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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Jan. 7)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California.
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Thoratec Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Thoratec, Pleasanton, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,028) developed by Igor Gregoric, Houston, Branislav Radovancevic, Houston, and Alex Y. Hsia, San Jose, Calif., for a ventricular pump coupling.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device and method for creating a connection with the left ventricle of a heart are provided. A seal member capable of moving between a folded position and an open position is attached to the end of a conduit. An introducer capable of moving between a first and second position allows for the expansion of the seal member into an open position. A clamp component is positioned outside of the heart to provide an axial clamping force with the wall of the heart so that a seal is created between the seal member and the wall of the heart."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 17, 2006 (11/582,721). 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=8,343,028&OS=8,343,028&RS=8,343,028
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Fallbrook Intellectual Property Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Fallbrook Intellectual Property, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,342,999) developed by Donald C. Miller, Encinitas, Calif., for electromotive drives.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 2, 2011 (13/287,790). 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=8,342,999&OS=8,342,999&RS=8,342,999
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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World Golf Tour Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- World Golf Tour, San Francisco, has been assigned a patent (8,342,951) developed by YuChiang Cheng, San Francisco, for "providing offers to computer game players."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of rewarding a game player of a game can target particular types of offers to a player. A usage profile is determined for the player, which can be based on interaction between the player and items or goals in a game. Player information is identified, such as player statistics or categorization of the player. A category is selected for the player, based on the usage profile and the player information for the player. An offer is then selected from a group of offers, wherein the offer is for a real world object, service or event."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2011 (13/198,608). 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=8,342,951&OS=8,342,951&RS=8,342,951
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Spine View Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Spine View, Fremont, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,035) developed by John T. To, Newark, Calif., for a "dilator with direct visualization."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Dilators with a threaded distal portion and direct visualization capability may be used for penetrating and dilating stiff tissues and bones. The threaded portion of a dilator engages the tissue between the insertion site and the target site, and may be rotated for advancing through the target tissue in a more controlled fashion. The direct visualization capability may be used to visualize the ligament as the threaded distal portion passes through the ligamentum flavum. The devices and methods described may be used in procedures, for example, where ligaments surrounding the epidural space need to be dilated in order to deliver one or more surgical instruments into the epidural space."
The patent application was filed on April 16, 2010 (12/762,232). 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=8,343,035&OS=8,343,035&RS=8,343,035
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Disney Enterprises Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Disney Enterprises, Burbank, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,976) developed by David W. Crawford, Long Beach, Calif., and Edward A. Nemeth, Hermosa Beach, Calif., for a "gravity slide ride system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotating hub ride configured to position passenger vehicles at different vehicle radii relative to the hub's axis of rotation. The ride includes curved support arms extending outward from the hub, with a first end coupled to the hub at a lower height than a second end of the arm. A vehicle is attached, via a mounting assembly, to each curved support arm to slide radially inward and outward on the arm in response to forces applied to the vehicle due to rotation of the hub, e.g., at two or more hub rotation rates. The arm or track defines a travel path for radial movement of the vehicle. When hub rotation is halted, the vehicle slides inward on the track to a load position corresponding to a minimum vehicle radius. At increasing hub speeds, the vehicle slides outward to position the vehicle in any of a number of vehicle radii."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 6, 2010 (12/899,271). 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=8,342,976&OS=8,342,976&RS=8,342,976
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Precision Energy Services Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Precision Energy Services, Fort Worth, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,342,970) developed by Gregory Richard Altimas, Nisku, Calif., and Rishi Shankar Gurjar, Nisku, Calif., for "drive shaft universal joint assembly with radial elliptical projections."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A driveshaft assembly includes a driveshaft with a pair of universal joints disposed at each end of the driveshaft. Each of the universal joints provides torque transfer from the driveshaft to an adapter disposed to driveshaft using a plurality of elliptical projections that mate with interior grooves of the adapter. Stress concentration on the projections may be reduced in some embodiments by providing a variable radius fillet around each of the projections at the intersection of the projection with the driveshaft."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2011 (13/017,805). 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=8,342,970&OS=8,342,970&RS=8,342,970
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Gertner Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Michael Gertner, Menlo Park, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,031) developed by Michael Gertner, for obesity treatment systems.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In some embodiments, an extragastric balloon is described in which the balloon is contoured to fit a portion of the stomach but not circumscribe the stomach. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon comprises multiple material components. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon comprises multiple inflateable compartments. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon is filled with one or more of a gas, liquid, solid, or foams to create portions of the balloon with differing densities or buoyancies. In some embodiments, multiple anchors contact the stomach, each of which are inflateable with a fluid such as a liquid, gas, or gel. In some embodiments, a pressure sensor is described which is programmable from a place external to the patient and can be programmed to increase its sampling frequency when an ingestion event is detected."
