Patents Issued in November 17, 2020
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Poulren029’
    Patent number: PP32455
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class which has abundant, pink apricot flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Radbeauty’
    Patent number: PP32456
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Radbeauty’, is provided which forms abundantly on a substantially continuous basis attractive, cup-like shaped pink colored blossoms. Attractive semi-glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The growth habit is very bushy and rounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: William Radler
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Poulren028’
    Patent number: PP32457
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class which has abundant, deep pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Rose plant named ‘Poulpal081’
    Patent number: PP32458
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, deep pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • plant named ‘PollyO’
    Patent number: PP32459
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘PollyO’ is characterized by high nut yield, early nut maturity, small round nuts and kernels, high kernel percentage, good kernel blanching and excellent flavor. The tree is vigorous and has a desirable growth habit. ‘PollyO’ is resistant to bud mite (primarily Phytoptus avellanae Nal.). DNA markers and field exposure indicate that it is highly resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • plant named ‘Raritan’
    Patent number: PP32460
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Raritan’ characterized by a vigorous and upright-spreading growth habit, the production of nuts with round kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Corylus plant named ‘Hunterdon’
    Patent number: PP32461
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Hunterdon’ characterized by a vigorous and upright growth habit, the production of nuts with globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • plant named ‘Monmouth’
    Patent number: PP32462
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Monmouth’ characterized by a vigorous and upright growth habit, the production of nuts with globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Sunectwentyseven’
    Patent number: PP32463
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentyseven’ is characterized by very early ripening, very large sized and sweet fruit having a medium brix value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, Terrence J. Frett
  • Avocado rootstock named ‘Merensky 5’
    Patent number: PP32464
    Abstract: A new avocado variety, ‘Merensky 5’ has high tolerance to salinity and to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. ‘Hass’ trees grafted onto the ‘Merensky 5’ rootstock bear good yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignees: Westfalia Fruit Estate Pty Ltd, South African Avocado Growers Association
    Inventors: Duncan G. Smith, Sylvie Kremer-Köhne, Zelda van Rooyen, Josef Stefan Köhne
  • Avocado rootstock named ‘Merensky 6’
    Patent number: PP32465
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree imparting high bearing capacity and vigor to the scion cultivar when used as a rootstock. Further, this rootstock exhibits a high tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignees: Westfalia, Fruit Estate Pty Ltd, South African Avocado Growers Association
    Inventors: Sylvie Kremer-Köhne, Zelda van Rooyen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Lady Emma’
    Patent number: PP32466
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry plant is provided which exhibits a compact growth habit, large and glossy fruits with a consistent conic shape, and strong remontant behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: S&A Soft Fruits Ltd.
    Inventor: Irene Geoghegan
  • tree named ‘Mojave’
    Patent number: PP32467
    Abstract: A new and distinct combination of the genes of South American Prosopis alba and North American Prosopis glandulosa var glandulosa for cold hardiness, and erect growth to produce erect, thornless, fast growing ornamental and lumber trees that provide greater adaptability to a much broader range of arid ecosystems than previous Prosopis alba ornamental selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Felker
  • tree named ‘Erica's Appalachian Sunrise’
    Patent number: PP32468
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which produces both fully dark red bracts and lighter red to pink bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus florida and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Erica's Appalachian Sunrise’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl
  • plant named ‘QD5’
    Patent number: PP32469
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘QD5’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright to vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and relatively large red purple-colored flowers with orange yellow-colored throats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: GRAFF BREEDING A/S
    Inventor: Poul Graff
  • plant named ‘ZhNan102’
    Patent number: PP32470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan102’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, golden yellow fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • plant named ‘SCHROLL66-11-01’
    Patent number: PP32471
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL66-11-01’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; mophead-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored sterile flowers; when “blued”, that is, treated with aluminum sulfate, sterile flowers are light violet blue in color; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SCHROLL MANAGEMENT ApS
    Inventor: Soren Schroll
  • plant named ‘LEESIX’
    Patent number: PP32472
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia plant named ‘LEESIX’ is disclosed, characterized by uniquely profuse flowering. Foliage is narrow and glossy. Flowering will occur on a reblooming cycle Summer and Fall. Flowers are double and very fragrant. Plants are suitable for Southern climates. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: PDSI
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • plant named ‘BIHEMP 050924’
    Patent number: PP32473
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct cannabis cultivar designated as ‘BIHEMP 050924.’ Disclosed herein are main terpenes of ‘BIHEMP 050924,’ which are beta-caryophyllene, limonene, alpha-humulene, linalool, myrcene, trans-ocimene, beta-pinene, fenchol, and alpha-terpineol. Also, the present invention provides the estimated concentration of the THCmax, CBDmax, and CBGmax, about 0.21-0.43%, about 5.02-10.86%, and about 0.10-0.72%, respectively, at the time of assaying metabolites from flower samples of ‘BIHEMP 050924.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Biotech Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Lewis, Steven Robert Haba
  • plant named ‘PG-072’
    Patent number: PP32474
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘PG-072’ is disclosed, characterized by dark pink double flowers, prolific flowering and a cascading, compact habit. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Ilan Breier
