Feb 24, 2021

9 for patent activity out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: • Building Materials Investment's roof integrated photovoltaic system • Intuit's method to proactively manage alerts • Lynntech's fuel cell storage system • Mary Kay's stable vitamin c compositions • Prova Group's live auction system • Texas Instrument's projection system with offset image • Texas A&M's Zoysiagrass named DALZ 1308 • Toyota's methods for communicating with a guide animal U.S. Patent 10,912,281, Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal, was assigned to Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, 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 Aug. 29, 2017 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)  134 patents granted    Ranked No. 9 in patent production out of 250 metros NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 15 C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 1 G: PHYSICS 44 Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 13 Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, NC) 12 Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 9 SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 5 Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 4 Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, ID) 4 Futurewei Technologies Inc. (Plano) 3 GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap) 3 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR) 3 TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)  Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas) 3 Andrew Silver (Frisco) 2 James M. Burke (Frisco) 2 Jayachandra Varma (Irving) 2 Kirk A. Miller (Dallas) 2 Robert E. Wigginton (McKinney) 2 Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine) 2 Don’t miss Dallas Invents: Sign up for the Dallas Innovates e-newsletter. Patent information is provided by Joe Chiarella, founder of patent analytics company Patent Index and publisher of  The Inventiveness Index . UTILITY PATENTS Adaptable planter system Assignee(s): In The Black Revocable Trust (Denison, TX) Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15877817 on 01/23/2018 (1113 days app to issue) Abstract: An adaptive planter system enables a container in which plants grow to be secured to the ground. It also allows for use of the space above the plants in decorative, artistic or practical ways. A shaft anchors the body of the system to the ground and provides a way to attach banners, handles, figures or the like to the opposite end. [A01G] HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS, OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops, or the like A01D 46/00; plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques A01H 4/00; devices for topping or skinning onions or flower bulbs A23N 15/08; propagating unicellular algae C12N 1/12; plant cell culture C12N 5/00) Pet feeder Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 16147606 on 09/29/2018 (864 days app to issue) Abstract: The pet feeder composed of a shell, a fodder pot set on one side of the shell and a fodder vessel set inside the shell; a feed inlet is set on the top of the fodder vessel and the first outlet is set on the bottom thereof; a mounting base is also set inside the shell, a driving mechanism, a driving medium and a micro switch are set on the mounting base, the driving mechanism drives the driving medium to rotate, and the driving medium triggers the micro switch once after rotating at a certain angle; the driving medium is provided with the rotation shaft connected with and driven itself, and many even-distributed vanes are set on the rotation shaft; bolt-jointed blanking pot is set on the bottom of fodder vessel, the rotation shaft passes through the blanking pot, and many vanes divide the blanking pot into many blanking grooves. [A01K] ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15052495 on 02/24/2016 (1812 days app to issue) Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal are provided. One embodiment of a method includes determining a first command to provide to a user to proceed to a destination, determining a second command to provide to the guide animal to correspond with the first command, and outputting the first command to direct the user toward the destination. Some embodiments include outputting the second command to direct the guide animal toward the destination, where the second command is outputted to be imperceptible by the user but is perceptible by the guide animal. [A01K] ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS Secretive multipurpose carrying system Assignee(s): New Standard Device, LLC (San Antonio, TX) Law Firm: Greg Goshorn, P.C. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16406224 on 05/08/2019 (643 days app to issue) Abstract: Provided are a super wing nut and a super wing bolt that may be used both separately and in conjunction with each other. The super wing nut comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a top surface of the head, a polygonal sided shaft that extends downward from the head, and a threaded shaft that extends downward from the polygonal sided shaft. The super wing bolt comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a first top surface of the head, a polygonal-sided shaft that extends downward from the head and a threaded hole that passes axially through the shaft. [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48) Super wing bolt Assignee(s): New Standard Device, LLC (San Antonio, TX) Law Firm: Greg Goshorn, P.C. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 17029217 on 09/23/2020 (139 days app to issue) Abstract: Provided is a super wing nut bolt. The super wing bolt comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a first top surface of the head, a polygonal-sided shaft that extends downward from the head and a threaded hole that passes axially through the shaft. [A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48) Intraocular lens having an asymmetric hinged closed-loop haptic structure Assignee(s): Alcon, Inc. (Fribourg, , CH) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16059735 on 08/09/2018 (915 days app to issue) Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic having an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled with the optic. The closed loop haptic structure includes a first hinge having a first section, a second section, and a connecting section extending between the first section and the second section. The first section has a first component extending in a first angular direction and a second component extending in a second angular direction that is opposite to the first angular direction. The closed loop haptic structure further includes a second hinge including a radial section and an axial section extending from the axial section in the first angular direction, the radial section having a cross-sectional area greater