Patents Assigned to Globality, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240159039Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.
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Patent number: 11980968Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes an electrode head comprising an array of electrodes for depositing material to form a three-dimensional part. The array includes a first plurality of electrodes formed from a first metallic material having a first ductility and a first hardness, and a second plurality of electrodes formed from a second metallic material having a second ductility and a second hardness, wherein the first ductility is greater than the second ductility and the second hardness is greater than the first hardness. A power source provides electrical power for establishing a welding arc for each electrode. A drive roll system drives each electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Jason K. Flamm, William T. Matthews, Michael A. Kottman
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Patent number: 11980976Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for evaluating one or more conditions or preliminary weld condition related to a welding system and/or method that utilizes a welding sequence to perform two or more welds with respective welding schedules. In an embodiment, an operator registration is provided that verifies the operator and identifies welding sequences to which the operator is authorized to perform. In another embodiment, one or more fixture locations are monitored to determine whether a workpiece is accurately configured prior to a welding operation. In still another embodiment, locations on a workpiece can be displayed to assist an operator in performing two or more welds utilizing a welding sequence. Moreover, a wireless system communications a data signal to a welding work cell in which such data is used to identify a welding sequence.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Joseph Daniel, Michael Didion, Edward Enyedy, Daniel Fleming, James Hearn
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Patent number: 11975899Abstract: A closure for a container, and more specifically a closure that is selectively openable and/or lockable providing, for example, one or more child resistant opening features is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.Inventors: Samuel G. Telschow, Scott L. Fisher, Kelsey Coffey
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Patent number: 11977843Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program code for intelligent data discovery with dynamic ontology are provided. According to one illustrative embodiment, the method using a number of processors to perform the steps of: identifying a set of data items in unstructured content using a dynamic data schema populated from a dynamic ontology; and responsive to identifying a data item that is not recognized in the data schema: storing the data item with labels; generating a weight for the data item; and responsive to the weight exceeding a threshold, updating the schema to include the data item that was not recognized.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: S&P Global Inc.Inventors: Stanley Guzik, Prashant Desai, Anthony Sweet, Jason Holden
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Patent number: 11978040Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to order processing. A computing platform may determine that order processing for a subset of a plurality of trading pairs should be migrated from a source computing platform to a destination computing platform. The destination computing platform may configure itself to process first trading pair, and may enter a proxy mode where orders for the subset of the plurality of trading pairs are routed to the destination computing platform. The destination computing platform may receive and load order processing information corresponding to the subset of the plurality of trading pairs, and may direct the source computing platform to cease processing for the subset of the plurality of trading pairs. The destination computing platform may disable the proxy for the source computing platform, and may receive orders/process for the subset of the plurality of trading pairs.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Coinbase Global, Inc.Inventors: Holly Casaletto, Hao Su, Frank Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11974965Abstract: A package that is configured to store and dispense fluids. The package includes a container and a dosing dispenser for closing an opening to the container. The dosing dispenser includes a closure removably coupled to the container and an anti-suction valve fixed to the container that is configured to minimize formation of a complete seal between a user's mouth and an upper surface of the anti-suction valve so that sufficient suction to remove fluid from the container is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.Inventors: Steven Gift, Michael M. Makhlouf, Jacob B. Robison, Brian Martin, John A. Vassallo
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Publication number: 20240140069Abstract: A cladded article may include a first metallic layer, a clad layer, and a first solid-state welding interface region positioned between the clad layer and the first metallic layer. The clad layer may include a first clad layer region having a first clad layer thickness in a thickness direction of the clad layer and a second clad layer region having a second clad layer thickness in the thickness direction of the clad layer. The second clad layer thickness may be greater than the first clad layer thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: DMC Global Inc.Inventors: Karsten Guenther, Curtis Erwin Prothe, Steven David Sparkowich, Andrew Ruminski
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Publication number: 20240141290Abstract: The present teachings provide for methods of separating live and dead spermatozoa cells from non-human mammalian sex-selected semen. Sex-selected semen is first treated with proteinase K and TCEP, then applied to a density gradient media for separation. Separation is typically accomplished through centrifugation. Commercially available density gradient media include PERCOLL® and BOVIPURE®. Separation of live and dead cells in sex selected semen allows for precise quantification of sex skew using ddPCR™.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: ABS Global, Inc.Inventor: Michael Botts
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Patent number: 11969834Abstract: A welding or additive manufacturing power supply includes output circuitry configured to generate a welding waveform, a current sensor for measuring a welding current generated by the output circuitry, a voltage sensor for measuring an output voltage of the welding waveform, and a controller operatively connected to the output circuitry to control the welding waveform, and operatively connected to the current sensor and the voltage sensor to monitor the welding current and the output voltage. A portion of welding waveform includes a controlled change in current from a first level to a second level different from the first level. The controller is configured to determine a circuit inductance from the output voltage and the controlled change in current, and further determine a change in resistance of a consumable electrode in real time based on the circuit inductance.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Fleming, Judah B. Henry, Jonathon C. Kelm, Edward D. Hillen
