Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Drive equipment and methods for mobile fracturing transportation platforms
    Patent number: 11174716
    Abstract: Embodiments of drive equipment for mobile hydraulic fracturing power units and methods for changing and controlling the drive equipment are disclosed. The mobile power units include a gas turbine engine that provides mechanical power to drive shaft which is connected to the drive equipment such that the drive equipment is driven by the engine. The drive equipment may be a hydraulic fracturing pump or an electrical generator. The drive shaft is rotated at a speed suitable for the hydraulic fracturing pump and the electrical generator includes a step up gearbox to increase a rotational speed of the drive shaft for use by the electrical generator. The drive equipment may be secured to a skid that is field changeable with a crane or a fork lift to change the drive equipment at a well pad based on the demands of the well pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: BJ Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Yeung, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon, Joseph Foster
  • Transcription summary presentation
    Patent number: 11176944
    Abstract: A method to present a summary of a transcription may include obtaining, at a first device, audio directed to the first device from a second device during a communication session between the first device and the second device. Additionally, the method may include sending, from the first device, the audio to a transcription system. The method may include obtaining, at the first device, a transcription during the communication session from the transcription system based on the audio. Additionally, the method may include obtaining, at the first device, a summary of the transcription during the communication session. Additionally, the method may include presenting, on a display, both the summary and the transcription simultaneously during the communication session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Boekweg, David Thomson
  • Crate apparatus for artificial stone slabs, or the like
    Patent number: 11174095
    Abstract: A crate apparatus can at least partially contain and protect articles that may be artificial stone slabs. The crate apparatus can include a crate and one or more partitions mounted to the crate and at least partially positioned in the interior of the crate. The partitions can extend crosswise to, and be spaced apart from one another in, an upright direction. The partitions and holes therein can be cooperatively configured to at least partially define upright receptacles for respectively receiving the articles. The upright receptacles and/or articles therein can extend vertically or be in an inclined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Advan Packaging Systems LLC
    Inventor: David C. Schiltz
  • Catheter pump with off-set motor position
    Patent number: 11173297
    Abstract: A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes an elongate body, an elongate flexible shaft disposed in the elongate body, and an impeller coupled with the distal end of the elongate flexible shaft. The drive system includes a drive component, a motor and a tension member. The tension member is coupled with the motor and the drive component and to cause the drive component to rotate, and thereby to cause the impeller to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Paul F. Muller
  • Bicycle seat assembly with improved comfort and support
    Patent number: 11173975
    Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a seat pan that is configured to be attached to a frame of a bicycle. The seat pan includes a pair of cutouts that are spaced apart from one another. When the bicycle seat assembly is in an unstressed condition no structures are positioned within the cutouts. The bicycle seat assembly can further include a resilient layer that is positioned adjacent to the seat pan. The resilient layer extends over the cutouts when the bicycle seat assembly is in the unstressed condition. The bicycle seat assembly can also include an air cell pad that is positioned over the seat pan. The air cell pad includes a base and a plurality of upstanding air cells that are coupled to the base, each of the plurality of air cells being configured to retain air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Airhawk International, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Eric Sprouse, II, Don L. Mahoney
  • Fixation base and guides for dental prosthesis installation
    Patent number: 11173016
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for installing a multi-tooth dental prosthesis in one session are shown and described. A first tool attaches to the jawbone, and serves as a foundation for subsequently used guides. Existing teeth and dental fixtures are removed, and the bone tissue is removed to accommodate the prosthesis. Subsequently, a drill guide is used to drill implant holes. An abutment guide is then used to place abutments. Copings are then installed. Next, the prosthesis may be installed and cemented to the copings. A resinous filler material may be applied to fill gaps and holes in and between the copings and the prosthesis, and is sanded smooth. The first tool, the guides, and the prosthesis are predesigned and prefabricated based on images taken of the patient anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Watson Guide IP LLC
    Inventor: Jason Watson
  • Straw cap with an open and closed valve mechanism
    Patent number: 11172772
    Abstract: A beverage container is disclosed with a cap body having an upper straw with an incorporated valve that moves upward and downward to toggle between an open and closed position and a lower straw that is stationary within the cap body. Hermetic seals are formed between the straw bodies and cap body that allow the proper operation of a straw that opens, allowing fluid to flow through the straw bodies, and closes, stopping the flow of fluid through the straw bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: HYDRAPAK LLC
