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

Week of October 29, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

A: Human Necessities 16 B: Performing Operations; Transporting 12 C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 1 E: Fixed Constructions 3 F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 8 G: Physics 38 H: Electricity 34 Design: 14

TOP ASSIGNEES(NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 23 Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, R.I.) 4 Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas) 4 Arteriors Home (Lewisville) 2 Acufloor LLC (North Richland Hills) 2 Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 2 Capital One Services LLC (McLean, Va.) 2 Citibank N.A. (New York) 2 Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, France) 2

Unassigned 13

TOP INVENTORS(NO. OF PATENTS)

Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound) 6 Clinton D. Bunch (Keller) 2 Joshua A. Bunch (Keller) 2 Li Guo (Allen) 2 Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 2 Trent Collins (McKinney) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

Patent No.

Inventor(s): Arturo Fajardo (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): VMR Products LLC (Washington, DC) Law Firm: Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. A basin may be included in the cartomizer to hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A heating element may be provided within the basin which may have a flexible non-conductive material and a flexible conductive material.

Eyelash extension system and methods Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mabel Lee (Toronto, , CA), Michael Dewey (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): LASH OPCO, LLC (Southlake, TX) Law Firm: (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An eyelash extension includes an elongated base and a plurality of artificial lashes each attached to the elongated base. The plurality of artificial lashes is arranged in two or more clusters and each cluster includes two or more artificial lashes. The clusters are cinched together at a cinch point, which is spaced from the elongated base.

Barbecue oven and method of operation Patent No.

Inventor(s): William H. Karau (Southlake, TX) Assignee(s): KBQ Technologies, LLC (Southlake, TX) Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A barbecue oven that enables operator control of the combustion process through selective control of gas flow through and/or around a hot, oxygenated bed of coals and further enables automatic control of oven temperature through thermostatic regulation of forced draft.

Height-adjustable independent footrests to reduce toilet straining and method of use Patent No.

Inventor(s): Grayson Lee Linyard (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device to avoid straining while sitting on a toilet, and method of use. The device is comprised of two independent rectangular blocks, and each block can be independently positioned on the floor and adjusted to one of three heights by rotation. Each block can be connected to the toilet tank or wall surrounding the toilet for storage and ease of access once seated. The method comprises the steps of sitting on the toilet, disengaging the blocks from their connections on the toilet tank or wall surrounding the toilet, placing the blocks on the floor at the user''s desired location and desired block height by rotation, placing the user''s feet on top of the blocks, and returning the blocks to their storage location.

Fitness systems and methods Patent No.

Inventor(s): Terdema Ussery, III (Dallas, TX), Tyler Clark Cooper (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Cooper Health And Fitness Applications, LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP (12 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods that can determine a user''s fitness based on a single factor such as oxygen lung volume (pmVO2). A heart rate measurement is conducted on the user after the user performs a physical test specified by a fitness application of the system. The heart rate measurement is converted into a pmVO2 value and compared to pmVO2 values of other individuals. The system assigns the user a fitness grade based on the comparison result. The system further includes an artificial intelligent system that helps the user to move from a grade to a higher grade.

Mixed reality endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatopgraphy (ERCP) procedure Patent No.

Inventor(s): Navakanth Gorrepati (Southlake, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A mixed reality endoscopic surgical procedure method, including the steps of selecting a holographic first image of a body part to be surgically operated on in three-dimensional form and displaying the holographic first image of the body part. The method can further include positioning an endoscope relative to the body part, wherein the endoscope further includes a guidewire, displaying a second holographic image or video of the endoscope or guidewire relative to the body part, and using the first holographic first image as a visual guide for engaging the body part via the guidewire.

Systems and methods for measuring ciliary muscle activity Patent No.

Inventor(s): George Hunter Pettit (Fort Worth, TX), John Alfred Campin (Southlake, TX), Kevin Liedel (Colleyville, TX) Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH) Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasively assessing ciliary muscle accommodative potential in phakic eyes may include receiving a plurality of signals generated by a plurality of bipolar electrodes during a ciliary muscle assessment procedure, each of the plurality of signals indicating an electrical field associated with a patient''s ciliary muscle, and analyzing the signals to evaluate the patient''s ciliary muscle accommodative potential.

Plantar fasciitis recovery device Patent No.

Inventor(s): Andrew Sawyers (Hurst, TX) Assignee(s): Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products, Ltd. (Collyville, TX) Law Firm: Sheri Higgins Law, PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A sock device comprising: a first anchor; a sock; a strap, wherein the strap removably secures the first anchor to the sock; and a distributor. The strap can be used to fit through an attachment ring on the first anchor, pulled down towards a user''s ankle, and secured to the sock thereby providing temporary flexion to the foot, which stretches the muscles and tendons of the heel region, calf region, and underneath area of the feet to help treat plantar fasciitis. The distributor provides an even distribution of flexion to the entire width of the foot.

Eye-mountable therapeutic devices, and associated systems and methods Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christian Gutierrez (South San Francisco, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Aikin Gallant, LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems, eye-mountable devices, and methods that facilitate chronotherapeutic treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma are provided which enable therapeutic products to be delivered to the eye in a controlled manner only when desired. According to one embodiment, an eye-mountable device comprises a substrate having an eye-mounting surface for positioning on an eye of a patient, a sensor that obtains a plurality of measurements representative of a condition of the eye of the patient over a period of time, a therapeutic agent delivery assembly coupled, and a processor for executing a temporal model of a therapeutic agent delivery in communication with the sensor and the therapeutic agent delivery assembly. The processor receives the plurality of measurements and activates the therapeutic agent delivery assembly to administer a first amount of a drug to the eye of the patient based on the temporal model associated with the plurality of measurements.

Ultrasonic ophthalmic device Patent No.

Inventor(s): Georges Goetz (Mountain View, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Christensen O''Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An ophthalmic device comprises an ultrasonic transducer, an accommodation actuator, and a controller. When the ophthalmic device is mounted in or on an eye of a user, the ultrasonic transducer is positioned to direct ultrasonic signals towards ciliary processes in the eye and the accommodation actuator is positioned to focus light entering the eye. The controller is coupled to the ultrasonic transducer and the accommodation actuator. The controller includes logic that when executed by the controller causes the ophthalmic device to perform operations including emitting the ultrasonic signals from the ultrasonic transducer towards the ciliary processes, receiving reflected ultrasonic signals from the ciliary processes with the ultrasonic transducer, calculating a time of flight between emitting the ultrasonic signals and receiving the reflected ultrasonic signals, and adjusting an optical power of the accommodation actuator based on the time of flight.

Linkage for connecting multiple wheelchairs Patent No.

Inventor(s): Matthew L. Abbondanzio (Dallas, TX), Piotr Tomasz Marczewski (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board (DFW Airport, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A linkage system includes at least one adapter and a connector. Each adapter includes a clamp configured to attach to a frame of a wheelchair. Each adapter includes a pivot angle limiter configured to attach to the clamp. The pivot angle limiter includes a top plate and a bottom plate, each having a central hole through which a pivot shaft is insertable to define a pivot axis for a connector to rotate about. The pivot angle limiter includes first and second barriers, each extending between the top plate and the bottom plate. The first and second barriers define a maximum pivot angle that has a vertex at the pivot axis. The at least one adapter may include a first adapter connected to one end of the connector and to a first wheelchair, and a second adapter connected to an opposite end of the connector and to a second wheelchair.

Networked containers designed to promote compliance with a medication regimen Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jasper L. Steyn (San Bruno, CA), Jonathan Grossman (San Francisco, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Introduced here are containers designed to promote compliance with regimens for administering the medications stored therein. These containers can facilitate the conveyance of information related to a regimen through the use of a non-written medium. A container may include one or more display elements configured to emit/reflect light to indicate when medication stored in the container should be administered. An example of a display element is a light-emitting diode (LED). Emittance/reflectance of the light by the display element(s) may be governed by a different clock signal than the clock signal used to determine whether doses of medication are due to be administered.

Administration of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate and related compounds in humans Patent No.

Inventor(s): Terry Lacore (Melissa, TX) Assignee(s): (Salt Lake City, UT) Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In various implementations, beta-hydroxybutyrate, related compounds, and/or one or more other compounds may be administered to an individual to cause weight loss, weight maintenance, elevate blood ketone levels, maintain blood ketone levels, reduce blood glucose levels, maintain blood glucose levels, improve energy, focus, mood, cognitive function, or aide with neurological or inflammatory disorders and/or combinations thereof.

Formulations and methods of use for alpha connexin c-terminal (ACT) peptides Patent No.

Inventor(s): Gautam Ghatnekar (Mt. Pleasant, SC) Assignee(s): XEQUEL BIO, INC. (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: COOLEY LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical gel drug product preparation containing a composition comprising an isolated polypeptide having a carboxy-terminal amino acid sequence of an alpha connexin (ACT peptide), peptide stabilizers, excipients, buffering agents, and the like. A formulation and preparation steps are disclosed for the manufacturing of a stable, elegant, and pourable topical gel. The resulting formulation possesses long term stability suitable for aesthetic as well as therapeutic applications including the prevention of scaring and accelerated healing of wounds. Methods for treatment of chronic wounds, including chronic ulcers, are also provided.