The patent application was filed on April 8, 2008 (12/099,752). 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=8,343,031&OS=8,343,031&RS=8,343,031
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Acushnet Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,342,982) developed by Karl A. Clausen, Carlsbad, Calif., and Scott A. Rice, San Diego, for a "metal wood club with improved hitting face."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hitting face of a golf club head having improved flexural stiffness properties. In one embodiment, the hitting face is made from multiple materials. The main portion of the hitting face is a plate-like face made from a first material having a first density. An internal insert made from a second material having a second density that is greater than the first density is attached directly or indirectly to the plate-like face at or near the geometric center thereof. The internal insert increases the flexural stiffness of in a central zone of the hitting face so that a golf club head that has a larger zone of substantially uniform high initial ball speed. In another embodiment, the hitting face includes an insert that includes main plate and at least one wing extending therefrom. The insert is welded to the golf club head so that the main plate does not deflect separately from the remainder of the hitting face. The geometry of the insert controls the stiffness in the axial directions."
The patent application was filed on April 15, 2010 (12/760,740). 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=8,342,982&OS=8,342,982&RS=8,342,982
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Acushnet Assigned Patent for Golf Club Head Having a Grooved Face
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,342,981) 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 26, 2012 (13/430,596). 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=8,342,981&OS=8,342,981&RS=8,342,981
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Apple Assigned Patent for Compact Power Adapter
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Apple, Cupertino, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,861) developed by four co-inventors for a compact power adapter. The co-inventors are Kurt Stiehl, San Jose, Calif., Cameron Frazier, San Carlos, Calif., Jonathan Aase, Palo Alto, Calif., and Mathias Schmidt, Santa Clara, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A compact power adapter is disclosed. In one embodiment, a compact power adapter is facilitated by improved approaches to construct and assemble the power adapter. According to one aspect, connectors can serve to electrically couple blades (or prongs) of a power adapter plug to a printed circuit board assembly internal to a housing for the power adapter. The connectors serve to couple AC power to the printed circuit board assembly where the AC power can be converted to DC power. The connectors also facilitate assembly of the power adapter in that reliable interconnections can be provided without wires, soldering or other custom assembly operations. In one embodiment, a base for a power adapter plug of a power adapter can include a metal base connected to a blade (or prong) of the power adapter plug. The metal base can provide mechanical support to the blade as well as electrical connectivity to an internal terminal for the power adapter plug. The internal terminals used by a power adapter plug of a power adapter can be coupled to a printed circuit board assembly using connectors, thereby facilitating interconnection with electrical components used by the power adapter."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2011 (13/018,208). 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=8,342,861&OS=8,342,861&RS=8,342,861
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Mattel Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Mattel, El Segundo, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,904) developed by Ronald Torres, Hacienda Heights, Calif., for toy vehicles.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toy vehicle configured to move across a support surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, the toy vehicle may include a body having a top portion and a bottom portion; a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to the body and configured to rotatably support the body on the support surface in a plurality of positions including an upright position, and an inverted position, wherein less than all of the plurality of wheels rotatably support the body on the support surface when the body is in the inverted position; and a stabilizing mechanism mounted to the body, the stabilizing mechanism being configured, when the body is in the inverted position, to move a portion of the body away from the support surface such that one or more of the plurality of wheels may be driven to return the body in the upright position."
The patent application was filed on April 9, 2008 (12/100,341). 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=8,342,904&OS=8,342,904&RS=8,342,904
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Crosspoint Solutions Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Crosspoint Solutions, Indianapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,342,812) developed by Gerald Allen Alston, Alameda, Calif., for a "variable speed air compressing system having AC and DC power sources."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A variable speed air compressing system includes a compressor, a motor configured to actuate the compressor, and a rectifier configured to receive alternating current from a first power source and to provide rectified direct current having a first voltage. The system also includes an inverter configured to receive the rectified direct current and to receive direct current from a second power source having a second voltage. The inverter is configured to provide alternating current to the motor. The alternating current provided to the motor is based on the rectified direct current if the first voltage is greater than the second voltage and the alternating current is based on the direct current from the second power source if the second voltage is greater than the first voltage."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 3, 2009 (12/591,902). 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=8,342,812&OS=8,342,812&RS=8,342,812
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Mattel Assigned Patent for Apparatus for Circulating Glitter Particles
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Mattel, El Segundo, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,900) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus for circulating glitter particles." The co-inventors are Erika Kane, San Pedro, Calif., Andrew Lourits, Los Angeles, James A. Molina, Riverside, Calif., and Ben Yip, Hong Kong.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A glitter circulation device includes a housing defining a chamber configured to receive a doll. A tray is coupled to the housing and configured to hold a plurality of glitter particles. A fan is coupled to housing and in communication with the tray and the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the glitter particles from the tray and expel the glitter particles into the chamber."
