Patents Assigned to LLC
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Publication number: 20240100591Abstract: A method and system of casting. The system of casting including a mold, a water inlet, and an outlet valve. The mold including a mold fluid inlet and a mold fluid outlet. The water inlet being selectively fluidly coupled to the mold fluid inlet via a first valve. The mold fluid outlet being fluidly coupled to the outlet valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Die Therm Engineering LLCInventors: Jonathan Scott Kirkman, Randal James Ryder
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Publication number: 20240104646Abstract: A system and method for providing a temporary credit line increase to a customer awaiting or expecting a refund or replenishment of funds is disclosed. The process can be initiated by a creditor or at the request of a customer. In the latter scenario, the customer provides evidence of the expected refund in the form of a shipping label, return receipt, or other communication. In some cases, additional shipping information is acquired from a shipping company associated with the shipping label. Based on the information received from the customer as well as customer account information, a temporary credit line increase amount is calculated. The customer is then informed of the temporary credit line increase and any terminating conditions. The temporary credit line increase remains available to the customer until one of the terminating conditions has been satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Abdelkader M'Hamed BENKREIRA, Leeyat Bracha TESSLER, Shabnam KOUSHA
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Publication number: 20240106671Abstract: Methods and processes for faster and more efficient creation of NFTs while further enhancing the use and transferability of digital assets along with, or in conjunction with, tangible goods and other physical real world assets; methods for securing personal keys that allow for improved security of the physical key while simultaneously providing for transferability of the underlying digital assets; and methods for creation and activation of digital wallets, digital assets, and/or digital asset backed gift cards and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: The Everest Project LLCInventors: Justin Fortuna, Michael Owens, Allen C. Conti
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Publication number: 20240104097Abstract: A database system is operable to determine a query for execution against at least one relational database table and executing the query. Executing the query is based on identifying a plurality of required binomial coefficient values required for generating a set of output values for the query. The plurality of required binomial coefficient values are precomputed and stored in cache memory resources. Generating each output value of the set of output values is based on identifying a subset of the plurality of required binomial coefficient values for generating the each output value, and accessing the subset of the plurality of required binomial coefficient value in the cache memory resources. Each output value is generated as a function of the subset of the plurality of required binomial coefficient values.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Ocient Holdings LLCInventor: Jason Arnold
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Publication number: 20240105332Abstract: A medical services kiosk supporting private and secure telemedicine sessions between a patient and a remote network terminal utilized by a remote health care professional. The medical services kiosk comprising at least one privacy chamber having at least one door and at least one window. Each privacy chamber may include a user interactive display terminal that includes a display device, an input device, and a centralized processor, wherein the centralized processor is electronically communicable with the remote network terminal and a cloud based system. Each patient station may each include at least one documentation receiving device, at least one biometric device for obtaining biometric health measurements of the patient utilizing the at least one patient station, an arm mechanism, a seating mechanism, a camera, a retractable diagnostic camera device, a lighting mechanism that lights the privacy chamber, and a purification system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: MD Health RX Solutions, LLCInventor: Leonard Solie
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Publication number: 20240107566Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for managing downlink channels and/or bandwidth in wireless systems. An exemplary method wireless communications method embodiments includes the steps of: monitoring, by a wireless base station, a downlink channel utilization rate of data transmissions from the wireless base station to a first customer premises equipment (CPE) device on a downlink shared channel to detect a first condition; and upon detecting, by the wireless base station, that the first condition exists, switching from operating in a first wireless base station mode of operation to operating in a second wireless base station mode of operation, said switching from operating in a first mode of operation to operating in a second mode of operation including switching from using a downlink control channel for transmitting downlink control information to the first CPE device to using the downlink control channel for transmitting user data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventors: Volkan Sevindik, Haider Syed