Aerodynamic golf club head Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jeffrey J. Albertsen (Plano, TX), Michael Scott Burnett (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): (Carlsbad, CA) Law Firm: Dawsey Co., LPA (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An aerodynamic golf club head producing reduced aerodynamic drag forces via unique club head relationships.

Golf club Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kevin R. Harper (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) Law Firm: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, the connection assembly includes a removable hosel sleeve that allows a shaft to be supported a desired predetermined orientation relative to the club head. In this manner, the shaft loft and/or lie angle of the club can be adjusted without resorting to traditional bending of the shaft. In another embodiment, the club head has an adjustable sole that can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly relative to the strike face of the club head, which is effective to adjust the face angle of the club head.

& T R A N S P O R T

Broadband ultrasound transducers and related methods Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ali Kiaei (San Jose, CA), Baher Haroun (Allen, TX), Mohammad Hadi Motieian Najar (Santa Clara, CA) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Broadband ultrasound transducers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example ultrasonic transducer disclosed herein includes a substrate and a first membrane supported by the substrate. The first membrane is to exhibit a first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a second membrane supported by the substrate. The second membrane is to exhibit a second frequency response different from the first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a third membrane supported by the substrate. The third membrane is to exhibit one of the second frequency response or a third frequency response different from the first frequency response and the second frequency response when oscillated. A shape of the first membrane is to differ from a shape of the second membrane and a shape of the third membrane.

Multi-frequency reduction of fluid droplet Patent No.

Inventor(s): David Patrick Magee (Allen, TX), Stephen John Fedigan (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A signal generator has a generator output. The signal generator is configured to generate first and second signals at the generator output. The first signal has a first frequency, and the second signal has a second frequency. Switching circuitry has a circuitry input and a circuitry output. The circuitry input is coupled to the generator output. The circuitry output is adapted to be coupled to an ultrasonic transducer mechanically coupled with a surface. The switching circuitry is configured to: provide the first signal to the ultrasonic transducer at the first frequency to reduce a fluid droplet on the surface from a first size to a second size; and provide the second signal to the ultrasonic transducer at the second frequency to reduce the fluid droplet from the second size to a third size.

Method of preparing a functional laminate Patent No.

Inventor(s): Peiqi Jiang (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of preparing a laminate or a laminated lens, comprising obtaining a first plastic substrate having a front surface and a back surface, treating the front surface of the first plastic substrate or the back surface of the first plastic substrate, and laminating a second plastic substrate on the treated front surface of the first plastic substrate or the treated back surface of the first plastic substrate. The treating may include applying a polyurethane resin to a surface of the first plastic substrate. The method may further comprise treating a surface of the second plastic substrate. The method may further comprise applying activator to the treated surfaces of the first plastic substrate and the second plastic substrate and laminating by apposing the treated surfaces of the first plastic substrate and the second plastic substrate.

Transport charge offload management Patent No.

Inventor(s): Norman Lu (Fairview, TX) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of initiating, by a transport, a request to provide a first portion of stored energy to a charging station, determining, by the charging station, an actual amount of energy needed by the transport, wherein the determining is based on a first destination of the transport and on data received by the charging station based on a route associated with the first destination, wherein the actual amount of energy is not the same amount as the first portion of stored energy, and depositing, by the transport, the actual amount of energy in the charging station.

Systems and methods for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle Patent No.

Inventor(s): Steven J. Foland (Garland, TX) Assignee(s): BETA AIR, LLC (South Burlington, VT) Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle is presented. The system includes a computing device communicatively connected to at least a pack monitor unit, wherein the at least a pack monitor unit is configured to detect a battery pack datum of a plurality of battery modules incorporated in a battery pack. The computing device is further configured to receive the battery pack datum as a function of the at least a pack monitor unit, generate, as a function of the battery pack datum, a battery pack model associated with the battery pack of the electric vehicle, and determine a battery degradation prediction as a function of the battery pack datum and the battery pack model.

Authorizing functionality of a transport component Patent No.

Inventor(s): Stephen Paul McFarland, Jr. (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of detecting, by a component in a transport, that another component has been removed, detecting, by the component, that a replacement component has been added in the transport, providing, by the component, data to the replacement component, wherein the data attempts to subvert an authorized functionality of the replacement component, and responsive to a non-subversion of the authorized functionality, permitting, by the component, use of the authorized functionality of the replacement component.

Railcar extensions for increased structure width Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christopher Crisafulli (Mansfield, TX), George A. Nelle (Plano, TX), Justin W. Hollow Horn (Garland, TX), Konstantin I. Khenokh (Plano, TX), Kyle R. Coston (Forney, TX), Stephen L. Uhrik (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar extension for extending the width of a railcar comprises: a top portion for attaching to a railcar support; a first side portion coupled to the top portion, the first side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending perpendicular from the top portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support; a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending downward from the first side portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support, and wherein the second side portion pivots with respect to the first side portion to conform to the railcar support; and a bottom portion coupled to the second side portion, the bottom portion for attaching to the railcar support.

Floating skid plate for vehicle Patent No.

Inventor(s): Nestor Alexander Berardi (Temecula, CA) Assignee(s): XTravel Suspension, LLC (Southlake, TX) Law Firm: Umberg Zipser LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Movable skid plates for a vehicle are described that are configured to move in response to movement of a first or second link to which the skid plate is coupled. Preferred vehicles comprise a multi-link suspension system having a plurality of links, at least some of which can move independently of one another. The skid plate is preferably disposed below the two bottom links of the suspension system. The skid plate can be fixedly attached to one of the two bottom links. The skid plate can be coupled to the other of the two bottom links such that the skid plate can move with respect to that link.

Tailgate support cable assembly with touch sensor activation feature Patent No.

Inventor(s): James D. Cunningham (Clarkston, MI), Kevin J. James (Saline, MI), Tarakorn Soonthornwinate (Plymouth, MI) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A tailgate support cable assembly includes a cable and a retainer portion attached to an end of the cable. The retainer portion rotatably attaches the end of the cable assembly to a vehicle tailgate. The retainer portion includes a tailgate retention portion, an object contact portion extending from the tailgate retention portion, and a sensor engagement portion extending from the object contact portion. The retainer portion is structured to rotate with respect to the tailgate responsive to contact between the object contact portion and a foreign object positioned in a seam between the tailgate and another portion of the vehicle, during a closing movement of the tailgate. Rotation of the retainer portion brings the sensor engagement portion into contact with (and activates) a touch sensor mounted on the tailgate. Activation of the touch sensor causes a stoppage and/or reversal of tailgate movement, thereby preventing ''pinching'' of the foreign object.

Method of removal and replacement of a tip section of a rotor blade Patent No.

Inventor(s): Eric Charles Boyle (Haslet, TX), Robert D. Higbie (Haslet, TX), Sven R. Lofstrom (Irving, TX) Assignee(s): (Stratford, CT) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of mounting a replacement tip section to an exposed end of a rotor blade includes removing an existing tip section from the rotor blade to create the exposed end of the rotor blade, installing the rotor blade having the exposed end onto a holding fixture, assembling the replacement tip section about the exposed end of the rotor blade, positioning a bonding fixture about the replacement tip section, and curing the replacement tip section to the exposed end of the rotor blade.

Adhesive flavor strip for beverage containers and/or edible products Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jeremy Graves (Dallas, TX), Meredith N. Graves (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An adhesive flavor strip is provided. The adhesive flavor strip is configured to be adhered to a beverage container or an edible product. The adhesive flavor strip includes a length, a width, and a thickness; a consumer-facing surface extending along the length and the width of the flavor strip. The adhesive flavor strip has a flavor and is configured to be licked or to make contact with the mouth of the consumer while adhered to the beverage container or the edible product to provide the consumer a taste of the first flavor.

Modular inventory handling system and method Patent No.

Inventor(s): Thomas Vrenios (Irving, TX) Assignee(s): HDS Mercury, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA) Law Firm: Cherskov Flaynik Gurda, LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system of inventory management is described. It includes at least one container adapted to hold inventory items. A conveyor system is adapted to move the containers to and from pick cells. Each pick cell contains an array of processing locations designed to receive containers and an inventory movement tool such as a robotic arm designed to interact with containers received by the pick cell. The pick cells include at least one buffer shelf for processing items.

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

Films of multiwall, few wall, and single wall carbon nanotube mixtures Patent No.

Inventor(s): Marcio D. Lima (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Nanofiber membranes are described that include multiple layers of nanofiber structures, where each structure is a composite composition of multiwall carbon nanotubes and one or both of single wall and/or few walled carbon nanotubes. By selecting the relative proportions of multiwall and one or more of single/few wall carbon nanotubes in a nanofiber film, the membrane can be fabricated to withstand the heating that occurs during operation in an EUV lithography machine, while also having enough mechanical integrity to withstand pressure changes of between 1 atmosphere (atm) and 2 atm between operating cycles of an EUV lithography machine.

