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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Ohio (Feb. 26)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Ohio.
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Milliken & Co. Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, S.C., has been assigned a patent (8,378,083) developed by five co-inventors for "bis-azo colorants for use as bluing agents." The co-inventors are Robert L. Mahaffey Jr., Spartanburg, S.C., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Greer, S.C., Eduardo Torres, Bolling Springs, S.C., Dominick J. Valenti, Greenville, S.C., and Gregory S. Miracle, Hamilton, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates to bis-azo colorants for use as bluing agents, laundry care compositions comprising bis-azo colorants that may serve as bluing agents, processes for making such bluing agents and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The bluing agents are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. These bluing agents are advantageous in providing a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 22, 2010 (12/910,104). 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=83,78,083.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,083&RS=PN/83,78,083
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Battelle Memorial Institute Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,378,010) developed by James D. Browning, Columbus, Ohio, and Bhima R. Vijayendran, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for "protein stabilized latex polymer emulsions, methods of making, and adhesives containing such emulsions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of forming a stable latex polymer emulsion is provided which includes mixing one or more monomers including polymerizable acid monomers, esters, and unsaturated monomers with water and a soy protein. The emulsion is then polymerized and may be formed into adhesive compositions having improved water resistance and mechanical strength."
The patent application was filed on March 10, 2008 (12/529,360). 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=83,78,010.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,010&RS=PN/83,78,010
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Equistar Chemicals Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Equistar Chemicals, Houston, has been assigned a patent (8,378,025) developed by Maged G. Botros, Liberty Township, Ohio, Charles S. Holland, Springboro, Ohio, and Shao Hua Guo, Exton, Pa., for an adhesive composition.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition comprises from 30 wt % to 65 wt % of a polyolefin, 15 wt % to 65 wt % of a conjugated diene-based elastomer, 0.5 wt % to 15 wt % of an olefin elastomer, and 0.5 wt % to 25 wt % of a maleated polyolefin. The weight ratio of olefin elastomer to conjugated diene-based elastomer is within the range of 0.04 to 1. The adhesive of the invention has improved adhesion to styrenic polymer layer, barrier layer, and polyolefin layer. It is suitable for extruded multilayer films, sheets, and many other related applications."
The patent application was filed on March 12, 2010 (12/661,209). 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=83,78,025.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,025&RS=PN/83,78,025
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Method and Apparatus for Use with a Group of Bales
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Kenneth Kuhns, North Bloomfield, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,375,685) for a "method and apparatus for use with a group of bales."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved method and apparatus is used with a group of bales. The group of bales is gripped with a bale handling apparatus. A flexible strip is positioned around the group of bales. The group of bales is then moved while the group of bales is gripped by the bale handling apparatus and while the flexible strip extends around the group of bales. The flexible strip is positioned relative to the group of bales by a positioning member which is connected with the bale handling apparatus."
The patent application was filed on May 19, 2011 (13/111,419). 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=83,75,685.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,685&RS=PN/83,75,685
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Schaeffler Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Schaeffler Technologies, Herzogenaurach, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,376,104) developed by Nathan Yensho, Norton, Ohio, for a "clutch plate with slots."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A torque converter clutch assembly including a torque converter cover drivingly engaged with a prime mover, a piston plate for engaging the clutch; a drive plate; and a drive ring drivingly engaged with the drive plate. The drive ring has a continuous ring-shaped segment at its outer circumference, and a radial friction wall. The drive plate is disposed axially between the radial friction wall and the ring-shaped segment. In some example embodiments of the invention, the drive plate includes at least one tab with an outer diameter and the ring-shaped segment includes an inner diameter larger than the tab outer diameter."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 25, 2010 (12/868,463). 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=83,76,104.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,104&RS=PN/83,76,104
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, Dublin, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,378,052) developed by Raymond S. Harvey, Worthington, Ohio, Thomas M. Moy, Hilliard, Ohio, and Gary M. Carlson, Dublin, Ohio, for a "composition capable of radiation activated catalysis and radiation curable urethane containing the composition."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A composition capable of radiation activated catalysis is provided. The composition comprises a metal compound, a mercapto compound and an olefinic compound. Radiation curable urethane compositions comprising the disclosed composition are also provided. The radiation curable urethane compositions comprise the disclosed composition, a hydroxyl compound and an isocyanate compound. Activation of the composition by radiation in a urethane formulation provides for an efficient method of curing the urethane composition. Coating and adhesive compositions comprising the radiation curable urethane compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for coating and bonding substrates are disclosed."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2010 (12/879,117). 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=83,78,052.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,052&RS=PN/83,78,052