The patent application was filed on July 2, 2010 (12/829,839). 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=8,342,900&OS=8,342,900&RS=8,342,900
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Realius Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Realius, Berkeley, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,928) developed by Chuck Teller, Berkeley, Calif., Tim Murphy, Berkeley, Calif., and John Cunningham, Saratoga, Calif., for a "market-based simulation game and system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Games and devices for playing games based on market simulations are described. The games may use real market data or may simulate markets using real data. Other games may use guesses from a large number of other players to simulate the market. One embodiment is described where real estate markets are the basis for a game. The value of the real estate may be determined by actual sales prices or valuations, by automated valuation models of the sales or valuation of similar items, or from a "wisdom of the crowd" algorithm. In one embodiment, the wisdom of the crowd algorithm uses a segmented authority model to make the pricing algorithm more robust."
The patent application was filed on May 30, 2008 (12/130,447). 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=8,342,928&OS=8,342,928&RS=8,342,928
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Applied Materials Assigned Patent for Friction Sensor for Polishing System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Applied Materials, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,906) developed by five co-inventors for a "friction sensor for polishing system." The co-inventors are Gabriel Lorimer Miller, Eastham, Mass., Manoocher Birang, Los Gatos, Calif., Nils Johansson, Los Gatos, Calif., Boguslaw A. Swedek, Cupertino, Calif., and Dominic J. Benvegnu, La Honda, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system method and apparatus to monitor a frictional coefficient of a substrate undergoing polishing is described. A polishing pad assembly includes a polishing layer including a polishing surface, and a substrate contacting member flexibly coupled to the polishing layer having a top surface to contact an exposed surface of a substrate. At least a portion of the top surface is substantially coplanar with the polishing surface. A sensor is provided to measure a lateral displacement of the substrate contacting member. Some embodiments may provide accurate endpoint detection during chemical mechanical polishing to indicate the exposure of an underlying layer."
The patent application was filed on April 30, 2009 (12/433,433). 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=8,342,906&OS=8,342,906&RS=8,342,906+
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Mattel Assigned Patent for Adjustable Toy Vehicle Track Intersection Assemblies
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Mattel, El Segundo, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,903) developed by Stacy O'Connor, Long Beach, Calif., Michael Nuttall, South Pasadena, Calif., and Paul W. Schmid, Ojai, Calif., for "adjustable toy vehicle track intersection assemblies."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide."
The patent application was filed on April 26, 2010 (12/767,675). 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=8,342,903&OS=8,342,903&RS=8,342,903
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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EZ as a Drink Productions Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- EZ as a Drink Productions, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,013) developed by six co-inventors for a personal exercise device. The co-inventors are Kostadin Dimitrov Yanev, Alamo, Calif., Angel Marinov Angelov, Castro Valley, Calif., Kamen Radev Dobrev, Varna, Bulgaria, Asen Angelov Marinov, Castro Valley, Calif., Paul Gerard Roybal, San Jose, Calif., and Bojidar Kostadinov Vitanov, Sofia, Bulgaria.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exercise system may include an exercise device, which may be configured to facilitate personal exercise and quantification thereof. The exercise device may include a housing body configured to receive compressive force during personal exercise. Personal exercise may include an exercise performed by a user involving one or more body parts of the user. The exercise device may include a force sensor carried by the housing body. The forces sensor may be configured to generate an output signal responsive to compressive force being exerted on the housing body. The exercise device may include one or more processors carried by the housing body. The one or more processors may be configured to execute one or more computer program modules to, among other things determine one or more exercise parameters based on the output signal of the force sensor."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 23, 2012 (13/403,803). 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=8,343,013&OS=8,343,013&RS=8,343,013
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Zimmer Dental Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Zimmer Dental, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,841) developed by Tyson Vogel, San Diego, Charles Howlett, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Mojtaba Esfahni, Del Mar, Calif., for a "procedure specific storage block for holding implant containers and surgical tools."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A storage device is provided for holding bone implant surgery articles. The storage device includes a body defining a plurality of openings capable of holding at least one rotatable drill bit that may be mounted on a drill and used to form a bore in bone and at least one implant container that holds an implant capable of being placed in the bore."
