Patents Assigned to A & A Company
  • Patient warming system
    Patent number: 12115097
    Abstract: A patient warming system includes a control unit coupled to one or more warming devices. The control unit may control application of power to the heating elements of the warming devices. The control unit may provide hardware and/or software approaches to monitor and detect an overtemperature situation and/or fault of a given warming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Nardo, Farhad Haghgoeian, Andrew Moss, John Michael Kasunich, Damon Jurkiewicz, James T. Dacek, Gabor Louis Toth
  • Communication management system, communication system, communication management device, image processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
    Patent number: 12120158
    Abstract: A communication management system manages a session in which a plurality of terminal apparatuses shares a stroke image. The communication management system includes circuitry configured to: manage stroke information including a plurality of pieces of stroke data representing the stroke image; receive, from a first terminal apparatus, group operation information for designating one or more pieces of stroke data, which are operation targets, from among the plurality of pieces of stroke data; and restrict, based on the group operation information, an operation regarding the one or more pieces of stroke data by a second terminal apparatus, which is different from the first terminal apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hinohara, Shigeru Nakamura, Takeshi Homma, Yuichi Kawasaki, Masashi Ogasawara, Atsushi Miyamoto, Hideki Shiro, Kenichiro Morita
  • Vertical air vehicle takeoff and landing stabilization apparatuses, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 12116143
    Abstract: Vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (VTOLs) of the type used for the point-to-point delivery and transport of payloads (e.g., packages, equipment, etc.) and personnel, are significantly stabilized at least during takeoff and landing with present aspects significantly ameliorating or significantly eliminating destabilizing effects, including ground effect, during VTOL takeoff and/or landing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Wayne Richard Howe, Terrance Mason
  • Method and device for estimating pose of electric vehicle charging socket and autonomous charging robot employing the same
    Patent number: 12115873
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides is a method and device for accurately estimating a pose of a charging socket of an electric vehicle regardless of a shape of the charging socket, so that an electric vehicle charging robot may precisely move a charging connector toward the charging socket of the electric vehicle and couple the charging connector to the charging socket. According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, a method of estimating the pose of the charging socket of an electric vehicle includes: acquiring an RGB image and a depth map of the charging socket; detecting a keypoint of the charging socket based on the RGB image; deriving a first estimated pose of the charging socket based on the depth map; and deriving a second estimated pose of the charging socket based on the keypoint of the charging socket and the first estimated pose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Min Kyu Lee, Byung Ho Yoon
  • Multiple semiconductor die container load port
    Patent number: 12119251
    Abstract: A multiple die container load port may include a housing with an opening, and an elevator to accommodate a plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a stage supported by the housing and moveable within the opening of the housing by the elevator. The stage may include one or more positioning mechanisms to facilitate positioning of the plurality of different sized die containers on the stage, and may include different portions movable by the elevator to accommodate the plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a position sensor to identify one of the plurality of different sized die containers positioned on the stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Huang, Cheng-Lung Wu, Yi-Fam Shiu, Yu-Chen Chen, Yang-Ann Chu, Jiun-Rong Pai
  • Polypeptide variants
    Patent number: 12116553
    Abstract: Detergent compositions including polypeptide variants and methods of cleaning and/or treatment of surfaces using such compositions, and fabric treatment compositions including polypeptide variants. The compositions may include surfactants: anionic, nonionic and/or cationic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lars Beier, Lars Henrik Oestergaard, Annette Helle Johansen, Klaus Gori, Thomas Holberg Blicher, Gernot J. Abel, Steen Krogsgaard, Jens E Nielsen, Lars Giger, Neil Joseph Lant
  • Method for producing package substrate for mounting semiconductor device
    Patent number: 12119277
    Abstract: A method for producing a package substrate for mounting a semiconductor device includes: forming a first substrate by forming a laminate in which a first metal layer that has a thickness of 1 ?m to 70 ?m and that is peelable from a core resin layer, a first insulating resin layer, and a second metal layer are arranged on both sides of the core resin layer having a thickness of 1 ?m to 80 ?m, and heating and pressurizing the laminate simultaneously; forming a pattern on the second metal layer; forming a second substrate by heating and pressurizing a laminate formed by arranging a second insulating resin layer and a third metal layer on a surface of the second metal layer; and peeling, from the core resin layer, a third substrate including the first metal and insulating resin layers, the second metal and insulating layers, and the third metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Syunsuke Hirano, Yoshihiro Kato, Takaaki Ogashiwa
  • Systems and methods for encapsulating an electronic component
    Patent number: 12119422
    Abstract: A method of encapsulating an electronic component. The method includes applying a first layer of an encapsulating composition onto an electronic component from an applicator roll, the electronic component being disposed on a substrate. The applicator roll comprises an outer surface and is spaced apart from the electronic component such that a gap exists between the applicator roll and the electronic component. The gap controls the thickness of the first layer of encapsulating composition. The first layer of encapsulating composition encapsulates the electronic component on the substrate. An interface between the surface of the electronic component and the encapsulating composition being substantially free of voids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Peter Remmers, Volker K. Kestler, Thomas F. Kauffman
  • Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) micro-mirror array steered laser transmitter and situational awareness sensor with wavelength conversion
    Patent number: 12117607
    Abstract: A steerable laser transmitter and active situational awareness sensor that achieves SWaP-C, steering rate and spectral diversity improvements by scanning a beam with a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Micro-Minor Array (MMA). One or more sections of non-linear material (NLM) positioned in the optical path (e.g. as annular sections around a conic mirror or as reflective optical coatings on the MMA) are used to convert the wavelength of the beam to a different wavelength while preserving the steering of the beam. The MEMS MMA may include piston actuation of the mirrors to shape the spot-beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Benn H. Gleason, Gerald P. Uyeno, Sean D. Keller