  • plant named ‘Zanmutrick’
    Patent number: PP32475
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmutrick’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly spherical plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are brilliant yellow in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: VAN ZANTEN BREDDING B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • plant named ‘Zanmumamia’
    Patent number: PP32476
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmumamia’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly spherical plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are dark red in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: VAN ZANTEN BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • orchid plant named ‘CAMBAMIM’
    Patent number: PP32477
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of x Aliceara plant named ‘CAMBAMIM’, particularly characterized by having large, cream-white flowers with dark red flecks and large, undulated white lips with 1-3 dark red flecks, 1-3 peduncles that are long and sturdy, leaves that are lanceolate and elongated to very elongated, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Gert-Jan Hoogendoorn
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALFATYMO’
    Patent number: PP32478
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFATYMO’, particularly characterized by dark purple-red flowers with white edges and dark red lips, many branches, weak curvature of the lateral lobe, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALGYQCO’
    Patent number: PP32479
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGYQCO’, particularly characterized by having white flowers with greenish-white lips and a concave shape, strong curvature of the lateral lobe, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALGREKK’
    Patent number: PP32480
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGREKK’, particularly characterized by white flowers with yellow-white lips, many branches, a compact plant, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘LIBLUMA’
    Patent number: PP32481
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘LIBLUMA’ that is characterized by solid blue flowers with purple veins, a long flowering season, good heat tolerance and a mounding plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Cultivaris GmbH
    Inventor: Garry Grueber
  • plant named ‘Dokalwilis’
    Patent number: PP32482
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dokalwilis’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; pure white-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • plant named ‘Spamalgro’
    Patent number: PP32483
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Spamalgro’, characterized by its large, upright, outwardly arching and uniform plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; bushy and dense plants; large glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large white-colored spathes that are positioned between and above the foliar plane on strong and erect scapes; flowers that produce very little to no pollen; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NUBILUS B.V.
    Inventor: Timothy Johan Herman Hoogkamp
  • plant named ‘Great White Shark’
    Patent number: PP32484
    Abstract: A new and unique Agave plant named ‘Great White Shark’ characterized by upright, curving, linear to obovate foliage that is pinched to folded in the apical portion. The leaves are variegated with a wide creamy-yellow margin and dark gray-green center and have small, firm, darkly-colored teeth only in the basal portion and a dark apical spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Tony Avent
  • plant named ‘Noagcar’
    Patent number: PP32485
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant, ‘Noagcar’, that is characterized by its vigorous growth habit, its immature peduncles that are strongly tinged with black prior to the opening of the flowers, its flowers that are violet-blue in color with a dark longitudinal stripe, and its floriferous blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MARCO VAN NOORT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Zwetsloot
  • plant named ‘IFECSSAL’
    Patent number: PP32486
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘IFECSSSAL’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong flowering stems; numerous large single-type inflorescences with purplish pink-colored ray florets and reddish brown-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: INNOFLORA PLANT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Jelle van den Haak
  • plant named ‘COSEH 7500’
    Patent number: PP32487
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 7500’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; single white to light yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘RUDPA297’
    Patent number: PP32488
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rudbeckia plant named ‘RUDPA297’ that is characterized by its vigorous growth habit yet maintaining a compact plant habit, its very floriferous blooming habit, and its inflorescences with disks that are green-yellow in color and ray florets that are yellow-orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NOVA PERENNE BV
    Inventor: Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Bianca’
    Patent number: PP32489
    Abstract: ‘Diva Bianca’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and a sweet fragrance. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Himalaya’
    Patent number: PP32490
    Abstract: ‘Diva Himalaya’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and thin, strong peduncles. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Alpina’
    Patent number: PP32491
    Abstract: ‘Diva Alpina’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Siberia’
    Patent number: PP32492
    Abstract: ‘Diva Siberia’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Food processor with safety mechanism
    Patent number: RE48305
    Abstract: A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
  • Stair exerciser apparatus
    Patent number: RE48306
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
  • System and method for early train detection
    Patent number: RE48307
    Abstract: Train detection security system and method for detecting a moving train are provided. The train detection security system includes one or more sensor units fixed to a rail of a rail track. The sensor units are arranged for detecting a first signal induced by a moving train and propagated through the rail. The system further includes a control unit including a signal processor arranged for receiving first sensor output signals representing the first signals from each of the one or more sensor units, processing the first sensor output signals and generating a train warning signal representing characteristics of the moving train based on envelope characteristics of the first sensor output signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: WAVETRAIN SYSTEMS AS
    Inventors: Fredrik Lingvall, Tron Danielsen
  • Processes for producing fuels and biofertilizers from biomass and products produced
    Patent number: RE48308
