Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Intermittent delay mitigation for remote vehicle operation
    Patent number: 11137754
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for mitigating issues for a vehicle executing a remote vehicle operation, wherein there is a communication delay between the vehicle and a remote computing device providing control. An example vehicle includes a communication system, an autonomy unit for performing a remote vehicle operation, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a remote vehicle operation control signal via the communication system from a remote computing device. The processor is also configured to determine a delay corresponding to the control signal. And the processor is further configured to modify the remote vehicle operation responsive to determining that the delay rises above a delay threshold at a threshold rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Erick Michael Lavoie
  • Fusion protein composition(s) comprising masked type I interferons (IFNA and IFNB) for use in the treatment of cancer and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11136353
    Abstract: Fusion Protein compositions comprising masked IFNs and methods of making masked IFNs are disclosed herein. Consequently, the masked IFNs can be fused to a Mab or binding fragment thereof and be administered to patients as a therapeutic modality and provide a method of treating cancer, immunological disorders and other disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Qwixel Therapeutics LLC
    Inventors: David Stover, Sherie Morrison, Alex Vasuthasawat, Kham Trinh, George Ayoub
  • Training and/or using neural network models to generate intermediary output of a spectral image
    Patent number: 11138470
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media related to training and/or using a neural network model. The trained neural network model can be utilized to generate (e.g., over a hidden layer) a spectral image based on a regular image, and to generate output indicative of one or more features present in the generated spectral image (and present in the regular image since the spectral image is generated based on the regular image). As one example, a regular image may be applied as input to the trained neural network model, a spectral image generated over multiple layers of the trained neural network model based on the regular image, and output generated over a plurality of additional layers based on the spectral image. The generated output may be indicative of various features, depending on the training of the additional layers of the trained neural network model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Gorban
  • System and method for compact, adaptive optical sensor for obtaining areal images
    Patent number: 11137591
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging system which may make use of an electronic controller, a digital micromirror array, an aperture control system and a detector to image a desired scene. The digital micromirror array has a plurality of micromirror elements responsive to control signals generated by the electronic controller for electronically aiming the micromirror elements in a desired direction to image the desired area, and for receiving and reflecting light emanating from the desired area. The aperture control system receives light reflected from the digital micromirror array and passes a predetermined subportion of the received light therethrough. The detector is responsive to the predetermined subportion of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Matthew Panas, Harris J. Hall, Lavern A. Starman
  • Concurrent collaboration conference port management
    Patent number: 11140270
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems and methods for a collaboration conferencing system to track a total number of concurrently utilized ports across any number of conferencing bridges of the network for a particular customer and one or more billing actions may occur based on this tracking. This may result in an alternate billing option for the customer's use of the system. Further, a telecommunications network administrator may provide access to the collaboration conferencing system based on a total number of concurrently utilized ports rather than on a per conference or per minute basis. With the information of the number of purchased ports by the customer, the administrator may more accurately predict an available capacity for the collaboration conferencing system needed to support all of the users of the system and the potential collaboration conferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Broadworth, Robert F. Nance, Gregory T. Ellison
  • System and method for dual node parallel flush
    Patent number: 11138122
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for identifying a first node that has written a first page of a plurality of pages to be flushed. A second node that has written a second page of the plurality of pages to be flushed may be identified. It may be determined whether the first page of the plurality of pages is to be flushed by one of the first node and the second node and whether the second page of the plurality of pages is to be flushed by one of the first node and the second node based upon, at least in part, one or more factors. The first node may allocate the first page of the plurality of pages and the second page of the plurality of pages to be flushed in parallel by one of the first node and the second node based upon, at least in part, the one or more factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: Socheavy D. Heng, Steven A. Morley
  • Compositions and methods for increasing nitric oxide levels for male performance
    Patent number: 11135259
    Abstract: Compositions for improving erectile function or treating erectile dysfunction include active ingredients of Muira Puama extract, Quercetin, Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed Musli), Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE), niacin, Tribulus terrestris extract, alpha-lipoic acid, Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium grandfiflorum), Panax ginseng, and saw palmetto berry extract, and may also include magnesium aspartate, Zinc oxide, and Maca root (Lepidium meyenii). Additional active ingredients include Avena sativa extract (oat straw), L-Taurine, L-Lysine hydrochloride (HCl), a L-Arginine, and/or L-Carnitine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: WORLD PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Yong Wu, Ke Wu, Gordon Lee, Wei Cao, Huabing Yang
  • Fitment holder
    Patent number: 11135799
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fitment holder that includes a base, a hub extending from the base, and a fitment positioning structure comprising a plurality of pins. The plurality of pins may be configured to engage a wing of the fitment and the plurality of pins may include a plurality of heads residing in a plurality of countersunk areas formed in the base. The plurality of pins may also include a plurality of ends extending from a top surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BBC PACKAGING, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Smith, William D. Rogers
  • System and method for delivering an inbound fax from a server to a user as each page is received
    Patent number: 11140280
