Dallas-Fort Worth is ranked 11th out of 250 metropolitan areas for patent activity. The patents granted include: • Allied Bioscience’s infection control • Allstate Insurance’s use of augmented reality technology to reconstruct accidents • Avegant Corp.’s controllable high-resolution display • Brink’s self-service modular drop safe • CommScope Technologies’ surround antennas • Corvus Robotics’s Warehouses use drones for inventory management • IBM recognizes objects of interest in augmented reality • Linear Labs’ magneto and how to use it • Lintec micron diameter yarn in the US • Reliant Immune Diagnostics uses self-diagnostic tests to initiate telemedicine conferences
US Patent No. 11,164,149 (Method and system for warehouse inventory management using drones) has been assigned to Corvus Robotics Inc.
Dallas Invents reviews US patents related to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area every week. The list includes patents granted to local assignees and/or inventors in North Texas. Patent activity can be used as an indicator of future economic growth as well as the development of emerging markets and the attractiveness of talents. By tracking inventors and assigns in the region, we aim to provide a broader understanding of invention activities in the region. The list is organized by the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).
A: Human Necessities 7 B: Execution; Transportation 12 C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 4 E: Fixed Structure 7 F: Mechanical Engineering; Light; Heating; Weapon; Blasting 5 H: Electricity 43 G: Physics 37 Design: 7
Texas Instruments (Dallas) 11 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Plano) 5 Cisco Technologies (San Jose, California) 3 ATT Intellectual Property I LP (Atlanta, Georgia) 3 Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) ) 3 CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC) 3 Halliburton Energy Services INC. (Houston) 3 International Business Machines Corp. (Armonk, NY) 3 PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA) 3
Jordan Christopher Brewer (Addison) 2 Julia Bykova (Richardson) 2 Karpaga Ganesh Patchirajan (Plano) 2 Marcio D. Lima (Richardson) 2 Scott David Hite (Pilot Point) 2
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Inventor: Randall F. Lee (South Lake, Texas) Assignee: Unallocated Law Firm: No Lawyer Application Number, Date, Speed: 17175649 on February 13, 2021 (262 days after the application was issued)
Abstract: A system and method for connecting bone structures using at least one threadless anchor and an implant having at least one hole is disclosed, wherein the interaction of the head of the anchor with the implant hole causes the anchor to move relative to the lateral direction. To the initial trajectory. This movement causes compression or dispersion of the bone structure connected to the anchor.
A device and method for reducing the volume of the stomach using an expandable member Patent No.: 11160677
Inventor: Jennifer M. Nagy (Flower Hill, Texas) Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, New Jersey) Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLC (local + 4 other cities) application number, Date, speed: 16122443 on 09/05/2018 (1154 days application release)
Abstract: A method used to reduce the volume of a patient’s stomach. The method involves inverting a portion of the stomach wall to form an inverted portion. The expandable member is positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the inverted portion. The expandable member expands to expand the inverted portion. The expanded expandable member has a first outer diameter. The base area of the inverted portion is tightened, thereby trapping the expanded expandable member in the expanded inverted portion. The expanded expandable member has a first outer diameter. The expansion and tightening provides a ratio of the tightening diameter to the first outer diameter of about 0.5:1 to about 0.9:1.
[A61F] Filters that can be implanted in blood vessels; artificial limbs; devices that provide patency or prevent collapse of tubular structures of the body, such as stents; orthopedics, nursing or contraceptive devices; reinforcement; treatment or protection of eyes or ears; bandages, dressings, or Absorbent pad; first aid kit (denture A61C) [2006.01]
Inventor: Feng Geng (Fort Worth, Texas) Assignee: International Flavors Fragrances Inc. (New York, New York) Law Firm: No Lawyer Application Number, Date, Speed: 16086198 on March 20, 2017 (1688 days of application issued)
Abstract: Disclosed is a microcapsule comprising: (i) a microcapsule core with an active material, and (ii) a microcapsule wall formed by a first polymer and a second polymer. The first polymer is a sol-gel polymer. The second polymer is gum arabic, pure gum super, gelatin, chitosan, xanthan gum, vegetable gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl guar gum, or a combination thereof. The weight ratio of the first polymer to the second polymer is 1:10 to 10:1. The method for preparing microcapsules and the use of microcapsules in consumer products are also disclosed.