Filler frames for buildings with ridged panels Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mark Keller Bauer (Haslet, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Filler frames for mounting on exterior or interior surfaces of metal building siding panels, and also configurable for mounting around cut-out openings in siding panels. Filler frames include one or more connected frame panels having a substantially flat top portion, and a bottom portion having a bottom surface that is shaped to nest on and mate with a correspondingly shaped portion of a repeating ridge pattern of the respective building side panel on which each of the frame panels is configured to be mounted upon, thus leaving no gaps between the filler frame and the building siding panels. Frame panels of filler frames may alternatively have one or more foam portions attached to a bottom surface providing for an effective seal. One or more gaps are formed in such foam portions to facilitate the use of fasteners for mounting of the filler frame to a building siding panel.

Device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles Patent No.

Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX) Assignee(s): Acufloor, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX) Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other.

Device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles Patent No.

Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX) Assignee(s): Acufloor, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX) Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other.

LIGHTING | HEATING | WEAPONS | BLASTING

Self-retaining wear-pad leveler Patent No.

Inventor(s): Lancer Drake Halcom (Coppell, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A self-retaining wear-pad leveler has a first plate having arms on opposing sides and forming an aperture through the first plate. A rear section is coupled to a rear portion of the first plate and has tabs extending from opposing sides of the rear section. The arms are configured for being retained about a ball of a spherical bearing assembly, and the tabs are configured to cause rotation of the leveler about the bearing when engaged by a component coupled to and rotating about the bearing.

Stacked disk spring vibration isolator with increased lateral load capacity Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian J Pinkelman (Ann Arbor, MI), Paul A Gilmore (Ann Arbor, MI), Ryohei Tsuruta (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus includes at least two disk spring washers, at least one ring-shaped outer spacer coupled to the outer edges of one or two of the disk spring washers, and at least one ring-shaped inner spacer coupled to the inner edges of one or two of the disk spring washers. The apparatus also includes a central shaft concentric with the disk spring washers, the outer spacers, and the inner spacers. The apparatus also includes a bottom attachment portion coupled to the bottom of the central shaft to support the at least two disk spring washers, and a top attachment portion configured to slide vertically along the central shaft. The top attachment portion is configured to, with an application of a downward force, compress the at least two disk spring washers.

Bicycle chain rings Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christoper A. Wickliffe (Ogden, UT) Assignee(s): RAMPWERKS, LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A bicycle chain ring, including an inner edge fully circumscribing both an opening and an axis of rotation; an inner surface extending between the inner edge and an outer edge where a plurality of chain ring teeth emanate; and a plurality of ramps disposed about the inner surface, wherein at least one of the plurality of ramps has a lifting surface configured to concurrently engage at least one link of a bicycle chain at two or more distinct pivot points along the length of the chain link to initiate stable lift of the bicycle chain without assistance from any of the plurality of chain ring teeth; wherein the lifting surface has a first end proximate the inner edge and a second end proximate the outer edge.

Lubrication delivery for pump packing assembly Patent No.

Inventor(s): Troy E. Wiegand (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): (Tulsa, OK) Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Techniques for delivering lubricant to a packing assembly of a fluid end of a reciprocating pump include delivering lubricant to a stuffing box that is housing a packing assembly or to a manifold disposed in or around the stuffing box. The lubricant configured to decrease friction between an interior surface of the packing assembly and a reciprocating component moving along the interior surface. Prior to delivering the lubricant to the interior surface of the packing assembly, the lubricant is diverted to multiple radial flow paths circumferentially spaced around a bore in which the packing assembly is disposed. The multiple radial flow paths lead to the interior surface of the packing assembly and the lubricant flowing through the multiple radial flow paths is metered at different flow rates based on a friction gradient across the interior surface of the packing assembly.

Apparatus, system, and method for temporary liquid commodity transfer stations Patent No.

Inventor(s): Darrell Krueger (Lawrence, KS), Joshua Soles (Calgary, , CA) Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for temporary fluid commodity transfer stations. A fluid commodity transfer structure can include a base member, a casing, and a fluid commodity transfer system. The fluid commodity transfer system can be configured to dispense a commodity for transloading from opposite sides of the fluid commodity transfer structure. A modular fueling station system can include one or more receptacles operably coupled to a fluid commodity transfer structure to allow a fluid commodity transfer system to utilize each receptacle as a fuel reservoir. The fluid commodity transfer structure can be loaded onto an intermodal transport vehicle, unloaded at a location, deposited at the location, and be operably coupled with one or more receptacles and/or other fluid commodity transfer structures to provide fueling infrastructure for fleet vehicles or allow for the commercial transfer of fluid from one receptable to another as a mobile fluid transfer system.

Systems and methods for a portable multi-function air conditioner Patent No.

Inventor(s): John P. Brinkman (Abilene, TX) Assignee(s): Icy Breeze Cooling LLC (Grapevine, TX) Law Firm: (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A portable multi-function air conditioner comprises an insulated reservoir configured to hold a liquid and ice, a lid associated with the reservoir to provide selective access to the reservoir, a heat exchanger, at least one pump configured to move a first portion of the liquid through the heat exchanger as a first function and discharge a second portion of the liquid through a spray nozzle as a second function, a fan configured to move air across the heat exchanger, and discharge the air through an outlet port associated with one of the reservoir or the lid, the discharged air intermingling with the discharged second portion of the liquid to condition the air, and a power supply operatively coupled with and providing power to the at least one pump and the fan.

Tube transition Patent No.

Inventor(s): Marshall R. Hicks, II (Cleburne, TX) Assignee(s): Viking Vessel Holdings, LLC (Cisco, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A tube transition fitting includes a body having a scalloped end having a raised portion and a depressed portion connected by a continuously sloping transition portion. The fitting is formed having a first wall thickness and a second wall thickness. A tube seat is formed on a surface connected to the body, the surface being adjacent a transition from the first wall thickness to the second wall thickness. A tube transition assembly includes a header portion, the tube transition fitting, and a heat exchange tube, each being connected using one or more simplified and/or heat-optimized connections.

Firearm magazine foldable carrying device Patent No.

Inventor(s): Randall Lynn Darby (Euless, TX) Assignee(s): ULTICLIP, LLC (Orlando, FL) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A firearm magazine carrying device includes a base and clip, where the clip portion can fold into the base. When the device is attached to or integrated into a firearm magazine baseplate, it allows the attachment of a firearm magazine to an of clothing, pocket, bag, or other places where it is desired to secure a firearm magazine, without the aid of a carrier, pouch, or other devices. The base can include a removable central portion that can be repositioned to permit the clip to be disposed on either side of the firearm magazine.

Systems and methods for mitigating the spread of infectious diseases Patent No.

Inventor(s): David W. Keeley (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): Electronic Caregiver, Inc. (Las Cruces, NM) Law Firm: Carr Ferrell LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Exemplary methods are provided for real-time assessment of a potential risk of an infectious disease, including receiving a predetermined acceptable range for an aspect of a human user''s physiological measurement data, receiving a predetermined acceptable answer for a survey response question, securely receiving an aspect of the human user''s physiological measurement data, determining if the aspect of the human user''s physiological measurement data is within the predetermined acceptable range, if the aspect of the human user''s physiological measurement data is within the predetermined acceptable range, transmitting to the human user a survey comprising a question, if the aspect of the human user''s physiological measurement data is not within the predetermined acceptable range, transmitting an active alert and not providing the human user with the survey comprising a question, and if the human user fails to transmit an acceptable answer to the survey comprising the question, transmitting an active alert.

Aircraft restraint system with haptic signaling Patent No.

Inventor(s): Charles Irving Cook (Rockwall, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A tactile signal seat belt sleeve has tactile signal producing elements arrayed along a sleeve that is adapted to fit over a seat belt for a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The elements may be arranged, for example, along the body-facing side of the belt. Each sleeve incorporates a signal-receiving element that allows for the activation of vibration-producing motors embedded in the fabric of the seat belt sleeve or belting. Vibration motors, such as piezoelectric devices, can be used to produce the tactile feedback. The haptic feedback assembly is connected to an interface unit that uses data from aircraft systems to sense, for example, the aircraft altitude and pitch, roll and yaw system. The interface unit generates signal to haptic devices to create appropriate vibrations patterns to the sleeve. The vibrations may be used to indicate directions of turn using output signals from various navigations systems.

Method of using crowd-sourced echo location pings to detect fiber locations using distributed acoustic sensing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Erwin Wardojo (McKinney, TX), John Valdez (Copper Canyon, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for locating optical fiber includes a vehicle''s computing device transmitting an acoustic signal and its location, an optical fiber transmitting light signals, an optical detector detecting reflected light due to the acoustic signal, and a server analyzing the reflected light to determine the fiber''s location. A method involves receiving a reflected light signal at a computing device, analyzing its properties to identify an acoustic signal''s properties, comparing these to a known audio signature emitted from a vehicle, and determining the fiber''s location based on the identified vehicle''s location. Another method includes a vehicle''s computing device transmitting an acoustic signal, determining the vehicle''s location, and transmitting this location to a server to determine the optical fiber''s location based on the acoustic signal''s properties.

Wear estimation for wear liner bearings Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian E. Tucker (Fort Worth, TX), Bryan Kenneth Baskin (Arlington, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for estimating wear in aircraft rotor systems. Data associated with loads and motions of a swashplate actuator is collected. The swashplate actuator drives a swashplate and at least one control link is coupled to the swashplate. The loads and motions of the at least one control link is estimated based upon the loads and motions of the swashplate actuator. Using a wear model, the current wear of control link components is estimated due to the loads and motions of the at least one control link. Wear estimates for the components are aggregated across multiple flights and used to determine when maintenance actions should occur.

