Patents Assigned to LLC
  • System and method of preventing and remedying restricted area intrusions by unmanned aerial vehicles
    Patent number: 11120697
    Abstract: An intrusion prevention system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a UAV controller, and a restricted area data aggregator. The restricted data aggregator collects and stores restricted area data. The UAV controller is coupled to communicate with the UAV and the restricted area data aggregator, wherein the UAV controller receives positional data from the UAV and restricted area data from the restricted area aggregator. The UAV controller determines based on the received positional data and the received restricted area data whether the UAV is currently intruding within a restricted area or is predicted to intrude within a restricted area and wherein the UAV controller initiates actions to prevent unauthorized intrusions into restricted areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: AEROBOTIC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander J. Kube, Shawn P. Muehler
  • System and method for attribute-based visual search over a computer communication network
    Patent number: 11120070
    Abstract: A visual search system detects one or more user-selected objects represented in an image. A first group of attributes for the user-selected objects is identified. A category for the user-selected objects is identified, and a second group of pre-defined attributes associated with the category is retrieved. The first and second groups of attributes are combined into an attributes set. The combined set of attributes are presented to the user. The user selects one or more attributes and a search is performed to identify images similar to the user-selected attributes. The images are ranked and a subset is presented to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Li Huang, Meenaz Merchant, Houdong Hu, Arun Sacheti
  • Semiconductor devices with graded dopant regions
    Patent number: 11121222
    Abstract: Most semiconductor devices manufactured today, have uniform dopant concentration, either in the lateral or vertical device active (and isolation) regions. By grading the dopant concentration, the performance in various semiconductor devices can be significantly improved. Performance improvements can be obtained in application specific areas like increase in frequency of operation for digital logic, various power MOSFET and IGBT ICs, improvement in refresh time for DRAMs, decrease in programming time for nonvolatile memory, better visual quality including pixel resolution and color sensitivity for imaging ICs, better sensitivity for varactors in tunable filters, higher drive capabilities for JFETs, and a host of other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GREENTHREAD, LLC
    Inventor: G.R. Mohan Rao
  • Systems and methods for ion mobility separation using a lens array
    Patent number: 11119070
    Abstract: A system for analyzing a sample includes a source; a mobility separator configured to separate ions based on a mobility in a gas; a plurality of ion channels; and a mass analyzer. The mobility separator includes a two-dimensional grid of electrodes spanning a passage between first and second walls. The first and second walls include an inlet aperture and a plurality of exit apertures, respectively. The two-dimensional grid of electrodes configured to generate an electric field within the passage. The plurality of ion channels arranged adjacent to the plurality of exit apertures. Movement of ions between the inlet aperture and the plurality of exit apertures are governed by the electric field and a gas flow through the passage between to the first and second walls such that the ions are sorted and directed to different channels based on their respective mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: THERMO FINNIGAN LLC
    Inventor: Mikhail V. Ugarov
  • Limiter with integrated fastener retention for an engine assembly component
    Patent number: 11118478
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an engine component assembly having one or more fastener retention apparatuses. In one example, a system may include each of the one or more fastener retention apparatuses including a rigid limiter and an integrated fastener retention feature adhered to an inner surface of an interior passage of the rigid limiter. Further, one or more fasteners may be held captive by each of the one or more fastener retention apparatuses capturing one fastener of the one or more fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: JonCarlo Mancini, Richard Anton, Mark Murphy, Ryan Scott Gray
  • Overmolded vehicle sheet metal structures with integrated attachments
    Patent number: 11117627
    Abstract: This disclosure details overmolded vehicle sheet metal structures that included integrated attachments for achieving part integration. An exemplary sheet metal structure includes a sheet metal panel, a reinforcing structure molded on the sheet metal panel, and an integrally molded attachment structure formed within the reinforcing structure. In some embodiments, the integrally molded attachment structure may include a nut, a bracket, or both. An additional vehicle component may be attached to the sheet metal panel via the integrally molded attachment structure. The sheet metal structure may be formed in a single shot injection molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Andrew Pleet, Jason Scott Balzer, Todd John Mueller, Rohit Telukunta
  • Vehicle passenger detection system and method
    Patent number: 11120523
    Abstract: A method and system for image processing of an image captured by an image-capturing device, can involve dividing a region of interest in an image into blocks, wherein the image is captured by an image-capturing device. The region of interest can be associated with one or more faces in the image, and a resulting division of the dividing of the region of interest may be non-uniform. A minimum block size can be defined and the coordinates of each block after dividing of the region of interest in the image into the blocks. The one or more faces in the image can be redacted and reconstructed using the coordinates. In addition, redacting and reconstructing of the image is reversible for use with detecting the one or more faces in the image. The coordinates can specify top left coordinates and bottom right coordinates of each block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLC
    Inventors: Vinuta Vishweshwar Gayatri, Manasa Kolla
  • Means and methods for providing a continuous pharmaceutical operation service
    Patent number: 11120905
    Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to a method of scheduling maintenance for a pharmaceutical dispensing device, comprising: receiving a request to perform said maintenance; automatically generating at least one proposed maintenance time window matching production goals of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and mechanical capability of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and said maintenance and said request; and responding to said request with said at least one proposed maintenance time window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Tech Pharmacy Services, LLC
    Inventors: Omer Einav, Doron Shabanov, Yuval Siman, Tamir Ben David, Anthony Joseph Spero, Eyal Livschitz, Thomas A. McKinney, Moshe Liberman