  • Biomagnetic field measurement processing apparatus, biomagnetic field measurement system, and control method of biomagnetic field measurement processing apparatus
    Patent number: 12114979
    Abstract: A biomagnetic field measurement processing apparatus includes circuitry; and a memory storing computer-executable instructions that cause the circuitry to execute reconfiguring a current signal from a biomagnetic field signal; extracting a current component from the current signal; and based on the extracted current component, adding to each other at least two current waveforms among current waveforms of a plurality of inward currents that are current components directed toward a nerve axon from around the nerve axon, or adding to each other at least two current waveforms among current waveforms of a plurality of inward currents that are current components directed toward a muscle fiber from around the muscle fiber, and generating a current waveform to be displayed on a display device, according to the at least two current waveforms added to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., National University Corporation Tokyo Medical and Dental University
    Inventors: Koki Ishida, Taishi Watanabe, Shigenori Kawabata, Jun Hashimoto
  • Apparatus and method for controlling material transfer from a harvesting machine
    Patent number: 12114605
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling material transfer from a harvesting machine. More specifically, an apparatus and method for transfer of an agricultural crop from a harvesting machine having a crop discharging device to a transport vehicle comprising a crop loading container while the harvesting machine and the transport vehicle travel on a field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Hrishikesh Raste, Zachary T. Bonefas
  • Feminine hygiene pad with advantageous lateral gathering features
    Patent number: 12115052
    Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad having an absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure may have a plurality of central compression zones disposed in a middle region of the pad, each of the plurality of compression zones being defined by a generally longitudinally-oriented shape having a forward terminus proximate a forward end region of the pad and a rearward terminus proximate a rearward end region of the pad, and an average width between the forward terminus and rearward terminus of 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm, wherein each of the forward terminus and rearward terminus lies no more than 30 percent of the length of the pad, from the lateral axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, John David Norcom
  • Dual detached wiper plug system for cementing operation
    Patent number: 12116862
    Abstract: A cementing string assembly for cementing a liner in a wellbore includes a drill pipe, a liner hanger running tool attached to the drill pipe, a liner releasably secured to the liner hanger running tool, an upper wiper plug disposed within the liner and releasably secured to the liner hanger running tool or to the liner, and a lower wiper plug disposed within the liner and releasably secured to the liner downhole of the upper wiper plug. The lower wiper plug is detached from the upper wiper plug. The lower wiper plug is releasably secured to an inner surface of the liner by a wiper plug hanging collar and is releasable from the liner independent of the upper wiper plug and without exerting forces on the upper wiper plug. The cementing string assembly prevent premature and unintentional release of the upper wiper plug while releasing the lower wiper plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Ahmed A. Al-Ramadhan
  • Server, personal mobility communicating with server and vehicle
    Patent number: 12118885
    Abstract: A server, a personal mobility communicating with the server and a vehicle are provided. The server includes a transceiver that communicates with vehicles and a plurality of personal mobility. A controller sets a geo-fence area based on a size information of the vehicles and a size information of the plurality of personal mobility during cluster driving. The controller determines driving positions of the vehicles as primary in the set geo-fence area based on the size information of the vehicles, determines driving positions of the plurality of personal mobility as secondary in the set geo-fence area based on the size information of the plurality of personal mobility and adjusts layout information for the driving positions determined as the primary and the secondary to be transmitted to the vehicles and the plurality of personal mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Minjae Park, Seunghyun Woo
  • Electrical pass-through assembly for traversing a structure
    Patent number: 12117115
    Abstract: An electrical pass-through assembly for traversing a structure includes a sleeve defining a fixed end, a locked end, a passage extending between the fixed end and the locked end, a mating feature disposed on the fixed end, and a locking feature disposed on the locked end. The electrical pass-through assembly also includes a fitting configured to attach the structure. The fitting includes an inner surface defining an opening shaped to receive the fixed end of the sleeve. A corresponding mating feature is disposed along the inner surface of the fitting and engages with the mating feature disposed at the fixed end of the sleeve to prevent relative rotation between the fitting and the sleeve. The electrical pass-through assembly also includes a locking retainer including a corresponding locking feature that securely engages with the locking feature disposed at the locked end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael L. Gilbertson, Mark L. Carpenter
  • Golf club heads
    Patent number: 12115421
    Abstract: A cast cup can include a forward portion of a golf club head, including a hosel, forward portions of a crown, sole, heel, and toe, and a face portion or an opening to receive a face insert. A rear ring can be formed separately from the cast cup and coupled to heel and toe portions of the cast cup to form a rigid club head body, such that the club head body defines a hollow interior region, a crown opening, a sole opening, and/or face opening. The cast cup and rear ring can be made of different materials, including various metals, composites, and polymers. Composite crown, sole, and/or face inserts can be coupled to the crown, sole, and/or face openings. Weights can be coupled to the cast cup and to the rear ring. The face can have a complex variable thickness geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Greensmith, Bing-Ling Chao, Matthew David Johnson, Christopher John Harbert, Todd P. Beach
  • Laminate and production method therefor
    Patent number: 12116466
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminate which has a substrate, an intermediate layer, and a water-repellent layer laminated in this order, and has excellent abrasion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: NIKON-ESSILOR CO., LTD., SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Katsuyoshi Takeshita, Hideyuki Wakiyasu, Tomohiro Ito, Tomonori Miyamoto, Masayoshi Tokuda
  • Card reader
    Patent number: D1046863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Shen Zhen ACCO Technology Company Limited
    Inventor: Lihong Kuang
  • Transaction card
    Patent number: D1046961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: James Bruce Coleman
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D1047255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Urban Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael Amato, David Dawson, Jonathan Charpia, Kevin Langer, Brianna Magagnoli