Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Publication number: 20210142387
    Abstract: Business goals may be achieved using adaptive rewarding for the personalization of contents. In response to receiving user information, personalized contents for the user can be recommended using a reinforcement learning algorithm. In response to presenting the personalized content to the user, an action by the user selecting a particular content may be received. A reward value can be calculated for the action based on a reward function. The reward function can be based, at least in part, upon the action, the selected content, and/or the user. The reward function can be based upon one or more business goals, such as user engagement, monetization, and/or security. The calculated reward value can be provided to the reinforcement learning algorithm, which can be adapted based upon the reward value for future selection of personalized contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Smrati GUPTA, Lin WANG, Anushka GUPTA, Marco ROSSI, Jamin Conrad BARKER
  • Publication number: 20210141938
    Abstract: A server may receive a request from a creator of a message to share one or more rights of the creator of the message with a user referenced in the message. In response to the request, the server may send a notification to the user referenced in the message. The notification includes an option to accept the one or more rights. The server may receive, from a user device of the user, an acceptance of the one or more rights and perform an operation related to the message based on the rights accepted by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventor: Bernadette Alexia CARTER
  • Publication number: 20210140468
    Abstract: The tensioning tool provides a monolithic tool particularly well suited to use with securing tarp systems used in outdoor recreation, and also useful in other applications and in other fields to anchor or secure weights or loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Dutch Clips LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Ressler
  • Publication number: 20210140234
    Abstract: A motorized window treatment system controls a plurality of motorized window treatments to maximize daylight autonomy, while minimizing cognitive dissonance. The system may include motorized window treatments, window sensors, and a system controller. Each motorized window treatment may be operable to adjust a respective covering material to control the amount of light entering a space. Each sensor may be mounted adjacent to at least one of the motorized window treatments, and may be configured to measure an amount of daylight shining on the sensor. The system controller may receive sensor readings from the sensors and may control the motorized window treatments in response to the sensors to keep the covering materials aligned when the sensor readings are within a predetermined amount. The system controller may dynamically group and re-group the sensors into subgroups based upon the sensor readings and may control the motorized window treatments based upon the subgroups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Lundy, Brent Protzman, Timothy Gill, Michael J. Zizza
  • Publication number: 20210140268
    Abstract: An anchoring device comprises a degradable substrate; and a ceramic biting member secured to an outer surface of the degradable substrate and configured for engagement with another member, the ceramic biting member comprising a ceramic material which has a density of greater than about 90% of theoretical density and contains one or more of the following: Al2O3; MgO; CaO; SiO2; TiO2; Y2O3; ZrO2; SiC; BN, or Si3N4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Zhihui Zhang, YingQing Xu, Zhiyue Xu
  • Publication number: 20210141012
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detection of a failure of a rectifier connected to a passive harmonic filter with a tuned circuit reactor, or of the filter itself, and for generating system currents in the filter, using low cost voltage sensing, modeling of reactor resistance and saturable inductance, and a mathematical integration. The harmonic spectrum of the rectifier current is used to determine an estimate of the rectifier impedance. A template of expected rectifier current is calculated, and compared against a rectifier current calculated on the basis of sensed voltages, to generate a difference signal. The difference signal is compared against a predetermined fault threshold to determine if an error has occurred. The apparatus includes a DSP obtaining the voltages of the source and load, and the tuned circuit reactor voltage, calculating the template, and comparing the actual voltages with the template, to annunciate a fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: TCI, LLC
    Inventors: William Kranz, Ian Wallace, Skyler Sandlin, Ashish Bendre, James Pomes
  • Publication number: 20210142266
    Abstract: Systems and methods of detecting, identifying, and classifying objects positioned on a shelf are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a sensor pad comprises a plurality of electrical contacts disposed in the pad as a matrix of rows and columns of electrical contacts. Further, each contact corresponds to a different surface area of the pad and has a first electrical conductor positioned on a first layer and a second electrical conductor positioned opposite to the first conductor on a second layer. Also, at least one of the first and second conductors is operable to vary in resistance or capacitance based on an amount of pressure applied to that conductor. In addition, each contact is configured to enable an electrical connection between the first and second conductors with a resistance or capacitance that varies based on an amount of pressure applied to a corresponding area of the pad when an object is positioned on that pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicants: Smart Supervision System LLC, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Kramarov, Yevgeni Tsirulnik
