Mihai Christodorescu (Belmont, CA), Minghua Xu (Austin, TX), Mohammad Mohsen Minaei Bidgoli (San Jose, CA), Muhammad Saad (Orlando, FL), Mustafa Ozdayi (Dallas, TX), Ranjit Kumaresan (Sunnyvale, CA), Sourav Das (Champaign, IL), Srinivasan Raghuraman (Cambridge, MA), Wanyun Gu (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee(s): Visa International Service Association (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18005054 on 07/21/2021 (1777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes a first device receiving, from a second device, an interaction request message comprising an amount and a second device certificate. The first device can verify the second device certificate using a server computer public key corresponding to a server computer private key. A trusted application in a secure element of the first device can determine whether or not the amount is less than an offline amount stored in the secure element. If the amount is less than the offline amount, the trusted application can determine an updated offline amount based on the amount. The trusted application can generate an interaction response message comprising the amount and a trusted application certificate. The first device can then provide the interaction response message to the second device.

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

Methods and systems for generating a virtual graph of multi channel communications
Patent No. 12647328

Inventor(s): Bradley Taylor (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): IntelePeer (Centennial, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17521320 on 11/08/2021 (1667 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems for generating a virtual graph of multi-channel communications. In some implementations, a virtual graph system provides a virtual graph relationship that manages the representation and captures the information associated with multi-channel communications, such as communications of a user with a corporate contact center. The information can include session and ”customer journey” characteristics of the interaction flow beyond the details of the telecommunication infrastructure. Additionally, the virtual graph system can provide a visualization that communicates both historical details and actionable information found in the interaction graph(s).

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

Adaptive routing with endpoint feedback
Patent No. 12647356

Inventor(s): Brent David Schartung (Plano, TX), Masoud Moshref Javadi (Dearborn, MI), Matty Kadosh (Hadera, , IL), Ofek Barkai (Petah Tikva, , IL), Omer Shabtai (Tel Aviv, , IL)
Assignee(s): MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Yokneam, , IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18585504 on 02/23/2024 (830 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, switches, network endpoints, and methods are provided. In one example, a system is described that includes a latency measurement circuit to measure traffic on a network from an endpoint sender to an endpoint receiver across multiple paths. The system also includes a packet marking circuit to provide a routing mark for a packet destined for the endpoint receiver according to a network traffic measurement provided by the latency measurement circuit, where the routing mark provides an indication that supports routing for the packet to reach the endpoint receiver via a chosen path or subset of paths among the multiple paths.

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

Real-time, time aware, dynamic, context aware and reconfigurable ethernet packet classification
Patent No. 12647373

Inventor(s): Pratheesh Gangadhar Thalakkal Kottilaveedu (Bengaluru, , IN), Thomas Anton Leyrer (Geisenhausen, , DE), William Cronin Wallace (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17751774 on 05/24/2022 (1470 days app to issue)

Abstract: An ultra-high speed electronic communications device includes: a network communications interface; a memory; and one or more processing units, communicatively coupled to the memory and the network communications interface, wherein the memory stores instructions configured to cause the one or more processing units to: receive a data packet using the network communications interface; determine a classification of the data packet based, at least in part, on a plurality of factors, wherein the plurality of factors comprises a rate at which the data packet was received and a time at which the data packet was received; select, based at least in part, on the classification, an operation from a plurality of operations, wherein the plurality of operations comprises a cut-through operation and a store-and-forward operation; and perform the selected operation.

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

Cloud security posture management
Patent No. 12647463

Inventor(s): Adrian Lane (Phoenix, AZ), Guangbei Li (Bellevue, WA), Prosanta Ghosh (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18524306 on 11/30/2023 (915 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and techniques for cloud security posture management are described herein. Cloud configuration data is obtained for a security asset of a cloud computing environment. The cloud configuration data is evaluated by a machine learning processor using a requirements control model to output a probability of a misconfiguration of the security asset. A mitigation action is generated for the security asset based on the probability of the misconfiguration being within a threshold. A cloud security configuration policy is updated for the security asset using the mitigation action and the mitigation action is transmitted to the security asset to modify a cloud configuration of the security asset.

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

System and method for communication data identification and alert generation via a machine learning framework
Patent No. 12647494

Inventor(s): Anantharajan Srinivasarangan (Chennai, , IN), Dinesh Kumar Agrawal (Rowlett, TX), Kiran Pulla (Hyderabad, , IN)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18760542 on 07/01/2024 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for communication data identification and alert generation via a machine learning framework. The present disclosure includes determining a first status of an underlying service, receiving a stream of interaction data from a first user via at least one channel, classifying an interaction via a first machine learning model, generating a first notification signal via a second machine learning model, wherein the second machine learning model may be provided, as inputs, the first status of the underlying service and an interaction pattern associated with the identity, and transmitting the first notification signal via the at least one channel to a first endpoint device associated with the first user.

