Patents Examined by A. Stewart
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Patent number: 11896497Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly and method for implant installation between adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The implant has a support body and a rotatable insert therein and the support body is curved for installation between adjacent vertebral bodies transforaminally. An installation instrument is also disclosed for removable attachment to implant and engagement with the rotatable insert to selectively permit rotation between the insert and the support body. The installation instrument extends along a longitudinal tool axis and when the installation instrument is in a first position the insert is rotationally fixed with respect to the support body and when the installation instrument is in a second position the support body may rotate with respect to the insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Noah Hansell, Marcin Niemiec, William S. Rhoda, Michael Meccariello
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Patent number: 11899159Abstract: A beam injector may include a cathode emitter to emit electrons and an electrode to bias at least a portion of the electrons to remain on the cathode emitter and focus the emitted electrons into an electron beam. The beam injector may also include a resistor coupled between the cathode emitter and the electrode and configured to allow self-regulation of a voltage potential on the electrode based at least in part on a current of the electron beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jani Reijonen, Kevin McFarland
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Patent number: 11901598Abstract: A method and a system for using flow cell batteries with mixed Fe/V electrolytes are provided. An exemplary method includes flowing an anolyte through a first channel in an electrochemical cell, wherein the first channel is formed in the space between an anode current collector and an ion exchange membrane. A catholyte is flowed through a second channel in the electrochemical cell, wherein the second channel is formed in the space between a cathode current collector and the ion exchange membrane, wherein the first channel and the second channel are separated by an ion exchange membrane, and wherein the catholyte includes a mixed electrolyte including both iron and vanadium ions. Ions are flowed through the ion exchange membrane to oxidize the anolyte and reduce the catholyte. An electric current is generated between the anode current collector and the cathode current collector.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ahmad D. Hammad, Issam T. Amr, Zhenguo Yang, Yueqi Liu
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Patent number: 11897403Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for supporting and executing automated control of adjustable components of a vehicle based on occupant classification in a group identity database. Methods and systems for generating and employing the group identity database are also disclosed. Occupancy information may be utilized to determine how the group identity database is employed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Alfred Ostrowski, Leopoldo Urbina, Akshay Dirisala, Elizabeth Anne Manwell, Austin Kirchner
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Patent number: 11893883Abstract: A framework for modeling traffic speed in a transportation network analyzes both the spatial and temporal dependencies in probe-based traffic speeds, historical weather data, and forecasted weather data, using multiple machine learning models. A decentralized partial least squares (PLS) regression model predicts short-term speed using localized, historical probe-based traffic data, and a deep learning model applies the predicted short-term speed to further estimate traffic speed at specified times and at specific locations in the transportation network for predicting traffic bottlenecks and other future traffic states.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ITERIS, INC.Inventors: Tiffany E. Symes, Pouyan Hosseini, Shayan Khoshmagham
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Patent number: 11893544Abstract: Aspects discussed herein may relate to methods and techniques for automatically generating a test drive schedule for a user based on known inventory, user preferences, demographic information, employee availability, and other factors, as well as detecting conflicts and rescheduling test drives in response to those conflicts. This may allow for easier access to test drives for the consumer, which may promote more test drives and higher resultant sales, as well as allowing for rescheduling in advance of conflicts, which may reduce lost consumers due to test drives that were conflicted.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Vishwanath Hiremath, Satish Chikkaveerappa, Ponnazhakan Subramanian
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Patent number: 11890201Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Bertrand Claizergues, Vincent Coulange, Benjamin Dassonville, Vincent Gaborit
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Patent number: 11894214Abstract: Embodiments may include methods, systems, and apparatuses for correcting a response function of an electron beam tool. The correcting may include modulating an electron beam parameter having a frequency; emitting an electron beam based on the electron beam parameter towards a specimen, thereby scattering electrons, wherein the electron beam is described by a source wave function having a source phase and a landing angle; detecting a portion of the scattered electrons at an electron detector, thereby yielding electron data including an electron wave function having an electron phase and an electron landing angle; determining, using a processor, a phase delay between the source phase and the electron phase, thereby yielding a latency; and correcting, using the processor, the response function of the electron beam tool using the latency and a difference between the source wave function and the electron wave function.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: KLA CORPORATIONInventors: Henning Stoschus, Stefan Eyring, Christopher Sears
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Patent number: 11890398Abstract: Invention relates to air cleaning systems, particularly to electric air cleaners, and may be used for decontamination of air in different industries. Invention is directed to attaining a technical effect of providing an air cleaning device, where air is cleaned owing to action of corona discharge streamers on air molecules and contamination particles. Technical effect is attained by air cleaning device that contains a high-voltage pulse generator, an outer electrode provided as a grounded metal tube, and an inner electrode rigidly secured along the tube axis by a fastening member and provided in form of a metal rod and configured so as pulsed corona discharge streamers are formed in between the inner and outer electrodes, wherein the inner electrode is spaced by a gap from an output electrode of high-voltage pulse generator and size of the gap assures breakdown of the gap with pulses formed by high-voltage pulse generator.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventors: Mikhail Aleksandrovich Meshchaninov, Dmitrii Yanovich Agasarov, Anton Viktorovich Sergeev
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Patent number: 11894212Abstract: Embodiments of systems, devices, and methods relate to an electrode standoff isolator. An example electrode standoff isolator includes a plurality of adjacent insulative segments positioned between a proximal end and a distal end of the electrode standoff isolator. A geometry of the adjacent insulative is configured to guard a surface area of the electrode standoff isolator against deposition of a conductive layer of gaseous phase materials from a filament of an ion source.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: TAE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Killer, Vladislav Vekselman, Joshua Leuenberger
