Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Bone implant device
    Patent number: 12097120
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for relieving upper airway obstructive breathing in a patient are disclosed. In some implementations, the apparatus comprises first and second pivot devices anchored to a mastoid bone and a mandible bone, respectively; an implant positioned between the first and second pivot device, the implant comprising a first end coupled to the first pivot device and a second end coupled to the second pivot device; an inactive position, the inactive position enabling a posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end; an active position, the active position preventing posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end, and anteriorly positioning the second end relative to the first end; and an activation mechanism enabling transition between the inactive position and the active position, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Mechanics LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Goldman
  • Automated testing of digital keys for vehicles
    Patent number: 12099425
    Abstract: A method of testing a digital key is described that provides, from a digital key test manager device, standard digital key instructions for a computing device to send messages to a device under test; communicates, from the digital key test manager device, with the device under test to determine operations of the device under test as a result of the messages; and evaluates, at the digital key test manager device, the operations of the device under test to assess functionality of the digital key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventor: Adam M. Bar-Niv
  • Window treatment hembar
    Patent number: 12098596
    Abstract: A hembar may define a front portion and a rear portion configured to slidably engage each other. The front portion and the rear portion, when slidably engaged, may define a slot configured to receive a piece of fabric. The front portion and the rear portion may be configured to clamp the piece of fabric within the slot. The front portion and the rear portion may be configured such that a width of the slot is adjustable. The front portion may define a first attachment surface and the rear portion may define a second attachment surface. The first attachment surface may define a rib. The second attachment surface may define a groove configured to receive the rib when the front portion is slidably engaged with the rear portion such that the piece of fabric is clamped within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Edward J. Blair, David A. Kirby, Vladislav Pejic
  • Liquid gas sample vaporizer enclosure
    Patent number: 12098986
    Abstract: An improved liquid vaporization and conditioning system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a liquid sample for accurately determining the constituent components thereof providing enhanced flow rate, pressure and thermal control, the improvement including a combination of a resistance temperature detector, a sweeping bend to, an in-line thermal break, a flow buffering input manifold, enhanced multi-path heater vaporizer construction with four heater units, a vaporizer output mixing manifold and control elements providing a capability for partial shutdown in the event of compromised heating or flow anomalies without risk of flow loss/volume capacity beyond a permissible threshold and an improved, modular heat vaporizer enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Mustang Sampling, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Thompson, Kevin Warner, William C. Paluch, William Hartson, Timothy L. Querrey
  • Intercellular structure for battery module
    Patent number: 12097681
    Abstract: An intercellular structure and a battery module including the intercellular structure, and a method of assembling the battery module are provided. The intercellular structure includes a honeycomb structure including a plurality of hexagonal cells. Each of the plurality of hexagonal cells has an open-ended top and an open-ended bottom and is configured to be arranged around a middle section of one of a plurality of battery cells. The battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a predetermined pattern and the honeycomb structure including the plurality of hexagonal cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Tyler Jacobs
  • Vehicle seating system having convertible center seat
    Patent number: 12097791
    Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle includes a first seat assembly having a first seat base and a first armrest that is convertible between an armrest position and a center seat position, and a second seat assembly having a second seat base and a second armrest that is convertible between an armrest position and a middle seat position. The seating system also includes a convertible third seat assembly located between the first and second seat assemblies and having a third seat formed by the first armrest and the second armrest in the middle seat position, wherein the first and second armrests are moveable between the armrest position and the center seat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jung Jeon, David William Gaines, Kurt Leon Kormos, Macit Aktas, Shawn Anthony Dixon, Craig Rackers
  • Multicarrier signal transmission in wireless communications
    Patent number: 12101828
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for wireless communications. Cells may be grouped into a plurality of cell groups. If a first signal is configured for transmission via a first cell of a first cell group in parallel with a transmission of a second signal via a second cell of a second cell group, a wireless device may drop, or adjust transmission power of, at least one of the first signal or the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Esmael Hejazi Dinan
  • Ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated diene interpolymer composition
    Patent number: 12098268
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes a neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer. The neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer includes from greater than 0 wt % to 6.0 wt % nonconjugated polyene. The neat ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated polyene interpolymer has the following properties: (i) a molecular weight (Mw) from 240,000 to 270,000; (ii) a Mooney viscosity (ML (1+4), 125° C.) from 80 to 85; (iii) a rheology ratio (RR) from 35 to 65; (iv) a Mw/Mn from 2.2 to 3.5; (v) a tan delta ratio from 0.6 to 0.9; and (vi) an absolute tan delta slope from 5.0 to less than 10.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xiaosong Wu, Tao Han, Colin Li Pi Shan
