Abstract: An agricultural product application system such as an air seeder or a sprayer includes a controller, a product source, and a plurality of product dispensing sections. Each of the dispensing sections include a metering module and a product sensor arranged to detect product passing through one or more product dispensing devices. The controller determines a dispense activation delay (don) for each product dispensing section by measuring a delay between activation of the metering module and the product sensor detecting product arriving. The delay is optionally used for automatic control of the product dispensing sections and/or for logging georeferenced application data.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 29, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Vaderstad LLC
Inventors:
Michael Dennis Schmidt, Collin David Miller
Abstract: Containment and exhaust systems for substrate polishing components are disclosed. In one aspect, a substrate carrier head, includes a polishing pad, a substrate carrier head configured to retain a wafer against the polishing pad, an atomizer configured to atomize a liquid and spread a layer of the atomized liquid over a surface area of the polishing pad, and a chamber configured to contain and exhaust the atomized liquid.
Abstract: Populations of benefit agent delivery particles are disclosed, the particles having a core and a shell encapsulating the core, the shell comprising certain multifunctional (meth)acrylate-based polymers, along with processes for making and uses of such compositions. The delivery particle has a core to polymer wall ratio by weight from about 96:4 to about 99.5 to 0.5 and a volume-weighted particle size from about 30 to about 50 microns. The compositions deliver core content with a desired delivery profile, such as fragrance delivery at desired touchpoints with higher efficiency. The delivery particle has high pay load, yet exhibits decreased benefit agent leakage, and provides a desired delivery profile.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 15, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Encapsys, LLC
Inventors:
Fadi Selim Chakar, Linsheng Feng, Presley Genevie Neuman, Robert Stanley Bobnock, Johan Smets, An Pintens, Joana Andreia Lameiras Domingues
Abstract: A user trained map for providing driver assistance in a vehicle is obtained by entering a training mode, acquiring and at least temporarily storing vehicle sensor data related to the vehicle's position during training mode while the vehicle is operating in training mode, generating and storing a trained digital map of a parking route at least partially based on the acquired vehicle sensor data, acquiring and storing position information related to a drop-off location and to a pickup location, the drop-off location and the pickup location being part of the parking route, and exiting the training mode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Ahmed Benmimoun, Chenhao Ma, Tony Tae-Jin Pak, Hamid M. Golgiri, Thomas Edward Pilutti, John Michael Celli
Abstract: This document describes low-footprint dual-band ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna modules. A described UWB antenna module may be used as an internal part of a mobile device (e.g., cellphone, tablet, and/or other mobile devices). The UWB antenna module includes a multi-layer dual-band antenna that includes a set of multi-layer patch antennas, each patch antenna including a layer with a conductive ground plate, a feeding plate layer, and a parasitic strip layer with two parasitic strips, one configured to resonate at a frequency within a first band of the dual-band antenna, the other configured to resonate at a frequency within a second band of the dual-band antenna. The parasitic strips are electromagnetically coupled to the feeding plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 22, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Google LLC
Inventors:
Vivek Tulshiram Bharambe, Pei Li, Matthew Slater
Abstract: Satellite relaying for geolocation and mitigation of GNSS denial are provided, where a method comprises: receiving, by a processing device from a communication satellite along a communication path, a message initiated at a transmission time by a transmitting device, the communication path having a target device with an unknown distance to the communication satellite; determining, by the device, a reception time upon receiving the message; determining, by the device, a time of travel of the message associated with only traversal of a portion of the communication that is path between the communication satellite and the target device based on a difference between the transmission time and the reception time; calculating, by the device, a distance between the communication satellite and the target device based on the time of travel; and performing, by the device, one or more actions based on the distance between the communication satellite and the target device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 13, 2023
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Higher Ground LLC
Inventors:
Robert S. Reis, Shmuel Shaffer, Darren Robert Reis, James M. Behmke, David Alexander Reuss
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an information management application that provides users with the ability to create and customize matrix displays of information relating to a particular product or service for navigation by other users is provided.
Abstract: An axle assembly having a differential carrier, a differential assembly, a drive pinion, a spigot bearing, and a lubricant deflector. The drive pinion has a spigot. The spigot is rotatably supported by the spigot bearing. The lubricant deflector is mounted to the differential carrier and directs lubricant to the spigot bearing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 2023
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
Inventors:
Mahesh I. Naik, Hari Kishore Kasula, Nagaraja Eranna, Abdullah Muhammad
Abstract: In some implementations, the device may include a body extending from a top portion to a bottom portion. In addition, the device may include at least one of said top portion or bottom portion defining a cavity. The device may include a tritium vial disposed in said cavity for allowing illumination produced by said tritium vial to be viewable by a user of the firearm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 21, 2023
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
SHERPA ENTERPRISES, LLC
Inventors:
Christopher J. Karchon, Alexander J. Karchon
Abstract: A method for telemetry analysis of a digital twin includes analyzing network traffic sent or received by a host network. Entities exchanging data with the host network are identified. A plurality of applications within the host network used for sending or receiving the exchanged data may be identified. A digital twin of the host network is developed based upon the identified entities exchanging data with the host network and the applications within the host network used for sending or receiving the exchanged data. Stimuli may be applied to the digital twin, and the likelihood of a change in state within the host network is assessed based upon the applied stimuli.