than a maximum cross-sectional area of the first hinge. [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] Fluid-driven actuators and related methods Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX) Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 14990257 on 01/07/2016 (1860 days app to issue) Abstract: This disclosure includes manipulating apparatuses and related methods. Some manipulating apparatuses include an actuator having a semi-rigid first segment, a semi-rigid second segment, and one or more flexible cells disposed between the first segment and the second segment, where the actuator is configured to be coupled to a fluid source such that the fluid source can communicate fluid to vary internal pressures of the one or more cells, and where each cell is configured such that adjustments of an internal pressure of the cell causes angular displacement of the second segment relative to the first segment. [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) Stable vitamin c compositions Assignee(s): Mary Kay Inc. (Addison, TX) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 15954364 on 04/16/2018 (1030 days app to issue) Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, a silicone containing compound, and an essential oil, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of the ascorbic acid in the composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature. The composition can be non-aqueous. [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) Compositions comprising antisense-encoded erythropoietin receptor and use thereof 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: 16333046 on 09/11/2017 (1247 days app to issue) Abstract: Provided herein are nanoparticles comprising antisense-encoded erythropoietin receptor (RopE) alone or in combination with erythropoietin receptor (EpoR). Also provided herein are methods of treating or preventing lungs disorders comprising administering RopE alone or in combination with EpoR. [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) Canister fluid level detection in reduced pressure therapy systems Assignee(s): Smith Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN) Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16219641 on 12/13/2018 (789 days app to issue) Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy apparatuses and methods for using such apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a level of exudate in a canister (or a dressing) based at least in part on one or more characteristics of pressure signals generated by a negative pressure source and monitored by a pressure sensor. One such characteristic of the pressure signals can be amplitude, which may increase as a level of exudate in the canister (or dressing) increases. The canister (or dressing) can include a filter configured to become occluded in order to prevent overflow of the canister (or dressing). The controller can be additionally configured to detect and indicate a canister (or dressing) pre-full condition before the filter becomes occluded. More efficient and reliable operation of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can thereby be attained. [A61M] DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D 7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F 13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J 1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L; magnetotherapy using magnetic elements placed within the body A61N 2/10); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR [5] Infusion set Assignee(s): ViCentra B.V (Utrecht, , NL) Law Firm: Hahn Loeser Parks LLP (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15739002 on 07/21/2016 (1664 days app to issue) Abstract: The present application relates to an infusion set ([b]80[/b]). The infusion set ([b]80[/b]) has a base ([b]90[/b]) for mounting on a user, and a connector ([b]100[/b]) which engages with the base ([b]90[/b]) to form a flow path between the connector ([b]100[/b]) and a cannula mountable on the base ([b]90[/b]). The connector ([b]100[/b]) is configured to be selectably mountable to the base ([b]90[/b]) in at least two predetermined mounting orientations. The present application also relates to an infusion set base ([b]90[/b]), an infusion set connector ([b]100[/b]), an infusion set cannula, and a method of assembling an infusion set ([b]80[/b]). [A61M] DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D 7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F 13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J 1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L; magnetotherapy using magnetic elements placed within the body A61N 2/10); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR [5] Cosmetic compositions and uses thereof Inventor(s): Barbara Durkee (Addison, TX), Daniel Ramirez (Addison, TX), Geetha Kalahasti (Addison, TX), Lisha Vanpelt (Addison, TX), Maria Milagros Sanchez (Addision, TX), Michael Frushour (Addison, TX) Assignee(s): Mary Kay Inc. (Addison, TX) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 15467928 on 03/23/2017 (1419 days app to issue) Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising [i]Hylocereus undatus [/i]fruit extract and [i]Aloe barbadensis [/i]leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF- expression. [A61Q] SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILET PREPARATIONS [2006.01] Ophthalmic devices for delivery of hydrophobic comfort agents Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16181763 on 11/06/2018 (826 days app to issue) Abstract: The invention relates to a soft hydrogel contact lens, especially a silicone hydrogel contact lens, which has a capability of delivering a hydrophobic comfort agent into the eye of a wearer. The hydrophobic comfort agent includes without limitation a monoglyceride, a diglyceride, a triglyceride, a glycolipid, a glyceroglycolipid, a sphingolipid, a sphingo-glycolipid, a phospholipid, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol, a hydrocarbon having a C[subscript]12[/subscript]-C[subscript]28 [/subscript]chain in length, a mineral oil, a silicone oil, or a mixture thereof. It can be released from the soft hydrogel contact lens into the eye of a wearer when being worn so as to strengthen and stabilize the tear film lipid layer and alleviate the dryness of the eye. [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) Game live auction system and method of operation Inventor(s): Charles B. Humphreyson (Dallas, TX), Emmitt J. Smith, III (Dallas, TX), Haroon I. Alvi (Dallas, TX), Richard L. Lackey (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): PROVA GROUP, INC. (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 16285832 on 02/26/2019 (714 days app to issue) Abstract: A method for conducting a raffle comprising reading an item identifier from an identification tag affixed to an item at an equipment