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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Dec. 31)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.
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Mack Trucks Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Mack Trucks, Greensboro, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,337,357) developed by John Jerwick, Hagerstown, Pa., for a "hybrid vehicle auxiliary equipment energy management."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A parallel hybrid vehicle launches from rest or near rest with its internal combustion engine and with its electric motor/generator in generator mode, accelerates to a maximum speed, and decelerates to rest with its internal combustion engine disengaged and its motor/generator in generator mode. Electrical energy generated is stored in an energy storage device and is only as much energy as needed for operation of the vehicle's electrically powered auxiliary equipment while the vehicle is at rest."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2007 (12/527,775). 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=8,337,357&OS=8,337,357&RS=8,337,357
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Chien Luen Industries Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Chien Luen Industries, Oakland Park, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,337,162) developed by Charles E. Bucher, Venetia, Pa., and John C. Bucher, Hillsboro Beach, Fla., for "quick install blade arms for ceiling fans."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms. The different versions can include guide posts for allowing only one single fastener to be needed. A third embodiment allows the inwardly bendable snapable fasteners to be removable with screws."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2010 (12/854,664). 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=8,337,162&OS=8,337,162&RS=8,337,162
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Spectrum Systems Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Spectrum Systems, Columbus, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,337,204) developed by James T. Lowder, Columbus, Ohio, Mitchell W. Haller Jr., York, Pa., and Alan R. Lipp, Westerville, Ohio, for a "rotary dental tool and method of manufacture."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary dental tool. The tool includes a blank having a shaft portion and a head portion. A single layer of diamond crystals extends from the blank at substantially uniform height, the diamond crystals covering a predetermined proportion of the surface area of the head portion. A bonding material substantially surrounds the diamond crystals, forming micro-channels between the diamond crystals. The diamond crystal size is substantially less than other rapid cutting tools yet out performs other tools in cutting speed, durability and smoothness of finish. The micro-channels are believed to both cool the dental tool and facilitate debris removal during use."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 26, 2005 (11/235,451). 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=8,337,204&OS=8,337,204&RS=8,337,204
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Sawgrass Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Sawgrass Technologies, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., has been assigned a patent (8,337,006) developed by four co-inventors for an "energy activated printing process." The co-inventors are Nathan Hale, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Ming Xu, Malvern, Pa., Kimberlee Thompson, Atlanta, and Sukun Zhang, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2009 (12/625,038). 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=8,337,006&OS=8,337,006&RS=8,337,006
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Diversified Products Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Diversified Products, Collegeville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,337,016) developed by Steven B. Liebers, Norristown, Pa., and Zhongqiu Zhu, Wenzhou, China, for a "hanger system for glasses and case."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hanger system for glasses includes glasses, a carrier, and a hanger. The glasses include a frame, lenses, hinges, and temple arms. The hanger includes a main body having a top portion for attachment to a hook and a lower portion for securing the carrier. A support is cantilevered from the main body. A first end of the support is integral to the top portion and extends out a distance of at least the depth the glasses, the second end has a hinged tab and has an aperture to receive one of the pair of temple arms. The glasses are supported where front of the frame is oriented toward the main body and the temple arms are oriented away from main body. The hinged tab provides for opening of the temple arms to allow a user to try on the glasses while the glasses remain attached to the hanger."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 8, 2010 (12/941,456). 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=8,337,016&OS=8,337,016&RS=8,337,016
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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CertainTeed Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- CertainTeed, Valley Forge, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,337,188) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus for making a shingle, and shingle made thereby." The co-inventors are Thomas Kevin MacKinnon, Daniel Island, S.C., Robert E. Dodd, Parma, Mich., Joong Youn Kim, Newtown Square, Pa., and Douglas H. Wylie, Richmond Hill, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for making a shingle, together with the shingle made thereby, is provided, in which one or more thermoplastic materials are extruded or co-extruded to form an extrudate, with the extrudate being cut into a preliminary shingle shape, which is allowed to dissipate heat, and then is delivered to a compression mold, wherein the preliminary shingle shape is compression molded to substantially its final dimensions and is then discharged from the mold and allowed to cool."
