Patents Examined by d
  • Patent number: 11993417
    Abstract: A multi-piece plastic tank is provided and includes a tank top section, wherein the tank top section defines a tank top opening surrounded by a top flange that extends along the length of the top flange, a tank bottom section having, wherein the tank bottom section defines a tank bottom opening surrounded by a bottom flange that extends along the length of the bottom flange, wherein the top flange and bottom flange are configured to be connected to form the multi-piece plastic tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Holbrook
  • Patent number: 11993148
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to vacuum forming methods, apparatuses and resulting displays that represent improvements in various key areas. The methods, for example, greatly improve manufacturing throughput through reduced curing times. The methods further facilitate improved control of glass shape to a targeted shape and improved control of bond line thickness, which result in improved survivability and long-term reliability, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Peter Knowles, Christopher Mark Schweiger, Christopher Lee Timmons, Arlin Lee Weikel
  • Patent number: 11993430
    Abstract: Cardboard packaging for shipping collector cards in protective card holders is disclosed. The cardboard packaging may include a rectangular cardboard section having first and second pluralities of creases. The cardboard section may have a first flap, a central support section and an upper flap defined by the first and second pluralities of creases and opposed ends of the cardboard section. The rectangular section of cardboard may include a rectangular window disposed adjacent the first plurality of creases. The rectangular section of cardboard may also include a tab at one end of the rectangular section of cardboard, which tab may be adapted for engagement with the window when the rectangular section of cardboard is in a closed position in which it is ready for shipping. The cardboard packaging may come in a variety of sizes and configurations depending on the size of the cards and card holders to be shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Eddie Kalapinski
  • Patent number: 11993183
    Abstract: A seat slide device includes a pair of sliders each including a fixed rail, a movable rail slidably guided by the fixed rail, a bracket on the movable rail configured so that front and rear sides swing opposite to each other in a vertical direction with a longitudinal-intermediate part as a fulcrum, a support bracket supported on the bracket via a hinge and configured to rotate in only one direction from a predetermined orientation about an lateral-direction axis relative to the bracket, a movement-restricting portion configured to restrict sliding of the movable rail while a rear part of the bracket is raised and to release the restriction while the rear part of the bracket is lowered; and a towel bar connecting each support bracket. The hinge part prohibits a rotation of the support bracket while the towel bar is lifted and permits the rotation while the towel bar is lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Adient US LLC
    Inventors: Motohiko Ozawa, Naoto Komiya, Atsunori Matsui, Yunxiao Li, Laxmikant Indi, Frederick L. Wilkinson, Sean M. Osinski, Valentin Muresan, Wenting Zhang
  • Patent number: 11993456
    Abstract: A cargo container is disclosed which contains a bottom side; a front side; a back side; a central frame connected to the front side, the back side, and the bottom side, dividing the cargo container into a multiple storing areas; a left top wing-shaped door, hingedly connected to a top of the central frame, operable to open and close down to one and a half height to the central frame; a left bottom wing-shaped door, hingedly connected at a one and a half height of the central frame; a right top door, hingedly to the said half height distance to the mid-section frame; and a right bottom door, hingedly connected to the central frame at the one and a half height of the central frame and close down to the bottom side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Khanh Tuan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11993028
    Abstract: A composite has repeating domains of an inorganic glass and a polymer, such that the inorganic glass and the polymer each have a glass transition temperature (Tg) or softening temperature of less than 450° C., and at least 50% of the inorganic glass domains have a length of less than 30 ?m as measured along at least one cross-sectional dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Heather Bossard Decker, Shandon Dee Hart, Yanfei Li, Joseph Edward McCarthy, David John McEnroe, Mark Alejandro Quesada
  • Patent number: 11993608
    Abstract: Novel selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) according to the formula: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, wherein either R1 or R2 is independently selected from Cl, F, —CF3, or —CH3, and the other is hydrogen, and methods for their use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jolie Anne Bastian, Jeffrey Daniel Cohen, Almudena Rubio, Daniel Jon Sall, Jennifer Anne Mcmahon
  • Patent number: 11993037
    Abstract: A method or use of a contact lens, includes applying to at least one eye of a contact lens wearer the contact lens that is a free radical reaction product of a reactive mixture that includes one or more polymerizable compounds suitable for making the contact lens; and a high energy visible (HEV) light absorbing compound; and improving, by the contact lens, at least one clinical attribute comprising overall preference of the contact lens while using computer screens and digital devices as observed by the contact lens wearer, comfort at the end of the day, CLUE Comfort score, CLUE Vision score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Dawn D. Wright, Patricia Martin, Jie Xu, John R. Buch
  • Patent number: 11993626
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate to functionalized N-acetylgalactosamine-analogs, methods of making, and uses of the same. In particular, mono or trivalent N-acetylgalactosamine analogs may be prepared by utilizing a wide variety of linkers containing functional groups. These functionalized N-acetylgalactosamine-analogs may be used in the preparation of targeted delivery of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Hongene Biotech Corporation
    Inventors: Wing C. Poon, Xiaoyang Guan, David Yu, Ruiming Zou, Xiaojun Li, Michael Su, Gang Zhao, Gengyu Du, Yun-Chiao Yao, Aldrich N. K. Lau
  • Patent number: 11993387
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises, in axial flow sequence, a fan assembly, a compressor module, a turbine module, and an exhaust module. The gas turbine engine comprises first and second engine mount planes. The first and second engine mount planes are configured to support gas turbine engine in machine body. The gas turbine engine has axial length L, with axial length extending from inlet face of engine to exhaust face of engine. The first engine mount plane is positioned axially along gas turbine engine at first engine mount plane position, with first engine mount plane position within a range of between 0.24*L to 0.32*L from the inlet face of the engine. The second engine mount plane is positioned axially along gas turbine engine at second engine mount plane position, with second engine mount plane position within a range of between 0.73*L to 0.79*L from the inlet face of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Jamie W Gallagher, Daniel Blacker, Hugh J Blakemore, Adrian M Manser, Jonathan V Watson, Alexander L Fry, Robert A Barker, James Thorp, Marie-Océane Parent
