Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 10544071
    Abstract: The process to recover heat in oxidative dehydrogenation of butene to butadiene is presented. The process utilizes heat recovered in oxidative dehydrogenation of butene to butadiene to generate steam. The process utilizes the circulated water stream generated in oxidative dehydrogenation of butene to butadiene for steam generation. A feedstream comprising butene is mixed with steam and preheated air at the inlet of the oxidative dehydrogenation reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignees: UOP LLC, TPC Group LLC
    Inventors: John J. Senetar, Joseph G. Duff, Jillian M. Horn, Clifford A. Maat, Michael O. Nutt
  • Patent number: 10544772
    Abstract: An electric starter system is usable with an engine and a power inverter module (PIM), e.g., of a powertrain. The starter system includes a poly phase/AC brushless starter motor connected to the PIM via an AC voltage bus and selectively connected to the engine during a requested engine start event. A sensor on the DC voltage bus outputs a signal indicative of a voltage level of the DC voltage bus. The controller executes a method using voltage stabilization logic having a proportional-integral (PI) torque control loop. Logic execution in response to the requested engine starting event causes the controller to control the starter motor, when the bus voltage exceeds a calibrated minimum voltage, using a starting torque determined via the control loop. The commanded starting torque limits inrush current to the starter motor such that the DC voltage bus remains above the minimum voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Lei Hao, Chandra S. Namuduri, Suresh Gopalakrishnan
  • Patent number: 10544650
    Abstract: A rotary steerable tool used for directional drilling include a housing, at least one external director, and at least one valve. The external director is hydraulically movable to an extended condition relative to the housing, and the valve selectively directs pressurized fluid from a first side of the valve to the external director on the valve's second side. A first seal of the valve is selectively orientable about an axis and has an inlet, which communicates with the pressurized fluid from the first side. A second seal of the valve disposed adjacent the first seal has an outlet, which communicates the pressurized fluid to the second side at least when aligned with the inlet. A bearing assembly of the valve is disposed at the axis between the seals and has male and female bearing surfaces, which are angled off the axis and are mated with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Reid Farley, Robert G. Conger
  • Patent number: 10547670
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
  • Patent number: 10546236
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for training a deep neural network. One of the methods includes generating a plurality of feature vectors that each model a different portion of an audio waveform, generating a first posterior probability vector for a first feature vector using a first neural network, determining whether one of the scores in the first posterior probability vector satisfies a first threshold value, generating a second posterior probability vector for each subsequent feature vector using a second neural network, wherein the second neural network is trained to identify the same key words and key phrases and includes more inner layer nodes than the first neural network, and determining whether one of the scores in the second posterior probability vector satisfies a second threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventor: Alexander H. Gruenstein
  • Patent number: 10545279
    Abstract: The present technology relates to achieving a low manufactured cost and high design alignment robustness for fabrication of modular light guide luminaires featuring solid state light-emitting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Quarkstar LLC
    Inventors: Allan Brent York, Ingo Speier, Hans Peter Stormberg
  • Patent number: 10545565
    Abstract: A multiple graphics processing unit (GPU) based parallel graphics system comprising multiple graphics processing pipelines with multiple GPUs supporting a parallel graphics rendering process having an object division mode of operation. Each GPU comprises video memory, a geometry processing subsystem and a pixel processing subsystem. According to the principles of the present invention, pixel (color and z depth) data buffered in the video memory of each GPU is communicated to the video memory of a primary GPU, and the video memory and the pixel processing subsystem in the primary GPU are used to carry out the image recomposition process, without the need for dedicated or specialized apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventor: Reuven Bakalash
  • Patent number: 10546970
    Abstract: Light-sensor array systems for capturing multiple-color images and light-fields using array of wavelength-selective optoelectronic elements (rather than wider-range photosensors prefaced with visible-band wavelength-selective optical elements such as color selective filters) as light-field or image sensors are presented. The light-sensor array can be one or more of transparent, bendable, and implemented on a curved surface. In some embodiments, the wavelength-selective light-sensing opto-electronic elements are arranged in a stacked array. In some embodiments, more than three wavelength-selective ranges can be employed in each light-sensing pixel. The invention can be used to implement one or more of a lensless imaging light-field camera, tactile gesture user interface, and/or proximate gesture user interface. In some embodiments, the light-sensor array system can be configured to emit light of one or more colors, and thus can additionally serve as an image display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: NRI R&D Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Lester F. Ludwig
  • Patent number: 10542734
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing the genetic progress of a line, breed or herd of swine through the use of sex-selected sperm cells in artificial insemination techniques. The invention also encompasses methods of artificially inseminating a swine via deep intrauterine catheter or via a laparoscopic procedure, which allow the use of reduced doses of sex-selected sperm cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Juan Moreno, Gregg Bevier, John Dobrinsky
  • Patent number: 10544145
    Abstract: The present application provides novel compounds and methods for preparing and using these compounds. In one embodiment, the compounds are of the structure of formula (I), wherein R1-R4 are defined herein. In a further embodiment, these compounds are useful in method for regulating one or both of the P2X3 or P2X2/3 receptors. In another embodiment, these compounds are useful for treating pain in patients by administering one or more of the compounds to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Asana BioSciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott K. Thompson, Aranapakam Venkatesan, Tony Priestley, Mrinal Kundu, Ashis Saha
  • Patent number: 10545094
    Abstract: A system and method for the detection of one or more analytes in a collected sample employs capillary action in a sample card containing a sample substrate, at least one test capsule and an absorbent pad. The absorbent pad absorbs the contents of the test capsule and delivers the same to the sample substrate, with the contents of the test capsule chemically reacting with at least one detection reagent to establish an optical indicator for the analyte(s). The sample card can be automatically tested within a reader device, which records and processes an optical signal produced by the chemical reaction and outputs a test result. The collected sample can then be further analyzed using a second device. Additionally, an adhesive component can be provided so that a sample can be collected thereon. Furthermore, the at least one detection reagent can include a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: RedXDefense, LLC.