The patent application was filed on March 5, 2010 (12/718,351). 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=8,337,188&OS=8,337,188&RS=8,337,188
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,337,144) developed by Robert E. Stabley, Dallastown, Pa., and E. Curtis Eichelberger, Harrisburg, Pa., for a "method for detecting rotating stall in a compressor."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method is provided for detecting and controlling rotating stall in the diffuser region of a compressor. A pressure transducer is placed in the gas flow path downstream of the impeller, preferably in the compressor discharge passage or the diffuser, to measure the sound or acoustic pressure phenomenon. Next, the signal from the pressure transducer is processed either using analog or digital techniques to determine the presence of rotating stall. Rotating stall is detected by comparing the detected energy amount, which detected energy amount is based on the measured acoustic pressure, with a predetermined threshold amount corresponding to the presence of rotating stall. Finally, an appropriate corrective action is taken to change the operation of the compressor in response to the detection of rotating stall."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 3, 2010 (12/960,024). 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=8,337,144&OS=8,337,144&RS=8,337,144
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Laird Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Laird Technologies, Earth City, Mo., has been assigned a patent (8,337,219) developed by Daniel C. Green, Kunkletown, Pa., and James E. Kline, Blairstown, N.J., for "card guide grounding strips."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A grounding strip is described configured to be installed along an edge portion of a substrate for establishing electrical grounding contact between the substrates and a card guide. The grounding strip includes integral grounding members. Each grounding member includes opposing sidewall portions defining a channel configured to receive the edge portion of the substrate therein. The sidewall portions of each grounding member are configured to engage the substrate when the edge portion of the substrate is received in the channel to help retain the edge portion of the substrate in the channel. Each grounding member also includes a contact element disposed generally over the channel. The contact element is integrally formed with at least one of the opposing sidewall portions of the grounding member and is configured to establish electrical contact with the card guide when the grounding strip is installed to the substrate and located in the card guide."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 19, 2011 (13/031,193). 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=8,337,219&OS=8,337,219&RS=8,337,219
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Sika Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Sika Technology, Baar, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,336,483) developed by William B. Davis, Fombell, Pa., for a "system and method for glazing."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for glazing a sash is disclosed. The system comprises at least two position assemblies, a back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly, and a stabilizer assembly. The position assemblies each include a position member defining a distal end and a housing. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position; wherein the distal end of the positioner member is extend outwardly from the housing and contacts a glazing leg of the sash when the positioner member is moved into the extended position. The back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is configured to move from a stored position to a dispensing position, wherein the back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly includes a nozzle head that is configured to fit within a gap defined between an interior surface of the sash and an outer edge of a viewing element disposed within an opening of the sash when the back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is in the dispensing position and wherein the back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is fluidly connected to a back bedding glazing compound supply source. The stabilizer assembly is configured to retain the viewing element in a fixed position with respect to the sash while back bedding glazing compound is being dispensed by nozzle head."
The patent application was filed on April 6, 2009 (12/419,036). 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=83,36,483.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,483&RS=PN/83,36,483
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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HHS Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has been assigned a patent (8,337,860) developed by Stephen S. Whitehead, Montgomery Village, Md., Joseph E. Blaney, Gettysburg, Pa., and Brian R. Murphy, Bethesda, Md., for a "development of dengue virus vaccine components."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is related to a dengue virus or chimeric dengue virus that contains a mutation in the 3' untranslated region (3'-UTR) comprising a .DELTA.30 mutation that removes the TL-2 homologous structure in each of the dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4, and nucleotides additional to the .DELTA.30 mutation deleted from the 3'-UTR that removes sequence in the 5' direction as far as the 5' boundary of the TL-3 homologous structure in each of the dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4, or a replacement of the 3'-UTR of a dengue virus of a first serotype with the 3'-UTR of a dengue virus of a second serotype, optionally containing the .DELTA.30 mutation and nucleotides additional to the .DELTA.30 mutation deleted from the 3'-UTR; and immunogenic compositions, methods of inducing an immune response, and methods of producing a dengue virus or chimeric dengue virus."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2007 (12/376,756). 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=8,337,860&OS=8,337,860&RS=8,337,860
