Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Customizable reporting with a wearable device
    Patent number: 11010993
    Abstract: A device that includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor such that the device is programmed to identify a wearable device and a set of vehicle data from a vehicle. The user device sends a human machine interface (HMI) message to the wearable device. The HMI message is based at least in part on the set of vehicle data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yifan Chen, Padma Aiswarya Kolisetty, Basavaraj Tonshal, Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante, Hsin-Hsiang Yang, David Anthony Hatton, Johannes Geir Kristinsson, Krishnaswamy Venkatesh Prasad, Hussein F. Nasrallah, Tom Nelson
  • Polyurethane injection system and method
    Patent number: 11007687
    Abstract: A system and method to dispense, mix, and inject liquids and force them into a vented investment pattern mold cavity comprises a source of raw materials in fluid communication with an injection unit for metering and delivering the raw materials. A mixing and injection head receives and mixes the metered raw materials. A movable molding cart upon which an investment pattern mold is mounted is disposed adjacent the injection unit and proximate the mixing and injection head. The movable molding cart includes a fill cup that may be engaged by the mixing and injection head. A displaceable gating tray provides fluid communication with the fill cup and a sprue aligned with an investment port on a lower portion of the investment pattern mold. The system also includes a digital computer control by which the injection process may be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: LEGACY FOAM LLC
    Inventor: Bruce M. Okkema
  • Engineered landing pads for gene targeting in plants
    Patent number: 11008578
    Abstract: A method for producing a transgenic plant includes providing a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell, and at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites, wherein the at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell flank the at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites. A plant cell or tissue having the nucleic acid molecule stably integrated into the genome of the plant cell is transformed. A plant is regenerated from the plant cell. Transgenic plants are produced by the method. Seeds are produced by the transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Corteva Agriscience LLC
    Inventors: W. Michael Ainley, Ryan C. Blue, Michael G. Murray, David Richard Corbin, Rebecca Ruth Miles, Steven R. Webb
  • Forward converter having a primary-side current sense circuit
    Patent number: 11013082
    Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load (e.g., an LED light source) includes first and second semiconductor switches, a transformer, a capacitor, a controller, and a current sense circuit operable to receive a sense voltage representative of a primary current conducting through to a primary winding of the transformer. The primary winding is coupled in series with a semiconductor switch, while a secondary winding is adapted to be operatively coupled to the load. The capacitor is electrically coupled between the junction of the first and second semiconductor switches and the primary winding. The current sense circuit receives a sense voltage and averages the sense voltage when the first semiconductor switch is conductive, so as to generate a load current control signal that is representative of a real component of a load current conducted through the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventor: Dragan Veskovic
  • Path planning system for autonomous off-road vehicles
    Patent number: 11006564
    Abstract: A swath tracking system for an off-road vehicle includes a control system with a processor and a memory. The control system is configured to receive a plurality of vehicle location points and a current vehicle state, wherein the current vehicle state comprises a current vehicle location, generate a planned vehicle path through one or more of the plurality of vehicle location points, generate a correction path from the current vehicle location to a point along the planned vehicle path ahead of the current vehicle location along a direction of travel, generate a blended path by blending the planned vehicle path and the correction path based at least in part on an assigned weight, wherein the assigned weight is based at least in part on a heading error, a distance between the current vehicle location and the planned path, or a combination thereof, and guide the off-road vehicle along the blended path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: CNH Industrial America LLC, Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Foster, John Henry Posselius, Nathan Eric Bunderson, Taylor Chad Bybee, Daniel John Morwood, Bret Todd Turpin
  • Super-stretchable self-healing polymer
    Patent number: 11008461
    Abstract: An elastic composition comprising the following structure: wherein: PDMS is polydimethylsiloxane having at least 5 dimethylsiloxane units; L is a bond or hydrocarbon linker; the asterisk (*) in A units denotes a connection point with an asterisk in B units, and at least one of the following linkages connect between connection points: r is an integer of at least 3; R is a hydrocarbon or siloxane-containing linking moiety; the composition includes a multiplicity of A units and multiplicity of B units; and a portion of the connection points are necessarily terminated by endcapping groups, wherein at least a portion of the endcapping groups are selected from the following structures: The invention also includes methods for making and using the above-described elastic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Tomonori Saito, Pengfei Cao
  • Deployable conical space antenna and associated methods