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Keihin, Honda Motor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Keihin, Tokyo, and Honda Motor, Tokyo, have been assigned a patent (8,376,037) developed by five co-inventors for a "vehicular air conditioning apparatus and temperature control method performed thereby." The co-inventors are Kyosuke Nanaumi, Tochigi-ken, Japan, Takahiro Seto, Utsunomiya, Japan, Tsunetoshi Kitamura, Utsunomiya, Japan, Junichi Kanemaru, Columbus, Ohio, and Shinji Kakizaki, Dublin, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Air is supplied to the interior of a casing from first and second blower units, such that cool air that has been cooled by an evaporator and warm air that has been heated by a heater core are mixed together and blown out toward a front seat side and a rear seat side of the vehicle, respectively. At this time, a temperature control damper, which adjusts the temperature of air that is blown into the vehicle compartment, causes a flow of warm air having undergone heat exchange in the heater core to be deflected toward a direction where the evaporator is installed. Mixing of the warm air and the cool air can thus be carried out suitably by causing the flow of cool air, which has undergone heat exchange in the evaporator, and the flow of warm air to be oriented in mutually opposite directions."
The patent application was filed on July 10, 2009 (12/500,775). 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=83,76,037.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,037&RS=PN/83,76,037
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Kentucky, Ohio Inventors Develop Patent for Spill Proof Snack Bowl
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Thomas A. Nerswick, Fort Mitchell, Ky., and David Hamann, Cincinnati, have developed a patent (8,376,174) for a "spill proof snack bowl."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is a spill proof snack bowl or container with a box section which may have a beveled bottom. The box section may be square, rectangular, round, oval or spherical. The bowl has a continuous wall to create a depth and an open top and a removable lid. The removable lid has a secondary opening which opening is closed by a secondary opening piece. The secondary opening piece is attached to the removable lid with a regular or living hinge. The secondary opening piece closes the secondary opening with a flat spring. The distance between the front wall and the secondary opening piece edge, and the distance between side perpendicular width of the secondary opening piece and side walls are between about 1/8 and 1/2 inch. Optionally the secondary opening has an elastomeric seal. The secondary opening piece has rounded edges, and the secondary opening has rounded ridges. The invention likewise comprises a process of providing pea or Cheerio.TM. sized snacks to children, teenagers or adults including the steps of removing the lid on a snack bowl, placing the snack in the snack bowl; replacing the lid on the snack bowl. The child is provided with the snack bowl."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 24, 2004 (11/051,695). 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=83,76,174.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,174&RS=PN/83,76,174
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Firestone Polymers Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Firestone Polymers, Akron, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,378,034) developed by four co-inventors for "adducts of metathesis polymers and preparation thereof." The co-inventors are James H. Pawlow, Akron, Ohio, William L. Hergenrother, Akron, Ohio, Mark N. Dedecker, North Canton, Ohio, and Daniel F. Graves, Canal Fulton, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Adducts of an unsaturated metathesis polymer or interpolymer and an unsaturated diacid anhydride. A process for producing adducts of an unsaturated metathesis polymer or interpolymer and unsaturated diacid anhydride."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2009 (12/535,449). 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=83,78,034.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,034&RS=PN/83,78,034
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Atropos Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Atropos, County Wicklow, Ireland, has been assigned a patent (8,375,955) developed by Mihir M. Desai, Highland Heights, Ohio, Inderbir S. Gill, Beachwood, Ohio, and Frank Bonadio, Bray, Ireland, for a surgical procedure.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surgical procedure is carried out on any suitable hollow organ, such as a gall bladder located beneath an abdominal wall. In a first step of the procedure the hollow organ is inflated by air or water through an inflation line so that the organ swells up. A scalpel is then used to create an incision in the abdominal wall. Sutures are then inserted through the opening and these are used to pull up the inflated organ to the opening. The inflated organ is now presented to the opening and a laparascopic procedure is carried out on the organ. A number of medical devices may be employed to perform the procedure for example a scalpel, an introducer device, an instrument access device, an insufflator, a camera device, and various surgical instruments."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 5, 2010 (12/700,859). 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=83,75,955.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,955&RS=PN/83,75,955