management system, prior to an event related to the item. The raffle notification data is then transmitted to users after the event has occurred. A plurality of raffle ticket purchase requests are then received from the plurality of devices and are processed. The raffle tickets are then delivered to the plurality of devices, such as in electronic form. One of the raffle tickets is then selected, and winning notification data is transmitted to the associated device. The winner can authenticate the winning item by reading the identification tag affixed to the item after the event at the equipment management system. [A63F] CARD, BOARD OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [5] Zoysiagrass named DALZ 1308 Assignee(s): THE TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (College Station, TX) Law Firm: Dentons US LLP (Local + 12 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 16501556 on 04/29/2019 (652 days app to issue) Abstract: DALZ 1308 is a new and distinct [i]Zoysia minima [/i]x [i]Zoysia matrella [/i]F[subscript]1 [/subscript]hybrid variety with novel characteristics that included a dwarf canopy height, high shoot density, fine leaf texture, medium green genetic color in summer, extended fall and winter color retention, good turf quality, and resistance to tawny mole cricket ([i]Neoscapteriscus vicinus[/i]) damage. Patent Class: N/A   O P E R A T I O N S  &  T R A N S P O R T Droplet actuator fabrication apparatus, systems, and related methods Assignee(s): Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL) Law Firm: Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 14687398 on 04/15/2015 (2127 days app to issue) Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems for droplet actuator fabrication are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein for making a droplet actuator includes ablating a first substrate with a laser to form an electrode array on the first substrate. The example method includes applying at least one of hydrophobic or a dielectric material to the electrode array. The example method also includes aligning the first substrate with a second substrate. The second substrate includes a second treated layer. In the example method, the alignment includes a gap between at least a portion of the first treated layer and at least a portion the second treated layer. [B01L] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE (apparatus for medical or pharmaceutical purposes A61; apparatus for industrial purposes or laboratory apparatus whose construction and performance are comparable to that of similar industrial apparatus, see the relevant classes for industrial apparatus, particularly subclasses of B01 and C12; separating or distilling apparatus B01D; mixing or stirring devices B01F; atomisers B05B; sieves B07B; corks, bungs B65D; handling liquids in general B67; vacuum pumps F04; siphons F04F 10/00; taps, stop-cocks F16K; tubes, tube joints F16L; apparatus specially adapted for investigating or analysing materials G01, particularly G01N; electrical or optical apparatus, see the relevant classes in sections G and H) Electrostatic enhancement of inlet particle separators for engines Assignee(s): Lynntech, Inc. (College Station, TX) Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed: 15865413 on 01/09/2018 (1127 days app to issue) Abstract: The present invention includes a device, a system, and a method for enhancing a particle separation efficiency, including a particle charging device adapted to impart predominately unipolar charging on a plurality of particles in a fluid stream, e.g. a gas stream; wherein the particle charging device is positioned upstream from and adapted to provide the plurality of particles charged by the particle charging device to a particle deflection device capable of separating the particles charged by the particle charging device from a core fluid flow that is substantially free of dust particles. [B03C] MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS (filters making use of electricity or magnetism B01D 35/06; separating isotopes B01D 59/00; combinations of magnetic or electrostatic separation with separation of solids by other means B03B, B07B; separating sheets from piles B65H 3/00; magnets or magnet coils per se H01F) [5] Anti-sticking rotating device and a smart pet robot Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED Application No., Date, Speed: 16147601 on 09/29/2018 (864 days app to issue) Abstract: An anti-sticking rotating device is arranged below a head and comprises a base and a runner; the base is provided with a slot, and two flanges are arranged on both sides of the top surface of the slot; the runner is in the shape of a disc, the center of it is provided with a rotary shaft, the two ends of the rotary shaft are pivoted with the flange, and the runner is placed in the slot; an extending part is arranged on the circumference of the runner, and the extending part is fixed to the head; the two sides of the runner are respectively provided with a driving mechanism and a limiting mechanism; the driving mechanism drives the runner to rotate, and the limiting mechanism limits its direction and amplitude of rotation, thereby driving the head to move like nodding. [B25J] MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES (robotic devices for individually picking fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D 46/30; needle manipulators for surgery A61B 17/062; manipulators associated with rolling mills B21B 39/20; manipulators associated with forging machines B21J 13/10; means for holding wheels or parts thereof B60B 30/00; cranes B66C; arrangements for handling fuel or other materials which are used within nuclear reactors G21C 19/00; structural combination of manipulators with cells or rooms shielded against radiation G21F 7/06) [5] Systems and methods of autonomous solar exposure 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: 15896004 on 02/13/2018 (1092 days app to issue) Abstract: Systems and methods of autonomously driving a vehicle to one or more locations, or repositioning the vehicle, to achieve optimal solar exposure are provided. Operating conditions of the vehicle, environmental conditions, as well as road conditions may be considered when determining whether or not to move, relocate, or reposition the vehicle to achieve optimal solar exposure. The optimal solar exposure is that which allows a power storage device of the vehicle to be charged to a desired state of charge. Additional considerations, such as the time needed to travel to a new location(s) and return from the location(s) in time for a next use of the vehicle, may be taken into account. Any energy expenditures that may result from traveling to/from the new location(s) may also be considered. [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] Glass and exterior panel design for low noise transmission Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16356154 