Patents Assigned to LLC
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Patent number: 11096136Abstract: A method is provided for synchronizing timing in phase and frequency of clocks associated with a plurality of radio nodes (RNs) in a small cell radio access network (RAN) having an access controller operatively coupled to each of the RNs. In accordance with the method, a donor list is generated for each given RN in the RAN. The donor list represents an ordered list of potential wireless access points that are able to serve as a source of a wireless sync signal for the given RN. The donor lists are distributed to the respective RNs. An access point is selected by each of the RNs from their respective donor lists to use as a sync signal source. Each of the RNs synchronize their respective clocks in phase and frequency using wireless sync signals received from the respective selected access points.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Tsung-Yi Chen, Olivier Duval, Hithesh Nama
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Patent number: 11091067Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly has a seat, a seatback and a bracket extending between the seat and the seatback with a first pivotable coupling between the bracket and the seat, a second pivotable coupling between the bracket and the seatback, and a sector gear portion with a gear assembly including a spur gear. The sector gear portion is disposed along an edge of the bracket, wherein the spur gear is rotatable to engage the sector gear portion of the bracket to move the bracket from a first position to a second position to move the second pivotable coupling from a primary position to a secondary position.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Sean Bayle West, Spencer Robert Hoernke, Macit Aktas, Deeptej Kudav
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Patent number: 11092347Abstract: Multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems, and chilled-beam modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled water distribution system through one or more valves to control the temperature of the water delivered to the chilled beams. Different embodiments adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: SEMCO LLCInventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Patent number: 11093034Abstract: A method of tracking a gaze position of an eye in a target space in a field of view of the eye over an eye tracking period includes performing a plurality of scans of the eye with infrared light within the eye tracking period. Each scan includes generating infrared light signals over a scan period and projecting the infrared light signals from a plurality of virtual light projectors to the eye to form a plurality of illumination areas on the eye. Reflections of the infrared light signals from the eye are detected for each scan. The gaze position of the eye in the target space is determined from the detected reflections of the infrared light signals for each scan.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Idris S. Aleem, Mayank Bhargava, Andrew S. Logan
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Patent number: 11089878Abstract: An adjustable bed foundation includes an adjustable frame and at least one height adjuster configured to raise and lower a portion of the adjustable frame. The adjustable frame defines a support surface, a bottom surface opposite the support surface, and a plurality of lateral side surfaces intersecting each of the support surface and the bottom surface. A fabric at least partially covers the plurality of lateral side surfaces and is secured to a material covering the support surface. A massage device is disposed within the adjustable frame and configured to impart vibration to a mattress disposed on the adjustable frame. The massage device is secured to the adjustable frame by a flexible fastener, and a gap between the flexible fastener and the support surface is between about 2 mm and about 10 mm. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLCInventors: Shawn David Moon, Tony M. Pearce
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Patent number: 11093218Abstract: An intermediate representation of a workflow of one or more modules may be generated to decouple language implementations of the one or more modules. In response to receiving a workflow of one or more modules, the workflow may be analyzed to determine an optimal implementation language for each of the one or more modules to thereby reduce effects of data marshalling. An intermediate representation of the workflow that is configured to decouple any implementation languages associated with the one or more modules may be generated. To allow for decoupling, the intermediate representation may be written in a declarative language. The generated intermediate representation may then be compiled to generate an executable program that corresponds to the workflow and is implemented in the determined optimal language for each of the one or more modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Badrish Chandramouli, Jonathan D. Goldstein, Michael Barnett, James Felger Terwilliger
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Patent number: 11093539Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing knowledge panels with search results. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining search results that are responsive to a received query. A factual entity referenced by the query is identified. Content is identified for display in a knowledge panel for the factual entity. The content includes at least one content item obtained from a first resource and at least one second content item obtained from a second resource different than the first resource. Data is provided that causes the identified search results and the knowledge panel to be presented on a search results page. The knowledge panel presents the identified content in a knowledge panel area that is along side at least a portion of the search results.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventor: Jeromy William Henry
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Patent number: 11095980Abstract: Systems and methods can be implemented to include a speaker system with microphone room calibration in a variety of applications. The speaker system can be implemented as a smart speaker. The speaker system can include a microphone array having multiple microphones, one or more optical sensors, one or more processors, and a storage device comprising instructions. The one or more optical sensors can be used to determine distances of one or more surfaces to the speaker system. Based on the determined distances, an algorithm to manage beamforming of an incoming voice signal to the speaker system can be adjusted or selected one or more microphones of the microphone array can be turned off, with an adjustment of an evaluation of the voice signal to the microphone array to account for the one or more microphones turned off. Additional systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: Mohammad Mahdi Tanabian, Timothy Allen Jakoboski
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Patent number: 11091109Abstract: A vehicle comprises: a knee bolster; a movable obstruction disposed forward of the knee bolster; a seating assembly rearward of the knee bolster; a sensor that generates output; and a controller in communication with the sensor that (a) determines the attribute of the passenger from the output that the sensor generates, and (b) either (i) causes the movable obstruction to obstruct forward movement of the knee bolster based on the determined attribute of the passenger, or (ii) causes the movable obstruction not to obstruct the forward movement of the knee bolster based on the determined attribute of the passenger. The attribute of the passenger can be the weight of the passenger. The controller can cause the movable obstruction to obstruct forward movement of the knee bolster because the weight of the passenger is greater than a predetermined threshold weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Deepak Patel, Pardeep Kumar Jindal, Zhibing Deng, Rahul Makwana
