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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Ohio (April 9)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Ohio.
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Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,563) developed by seven co-inventors for an "organic catalyst with enhanced enzyme compatibility." The co-inventors are Gregory Scot Miracle, Hamilton, Ohio, George Douglas Hiler II, Harrison, Ohio, Rebecca Massie Grey, West Alexandria, Ohio, Mark Robert Sivik, Mason, Ohio, Ludwig Voelkel, Limbergerhof, Germany, Frank Dietsche, Schriesheim, Germany, and Christian Bittner, Mannheim, Germany.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2011 (13/195,233). 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=8,147,563&OS=8,147,563&RS=8,147,563
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Turocy Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Gregory Turocy, Moreland Hills, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,147,570) developed by Gregory Turocy, for "systems and methods for producing fuel compositions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems for producing fuel compositions with predetermined desirable properties are disclosed. Feedback control can be employed to meter precise amounts of fuel composition components while monitoring fuel composition properties to obtain fuel compositions having specifically defined properties."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 (12/974,147). 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=8,147,570&OS=8,147,570&RS=8,147,570
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Sauder Woodworking Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Sauder Woodworking, Archbold, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,147,162) developed by Marvin K. Burnett, Archbold, Ohio, Terry W. Armey, Napoleon, Ohio, and Brian D. Fritch, Stryker, Ohio, for a coupling.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A coupling for joining together furniture members that has a center portion including a center portion geometric configuration, a first portion including a first portion geometric configuration, a second portion including a second portion geometric configuration, a first end and a second end."
The patent application was filed on July 9, 2010 (12/833,056). 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=8,147,162&OS=8,147,162&RS=8,147,162
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Diebold Self-service Systems Assigned Patent for Card Activated Automated Banking Machine System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Diebold Self-Service Systems, North Canton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,801) developed by 10 co-inventors for a "card activated automated banking machine system and method." The co-inventors are Tim Crews, Canton, Ohio, Joe Hartman, North Canton, Ohio, Klaus Steinbach, Canton, Ohio, Ray Motz, Massillon, Ohio, Anne Bayonnet, Uniontown, Ohio, James Block, North Lawrence, Ohio, Paul D. Magee, North Canton, Ohio, Richard C. Lute, Mogadore, Ohio, Donald S. Nelson, Akron, Ohio, and David A. Barker, North Canton, Ohio
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A card actuated automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface (15) including a display (24). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 10, 2008 (12/008,348). 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=8,146,801&OS=8,146,801&RS=8,146,801
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Diebold Self-Service Systems Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Diebold Self-Service Systems, North Canton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,803) developed by Natarajan Ramachandran, Uniontown, Ohio, and Mark A. Douglass, North Canton, Ohio, for an "automated banking machine with noncontact reading of card data."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An automated banking machine can receive user card data from a cell phone. The phone stores the card data of several selectable cards, including electronic account number data. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. A machine user manually inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number data. The phone displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The banking machine includes a bar code reader which can read the displayed image. The machine causes the read data to be decrypted. The random number is used to verify the current transaction session. Thereafter, the user may provide other inputs, including PIN input. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of the card data. Possible data interception from activities requiring card insertion are also reduced."
The patent application was filed on March 11, 2008 (12/075,432). 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=8146803&OS=8146803&RS=8146803
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Sherwin-Williams Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,147,123) developed by Dwight R. Huckby, Brookpark, Ohio, for an "apparatus with automatic balancing for mixing paint disposed in containers having different configurations."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method are provided for mixing paint disposed in either a conventional one gallon paint container or a square paint container having a body with a handle passage extending therethrough. The apparatus includes a square bucket for holding the container. A rocker is pivotably mounted to a side wall of the bucket and includes a pair of heads aligned over a pair of openings in the side wall. A floor of the bucket has a plurality of support structures extending upwardly therefrom. When the conventional one gallon paint container is disposed in the bucket, the container rests on the floor, the vertical axis of the container is offset from the central axis of the bucket, and both heads of the rocker are disposed against the container inside the bucket. When the square paint container is disposed in the bucket, the container is supported on top of the support structures so as to be elevated above the floor, the vertical axis of the container is collinear with the central axis of the bucket, and one of the heads of the rocker is disposed in the handle passage of the container."
