EPIC Lift Systems

Nov 9, 2023

11,798,065 (Tool for generating a virtual store that emulates a physical store) was assigned to 7-Eleven Inc. Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both inventors and assignees in the region, we aim to provide a broader view of the region’s inventive activity. Listings are organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC). THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS Week of October 24, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100) 166 patents granted NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 12 C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 4 Assignee(s): WALGREEN CO. (Deerfield, IL) Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17826827 on 05/27/2022 (515 days app to issue) Abstract: A locking case system for cosmetic products includes a fixture adapted to receive cosmetic products and a locking case adapted to be coupled to the fixture. Upon coupling the locking case to the fixture, at least one snap member of at least one side wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving portion of the at least one side wall of the fixture. In addition, at least one snap member of a rear wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving aperture in a top edge of a rear wall of the fixture. Further, at least one snap member of a front member of the locking case is snapped into the at least one receiving aperture of a front wall of the fixture to secure the cosmetic products to the fixture. [A47F] SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS, OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS Hot food holding station with multi-functional ramp Assignee(s): HK INTERNATIONAL (Mesquite, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17126885 on 12/18/2020 (1040 days app to issue) Abstract: A hot food holding station is a device that can keep food warm, especially food that has been deep fried or cooked, thereby providing consumers convenience of serving heated ready-to-eat food. The device further ensures that edibles that are being held are evenly heated across the storage unit. In order to accomplish this, the device uses a heated airflow system that includes multiple air flow passages and a multi-functional grease tray ramp. The heated airflow system includes an air blower unit, an airflow unit, a heated air chamber and a food holding compartment that are fluidly communicated with one another. Further, the device utilizes fresh air from the atmosphere for heating the food, thereby preventing recirculation of air within the system. [A47J] KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES [6] All in one plate holder and spring loaded awl Assignee(s): K2M, Inc. (Leesburg, VA) Law Firm: Lerner David LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17003243 on 08/26/2020 (1154 days app to issue) Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes a plate holder and an awl. The plate holder has a first end and a second end with an engagement feature at the second end that is engageable with a bone plate. The awl is releasably engaged to the plate holder and includes a locking mechanism adjustable from a first setting to a second setting and a tip. When the locking mechanism is in the first setting, the awl is fixed relative to the plate holder and the tip is disposed within the plate holder. When the locking mechanism is in the second setting, the awl is axially translatable relative to the plate holder such that the tip of the awl extends out of the second end of the plate holder. [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48) Directional kyphoplasty device and method of using such a device Assignee(s): Cardio Voyage Innovations, LLC (McKinney, TX) Law Firm: The Webb Law Firm (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16957413 on 12/28/2018 (1761 days app to issue) Abstract: A device for correcting a compression-type fracture including a housing at a proximal end of the device, a cannula extending from the housing and through a directional balloon, and a tip at a distal end of the cannula, wherein the cannula has an outer tube for supplying fluid to the balloon and an inner tube positioned within the outer tube for supplying cement through at least one opening in the distal end of the cannula. A method of using the device where the device is inserted into a fracture site, the balloon is inflated to elevate fragments of the fracture, cement is injected into the opening created by elevating the fragments of the fracture and the device is removed from the fracture site. The balloon may be deflated before the injection of the cement or simultaneous with the injection of the cement. [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48) Cold therapy device and method Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 16898543 on 06/11/2020 (1230 days app to issue) Abstract: A cold therapy apparatus includes a thermal body wrap with umbilical to a control unit with pump for circulating a thermal fluid to remove heat from a body. A coolant heat exchange assembly includes a coolant tank that is filled with a coolant and has a heat exchanger inside that is immersed in the coolant. The heat exchanger is coupled to the control unit to circulate the thermal fluid through the thermal body wrap. The coolant heat exchange assembly is removed from the control unit and placed in a cold environment to chill the coolant, and is then re-coupled during cold therapy. The process is repeated form extended therapy periods. [A61F] FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) [2006.01] Percussion massager having variable and selectable stroke length Inventor(s): Federico G. Vierheller (Fort Worth, TX), Michael J. Williams (Colleyville, TX), Wesley A. Coleman (N. Richland Hills, TX) Assignee(s): PlayMakar, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Bey Cotropia PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17524732 on 11/11/2021 (712 days app to issue) Abstract: An adjustable stroke length percussion massage device includes a stroke arm connected to a piston which is connected to a massage tool for providing a massage to a user. The stroke arm is secured to a crank pin of a crank mechanism which includes a rotatably connected crank housing and crank base, the crank pin being movably secured between the crank housing and crank base such that the crank pin moves from a first end to a second end of a sliding groove located in the cam housing when a rotation direction of the single unit is reversed by a motor. When the crank pin is moved from the first end to the second end of the sliding groove, a stroke length of the piston is changed. [A61H] PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61N) Retractable pacifier system Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17156550 on 01/23/2021 (1004 days app to issue) Abstract: A method and apparatus can include: a shield; a shaft