Abstract: Protective headwear comprising an elliptical crown with an upper end and a lower end, a top with an energy absorbing core layer adjacent thereto and wherein the top is attached to the upper end of the elliptical crown, a brim attached to the lower end of the elliptical crown and wherein a protective cage is coincident with the elliptical crown, and protective structural ribs coplanar with the brim. The protective headwear may comprise a fitting insert. The protective headwear may comprise an engagement strap, and when the engagement strap is pulled, it bends the brim towards a user's head. The protective headwear may comprise a belt with a holder for one or more golf tees and/or pencils.
Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for performing a virtual reality based robotic telesurgical demonstration, training, and credentialing are disclosed. A user may select from a variety of procedure simulations and perform a surgical procedure in a virtual environment. A virtual reality surgical simulation allows the user to demonstrate, train, or earn credentials based upon the user's performance. The simulations may provide the user with points, rankings, rewards, or credentials, in which the user can track their performance and progression as well as practice or fine tune their skills in a safe environment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2023
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
IX Innovation LLC
Inventors:
Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
Abstract: A separator is provided with a novel construction and/or a combination of improved properties. Batteries, methods, and systems associated therewith are also provided. In certain embodiments, novel or improved separators, battery separators, enhanced flooded battery separators, batteries, cells, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use of such separators, battery separators, enhanced flooded battery separators, cells, and/or batteries are provided. In addition, there is disclosed herein methods, systems, and battery separators having a reduced ER, improved puncture strength, improved separator CMD stiffness, improved oxidation resistance, reduced separator thickness, reduced basis weight, and any combination thereof.
Abstract: An aerodynamics control system for a vehicle may include an aerodynamic element operably coupled to a vehicle body, an actuator assembly operably coupled to the aerodynamic element to control positioning of the aerodynamic element, an altitude sensor operably coupled to the vehicle to determine an altitude of the vehicle, and a controller operably coupled to the actuator and the altitude sensor to provide automatic control of the aerodynamic element via the actuator based on the altitude of the vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Alex Allmandinger, Michael Bastanipour, Anthony Klepacki, Nicholas Kuhajda
Abstract: An inertial mechanical delay mechanism including: a first member rotatable about a first axis in a first direction. The first member having a first center of mass offset from a line parallel to a direction of acceleration and perpendicular from the first axis. A first elastic material exerts a first biasing force to the first member to bias the first member in a second direction. A second member is rotatable about a second axis in a third direction. The second member rotatable in a third direction by at least indirect interaction with the first member when the first member rotates a first angle in the first direction. A second elastic material exerts a second biasing force to the second member to bias the second member in a fourth direction. The first member is configured to rotate the first angle when the acceleration is greater than a predetermined magnitude and duration.
Abstract: A computing system includes: a first input device for receiving a first input data from a user, the first input device includes a computing module for processing a data inputted from the first input device and generating an output data; and a head mounted display, telecommunicatively connected to the first input device by a communication module, for receiving the output data and displaying a binocular virtual image related to the output data; wherein the head mounted display has a first light direction adjuster and a second light direction adjuster for changing the direction of a first light signal and a second light signal emitted by a first emitter and a second emitter respectively, such that the first light signal and the second light signal are emitted relative to the first angle and the second angle of the user's frontal plane towards a first eye and a second eye respectively.
Abstract: An illustrative biopotential measurement system includes a plurality of electrodes each configured to record a different signal included in a plurality of signals representative of electrical activity of a target within a user; a plurality of non-inverting operational amplifier circuits each connected to a different electrode included in the plurality of electrodes and each configured to output a different amplified signal included in a plurality of amplified signals representative of amplified versions of the plurality of signals; and a common-mode feedback circuit configured to measure a common-mode signal between the plurality of amplified signals and provide the common-mode signal to the non-inverting operational amplifier circuits. The non-inverting operational amplifier circuits are configured to use the common-mode signal to generate voltage-divided feedback signals used to generate the plurality of amplified signals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
HI LLC
Inventors:
Bruno Do Valle, Isai Olvera, Ryan Field
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described that use machine vision and machine learning to eliminate many of the steps of a typical retail transaction. For example, implementations are contemplated in which a user simply removes an item from a retail location to effect the transaction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2024
Assignee:
365 Retail Markets, LLC
Inventors:
Paul McDonald, Ashwath Rajan, Tyler Garvin
Abstract: A rotor for a reluctance machine includes a rotor body having cavities defined by inner surfaces of the rotor body, a filler disposed within the cavities, and an adhesive coating that covalently bonds the filler to the inner surfaces of the rotor body. The adhesive coating exhibits a composite structure including a continuous matrix component and a discontinuous organic component dispersed throughout the matrix component, wherein the matrix component comprises an inorganic siloxane network and the organic component comprises a plurality of organic groups bonded to the inorganic siloxane network. The adhesive coating is formed on the inner surfaces of the rotor body by depositing a precursor composition on the inner surfaces of a rotor body and exposing the precursor composition to a plasma. The precursor composition comprises an organofunctional silane or a hydrolysate thereof.
Abstract: Systems for power conversion, and controllers and methods for operating a multiage power converter. The method includes determining a target body brake time period for setting a load current of the multistage power converter below a predetermined threshold. The method also includes activating a body brake condition for the multistage power converter. The method further includes turning off each stage in the multistage power converter when the body brake condition is active. The method also includes deactivating the body brake condition after the target body brake time period following an activation of the body brake condition.