Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Computer-controlled single manufacturing system for generating individualized mixtures
    Patent number: 11904285
    Abstract: There is disclosed a computer-controlled dispenser system. The system includes a first set of repositories for fluid components suitable for combination into different mixtures, a second set of repositories for viscous components suitable for combination into different mixtures, and a dispensing nozzle where the fluid and viscous components are dispensed. The system further includes a set of valves and pumps for moving fluid and viscous components to a dispensing nozzle and a scale for measuring an amount of fluid and viscous components dispensed from the dispensing nozzle. The system enables computer control to ensure accurate output of both fluid and viscous components according to the instructions received for their creation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: eSalon.com, LLC
    Inventors: Rabih Zaouk, Erik Napoles
  • Backlight module
    Patent number: 11906772
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to backlight modules, displays including a backlight module, and methods for assembling a backlight module. In one example, a backlight module for a display comprises light sources affixed to a printed circuit and a light guide plate. An adhesive affixes the printed circuit to the light guide plate. The light guide plate comprises a body and a plurality of projections extending from the body, with the plurality of projections retaining two or more of the light sources between the projections and the body of the light guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Nalini Kanth Kurumaddali
  • Secure graphics processing unit (GPU) virtualization using sandboxing
    Patent number: 11907748
    Abstract: Techniques for implementing secure GPU virtualization using sandboxing are provided. In one set of embodiments, a hypervisor of a host system can receive one or more first graphics/compute commands issued by a guest application running within a VM of the host system. The hypervisor can further communicate the one or more first graphics/compute commands to a sandboxed software process that is separate from the hypervisor. The sandboxed software process can then translate the one or more first graphics/compute commands into one or more second graphics/compute commands and issue the one or more second graphics/compute commands for execution on a physical GPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: VMware LLC
    Inventors: Michael Banack, Mark Sheldon
  • Detecting objects within a vehicle
    Patent number: 11904784
    Abstract: Provided are methods for detecting objects within a vehicle. The methods can include emitting at least one auditory signal within the vehicle during at least one first time interval; measuring a second auditory signal emitted by an object within the vehicle during the second time interval subsequent to the at least one first time interval, where the emission of the second auditory signal is caused by the emission of the least one first auditory signal; determining a location of the object within the vehicle based on the measurement of the second auditory signal; and generating an alert to a user indicating the location of that object. Systems and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Motional AD LLC
    Inventor: Ashwin Arunmozhi
  • Coding of a spatial sampling of a two-dimensional information signal using sub-division preliminary class
    Patent number: 11910029
    Abstract: Coding schemes for coding a spatially sampled information signal using sub-division and coding schemes for coding a sub-division or a multitree structure are described, wherein representative embodiments relate to picture and/or video coding applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GE Video Compression, LLC
    Inventors: Heiner Kirchhoffer, Martin Winken, Philipp Helle, Detlev Marpe, Heiko Schwarz, Thomas Wiegand
  • Friction hinge
    Patent number: 11905746
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed relating to friction hinges. In one example, a friction hinge comprises a first stub and adjacent second stub extending from a stub substrate. A first finger extends from a finger substrate between the first stub and the second stub and comprises a distal contacting face that is biased into contact with a first biasing face of the first stub. A second finger adjacent to the first finger extends from the finger substrate between the first stub and the second stub and comprises a distal contacting face that is biased into contact with a second biasing face of the second stub. A pin extends through apertures in the first stub, first finger, second finger, and second stub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Gordon Oldani, Jordan David Little
  • Detecting water ingress in electronic power steering systems
    Patent number: 11904959
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting water within an electronic power steering assembly. A sensor assembly includes a resistor and a water-sensitive capacitor arranged to provide a series resistor-capacitor (RC) network having a cut-off frequency that is a function of a capacitance of the water-sensitive capacitor. An oscillator provides an excitation to the series RC network having a known frequency, such that the series RC network provides an output in response to the excitation. An envelope detector receives the output of the series RC network and generates an output representing an amplitude of the output of the series RC network. A microcontroller determines if water is present within the electronic power steering assembly from the amplitude of the output of the series RC network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
    Inventors: Abraham Ghafari, Mohammad Ashraf Ali
  • Payment card with an integrated door
    Patent number: 11907780
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments pertain to a payment card with an integrated door. A top layer can be affixed to a bottom semirigid layer. The top layer can include a first portion attached to the front face of the bottom layer and a second portion, or door, coupled to the first portion in a manner that allows the second portion to rotate to and from an open position and closed position. The bottom layer can include a cardholder name, account number, expiration date, and security code hidden from view when the door is in the closed position. A fastener can also be added to secure the door in an open position, closed position, or both. In one embodiment, the payment card can include an antenna for contactless transactions, and the door's position can control the antenna's availability for wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Bryant Yee, Tyler Maiman, Cruz Vargas
  • Intelligent right of way determination for autonomous vehicles
    Patent number: 11908318
    Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to generating a bid for turn priority at an intersection. An autonomous vehicle determines that the autonomous vehicle and a second autonomous vehicle are proximate to an intersection. The autonomous vehicle generates a first bid that is indicative of a first importance that the autonomous vehicle traverses the intersection. The first bid is based upon characteristics of a trip of a passenger riding in the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle transmits the first bid to a networked computing system, wherein the networked computing system determines a turn order based upon the first bid and a second bid generated by the second autonomous vehicle. The networked computing system transmits the turn order to the autonomous vehicle, wherein the autonomous vehicle operates based upon the turn order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: Kyle John Morris