The patent application was filed on March 26, 2010 (12/732,280). 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=8,147,123&OS=8,147,123&RS=8,147,123
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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General Electric Assigned Patent for Pre-mixing Apparatus for a Turbine Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,147,121) developed by 10 co-inventors for a "pre-mixing apparatus for a turbine engine." The co-inventors are Benjamin Paul Lacy, Greer, S.C., Balachandar Varatharajan, Cincinnati, Willy Steve Ziminsky, Simpsonville, S.C., Gilbert Otto Kraemer, Greer, S.C., Ertan Yilmaz, Albany, N.Y., Patrick Benedict Melton, Horse Shoe, N.C., Baifang Zuo, Simpsonville, S.C., Christian Xavier Stevenson, Inman, S.C., David Kenton Felling, Greenville, S.C., and Jong Ho Uhm, Simpsonville, S.C.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A pre-mixing apparatus for a turbine engine includes a main body having an inlet portion, an outlet portion and an exterior wall that collectively establish at least one fluid delivery plenum, and a plurality of fluid delivery tubes extending through at least a portion of the at least one fluid delivery plenum. Each of the plurality of fluid delivery tubes includes at least one fluid delivery opening fluidly connected to the at least one fluid delivery plenum. With this arrangement, a first fluid is selectively delivered to the at least one fluid delivery plenum, passed through the at least one fluid delivery opening and mixed with a second fluid flowing through the plurality of fluid delivery tubes prior to being combusted in a combustion chamber of a turbine engine."
The patent application was filed on July 9, 2008 (12/169,865). 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=8,147,121&OS=8,147,121&RS=8,147,121
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Moen Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Moen, North Olmsted, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,182) developed by Alan M. Bauer, Medina, Ohio, for an "apparatus for mounting curved rod."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A mounting assembly is used to mount a curved rod to a mounting surface. The mounting assembly includes a base, a guide and a cover. The base is fixed to the mounting surface by inserting screws through holes in the base and into the mounting surface. The guide fits around the base and can move along a length of the base. The cover is placed over the base and secured to the guide, such that the cover can also move along the length of the base. The mounting assembly interfaces with an end of the curved rod that approaches the mounting assembly at a given angle. Movement of the cover allows the mounting assembly to interface with ends of curved rods approaching the mounting assembly over a range of angles. The mounting assembly can include a shaft that is connected to the base and interfaces with the end of the curved rod."
The patent application was filed on May 15, 2007 (11/803,533). 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=8,146,182.PN.&OS=PN/8,146,182&RS=PN/8,146,182
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Vita-Mix Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Vita-Mix, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,147,125) developed by Richard D. Boozer, Wakeman, Ohio, Michael D. Anton, Olmsted Township, Ohio, and John K. Barnard, Olmstead Falls, Ohio, for a "turbulence-reducing blender lid and method of operation."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The open top of a blender container (11) is closed by a cover (10). The cover (10) is provided with an internal vane (25) which extends downwardly from the top wall (17) of the cover (10) and inwardly from the sidewall (16) of the cover (10). The vane (25) disrupts any turbulence which might be created by a fluid being mixed in the container (10)."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2008 (12/316,569). 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=8,147,125&OS=8,147,125&RS=8,147,125
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Lumination Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Lumination, Valley View, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,147,081) developed by Matthew S. Mrakovich, Streetsboro, Ohio, and Mark J. Mayer, Sagamore Hills, Ohio, for a "directional linear light source."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An illumination apparatus includes a linear array of light emitting diode (LED) chips disposed on a support. A linear reflector assembly has a light coupling reflector portion and a one dimensional light collimation or focusing portion. The linear reflector assembly is secured to the support parallel with the linear array of LED chips. An encapsulant is disposed in the light coupling reflector portion of the linear reflector assembly and pots the LED chips. An elongate phosphor element is disposed over the encapsulant such that the light coupling reflector portion and the encapsulant enhance light coupling between the LED chips and the elongate phosphor element, and the one-dimensional light collimation or focusing portion one-dimensionally collimates or focuses light emitted by the combination of the LED chips and the elongate phosphor element."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 26, 2007 (11/964,135). 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=8,147,081&OS=8,147,081&RS=8,147,081
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Diebold Self-service Systems Assigned Patent for Automated Banking Machine with Noncontact Reading of Card Data
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Diebold Self-Service Systems, North Canton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,802) developed by Natarajan Ramachandran, Uniontown, Ohio, and Mark A. Douglass, North Canton, Ohio, for an "automated banking machine with noncontact reading of card data."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An automated banking machine can receive user card data from a cell phone. The phone stores the card data of several selectable cards, including electronic account number data. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. A machine user manually inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number data. The phone displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The banking machine includes a bar code reader which can read the displayed image. The machine causes the read data to be decrypted. The random number is used to verify the current transaction session. Thereafter, the user may provide other inputs, including PIN input. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of the card data. Possible data interception from activities requiring card insertion are also reduced."
