Dallas-Fort Worth ranks 9th out of 250 cities for patent activity.Granted patents include: • Adobe’s text-defined clothing depicting humans • Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems’ dual-mode spectral dimming lighting system • Bulletproof Property Management’s digital camera zoom control facility • CareView Communications to document patient procedures • CommScope Technologies Small Cell Antennas and Cable Mounting Rails for Rolls-Royce Turbine Engine Fleet Wash Management System Modular and Configurable Spacecraft Attachments and Deployment Components for Xtenti
U.S. Patent No. 11,210,831 (Depicting Humans in Text-Defined Clothing) Assigned to Adobe Inc. [Illustration: SpicyTruffel/iStock]
Dallas Invents weekly reviews of US patents related to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area.The list includes patents granted to local assignees and/or North Texas inventors.Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth as well as emerging market development and talent attraction.By tracking inventors and assignees in the region, our goal is to provide a broader view of inventive activity in the region.The list is organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).
A: Human Necessities 4 B: Performing Operations; Transport 13 C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 4 E: Fixed Structures 5 F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Demolition 10 G: Physics 47 H: Electricity 40
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 20 Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 12 Sandisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 7 Paccar Inc. (Bellevue, WA) 6 Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, Ri) 6 Att Intellectual Property I , LP (Atlanta, Georgia) 3 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-Si, Kr) 3 True Velocity Ip Holdings LLC (Garland) 3 Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)3
Austin Hiep Phan (丹顿) 3 David Leetz (丹顿) 3 Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton) 3 Madhukar Budagavi (Plano) 3 Huai-Yuan Tseng (San Ramon, CA) 2 Jonathan Scott Wood (Frisco) 2 Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett) 2
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Foodstuffs with shells that dissolve or melt to release ingredients and form heated beverages Patent No. 11206849
Inventor: Katherine T. Weiser (Dallas, TX) Assignee: Chocolate House Incubator Retail, LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Attorney Application Number, Date, Speed: 17163063 in 2021 January 29 (333 days of app release)
Summary: A food product includes first and second shells containing multiple ingredients.The first shell and the second shell are connected to each other by an edible adhesive.The shell is configured to dissolve or melt into the heated liquid to release the various ingredients, and the edible binder is configured to dissolve or melt into the heated liquid to form a heated beverage.The plurality of ingredients include a first ingredient and a second ingredient that dissolve into the heated liquid.null
Compositions and Methods for Germination Compounds in Probiotic Food and Beverage Products for Human Consumption Patent No. 11206860
Inventors: Amanda Rosmarin (Lantana, TX), Charles J. Greenwald (Irving, TX), Daniel Aberle (Irving, TX), Gabriel FK Everett (Mansfield, TX), George Aboagye (Derby, , GB), Jordan E. Church (Carrollton, TX), Judy Pruitt (Mesquite, TX Assignee: NCH Corporation (Irving, TX) Law Firm: Scheef Stone, LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed: 16823776 on 03/19/2020 (649 days app release)
Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as infused tea, coffee, soups and sauces.The nutritional germination composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition in the range of about 6-8 upon addition to water, optionally D-glucose , D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally an osmoprotectant.The nutritional germination composition, one or more [i]Bacillus[/i]spores, and the food or beverage product can be premixed in any combination.Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature ranging from 42 to 100°C to germinate the probiotic spores before consumption.
[A61K] Preparations for medical, dental or toilet use (devices or methods specially adapted for the preparation of medicinal products into specific physical or administration forms; chemical aspects or materials for air deodorization, disinfection or sterilization A61J 3/00 Use, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies A61L; soap composition C11D)
Inventors: Beamon Agarwal (Secane, PA), Pragnya Das (Secane, PA), Santosh K Panda (Gaithersburg, MD), Suchismita Acharya (Euless, TX) Assignee: AYUVIS RESEARCH, INC. (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed: 15473904 on 03/30/2017 (1734 days app to issue)
Abstract: The present invention relates to new products, variants, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, and the use of such compounds for the treatment and/or control of sepsis, sepsis, septic shock, ocular infections, ocular Peripheral inflammation, ocular angiogenesis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, febrile syndrome, cachexia, psoriasis, autoimmunity Disease, heart disease, retinoblastoma, cancer and/or any infection related to inflammation, immune regulation and microbes.
