Patents Assigned to LLC
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Patent number: 11786803Abstract: Inflatable skateboarding ramp with an inflatable base that gives shape to the ramp, a semi-rigid surface located on the upper face of the inflatable base with one or two entrance platforms, as well as a rolling area and means for fixing the semi-rigid surface and the inflatable base.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: PRO ACTIVATIONS LLCInventor: Oriol Vicente
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Patent number: 11786781Abstract: A modular exercise apparatus comprising a frame, a common drivetrain supported by the frame and including a common axle, a plurality of input receivers coupled to the common axle, and a resistance member operably coupled to the common axle and operable to provide resistance against rotation of the common axle, a first exercise attachment including a first drive member operably coupled to a first input receiver of the plurality of input receivers of the common drivetrain, and a second exercise attachment including a second drive member operably coupled to a second input receiver of the plurality of input receivers of the common drivetrain.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: PROSNITZ SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Joseph H. Prosnitz, Peter Kyle Gillespie
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Patent number: 11789206Abstract: A system and method for securing communication over an optical fiber are disclosed. The system includes a transmit spatial multiplexer configured to couple a plurality of optical signals into respective ones of a plurality of spatial paths of an optical fiber, each of the spatial paths being able to carry an optical signal; wherein at least one of the plurality of optical signals is an optically modulated version of a desired sequence of information that is intended to be transferred over the optical fiber; and wherein at least one of the plurality of optical signals is an optical chaff signal; whereby a tap along the fiber cannot determine the transmitted desired sequence of information.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: APRIORI NETWORK SYSTEMS, LLC.Inventor: Gary M. Weiner
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Patent number: 11787447Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso, Rachel Sarah Wilcox, Robert William Dannenfelser, Jr., James Anthony Bertoncello, Michael David Russell, Jr.
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Patent number: 11787507Abstract: A bicycle system includes controller devices. Each controller device includes at least oe respective input element configured to receive input from a user. The system includes operation-enacting devices. Each operation-enacting device is configured to enact at least one respective operation on the bicycle. The system includes a network coordinator device configured to (i) establish a wireless network for communications between the network coordinator device, the controller devices, and the operation-enacting devices, and (ii) reset the controller devices and operation-enacting device before pairing the controller devices and operation-enacting devices to the wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Alexander Kon-I Ho
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Patent number: 11785877Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method of tracking soil sampling in a field is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by a processor, digitally stored field map data and digitally stored sampling data. The method further comprises displaying, by the processor, a field map depicting the first set of sampling points in a computer-generated graphical user interface. In addition, the method comprises receiving a selection of a first sampling point and displaying first sampling data associated with the first sampling point. The method also comprises receiving an update indicating that a soil sample has been collected at the first sampling point. Finally, the method comprises determining a second sampling point at which a next soil sample is to be collected and displaying the second sampling point in the field map.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CLIMATE LLCInventors: Michael David Lewis, Shalom Friss, Jyoti Dharna, Christopher P. Aulbach, Jason R. Sontheimer, Atif Khan
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Patent number: 11791489Abstract: A redox flow battery system comprising a catholyte in fluid communication with a cathode, an anolyte in fluid communication with an anode, a membrane in fluid communication with the catholyte and the anolyte, and positive and negative terminals in contact with a power supply and a load. The positive and negative terminals configured to charge the redox flow battery in an opposite direction such that the anolyte is oxidized and the catholyte is reduced. The anolyte and the catholyte are kept separate and never mixed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: UOP LLCInventor: William T. Kender
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Patent number: 11786883Abstract: A highly adsorptive structure includes: a substrate; and a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising a plurality of metal atoms coordinated to a plurality of organic spacer molecules; wherein the MOF is coupled to at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the MOF is configured to adsorb and desorb a refrigerant under predetermined thermodynamic conditions. The refrigerant includes one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: acid halides, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, chlorofluorocarbons, esters, ethers, fluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, halocarbons, halogenated aldehydes, halogenated amines, halogenated hydrocarbons, halomethanes, hydrocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, hydrofluoroolefins, inorganic gases, ketones, nitrocarbon compounds, noble gases, organochlorine compounds, organofluorine compounds, organophosphorous compounds, organosilicon compounds, oxide gases, refrigerant blends and thiols.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Theodore F. Baumann, Joe H. Satcher, Jr., Joseph C. Farmer, Todd Bandhauer
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Patent number: 11792204Abstract: Results of an authentication process are received. The authentication process allows for a graded level of authentication using a plurality of authentication types (e.g., a username/password and a fingerprint scan). Encrypted data is then accessed. The encrypted data has been encrypted using a plurality of encryption levels. The data is unencrypted based on the graded level of authentication. In a second embodiment, a system and method are provided that establish a communication session (e.g., a voice or email communication session). The communication session is between a plurality of users. During the communication session, an indication is received to change an encryption level for the communication session. In response to receiving the indication to change the encryption level for the communication session, an encryption level of the first communication session is dynamically changed from a first level of encryption to a second level of encryption.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Micro Focus LLCInventors: Douglas Max Grover, Michael F. Angelo
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Patent number: 11791623Abstract: This application discloses a system that may comprise at least a portion of a supply network. The system may further comprise a load controller that controls current flow with a current level of I1 into a load network that provides power to one or more loads from the at least a portion of the supply network according to a preprogrammed load curve. The system may also comprise a protection system that isolates the at least a portion of the supply network from the load controller in response to detecting a current pattern that is inconsistent with the preprogrammed load curve.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Block Energy LLCInventors: Robert Ross Bennett, Luis Eduardo Zubieta
