Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 12295078
    Abstract: An intrinsically safe (IS) luminaire disposed in a hazardous environment provides visible light and serves as a primary, auxiliary, back-up, and/or charging source of IS DC power for external devices disposed in the hazardous environment, such as process control devices and equipment. The luminaire includes a power converter that converts received power into DC power, an IS barrier that converts the DC power into IS DC power native to or utilized by a recipient external device, and a power distribution port via which IS DC power is delivered to the external device. In some configurations, the luminaire monitors communicates statuses, alerts, and/or other information corresponding to delivering IS DC power to one or more external devices to a host and/or portable communication device. The luminaire may include multiple IS barriers of same and/or different IS ratings, and may dynamically control activation/deactivation of the IS barriers and/or usages thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: APPLETON GRP LLC
    Inventors: Timothy E. Graff, Ravindra Viraj Gurjar, Yicheng Peter Pan
  • Patent number: 12294970
    Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing sensor performance of a UWB sensor localization are provided. The system comprises a UWB tag, at least four UWB anchors, and a gateway. The gateway comprises an ECU arranged to receive sensor signals from the UWB anchors. The ECU comprises a preprocessing module arranged to align the sensor signals defining aligned data and is arranged to determine intersections of the aligned data defining points of intersections. The system further comprises a clustering module arranged to cluster the points of intersections defining at least one cluster of points of the UWB anchors to calculate a clustering quality and a clustering variance of each of the at least one cluster. The ECU is arranged to find a clustering contribution of each anchor defining a first contribution low of one of the anchors and is arranged to determine an erratic anchor based the first contribution low.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jinzhu Chen, Zijun Han, Fan Bai, Aaron Adler, John Sergakis
  • Patent number: 12293215
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions in the apparatus, at least one processor to execute the instructions to, in response to identifying malicious data: a) in response to determining that the at least one processor is controlled by the first operating system type, block a download from being executed, and b) in response to determining a switch from the first operating system type to the second operating system type, remove, from the at least one memory, an object downloaded in the download.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: McAfee, LLC
    Inventors: Vishnu Varadaraj, Li Xiao, Kathryn Young
  • Patent number: 12293354
    Abstract: A digital currency system that may make use of a distributed network in validating coin ownership as part of processing of transactions of coins of the currency. Compute devices may include both wallet modules and teller modules, with the wallet modules used for user access to digital currency related functions and the teller modules used for processing transactions of the many users. The system may provide automatic denomination coin unit change. The digital currency may be transformed into a physical representation. The digital currency may be virtual currency or cryptocurrency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: XiXVentures, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Roger Tavanez, Richard Lee Grogan
  • Patent number: 12294047
    Abstract: Described are embodiments of a laminator and notcher system that pertains to batteries and methods of preparing batteries. In some embodiments, the system includes a laminator configured to densify an electrode film and a notcher configured to receive the densified electrode film from the laminator and cut the densified electrode film into a plurality of electrodes. A web path of the densified electrode film from the laminator to the notcher can have a bend angle greater than 165 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Terri Chai Lin, Karthik Bhatt, Chao Ken Hsu
  • Patent number: 12290631
    Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a reservoir including a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a spiral path insert including a channel having a spiral configuration along an outer periphery of the spiral path insert. A coating can be applied to the outer periphery of the spiral path insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Srinivasan Janardhan, Georgios D. Karles, Yezdi B. Pithawalla, Gerd Kobal, San Li
  • Patent number: 12291663
    Abstract: A pre-polymer matrix formulation for a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) display includes, in one aspect, a monofunctional monomer, a trifunctional oligomer, and a trifunctional monomer. A product, in another aspect, includes a PDLC display formulation comprising a polymer matrix having a plurality of liquid crystal (LC) domains dispersed therein, wherein the polymer matrix comprises a polymerized product of a monofunctional monomer, a trifunctional oligomer, and a trifunctional monomer, and a pair of electrodes having the PDLC display formulation positioned therebetween. The PDLC display formulation is characterized as having a substantially constant optical transparency during application of a low power direct current (DC) electromagnetic field between the electrodes for a predefined duration of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Caitlyn C. Cook, Elaine Lee
  • Patent number: 12292916