coupled to the shield; a nipple coupled to the shaft; and a membrane coupled between the shield and the shaft, the membrane providing a retracted configuration creating a storage cavity for the nipple based on the shaft being pulled away from the shield, and the membrane providing an extended configuration with the nipple exposed and extended past the shield based on the shaft being pressed toward the shield and the membrane inverting from the retracted configuration. [A61J] CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE Glyceryl and glycol acid compounds Assignee(s): THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (University Park, , PA) Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16337469 on 10/03/2017 (2212 days app to issue) Abstract: A compound comprising an oligomer formed from a biocompatible multifunctional carboxylic acid comprising a hydroxyl group and at least one carboxylic acid, an polyol (e.g., an aliphatic diol), and a linker. One or more conductive oligomers (e.g., polyanilines) are covalently bonded to the oligomer. The compounds can have various forms (e.g., articles of manufacture, films, scaffolds, and the like). The compounds have various uses. For example, the compounds are used in photoacoustic imaging methods. [A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) Support devices including electrical stimulation systems and methods for using the same Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16906841 on 06/19/2020 (1222 days app to issue) Abstract: A support device includes a base portion structurally configured to support a user, one or more engagement members coupled to the base portion and engagable with a surface, a distance sensor, a power source electrically coupled to one or more electrical stimulation electrodes, and a controller communicatively coupled to the distance sensor and the power source, the controller including a processor and a non-transitory, processor-readable storage medium including a computer readable and executable instruction set, which, when executed, causes the processor to receive a signal from the distance sensor indicative of a detected distance traveled by the support device, and send a signal to the power source to engage the one or more electrical stimulation electrodes based at least in part on the detected distance traveled by the support device. [A61N] ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B 18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infra-red radiators for heating H05B) [6] Golf putting training system and method Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, L.L.P. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16998022 on 08/20/2020 (1160 days app to issue) Abstract: Bulk copper solder is highly desired as a solder compound because it is very electrically conductive and has a high melting point relative to other solders. A composition for a copper solder includes copper(II) oxide powder in the range of 37-53% by mass, silicon carbide (SiC) powder in the range of 8-14% by mass, and a flux in the range of 35%-53% by mass. Energy in the form of microwave energy can be applied to the copper solder to convert the Cu(II)O to Cu, for a Cu product conversion of 93%. [B23K] SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D) Auxiliary power controller Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: WHITAKER CHALK SWINDLE SCHWARTZ PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16704852 on 12/05/2019 (1419 days app to issue) Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining, by an auxiliary power controller, a first selection of one or more power input sources from a plurality of power input sources. The method also includes determining, by the auxiliary power controller, a first selection of one or more power consuming devices from a plurality of power consuming devices. The method further includes managing, by the auxiliary power controller, transfer of auxiliary power from the first selection of the one or more power input sources to the first selection of the one or more power consuming devices. [B60L] PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of electrical propulsion units or of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion in vehicles B60K 1/00, B60K 6/20; arrangements or mounting of electrical gearing in vehicles B60K 17/12, B60K 17/14; preventing wheel slip by reducing power in rail vehicles B61C 15/08; dynamo-electric machines H02K; control or regulation of electric motors H02P); SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (electric coupling devices combined with mechanical couplings of vehicles B60D 1/64; electric heating for vehicles B60H 1/00); ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL (control or regulation of electric motors H02P); MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES [4] Systems and methods for isolating compartments of a vehicle Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17155436 on 01/22/2021 (1005 days app to issue) Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to isolating a compartment. In one embodiment, a method includes isolating airflow to an occupant by actuation of a partition in response to a signal indicating a risk and the partition utilizes an inflatable bladder to seal an area of a compartment in a vehicle. The method also includes communicating a precaution associated with the actuation to occupants. [B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07) Deployable decoy vehicle system Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17083157 on 10/28/2020 (1091 days app to issue) Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes an airbag stored within an onboard compartment and inflatable by an onboard inflator. When inflated, the airbag extends from an outer surface of the vehicle, and has a shape that is recognizable, to a sensor on an approaching second vehicle, as at least a portion of a solid structure of the vehicle. The airbag is also configured to absorb at least some energy from a collision between the vehicle and the approaching second vehicle. [B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07) Vehicles and vehicle systems for operating powered door locks in an alarm deterrent mode Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17494403 on 10/05/2021 (749 days app to issue) Abstract: A vehicle including powered door locks, a motor for positioning the powered door locks between a locked position and an unlocked position, one or more sensors for detecting an unauthorized event around the vehicle, and a controller configured to operate the motor to repeatedly move the powered door locks in a predetermined pattern based on speed in response to the one or more sensors detecting an unauthorized event around the vehicle. [B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07) Approximating a time of an issue Inventor(s): Brian D. McFarland (Allen, TX), Edward Allen