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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University of Pennsylvania Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has been assigned a patent (8,337,861) developed by Yvonne Paterson, Philadelphia, and Christian Peters, Radnor, Pa., for "compositions, methods and kits for enhancing the immunogenicity of a bacterial vaccine vector."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention comprises methods for enhancing the immunogenicity of a bacterial vaccine vector and an antigen by passaging the bacterial vaccine vector through an animal."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 8, 2004 (10/541,614). 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=8,337,861&OS=8,337,861&RS=8,337,861
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Flsmidth Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Flsmidth, Denmark, has been assigned a patent (8,336,180) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of forming or repairing devices configured to comminute material." The co-inventors are Ivo Botto, Catasauqua, Pa., Kranthi Prakash Peddeti, Whitehall, Pa., Curtis Erwin Prothe, Greensburg, Pa., and Andrew W. Vargo, Scottdale, Pa.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for repairing a crushing device or other device configured to comminute material includes the steps of removing at least one first insert from a portion of a crushing body such that at least one opening is formed in the portion of the crushing body, positioning at least one second insert in the at least one opening formed by the removing of the at least one first insert, positioning a force application mechanism adjacent to the at least one second insert and the portion of the crushing body, and actuating the force application mechanism to deform the portion of the crushing body to attach the at least one second insert to the portion of the crushing body. The one or more first inserts may be damaged and the one or more second inserts may be used to replace the one or more damaged first inserts. The force application mechanism is preferably explosive material. A method of forming a wearable surface is also disclosed."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 29, 2010 (12/892,975). 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=83,36,180.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,180&RS=PN/83,36,180
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Remote Lock Mechanism for Handcuffs and other Security Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Stephen T. Burgoon, Boyertown, Pa., has developed a patent (8,336,345) for a "remote lock mechanism for handcuffs and other security devices."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A remote lock mechanism for a handcuff allows the unlocking of the handcuff by insertion of the key in the remote lock mechanism. The remote lock mechanism is located adjacent the pivot connecting the movable jaw of the handcuff to the fixed jaw and, thus, can be operated when the handcuffs are used to restrain a person without the officer's hands being placed between the wrists of the person being restrained. The motion corresponding to the rotation of the key in the remote lock mechanism is transferred to the handcuff lock mechanism to retract the ratchet pawl away from the movable jaw of the handcuff. In one embodiment, the remote lock mechanism utilizes a tumbler that causes opposing rotation of the conventional lock mechanism to first release the double lock mechanism and then retract the ratchet pawl with opposing rotations of the key in the remote lock mechanism."
The patent application was filed on April 19, 2011 (13/089,566). 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=83,36,345.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,345&RS=PN/83,36,345
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Philadelphia Inventors Develop Patent for Method and System for Optimally Transcoding Websites
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Christopher Mason, Pittsburgh, Nitin Mittal, Pittsburgh, Christina Koshzow, Pittsburgh, Schuyler Evar Eckstrom, Pittsburgh, Sebastian Dovenor, Pittsburgh, and Daniel Scott Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh, have developed a patent (8,341,516) for a "method and system for optimally transcoding websites."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Computer systems and computer-implemented methods for transcoding websites adapted for viewing on a personal computer to websites adapted for viewing on a mobile device are disclosed. A computer-implemented transcoding method is implemented on a website server. The computer-implemented transcoding method includes handling a request, selecting a controller, generating a response, and returning the response."
The patent application was filed on March 12, 2012 (13/417,407). 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=8,341,516&OS=8,341,516&RS=8,341,516
Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,336,323) developed by nine co-inventors for a "variable speed drive with pulse-width modulated speed control." The co-inventors are Konstantin Borisov, York, Pa., Zhiqiao Wu, York, Pa., Michael S. Todd, Jacobus, Pa., Justin Drew Warner, Harrisburg, Pa., Shreesha Adiga Manoor, York, Pa., Ivan Jadric, York, Pa., Scott Victor Slothower, Dillsburg, Pa., Kanishk Dubey, York, Pa., and John C. Hansen, Spring Grove, Pa.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drive system for a compressor of a chiller system includes a variable speed drive. The variable speed drive receives an input AC power at a fixed input AC voltage and a fixed input frequency, and provides an output AC power at a variable voltage and variable frequency. The variable speed drive includes a converter connected to an AC power source. The converter is arranged to convert the input AC voltage to a DC voltage. A DC link is connected to the converter and configured to filter and store the DC voltage from the converter. An inverter is connected to the DC link. A motor is connectable to the compressor for powering the compressor. A controller is arranged to control switching in the converter and the inverter. The controller is arranged to apply randomized pulse width modulation to vary the switching frequency of transistors in the converter and the inverter at each switching cycle. The motor may be a permanent magnet synchronous motor."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,915). 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=83,36,323.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,323&RS=PN/83,36,323
