Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • System and method for analyzing data
    Patent number: 9652726
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system for obtaining a simulation modeling file. One or more values is associated with one or more variables included within the simulation modeling file. The simulation modeling file is executed to generate at least one result set. The at least one result set is iteratively rendered while the at least one result set is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: X Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Nigel James Brock, Geoffrey John George Wilby
  • Variable power energy harvesting system
    Patent number: 9653944
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • System and method for identifying an object in an image
    Patent number: 9652854
    Abstract: A method for processing image data includes identifying a background scene in a background frame of an image. Each of a plurality of pixel locations in the background frame is set as a respective background pixel. For each of the pixel locations, a respective running mean and a respective running variance are determined based on a brightness component of the background frame at the pixel location. A subsequent frame is identified as a current frame. For each of the pixel locations in the current frame identified as a background pixel, the running mean is updated based on one of a plurality of mean weights and the running variance is updated based one of a plurality of variance weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Cathy L Boon, Zheng Li
  • Device and method for containing and tracking a subject using satellite positioning data
    Patent number: 9654925
    Abstract: A device disposed on a subject to maintain the subject within a containment zone and track the subject if the subject exits the containment zone. The device includes a positioning unit for generating position data including satellite positioning data. There is a processor unit to determine from the position data if the subject is inside or outside of the containment zone. The processor unit operates in a containment mode when the subject is inside the containment zone and in a tracking mode when the subject exits the containment zone. A correction unit issues a stimulus when the subject exits the containment zone and terminates the stimulus when the processor unit enters the tracking mode from the containment mode. There is a communication unit which transmits an alert to an electronic device of an operator when the processor unit transitions from the containment to tracking mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: OnPoint Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Solinsky, Robert Paxton, Xinnakone Vivathana, Kristen Lomastro, Scott Sterling
  • Frac Plug
    Publication number: 20170130553
    Abstract: A plug apparatus comprises a wedge, a sealing ring, and a slip. The wedge comprises an axial wedge bore. A seat is defined in the wedge bore. The seat is adapted to receive a ball. The wedge has a tapered outer surface which decreases in diameter from the upper to the lower extent of the tapered outer surface. The sealing ring is received around the tapered outer surface of the wedge. The sealing ring has an axial ring bore and is radially expandable. The slip comprises an axial slip bore having a tapered inner surface. The tapered inner surface decreases in diameter from the upper to the lower extent of the tapered inner surface. The inner surface is adapted to receive the wedge. The wedge is adapted for displacement from an unset position generally above the slip to a set position wherein the wedge is received in the slip bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Choice Completion Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Harris, Kenneth J. Anton
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE 3D MODELING DATA USING MULTIPLE CAMERAS
    Publication number: 20170134963
    Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain data capture at a cell site for developing a three dimensional (3D) thereof include causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site; obtaining data capture during the flight path about the cell tower, wherein the data capture includes a plurality of photos or video subject to a plurality of constraints, wherein the plurality of photos are obtained by a plurality of cameras which are coordinated with one another; and subsequent to the obtaining, processing the data capture to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the data capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee PRIEST
  • Method of automatically controlling the descent phase of an aircraft using aircraft avionics executing a descent algorithm
    Patent number: 9646505
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flight of an aircraft by automatically controlling the descent phase of an aircraft using a Flight Management System and Flight Guidance System (FMS & FGS) to control the air speed of the air craft and respond to an over speed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Sherif Fouad Ali, Mark Lawrence Darnell
  • Helmet with external shock wave dampening panels
    Patent number: 9642410
    Abstract: A helmet including a shell, a plurality of panel buttons pivotally attached at their proximal face to the outer surface of the shell, and the panel buttons are made of a flexible or elastic material with a protective outer coating to protect the panel buttons from abrasion. In one embodiment, the panel buttons are pivotally attached to the outer surface of the shell with a living hinge that allows the panel buttons to swivel in multiple planes that are generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grice
  • Block splitter assembly and method of producing wall blocks
    Patent number: 9643337
    Abstract: The invention provides a block splitter assembly comprising first lower and second upper opposed splitter blade assemblies. The splitter blade assemblies have a splitting blade and two or more first forming blades. One forming blade is disposed to the right of and one forming blade is disposed to the left of the first splitting blade. The forming blades have forming edges. The splitting blade has a splitting edge that is straight, and the splitting blade has a greater maximum vertical dimension than the maximum vertical dimension of the forming blades. The splitting edge of the first splitting blade is opposed to the splitting edge of the second splitting blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: David M. LaCroix
  • Stacked collapsible container
    Patent number: 9643775
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for folding a shipping container in order to improve space utilization when in a folded condition. As a result of the container design, less vertical space is occupied in the folded condition thereby allowing an additional folded container to be stacked in an assembly of folded containers when compared to the prior art designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Compact Container Systems LLC
    Inventor: Joshua J. Kraft
  • Data storage system for securely storing data records
    Patent number: 9646172
