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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Colorado (Oct. 21)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Colorado. *** Location Determining System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented a location determining system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,887). The co-inventors are Curtis A. Vock, Niwot, Colo., Dennis Darcy, Tyngsboro, Mass., and Peter Flentov, Carlisle, Mass. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A location measurement system comprises: a GPS receiver for attachment to a person and for determining earth location of the person; a display for attachment to the person; memory for storing map data; a processor configured to process earth location and the map data to instruct display the person's current location with a map on the display." The patent was assigned to Nike Inc. (http://www.nikebiz.com/), Beaverton, Ore. The application was filed on Nov. 17, 2006 (No. 11/601,406), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=25&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Airport Taxiway Navigation System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Five inventors have invented an airport taxiway navigation system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,845). The co-inventors are Reagan Doose and Glade L. Hulet, Castle Rock, Colo., John M. Jaugilas, Centennial, Colo., Matthew T. Majka, Parker, Colo., and Richard W. Ellerbrock, Highlands Ranch, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method and system for providing taxiway navigational information to a crewmember of an airplane taxiing at an airport. An airport taxiway navigation system ("ATNS") that executes on an onboard computer system that displays a map of the taxiways of an airport, receives the name of each taxiway of the taxi route specified by the taxi clearance, and highlights the taxiways on a displayed map to provide a visual indication of the cleared taxi route for the crewmembers." The patent was assigned to Boeing Co. (http://www.boeing.com/), Chicago. The application was filed on Feb. 19, 2003 (No. 10/369,187), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=26&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Secure Download Manager Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a secure download manager. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,814,023). The co-inventors are Santhpur N. Rao, Superior, Colo., and Valerie Trapa, Boulder, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A software licensing method and system are in which a set of transient state information 154 for the target computational device at a selected point in time is used to generate a license key 144 to validate that the use of the licensed application is in accordance with the terms and conditions of a license." The patent was assigned to Avaya Inc. (http://www.avaya.com/), Basking Ridge, N.J. The application was filed on Sept. 8, 2005 (No. 11/222,997), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=21&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Mobile Device Play Application Developing Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a method for developing an application to play on a mobile device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,910). The inventor is Donavan Poulin, Longmont, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A system, method and software product emulate and profile an application to play on a mobile device. Characteristics defining performance of the mobile device are defined. The mobile device is emulated using a model based upon the characteristics. The application is played and monitored within the model to determine resource utilization of the application for the mobile device." The patent was assigned to ThinkVillage-Kiwi LLC, Lafayette, Colo. The application was filed on June 9, 2006 (No. 11/449,958), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=24&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Communication Systems Incorporating Multiple Communication Modes Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented communication systems incorporating multiple communication modes. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,750). The co-inventors are Patrick L. Hobby, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and David E. Petty, Loveland, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A communication system and method is provided for handling emergency situations wherein complex public safety radio systems can be used to directly communicate with normally incompatible radio systems used by organizations such as schools, hospital, and other facilities. The system includes a radio communication bridge that is selectively activated by emergency personnel to contact selected organizations. The bridge is activated via a TCP/IP command sent from an organization having activation privileges to the selected communication endpoints. Computer software or firmware installed at various communication endpoints, emergency responder locations, and at an emergency call center is used to facilitate functionality of the system to include emergency notifications, dissemination of information associated with a particular emergency, and the status of the system to include activation and deactivation of the radio bridge." The application was filed on June 18, 2008 (No. 12/141,849), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=27&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Wireless Communication Technology for Local Area Network Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a wireless communication technology for a local area network. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,744). The inventor is Paul D. Johnson, Lafayette, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A local area network (LAN) has a wireless portion which includes access points and wireless communications devices and a wired portion which includes such things as routers, servers, and a PBX. The LAN operates in a radio frequency band where certain channels (DFS channels) are shared with a signal that is of higher priority than the communications signals transmitted and received by the access point and the wireless communications devices. If a higher priority signal is sensed on a particular channel of the wireless medium by a master device, it is necessary for all of the slave devices communicating on this channel to stop transmitting on that channel within a short period of time. The wireless communications devices are mobile and can be easily transported around in space or roam during a communications session. While roaming during a communications session, it is likely that the communications device will move out of range of an access point with which it is currently associated and possibly cause the session to end prematurely, and so it is important that a handoff procedure operates so that a communications session is continuous as the communications device roams from access point to access point. By setting and maintaining a timer dedicated to each available DFS channel, it is possible to ensure that the communications sessions is not interrupted during the roaming process in an environment were certain channels are shared with a higher priority signal." The patent was assigned to Polycom Inc. (http://www.polycom.com/), Pleasanton, Calif. The application was filed on Aug. 31, 2006 (No. 11/513,763), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=28&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Autologous Fibrin Sealant Making Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Four inventors have invented a method for making an autologous fibrin sealant. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,607). The co-inventors are Lisa M. Lim and John G. Rivera, Aurora, Colo., Julie S. Johnston, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Robert F. Baugh, Parker, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment, the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention." The patent was assigned to Arteriocyte Medical Systems Inc. (http://arteriocyte.com/), Cleveland. The application was filed on Dec. 3, 2004 (No. 11/004,023), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=47&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Additive Dispersing Filter Making Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Five inventors have invented a method for making an additive dispersing filter. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,462). The co-inventors are Derek Eilers, Denver, Daniel J. Auxter and Gerard W. Bilski, Perrysburg, Ohio, Michael S. Lynch, Fostoria, Ohio, and Gary B. Zulauf, Findlay, Ohio. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method for dispersing an oil additive into an oil passing through a filter, the method comprising: filling a first cavity of an additive cartridge with an additive; locating the additive cartridge within a housing of the filter, the additive cartridge being located within a flow path through the filter, the additive cartridge having a second cavity without any additive disposed therein, the second cavity defining a first fluid path through the additive cartridge and the oil must pass through the second cavity in order to exit the filter; and metering the additive through an opening in the additive cartridge, the opening providing a second fluid path into the additive cartridge." The patent was assigned to Honeywell International Inc. (http://www.honeywell.com/), Morristown, N.J. The application was filed on Feb. 26, 2007 (No. 11/679,148), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=50&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Exercise Device Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Four inventors have invented an exercise device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,209). The co-inventors are Douglas A. Crawford, Lafayette, Colo., Patrick A. Warner, Boulder, Colo., Gary D. Piaget, Deerharbor, Wash., and Brent Christopher, Portland, Ore. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure. In another form, an exercise device includes a frame structure, a first treadle assembly having a first endless belt in rotatable engagement with a first roller, a second treadle assembly having a second endless belt in rotatable engagement with a second roller, and a flywheel operably coupled with the first endless belt and the second endless belt." The patent was assigned to Nautilus Inc. (http://www.nautilus.com/), Vancouver, Wash. The application was filed on March 16, 2009 (No. 12/404,534), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=54&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Optical Adapter System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented an optical adapter system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,632). The co-inventors are Michael Laganas, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Charles Ronald Musgrove, Woodland Park, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "System and method for modifying an optical assembly with another image modifying device by using an adapter assembly to connect or couple three image modifying devices together. The adapter assembly includes two adapters that have collars to hold a night vision monocular between them, and to each connect with a camera and lens, respectively, modifying a camera-lens assembly for use in night time photo surveillance. Attachment members on each adapter may include mechanical and/or electrical connectors to couple or connect the adapters to each other, and/or to electrically connect the camera with the lens." The patent was assigned to Nocturnal Devices LLC (http://www.walkinglights.com/noc/), Colorado Springs, Colo. The application was filed on Sept. 11, 2008 (No. 12/209,179), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=29&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Disk Drive Load and Unload Ramp Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented a disk drive load and unload ramp. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,078). The co-inventors are Andrew J. Gleason and Robert J. Miles, Longmont, Colo., and James A. Dunckley, Boulder, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A disk drive is disclosed that uses an integral load/unload ramp with one or more integrated air features. In one embodiment, the load/unload ramp includes a body, a plurality of head load/unload sections for head parking operations, a plurality of air dams for affecting the airflow on at least part of the primary data storage surfaces of the data storage disks used by the disk drive, and a plurality of disk extenders for affecting the airflow at the perimeter of the various data storage disks. There is no joint of any kind between the body and any of the head load/unload sections, between the body and any of the air dams, or between the body and any of the disk extenders." The patent was assigned to Seagate Technology LLC (http://www.seagate.com/), Scotts Valley, Calif. The application was filed on April 5, 2006 (No. 11/398,071), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=34&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Water-Soluble Fullerene Making Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a method for making a water-soluble fullerene. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,812,190). The co-inventors are Robert D. Bolskar, Arvada, Colo., and J. Michael Alford, Lakewood, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The invention provides improved therapeutic and diagnostic fullerenes and endohedral fullerenes. The fullerenes and endohedral fullerenes of the invention are derivatized with at least two charged functional groups (and preferably more than two charged functional groups) to provide for water-solubility and improved in vivo biodistribution. Improved derivatized fullerenes and endohedral fullerenes carry a plurality of functional groups at least two of which are charged. Preferably at least about 1/6 of the possible derivations sites on the fullerene caged carry derivatives and preferably at least about 1/2 of the functional groups on the fullerene cage are charged groups. The invention also provides water-soluble endohedral metallofullerene with improved biodistribution which are useful as in vivo imaging agents, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents." The patent was assigned to TDA Research Inc. (http://www.tda.com/), Wheat Ridge, Colo. The application was filed on April 9, 2003 (No. 10/410,809), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=42&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Fluid Connector Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented a fluid connector. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,278). The co-inventors are Larry Eugene Knipple Jr., Wellington, Colo., Mark Allen Stone, Loveland, Colo., and David Warren Splett, Fort Collins, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A fluid connector and method of use is disclosed that includes a male housing with a male proximal end portion adapted to be in fluid communication with a first line and a male distal end portion having a resilient ring. Also included is a female housing with a female proximal end portion adapted to be in fluid communication with a second line and a female distal end portion with a resilient annulus that removably engages the ring. Operationally, the male and the female housings are configured at the annulus and ring engagement to have a high separating resistance axially and a low separating resistance transverse to the axial axis by manually applying a bending moment between the male and female engaged housings by a force transverse to the axial axis. Further included is structure for fluid sealing between the male and female housings when the annulus and ring are engaged." The patent was assigned to Cuffco LLC, Saint Augustine, Fla. The application was filed on Feb. 11, 2007 (No. 11/673,591), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=53&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Optical Connections Forming Methods Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Five inventors have invented methods for forming optical connections. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,613). The co-inventors are Richard John Luebs, Windsor, Colo., Duane A. Wegher, Ft. Collins, Colo., Jeffrey D. Yetter, Loveland, Colo., Terrel L. Morris, Garland, Texas, and David Martin Fenwick, Chelmsford, Mass. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "In one embodiment, method of forming fibers is provided. The method includes modifying a first exposed edge of at least one core of a first fiber. The first fiber has a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end. The second end has the first exposed edge of the core, and the first exposed edge has a first diffusion state. The first fiber may transmit light along the core. The modification of the first exposed edge includes modifying the first diffusion state of the first exposed edge of the core to a second diffusion state such that light exiting the first exposed edge in the second diffusion state is spread over a greater number of angles relative to angles of the light exiting the first exposed edge in the first diffusion state." The patent was assigned to Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P. (http://www.hp.com/), Houston. The application was filed on Dec. 3, 2009 (No. 12/630,053), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=30&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Micro-Lens Enhanced Element Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Four inventors have invented a micro-lens enhanced element. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,044). The co-inventors are Paul R. West, Fort Collins, Colo. International inventors are Harry Booyens, North Vancouver, Canada, Daniel J. Blondal, Vancouver, Canada, and Murray Figov, Ra'anana, Israel. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A micro-lens enhanced element comprises a substrate bearing sequences of printed image elements, each sequence containing image elements from more than one image. A transparent spacer layer is coated over the interlaced image strips. Lenticular lenses are fashioned over each sequence of image elements by deposition of a transparent layer of low surface energy polydimethyl siloxane based material and ablation of the same to create strips of material adhesive to a polymeric lens forming material between consecutive sequences of printed image elements. During deposition of a liquid lens forming material, the liquid withdraws from the liquid adhesive low surface energy strips to form a meniscus, thereby providing lenticular lenses. The transparent low surface energy material comprises a near infrared dye with low absorption in the visible range of the spectrum to render the material both transparent and ablateable by infrared laser." The patent was assigned to Eastman Kodak Co. (http://www.kodak.com/), Rochester, N.Y. The application was filed on March 31, 2009 (No. 12/414,738), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=35&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Microwavable Metallic Container Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented a microwavable metallic container. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,812,292). The co-inventors are Michael Richardson, Superior, Colo., Jason Kaanta, Pine, Colo., and Vincent Hirsch, Boulder, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention relates to a method for processing, storing and heating foodstuffs in a partially metal microwavable bowl, and more specifically, a substantially metallic stackable container with a microwavable transparent portion and a selectively removable lid, wherein the same container can be used to store, ship, heat, and serve a foodstuff to a consumer." The patent was assigned to Ball Corp. (http://www.ball.com/), Broomfield, Colo. The application was filed on Jan. 10, 2007 (No. 11/621,907), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=40&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Fluid Contained Components Separating Rotatable Rotor Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a rotatable rotor for separating components contained in a fluid. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,463). The co-inventors are Victor D. Dolecek, Englewood, Colo., and David Malcolm, Parker, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A rotatable rotor for separating components contained in a fluid, comprising an annular base having a first annular channel and an annular cover having a second annular channel for holding a flexible doughnut-shaped centrifuge bag therebetween. The cover has one or more radially spaced apart concentric indicator lines for monitoring the separation of the components. When the base and cover are superimposed, the first and second channels define an annular interior chamber having an off-centered figure eight configuration. The base and cover each comprise a grooved column axially centered and extending from the base top surface and the cover bottom surface, respectively. The flexible bag comprises inner and outer tubes extending from the core of the bag and which are seated in the column grooves to ensure that the bag is fixably rotatable with the rotor." The patent was assigned to Arteriocyte Medical Systems Inc. (http://arteriocyte.com/), Cleveland. The application was filed on March 24, 2008 (No. 12/079,238), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=49&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Ball Kicking-Training Apparatus Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a ball kicking-training apparatus. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,183). The inventor is Robert D. Ohle, Lakewood, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A ball kicking-training apparatus has a base which vertically supports a post having a rotatable axle whose top end is provided with a ball and socket device. The ball component of the ball and socket device is attached to an arm whose opposite end is attached to the ball to be kicked by the user of the apparatus." The application was filed on July 10, 2009 (No. 12/500,773), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=55&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Holographic Data Storage Capacity Increasing System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Four inventors have invented a system for increasing holographic data storage capacity using an irradiance-tailoring element. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,813,017). The co-inventors are Samuel Paul Weaver and Ken E. Anderson, Boulder, Colo., Benjamin C. Ihas, Superior, Colo., and Aaron Wegner, Longmont, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method and system is disclosed for increasing the holographic storage capacity of a holographic recording medium using an irradiance-tailoring (e.g., optical) element by changing the irradiance profile of the modulated object beam (e.g., by imparting motion to an irradiance-tailoring element and/or the holographic recording medium and/or by reconfiguring (e.g., periodically) the phase profile of a stationary irradiance-tailoring (e.g., optical) element) to minimize the effects of fixed-pattern noise buildup from occurring in the holographic recording medium." The patent was assigned to InPhase Technologies Inc. (http://www.inphase-technologies.com/), Longmont, Colo. The application was filed on Dec. 29, 2005 (No. 11/319,425), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=36&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Fibrous Materials Binding Process Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a process for binding fibrous materials. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,812,097). The inventor is Kiarash Alavi Shooshtari, Littleton, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An improved curable formaldehyde-free binding composition is provided. Such curable composition comprises the reaction product of a polyanhydride and a polyol crosslinker and a lower molecular weight anhydride. Initially, the polyanhydride is modified through reaction with a polyol (e.g., a glycol or an alkanolamine) and subsequently is grafted with the lower molecular weight anhydride (e.g., maleic anhydride) to form a water-soluble or water-dispersible curable reaction product. The composition is well suited for binding fibrous materials (e.g., a mat of glass fibers) or for bonding together non-fibrous materials. The binder composition displays an advantageous viscosity so as to facilitate a flowable application with ease combined with an adequately high molecular weight to satisfactorily undergo service as a binder following curing even when harsh environmental conditions (e.g., hot humid air) are encountered for a prolonged period of time." The patent was assigned to Johns Manville (http://www.jm.com/), Denver. The application was filed on Sept. 22, 2009 (No. 12/586,435), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=43&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Whey Protein Compounds Making Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Four inventors have invented a method for making whey protein compounds. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,620). The co-inventors are Richard K. Merrill, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Madison V. Blanton, Littleton, Colo., Frank Jaskulka, Lakewood, Colo., and Mayank Singh, Aurora, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method of making a powdered whey protein, where the method includes heating a slurry comprising starting whey protein to a temperature of about 140.degree. F. to about 300.degree. F. The heating converts at least a portion of the starting whey protein to denatured whey protein. The method also includes subjecting the slurry to high shear conditions, and drying the slurry to leave the powdered whey protein. Also, a system for producing a powdered whey protein. The system includes a cooker to heat a slurry comprising starting whey protein, and a shear pump to subject the slurry to high shear conditions." The patent was assigned to Leprino Foods Co. (http://www.leprinofoods.com/), Denver. The application was filed on March 13, 2006 (No. 11/375,437), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=46&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Hydrolasing System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a hydrolasing system for use in storage tanks. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,388). The co-inventors are Francis P. Fisher, Evergreen, Colo., and Robert Gregory Tinker, Broomfield, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A hydrolasing system for use in storage tanks includes a remotely-operated water lance having an elongated main body and an axle assembly that folds parallel to the main body so that it can be deployed and retrieved through a small-diameter riser of storage tank. After deployment, the system can be remotely operated within the tank to remove hardened salt cake." The patent was assigned to TMR Associates LLC (http://www.tmrassociates.org/), Lakewood, Colo. The application was filed on Dec. 8, 2006 (No. 11/608,383), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=51&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Open Electrosurgical Forceps for Sealing Tissue Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Five inventors have invented open electrosurgical forceps for sealing tissue. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,811,283). The co-inventors are Michael C. Moses, Boulder, Colo., Paul R. Romero, Loveland, Colo., Kristin D. Johnson, Louisville, Colo., Duane E. Kerr, Berthoud, Colo., and Sean T. Dycus, Denver. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An open electrosurgical forceps for sealing tissue includes a pair of first and second shaft members each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. The jaw members are movable from a first position in spaced relation relative to one another to at least one subsequent position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members includes an electrically conductive sealing plate for communicating electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. At least one of the jaw members includes a knife channel defined along a length thereof which is dimensioned to reciprocate a cutting blade therealong. An actuator is included which is operatively connected to one of the shaft members and selectively advances the cutting mechanism from a first position wherein the cutting blade is disposed proximal to tissue held between the jaw members to at least one subsequent position wherein the cutting blade is disposed distal to tissue held between the jaw members. The cutting blade is a generally hourglass-shaped flexible cutting blade having a notch disposed generally midway therealong which facilitates distal translation of the knife within the knife channel." The patent was assigned to Covidien AG (http://www.covidien.com/), Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. The application was filed on Oct. 8, 2004 (No. 10/962,116), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=52&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Tuft Gripping Strength Test Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a tuft gripping strength test method. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,397). The inventor is Lester Mickel Aseere, Parker, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A test method for measuring yarn and tuft or loop gripping strength characteristics and capability of tufted nonwoven primary backing mats for making tufted carpets, the tufted primary backing mat having no additional binder or adhesive on the backside of the mat prior to making tufted carpet is disclosed. The test apparatus and test method can be used for quality control purposes and for evaluation of experimental or new candidates for primary backing mats for making interim tufted products for carpets that are more resistant to tuft or loop defects. Revealed is a new and critical Quality Knee characteristic of primary backing mats that is crucial for minimizing tuft or loop defects during the tufting process and also the force magnitude on the yarn necessary to pop the tuft completely out of the primary backing mat sample." The patent was assigned to Johns Manville (http://www.jm.com/), Denver. The application was filed on Aug. 29, 2008 (No. 12/231,146), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=63&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Resilient Food Stuff Bag Opener Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a resilient food stuff bag opener. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,766). The inventor is Brad Blessman, Denver. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A resilient food stuff bag opener is disclosed, wherein the resilient bag opener is forcibly bent or bowed for easily entering a pliable food stuff bag, and upon relaxation of the bending forces, the bag opener resiliently deforms from its bent configuration to thereby open the food stuff bag in a manner that allows a food stuff residing on a food support surface of the bag opener to flow into the food stuff bag. The food support surface of the bag opener may be also used for processing foods such as cutting, dicing, washing, straining, etc. depending on the embodiment used. An inclined support may be optionally provided for maintaining the bag opener in a "hands-free" inclined position so that a food stuff provided on the food support surface can flow into the food stuff bag without a user having to hold the bag opener." The application was filed on May 3, 2007 (No. 11/744,011), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=58&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Centrifugal Clutch with Expansion Ring Assembly Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a centrifugal clutch with an expansion ring assembly. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,624). The inventor is Alan Overton, Erie, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A centrifugal clutch for utilization with an engine of a motorcycle is disclosed herein. The centrifugal clutch includes a clutch basket, a cover plate, a hub, first clutch plates, second clutch plates and a dynamic expansion ring assembly having cam members. The dynamic expansion ring assembly imparts substantially equal expansion forces in opposite directions. A gap is present when the engine is at an idle speed and cam members are positioned radially inward, and the gap is not present when the engine is operating faster than idle and the cam members are positioned radially outward by centrifugal force." The patent was assigned to Drussel Wilfley Design LLC, Greenwood Village, Colo. The application was filed on May 26, 2010 (No. 12/787,404), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=61&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Adjustable Cheek Piece for Firearm Butt Stock Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented an adjustable cheek piece for a firearm butt stock. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,270). The co-inventors are Richard Fitzpatrick, Longmont, Colo., and Michael T. Mayberry, Denver. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A firearm butt stock with an adjustable cheek piece comprises an elongate stock base having a top, a bottom, a right side, a left side, a proximal end and a distal end. The stock base has a transverse pivot shaft near the stock base top and a transverse catch shaft spaced from the pivot shaft lengthwise of the stock base near the stock base top. A cheek piece has a proximal end and a distal end and a left and a right sidewall. The cheek piece defines a plurality of lengthwise stacked receptacles opening toward a proximal end of the cheek piece and an elongate hole having a distal and a proximal end spaced lengthwise and distal of the stacked receptacles. The stacked receptacles, the catch shaft, the elongate hole and the pivot shaft are configured so that with the pivot shaft received in the elongate hole and the pivot shaft at the distal end of the elongate hole, the catch shaft is received in one of the stacked receptacles and the cheek piece is prevented from pivoting about the pivot shaft. With the pivot shaft at the proximal end of the elongate hole, the catch shaft clears the opening of the stacked receptacles and the cheek piece can pivot about the pivot shaft. A spring detent is provided in operative association with one of the pivot shaft and the catch shaft. The spring detent prevents relative movement of the pivot shaft and the proximal and distal ends of the elongate hole without application of a lengthwise force to the cheek piece in a desired lengthwise direction of movement sufficient to overcome the spring detent." The patent was assigned to Magpul Industries Corp. (http://www.magpul.com/), Boulder, Colo. The application was filed on Jan. 11, 2008 (No. 12/013,226), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=66&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Dual Fluoroscopy Systems Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented dual fluoroscopy systems. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,996). The co-inventors are Johan Erik Giphart and Michael Ray Torry, Edwards, Colo., and Kevin Barry Shelburne, Golden, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method for constructing a dual fluoroscopy system according to embodiments of the present invention includes providing a first c-arm and a second c-arm, each of which include an x-ray generator and an imaging device, synchronizing exposure timing of the two x-ray generators, decoupling the x-ray generators from the imaging devices and mounting them on a gantry system, aligning one x-ray generator with an imaging device and aligning the other x-ray generator with the other imaging device, and performing a calibration test to determine the dual fluoroscopy system configuration, and attaching a triggering and visualization device. An imaging system of the imaging device may be upgraded to permit faster data capture rates, according to embodiments of the present invention." The patent was assigned to Steadman Philippon Research Institute (http://www.shsmf.org/), Vail, Colo. The application was filed on Jan. 29, 2008 (No. 12/022,063), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=56&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Adjustable Child Restraint Device Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented an adjustable child restraint device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,883). The co-inventors are David Clement, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Russell Berger, Needham, Mass. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention provides an adjustable child restraint device, namely, a juvenile safety seat. The safety seat preferably includes a backrest and a pair of side guards that protect the body and shoulder of a person, such as a small child. Each of the pair of side guards have a top end and a bottom end and each are respectively pivotally connected about an axis to the backrest at their bottom ends and movable between a closed position and an open position so that the distance between the respective bottom ends of the side guards remains substantially constant and the distance between the respective top ends of the side guards is adjustable by pivoting movement of the side guards. A curved guide means is disposed in communication with the side guards for guiding movement of the side guards." The patent was assigned to SKJP Holdings LLC, Naples, Fla. The application was filed on Jan. 8, 2008 (No. 11/970,729), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=57&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Driver Gas Generating Apparatus Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Three inventors have invented an apparatus for generating a driver gas. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,565). The co-inventors are Robert M. Zubrin, Indian Hills, Colo., Mark H. Berggren, Golden, Colo., and Douwe Bruinsma, Lakewood, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An embodiment is an apparatus for generating a driver gas, for recovering fluid from the Earth's subsurface. The apparatus includes a fuel reformer, adapted to react a fuel with water to produce carbon dioxide gas and hydrogen gas; a compressor, adapted to compress a portion of the carbon dioxide gas and a portion of the hydrogen gas; a gas injection unit, adapted to inject the portion of the carbon dioxide gas and the portion of the hydrogen gas compressed by the compressor, into a subsurface reservoir; a gas capture unit, adapted to capture a portion of the carbon dioxide gas and the hydrogen gas, that emerges from the subsurface reservoir; and a control module capable of using subsurface data to regulate operation of the gas injection unit. The apparatus may also include a power generator adapted to utilize a portion of the hydrogen gas to generate power, hence producing electricity without greenhouse gas emissions." The patent was assigned to Pioneer Energy Inc. (http://www.pioneernrc.com/), Lakewood, Colo. The application was filed on June 30, 2008 (No. 12/165,585), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=62&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Opposing Surfaces Marking System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- An inventor has invented a system for marking opposing surfaces of varying sizes. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,250). The inventor is Stephen Reid Knowlton, Boulder, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The technology of the present application provides a system and method for marking opposing surfaces of varying sizes, shapes, and materials. This system and method allow a user to transfer the outline or location of a relevant feature such as, for example, a fastener, utility outlet, architectural feature, or window or door, from one surface to another through the use of a transferable marking substance, thereby eliminating the need for complicated and limited fixtures or time consuming and often inaccurate manual measurements." The application was filed on April 24, 2007 (No. 11/739,230), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=67&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Rack System Electronic Device Mounting Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a method for mounting an electronic device