The patent application was filed on July 30, 2009 (12/512,462). 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=8,342,841&OS=8,342,841&RS=8,342,841
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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IGT Assigned Patent for Rotor-based Gaming Device Having a Secondary Award System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (8,342,941) developed by Mark C. Nicely, Daly City, Calif., for a "rotor-based gaming device having a secondary award system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A game system including a plurality of symbols, a rotor and an award amount. The plurality of symbols include at least one secondary award group of the symbols. A wager is placeable on the secondary award group. The rotor displays the symbols and a plurality of ball landings adjacent to the symbols. A plurality of the symbols are indicatable after multiple spins of the rotor. The game system is operable to provide a secondary award based on the indication of one or more symbols within the secondary award group."
The patent application was filed on July 5, 2012 (13/542,122). 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=8,342,941&OS=8,342,941&RS=8,342,941
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Interactive Recipe Preparation Instruction Delivery to Disabled Indiviuals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,342,847) developed by four co-inventors for an "interactive recipe preparation instruction delivery to disabled indiviuals." The co-inventors are Lydia Mai Do, Raleigh, N.C., Travis M. Grigsby, Austin, Texas, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Tampa, Fla., and Lisa Anne Seacat, San Francisco.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A way of delivering recipe preparation instruction to disabled individuals is provided using an interactive cooking preparation device. The device retrieves an instruction delivery preference that corresponds to a user with a disability, such as a hearing or sight disability. The user then selects a recipe from list of recipes. Preparation steps that correspond to the selected recipe are retrieved from a data store, such as a database. The retrieved preparation steps are provided to the user using the interactive cooking preparation device that provides the preparation steps in an alternative delivery mode based on the user's delivery preference."
The patent application was filed on April 15, 2008 (12/103,313). 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=8,342,847&OS=8,342,847&RS=8,342,847
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Google Assigned Patent for Combination Terminal
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Google, Mountain View, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,864) developed by Yoshimichi Matsuoka, Cupertino, Calif., for a combination terminal.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A combination terminal includes a first logic circuit that is configured to interface with a first device using a first protocol. The combination terminal also includes a second logic circuit configured to interface with a second device using a second protocol. The combination terminal includes a retractable portion that includes a first plurality of contacts and retracts based upon an insertion of the second device; connects a first portion of the first device with the first logic circuit; and selects an active logic circuit. The combination terminal includes a static portion comprising a second plurality of contacts and connects the second device with the second logic circuit; and connects a second portion of the first device with the first logic circuit using the second plurality of contacts. The first device is connected to the first logic circuit using the first plurality of contacts and the second plurality of contacts."
The patent application was filed on March 13, 2012 (13/419,316). 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=8,342,864&OS=8,342,864&RS=8,342,864
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Gunnar Optiks Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Gunnar Optiks, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,681) developed by Joseph Croft, San Clemente, Calif., Matthew Michelsen, San Diego, and Robert Joyce, San Marcos, Calif., for an "eyewear for reducing symptoms of computer vision syndrome."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Computer eyewear for reducing the effects of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). In one embodiment, the eyewear comprises a frame and two lenses. In some embodiments, the frame and lenses have a wrap-around design to reduce air flow in the vicinity of the eyes. The lenses can have optical power in the range of approximately +0.5 to +2.5 diopters for reducing accommodation demands on a user's eyes when using a computer. The lenses can also include prismatic power for reducing convergence demand on a user's eyes when sitting at a computer. The lenses can also include a partially transmissive mirror coating, tinting, and anti-reflective coatings. In one embodiment, a partially transmissive mirror coating or tinting spectrally filters light to remove spectral peaks in fluorescent or incandescent lighting."