    Patent number: 11011821
    Abstract: An outer space deployable antenna may include a ground plane and a flexible antenna coupled to the ground plane and moveable between a flat stored configuration and a conical deployed configuration. The flexible antenna may include a dielectric layer and a plurality of antenna arms. The flexible antenna may have a circular shape with a circular sector notch in the flat stored configuration that closes in the conical deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: EAGLE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Alan W. Mast, Gregory M. Jandzio, Charles F. Dull
  • Storage for seating assembly
    Patent number: 11007945
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. The seatback includes a rear portion and a substantially horizontal strap including first and second ends fixed to the rear portion. The substantially horizontal strap further includes an intermediate attachment area fixed to the rear portion between the first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Vanderpool, Dustin Shedlarski, Victoria Leigh Schein, Timothy Owen Hamlin
  • Restraint systems and restraint system methods
    Patent number: 11007960
    Abstract: Passenger restraint systems are provided. The restraint systems can include: a passenger seat supported by a frame; a restraint bar pivotably attached to the frame; and at least one piston operably engaged between the restraint bar and the frame. Restraint system pistons are provided. The pistons can include: a central chamber housing a piston head and rod; a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the central chamber; and at least one electromechanical valve operable between an open and a closed position. Methods for restraining a passenger within a seat are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Advanced Concepts in Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Mike Syrcle, Eric Wellington
  • Methods of seed breeding using high throughput nondestructive seed sampling
    Patent number: 11006593
    Abstract: A method is provided for use in a plant breeding program to generate a population having one or more desired traits. The method includes removing a tissue sample from each of one or more seeds using an automated seed sampler while preserving germination viability of the sampled seeds; analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of a genetic sequence associated with at least one desired trait; based on the analysis of the tissue samples, cultivating plants from the sampled seeds that either possess or lack the genetic sequence associated with the at least one desired trait; creating a parental cross using at least one of the cultivated plants; and selecting seeds from the parental cross and cultivating offspring of the parental cross using the selected seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David Butruille, Kevin L. Deppermann, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather Forbes, Michael W. Petersen, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
  • Vehicle sensor calibration system
    Patent number: 11009594
    Abstract: A vehicle sensor calibration system for self-driving vehicles can include a turntable on which a sensor system including a LIDAR sensor is positioned. A plurality of fiducial targets can be positioned around the turntable to enable calibration of the sensor system, and a control mechanism can automatically rotate the turntable when the sensor system is positioned on the turntable. The system can include one or more computing systems that receive a data log corresponding to sensor data recorded by the sensor system as the sensor system rotates on the turntable, and analyze the sensor data to determine a set of calibration parameters to calibrate the sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, David McAllister Bradley, Adam Charles Watson, Peter Anthony Melick, Andrew Gilbert Miller
  • Detecting and tracking of threats in a physical space
    Patent number: 11011050
    Abstract: Active shooters are becoming a common threat in public areas. Detection and analysis of a gunshot in a public area can aid administrative and first responder personnel in determining that a gun has been fired and in stopping the threat quickly. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to solutions for detecting and analyzing gunshots and other threats, and transmitting that information to administrative personnel and first responders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Dahm Endeavor LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Vincent Dahm, Kevin Wayne Dahm, II, Jeanmarie Dahm, Kevin Wayne Dahm
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D919377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Matthew Joseph Petrillo, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Directional drilling assembly
    Patent number: D919397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: XR Lateral, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
  • Vehicle grille
    Patent number: D919493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Florian Theis
  • Vehicle front bumper fascia
    Patent number: D919505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Vehicle rear lower bumper cover
    Patent number: D919508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Piaskowski, Gordon M. Platto, Christopher G. Walter, Colin R. Bonathan, Omead Dorandishyazdi, Nima Nourian
  • Vehicle rear upper bumper fascia
    Patent number: D919513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Zhao, Lei Xie
  • Battery module
    Patent number: D919561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Lee Jansen, Neil Bradley, Gregory Badders, Michael Jay Grutkowski
  • Vehicle tail lamp
    Patent number: D919846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Piaskowski, Gordon M. Platto, Dean Carbis, Robert T. Laster, Mark Kaski