Patents Examined by A. Chi
  • Patent number: 11979768
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for providing DRX enhancements in LTE systems are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a system control module is provided for controlling communications via a communications interface. A processor is coupled to the system control module and is arranged to implement an inactivity timer and an on-duration timer for determining an active time for monitoring subframes on the physical downlink control channel for control signals, the processor further monitoring subframes after the active time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Youn Hyoung Heo, Yujian Zhang, Jong-Kae Fwu
  • Patent number: 11979785
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a wireless node may receive, while connected to a first cell associated with a physical cell identifier (PCI) and a first cell global identifier (CGI), a message that includes an indication to connect to a second cell, associated with the PCI and a second CGI, responsive to detecting the second CGI in a system information message associated with the PCI. The wireless node may connect to the second cell based at least in part on detecting the second CGI in the system information message associated with the PCI. Numerous other aspects are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Naeem Akl, Karl Georg Hampel, Ozcan Ozturk, Navid Abedini, Jianghong Luo, Luca Blessent, Junyi Li, Tao Luo
  • Patent number: 11975523
    Abstract: A floor panel including at least one substrate and a top layer, where the substrate includes at least one first layer of a first thermoplastic material and a second layer of a second thermoplastic material. The second layer is adjacent to a first side of the first layer and the second layer provides the floor panel with its underside. The first layer is characterized by a first colour with saturation value S1 in the HSL colour space and the second layer is characterized by a second colour with saturation value S2 in the HSL colour space, where S1 is less than S2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: UNILIN BV
    Inventor: Kristof Van Vlassenrode
  • Patent number: 11979914
    Abstract: A random access method includes working, by a user equipment (UE), on a first bandwidth part (BWP), where the first BWP is a currently active BWP, when the UE needs to perform a random access procedure, the UE performs the random access procedure on an initial BWP or on the first BWP, and when the UE receives BWP switching indication information from a network device instructing the UE to use a second BWP when performing the random access procedure on the first BWP, continuing, by the UE, to perform the random access procedure on the first BWP, or stopping, by the UE, performing the random access procedure on the first BWP, and performing the random access procedure on the second BWP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gaokun Pang, Qiang Fan, Ping Fang, Yong Cheng, Xiaoxian Li, Chong Lou, Qufang Huang, Qinghai Zeng, Yinghao Guo
  • Patent number: 11979346
    Abstract: A wireless communication link management method includes sending data in a primary uplink data frame from the measuring device (7) to the data collection unit (5) via a primary channel. After sending, the measuring device provides a time-limited primary access opportunity (AO) for receiving a link management downlink frame. A primary signal quality is evaluated. A secondary uplink frame is sent from the measuring device via a secondary channel. A time-limited secondary access opportunity for receiving a link management downlink frame is provided. Secondary signal qualities are evaluated. One among the primary access opportunity and the secondary access opportunities is selected for sending a link management downlink frame from the data collection unit to the measuring device depending on the signal qualities. The associated channel is used as the primary channel for sending data in a primary uplink data frame from the measuring device to the data collection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: KAMSTRUP A/S
    Inventors: Flemming Hald, Jeppe Hofni, Mathias Rønholt Kielgast, Torben Markussen
  • Patent number: 11974779
    Abstract: A modular signal interface system for providing electrical communication with a surgical instrument when the surgical instrument is inserted into a cannula of a trocar. The system includes a signal interface adapter and an instrument connector. The signal interface adapter is provided on, or adapted to be mounted on a trocar, and includes central aperture extending therethrough and a proximal face having a plurality of conductive contacts. The instrument connector is provided on or adapted to be mounted on a shaft of a surgical instrument, and includes a central aperture extending therethrough and a distal face having a plurality of conductive contacts. The signal interface adapter and the instrument connector are adapted for mating engagement such that, when matingly engaged, their central apertures are axially aligned and predetermined ones of the plurality of contacts of the signal interface adapter are in conductive contact with predetermined ones of the plurality of contacts of the instrument connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: REACH SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jean Beaupre
  • Patent number: 11978731
    Abstract: A method to process a 3D device, the method including: providing a first substrate including a first level including a first single crystal silicon layer and a plurality of first transistors; providing a second substrate including a second level including a second single crystal silicon layer; performing an epitaxial growth of a SiGe layer on top of the second single crystal silicon layer; performing an epitaxial growth of a third single crystal silicon layer on top of the SiGe layer; forming a plurality of third transistors including the third single crystal silicon layer; forming a plurality of metal layers interconnecting the plurality of third transistors; and then performing a hybrid bonding of the second level onto the first level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Monolithic 3D Inc.
