Patents Assigned to LLC
  • Patent number: 10988053
    Abstract: A swivel assembly for a vehicle seating assembly includes a fixed plate defining a first opening. A rotating plate defines a second opening. The rotating plate is positioned substantially parallel to the fixed plate. A gear ring is positioned about a periphery of the first opening. An inner retaining bracket is received by the first and second openings and is coupled with the gear ring. An outer retaining bracket is coupled with the rotating plate and defines a channel. The fixed plate is at least partially received by the channel. A washer is positioned between the fixed plate and the rotating plate. A bearing member includes first and second legs. The first leg is positioned between the rotating plate and the fixed plate. The second leg is positioned between the fixed plate and the inner retaining bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas
  • Patent number: 10990419
    Abstract: Interfaces utilize two types of tiles, including boundary spanning type tiles and boundary non-spanning type tiles. The boundary non-spanning tile each have a boundary non-spanning parameter/property that prevent the tile from overlapping a particular type of display boundary and that is operable for triggering a modification of a layout presentation of the canvas by causing/modifying the one or more tiles in the first set of tiles to be automatically resized and/or repositioned within the canvas layout presentation when it is determined the boundary non-spanning type tile(s) would overlap the particular type of boundary in a current/prior layout. The boundary spanning type tiles omit the boundary non-spanning parameter/property or have it set to an inactive state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Eli Schwartz, Michael Andrew Foynes, Alexander Vakaluk, Nir Levy, Irit Shalom Kantor, Eli Arbel, Eyal Livne, Avner Shahar-Kashtan
  • Patent number: 10988704
    Abstract: Some variations provide an automated system for solvent extraction of a feed stock to produce a botanical extract, fats, oils, or other desirable solute, comprising: an extraction reactor; a distillation unit; and a second-stage purge chamber or a second-stage purge process utilizing the extraction reactor itself. The second-stage purge chamber or process receives or holds the solid material along with a heated inert non-condensable gas and/or solvent vapor, to recover residual solvent contained in the solid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Botanex Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Neil, Dave Baker
  • Patent number: 10988998
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present application relate to a variable frequency drive (VFD) cabin for a pump configuration including a mobile trailer on which the VFD cabin is to be mounted. The VFD cabin generally includes a medium-voltage VFD and a ventilation system. In certain embodiments, the ventilation system is configured to generate an overpressure condition within the cabin to discourage the entry of dust and debris into the cabin. In certain embodiments, one or more components of the medium-voltage VFD are coupled to the floor of the cabin via a vibration damping system. In certain embodiments, the VFD cabin may be directly coupled to a chassis of the mobile trailer without an intervening suspension being provided between the VFD cabin and the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: National Service Alliance—Houston LLC
    Inventors: John Fischer, David Kubricht, Richard Cheatham, Jeffrey Pollack, Chad Lawman, David Todd, Tyler Nolen, John J. Crosetto
  • Patent number: 10992477
    Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for data transmission between a contactless card, a client device, and one or more servers are provided. One or more applets of the contactless card are configured to dynamically generate an encrypted payload appended to a link, wherein the contactless card is configured to transmit the link with the appended payload to the client device via one or more gestures. The one or more servers are configured to receive the payload from the client device via one or more applications, parse and decrypt the payload after launch of one or more applications, and transmit one or more notifications to the client device based on a status associated with decryption of the payload. The client device is granted access to a plurality of services associated with the one or more servers based on the one or more notifications received from the one or more servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rule, Kevin Osborn
  • Patent number: 10992659
    Abstract: A device may receive a request from a first user device to access a protected device. The device may verify a user identity of a user of the first device based on user credentials and determine that an authentication code is needed to authenticate the request to access the protected device. The device may dynamically generate multiple codes and transmit the multiple codes to a second user device associated with the user identity of the user of the first device. A first code, of the multiple codes, may correspond to a correct authentication code needed to authenticate the request to access the protected device. The device may transmit a message including an instruction for identifying the correct authentication code from among the multiple codes, receive a second code from the first device, compare the second code and the first code, and selectively authenticate the request to access the protected device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Mossoba, Abdelkadar M'Hamed Benkreira, Joshua Edwards
  • Patent number: 10989152
