Patents Assigned to LLC
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Publication number: 20240034117Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a robotic vehicle. An example robotic vehicle has a base platform that includes at least a chassis, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The chassis includes a first wheel that is attached to a first section of the chassis and further includes a second wheel attached to a second section of the chassis. The actuator has a proximal end attached to the first section of the chassis and a distal end attached to the second section of the chassis. The sensor is configured to obtain information associated with a stair structure located on a traversal path of the robotic vehicle. The controller evaluates the information obtained by the sensor and operates the actuator to vary a separation distance between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis so as to enable the robotic vehicle to traverse the stair structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Smruti Panigrahi, Kurt Lundeen, Sanghyun Hong, Yifan Chen
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Publication number: 20240034330Abstract: A system for obtaining vehicle status data includes a location sensor configured to obtain location data for one or more connected devices in or around the vehicle. The vehicle has a plurality of seats, including at least one seat without an occupant sensor. The location data is obtained based at least partially on radiofrequency waves. A command unit is adapted to receive the location data. The command unit has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is adapted to obtain the vehicle status data in real time based in part on the location data of the one or more connected devices, the vehicle status data including a total number of occupants in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Eric T. Hosey, Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres, Matthew Neely, Russell A. Patenaude
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Publication number: 20240039538Abstract: Rapid-data-transfer sensor arrays include a controller and a plurality of sensor integrated circuits (ICs) connected in series and configured to periodically take measurements and provide measurement data to the controller as serial data. A sensor IC includes a transducer, a shift register, a serial-data-in (SDI) pin, a serial-data-out (SDO) pin, a clock pin, and a bi-directional start/done (ST/DN) pin. The sensor IC includes a power regulation circuit configured to selectively supply power for a sleep mode and an active mode for recording data and an internal shift register. When finished with the measurement, the sensor IC is configured to provide measurement data to the shift register for transfer to the controller. The controller is configured to initiate serial transfer of data from each of the shift registers of the first plurality of sensor ICs to the controller. Examples include a 2D array.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventor: Matthew Hein
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Publication number: 20240040009Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a CDN utilizing a Direct Server Return (DSR) request command to create a tunnel from one content server to another content server of the CDN. Through the DSR tunnel, a request for content may be served from a content server that is more advantageous for the CDN for any number of reasons, such as from a content server that is logically closer to the content server. In determining when a DSR tunnel is created to provide the content, the CDN may access a database storing various information concerning the CDN, such as the location of egress gateways of the CDN in relation to one or more content servers, connecting network location information, the capabilities of one or more content servers, and/or load information of available content servers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Joelle T. Maslak, Joseph C. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20240040564Abstract: A wireless device receives a downlink control message indicating a set of at least two transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states for uplink transmissions. The wireless device receives downlink control information (DCI) scheduling or activating a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission. The wireless device transmits, based on the DCI being a DCI format 0_0, the PUSCH transmission using a TCI state that occurs first in the set of at least two TCI states.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Ofinno, LLCInventors: Ali Cagatay Cirik, Hua Zhou, Esmael Hejazi Dinan, Yunjung Yi, Kai Xu
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Publication number: 20240035969Abstract: Methods and systems for matching color and/or appearance of a surface of an object are provided. In one example, method includes determining a gloss of the surface of the object at one or more angles. The gloss is compared to a minimum gloss threshold to determine a condition of the surface of the object. If the gloss is at or exceeds the minimum gloss threshold, the surface is properly conditioned. If the gloss is less than the minimum gloss threshold, the surface is improperly conditioned. The color and/or appearance of the surface of the object is characterized if the surface is properly conditioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLCInventor: Larry Eugene Steenhoek
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Publication number: 20240037493Abstract: A method including generating, by separate instances of a multi-threaded worker system, respective lists of zip codes that fulfillment nodes in a fulfillment network can deliver to via ground shipping within a first shipping time period, based at least in part on preliminary eligibility information and an evaluation of current factors. The method also can include transforming, with an aggregator system, the respective lists of zip codes to generate a mapping from each zip code in the respective lists of zip codes to a respective list of the fulfillment nodes that can deliver via ground shipping to each zip code within the first shipping time period. The method additionally can include receiving a request comprising an input zip code and an input shipping time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Sony Mangalassery Gregory, Vimal Mohan Kothanath, Sindiri Sai Kumar, Shantanu Preetam, Yuvaraj MukariKrishnamoorthy, Yatin Gupta, Sandip Mahanta, Puneet Kala, Tanvi Gupta, Rishi Saraf
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Publication number: 20240032471Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes: a harvester frame; an agricultural header coupled with the harvester frame, the agricultural header including: a header frame; at least one row unit including a first stalk roll and a second stalk roll, the first stalk roll configured for rotating at a first angular velocity, the second stalk roll configured for rotating at a second angular velocity which is different from and variable relative to the first angular velocity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Tyler Romoser
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Publication number: 20240032645Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having a sole portion, an upper coupled to the sole portion, and a heel bow. The heel bow extends around the rear portion of the shoe and has a heel bow dynamic portion located above an opening topline of the shoe. In an open configuration, the heel bow dynamic portion is pivoted downward to facilitate entry of the foot into the shoe, while in a closed configuration, the heel bow dynamic portion is returned upward to facilitate retention of the foot inside the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: FAST IP, LLCInventors: SETH MUNGER, CRAIG CHENEY
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Publication number: 20240033305Abstract: The present invention relates to, in part, compositions and methods for delivery of novel mixtures of bacterial strains for maintaining and/or restoring a healthy gut barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Finch Therapeutics Holdings LLCInventors: Marina SANTIAGO, Kevin ROELOFS