    Abstract: An IBTL system having a low GHG footprint for converting biomass to liquid fuels in which a biomass feed is converted to liquids by direct liquefaction and the liquids are upgraded to produce premium fuels. Biomass residues from the direct liquefaction, and optionally additional biomass is pyrolyzed using microwave pyrolysis to produce structured biochar, hydrogen for the liquefaction and upgrading, and CO2 for conversion to algae, including blue green algae (cyanobacteria) in a photobioreactor (PBR). Produced algae and diazotrophic microorganisms are used to produce a biofertilizer that also contains structured biochar. The structured biochar acts as a nucleation agent for the algae in the PBR, as a absorption agent to absorb inorganics from the biomass feed to direct liquefaction or from the liquids produced thereby, and as a water retention agent in the biofertilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignees: ACCELERGY CORPORATION, SHANGHAI ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
    Inventors: Rocco A Fiato, Yuhan Sun, Mark Allen, Quanyu Zhao
  • Projection optical system, magnification projection optical system, magnification projection apparatus, and image projection apparatus
    Patent number: RE48309
    Abstract: In a projection optical system for use in an image projection apparatus illuminating an image display panel forming an image in accordance with a modulating signal with illumination light from a light source, the projection optical system includes first and second optical systems arranged along an optical path defining an upstream-downstream direction in the order described from upstream to downstream on the downstream side of the image display panel. The first optical system includes at least one dioptric system and has positive power. The second optical system includes at least one reflecting surface having power and has positive power. The image formed by the image display panel is formed as an intermediate image in the optical path, and the intermediate image is magnified and projected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi Takaura, Kazuhiro Fujita, Nobuo Sakuma
  • Active stylus with passive mutual measurements
    Patent number: RE48310
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a sense unit operable to sense a plurality of first signals transmitted on one or more vertical lines and one or more horizontal lines of a touch sensor, the one or more vertical lines and the one or more horizontal lines operable to drive the plurality of first signals. The apparatus also includes a drive unit operable to transmit, in response to the sense unit sensing at least one of the plurality of first signals, a second signal to the one or more vertical lines and the one or more horizontal lines, the second signal changing an effective charge of the one or more vertical lines and the one or more horizontal lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Wacom Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Samuel Brunet, Luben H. Hristov, Trond J. Pedersen, Iqbal Sharif
  • Apparatus and method for running multiple instances of a same application in mobile devices
    Patent number: RE48311
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for isolating at least one of a plurality of applications included in an electronic device are provided. The method includes selecting at least one of the plurality of applications included in the electronic device, preprocessing the at least one selected application so as to be at least one modified application included in a sandbox isolating the at least one selected applications from others of the plurality of applications, and installing the at least one modified application on the electronic device so as to be executed only according to the sandbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Manikandan Sankaranarasimhan, William Swaney, Victor Havin, Toru Ishihara
  • Method and apparatus for defining common entity relationships
    Patent number: RE48312
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a system for configuring, designing, and/or implementing common metadata and common data is detailed as a new type of data relationship, within and between databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Mack
  • Physical digital media delivery
    Patent number: RE48313
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of content, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Cufer Asset Ltd. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. Sparks, David A. Gust
  • Filter structure for iterative signal processing
    Patent number: RE48314
    Abstract: A method is for communicating by tracking time varying channels in a multiple access packet based communication network. Each packet includes a preamble portion including a data symbol, and a data portion including data symbols. The method may include initializing a channel estimate reference from an initial channel estimate based upon the data symbol in a preamble portion of a received packet, and updating the channel estimate reference based upon a channel estimate of a current data symbol and a previously received data symbol from the data symbols in a data portion of the received packet. The method may also include repeating the updating upon receipt of a subsequent data symbol from the data symbols in the data portion of the received packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Cohda Wireless Pty. Ltd
    Inventors: Paul Dean Alexander, Alexander James Grant, Lars Kildehoj Rasmussen, Stephen Peter Jakas
  • In-ear audio device customization
    Patent number: RE48315
    Abstract: An in-ear audio device has a casing on which is disposed one or more bags are positioned to be filled with fillable material during a customization process in which a test sound is acoustically output into an ear canal by an acoustic driver of the in-ear audio device while the one or more bags are being filled, and a microphone acoustically coupled to the ear canal is employed to detect sounds within the ear canal that are indicative of the frequency response of the acoustic output of the acoustic driver to determine when the degree of sealing of the ear canal by the one or more bags is sufficient to achieve a desired quality of frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel M. Gauger, Jr.
  • Communications system, base station, user equipment, and signaling transmission method
    Patent number: RE48316
    Abstract: The present invention provides a communications system, a base station, a user equipment, and a signaling transmission method. The system includes: a first base station and a second base station. User data transmission exists between the first base station and a UE; the first base station performs control signaling interaction with the UE by using a first signaling radio bearer; and the second base station performs control signaling interaction with the UE by using an SRB0, an SRB1, or an SRB2, where the first signaling radio bearer is different from the SRB0, the SRB1, and the SRB2. The technical solutions of the present invention can solve a problem of configuring a radio resource of an air interface connection between an enhancement-layer base station and a UE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yan Peng