on 03/18/2019 (694 days app to issue) Abstract: A noise insulating support panel is provided for a structural assembly and includes a base substrate component and at least one localized stiffening reinforcement feature. The reinforcement feature generally extends across the base substrate component in a length direction aligned with, i.e., substantially parallel to, or substantially perpendicular to, a direction of airflow exhibiting turbulent pressure onto the base substrate component. The reinforcement feature cooperates with the base substrate component to minimize energy transmission through the base substrate component. If the base substrate component is a body panel, the reinforcement feature may be a stiffening rib member; if laminated glass, the reinforcement feature is located within an interlayer disposed between glass layers. The interlayer may include a first region including polyvinyl butyral having a first stiffness, and a second region including polyvinyl butyral having a second, lower stiffness. The reinforcement feature may also be an edge stiffening treatment. [B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07) Wearable article detection and climate adjustment system for a vehicle interior Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16209113 on 12/04/2018 (798 days app to issue) Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to automatically adjusting a climate of a vehicle based on detecting the type of clothing a vehicle occupant is wearing. In one embodiment, the method includes, in response to acquiring an identifier from a reader, where the identifier being associated with a tag affixed to a wearable article in proximity of the reader, determining a type of the wearable article based on the identifier. The method includes controlling a climate control system based at least in part on the type of the wearable article. [B60H] ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES Methods for maneuvering a marine vessel Assignee(s): Brunswick Corporation (Mettawa, IL) Law Firm: Andrus Intellectual Property Law, LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16375278 on 04/04/2019 (677 days app to issue) Abstract: A method for maneuvering a marine vessel includes receiving an input signal from an analog user input device and comparing a magnitude of the input signal to a predetermined threshold. In response to the magnitude of the input signal being less than the predetermined threshold, the method includes actuating a first marine propulsion device to produce thrust. In response to the magnitude of the input signal being greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, the method includes actuating the first marine propulsion device and a second marine propulsion device to produce thrust. The second marine propulsion device does not produce thrust when the magnitude of the input signal is less than the predetermined threshold. [B63H] MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V 1/14; peculiar to submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; peculiar to torpedoes F42B 19/00) Aircraft having redundant directional control Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed: 16790676 on 02/13/2020 (362 days app to issue) Abstract: An aircraft has an airframe with a two-dimensional distributed thrust array attached thereto having a plurality of propulsion assemblies that are independently controlled by a flight control system. Each propulsion assembly includes a housing with a gimbal coupled thereto that is operable to tilt about first and second axes responsive to first and second actuators. A propulsion system is coupled to and operable to tilt with the gimbal. The propulsion system includes an electric motor having an output drive and a rotor assembly having a plurality of rotor blades that rotate in a rotational plane to generate thrust having a thrust vector. Responsive to a thrust vector error of a first propulsion assembly, the flight control system commands at least a second propulsion assembly, that is symmetrically disposed relative to the first propulsion assembly, to counteract the thrust vector error, thereby providing redundant directional control for the aircraft. [B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT Conversion actuator and downstop striker fitting for a tiltrotor aircraft Inventor(s): George R. Decker (Mansfield, TX), James E. King (North Richland Hills, TX), William Scott Atkins (Farmers Branch, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 16047503 on 07/27/2018 (928 days app to issue) Abstract: A wing is provided in one example embodiment and may include an outboard rib; a proprotor gearbox, wherein the proprotor gearbox is located inboard of the outboard rib; a fitting attached to the proprotor gearbox; and a conversion actuator, wherein the conversion actuator is attached to the wing and is mechanically coupled to the fitting. The wing may further include a downstop striker in which the downstop striker may be mounted to the fitting and the downstop striker may be between the proprotor gearbox and the conversion actuator. The wing may further include a downstop mounted on a top side of the outboard rib, wherein the downstop and the downstop striker are aligned to be in contact when the proprotor gearbox is positioned in an airplane mode. [B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT Vent tube for bottling machine and related methods Assignee(s): MM Machinery Services, LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin Flannery LLP (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15465248 on 03/21/2017 (1421 days app to issue) Abstract: A gas stem assembly comprising a vent tube having at least one protrusion extending in a radial direction, a receiver having a hole through which the vent tube extends and having at least one mating recess configured to interact with the at least one protrusion, and a spring configured to bias the at least one protrusion toward the receiver. [B67C] FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS Packaging a sealed cavity in an electronic device Inventor(s): Adam Joseph Fruehling (Garland, TX), Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), James F. Hallas (Allen, TX), Juan Alejandro Herbsommer (Allen, TX), Randy Long (Richardson, TX), Simon Joshua Jacobs (Lucas, TX) Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16813967 on 03/10/2020 (336 days app to issue) Abstract: An electronic device includes a package substrate, a circuit assembly, and a housing. The circuit assembly is mounted on the package substrate. The circuit assembly includes a first sealed cavity formed in a device substrate. The housing is mounted on the package substrate to form a second sealed cavity about the circuit assembly. [B81B] MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES (piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements per se H01L 41/00) [7] Curtain die for applying a liquid release agent to a shingle substrate Assignee(s): TAMKO Building Products LLC (Galena, KS) Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15997524 on 06/04/2018 (981 days app to issue) Abstract: An asphalt shingle manufacturing machine that includes a curtain die for applying a liquid release layer on an asphalt coated substrate. The moisture of the liquid release layer evaporates leaving a dispersed solid particulate release layer. The curtain die includes a first body section and a second body section with a shim disposed between the body sections to define a distribution channel. The second body section may include chamber manifold defined therein to store a volume of liquid release agent. The distribution channel places the chamber manifold in fluid communication with a discharge outlet of the curtain die in order to disperse a volume of liquid release agent from a chamber manifold out of the discharge outlet. The shim may be configured to define a width of the distribution channel to determine the flow rate and discharge pattern of the liquid release agent. [B32B] LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM   C H E M I S T R Y & M E T A L L U R G Y Metal that hydrates in wellbore fluid and creates an expanding cement Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX), Zachary William Walton (Carrollton, TX) Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16515752 on 07/18/2019 (572 days app to issue) Abstract: Methods and systems that utilize reactive metals that hydrate in the presence of a wellbore fluid. The reactive metals can be utilized in cement compositions, on the outer surface of the oilfield tubular in the form of a layer of the reactive metal(s), or on the outer surface of the oilfield tubular in the form of a layer of a composition that includes the reactive metal(s). [C09K] MATERIALS FOR APPLICATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR   F I X E D  C O N S T R U C T I O N S Door latch assemblies for vehicles including latch release lever blocking structures Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15800552 on 11/01/2017 (1196 days app to issue) Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle door assembly including a door handle assembly and a door latch assembly that includes a door latch device operatively connected to the door handle assembly using a latch release lever that moves along a travel path to place the door latch device in an unlatched configuration. A latch release blocking structure is located within an interior volume of the vehicle door assembly. The latch release blocking structure includes a first leg that is mounted to a support portion. An overhang portion is connected to the first leg. The overhang portion extends over at least a portion of the travel path of the latch release lever. A second leg extends from the overhang portion toward the support portion to a free end that is spaced from the mounting structure providing a gap along the travel path of the latch release lever. [E05B] LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS Mechanical rotating control device latch assembly Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Chamberlain Hrdlicka (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16065589 on 02/12/2016 (1824 days app to issue) Abstract: A remotely and mechanically actuated RCD control tool adjusts at least one component of an RCD latch assembly between at least two settings. The mechanical RCD control tool comprises a rotational cylinder and a guide cylinder, the rotational cylinder configured to rotate in a rotational direction to adjust the RCD latch assembly from a first setting to a second setting and from the second setting to the first setting based on movement of the drive cylinder in a selected direction. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed. [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] Expansion assembly for expandable liner hanger Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 15774452 on 12/30/2016 (1502 days app to issue) Abstract: The present disclosure provides an expansion assembly for setting a liner hanger into mating engagement with an interior surface of a wellbore casing. In one embodiment, the expansion assembly comprises a cone mandrel and an expanding cone assembly positioned adjacent the cone mandrel. The expanding cone assembly includes a plurality of sections, the plurality of sections positioned adjacent each other, each separable by a space S, and together forming an annular ring. The plurality of sections are configured to expand radially outward to a first outer diameter when subjected to a linear downhole force when moving downhole and to contract radially inward to a second smaller outer diameter when moving uphole. [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] Perforating gun system and method Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15546876 on 03/26/2015 (2147 days app to issue) Abstract: A single-trip method and system for perforating casing allows displacement of a heavier completion fluid from the perforation zone by a lighter formation-compatible treatment fluid without the need for an extended rat hole or repositioning the working string. The perforating system includes bridge subs located above and below a perforating gun. The bridge subs bypass treatment fluid around the gun through one or more conduits located along the exterior of the gun into a discharge flow port located immediately below the lower bridge sub. The system may be hydrodynamically designed to maintain efficient fluid displacement characteristics of the discharge flow port. The external conduits are positioned to not interfere with perforation operations and may include parallel conjoined tubes. The perforating system may be lowered to a perforation position in the wellbore, and treatment fluid pumped through the discharge flow port to displace completion fluid prior to perforation operations. [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] Proppant transport efficiency system and method Inventor(s): James A. Rollins (Lipan, TX), John T. Hardesty (Fort Worth, TX), Kevin Wutherich (Millsap, TX), Ross Harvey (Millsap, TX), Wenbo Yang (Kennedale, TX) Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX) Law Firm: Patent Portfolio Builders PLLC (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16483082 on 02/02/2018 (1103 days app to issue) Abstract: A perforating gun system with at least one gun. Each of the perforating guns have charges disposed in a gun carrier that are angled to the longitudinal axis of the gun to achieve a predetermined proppant transport profile into clusters within a stage in a well casing. The perforation tunnels may also have burrs on each side of the casing and acts in initially aiding proppant transport during fracture treatment. A