[A61K] Preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes (especially suitable for devices or methods that make medicines into specific physical or drug delivery forms; the chemical aspects of A61J 3/00 or materials used for air deodorization, disinfection or sterilization The use of or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies A61L; soap composition C11D)
Inventor: Craig Grossman (Point Roberts, Washington), Gavri Grossman (Point Roberts, Washington), Ingrida Grossman (Point Roberts, Washington) Assignee: Allied Bioscience, Inc. (Plano, Texas) Office: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices) Application number, date, speed: 16013127 on June 20, 2018 (1231 days after the application was released)
Abstract: Provides a method of infection control in facilities such as hospitals or catering services. The method includes tagging assets, monitoring asset location and pathogen contamination of each asset over time, analyzing the data set to determine which assets are the key control points for pathogen transfer, and coating each asset that is identified as critical Residual self-sterile coating composition. Control point. Infection control methods close the path of pathogen transmission by reducing or eliminating pathogen growth at critical control points.
[A61L] Methods or devices for disinfection of general materials or objects; disinfection, sterilization or deodorization of air; chemical aspects of bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies; materials for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies (with reagents used A01N for antiseptic or disinfection of corpses that are characteristic; preservation, such as disinfection of food or food A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]
An implantable pulse generator that uses complex impedance measurement and operation methods to provide neurostimulation therapy Patent No. 11160984
Inventors: Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, Texas), Steven Boor (Plano, Texas), Vidhi Desai (Texas Colony) Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Germany Plano, Texas) Law Firm: No Lawyer Application Number, Date, Speed: 16370428 on March 29, 2019 (949 days after the application was issued)
Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator (IPG) for providing neurostimulation therapy includes: a pulse generating circuit and a pulse transmitting circuit, used to control electricity using one or more electrodes of a stimulation lead Pulse generation and delivery to the patient; measurement circuit used to determine the characteristics of one or more electrodes selected for the transmission of electrical pulses; processor used to control the IPG according to the executable code; where the IPG is suitable for using the determined multiple A voltage measurement is used to calculate the value of the impedance model of one or more selected electrodes, and the current level of the exponentially decreasing current mode is adjusted based on the calculated value of the impedance mode.
[A61N] Electrotherapy; Magnetic Therapy; Radiotherapy; Ultrasound Therapy (Measurement of Bioelectric Current A61B; Surgical instruments, devices or methods used to transfer non-mechanical forms of energy into or out of the body A61B 18/00; General anesthesia equipment A61M ; Incandescent lamp H01K; Infrared radiator for heating H05B) [6]
Inventors: Dain Silvola (Florence, Florida), David Orr (Vista, California), Jay Dave (San Marcos, California), Joseph Winn (Aliso Viejo, California), Michael Wayne Moore (Oside, California), Thomas Jerome Bachinski (Lakeville, Minnesota) Assignee: DJO, LLC (Lewisville, Texas) Law Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson Bear LLP (12 non-local offices) Application number, date, speed: 16126822 September 10, 2018 (1149 days of application release)
Abstract: This article describes methods and devices used to provide non-invasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation. In one aspect, a device for non-invasive electrotherapy includes a wireless communication circuit configured to receive a pulse generation control signal wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device may include a pulse generation circuit configured to transmit electrical waveforms in accordance with instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signal. Computing devices may include cellular telephone devices, portable media players, personal digital assistants, tablet computers, or Internet access devices.