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Lord Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Lord, Cary, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,336,185) developed by Frank O. James, Girard, Pa., and Christopher F. Rajecki, McKean, Pa., for a "rotary wing aircraft rod end and method of making a helicopter vehicle rod end with a precocked orientation."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a rotary wing aircraft helicopter vehicle rod end and method of making a rod end. The rotary wing aircraft rod end includes a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer bonding surface segment and an axial bore with a center bore axis, a nonelastomeric outer member having an inner bonding surface segment and an axial bore center bore axis, and molded in place alternating elastomeric shims and nonelastomeric shims connecting the nonelastomeric inner member to the nonelastomeric outer member. The rod end includes a first inner elastomeric shim bonded to the nonelastomeric inner member outer bonding surface segment and to a first inner nonelastomeric shim and a second outer elastomeric shim bonded to the nonelastomeric outer member inner bonding surface segment and to a second outer nonelastomeric shim. The nonelastomeric inner member has a molded misalignment rotary wing aircraft rod end orientation with the outer nonelastomeric outer member."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 (12/974,285). 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=83,36,185.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,185&RS=PN/83,36,185
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Air Products and Chemicals Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,337,674) developed by Annemarie Ott Weist, Macungie, Pa., Shailesh Pradeep Gangoli, Glen Gardner, N.J., and Edward Landis Weist Jr., Macungie, Pa., for an "ozone production by pressure swing adsorption using a noble gas additive."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Helium is introduced as an additive to any of the oxygen streams introduced into an ozone generator, such as a dielectric discharge (cold plasma) ozone generator, where the effluent of the generator is directed to an adsorption process for separating the ozone from the oxygen. Also disclosed is an improved PSA cycle, which is designed to reduce the amount of make-up helium and oxygen required to sustain the ozone generation and recovery process."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 23, 2009 (12/358,310). 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=8,337,674&OS=8,337,674&RS=8,337,674
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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ATI Properties Assigned Patent for Lean Austenitic Stainless Steel
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- ATI Properties, Albany, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,337,749) developed by David S. Bergstrom, Allison Park, Pa., and James M. Rakowski, Allison Park, Pa., for a "lean austenitic stainless steel."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An austenitic stainless steel composition including relatively low Ni and Mo levels, and exhibiting corrosion resistance, resistance to elevated temperature deformation, and formability properties comparable to certain alloys including higher Ni and Mo levels. Embodiments of the austenitic stainless steel include, in weight percentages, up to 0.20 C, 2.0-9.0 Mn, up to 2.0 Si, 15.0-23.0 Cr, 1.0-9.5 Ni, up to 3.0 Mo, up to 3.0 Cu, 0.05-0.35 N, (7.5(% C)).ltoreq.(% Nb+% Ti+% V+% Ta+% Zr).ltoreq.1.5, Fe, and incidental impurities."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 2, 2009 (12/610,577). 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=8,337,749&OS=8,337,749&RS=8,337,749
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Veridex Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Veridex, Raritan, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,337,755) developed by ten co-inventors for an "operator independent programmable sample preparation and analysis system." The co-inventors are Teresa Bendele, Doylestown, Pa., Thomas Harbart, North Royalton, Ohio, Dave Howard, North Ridgeville, Ohio, Michael Kagan, Doylestown, Pa., Douglas Keene, North Wales, Pa., Dave Lapeus, Medina, Ohio, Jared Mayes, Ambler, Pa., Douglas Paynter, Doylestown, Pa., Jerry Prohaska, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., and Herman Rutner, Hatboro, Pa.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a protocol and apparatus for enriching circulating tumor cells and other rare cells from blood, including debris and other components, from samples with high precision and at high throughput rates. This invention discloses an improved processing system from previously described semi-automated sample processing. The system further reduces operator intervention and hands-on time from prior systems. While this system has general utility in processing diverse materials, the system is configured for sample processing of biological specimens to provide an enriched fraction suitable for detection, enumeration and identification of target cells by appropriate analytical methodologies. The presence and quantities of such target cells in a sample specimen can utilized for screening and detection in disease such as cancer, assessing early stage pre-metastatic cancer, monitoring for disease remission in response to therapy and selection of more effective dose regimens or alternative therapies in case of relapse."