method of tuning a cluster to achieve a desired fracturing treatment based on a feedback from another cluster includes selecting a hole diameter, a hole angle for creating an angled opening, a discharge coefficient, and a proppant efficiency. Moreover, a method of improving perforation charge efficiency. [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: Patent Portfolio Builders PLLC (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16014125 on 06/21/2018 (964 days app to issue) Abstract: A method for firing a detonator in a chain of switch assemblies includes a step of lowering the chain of switch assemblies into a wellbore; a step of powering-up a switch assembly of the chain of switch assemblies; a step of independently entering through a set of states during which the switch assembly interacts with a downstream switch assembly and determines a status of one or more elements associated with the switch assembly; and a step of firing a detonator electrically connected to the switch assembly or entering a sleeping state. [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] Setting tool igniter system and method Inventor(s): John T. Hardesty (Fort Worth, TX), Johnny Joslin (Godley, TX), Robert E. Davis (Joshua, TX), Shelby L. Sullivan (Minot, ND) Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX) Law Firm: Patent Portfolio Builders PLLC (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16214301 on 12/10/2018 (792 days app to issue) Abstract: There is an igniter system for igniting an energetic material. The igniter system includes a housing having a bore; an igniter located inside the bore; a ground wire directly connected to the igniter; and a signal wire directly connected to the igniter. The ground wire and the signal wire form an electrical circuit with the igniter for igniting the energetic material. [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] Artificial lift Assignee(s): Upwing Energy, LLC (Cerritos, CA) Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 16235356 on 12/28/2018 (774 days app to issue) Abstract: A stator assembly for a downhole-type well tool includes a stator housing including an internal chamber, an electric stator, a flow channel in the stator housing, and a heat exchanger. The electrical stator is disposed within the stator housing and in contact with the heat exchanger, the electrical stator to drive a rotor. The flow channel in the stator housing includes an inlet and an outlet, and the heat exchanger includes a first heat exchanger portion in contact with the electric stator in the internal chamber and a second heat exchanger portion at least partially disposed in the flow channel. The flow channel flows coolant fluid along the second heat exchanger portion to transmit heat across the heat exchanger from the electric stator to the coolant fluid. [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): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15666285 on 08/01/2017 (1288 days app to issue) Abstract: A relative translation assembly operable with a drive mechanism. The relative translation assembly can have a fixed support member, a translatable member supported by the fixed support member, and a translation guide portion to facilitate translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. The translation guide portion can have a fixed translation member and a movable translation member. The movable translation member can be configured to maintain preload on the fixed and movable translation members and accommodate thermal expansion. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. [F16H] GEARING Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16782820 on 02/05/2020 (370 days app to issue) Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a multi-purpose removable gear shift knob disposed on a gear shift lever in a vehicle. In one aspect, a removable gear shift knob includes a body comprising a central aperture for receiving the gear shift lever and a plurality of compartments disposed around the central aperture. An individual compartment of the plurality of compartments is configured to hold one or more accessories, where the one or more accessories are selected from: one or more screwdriver bits, one or more light emitting diodes (LED), and a battery. [F16H] GEARING Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 15785017 on 10/16/2017 (1212 days app to issue) Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a thermostat is configured for use in a climate control system. The thermostat is operable to use two-way communication for communicating operational information between the thermostat and at least one rooftop unit (RTU) within the climate control system. For example, the two-way communication comprises sending first operational information to the RTU and receiving second operational information from the RTU. The operational information comprising one or more climate control commands, setpoints, configuration information, diagnostics, and/or sensor data. The thermostat is further operable to operate the climate control system based on the operational information communicated between the thermostat and the RTU. [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) Subsonic polymeric ammunition with diffuser Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Garland, TX) Law Firm: Singleton Law, PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed: 16134040 on 09/18/2018 (875 days app to issue) Abstract: The present invention provides a subsonic ammunition including a polymeric casing body; a propellant insert positioned in the propellant chamber to reduce the internal volume of the propellant chamber; a propellant disposed and confined within the propellant chamber; a primer insert positioned at the body base and in communication with the propellant chamber; a primer and diffuser disposed in the primer insert in combustible communication with the propellant; and a projectile frictionally fitted in the mouth in combustible communication with the propellant. [F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5] Missile, slot thrust attitude controller system, and method Assignee(s): LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Bethesda, MD) Law Firm: Beusse Sanks, PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16135618 on 09/19/2018 (874 days app to issue) Abstract: The embodiments disclosed include a system comprising a missile segment having a hollow body with an external surface conforming to an external surface of a portion of a missile body. The missile segment comprises a plurality of slot thrust motor (STM) cavities arranged in the hollow body. Each STM cavity being elongated in a first direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the missile body. Each STM cavity includes a chamfered opening at one end of the STM cavity coincident with the external surface of the hollow body. The chamfered opening