Variable zoom X-ray computed tomography method for composites Patent No.

Inventor(s): Andrew Makeev (Dallas, TX), Yuriy Nikishkov (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): (Austin, TX) Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A variable zoom X-ray CT method can significantly improve resolution for structures with large in-plane dimensions, for example to detect complex structural damage due to low-velocity impact in large thin composite laminate panels. The variable zoom method comprises emitting an X-ray beam from an X-ray source to project a region of interest (ROI) of a specimen within a field of view (FOV) onto a detector. Projections of the ROI are scanned with the detector while rotating the specimen about a rotational axis of a specimen stage and translating the specimen stage along an acquisition trajectory between the X-ray source and the detector. The acquisition trajectory specifies a source-to-object distance (SOD) between the X-ray source and the rotational axis of the specimen stage at each rotation angle of the specimen stage. A reconstruction computer reconstructs a three-dimensional volume of the specimen from the projections scanned by the detector.

Interface to full and reduced pin JTAG devices Patent No.

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The disclosure describes a process and apparatus for accessing devices on a substrate. The substrate may include only full pin JTAG devices ([b]504[/b]), only reduced pin JTAG devices ([b]506[/b]), or a mixture of both full pin and reduced pin JTAG devices. The access is accomplished using a single interface ([b]502[/b]) between the substrate ([b]408[/b]) and a JTAG controller ([b]404[/b]). The access interface may be a wired interface or a wireless interface and may be used for JTAG based device testing, debugging, programming, or other type of JTAG based operation.

Methods and apparatus to implement a boundary scan for shared analog and digital pins Patent No.

Inventor(s): Prasanth Viswanathan Pillai (Bangalore, , IN), Swathi Gangasani (Bangalore, , IN), Vaskar Sarkar (Bangalore, , IN) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a buffer configured to, when enabled: obtain an input voltage; and provide the input voltage to a first boundary cell; and a second boundary cell configured to, when the apparatus is used in analog mode and a boundary scan occurs disable the buffer.

Two-dimensional FFT computation Patent No.

Inventor(s): Karthik Ramasubramanian (Bangalore, , IN), Pankaj Gupta (Rajasthan, , IN) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system includes a hardware accelerator configured to perform a two-dimensional (2D) fast Fourier transform (FFT) on an MN element array. The hardware accelerator has log[subscript]2 [/subscript]MN pipeline stages including an initial group of log[subscript]2 [/subscript]M stages and a final group of log[subscript]2 [/subscript]N stages. Each stage includes a butterfly unit, a FIFO buffer coupled to the butterfly unit, and a multiplier coupled to the butterfly unit and to an associated twiddle factor table. The hardware accelerator also includes butterfly control logic to provide elements of the MN element array to the initial group of stages in an N direction of the array, and twiddle factor addressing logic to, for the twiddle factor tables of the initial group of stages, apply an indexed entry of the twiddle factor table to the associated multiplier. The indexed entry begins as a first entry and advances by N entries after every N cycles.

Systems and apparatus for micromirror designs with electrode contact Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ryan Patrick Savage (Richardson, TX), William Craig McDonald (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and Apparatus for micromirror designs with electrode contact. In some examples, a micromirror including a mirror, a mirror via coupled to the mirror, a hinge coupled to the mirror via, the hinge including a springtip associated with a first side of the micromirror, the springtip associated with a first terminal, and an electrode associated with the first side of the micromirror, the electrode having a dielectric coating in contact with the springtip, the electrode associated with a second terminal different than the first terminal.

[G02B] (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]

System for virtual display and method of use Patent No.

Inventor(s): David K. Hess (Dallas, TX), Marvin R. Young (Richardson, TX), Timothy A. Cummings (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a building information model includes a system administrator, and a headset unit removably attached to a construction hardhat via a set of clips. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site to orient the user view and overlay an image. A position of the headset is determined relative to a registration marker using the cameras and motion sensors. The overlayed image is projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.

Ophthalmic lens for improving vision Patent No.

Inventor(s): Elliot French (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-pont, , FR) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: This ophthalmic lens for improving vision has a light cut factor CutLED between 32% and 90%, for wavelengths ranging from 380 nm to 500 nm, defined by formula (I), where is a discrete or continuous sum operator, is the wavelength in nm, lens T % is the spectral transmittance of the lens in % and LED emission is the spectral distribution of a white light emitting diode; a mean luminous transmittance in the visible range higher than or equal to 75%; and light transmitted through the ophthalmic lens has a colorimetric value b*, as defined in the colorimetric CIE L*a*b* with illuminant D65, lower than 25.

Navigation system with camera assist Patent No.

Inventor(s): Aaron M. Hitchcock (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: One embodiment is a navigation system for an aircraft including a positioning system to generate information related to a position of the aircraft, a group of cameras mounted to a body of the aircraft, each camera of the group of cameras to simultaneously capture images of a portion of an environment that surrounds the aircraft, and a processing component coupled to the positioning system and the group of cameras, the processing component to determine a current position of the aircraft based on the information related to the position of the aircraft and the images.

Static power reduction in caches using deterministic naps Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mehrdad Nourani (Plano, TX), Oluleye Olorode (Pflugerville, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

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.

Systems and methods for scanning user interface (ui) screens for accessibility compliance Patent No.

Inventor(s): Scott Wolf (Denton, TX) Assignee(s): The ADT Security Corporation (Boca Raton, FL) Law Firm: Weisberg I.P. Law, P.A. (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Test devices, apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed. A test device for testing accessibility of a user interface is described. The test device comprises processing circuitry configured to generate a data structure based on a plurality of user interface files. The data structure comprises a plurality of data structure nodes, and each user interface file comprises a plurality of file elements associated with the accessibility of the user interface. Each data structure node of the plurality of data structure nodes corresponds to one or more file elements of the plurality of file elements. An accessibility test of the user interface is performed based on the data structure.

Systems and methods for data retention while migrating objects and object metadata stored in object storage environments migrated across cloud ecosystems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Justin Restivo (Coppell, TX) Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and methods for novel uses and/or improvements to data migration. In particular, systems and methods for data migration of metadata stored in object storage from one container to another, especially in instances when the metadata is destined for ingestion by an artificial intelligence application. The systems and methods ensure that all metadata (e.g., metadata stored in object storage) is preserved during data migration, including metadata such as content type, object lock mode, object lock retain until date, and/or custom metadata.

Feature extraction, labelling, and object feature map Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Pilcher (Richardson, TX), Christopher R. Harris (Plano, TX), Crystal D. Rhodes (Richardson, TX), John R. Goulding (Farmersville, TX) Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Tewksbury, MA) Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for machine learning model generation. A method can include generating image chips of an image. The image chips can each provide a view of a different extent of an object in the image. Based on an object definition that indicates respective features of the object and a location of the respective features along a length of the object, it can be determined whether any of the image chips include any of the respective features. Each image chip of the image chips can be labeled to include an indication of any of the features included in the image chip resulting in labelled image chips. The method can include training an ensemble classifier based on the labelled image chips resulting in a trained ensemble classifier.

Enterprise search Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ai Quoc Duong (Reston, VA), John Patrick Young (Centreville, VA), Larry Alan King (Potomac Falls, VA), Steven Antonio Ross (Doylestown, PA) Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Rutan Tucker, LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method performed by an enterprise search system to conduct an automated, computerized search for select operational attributes of a plurality of network devices is shown. The method comprises initiating the search via a user interface based on receipt of input information, which is used to form a query. The method then determines based on the query, one or more audits each specifying one or more tasks to be performed by at least a first network device to search for the select operational attributes. Subsequently, the method makes the one or more audits available to the first network device via a network, and receives, from the first network device, one or more responses to the query. The method may include generating one or more filter conditions to apply to results of executing the one or more tasks to yield the select operational attributes when included in the results.

Scanning of files in a customer account of a cloud service for cybersecurity Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brendan M. Johnson (Coppell, TX) Assignee(s): (Tokyo, , JP) Law Firm: Beyer Law Group LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A cloud computing infrastructure hosts a web service with customer accounts. In a customer account, files of the customer account are listed in an index. Files indicated in the index are arranged in groups, with files in each group being scanned using scanning serverless functions in the customer account. The files in the customer account include a compressed tar archive of a software container. Member files of a compressed tar archive in a customer account are randomly-accessed by way of locators that indicate a tar offset, a logical offset, and a decompressor state for a corresponding member file. A member file is accessed by seeking to the tar offset in the compressed tar archive, restoring a decompressor to the decompressor state, decompressing the compressed tar archive using the decompressor, and moving to the logical offset in the decompressed data in memory.

Initiating actions responsive to user expressions of a user while reading media content Patent No.

Inventor(s): James P. Appleyard (Grapevine, TX), Pratik A. Naik (Dallas, TX), Subil M. Abraham (Lewisville, TX) Assignee(s): (Armonk, NY) Law Firm: (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: First media content including text is presented on a display. User expressions of a user, including eye movement, are tracked by an image detector while the user is reading the text of the first media content. User expression data is generated based on the user expressions of the user. A determination can be made as to whether the user expression data indicates that the user gazes at a portion of the text presented on the display for a period exceeding a threshold value. Responsive to determining that the user expression data indicates that the user gazes at a portion of the text presented on the display for a period exceeding a threshold value, one or more actions can be automatically initiated. For example, additional media content that provides further explanation of the media content can be presented.