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

Methods and apparatus to identify main page views
Patent No. 12647495

Inventor(s): Sanjeev Kumar Viswambharan (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): The Nielsen Company (US), LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18830892 on 09/11/2024 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to identify main page views. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to: access a log of requests from a proxy, the log of requests including main page requests and embedded page requests, the log of requests including timestamps corresponding to the main page requests and the embedded page requests, identify, based on consecutive ones of the timestamps occurring within a time interval, at least one of the main page requests associated with the time interval, and credit the at least one of the main page requests as a main page view.

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

Method and apparatus for reference area transfer with pre-analysis
Patent No. 12647604

Inventor(s): Hyung Joon Kim (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18108773 on 02/13/2023 (1205 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reduction of reference data transfer and coding efficiency improvement. The method includes performing pre-analysis on a decimated version of an image, and utilizing the predictions of the pre-analysis to transfer smaller reference area.

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

Methods and systems for facilitating secured communications and transactions between devices
Patent No. 12647790

Inventor(s): Swapnil Bora (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17583656 on 01/25/2022 (1589 days app to issue)

Abstract: Hardware-based security systems with various codes can enhance the security, privacy, simplicity, and efficiency of various transactions between transmitting and receiving parties. The real-time parameters such as time, date, and location, which keep changing for each person are easily accessible. Such parameters may be used for a new security protocol and system, wherein, the devices can encrypt or decrypt the communication using regularly changing parameters that makes communication highly decentralized and harder to hack or figure out. Furthermore, various algorithms of encryption, decryption, or cryptography can be used in association with the parameters to enhance the communication security further. The processes of implementing such security system along with various solutions including travel passport such as with respect to vaccination, securely storing data or files on local or remote servers, enhanced financial system, and possible hardware devices and applications for such solutions are presented in this application.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for handover from non-standalone coverage to standalone coverage while maintaining session continuity
Patent No. 12647837

Inventor(s): Darshan Gupta (Irving, TX), Ranjan Sharma (New Albany, OH)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18441401 on 02/14/2024 (839 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a network device may transmit user equipment (UE) route selection (URSP) rules during a registration of a UE with a non-standalone (NSA) network, wherein the URSP rules exclude network slicing related rules based on a lack of network slicing support in the NSA network. The network device may transmit, in response to a handover of the UE from the NSA network to a standalone (SA) network that supports network slicing, updated URSP rules during a registration of the UE with the SA network, wherein the updated URSP rules include a flag in each rule that controls the mode of migration of ongoing session(s) at the UE from the NSA network to the SA network during mobility procedures.

[H04Q] SELECTING (switches, relays, selectors H01H; wireless communication networks H04W) [2009.01]

Systems and methods for machine learning based access class barring
Patent No. 12647872

Inventor(s): Harsha Hegde (Buffalo Grove, IL), Minyan Shi (Bolton, MA)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18361508 on 07/28/2023 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for ML based ACB are provided herein. In an example, a system includes BBU(s), RU(s) communicatively coupled to the BBU(s), and antenna(s) communicatively coupled to the RU(s). Each respective RU of the RU(s) is communicatively coupled to a respective subset of the antenna(s). The BBU(s), the RU(s), and the antenna(s) are configured to implement a base station for wirelessly communicating with UEs in a cell. The system includes a machine learning computing system configured to: receive time data, traffic data, and location data; and determine predicted barring parameter(s) for the base station based on the time data, the traffic data, and the location data. The system is configured to: adjust barring factor(s) and/or barring time(s) in an information message based on the predicted barring parameter(s) for the base station; and send the information message with the adjusted barring factor(s) and/or barring time(s) to UEs in the cell.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for providing voltage boosting to a time domain duplexing radio
Patent No. 12647884

Inventor(s): Alessandro Sinicco (Monza, , IT), Sammit Patel (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18874029 on 06/08/2023 (1090 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are provided for diminishing power loss in electrical conductors used to provide electrical power to a radio configured to use time domain duplexing (TDD). Because the TDD radio typically transmits data during a downlink subframe, the TDD radio generally consumes more power, and thus draws more current through the electrical conductors, then during an uplink subframe when the TDD radio is configured to receive. Thus, during the downlink subframe, a DC voltage, output by a DC-DC voltage converter to the electrical conductors, is increased to lessen current drawn by the radio through the electrical conductors. As a result, power loss in the electrical conductors is reduced.

