Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • System and method for driving hazard estimation using vehicle-to-vehicle communication
    Patent number: 10424203
    Abstract: A computing device for a vehicle hazard avoidance system. The device includes one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to receive hazard assessment information relating to a vehicle, perform an analysis of the hazard assessment information, and generate a hazard assessment based on the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Pujitha Gunaratne
  • Energy-absorbing structure for vehicle
    Patent number: 10422401
    Abstract: An energy-absorbing structure includes a first mounting fixture having a base and a cavity formed in the base. The cavity is structured to receive a portion of an energy-absorbing member therein. The cavity has at least one wall, a bottom, and at least a pair of opposed crush initiator portions extending between the at least one wall and the bottom. A portion of an energy-absorbing member is inserted into the cavity. The energy-absorbing member is in contact with the first mounting fixture along the first mounting fixture crush initiator portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Umesh N. Gandhi
  • Controlled discharge gas vent
    Patent number: 10420970
    Abstract: A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Burkhart, Jeffrey T. Kochelek, Kenneth Jones, Thorstein Holt
  • Systems and methods for surveillance of a vehicle using camera images
    Patent number: 10421436
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to surveillance of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting a surveillance event associated with the vehicle, collecting information from one or more sensors of the vehicle about the surveillance event. The method includes classifying the information according to a security profile to identify a threat type and a threat level of the surveillance event. The method includes controlling the vehicle to provide a response to the surveillance event according to the threat type and the threat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., DENSO International America Inc.
    Inventors: Sergei I. Gage, Jay Robert Gloomis, Isabel Rios
  • Downhole system with integrated backup sensors
    Patent number: 10422921
    Abstract: A downhole system comprises a main sensor, such as a gamma sensor, and a backup sensor. The backup sensor may be of a different type from the main sensor. In some embodiments the backup sensor is a high reliability sensor that may have a different sensitivity from the main sensor. The system operates both the main and backup sensors and generates calibration data for the backup sensor. If the main sensor fails the calibration data may be applied to process data from the backup sensor to yield an estimate of the data that the main sensor would have yielded if it had remained operational. The calibration data may compensate for temperature variations and/or temporal drift, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, Patrick R. Derkacz, Justin C. Logan, Barry Daniel Buternowsky, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki
  • LUBRICANT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190284499
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lubricant composition that achieves extended anti-shudder durability without causing a decrease in the metal-to-metal friction coefficient, even when the viscosity of the composition is reduced. A lubricant composition comprises (A) a lubricant base oil, (C) (C-1) a succinimide compound or boronated succinimide compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 4,000 to 7,000, (C-2) a succinimide compound or boronated succinimide compound having a weight-average molecular weight of more than 7,000 to 10,000, and (D) (D-1) an amide-based friction modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Takafumi Mori, Takehisa Sato, Takahiro Fukumizu, Masashi Ogawa, Junichi Nishinosono
  • METHOD OF ETCHING MICROELECTRONIC MECHANICAL SYSTEM FEATURES IN A SILICON WAFER
    Publication number: 20190287810
    Abstract: A method of etching features in a silicon wafer includes coating a top surface and a bottom surface of the silicon wafer with a mask layer having a lower etch rate than an etch rate of the silicon wafer, removing one or more portions of the mask layer to form a mask pattern in the mask layer on the top surface and the bottom surface of the silicon wafer, etching one or more top surface features into the top surface of the silicon wafer through the mask pattern to a depth plane located between the top surface and the bottom surface of the silicon wafer at a depth from the top surface, coating the top surface and the one or more top surface features with a metallic coating, and etching one or more bottom surface features into the bottom surface of the silicon wafer through the mask pattern to the target depth plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Feng Zhou, Ki Wook Jung, Ercan Mehmet Dede, Mehdi Asheghi, Kenneth E. Goodson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SYNCHRONIZED MOVEMENTS OF A POWERED WHEELCHAIR AND AN EXOSKELETON
    Publication number: 20190282431
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a system that includes a powered wheelchair, a user-worn exoskeleton, and a master controller. The master controller monitors the independent movements of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton. The master controller prioritizes the movement of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton such that only one of the powered wheelchair or the user-worn exoskeleton will have the priority to complete the intended movement. The master controller may coordinate movements between the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton so to perform a plurality of predetermined programs. For example, assisting a user to sit within the powered wheelchair, to assist a user to stand from a seating position when outside of the powered wheelchair, and/or use the powered wheelchair as a guide for walking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore
  • Scavenger Valve Method and Device
    Publication number: 20190284970
    Abstract: A scavenger valve and method of directing gas in a two stroke engine are provided involving poppet elements in a scavenger valve with specific multiple, different flow paths from individual poppet heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Compressor Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Justin K. Russell, Gregory Ricknold, Ryan Miller, Christopher Rojas
  • DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING LATCH RELEASE LEVER BLOCKING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20190284845
