Patents Assigned to Solutions, LLC,
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY DESULFATION
    Publication number: 20160190837
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing the sulfation from the plates of the battery and driving the sulfate crystals back into the electrolyte solution without overheating the battery is presented. The present invention includes a rotary magnetic hub and coil assembly to produces a unique output not found in other charging systems on the market. The battery desulfation method and apparatus of the present invention is self-adjusting to the battery, regardless of voltage and works by removing the sulfate crystals from the plates of lead acid batteries. As a result, the normal life of the average battery may be greatly extended. Heavily sulfated batteries may be brought back to working condition. When used for short durations for healthy batteries, the present invention keeps the sulfate crystals off the plates and in solution to extend the working life of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Best Environmental Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Olson, JR., Forrest Lee Johnson, Robert Elliott Morgan
  • Reduced variation MOSFET using a drain-extension-last process
    Patent number: 9379214
    Abstract: A MOSFET structure and method of manufacture that minimize threshold variations associated with statistical uncertainties of implanted source and drain extensions. The source and drain extensions are fabricated very late in the process using a material added to etched recesses immediately adjacent to the transistor's channel. In various embodiments, the added material may be germanium grown by selective epitaxy, doped silicon grown by selective epitaxy, or metallic materials created by deposition or by deposition and reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Semi Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Ashok K. Kapoor, Robert J. Strain
  • Methods and systems for active sound attenuation in a fan unit
    Patent number: 9380382
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling noise produced by an air handling system, for example, is provided. The system includes a source microphone to collect sound measurements from the air handling system and a processor to define a cancellation signal that at least partially cancels out the sound measurements. The system also includes a speaker to generate the cancellation signal. The sound measurements are at least partially canceled out within a region of cancellation. Accordingly, the system further includes a response microphone to collect response sound measurements at the region of cancellation. The processor tunes the cancellation signal based on the response sound measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence G. Hopkins
  • Radiation imaging system
    Patent number: 9377536
    Abstract: A radiation imaging system includes a casing and a camera disposed inside the casing. A first field of view through the casing exposes the camera to light from outside of the casing. An image plate is disposed inside the casing, and a second field of view through the casing to the image plate exposes the image plate to high-energy particles produced by a radioisotope outside of the casing. An optical reflector that is substantially transparent to the high-energy particles produced by the radioisotope is disposed with respect to the camera and the image plate to reflect light to the camera and to allow the high-energy particles produced by the radioisotope to pass through the optical reflector to the image plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Bobbitt, III, David M. Immel, Matthew D. Folsom, Jean R. Plummer, Michael G. Serrato
  • Method and apparatus for real time automated intelligent self-scheduling
    Patent number: 9378476
    Abstract: A business can use an improved workforce management system which includes capabilities for supporting intraday dynamic staffing. This dynamic staffing can include identifying wages which should be offered to workers to induce them to meet the business' needs, based on, for example, historical information stored in a database. Systems which include dynamic intraday staffing can be run using remote servers and interfaces accessed through various types of devices, such as internet enabled personal computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: WorkFlex Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Larry S. Schwartz, Mitesh D. Desai
  • EIRP-based beamforming
    Patent number: 9379806
    Abstract: In one implementation, a minimum metric function with an output representing a metric of a satisfaction of transmission requirements for a satellite communications system configured to produce at least two beams may be generated. The minimum metric function may be a function of beam weight parameters including a first and second set of beam weight parameters representing output signals of high power amplifiers used to form a first and second beam, respectively. An output value of the minimum metric function may be calculated using initial values for the beam weight parameters. A direction to modify the values of the beam weight parameters may be determined based on the calculated output value. Updated values of the beam weight parameters may be determined based on maximizing the output value of the minimum metric function by moving the values of the beam weight parameters in the determined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Mandell, Arnold Berman, Jeffrey Freedman, Erik Halvorson
  • SELF CLEANING ION GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20160175852
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a self-cleaning ion generator that includes a self-cleaning ion generator device that includes a bottom portion, a top portion, at least one electrode extending from the top portion, and a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Global Plasma Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Charles Houston Waddell
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20160178430
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for detecting multiple workpieces. The present invention provides a mount adaptor connected to a workpiece engaging device for engaging and manipulating a workpiece. A cell body is connected to the mount adaptor, and the cell body has an accelerometer disposed therein for measuring and signaling an acceleration value of the workpiece. A load cell is connected to the cell body and is connectable to a manipulator, wherein the load cell measures and signals a load value of the workpiece. A computer processor receives the acceleration value and the load value of the workpiece for determining the mass of the workpiece and determining whether there are multiple workpieces engaged by the workpiece-engaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Holcomb
  • Drill bit penetration measurement systems and methods
    Patent number: 9370372
    Abstract: A measurement system and method for determining a depth of penetration of a working portion of a surgical instrument (e.g., a rotating drill bit in a bore). A first sensor outputs a first signal representative of a displacement of the leading edge of the drill bit in the bore. A second sensor outputs a second signal representative of a force applied to the leading edge of the drill bit. A processor outputs a third signal representative of the depth of penetration of the leading edge of the drill bit when the leading edge of the drill bit passes from a first medium having a first density to a second medium having a second density. The third signal is based on the first and second signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: McGinley Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph C. McGinley, Kevin D. Simmons, Peter A. Privitera, Henry K. Sim, Shigeru Tanaka, David J. Rinaldis, Graham R. Faulknor, Martin A. Leugers