The patent application was filed on March 11, 2008 (12/075,332). 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=8,146,802&OS=8,146,802&RS=8,146,802
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Hill-Rom Services Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Hill-Rom Services, Batesville, Ind., has been assigned a patent (8,146,191) developed by sixteen co-inventors for a patient support. The co-inventors are John A. Bobey, Daniel Island, S.C., Gregory W. Branson, Batesville, Ind., Colin Clarke, Victoria, Canada, Rachel Hopkins King, Lawrenceburg, Ind., David Lokhorst, Victoria, Canada, Eric R. Meyer, Greensburg, Ind., Jonathan H. Mueller, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Todd P. O'Neal, Fairfield, Ohio, Robert Petrosenko, Daniel Island, S.C., Stephen R. Schulte, Harrison, Ohio, Andrew F. Skinner, Bateville, Ind., Michael Z. Sleva, Wyoming, Ohio, Sohrab Soltani, Charleston, S.C., Richard B. Stacy, Daniel Island, S.C., Daniel K. Stevens, Summerville, S.C., and Mayur Yermaneni, Cincinnati.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This disclosure describes a mattress having a plurality of vertically-oriented inflatable bladders and a pneumatic box located inside the mattress. In one embodiment, the patient support includes a plurality of pressure sensors positioned underneath the bladders. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes one or more filler portions that are selectable so that the patient support may conform to bed frames having different deck configurations."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2009 (12/644,178). 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=8,146,191.PN.&OS=PN/8,146,191&RS=PN/8,146,191
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ohio, Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Alert Notification System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Steven L. Zimmers, Cincinnati, and Daniel W. Davis, Lithia, Fla., have developed a patent (8,150,925) for an alert notification system.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for providing alert notifications to multiple persons or to a plurality of related geographic locations. The system stores a database of information including a plurality of communications identifiers and additional information for subscribers having those identifiers, including geographic locations and/or school/organization membership information. The system responds to commands identifying alerts to be delivered to affected geographic areas or schools/organizations, by retrieving communications identifiers in the threatened geographic location or associated with the named school/organization, establishing a communications connection using each retrieved communication identifier, and delivering the alert. Alerts may be initiated by authorized personnel via telephone or Internet interaction with the system, or may be generated automatically from data feeds such as the EMWIN system of the National Weather Service. Alerts may be delivered via telephone, pager (voice or text), e-mail, Internet, or other media."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 20, 2004 (10/922,716). 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=8,150,925.PN.&OS=PN/8,150,925&RS=PN/8,150,925
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Otokinetics Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Otokinetics, Salt Lake City, has been assigned a patent (8,147,544) developed by S. George Lesinski, Cincinnati, and Armand P. Neukermans, Portola Valley, Calif., for a "therapeutic appliance for cochlea."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fenestration (36) piercing the otic capsule bone of the cochlea (34) receives a therapeutic appliance, such as a microactuator (78), plug (92), micropump for drug or therapeutic agent delivery, electrode (102), etc. Disclosed are several different ways of achieving a "water tight" seal between the otic capsule bone and the therapeutic appliance. Also disclosed are specific ways of implanting the therapeutic appliance both with and without a sheath (72) lining the wall of the fenestration (36) formed using specialized surgical burrs (122, 124, 162, 164)."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2002 (10/494,345). 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=8,147,544&OS=8,147,544&RS=8,147,544
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Orthohelix Surgical Designs Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Medina, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,147,530) developed by Lee A. Strnad, Broadview Heights, Ohio, Amanda Martin, Norton, Ohio, and Dustin Ducharme, Akron, Ohio, for a "variable axis locking mechanism for use in orthopedic implants."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A locking mechanism assembly to allow locking of a fastener in an orthopedic implant having its axis at a variable angle relative to the axis of a concavely rounded through opening in the implant. The assembly includes a convexly rounded ring shaped locking cam insert which mates with the through opening and further which includes an expansion slot. The cam insert includes two cam raceways on the inside that are engaged by cam members on the head of the fastener. The cam members increase radially and expand the insert in the through opening to hold it in position by friction. The cam insert further includes a stop member that inhibits the cam insert from rotating as the fastener is rotated in the cam insert and locks it into the desired position."