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Patent number: 11969835Abstract: A method of preventing arc flaring events for a welding system is provided. The method includes determining, by a controller, a real-time welding output characteristic of the welding system. The method additionally includes comparing, by the controller, the real-time welding output characteristic to a threshold welding output characteristic. The method further includes controlling an operating characteristic of the welding system in response to a determination that the real-time welding output characteristic exceeds the threshold welding output characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Fleming, Judah Benjamin Henry, Matthew R. Pischel
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Publication number: 20240133062Abstract: Herein discussed is a method of making an electrochemical device comprising (a) infiltrating an anode precursor, a cathode precursor, and an electrolyte precursor with a dispersion to produce an infiltrated anode precursor, an infiltrated cathode precursor, and an infiltrated electrolyte precursor, wherein the dispersion comprises metal ions and nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of metallic nanoparticles, metal-oxide nanoparticles, ceramic nanoparticles, and combinations thereof; wherein the metal ions percolate each precursor, wherein the anode precursor, the cathode precursor, and the electrolyte precursor are porous, the electrolyte precursor having an average pore size that is 50% or less of an average pore size of the anode precursor and that is 50% or less of an average pore size of the cathode precursor; and (b) co-sintering the infiltrated anode precursor, the infiltrated cathode precursor, and the infiltrated electrolyte precursor such that the infiltrated anode precursor becomes a porType: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Utility Global, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Dawson, Jin Dawson, Hsuan-Yu Leu
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Publication number: 20240132259Abstract: A closure with an overcap and fitment is disclosed, wherein the overcap is removably attachable to the fitment, and wherein the fitment includes a spout and a removable inner portion that may be removed to allow contents to pass through the fitment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Berry Global, Inc.Inventors: Jason Bragg, Karla Sue Koring
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Publication number: 20240133052Abstract: Herein discussed is a method of producing hydrogen comprising: providing a tubular reactor having an open end and a closed end, wherein the reactor comprises an anode on the inside and a cathode on the outside separated by and in contact with a mixed conducting electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase, wherein the reactor comprises no current collector or interconnect; introducing a hydrocarbon and an oxidant into a feed tube, wherein the feed tube contains a catalyst that promotes catalytic partial oxidation (CPOX) reactions, wherein the feed tube extends into the open end of the reactor and toward the closed end of the reactor; introducing steam to the outside of the tubular reactor; and converting steam to hydrogen electrochemically without electricity input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Utility Global, Inc.Inventors: Paul Matthews, Matthew Dawson, Nicholas Farandos, Jin Dawson
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Patent number: 11968081Abstract: Embodiments of a device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for network device troubleshooting involves at a cloud server, connecting to a neighboring network device of a faulty network device, where the neighboring network device and the faulty network device are located within a network deployed at a customer site, and where the neighboring network device communicates with the faulty network device according to a short-range wireless communications protocol, and at the cloud server, performing a network device troubleshooting operation on the faulty network device using the neighboring network device as a proxy.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: NILE GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Promode Nedungadi, Sumanth Narayana Reddy, Ganesh Sathyanarayanan
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Patent number: 11964346Abstract: A system and method of welding or additive manufacturing is provided where at least two welding electrodes are provided to and passed through a two separate orifices on a single contact tip and a welding waveform is provided to the electrodes through the contact tip to weld simultaneously with both electrodes, where a bridge droplet is formed between the electrodes and then transferred to the puddle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew A. Weeks, Steven R. Peters, Bruce J. Chantry
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Patent number: 11965385Abstract: A casing running tool is provided, including one or more sensors built into the casing running tool; an electronics housing that includes one or more power sources for powering the one or more sensors; one or more circuit boards for converting sensor data for transmission and transmission means for transmitting sensor data. The one or more sensors sense tool status and operational parameters of the casing running tool. A system is also provided for detection, processing and transmission of one or parameters of tool status and operational status of a casing running tool or associated tools in a casing installation or casing while drilling operation. The system includes a casing running tool; and a processor for receiving sensor data for processing and transmitting processed data in real-time for viewing by an operator. A method is further provided for performing a casing installation or casing while drilling operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: MCCOY GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Gareth Dustin Sonnier, Matthew J. Hickl, Richard Chism
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Patent number: 11961141Abstract: A method for performing a token escrow swap on a network of nodes is disclosed. The method includes sending a signed buy order transaction with a first cryptocurrency wallet from a buyer node to a token escrow swap node and filling a buy order of the signed buy order transaction with currency tokens for the token escrow swap node via the buyer node. For each matching sell order, security tokens are transferred to the token escrow swap node via a seller node. The method further includes sending the security tokens to the buyer node and sending the currency tokens to the seller node for each matching sell order.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Forge Global, Inc.Inventor: Greg Brogger
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Patent number: 11951612Abstract: Soft picking tools for a pick and place robotic system are disclosed. A soft picking tool includes a body made of an integrated piece. The body includes stiff fingers located on a distal end of the body. The body also includes a portion of a soft-walled cavity configured to be deformed by application of a positive or negative pressure in the soft-walled cavity, leading to a motion of the stiff fingers, from a rest position, towards or away from a medial axis of the soft picking tool. The soft picking tool also includes one or more fingertips, where at least one of the stiff fingers includes a fingertip embedded on its distal end. The single-piece design and fingertips enable increased robustness, a reduced footprint, large gripping and spreading forces, and more efficient cluttered and flush grasping.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: XYZ Robotics Global Inc.Inventors: Kuan-Ting Yu, Thanh Nha Nguyen
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Patent number: D1026177Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Ivan P. Pezzo, Marco Arzenton, Silvano M. Bendazzoli, Lucia Travagliati