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Publication number: 20240104651Abstract: One or more servers are disclosed to transmit, via a secure connection a device, a first signed certificate to the device to confirm a compatible and approved server status, receive, via the secure connection, a second signed certificate from the device to confirm a compatible and approved device status, determine whether the device is configured to authorize, mobile commerce transactions billed through a central billing process, transmit, via the secure connection, a purchase confirmation request for a mobile commerce transaction, the purchase confirmation request provides information relating to the transaction including an amount, and the purchase confirmation request triggers a request for the approval by the device user requiring a biometric authentication of the device user locally, and receive a purchase confirmation for the mobile commerce transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: HEADWATER RESEARCH LLCInventor: Gregory G. Raleigh
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Publication number: 20240102867Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods to address surfaces of a vehicle that are uncomfortable to the touch. An example method executed by a processor includes determining a surface temperature of a component of the vehicle, determining that the surface temperature exceeds a threshold surface temperature, and issuing a notification based on the surface temperature of the component exceeding the threshold surface temperature. Determining the surface temperature of the component can involve operations such as measuring the surface temperature, estimating the surface temperature, and/or predicting the surface temperature. Measuring the surface temperature can involve obtaining a temperature measurement from a thermal sensor. Estimating the surface temperature can involve operations such as evaluating a thermal image of at least a portion of the component, evaluating an ambient temperature, and/or evaluating sunlight exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michelle Yi, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, John Robert Van Wiemeersch
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Publication number: 20240107075Abstract: A method of video coding includes receiving video data comprising one or more subpictures, signaling, in a sequence parameter set, whether to use a network abstraction unit (NAL) layer identifier as a subpicture identifier, signaling the subpicture identifier in a NAL unit header when the sequence parameter set indicates to use the NAL layer identifier and signaling the subpicture identifier in a slice header when the sequence parameter set indicates not to use the NAL layer identifier, signaling a length of the subpicture identifier, and encoding the video data based on the subpicture identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Byeongdoo CHOI, Stephan WENGER, Shan LIU
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Publication number: 20240101652Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods to prevent aberrant cell proliferation in a subject using a single-domain antibody (sdAb) directed against an intracellular component, wherein the aberrant cell proliferation can be cancer. The sdAb is synergistic with one or more chemotherapeutic drugs and improves therapeutic efficacy of the one or more chemotherapeutic drug against cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Singh Biotechnology, LLCInventor: Sunanda Singh
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Publication number: 20240102512Abstract: A system for monitoring bearing wear in a circular clarifier drive is provided. The system includes a drive motor comprising at least one gear operatively coupled to at least a bridge platform, skimmer, and header of the circular clarifier drive. The at least one gear is rotatable within a housing of the circular clarifier drive on a plurality of bearings positioned therebetween. The system further includes at least one sensor constructed and arranged to measure a gap between at least one stop block of the housing and the at least one gear and determine if the measured gap is within a predetermined range. Methods of retrofitting a circular clarifier drive including a drive motor operatively coupled to at least one gear disposed within a housing and a plurality of bearings positioned between the at least one gear and the housing are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Evoqua Water Technolgoies LLCInventors: Jeffrey P Germait, Allen Lepak
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Publication number: 20240102632Abstract: A lighting device may include a first lens, a housing defining a cavity, an emitter, a reflector, and an internal optical structure. The emitter may be mounted within the housing. The emitter may be configured to generate light. The reflector may be located within the cavity. The reflector may be configured to reflect the light generated by the emitter toward the first lens. The internal optical structure may be located between the emitter and the first lens. The internal optical structure may include a second lens and a light shield between the second lens and the emitter. The light shield may include a first surface configured to reflect the light emitted by emitter. The light shield may include one or more apertures therethrough that are configured to allow the light emitted by the emitter to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Fangxu Dong, Joseph M. Nissen
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Publication number: 20240104510Abstract: Systems and methods for inferring and notifying an end user about reduced availability of a target user or group of target users in a time range of interest. For instance, the reduced availability service includes components for collecting calendar event information and calendar settings information corresponding to a calendar of a target user, generating an interval graph data structure based on the collected calendar information, determining working hours for the target user, identifying periods of time where reduced availability is determined in the target user's calendar, and generating a notification of the target user's reduced availability for alerting the end user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nir NETES, Knut Harald RYAGER, Mohammdreza BONYADI, Håkon Bergland BRUGÅRD, Espen SOMMERFELT, Tinus Sola FLAGSTAD, Malgorzata PARUCH, Violet Wangui MWANGI, Erlend FISKERUD