  • Halogen-containing flame retardant polyamide compositions
    Patent number: 11118030
    Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide compositions are described that provide a superior combination of glow wire ignition and elongation/toughness properties, comprising a polyamide resin; a bromine-containing flame retardant; a hindered phenolic heat stabilizer; and optionally at least one of a flame retardant synergist, a plasticizer, a lubricant, a mold release agent, an acid scavenger and a colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventor: Shawn J. Osborn
  • Systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions
    Patent number: 11117087
    Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions. More specifically, some embodiments are directed to systems and methods for removing mercury from exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system. In one embodiment, a method of removing mercury from exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system includes inletting the gas into a housing and conditioning an additive. In some embodiments, conditioning the additive comprises hydrating powder-activated carbon. The method further includes introducing the conditioned additive into the housing and capturing mercury from the gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: John Francis Quanci, Ashley Nicole Seaton, Justin Leigh Prien, Jennifer Renee McLaren
  • Annatto extracts for insect repellency, larvicidal activity and methods of use
    Patent number: 11116210
    Abstract: Health concerns of the vector-borne diseases, such as, yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever and general discomfort due to insect bites, has encouraged the development of insecticides to kill insects and insect repellents to keep insects away from treated human skin. Annatto extracts as a natural insect repellent and insecticide have many advantages over synthetic such as lower harmful side effects, low resistance, and more environmentally friendly. Annatto extracts containing ishwarane (C15) and geranyl-?-terpinene (C20) have strong mosquito repellency. Annatto extracts containing geranyl-?-terpinene (C20) and geranylgeraniol (C20) have strong larvicidal activity. Annatto extracts with approximately equal C15 and C20 composition have insect repellency, and annatto extracts with mainly C20 composition have larvicidal activity. Annatto extracts have synergistic effects with other natural extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: AMERICAN RIVER NUTRITION, LLC
    Inventors: Barrie Tan, Jia Zhang
  • Apparatus and method to optimize sailing efficiency
    Patent number: 11117642
    Abstract: This invention provides improvements in the efficiency of a sailing vessel through the use of flaps, hydrofoils, or members on the keel of a sailing vessel. One or more are positioned at the top, or root of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the windward direction to provide a counter-leeward drift force. One or more are located at the bottom, or tip of the keel of the vessel, which primarily generate a force in the leeward direction to provide a counter-heeling moment. Among other benefits, operation of these flaps, hydrofoils, or members during sailing increases the vessel's efficiency, in particular its velocity made good. Further, since they are mounted on one appendage, sailing vessels of a rudder and keel design can be equipped with counter leeward-drift and counter-heeling attributes without the need for additional appendages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: MagnaSail, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hofbauer
  • Systems and methods for biometric data collection and display
    Patent number: 11120903
    Abstract: A software and hardware system is described that enables effective lifestyle management by providing a dynamic assessment of a user's physical and behavioral metrics via a high feedback ratio interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Fat Statz LLC
    Inventors: Justin McGilvery, Dale E. Mitbo
  • Method and system for detecting errors in local area network
    Patent number: 11122098
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing error detection in a network, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing error and/or fault detection in a network and/or media stream and providing options to address the error and/or fault in the network and/or media stream. In various embodiments, a computer might detect an error in a first network and send a notification indicating that the error has occurred. The notification might contain one or more options to address the error in the first network. The computer, a user device, a service provider device, or a content provider device might receive and display the notification containing the one or more options. The computer, the user device, the service provider device, or the content provider device might then select at least one of the one or more options to address the error in the first network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Sprenger, Steven M. Casey, Katie S. Feiman, Zubin Ingah
  • Multiple expansion stage interbody devices
    Patent number: 11116644
    Abstract: An example expandable interbody device can include a structural body having an upper endplate and a lower endplate. The device can include at least one wedge block and at least one linkage block arranged between the upper and lower endplates. The linkage block can include a plurality of linkages and a shear pin disposed at a respective proximal end of each of the linkages. The device can include a drive screw extending through the wedge and linkage blocks. The drive screw can be configured to rotate and drive the wedge block to expand the upper and lower endplates of the structural body from the closed position to an intermediate position. Additionally, the drive screw can be further configured to rotate and drive the linkage block to expand the upper and lower endplates of the structural body from the intermediate position to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: MiRus LLC
    Inventors: Adam Marrocco, Josh Gunn
  • Zero gravity bed
    Patent number: 11116325
    Abstract: A bed frame is provided that includes a lower frame and an upper frame having a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is positioned between the first section and the third section. The first section is pivotable relative to the lower frame. The third section is fixed relative to the lower frame. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section and the third section. A lifting assembly includes a first end that is coupled to the lower frame and a second end that is coupled to the second section. The lifting assembly is configured to selectively move the second section toward and away from the lower frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Vehicle rear bumper panel
    Patent number: D930521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gapdong Choi, Gunjo Hwang
  • Vehicle front fender
    Patent number: D930533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Gary W. Ruiz
  • Display screen with animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D930665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Joseph William Traylor, Sang Yoon Han
  • Transmission main housing
    Patent number: D930725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Smith, David L. Wadas