Systems and methods for adaptive data partitioning within cluster systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Rohit Joshi (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (McLean, VA) Law Firm: (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for adaptive partitioning of memory and storage resources of a first cluster node of a cluster system, comprising a plurality of nodes; wherein the first node includes one or more shards; and a client device in data communication with the plurality of nodes, wherein the first node is configured to: receive a client request, identify one of the one or more shards based on the client request, retrieve shard rules of the identified shard, determine an allocation of one or more memory slots of the identified shard based on the client request, lock the one or more memory slots, and perform one or more operations on the one or more memory slots associated with the client request based on the allocation.

Dynamic configuration of a computer processor based on the presence of a hypervisor Patent No.

Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to a hypervisor status register in a computer processor are described. For example, a memory coupled to the computer processor can store instructions of routines of predefined, non-hierarchical domains. The computer processor can store a value in the hypervisor status register during a power up process of the computer system. The value stored in the hypervisor status register that identifies whether or not an operating hypervisor is present in the computer system. The computer processor can configure its operations (e.g., address translation) based on the value stored in the hypervisor status register.

Discovering and publishing API information Patent No.

Inventor(s): Chandra Kamalakantha (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): The Conundrum IP LLC (Dover, DE) Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system includes a marketplace portal to allow a user to order a business service, and a cloud controller to deploy an instance of the ordered business service to a cloud environment. The system includes an application programming interface (API) scanner to discover API information including at least one API exposed by the deployed instance of the ordered business service, and publish the discovered API information to another service.

Systems and methods for automated conversation monitoring and control Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ross Jones (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): COLLABIP, Inc. (Austin, TX) Law Firm: Ansari Katiraei LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A conversation control system and associated methods adapt or modify currently active or future conversations and/or interactions based on machine-generated models that continuously evaluate client satisfaction over the entirety of the active conversations and/or interactions. The system receives a conversation with utterances by two or more participants, and generates a vector with features comprised of words, word sequences, and category classifications associated with at least one of the utterances. The system provides the features as inputs to a prediction model that assigns weights to a set of features based on a modeling of different impacts that each feature of the set of features has on one or more aspects of customer satisfaction. The system generates predictions for those aspects of customer satisfaction without input from the participants based on the assigned weights, and performs an automated action based on the one or more predictions.

Systems and methods for synchronizing processing statement deployment across diverse computer networks using a three-tiered artificial intelligence architecture Patent No.

Inventor(s): Adar Kiran Danait (Flower Mound, TX), Ashima Gupta (Coppell, TX), Maneet Sharma (Irving, TX) Assignee(s): Citibank, N.A. (New York, NY) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a three-tiered artificial intelligence architecture that synchronizes processing statement deployment across diverse computer networks. The system may receive, at a user interface, a first request for a first recommendation. The first recommendation includes a set of standardized processing statements for implementing on a function. The system may input the first request into a first network component. The first network component includes first, second, and third models. The first model is trained to generate a library of standardized processing statements. The second model is trained to generate a plurality of standardized processing characteristic values for each standardized processing statement in the library. The third model is trained to generate recommendations of sets of standardized processing statements to functions. The system receives an output from the first network component and generates for display the first recommendation based on the output.

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

Inventor(s): Tuan Dao (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): (New York, NY) Law Firm: (19 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

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.

Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums for product catalog mapping and integration across distributed systems and interfaces, dynamic determination and presentation of customized service offers and lifecycle management Patent No.

Inventor(s): Michael Ross Darmousseh (Rockwall, TX) Assignee(s): Extend, Inc. (Covina, CA) Law Firm: Sheppard Mullin Richter Hampton LLP (8 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments of the presently disclosed technology provide systems and methods for catalog integration across distributed systems and interfaces. Such systems and methods may involve: (1) receiving, at an integration platform, a catalog of items from a merchant, the catalog of items including a first item; (2) determining, by the integration platform, a set of protection plan offers to display in a live website associated with the merchant, the live website displaying the first item with a frame object comprising the set of protection plan offers; (3) receiving, by the integration platform, a notification related to a transaction involving the first item and a customer; and (4) performing, by the integration platform, an action associated with the transaction and a first protection plan offer of the set of protection plan offers.

Customer care topic coverage determination and coaching Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mark Hanson (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A customer who is contacting customer care via a support session regarding a problem is classified into a customer category of multiple customer categories based at least on customer account information of the customer. A customer care topic in a predetermined set of multiple customer care topics that correspond to the problem is then identified via machine learning. A topic script that corresponds to the customer category of the customer for the customer care topic in the predetermined set of customer care topics is further retrieved or generated, in which the topic script includes one or more topic issues related to the customer care topics. The topic script is provided for presentation to a customer service representative (CSR) to prompt the CSR to discuss the one or more topic issues related to the customer care topic with the customer.

Real asset fractionalization algorithm Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving information regarding characteristics of a real asset. The method includes tokenizing at least one digital asset representing fractional shares in the real asset. The method includes determining the initial share price. The method includes updating a capitalization table based on the number shares and share price. The method includes performing a transaction based on share price. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Suppression of clipping artifacts from color conversion Patent No.

Inventor(s): Denis Roland Beaudoin (Rowlett, TX), Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Reddy Allu (Plano, TX), Shashank Dabral (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Techniques for image processing including receiving input image data, wherein the input image data includes data associated with a clear color channel, receiving a color offset value associated with a color channel, wherein color values for the color channel are not provided in the input image data, based on the color offset value, generating intermediate estimated color values for the color channel, wherein generating the intermediate estimated color values includes: clipping color values that have a magnitude greater than the color offset value, and adjusting color values that have a magnitude less than the color offset value based on the color offset value, applying a color correction function to the intermediate estimated color values based on the color offset value to determine color corrected estimated color values, and outputting the color corrected estimated color values.

Reducing a search space for item identification using machine learning Patent No.

Inventor(s): Crystal Maung (Dallas, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX), Shantanu Yadunath Thakurdesai (Denton, TX), Sumedh Vilas Datar (Grapevine, TX), Tejas Pradip Rode (Coppell, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device configured to receive a first encoded vector and receive one or more feature descriptors for a first object. The device is further configured to remove one or more encoded vectors from an encoded vector library that are not associated with the one or more feature descriptors and to identify a second encoded vector in the encoded vector library that most closely matches the first encoded vector based on the numerical values within the first encoded vector. The device is further configured to identify a first item identifier in the encoded vector library that is associated with the second encoded vector and to output the first item identifier.

Systems and methods for providing an autonomous vehicle vendor lot Patent No.

Inventor(s): Avid Ghamsari (Frisco, TX), Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX) Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle vendor lot may include a plurality of vehicle selection indicators, a visual navigation system, and a control system. The indicators may be distributed in the lot, associated with a respective parking spot in the lot, and operable to generate a visual indication indicative of a selection of a vehicle in the respective parking spot. The navigation system may be operable to generate a visual indication of a route between various locations in the lot. The control system may be operatively connected to the indicators and the navigation system, and configured to: receive a vehicle search query; identify at least one vehicle in the lot corresponding to the query; operate each vehicle selection indicator corresponding to each identified vehicle; identify a respective location in the lot for each identified vehicle; and operate the visual navigation system to generate a visual indication of a route to at least one identified vehicle.

Autograph ballsignature card holder Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kevin Lynn Simmons (Carrollton, TX), Michael D Herndon (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A holder shaped as at least a portion of a sports object including a bottom surface arranged to keep the holder in a stationary position while resting on a level surface. The holder is also shaped with a facing that includes a flat signing surface recessed into the facing. The flat signing surface is arranged to allow a trading card to be inserted in an opening. The holder includes a stepped cylindrical shaft arranged to retain a removable object.

Trim/test interface for devices with low pin count or analog or no-connect pins Patent No.

Inventor(s): Divya Kaur (Delhi, , IN), Rajat Chauhan (Karnataka, , IN), Rishav Gupta (Punjab, , IN) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A trim/test interface in a packaged integrated circuit device prevents high through-current between pins of the IC device and trim/test interface digital logic within the IC device using a floating-pin-tolerant always-on CMOS input buffer. The always-on buffer uses a coupling capacitor at its input to block signals at DC and a weak-latch feedback path to ensure that intermediate or floating inputs are provided through the buffer only at one of two digital levels (e.g., those provided by a ground pin GND and by a high supply voltage pin VDD). The described interfaces and methods provide for false-entry-free test mode activation for IC devices with a low pin count, where there are a limited number of pins to cover all test/trim functions, or in which only analog, no-connect, or failsafe pins are available for trim or test mode entry control or trim or test data input.

Localized learning of medication routine Patent No.

Inventor(s): Andrew Reusch (San Francisco, CA), Grant Smith (Alameda, CA), Robert Wiser (San Francisco, CA), Ryan Kramer (San Francisco, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A medication dispenser apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a container configured to hold medication, a display interface, and a controller configured to perform, in sequence, a learning operation in which the controller learns a medication dispensing regimen of the container, a validation operation in which the controller validates the learned medication dispensing regimen; and a notification operation in which the controller provides on the display interface a status of use of the container for medication dispensing in relation to the learned medication dispensing regimen.

