Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 11007995
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for estimating a drive train temperature for a journey. In one example, a method comprises requesting a vehicle operator to input one or more travel parameters for the journey, predicting travel parameters the vehicle operator omitted to input, and displaying an estimated fuel economy for the journey, where the estimated fuel economy is based on the estimated drive train temperature, which is based on the travel parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hans Guenter Quix, Robert Hoenen, Christian Hans, Herbert Ernst, Antonio Farina
  • Patent number: 11009010
    Abstract: Horizontal axis wind turbines are provided that have a rotor including a hub having at least one blade extending therefrom. A first rotatable member is coupled to the rotor and configured to rotate in relation to wind-induced rotation of the rotor. A tower supports the rotor and has a base. A second rotatable member is spaced from the first rotatable member toward the base of the tower. An endless member engages the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member to convey a rotational force therebetween. An electrical generator is coupled to the second rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: LOOK FOR THE POWER, LLC
    Inventor: John A. Saavedra
  • Patent number: 11011854
    Abstract: An antenna comprising: a variable dielectric constant (VDC) layer; a plurality of radiating patches provided over the VDC layer; a plurality of signal lines, each terminating in alignment below one of the radiating patches; a plurality of control lines, each corresponding to one of the signal lines; a ground plane; wherein the VDC layer comprises: a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) layer or a PDLC layer in a polymerized and sheared state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: WAFER LLC, SDEROTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Dedi David Haziza, Eliyahu Harush
  • Patent number: 11009119
    Abstract: An electric machine and method for operating an electric machine are provided. The electric machine includes a first rotational component and a second rotational component rotationally engaging the first rotational component via a splined interface. The electric machine further includes a first lash reducing spring radially positioned between a first set two adjacent splines in the splined interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley Heuver
  • Patent number: 11008819
    Abstract: A threaded coupling suitable for drilling oil and gas wells is provided. The threaded coupling having a first end and a second end. A first portion of the threaded coupling proximal to the first end can have a first thread profile, and a second portion of the threaded coupling proximal to the second end can have a second thread profile that is different from the first thread profile. In particular, at least two threads of the second thread profile proximate to the second end are reduced in height according to an extra machining angle. The first thread profile and the second thread profile can further be tapered according to a taper angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: OCTG CONNECTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Bowman A. Urech
  • Patent number: 11010784
    Abstract: In many embodiments, the method can comprise receiving a search query from a search by a user and determining a question to present to the user. In many embodiments, determining the question to present to the user can comprise evaluating a user profile associated with the user, evaluating the search query, evaluating one or more user actions during a current browse session of the user, and selecting the question from a set of questions. In some embodiments, the method can further comprise presenting the question to the user when a confidence score associated with the question reaches or exceeds a predetermined threshold. Other embodiments of related methods and systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Sushant Kumar, Kannan Achan, Venkata Syam Prakash Rapaka
  • Patent number: 11008228
    Abstract: A method of removing organic carbon and other contaminants from a water stream. The method comprises screening large solids from the stream. Pre-oxidation chemicals may then be added. A coagulant is fed into the stream. An activated carbon, preferably formed from lignite, is added by pumping a highly concentrated activated carbon slurry into the stream. The stream, including the activated carbon and coagulant, next flows into a clarifier, where the coagulant will flocculate and enmesh the activated carbon. The activated carbon adsorbs organic carbon and other contaminants, including bacteria, pharmacological agents, and hydrocarbons, as the stream flows through the clarifier. Eventually, the flocculate will agglomerate and settle out in the clarifier, where it, the enmeshed carbon, and the contaminants they contain may be removed. The stream's organic carbon content exiting the clarifier will be much reduced. Accordingly, less primary oxidizing agent will be needed to treat any remaining organic carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: KINETIX PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Paul Danos, Steven Leslie Parrish, Dondi Charles Troxler
  • Patent number: 11009896
    Abstract: An example valve includes: a first port fluidly coupled to a chamber of an actuator; a second port fluidly coupled to a reservoir; a third port configured to provide an output pilot fluid signal and receive an input pilot fluid signal; a fourth port fluidly coupled to a source of fluid; a main poppet configured to be subjected to a first fluid force of fluid received at the first port acting on the main poppet in a proximal direction to cause the main poppet to be seated at a main poppet seat to block fluid flow to and from the first port; a piston configured to move axially to contact the main poppet; and a spool that is axially movable between a first position and a second position to operate the valve in either a pilot-operated check valve mode of operation or a proportional flow control mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Sun Hydraulics, LLC
    Inventors: Bernd Zähe, Andy Borja
  • Patent number: 11012470
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments may enable the reduction of the impact of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) hijacks by automatically announcing more-specific route prefixes when a netblock is hijacked. In various embodiments, the more-specific route prefixes may be automatically withdrawn when the netblock hijacking stops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Compton
  • Patent number: 11008034
    Abstract: An assembly of a first and second child transport apparatus is disclosed. Each apparatus may include: a frame having a frame base, at least one wheel, and a handle; at least one brake and a brake rod, wherein the brake rod is attached to the frame, and wherein the at least one brake actionable upon the wheel when the brake rod is actuated; a carriage pivotably attached to the frame; and a foldable backrest pivotably attached to a base of the carriage, wherein, in a nested position, the foldable backrest of the first apparatus is folded down and the carriage of the second apparatus is positioned partially within the carriage of the first apparatus such that the carriage of the second apparatus is disposed partially over the foldable backrest of the first apparatus; and the brake rod of the first apparatus is released by the handle of the second apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Innovation Lab, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Lewis Anderson, Sharon Doescher Wesberry, Matthew Ibarra, Nikolai Poulsen, Nicole Marie Weikert
  • Patent number: 11006757
    Abstract: A chin rest includes a body having opposing sides, a front, a back, a top having a top surface, and a bottom having a bottom surface. The top further defines a top plane between a front and back of the top, and the bottom defines a bottom plane between a front of the bottom and a back of the bottom. The top plane and bottom plane form an angle so that the chin rest can comfortable sit between a user's chin and the user's chest, with the user's chin resting on the top surface, and the bottom surface engaged against the user's upper chest. The user's head can be comfortably supported while the user is seated, allowing the user to relax muscles in the neck and avoid strain and other issues normally associated with resting without support in a seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Dr. Cliff's Products, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard Titayevsky, Clifford Jay Shapiro
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    Patent number: D919298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Charles Munie
  • Patent number: D919318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WINSTON PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Troy Hatcher
  • Patent number: D919495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Wraith, Martin B. Coons, Anthony Meyer, Young Kwon, Joseph F. Denatale, Jr.
  • Patent number: D919506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D919511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Gary W. Ruiz
  • Patent number: D919637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Walsh, Veronica Bagwell, Douglas E. Humphrys, Nicholas Locke
  • Patent number: D919808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Wei Zhang, Jun Hou
  • Patent number: D919853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ehab N. Kaoud, William K. Moore, Joshua Henry, Andrew Bazinski
  • Patent number: D919857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jonghyuk Park, Byeong Hyeok Yun