  • Publication number: 20210143415
    Abstract: An energy storage device includes a nano-structured cathode. The cathode includes a conductive substrate, an underframe and an active layer. The underframe includes structures such as nano-filaments and/or aerogel. The active layer optionally includes a catalyst disposed within the active layer, the catalyst being configured to catalyze the dissociation of cathode active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: CF TRAVERSE LLC
    Inventor: Ronald A. Rojeski
  • Publication number: 20210142858
    Abstract: A random access memory is provided including a plane structure comprising a plurality of sense amplifiers, each including a local data latch, a pair of local busses connected to each of the data latches, a differential data bus, and a pair of redrivers connected between the pair of local busses and the differential data bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hiroki Yabe, Koichiro Hayashi, Takuya Ariki, Naoki Ookuma, Toru Miwa
  • Publication number: 20210143652
    Abstract: A method of controlling a thermal runaway event in a battery system having first and second battery modules. The method includes detecting a thermal runaway event in the first battery module, and, in response to the detection of the thermal runaway event, determining whether an electrical current is flowing through the first battery module. The method also includes electrically decoupling the first battery module from the second battery module in response to the detection of the thermal runaway event, if the current is not flowing through the first battery module. Furthermore, the method includes electrically connecting the second battery module to an electrical load to discharge the second module through the load, if the current is determined to be flowing through the first battery module or after decoupling the first module. Discharging the second battery module is intended to control propagation of the thermal runaway event through the second module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Galen E. Ressler, Calvin Goodman
  • Publication number: 20210138362
    Abstract: A separation system for separating components of a flow of multi-phase fluid includes an elongate separator vessel oriented on an incline to define a lower inlet end having an inlet for receiving the fluid flow, a raised outlet end, and an inclined top inner surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The system includes a lower weir plate positioned above the inlet end and an upper weir plate positioned below the outlet end having an upper edge defining a liquid level within the separator vessel, thereby allowing a lighter fluid component to flow over the upper edge into a upper section located forwardly of the upper weir plate. The system also includes a clear water pipe with a withdrawal opening positioned below the upper weir plate. The incline of the separator vessel is adjustable in accordance with the composition of the multi-phase fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: EnXL LLC
    Inventor: Bruce D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210142423
    Abstract: Trip classifying systems and methods include one or more servers communicatively coupled with a mobile device, one or more data stores, and a trip classifying device. The trip classifying device includes a housing, a processor, a wireless communication module, a speaker, a business selector, a personal selector, and a microphone. In response to a signal received from a mobile phone indicating that the trip has begun, the trip classifying device provides a notification to the driver to classify the trip. In response to receiving the user selection of the business selector, the system automatically initiates an audio recording for the driver to dictate a business purpose for the trip. The audio recording is transmitted to the mobile phone which initiates transcription and later displays the transcription on a user interface of the mobile phone. The trip classifying device may have no trip classifying selectors except the business and personal selectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Taxbot LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Thomas Randall, David Robert Gourley, Benjamin Zeeman, Zac Johnson, Dustin Huntsman, Daniel Blaine Ostler, Trevor Phillips, Johnathan Heiner, Justin Smith, Bonnie Randall, Shane Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210140189
    Abstract: A multi-threat security apparatus system for critical infrastructure protection is disclosed having an above-ground concrete base, a vertical post system adapted to be attached to the above-ground concrete base and to receive a plurality of louvers. The plurality of louvers provides the necessary ballistic protection for and air flow through to the critical infrastructure. The louvers may include a composite of aluminum foam, a resin impregnated ballistic material and an aluminum foam. The composite structure may be used on doors, panels or building walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: ATFP Associates LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth M. WHITE, Allan R. MANGOLD
  • Publication number: 20210144282