Method and device for discontinuous reception
Patent No. 12647942

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17851045 on 06/28/2022 (1435 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device used for discontinuous reception. A first node monitors a first signal in a first time resource pool, a first bit block is used to generate the first signal, the first bit block comprises a MAC PDU, and the first bit block comprises a first identification component; and a second receiver, when the first signal is successfully received in the first time resource pool, monitors a first signaling in a first time-frequency resource block; when the first signal is not successfully received in the first time resource pool, drops monitoring a first signaling in a first time-frequency resource block. The application can avoid the introduction of sidelink MAC CE to maintain the compatibility with the existing standards as far as possible; in addition, the application can reduce the overhead of air interface.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device in nodes used for wireless communication
Patent No. 12647947

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee 5G Global, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17955545 on 09/29/2022 (1342 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and a device in a node for wireless communications. A first receiver receives first information; and a first transmitter transmits a first signal in a first time-frequency resource block, the first signal carrying a second bit block; herein, a first bit block is used for generating the second bit block; the first bit block comprises a first bit sub-block and a second bit sub-block, the priority corresponding to the first bit sub-block being higher than that corresponding to the second bit sub-block; the number of REs in the first time-frequency resource block used for transmitting the second bit block is no greater than a first value, and the number of bits comprised in the first bit sub-block is used to determine the first value; the number of bits comprised in the first bit sub-block and the first information are used together to determine a second value.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Signaled restricted UORA access
Patent No. 12648024

Inventor(s): Brian D. Hart (Sunnyvale, CA), Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX), Matthew A. Silverman (Shaker Heights, OH), Robert E. Barton (Richmond, , CA)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18452471 on 08/18/2023 (1019 days app to issue)

Abstract: A signaling mechanism is provided that includes a restricted random access resource unit (XRA RU) that restricts uplink random access, such as by using Uplink Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access-based Random Access (UORA), to a subset of a plurality of stations that are associated with an Access Point (AP). In one aspect, an AP allocates a resource unit as an XRA RU that restricts uplink random access to a subset of a plurality of stations (STAs) that are associated with the AP. The AP transmits an uplink trigger that includes the XRA RU. The AP restricts use of the XRA RU to the subset of the plurality of STAs. In this way, STAs of the subset can attempt contention-based random access with the XRA RU while other STAs are prevented from attempting random access with the XRA RU.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Map coordination of NSTR constrained links
Patent No. 12648035

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vikas Bollapragada Subrahmanya (Clemson, SC)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17813007 on 07/15/2022 (1418 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating multi-AP (MAP) coordination to mitigate interference caused by a link of a non-simultaneous transmit/receive (NSTR) link pair of a multi-link device (MLD) in an overlapping basic service set (OBSS) in a wireless local area network. The methods include a method performed by an access point (AP) MLD, comprising the steps of obtaining, via a backhaul link from a neighboring AP in a different BSS, a MAP coordination request that includes schedule information for a victim station (STA) in the different BSS, and modifying, based on the MAP coordination request and the schedule information, an operation mode of either the AP MLD or a non-AP MLD that forms an NSTR link pair with the AP MLD, such that a first link of the NSTR link pair is silenced during an active period of the victim STA.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

PID control to address toggling of secondary flow controllers in datacenter cooling systems
Patent No. 12648114

Inventor(s): Ali Heydari (Albany, CA), Pardeep Shahi (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Nvidia Corporation (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17883298 on 08/08/2022 (1394 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for a datacenter cooling system are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a secondary cooling loop interfaces with a primary cooling loop and includes at least one processor that is adapted with a first proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller to control a first flow controller, which can cause a flow rate for a secondary coolant from a coolant distribution unit (CDU) to a plurality of second flow controllers, and where the plurality of second flow controllers are associated with a plurality of second PID controllers and the flow rate is based in part of on feedback from the plurality of second PID controllers.

