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Dallas-Fort Worth’s patent activity ranks 9th out of 250 cities. The granted patents include: • 7-Eleven virtual shelves that simulate physical store shelves • Air Distribution Technologies’ HVAC scrubber unit adopts a building management system integration method • ProBiora Health uses hydrogen peroxide-producing bacteria for tooth whitening • Recognition Concepts digital signage And content manager • Rovi Guides’ content rights portability method • Salesforce.com’s object detection and image classification-based OCR recognition • Toyota Motor North America uses sensors to detect the danger of another car while driving • Varidesk’s electric Altimeter • Zixcorp system’s DNS name-based collection and distribution of certificates
US Patent No. 11,100,717 (System and method for displaying virtual shelves that simulate physical store shelves) has been assigned to 7-11 Company.
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 Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).
A: Human Necessities 16 B: Execution; Transportation 11 C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 5 E: Fixed Structure 5 F: Mechanical Engineering; Light; Heating; Weapon; BLASTING 9 G: Physics 44 H: Electricity 50 Design: 4
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 21 Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 9 Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, North Carolina) 7 Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano) 6 SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 6 Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) 4 True Velocity IP Holdings (Garland) 4 Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 3
Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton) 4 Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas) 3 Daniel Wu (Plano) 2 Do-Kyoung Kwon (Allen) 2 Felipe G. Salles (Garland) 2 Jaya Bharath R. Goluguri (McKinney) 2 Kai Chirca (Dallas) 2 Madhukar Budagave (Plano) 2 Manukurian (Dallas) 2
Patent information is provided by Joe Chiarella, founder of Patent Index, a patent analysis company and publisher of The Inventiveness Index.
For more detailed information on the following granted patents, please search the USPTO patent full text and image database.
Method and system for characterizing object organization using machine learning Patent No. 11096602
Inventor: Lori Ann Swalm (Dallas, Texas) Assignee: Stryker European Operations Limited (Carrigtwohill, IE) Law Firm: Morrison Foerster LLP (14 non-local offices) Application number, date, speed: 15663290 July 28, 2017 (1488 days after the application was released)
Abstract: The method and system for characterizing a subject tissue include acquiring and receiving data of multiple fluorescence image time series, identifying one or more attributes of the data related to the clinical characterization of the tissue, and classifying the data as cluster-based data . In terms of attributes, the data in the same cluster is more similar to each other than the data in different clusters, where the clusters represent the organization. The method and system also include receiving the subject time series data of the fluorescent image, associating the corresponding cluster with each of the plurality of sub-regions in the subject time series of the fluorescent image, and generating the subject space map based on the plurality of clusters. The sub-areas in the subject time series of the fluorescent image. The resulting spatial map can then be used as input for organizational diagnosis using supervised machine learning.
Inventor: Jeffrey Daniel Hillman (Gainesville, Florida) Assignee: ProBiora Health, LLC (Dallas, Texas) Law Firm: Fish IP, Law, LLP (location not found) application number, date, Speed: 15582429 April 28, 2017 (1579 days after the application was released)
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for whitening the teeth of a subject, including applying one or more isolated, non-pathogenic, hydrogen peroxide-producing bacterial strains to the oral cavity of the subject.
[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: Jian Liu (Keller, Texas) Assignee: Unassigned Law Firm: No Lawyer Application Number, Date, Speed: 16454466 on June 27, 2019 (789 days after the application was issued)
Abstract: Describes an IOL syringe that includes a plunger with a spring-assisted IOL delivery mechanism.
[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: Christopher Paul Lee (Newark, California), Douglas Moore (Livermore, California) Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, Texas) : Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 local offices) application number, date, speed: 15423780 on 02/03/2017 (1663 days application release)
Abstract: An exoskeleton wheelchair system includes a base, one or more wheels connected to the base, and a body support connected to the base. The body support includes a back support and one or more leg supports pivotally connected to the back support. The exoskeleton wheelchair system also includes an actuator, a processor, a memory module, and machine-readable instructions connected to one or more leg supports and configured to rotate the one or more leg supports. When executed by the processor, these instructions cause The processor rotates one or more leg supports with an actuator. When the backrest is in the standing position mode, one or more leg supports pivot about the first axis, and when the backrest is in the standing position mode, when one or more leg supports pivot about the first axis, the first axis remains fixed Location. Standing mode.