The patent application was filed on July 11, 2011 (13/179,941). 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=8,342,681&OS=8,342,681&RS=8,342,681
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Worksafe Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Worksafe Technologies, Valencia, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,752) developed by Gil A. Moreno, San Clemente, Calif., and Don A. Hubbard, Valencia, Calif., for "isolation bearing restraint devices."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Bearing retention devices and methods for their use in isolation bearings such as seismic bearings. In preferred embodiments, the invention includes a sleeve structure assembly secured by a plurality of elastic straps to upper and lower plates or pans of a rolling ball isolation bearing. The sleeve component is structured to retain the rolling ball within the circumference or area of the bearing plates of each the upper and lower bearing portions of the bearing while permitting the ball to freely roll in any direction during a seismic event."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 25, 2009 (12/567,548). 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=8,342,752&OS=8,342,752&RS=8,342,752
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International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Information Technology System with Micro Projector Display
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,342,691) developed by four co-inventors for an "information technology system with micro projector display." The co-inventors are Aaron R. Cox, Tucson, Ariz., Michael A. Curnalia, Tucson, Ariz., Christina M. Kokini, Oviedo, Fla., and Leslie A. Velasco, Richmond, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An information technology system includes a micro projector display for displaying status, operating, troubleshooting, and location information. An image output from the micro projector display is viewable from outside the enclosure, for example on a cabinet door, an optional retractable projection screen included with the enclosure, or a floor, wall, or ceiling of a room, or other external surface. In some embodiments of the invention, a micro display projector is adapted for removable electrical and mechanical connection to one or more docking ports on the information technology system. In some embodiments of the invention, a projection direction for the micro projector display is selectable."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 3, 2010 (12/699,774). 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=8,342,691&OS=8,342,691&RS=8,342,691
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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AMO Manufacturing USA Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- AMO Manufacturing USA, Santa Ana, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,686) developed by Guang-Ming Dai, Fremont, Calif., for a "compound modulation transfer function for laser surgery and other optical applications."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods, devices, and systems establish an optical surface shape that mitigates or treats a vision condition in a patient. An optical surface shape for a particular patient can be determined using a set of patient parameters for the specific patient by using a compound modulation transfer function (CMTF). The compound modulation transfer function can include a combination of modulation transfer functions (MTF's) at a plurality of distinct frequencies."
The patent application was filed on July 16, 2011 (13/184,515). 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=8,342,686&OS=8,342,686&RS=8,342,686
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Xerox Assigned Patent for Reactive Ink Components and Methods for Forming Images Using Reactive Inks
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,342,669) developed by five co-inventors for "reactive ink components and methods for forming images using reactive inks." The co-inventors are Santiago Faucher, Oakville, Canada, Cheryl Lynn Pearce, Cambridge, Calif., Peter G. Odell, Mississauga, Canada, David Allen Mantell, Rochester, N.Y., and Emily L. Moore, Mississauga, Canada.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An ink set including at least two inks. A first ink includes an optional colorant, a first multi-functional monomer, a second multi-functional monomer that is different from the first multi-functional monomer, and a peroxide initiator comprising a thermal free radical initiator. A second ink includes an optional colorant, a first multi-functional monomer, a second multi-functional monomer that is different from the first multi-functional monomer, and an amine activator having a catalyst which catalyzes the homolytic cleavage of the thermal free-radical initiator at low temperatures into radicals. The first ink is free of the amine activator and the second ink is free of the peroxide initiator. The first multi-functional monomer and the second multi-functional monomer accelerate reaction kinetics through a Trommsdorff effect. The components are each present in an amount relative to the other that provides a) early onset of gelation that accelerates polymerization, and b) an ink viscosity that is suitable for jetting from an ink jet printer."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 18, 2009 (12/562,839). 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=8,342,669&OS=8,342,669&RS=8,342,669
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Goldeneye Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Goldeneye, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,342,717) developed by William R. Livesay, San Diego, Scott M. Zimmerman, Basking Ridge, N.J., and Richard L. Ross, Del Mar, Calif., for a "Foldable LEDs light recycling cavity."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Direct attach or surface mount LEDs are mounted onto a flat, thermally conductive, substrate, which is folded to form a light recycling cavity. A planar substrate is first coated with a metal layer, which is patterned to electrically connect the LEDs. The direct attach or surface mount LEDs are mounted on the substrate. The substrate is then scribed on the backside to form cut channels which form the folds. The direct attach or surface mount LEDs are then attached onto the metal layer on the substrate. The substrate is then folded into a light recycling cavity where the direct attach or surface mount LEDs are facing the inside of the cavity."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 3, 2011 (13/200,873). 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=8,342,717&OS=8,342,717&RS=8,342,717
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Disney Enterprises Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Disney Enterprises, Burbank, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,712) developed by Douglas M. Patton, Irvine, Calif., and Gary W. Schnuckle, Altadena, Calif., for a kinetic flame device.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 7, 2011 (12/986,399). 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=8,342,712&OS=8,342,712&RS=8,342,712
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Hubbell Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Hubbell, Shelton, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,342,709) developed by Thomas C. Lueken, Diamond Bar, Calif., and Michael S. Neuer, Covina, Calif., for a "light emitting diode module, and light fixture and method of illumination utilizing the same."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "LED module, arrays of LED modules, luminaires incorporating such arrays, and methods of illumination where the configuration of respective components facilitates any one or more of desired angle, location and shape of illumination provided by the LEDs. LED modules are selectively disposed on a carrier plate. Each of the LED modules includes a substantially planar LED circuit board with LED chips disposed thereon, a heat sink formed of heat transmitting material and having a mounting surface for accommodating an LED circuit board to dissipate heat from the LED chips, and a reflector with its reflective surface disposed with respect to the LED chips to direct the emitted light toward an axis of illumination extending away from and substantially perpendicular to a plane containing the planar LED circuit board. The heat sink, the LED circuit board and the reflector are arranged such that the axis of illumination is not perpendicular to a plane containing the surface illuminated by the light emitted from the LED chips."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 24, 2008 (12/289,338). 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=8,342,709&OS=8,342,709&RS=8,342,709
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Zylight Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Zylight, Hillsboro, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,342,713) developed by James H. Collias, Hillsboro, Ore., Charles H. Collias, Chelmsford, Mass., and Nicholas J. Foster, Simi Valley, Calif., for a "lighting system for use in motion picture and video production."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of lighting for use in motion picture and video production including, in various embodiments, the steps: providing lighting modules, each having one or more manual controls for controlling light output characteristics such as the intensity and hue of light produced and each capable of wirelessly communicating with other lighting modules over a wireless data network; interconnecting the lighting modules on the wireless data network; and adjusting the light produced by all lighting modules through adjustments using any one of the networked lighting modules."