[A61N] Electrotherapy; Magnetic Therapy; Radiotherapy; Ultrasound Therapy (Measurement of Bioelectric Current A61B; Surgical instruments, devices or methods used to transfer non-mechanical forms of energy into or out of the body A61B 18/00; General anesthesia equipment A61M ; Incandescent lamp H01K; Infrared radiator for heating H05B) [6]
Inventor: James Swanzy (Arlington, Texas) Assignee: MARY KAY INC. (Addison, Texas) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (local + 13 other cities) application Number, date, speed: 16556494 August 30, 2019 (795 days after the application was released)
Abstract: A complex formed by zinc oxide molecules and molecules containing acidic hydrogen is disclosed. The oxygen atom of the zinc oxide molecule is covalently bonded to the acidic hydrogen.
[A61K] Preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes (especially suitable for devices or methods that make medicines into specific physical or drug delivery forms; the chemical aspects of A61J 3/00 or materials used for air deodorization, disinfection or sterilization The use of or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical supplies A61L; soap composition C11D)
Multi-layer composite material containing heat-shrinkable polymer and nanofiber sheet Patent No. 11161329
Inventor: Julia Bykova (Richardson, Texas), Marcio D. Lima (Richardson, Texas) Assignee: LINTEC OF AMERICA, INC. (Richardson, Texas) Law Firm: Greenblum Bernstein , PLC (1 non-local office) application number, date, speed: 15950284 on 04/11/2018 (1301 days application release)
Abstract: A multilayer composite material is disclosed, including a heat-shrinkable polymer layer and a nanofiber layer. The method of forming the composite material and its use are also described.
[B32B] Layered products, that is, products composed of flat or non-flat ground layers, such as honeycomb or honeycomb, in the form
System and method for reducing the strain of the door by using a pressure reducing bracket Patent No. 11161397
Inventors: Alyssa J. Flowers-Bouman (South Lyon, Michigan), Blaine C. Benson (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Erik Andersen (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Keith O’Brien (Highlands, Michigan), Wasim Ukra ( Michigan) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, Texas) Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (local + 13 other cities) Application number, date, speed: 16525862 07/30/2019 (826 days application release)
Abstract: A system to reduce the strain on the door, including the door. The vehicle door includes an inner panel and a partition rod, and the partition rod includes a first part and a second part. The system also includes a pressure relief bracket configured to reduce strain on the inner panel when the door is closed. The release bracket includes a first part coupled to the second part of the partition rod, a second part coupled to the inner panel, and a release part extending between the first part and the second part.
[B60J] Car windows, windshields, non-fixed sunroofs, doors or similar devices; detachable external protective covers especially suitable for vehicles (fix, hang, close or open such devices E05)
Inventor: Chi-Ming Wang (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Ercan M. Dede (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, Texas) : Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices) Application number, date, speed: 15690136 on 08/29/2017 (1526 days application release)
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for generating and storing electrical energy for a partially or fully electric vehicle with a motor/generator, the system includes an auxiliary power device configured to generate electrical energy by converting non-electrical energy into electrical energy. The system includes a transmitter connected to an auxiliary power device and configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy generated by the auxiliary power device. The system includes a battery configured to store electrical energy and power a motor/generator to propel the vehicle. The system includes a receiver connected to the battery and configured to receive electrical energy and charge the battery. The system includes a power bus configured to wirelessly receive the generated power from the transmitter and transmit the generated power to the receiver.