[A61G] Vehicles, personal vehicles or accommodations specially designed for patients or disabled persons (appliances used to help patients or disabled persons walk A61H 3/00); consoles or chairs; dental chairs; funeral equipment (corrosion of corpses) A01N 1/00)
Metabolic robust analogues of CYP-eicosanoids for the treatment of heart disease Patent No. 11096910
Inventor: John Russell Falck (Dallas, Texas) Assignee: Max Delbruck-Centrum Fur Molekulare Medizin (Berlin, Germany), Omeicos Therapeutics GmbH (Berlin, Germany), The Board of the University of the University Texas System (Austin) , TX) Law Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert Berghoff LLP (1 non-local office) Application number, date, speed: 15746246 on 07/22/2016 (1859 days application release)
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I), which is a metabolically stable analogue of a biologically active lipid medium derived from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA). The present invention further relates to a composition containing one or more of these compounds and the use of these compounds or compositions for the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Inventors: Aleksa Jovanovic (Fort Worth, Texas), Catherine Van Der Kar (Grand Prairie, Texas), Eric Roche (Fort Worth, Texas), Lei Shi (Texa Mansfield, California) Assignee: SMITH NEPHEW, INC. (Memphis, Tennessee) Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (local + 13 other cities) Application number, date, speed: 14399124 in May 2013 10th (3028 days after the application is issued)
Abstract: A method for destroying bacterial biofilms existing on the surface, including applying a composition containing semi-alkaline protease produced by the fermentation of the fungus [i] Aspergillus honey[/i] (Seaprose) to the bacterial biofilm, wherein Applying the composition to the bacterial biofilm destroys the matrix of the bacterial biofilm.
[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)
Gadolinium contrast agent for sensitive detection of Zn[superscript]2+[/superscript], MRI patent number: 11097017
Inventors: A. Dean Sherry (Dallas, Texas), Christian Preihs (Dallas, Texas), Jing Yu (Koper, Texas), Khaled Nasr (Dallas, Texas) , Sara Chirayil (Plano, Texas), Veronica Clavijo Jordan (Dallas, Texas), Yunkou Wu (Koper, Texas) Assignee: University of Texas System (Germany Austin, Texas) Board of Directors: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local office) application number, date, speed: 16246890 on January 14, 2019 (953 days after application release)
Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides novel ligands that can be used to prepare novel MRI contrast agents for zinc detection. In a further aspect, the present disclosure also provides methods and compositions for use as imaging agents.
[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)
Computerized oral prescription management equipment and related systems and methods Patent No. 11097085
Inventors: Christy Corey (Fisher, Texas), Susan B. Owen (Dallas, Texas), Thomas M. Rouse (Dallas, Texas) Assignee: BERKSHIRE BIOMEDICAL, LLC (Dallas, Texas) Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (local + 13 other subways) Application number, date, speed: 16246122 on January 11, 2019 (956 days after the application was released)
Abstract: Provides computerized oral prescription management (COPA) equipment, systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method of distributing substances to prospective users is provided. The method includes identifying the prospective user based on the prospective user’s biomarker; based on a comparison with data associated with the prospective user’s unique dentition positioned in the groove, determining whether the prospective user’s unique dentition is positioned in the groove of the mouthpiece In response to identifying the intended user and determining that the intended user’s unique dentition is located in the recess of the mouthpiece, the substance is dispensed from the reservoir coupled to the mouthpiece.