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for System and Method for Ascertaining Field Position
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- David W. Stout, Lewis Center, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,375,882) for a "system and method for ascertaining field position."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for ascertaining field position for the game of American football has first and second wheels, each being substantially planar and round. The first wheel is relatively smaller than the second wheel and the two are rotatably mounted coaxially with respect to each other to allow rotation. The wheels are marked with various notches, numbers, and arrows to allow quick and easy calculation of yards gained or lost on a given play in accordance with the described operation."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 30, 2010 (12/871,845). 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=83,75,882.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,882&RS=PN/83,75,882
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Techtronic Floor Care Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Techtronic Floor Care Technology, Tortola, British Virgin Islands,, has been assigned a patent (8,375,506) developed by David Chaney, Northfield, Ohio, for a "recovery tank assembly having a pour spout for an extractor cleaning machine."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An extractor cleaning machine includes a base or foot, a handle pivotally coupled to the foot, and a suction source in fluid communication with a suction nozzle on the foot. A distributor is in fluid communication with a distribution nozzle on the foot and is operable to distribute a cleaning fluid to the surface through the distribution nozzle. A recovery tank is removably coupled to the foot and is in fluid communication with the suction source. The recovery tank receives and stores the fluid and dirt drawn through the suction nozzle when the recovery tank is in an operating position. A recovery tank handle is formed as a single unitary component with a recovery tank lid to allow a user to uncouple the recovery tank from the foot to empty the recovery tank. The recovery tank also includes a pour spout."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 1, 2011 (13/224,227). 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=83,75,506.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,506&RS=PN/83,75,506
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Fireworks Launching Stand
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Alfonza Steadman Sr., Akron, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,375,858) for a fireworks launching stand.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fireworks launching stand comprises a post, a cap attached to a top of the post, and at least one horizontal arm attached to the cap. The horizontal arm can be tilted. Fireworks tubes suitable for use with rockets and/or Roman candles are attached to the horizontal arm. The use of the stand reduces the risk of injury to the user due to improper handling of lit fireworks."
The patent application was filed on July 22, 2010 (12/841,387). 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=83,75,858.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,858&RS=PN/83,75,858
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Handheld Telescopic Ironing Device
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Patti Bearley, Loveland, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,375,610) for a "handheld telescopic ironing device."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A handheld telescopic ironing device for pressing clothing, fabric and the like comprising two handles joined at the distal end with a pivotal hinge, each handle comprised of an elongated hollow outer handle housing and at least one elongated hollow inner handle housing concentrically aligned and telescopically mounted within outer handle housing with a locking means to hold the with inner handle housing and outer handle housing at extended or contracted lengths. Attached to the two handles are heads each having a pressing surface mounted on a hollow head housing so that the two pressing surfaces oppose each other. The telescopic ironing device is further comprised of at least one heating element disposed within one or more of internal cavities of the head housing and has an optional steam feature."
The patent application was filed on June 26, 2008 (12/665,839). 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=83,75,610.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,610&RS=PN/83,75,610
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Battelle Memorial Institute Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,378,056) developed by four co-inventors for formaldehyde free binders. The co-inventors are Herman P. Benecke, Columbus, Ohio, Daniel B. Garbark, Blacklick, Ohio, Alex W. Kawczak, Dublin, Ohio, and Michael C. Clingerman, Hilliard, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "New polyols; oligomers, and polymers made from the polyols; and binders made from the new polyols, oligomers, or polymers that can be used in binders, where the binders typically include one or more polyols, and a polyfunctional acid or a polyfunctional nitrile."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 23, 2012 (13/592,481). 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=83,78,056.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,056&RS=PN/83,78,056
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,375,912) developed by Stanley D. Lent, Mars, Ohio, for an "engine control system and method for stopping engine at desired engine stopping position."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine control system and method includes an air conditioner compressor operatively connected to an engine for generating a counter torque to the engine and when actuated. An ECU is operatively connected to the compressor. The ECU actuates the compressor when the engine is turned off, engine speed of the engine is less than a predetermined engine speed, and an engine rotational position is within a predetermined range of top dead center for the engine."