    Inventors: Arman Ghodousi, Sarah Josepha Toal, Gregory Scott Ericksen, Daniel Douglas Montgomery, Thomas Emory McVeigh, Jacek Kotowicz, Sean Conte
  • Patent number: 10548078
    Abstract: Managing power-consuming resources on a first computing device by adjusting data delivery from a plurality of second computing devices based on a state of the first computing device. The state of the first computing device is provided to the second computing devices to alter the data delivery. In some embodiments, the first computing device provides the second computing devices with actions or commands relating to data delivery based on the device state. For example, the second computing devices are instructed to store the data, forward the data, forward only high priority data, or perform other actions. Managing the data delivery from the second computing devices preserves battery life of the first computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Anh P. Tran, John Mark Miller, Steven Oliver Elliott, Lloyd Alfred Moore
  • Patent number: 10548202
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide examples of an electrical panel (e.g., a modular electrical panel) that is configured to control a plurality of electrical loads. The electrical panel may include a control circuit, memory, a communication circuit, and an alternating current (AC) line feed and/or a direct current (DC) line feed. The electrical panel may also include a plurality of power supplies and a plurality of control modules, where more than one control module is associated with each of the plurality of power supplies. Each control module may configured to receive DC power from the associated power supply and provide an output voltage to at least one electrical load. The electrical panel provides flexibility as to whether each stage of conversion, regulation, and/or control is performed at a control module located within the electrical panel or performed at an accessory module located at an electrical load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Stuart W. DeJonge, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Matthew W. Nuhfer, Michael W. Pessina, Thomas M. Shearer
  • Patent number: 10546347
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of computer systems and processes for managing real and personal property. One aspect of the invention is directed to capturing history of a (real) property, which may include a description of the property, the personal property located on the real property, the projects and maintenance performed or to be performed on the property and their impact on the owner's tax basis in the property. Another aspect of invention allows for sharing of this history with an online community and for transferring the history (or portions thereof) on sale to a buyer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Wohlstadter, Bradley Christiansen, Craig Philip Lovell, Michael Osganian, Michael Vock
  • Patent number: 10546248
    Abstract: A system and method for defining and calibrating the inputs to a sequential decision problem using historical data, where the user provides historical data and the system and method forms the historical data (along with other inputs) into at least one of the states, actions, rewards or transitions used in composing and solving the sequential decision problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Supported Intelligence, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey P Johnson, Neal P Anderson
  • Patent number: 10546295
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating presentation of at least one persona to the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Elwha LLC
    Inventors: Marc E. Davis, Matthew G. Dyor, William Gates, Xuedong Huang, Roderick A. Hyde, Edward K. Y. Jung, Jordin T. Kare, Royce A. Levien, Richard T. Lord, Robert W. Lord, Qi Lu, Mark A. Malamud, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Satya Nadella, Daniel Reed, Harry Shum, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10546648
    Abstract: A storage control system, and a method of operation thereof, including: a recycle write queue for providing a recycle write; a host write queue for providing a host write; and a scheduler, coupled to the recycle write queue and the host write queue, for scheduling the recycle write and the host write for writing to a memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: James M. Higgins, James M. Kresse, Ryan Jones, Mark Dancho
  • Patent number: 10546426
    Abstract: A virtual reality scene is displayed via a display device. A real-world positioning of a peripheral control device is identified relative to the display device. Video of a real-world scene of a physical environment located behind a display region of the display device is captured via a camera. A real-world portal is selectively displayed via the display device that includes a portion of the real-world scene and simulates a view through the virtual reality scene at a position within the display region that tracks the real-world positioning of the peripheral control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Alexandru Octavian Balan, Youding Zhu, Min shik Park
  • Patent number: 10546375
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for estimating patient radiation exposure during computerized tomography (CT) scans. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide efficient approaches for generating a suitable patient model used to make such an estimate, to approaches for estimating patient dose by interpolating the results of multiple simulations, and to approaches for a service provider to host a dose estimation service made available to multiple CT scan providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Couch, James Couch
  • Patent number: 10547610
    Abstract: A System, Computer program product, and computer-executable method of authenticating a user to a remote computing network, the System, Computer program product, and computer-executable including receiving a first portion of authentication data at a server, wherein the first portion of authentication data includes at least one feature of an image and analyzing the received first portion of authentication data by comparing the first portion of authentication data to a second portion of authentication data stored at the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Sorin Faibish, John M. Bent, James M. Pedone, Jr.