Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for controlling, and communicating with, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over a millimeter wave (mmWave) communication network established between a base station and the UAVs. A communication system may include one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The communication system may further include one or more base stations including millimeter wave (mmWave) antennas configured to generate control signals to the one or more UAVs over an mmWave communication network.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 5, 2019
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignees:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, North Carolina State University
Inventors:
Arupjyoti Bhuyan, Ismail Guvenc, Huaiyu Dai
Abstract: A system and method to identify and prevent cybersecurity attacks on modern, highly-interconnected networks, to identify attacks before data loss occurs, using a combination of human level, device level, system level, and organizational level monitoring.
Abstract: Lawful interception (LI) of electronic communications includes receiving, by a triggering function (TF), a task request including a task identifier (ID) from a LI provisioning function (LIFP). The TF receives an indication of a protocol data unit (PDU) session establishment applicable to the received request, and then triggers (including a POI task ID) each point of interception (POI) applicable to the request. The TF receives a task response indicating a status of the task at the triggered POI. The TF reports, to the LIPF, a TF task issue request indicating the status, the TF task ID, the POI task ID, and a network entity ID of the POI.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2022
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
Inventors:
Neeraj Surana, Kantha Rao Dammalapati, Michael Anthony Brown
Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein are to receive a log file, compare a first media monitor identification associated with an audio signature, a second media monitor identification associated with media metadata, and a third media monitor identification associated with event metadata. Disclosed example apparatus are also to determine if a first timestamp associated with the audio signature is within a time period, wherein the time period begins with a second timestamp associated with the media metadata and ends with a third timestamp associated with the event metadata. Disclosed example apparatus are also to validate that the audio signature satisfies a threshold for being stored as a reference signature based on at least one of the media metadata, the event metadata, the first timestamp, the second timestamp, or the third timestamp. Disclosed example apparatus are also to generate the reference signature including assigning the media metadata to the audio signature.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
Inventors:
Adam Schenker, Nigel Smith, Shailendra Paranjape, Vinay Chauhan
Abstract: A foldable device may include a foldable layer and a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a plurality of rod assemblies, arranged side by side, each defining an individual pivot axis of the hinge mechanism. The rod assemblies may each include a plurality of segments. One or more of the plurality of segments of one of the plurality of rod assemblies may be coupled to one both of the adjacent rod assemblies, such that the rod assemblies pivot sequentially to guide the folding and the unfolding of the foldable layer of the foldable device.
Abstract: Mechanically or electromechanically positioning a deadbolt used to lock or unlock a door is disclosed. An electromechanical lock can include a deadbolt to be positioned to lock or unlock a door. The deadbolt can be mechanically positioned based on the rotation of a paddle of the electromechanical lock or electromechanically positioned via a motor being turned on to position the deadbolt. A disengagement mechanism can disengage an engagement cog from a worm gear hub of a gear train of the motor upon the mechanical positioning, but remain engaged upon the electromechanical positioning.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2021
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
ASSA ABLOY Level LLC
Inventors:
John H. Martin, Kenneth D. Goto, Thomas E. King, Jordan R. Fountain
Abstract: A composition and method to form a composite core material for use as a panel, molded product, sheet, or reinforcing material. The composition generally includes a microsphere discontinuous portion disposed in a continuous encapsulating portion, such as an encapsulating resin. Final products made with the composition may also comprise a mesh assembly on one or both sides of a sheet or panel, and may comprise a scored panel or sheet such that a plurality of reinforcing blocks or sections are formed which allow the cured product to conform to, and reinforce, irregular shapes and surfaces.
Abstract: A device for placement in the aortic arch of a patient is provided. The device includes a distal portion for being engageably received in an aortic arch of a patient beyond the left subclavian artery and a stent portion fluidly engaged with the distal portion, the stent portion being permeable and configured to span a portion of the aortic arches to which the brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, and left subclavian artery attach to the aortic arch. A diameter of the stent portion may be modified by translation of the proximal portion to thereby alter a length of the stent portion thus causing modification of the diameter of the stent portion to fit anatomical features of differing dimensions.
Abstract: A method for use in a magnetic field sensor, including: in each of a plurality of calibration periods, generating a reference magnetic field based on a different one of a plurality of drive codes; storing, in a memory, a plurality of values of a reference magnetic field signal that is generated in response to the reference magnetic field, each of the values of the reference magnetic field signal being generated by sampling the reference magnetic field signal in a different one of the plurality of calibration periods; calculating a calibration gain coefficient based on the plurality of values of the reference magnetic field signal; and storing the calibration gain coefficient in the memory and using the calibration gain coefficient to adjust an output of the magnetic field sensor.