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Patent number: 11090258Abstract: Embodiments of a finishing powder of this disclosure include a rice powder and an iron-oxide pigment, with no talc or parabens, that eliminates transfer of wet or sticky spray tan bronzer to clothing, hands, or between opposing folds or creases of skin. The finishing powder may be applied full body—for example 85% to 95% of total body surface area—by way of a brush, being too thick in its consistency to spray. The powder may be blown from the brush to the body. An amount of the mixture applied to a user may be in a range ¾ teaspoon to 2¼ teaspoon. The powder immediately coats the spray tanning solution and remains dry to the touch. Because of its thicker consistency, the powder does not dissipate and remains on the skin up to 24 hours or until the user showers.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: GlowByErin LLCInventors: Erin Tietsort, Jennifer Roudabush
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Patent number: 11093160Abstract: Techniques for determining snapshot compliance may include receiving policy information for a snapshot policy associated with a storage group of logical devices; receiving snapshot information regarding snapshots taken of the storage group during a time period denoting an amount of time corresponding to the retention time for the storage group; determining, based on the snapshot creation interval of the snapshot policy, a timeline of expected policy runtimes denoting different points in time at which the snapshot policy is scheduled to run to take a snapshot of the storage group; analyzing the snapshot information and the timeline to determine a number of valid snapshots of the storage group; and determining a compliance level for the time period based on the number of valid snapshots of the storage group and at least one compliance threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Brian O'Halloran, Siobhan McLoughlin
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Patent number: 11092519Abstract: A system for facilitating automated handling using laser ablation system is described that includes a sample generation system. In an embodiment, the sample generation system can include a sample chamber with a sample chamber body, a transmission window and a sealing member coupled to the sample chamber body, an inlet conduit extending through the sample chamber body and intersecting a sidewall of the interior space, and an outlet conduit extending through the sample chamber body and intersecting at least one of the sidewall of the interior or a lower surface of the sample chamber body; a placement system including a frame, and an actuator assembly coupled to the frame, where the actuator assembly is configured to place the sample adjacent to the sample chamber for laser ablation; and a laser configured to produce a laser beam that is propagated along a beam path to irradiate the sample.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Elemental Scientific Lasers, LLCInventors: Shane Hilliard, Jay N. Wilkins, Erik B. Larsen, Robert W. Hutchinson, Ciaran J. O'Connor
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Patent number: 11095163Abstract: A non-contact power reception apparatus is provided, in which a power reception coil for a charging system and a loop antenna for an electronic settlement system are mounted on a battery pack and a cover case of a portable terminal such that the power reception coil is arranged in the center thereof and the loop antenna is disposed outside the power reception coil, so that a mode of receiving a wireless power signal and a mode of transmitting and receiving data are selectively performed, thereby preventing interference from harmonic components and enabling non-contact charging and electronic settlement using a single portable terminal. A jig for fabricating a core to be mounted to the non-contact power reception apparatus is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: GE Hybrid Technologies, LLCInventors: Chun-Kil Jung, Yoon-Sang Kuk
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Patent number: 11095890Abstract: A memory-efficient filtering approach is used to code images and video. A buffer having a fixed size based on a size of processing units to use for filtering a video frame is allocated. For each of the processing units, pre-filtered pixel values are copied from a respective region of the video frame to the buffer based on a writing point for the video frame and an offset applied to the writing point, filtering is performed against the pre-filtered pixel values from the buffer to produce filtered pixel values, and the filtered pixel values are written to the video frame based on the writing point and the offset. The filtering may be performed using a loop restoration tool, such as where the pre-filtered pixel values are output from a constrained directional enhancement filter (CDEF) tool. Alternatively, the filtering may be performed using the CDEF tool or another coding tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Cheng Chen, Jingning Han
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Patent number: 11090574Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an electromagnetic animated figure control system. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to techniques for actuating a figure, such as a plush toy, using addressable control nodes (e.g., electromagnetic coils) of an electromagnetic array. For example, an amusement park may include a control surface implemented to include the electromagnetic array. Further, an animated figure may include magnets in one or more components. Accordingly, while the animated figure may lack a power source, the animated figure may be controlled (e.g., actuated) via a controlled magnetic interaction between the control surface and the magnets.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Aaron Chandler Jeromin, Akiva Meir Krauthamer, Elam Kevin Hertzler
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Patent number: 11089741Abstract: A vertical farming structure having vertical grow towers and associated conveyance mechanisms for moving the vertical grow towers through a controlled environment, while being exposed to controlled lighting, airflow, humidity and nutritional support. The present disclosure describes a reciprocating cam mechanism that provides a cost-efficient mechanism for conveying vertical grow towers in the controlled environment. The reciprocating cam mechanism can be arranged to increase the spacing of the grow towers as they are conveyed through the controlled environment to index the crops growing on the towers. The present disclosure also describes an irrigation system that provides aqueous nutrient solution to the grow towers.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: MJNN LLCInventors: Gage Goodspeed Coffin, Michael Peter Flynn, Brice Leon Klein, Alexandre Le Roux, Timothy Michael Murcko, Nathaniel R. Storey
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Patent number: D928181Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Troutwood, LLCInventors: Eugene M. Natali, Jr., Dorian Brown
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Patent number: D928253Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Coulter Ventures, LLC.Inventor: Nash Dunahay
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Patent number: D928342Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLCInventor: R. Charles Murray
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Patent number: D928422Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Everlab LLCInventor: Eric John Wengreen