The patent application was filed on April 21, 2010 (12/764,228). 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=83,75,912.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,912&RS=PN/83,75,912
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Owens Corning Intellectual Capital Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, Toledo, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,378,001) developed by four co-inventors for a "polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer for enhancing water vapor permeability in thermoplastic foam." The co-inventors are Yadollah Delaviz, Lewis Center, Ohio, Raymond M. Breindel, Hartville, Ohio, Mitchell Z. Weekley, Tallmadge, Ohio, and John F. Budinscak, Wadsworth, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Polymeric foam and polymeric foam products that contain a foamable polymer material, at least one blowing agent, a polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer, and optionally, an infrared attenuating agent, are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the blowing agent includes at least one hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent. The maleic anhydride-styrene copolymer grafted with polyethylene oxide provides a water vapor permeability of 1.1 perm inch or greater in the extruded foam product without detrimentally affecting physical or thermal properties of the product. Additionally, the copolymer of maleic anhydride-styrene grafted with polyethylene oxide has a positive affect on the processability of the blowing agent(s) in the composition by both widening the process window and enhancing the solubility of the blowing agent in the polymer melt. Thus, the polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer present in the inventive composition acts as a cell enlarger, a plasticizer, and a processing aid. A method of forming an extruded foam product is also provided."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 29, 2010 (12/696,634). 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=83,78,001.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,001&RS=PN/83,78,001
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,376,449) developed by Kenichi Kitayama, Tochigi, Japan, Michael A. Schrader, Plain City, Ohio, and Matthew Weyand Schmitt, Dublin, Ohio, for a "spoiler for rear hatch closure assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A spoiler assembly for a rear hatch closure assembly on a vehicle includes a base member extending laterally across the hatch closure assembly, a latch mounted to the base member, and a shell member secured to the base member to cover and conceal the latch."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2010 (12/851,897). 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=8,376,449&OS=8,376,449&RS=8,376,449
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Honeywell International Assigned Patent for Increased Sensor Die Adhesion
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,375,799) developed by Alistair David Bradley, Hilliard, Ohio, Lamar Floyd Ricks, Lewis Center, Ohio, and Richard Alan Davis, Plano, Texas, for an "increased sensor die adhesion."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and devices for adhesively bonding a sensor die to a substrate are described. In some cases, a sensor assembly may include a pressure sensor die mounted to a substrate with an adhesive. The pressure sensor die may be fabricated to include a back-side having one or more adhesion features (e.g. recesses or indentations), which increase the surface area of the pressure sensor die that is in contact with the adhesive, to thereby increase the adhesion force therebetween. In some cases, the one or more adhesion features may define a non-planar interface between the pressure sensor die and the adhesive which, in some instances, may reduce the formation and/or propagation of cracks in the adhesive, which also may help increase the adhesion force therebetween."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 10, 2010 (12/965,469). 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=8,375,799&OS=8,375,799&RS=8,375,799
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Construction Research & Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Construction Research & Technology, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,377,196) developed by Jeffrey R. Bury, Auburn Township, Ohio, and Lynn E. Brower, Solon, Ohio, for a "rheology modifying additive for dry cast cementitious compositions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dry cast cementitious composition including cement, water, and a rheology modifying additive (RMass. is provided. The inclusion of the RMA improves the dry cast cementitious composition's response to vibration and dampens out differences due to minor fluctuations in initial slump of the composition. The RMA may include a dispersant for the dry cast cementitious compositions. The dry cast cementitious composition may optionally include other admixtures or additives known in the industry. Methods for making the dry cast cementitious composition and dry cast cementitious articles from the composition are also provided."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 8, 2008 (12/188,669). 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=8,377,196&OS=8,377,196&RS=8,377,196