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods described herein can provide a simulated fluid environment similar to the mother's womb to recreate an ideal or more familiar environment for infants who are born before their ideal due date. In some embodiments, the premature infant amniotic bath incubator can comprise an incubating tank with synthetic or simulated amniotic fluid, a heating element(s), a temperature sensor(s), and/or thermostat(s) for temperature regulation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 28, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
Amnion Life, LLC
Inventors:
Amir Fassihi, Milos Ljubisa Radovanovic
Abstract: Oral cavity wound healing occurs in an environment that sustains ongoing physical trauma and is rich in bacteria. Patients undergoing cleft palate repair have a high degree of wound healing complications, such as oronasal fistula (ONF) formation. Following hard palate injury, ONF was created that demonstrated little change in pro-regenerative monocytes LY6Clo monocytes; however, there were increased M2 macrophages observed. Delivery of FTY720 nanofiber scaffolds following hard palate injury prevented ONF formation, allowed complete wound healing and was associated with increased LY6Clo monocytes and pro-regenerative M2 macrophages. Evaluation of interleukin gene expression revealed reduction in pro-inflammatory IL1 and IL6 and increased expression of pro-regenerative IL10 with FTY720 nanofiber delivery.
Abstract: Biochemical scaffolds for regulating mammalian cell function. The biochemical scaffolds include a base liquid medium, a bioenergetic platform and a vibrational platform. The bioenergetic platform includes at least one Krebs cycle modulator and/or neurotransmitter modulator. The vibrational platform includes at least one energy signature component, e.g., an herb. The biochemical scaffold is subjected to harmonic oscillation for a defined, predetermined period of time, wherein the energy signature of the energy signature component is imparted to, captured, replicated, and retained by the liquid medium, and, when the biochemical scaffolds are delivered to and, thus, in communication with biological tissue, the biochemical scaffolds induce specific biochemical activities via the resonant transfer of the retained energy signature to the biological tissue and, hence, endogenous cells thereof.
Abstract: A virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and/or mixed reality (MR) system in a physical environment with a plurality of loudspeakers includes a user-worn head mounted display (HMD), a VR/AR/MR processor, and a VR/AR/MR user tracking processor. The HMD includes a microphone and a user tracking device configured to track a user orientation and position. The VR/AR/MR processor delivers a digital video signal to the head-mounted display, and a digital control signal and a digital audio signal to a receiver/preamplifier. The VR/AR/MR user tracking processor receives user tracking data from the HMD user tracking device and provides a digital user tracking data signal to the receiver preamplifier. the receiver/preamplifier receives the digital user tracking data signal, the digital control signal, the digitized microphone signal, and the digital audio signal, and provides a processed audio signal to the amplifier. An amplifier receives the processed audio signal and provides amplified audio signals.
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade within the wall to release the drug to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be coupled to a delivery mechanism having one or more balloons or other expandable devices which are expandable responsive to a condition in the small intestine or other GI lumen to advance the preparation out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 5, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
Rani Therapeutics, LLC
Inventors:
Mir Imran, Peter Herrmann, Baber Syed, Timothy H. Williams, Chang Jin Ong, Greg Method
Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for protecting against unsafe electric current conditions. A protections circuit may be used in a device, such as an electric grill, that has one or more electric loads, such as heating elements. The protection circuit may protect against various failure scenarios, including, without limitation, instances of ground fault, over current, driver failure, and failure of a microprocessor. In response to a failure, the protection circuit may trip a latch relay or disable a triac driver to stop current from flowing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 28, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
Weber-Stephen Products LLC
Inventors:
Eric Knappenberger, Julio C. Zuleta, Matthew Lerch, Jeffery C. Emmerich
Abstract: A method of manufacturing essentially crack-free carbon foam structures and carbon foam structures made in single-piece flow through a continuous kiln under inert atmosphere at atmospheric pressure. This process greatly reduces the cost to manufacture by reducing manufacturing time and increasing the ability to integrate automation equipment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
CONSOL Innovations, LLC
Inventors:
Rudolph Andrew Olson, III, Douglas R. Amie, Bruce M. Hines, Brian H. Nichols, Tatianna Englebert
Abstract: A high-capacity beam includes interoperable features conformant with the pretexting modular grid shoring system including conformant interface rails and conformant end caps that removably engage with the conformant interface rails. The truss portion of the high-capacity beam has the same width and a greater height compared to the truss portion of the low-capacity beam. The high-capacity beam may also include a conformant T-slot and beveled end faces on respective opposing sides of the high-capacity truss portion. A nominal 8-foot length of the modular high-capacity beam weighs less than about 50 lbs., while a nominal 6-foot length of the low-capacity beam weighs less than about 40 lbs. A grid shoring assembly utilizing the high-capacity main beams is rated for supporting a nominal 13-inch concrete platform, while a grid shoring assembly utilizing the low-capacity main beams is rated for supporting a nominal 6-inch concrete platform.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyzed particulate filter and methods comprising the filter for treatment of an exhaust gas from a gasoline engine, the catalyzed particulate filter comprising a gasoline particulate filter (GPF); a major catalytic layer coated onto or within an inlet side, an outlet side, or both sides of the GPF surfaces, the major catalytic layer comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprising a first support material; and a first platinum group metal (PGM); and a minor functional material layer placed onto or within an inlet side, an outlet side, or both sides of the GPF surfaces; the minor catalytic layer comprising a second composition; wherein the major catalytic layer has a higher loading than the minor functional material layer; the minor functional material layer is placed on top of the major catalytic layer, or the major catalytic material layer is placed on top of the minor functional layer.