[A61K] Preparations for medical, dental or toilet use (devices or methods specially adapted for the preparation of medicinal products into specific physical or administration forms; chemical aspects or materials for air deodorization, disinfection or sterilization A61J 3/00 Use, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies A61L; soap composition C11D)
Inventor: Kevin R. Harper (Fort Worth, Texas) Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. (Carlsbad, California) Law Firm: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP (2 non-local offices Office) Application No., Date, Speed: 17002620 on August 25, 2020 (490 days to apply)
Abstract: A golf club consists of a shaft, a head, and a connecting assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the head.In certain embodiments, the connection assembly includes a removable hosel sleeve that allows the shaft to be supported in a desired predetermined orientation relative to the club head.In this way, the loft and/or shaft angle of the club can be adjusted without resorting to the traditional flexing of the shaft.In another embodiment, the club head has an adjustable sole that is adjustable up and down relative to the ball striking face of the club head, which is effective for adjusting the face angle of the club head.
[A63B] Equipment for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, climbing or fencing; ball games; training equipment (passive exercise, massage equipment A61H) HEADER B Performing OPs
Systems and methods for monitoring microelectronic substrates treated with fluid sprays such as cryogenic fluid sprays Patent No. 11207715
Inventor: Alan Dee Rose (Wylie, TX) Assignee: TEL MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING OF AMERICA, INC. (Chaska, MN) Law Firm: Kagan Binder, PLLC (1 non-local office) Application number, date, Velocity: 16396008 on April 26, 2019 (977 days to apply)
Abstract: The techniques herein relate to apparatus embodiments and methods for treating microelectronic substrate surfaces, particularly for removing objects from microelectronic substrates using fluid treatment sprays, such as cryogenic fluid sprays.The apparatus embodiments and methods described herein also include techniques for monitoring and/or controlling a process for removing particles from the surface of a microelectronic substrate.This technology allows the use of image analysis techniques to monitor the characteristics of one or more nozzles (eg, frost formation on the nozzle surfaces) and use the composite image information of the nozzles to take corrective action if frost or other nozzle conditions are detected.
[B08B] General cleaning; general rules for preventing scaling (brushes A46; household or similar cleaning equipment A47L; separation of particles from liquids or gases B01D; separation of solids B03, B07; general rules for spraying or applying liquids or other flowable materials to surfaces B05; Cleaning equipment conveyor B65G 45/10; Simultaneous cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; General protection against corrosion or scaling C23; Cleaning of streets, permanent roads, beaches or land E01H; Parts of swimming or splash pools or pools, Details or accessories, especially for cleaning E04H 4/16; preventing or removing electrostatic charges H05F)
Inventors: Charlie H. Reynolds (Cynthiana, KY), David A. Britton (Florence, KY) Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 Non-local office) application number, date, speed: 16561932 09/05/2019 (845 days for application issued)
Abstract: An in-line tool holder includes a collar, a mounting plate, a first housing and a second housing.A mounting plate is disposed concentrically around the collar and includes a first surface, a second surface, and an attachment mechanism.The first housing is removably attached to the first surface of the mounting plate and the second housing is removably attached to the second surface of the mounting plate.The attachment mechanism of the mounting plate extends radially beyond the outer edges of the first and second housings.