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying media files on a device are provided. The device provides a first mode that displays a subset of media files, determined by a user query, from a plurality of media files. Once activated, the first mode persists on the device prior to becoming inactive. A second mode of the device displays the plurality of media files. The second mode is active when the first mode is inactive. An instruction is received from a user. When the instruction specifies the first mode by inclusion of a user query, a corresponding subset of files is obtained from a remote system. The subset of files is sequentially displayed until the period of time has elapsed according to the first mode. When the instruction does not specify a query, the plurality of files is polled for from a remote device and sequentially displayed according to the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Andrew John Gasparovic, Andrew Fergus Simpson, Christopher Joseph Findeisen, Rajat Kumar Paharia, Ravi Gauba, Ying Zhang
  • Patent number: 12292936
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an example method including obtaining data indicative of user input via a user interface associated with a construction workflow for generating customized content items. The example method includes determining one or more key terms associated with the user input. The example method includes determining one or more suggested content items based on the one or more key terms. The example method includes generating a predicted performance increase associated with each respective content item of the one or more suggested content items. The example method includes providing, to a first user device, data indicative of a structured input interface associated with the construction workflow configured with one or more input fields and the one or more suggested content items, wherein the structured input interface is configured for rendering via a graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Edward Jaeger, Caren Zeng, Maxwell Ryan Hagler, Sylvanus Garnet Bent, III
  • Patent number: 12293266
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for learning a data augmentation policy for training a machine learning model. In one aspect, a method includes: receiving training data for training a machine learning model to perform a particular machine learning task; determining multiple data augmentation policies, comprising, at each of multiple time steps: generating a current data augmentation policy based on quality measures of data augmentation policies generated at previous time steps; training a machine learning model on the training data using the current data augmentation policy; and determining a quality measure of the current data augmentation policy using the machine learning model after it has been trained using the current data augmentation policy; and selecting a final data augmentation policy based on the quality measures of the determined data augmentation policies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Vijay Vasudevan, Barret Zoph, Ekin Dogus Cubuk, Quoc V. Le
  • Patent number: 12290101
    Abstract: The method includes first defining at least one channel within a first housing of a heater assembly, the at least one channel extending from a first end to a second end of the first housing, second defining a cavity in the first end of the first housing, third defining a first reservoir in the second end of the first housing, the at least one channel being in fluid communication with the first reservoir, and fourth defining an opening within a first wall within the first housing, the opening causing the first reservoir and the cavity to be in communication with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Charles Silvestrini, Ihar Nikolaevich Zinovik, Guillaume Frederick
  • Patent number: 12294488
    Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards configuring a client device with client configuration data based on client context data. The configuration data can include endpoints of various services to which the client can connect that are appropriate for the client device based on the client context data, along with dimension information (route key values) for connecting to each such service. For example, a roaming client device can be given an endpoint and dimension information to connect to a content service in the roaming region, with a different endpoint and dimension information for communicating user information to a home region to which the user is affiliated. This facilitates single hop/reduced latency for content requests, and compliance with home regulations via a single hop to the home service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: WARNERMEDIA DIRECT, LLC
    Inventors: Hazel Diana Mary, Erik Fortune, Adam Gilman, Franklyn Hu
  • Patent number: 12290300
    Abstract: An orthopedic impactor tool may include a motor, a linear motion converter operatively coupled to the motor, a thrown mass operatively coupled to the linear motion converter, and an anvil including a at least one impact surface. During an operational cycle of the orthopedic impactor tool, the motor may generate rotational motion that drives the linear motion converter. The linear motion converter may, while being driven by the rotational motion, convert the rotational motion into linear motion and communicate the linear motion to the thrown mass. The linear motion, communicated to the thrown mass, causes the thrown mass to accelerate and impact the at least one impact surface imparting a linear impact force on the anvil. The motor and the linear motion converter may operate on independent axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: FIDELIS PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Pedicini
  • Patent number: 12291286
