Patents Assigned to Solutions
  • Patent number: 11852531
    Abstract: A device may determine a time-of-flight measurement by performing a sample of a sensor based on light received via at least one first spectral filter, wherein the at least one first spectral filter is associated with a spectral range for a time-of-flight measurement; determine that a condition is satisfied with regard to the time-of-flight measurement, wherein the condition relates to an orientation or a position of the sensor or the sensor device relative to a measurement target; trigger a spectrometry measurement to be performed based on determining that the condition is satisfied with regard to the time-of-flight measurement; and perform, based on light received via at least one second spectral filter and by performing a sample of the sensor, the spectrometry measurement for the measurement target based on the condition being satisfied with regard to the time-of-flight measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: VIAVI Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Houck, Valton Smith
  • Patent number: 11851799
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a wash basket that is rotatably mounted within a wash tub and that defines a wash chamber for receiving a load of clothes. A motor assembly selectively rotates the wash basket, a drain pump assembly selectively drains wash fluid from the wash tub, and a camera assembly is used to monitor an out-of-balance value to minimize out-of-balance issues. Specifically, a controller of the washing machine appliance uses the camera assembly to obtain one or more images of the wash chamber, analyze the one or more images using a machine learning image recognition process to determine the out-of-balance value of the load of clothes in the wash basket, and perform a cloth redistribution process based at least in part on determining that the out-of-balance value is greater than a predetermined out-of-balance threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Khalid Jamal Mashal, David Scott Dunn
  • Patent number: 11856802
    Abstract: A first photoelectric conversion element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure incudes: a first electrode; a second electrode disposed to be opposed to the first electrode; and a photoelectric conversion layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode and including a chromophore, fullerene or a fullerene derivative, and a hole-transporting material, in which the chromophore and the fullerene or the fullerene derivative are bonded to each other at least partially via a crosslinking group in the photoelectric conversion layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Yosuke Saito, Sae Miyaji, Masato Kanno, Yasuharu Ujiie, Yuta Hasegawa, Osamu Enoki, Yuki Negishi
  • Publication number: 20230411755
    Abstract: A battery module includes a sub module including a cell stack assembly having a plurality of battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover an opening at one longitudinal side of the module housing and having an inlet through which a cooling liquid is introduced; a rear sealing plate configured to cover an opening at the other longitudinal side of the module housing and having an outlet through which the cooling liquid is discharged; and a pair of terminal assemblies. The pair of terminal assemblies include an outer terminal located at an outer side of the front sealing plate, a stud inserted into a terminal hole formed in the front sealing plate, and a terminal spacer interposed between an inner surface of the terminal hole and the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230406658
    Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a document tray, a common transport route, a curved transport route, a linear transport route, a switching device, a document transport device, a first image sensor, a second image sensor, a trailing edge detector, a multi feed detector, a leading edge detector, and a controller. The controller determines a length of the document in the transport direction, on a basis of a time point that the leading edge detector has detected the leading edge of the document, a time point that the trailing edge detector has detected the trailing edge of the document, and a time point that a detection status of the multi feed detector has been switched to a non-detection state, and guides the document to the curved transport route or the linear transport route from the common transport route, according to the length of the document, by controlling the switching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Takuro MURATA, Masayoshi TAKAHASHI, Masahiro NAKAO, Taro KURAHASHI, Shunsuke SASAKI, Risa FUKUUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230412583
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to computer systems and a computer implemented method designed to support and enable a multi-level authentication protocol within a communication platform. The system incorporates a virtual private server (VPS) configured to generate a virtual private network (VPN) certificate without domain name server (DNS) resolution. The VPN certificate is hard coded within a target server, and supports an encrypted communication channel as a first authentication level. A communication platform is provided or supported within the target server, and is further configured to support intra-platform asymmetric encrypted communication at a second authentication level. Accordingly, one or more client machines are selectively directed through the encrypted communication channel to the communication platform where communicate between or among client machines is support via asymmetric encryption techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Cyber Intell Solution, LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Purta
  • Publication number: 20230408968
    Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes: an image carrier, a developing unit, a moving mechanism, and a drive input gear. The developing unit, including a development container and a developer carrier, is supported so as to be swingable among a contact position, a first separate position, and a second separate position. The moving mechanism reciprocates the developing unit between the contact position and the second separate position. The drive input gear inputs, to the developing unit, driving force for driving rotation of the developer carrier. While the developing unit is in the contact position or the first separate position, the drive transmission gear is engaged with the drive input gear. While the developing unit is being moved from the first separate position to the second separate position, the drive transmission gear is separated from the drive input gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka ISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20230408975
    Abstract: Provided is an image forming apparatus that is capable of carrying out a scattered-toner recovery mode in which, while image formation is prevented from being performed, scattered toner that has dropped from a filter and adhered to an outer peripheral surface of a developer carrying member is recovered by a cleaning unit through intermediation of an image bearing member. A fixed magnet of the developer carrying member has a first pole that faces the image bearing member, a second pole that faces the filter, and an intermediate pole between the first pole and the second pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi YAMAZAKI, Junichi NAKAGAWA, Tamotsu SHIMIZU, Kenichi TAMAKI, Takuji WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20230408162
    Abstract: In one aspect, systems for storing and/or transporting a payload are described herein. In some embodiments, systems have a portable storage vessel having an internal cavity, the internal cavity having: a central zone for receiving the payload; a first cooling zone disposed radially outward from the central recess, with a first phase change material disposed in the first cooling zone; a second cooling zone disposed radially outward from the first cooling zone, with a second phase change material disposed in the second cooling zone, wherein the first phase change material has a first phase transition temperature; wherein the second phase change material has a second phase transition temperature; and wherein the second phase transition temperature is between 10° C. and 15° C. higher than the first phase transition temperature; and wherein each of the first phase transition temperature and the second phase transition temperature are below 0° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Venu Gopal R. Kuturu, Brian Steven Chapman
  • Publication number: 20230412744
    Abstract: An image reading device includes a document tray, a linear conveyance path, a curved conveyance path, a document conveyance device, a scanning device, a length detecting device, an operation device, and a controller. A plurality of conveyance rollers are disposed at a predetermined first interval in the linear conveyance path. In the curved conveyance path, a plurality of conveyance rollers are disposed at a predetermined second interval longer than the first interval. When accepting through the operation device an instruction for conveying an original document through the curved conveyance path, the controller allows conveyance of the original document through the curved conveyance path when a length of the original document detected by the length detecting device is not shorter than the second interval or disallows conveyance of the original document through the curved conveyance path when the detected length of the original document is shorter than the second interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Risa FUKUUCHI, Masayoshi TAKAHASHI, Takuro MURATA, Masahiro NAKAO, Taro KURAHASHI, Shunsuke SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20230411671
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a secondary battery includes a forming step of pressing a pouch sheet by using a press die so that left and right accommodation grooves, which are bilaterally symmetrical to each other and are opened upward, and a bridge connecting the left and right accommodation grooves to each other are formed in the pouch sheet, wherein the bridge protrudes upward with respect to bottom surfaces of the left and right accommodation grooves, and a curved portion having a rounded shape is formed on an upper end of the bridge, a seating step of seating an electrode assembly in one of the left and right accommodation grooves, and a folding step of folding the pouch sheet so that the left and right accommodation grooves face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chul Park, Sang Wook Kim, Dae Won Lee, Dong Hyeuk Park
  • Publication number: 20230408974
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a development device, and a control unit that controls the development device. The development device includes a toner collection mechanism having a duct, a filter, and an exhaust fan. The duct is connected to a conveyance chamber of the development container and allows air in the conveyance chamber to flow through. The filter is disposed at a connecting part between the duct and the conveyance chamber, and collects toner flowing into the duct from the conveyance chamber. The exhaust fan makes the air in the conveyance chamber flow to the outside via the duct. The control unit changes rotational frequency or operation frequency of the exhaust fan based on current detected by a current detection unit at non-image forming time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Takuji WATANABE, Junichi NAKAGAWA, Kenichi TAMAKI, Hiroshi YAMAZAKI, Tamotsu SHIMIZU
  • Publication number: 20230405728