    Inventors: Zvi Or-Bach, Jin-Woo Han
  • Patent number: 11979784
    Abstract: Handovers in a New Radio-Unlicensed Standalone (NR-U SA) communication system are managed by invoking one of a plurality of handover procedures based on conditions related to the communication device and channel status. One example of one of the plurality of handover procedures includes sending a handover command with an inactivity indicator to the UE device where the UE device transitions to an Inactive State (such as RRC_INACTIVE) in response to a handover failure (HOF) resulting from an occupied unlicensed channel. The UE device provides the I-RNTI allocated by the last serving gNB when resuming from the RRC_INACTIVE to the active state; thereby reducing the latency associated with a new connection from the idle mode. The target gNB uses the I-RNTI to retrieve the UE context from the last serving gNB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventors: Henry Chang, Masato Fujishiro
  • Patent number: 11976470
    Abstract: Provided is a hard floor panel having a top side and a bottom side and having side edges along the panel sides for floating installation to form a floor panel composite. At least two floor panels are joined together in each case, the opposite side edges being provided with tongue-and-groove profiles, a tongue and a joining surface is provided in a first side edge and a groove and a joining surface is provided in a second opposite side edge. The tongue of the first side edge has an upper side and a lower side. A projection with a contact surface is provided on the lower side of the tongue. The joining surface of the first side edge extends from the upper side of the floor panel towards the upper tongue side and the joining surface is beveled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Flooring Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Marcel Zorn
  • Patent number: 11978976
    Abstract: A removable cable connector engages with an electronic device such that the removable cable connector removably yet securely attaches to the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a plate configured to guide an electronic plug of the removable cable connector toward an electronic receptacle of the electronic device. The plate may be further configured to include one or more locators for holding the electronic receptacle of the electronic device in place. The removable cable connector may include a molded housing formed using a two-shot overmolding process to form a first overmolded strain relief portion and a second overmolded strain relief portion which cover fasteners that fasten a face plate to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: BFLY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Schneider, Adam Mekeel Mack, Ryan Silvestri, Timothy A. Hyde, Jason Fischman
  • Patent number: 11976405
    Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a main body provided with a front cover having a laundry inlet port and a door rotatably installed on the front cover to open and close the laundry inlet port. The door includes an outer frame disposed toward an outside of the main body, a front glass provided on a front surface of the outer frame, an inner frame disposed toward an inside of the main body and coupled to a rear surface of the outer frame, and a handle that is recessed radially inward from side surfaces of the outer frame and the inner frame to form a space for putting fingers. As the front cover has a curved shape, an installation area of the handle may be efficiently acquired even when an installation space of the handle is small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hosung Jang, Yohwan Kang, Donghwa Lee
  • Patent number: 11978982
    Abstract: In order to receive eight electrical crimp contacts, namely four electrical signal contacts and four electrical power contacts, and a Y-shaped shielding element in a hybrid electrical plug connector, according to the invention a contact carrier is designed in multiple parts, in particular three parts, wherein the signal contact receivers are located in the first contact carrier part. The central contact can be positioned on the first or second contact carrier part. When fastening these two contact carrier parts to one another, the central contact can thus be fixed between the two contact carrier parts. Furthermore, the Y-shaped shielding element is held on a holder of the first contact carrier part. This assembly is jointly inserted into the sleeve-shaped third contact carrier part so that the central contact is positioned with its plug-in region substantially centrally in the plug-in face of the plug connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG
    Inventor: Sergej Hämmerling
  • Patent number: 11978978
    Abstract: A system may include a plurality of rack-mountable, ruggedized drawers, each comprising a main body, a set of fans, a power supply, and a card connector. Connections may be provided, via a backplane of each of the card connectors, to a set of plugin cards each installed in the respective main body. A processor of the card connector of one of the drawers may represent the drawers by communicating information with an external third party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: CACI, Inc.—Federal
    Inventors: Michael Ray Ross, Renato M. Camarda
  • Patent number: 11971137