The patent application was filed on March 2, 2007 (11/713,397). 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=8,147,530&OS=8,147,530&RS=8,147,530
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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SAP Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- SAP, Walldorf, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,151,203) developed by Bernhard M. Runge, Mannheim, Germany, Adam Korman, Mannheim, Calif., and Robert S. Lee, Hudson, Ohio, for a "manipulating a data source using a graphical user interface."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A target audience for a marketing campaign is selected using a graphical user interface. A first graphical representation of a customer data attribute is dragged from a first window and dropped in a second window. A second graphical representation of a customer data attribute is dragged near the graphical representation of an initial profile that is created in the second window in response to the dropping of the first graphical representation. The second graphical representation is dropped in an action area presented when the second graphical representation is dragged near the graphical representation of the initial profile."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 4, 2007 (11/849,588). 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=8,151,203.PN.&OS=PN/8,151,203&RS=PN/8,151,203
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,508) developed by Ashvani K. Madan, Mason, Ohio, and Michael R. Lamping, Cincinnati, for a "medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuning."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Several embodiments of medical ultrasound handpieces are described each including a medical ultrasound transducer assembly. An embodiment of a medical ultrasound system is described, wherein the medical ultrasound system includes a medical ultrasound handpiece having a medical ultrasound transducer assembly and includes an ultrasonically-vibratable medical-treatment instrument which is attachable to a distal end of the transducer assembly. An embodiment of a medical ultrasound system is described, wherein the medical ultrasound system has a handpiece including a medical ultrasound transducer assembly and including a housing or housing component surrounding the transducer assembly. A method for tuning a medical ultrasound handpiece includes machining at least a distal non-threaded portion of an instrument-attachment stud of the transducer assembly to match a measured fundamental frequency to a desired fundamental frequency to within a predetermined limit. A method for making a medical ultrasound transducer assembly determines acceptable gains for gain stages of the transducer assembly."
The patent application was filed on April 9, 2007 (11/784,724). 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=8,147,508&OS=8,147,508&RS=8,147,508
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,473) developed by William Joseph Butsch, Harrison, Ohio, Kevin Benson McNeil, Loveland, Ohio, and Lois Jean Forde-Kohler, Cincinnati, for folded fibrous structures.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Folded fibrous structures, more particularly, folded sanitary tissue products, especially in rolled form, are provided."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2005 (11/059,977). 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=8,147,473&OS=8,147,473&RS=8,147,473
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Accuvein Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Accuvein, Huntington, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,150,500) developed by six co-inventors for a micro vein enhancer. The co-inventors are Ron Goldman, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., David Hunt, Cincinnati, Mark Mock, Covington, Ky., Graham Marshal, Shoreham, N.Y., Stephen P. Conlon, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and Bob Roth, Cinti, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 28, 2006 (11/605,076). 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=8,150,500.PN.&OS=PN/8,150,500&RS=PN/8,150,500
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Gastric Coil Manipulator
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,502) developed by Thomas E. Albrecht, Cincinnati, Mark S. Ortiz, Milford, Ohio, and Jason L. Harris, Mason, Ohio, for a gastric coil manipulator.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gastric coil manipulator includes a longitudinally extending shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and a flexible element with a portion thereof extending beyond the distal end of the shaft for the creation of a resilient arc, wherein an actuator cable is secured to the flexible element for manipulation of the portion of the flexible element extending beyond the distal end of the shaft."