Criteria based alarms coordination between a network of medical devices Patent No.

Inventor(s): Claire Ellen Knight (Arlington, TX) Assignee(s): CareFusion 303, Inc. (San Diego, CA) Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods manage more notifications between medical devices. A method includes obtaining information corresponding to a clinician and determining whether the information satisfies coordination criteria. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the clinician is associated with the first medical device and a second medical device, detecting a first and second notification generated by respective medical devices. The method includes identifying, based on detecting the respective notifications, alert information including medical information for a patient receiving medical treatment from the first and second medical device. The method includes determining, based on the identified information, notification priorities between the respective notifications. The method includes adjusting at least one human perceivable manifestation of the respective notifications based on the determined notification priorities, and presenting adjusted human perceivable manifestations of the respective notifications to the user via one of the first medical device or the second medical device.

Electronic device package with board level reliability Patent No.

Inventor(s): Naweed Anjum (Murphy, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In a described example, a method includes: providing a product package for a product die; building a product mimic die that mimics the product die and which is configured to make the product package functional for use in reliability testing; packaging the product mimic die in the product package to form a packaged product mimic die; reliability testing the packaged product mimic die; responsive to the reliability testing, revising the product package; and repeating the steps of reliability testing and revising the product package until the product package passes the reliability tests.

Broadband frequency multiplier with harmonic suppression Patent No.

Inventor(s): Sachin Kalia (Dallas, TX), Swaminathan Sankaran (Allen, TX), Tolga Dinc (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Described embodiments include a circuit having a quadrature phase generator circuit having differential generator inputs, in-phase differential generator outputs and quadrature-phase differential generator outputs. A first frequency multiplier circuit has first differential multiplier inputs and a first multiplier output, wherein the first differential multiplier inputs are coupled to the in-phase differential generator outputs. A second frequency multiplier circuit has second differential multiplier inputs and a second multiplier output. The second multiplier differential inputs are coupled to the quadrature-phase differential generator outputs. A transformer includes a primary inductor and a secondary inductor, wherein the primary inductor is coupled between the first and second multiplier outputs, and the second inductor is coupled between an output voltage terminal and a ground terminal.

Machine learning model for assessing network performance Patent No.

Inventor(s): Yanbing Su (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA) Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A network assessment system for generating subjective quality ratings for Internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) data sessions in real-time. The system measures real-time telecommunications network data during an IMS data session, processes the data using a trained model, and receives a subjective quality rating usable to modify the performance of a node in instances where the node does not typically have an associated subjective quality rating or in instances where the node is not associated with a standardized subjective quality rating.

Semiconductor device assembly with pre-reflowed solder Patent No.

Inventor(s): James Raymond Maliclic Baello (Pampanga, , PH), Jose Carlos Arroyo (Allen, TX), Steffany Ann Lacierda Moreno (Tarlac, , PH) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly includes a package substrate having a top side including a plurality of bondable features, at least one integrated circuit (IC) die including a substrate having at least a semiconductor surface including circuitry configured for realizing at least one function including nodes coupled to bond pads with metal posts on the bond pads. The metal posts are attached by a solder joint to the bondable features. The solder joint has a void density of less than or equal to () 5% of a cross-sectional area of the solder joint.

Grounding system and control method, integrated circuits and integrated circuit package thereof Patent No.

Inventor(s): Muhammad Ahmed (Garland, TX) Assignee(s): Halo Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Foshan, , CN) Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A grounding system includes a first circuit portion and a second circuit portion. The first circuit portion is connected to an input voltage bus and has a terminal being a first ground. The second circuit portion is connected between the first ground and a second ground, and includes a switch branch and a resistor branch. When the positive terminal of a power supply is connected to the input voltage bus and the negative terminal of the power supply is connected to the second ground, the switch branch establishes a first current path between the first ground and the second ground and shorts a first diode in the switch branch. When the positive terminal is connected to the second ground and the negative terminal is connected to the input voltage bus, the switch branch disconnects the first current path and stops shorting the first diode.

Current sampling in converter circuits Patent No.

Inventor(s): Isaac Cohen (Dix Hills, NY) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In described examples, a circuit includes a voltage sensor that has an output, first and second transconductance amplifiers, first and second switches, a capacitive element, a comparator, and a sampling circuit. Each of the first and second transconductance amplifiers has a respective input, a respective output, and a respective transconductance. The first switch is coupled between the voltage sensor output and the first transconductance amplifier input. The second switch is coupled between the voltage sensor output and the second transconductance amplifier input. The capacitive element has a first terminal coupled to the respective outputs of the first and second transconductance amplifiers. The comparator has a respective input and a respective output. The comparator input is coupled to the respective outputs of the first and second transconductance amplifiers and to the first terminal of the capacitive element. The sampling circuit is coupled to the output of the comparator.

Integrated circuit with low power mode management Patent No.

Inventor(s): Charles Gerlach (Dallas, TX), John Apostol (Richardson, TX), Kazunobu Shin (Plano, TX), Raghavendra Santhanagopal (Mckinney, TX), Rajagopal Kollengode Ananthanarayanan (Plano, TX), Ravi Teja Reddy (Dallas, TX), Rejitha Na Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In described examples, an integrated circuit (IC) includes an isolation, an input/output (IO), and a low power mode (LPM) control logic. The isolation includes a level shift with pull-down configured to weakly pull down the voltage of signals that travel through the isolation. The IO includes an input and a physical connector for coupling to a power management IC. The IO provides an asserted-low LPM enable signal to the physical connector in response to the IO input. An output of the LPM control logic is coupled via the isolation to the input of the IO. The LPM control logic provides a high voltage signal to the input of the IO as a default during power on reset (POR) of the IC. The pull-down pulls the LPM enable signal voltage to the asserted low voltage in response to a voltage of the LPM enable signal falling below a threshold.

Adapting split-transistor switching power supply based on condition Patent No.

Inventor(s): Robert A. Neidorff (Bedford, NH) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Techniques for controlling a switching converter. In an example, the converter includes a switching element and a logic circuit. The switching element includes a plurality of parallel-coupled transistors. The logic circuit is configured to initially provide one or more gate drive signals to one or more of the parallel-coupled transistors, respectively, but not to all of the transistors. After a delay period, the logic circuit is further configured to provide a respective gate drive signal to all or an otherwise larger number of the transistors. The initially-provided one or more gate signals is/are based on one or more conditions associated with the converter, such as RdsOn associated with the switching element and/or temperature. In this manner, a switching transistor that is adaptively-sized based on the condition(s) is initially switched to damp ringing, and a larger switching transistor (e.g., all transistors in parallel) is subsequently switched for low conduction loss.

Active electromagnetic interference filter with damping network Patent No.

Inventor(s): Yogesh Kumar Ramadass (San Jose, CA), Yongbin Chu (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In some examples, a circuit includes an amplifier, a resistor, and a damping network. The amplifier has an amplifier output and first and second amplifier inputs. The first amplifier input is adapted to be coupled to a first terminal, and the second amplifier input is configured to receive a reference voltage. The resistor is coupled between the amplifier output and the first amplifier input. The damping network is coupled between the amplifier output and the first terminal.

Dynamic biasing circuit for main comparator to improve load-transient and line-transient performance of buck converter in 100% mode Patent No.

Inventor(s): Antonio Priego (Freising, , DE), Gerhard Thiele (Dachau, , DE), Johann Erich Bayer (Thonhausen, , DE), Manuel Wiersch (Freising, , DE) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An electrical system includes: 1) a buck converter; 2) a battery coupled to an input of the buck converter; and 3) a load coupled to an output of the buck converter. The buck converter includes a high-side switch, a low-side switch, and regulation loop circuitry coupled to the high-side switch and the low-side switch. The regulation loop circuitry includes: 1) a main comparator; 2) a bias current source coupled to the main comparator and configured to provide a bias current to the main comparator; and 3) a dynamic biasing circuit coupled to the main comparator and configured to add a supplemental bias current to the bias current in 100% mode of the buck converter. The supplemental bias current varies depending on an input voltage (VIN) and an output voltage (VOUT) of the buck converter.

High and medium voltage power converters with switch modules parallel driving a single transformer primary Patent No.

Inventor(s): George Mantov (Sofia, , BG), Ken A. Wallace (Lewis Center, OH), Plamen Jordanoff (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Solid State Power LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: UB Greensfelder LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A multilink power converter with reduced winding voltage is disclosed, as well as various applications. In the disclosed embodiments, multiple primary switch modules have their inputs connected in series while using a single transformer winding connected in parallel to the modules'' outputs through voltage blocking capacitors. Medium voltage solid-state transformers are presented, including three-phase power converters. Also presented are embodiments utilizing common mode inductors to equalize the currents of the high voltage modules.

System and method for phase locked loop (PLL) based removal of modulated interference Patent No.