Cain, Jr. (Plano, TX), Satyajit P. Patne (The Colony, TX), Stephen Paul McFarland, Jr. (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17129478 on 12/21/2020 (1037 days app to issue) Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a transport, that an issue will soon occur, determining, by the transport, a time the issue will occur, and displaying, by the transport, the time the issue will occur. The issue is based on sensor data approaching a threshold within a period of time that is faster than an average period of time. [B60W] CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT [2006.01] Systems and methods to increase driver awareness of exterior occurrences Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17576823 on 01/14/2022 (648 days app to issue) Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for increasing driver awareness of external audible and visual alerts. The external alerts may be detected by external sensors of a vehicle. Systems may use internal sensors to determine whether a driver of the vehicle appears aware of the external alert or whether the external alert is detectable inside the vehicle. If the driver does not appear aware of the external alert, or the external alert is not detectable inside the vehicle, the vehicle may broadcast an internal alert to the driver. The internal alert may be one or more of a visual alert, an audible alert, or a tactile alert. [B60W] CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT [2006.01] Wind turbine blade reaction fixture for railway transport Assignee(s): BNSF Logistics , LLC (Springdale, AR) Law Firm: Dan Brown Law Office (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17082546 on 10/28/2020 (1091 days app to issue) Abstract: A fixture system for rail transport of wind turbine blades upon a consist of flatcars using a root-support fixture, a blade-support fixture, and first and second guide post that intermittently engage the tip-end portion of the wind turbine blade to limit lateral movement thereof, such that movement of the consist around a curved railway section urges the wind turbine blade against the first or second guide posts, which urges the wind turbine blade to urge the blade-support fixture to move laterally, thereby laterally reorienting the blade upon the consist. [B61D] BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES (vehicles in general B60; adaptation of vehicles to special systems B61B; underframes B61F) Wheel well fairing for an aircraft Assignee(s): Aero Design Labs LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17821412 on 08/22/2022 (428 days app to issue) Abstract: A wheel well fairing for reducing drag on an aircraft fuselage configured with an open wheel well for stowing landing gear of the aircraft. The wheel well fairing includes a Coanda fairing having a convex-shaped lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is configured for positioning adjacent an interior vertically-orientated sidewall of the wheel well, and the convex-shaped lower portion has a bottom surface configured to extend substantially parallel to and positioned adjacent with an outer hull surface of the fuselage. The convex-shaped lower portion is curved inwardly within the wheel well between the upper portion and bottom surface. The Coanda fairing is positioned at an aft portion of the wheel well to redirect airflow out of the wheel well in a rearward direction along the bottom hull surface of the fuselage. [B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V) System and method for maintaining and configuring rotorcraft Inventor(s): Daniel Wesley Rowe (Mansfield, TX), Jeremy Robert Chavez (Colleyville, TX), Mark Howard Thomson (Arlington, TX), Peter Shultz (Hurst, TX), Thomas Kurt Schneider (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17227844 on 04/12/2021 (925 days app to issue) Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: collecting usage and maintenance data for a rotorcraft at a computer of the rotorcraft; sending the usage and maintenance data to a fleet management server; generating individualized equipment data for the rotorcraft according to the usage and maintenance data at the fleet management server, the individualized equipment data including a lightweight digital representation of the rotorcraft and technical publications for the rotorcraft, the lightweight digital representation including mesh-based 3D visualizations of each component of the rotorcraft, the technical publications having views referencing the mesh-based 3D visualizations; sending the individualized equipment data to the computer of the rotorcraft; and persisting the individualized equipment data at the computer of the rotorcraft. [B64F] GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT; DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR Vomit bag with anti-nausea aroma dispenser Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17189393 on 03/02/2021 (966 days app to issue) Abstract: A vomit receptacle that includes a nausea relief substance that may be released on demand to relieve the nausea of a user who also must be prepared to contain a vomiting event. The receptacle may be a flexible bag, and the relief substance may be contained in a sealed packet in the bag, or in a kit with the bag. The substance may be an aromatic essential oil such as peppermint oil. [B65F] GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE (disinfecting refuse A61L; refuse disintegrators B02C; sorting refuse B03B, B07B; handcarts for transporting refuse receptacles B62B; sack holders B65B 67/00; converting refuse into fertilisers C05F; converting refuse into solid fuels C10L; sewers, cesspools E03F; arrangements in buildings for the disposal of refuse E04F 17/10; refuse-consuming furnaces F23G) Vehicle wheel torque braces and methods of inhibiting vehicle wheel rotation Inventor(s): Billy D. Dooley (Irvine, KY), Brian McElroy (Winchester, KY), David A. Britton (Florence, KY), Robert Aaron Allex (Ewing, KY), Ronald Scott Friend (Jeffersonville, KY) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17717348 on 04/11/2022 (561 days app to issue) Abstract: A vehicle wheel torque brace for inhibiting rotation of a vehicle wheel includes a brace body including a relatively thick stopper portion and a relatively thin wedge portion that is stepped down in thickness relative to the wedge portion. The wedge portion decreases in thickness from one side of the brace body to an opposite side of the brace body. A contact pad is carried by the wedge portion. The contact pad and wedge portion are shaped and sized to be wedged between a tire of the vehicle wheel and a strut assembly to inhibit rotation of the vehicle wheel. [B60T] VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL (control of electrodynamic brake systems B60L 7/00; conjoint control of brakes and other drive units of vehicles B60W); ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES [2006.01] Carbon capture adapter Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17982493 on 11/07/2022 (351 days app to issue) Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a carbon capture adapter that may attach to high air flow systems. A carbon capture adapter may utilize the air flow foundations of a high air flow system to allow for capture of unfiltered ambient air, allowing for carbon removal and the scrubbing of the unfiltered ambient air. The carbon capture adapter may comprise of carbon sensors that may detect carbon levels of the air before and after the carbon has been scrubbed or removed from the ambient air. The carbon capture adapter may capture and transform the carbon into secondary substances that may be useful unto itself, even further limiting waste and environmental damage. The carbon capture adapter will have all inputs, outputs, processes, and flows that meet all aspects of a closed loop system that is specifically designed for CCS. [B01D] SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D, by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B, by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges B04B; vortex apparatus B04C; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B 9/02) [5] Method of formulating perovskite solar cell materials Assignee(s): CubicPV Inc. (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17970465 on 10/20/2022 (369 days app to issue) Abstract: A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the steps of preparing a bismuth halide precursor ink. Preparing a bismuth halide precursor ink comprises the steps of introducing a bismuth halide into a vessel; introducing a first solvent to the vessel; and contacting the bismuth halide with the first solvent to dissolve the bismuth halide to form the bismuth halide precursor ink; depositing the bismuth halide precursor ink onto a substrate; drying the bismuth halide precursor ink to form a thin film; annealing the thin film; and rinsing the thin film with a solvent comprising: a second solvent; a first salt selected from the group consisting of methylammonium halide, formamidinimum halide, guanidinium halide, 1,2,2-triaminovinylammonium halide, and 5-aminovaleric acid hydrohalide; and a second salt selected from the group consisting of methylammonium halide, formamidinimum halide, guanidinium halide, 1,2,2-triaminovinylammonium halide, and 5-aminovaleric acid hydrohalide. [B05D] PROCESSES FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS OR OTHER FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (conveying articles or workpieces through baths of liquid B65G, e.g. B65G 49/02) [2] C H E M I S T R Y & M E T A L L U R G Y Hardening asphalt for roofing applications Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17973277 on 10/25/2022 (364 days app to issue) Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method comprising one or more of the following steps: obtaining asphalt, obtaining at least one hardening agent, mixing the at least one hardening agent with the asphalt, so as to form a hardened asphalt, obtaining at least one polymer, mixing the at least one polymer with the hardened asphalt, so as to form a polymer modified asphalt, obtaining at least one filler, mixing the at least one filler with at least one of the hardened asphalt, the polymer modified asphalt, or any combination thereof, so as to form a filled coating, obtaining a roofing substrate, and applying the filled coating to the roofing substrate, so as to form a roofing shingle. [C08L] COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS (compositions based on polymerisable monomers C08F, C08G; artificial filaments or fibres D01F; textile treating compositions D06) [2] Black titanium dioxide LiDAR reflecting particles and vehicles comprising the same Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17093737 on 11/10/2020 (1078 days app to issue) Abstract: Black titanium dioxide has a crystalline titanium dioxide core and an amorphous titanium dioxide shell that encompasses the crystalline titanium dioxide core. The black titanium dioxide has a reflectivity of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum that is less than or equal to 15% and a reflectivity for near-IR and LiDAR electromagnetic radiation that is greater than or equal to 10%. The black titanium dioxide has a band gap from greater than or equal to 1.0 eV to less than or equal to 2.0 eV. [C09D] COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (cosmetics A61K; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general, B05D; staining wood B27K 5/02; glazes or vitreous enamels C03C; natural resins, French polish, drying-oils, driers, turpentine, per se, C09F; polishing compositions other than French polish, ski waxes C09G; adhesives or use of materials as adhesives C09J; materials for sealing or packing joints or covers C09K 3/10; materials for stopping leaks C09K 3/12; processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings C25D) [5] Systems, methods and apparatus for producing sustainable aviation fuel Assignee(s): Kepler GTL LLC (Southlake, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17495335 on 10/06/2021 (748 days app to issue) Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an apparatus to produce SAF from dry natural gas includes a natural gas reforming area that receives the dry natural gas and that produces synthetic gas from the dry natural gas, a Fischer-Tropsch conversion area that is operably coupled to the natural gas reforming area and that receives the synthetic gas and produces a hydrocarbon chain from the synthetic gas and a product upgrading area that is operably coupled to the Fischer-Tropsch conversion area that receives the hydrocarbon chain and that produces the SAF from the hydrocarbon chain. [C10G] CRACKING HYDROCARBON OILS; PRODUCTION OF LIQUID HYDROCARBON MIXTURES, e.g. BY DESTRUCTIVE HYDROGENATION, OLIGOMERISATION, POLYMERISATION (cracking to hydrogen or synthesis gas C01B; cracking or pyrolysis of hydrocarbon gases to individual hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof of definite or specified constitution C07C; cracking to cokes C10B); RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBON OILS FROM OIL-SHALE, OIL-SAND, OR GASES; REFINING MIXTURES MAINLY CONSISTING OF HYDROCARBONS; REFORMING OF NAPHTHA; MINERAL WAXES [6] Compositions and methods for treatment of Friedreich”s Ataxia Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX) Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17486136 on 09/27/2021 (757 days app to issue) Abstract: Described are compounds and methods useful for the treatment and investigation of Friedreich”s Ataxia. [C07H] SUGARS; DERIVATIVES THEREOF; NUCLEOSIDES; NUCLEOTIDES; NUCLEIC ACIDS (derivatives of aldonic or saccharic acids C07C, C07D; aldonic acids, saccharic acids C07C 59/105, C07C 59/285; cyanohydrins C07C 255/16; glycals C07D; compounds of unknown