The patent application was filed on April 30, 2012 (13/460,309). 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=8,342,713&OS=8,342,713&RS=8,342,713
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Stanford University Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,458) developed by five co-inventors for a "probes for in vivo targeting of active cysteine proteases." The co-inventors are Matthew S. Bogyo, Redwood City, Calif., Galia Blum, Jerusalem, Alicia Berger, San Francisco, Zhen Cheng, Stanford, Calif., and Sanjiv S. Gambhir, Stanford, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Activity-based probes, which are specific for certain active cysteine proteases (caspase, cathepsin and legumain) and carry radioactive labels, are disclosed. The present probes comprise an acyloxymethyketone (AOMK) "warhead" that binds only to active enzyme. The probes further comprise peptide-like structure that targets the probe to a specific cysteine protease or protease family, and a radiolabel on the probe, which is bound to the targeted enzyme. It has been found that the present probes are stable in vivo and give specific target images distinguishable over background. The preferred probes are labeled with a positron-emitting agent such as .sup.64Cu, .sup.125I (SPECT) and .sup.99mTc (PET). The probes show in vivo half-life and stability well suited for imaging."
The patent application was filed on April 3, 2009 (12/418,116). 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=8,343,458&OS=8,343,458&RS=8,343,458
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Fluidigm Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Fluidigm, South San Francisco, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,442) developed by five co-inventors for a "microfluidic device and methods of using same." The co-inventors are Lincoln McBride, Belmont, Calif., Michael Lucero, South San Francisco, Calif., Marc Unger, San Mateo, Calif., Hany Ramez Nassef, San Mateo, Calif., and Geoffrey Facer, San Francisco.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A variety of elastomeric-based microfluidic devices and methods for using and manufacturing such devices are provided. Certain of the devices have arrays of reaction sites to facilitate high throughput analyses. Some devices also include reaction sites located at the end of blind channels at which reagents have been previously deposited during manufacture. The reagents become suspended once sample is introduced into the reaction site. The devices can be utilized with a variety of heating devices and thus can be used in a variety of analyses requiring temperature control, including thermocycling applications such as nucleic acid amplification reactions, genotyping and gene expression analyses."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 18, 2010 (12/859,176). 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=8,343,442&OS=8,343,442&RS=8,343,442
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Schering Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Schering, Kenilworth, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,343,492) developed by six co-inventors for a "method for blocking binding of CX3C chemokines using CX3C chemokine antibodies." The co-inventors are Gerard T. Hardiman, San Diego, Devora L. Rossi, San Diego, Kevin B. Bacon, Kobe, Japan, J. Fernando Bazan, Palo Alto, Calif., Thomas J. Schall, Menlo Park, Calif., and Albert Zlotnik, Palo Alto, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Nucleic acids encoding a new family of chemokines, the CX3C family, from a mammal, reagents related thereto, including specific antibodies, and purified proteins are described. Methods of using said reagents and related diagnostic kits are also provided."
The patent application was filed on April 23, 2012 (13/453,224). 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=8,343,492&OS=8,343,492&RS=8,343,492
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Halozyme Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Halozyme, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,343,487) developed by David Baker, San Diego, and Louis H. Bookbinder, San Diego, for a "large-scale production of soluble hyaluronidase."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Provided are methods for preparing culture medium that contains soluble hyaluronidases. The methods employ cells that contain a plurality of active copies of nucleic acid encoding the soluble hyaluronidase and a plurality of feedings and temperature changes, whereby the encoded soluble hyaluronidase is secreted into the cell culture medium."