The patent application was filed on May 1, 2008 (12/113,677). 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=8,147,502&OS=8,147,502&RS=8,147,502
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Procter and Gamble Assigned Patent for Method of Determining a Skin Agent Transferred to Skin
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Procter and Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,466) developed by Miranda Aref Farage, Cincinnati, for a "method of determining a skin agent transferred to skin."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of determining an amount of skin agent transferred from an absorbent article to an area of human skin is provided. An absorbent article is applied to and then after use removed from an area of skin. Tape is then releasably attached to and removed from the area of skin. The amount of skin agent that adheres to the tape is then analyzed to determine the amount of skin agent transferred to the area of skin."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 25, 2008 (12/019,713). 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=8,147,466&OS=8,147,466&RS=8,147,466
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Conical Trocar Seal
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,457) developed by eight co-inventors for a conical trocar seal. The co-inventors are Cropper S. Michael, Edgewood, Ky., Paul Franer, Cincinnati, Thomas A. Gilker, Cincinnati, Geoffrey C. Hueil, Mason, Ohio, David K. Norvell, Monroe, Ohio, Brian J. Thompson, Cincinnati, Aaron C. Voegele, Loveland, Ohio, and Mark S. Zeiner, Mason, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A trocar for performing a procedure on a patient. The trocar includes a hollow cannula having a distal end and a proximal end. The trocar includes a housing having a distal end attached to the proximal end of the cannula and a proximal end having a wall attached thereto. The wall having an aperture therethrough. The trocar further includes a first seal disposed within the housing comprising a plurality of layered elastomeric members forming conical shape."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2003 (10/687,502). 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=8,147,457&OS=8,147,457&RS=8,147,457
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,506) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and clamp for gastric reduction surgery." The co-inventors are Mark S. Ortiz, Milford, Ohio, William J. Kraimer, Mason, Ohio, Michael J. Stokes, Cincinnati, and David B. Griffith, Cincinnati.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for gastric reduction surgery includes the step of applying at least one clamp to the stomach in a manner forming a gastric pouch. The clamp includes a clamp body shaped and dimensioned to create a gastric pouch with a standard size from approximately 15 cc to approximately 30 cc."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 5, 2005 (11/197,528). 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=8,147,506&OS=8,147,506&RS=8,147,506
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Surgical Access Port with Multilayered Tortuous Path Seal
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,147,405) developed by four co-inventors for a "surgical access port with multilayered tortuous path seal." The co-inventors are Christopher W. Widenhouse, Clarksville, Ohio, Frederick E. Shelton IV, Hillsboro, Ohio, Chris Cicenas, Pataskala, Ohio, and Michael D. Cronin, Cincinnati.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surgical access device includes a wound protector and an instrument seal. The instrument seal comprises a plurality of resilient membranes each having a plurality of parallel slits. The membranes are stacked relative one another to create a tortuous path preventing insufflatory gases from escaping through the instrument seal."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2008 (12/261,672). 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=8,147,405&OS=8,147,405&RS=8,147,405
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Testing Machines Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Testing Machines, New Castle, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,146,327) developed by Louis M. Montano, Perrysburg, Ohio, and Larry E. Smith, Perrysburg, Ohio, for a "split crimper for heat sealing packaging material."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A split crimper for use in a crimping assembly for engaging and heat sealing overlapping layers of a packaging material includes a first crimper portion having a crimping surface and a second crimper portion that is secured to the first crimper portion to form a crimper. Portions of the first and second crimper portions cooperate to define an interior cavity, and a heating element is disposed completely within the interior cavity."
The patent application was filed on April 7, 2011 (13/082,208). 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=8,146,327&OS=8,146,327&RS=8,146,327
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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General Electric Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,146,408) developed by Barton Hunter Snow, Wyoming, Ohio, for a "method for testing gas turbine engines."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for testing a cooling system for use in a gas turbine engine control system is provided. The method includes connecting an inlet of the cooling system to a differential pressure sensor, connecting an outlet of the cooling system to the differential pressure sensor, and determining whether or not a difference in pressure exists between the inlet and outlet, wherein such a pressure difference is indicative of whether cooling fluid is flowing through the cooling system."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 23, 2011 (13/032,958). 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=8,146,408&OS=8,146,408&RS=8,146,408
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Advanced Imaging Research Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Advanced Imaging Research, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,147,396) developed by Ravi Srinivasan, Beachwood, Ohio, for a neonate imaging sub-system.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A radiographic imaging sub-system for treating neonates is disclosed. The subsystem includes a radiographic compatible incubator for providing a controlled environment for a neonate, a radiographic compatible RF coil selectively coupled to the incubator for providing radiographic imaging of the neonate, and a radiographic compatible trolley for transporting the incubator and the RF coil. Additionally, the sub-system can include a radiographic MR compatible vital signs monitor, a radiographic compatible infusion pump, a radiographic compatible injector, a radiographic compatible ventilator, a radiographic compatible blender, radiographic compatible intravenous pole, tanks, pressure reducers/gauges and flow pipes."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2004 (10/997,338). 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=8,147,396&OS=8,147,396&RS=8,147,396
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Keene Building Products Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Keene Building Products, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,310) developed by James R. Keene, Pepper Pike, Ohio, for a "noise control flooring system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A noise control flooring system is presented herein for reducing noise transmission in a building structure that contains the system. The system comprises a solid substrate layer, a compressible layer overlying at least a portion of the substrate layer, and an entangled net layer that overlies at least a portion of the compressible layer, wherein the net layer is comprised of multiple polymer filaments and air, together forming a void space. A separation layer overlies at least a portion of the entangled net layer. The separation layer carries a floating solid substrate layer thereupon. This solid substrate layer provides loading for causing the compressible layer to compress into the overlying entangled net layer."