    Abstract: A number of embodiments can include a photographic chamber. In some embodiments, a photographic chamber can comprise one or more frames arranged in a convex shape and having an opening; one or more walls coupled to the one or more frames and having one or more recesses configured to receive photography equipment; and a door matching the one or more walls, wherein the door can be located in the opening when positioned in a closed configuration. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Carvana, LLC
    Inventor: Davo Scheich
  • Publication number: 20210144324
    Abstract: A backside illuminated (BSI) complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor array may operate in a rolling shutter scanning mode. The CMOS image sensor may use chip stacking technology with chip-to-chip electrical connections between the top image sensing chip and carrier chip pixel circuits. Each chip-to-chip connection may electrically connect groups of pixels at floating diffusion nodes to a readout circuit. This arrangement allows for small, submicron sized pixels to be formed while using bonding pads that have a larger size. The top light sensing chip pixels do not have transfer gates for lateral charge transfer from photodiodes to the floating diffusion regions. The charge transfer from the photodiode regions is accomplished using a charge punch through technique in a vertical direction. This type of arrangement allows for submicron size pixels in a very large sensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: Jaroslav HYNECEK
  • Publication number: 20210144546
    Abstract: Device assisted services (DAS) install techniques are provided in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for downloading/installing new and/or updated service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing verified service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing secured service processors for mobile devices are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Headwater Research LLC
    Inventor: Gregory G. Raleigh
  • Publication number: 20210137009
    Abstract: A draper belt assembly for an agricultural harvester that includes a first roller, a second roller, and a draper belt surrounding the first and second rollers. The draper belt includes a front end, a rear end opposite the front end, and an upper surface extending from the front end to the rear end having a width substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of one of the first and second rollers. The draper belt further includes a plurality of spaced apart lugs each extending in the widthwise direction having an anterior end distal to the rear end and a posterior end proximal to the rear end, wherein the anterior end is spaced from the front end of the draper belt at least about 15 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Scott Palmer Deichmann, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Herbert M. Farley
  • Publication number: 20210137014
    Abstract: A duckbill assembly of a wrapper for an agricultural baler. The duckbill assembly includes a frame, at least one roller movably connected to the frame and configured for spreading a wrapping material, an upper baffle connected to the frame, and a lower baffle connected to the frame and located underneath the upper baffle. The lower baffle has a width, a first set of grippers, and a second set of grippers. The first and second set of grippers are configured for spreading the wrapping material across the width of the lower baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20210137026
    Abstract: A plant cultivation system that includes a plurality of mobile racks and a plurality of lighting assemblies that are movable relative to each other. The mobile racks are designed to be independently movable along a floor surface and each support a plurality of planting units designed to receive the plants. The lighting assemblies are positioned adjacent to the mobile racks and are supported along an overhead lighting track independent from the mobile racks. Each of the lighting assemblies is movable along a rail of the overhead lighting track to adjust the position of the lighting assemblies relative to the mobile racks. The lighting assemblies are designed such that the mobile racks contact the lighting assemblies to move the lighting assemblies along the lighting track. Each lighting assembly includes one or more lighting fixtures that are operable to provide the required light for growing plants supported on the mobile rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicants: Spacesaver Corporation, Fork Farms LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Durfee, Sean Krause, Alexander R. Tyink
  • Publication number: 20210138376
    Abstract: Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system. The filtration system comprises a housing having a first housing end and a second housing end. The housing defines a central compartment therein. The housing comprises a key slot disposed on the first housing end and a housing key element protruding from the first housing end toward the second housing end. The filtration system further comprises a filter element positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The filter element has a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter element includes filter media and an endplate disposed on the first filter end. The endplate includes a central endplate opening, a key element configured for engagement with the key slot, and an installation guidance element formed along the central endplate opening. The installation guidance element is configured for engagement with the housing key element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicants: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC., DAVCO Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Manikandan Annamalai, Mark Straussberger, Jayant Singh, Gregory D. Shope, Zdzislaw Chajec, Robert Polkus, David Hipwood