  • Medical supply cabinet with medical supply contents having radio frequency identification tags
    Patent number: 11908559
    Abstract: A medical supply cabinet includes a housing; a medical supply cabinet identifying radio frequency identification tag located on the housing; and a plurality of medical supply packages, each medical supply package containing a specific medical supply. Each medical supply package includes a discarded portion created when the medical supply package is opened. The discarded portion of the medical supply package includes a medical supply package radio frequency identification tag identifying the specific medical supply associated with the medical supply package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Aero Healthcare (US), LLC
    Inventor: Timothy John Ovenden
  • Network resource access control methods and systems using transactional artifacts
    Patent number: 11909728
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for use with digital data processing systems to control or otherwise limit access to networked resources based, at least in part, on transactional artifacts and/or derived artifacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: CHENG HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas W. Lynch
  • Seat belt pretensioner system
    Patent number: 11904796
    Abstract: A seat belt system for restraining an occupant of a vehicle. The system includes a webbing and a pretensioner. A cable connects the webbing to the pretensioner. The pretensioner includes a housing, a gas generator, and an outer cylinder connected to the housing. A gas generator provides gases into a pressure chamber in the outer cylinder to drive a piston, an inner cylinder and the cable in a pretensioning direction. A sealing ring is located between the outer cylinder and inner cylinder. The sealing ring is configured to provide a seal to prevent the gases provided by the gas generator from passing. A deflector shield is located between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder and closer to the pressure chamber than the sealing ring, wherein the deflector shield is configured to deflect the gases away from the sealing ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Mark Gray
  • Display with localized haptic response
    Patent number: 11907427
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a screen assembly, includes a screen, an internal structure, an isolating material and an actuator. The screen has an outer surface and an input area, and the internal structure is behind the outer surface and defines part of a chamber behind the input area. The isolating material is within the chamber, and the actuator is behind the screen and arranged to provide haptic output to the input area. The isolating material damps the haptic output to reduce transmission of the haptic output to portions of the screen outside of the input area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Ross S Maunders, Mark E Stout, II
  • Security apparatus for protecting a surface
    Patent number: 11905730
    Abstract: A foundation for a system for protecting a surface is disclosed. The foundation comprises a base, a suction assembly, a shield and one or more supports. The suction assembly may include a suction member having a rim, and a pump. The suction member is configured to be releasably sealed against the surface. The shield may be mounted to the outer face of the base. The shield is disposed opposite to the suction member and is configured to obstruct penetration by a fastener into the portion of the outer face covered by the shield. The one or more supports are mounted to the outer face. Each support includes a ledge that extends outward from the base. Also disclosed is a system for boarding-up a window disposed in a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Rapid Response Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Meyer, Mathew W. Sayre, David R. Meyer
  • Anonymization of data fields in transactions
    Patent number: 11907941
    Abstract: In some examples, a system renders, in a user interface, data fields of an interface code, the interface code to input or output the data fields in a transaction, and receives a selection, made in the user interface, of a first data field from among the data fields of the interface code. The system modifies the interface code by adding an indicator associated with the first data field, the indicator specifying anonymization of the first data field during the transaction that uses the first data field, the modifying of the interface code producing a modified interface code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Micro Focus LLC
    Inventor: Sushil Nair
  • Premises access system
    Patent number: 11908257
    Abstract: User access to a physical location (e.g., a homes, businesses, or other locations) may be granted for certain limited tasks based on one or more access procedures stored in a registry and associated with an identity of the user. Such access may be given without including an interaction with an owner, administrator, or manager of the location. User individuals may self-identify themselves to an access server or registry after arriving at the premises and receive corresponding access privileges via one or more devices within the premises based on access procedures stored in the access registry. The access procedures may be executed by the access server through communications with access devices within or about the premises and may be tailored based on the type of user individual or type of access requested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David Wechsler, Neal Foster
  • Micromachined ultrasonic transducers with non-coplanar actuation and displacement
    Patent number: 11904357
    Abstract: A micromachined ultrasonic transducers with non-coplanar actuation and displacement comprising a plate with a protruding center mass, a substrate with a center depression configured to accept the center mass, a first electrode coupled to a non-horizontal edge surface of the center mass, and a second electrode coupled to a non-horizontal edge surface of the center depression. The plate may be coupled to the substrate at least along an outer perimeter area of the plate and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Rupak Bardhan Roy, Frederic Lanteri, Edouard Da Cruz, Flavien Daloz, Jean Francois Gelly
  • Forward mount compact passenger airbag module with passive gas modulation
    Patent number: 11904787
    Abstract: An airbag system for a vehicle includes an inflator, and a cushion operably connected to the inflator including a plurality of sealed cushion segments interconnected by a plurality of cushion joints. The activation of the inflator dispenses a flow of inflation gas into the cushion to sequentially inflate the plurality of sealed cushion segments from a stowed state to a deployed state. A passenger compartment of a vehicle includes an instrument panel including at least an upper panel surface and a downward panel surface, and an airbag system located in the instrument panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Spencer William Chavez
  • Full knee pillow
    Patent number: D1015019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vive Health LLC
    Inventors: Cynthia Sue Hardin-Weiss, Christina Sue Hardin-Weiss
  • Motorcycle intake pipe
    Patent number: D1015376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Mildred Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Dunn