The patent application was filed on March 11, 2009 (12/401,733). 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=8,146,310&OS=8,146,310&RS=8,146,310
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Shurtech Brands Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Shurtech Brands, Avon, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,748) developed by Brian Vulpitta, Avon Lake, Ohio, for a packaging compression wrap.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A packaging device is provided for an item of three-dimensional shape comprising a non-porous deformable outer wrap characterized in being deformable in three dimensions to at least partially surround the item of three-dimensional shape therein. The device includes a mass of loose fill elements disposed within the outer wrap and can occupy a first volume in a first storage state sufficient to permit the packaging device to be stored. The device further provides that the mass of elements disposed within the outer wrap can occupy a second volume in a second use state to shape about the item of three dimensional shape and to permit the elements to deform within the outer wrap to accommodate the three-dimensional shape of the item. The outer wrap and the elements disposed within the outer wrap are biodegradable. The elements are adapted to change from the first storage state of unpopped corn kernels to the second use state of popped popcorn kernels."
The patent application was filed on May 19, 2008 (12/123,187). 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=8,146,748&OS=8,146,748&RS=8,146,748
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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CardPak Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- CardPak, Solon, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,745) developed by Stephen E. Burress, Aurora, Ohio, Ralph W. Kilbort, Wellington, Ohio, and James J. Mattiucci, Wakefield, R.I., for an "environmentally separable packaging device with attaching base."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention generally relates to a bubble package which allows a product to be displayed independently standing alone or hanging from a bracket/shelf, and also provides the ability to separate the paper and plastic portions of the package into at least two separate environmentally recycled portions. The paper based portion of the package operates as a display card and/or as a stiffener. The sides of the one or more display cards are bonded to one another to enclose the product within the plastic and prevent tampering with the product. The plastic portion, in addition to containing and displaying the product therein, optionally incorporates a base near the bottom of the package. The base protrudes from the bottom of the package and secures back onto the plastic portion via a securing mechanism. This arrangement allows the package to stand independent. Optionally, a corrugated plastic insert can be used to provide additional support to the unit. In a typical arrangement, the plastic portions and paper portions avoid being bonded or directly adhered to one another, allowing the card to be entirely separable and allowing for complete environmental recyclability."
The patent application was filed on March 10, 2008 (12/045,378). 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=8,146,745&OS=8,146,745&RS=8,146,745
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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USAF, University of Connecticut Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- The U.S. Air Force, the University of Connecticut's Center for Science and Technology Commercialization, Farmington, Conn., and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., have been assigned a patent (8,150,100) developed by Bahram Javidi, Storrs, Conn., Seokwon Yeom, Seoul, South Korea, and Edward Alan Watson, Kettering, Ohio, for a "system and method for recognition of a three-dimensional target."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for recognition of a target three-dimensional object is disclosed. The system may include a photon-counting detector and a three-dimensional integral imaging system. The three-dimensional integral imaging system may be positioned between the photon-counting detector and the target three-dimensional object."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 12, 2007 (11/938,434). 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=8,150,100&OS=8,150,100&RS=8,150,100
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,146,591) developed by eight co-inventors for a "capnometry system for use with a medical effector system." The co-inventors are Paul J. Niklewski, Cincinnati, Mark A. Burdorff, Loveland, Ohio, William T. Donofrio, Andover, Minn., Curt R. Eyster, West Chester, Ohio, James F. Martin, Lebanon, Ohio, Anil K. Nalagatla, Mason, Ohio, William P. Adair, Lubbock, Texas, and Nicholas E. Cobb, Houston.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a capnometry apparatus for receiving respiratory gas from a respiratory cannula positioned on a patient. An integrated host controller alerts a user if the capnometry apparatus is connected or not connected to the respiratory cannula based in part on a signal output from a capnometer located in the capnometry apparatus. The host controller also includes the functionality to shut off the capnometer pump with or without a time delay when the capnometer signal output indicates the capnometer pump is not connected to the cannula. An ambient-air pressure sensor located in the capnometry apparatus alerts the host controller if the capnometry apparatus has been moved to a new location with a substantially different altitude than the first location, in which case the host controller will issue an alert to a user prompting a calibration of the capnometry apparatus."