[B23B] Turning; drilling (using electrodes instead of B23H, e.g. drilling B23H 9/14; machining B23K 26/00 by laser beam; copying or controlling the arrangement of B23Q)
Inventors: Benjamin D. Hack (Blacklick, OH), Clayton J. Karl (Grass Lake, MI), Philip J. Babian (Canton, MI), Robert Tsao (Ann Arbor, MI), Scott E. Malinowski (Brighton, MI) Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed: 16579023 on 09/23/2019 ( 827 days for app release)
Abstract: A hitch assembly for mounting to a body component having a pair of openings is provided.The hook assembly includes a pin member and a hook housing.The pin member includes a base and a pair of insert pins extending upwardly from the base.The hook housing includes a top surface and a pair of interior channels.A pair of jaws are positioned at each opening of the pair of interior passages.The hook member extends outward from the hook housing.The hook housing is connected to the main body member by inserting a pair of jaws into openings formed in the main body member in the jaw insertion direction.A pair of insertion pins are inserted into the pair of inner passages in the pin insertion direction to secure the pin member and the hook housing to the body member.
[B60J] Windows, windshields, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices; removable external protective covers specially designed for vehicles (fixing, hanging, closing or opening of such devices E05)
Inventor: Roger J. Nolan, Jr. (Goodyear, Arizona) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, Texas) Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Rate: 16822966 on 18 March 2020 (650 days for application issued)
Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for providing a view of the environment surrounding a vehicle.The system includes a camera configured to detect image data of the environment surrounding the vehicle.The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the camera and configured to render an image based on image data detected by the camera.The system also includes a display configured to display the image rendered by the ECU.The system also includes a connector connecting the camera and the ECU, the connector being configured to connect or disconnect at a location proximate a cargo storage area of the vehicle.
[B60R] Vehicles, vehicle accessories or vehicle parts, not otherwise supplied (specifically suitable for fire protection, containment or fire suppression of vehicles A62C 3/07)
Inventor: Warren Jing Po Chou (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date , Speed: 16726320 on 12/24/2019 (735 days app to issue)
Abstract: A protective panel assembly for protecting an exterior surface of a vehicle includes a panel having an inner layer, an outer layer and a plurality of rigid members.The inner and outer layers are formed from a flexible material.A plurality of rigid members are positioned between the inner and outer layers.The plurality of rigid members are spaced apart from each other.
[B60R] Vehicles, vehicle accessories or vehicle parts, not otherwise supplied (specifically suitable for fire protection, containment or fire suppression of vehicles A62C 3/07)
Inventor: Mingher Fred Shen (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, Texas) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application number, date, speed: 16810239 on March 5, 2020 (663 days of application issued)
Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a bumper attachment member, a radiator support beam, and a bumper support assembly connected to the bumper attachment member and the radiator support beam.The bumper support assembly includes a center stay secured to a radiator support beam and a center stay support having a receiver, an arm, and an anti-rotation pin.The arm extends from the receiver in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.The receiver is configured to receive and engage the bumper attachment member.An anti-rotation pin extends in a vehicle transverse direction proximate the end of the arm opposite the receiver and engages the center strut to inhibit movement of the bumper attachment member relative to the radiator support beam.
[B60R] Vehicles, vehicle accessories or vehicle parts, not otherwise supplied (specifically suitable for fire protection, containment or fire suppression of vehicles A62C 3/07)
Inventor: Justin E. Dominic (Milan, MI) Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, Texas) Law Firm: Oblon, McClelland, Maier Neustadt, LLP (2 Non-local offices) ) Application No., Date, Speed: 16751812 on 24 January 2020 (704 days for application issued)
Abstract: A strut arrangement for a vehicle is disclosed.The disclosed vehicle includes a roof and a roof side rail including an inner panel extending along one side of the roof.The vehicle also includes a strut having an outer panel extending along a side of the roof and connected between the roof and the inner panel.The struts include structural features on the outer panels.The structural feature is configured to form a bend in the outer panel that distributes the first load over an area of the inner panel to prevent tearing of the inner panel during a first vehicle crash event in which the first load is applied to the outer panel.
