Patents Assigned to Solutions, LLC,
  • LED lamp with uniform omnidirectional light intensity output
    Patent number: 9360166
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gary R. Allen, David C. Dudik, Boris Kolodin, Joshua I. Rintamaki, Bruce R. Roberts
  • Synchronous frequency hopping spread spectrum method for mesh networks
    Patent number: 9362978
    Abstract: Synchronous FHSS networks operating within mesh networks typically require a certain amount of network traffic to maintain time as well as for executing other functions, such as registration and neighbor discovery. The concepts presented in this disclosure provide a mesh network with enhanced communication capabilities without adding significant hardware or firmware costs to nodes within the network. The disclosed concept of using acquisition channels (frequencies) integrated within FHSS pseudo-random sequences speeds network responses to conditions like outage and restoration. Assignment of unique hop sequences by hop level or at time of manufacture can guarantee minimal network contention while minimizing system network traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Elster Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Mason, Jr., Kenneth C. Shuey, Rodney C. Hemminger, Kuor Hsin Chang
  • Drill with depth measurement system
    Patent number: 9358016
    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: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 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
  • LOCKING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR BAR MOUNTED TOOL ADAPTORS
    Publication number: 20160151870
    Abstract: A tool support structure includes a base; a tool rail that extends in an axial direction; a first mounting portion that is connected to the base; a second mounting portion that is connected to a first end of the tool rail and releasably connectable to the first mounting portion; a support receiver that is connected to the base, the support receiver has a housing, a clamp member, and a locking member; and a support member that has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion and at least part of the first portion are configured to enter an axial open end of the housing of the support receiver and a clamp member of the support receiver is pivoted into engagement with the support member by a locking member of the support to restrain motion of the support member with respect to the support receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Corey Chappus
  • Pressure response fracture port tool for use in hydraulic fracturing applications
    Patent number: 9353599
    Abstract: A pressure response fracture port tool and method for its use reliably provides a noticeable indication at surface to an operator as to when the flow port is opened. The tool includes an outer housing and a sliding sleeve which resides within the outer housing. The outer housing has a first and second set of flow ports. The inner mandrel moves between a first position and a third position to expose the flow ports to the wellbore. The first set of flow ports, with its smaller area relative to the second set of flow ports, creates a noticeable pressure increase or spike that can be observed at surface when exposed to the wellbore. The second set of flow ports creates a noticeable pressure drop when it is exposed to the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Watson Well Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Watson, Nevin Dahl
  • Air pollution control system and method
    Patent number: 9353994
    Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Particulate Matter Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Allison, III
  • High-loading, controlled-release magnesium oral dosage forms and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 9345679
    Abstract: Disclosed are high loading, controlled-release dosage forms for oral administration of magnesium salts. For example, an oral dosage form can comprise from about 80% to about 95% magnesium lactate and one or more components. As another example, an oral dosage form can comprise at least about 50% magnesium salt and exhibit a controlled release dissolution profile. Also disclosed are methods for making controlled release dosage forms for oral administration of a therapeutically effective amount of magnesium salt to a mammal. Also disclosed are methods for treating a disorder characterized by magnesium deficiency and methods for preventing or alleviating low magnesium levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Pharmalyte Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Brandon, Feng Zhang, Stuart Schoenherr
  • Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device
    Patent number: 9345921
    Abstract: A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Performance Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Kipp K. Dye
  • Stress control assembly and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9347973
    Abstract: A stress control apparatus for managing effects caused by electrical stress in a high voltage environment, and methods of manufacturing the apparatus. A dielectric tube with a central bore coated with a conductive material has an outer conductive coating on a lower section that is grounded. The central bore carries a high voltage potential from a current-carrying conductor. The grounded coating transitions to the exposed outer dielectric surface along a gradually tapered transition. A conductive insert connects to the central bore and forms an electric field in a space between the insert and the grounded coating. When coated with an epoxy and inserted into the central bore, the insert forms a small gap between an outer surface of the insert and part of the central bore, such that there is no zero potential difference in the gap. Any epoxy that oozes out during insertion will collect in the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Gridview Optical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Philip B. Davis, Edward B. Condon, Grant E. Kenworthy
  • Thermal management of a battery system
    Patent number: 9350002
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells arranged within the battery module and a thermal management system configured to provide thermal management to the plurality of electrochemical cells. The thermal management system includes a first thermal plate provided adjacent a first side of the battery module and a second thermal plate provided adjacent a second side of the battery module opposite that of the first side of the battery module. The first thermal plate includes a series of fins that extend from a surface of the first thermal plate from the first side of the battery module to the second side of the battery module. The second thermal plate comprises a series of fins that extend from a surface of the second thermal plate from the second side of the battery module to the first side of the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Controls—SAFT Advanced Power Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Jason D. Fuhr, Chris Bonin