    Abstract: Tire cooling systems operatively disposed along a vehicle body adjacent a vehicle tire include a deflector panel displaceable between retracted and deployed positions. In the retracted position, a first nominal volume of air flows along the vehicle tire during operation. In the deployed position, a second nominal volume of air that is greater than the first nominal volume of air is directed along the vehicle tire. An actuator is selectively operable to displace the deflector panel between the retracted and deployed positions. A sensor registers data having a relation to a physical characteristic or health condition of the vehicle tire. A controller executes instructions to determine using the data whether or not the physical characteristic of the vehicle tire exceeds a predetermined threshold as well as control displacement of the deflector panel. Vehicles including tire cooling systems and method of operation are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas A. Sams
  • Patent number: 12290709
    Abstract: A flexible insulation material may be configured to substantially reduce the amount of radiation transmitted therethrough by incorporating a reflective mat of high temperature fibers that withstand temperatures of at least 500° C. The flexible insulation may be stored and used over temperatures ranging from ?270° C. to 5000° C. The mat may have optical properties to produce a transmittance of no more than 5% over a range of temperature from 500° C. to 5000 vC. The mat may include high temperature fibers such as carbon and/or silicon carbide and these fibers may be coupled by a binder in a non-woven fabric. The flexible insulation material may be configured in the Flexible Thermal Protection System of a deployable aerodynamic decelerator or a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator and may be durably flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Sundance Management LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Miller
  • Patent number: 12291232
    Abstract: A detection system for a host vehicle includes a camera, global positioning system (“GPS”) receiver, compass, and electronic control unit (“ECU”). The camera collects polarimetric image data forming an imaged drive scene inclusive of a road surface illuminated by the Sun. The GPS receiver outputs a present location of the vehicle as a date-and-time-stamped coordinate set. The compass provides a directional heading of the vehicle. The ECU determines the Sun's location relative to the vehicle and camera using an input data set, including the present location and directional heading. The ECU also detects a specular reflecting area or areas on the road surface using the polarimetric image data and Sun's location, with the specular reflecting area(s) forming an output data set. The ECU then executes a control action aboard the host vehicle in response to the output data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Michael Baltaxe, Tzvi Philipp, Dan Levi
  • Patent number: 12291666
    Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, wherein the total amount of 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene is 1.0 wt. % or less, based on the total weight of the fluoropropene composition. A method of producing the fluoropropene, composition and methods for using the fluoropropene composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Sheng Peng, Mario Joseph Nappa
  • Patent number: 12292184
    Abstract: Illumination devices with improved color mixing optics are disclosed herein for mixing the colors produced by a multi-colored LED emitter module to produce uniform color throughout the entire beam angle of the output light beam, along with smoother edges and improved center beam intensity. Embodiments disclosed herein include a unique arrangement of multi-color LEDs within an emitter module, a unique exit lens with different patterns of lenslets on opposing sides of the lens, and other associated optical features that thoroughly mix the different color components, and as such, provide uniform color across the output beam exiting the illumination device. Additional embodiments disclosed herein include a unique arrangement of photodetectors within the primary optics structure of the LED emitter module that ensure the optical feedback system properly measures the light produced by all similarly colored emission LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Fangxu Dong, Horace C. Ho, David J. Knapp
  • Patent number: 12290118
    Abstract: There is disclosed apparel for providing protection and illumination. In an embodiment, a gaiter has a top portion and a bottom portion with a layer of material extending therebetween. The layer of material provides a protective covering to a lower limb of the user. At least one securement mechanism provides an adjustable attachment of the gaiter to the user. The selective mechanism allows attachment of the gaiter with a variety of footwear. A light housing is integrally disposed on an outward portion of the layer of material of the gaiter. The light housing provides illumination adjacent to the foot of a user. The combination of the gaiter and the light housing together provide a body-worn lighting device without attaching the light housing directly to any of the user, the footwear worn by the user, and clothing worn by the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: NightHawk Designs and Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: John Ng, Jason Laury, Israel Pacheco
  • Patent number: 12291965
    Abstract: A method for preparing a geothermal system involves preparing a wellbore that extends into an underground magma reservoir. Characteristics of the drilling process and the borehole are monitored to detect when the magma reservoir is reached, such that specially configured drilling operations can be performed to drill to a target depth within the magma reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: EnhancedGEO Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Chris Smith, James Michael Browning, Randall Howard Hornbaker, Kevin Martin Stone, Georgios Evangelatos, Shamsul Abedin Al-Tomal, Andrew Nguyen