Patents by Inventor David A. Waters

David A. Waters has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240137890
    Abstract: A wireless communication system receives a registration cause for a User Equipment (UE) from a user data system. The wireless communication system generates a network message that indicates the registration cause for the UE. The wireless communication system transfers the network message that indicates the registration cause to the UE. The wireless communication system receives a registration request from the UE that indicates the registration cause. In response, the wireless communication system registers the UE to use the wireless communication system based on the registration cause.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Galip Murat Karabulut, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11882538
    Abstract: A wireless communication network comprises a Network Exposure Function (NEF) and an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) to register a User Equipment (UE). The NEF receives a NEF Application Programming Interface (API) call that has a UE instruction. The NEF translates the NEF API call having the UE instruction into an AMF API call that has the UE instruction. The NEF transfers the AMF API call to the AMF. The AMF translates the UE instruction into a registration message that has a registration cause. The AMF transfers the registration message that has the registration cause to the UE. The UE receives the registration message, and in response, identifies networking data based on the registration cause and performs a registration based on the networking data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Galip Murat Karabulut, Brian David Waters
  • Publication number: 20240007436
    Abstract: The described systems and techniques provide improved storage for overlapping IP address ranges and improved access to a given IP address's membership in the stored overlapping IP address ranges, in constant, O(1) access time with respect to the number of IP ranges stored or number of overlaps. The systems and technique include receiving an IP address, generating a positional score for the IP address, querying a positional data set containing a plurality of positional values using the positional score to find a first matching positional value, and querying a tag storage set containing a plurality of tag identifiers (IDs) using the first matching positional value to find a tag identifier (ID) from the plurality of tag IDs matching the first matching positional value, where the tag ID contains one or more tags with each of the one or more tags identifying a range of IP addresses containing the IP address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: David Waters
  • Publication number: 20230389093
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein to implement a platform independent client framework, which may also be known as a universal software stack. A computer-implemented method for may be used when seeking to connect a device without a 5G radio, such as a 3GPP device, to a 5G network. The device seeking to connect to the 5G network sends a connection request message to the platform independent client framework. Based on the connection request message, the platform independent client framework requests a platform specific adapter, which is then used to create an adapted message. The platform independent client framework then encapsulates the adapted message. The adapted message is then encapsulated to create a first encapsulated message. The first encapsulated message is then encapsulated in an internet protocol security protocol to create a second encapsulated message. The second encapsulated message is then transmitted to the 5G network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Marouane Balmakhtar, Brian David Waters, Lyle T. Bertz
  • Publication number: 20230332072
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a naturally derived surfactant system and an end use composition comprising the surfactant system. The naturally derived surfactant system comprises an anionic and nonionic surfactant that is stable in an end use composition having a pH from 4.8 to 6.5. Such end use compositions are mild, have excellent lathering characteristics, and do not require glycinates, polyglycosides, betaines, sultaines and sulfates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: David WATERS, Mingjun YUAN
  • Patent number: 11784965
    Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a Domain Name System (DNS) receives an Access Point Identifier (AP ID) for an access point that serves a User Equipment (UE). The DNS converts the AP ID into an Access Gateway Identifier (AGW ID) that comprises a location identifier. The DNS selects an External Gateway Identifier (EGW ID) that comprises the location identifier. The access gateway receives control signals having the AGW ID and exchanges user data between the access point and the external gateway to serve the UE. The co-located external gateway receives additional control signals having the EGW ID and exchanges the user data between the access gateway and an external system to serve the UE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Brian David Waters
  • Publication number: 20230263717
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a naturally derived surfactant system and an end use composition comprising the surfactant system. The naturally derived surfactant system comprises an anionic and nonionic surfactant comprising polyglycerol ester that is stable in an end use composition having a pH from 4.8 to 6.5. Such end use compositions are mild, have excellent lathering characteristics, and do not require glycinates, polyglycosides, betaines, sultaines and sulfates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Kwan, Jennifer Hyeeun KWON, Teanoosh MOADDEL, Mingjun YUAN, David WATERS
  • Publication number: 20230269631
    Abstract: A communication network receives inbound device context for an inbound wireless communication device from a source network. The communication network detects when the inbound wireless communication device attaches to a target Non Third Generation Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node, and in response, retrieves the inbound device context for the inbound wireless communication device. The communication network transfers network signaling to serve the inbound wireless communication device over the target non-3GPP access node based on the inbound device context. The communication network determines outbound device context for an outbound wireless communication device for a data session over a source non-3GPP access node. The communication network detects when the outbound wireless communication device detaches from the source non-3GPP access node to handover to a target network, and in response, transfers the outbound device context for the outbound wireless communication device to the target network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11729136
    Abstract: To serve User Equipment (UEs) in a wireless communication network, a control-plane transfers a co-located User Plane Function (UPF) request for a wireless access point ID to a naming system. The naming system detects a co-location translation fault for the wireless access point ID and transfers the wireless access point ID to a controller. The controller determines co-located UPFs for the wireless access node. The controller transfers co-location translation information for the wireless access point ID and co-located UPF IDs to the naming system. The control-plane transfers another co-located UPF request for the wireless access point ID to the naming system. The naming system translates the wireless access point ID into the set of co-located UPF IDs. The naming system transfers the co-located UPF IDs to the control-plane. The control-plane signals the co-located UPFs to serve the UE over the wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Brian David Waters
  • Publication number: 20230218332