  • Combination gauge tool
    Patent number: 9347760
    Abstract: A combination gauge tool and a method of measuring are provided. The combination gauge tool includes a processing module having a sensor. The combination gauge tool includes at least two of a brake pad thickness gauge, a tire treads depth gauge, and a rotor thickness gauge each coupled to the processing module at one or more inputs of the sensor and configured to provide measurement data to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Simon M. Thorley, Darren Schumacher, Denny Hanson, Manokar Chinnadurai, Fred Kaleal, William Wittliff, III
  • REINFORCED SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160141080
    Abstract: Reinforced materials for high temperature superconducting tape. More specifically reinforcement materials for significantly reducing the amount of required reinforcement and attaining much higher stress tolerances at practical conductor dimensions are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicants: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Solid Material Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander OTTO, Kouhei YAMAZAKI
  • Optical sensor assembly for installation on a current carrying cable
    Patent number: 9341653
    Abstract: An optical sensor assembly, for installation on a current carrying cable, senses the current in the cable and provides an electrical output indicating the current. To sense the current, a magnetic concentrator is placed in close proximity to the cable and creates a magnetic field representing current in the cable. An optical current sensor, within the created magnetic field, exposes a beam of polarized light to the magnetic field. The beam of polarized light is rotated thereby, by Faraday effect, according to the current in the cable. The amount of rotation is analyzed and converted to electrical signals to portray the current in the cable. The electrical signals may be processed, evaluated and analyzed to provide one or more of several elements of quality of the current in the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Gridview Optical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Yossi Harlev, Leonard Johnson, Rhad Veazey, Theodore Konetski
  • Illuminating airflow panel assembly
    Patent number: 9341387
    Abstract: An illuminating airflow panel assembly is configured to provide illumination and allow air to flow therethrough. The illuminating airflow panel assembly may include a mounting bracket configured to secure the illuminating airflow panel assembly to a structure, and a main body connected to the mounting bracket. The main body may include opposed first and second planar surfaces and an outer peripheral edge. The main body may also include a plurality of airflow passages that extend from the first planar surface to the second planar surface. The airflow passages are configured to allow air to pass therethrough toward a target site. An illuminating member may be positioned around the outer peripheral edge of the main body. The illuminating member is configured to direct light toward the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Zareer Cursetjee, David Baugh
  • Medical device with articulating shaft
    Patent number: 9339286
    Abstract: A medical device (10) includes an articulating shaft (20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, or 20f) with a pair of slat assemblies (31, 33). By moving an articulator (37), the slat assemblies (31, 33) are configured to concurrently push while the other pulls in order to bend the articulating shaft (20). The articulating shaft (20) includes a series of pivot members (26, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 126e and 226e, or 126f and 226f). The pivot members (26) may include inner links (126e, 126f) and outer links (226e, 226f). A method for articulating a shaft of a medical device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Surgical Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Martin Padget, David Skinlo, Thomas Weisel, Longo Chu, Roger Pisarnwongs
  • Enhanced interface to firmware operating in a solid state drive
    Patent number: 9335935
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a storage subsystem having a storage central processing unit (SCPU) operable to receive and send a command to a host, the command requiring data computation, a compute engine coupled to the SCPU, and a bank of memory devices coupled to the SCPU and the compute engine and configured to store data required by the commands, wherein the SCPU or the compute engine are operable to perform computation of the data and to further invoke an appropriate Flash Translation Layer (FTL) application based on workload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SMART High Reliability Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ajoy Aswadhati, Vijay Aswadhati
  • Dual component oral composition for enhancing remineralization of teeth
    Patent number: 9333154
    Abstract: An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and antibacterial action with re-mineralization properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: M & O Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ray O'Brien, Kimberlee U. Martin
  • Apparatus and method for fluid control
    Patent number: 9334970
    Abstract: A multi-phase separation flow management system includes a housing with an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet and in which a movable element is mounted. The movable element has a first passageway with an inlet and an outlet and a second passageway having an inlet and an outlet, and are disposed in the element so that the inlets of the first and second passageways are adjacent one another and the outlets of the first and second passageways are spaced apart from one another. The inlets are disposed adjacent a housing inlet, the first passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a first housing outlet and the second passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a second housing outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Haven Technology Solutions LLC
    Inventors: David J. Elms, Gregory A. Hudspeth
  • Dental matrix band
    Patent number: D756522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Garrison Dental Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Anderson, Thomas D. Garrison, John Garrison, Derek Gorter
  • Cover
    Patent number: D757208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Extreme Hunting Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Randall Ferman