    Abstract: A method for delivering a fax to a fax recipient includes receiving a multipage fax transmitted at a fax server. As each page of a multipage fax is received, a page event notification is generated. Each page of the multipage fax file is converted into a corresponding page file. A page complete notification is generated upon completion of conversion of each page of the multipage fax file into the page file. Access is enabled to the page file of the multipage fax file responsive to receipt of the page complete notification associated with the page file. Access to the page file is enabled while subsequent pages of the multipage fax are being received and converted to the associated fax file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: FAXLOGIC, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Dagate, David G. Mahaffey, Eric C. D. Lenington
  • Hair colorant assessment, selection and formulation system
    Patent number: 11137291
    Abstract: A hair colorant selection and formulation system including one or more of a hair color analyzer operable to determine hair color of a hair sample and match the determined hair color to a color in a color space, a hair color selector operable in combination with a fiber optic hair sample to generate the color selected in a color space in the optical fibers of a fiber optic hair sample, and a hair colorant mixer which operates to mix a hair colorant, which can be individually, or in various combinations, operably coupled to one or more computing devices through one or more server computers via a network which supports a hair colorant selection and hair colorant formulation program accessible by the one or more computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Innovative Beauty LLC
    Inventor: Jesse A. Kloberdanz
  • Fluidic wire touch sensors
    Patent number: 11137867
    Abstract: A touch sensor is provided which includes one or more liquid metal wires and detection circuitry to detect a change in an electrical attribute of the one or more liquid metal cavities based on a depression of the one or more liquid metal cavities, and indicate a touch event corresponding to the depression of the one or more liquid metal cavities based on the change in the electrical attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Teveri LLC
    Inventors: Gianluca Lazzi, Dulce Maria Altabella Lazzi, Kyle Loizos
  • Processes and apparatuses for removing contaminants from hydrogen streams
    Patent number: 11135542
    Abstract: This present disclosure relates to processes and apparatuses for removing contaminants from hydrogen streams. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to processes and apparatuses wherein hydrogen is used in units that utilize catalysts that are sensitive to oxygenates. The contaminants like carbon oxides and water are removed simultaneously from the hydrogen stream to provide a rich hydrogen stream with high purity to units that utilizes catalysts that are sensitive to oxygenates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Bryan K. Glover, Mohamed S. M. Shakur
  • Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including preset feature
    Patent number: 11136751
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Repetition of paging notifications in wireless networks
    Patent number: 11140657
    Abstract: According to one configuration, a wireless network environment includes a first wireless network and a second wireless network. A mobile communication device in the wireless network environment receives first paging notifications directed to the mobile communication device from a first wireless base station such as operated by a first wireless network service provider. The mobile communication device receives second paging notifications directed to the mobile communication device from a second wireless base station such as operated by a second wireless network service provider. The wireless network environment provides improved paging over conventional techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLC
    Inventors: Amitav Mukherjee, Maulik V. Vaidya, Ahmad Reza Hedayat
  • Cleaning device
    Patent number: 11134814
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Emrys James, Michael James Douglas, David Stephen Clare, Chris Pinches, Nicholas James Sardar, Hugh James Croggon, Damian Lee
  • Door improvements and data mining via accelerometer and magnetometer electronic component
    Patent number: 11136788
    Abstract: An electronic door lock including a magnetometer, an accelerometer, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a status of a door with respect to a door frame using data provided by the accelerometer and magnetometer which collectively generate acceleration data, velocity data and positional data of the door. The processor provides data to a user interface or an alert device indicating one or more of: door open angle, prep-less door position, an acceleration alert, a door position alert, door sag, door frame rub, and triangulation of an intruder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Brian A. Telljohann, Ryne Rayburn, Matthew R. Dexter, Gregory Ross, John Evenson
  • Methods and systems for packing extended reach wells using inflow control devices
    Patent number: 11136858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole gravel packing operations. The systems include a pressure activated fluid diverter and a plurality of inflow control devices attached to the pressure activated fluid diverter to form a section of a string. The pressure activated fluid diverter has a flow performance curve defined by: DP=AQ3+BQ2+CQ, where DP is the differential pressure across the pressure activated fluid diverter in psi and Q is the flow rate through the pressure activated fluid diverter in bpm, with a fluid passing therethrough being at room temperature, having a fluid density of 9.2 ppg, and a fluid viscosity of 1 cps, the flow performance curve of the pressure activated fluid diverter is equal to or below a maximum flow performance curve defined by A=0, B=313.43, C=?1.715.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Hang Nguyen, Christophe Malbrel
  • Pharmaceutical compositions of fumaric acid esters
    Patent number: 11135296
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of (N,N-diethylcarbamoyl)methyl methyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate and/or methyl 4-morpholin-4-ylbutyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate, containing low levels of certain impurities are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Suresh Kumar Manthati, Sami Karaborni, Wei Chen
  • Coded-block-flag coding and derivation
    Patent number: 11140401
    Abstract: Techniques for coding and deriving (e.g., determining) one or more coded-block-flags associated with video content are described herein. A coded-block-flag of a last node may be determined when coded-block-flags of preceding nodes are determined to be a particular value and when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In some instances, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when log2(size of current transform unit) is less than log2(size of maximum transform unit) or log2(size of current coding unit) is less than or equal to log2(size of maximum transform unit)+1. The preceding nodes may be nodes that precede the last node on a particular level in a residual tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Bin Li, Jizheng Xu
  • Trash can assembly
    Patent number: 11136186
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recycleable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Kenneth Yen, Orlando Cardenas, Michael James Basha, Christopher B. Fruhauf