Inventor(s): Stephen A. Ganje (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA) Law Firm: Suiter Swantz IP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method for removing modulated interference (e.g., FSK, MSK, CW) from an input signal demodulates the input signal into a tracking bitstream via a set of phase locked loop (PLL) filters, one PLL filter for each modulated interference component (e.g., signal) known or suspected to be interfering with the input signal. Each PLL filter estimates, based on an estimated modulation frequency and center frequency associated with its target modulated interference component, a peak magnitude, phase, and updated center frequency and, based on these parameters, approximates the target interference component. Each re-created modulated interference component is subtracted from the original input signal to produce an output signal from which the known or suspected modulated interference components have been substantially removed.

Amplifier with switchable transformer Patent No.

Inventor(s): Abdellatif Bellaouar (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): QUALCOMM Incorporated (San Diego, CA) Law Firm: Loza Loza (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In certain aspects, an apparatus includes a first amplifier having a first output and a second output, and a transformer. The transformer includes a first switchable inductor coupled between the first output and the second output, a first capacitor coupled in parallel with the first switchable inductor, a second switchable inductor magnetically coupled to the first switchable inductor, a second capacitor coupled in parallel with the second switchable inductor, a third switchable inductor magnetically coupled to the first switchable inductor, and a third capacitor coupled in parallel with the third switchable inductor.

Tunable bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator based on application of radio-frequency (RF) signal to Bragg mirror metal layer Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bichoy Bahr (Allen, TX), Jeronimo Segovia-Fernandez (San Jose, CA), Michael Henderson Perrott (Nashua, NH), Ting-Ta Yen (San Jose, CA), Zachary Schaffer (Las Vegas, NV) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A tunable bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator includes: a first electrode adapted to be coupled to an oscillator circuit; a second electrode adapted to be coupled to the oscillator circuit; and a piezoelectric layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a Bragg mirror. The Bragg mirror has: a metal layer; and a dielectric layer between the metal layer and either of the first electrode or the second electrode. The tunable BAW resonator also includes: a radio-frequency (RF) signal source having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first electrode, and the second end coupled to the second electrode; and an amplifier circuit between either the first electrode or the second electrode and the Bragg mirror metal layer.

Methods and apparatus to balance propagation delay and bus emissions in transceivers Patent No.

Inventor(s): Lokesh Kumar Gupta (Bangalore, , IN), Upasana Bhattacharya (Bengaluru, , IN) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and s of manufacture are disclosed to buffer an input voltage. An example apparatus includes first inverter circuitry to invert the input voltage and produce a first inverted voltage; second inverter circuitry coupled to the first inverter circuitry, the second inverter circuitry to invert the first inverted voltage and produce a second inverted voltage at a rate based on a first current controlled transistor; third inverter circuitry coupled to the second inverter circuitry, the third inverter circuitry to invert the second inverted voltage and produce a third inverted voltage at a rate based on a second current controlled transistor; and fourth inverter circuitry coupled to the third inverter circuitry, the fourth inverter circuitry to invert the third inverted voltage and produce an output voltage, wherein the output voltage matches the input voltage.

Slew-rate control for transistors Patent No.

Inventor(s): Joseph M. Khayat (Bedford, NH) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A circuit includes an avalanche diode having an anode and a cathode. The circuit also includes a buffer stage having a buffer input, a power input and a buffer output, in which the buffer input is coupled to the anode, and the cathode is coupled to the power input. The circuit includes a transistor coupled between the power input and a clamp output. The transistor has a control input coupled to the buffer output, and a loop circuit is coupled between the buffer output and the buffer input. A capacitor is coupled between the buffer input and an output terminal.

Non-PLL, 1-wire, asynchronous oversampling of delta-sigma ADC bitstream Patent No.

Inventor(s): Luke Goetzke (Sahuarita, AZ) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method and circuit for recovering data from a digital bitstream received from an analog to digital converter includes asynchronously oversampling the digital bitstream at a sampling rate dictated by an estimate of a clock rate of the analog to digital converter and a nominal oversampling factor. The method and circuit also includes calculating widths of bits of the digital bitstream, and calculating a learned oversampling factor using the calculated widths of a predetermined number of bits of the digital bitstream and a minimization function. The method and circuit also includes calculating data bits to be inserted to a digital filter for digestion using the calculated widths of the bits of the digital bitstream and the learned oversampling factor.

Optical signal adjustment Patent No.

Inventor(s): Inwoong Kim (Allen, TX), Olga I. Vassilieva (Plano, TX), Paparao Palacharla (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): Fujitsu Limited (Kawasaki, , JP) Law Firm: Maschoff Brennan (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of optical signal adjustment may include obtaining a number of bits per second of data transmission in a frequency channel of an optical network. The method may also include directing a reduction in a number of bits per symbol transmitted in the frequency channel and directing an increase in a number of symbols transmitted per second in the frequency channel to maintain the number of bits per second of data transmission in the frequency channel.

Clock recovery for subcarriers in optical networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Luis A. Perez (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): Infinera Corporation (San Jose, CA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Optical network systems are disclosed, including systems having transmitters with a digital signal processor comprising forward error correction circuitry that provides encoded first electrical signals based on input data; and power adjusting circuitry that receives second electrical signals indicative of the first electrical signals, the power adjusting circuitry supplying third electrical signals, wherein each of the third electrical signals is indicative of an optical power level of a corresponding to one of a plurality of optical subcarriers output from an optical transmitter.

Long preamble and duty cycle based coexistence mechanism for power line communication (PLC) networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kumaran Vijayasankar (Allen, TX), Ramanuja Vedantham (Allen, TX), Tarkesh Pande (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for supporting coexistence of multiple technologies in a Power Line Communication (PLC) network are disclosed. A long coexistence preamble sequence may be transmitted by a device that has been forced to back off the PLC channel multiple times. The long coexistence sequence provides a way for the device to request channel access from devices on the channel using other technology. The device may transmit a data packet after transmitting the long coexistence preamble sequence. A network duty cycle time may also be defined as a maximum allowed duration for nodes of the same network to access the channel. When the network duty cycle time occurs, all nodes will back off the channel for a duty cycle extended inter frame space before transmitting again. The long coexistence preamble sequence and the network duty cycle time may be used together.

Method and apparatus for explicit CSI reporting in advanced wireless communication systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for a channel state information (CSI) feedback comprises receiving CSI feedback configuration information for the CSI feedback including a spatial channel information indicator based on a linear combination (LC) codebook, wherein the spatial channel information comprises at least one of a downlink channel matrix, a covariance matrix of the downlink channel matrix, or at least one eigenvector of the covariance matrix of the downlink channel matrix; deriving the spatial channel information indicator using the LC codebook that indicates a weighted linear combination of a plurality of basis vectors or a plurality of basis matrices as a representation of at least one of a downlink channel matrix, a covariance matrix of the downlink channel matrix, or at least one eigenvector of the covariance matrix of the downlink channel matrix; and transmitting over an uplink channel, the CSI feedback including the spatial channel information indicator.

Method and apparatus for user selection in distributed MIMO Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Hao Chen (Plano, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX), Rebal Al Jurdi (Allen, TX), Shiyang Leng (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method for user selection in distributed multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO). The system performs a method that includes configuring a first channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) resource set for a serving transmission point (TRP) and a second CSI-RS resource for a concatenated channel, wherein the concatenated channel is between a virtual panel and the apparatus, the virtual panel comprising distributed panels from a serving TRP and a helping TRP. The method also includes computing a metric as a function of one or more quantities included in one or more measurement reports, received from a user equipment (UE), for the concatenated channel and at least one of the serving TRP channel or the helping TRP channel. The method also includes configuring, based on the metric, the UE for one of: a legacy transmission or a distributed MIMO transmission.

Systems and methods for inter-operator edge discovery using distributed ledger system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Anil K. Guntupalli (Irving, TX), Mahesh Chapalamadugu (Plano, TX), Raghuram Parvataneni (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system described herein may record, to a distributed ledger, information associating a particular application with a particular set of Quality of Service (''QoS'') information. A particular Multi-Access/Mobile Edge Computing (''MEC'') device operator system may access the distributed ledger to identify the information associating the particular application with the particular set of QoS information. The system may read, from the distributed ledger, MEC configuration information indicating that the MEC device operator system has configured one or more MEC devices, of a plurality of MEC devices to provide the particular application in accordance with the particular set of QoS information. The system may select a particular MEC device, from the plurality of MEC devices, based on a request and further based on the MEC configuration information, and may output an indication of the selected particular MEC device in response to the request.

Systems and methods for building wireless mesh networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Muhammad Ahsan Naim (Irving, TX) Assignee(s): L3VEL, LLC (Wilmington, DE) Law Firm: Lee Sullivan Shea Smith LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system comprising a set of wireless communication nodes that are configured to operate as part of a wireless mesh network. Each respective wireless communication node may be directly coupled to at least one other wireless communication node via a respective short-hop wireless link, and at least a first pair of wireless nodes may be both (a) indirectly coupled to one another via a first communication path that comprises one or more intermediary wireless communication nodes and two or more short-hop wireless links and (b) directly coupled to one another via a first long-hop wireless link that provides a second communication path between the first pair of wireless communication nodes having a lesser number of hops than the first communication path. A fiber access point may be directly coupled to a first wireless communication node of the set of wireless communication nodes.

Systems and methods for managing traffic of a private network in relation to a backhaul failover Patent No.