  • Thermal ground planes and light-emitting diodes
    Patent number: 9374904
    Abstract: Methods and systems for thermal management of one or more LEDs are disclosed. One or more LEDs may be coupled with an external layer of a thermal ground plane according to some embodiments described herein. For example, the one or more LEDs may be electrically coupled with a circuit carrier with one or more electrically conductive traces etched therein prior to coupling with the thermal ground plane. The thermal ground plane may be charged with a working fluid and/or hermetically sealed after being coupled with the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: i2C Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William Francis, Michael Hulse
  • Conical drum breader and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9370197
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying coating to food products including a drum assembly that includes a drum with one or more conical flights, wherein food products and coating are received at a drum intake end, and the coating is further applied to the products using a conical and rotational motion of the drum, and wherein the food products and coating are discharged at a drum discharge end. A method for applying coating to food products including receiving products and coating at an inlet end of a feed assembly, discharging the products and coating from the feed assembly into a drum assembly, applying coating to the products inside the drum assembly using a conical and rotational motion, discharging the coating and products from the drum assembly, and conveying the coating and products using vibratory motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Vibratory Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: James Karpinsky, James Bakos, Scott Rose, Adam Smith
  • High pressure wash system for a concrete mixer
    Patent number: 9370801
    Abstract: The present invention is a pressure wash system for applying pressurized water to the interior of a mix drum, for example a concrete mix drum. The invention includes a support frame for supporting a boom, a boom centering tube that is horizontally adjustable for centering the boom, a boom mount tube and a controller having a plurality of inputs and outputs for controlling the vertical adjustment of the boom, the horizontal adjustment of said centering tube, and the extension and retraction of the boom into the interior of said mix drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: RMC Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon B. Short, Jr., Gordon B. Short, Sr.
  • Method for treating breast cancer with prolactin receptor agonists
    Patent number: 9370554
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods useful for the treatment of cancer, such as breast cancer. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions include human prolactin, or human prolactin in conjunction with a cytotoxic agent. In other embodiments, the methods and compositions include one or more of human prolactin, growth hormone and placental lactogen, or one or more of human prolactin, growth hormone and placental lactogen in conjunction with a cytotoxic agent. In some embodiments, the cytotoxic agent comprises a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Orbis Health Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Wen Yuan Chen, Eric H. Lee
  • Integrated battery control system
    Patent number: 9371067
    Abstract: An integrated battery control system incorporates a battery management system and a power control system to reliably and safely provide power to vehicles and other mobile devices. The integrated power control system incorporates safety features to protect the batteries from dropping below a threshold voltage or being overcharged, and from operating the vehicle when it is coupled with an AC power supply. An integrated power control system may be contained in a control enclosure having a computing device, battery power input, an AC power input, a power output switch, a power output, a key-switch interface and a shunt to measure current flow. The power control system regulates electrical power delivery to a drive motor and a pre-charge resistor as a function of the battery state of charge. When a battery unit is below a threshold value, power delivery is disabled to the drive motor and a pre-charge resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Elite Power Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Yuan Dao, William Jeffrey Schlanger
  • Purified hydrogen peroxide gas microbial control methods and devices
    Patent number: 9370592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for providing microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation of an environment. The methods generally comprise: generating a Purified Hydrogen Peroxide Gas (PHPG) that is substantially free of, e.g., hydration, ozone, plasma species, and/or organic species; and directing the gas comprising primarily PHPG into the environment such that the PHPG acts to provide microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation in the environment, preferably both on surfaces and in the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Lee Antimicrobial Solutions LLC
    Inventor: James D. Lee
  • Structural adhesive compositions
    Patent number: 9371476
    Abstract: An adhesive composition may include, but is not limited to: at least one of an alkyl acrylate monomer and a methacrylate monomer; and at least one of a polyester alkyd polymer and a vinyl ester alkyd polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Engineered Bonding Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel B. Osae, Matthew Brandli
  • Systems, Apparatuses, and Methods for Removal and Insertion of Thrusters using a Transfer System
    Publication number: 20160167744
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatuses and methods for the underwater removal and insertion of thrusters using a transfer system. Embodiments include a transfer system having a deck fitting assembly configured to be mounted to a hull of a marine vessel, a tension rod assembly secured to the deck fitting assembly, a track system secured to the tension rod assembly, a transfer frame movably secured to the track system via a hoist system, and a cradle removably secured to the transfer frame. Cradle and transfer frame are vertically movable and horizontally traversable along a portion of the hull via the hoist system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Subsea Global Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jim Allen, Kevin Pracon
  • Game hoist
    Patent number: D758254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Viking Solutions LLC
    Inventors: John A. Woller, Jr., John A. Woller, Ronald R. Woller
  • Drill
    Patent number: D759244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: McGinley Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Martin Leugers
  • Drill assembly
    Patent number: D759245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: McGinley Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Martin Leugers