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent for Multi-chamber Knee Airbag
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,376,396) developed by Ryan A. Miller, Columbus, Ohio, and Eric M. Heitkamp, Columbus, Ohio, for a multi-chamber knee airbag.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An airbag module for a vehicle includes a gas generator for generating a gas and a multi-chamber airbag operatively connected to the gas generator for receiving the gas. The airbag defines a first inflation chamber, at least one second inflation chamber, at least one third inflation chamber and a fourth inflation chamber. The airbag includes internal vents configured to allow selective communication between the first chamber and each of the at least one second chamber and the at least one third chamber and selective communication between the at least one second chamber and the fourth chamber. The internal vents are configured to maintain a higher pressure in selective chambers by restricting ability of the gas to escape the selective chamber. The order of internal venting between the respective inflation chambers controls the pressure and timing of inflation of the multi-chamber airbag."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 15, 2010 (12/688,488). 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=8,376,396&OS=8,376,396&RS=8,376,396
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio, Italy Inventors Develop Patent for Method and Apparatus for Use in a Vending Machine
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Brent D. Garson, Orange, Ohio, Aviel Dafna, Moreland Hills, Ohio, Alessandro Ratti, Via Varesina, Italy, and Ezio Cesare Ratti, Via Manzoni, Italy, have developed a patent (8,380,347) for a "method and apparatus for use in a vending machine."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "During operation of a vending machine, visual images of the next product to be dispensed from product dispensing locations are obtained. Features of the visual images are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed from each of the dispensing locations. After a product has been dispensed from a dispensing location, a visual image is obtained of the next product at the dispensing location. Features of the visual image of the next product at the dispensing location are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed. A displayed price of a product is compared with product prices in the data base. If necessary, the displayed price is adjusted to agree with the data base."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 13, 2008 (12/250,269). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,347&OS=8,380,347&RS=8,380,347
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Premark FEG Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Premark FEG, Glenview, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,375,848) developed by five co-inventors for a self-cleaning rotisserie oven. The co-inventors are Richard D. Valentine, Hillsboro, Ohio, Nigel G. Mills, Kettering, Ohio, Matthew A. Weber, Springboro, Ohio, James M. Heiser, Hillsboro, Ohio, and Clifford A. Blackmore, Troy, Ohio.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A self-cleaning rotisserie oven includes a cooking chamber for cooking food product. A rotor is used for supporting and moving a food product in the cooking chamber. A sump is positioned below the cooking chamber that collects water provided to the cooking chamber. A sensor is positioned to detect when the sump is filled to a set level. An inlet valve is configured to control supply of water to the cooking chamber. A controller is configured to carry out a self-cleaning process. The self-cleaning process includes (a) a pre-rinse phase where the controller (i) opens the inlet valve, (ii) closes the inlet valve when the sensor detects that the sump is filled to the set level, and (iii) determines a duration of time that the inlet valve was open during (i), and (b) a later phase during which the controller opens the inlet valve for an amount of time based on the duration of time determined during (a)(iii)."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 26, 2008 (12/323,909). 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=8,375,848&OS=8,375,848&RS=8,375,848
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Surface Technology Holdings Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Surface Technology Holdings, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,375,805) developed by Paul S. Prevey, Cincinnati, for a "method and apparatus for sensing distortion."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A work holder capable of measuring the amount of distortion occurring in a part as the part is machined, processed, treated, or otherwise operated upon and methods of using the same for quality control and process monitoring purposes. Indirect measurement of the distortion occurring in the part eliminates the need to individually strain gauge each part."