The patent application was filed on March 13, 2006 (11/374,623). 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=8,337,755&OS=8,337,755&RS=8,337,755
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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ATI Properties Assigned Patent for Lean Austenitic Stainless Steel Containing Stabilizing Elements
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- ATI Properties, Albany, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,337,748) developed by five co-inventors for a "lean austenitic stainless steel containing stabilizing elements." The co-inventors are James M. Rakowski, Allison Park, Pa., David S. Bergstrom, Allison Park, Pa., Charles P. Stinner, Wexford, Pa., John J. Dunn, Sarver, Pa., and John F. Grubb, Lower Burrell, Pa.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An austenitic stainless steel composition including relatively low nickel and molybdenum levels, and exhibiting corrosion resistance, resistance to elevated temperature deformation, and formability properties comparable to certain alloys including higher nickel and molybdenum levels. Embodiments of the austenitic stainless steel include, in weight %, up to 0.20 C, 2.0-9.0 Mn, up to 2.0 Si, 16.0-23.0 Cr, 1.0-7.0 Ni, up to 3.0 Mo, up to 3.0 Cu, 0.05-0.35 N, up to 4.0 W, (7.5(% C)).ltoreq.(Nb+Ti+V+Ta+Zr).ltoreq.1.5, up to 0.01 B, up to 1.0 Co, iron and impurities. Additionally, embodiments of the steel may include 0.5.ltoreq.(Mo+W/2).ltoreq.5.0 and/or 1.0.ltoreq.(Ni+Co).ltoreq.8.0."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 20, 2008 (12/034,183). 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=8,337,748&OS=8,337,748&RS=8,337,748
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Lonza Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Lonza, Allendale, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,337,640) developed by six co-inventors for a "quaternary ammonium salts as a conversion coating or coating enhancement." The co-inventors are Thomas C. Bedard, Ringwood, N.J., Thomas David Burleigh, Socorro, N.M., Larry K. Hall, Easton, Pa., Joseph Kimler, Yardville, N.J., Joseph W. Scheblein, Flemington, N.J., and Michael Y. Chiang, Whitehouse Station, N.J.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 23, 2010 (12/952,690). 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=8,337,640&OS=8,337,640&RS=8,337,640
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Precision Combustion Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Precision Combustion, North Haven, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,337,757) developed by six co-inventors for a reactor control method. The co-inventors are Subir Roychoudhury, Madison, Conn., Joel M. Desjardins, Vernon, Conn., David Spence, Beacon Falls, Conn., Richard Mastanduno, Milford, Conn., Dennis E. Walsh, Richboro, Pa., and William C. Pfefferle, Madison, Conn.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is provided for controlling the operating temperature of a catalytic reactor using a closed-loop system that provides for varying the reactor input and other operating parameters in order to maintain the operating temperature of the reactor at or near the initial setpoint temperature for operation of the reactor. In one example, maximum and minimum operating temperatures with a catalytic partial oxidation reactor are controlled, as well as maintaining control over the corresponding minimum required ratio of oxygen atoms to carbon atoms, such that the operating temperature within the reactor is maintained below the material limits but above threshold temperatures for coking."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 9, 2009 (12/322,970). 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=8,337,757&OS=8,337,757&RS=8,337,757
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Penn State Research Foundation Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Penn State Research Foundation, University Park, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,337,921) developed by Robert B. Beelman, University Park, Pa., and Michael Kalaras, Wernersville, Pa., for "methods and compositions for improving the nutritional content of mushrooms and fungi."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved filamentous fungi is disclosed that has an enhanced nutritional profile by utilizing pulsed ultraviolet irradiation. According to the invention, the vitamin D component of mushrooms and other filamentous fungi may be drastically increased with no deleterious affects on appearance with the use of pulsed UV radiation. Mushrooms so treated had up to 1800% DV in one serving of fresh mushrooms."
The patent application was filed on July 31, 2012 (13/563,065). 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=8,337,921.PN.&OS=PN/8,337,921&RS=PN/8,337,921
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Diebold Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Diebold, North Canton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,336,769) developed by six co-inventors for a "banking system operated responsive to data read from data bearing records." The co-inventors are James Meek, North Canton, Ohio, Allan R. Bakerink, Latrobe, Pa., Bartholomew J. Frazzitta, Akron, Ohio, Randolph C. Benore, North Canton, Ohio, Daniel S. McIntyre, Uniontown, Ohio, and Mark DePietro, Canton, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A banking system includes automated banking machines that operate responsive to data read from data bearing records. Transactions may also be carried out through communication with local and remote service providers. An automated banking machine is operative to conduct transactions including cash dispensing for users, responsive to data read from user cards and communication with a transaction host. The machine is also operative to provide output signals which drive external displays. A machine processor is operative to cause the machine to receive visual and/or audio content from content sources and to store data corresponding to the content. The content is then output through the external displays."