    Abstract: A door latch assembly includes a door handle, a latch release lever operatively coupled to the door handle and having a plane of rotation, and a latch release lever blocking structure operable to block rotation of the latch release lever through the plane of rotation. The latch release lever blocking structure includes a bracket body and a catch arm extending from the bracket body to a catch end. The latch release lever blocking structure is spaced from the plane of rotation of the latch release lever during normal operating conditions. The latch release lever blocking structure is configured to deform in the vehicle longitudinal direction when acted upon by an impact force such that the catch arm moves into the plane of rotation of the latch release lever and the catch end catches the latch release lever to prevent the latch release lever from rotating to an unlatched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Josh D. Fraley
  • SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE, SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS
    Publication number: 20190287867
    Abstract: A substrate structure includes a wiring structure and a supporter. The wiring structure includes a first dielectric structure, a first circuit layer, a second dielectric structure and a second circuit layer. The first circuit layer is disposed on the first dielectric structure. The second dielectric structure covers the first dielectric structure and the first circuit layer. A pad portion of the first circuit layer is exposed from the first dielectric structure, and the second circuit layer protrudes from the second dielectric structure. The supporter is disposed adjacent to the first dielectric structure of the wiring structure, and defines at least one through hole corresponding to the exposed pad portion of the first circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Lin HO, Chih-Cheng LEE
  • GENERIC EAR DEVICE WITH ELECTRODES
    Publication number: 20190282119
    Abstract: An ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person and provided with at least two electrodes for having skin contact and detecting a bioelectrical signal when in use, the ear device includes a deformable ear canal part adapted to be arranged in an ear canal of the person, and an external ear part adapted to be arranged at the ear external to the ear canal and being provided with at least one external ear electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, the external ear part includes at least one bendable arm which is connected to the ear canal part and is adapted to exert a pressure such that the at least one external ear electrode is pressed against the skin when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: T&W Engineering A/S
    Inventors: Mikael ANDERSEN, Mike Lind RANK, Hans Olaf TOFT, Preben KIDMOSE, Simon Lind KAPPEL
  • SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190287947
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes: (1) a first substrate; (2) at least one first semiconductor element attached to the first substrate; and (3) a second substrate including a plurality of thermal vias and a plurality of conductive vias, wherein one end of each of the thermal vias directly contacts the first semiconductor element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Bo-Syun CHEN, Tang-Yuan CHEN, Yu-Chang CHEN, Jin-Feng YANG, Chin-Li KAO, Meng-Kai SHIH
  • Panel for sheathing system and method
    Patent number: 10415245
    Abstract: The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Huber Engineered Woods, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Bennett, Joel F. Barker, Rick D. Jordan, Thomas L. Schuman, Nian Ou, Neil C. Swiacki, Kelly R. Flaherty
  • Processing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds
    Patent number: 10414991
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Umansky, Himanshu Gupta, John D. Nelson, Cindy J. Hughart, Jane C. Cheng, Steven W. Levine, Stephen H. Brown, Todd P. Marut, David C. Dankworth, Stuart L. Soled, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Robert J. Falkiner, Mohsen N. Harandi, Juan D. Henao, Lei Zhang, Chuansheng Bai, Richard C. Dougherty
  • Channel selection interface for a vehicle
    Patent number: 10414274
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is inter alia a channel selection interface includes a plurality of sectors, each of the sectors including a number of tunable service identifiers divided by the plurality of sectors, and a plurality of channel markers that separate the plurality of sectors. The channel selection interface provides an even allocation of channels for a gesture recognition interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean L. Helm
  • Production of alkylate from light alkanes
    Patent number: 10414701
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for forming alkylate from an isoparaffin-containing feed. Olefins for the alkylation reaction can be generated from a portion of the isoparaffin-containing feed. This can be achieved, for example, by using selective oxidation to convert a portion of isoparaffins into alcohol, such as conversion of isobutane to t-butyl alcohol. The alcohol can then be converted to an alkene, such as conversion of t-butyl alcohol to isobutene, in the alkylation reaction environment in the presence of a solid acid catalyst. The solid acid catalyst can then facilitate alkylation of isoparaffin using the in-situ formed alkenes. A catalyst having an MWW framework is an example of a suitable solid acid catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMoble Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jihad M. Dakka, Guang Cao, Patrick L. Hanks, James R. Bielenberg, Cynthia F. Omilian, Jessica M. Wittmann
  • Systems and methods for selective battery control
    Patent number: 10414280
    Abstract: A selective battery control system includes a battery exchange station and an at least partially electric vehicle communicably coupled to the battery exchange station. The at least partially electric vehicle includes processing circuitry configured to determine a number of batteries needed for a trip, determine if the at least partially electric vehicle has a correct number of batteries, and in response to the at least partially electric vehicle having an incorrect number of batteries, add or remove batteries until the at least partially electric vehicle has the correct number of batteries for the trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Colby S. Williams, Scott L. Frederick
  • Shape-based geophysical parameter inversion
    Patent number: 10416348
    Abstract: Inversion techniques are provided for imaging subsurface regions from geophysical data sets. The inversion techniques provide a geophysical data set containing data measured from a subsurface region to an objective function. These techniques further optimize the objective function to invert for an implicitly represented geologic structure of the subsurface region and at least one geophysical parameter of the subsurface region. In addition, the inversion techniques use a computer system to present results produced by the objective function optimization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Huseyin Denli, Jeremy S. Brandman
  • Automobile
    Patent number: D860860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Continental Engineering Services GmbH
    Inventor: Serge Rusak