Patents Assigned to LLC
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Patent number: 11670923Abstract: An extruded aluminum conduit comprising a substantially cylindrical body including defining a conduit interior. The body may include an exterior surface defined by an outer diameter and an interior surface defined by an inner diameter. The conduit may include one or more protrusions protruding from the interior surface of the body toward the conduit interior and away from the exterior surface. The one or more protrusions may run substantially continuously from a first end of the body to a second end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: HYDRO EXTRUSION USA, LLCInventors: Carmen Morello, Ralph Westphal
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Patent number: 11668756Abstract: A method for monitoring battery degradation including receiving, from a pressure sensor, a first pressure value associated with a battery pack, comparing the first pressure reading to a first pressure threshold value and if the first pressure reading is greater than the first pressure threshold value, applying a first battery discharge pulse to the battery pack. The method further includes calculating a first internal resistance value of the battery pack in response to the first battery discharge pulse, comparing the first internal resistance value to an initial internal resistance value, and transmitting an alert to an electronic device if the first internal resistance value exceeds the initial internal resistance value.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: David Wang, Lauren Francine Chanen, James Robert Lim, Pak Heng Lau
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Patent number: 11668091Abstract: An acoustical building panel is disclosed that comprises a fibrous panel comprising: a central portion having a first major surface; a perimeter portion surrounding the central portion; a recess press-formed into the perimeter portion, the recess circumscribing the first major surface and comprising a recess floor surface; a second major surface opposite the first major surface; and side edge surfaces that define a perimeter of the fibrous panel and extend from the second major surface to the recess floor surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: AWI Licensing LLCInventors: Eric D Kragness, Alexandra G Waltemyer, Jason T Cavanaugh, John E Hughes, Lori Jo L Shearer, Bartolo J Torre
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Patent number: 11667809Abstract: This invention provides a coating composition that contains an aromatic adhesion promoter. Containers and other articles comprising the coatings and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the adhesion promoter, which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: SWIMC LLCInventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Benjamin Campagne, Marie Braillon-Girard
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Patent number: 11671177Abstract: An optical transceiver may include an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. The optical transmitter and receiver may each include a grid including one or more lanes spaced apart. Each lane may correspond to a predetermined optical signal, or wavelength. The optical transmitter may include one or more sets of lasers to output one or more optical signals corresponding to the grid. Each set of laser may output a set of optical signals. Each set of lasers and, therefore, each set of optical signals may have a different passband. For example, the multiplexing and/or demultiplexing architecture may have a wide passband for the first set of optical signals and a narrow passband for the second set of optical signals. The narrow passband may be determined based on the space between two wider passbands.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Liming Wang, Xiang Zhou
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Patent number: 11666819Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating a card game on a table apparatus that comprises components (e.g., RFID antennas) for sensing wagering chips placed on the table provide for determining, based upon data from such components: (i) all losses to be collected by a dealer; (ii) all wins to be paid out by the dealer; and (iii) all commissions to be collected by the dealer. The systems and methods also facilitate outputting, on a dealer display device, an indication of one or more of the following for each player participating in the card game and based on the foregoing determinations: (i) a commission to be collected, if any; (ii) a losing wager to be collected, if any; and (iii) a win amount to be paid out, if any.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Walker Digital Table Systems, LLCInventor: Jay S. Walker
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Patent number: 11667149Abstract: Wheel center caps and related methods are disclosed herein. An example wheel center cap includes a body, a first protrusion extending radially outward from the body, and a second protrusion extending radially outward from the body. The first and second protrusions define a gap therebetween. The example wheel center cap includes a leg disposed in the gap and coupled to the body. The leg includes a foot. The foot extends radially outward relative to the body. The foot includes a chamfered face facing away from the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mauricio Benito, Erick Bautista, Felipe de Jesus Sanchez, Neal Koenig
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Patent number: 11670727Abstract: A solar electricity generation system is provided for generating electrical current from an improved solar system. The solar electricity generation system may include semiconductor layers, a thermoelectric component, angular configuration, and a monitoring component. A bias current may be applied to amplify the electrical power generated by the semiconductor layers. A method for generating electrical current from an improved solar system using the solar electricity generation system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Sri Satya Acquisitions LLCInventors: Thomas Nicodemus Pradhan, Satyanarayana Venkata Nootigattu, Srinivas Paspulla
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Patent number: 11670088Abstract: A plurality of temporally successive vehicle sensor images are received as input to a variational autoencoder neural network that outputs an averaged semantic birds-eye view image that includes respective pixels determined by averaging semantic class values of corresponding pixels in respective images in the plurality of temporally successive vehicle sensor images. From a plurality of topological nodes that each specify respective real-world locations, a topological node closest to the vehicle, and a three degree-of-freedom pose for the vehicle relative to the topological node closest to the vehicle, is determined based on the averaged semantic birds-eye view image. A real-world three degree-of-freedom pose for the vehicle is determined by combining the three degree-of-freedom pose for the vehicle relative to the topological node and the real-world location of the topological node closest to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mokshith Voodarla, Shubham Shrivastava, Punarjay Chakravarty
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Patent number: 11666068Abstract: Described herein is a concentrated sweet potato leaf protein in dried form, along with methods for producing it. The concentrated leaf protein has a protein content of greater than 21% by weight, and can have other beneficial components such as polyphenols. The concentrated leaf proteins are suitable for use in food and beverages, as protein supplementation, or as agents for gelling, foaming, and whipping.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LEAFPRO, LLCInventors: Jason M. Ornstein, Emily Lanier, Tyre Lanier