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

3D semiconductor device and structure with logic and memory
Patent No. 12648143

Inventor(s): Jin-Woo Han (San Jose, CA), Zvi Or-Bach (Haifa, , IL)
Assignee(s): Monolithic 3D Inc. (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19243077 on 06/19/2025 (348 days app to issue)

Abstract: A 3D semiconductor device including: a first level including a single crystal layer, a memory control circuit, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and a third metal layer; connection of the first transistors comprises the first, and/or the second, and/or the third metal layer; a fourth metal layer disposed atop third transistors disposed atop second transistors disposed atop said first level; a memory array including word-lines and at least four memory mini arrays which include at least four rows by four columns of memory cells, each of the memory cells includes at least one of the second transistors (at least one with a metal gate) or at least one of the third transistors; a connection path from the fourth metal to the third metal including a via disposed through the memory array; the memory control circuit includes first transistors and voltage regulators.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES

Audio speaker system using piezo diaphragm
Patent No. 12648359

Inventor(s): Hideto Takagishi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18146718 on 12/27/2022 (1253 days app to issue)

Abstract: An audio speaker system includes: an amplifier, where a positive input terminal of the amplifier is configured to be coupled to a first reference voltage node; and a piezo diaphragm including: a metal plate; a first piezo film attached to the metal plate, where the first piezo film is configured to function as a speaker during operation of the audio speaker system; and a second piezo film attached to the metal plate and spaced apart from the first piezo film, where the second piezo film is configured to function as a microphone during operation of the audio speaker system, where an output terminal of the amplifier is coupled to the first piezo film, and where a negative input terminal of the amplifier is coupled to the second piezo film.

[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]

Semiconductor device and process with crack reduction
Patent No. 12648445

Inventor(s): Jaimal Mallory Willamson (McKinney, TX), Michael Todd Wyant (Dallas, TX), Yutaka Suzuki (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18362894 on 07/31/2023 (1037 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example device includes: a semiconductor die formed on a semiconductor substrate and having a device side surface, a backside surface opposite the device side surface, and having sides between the device side surface and the backside surface at edges of the semiconductor die; the semiconductor die having a device area comprising electrical devices formed on the semiconductor die, and having a scribe spacing area between the device area and the edges of the semiconductor die; the semiconductor die having polymeric anchors in the scribe spacing area, the polymeric anchors being recesses that extend through a protective overcoat dielectric layer that is over the device side surface of the semiconductor die, and extending into the semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor die; and polymeric material covering at least a portion of the semiconductor die, the polymeric material filling the recesses of the polymeric anchors.

Output matching network to reduce self and mutual inductances of output inductive components in a cavity package
Patent No. 12648489

Inventor(s): Seiya Takashima (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): SUMITOMO ELECTRIC DEVICE INNOVATIONS, INC. (Yokohama, , JP)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18214530 on 06/27/2023 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a cavity package including a substrate and at least one output lead disposed higher than the substrate, in a side view, to create a cavity. A transistor die is disposed within the cavity. A top surface of the transistor die is lower than a top surface of the output lead when viewed in the side view. A first substrate is disposed within the cavity and is separate from the transistor die. A top surface of the first substrate is lower than the top surface of the output lead in the side view. A shunt wire connects an output of the transistor die to the first substrate, and an output wire connects the output of the transistor substrate to the output lead. The shunt wire or the output wire is disposed and shaped to minimize self-inductance and to minimize mutual inductance with the shunt wire. NULL

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Rake
Patent No. D1128391

Inventor(s): Eric Tres Wangsgaard (Salt Lake City, UT), Jonathan Taylor Merrill (Victor, ID), Wesley David Crabbe (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): HUSQVARNA AB (, , SE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29952335 on 07/15/2024 (687 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

Adjustable mounting bracket for attachment to a trapezoidal rib
Patent No. D1128411

Inventor(s): Dustin M. M. Haddock (Colorado Springs, CO), Jonathon Moss (Grandview, TX)
Assignee(s): RMH Tech LLC (Colorado Springs, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29911242 on 08/30/2023 (1007 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle charger
Patent No. D1128576

Inventor(s): Augustine Curran-Muoz (Chicago, IL), Barry O’Dell (Fort Worth, TX), John Mays (Dallas, TX), Kim Kemper (Dallas, TX), Michael Grady (Chicago, IL), Naftali Hirschberg (Dallas, TX), Oluwadurotimi Solola (Chicago, IL), Peter Taylor (Hurst, TX), Phoebe Liandyartha (Chicago, IL), Samuel Weisbard (Chicago, IL), Tabitha Salazar (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): Schumacher Electric Corporation (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29970525 on 10/29/2024 (581 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

Water pump for pet fountain
Patent No. D1128738

Inventor(s): Xuzhong Wang (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): ABORDER PRODUCTS, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29976764 on 12/04/2024 (545 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

Firearm
Patent No. D1128830

Inventor(s): Christopher Martin Toomer (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Rost Martin LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29925025 on 01/22/2024 (862 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

Smoking article
Patent No. D1128993

Inventor(s): Brian K. Reaux (Red Oak, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29793571 on 05/15/2023 (1114 days app to issue) NULL Patent Class: N/A

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