constitution C07G; polysaccharides, derivatives thereof C08B; DNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purification C12N 15/00; sugar industry C13) [2] F I X E D  C O N S T R U C T I O N S Methods of forming asphalt coatings from asphalt shingle waste Inventor(s): Dale Kelley (Flower Mound, TX), James Svec (Kearney, NJ), Kirby Erickson (Waxahachie, TX), Kris Edelsward (Lockport, NY), Michael T. Ferraro (Savannah, GA), Paul Richardson (Euless, TX) Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 18062493 on 12/06/2022 (322 days app to issue) Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating. [E01C] CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR (forming road or like surfaces by compacting or grading snow or ice E01H) Position-biased locking pin assembly for a ground engaging wear member Assignee(s): Hensley Industries, Inc. (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17547921 on 12/10/2021 (683 days app to issue) Abstract: A locking pin assembly for securing a wear member to a support structure may include a body portion and may include a shaft member partially disposed within and extending from the body portion and rotatable between a first position that mechanically inhibits removal of a ground engaging member from a support structure and a second position that permits removal of the ground engaging member from the support structure. A wear member for receiving a locking pin assembly may include a bore extending laterally through the bore member with a proximal opening and a distal opening, an installation ramp and a removal ramp may be disposed at the proximal opening for engaging a tang of a shaft member of the locking pin assembly. [E02F] DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C 49/00) Method and arrangement for constructing and interconnecting prefabricated building modules Assignee(s): Renu, Inc. (Carrollton, TX) Law Firm: Haverstock Owens, A Law Corporation (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17678635 on 02/23/2022 (608 days app to issue) Abstract: A modular building system allows for quickly and easily erecting prefabricated wall panels on a building foundation at a construction site. The system allows for manufacturing and installing, at a high level, complete budding componentsing steps that are highly repeatable and scalable, resulting in construction that is quick and efficient, and easily performed at many types and locations of construction sites. A system in accordance with the invention comprises a wad panel, a floor panel and a roof panel. The wad panel comprises a horizontal member supported along a bottom horizontal edge, and a plurality of vertical studs integral to the horizontal member and extending vertically downward from the horizontal member. A floor panel comprises a rail disposed rigidly fixed to the foundation and defining an enclosure to receive the plurality of vertical studs of the wall panel to thereby vertically position the wall panel upon the foundation. [E04B] GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings E06B 1/00) Asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing materials Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 18331806 on 06/08/2023 (138 days app to issue) Abstract: Some embodiments relate to asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing shingles of roofing systems. A roofing system comprises a plurality of roofing shingles. The plurality of roofing shingles, when installed on a roof substrate, comprises exposed surfaces and unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt shingle waste coatings on or only on at least one of the unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt coatings on or only on at least one of the exposed surfaces. [E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00) Structural fuse with integral spacer plates Assignee(s): Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. (Pleasanton, CA) Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17382555 on 07/22/2021 (824 days app to issue) Abstract: A structural fuse is disclosed including a fuse base and a fuse plate extending from the fuse base. The fuse plate may include a reduced diameter yield section configured to yield at loads on the structural fuse above a threshold. The reduced diameter yield section includes a pair of slots on either side of the yield section, which slots receive a pair of spacers. The spacers are integrally formed as part of the fuse plate, and remain attached to the fuse plate during fabrication of the structural fuse. [E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4] Systems and methods for flood prevention Assignee(s): GHW SOLUTIONS, LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Crain Caton and James (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17348495 on 06/15/2021 (861 days app to issue) Abstract: A comprehensive dry flood proofing solution to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and small buildings. This family of integrated systems of the present disclosure each leverage the building”s structure to offer practical and affordable flood protection for those buildings constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. This family of solutions includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, house wrap and debris barrier system for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The components of the solution are reusable, easy to deploy, and do not detract from the building”s permanent appearance. Furthermore, the solution allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the building from standing water incursion up to 24 above slab elevation. The pre-flood design and preparation, the deployment immediately preceding flooding event and the subsequent removal after flooding event has passed is provided by both contractors and homeowners. [E04H] BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) [4] Lubricator assembly and method for servicing tubular members Assignee(s): National Oilwell Varco, L.P. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17285713 on 10/15/2019 (1470 days app to issue) Abstract: A lubricator assembly for servicing a tubular member includes a mounting base, a lubricant housing movably coupled to the mounting base and configured to receive lubricant from a lubricant source, a guide pin slidably disposed in the lubricant housing, a first seal positioned between the guide pin and the lubricant housing and a second seal positioned between the guide pin and the lubricant housing, and a first chamber extending between the first seal and the second seal, wherein the guide pin is configured to direct lubricant disposed in the first chamber against the tubular member in response to the tubular member engaging the guide pin. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Real-time influx management envelope tool with a multi-phase model and machine learning Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17550774 on 12/14/2021 (679 days app to issue) Abstract: A method of managing an influx encountered during a drilling operation conducted with respect to a wellbore includes drilling a wellbore into a subterranean formation. Drilling the wellbore includes circulating a drilling fluid through a wellbore while operating a drill bit and monitoring one or more parameters associated with the drilling operation for indicia of the influx within the wellbore. The method also includes, upon detecting the indicia of the influx, determining, via an influx management model, an initial influx volume. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Segmented retainer for high pressure barriers Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed: 17179973 on 02/19/2021 (977 days app to issue) Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for securing a component, such as a sealing element, to a tubular member, such as a mandrel, of a downhole tool. In at least one example, a retaining ring is used to secure the component to a mandrel. The retaining ring is secured to the mandrel with a plurality of discrete retention segments disposed within a channel at least partially defined by an internal groove on the retaining ring and an external groove on the mandrel. The retention segments are individually insertable into the channel through an access opening on the retaining ring. A compression spring may be provided in the channel to provide compressive engagement of the retention segments. Various closure configurations are also disclosed for closing the access opening once the retention segments have been inserted. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Swaged in place continuous metal backup ring Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed: 15779499 on 10/26/2016 (2554 days app to issue) Abstract: Example systems, apparatus, and methods are described for providing continuous backup rings that are swaged into closed gland seal grooves to reduce extrusion of elastomeric sealing elements in packers. In an example embodiment, the closed gland sealing system includes a mandrel body having a cylindrical outer surface. A seal mandrel portion of the mandrel body is defined by an annular recess in the mandrel body that extends radially around the substantially cylindrical outer surface to form a closed gland groove. A sealing element is positioned in the closed gland groove and extends radially around the seal mandrel portion. Further, a continuous backup ring is positioned in contact with the sealing element in the closed gland groove that also extends radially around the seal mandrel portion. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Micro-controller-based switch assembly for wellbore systems and method Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX) Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17835353 on 06/08/2022 (503 days app to issue) Abstract: A switch assembly, which is part of a chain of switch assemblies. The switch assembly includes a micro-controller PB that has no address, a thru-line switch, and a detonator switch. The micro-controller PB is configured to directly communicate with an upstream or downstream switch assembly through a pulsing scheme, and the micro-controller PB receives no command from a surface controller. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Gas-lift system with paired controllers Assignee(s): Epic Lift Systems LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Park, Vaughan, Fleming Dowler LLP (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17521520 on 11/08/2021 (715 days app to issue) Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling operation of a well, of which the method includes receiving an operation setting for operation of a system that provides lift gas into and produces gas from the well, monitoring operation of the system using a first controller, determininging the first controller, that the system is not operating at the operation setting, and in response to determining that the system is not operating at the operation setting, sendinging a two-way communication link from the first controller to a second controller, a control signal to the second controller. The control signal is configured to cause the second controller to modify an operation of a compressor of the system. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Compound electro-hydraulic frac pumping system Assignee(s): Twin Disc, Inc. (Racine, WI) Law Firm: Boyle Fredrickson S.C. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17824485 on 05/25/2022 (517 days app to issue) Abstract: An electrically driven oilfield pumping system may include a compound electro-hydraulic fracturing (frac) pump system that has a primary electric motor that selectively delivers power to one or more of at least two fracturing (frac) pumps. The primary electric motor may be a constant speed alternative current (AC) motor with a fixed rated speed. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] Apparatus and methods for uninterrupted drilling Assignee(s): Motive Drilling Technologies, Inc. (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17812850 on 07/15/2022 (466 days app to issue) Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a control system may include a processor coupled to the database. The control system may include a memory accessible to the processor and storing instructions executable by the processor for: during slide drilling, detecting an increase to a first differential pressure (P) that is greater than a first threshold pressure. In at least one embodiment, the control system may responsive to detecting the first P, determining a time duration for which the first P exceeds the first threshold pressure. In at least one embodiment, the control system may responsive to the first P exceeding the first threshold pressure for less than a first threshold time, continuing the slide drilling without modifying a drilling parameter. [E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5] M E C H A N I C A L  E N G I N E E R I N G LIGHTING | HEATING | WEAPONS | BLASTING Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 18059484 on 11/29/2022 (329 days app to issue) Abstract: A hybrid actuation device includes an artificial muscle, a first plate coupled to a second plate, and a shape memory alloy wire. The artificial muscle includes a housing, a first electrode and a second electrode, and a dielectric fluid. The housing includes a first film layer, a second film layer, an electrode region, and an expandable fluid region. The first electrode and the second electrode are each disposed in the electrode region of the housing. The dielectric fluid is disposed within the housing. The first plate and the second plate are positioned within the housing, the first plate positioned between the first film layer and the first electrode, and the second plate