  • Collusion detection
    Patent number: 12100265
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to collusion are described. Collusion detection may be used to prevent players in a wagering environment from violating the integrity of a game. Player actions may be tracked to develop a wagering profile that is specific to various game situations. A player acting in a manner that would be against their interest and against their defined profile may be considered a colluding action. Information about collusion actions may be presented for evaluation and/or anti-collusion actions may be automatically taken in response to such collusion actions being determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventor: Joe DiGiovanni
  • Adaptive resolution management signaling
    Patent number: 12101497
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a bit stream; determining, using the bit stream, whether an adaptive resolution management mode is enabled; determining, using the bit stream, a scaling factor including a vertical scaling constant component and a horizontal scaling constant component; and reconstructing pixel data of a current block in adaptive resolution management mode and using the determined scaling factor, the reconstructing including scaling the current block horizontally by the horizontal scaling constant component and scaling the current block vertically by the vertical scaling constant component. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: OP Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Borivoje Furht, Hari Kalva, Velibor Adzic
  • Methods and systems for detecting delivery trip events and improving delivery driver safety
    Patent number: 12099962
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting predetermined events occurring during delivery of an ordered product to a delivery address is provided. Upon receipt of a customer order, delivery of the ordered product is assigned to a delivery driver/vehicle which includes a stand-alone communication device disposed in the delivery vehicle. As the delivery trip begins, various position and acceleration information is collected by the communication device, processed to determine whether a predetermined driving event has occurred, and stored. This information is transmitted periodically to a processing system for eventual communication to a home location store associated with the delivery order. Additional processing of the delivery trip data may occur to enable a review of the delivery trip and any detected events along the delivery path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Yum Connect, LLC
    Inventors: Ananda Sankaran, Tiffany Buettner, Taniya Riar, Alex Kuznicki, Munawer Baig
  • Lift table attachment for two-way log splitters
    Patent number: 12097636
    Abstract: Provided is a lift table apparatus for log splitting. The lift table apparatus includes a lift frame, a lock pin, a control lever, and a cable. The lift frame is configured to be attached to a beam and a hydraulic cylinder of a log splitter. The lift frame is movable from a vertical position to a horizontal position by the hydraulic cylinder when the hydraulic cylinder is retracted. The lock pin is configured to be attached to the beam and locks the lift frame in the horizontal position. The control lever is configured to be attached to a hydraulic flow control valve of the log splitter. The cable is connected to the lock pin and the control lever. When the control lever is pulled out, the cable pulls the lock pin out to enable the lift frame to be released from the horizontal position and moved to the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Duro Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Yue Yuan
  • Devolatilizer design
    Patent number: 12098233
    Abstract: A devolatilizer (devo), which operates at a temperature (T) and at a pressure (P), for the separation of at least a portion of a solvent from a polymer-rich solution comprising the solvent and a polymer, and wherein the devolatilizer comprises at least the following components: A) a distributor, a heater, or a heater/distributor combination; B) a shroud (component B) located around some or all of the periphery of component A; and C) a gap (component C) located between the outer surface of component A and the inner surface of component B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Maria Pollard, Irfan Khan, Shrikant Dhodapkar, Martin Lopez, Quan Yuan
  • Temperature regulation of automated driving system computer using vehicle air conditioning system
    Patent number: 12097745
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for controlling a temperature of a computer disposed in an enclosed compartment of a vehicle. The system includes at least one temperature sensor associated with the computer, the at least one temperature sensor for providing temperature data in connection with the computer to a control module; at least one air vent provided in a surface of the enclosed compartment, wherein the at least one air vent is positioned to direct air flow to a designated area of the computer; an air conditioning system for generating air at an air temperature specified by the control module based at least in part on the temperature data provided by the at least one temperature sensor; and at least one duct for conducting the air generated by the air conditioning system into the enclosed compartment via the at least one vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventor: David Lee Hyatt
  • Beverage container with removable bottle opener
    Patent number: D1043368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Frost Buddy LLC
    Inventors: Mitch Mammoser, Brock Mammoser
  • Vehicle front bumper plate
    Patent number: D1043478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jose E. Gonzalez, Robert F. Hunwick
  • Vehicle front lower fascia
    Patent number: D1043479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jinho Seo, Hungil Lee
  • Headset strap
    Patent number: D1043676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Enric Vial Roig, Mauricio Romano, David Michael Pickett, Peter Allan Chase Newbury, Quintin Morris, Peter Wesley Bristol, Joseph Patrick Sullivan, Glen Jason Tompkins, Joel Bernard Jacobs
  • Safety selector for AR15 pattern firearms
    Patent number: D1043891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: 22 Evolution LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Thomas Yudys, Philip Robert DiMuzio, John L. Overstreet
  • Vehicle taillamp
    Patent number: D1044060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Shyam K. Alepalli, Raphael M. Molina