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for exhaust gas recirculation. In one example, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system includes an EGR passage coupling an engine exhaust system to an engine intake system, an EGR cooler positioned in the EGR passage, a recirculation passage coupling an outlet of the EGR cooler to an inlet of the EGR cooler, an EGR cooler recirculation valve positioned in the recirculation passage and controllable to change a flow of exhaust gas though the recirculation passage, and a controller configured to adjust a position of the EGR cooler recirculation valve based on a temperature at the inlet of the EGR cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Balaji Hosadurgam Ravindranath
  • Patent number: 10988442
    Abstract: Provided herein are nitrite salts of 1,1-dimethylbiguanide; and isotopic variants thereof; and pharmaceutically acceptable hydrates and solvates thereof. Also provided herein are their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of diseases associated with and/or caused by an abnormal blood glucose level. Further provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: NovoMedix, LLC
    Inventors: Leah M. Fung, Kyle W. H. Chan, Robert W. Sullivan, Cathy A. Swindlehurst
  • Patent number: 10992547
    Abstract: A method includes maintaining first and second mapping data. The first mapping data is from canonical names (CNAMEs) to binding names (BNAMEs), and the second mapping data is from BNAMEs to address information. The method includes using the first mapping data to map a canonical name to a binding name; and then using the second mapping data to map the binding name to corresponding address information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Lewis Robert Varney, Laurence R. Lipstone, William Crowder, Andrew Swart, Christopher Newton
  • Patent number: 10990558
    Abstract: A method of processing payment transactions includes receiving a connection request from a client device, determining whether a gateway is available for the client device, creating a connection between the client device and a gateway, the gateway being a previously existing gateway or a newly generated gateway, creating a message filter for the client device on a message bus, listening for messages on the message bus and transmitting the message to the client device by way of the gateway upon finding a message on the message bus matching the message filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Walter Banks, Christopher Guthrie
  • Patent number: 10988191
    Abstract: A load transporting apparatus may be steered while transporting a load across a base surface, and the load transporting apparatus may be operated hydraulically, electrically, or by use of an encoder. In particular, the load transporting apparatus may include a track configured to a saddle housing (a support movement for a movement assembly), and a foot that may be connected to the track. During load transport, the pad saver may be maintained in a substantially similar position relative to a frame structure supporting the load, even when the transport movement is not in a parallel direction to the orientation of the pad saver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Hydraulic Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Carl Flynt Higginbotham, III
  • Patent number: 10988931
    Abstract: In one aspect of a reinforced tile, the reinforced tile may be configured for use with a support structure that may be engaged with a top portion of a pedestal. The reinforced tile may be configured with a substrate adhered to a back side of a tile, and the substrate may be comprised of a fiberglass material. A groove may be formed along at least one edge of the reinforced tile, and the groove may be positioned at the interface of the tile and substrate. The support structure may be formed with a generally vertical spine having at least one rail extending outward from a distal end thereof. The spine and rail(s) may be configured to secure one or more reinforced tiles, wherein one or more rails may be positioned within a groove formed in the reinforced tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: MBRICO, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. McManus, Jason McManus, Nicholas McManus
  • Patent number: 10989410
    Abstract: An annular combustor is disclosed in which free-vortices are generated which: enhance fuel air mixing, recirculate the air, provide cooling for the combustor walls, and provide low emissions and a substantially uniform exit temperature profile. The combustor is provided fuel and air through a plurality of fuel injectors which atomizes the fuel and promote individual vortices emanating from each injector. The combustor includes an annular prechamber, an annular main chamber, and an annular dilution zone. A first swirler is provided on the inner side of the annular prechamber and a second swirler on the outer side of the annular prechamber, the swirlers causing flow to rotate in mutually opposite directions to intensify the vortices imposed by the injectors. The vortices cause a pressure depression to promote some backflow that enhance mixing to: promote complete combustion, produce low emissions, and provide cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: DYC Turbines, LLC
    Inventor: Daih-Yeou Chen
  • Patent number: 10987598
    Abstract: A method in accordance with present embodiments includes receiving a signal that a vehicle is positioned on a motion base system; and actuating a plurality of motion bases of the motion base system to actuate independently of one another to cause the vehicle to roll, pitch, or heave. Actuating the plurality of motion bases includes providing a first signal to an electrical actuator associated with a first motion base; actuating a movable deck of the first motion base to move a first distance relative to its housing at a first time point; providing a second signal to an electrical actuator associated with a second motion base; and actuating a movable deck of the second motion base to move a second distance relative to its housing at the first time point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Ted W. Van Winkle, Paula Stenzler, Steven C. Blum
