Patents Assigned to LLC
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Patent number: 11787073Abstract: A switch lock apparatus includes a top plate; an insert; a spring; a lock plate; and a bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are rotationally fixably attached. The spring separates a top surface of the lock plate and a bottom surface of the top insert. The insert, the spring, and the lock plate are rotationally fixably attached. The bottom plate includes a space for lodging a portion of the lock plate. The lock plate is substantially rotationally fixably attached when the portion is lodged in the space. The lock plate is rotationally movable with respect to the bottom plate when the portion is not lodged in the space. The insert is attached to a blade portion of a knife. At least one of the top plate and the bottom plate is attached to a handle portion of the knife.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Rexford Knives, LLCInventor: Todd Rexford
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Patent number: 11787320Abstract: A seat back panel may have a panel having a central portion bounded by an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion may have an upper attachment member adapted to selectively receive a portion of a framework for a seat. The central portion may have a least one side attachment member adapted to selectively receive a portion of the framework. the central portion may have a concave shape. The lower portion may have a convex shape. The concave shape and the convex shape may give the panel a general S-shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Adient US LLCInventors: Joseph Gasko, Reinier Soliven, John Gomez
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Patent number: 11787912Abstract: Provided herein are polysiloxane-based composite materials comprising a high weight percentage of elemental components (e.g., elemental boron, elemental copper, elemental bismuth, elemental lead) and low levels of carbon nanofibers. The elemental components may be present in the composite materials at levels greater than 25% by weight. Also provided herein are methods of forming the composite materials that have desirable flexibility and shielding properties. The invention provides a versatile composite material that is compliant and moldable, while still comprising high levels of the elemental shielding components. The materials are particularly useful for applications in which radiation shielding or neutron capture are desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Wayne Robison, Sabrina M. Torres, Andrea Labouriau
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Patent number: 11788783Abstract: A cryogenic freezer features a dewar defining a storage space. A reservoir is positioned within or adjacent to the storage space and is configured to contain a cryogenic liquid with a headspace above the cryogenic liquid in a reservoir interior space that is sealed with respect to the storage space. A refrigeration module is in heat exchange relationship with the reservoir. A sensor is configured to determine a temperature or pressure within the reservoir. A system controller is connected to the sensor and the refrigeration module and configured so that the refrigeration module is adjusted to provide additional cooling to the reservoir when a pressure or temperature within the headspace increases.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: MVE Biological Solutions US, LLCInventors: John Corey, Keith Gustafson, Buzz Bies
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Patent number: 11791001Abstract: A memory system reads data from non-volatile memory cells using a set of read compare voltages to determine which data state the memory cells are in, where each data state is associated with predetermined data values. The read compare voltages are determined dynamically based on a difference between memory cell current at time of programming and memory cell current at time of reading.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Yi Song, Jiahui Yuan, Dengtao Zhao
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Methods and apparatus to collect distributed user information for media impressions and search terms
Patent number: 11792016Abstract: Disclosed examples include accessing a search term from a client device; accessing a first identifier, the first identifier corresponding to a first database proprietor, the first identifier to access first user information corresponding to a user of the client device; accessing a second identifier, the second identifier corresponding to a second database proprietor, the second identifier to access second user information corresponding to the user of the client device; providing the search term, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a message; and transmitting the message to a server.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: John R. Burbank, Madhusudhan Reddy Alla -
Patent number: 11787484Abstract: A hybrid structural assembly includes a vehicle structural member extending from a first end to a second end, and a composite reinforcement member attached to the vehicle structural member between the first and second ends of the vehicle structural member. The composite reinforcement member being formed by a continuous method and cut to a predetermined length extending from the first end to the second end.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Rohit Telukunta, Steven Frank, Leonard Anthony Shaner, Dragan B. Stojkovic, Sankarsh Kanth Aekbote Vishnukanth