The patent application was filed on March 13, 2012 (13/385,919). 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=8,343,487&OS=8,343,487&RS=8,343,487
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Numira Biosciences Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Numira Biosciences, Salt Lake City, has been assigned a patent (8,343,463) developed by William Dow, Irvine, Calif., and Karen B. Dow, Irvine, Calif., for an optical imaging agent.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The near-infrared wavelengths (700 nm-900 nm) are a suitable optical window for light penetration and deep tissue imaging. The present invention provides a near-infrared fluorescent blood pool contrast agent. The agent is of use to detect and quantify pathological capillary leak in live animals, e.g., serially imaging of traumatized tissue (muscle) as well as tumors."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 2, 2010 (12/848,911). 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=8,343,463&OS=8,343,463&RS=8,343,463
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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E.I. du Pont de Nemours Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- E.I. du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,343,381) developed by Reid John Chesterfield, Santa Barbara, Calif., for a "hole transport composition."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "There is provided a hole transport composition having (i) a first hole transport polymer having crosslinkable groups, and (ii) a second hole transport polymer having substantially no crosslinkable groups. There is also provided a crosslinked hole transport layer and an electronic device containing the crosslinked hole transport layer."
The patent application was filed on May 18, 2009 (12/467,531). 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=8,343,381&OS=8,343,381&RS=8,343,381
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Lockheed Martin Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, Md., has been assigned a patent (8,343,414) developed by Alan K. Miller, Santa Cruz, Calif., Stephen L. Bailey, Los Gatos, Calif., and Theodore Rosario Jr., San Jose, Calif., for a "process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article."
The patent application was filed on July 18, 2011 (13/184,745). 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=8,343,414&OS=8,343,414&RS=8,343,414
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Signet Armorlite Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Signet Armorlite, San Marcos, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,391) developed by Paul D. Schlunt, Oceanside, Calif., and Thomas J. Engardio, Vista, Calif., for "compositions for the preparation of composite photochromic polycarbonate lenses."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Photochromic matrix compositions and tie layer compositions useful for the preparation of photochromic polycarbonate lenses are disclosed. The tie layer compositions facilitate adhesion of the photochromic matrix composition to the polycarbonate lens. The photochromic matrix compositions can contain a flexible hydrophilic dimethacrylate monomer, one or more hydrophobic monomers, a flexible hydrophobic multi(meth)acrylate monomer, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and one or more photochromic dyes. The tie layer compositions can contain one or more methacrylate monomers, a (meth)acrylated oligomer with a polycarbonate backbone, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and a solvent or solvent mixture. Methods of preparing photochromic polycarbonate lenses are also disclosed, involving the serial application of the tie layer composition, then the photochromic matrix composition to the lens."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 14, 2011 (12/930,726). 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=8,343,391&OS=8,343,391&RS=8,343,391
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Sperian Hearing Protection Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Sperian Hearing Protection, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,343,397) developed by Edwin Woo, Chula Vista, Calif., and John A. Jenkins Jr., San Diego, for a "method of forming an in-ear device."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for forming a device (10) that fits into a person's ear canal, that carries sound from a pipe (B) of a speaker assembly (A) into the person's ear canal, and that blocks environmental noise. A first elastomeric material (14) is molded around an elongated core (16) to form a device body (12) with an outer surface that can seal to a person's ear canal. In one method, the first elastomeric material of the body is a soft foamable material and the core is a previously-formed tube (16) of a stiffer second elastomeric material, with the body bonded to the tube by being molded around it, either in a mold cavity or by extrusion through an extrusion head. In another method, the elastomeric material of the body is a non-foam, and the core (96) is a rigid pin that is removed from the earplug body after the earplug body has at least partially solidified."
The patent application was filed on March 9, 2006 (11/371,651). 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=8,343,397&OS=8,343,397&RS=8,343,397
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Sionix Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Sionix, Los Angeles, has been assigned a patent (8,343,355) developed by David P. Lambert, Irvine, Calif., and James J. Houtz, Irvine, Calif., for a "self contained dissolved air flotation system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dissolved air flotation system and method for purifying fresh water. The system is self-contained within a standard shipping container, with all components disposed in-line within the shipping container. Float is removed from the flotation tank with a skimmer that drives float downstream onto a conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt conveys float away from the flotation tank, in the downstream direction, and deposits the float in a collection tank. Clean water may be drawn from the flotation tank continuously, while float may be removed periodically."