The patent application was filed on June 21, 2005 (11/158,162). 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=8146591.PN.&OS=PN/8146591&RS=PN/8146591
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Burrows Paper Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Burrows Paper, Little Falls, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,146,743) developed by Donald B. Stonehouse, Dayton, Ohio, for a "closure for clamshell package."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A clamshell style paper board container including a tab-and-slot closure to openably secured the top and bottom halves of the clamshell in a closed position. Unlike conventional designs where the tabs in the bottom half extend from the side walls toward the front of the container, the tabs in the bottom half extend from the front wall toward the sides of the container. Also, a punch in device that can be used to provide a steam hole and/or an indicator of package contents where the punch in device include four generally parallel fold lines extending between two generally parallel perforations. When the punch-in device is punched in by a user, one of the fold lines is moved from: (i) a folded state at a location at a corner between two walls of the container to; (ii) an unfolded state at a location displaced from the corned toward the interior of the container."
The patent application was filed on April 8, 2009 (12/420,590). 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=8,146,743&OS=8,146,743&RS=8,146,743
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Werner Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Werner, Greenville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,146,710) developed by Jason R. Moldthan, Hadley, Pa., and Timothy J. Brookbank, Girard, Ohio, for a step stool latch.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A step stool includes a first section having at least a first step. The step stool includes a hinge bracket connected to the first section. The step stool includes a second section connected to the hinge bracket having a crossbar; and a platform having a latch that moves only in translation to lock the platform to the cross bar when the platform is in a horizontal position and prevents the first section and second section from folding when the first and second sections are in an open state. A method for establishing a step stool includes the steps of moving a latch of a platform only in translation away from a crossbar of a second section that the platform rests on in a horizontal position. There is the step of placing the second section and a first section having at least one step together into a closed position."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 25, 2010 (12/657,703). 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=8,146,710&OS=8,146,710&RS=8,146,710
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Premark FEG Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Premark FEG, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,146,612) developed by four co-inventors for a "warewasher with water energy recovery system." The co-inventors are Brian A. Brunswick, Tipp City, Ohio, Matthew D. Naveau, Bellbrook, Ohio, Gregory L. Caylor, Dayton, Ohio, Stephen T. Miranda, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and Steven J. Kirk, Pearland, Texas.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A warewash machine sump collects hot cleaning water that is recirculated in the chamber during cleaning. A drain line is for draining cleaning water from the sump. A fresh water input system includes at least a hot water input and a cold water input. The fresh water input system has a common input line in communication with the hot water input and the cold water input. A cold water input valve and hot water input valve are provided. The drain line and the common input line are arranged in a heat exchange relationship. A temperature sensor arrangement is associated with the drain line for determining temperature of the cleaning water traveling through the drain line. A controller controls the hot water input valve and cold water input valve based upon the temperature sensor arrangement output."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2008 (12/185,602). 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=8,146,612&OS=8,146,612&RS=8,146,612
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Woodpeckers Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- Woodpeckers, North Royalton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,146,630) developed by Richard M. Hummel, Parma, Ohio, for a "method of changing the distance between a rotary cutting tool and a work surface."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of changing the distance between a rotary cutter disposed on a carriage assembly and a work surface. The method includes the steps of providing a first mechanism on the carriage assembly for making small distance changes between the rotary cutter and the work surface and providing a second mechanism on the carriage assembly for making larger distance changes between the rotary cutter and the work surface. The user selects one of the first and the second mechanisms to adjust the distance between the rotary cutter and the work surface and then activates the selected one of the first and the second mechanisms. Activation of the second mechanism automatically disengages the first mechanism."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2011 (13/206,595). 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=8,146,630&OS=8,146,630&RS=8,146,630
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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