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Patent number: 11788921Abstract: Techniques for implementing and/or operating a test head that includes an end cap assembly; a bore plug assembly including a plug fastener mechanism; an inflation fluid port and an annulus fluid port that open through the end cap assembly; and an internal inflation fluid conduit that connects the inflation fluid port to the plug fastener mechanism. The end cap assembly includes a cap end plate that covers an open end of a pipe segment, a cap sleeve to be disposed around the pipe segment, and a cap fastener mechanism that runs along an inner surface of the cap sleeve and that expands inward such that the cap fastener mechanism engages an outer surface of the pipe segment. The plug fastener mechanism is to be disposed within a pipe bore of the pipe segment and expands outward such that the plug fastener mechanism engages an inner surface of the pipe segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLCInventors: Shawn Thomas Berry, Kirk Spencer Francis, David Michael Gregory, Jonathan Guerrero, John Paul Leger, Mikel Lee Lewis, Dale Brian Marietta, Ashesh Srivastava, Jagtar Singh Thethy, Alexander Lee Winn
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Patent number: 11790421Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, software made in accordance with the present invention generates a request for quote (RFQ) based on user-provided information, presents a user interface allowing a user to customize the RFQ, generates an e-mail including the RFQ, and sends the e-mail to one or more suppliers. Various corresponding and related systems, methods, and software are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Desprez, LLCInventors: James L. Jacobs, II, Steven M. Lynch
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Patent number: 11790892Abstract: A method includes capturing an event, analyzing the event to generate graphs, receiving a natural language utterance, identifying an entity and a command, modifying the graphs; and emitting an application prototype. An application prototyping server includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the server to capture an event, analyze the captured event to generate graphs, receive a natural language utterance, identify an entity and a command, modify the graphs; and emit an application prototype. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: capture an event, analyze the captured event to generate graphs, receive a natural language utterance, identify an entity and a command, modify the graphs; and emit an application prototype.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CDW LLCInventor: Joseph Kessler
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Patent number: 11792538Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing array cameras configured to perform super-resolution processing to generate higher resolution super-resolved images using a plurality of captured images and lens stack arrays that can be utilized in array cameras are disclosed. An imaging device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes at least one imager array, and each imager in the array comprises a plurality of light sensing elements and a lens stack including at least one lens surface, where the lens stack is configured to form an image on the light sensing elements, control circuitry configured to capture images formed on the light sensing elements of each of the imagers, and a super-resolution processing module configured to generate at least one higher resolution super-resolved image using a plurality of the captured images.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Adeia Imaging LLCInventors: Kartik Venkataraman, Amandeep S. Jabbi, Robert H. Mullis, Jacques Duparre, Shane Ching-Feng Hu
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Patent number: 11787052Abstract: Techniques and systems are disclosed for using swept volume profile data cached in association with a PRM to improve various aspects of motion planning for a robot. In some implementations, a first probabilistic road map representing possible paths to be travelled by a robot within a physical area is generated. An initial path for the robot within the first probabilistic road map is determined. Data indicating a second probabilistic road map representing a path to be travelled by a movable object within the physical area is obtained. A potential obstruction associated with one or more edges included in the subset of edges is detected. An adjusted path for the robot within the first probabilistic road map is then determined based on the potential obstruction.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Intrinsic Innovation LLCInventors: Jean-Francois Dupuis, Keegan Go, Michael Hemmer
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Patent number: 11788289Abstract: A reinforcing assembly includes one or more longitudinally-extending bars having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, multiple first working members, and multiple second working members. Each working member is independently connected to at least one of the one or more bars and extends away from the one or more bars. The first working members are oriented diagonally with respect to a longitudinal axis extending along the one or more bars and are connected along a first continuous portion of the one or more bars. The second working members are oriented diagonally with respect to the longitudinal axis and are connected along a second continuous portion of the one or more bars. The first working members extend from the one or more bars away from the second working members. The second working members extend from the one or more bars away from the first working members.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: ConBar Systems LLCInventor: Richard P. Martter