The patent application was filed on July 19, 2011 (13/185,690). 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=8,343,355&OS=8,343,355&RS=8,343,355
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Waltham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,343,346) developed by six co-inventors for a "dialysis systems and related components." The co-inventors are Martin Joseph Crnkovich, Walnut Creek, Calif., Lynn E. Jensen, Syracuse, Utah, Melvin D. Jensen, West Haven, Utah, DeLoy Lindley, North Ogden, Utah, Mohsen Reihanifam, Rancho Sante Fe, Calif., and Colin Weaver, Pleasanton, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cassette is described for holding circuit components used with a hemodialysis machine."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2011 (13/336,262). 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=8,343,346&OS=8,343,346&RS=8,343,346
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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International Business Machines Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,343,386) developed by William Thomas Bandy IV, Fremont, Calif., Icko E. Tim Iben, Santa Clara, Calif., and Wayne Alan McKinley, Tucson, Ariz., for an electrostatic dissipative adhesive.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in one embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture. An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in another embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture, wherein the mixture has at least 50% of a lap shear strength as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22.degree. C. as the raw adhesive material has as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22.degree. C."
The patent application was filed on May 21, 2008 (12/125,012). 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=8,343,386&OS=8,343,386&RS=8,343,386
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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University of California Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- The University of California, Oakland, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,382) developed by four co-inventors for a "band gap control in conjugated oligomers and polymers via Lewis acids." The co-inventors are Guillermo C. Bazan, Goleta, Calif., Gregory C. Welch, Santa Barbara, Calif., Robert Coffin, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Jeff Peet, Lowell, Mass.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for altering the electronic and optical properties of a chemical compound having a band gap and a framework that includes .pi.-delocalized electrons. The method includes complexing a Lewis acid to a basic site within the framework to form a Lewis acid adduct having a band gap that differs from the band gap of the chemical compound. The .lamda..sub.max of the Lewis acid adduct can be shifted to a longer wavelength in comparison to the .lamda..sub.max of the chemical compound. In various versions, the chemical compound can be a conjugated oligomer, a conjugated polymer, or a small molecule comprising a conjugated .pi.-electron system. Electronic devices that include Lewis acid adducts are also provided."
The patent application was filed on May 24, 2010 (12/800,904). 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=8,343,382&OS=8,343,382&RS=8,343,382
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Western Digital (Fremont) Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Western Digital (Fremont), Fremont, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,343,364) developed by five co-inventors for a "double hard-mask mill back method of fabricating a near field transducer for energy assisted magnetic recording." The co-inventors are Wei Gao, Fremont, Calif., Guanxiong Li, Fremont, Calif., Zhongyan Wang, San Ramon, Calif., Yufeng Hu, Fremont, Calif., and Ge Yi, San Ramon, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of forming a near field transducer (NFT) for energy assisted magnetic recording is disclosed. A structure comprising an NFT metal layer and a first hardmask layer over the NFT metal layer is provided A first patterned hardmask is formed from the first hardmask layer, the first patterned hardmask disposed over a disk section and a pin section of the NFT to be formed. An etch process is performed on the NFT metal layer via the first patterned hardmask, the etch process forming the NFT having the disk section and the pin section."
The patent application was filed on June 8, 2010 (12/796,585). 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=8,343,364&OS=8,343,364&RS=8,343,364
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Warsaw Orthopedic Assigned Patent for Nested Interbody Spinal Fusion Implants
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Warsaw Orthopedic, Warsaw, Ind., has been assigned a patent (8,343,220) developed by Gary K. Michelson, Venice, Calif., for "nested interbody spinal fusion implants."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Tapered root threaded hollow perforated interbody spinal fusion implants are disclosed for placement into a disc space in a human spine between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implants have opposite arcuate portions with lockable screws passing therethrough for engaging each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The implants are adapted for use in side-by-side pairs such that a portion of the circumference of a first implant nests within the circumference of a second implant, so as to have a reduced combined width."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 3, 2010 (12/658,220). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,43,220.PN.&OS=PN/83,43,220&RS=PN/83,43,220
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Lawrence Livermore National Security Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 7 -- Lawrence Livermore National Security, Livermore, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,342,005) developed by four co-inventors for a "micro-optical-mechanical system photoacoustic spectrometer." The co-inventors are Jack Kotovsky, Oakland, Calif., William J. Benett, Livermore, Calif., Angela C. Tooker, Dublin, Calif., and Jennifer B. Alameda, Livermore, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "All-optical photoacoustic spectrometer sensing systems (PASS system) and methods include all the hardware needed to analyze the presence of a large variety of materials (solid, liquid and gas). Some of the all-optical PASS systems require only two optical-fibers to communicate with the opto-electronic power and readout systems that exist outside of the material environment. Methods for improving the signal-to-noise are provided and enable mirco-scale systems and methods for operating such systems."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2009 (12/628,952). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sec
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