positioned between the second film layer and the second electrode. The shape memory alloy wire extends from the first plate to the second plate and through the dielectric fluid. [F03G] SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA, OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER-PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (arrangements in connection with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60K 16/00; electric propulsion with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60L 8/00) Tube shielding system Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17223882 on 04/06/2021 (931 days app to issue) Abstract: A tube shielding system prevents pests such as rodents and insects from damaging tubes or pipes, particularly those made of plastics or other soft materials. The tubes are wrapped with a protective barrier that has a pest control layer. The pest control layer a deterrent that could be physical or chemical. Examples of deterrents are steel mesh, sand, peppermint and capsaicin. [F16L] PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL Lighting device having a vivid and dulling light source with controlled duty cycling thereof Assignee(s): Alliance Sports Group, L.P. (Roanoke, TX) Law Firm: Thorpe North Western, LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17888032 on 08/15/2022 (435 days app to issue) Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed operating a vivid source having a first duty cycle and a dulling source with second duty cycle. The vivid source and the dulling source operate at alternating time intervals where the intensity of one wavelength segment or block is emphasized in the vivid source and absent or de-emphasized in the dulling source. The operation provides the user with an emphasis on objects that reflect or absorb the emphasized wavelength segment. [F21V] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [7] Shelf activated airflow control in multizone oven Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17734406 on 05/02/2022 (540 days app to issue) Abstract: A refrigerant leak detection and mitigation system/method for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that incorporates a refrigerant gas sensor (RGS), sensor signal conditioner (SSC), alarm status indicator (ASI), and digital control processor (DCP) is disclosed. The RGS detects ambient refrigerant gas (ARG) and indicates this as a refrigerant sensor voltage (RSV) to the SSC. The DCP and SSC form a closed control loop (CCL) in which the SSC electrical characteristics are adjusted by the DCP such that the RSV is continuously and dynamically recalibrated to account for background refrigerant gas levels, changes in ambient air conditions, RGS manufacturing tolerances, and other field-specific operational conditions that impact the RGS detection capabilities. The DCP is configured to log alarms to the ASI if a RGS refrigerant leak is detected and optionally shutdown one or more HVAC system components such as a specific air handler leaking refrigerant. [F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02) HVAC sensor validation while HVAC system is off Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17235186 on 04/20/2021 (917 days app to issue) Abstract: An HVAC system includes a suction-side sensor, a liquid-side sensor, an outdoor temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller determines that initial criteria are satisfied for initiating validation of the suction-side sensor and the liquid-side sensor. After determining that the initial criteria are satisfied, a suction-side property value, liquid-side property value, and outdoor temperature value are received. The controller determines whether a first validation criteria and a second validation criteria are satisfied. If both the first validation criteria and the second validation criteria are satisfied, the suction-side sensor, the liquid-side sensor, and the outdoor temperature sensor are determined to be functioning properly. Otherwise, the controller determines which one or more of the sensors are malfunctioning. [F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02) Method and apparatus for preventing component malfunction using accelerometers Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17346656 on 06/14/2021 (862 days app to issue) Abstract: A method of minimizing components of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system from malfunctioning, the method includes measuring, by an accelerometer associated with at least one component of the HVAC system, vibration of the at least one component and receiving, by a controller, actual vibration data reflective of the measured vibration. The method further includes determininging the controller, whether the actual vibration data is greater than pre-defined acceptable baseline vibration data by more than a pre-defined acceptable amount and responsive to a positive determination in the determining step, adding, by the controller, as a deadband frequency, an operational frequency of the at least one component corresponding to the actual vibration data. [F25B] REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS, OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K 5/00; pumps, compressors F04; use of heat pumps for domestic or space-heating or for domestic hot-water supply F24D; air-conditioning, air-humidification F24F; fluid heaters using heat pumps F24H) Slide assembly for a firearm Assignee(s): Shadow Systems LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Taylor English Duma LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17339313 on 06/04/2021 (872 days app to issue) Abstract: A slide assembly for a firearm comprising a slide and an extractor assembly is provided. The slide includes a mounting recess about a top side of the slide, and a housing recess about a proximal end of the slide. The extractor assembly is mounted within the housing recess and includes a distal end for engaging a cartridge and a proximal end opposite the distal end. The proximal end terminates at a position adjacent about a mid-portion of the mounting recess. One or more retaining holes are provided within a proximal region of the mounting recess spaced from the proximal end of the extractor assembly. Firearm sights are attachable to the mounting recess via fasteners engaging the retaining holes. The retaining holes are arranged such that they do not interfere with the extractor assembly or other components within the housing recess of the slide. [F41A] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE [5] Auto-loading firearm with selectable live fire and training modes Assignee(s): Mustang Industrial Design, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Booth Albanesi Schroeder, PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed: 17665569 on 02/06/2022 (625 days app to issue) Abstract: An auto-loading firearm having a live fire