    Inventors: Robert Heiberger, David Roecker
  • Diffusion controlled nanocomposite-inks
    Patent number: 11174400
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nanocomposite GRIN optical-element. The method comprises providing a volumetric gradient refractive profile and providing a plurality of nanocomposite-inks to form the GRIN optical-element. Each of the plurality of nanocomposite-inks have nanoparticles dispersed in an organic-matrix. The plurality of nanocomposite-inks comprising of a nanoparticle diffusion inhibiting nanocomposite-ink wherein nanoparticle diffusion is inhibited with respect to another of the plurality of nanocomposite-inks. The diffusion inhibiting nanocomposite-ink having a different dielectric property from at least one of the other plurality of nanocomposite-inks. The plurality of nanocomposite-inks also comprising a nanoparticle diffusion permitting nanocomposite-ink wherein nanoparticle diffusion is permitted with respect to at least another of the plurality of nanocomposite-inks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: VADIENT OPTICS, LLC
    Inventors: George Williams, John Paul Harmon, Charles G. Dupuy, Ngoc Thanh Nguyen
  • Insulated portal
    Patent number: 11174668
    Abstract: A portal can include at least one rail and at least one stile, each end of each rail connected to an end of each stile such that the portal defines a frame, wherein at least one stile can include a first stile and a second stile; a thermal strut arranged between the first stile and the second stile, the thermal strut being of an insulating material; and an insulative bar arranged between the first stile and the second stile, the insulative bar being of an insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: WWS Acquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mazur, Jennifer Lloyd-Randolfi, Cameron Miles Wyatt, Jacob Blackburn, Kraig Hoekstra
  • Method for manufacturing an integrated stator and housing for an electrical machine
    Patent number: 11177708
    Abstract: A method for integrally manufacturing a stator core and a housing for an electrical machine includes printing, by a three-dimensional (3D) printing process, the stator core. In addition, the method includes printing, by the 3D printing process, the housing. In particular, printing the housing occurs contemporaneously with printing the stator core. The method also includes printing, by the 3D printing process, at least one end cap and coupling the at least one end cap to the housing to enclose a cavity defined by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hao Huang, Xiaochuan Jia, Joshua Tyler Mook
  • Distributed antenna system transport link quality measurement
    Patent number: 11177997
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to transport link quality measurement in a distributed antenna system. A link quality indicator associated with the functional performance of a digital transport link in the distributed antenna system can be determined by a component of the distributed antenna system. An indication of a potential fault condition can be determined based on the link quality indicator before a fault condition associated with the potential fault condition occurs. The indication of the potential fault condition can be presented, for example, via a graphical user interface, a table, or an email alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Van E. Hanson, Michael J. Williamson
  • Server status monitoring system and method using baseboard management controller
    Patent number: 11176020
    Abstract: A system and method of monitoring a status of a server using a baseboard management controller (BMC) is disclosed. First, the BMC may access a status code generated in Domain 0 of the server through a command line interface to the server and send the status code to an alert management system. Second, the BMC may snoop on a status code generated in the hypervisor of the server through input/output port 80h and send the status code to the alert management system. Third, the BMC may read a status code generated in the hypervisor and written in a Model Specific Register (MSR) and send the status code to the alert management system. The system and method can enable the alert management system to readily recognize the occurrence of an error, including the type of the error which is a software error, and the cause of the error in real time or nearly real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan David Kelly, Neeraj Ladkani
  • Rotary serrator knife
    Patent number: 11173556
    Abstract: A coil slitting tool in the form of a rotary serrator knife for use on coil slitting machines includes a plurality of serration undulations disposed on one or more faces about the outer periphery. The rotary serrator knife tool may incorporate a concentrically located bore about an inner diameter for mounting on an arbor and may further incorporate a keyway. The rotary serrator knife may be formed from an assembly having, a central rotary disk about which mount one or more removable inserts including the serration undulation portion. The one or more removable inserts may include serration undulations on one side or two sides and mount substantially to the perimeter of a mounting disk by use of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: IKG USA, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Byrne, Chad McClendon
  • Air tables for making mattress toppers and related method
    Patent number: 11174110