    Abstract: Provided herein are catheter devices, systems, and methods to ablate a tissue location. The devises, systems, and methods disclosed herein include ablation systems including a catheter system with inner and outer shafts that deliver an ablation medium (e.g., a cryogenic ablation medium) to a body lumen and evacuate the ablation medium from the body lumen. In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods disclose herein include expandable structures that facilitate in positioning of nozzles and/or evacuation of ablation medium from a body lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Ictero Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew NOJOOMI, David WATERS, Aedan MANGAN, Eric RYBA, Michael MULANIX
  • Patent number: 11695728
    Abstract: To serve User Equipment (UEs) in a wireless communication network, a control-plane transfers a co-located User Plane Function (UPF) request for a wireless access point ID to a naming system. The naming system detects a co-location translation fault for the wireless access point ID and transfers the wireless access point ID to a controller. The controller determines co-located UPFs for the wireless access node. The controller transfers co-location translation information for the wireless access point ID and co-located UPF IDs to the naming system. The control-plane transfers another co-located UPF request for the wireless access point ID to the naming system. The naming system translates the wireless access point ID into the set of co-located UPF IDs. The naming system transfers the co-located UPF IDs to the control-plane. The control-plane signals the co-located UPFs to serve the UE over the wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11671879
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-out a wireless User Equipment (UE) from a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node to a target communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) determines UE context for the wireless UE for a data communication session over the non-3GPP access node. The AMF detects when the wireless UE de-attaches from the non-3GPP access node to handover to the target communication network. In response, the AMF transfers the UE context for the wireless UE to a Network Exposure Function (NEF). The NEF receives the UE context for the UE from the AMF and transfer the UE context for the UE to the target communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Publication number: 20220401145
    Abstract: Provided herein are catheter devices, systems, and methods to ablate a tissue location. The devises, systems, and methods disclosed herein include ablation systems including a catheter system with inner and outer shafts that deliver an ablation medium (e.g., a cryogenic ablation medium) to a body lumen and evacuate the ablation medium from the body lumen. In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods disclose herein relate to monitoring and regulating pressure, temperature, or other conditions within a body lumen during an ablation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Ictero Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew NOJOOMI, David WATERS, Kovi BESSOFF, Eric RYBA
  • Publication number: 20220353755
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-out a wireless User Equipment (UE) from a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node to a target communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) determines UE context for the wireless UE for a data communication session over the non-3GPP access node. The AMF detects when the wireless UE de-attaches from the non-3GPP access node to handover to the target communication network. In response, the AMF transfers the UE context for the wireless UE to a Network Exposure Function (NEF). The NEF receives the UE context for the UE from the AMF and transfer the UE context for the UE to the target communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11471015
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is described including a housing supporting a suction source, a dirt collection container, and a cyclonic separation device for separating dirt from the airflow passing through the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a ducting member having an inlet in communication with an outlet from the cyclonic separation device and an outlet in communication with a passage leading to the suction source. The ducting member is removably connected to the housing or the dirt collection container and is rotatably moveable between locked and unlocked positions, and rotational movement of the ducting member from its unlocked position to its locked position aligns the outlet of the ducting member with the passage leading to the suction source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew James Ward, Richard David Waters, Guy Lawrence Newsom, Darren David Holmes, Steven James Rogers
  • Publication number: 20220303834
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-in inbound User Equipment (UE) from a source communication network to a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node. In the wireless communication network, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) receives inbound UE context from the source communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) detects when the inbound UE attaches to the non-3GPP access node to hand-in from the source communication network and responsively transfers a UE context request for the inbound UE to the NEF. The NEF transfers the inbound UE context to the AMF in response to the UE context request. The AMF transfers network signaling to one or more network functions to serve the inbound UE based on the inbound UE context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11452007
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-in inbound User Equipment (UE) from a source communication network to a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node. In the wireless communication network, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) receives inbound UE context from the source communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) detects when the inbound UE attaches to the non-3GPP access node to hand-in from the source communication network and responsively transfers a UE context request for the inbound UE to the NEF. The NEF transfers the inbound UE context to the AMF in response to the UE context request. The AMF transfers network signaling to one or more network functions to serve the inbound UE based on the inbound UE context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11363932
    Abstract: A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus, including a floor head including a floor facing surface which defines an inlet for receiving dirt-laden air, which inlet is generally positioned in a first plane P; a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the apparatus; a connecting member for connecting the tool to a surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the floor head and connecting member are pivotally connected about an axis A; and a blocking device for inhibiting pivotal movement of the connecting member about axis A. The blocking device is moveable to a blocking condition in which pivotal movement of the connecting member downwardly outside of a pre-determined use condition is inhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventors: Darren Holmes, Richard David Waters, Steven James Rogers, Guy Lawrence Newsom, Matthew James Ward
  • Patent number: 11284761
    Abstract: A cyclonic separator device for removing dust or debris from dirt-laden air, the device having a separating chamber, an inlet, an outlet, and a shroud that is connected to the separating chamber at one end, and provides a plurality of openings for the passage of air to the outlet. The device further includes a dirt collection chamber in communication with the separating chamber. The separating chamber includes an airflow directing formation which is connected to an inner surface of a generally cylindrical portion and which extends inwardly towards a central axis of the generally cylindrical portion. The airflow directing formation provides a surface which follows a substantially helical path that extends away from the inlet as it extends circumferentially around the inner surface of the generally cylindrical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Matthew James Ward, Richard David Waters, Guy Lawrence Newsom, Darren David Holmes, Steven James Rogers
  • Patent number: D1021299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Wolfe, Steve Davis, Yu-Jin Song, Francis McGovern, Richard David Waters