  • Patent number: 11993287
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to techniques for optimizing autonomous vehicle activities at a fleet level. A process of the disclosed technology can include measuring a first set of cost metrics for a first plurality of autonomous vehicles (AVs) associated with a first vehicle routing version, wherein the first set of cost metrics comprises energy consumption values for two or more of the first plurality of AVs, measuring a second set of cost metrics for a second plurality of AVs associated with a second vehicle routing version, wherein the second set of cost metrics comprises energy consumption values for two or more of the second plurality of AVs, and comparing the first set of cost metrics with the second set of cost metrics to determine routing updates configured to reduce fleetwide energy consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Vogt, Thomas Busser, Benjamin Dunkin
  • Patent number: 11993394
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to the use of mixed reality to provide safety information as well as infotainment during flight. Demonstrations of the safety information for the aircraft are augmented in a 3-D way with a virtual representation of the aircraft. The virtual representation provides the safety instructions to the passengers. The mixed reality concept provides the safety information with the help of video-see through mixed reality by way of a head-mounted display worn by the passengers. The safety instructions are provided with a complete working view of locations and operations for the safety jackets, emergency exits, and oxygen passenger service units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Poornima Kathiresan, Aditya Kumar, Santhosh Ramamurthy
  • Patent number: 11993308
    Abstract: A driving support ECU initializes a target trajectory calculation parameter at a start of LCA; calculates, based on the target trajectory calculation parameter, a target trajectory function representing a target lateral position which is a target position of an own vehicle in a lane width direction in accordance with an elapsed time from the start of LCA; calculates a target control amount based on the target trajectory function; when a steering operation by a driver has been detected, again initializes the target trajectory calculation parameter; and recalculates the target trajectory function based on the target trajectory calculation parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Shota Fujii
  • Patent number: 11993433
    Abstract: A container is provided comprising: a bottom panel, at least one top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a plurality of front flanges and a plurality of back flanges, wherein the panels and flanges are connected together to define the container. Back lines of separation are formed in the first and second side panels, the at least one top panel and at an interface between the bottom panel and one of the back flanges such that a removable back portion can be separated from a remainder of the container via the back lines of separation so as to create a product exit opening. Front lines of separation are formed in one of the front flanges to define a tab, which is partially separable from a remainder of the one front flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventor: Alex Dean Bevier
  • Patent number: 11993328
    Abstract: A lifting arrangement for lifting a wheel axle of a vehicle comprising a first elongated member extending along a first axis comprising a vehicle frame coupling portion for connecting the lifting arrangement to a vehicle frame of the vehicle during use, a second elongated member extending along a second axis comprising a wheel axle coupling portion for connecting the lifting arrangement to the wheel axle of the vehicle during use, wherein the vehicle frame coupling portion and the wheel axle coupling portion are offset from each other by a length and wherein the lifting arrangement is arranged to adjust the length between a maximum length and a minimum length by axially moving the second elongated member along the second axis relative the first elongated member, wherein the lifting arrangement further comprises an engaging device for axially moving the second elongated member along the second axis relative the first elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Anders Olsson, Yogesh Ramachandra, Simon Wassenius, Calixthe Mattei
  • Patent number: 11993479
    Abstract: An electrical converter unit and a method for reducing thermal stress of a power semiconductor switch, such as an IGBT, of an electrical converter unit, the electrical converter unit comprising at least a gate control circuit wherein the electrical converter unit controls an electrical motor. The method comprises determining load and estimating required motor current based on the determined load and/or a predetermined speed profile. The electrical converter unit has at least a first operating state and a second operating state. The second operating state is used if predetermined criteria is fulfilled, the predetermined criteria relating to at least one of the following: estimated required current, measured motor speed, temperature of the power semiconductor switch and/or electrical converter unit, temperature model of the power semiconductor switch and/or electrical converter unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: KONE Corporation
    Inventors: Mikko Paakkinen, Lauri Stolt, Tuukka Kauppinen
  • Patent number: 11993342
    Abstract: In order to form a largely oval circulatory path, in particular a pedal (1a), a crank drive (1) is described which periodically changes the effective lever length of a crank (2). In this case, gear levers (4? or 7) are mounted on a crank (2) at both ends (2 a, 2b) which rotate in opposite directions with respect to one another and thus form two further movement axes within the pedal path and are thus adapted to the natural human leg movement in a force-saving and ergonomic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Felix Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11993533
    Abstract: An assembly provides electrical current to molten glass in a glass melting tank. The assembly includes a structure having an electrode that is in contact with the molten glass, and a fluid-cooled connection apparatus. The fluid-cooled connection apparatus includes a first connection element electrically connected to a current source and a second connection element electrically connected to the current source, where the first and second connection elements are spaced apart from each other; and an electrical cross-connect strut having a first end secured to the first connection element and a second end secured to the second connection element. The assembly also includes a bus bar electrically connected to the fluid-cooled connection apparatus and to an electrode. The current source provides a current to the molten glass via the structure and the electrode for heating the molten glass through resistive heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Burns, Gilbert De Angelis, Chunhong Chelsie He, Edward Lee Kimble, III, Yuehao Li, Benjamin Pelham Schrock, Matthew Nicholas Tammaro
  • Patent number: D1028651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Oakthrift Corporation LTD.
    Inventor: James John Thorn
  • Patent number: D1029136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: PEOPLE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masato Kiribuchi