    Abstract: A mattress topper for fitting to a mattress may include a lower layer, a side layer configured to extend down along a side of the mattress, and an upper layer overlaying the lower layer and at least partially disposed between the lower layer and the side layer. The mattress topper may also include a seam including threads and extending along peripheral edges of the lower layer and the upper layer and extending through the lower layer, upper layer, and side layer, the lower layer and side layer bearing the threads of the seam. An air table may include a top panel including a plurality of vents extending through the top panel. A method of making a mattress topper with an air table may include lifting the mattress topper with the air table while performing sewing procedures on the mattress topper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLC
    Inventor: Russell B. Whatcott
  • Cell-monitoring connector and fuel cell having structure for detachably mounting the cell-monitoring connector thereon
    Patent number: 11177491
    Abstract: A fuel cell having a structure for detachably mounting a cell-monitoring connector thereon includes separators arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first direction, each of the separators including a receiving recess arranged in one side thereof, and hook-shaped gaskets respectively disposed on the separators and located around the receiving recess. The cell-monitoring connector includes a housing, at least a portion of the housing being received in a receiving space defined by the receiving recess, and connection terminals inserted into the housing to be connected to the separators. The housing includes a body inserted into the receiving space in a second direction that intersects the first direction, and a lever portion including a latching protrusion configured to be latched to or separated from a corresponding gasket among the hook-shaped gaskets by a pressing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Molex, LLC, Yura Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Wook Ohm, Kwi Seong Jeong, Duck Whan Kim, Suk Min Baeck, Ju Han Kim, Seung Jun Yeon, Young Bum Kum, Yong Suk Heo, Ho Sung Lee, Joon Woo Kim
  • Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture
    Patent number: 11177494
    Abstract: Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture. The methods include apportioning a preselected volume of liquid from a liquid source. During the apportioning, the liquid is a first liquid, and the methods further include providing a first preselected volume of the first liquid to a mix tank. The methods also include repeating the apportioning with a second liquid providing a second preselected volume of the second liquid to the mix tank to generate the liquid mixture. The methods also may include providing the liquid mixture to a reforming region, reforming the liquid mixture to generate a mixed gas stream that includes hydrogen gas, and providing the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell assembly to generate an electric current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: H2 PowerTech, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Tyler Hicks
  • Systems and methods for automated customer recurring payment processing
    Patent number: 11176552
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for automated customer recurring payment processing. A central computer system being configured to detect a payment date for a recurring payment associated with a customer account, retrieve customer payment information, and submit the customer payment information to a bank system. In the event the authorization fails and an error code corresponds to a payment information error, the system automatically generates a notification message to the customer at the messaging server, submits the updated customer payment information to the bank system, and updates an account status of the customer account when a payment authorization is received from the bank system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Karan Khurana, Chandrasekar Ramalingam, Vasu Palanisamy
  • Data processing apparatus and data processing method
    Patent number: 11177832
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a data processing apparatus and a data processing method which enable provision of an LDPC code that achieves good error-rate performance. An LDPC encoding unit performs encoding using an LDPC code having a code length of 64800 bits and a code rate of 18/30, 19/30, 20/30, 21/30, 22/30, or 23/30. The LDPC code includes information bits and parity bits, and a parity check matrix H is composed of an information matrix portion corresponding to the information bits of the LDPC code, and a parity matrix portion corresponding to the parity bits. The information matrix portion of the parity check matrix H is represented by a parity check matrix initial value table that shows positions of elements of 1 in the information matrix portion in units of 360 columns. The present technology may be applied to LDPC encoding and LDPC decoding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Saturn Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Yuji Shinohara, Makiko Yamamoto
  • System and method for non-network dependent cybersecurity
    Patent number: 11178223
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for applying a firewall security layer to software for hardware interface. Sensor data imported by the hardware interface may be secured using the firewall security layer. The sensor data may be provided to an artificial intelligence (AI) expert system. The sensor data provided to the AI expert system may be analyzed. An indication of an insecure condition may be provided via a user interface based upon, at least in part, analysis of the sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: PHACIL, LLC
    Inventor: Roger Joseph Morin
  • Multipath wireless controller
    Patent number: 11173389
    Abstract: A computer simulation controller includes both a Bluetooth transceiver and a Wi-Fi transceiver. Player input to the controller generates commands that are sent using both transceivers, such that a receiving apparatus such as a game console or a web server can use the first-arriving one of the two commands to reduce latency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Christian Rickeby, Torgeir Hagland