to a rack system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,653). The co-inventors are Gregg S. Schmidtke and Kelly J. Reasoner, Fort Collins, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "Apparatus and method for mounting a device to a rack system. One embodiment of a system comprises a frame assembly. At least two rails mounted on opposite sides of the frame assembly. A plurality of hangers provided on opposite sides of the device retracting to fit the device into the frame assembly between the at least two rails. The plurality of hangers engaging the at least two rails to support the device on the at least two rails in the frame assembly." The patent was assigned to Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P. (http://www.hp.com/), Houston. The application was filed on Oct. 2, 2003 (No. 10/677,709), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=60&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Body Support Pillow Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20 -- Two inventors have invented a body support pillow. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,191). The co-inventors are Sheila Littlehorn, Littleton, Colo., and Catherine McNeil, Golden, Colo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "In one embodiment, a pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion. The top portion has a curved end and two curved sides that are generally parallel to each other. The middle portion is generally cylindrical in geometry. The bottom portion includes an enlarged section that flares outward from the middle portion. The bottom portion may also include a curved central section and narrow end section having a curved end." The patent was assigned to Boppy Co. (http://www.boppy.com/), Golden, Colo. The application was filed on Nov. 26, 2008 (No. 12/324,201), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=68&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28CO.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/CO *** Animal Behavior Characterization Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- Seven inventors have invented a method for characterizing animal behavior. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 19 (No. 7,817,824). The co-inventors are Yi Zhang, Baltimore, Vikrant Kobla and Xuesheng Bai, Ashburn, Va., Yiqing Liang, Vienna, Va., Linda S. Crnic and Stan L. Wilks, Denver, and Wayne Wolf, Atlanta. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for finding the position and shape of an animal using video. The invention includes a system with a video camera coupled to a computer in which the computer is configured to automatically provide animal segmentation and identification, animal motion tracking (for moving animals), animal feature points and segments identification, and behavior identification. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention may use background subtraction for animal identification and tracking, and a combination of decision tree classification and rule-based classification for feature points and segments and behavior identification. Thus, the present invention is capable of automatically monitoring a video image to identify, track and classify the actions of various animals and the animal's movements within the image. The image may be provided in real time or from storage. The invention is particularly useful for monitoring and classifying animal behavior for testing drugs and genetic mutations, but may be used in any of a number of other surveillance applications." The patent was assigned to Clever Sys Inc. (http://www.cleversysinc.com/), Reston, Va. The application was filed on Feb. 3, 2009 (No. 12/365,149), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=11&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101019.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/19/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/19/2010+AND+IS/MD *** One-Way Valve Usage Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- Four inventors have invented a method for using one-way valves. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 12 (No. 7,810,677). The co-inventors are Daniel Py, Larchmont, N.Y., Julian V. Chan, Spring Valley, N.Y., Benoit Adamo, Pelham, N.Y., and Nathaniel Houle, Hebron, Conn. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A flexible pouch defining a variable volume storage chamber and one-way valve assembly for aseptically storing a substance, dispensing multiple portions of the stored substance therefrom in cooperation with a pump, and maintaining substance remaining in the pouch in an aseptic condition sealed with respect to ambient atmosphere. The one-way valve includes a valve seat and elastic valve cover portion overlying the valve seat forming an interference fit therewith defining a normally-closed seam therebetween. The valve portion is movable radially between (i) a normally closed position with the valve portion engaging the valve seat, and (ii) an open position with at least a segment of the valve portion spaced radially away from the valve seat to allow substance from the storage chamber through the valve opening. The one-way valve maintains substance remaining in the variable-volume storage chamber in an aseptic condition sealed with respect to the ambient atmosphere." The patent was assigned to Medical Instill Technologies Inc., (http://www.medinstill.com/), New Milford, Conn. The application was filed on Jan. 5, 2007 (No. 11/650,102), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=5&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=212&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101012.PD.&s2=%28NY.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/NY&RS=ISD/10/12/2010+AND+IS/NY For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1029862 (c) 2010 Targeted News Service |