The patent application was filed on April 30, 2009 (12/387,259). 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=8,375,805&OS=8,375,805&RS=8,375,805
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Method of Designing Orthopedic Implants Using in Vivo Data
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ray Wasielewski, New Albany, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,377,073) for a "method of designing orthopedic implants using in vivo data."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure is directed to orthopedic implants and methods of designing orthopedic implants using in vivo data specific to an orthopedic implant or orthopedic trial. Specifically, the instant disclosure utilizes permanent orthopedic implants and orthopedic trials outfitted with pressure sensors to provide feedback regarding the position and magnitude of pressures exerted upon the devices to discern which design is preferable or which designs are preferable."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 3, 2009 (12/348,285). 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=8,377,073&OS=8,377,073&RS=8,377,073
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Extraction Tool
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- William Arliss Walker, Butler, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,376,678) for an extraction tool.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An extraction tool having an elongated base member having first and second ends, and a drill bit being removably attachable to a socket in the first end; the base member having a first threaded portion being disposed approximate the first end; the second end being adapted to be removably connected to a load bearing coupling."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 13, 2010 (12/705,590). 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=8,376,678&OS=8,376,678&RS=8,376,678
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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MSD Stamping Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- MSD Stamping, Livonia, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,425) developed by Almantas K. Paskonis, Concord Township, Ohio, for an automotive door striker.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Automotive door striker having a center-mounted hex nut integrally formed as part of the striker pin. A rotatable elastomeric sleeve is provided for noise reduction. A baseplate connects the striker pin to a mounting flange for a shock absorber."
The patent application was filed on July 31, 2009 (12/462,290). 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=8,376,425&OS=8,376,425&RS=8,376,425
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent for Adaptive Vehicle Manufacturing System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,378,254) developed by Charles J. Gagliano, Hilliard, Ohio, for an "adaptive vehicle manufacturing system and method."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An adaptive vehicle manufacturing system and method for reducing vibrations and/or improving interior sound performance includes optionally measuring vibration sensitivity of at least one body-in-white vehicle component. The body-in-white vehicle body is assembled at a weld station and includes the at least one body-in-white vehicle component. Optionally, vibration sensitivity of the assembled body-in-white vehicle body is measured. The body-in-white vehicle body is painted at a paint station. An optimal damping package for the body-in-white vehicle body is determined based on the measured vibration sensitivity of the at least one body-in-white vehicle component and/or the measured vibration sensitivity of the body-in-white vehicle body. Damping corresponding to the optimal damping package is applied to the body-in-white vehicle body after painting thereof at a damping station, which can include melt sheet robots for applying the damping package."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/557,724). 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=83,78,254.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,254&RS=PN/83,78,254
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,378,261) developed by Sachin K. Raje, Dublin, Ohio, Ravi K. Sinha, Pune, India, and Gary Elliott, Waterford, Mich., for an "automated assembly method for a motor vehicle."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of automated assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes a step of automatically determining weld characteristics according to weld location information. The method further includes a step of generating an automated weld program according to the weld characteristics and a step of controlling a welding robot according to the automated weld program."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/557,907). 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=83,78,261.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,261&RS=PN/83,78,261
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Koninklijke Philips Electronics Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Koninklijke Philips Electronics, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (8,378,677) developed by six co-inventors for a "thermally stabilized pet detector for hybrid PET-MR system." The co-inventors are Michael A. Morich, Mentor, Ohio, Gordon D. Demeester, Wickliffe, Ohio, Jerome J. Griesmer, Mentor, Ohio, Torsten J. Solf, Aachen, Germany, Volkmar Schulz, Wuerselen, Germany, and Bjoern Weissler, Aachen, Germany.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In a hybrid PET-MR system, PET detector elements (30) are added in the bore (14), in close proximity to the gradient coils (16). Fluid coolant is supplied to transfer heat from the PET detector elements (30). Thermal insulation (80) insulates the fluid coolant and the PET detector elements (30) from the gradient coils (16). In some embodiments, a first coolant path (90) is in thermal communication with the electronics, a second coolant path (92) is in thermal communication with the light detectors, and a thermal barrier (94, 96) is arranged between the first and second coolant paths such that the first and second coolant paths can be at different temperatures (T.sub.e, T.sub.d). In some embodiments a sealed heat pipe (110) is in thermal communication with a heat sink such that working fluid in the heat pipe undergoes vaporization/condensation cycling to transfer heat from the detector elements to the heat sink."