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Patent number: 11891775Abstract: The hydraulic excavator 1 includes a work implement 7, a detection device that detects an obstacle around the hydraulic excavator 1, and a controller 27 that controls the operation of the work implement 7. The controller 27 has a driving assistance function and a work assistance function. The work assistance function is switchable between enabled and disabled. When the work assistance function is switched to enabled, the controller 27 suppresses, for an obstacle detected in a monitoring range but outside of a work range, the driving assistance function in comparison with when the work assistance function is switched to disabled.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takaaki Chiba, Kento Kumagai
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Patent number: 11890198Abstract: An arthroplasty system may include a first prosthesis to be fixed to a first bone of a joint, a second prosthesis to be fixed to a second bone of the joint for articulation with the first prosthesis, and one or more adapters to be fixed to the first prosthesis for articulation with the second prosthesis to modify the stability of the second prosthesis relative to the first prosthesis. The system may include one or more articular inserts to be coupled to the second prosthesis for articulation with the first prosthesis and/or the adapter(s). The articular inserts may be fixed or mobile bearing relative to the second prosthesis. Each adapter and corresponding articular insert may modify stability differently.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Stephen J. Incavo
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Patent number: 11894562Abstract: Provided herein are three-dimensional ion transport networks and current collectors for electrodes of electrochemical cells. Exemplary electrodes include interconnected layers and channels including an electrolyte to facilitate ion transport. Exemplary electrodes also include three dimensional current collectors, such as current collectors having electronically conducting rods, electronically conducting layers or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Farshid Roumi, Mahshid Roumi
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Patent number: 11892471Abstract: A device capable of simultaneous independent motion measurement of multiple probes in an atomic force microscope includes at least two cantilever arms arranged in parallel. The end of each cantilever arm is provided with a needle tip. The surface of each cantilever arm is provided with a grating structure with a periodic distribution rule for reflecting laser irradiated on the grating structure and receiving the laser through reflected light detectors. The discrimination and motion measurement includes the steps of irradiating the measurement laser of different wavelengths on the back surfaces of multiple probes through the same light path at the same time, adopting the grating structures of different feature sizes as physical labels of the multiple probes and reflecting high-order reflected light of the laser of different wavelengths by the grating structures at different angles to separate the light path.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SHENYANG INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATION, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Lianqing Liu, Jialin Shi, Peng Yu
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Patent number: 11890199Abstract: An implant device used to replace and restore the function of the knee meniscus in a human. The compliant, yet resilient device is comprised of a biocompatible, non-degradable three-dimensional body comprised of at least a central body, a second structure, a third structure, and a coating. The device is concentrically aligned wherein the second structure is adjoined to the central body wherein the third structure is adjoined on the central body opposite of the second structure. The third structure further features a first and a second pulling element which is coupled to the central body and forms the outer periphery and major circumference of the device. The device is comprised of multiple components which provide tensile strength, compressive resilience, and attachment mechanisms for replacing the meniscus. Each structure is comprised of multiple surfaces which are further reinforced, separated, and connected by an individual plurality of vertical elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Orthonika LimitedInventors: Seth McCullen, Mario Alberto Accardi
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Patent number: 11888107Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided. The electrochemical cell includes a positive electrode including a first lithium metal-based material, the first lithium metal-based material including one or more transition metal ions, and wherein the positive electrode has an operating voltage of 4.5 volts versus lithium metal potential or greater. The electrochemical cell also includes an electrolyte formed from ingredients comprising a solvent and lithium salt. The solvent includes at least one carbonic ester. The electrochemical cell further includes a negative electrode including a second lithium metal-based material, the second lithium metal-based material including one or more transition metal ions.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: CPS Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Hizuru Koshina, David R. Boone
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Patent number: 11883289Abstract: An implant system for restoring and improving physiological intracardiac vortical flow in a human heart is provided including a dual force transducting annular implant comprising laterally extending struts transitioning into annular structural members for positioning on the atrial side of the valve annulus; an anchoring system comprising a therapeutic base plate assembly attachable to the apex of the heart; and a tether assembly comprising a tether connected between the implant and the therapeutic base plate assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Harmony Development Group, Inc.Inventors: John Wilson, Christopher Seguin
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Patent number: 11888189Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a membrane electrode assembly, an anode-side internal passage, a cathode-side internal passage, an oxygen supply section, and a control device. The oxygen supply section includes a gas circulation passage connected to one end side and the other end side of the cathode-side internal passage, an oxygen supply source connected to the gas circulation passage, and a gas circulation device configured to circulate and flow oxygen gas in any one of one direction and the other direction in the gas circulation passage. The control device switches a flow direction of the oxygen gas by the gas circulation device according to a distribution state of moisture on the cathode electrode of the membrane electrode assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazunori Fukuma
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Patent number: 11887030Abstract: The inventive system and method address a long felt need for enhancing the efficiency of systems in the interactive conveyance industry for goods and services by providing for the filtering, selection and securing of conveyance services in accordance with one or more of client and representative preferences in substantially real time.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: TELEPORT MOBILITY, INC.Inventors: Alexis DaCosta, Vince Coletti
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Patent number: 11883298Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial insert and a femoral component configured to articulate on the tibial insert. The tibial insert includes a lateral articular surface and medial articular surface that is asymmetrically shaped relative to the lateral articular surface. The medial articular surface is shaped to reduce anterior translation of a medial condyle of the femoral component, while the lateral articular surface is shaped to allow a lateral condyle of the femoral component to pivot, relative to the medial articular surface, along an arcuate articular path. Additionally, one or both condyles of the femoral component may include a femoral articular surface having a curved femoral surface section defined by a continuously decreasing radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Travis D. Bennett, Amitkumar M. Mane, Michael J. Rock, Thomas E. Wogoman, Stephen E. White