Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 12179675
    Abstract: A closure on a vehicle with a sensor mounted to the closure that pivots relative to the closure as the closure is opened and closed to maintain a desired orientation of the sensor when the closure is in different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Robertson, Jr., Tyler D. Hamilton, Venkatesh Krishnan
  • Patent number: 12180348
    Abstract: Modification of the rheology of a liquid medium, aqueous or nonaqueous, with polymers in the form of specific particles obtained by grinding (micronizing) a porous macrogel, itself prepared by a process comprising a radical polymerization step which comprises reacting in the presence of pore formers monomers containing monomers bearing at least two ethylenic unsaturations, typically in combination with monomers bearing a single ethylenic unsaturation; a polymerization initiator; and optionally a polymerization control agent. These polymer particles keep other particles in suspension within the liquid medium, and also the stabilized suspensions are obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: ENERGY SOLUTIONS (US) LLC
    Inventors: Arnaud Cadix, David James Wilson
  • Patent number: 12179144
    Abstract: A system provides oxygen enriched air to a wastewater treatment aeration system by utilizing a membrane unit coupled with a vacuum-generating device which applies a vacuum to the membrane unit thereby pulling out a flow of permeate having an enriched oxygen component. An aeration blower receives the flow of permeate and pressurizes it for delivery to the wastewater treatment aeration system. The membrane units may be in a variety of configurations, including a shell-less membrane. The membrane unit may also provide a stream of oxygen enriched air to a biogas fired power plant or other flue gas generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Black Swan, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Kolodji
  • Patent number: 12179712
    Abstract: An improved ratchet mechanism for the tire arm of a bicycle carrier comprises a guide component disposed inside an extendable inner arm of the tire arm, a pushrod body movably held by the guide component, and a ratchet pawl rotatably supported in relation to the guide component. An actuator on the tire arm moves a pushrod inside the inner arm to move the pushrod body causing the ratchet pawl to disengage from a ratchet rack on the tire arm, allowing the inner arm to be extended by a user. The guide component guides the movement of the pushrod body to disengage a tooth portion of the ratchet pawl from the ratchet rack. The guide component, ratchet pawl, and the pushrod body comprise an improved ratchet assembly for use in an extendable tire arm for a bicycle carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Kuat Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Luke Kuschmeader, Aaron Houston, Jordan Bowles
  • Patent number: 12182255
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating, selecting, and implementing rule-based strategies are disclosed. An input data set representing a plurality of interactions that may be classified as malicious or non-malicious is received and at least one strategy tree including a plurality of rule-based strategies is generated. The at least one strategy trees is generated by a machine learning model configured to generate a tree structure. The rule-based strategies are ranked based on a precision-recall-stability (PRS) score generated for each of the rule-based strategies and at least a first rule-based strategy having a highest PRS score is extracted. One or more interactions are evaluated using the first rule-based strategy to determine when the one or more interactions are malicious.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Siyuan Zhou, Jing Xia, Alexander Chobanyan, Bradley Lamarr Leonard
  • Patent number: 12181321
    Abstract: Provided is a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) sensor adapter. The sensor adapter may include two chambers. The first chamber may include a tortuous pathway for fluid and/or air flow. The second chamber may be fluidly sealed or separated from the first chamber and may house electrical components. The tortuous pathway may include varying stepped segments having a decreasing diameter from a proximal toward a distal end. For example, a first segment at the proximal end may have a larger diameter than a second, middle segment. An entrance to a third segment from the second segment may have a greatly reduced size. The tortuous pathway may further include a vent inlet positioned at approximately the same height as the entrance but requiring an approximate 180° turn therebetween. The inlet may extend into two opposite substantially horizontal portions that each lead to a vent outlet on opposite sides of the sensor adapter. The turn from the inlet to the substantially horizontal portions may be approximately 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SHAW DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Feroz Mohammed, Steven Milette
  • Patent number: 12178710
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes implant systems, devices, and implants. The interbody spacers including a first endplate, a second endplate, and a coupling member coupled to and extending between the first endplate and the second endplate. Methods of using the interbody spacers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: REVIVO MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Patrick Sanders, Eric Howard Ledet
  • Patent number: 12179756
    Abstract: A method generating planning-based attention signals includes receiving driving-scene data. The driving-scene data is indicative of a driving scene around a host vehicle. The driving-scene data includes map data and localization data. The driving scene includes a plurality of actors. The method further includes converting the driving-scene data into a scene-graph. The method further includes inputting the scene-graph into a deep neural network (DNN). Further, the method includes determining an attention score for each of the plurality of actors using the DNN and the scene-graph. The attention score of each of the plurality of actors represents a priority given to each of the plurality of actors in the driving scene. The method further includes commanding the host vehicle to autonomously drive according to a trajectory determined by taking into account the attention score of each of the plurality of actors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Sayyed Rouhollah Jafari Tafti, Brent Navin Roger Bacchus
  • Patent number: 12181671
    Abstract: Systems and methods for incoupling light into a waveguide. A system includes a transfer optic and an optical scanner being configured to receive light from an optical engine. The optical scanner includes a first scan mirror positioned close to the transfer optic. The system further includes a waveguide with an incoupler positioned close to the transfer optic, which is configured to direct the light from the optical engine to the first scan mirror and to transmit light reflected from the first scan mirror to one of a second scan mirror or the incoupler of the waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Adema, Timothy Paul Bodiya