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for securely storing and accessing data records. In an embodiment, a random seed value and a time period counter received from a warrant server. The seed value may correspond to a starting time period and be updated by applying a one-way function to the seed value upon expiration of the starting time period and each subsequent time period. A data record may then be received including one or more data fields. A data field may be identified to use as an index value, and an encryption key may be generated based on the current random seed value and the index value. The data record and/or the index value may then be encrypted using the encryption key, and the encryption key may be securely deleted after encrypting the data record and/or the index value. The warrant server may then assist with recovery of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Envieta Systems LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hahn, John Petro
  • Drilling rig system having improved electrical subsystem
    Patent number: 9644431
    Abstract: In embodiments a drilling rig system includes a rig unit having rig equipment and a rig electrical subsystem configured for electrical communication with the rig equipment and including a rig electrical subsystem input transformer, an electrical system including a primary power supply subsystem remote from the rig unit, and an intermediate electrical subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Integrated Drive Systems LLC
    Inventors: Norman S. Myers, David Carroll
  • System, method and apparatus for driver training system with stress management
    Patent number: 9646509
    Abstract: A training system has sensors that monitor at least one biological parameter. During training, a stress level is determined/calculated based upon data from the sensors and, if the stress level is out of bounds, the training is modified and/or personnel are notified. For example, if the stress level is too high, the training is slowed or stopped and a trainer is notified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Training Systems LLC
    Inventors: Reginald T. Welles, Darrell R. Turpin, Aaron J. Turpin
  • High-efficiency broadband antenna
    Patent number: 9647326
    Abstract: A design for high-efficiency broadband antennas which includes a D-plate and an E-cylinder, electrically insulated from each other, the E-cylinder being above the D-plate, and both parts insulated from a ground plane. The E-cylinder and D-plate may be fed by distinct feed networks with adjustable impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: WorldWide Antenna Systems LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Gorman
  • Devices for treating skin using treatment materials located along a tip
    Patent number: 9642997
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microdermabrasion device for treating skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end. The handpiece assembly includes at least one delivery conduit and at least one waste conduit. The microdermabrasion device additionally comprises a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece assembly, wherein the tip is adapted to contact skin surface. In several embodiments, the tip comprises a lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit and a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more abrasive elements positioned along a distal end of the tip, wherein the abrasive elements are configured to selectively remove skin as the tip is moved relative to a skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Edge Systems LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • RETAINING WALL CONTAINING WALL BLOCKS WITH WEIGHT BEARING PADS
    Publication number: 20170121974
    Abstract: A retaining wall having a plurality of courses of retaining wall blocks including a first upper course and a second lower course. Each retaining wall block has opposed front and rear faces, opposed first and second side surfaces, and opposed and substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces, and at least one weight bearing pad extends from one of the upper and lower surfaces. The at least one weight bearing pad extends substantially from the rear face to the front face of the block. The weight bearing pads are the only areas of contact between the blocks in the first upper course and the blocks in the second lower course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: David M. LaCroix
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING MULTI-SOURCE DATA AND IDENTIFYING GEOGRAPHIC AREAS FOR DATA ACQUISITION
    Publication number: 20170124116
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for collecting, processing and aggregating satellite imagery with large volumes of other digitized data for analysis by a human user in order to identify geographic areas for further data collection and/or analysis. More particularly, the invention relates to identifying geographic subjects for satellite image acquisition by aggregating and analyzing first-time changes detected by satellite imagery as well as weather report data, social media streams and newswire feeds. An analytics engine uses rules to qualify, flag and correlate asynchronous data from a plurality of sources with changes on the earth's surface, and catalogs and stores the qualified and correlated data where it may be queried and used to prepare reports or recommendations for future satellite image acquisition targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: MDA Information Systems LLC
    Inventor: Alfred W. League
  • METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR CONTAINING THERMAL RUNAWAY IN A BATTERY PACK
    Publication number: 20170125759
    Abstract: Processes for preventing or containing a thermal runaway event in a battery cell are provided that include localizing an effective amount of a thermally decomposable flame retardant to a target site on a cell or battery, where the flame retardant is localized so as not to coat the entire cell or large portions of the cell. It was discovered that targeted localization of flame retardant material(s) improves cell safety by preventing thermal runaway under adverse operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: NAVITAS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Silkowski, Patrick L. Hagans
  • System, method and apparatus for an interactive virtual fax machine
    Patent number: 9641708
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for a virtual fax machine are provided. In one embodiment, a system for a virtual fax machine is provided including a computer configured to display a virtual fax machine based on a script, a server configured to receive at least one electronic document associated with a fax to be sent using the virtual fax machine, and a traditional facsimile machine configured to receive the fax to be sent. In another embodiment, an apparatus for a virtual fax machine is provided including a computer configured to locate and execute a script associated with a virtual fax machine, display the virtual fax machine, associate at least one electronic document with a fax to be sent, encode the at least one electronic document to a form suitable for communication over a network, and transmit the encoded electronic document over the network as the fax to be sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Xpedite Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Francis Toscano
  • Infrared blaster
    Patent number: D786200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jonas Lagerstedt, Robert Brunner