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Publication number: 20240107576Abstract: A wireless device receives configuration parameters indicating a plurality of a channel occupancy time (COT) lengths of a cell and a position parameter for a COT of the cell. The wireless device receives downlink control information (DCI) comprising a plurality of fields. The position parameter indicates a position of a field, of the plurality of fields. The field indicates a COT length, of the plurality of COT lengths. The wireless device transmits a transport block via uplink resources of the COT with the COT length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Ofinno, LLCInventors: Kai Xu, Esmael Hejazi Dinan, Hua Zhou, Alireza Babaei, Hyoungsuk Jeon, Ali Cagatay Cirik, Kyungmin Park
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Publication number: 20240100733Abstract: A woodworking bridge has two base walls or components that enable the bridge to span an abutment or joint between two work pieces. A top surface enables a clamp to engage the bridge to permit the clamp to apply a clamping force to a first work piece and a second work piece on both sides of the joint and prevent the clamp from contacting the joint. This allows any adhesive that oozes from the joint to be cleaned without curing in the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the two work pieces. The work pieces may then be stained without any cured adhesive in the pores of the work pieces where stain is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Woodpeckers, LLCInventor: Wayne Sherman
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Publication number: 20240099517Abstract: A micro puree machine including a housing, a power shaft, a bowl assembly and a platform. The power shaft extends from the housing. The bowl assembly including at least one locking bowl element. The platform includes at least one complementary locking platform element that is configured to engage the at least one locking bowl element such that rotation of the bowl assembly relative to the platform is prevented at times the bowl assembly is positioned thereon. The platform is rotatable from a first position to a second position relative to the housing such that the platform raises the bowl assembly towards the power shaft during the rotation of the bowl assembly and platform. The raising of the bowl assembly facilitates connection between the power shaft and a blade assembly that is positioned in a lid assembly on the bowl assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Pushan He, Ting Hua Zhang, Ping Chu
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Publication number: 20240100096Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel artificial antigen presenting cells (aAPCs). The aAPCs disclosed herein comprise a liposome comprising a phospholipid and a stimulatory ligand displayed on the outer surface of the liposome. The aAPCs of the present disclosure can be used as an “off the shelf” tool to activate and expand a T cell of interest. Also, the present disclosure provides methods of activating a T cell and manufacturing a T cell therapy product using the aAPCs disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ADOC SSF, LLCInventors: Andrew Y. Hu, Ramya H. Tunuguntia
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Publication number: 20240104930Abstract: The disclosure describes techniques for interacting with visitors at a visitor interaction system. A method includes obtaining video data captured by the visitor interaction system, identifying an approach of a person, and analyzing the video data to determine an identity of the person. The method includes automatically and without user intervention determining that the person belongs to a visitor groups of a plurality of visitor groups. Each of the visitor groups corresponds to a response model that includes a plurality of response actions. At least one of the response actions includes an autonomous response action. The method includes identifying a response model corresponding to the visitor groups and initiating an autonomous response action associated with the response model. Initiating the autonomous response action including presenting a message to the person, monitoring a response to the message, and sending a report message to the user via a client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Google LLCInventors: William Alexander Finlayson, Liana Kong, John Jordan Nold, Sahana Mysore, Ruiyi Song
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Publication number: 20240101321Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body includes a neck extending from an opening of the body, and a base. A substrate is engageable with the neck to form a seal. The substrate defines at least one opening. A closure includes a projection engageable with the substrate. The projection defines at least one gap. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Ring Container Technologies LLCInventors: David Alan Anderson, Paul Vincent Kelley
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Publication number: 20240104624Abstract: A method including determining respective training data for each of query-type-specific answer retrieval modules. The method further can include training each of the query-type-specific answer retrieval modules. The method additionally can include determining a query type of a query from a user device for a user. The method also can include determining, in real-time and based at least in part on the query type, an answer retrieval module from the query-type-specific answer retrieval modules, as trained. Moreover, the method can include determining, in real-time by the answer retrieval module, one or more answers for the query. Then, the method can include ranking, in real-time, the one or more answers based on a user profile of the user. Finally, the method can include transmitting, via a computer network and to the user device, at least one of the one or more answers, as ranked. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Kanyao Han, Komal Arvind Dhuri, Deepa Mohan, Shankara Bhargava