  • Patent number: 12185445
    Abstract: A multiple location dimming system may include a smart dimmer (e.g., a main load control device) and one or more remote dimmers (e.g., accessory devices) for controlling the amount of power delivered to a lighting load. The multiple location dimming system may be installed in place of a multiple location switch system (e.g., having three, four, or more multi-way switches), and may not require a neutral connection at any of the control devices of the multiple location dimming system. The main load control device and the accessory devices of the multiple location dimming system may be configured to display a present intensity level of a lighting load on one or more visual indicators. The accessory devices may have the same or different user interfaces as the main load control device, and may provide additional functionality over that which the main load control device offers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Raneri
  • Patent number: 12182672
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems are for generating dynamic conversational queries. For example, as opposed to being a simply reactive system, the methods and systems herein provide means for actively determining a user's intent and generating a dynamic query based on the determined user intent. Moreover, these methods and systems generate these queries in a conversational environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Minh Le, William Miller, Sara Mikulic, Rui Zhang, Erik Mueller
  • Patent number: 12178882
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha or D-gamma polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyerproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: L.E.A.F. HOLDINGS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Clet Niyikiza, Victor Mandla Moyo
  • Patent number: 12179085
    Abstract: An golf tournament simulation method may include generating predicted hole scores for each hole of each round of a golf tournament. Historical shot data corresponding to a historical occurrence of one or more hole events may be utilized as weight to generate predicted outcomes of hole events for each hole. A score probability distribution may be assigned to the predicted outcomes to generate predicted hole scores. Simulations may be analyzed for predicted outcome probabilities such as win probability, cutline, or Top-10 finish probability. The simulations may be updated during actual play by replacing predicted scores with actual scores. Predicted outcome probabilities may be updated based on the updated simulations updated to include the actual scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: PGA TOUR Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitti, Jacqueline Shelly, Joshua Oskwarek
  • Patent number: 12184159
    Abstract: A solar power generation system is provided for more efficiently and cost-effectively generating and delivering power. The solar power generation system includes a plurality of distributed power converter nodes each configured to convert DC power received from a solar module into a deadband DC waveform. The deadband DC power generated by each power converter node is then transmitted to a centralized grid interface box, which is configured to unfold the deadband DC waveform into an AC signal suitable for transmission to an electric power grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Hume, David Sykes, Aldo P. Della Sera, Juan Galindo, Andrew M. Pluister, Mark Crosier
  • Patent number: 12180917
    Abstract: A composite resonator, such as for use in a vehicle air intake system, includes a fiber reinforced contacting a semi-crystalline polymer substrate. The fiber reinforced composite includes a plurality of fibers in a polymer matrix. The composite resonator further includes a particle coating contacting the fiber reinforced composite. The particle coating includes a plurality of particles deposited onto the fiber reinforced composite. In a vehicle air intake system, the composite resonator is connected to the air intake pathway. The vehicle air intake system also includes a turbocharger compressor connected to the air intake pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Seongchan Pack, David Cesar Moreno, Shawn M. Owen
  • Patent number: 12183126
    Abstract: A data management platform for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) is provided. An AV can partition raw data into ingestion objects. The AV can transform the ingestion objects and generate associated manifests. The AV can offload first copies of the manifests in real-time to a data center. At a later time, the AV can offload second copies of the manifests to an AV servicing station. The station can upload the second copies to the data center. If the manifests match, then the station can notify the AV that it is safe to erase the manifests and transformed objects from local storage after offloading completes. If the manifests do not match and a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is violated, then the AV can be docked for further diagnosis. If no SLA is applicable, then the error can be annotated and the transformed objects can be discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Pedro Miguel Duarte Gelvez, Vadim Antonov, Dennis Suratna
  • Patent number: 12185446
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for providing and managing a lighting system. A lighting device of the system is configured to receive an activation signal from a user interface of the lighting device, an external communication device, or another lighting device. In response to receiving the activation signal, and if certain operational conditions are met, the lighting device may activate a light source and transmit another activation signal. Additional lighting devices receiving the activation signal from the first lighting device may also activate their light sources and retransmit the activation signal. Data carried by the activation signals and signals received from one or more sensors in each lighting device may be used by the lighting device to determine whether to activate its light source, and one or more characteristics of the light to be emitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Pauly Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Charles D. Pauly, II, Lawrence Pauly, Evan E. Corbett, David H. Pease, III
  • Patent number: D1055522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: CREATIVE PLASTIC CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob H. Whitta, Ben Sayalith, Eric Hummel, Tony Vilay
  • Patent number: D1055645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: F4PS, LLC
    Inventor: Ted McCune
  • Patent number: D1055721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: G & D Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Robert G Gorski