Inventor(s): Landon W Stogner (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device sends, based on information indicating that a primary backhaul link of a private network is down, at least one message to a controller of the private network. The at least one message indicates that the controller is to activate at least one route condition policy, and the at least one message, when received by the controller, is to cause the controller to activate the at least one route condition policy. The device sends, based on the information, at least one additional message to a baseband unit (BBU) of the private network. The at least one additional message indicates that the BBU is to apply one or more spectrum sharing parameters for the private network, and the at least one additional message, when received by the BBU, is to cause the BBU to apply the one or more spectrum sharing parameters.

Military trusted interworking function to integrate non-IP tactical nodes into a 5G network Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jeffrey D. Bouis (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA) Law Firm: Suiter Swantz IP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method for implementing M-TIF to integrate one or more non-IP tactical nodes as an integral part of a 5G network includes a tactical translator. The tactical translator provides I/O functionality, message encapsulation, message translation, and IP-to-non-IP address translation. The tactical translator may be interposed between a tactical gateway and a tactical proxy to securely bridge legacy non-IP waveforms with the 5G Core.

Systems and methods for automated cloud provisioning Patent No.

Inventor(s): Karthik Ramachandran (Prosper, TX) Assignee(s): Elevance Health, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method is disclosed for automating creation of an account to access to a plurality of cloud based platforms, comprising receiving an intake request; determining whether the account is requested on a first cloud platform or a second cloud platform; determining whether an environment is requested; in response to a determination that an environment is requested, creating a created environment; in response to a determination that an environment is not requested, associating an existing environment with the account; in response to a determination that an environment is requested and a determination that the account is requested on the first cloud platform, creating network handlers; creating a workspace and a repository; creating vault secrets; in response to a determination that the account is requested on the first cloud platform, and tagging at least one resource associated with the account with a resource tag.

Protocol auto-detection Patent No.

Inventor(s): Hugo Cheung (Tucson, AZ), Keith Charles Brouse (Vail, AZ), Michael Douglas Snedeker (Tucson, AZ) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device includes an interface. The interface includes a plurality of pins. The interface further includes first components configured to interpret signals received at the plurality of pins according to a first protocol. The device further includes second components configured to the interpret signals received at the plurality of pins according to a second protocol. The first components are configured to disable the second components in response to a determination that the signals received at the pins correspond to the first protocol. Further, the second components are configured to disable the first components in response to a determination that the signals received at the pins correspond to the second protocol.

Blockchain management platform for performing asset adjustment, cross sectional editing, and bonding Patent No.

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to processing systems for performing cross-sectional asset editing. A computing platform may receive permission to perform a first subset of event processing steps. The computing platform may delegate permission to an external event processor to perform a second subset of event processing steps and to an external resource management platform to perform a third subset of event processing steps. The computing platform may generate an element chain corresponding to the account. In response to receiving a request to process an event, the computing platform may add a sub-element to the element chain containing a fixed parameter corresponding to an expected value associated with the event and a variable parameter corresponding to an actual value associated with the event. In response to receiving a request to write the actual value to the element chain, the computing platform may modify the variable parameter of the sub-element accordingly.

Artificial intelligence assistance for customer service representatives Patent No.

Inventor(s): Cory A. Matheson (Celina, TX) Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX) Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method comprises receiving, by an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, an input via a communication session between a customer device and a customer service representative device, wherein the AI assistant is trained using machine learning on a database containing previously-received inputs, previously-delivered outputs, and the previous results of previously-delivered outputs; processing, by the AI assistant, the input; determining, by the AI assistant, an output based on the processing of the input, wherein the output includes one of a suggested statement, change in tone, or correction for the customer service representative; and sending, by the AI assistant, an indication of the output to the customer service representative device.

Video and audio splitting that simulates in-person conversations during remote conferencing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian Christman (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for enhancing a videotelephony conference experience by generating dynamic audio channels. Audio outputs may be provided to listeners over different channels. The multiple channels may simulate live, in-person conversation with conference participants. For example, listeners may also conduct separate, private conversations with other participants of the conference without leaving the general conference conversation. The videotelephony conference interface may coordinate presentation of participants to reflect the audio channels provided to a listener. For example, actively speaking participants may be positioned in different regions of the interface.

Method and device for determining priority level of CSI report Patent No.

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): (Guangdong, , CN) Law Firm: Ladas Parry LLP (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method and a device for determining a priority level of a channel state information (CSI) report are provided. The method includes following operations. The UE determines priority levels of at least two CSI reports, the at least two CSI reports include a first CSI report, and the first CSI report carries Layer 1 Signal to Interference Noise Ratio (L1-SINR). The priority levels of the at least two CSI reports are used to multiplex the at least two CSI reports or drop at least a part of the at least two CSI reports in response to that there is an overlapping part in time domain resources of the at least two CSI reports.

Power headroom reporting with dual connectivity Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kathiravetpillai Sivanesan (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): APPLE INC. (Cupertino, CA) Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to a communication between a user equipment (''UE'') and a plurality of evolved Node Bs (''eNBs''). A UE may be adapted to operate in a dual connected mode on respective wireless cells provided by first and second eNBs. The UE may be adapted to estimate respective power headroom (''PHR'') values associated with simultaneous operation on the first and second wireless cells. The UE may cause the first and second PHR estimates to be transmitted to both the first and second eNBs. The first and second eNBs may use these estimates to compute respective uplink transmission powers for the UE. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

System and method for delay scheduling Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian Classon (Palatine, IL), Jinhuan Xia (Beijing, , CN), Vipul Desai (Palatine, IL) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method includes determining a first subframe on which to transmit a first downlink control information (DCI) message and determining a second subframe on which to transmit a first information. The method also includes determining a delay between the first subframe and the second subframe and transmitting, by a communications controller to a user equipment (UE), the second subframe in accordance with the delay.

Apparatus and method of beam failure recovery for secondary cell Patent No.

Inventor(s): Li Guo (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): (Guangdong, , CN) Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of a beam failure recovery for a secondary cell are provided. The method performed by a user equipment (UE) includes being configured, by a base station, to perform a beam failure recovery on one SCell, wherein when the UE is not provided with one or more resource indexes for detecting beam failure, the UE monitors up to two resources as one or more beam failure detection (BFD) reference signals (RSs) to detect a beam failure of the SCell according to transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states configured to control resource sets (CORESETs) in the SCell. This can solve issues in the prior art, provide a method for the UE to monitor up to two resources as one or more BFD RSs, provide a good communication performance, and/or provide high reliability.

Three-dimensional memory device with contact via structures located over support pillar structures and method of making thereof Patent No.

Inventor(s): Xiang Yin (Yokkaichi, , JP) Assignee(s): (Addison, TX) Law Firm: (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An alternating stack of insulating layers and sacrificial material layers is formed over a substrate, and support pillar structures are formed through the alternating stack. Stepped surfaces are formed by patterning the alternating stack and the support pillar structures. A retro-stepped dielectric material portion is formed over the stepped surfaces. Memory openings and memory opening fill structures are formed through the alternating stack. Electrically conductive layers are formed by replacing at least the sacrificial material layers with at least one electrically conductive material. Contact via structures are formed through the retro-stepped dielectric material portion on the electrically conductive layers. A first support pillar structure is located directly below a first contact via structure.

Three-dimensional memory device with self-aligned etch stop rings for a source contact layer and method of making the same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Koichi Matsuno (Fremont, CA), Kota Funayama (Yokkaichi, , JP), Satoshi Shimizu (Yokkaichi, , JP) Assignee(s): (Addison, TX) Law Firm: (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A memory device includes a lower source-level semiconductor layer, a source contact layer, an upper source-level semiconductor layer, and an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, and a memory opening fill structure vertically extending through the alternating stack and down to an upper portion of the lower source-level semiconductor layer. The memory opening fill structure includes a vertical semiconductor channel, a memory film laterally surrounding the vertical semiconductor channel, and an annular semiconductor cap contacting a bottom surface of the memory film and contacting a top surface segment of the source contact layer. The annular semiconductor cap may be employed as an etch stop structure during a manufacturing process.

DESIGN PATENTS

Patent No. D1048742

Inventor(s): Kaylin Rowsell (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): ARTERIORS HOME (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Pump hose station Patent No. D1048864

Inventor(s): Paul Wolfe (Bridgeport, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Patent 360 (Local + 459 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Game box Patent No. D1048878

Inventor(s): Joshua Paul Wardrop (Fort Worth, TX), Philip Krog-Sorensen (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Arcknight, LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Ring assembly Patent No. D1048922

Inventor(s): John Forryan (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s): Jostens, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) Law Firm: Brown Rudnick LLP (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motivational poster Patent No. D1048927

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle center skid plate Patent No. D1048986

Inventor(s): Caleb Hix (McKinney, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Handheld binoculars Patent No. D1049191

Inventor(s): Tao Huang (Richardson, CA) Assignee(s): VISIR INC. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: Apex Attorneys at Law, LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motivational poster Patent No. D1049222

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Motivational poster Patent No. D1049223

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Patent No. D1049224

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Patent No. D1049225

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Patent No. D1049226

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle axle carrier Patent No. D1049262

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jonathan Scott Wood (Campbell, CA), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Patent No. D1049458

Inventor(s): Jillian Harlan (The Colony, TX) Assignee(s): ARTERIORS HOME (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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