Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Method and apparatus for dual tire buffing and handling
    Patent number: 11167514
    Abstract: A dual tire buffing apparatus includes a turntable having a first end and an opposite second end. The turntable is rotatable about a central axis between first and second positions. A first expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the first end. The first expandable hub is configured to receive a first tire casing. A second expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the second end. The second expandable hub is configured to receive a second tire casing. A rasp head is positioned to operatively engage the first tire casing on the first expandable hub when the turntable is in the first position to perform a buffing operation on the first tire casing, and to operatively engage the second tire casing on the second expandable hub when the turntable is in the second position to perform a buffing operation on the second tire casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: John S. Lindsay, Jeremy D. Gray, James A. Kendall, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for messaging coordination
    Patent number: 11170644
    Abstract: A vehicle includes one or more vehicle-exterior displays and a processor. The vehicle receives indication of a second proximate vehicle, the indication including viewing preferences for an occupant of the second proximate vehicle. The vehicle selects content for display on at least one of the vehicle-exterior displays and selects at least one display having an exterior orientation determined to be viewable based on a heading of the second proximate vehicle. The vehicle then displays the selected content on the selected display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nithya Somanath, Shiqi Qiu, Arun Dutta, Bhagyashri S. Katti, Matthew R. Goulet, Nicholas Alexander Scheufler
  • Wireless load control device
    Patent number: 11170932
    Abstract: A provided wireless wallbox dimmer may accommodate a plurality of button configurations. The dimmer may be configured to contain a variable number of controllably conductive devices. The dimmer may include a yoke that defines a first plane and an antenna that defines a second plane that is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane. The yoke may have a flange that is oriented angularly offset relative to the first plane and provides a plurality of mounting locations for controllably conductive devices. The antenna may provide the dimmer with a first wireless transmission range. The dimmer may include a faceplate that cooperates with the antenna to provide the dimmer with a second wireless transmission range that is broader than the first wireless transmission range. The dimmer may include a button assembly that is supported independently of the yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Ankit Bhutani, Nikhil Vithal Bhate, William Taylor Shivell, Sean R. Pearson
  • Electrically propelled watercraft with corresponding hull assembly
    Patent number: 11167832
    Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull structure, a deck structure, and a propulsion system. The hull structure includes at least one hull each defining an interior. The deck structure is mounted to the hull structure. The propulsion system is adapted for moving the watercraft within a body of water, and includes an electric motor and an energy storage device coupled to the electric motor. The electric motor and the energy storage device are positioned adjacent one another within an area including at least one of the interior of the at least one hull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Doremus, Chad Michael DuMars, Preston C. Jackson, John A. Diemer, Briana M. Mohan, Eric T. Wills, Trevor Fayer
  • Virtual assistant configured to recommended actions in furtherance of an existing conversation
    Patent number: 11170285
    Abstract: A system is described that determines, based on information associated with a user of a computing device, an event for initiating an interaction between the user and an assistant executing at the computing device. The system selects, based on the event and from a plurality of actions performed by the assistant, at least one action associated with the event. The system determines, based on the at least one action, whether to output a notification of the event which includes an indication of the event and a request to perform the at least one action associated with the event. Responsive to determining to output the notification of the event, the system sends, to the assistant, the notification of the event for output during the interaction between the user and the assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventor: Vikram Aggarwal
  • Compounds and their use for reducing uric acid levels
    Patent number: 11168075
    Abstract: Bifunctional compounds that increase uric acid excretion and reduce uric acid production, and monofunctional compounds that either increase uric acid excretion or reduce uric acid production. Methods of using these compounds for reducing uric acid levels in blood or serum, for treating disorders of uric acid metabolism, and for maintaining normal uric acid levels in blood or serum are also provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bifunctional and monofunctional compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Acquist LLC
    Inventors: John J. Piwinski, Ronald N. Buckle, Alexandre Larivée, Arshad Siddiqui, Raymond P. Warrell, Jr.