[A61M] Device for introducing or introducing the medium into the body (Introducing or introducing the medium into the body of an animal A61D 7/00; Method of inserting a tampon A61F 13/26; Device for oral food or medicine A61J; Collection container, storage Or manage blood or medical fluids A61J 1/05); devices for converting body fluids or removing media from the body (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical items A61L; magnetic therapy using magnetic elements placed in the body A61N 2/10); Devices that produce or stop sleep or coma[5]
Inventor: Gary G. Tavares (Azil, Texas), John T. Stites (Weatherford, Texas) Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (Phoenix, Arizona) Law Firm: No lawyer application number, date, speed: 17003441 on August 26, 2020 (363 days after the application was released)
Abstract: A golf club and/or golf club head includes a club head body that defines an inner cavity, a structure for coupling the shaft to the main body, and/or a shaft that is coupled to the main body. The club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.5 inches and an overall width of at least 4.2 inches. In other examples, the club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches and the ratio of the overall width dimension to the overall length dimension is 1 or less. If necessary, the ratio of the head width to the head length dimension may be in the range of at least 0.94 to 1 or less.
[A63B] Equipment used for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, rock climbing or fencing; ball games; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (passive exercise, massager A61H)
Inventor: Louis Celenza, Jr. (McKinney, Texas) Assignee: Unassigned Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local office) Application number, date, speed: 16925074 in 2020 July 9 (411 days of application release)
Abstract: The basketball lighting system includes a light source installed below the basket to prevent glare and improve the visibility of the basket in low light conditions. Some embodiments include LED strips arranged in the hoop directly below the edge. The elastic cord can connect the LED light bar to the rim under tension to prevent the LED light bar from deviating from the path of the ball passing through the rim. Some embodiments include rebound sensors and/or batting sensors. Each sensor may change the lighting of the LED light bar in a different way during detection.
[A63B] Equipment used for physical training, gymnastics, swimming, rock climbing or fencing; ball games; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (passive exercise, massager A61H)
Inventors: David Boothman (Dallas, TX), Jinming Gao (Plano, TX), Kejin Zhou (Dallas, TX), Yiguang Wang (Dallas, TX) assigned Person: University of Texas Board System (Austin, TX) Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local office) Application number, date, speed: 16006885 on 06/13/2018 (1168 days of application release )
[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: Khanthamala Bounkhong (Garland, Texas) Assignee: Unassigned Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (location not found) Application number, date, speed: 16525662 on 07/30/2019 (756) Days to apply to the question)
Abstract: A sling system and method of use, including an elongated waist belt detachably surrounding the middle of the user; a first connector is fixed to the top edge of the elongated belt and engaged with the first piece of clothing worn by the user; The second connector is fixed to the bottom edge of the elongated belt and engages with a second piece of clothing worn by the user.
Inventor: David Patton (Flower Mound, Texas), Lio Y. Chang (Lewisville, Texas) Assignee: VARIDESK, LLC (Koper, Texas) Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices) application number., date, speed: 16047246 on 07/27/2018 (1124 days after the application was released)
Abstract: A table includes a table top with a frame connected to the lower surface of the table top. The table also includes a first leg with lugs and a second leg with lugs. The lugs of the first and second legs are received in the slots of the frame to connect the legs to the table. The legs can be moved telescopically to adjust the height of the desktop.
[A47B] Forms; desks; office furniture; cabinets; drawers; general details of furniture (furniture connection F16B 12/00)
Inventor: Tiffani Tucker (Waxahachie, TX) Assignee: Unallocated Law Firm: No Legal Adviser Application Number, Date, Speed: 16534654 on 08/07/2019 (748 days after the application was issued)
Abstract: The disclosed artificial tree consists of a series of nested telescopic tubes of gradually decreasing diameter. The telescopic rod is designed to be erected in response to erection force. The base is configured to support a telescopic rod orthogonal to the top side of the base parallel to the floor side of the base. The base includes a release control switch for erecting and retracting the artificial tree. Artificial spiral branches surround the telescopic pole many times. The artificial spiral tree branch is installed at the outer end of the base and at the inner end of the telescopic tube with the smallest diameter. Based on the release of the control switch, the artificial spiral branch is pre-configured with an engineering spring force greater than the weight of the branch plus the weight of the telescopic rod to erect the artificial tree.
Inventor: Vrunjal Mehta (Frisco, Texas) Assignee: Intelligent Diagnostics, LLC (Los Angeles, California) Law Firm: No Lawyer Application Number, Date, Speed: 17045475 on April 23, 2020 ( 488 days) Application to be released)