Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a prefabricated electrically conductive section; two or more metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) physically coupled together; and a back metal coupled to the two or more MOSFETs; wherein the electrically conductive section may be coupled to the back metal and may be configured to electrically couple the two or more MOSFETs together during operation of the two or more MOSFETs.
Abstract: In accordance with one or more aspects of a dynamic soft keyboard, a user input is received via a soft keyboard having multiple keys. Information describing a current input environment for the soft keyboard is obtained, and a determination is made as to which one or more keys of the multiple keys was intended to be selected by the user input. This determination is made based at least in part on the current input environment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 23, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventors:
Erik M. Geidl, Shawn R. LeProwse, Ian C. LeGrow, Reed L. Townsend
Abstract: End mount assemblies include a mounting bracket dimensioned for securement to an end member of a gas spring and damper assembly. The end mount assembly can include an inner mounting element dimensioned for securement to an elongated damping rod of the gas spring and damper assembly. A first plurality of bushing elements can be operatively disposed between the inner mounting element and the mounting bracket. A second plurality of bushing elements can be operatively disposed between the inner mounting element and the end member. Gas spring and a damper assemblies including such an end mount assembly as well as suspension systems and methods of assembly are also included.
Abstract: Disclosed is a paw cleaning device for pet animals. The paw cleaning device of the present invention is an improved device for cleaning a pet's paws by providing a light source for adequate lighting during the cleaning process. The light source provides a halo-illumination lighting effect such that a 360-degree light encircles the paw, including particular regions of the paw being cleaned. The use of halo-illumination allows a user to see specific regions of the paw being cleaned, thus providing the user sufficient information about the health of the pet.
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for supporting exercise performance or activities of daily living. The compositions described herein are pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions suitable for enhancing exercise performance. The compositions are based on a specially formulated mixture of essential amino acids (EAAs) with additional components. The compositions target support of muscle protein synthesis and reduction of muscle breakdown during exercise, increasing muscle blood flow during exercise, decreasing the perception of fatigue by supporting optimal availability of neurotransmitter precursors, providing energy for rapids bursts of exertion during exercise, and maintaining adequate electrolyte balance during exercise.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
THE AMINO COMPANY LLC
Inventors:
Robert Reese Wolfe, Frederick Lee Wolfe
Abstract: A configuration in which a reception device can determine whether or not data reception via a network is permitted on the basis of signaling data is implemented. A class identifier indicating a group of reception devices or users that are permitted to perform data reception via a network is recorded in signaling data transmitted from a transmission device to a reception device. A reception device determines whether or not a class identifier is identical to a class identifier set to a reception device or a user and performs data reception via a network when the class identifiers are identical to each other. A URL base pattern applied to data reception via a broadcast wave or a network is recorded in signaling data, and a reception device performs data acquisition to which the URL base pattern is applied.
Abstract: A rowing machine provides resistance to both pushing and pulling motions of both the upper body and lower body. A linear sliding seat that moves in a longitudinal direction is connected to a flywheel to provide resistance to back and forth motion. A handle arm is also connected to the flywheel to provide resistance to back and forth motion. The flywheel creates cyclical back and forth motion of the seat and handles for the user to push and pull with the arms and legs. The handle arm and seat may be linked together, and then one or the other linked to the flywheel, providing synchronization between the handlebar, carriage and flywheel.
Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 15, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC
Inventors:
James Michael Glazewski, Matthew Robert Hudson, David Brent Harrelson
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to monitor a media presentation are disclosed. An example system includes a monitoring device to monitor a media presentation and generate research data identifying the media. A bridge device includes a housing dimensioned to receive the monitoring device, a receiver carried by the housing to receive a first audio signal via a wireless data connection from an audio source device using a wireless communication protocol, the first audio signal associated with the media. The bridge device includes an audio emitter to emit the audio signal for receipt by the monitoring device, and a transmitter to transmit the audio signal to an audio receiver device using the wireless communication protocol.
Abstract: An ebullated bed hydroprocessing system is upgraded using a dual catalyst system that includes a heterogeneous catalyst and dispersed metal sulfide particles to increase rate of production of converted products. The rate of production is achieved by increasing reactor severity, including increasing the operating temperature and at least one of throughput or conversion. The dual catalyst system permits increased reactor severity and provides increased production of converted products without a significant increase in equipment fouling and/or sediment production. In some cases, the rate of production of conversion products can be achieved while decreasing equipment fouling and/or sediment production.
Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an inventory. The methods comprise: placing an RFID tag in a first operational mode in which at least one communication operation or device of the RFID tag is disabled or bypassed; performing first operations by the RFID tag to determine when it is time to begin communications in accordance with the time slotted communications scheme; transitioning an operational mode of the RFID tag from the first operational mode to a second operational mode in which the communication operation(s) or device of the RFID tag is enabled or no longer bypassed, in response to a determination that it is time for the RFID tag to begin communications; and transitioning the operational mode of the RFID tag back into the first operational mode when the RFID tag's communications with a remote tag reader for inventory determination purposes are complete or a time slot has expired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
Inventors:
Craig E. Trivelpiece, Steve E. Trivelpiece
Abstract: A software tool automatically generates a components list (also known as a “solution”, “recipe”, or “bill of materials”) to be used in completing an installation. This components list may include, for example, fixtures and control devices for use in implementing lighting solutions for a building. The system takes as input a sequence of operations table, and identifies components to satisfy the requirements specified in the sequence of operations table. A number of different solutions may be presented, offering different configurations, cost levels, product lines, and/or the like; the different solutions may also indicate different degrees to which controls are embedded in fixtures. The user can then select among the presented solutions, and/or can perform other operations to change the configuration and/or parameters so as to generate new options.
Abstract: An LED lamp (1) for a vehicle light, the LED lamp (1) comprising a retrofit body (112) defining a longitudinal direction and being integrally configured as a heat sink, a conductive structure (13) being arranged in a cavity of the retrofit body (12) and at least one LED module (11) being electrically connected to the conductive structure (13), the at least one LED module (11) comprising a substrate (111) and a diode semiconductor (112) applied onto the substrate (111); a retrofit body (12), a conductive structure (13), and a method for manufacturing an LED lamp (1) for a vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
Lumileds LLC
Inventors:
Marcus Jozef Henricus Kessels, Wilbert Heffels
Abstract: A simulation processor generates and stores a simulation model based on conditions associated with a physical structure, such as a building. A neural network processor implements a neural network, having an input layer coupled to receive sensor data from the structure and having an output layer coupled to supply control signals to the at least one electrically operable environmental control device. The neural network is trained using the simulation model. A particle swarm optimization processor programmed to receive the simulation results and perform particle swarm optimization, ascertains optimal parameters for controlling the at least one electrically operable environmental control device and supplies these optimal parameters to the neural network processor. The neural network processor uses the optimal parameters supplied by the particle swarm optimization processor to further train the neural network.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2018
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
Abstract: Locking mechanisms and separable, repairable (e.g., electronic) devices having locking mechanisms are described herein. In one example, a locking mechanism includes a chassis having a base, a first side wall extending from a surface of the base, and a second side wall extending from the surface of the base. A cavity is provided in a volume formed by the first side wall, the second side wall, and the surface of the base, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a mating component of the device. The locking mechanism also includes a cantilevered plate having a first end and a second, opposite end, wherein the cantilevered plate is attached to the first side wall of the chassis at or adjacent to the first end, and wherein the second end of the cantilevered plate is positioned with the cavity.
Abstract: A method for processing data packets in a communication network includes establishing a path for a flow of the data packets through the communication network. At a node along the path having a plurality of aggregated ports, a port is selected from among the plurality to serve as part of the path. A label is chosen responsively to the selected port. The label is attached to the data packets in the flow at a point on the path upstream from the node. Upon receiving the data packets at the node, the data packets are switched through the selected port responsively to the label.
Abstract: In some examples, a computer system may receive a data object including object data. For example, the system may be one of three or more systems and each system may be located at a different respective geographic location. The system may determine a value representative of the object data content. The system may further determine a plurality of chunks by dividing the object data into a plurality of data chunks based on a total number of the systems and determining a parity chunk for the plurality of data chunks. The system may determine a respective role value corresponding to each of the systems, and may send individual ones of the chunks to respective ones of the systems based on the role value and the value representative of the object data content. In some examples, each system may perform data deduplication independently of the other systems based on received chunks.