[B62D] Motor vehicles; trailers (steering or guiding of agricultural machinery or implements on required tracks A01B 69/00; wheels, casters, axles, increased wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tires, tire inflation or tire replacement B60C; rolling stock Connections between or B60D; Vehicles, Amphibians or Convertibles for Rail and Road B60F; Suspension B60G; Heating, Cooling, Ventilation or Other Air Handling B60H; Windows, Windshields, Non-Fixed Roofs, Doors or Similar Devices, Protective Covers Non-Use Vehicles B60J; Propulsion Arrangements, Auxiliary Drives, Transmissions, Controls, Instruments or Instrument Panels B60K; Electric Equipment or Propulsion B60L; Electric Vehicle Power B60M; Passengers Not Provided for B60N Accommodation; load transport or modified B60P to carry special loads or objects; arrangement of signaling or lighting equipment, installation or support thereof or its circuits, for use in vehicles of general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle accessories or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided by B60R; Servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting or manoeuvring for the B60S; brakes, brake control systems or their parts B60T; air-cushioned vehicles B60V; motorcycles and their accessories B62J, B62K; vehicle test G01M)
Inventors: Christopher E. Foskey (Keller, TX), Michael J. Southerland (North Richland Hills, TX) Assignee: Textron Innovations (Province, RI) Dens) Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local office) application number, date, speed: 11/16/2017 15815482 (1503 days application issued)
Abstract: In some embodiments, a rotorcraft may include a yoke, blades, a spindle associated with the yoke, and an elastomeric bearing assembly.The central length of the mandrel may define a central axis passing through the center of the elastomeric bearing assembly.The elastomeric bearing assembly may include a housing coupled to the blade and disposed about a central axis configured to rotate relative to the central axis.The elastomeric bearing assembly may include an elastomeric shear bearing having an inner portion coupled to the mandrel and an outer portion coupled to the housing.The elastomeric bearing assembly may include an elastomeric centrifugal force bearing pressed against the housing.Shear bearings may be configured to counteract torsional forces, and centrifugal force bearings may be configured to counteract compressive forces.
Inventor: Luke Dafydd Gillett (Grapevine, TX) Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 16892020 June 2020 March 3 (573 days of app releases)
Abstract: A rotorcraft includes a main rotor, a flight controller connected to the main rotor, a plurality of engines connected to the main rotor and operable to drive the main rotor, a main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) sensor, and a monitoring system that can Operates to determine engine failure for multiple engines.The monitoring system is further operable to perform an auto-rotate-in assist process based on the measured main rotor RPM in response to at least determining the engine failure, wherein the auto-rotate-in assist process includes the monitoring system generating one or more rotor RPMs related to the rotor RPM.Based on the at least one target main rotor RPM and the measured main rotor RPM command, wherein the auto-rotation entry assist process further includes controlling one or more flight controls based on the one or more rotor RPM related commands.
Inventors: John Lloyd (Arlington, TX), Kirk Landon Groninga (Keller, TX) Assignee: Textron Innovations (Providence, RI) LLP : Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local office) Application No., Date, Speed: 15860601 on 01/02/2018 (1456 days app to issue)
Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an aircraft with a flight control system, a hybrid electric or hybrid hydraulic propulsion system, and a triple-ducted fan configuration.Each of the two ducted front fans includes a single rotor system with multiple rotor blades, and the single ducted rear fan includes a dual, coaxial, counter-rotating rotor system, each with multiple rotors blade.The aircraft is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of operating in both airplane mode and helicopter mode, and is designed to provide urban air taxis to relieve ground traffic congestion, reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity, thereby providing faster, more Efficient mode of transportation.
Inventor: Daniel Lim (Glendale, CA) Assignee: Xtenti, LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Attorney Application No., Date, Speed: 15589897 Filed on May 8, 2017 ( 1695 days to apply to question)
Abstract: This paper provides a configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system and a method for building a configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system.In one embodiment, a configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system includes: (1) a connection structure configured to secure at least one spacecraft to a launch interface, (2) a drive assembly configured to connect the spacecraft prior to deployment Constraining the spacecraft to the attachment structure and releasing the spacecraft from the attachment structure when deployed, and (3) a deployment mechanism connected to the attachment structure and configured to eject the spacecraft from the attachment structure, wherein the attachment structure, The actuation assembly and deployment mechanism are modular components, and the connection structure and deployment mechanism are selected according to the parameters of the spacecraft to form a system.
Post time: Feb-17-2022