configured to expel a stream of a gas in a gas-flow direction which is at least one of perpendicular to and offset from the longitudinal axis. The embodiments also include a missile and method for producing a steering force. [F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]   Vehicle systems and methods for consistent route prediction Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16126072 on 09/10/2018 (883 days app to issue) Abstract: track a travel route relative to the current location until conclusion of the travel route; determine whether at least one route candidate from the route list includes the travel route; and generate an inquiry to identify the travel route as a consistent route in response to determining at least one route candidate from the route list does not include the travel route. [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) Apparatus and method for validating the operation of a PPM analyzer Assignee(s): Phase Dynamics, Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16358122 on 03/19/2019 (693 days app to issue) Abstract: A system comprising a parts-per-million (PPM) analyzer configured to analyze a multiphase fluid, the fluid comprising water. The analyzer includes a mesh comprising first adsorbent materials that adsorb specific substances from the multiphase fluid. The system includes a mass meter configured to measure a mass of multiphase fluid passing through the PPM analyzer; a molecular sieve dryer comprising second adsorbent material configured to adsorb the water from the multiphase fluid; and a plurality of valves configured to couple the mass meter and the molecular sieve dryer to the PPM analyzer. During routine operation, the valves direct the multiphase fluid through the PPM analyzer. During a validation operation, the valves divert the multiphase fluid through the molecular sieve dryer prior to entering the PPM analyzer. [G01N] INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) Integrated fluxgate device with three-dimensional sensing Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15016507 on 02/05/2016 (1831 days app to issue) Abstract: An electromagnetic sensing device with a package substrate, a first die mounted on the package substrate, and a second die mounted on the package substrate. The first die includes a first integrated circuit and a first magnetic core formed above the first integrated circuit. The first magnetic core has a first sensing axis parallel to a planar surface of the package substrate. The second die includes a second integrated circuit and a second magnetic core formed above the second integrated circuit. The second magnetic core has a second sensing axis orthogonal to the planar surface of the package substrate. [G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12) Projection system with offset image Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16450156 on 06/24/2019 (596 days app to issue) Abstract: Described examples include a projection system having projection optics with a projection optics axis tilted from an axis perpendicular to an image target, the projection optics configured to project an image. The projection system also having an image source, the image source configured to provide the image, the image source having an offset from the projection optics axis, a plane of the image source having an angle from perpendicular to the projection optics axis such that a projected image from the image source projected by the projection optics is focused onto the image target along an extent of the projected image. [G03B] APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) [4] Low dropout regulator (LDO) with frequency-dependent resistance device for pole tracking compensation Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 16184414 on 11/08/2018 (824 days app to issue) Abstract: A system includes a low dropout regulator (LDO) circuit. The LDO circuit includes an error amplifier with an input node, a reference node, and an output node. The LDO circuit also includes a pass transistor with a control terminal, a first current terminal, and a second current terminal. The control terminal is coupled to the output node of the error amplifier, the first current terminal is coupled to a voltage source node, and the second current terminal is coupled to an LDO output node. The LDO output node is coupled to the input node of the error amplifier. The LDO circuit also includes a switched-capacitor network coupled between error amplifier and the pass transistor. The switched-capacitor network comprises a pair of switches and a current-controlled oscillator coupled to control terminals of the switches. [G05F] SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES (regulating the timing or recurrence frequency of pulses in radar or radio navigation systems G01S; regulation of current or voltage, specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces G04G 19/02; closed-loop systems for regulating non-electric variables by electric means G05D; regulating power supply of digital computers G06F 1/26; for obtaining desired operating characteristics of electromagnets with armatures H01F 7/18; regulating electric power distribution networks H02J; regulating the charging of batteries H02J 7/00; regulating of the output of static converters, e.g. switching regulators, H02M; regulation of the output of electric generators H02N, H02P 9/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils H02P 13/00; regulating frequency response, gain, maximum output, amplitude or bandwidth of amplifiers H03G; regulating tuning of resonant circuits H03J; controlling generators of electronic oscillations or pulses H03L; regulating characteristics of transmission lines H04B; controlling electric light sources H05B 37/02, H05B 39/04, H05B 41/36; electric control of X-ray apparatus H05G 1/30) [5] Non-dominant pole tracking compensation for large dynamic current and capacitive load reference generator Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX) Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16800260 on 02/25/2020 (350 days app to issue) Abstract: A voltage regulator circuit is presented that can generate a stable and well-regulated output level to supply loads that have large dynamic current and capacitive variation. A compensation circuit is added to introduce a zero that tracks the voltage regulator”s non-dominant pole. The compensation circuit includes a compensation transistor, whose gate is connected to receive the same voltage as the regulator”s load driving pass transistor, and a series combination of a capacitance and a tracking resistance connected in series between the compensation transistor”s gate and a supply level, where the value of the tracking resistance depends on the current supplied to the load. The tracking resistance can be implemented as a diode connected NMOS through which the compensation transistor is