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Publication number: 20240033545Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, systems and methods for verifying safety compliance of a worker positioned on a building structure utilize a motion detector module (MDM) for attaching to a wearable safety harness, where the harness has a lifeline attachment feature for connecting the safety harness to a lifeline anchored to the building structure. The MDM may include a motion sensor for detecting movement of the worker and processing circuitry for detecting, from signals provided by the motion sensor, significant movement indicative of the safety harness being properly worn by the worker and/or proper attachment of the safety harness to a lifeline, and translating the significant movements into compliance information. The MDM may include a proximate sensor for detecting contact between the attachment feature on the harness and a fastener on the lifeline for verifying the compliance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: US SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: George Altemose, Daniel W. Marino, John Gedde
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Publication number: 20240033709Abstract: In one aspect, an oxygenated hierarchically porous carbon (an “O-HPC”) is provided, the O-HPC comprising: a hierarchically porous carbon (an “UPC”), the HPC comprising a surface, the surface comprising: (A) first order pores having an average diameter of between about 1 ?m and about 10 ?m; and (B) walls separating the first order pores, the walls comprising: (1) second order pores having a peak diameter between about 7 nm and about 130 nm; and (2) third order pores having an average diameter of less than about 4 nm, wherein at least a portion of the HPC surface has been subjected to O2 plasma to oxygenate and induce a negative charge to the surface. In one aspect, the O-HPC further comprises metal nanoparticles dispersed within the first, second, and third order pores. Methods for making and using the metal nanoparticle-impregnated O-HPCs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: AIMM, LLC, The University of DaytonInventors: Luis Estevez, Kenya Crosson
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Publication number: 20240034197Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a pivot bracket coupled to a vehicle floor and disposed at a front of a seat frame, a gear assembly and a locking disk assembly disposed around an axis of rotation defined by the pivot bracket, wherein the gear assembly and the locking disk assembly are configured to each alternatively move the seating assembly from a sitting position to a standing position, and a track assembly disposed on the vehicle floor and between opposing side brackets of a seat frame. The track assembly includes a cam assembly movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The vehicle seating assembly further includes a crank assembly extending between the pivot bracket and the cam assembly and configured to move the cam assembly from the locked position to the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Macit Aktas, Johnathan Andrew Line, Joseph Michael Kish, Spencer Robert Hoernke, Jung Jeon
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Publication number: 20240034284Abstract: In one embodiment, a foot brake module is provided comprising: a sensor configured to generate a brake demand; a first transceiver configured to receive a brake demand generated by a second foot brake module of a vehicle; a processor configured to determine which of the brake demand generated by the second foot brake module and the brake demand generated by the sensor is greater; and a second transceiver configured to send the greater brake demand to a brake controller of the vehicle. Other embodiments are possible, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Ryan S. Hurley, Joshua L. Cochran
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Publication number: 20240035042Abstract: The present disclosure provides the identification of genes involved in sucker growth in tobacco. Also provided are promoters that are preferentially active in tobacco axillary buds. Also provided are modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCInventors: Dongmei XU, Chengalrayan KUDITHIPUDI, Yanxin SHEN, Jaemo YANG, Jesse FREDERICK, James STRICKLAND
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Publication number: 20240038456Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a load control device via wireless communication. The remote control device may include a base portion and a rotating portion supported by the base portion so as to be rotatable about the base portion. The remote control device may include a control circuit and a wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be operably coupled to the rotating portion and to the wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be configured to translate a force applied to the rotating portion of the remote control device into a control signal and to cause the communication circuit to transmit the control signal to the load control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Chris Dimberg, Timothy S. Majewski, Robert C. Newman, JR., Daniel Curtis Raneri, Matthew J. Swatsky
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Publication number: 20240032472Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes: a harvester frame; and an agricultural header coupled with the harvester frame, the agricultural header including: a header frame; an end row divider coupled with the header frame; an auger mounted to the end row divider and configured for moving a crop material rearwardly, the auger including a centerline; and an auger stripper coupled with the end row divider and configured for stripping the crop material from the auger, the auger stripper being angularly disposed relative to the centerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jonathan Ricketts, Brian P. Crow
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Publication number: 20240032689Abstract: A wine bottle holder including a plate and an extension member coupled to the plate. The extension member may extend outwards from the plate and a ring may be coupled to the extension member. The ring may be configured to receive a portion of the wine bottle. The ring may include a cylindrical body with opposite surfaces that are parallel to each other. The opposite surfaces may define oblique openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: WINE MASTER CELLARS, LLCInventor: John F. Paulick
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Publication number: 20240033669Abstract: A portable air filtration system for efficiently installing an air filtration system to a barrier which may be easily removed or replaced. The portable air filtration system generally includes a filtration unit which is adapted to be secured to a barrier over an opening in the barrier. The filtration unit includes a first connector which may include a fastener or a magnetic element. A second connector is provided to secure the filtration unit to the barrier, with the second connector including a fastener or a magnetic element on its first side to engage with the first connector and an adhesive on its second side to engage with the barrier. The filtration unit may also include a removable one-way valve such as a flap and an optional secondary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Re-U-Zip, LLCInventors: Navaratan Kanna Sunkara, Sivaketan Ramu Sunkara, Eric Edgar Burkhart-Day
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Publication number: 20240032591Abstract: The method includes establishing a housing defining chambers, the chambers including a first chamber and a second chamber, each of the chambers being configured to accept a consumable, and configuring a mouthpiece to be selectively connected to the housing on an end of the chambers in at least a first position or a second position, the first position aligning an inlet opening of the mouthpiece to direct at least one first airflow in a first direction through the first chamber and in a second direction through the second chamber, the second position aligning the inlet opening of the mouthpiece to direct the at least one first airflow in the first direction through the second chamber and in the second direction through the first chamber, the first direction and the second direction being substantially opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventor: Tony REEVELL