    Abstract: The invention provides a lightweight hand-held stabilizer comprising a gimbal and a 7-shaped handle. The 7-shaped handle comprises a first connection arm (1) and a second connection arm (2), one end of the first connection arm (1) is rigidly connected to one end of the second connection arm (2), and a movable connector(s) is arranged at the end face of the other end of the first connection arm (1) and/or the second connection arm (2). The present invention can provide multiple using modes of the stabilizer handle, and the user experience of a stabilizer product is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: GUILIN ZHISHEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zilong Ye, Xiao Su, Anquan Pan, Yilun Liao, Chengpeng Guo, Bangming Zheng, Caner Wu, Xin Wang
  • Patent number: 11973530
    Abstract: A system includes a network node device operable to dynamically connect to different networks and different types of networks based on factors including latency and noise levels in each network. The system allows for low power transmission of data packets as well as obfuscation of transferred data packets by splitting packets for a single file across multiple nodes in a mesh network, where the mesh network then recombines the signals to externally convey the data. The system leverages the use of LoRa communication across one or more networks to communicate critical data, such as location data for particular devices, at long ranges with minimized risk of detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SOMEWEAR LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Besquin, James Kubik, Diego Lozano Trevino, Braden Young, Rachel Carandang
  • Patent number: 11970899
    Abstract: A mechanism for opening and closing an overhead door includes a drive loop coupled to the overhead door, a motor with a drive shaft and a drive wheel for driving the drive loop. A one-way bearing couples the drive shaft to the drive wheel, which one-way bearing is configured to transmit torque from the motor to the drive wheel, as the motor rotates the drive shaft in a first rotational direction to raise the overhead door, and configured so that torque is not transmitted to the drive wheel as the motor rotates the drive shaft in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. As a result, the motor applies torque through the one-way bearing to raise the overhead door and to support the weight of the overhead door while lowering the overhead door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles
  • Patent number: 11973141
    Abstract: A nanosheet semiconductor device includes a first ferroelectric region between a channel nanosheet stack and a gate contact. The channel nanosheet stack includes a plurality of channel nanosheets each connected to a source and connected to a drain and a gate surrounding the plurality of channel nanosheets and connected to the source and connected to the drain. The nanosheet semiconductor device may further include a second ferroelectric region upon a sidewall of the channel nanosheet stack. Sidewalls of the first ferroelectric region may be substantially coplanar with or inset from underlying sidewalls of the channel nanosheet stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jingyun Zhang, Reinaldo Vega, Miaomiao Wang, Takashi Ando
  • Patent number: 11974150
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method by which a terminal, in which a primary cell and a secondary cell are set, activate a bandwidth part (BWP) in a wireless communication system, comprising: receiving downlink control information (DCI) from a network, the DCI notifying the terminal of the separation of the secondary cell from the dormant BWP; and activating a specific BWP of the secondary cell on the basis of the DCI, the specific BWP being a BWP set by upper layer signaling received through the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Inkwon Seo, Joonkui Ahn, Suckchel Yang, Seonwook Kim
  • Patent number: 11974283
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. In a wireless communications system, a user equipment (UE) may receive an indication from a base station that a downlink shared channel resource in a scheduled occasion, such as a semi-persistently scheduled occasion, includes downlink control information (DCI). The UE may monitor the downlink shared channel resource for the DCI based on the indication. The UE may determine a set of uplink control channel resources based on one or more parameters of the DCI and the downlink shared channel resource. The parameters of the DCI on the semi-persistently scheduled downlink shared channel may implicitly indicate the set of uplink control channel resources to the UE. The UE may transmit an uplink control message to the base station using the set of uplink control channel resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Hemant Saggar, Iyab Issam Sakhnini, Tao Luo
  • Patent number: 11971153
    Abstract: Utility pole system having a battery storage housing defining a top portion, a bottom portion, and an interior volume with an access opening extending through the top portion; a pole with an upper end and a lower end attached to the top portion of the battery storage housing; and means for moving the pole from the first position where the lower end of the pole covers the access opening of the battery housing, and a second position where the lower end exposes the access opening. The utility pole system might also include electrical components powered by a battery provided in the battery storage housing, such battery charged by utility power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Comptek Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James D. Lockwood, Kenneth Michael Hoganson, Dana Anthony Castronova