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Patent number: 11791692Abstract: A recirculating linear generator comprises a motor, a pulley system, two series of coil structures each arranged coaxially, a positive lead, and a negative lead. The pulley system includes a driver pulley driven by the motor and a take-up pulley. A belt couples to the driver pulley and the take-up pulley, so when driven, the belt travels along the driver pulley and the take-up pulley rotates. A series of ferromagnetic couple to the belt. The belt and masses traverse through a center (i.e., an axis) of the first series and second series of coil structures, and the first series and second series of coil structures each comprise a single electrical path. The positive lead couples to positive ends of the first and second series of coil structures, and the negative lead couples to negative ends of the first and second series of coil structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Trinity Engine Generator, LLCInventor: Kent E. Leininger
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Patent number: 11788588Abstract: Valve systems include a valve and a valve actuator assembly for operating the valve. The valve actuator assembly includes a drive device and a hand wheel assembly that can independently be used to cause movement of the valve. An anti-back drive component is coupled to the output of the drive device, the hand wheel assembly, or both. The anti-back drive component includes a locking device and an unlocking device, each with respective protrusions that cooperate to define cavities that house pairs of springs and rollers. The shape and orientation of the cavities allows for rotation of the rollers in the cavities and the anti-back drive component by rotating the unlocking device, while preventing rotation of the rollers and the anti-back drive component via rotation of the locking device to selectively prevent rotation of the output of the drive device, hand wheel assembly, or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: TRI-TEC MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Michael Douglas Williams, Mark Scott Soldan, Donald Hoban, Matt Todd Buss
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Patent number: 11786099Abstract: A layered scrub having an aspect ratio of between 0.75 and 1.25 is presented, comprising: a) a scrubber layer; b) a sponge layer; optionally c) a rigid boundary layer, which optionally is directly bound to layer c) and/or layer b); and optionally d) a dense sponge layer. In some such embodiments, layers d) and b) are unitary. In some embodiments, the layered scrub has a height of between 5.0 centimeters and 11.0 centimeters and may be generally cubic. In some embodiments, the scrubber layer comprises a non-reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam, the sponge layer and/or the dense sponge layer comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane foam, and the rigid boundary layer comprises polyurethane. In some embodiments, dense sponge layer d) bears printed designs or information.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Bright Box Labs, LLCInventor: Timothy Paul Busby
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Patent number: 11787084Abstract: A method of manufacturing a dandelion latex shoe component. Dandelion rubber, CIS polybutadiene rubber (BR), and butadiene styrene rubber (SBR) are mixed together to form a first mixture. The dandelion rubber, CIS polybutadiene rubber (BR), and butadiene styrene rubber (SBR) are mixed at a temperature not less than 60° Celsius and not greater than 80° to form the first mixture. Silicon dioxide is then mixed with the first mixture to form a second mixture. The silicon dioxide is mixed with the first mixture at a temperature not less than 80° Celsius and not greater than 100° Celsius to form the second mixture. The dandelion latex shoe component is then formed from at least the second mixture via a molding process.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: COLE HAAN LLCInventor: Xiao Jun
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Patent number: 11790589Abstract: A user may create an avatar and/or animated sequence illustrating a particular object or living being performing a certain activity, using images of portions of the object or living being extracted from a still image or set of still images of the object or living being.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: IMPLEMENTATION APPS LLCInventors: Ayla Mandel, David Mandel, Stephen D. Williams
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Patent number: 11790654Abstract: Video feeds may be analyzed to identify matchups between participants. The matchups may be used to derive a competition, context, statistics, and the like. A result of the derived competition may depend, at least in part, on an ordering and outcomes of a set of matchup events. The derived competition may be presented as a collection of video clips corresponding to the set of matchup events, related commentary, and/or related statistics.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: GENIUS SPORTS SS, LLCInventors: Alvin Anol, Cameron Korb, Matthew Goldberg, Matthew Redfield
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Patent number: 11785883Abstract: Mowing systems include a mower and a remote control unit such as a handheld unit, between which is provided 1- or 2-way communications. Components and features are included in the mower, the remote control unit, or both to enhance the safety, functionality, or user experience of the system's user/operator. Aspects of the invention relate to: an enable switch on the remote control unit that requires activation within a specified time before activating a drive system or PTO unit; sharing diagnostic information between the mower and remote control unit and emitting user-detectable warnings in response to the shared information; reducing a danger level of the system when a proximity between the mower and the remote control unit is too small; and using inclinometers in the mower and the remote control unit to control operation of the mower based on tilt angles of both the mower and the remote control unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Embankscape Equipment LLCInventor: Michael D. Brandt