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Patent number: 11788668Abstract: A method of assembling a mobile electric power generation system comprises providing a generator trailer having an electric generator, a gas turbine trailer having a gas turbine, an exhaust trailer having an exhaust silencer, and an air filter and ventilation trailer having an air inlet device. Each of the trailers further comprise a trailer alignment system. The method includes arranging the gas turbine trailer at a work site such that the generator trailer and the gas turbine trailer are in an end-to-end configuration. The method includes operably coupling each of the exhaust trailer and the air filter and ventilation trailer to the gas turbine trailer, and correcting a position of the at least one of the generator trailer, the gas turbine trailer, the exhaust trailer, and the air filter and ventilation trailer using the trailer alignment system thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Relevant Power Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rogers Seldenrust, Harley Matthew Ross
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Patent number: 11790508Abstract: Systems and methods for target inspection are provided. The system includes a camera, at least one sensor, and a controller. The camera acquires images of a target over time and the sensor(s) acquire motion data characterizing camera and target movement. The controller generates, using a first computer vision (CV) algorithm, an initial prediction and confidence level regarding an object of interest for a first image acquired at a first time. The controller also determines, using the motion data, a motion parameter characterizing relative motion between the camera and the target at the first time. The controller additionally receives a weighting based upon a second image acquired at a second time prior to the first time. The controller generates, using a second CV algorithm, a final prediction and confidence level for the first image based upon the first image, the initial prediction and confidence level, the motion parameter, and the weighting.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLCInventors: Sheldon McCrackin, Jeremy Vandam
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Patent number: 11792898Abstract: An area lamp includes an emitter array and driver circuitry. The emitter array includes a number of solid-state light emitters. Each one of the solid-state light emitters is configured to provide light suitable for general illumination within a field of view such that light emitted from a first subset of the number of solid-state light emitters is provided to a different portion of the field of view than light emitted from a second subset of the number of solid-state light emitters. The driver circuitry is coupled to the emitter array and configured to provide drive signals to the emitter array such that the light provided from each one of the solid-state light emitters is independently controllable and a number of drive signals is less than the number of solid-state light emitters.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Christopher P. Hussell, Brian Carrigan, John J. Trainor, Joseph P. Chobot, Matthew Deese, Keith Bryan
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Patent number: 11788894Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
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Patent number: 11789129Abstract: In some implementations, an electrical drive circuit may generate a rectangular optical pulse using cathode pre-charge and cathode-pull compensation. The electrical drive circuit may include an anode and a cathode to connect an optical load, a switch, a first source connected between the anode and a ground, a rectifier connected between the cathode and the switch, a capacitor connected in parallel with the rectifier, a second source connected to the ground, and an inductor connected between the switch and the second source. In some implementations, when the switch is closed and the optical load is connected, a first current is provided to the optical load through the first source, the rectifier, and the switch, and a second current is provided to the optical load through the first source, the capacitor, and the switch, where a rise time of the first current complements a fall time of the second current.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Lumentum Operations LLCInventors: Hao Huang, Mikhail Dolganov, Lijun Zhu
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Patent number: 11790790Abstract: An apparatus for generating an electric aircraft flight plan, where the apparatus includes a sensor and controller. The electric aircraft includes a sensor that is configured to detect a position of an electric aircraft, generate a position datum, and transmit the position to a flight controller. The electric aircraft also includes a database of recommended flights. The recommended flight plan is displayed on a display in the electric aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Steven J. Foland, Nicholas Warren, John Charles Palombini
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Patent number: 11789852Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automatically generating test accounts using a test account generator are disclosed. Responsive to an indication of a selection of a product of interest from among a list of products, fields of information corresponding to the selected product, as well as enabling the testing of the test account, are generated. Permission to access a plurality of servers containing data corresponding to the fields of information is requested. Responsive to permissions to access the plurality of servers being granted, a test data set including data corresponding to the fields of information is produced and transmitted to the test account generator. Upon receiving the test data set, the included data is populated into corresponding fields of information to generate the test account.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Neeraj Sharma, Jeffrey A. Tyree, Andrew Troy Hartwell, Siwatm Piyasirisilp, Suresh Vadigi
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Patent number: 11789267Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head-worn computers (HWC).Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLCInventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Manuel Antonio Sanchez
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Patent number: 11790370Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein for expediting blockchain transactions. More specifically, the technology describes techniques for assessing risk associated with expediting processing of blockchain transactions received by a transaction processing platform. When a determination is made that a transaction can be expedited, the transaction processing platform can expedite the transaction, e.g., locally process the blockchain transaction, prior to receiving a verification or confirmation from the consensus network. In this manner, the transaction processing platform can act like a local cache allowing quick access and operation on permanently stored data within the blockchain with minimal or calculated risk.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Americorp Investments LLCInventor: Jordan Simons
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Patent number: 11788448Abstract: An exhaust silencer includes a housing defining an interior and a tube disposed in the interior and defining an opening. A gas-flow deflector is configured to heat shield an interior wall of the housing from exhaust gases exiting the opening. The deflector has a deflector plate and a riser. The riser has a first portion connected to the interior wall and a second portion connected to a backside of the deflector plate to suspend the deflector plate in the interior such that the backside is completely spaced from the interior wall to form an insulating airgap therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Luis Felipe Blas Martinez, Ricardo Daniel Sanchez Lugo, Miguel Angel Leon Guerrero, Virginia Ortega Conde, Kristian Ulyses Flores AviƱa, Lucas Apandi Phan