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Patent number: 11668400Abstract: An equalization valve includes a valve body defining a gate slot; a gate defining an equalization chamber, a first equalization channel, and a second equalization channel, the equalization chamber and the first and second equalization channels defining an equalization pathway across the gate; and an actuation stem slidable within the equalization chamber between a first chamber position, wherein the actuation stem blocks the equalization pathway, and a second chamber position, wherein the actuation stem unblocks the equalization pathway; wherein the actuation stem is further slidable within the gate slot of the valve body between a first valve position, wherein the gate is seated with the valve body, and a second valve position, wherein the gate is unseated from the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Timothy Wayne Stern, Rock Allen Powell, Jr., Mohammad Unnus Qasim
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Publication number: 20230168907Abstract: Systems and methods for automated generation and customization of interfaces are disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a request to launch an interface and identifying a subject of the interface and a viewing user of the interface. Based on attributes of one or both of the subject and the viewing user, a page is selected and customized. One or several containers associated with the page are identified. Data associated with the containers is retrieved and customized, and the container is likewise customized. A customized view is generated based on the customized page, the customized one or more containers, and the customized data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Mammoth Medical, LLCInventors: Tobias Moeller-Bertram, Michael Kirk Hall, Ronald Renfrow, III, Jameson Giebler, Jan Mirko Schilling, Laurie Lidstrom
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Publication number: 20230169878Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle includes an assistance mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit. The assistance mode is activable during a concerning situation. The assistance mode includes multiple pre-coded subroutines selectively executable to provide audio instruction and video instruction to the user, via a display in the vehicle. The multiple pre-coded subroutines are triggered by the remote assistance unit. Operating the assistance mode includes relaying of selected data from the vehicle to the remote assistance unit. The selected data includes actions performed by the user. The assistance mode is activable by at least one of the remote assistance unit, the user via the user interface, and the vehicle. The communication system may include a controller adapted to at least partially execute the assistance mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres, Russell A. Patenaude, Eric T. Hosey, Matthew Neely
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Publication number: 20230167972Abstract: A rotatable shelf illumination system may include a rotatable shelf having a groove in which one or more light sources may be mounted. A refractive lens may be mounted in the groove covering the one or more light sources. The rotatable shelf may be, for example, a lazy susan. A removeable and rechargeable power supply may be controlled by a controller circuitry to selectively energize the one or more light sources when rotation of the rotatable shelf is detected. A magnetic field sensor may be used with the controller circuitry to detect rotational movement of the rotatable shelf. The controller circuitry may implement energy conservation measures to prolong the charge of the rechargeable power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Rev-A-Shelf Company, LLCInventors: Christopher Michael Tress, Andrew Logan Silvers
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Publication number: 20230170930Abstract: This disclosure describes apparatuses, methods, and techniques for supporting multiple protocols with selective amplification, such as 5 GHz Wi-Fi®, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi®, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Classic®, 2.4 GHz BLE®, and/or 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 (e.g., Thread® or ZigBee®) protocols. In more detail, the disclosure describes a multi-protocol transceiver system that includes a front-end architecture, which enables the multi-protocol transceiver system to transmit and receive the wireless communication signals according to the multiple protocols. The multi-protocol transceiver system may utilize one or more antennas to transmit and receive the multiple protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Google LLCInventor: Der-Woei Wu
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Publication number: 20230167697Abstract: An assembly and a method of performing an operation in a borehole. The assembly includes a plug, and a retrieving head rigidly coupled to the plug in a locked configuration. The retrieving head includes a lock disposed therein comprising a housing, a mandrel, and a ball seat. The ball seat is secured to the housing at a first seat location when the assembly is in the locked configuration. The assembly is conveyed assembly in the borehole. A ball is dropped through the assembly to seat at the ball seat. A fluid pressure created at the ball moves the ball seat to a second seat location within the housing to place the assembly in an unlocked configuration. The mandrel is shifted to allow the retrieving head to move axially in the unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Jason Cullum, Andres Sosa
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Publication number: 20230167872Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes an environment sensor and a head unit device that include shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber configured to contain the STF. The chamber further includes front and back channels. The head unit device further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid flow sensors and a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber to abate an external factor of concern associated with an external environment as sensed by the environment sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Moshun, LLCInventors: Timothy John Boundy, Steven Michael Barger, Terence Michael Lydon, Richard Michael Lang, Wilfredo Gonzalez, JR., Darren Michael Boundy, Eric McHugh, David Schuda, George L. Wilson, IV, Gary W. Grube, Jason K. Resch, Mario F. DeRango, John Edward Buchalo, Richard A. Herbst, Kurt Estes, Evan Anderson
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Publication number: 20230166700Abstract: Methods and systems to assist maneuvering of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The trailer includes a left wheel, a right wheel, an axle, a left brake device coupled to the left wheel, and a right brake device coupled to the right wheel. The methods and systems receive a driver command for a target path for the trailer, determine a left braking torque for the left wheel and a right braking torque for the right wheel based on the target path so as to provide for differential braking, and apply, via the left brake device and the right brake device, the left braking torque and the right braking torque to assist maneuvering of the trailer along the target path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Bruno Bennati, Steven Reini, Halit Zengin, Manvir Dulai
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Publication number: 20230166949Abstract: A winch is disclosed having a motor, a spool rotated by the motor, and a line carried by the spool. Rotating the spool in a first, or winding direction causes the line to wind around the spool, and rotating the spool in a second, or unwinding direction causes the line to unwind from the spool. The winch also includes a tensioning device spaced apart from the spool, which tensioning device comprises a tensioning wheel that engages the line and is configured to apply tension to the line as it is being unwound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Hall Labs LLCInventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles
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Patent number: D988104Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: TACTICAL PRODUCT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Lance W. Powers
