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TMCNet: U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (April 2)

[April 02, 2012]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (April 2)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California.

*** Sony Computer Entertainment America Assigned Patent for Base Station Movement Detection and Compensation ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America, Foster City, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,288) developed by Gary M. Zalewski, Oakland, Calif., for a "base station movement detection and compensation." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Method and systems for processing interactive communication received from input devices, which interface with a computer program that executes at a computer, are provided. The method includes receiving input data from a first input device and a second input device at a base station that is interfaced with the computer. The first and second input devices are movable independently of one another to interactively interface with the computer program. The method tracks a position of the first and second input devices through the base station and identifies a near-identical change in position of the tracked position of the first and second input devices. The method then sets a flag upon identifying the near-identical change in position. The flag is processed by the computer program to set an action to take during interactivity with the computer program. In one example, the base station includes an inertial sensor that can confirm movement. If movement is confirmed, the flag is processed to take the action, as defined within the computer program." The patent application was filed on May 8, 2009 (12/463,360). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,288&OS=8,142,288&RS=8,142,288 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.


*** University of Washington Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- The University of Washington, Seattle, has been assigned a patent (8,142,168) developed by Karl F. Bohringer, Seattle, and Ashutosh Shastry, Cupertino, Calif., for a "vibration-driven droplet transport devices having textured surfaces." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and devices for moving a droplet on an elongated track on a textured surface using vibration. The elongated track on the textured surface includes a plurality of transverse arcuate projections such that a droplet on the surface is in the Fakir state and when the surface is vibrated the droplet is urged along the track as a result of an imbalance in the adhesion of a front portion of the droplet and a back portion of the droplet to the textured surface." The patent application was filed on July 24, 2008 (12/179,397). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,168&OS=8,142,168&RS=8,142,168 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Take Two Interactive Software Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Take Two Interactive Software, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,142,268) developed by four co-inventors for "systems and methods for simulating a particular user in an interactive computer system." The co-inventors are Jeffrey J. Thomas, Penngrove, Calif., Abraham J. Navarro, Hercules, Calif., Gordon K. Read, San Rafael, Calif., David M. Zdyrko Jr., San Francisco.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The field of the invention relates to interactive computer systems and more particularly to systems and methods for simulating a particular user's behavior in an interactive computer system. In one embodiment, a computer program product includes a simulator configured to simulate a user interacting with a computer program. The simulator includes a learning mode of operation and a simulation mode of operation. During the learning mode, the simulator is configured to monitor the user's interaction with the computer program for one or more events and analyze one or more current circumstances during the occurrence of the one or more events. The simulator is further configured to record one or more user inputs in response to the occurrence of the one or more events, store the one or more user inputs in one or more data fields, and associate the one or more data fields with the one or more events and the one or more current circumstances. During the simulation mode of operation, the simulator is configured to monitor the computer program for the one or more particular events, retrieve the one or more data fields associated with the one or more particular events, analyze one or more current circumstances upon the occurrence of the one or more particular events, and invoke one or more simulated inputs based on the value of the one or more data fields in response to the occurrence of the one or more events and the one or more current circumstances." The patent application was filed on Nov. 30, 2005 (11/292,162). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,268&OS=8,142,268&RS=8,142,268 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Callaway Golf Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Callaway Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,302) developed by Joseph Balardeta, Encinitas, Calif., and Scott Denton, Carlsbad, Calif., for a "method and system for shot tracking." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for shot tracking disclosed herein. The system preferably includes a golf club and a receiver. The golf club preferably includes an active RFID transponder, a power source, a switch and an accelerometer." The patent application was filed on July 15, 2010 (12/837,136). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,302&OS=8,142,302&RS=8,142,302 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Innovega Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Innovega, Hansville, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,142,016) developed by Jerome Legerton, San Diego, and Randall Sprague, Hansville, Wash., for a "method and apparatus for constructing a contact lens with optics." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and processes for constructing a contact lens. In one embodiment, a contact lens assembly is provided, comprising: a curved polymer polarizer with an aperture; a lenslet disposed inside the aperture, wherein the lenslet enables imaging near objects; and a filter attached to the lenslet. In further embodiments, a method for fabricating a flexible contact lens is provided, comprising: fabricating an element having an extrusion; providing a front concave mold, wherein the front mold has an intrusion to accommodate the extrusion of the optical element; affixing the extrusion of the optical element to the intrusion of the front mold; attaching a back convex mold to the front concave mold, thereby forming a mold cavity; and filling the mold cavity with a pre-polymerized liquid, whereby upon polymerization, the pre-polymerized liquid forms the flexible contact lens and the optical element is partially encapsulated within the lens." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2009 (12/485,817). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,016&OS=8,142,016&RS=8,142,016 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** WMS Gaming Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Selecting and Animating Game Elements in a Gaming Machine ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- WMS Gaming, Waukegan, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,142,284) developed by Paul A. McInerny, Los Angeles, Alfred Thomas, Las Vegas, and Benjamin Gomez, Chicago, for a "method and apparatus for selecting and animating game elements in a gaming machine." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for selecting game elements in a gaming machine are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes presenting a bonus event setting that includes a plurality of game elements and receiving a plurality of game element selections. In the method, each game element selection indicates that one of the game elements has been selected. Additionally, the method also includes presenting an animation sequence for each of the game element selections, wherein portions of the animation sequences are presented simultaneously." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2005 (11/154,269). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,284&OS=8,142,284&RS=8,142,284 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Abbott Diabetes Care Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,211) developed by Daniel M. Bernstein, EI Granada, Calif., R. Curtis Jennewine, San Francisco, and Charlene A. Haley, LaBelle, Fla., for an "apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use." The patent application was filed on June 1, 2010 (12/791,857). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,211&OS=8,142,211&RS=8,142,211 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** American Axle & Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,142,292) developed by four co-inventors for an "universal joint with trunnion shaft seal assembly." The co-inventors are Kevin M. Ledford, Macomb, Mich., Russell R. Ryan II, San Clemente, Calif., Donald S. DeVries, Newport Beach, Calif., and Patrick S. Adair, Irvine, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A universal joint that includes a spider, which has a trunnion, a bearing cup, a bearing, which is disposed between the trunnion and the bearing cup, and a seal assembly. The seal assembly has a first portion, which is engaged to the spider, and a second portion that sealingly engages the bearing cup and the first portion. The first portion can include features that limit axial movement of the second portion relative to the first portion." The patent application was filed on Nov. 25, 2009 (12/626,365). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,292&OS=8,142,292&RS=8,142,292 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** ABL IP Holding Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- ABL IP Holding, Conyers, Ga., has been assigned a patent (8,142,047) developed by Ken J. Acampora, Northridge, Calif., and Kristen Quevy, Canoga Park, Calif., for an architectural lighting.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An LED light fixture includes a housing, a lens and a flexible gasket there between. Each of the housing and the lens has an elongate main body and two ends sealingly fixed to the main body. The assembly of components in the housing defines a sealing channel rectangular in plan and the lens similarly defines a sealing ridge. A mounting plate with light emitting diodes distributed on the mounting plate further includes a manifold plate positioned on the mounting plate which includes holes therethrough with reflectors about the holes to receive the light emitting diodes. Mounts supporting the elongate housing define longitudinally adjustable engagements with the housing. The mounts further include tracks arranged in arcs of circles located in planes perpendicular to the extension of the elongate housing. Munting brackets engage these tracks using retainers." The patent application was filed on Dec. 14, 2009 (12/637,377). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,047&OS=8,142,047&RS=8,142,047 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Acushnet Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,142,309) developed by Gregory D. Johnson, Carlsbad, Calif., and Robert W. Vokey, Carlsbad, Calif., for a "golf club head having a grooved face." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is directed to a golf club head with an improved striking surface. The grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances and angled relative to a leading edge of the golf club head. The sole of the golf club head is contoured so that the effective bounce and leading edge height are controlled when the golf club head is rotated to an opened orientation." The patent application was filed on March 31, 2011 (13/076,603). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,309&OS=8,142,309&RS=8,142,309 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Applied Materials Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Applied Materials, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,260) developed by eight co-inventors for "methods and apparatus for removal of films and flakes from the edge of both sides of a substrate using backing pads." The co-inventors are Eashwer Kollata, Sunnyvale, Calif., Shou-Sung Chang, Stanford, Calif., Zhenhua Zhang, San Jose, Calif., Paul D. Butterfield, San Jose, Calif., Sen-Hou Ko, Sunnyvale, Calif., Antoine P. Manens, Sunnyvale, Calif., Gary C. Ettinger, Cupertino, Calif., and Ricardo Martinez, Manteca, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatus and methods are provided to polish an edge of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head adapted to retain a backing pad having a selected contour, wherein the polishing head is adapted to press the backing pad against an edge of a substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided." The patent application was filed on May 20, 2008 (12/124,142). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,260&OS=8,142,260&RS=8,142,260 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** IGT Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Conditional Payouts in a Gaming Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (8,142,280) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for conditional payouts in a gaming device." The co-inventors are Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, Conn., Russell P. Sammon, San Francisco, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida, San Francisco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Huntington, Conn., and Robert C. Tedesco, Fairfield, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gaming device incentivizes additional game play by combining payouts with conditional payouts. During game play, players are informed of the conditions, which must be satisfied so as to vest the conditional payouts. Subsequent game play is monitored to see if the player has satisfied the conditions. If the player has satisfied the conditions, then the conditional payout vests. If the condition is not met, then the conditional payout terminates." The patent application was filed on July 25, 2006 (11/814,373). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,280&OS=8,142,280&RS=8,142,280 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Acushnet Assigned Patent for Interchangable Shaft and Club Head Connection System ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,142,306) developed by Noah De La Cruz, Carlsbad, Calif., Charles E. Golden, Carlsbad, Calif., and Daniel S. Callinan, Carlsbad, Calif., for an "interchangable shaft and club head connection system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head." The patent application was filed on Oct. 6, 2008 (12/245,962). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,306&OS=8,142,306&RS=8,142,306 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Imation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Imation, Oakdale, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,142,212) developed by Mark McSweeney, San Francisco, and Chung-Sheng Chen, Taichung, Taiwan, for a "locking mechanisms and locking caps for USB connectors." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap." The patent application was filed on June 10, 2010 (12/813,473). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,212&OS=8,142,212&RS=8,142,212 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Zimmer Dental Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Zimmer Dental, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,191) developed by Ramiro Sanchez , Temecula, Calif., Christopher M. Gervais, San Marcos, Calif., and Jeff A. Bassett, Vista, Calif., for a "ceramic/metallic dental abutment." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A ceramic/metallic dental abutment for use with an implant, the abutment generally including a ceramic body portion having a base region, a transgingival region, and a supragingival region. The base region includes an anti-rotational implant interface, such as an external polygonal fitting, for engaging a cooperating internal polygonal fitting of an implant to prevent relative rotation between the abutment and the implant. The ceramic abutment body portion additionally includes a metal implant contact portion for contacting the implant and providing a load-bearing, metal-on-metal interface between the abutment and the implant." The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2010 (12/853,792). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,191&OS=8,142,191&RS=8,142,191 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Spartek Medical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Spartek Medical, Concord, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,480) developed by eight co-inventors for a "dynamic stabilization and motion preservation spinal implantation system with horizontal deflection rod and articulating vertical rods." The co-inventors are Donald L. Cain, Oakland, Calif., James F. Zucherman, San Francisco, Ken Y. Hsu, San Francisco, Charles J. Winslow, Walnut Creek, Calif., Henry A. Klyce, Piedmont, Calif., H. Adam Klyce, Berkeley, Calif., John J. Flynn, Walnut Creek, Calif., and Jay A. Markwart, Castro Valley, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2007 (11/832,548). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,480&OS=8,142,480&RS=8,142,480 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Howmedica Osteonics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Howmedica Osteonics, Mahwah, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,142,482) developed by David Nichols, Trumbell, Conn., and Eric Finley, San Diego, for an "apparatus for securing a spinal rod system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for securing a spinal rod within an anchoring device, wherein the anchoring device has an open end and a locking cap for securing the spinal rod within the open end. The apparatus includes a handle, an elongated body connected to the handle, a pair of jaws attached to the elongated body, a rod persuader for advancing the rod toward the anchoring device, and a locking shaft for use in locking the locking cap against the anchoring device to secure the spinal rod relative to the anchoring device." The patent application was filed on Sept. 5, 2007 (11/899,503). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,482&OS=8,142,482&RS=8,142,482 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Mitralign Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Mitralign, Tewksbury, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,142,493) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of heart valve repair." The co-inventors are Paul A. Spence, Louisville, Ky., Walter Bruszewski, San Francisco, Ed McNamara, Chelmsford, Mass., and Mark Maguire, San Mateo, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty." The patent application was filed on July 22, 2008 (12/177,554). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,493&OS=8,142,493&RS=8,142,493 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Visiogen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Visiogen, Santa Ana, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,498) developed by George Tsai, Mission Viejo, Calif., for an "injector for intraocular lens system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is an injector which comprises an injector housing having a longitudinal axis and an injection probe disposed along the longitudinal axis. The injector further comprises an intraocular lens disposed in the housing. The intraocular lens comprises first and second interconnected viewing elements, and the optical axes of the first and second viewing elements are substantially aligned. The optical axes are substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The injector further comprises a lens carrier which engages one of the viewing elements. The viewing elements are moveable in response to longitudinal movement of the lens carrier relative to the injector housing. The longitudinal movement causes both (i) the optical axes to be displaced relative to each other and (ii) the viewing elements to be disposed substantially on the longitudinal axis of the injector housing." The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2009 (12/629,004). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,498&OS=8,142,498&RS=8,142,498 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cordis, Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Cordis, Bridgewater, N.J., and Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Dallas, have been assigned a patent (8,142,490) developed by Carolyn Rice, Los Gatos, Calif., and Craig Bonsignore, Pleasanton, Calif., for a "stent segments axially connected by thin film." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a stent for insertion into a vessel of a patient. The stent has a front and back open ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The stent has a plurality of adjacent hoops that are held in alignment with the longitudinal axis between the front and back open ends by a thin film tube. The hoops are attached to either the inner or outer surface of the thin film tube. The stent is compressed into a first smaller diameter for insertion into the vessel with a delivery tube and a second larger diameter for deployment into the vessel. The inventive stent can be retracted into the delivery tube if it is improperly deployed." The patent application was filed on Oct. 24, 2007 (11/923,308). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,490&OS=8,142,490&RS=8,142,490 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Nalco Mobotec Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Nalco Mobotec, Naperville, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,142,548) developed by Brian S. Higgins, Walnut Creek, Calif., Klaus Oehr, Surry, United Kingdom, and Eric Fischer, Orinda, Calif., for a "method and apparatus for enhanced mercury removal." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for treating a coal combustion flue gas. In one embodiment, the method includes injecting a halogen into a flue gas, and injecting partially combusted, carbon enriched alkaline coal ash solid particles into the flue gas ahead of a particulate collection device. In another embodiment, the method includes exposing partially combusted, carbon enriched alkaline coal ash solid particles to a halogen containing atmosphere, and injecting the halogen atmosphere treated alkaline carbon containing solid particles into the flue gas ahead of a particulate collection device." The patent application was filed on June 19, 2007 (12/310,586). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,548&OS=8,142,548&RS=8,142,548 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** AorTx Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- AorTx, Redwood City, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,492) developed by four co-inventors for a "prosthetic valve implantation systems." The co-inventors are David C. Forster, Los Altos Hills, Calif., Brian Beckey, Woodside, Calif., Brandon Walsh, Syracuse, Utah, and Scott Heneveld, Whitmore, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Prosthetic valves implantation methods and systems, especially as related to fitting a prosthetic valve at the site of a native stenotic or incompetent valve are described. The subject devices, systems and associated dock deployment and implant docking techniques may be employed in percutaneous valve replacement procedures." The patent application was filed on June 20, 2007 (12/305,624). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,492&OS=8,142,492&RS=8,142,492 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Roche Diagnostics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Roche Diagnostics Operations, Indianapolis, and Roche Diagnostics International, Steinhausen, Germany, have been assigned a patent (8,141,601) developed by seven co-inventors for a "manual filling aid with push button fill." The co-inventors are Jean-Noel Fehr, Neuenburg, Switzerland, Heiner Kaufmann, Bern, Switzerland, Rudolf Zihlmann, Langnau, Switzerland, Sandro Niederhauser, Rutschelen, Switzerland, Christopher Wiegel, San Jose, Calif., Eric Misselwitz, Stallikon, Switzerland, and Christoph Rickert, Reinach, Switzerland.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A medical liquid transfer system includes a pump configured to transfer liquid between at least two containers. A detachable connector is detachably secured to the pump. The detachable connector has at least one pump passage to transmit pumping pressure from the pump to at least one of the containers. The detachable connector can include one or more liquid impermeable and gas permeable membranes to ensure the liquid is retained in the detachable connector. After the fluid is transferred the detachable connector is removed and replaced by a new one in order to prevent contamination of the pump. An interlock mechanism is used to prevent premature removal of the detachable connector and/or the container being filled." The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2008 (12/244,059). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,601&OS=8,141,601&RS=8,141,601 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Chevron U.S.A. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Chevron U.S.A., San Ramon, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,524) developed by Stephen H. Roby, Hercules, Calif., and Guangci Zhou, El Cerrito, Calif., for a biodiesel-derived combustion improver.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is generally directed to novel fuel compositions and to methods (i.e., processes) for enhancing the combustion efficiency and/or other properties of diesel fuels, particularly wherein such diesel fuels are, or comprise, biodiesel, such biodiesel typically having poorer low-temperature properties than traditional (petroleum) diesel. Generally, such fuel compositions are provided by the creation and inclusion of a quantity of one or more epoxy-ester species, such species serving as combustion improvers for the fuel composition of which they are part." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2008 (12/241,411). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,524&OS=8,142,524&RS=8,142,524 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Harmonic Design Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Harmonic Design, Poway, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,614) developed by six co-inventors for "expanding coupling means for powered window covering." The co-inventors are Joel Friedrick, San Diego, Sarah Reymond, San Diego, Adrien Brondex, Domancy, France, Jean Pierre Lefebvre, Chatillon sur Cluses, France, Miguel Leleu, Les Carroz d'Araches, France, and Eric Lagarde, Sallanches, France.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An actuator to be inserted in a headrail of a window covering, the actuator comprises a damping body configured to reduce vibrations when the actuator is operating, and an expanding mechanism configured to expand the damping body against the headrail." The patent application was filed on July 1, 2009 (12/496,304). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,614&OS=8,141,614&RS=8,141,614 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** MVRx Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- MVRx, Moss Beach, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,494) developed by five co-inventors for "devices, systems, and methods for retaining a native heart valve leaflet." The co-inventors are David A. Rahdert, San Francisco, John A. Macoviak, La Jolla, Calif., Timothy R. Machold, Moss Beach, Calif., Robert T. Chang, Belmont, Calif., and Rick A. Soss, Burlingame, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices, systems and methods retain a native heart valve leaflet to prevent retrograde flow. The devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that, in use, rests adjacent a valve annulus and includes a retaining structure that is sized and shaped to overlay at least a portion of one or more native valve leaflets. The retaining structure retains the leaflet or leaflets it overlays, to resist leaflet eversion and/or prolapse. In this way, the implant prevents or reduces regurgitation. The implant does not interfere significantly with the opening of and blood flow through the leaflets during periods of antegrade flow." The patent application was filed on April 23, 2009 (12/386,821). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,494&OS=8,142,494&RS=8,142,494 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** UT-Battelle Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- UT-Battelle, Oak Ridge, Tenn., has been assigned a patent (8,142,516) developed by John T. Simpson, Clinton, Tenn., Ilia N. Ivanov, Knoxville, Tenn., and Jason Shibata, Manhattan Beach, Calif., for a "self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An external covering and method of making an external covering for hiding the internal endoskeleton of a mechanical (e.g., prosthetic) device that exhibits skin-like qualities is provided. The external covering generally comprises an internal bulk layer in contact with the endoskeleton of the prosthetic device and an external skin layer disposed about the internal bulk layer. The external skin layer is comprised of a polymer composite with carbon nanotubes embedded therein. The outer surface of the skin layer has multiple cone-shaped projections that provide the external skin layer with superhydrophobicity. The carbon nanotubes are preferably vertically aligned between the inner surface and outer surface of the external skin layer in order to provide the skin layer with the ability to transmit heat. Superhydrophobic powders may optionally be used as part of the polymer composite or applied as a coating to the surface of the skin layer to enhance superhydrophobicity." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2009 (12/495,082). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,516&OS=8,142,516&RS=8,142,516 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** SVIP 2 Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- SVIP 2, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,513) developed by four co-inventors for "devices and methods for altering eating behavior." The co-inventors are Tidhar Shalon, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Tadmor Shalon, Palo Alto, Calif., Guy Kotlizky, Kfar-Shemaryahu, Israel, and Amir Barzilay, Kochav Yair, Israel.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for modifying an eating behavior of a subject is provided. The device includes a device body which is attachable to GI tract tissue of a subject and functions in altering an eating behavior thereof." The patent application was filed on Aug. 22, 2007 (12/310,359). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,513&OS=8,142,513&RS=8,142,513 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** United States Thermoelectric Consortium (USTC) Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- United States Thermoelectric Consortium (USTC), Chico, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,620) developed by Volodymyr Zrodnikov, Chico, Calif., James M. Kerner, Chico, Calif., and Michael Spokoiny, Chico, Calif., for a "method for conditioning a cooling loop of a heat exchange system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Use of an inert gas in a fluid-operated heat exchange system. A cooling loop of a heat exchange system is purged with an inert gas to remove oxygen from the cooling loop. Coolant is added to the cooling loop of the heat exchange system. The coolant flows in the cooling loop of the heat exchange system to mix the inert gas with the coolant to provide a solution having a reduced concentration of oxygen." The patent application was filed on Feb. 26, 2007 (11/711,440). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,620&OS=8,141,620&RS=8,141,620 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cordis, Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces Assigned Patent for Stent Segments Axially Connected by Thin Film ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Cordis, Bridgewater, N.J., and Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Dallas, have been assigned a patent (8,142,491) developed by Carolyn Rice, Los Gatos, Calif., and Craig Bonsignore, Pleasanton, Calif., for a "stent segments axially connected by thin film." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a stent for insertion into a vessel of a patient and a method for manufacturing the same. The stent has front and back open ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The stent has a plurality of adjacent hoops that are held in alignment with the longitudinal axis between the front and back open ends by a thin film tube. The hoops are attached to either the inner or outer surface of the thin film tube. The stent is compressed into a first smaller diameter for insertion into the vessel with a delivery tube and a second larger diameter for deployment into the vessel. The inventive stent can be retracted into the delivery tube if it is improperly deployed." The patent application was filed on Oct. 29, 2009 (12/608,023). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,491&OS=8,142,491&RS=8,142,491 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** AMO Manufacturing USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- AMO Manufacturing USA, Santa Ana, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,499) developed by Seema Somani, Milpitas, Calif., and Kingman Yee, San Jose, Calif., for a "presbyopia correction through negative high-order spherical aberration." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices, systems, and methods for treating and/or determining appropriate prescriptions for one or both eyes of a patient are particularly well-suited for addressing presbyopia, often in combination with concurrent treatments of other vision defects. High-order spherical aberration may be imposed in one or both of a patient's eyes, often as a controlled amount of negative spherical aberration extending across a pupil. A desired presbyopia-mitigating quantity of high-order spherical aberration may be defined by one or more spherical Zernike coefficients, which may be combined with Zernike coefficients generated from a wavefront aberrometer. The resulting prescription can be imposed using refractive surgical techniques such as laser eye surgery, using intraocular lenses and other implanted structures, using contact lenses, using temporary or permanent corneal reshaping techniques, and/or the like." The patent application was filed on Sept. 9, 2008 (12/207,444). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,499&OS=8,142,499&RS=8,142,499 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Edwards Lifesciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,497) developed by Robert Friedman, Los Angeles, for a "sutureless heart valve attachment." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A prosthetic heart valve having spaced apart anchoring flanges that change shape when the valve is implanted and contact the surrounding annulus to prevent migration of the valve. The heart valve may be non-expandable and the anchoring flanges may provide the primary anchoring structure of the valve. Alternatively, the valve may be expandable wherein the anchoring flanges supplement the inherent anchoring capacity of the valve structure. The anchoring flanges are at least partly made of a material that increases in size, i.e., swells, due to absorption of body fluids. For instance, the anchoring flanges may be formed of an inner material that swells upon contact with body fluids enclosed by a cover. The anchoring flanges may be provided on an anchoring sleeve that changes shape to provide the spaced apart annular flanges for securing the valve around a fibrous annulus. An anchoring sleeve for a prosthetic heart valve having an expandable frame surrounds a majority of the frame and may define an external hourglass configuration." The patent application was filed on May 11, 2009 (12/463,995). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,497&OS=8,142,497&RS=8,142,497 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Inogen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Inogen, Goleta, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,544) developed by Brenton Taylor, Kenwood, Calif., and Peter Hansen, Santa Barbara, Calif., for an "adsorbent bed pressure balancing for a gas concentrator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and a method are described for monitoring pressure imbalances in the adsorbent beds of a portable gas concentrator. Using the programmability features found in modern portable concentrators, various mitigative procedures to adjust for pressure imbalances and to predict the need for service are disclosed." The patent application was filed on Nov. 17, 2010 (12/927,550). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,544&OS=8,142,544&RS=8,142,544 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Theken Spine Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Theken Spine, Akron, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,142,508) developed by four co-inventors for a "spinal cage having deployable member which is removable." The co-inventors are James Bruffey, San Diego, Eric A. Lab, Wadsworth, Ohio, Bret Everette Hartzell, Canton, Ohio, and Adam C. Sclafani, Uniontown, Ohio.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: " A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage." The patent application was filed on July 2, 2008 (12/167,218). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,508&OS=8,142,508&RS=8,142,508 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Stion Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 - Stion, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,142,521) developed by Robert D. Wieting, Simi Valley, Calif., Kenneth B. Doering, San Jose, Calif., and Jurg Schmitzburger, San Jose, Calif., for a "large scale MOCVD system for thin film photovoltaic devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for fabricating thin films on substrate panels includes a deposition chamber enclosed by sidewalls, a lid, and a base. The apparatus includes a mixing chamber disposed above the lid and configured to receive vapor species and form a mixed vapor. The mixing chamber is coupled with the deposition chamber via inlets through the lid, including a diffuser plate. Two heater plates disposed side by side on the base supporting and heating two substrates." The patent application was filed on March 16, 2011 (13/049,114). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,142,521&OS=8,142,521&RS=8,142,521 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Boeing Assigned Patent for Glass Fibers having Improved Durability ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Boeing, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,141,393) developed by four co-inventors for a "glass fibers having improved durability." The co-inventors are Mark S. Wilenski, Seattle, Adam J. Lang, Huntington Beach, Calif., Alan M. Markus, Lake Forest, Calif., and Larry A. Godby, North Hills, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A glass fiber and a method of manufacturing a glass fiber for reinforcing a transparent composite matrix is disclosed. The glass fiber includes a first glass material having a first refractive index, a first modulus, and a first durability characteristic and a second glass material having a second refractive index, a second modulus, and second durability characteristic. The second durability characteristic is greater than the first durability characteristic. Durability characteristic is selected from the group comprising resistance to chemical attack, resistance to acid attack, resistance to fading from exposure to ultra-violet radiation, and resistance to mechanical abrasion." The patent application was filed on June 2, 2011 (13/151,656). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,393&OS=8,141,393&RS=8,141,393 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** BrightSpot Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- BrightSpot Solutions, Longmont, Colo., has been assigned a patent (8,141,519) developed by Brett Allen Salzman, West Hollywood, Calif., for an animal enclosure.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An animal enclosure is provided which is particularly adapted for cat. The animal enclosure includes a housing having a base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the perimeter of the base, a hollow interior space surrounded by the sidewall, an access opening in the sidewall to permit an animal to enter and leave the hollow interior space. A frame is attached to an interior surface of said sidewall, and a corrugated bundle is removably retained by the frame. The animal enclosure is collapsible and is capable of being shipped and stored in a compact configuration but which is capable of being erected on site to create an animal enclosure." The patent application was filed on July 9, 2008 (12/170,013). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,519&OS=8,141,519&RS=8,141,519 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Precision Engine Controls Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Precision Engine Controls, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,141,435) developed by Sandeep Krishnan, San Diego, and Mark Robert Huebscher, San Diego, for a "pressure measurement for flow metering device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A flow metering device includes a flow tube, a motor for positioning the flow tube, an outlet nozzle in fluid communication with the flow tube, and an inlet nozzle in fluid communication with the flow tube. The outlet nozzle has an outlet pressure tap and the inlet nozzle has an inlet pressure tap. The inlet nozzle, the flow tube, and the outlet nozzle define a flow path that has a plurality of recirculation zones. At least one of the inlet pressure tap and the outlet pressure tap opens within one of the recirculation zones." The patent application was filed on Aug. 3, 2009 (12/534,570). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,435&OS=8,141,435&RS=8,141,435 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Certified Medical Sales Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Certified Medical Sales, Murrieta, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,571) developed by Jacob Granger, Murrieta, Calif., for a "supplemental medical gas system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A supplemental medical gas system and method utilizes a wheeled handcart, a reel disposed thereon having a length of the hose disposed thereon and extendable therefrom. Couplings are provided and disposed on opposite end of the hose for establishing connection with a gas supply and a hospital conduit system. In addition, at least one berm disposable on the handcart and deployable therefrom is provided for overlaying the extended hose for enabling the vehicular travel thereacross." The patent application was filed on May 22, 2009 (12/471,112). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,571&OS=8,141,571&RS=8,141,571 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Lam Research Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Lam Research, Fremont, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,566) developed by Robert O'Donnell, Fremont, Calif., Cheng-Yu (Sean) Lin, Mountain View, Calif., and Arnold Kholodenko, San Francisco, for a "system, method and apparatus for maintaining separation of liquids in a controlled meniscus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of forming and using a proximity head. The proximity head includes a head surface including a first zone, a second zone and an inner return zone. The first zone including a first flat surface region and multiple first discrete holes connected to a corresponding first conduit and arranged in a first row. The second zone including a second flat region and multiple second discrete holes connected to a corresponding second conduit. The inner return zone being disposed between and adjacent to the first zone and the second zone and including multiple inner return discrete hole connected to a corresponding inner return conduit and arranged in an inner return row. The first row and the inner return row are parallel. A portion of an edge of each of the inner return discrete holes is recessed into the head surface." The patent application was filed on June 19, 2007 (11/820,590). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,566&OS=8,141,566&RS=8,141,566 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Disney Enterprises Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Disney Enterprises, Burbank, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,495) developed by six co-inventors for an "amusement park ride with vehicles pivoting about a common chassis to provide racing and other effects." The co-inventors are Paul E. Baker, Porter Ranch, Calif., Mark W. Sumner, Saugus, Calif., Derek Howard, Pasadena, Calif., David A. Durham, Northridge, Calif., Christopher J. Rose, Canyon Country, Calif., and David W. Crawford, Long Beach, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A ride system is provided that allows selective relative positioning of vehicles in an amusement or theme park ride to simulate racing or other effects. The ride system includes a chassis that is adapted to be supported by and to travel on or along a length of track of a particular ride. A support is attached to the chassis and moves with the chassis during operation of the ride. The ride system includes first and second passenger vehicles that are spaced apart on and supported by the support. A drive assembly is linked to the support and configured to rotate the support about its central axis. During support rotation, the first and second vehicles are moved concurrently relative to the track to alter their relative positioning. The vehicles are each rotated about an axis that extends parallel to the rotation axis, and the rotation may be independent or concurrent." The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2010 (12/975,611). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,495&OS=8,141,495&RS=8,141,495 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Leven Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Leven, Lancaster, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,548) developed by William L. Leven, Canoga Park, Calif., for an "oscillation transfer plate for dampening noise and vibration." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A vibration dampener including an elastomeric body having a top and bottom surface and a vibration transfer plate provided on the top surface of the elastomeric body. The bottom surface of the elastomeric body can be provided with a mounting base and is for being mounted to an object to be vibration controlled." The patent application was filed on Dec. 28, 2006 (11/646,831). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,548&OS=8,141,548&RS=8,141,548 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** California Institute of Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,573) developed by four co-inventors for a "microfluidic valve having free-floating member and method of fabrication." The co-inventors are Yu-Chong Tai, Pasadena, Calif., Po-Jui Chen, Pasadena, Calif., Damien C. Rodger, Los Angeles, and Mark S. Humayun, Glendale, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Micro check valves having a free-floating member for controlling flow of fluid in microfluidic and biomedical applications and methods of fabrication. A micro check valve includes a valve seat, a valve cap that contacts the valve seat and an untethered floating member that can move between the valve seat and the valve cap. Certain micro check valves have zero cracking pressure and no reverse leakage. Certain other valves may be configured to permit flow of fluid within a pressure range. The floating member can be solid or define an orifice, and the valve seat can have one or two levels. Valves can be configured to allow fluid to flow when the floating member is pushed by fluid against the valve cap or against the valve seat. The valve seat may be silicon or another material that is compatible with micromachining processes, and the valve cap and the floating member may be a polymer such as Parylene." The patent application was filed on Sept. 23, 2009 (12/565,636). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,573&OS=8,141,573&RS=8,141,573 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Invensense Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Invensense, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,424) developed by Joseph Seeger, Menlo Park, Calif., and Bruno Borovic, San Francisco, for a "low inertia frame for detecting Coriolis acceleration." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sensing frame that moves in response to torque generated by the Coriolis acceleration on a drive subsystem is disclosed. The sensing frame include a first rail. The first rail is constrained to move along the first axis parallel to the first rail. The frame includes a second rail substantially parallel to said first rail. The second rail is constrained to move along the first axis. The frame includes a base and at least two guiding arms for ensuring that the first rail and the second rail move in anti-phase fashion along the first axis. A first guiding arm is flexibly coupled to the first rail and flexibly coupled to the second rail and a second guiding arm is flexibly coupled to the first rail and flexibly coupled to the second rail. The first guiding arm is flexibly suspended to the base at a first anchoring point for allowing rotation of the first guiding arm around the second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and normal to the plane, and the second guiding arm is suspended to the base at a second anchoring point allowing rotation of the second guiding arm around the third axis parallel to the second axis. The sensing frame includes a plurality of coupling flexures connecting said sensing frame to the drive subsystem and a transducer for sensing motion of the first and second rails responsive to said angular velocity." The patent application was filed on Sept. 12, 2008 (12/210,045). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,424&OS=8,141,424&RS=8,141,424 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Canine Genius Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Canine Genius, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,141,521) developed by Alise Shatoff, San Diego, and Birte M. Haakansson, Escondido, Calif., for a "food dispensing interlocking animal toy system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An animal toy features the ability to connect two or more separate toys of varying shape, size, color, and/or texture, together to create larger and more complex toy systems. The animal toy allows an almost endless variety of toy systems to capture the interest as well as challenge and develop the animal's problem solving skills. The animal toys are either solid or include internal chambers for holding and ultimately dispensing food. When two or more toys with the internal chambers are combined the food may flow from the chamber of one toy into another toy several times before exiting the toy system. The increased problem of extracting the food challenges and develops the animal's skills. Morever, by combining solid and food dispensing toys in random combinations further increases the problem solving skills required to completely extract the food from the toy system." The patent application was filed on July 20, 2009 (12/506,015). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,521&OS=8,141,521&RS=8,141,521 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Emtek Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Emtek Products, City of Industry, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,400) developed by five co-inventors for a keypad lockset. The co-inventors are Birk Cliff Sorensen, Whittier, Calif., Ping Hsien Tsai, Walnut, Calif., Wai Pang Wong, Orange, Conn., John Edward Walsh, Wallingford, Conn., and Louis Romo Martinez, Montebello, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A keypad lockset adapted for deadbolt as well as lever locks, and having as a first embodiment an exterior gear train, an interior gear train, and an electronically controlled clutch for coupling the gear trains when engaged and for uncoupling the gear trains when the clutch is disengaged, so that when the clutch is engaged rotation of an external thumb turn will permit the door latch to be withdrawn and thus to permit opening of the door, and a mechanical override mechanism that can be operated in case of electrical failure, and in which clutch mechanism and the override mechanism both operate through the single, standard 2 and 1/8 inch door preparation hole, or alternatively as a second embodiment, a keypad lockset in which two four-bar mechanical linkages are used in place of gears as means to actuate the clutch, and alternatively to provide for a pass-through override function." The patent application was filed on March 23, 2010 (12/730,148). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,141,400&OS=8,141,400&RS=8,141,400 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Pacific Consolidated Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Pacific Consolidated Industries, Riverside, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,141,574) developed by Haldon L. Weatherly, Lincoln, Calif., and Jason M. Burns, Riverside, Calif., for a "thermally activated pressure relief." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The housing is attachable to a high pressure fluid containing structure. A piston is provided within the housing, with the piston having a closed position and an open position. The closed position blocks an outlet vent of the relief device, with the open position allowing high pressure fluid to escape through the vent. The piston is biased toward the open position by the high pressure fluid, but is held in the closed position by a slide. The slide has a first position and a second position, with the first position holding the piston in the closed position. A spring biases the slide toward a second position, with a eutectic mass resisting movement of the For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; editor@targetednews.com; http://targetednews.com.

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