The patent application was filed on April 19, 2012 (13/450,957). 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=8,336,769.PN.&OS=PN/8,336,769&RS=PN/8,336,769
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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American Express Travel Related Services Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- American Express Travel Related Services, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,336,764) developed by five co-inventors for a "fraud control when granting instant credit." The co-inventors are Stacey J. Crawford, Murray, Utah, Danielle M. Crop, Phoenix, Glade R. Erikson, Glendale, Ariz., Kristin H. Gomes, State College, Pa., and Sejal D. Vora, Scarsdale, N.Y.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Credit applicants may apply for instant credit, and use an instant account number ("IAN") to make purchases after the instant credit has been granted. Fraud control methods may be used in authorizing the instant credit. When the IAN is issued to purchase airline tickets, it can be ensured that the applicant's last name matches the passenger's last name for the airline ticket being purchased, and that the ticket will not be renamed or sold. When the IAN is issued in conjunction with a partner's loyalty or rewards program, the applicant's account information with the rewards program is captured. It is ensured that the applicant has some tenure with the partner and that data submitted by the applicant is consistent with data on file with the partner."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 29, 2006 (11/618,423). 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=8,336,764.PN.&OS=PN/8,336,764&RS=PN/8,336,764
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Lord Corp. Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Lord Corp., Cary, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,336,896) developed by Scott R. Lefferts, Holly Springs, N.C., Stefan Barbulescu, Cary, N.C., and Timothy J. Kubat, Erie, Pa., for a "vehicle with elastomeric bearing suspension system and elastomeric bearing therefor."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A vehicle suspension system for large vehicles includes at least one elastomeric bearing. The bearing includes at least one substantially cylindrical elastomeric portion, at least one substantially frustospherical elastomeric portion, and at least one non-extensible shim disposed between and bonded to the substantially cylindrical elastomeric portion and the substantially frustospherical elastomeric portion."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 21, 2010 (12/806,772). 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=8,336,896.PN.&OS=PN/8,336,896&RS=PN/8,336,896
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Victaulic Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Victaulic, Easton, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,336,920) developed by John M. Stempo, Bethlehem, Pa., Rudolf Szentimrey, Nazareth, Pa., and Lawrence W. Thau Jr., Flemington, N.J., for a "flexible assembly for sprinklers."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An assembly for connecting a sprinkler to a branch line of a fire suppression system includes a flexible conduit having one end attached to the branch line. The opposite end is attached to the sprinkler. An adapter is positioned between the conduit and the sprinkler. A sleeve is positioned surrounding the conduit. The sleeve may have a hexagonal outer surface and rotates freely about the conduit to prevent torque from being applied to the conduit."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 8, 2010 (12/877,357). 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=8,336,920.PN.&OS=PN/8,336,920&RS=PN/8,336,920
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Chick Workholding Solutions Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Chick Workholding Solutions, Warrendale, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,336,867) developed by Jeffrey M. Warth, Mars, Pa., for a "workholding apparatus having a detachable jaw plate."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising, in one form, a base and a jaw member, wherein the jaw member includes a detachable jaw plate. The jaw member can further include a lock assembly which can attach or affix the jaw plate to the jaw member. In at least one embodiment, the lock assembly can include a cam, or lock, configured to pull the jaw plate toward the jaw member and/or secure the jaw plate against the jaw member. In certain embodiments, the lock assembly can include a slide which can be moved by an actuator such that the slide can engage the jaw plate and move the jaw plate into position. In at least one such embodiment, the slide can pull the jaw plate against the jaw member and, in addition, pull the jaw plate downwardly against a workpiece support surface."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 27, 2008 (12/199,021). 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=8,336,867.PN.&OS=PN/8,336,867&RS=PN/8,336,867
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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E.I. du Pont de Nemours Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- E.I. du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,337,905) developed by eight co-inventors for a "multi-component peracid generation system." The co-inventors are Robert Dicosimo, Chadds Ford, Pa., Arie Ben-Bassat, Wilmington, Del., William R. Cahill, Hockessin, Del., David George Dipietro, Mullica Hill, N.J., Eugenia Costa Hann, Carneys Point, N.J., Mark S. Payne, Wilmington, Del., Richard Alan Reynolds, Middletown, Del., and Raymond Richard Zolandz, Wilmington, Del.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein are multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid generation systems for enzymatically producing aqueous formulations of peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in, e.g., disinfectant and/or bleaching applications. The multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid generation systems comprise at least one carbohydrate esterase family 7 enzyme having perhydrolytic activity."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 1, 2009 (12/572,107). 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=8,337,905.PN.&OS=PN/8,337,905&RS=PN/8,337,905
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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