The patent application was filed on June 23, 2008 (12/667,573). 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=83,78,677.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,677&RS=PN/83,78,677
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio Inventors Develop Patent for Hall Effect Current Sensor
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Natalia Gudino, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Matthew J. Riffe, Cincinnati, Jeremiah A. Heilman, University Heights, Ohio, and Mark A. Griswold, Shaker Heights, Ohio, have developed a patent (8,378,683) for a/an "Hall effect current sensor."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Example systems, apparatus, circuits, and so on described herein concern a Hall effect current sensor that includes a planar portion of a conductor that is oriented perpendicular to a base magnetic field in which it is located. In the presence of the magnetic field, a differential voltage is produced across the planar portion that is proportional to a strength of the magnetic field and the amount of current flowing through the conductor."
The patent application was filed on March 30, 2010 (12/750,091). 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=83,78,683.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,683&RS=PN/83,78,683
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Koninklijke Philips Electronics Assigned Patent for Modular Multi-geometry PET System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Koninklijke Philips Electronics, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (8,378,305) developed by Daniel Gagnon, Twinsburg, Ohio, and Douglas B. McKnight, Willoughby, Ohio, for a "modular multi-geometry PET system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "When performing positron emission tomography (PET) scanning and image reconstruction, a primary PET system (10) with a primary PET detector array (12) is used to image a patient or subject, and a secondary PET detector array (14) is coupled to the system at specific input points to mitigate unnecessary duplication of system components. The primary system (10) provides PET data processing and reconstruction for the secondary array (14), in addition to the first array (12). An adjustable array (120) includes radially movable detectors (122) and stationary detectors (124) with different crystal resolutions. The movable detectors (122) are alternately positioned with the stationary detectors (124) at a first radius to form a large detector ring, or are positioned at a second, smaller radius without the stationary detectors (124) to form a small detector ring."
The patent application was filed on March 20, 2009 (12/935,302). 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=83,78,305.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,305&RS=PN/83,78,305
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Method and Apparatus for Microwave-based Liquid Vaporization System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- John F. Novak, Fredericktown, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,378,275) for a "method and apparatus for microwave-based liquid vaporization system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention described herein generally pertains to coupling microwave energy into a tuned multi-section WR-975 waveguide assembly, connected to a waveguide containing a ceramic cylindrical applicator, terminated in a dummy load, for pre-heating fuels to improve vaporization, combustion efficiency, and soot reduction in combustion chamber(s). Designed primarily for processing liquid byproducts produced during biodiesel fuel manufacturing, this invention establishes a charge density in a cross-coupled applicator, according to the applicator's volume, dielectric characteristics of the materials being processed, applied frequency, and voltage. This invention may also be used for preheating or polarization of solids within a pipe-conveyed slurry, such as biosolids, bituminous coal, crude oil sludge, paper pulp or shale oil rock. Finally, this invention may serve as an integral part of a coal gasification process, employing both microwave drying and reduction methods, to produce syngas, hydrogen, and/or liquid fuels."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2010 (12/962,407). 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=83,78,275.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,275&RS=PN/83,78,275
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Givaudan Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Givaudan, Vernier, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,377,422) developed by Stefan Michael Furrer, Cincinnati, and Thomas Scott McCluskey, Amelia, Ohio, for a "carboxamide derivatives having cooling properties."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Compounds of formula (I) ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1-R5, n and m have the same meaning as given in the description, having cooling properties are disclosed. Furthermore a process of their production and consumer products comprising them are disclosed."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2008 (12/745,019). 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=8,377,422.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,422&RS=PN/8,377,422
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Methods and Apparatus for Displaying Information on the Inside of a Windshield
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- David Lester Paige, Columbus, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,379,043) for "methods and apparatus for displaying information on the inside of a windshield."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method allows a driver to read a map, directions or text while driving a car without taking their eyes away from the road. An electronic display device may be mounted to, or made integrally with, a dashboard of an automobile. The electronic display device may be programmed to display inverted (mirror image) information thereupon. When the electronic display is disposed on the automobile's dashboard, the windshield may reflect the inverted image as a normal scene for the driver to visualize. Since the image is displayed on the windshield, the driver can see the image without having to take their eyes off the road."
The patent application was filed on March 20, 2012 (13/425,358). 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=83,79,043.PN.&OS=PN/83,79,043&RS=PN/83,79,043
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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