  • Patent number: 10990362
    Abstract: Converting a first format program application, into a second format, which can be presented using a device type for which it wasn't designed. Examining the first format for commands that change screen state, and determining instructions in the second format with similar effect. First, searching the object-code calls that write to the screen, and for each determining those parameters that define outputs in a source human language, which can be altered to a target human language. Suggestions from the programmer can determine such output calls, or which parameters control elements of the source human language, to instead select element of the target human language. Alternatively, second, when the program is organized in a known format, searching for calls to output in the source human language, examining the object-code for parameters that define that output, and altering the program to output in a target human language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: TG LLC
    Inventor: Eric Choate
  • Patent number: 10988280
    Abstract: The present exemplary system and method relates to a feature upon the exterior of a corrugated package that allows an access secondary to the primary opening feature for the inclusion of sample materials that are added after the package has been sealed at the contents' (e.g., appliance) place of manufacture. The benefits of the invention are reduced unit operations and labor to include sample materials. Additionally, the packaging feature will deter theft of sample materials from the product to the point of sale. The theft deterrence is achieved via a tamper-evident label covering the feature after sample materials have been inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Bedford Systems LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Estabrook, Matthew Elmer
  • Patent number: 10988326
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a load assist module for transferring articles onto a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may include a roller conveyor having one or more rollers that together define a conveyor plane, such that the one or more rollers may be actuatable to convey the article along the conveyor plane in a direction of a downstream conveyor. The load assist module may further include a pusher assembly positioned adjacent the conveyor plane. The pusher assembly may include a track-guided vertical popup with a base and a pop-up. The pop-up may be actuatable such that the pop-up extends through the conveyor plane to contact the article. The pusher assembly may drive the track-guided vertical popup toward the direction of the downstream conveyor such that the track-guided vertical popup pushes the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignees: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLC, Eurosort, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Smith, Darius Scott, Erik Brewer, Jeff Zerr
  • Patent number: 10989376
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to fabricating a display device by assembling strips of ?LED devices onto a backplane instead of individually picking and placing each ?LED device onto the backplane. A strip of first ?LED devices is coupled to a set of interconnections on the backplane. Then, the first fabrication substrate is removed from the strip of first ?LED devices. A strip of second ?LED devices producing another color (e.g., green) is attached to a second fabrication substrate. The strip of second ?LED devices is coupled to another set of interconnections on the backplane. The process may be repeated for a strip of third ?LED devices producing yet another color (e.g., blue). After attaching the second and third ?LED devices, fabrication substrates on the second and third ?LED devices are simultaneously removed by laser based lift-off (LLO) method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Celine Claire Oyer
  • Patent number: 10992772
    Abstract: A user associates other users or content with a representation of a topic area, in a computing system. Profile associations between users and the topic areas are generated by detecting that users are associated with the topic areas, or that users have added content to the topic areas. User profile information is automatically updated based upon the profile associations generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Welly Sugiarto Lee, Dmitriy Meyerzon, Paula A. Wing
  • Patent number: 10987385
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, e.g., orthostatic lavage, e.g., for inducing the purgation (e.g., cleansing) of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including a colon; and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used for the stabilization, amelioration, treatment and/or prevention of constipation, for the treatment of abdominal pain, particularly non-specific abdominal pain, and diarrhea, including diarrhea caused by a drug side effect, a psychological condition, a disease or a condition such as Crohn's Disease, a poison, a toxin or an infection, e.g., a toxin-mediated travelers diarrhea, or C. difficile or the pseudo-membranous colitis associated with this infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Finch Therapeutics Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Julius Borody