  • Frameless supplemental window for fenestration
    Patent number: 11168511
    Abstract: A novel and useful frame less supplemental window for fenestration suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises plastic sheet material with bullnose edging around it. Corner braces add rigidity and strength to corners in several embodiments. An attachment mechanism secured either to the sheet material or the bullnose edge functions to fasten and/or seal the supplemental window to an existing window. The bullnose edging functions to substantially enclose (i.e. trap) a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of trapped air is of an optimum thickness within a preferred range of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: WEXENERGY LLC
    Inventor: Ronald M. Wexler
  • High-flow polyetherimtde compositions
    Patent number: 11168211
    Abstract: A high-flow polymer composition includes a polyetherimide (PEI), a PEEK-PEDEK copolymer, and optionally a poly(aryletherketone) (PAEK) other than the PEEK-PEDEK copolymer. The polymer composition surprisingly exhibits improved toughness and chemical resistance, making it suitable for the manufacture of shaped articles where a combination of high-flow, impact resistance, and chemical resistance are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC
    Inventor: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
  • Cutting assembly for a chopper pump
    Patent number: 11168693
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a cutting assembly for a chopper pump. The cutting assembly includes a cutting insert having a cutting blade extending radially therefrom, and an impeller having a central hub, a plurality of vanes, and an insert surface. The insert surface defines an axial recess that is dimensioned to receive the cutting insert therein. The cutting assembly further includes a cutting plate having a plate hub with a cutting extension protruding radially inward therefrom. Rotation of the impeller rotates the cutting blade past the cutting extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Jack Bevington
  • Mixed signal computer
    Patent number: 11171651
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a mixed signal computer unit using a combination of analog and digital components/elements in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and data that need to be processed, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements may be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize the computational results and the performance of the computation. Operations may be controlled by one or more digital cores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Laurence Ray Simar, Jr., Erik James Welsh, Peter Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
  • Pressure swing adsorption integration in steam cracking ethylene plants for improved hydrogen recovery
    Patent number: 11167239
    Abstract: A process is provided for increasing the recovery of high-purity hydrogen from a steam cracking process in situations where byproduct methane yield is high relative to hydrogen. After a hydrocarbon gas stream is sent through a cold box and demethanizer, a small proportion of methane is sent through a pressure swing adsorption unit separately from a gas stream that contains hydrogen to increase high-purity hydrogen recovery by about 6%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventor: Bradley P. Russell
  • Multiuse storage and holding solution
    Patent number: 11168829
    Abstract: A versatile storage system for storing objects of varying sizes comprises a plurality of structural members and a plurality of flexible cords. The flexible cords are attached to at least two of the structural members at an angle substantially normal with the structural members. The structural members are configured to hold the flexible cords taut such that an object may be woven through the flexible cords and stored securely therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aysha Habbaba
  • Automatic fault isolation and diagnosis system using over-the-air technology
    Patent number: 11170584
    Abstract: An automatic fault isolation and diagnosis system includes a cloud-based data system having multiple machine-readable troubleshooting procedures stored therein. A vehicle fault code is generated by one of multiple vehicle control devices of a vehicle platform. The fault code defines an issue with at least one system or component of the vehicle platform. A data transfer device within the vehicle platform receives the fault code and forwards the fault code to the cloud-based data system. The fault code is received and analyzed in the cloud-based data system to initially determine if the fault code is directed to and can be automatically corrected by one of the stored machine-readable troubleshooting procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Issa Aljanabi, Xinyu Du
  • Activated disinfectant hydrogen peroxide compositions
    Patent number: 11167054
    Abstract: Activated hydrogen peroxide disinfecting compositions are provided especially for low-foaming applications. A concentrate for dilution by an end-user is provided, which includes a hydrogen peroxide source, a non-surfactant organic sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a non-ionic surfactant, and an optional organic acid. Also provided is a ready-to-use hydrogen peroxide, disinfectant solution including a biocidal amount of hydrogen peroxide, a non-surfactant organic sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a non-ionic surfactant, water as solvent and an optional organic acid. An end-user can disinfect a surface of microorganisms by contacting the surface with the disinfecting composition for an amount of time effective to kill a majority of the microbes located on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: LONZA, LLC
    Inventors: Deqing Lei, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
  • Apparatus and method for washing and sanitizing articles for an infant
    Patent number: 11167323
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ellen Semans
  • Pneumococcal dosing regimen
    Patent number: 11167020
    Abstract: Methods of immunizing older adult subjects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection are provided. Provided methods comprise immunization of naïve adult subjects with a conjugated pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Optionally, initial immunization may be followed by additional immunization doses comprising conjugated pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine or unconjugated pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: George Rainer Siber, Peter R. Paradiso, Jill Hackell, Stephen Paul Lockhart, William P. Hausdorff
  • Endoscopic stone-extraction device
    Patent number: 11166736
    Abstract: An endoscopic stone-extraction device is provided comprising a support filament comprising an end portion having a plurality of stacked loops, a sheath comprising a lumen, wherein the support filament is disposed in the lumen such that the sheath is slideable with respect to the support filament, and a handle comprising an actuator. Movement of the actuator in a first direction retracts the sheath and causes the plurality of stacked loops to expand outside the lumen in an arc-like shape. Movement of the actuator in a second direction advances the sheath and causes the plurality of stacked loops to at least partially collapse inside the lumen. Other embodiments are provides, and any of these embodiments can be used alone or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: INNON Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Avtar S. Dhindsa
  • Low-profile seatbelt buckle assembly
    Patent number: 11167720
    Abstract: A seatbelt buckle assembly is configured for attachment to a vehicle seat frame in a manner that permits a strap of the assembly to pass through narrow openings or gaps of the seat frame before a fastener is used for the attachment. A collar having a flange and a sleeve can be used to retain other buckle assembly components to the strap without the aid of the fastener. The assembly is particularly useful with fold-flat seats where the seatbelt buckle must fold together with the seat back and then be returned to a use position when the seat is unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Morrow, Emmanuel Pellerin
  • Method and apparatus, and analysis for color space determination of surface condition
    Patent number: 11170532
    Abstract: A system and method of determining the condition of a surface by scanning the surface of an object and detecting and measuring the electromagnetic spectrum being directed from the surface to obtain raw data from a plurality of points along the surface and assigning values for each particular data type of raw data and creating a color space for viewing by an operator to determine the condition of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Ectoscan Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Paul E. Thomson
  • Chips, detectors, and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 11169150
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are chips, devices, methods of making the same, and methods of detecting a target analyte, and methods of diagnosing an individual with a disease or condition when a target analyte associated with the disease or condition is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Sentilus Holdco LLC
    Inventors: Ashutosh Chilkoti, Angus Hucknall