    Abstract: A notching apparatus relates to a notching apparatus for notching an electrode sheet used in a secondary battery, the notching apparatus including: an ablation laser source unit configured to radiate ablation laser that performs an ablation operation on the electrode sheet; a notching laser source unit configured to radiate notching laser, wherein the notching laser is emitted to the place, in which the ablation operation has been performed by the ablation laser, to notch the electrode sheet; and an integral scanner unit to which the ablation laser radiated from the ablation laser source unit and the notching laser radiated from the notching laser source unit are incident. The integral scanner unit allows the ablation laser and the notching laser to be emitted to positions adjacent to each other on the electrode sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyuk Soo Lee, Tae Su Kim, Myoung Jin Ko, Hyo Jin Lee, Sung Jun Jo, Gil Woo Kim, Jung Hyun Park, Byung Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20230409641
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a first client. The system also includes an analysis server coupled to the first client. The system further includes a first customer database of information coupled to the analysis server. The first customer database is to embody forecast data and to receive essentially real-time updates to the forecast data. The first customer database supports an OLAP cube associated with the analysis server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Ignite Enterprise Software Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Orumchian, Art Stabenow, Dean Skelton, David Petiot
  • Publication number: 20230411772
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery having a vent member. The secondary battery may include an electrode assembly; an electrode lead attached to the electrode assembly; a case including an accommodation portion for accommodating the electrode assembly and a sealing portion containing a sealant resin and formed to seal the electrode assembly; a lead film formed to surround a part of an outer surface of the electrode lead and interposed between the electrode lead and the case; and a vent member containing a linear low-density polyethylene having a comonomer with a carbon number of 6 or more, wherein the sealing portion has a vent inducing region including the vent member, and a width of the vent inducing region is smaller than a width of the sealing portion other than the vent inducing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Hyeong Kang, Sang-Hun Kim, Dae-Woong Song, Hyung-Kyun Yu, Hun-Hee Lim, Soo-Ji Hwang
  • Publication number: 20230407662
    Abstract: A comprehensive dry flood proofing solution to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and small buildings. This family of integrated systems of the present disclosure each leverage the building's structure to offer practical and affordable flood protection for those buildings constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. This family of solutions includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, house wrap and debris barrier system for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The components of the solution are reusable, easy to deploy, and do not detract from the building's permanent appearance. Furthermore, the solution allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the building from standing water incursion up to 24? above slab elevation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: GHW Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathon Weiss, Gerry Graham, Stephen Graham
  • Publication number: 20230407624
    Abstract: A system and method for a portable digital pod is provided. Generally, the system comprises a collapsible pod having a framework that can be expanded and collapsed using a hydraulic/pneumatic pack. The system may also comprise a computing device and display, wherein a user interface of the computing device may be manipulated by a user in a way that causes data of the system to be transmitted to said display and presented in a display user interface of said display. Security devices/methods of the system may be used to prevent unwanted access to the system and the data contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: ShareSafe Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. Hanson, II, Robert Hanson, III, Patricia Cozad, Garry Gause, Dean Kei Naritoku, Barry Sudduth
  • Publication number: 20230404483
    Abstract: A device for acquiring and collecting physiological signals is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the device provides an at least one sensor having a conductive layer comprising a conductive fabric of interlaced conductive and non-conductive fibers and a plurality of orifices throughout the conductive fabric, wherein the plurality of orifices are filled with a silicone rubber, and wherein the silicone rubber is attached to the conductive fabric without the use of an adhesive. An electrical connector is connected to the conductive layer, the electrical connector providing a separable interface between the conductive layer and an electronic instrument. The device further provides an electronic instrument for receiving and collecting signals acquired from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Smart Solutions Technologies, S.L.
    Inventors: Agustin Macia Barber, Daniel Llorca Juan
  • Publication number: 20230408947
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of image forming portions, an intermediate transfer belt, a primary transfer member, a secondary transfer roller, a counter roller, and a charge eliminating device. The counter roller is pressed against the secondary transfer roller via an intermediate transfer belt to thereby form a secondary transfer nip portion. The charge eliminating device includes a charge eliminating needle that is disposed with an end part thereof pointing to a downstream side in a conveyance direction of the recording medium, and that is grounded, and a charge eliminating needle protection cover that has a guide surface that is opposed to the recording medium having passed through the secondary transfer nip portion. The guide surface is formed of a conductive material having a resistance value of 106? or lower, and is in a floating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro MICHISHITA, Keisuke OBA, Koji UNO
  • Patent number: D1008786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Simple Living Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Jamie Limber