mode, in which the firearm operates to discharge, and a training mode in which the firearm does not discharge. In the training mode, the firearm provides for resetting the trigger after simulated firing of the firearm. [F41A] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE [5] Method and system for optimized notification of detected event on vehicles Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: DINSMORE SHOHL LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17401665 on 08/13/2021 (802 days app to issue) Abstract: A method comprises receiving, at a vehicle system of a vehicle, sensor data from one or more sensors; detecting an object based on the sensor data; determining whether a dynamic map maintained by a remote computing device includes the detected object; upon determination that the dynamic map includes the detected object, determining a remaining time-to-live associated with the detected object based on data associated with the dynamic map; and transmitting data about the detected object to the remote computing device if the determined remaining time-to-live associated with the detected object is less than a predetermined threshold time. [G01C] MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S) Fluid level and composition sensor Assignee(s): Tigmill Technologies, LLC (Farmers Branch, TX) Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 17648751 on 01/24/2022 (638 days app to issue) Abstract: A fluid sensor system comprises a radio frequency transmitter with adjustable output power, a radio frequency detector proximal to the radio frequency transmitter; a constant current source, and a switch coupled between the radio frequency detector and the constant current source. A method of determining the identity of a fluid using the fluid sensor system includes immersing the sensor system in a first fluid, increasing a transmit power of a radio frequency (RF) transmitter of the fluid sensor system until an RF signal is detected by a RF detector of the fluid sensor system, and determining the transmit power of the RF transmitter that first resulted in a detection of the RF signal by the RF detector to be the transmit power that is required for detecting the RF signal in the first fluid. [G01F] MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME [5] Remote contactless liquid container volumetry Assignee(s): Baker Hughes Holdings LLC (Houston, TX) Law Firm: MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO, PC (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17345431 on 06/11/2021 (865 days app to issue) Abstract: In an embodiment, a volumetry method is provided. The method can include receiving one or more 2D images of a site including one or more containers configured to hold a liquid, the 2D images being acquired at a first time. The method can also include identifying a container within the 2D images. The method can further include selecting an identified container within the 2D images for volumetric analysis based upon a degree of occlusion of its front facing surface. The method can additionally include classifying a portion of the selected container containing the liquid. The method can further include determining the volume of liquid held within the container based upon the classified portion. [G01F] MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME [5] Automated functional testing systems and methods of making and using the same Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 17986025 on 11/14/2022 (344 days app to issue) Abstract: Methods relating to TSP, camera, and audio robots, and their controllers, taken individually or in combination, for automatic testing of device functionalities are also described. [G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4] Direct current measurement of 1/f transistor noise Inventor(s): Jerry Doorenbos (Tucson, AZ), Steven Loveless (Sachse, TX), Tathagata Chatterjee (Allen, TX), Yuguo Wang (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17537007 on 11/29/2021 (694 days app to issue) Abstract: A system comprises a noise generator circuit and a noise envelope detector circuit. The noise generator circuit comprises a first amplifier including a single transistor pair that is operable to generate 1/f noise, an output amplifier coupled to the first amplifier and configured to generate a 1/f noise signal as a function of the 1/f noise. The noise envelope detector circuit comprises a low pass filter operable to pass low frequency signals of the 1/f noise signal as a filtered 1/f noise signal, and a second amplifier or a comparator coupled to the low pass filter and operable to output a direct current (DC) voltage signal according to an envelope of the filtered 1/f noise signal, where the DC voltage signal is a function of an envelope of the filtered 1/f noise signal. [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12) Fault tolerant synchronizer Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17573683 on 01/12/2022 (650 days app to issue) Abstract: A synchronization circuit includes a first synchronizer, a second synchronizer, and selection circuitry. The first synchronizer is configured to synchronize a received signal to a clock signal. The second synchronizer is disposed in parallel with the first synchronizer and configured to synchronize the received signal to the clock signal. The selection circuitry is coupled to the first synchronizer and the second synchronizer. The selection circuitry is configured to provide an output value generated by the first synchronizer at an output terminal of the synchronization circuit based on the output value generated by the first synchronizer being the same as an output value generated by the second synchronizer. [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12) Pin-leakage compensation scheme for external resistor-based oscillators Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 17509836 on 10/25/2021 (729 days app to issue) Abstract: In an example, a system includes an oscillator circuit on a chip. The oscillator circuit includes a charging current generator including a current mirror and an amplifier, where the amplifier is coupled to a pin on the chip, and where the pin is adapted to be coupled to an external resistor, where the external resistor is external to the chip. The oscillator circuit also includes oscillator circuitry coupled to the charging current generator, where the oscillator circuitry includes a comparator, a phase generator, a first capacitor coupled to a first switch, and a second capacitor coupled to a second switch. The oscillator circuit includes leakage circuitry coupled to the current mirror, where the leakage circuitry is configured to draw a current from the current mirror proportional to a leakage current flowing through the external resistor from circuitry internal to the chip. [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12) Distributed radar signal process