[B60L] Propulsion of electric vehicles (the arrangement or installation of electric propulsion devices or multiple different prime movers for mutual or joint propulsion in vehicles B60K 1/00 and B60K 6/20; the arrangement or arrangement of electric transmission devices in vehicle B60K Installation 17/12, B60K 17/14; prevent wheel skidding by reducing the power of rail vehicles B61C 15/08; motor generator H02K; motor control or regulation H02P); power supply for auxiliary equipment of electric vehicles (with vehicle B60D 1 /64 electrical coupling combined with mechanical coupling; electric heating for vehicle B60H 1/00); GM electric braking system (control or regulation of electric motor H02P); magnetic levitation or levitation of vehicles; monitoring of operating variables of electric vehicles; Electrical safety devices for electric vehicles[4]
Inventors: Alejandro M. Sanchez (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Christian Tjia (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Sandeep Kumar Reddy Janampally (Canton, Michigan) Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano ), TX) Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (local + 13 other subways) Application number, date, speed: 16436605 on June 10, 2019 (876 days after the application was issued)
Abstract: A vehicle acceleration compensation system is disclosed that includes an accelerator pedal, a throttle, and a transmission configured to switch between two or more fixed gear positions, where each gear position associates motor power with vehicle torque. The system also includes a control unit configured to receive data from one or more sensors. The control unit includes a real-time throttle map that associates the accelerator pedal position with the throttle position, so that a given accelerator pedal position indicates the corresponding target throttle position, and real-time shifts that associate the required transmission gear with the current transmission Map gear position, current vehicle speed and current throttle position, so that a given vehicle speed, a given throttle position and a given transmission gear guide the corresponding target transmission gear. In response to the sensor data, the control unit updates the throttle map and the shift map, thereby changing the vehicle torque to generate a desired acceleration value.
[B60W] Joint control of vehicle sub-units of different types or functions; control systems designed for hybrid vehicles; road vehicle drive control systems that have nothing to do with the control of specific sub-units [2006.01]
Inventors: George Ryan Decker (Fort Worth, TX), Steven Allen Robedeau, Jr. (Keller, TX), Tjepke Heeringa (Dallas, TX) Assignee: Textron Innovation Corporation (Providence, Rhode Island) Law Office: Lawrence Youst PLLC (local) Application number, date, speed: 16567519 September 11, 2019 (783 days after the application was released)
Abstract: A wing assembly for an aircraft includes a torque box sleeve having an open end and a plurality of integral sides, including a front side, a rear side, a top side, and a bottom side, which are formed seamlessly A continuous surface with roughly the shape of a wing. The wing assembly includes an internal support subassembly having a plurality of ribs connected to the central spar. The internal support subassembly forms a single part outside the torque box sleeve and is inserted into the open end of the torque box sleeve as a single part. The internal support subassembly is coupled to the inside of the torque box sleeve.
Inventor: Eric Stephen Olson (Fort Worth, Texas) Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, Rhode Island) Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (local) Application number, date, speed: 16743472 on 01/15/2020 (657 days application release)
Abstract: The propulsion assembly includes a rotor assembly, a mast connected to the rotor assembly, and a large gear connected to the mast. The big gear bears radial and axial loads. The propulsion assembly includes a curved riser extending through the large gear, and ball bearings including inner and outer rings inserted between the large gear and the curved riser. The ball bearing is configured to absorb the axial load from the large gear. The bull gear is rotatably coupled to the curved riser through a ball bearing. The curved riser bends in response to the radial load from the large gear.
Inventors: David Littlejohn (Haslet, TX), Eric Boyle (Haslet, TX), Scott Oren Smith (Bedford, TX), Sven Roy Lofstrom (Dirk Irvine, Saskatchewan) Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Stratford, Connecticut, USA) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (local + 13 other subways) Application number, date, speed: 16374578 on 04/03 /2019 (944 days application release)
Abstract: A bonding jig includes a first jig having a heater and a plurality of jigs. Each of the plurality of clamps includes a first member and a second member that are rotatable between a first position and a second position. The second clamp includes a root end elevator that can be vertically translated between a retracted position and an extended position, and a root end clamp that can be translated along a horizontal axis. The root end clamp is configured to mate with the root end.
[B64F] Especially suitable for ground or aircraft carrier deck devices used in connection with aircraft; design, manufacture, assembly, cleaning, maintenance or repair of aircraft, but not provided in other ways; processing, transportation, testing or inspection of aircraft components, not Other ways to provide
Post time: Dec-10-2021