connected to the low supply level, or a diode connected PMOS whose current tracks that of the compensation transistor through a current mirror. [G05F] SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES (regulating the timing or recurrence frequency of pulses in radar or radio navigation systems G01S; regulation of current or voltage, specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces G04G 19/02; closed-loop systems for regulating non-electric variables by electric means G05D; regulating power supply of digital computers G06F 1/26; for obtaining desired operating characteristics of electromagnets with armatures H01F 7/18; regulating electric power distribution networks H02J; regulating the charging of batteries H02J 7/00; regulating of the output of static converters, e.g. switching regulators, H02M; regulation of the output of electric generators H02N, H02P 9/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils H02P 13/00; regulating frequency response, gain, maximum output, amplitude or bandwidth of amplifiers H03G; regulating tuning of resonant circuits H03J; controlling generators of electronic oscillations or pulses H03L; regulating characteristics of transmission lines H04B; controlling electric light sources H05B 37/02, H05B 39/04, H05B 41/36; electric control of X-ray apparatus H05G 1/30) [5] Memory controller with programmable atomic operations Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16259879 on 01/28/2019 (743 days app to issue) Abstract: A memory controller circuit is disclosed which is coupleable to a first memory circuit, such as DRAM, and includes: a first memory control circuit to read from or write to the first memory circuit; a second memory circuit, such as SRAM; a second memory control circuit adapted to read from the second memory circuit in response to a read request when the requested data is stored in the second memory circuit, and otherwise to transfer the read request to the first memory control circuit; predetermined atomic operations circuitry; and programmable atomic operations circuitry adapted to perform at least one programmable atomic operation. The second memory control circuit also transfers a received programmable atomic operation request to the programmable atomic operations circuitry and sets a hazard bit for a cache line of the second memory circuit. [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) Cache systems and circuits for syncing caches or cache sets Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16528479 on 07/31/2019 (559 days app to issue) Abstract: A cache system, having a first cache, a second cache, and a logic circuit coupled to control the first cache and the second cache according to an execution type of a processor. When an execution type of a processor is a first type indicating non-speculative execution of instructions and the first cache is configured to service commands from a command bus for accessing a memory system, the logic circuit is configured to copy a portion of content cached in the first cache to the second cache. The cache system can include a configurable data bit. The logic circuit can be coupled to control the caches according to the bit. Alternatively, the caches can include cache sets. The caches can also include registers associated with the cache sets respectively. The logic circuit can be coupled to control the cache sets according to the registers. [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) Computer architecture for emulating correlithm object cores in a correlithm object processing system Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15787464 on 10/18/2017 (1210 days app to issue) Abstract: A device that includes a node engine configured to determine a core distance for a correlithm object core. The core distance identifies a maximum number of hops away from a root correlithm object. The node engine is further configured to select a correlithm object in an n-dimensional space and set the selected correlithm object as the root correlithm object. The node engine is further configured to identify a plurality of correlithm objects within the core distance from the root correlithm object and link the identified plurality of correlithm objects with the root correlithm object to generate the correlithm object core. [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) Computer architecture for emulating a correlithm object processing system that places portions of correlithm objects in a distributed node network Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15935915 on 03/26/2018 (1051 days app to issue) Abstract: A distributed node network to emulate a correlithm object processing system includes a distribution node, a first calculation node, and a second calculation node communicatively coupled to each other. The distribution node is configured to divide each source correlithm object of a correlithm object mapping table into at least a first portion that comprises a first subset of the binary values in that source correlithm object and a second portion that comprises a second subset of the binary values in that source correlithm object. The first calculation node stores the first portion of each source correlithm object. The second calculation node stores the second portion of each source correlithm object. [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) Computer architecture for emulating a correlithm object processing system that places portions of a mapping table in a distributed node network Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15936002 on 03/26/2018 (1051 days app to issue) Abstract: A distributed node network to emulate a correlithm object processing system includes a distribution node, a first calculation node, and a second calculation node communicatively coupled to each other. The distribution node is configured to divide a correlithm object mapping table into at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the mapping table includes a first subset of the source correlithm objects and their corresponding target correlithm objects. The second portion of the mapping table includes a second subset of the source correlithm objects and their corresponding target correlithm objects. The first and second calculation nodes store the first and second portions of the correlithm object mapping table, respectively. [G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) Computer architecture for emulating a correlithm object processing system that places multiple correlithm objects in a distributed node network Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed: 15936105 on 03/26/2018 (1051 days app to issue) Abstract: A distributed node network to emulate a correlithm object processing system includes a distribution node, a first calculation node, and a second calculation node. The distribution node stores a correlithm object mapping table that comprises a plural