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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Illinois (Aug. 27)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Illinois.
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WMS Gaming Assigned Patent for Presenting and Controlling Wagering Game Information
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- WMS Gaming, Waukegan, Ill., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,468) developed by nine co-inventors for a "presenting and controlling wagering game information." The co-inventors are Peter R. Anderson, Glenview, Ill., Brian J. Barclay, Atlanta, Allon G. Englman, Chicago, Andrew C. Guinn, Chicago, Daniel P. Louie, Chicago, Brian D. Manning, Las Vegas, Larry J. Pacey, Northbrook, Ill., Richard T. Schwartz, Chicago, and Alfred Thomas, Las Vegas.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A network browser and wagering game toolbar ("toolbar") are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar can be in, or a part of, the network browser. The network browser and the toolbar can receive and display content. Specifically, the toolbar can receive and display wagering game content from a wagering game network as the main display area can receive and display content originating outside the wagering game network. In some embodiments, the toolbar can present content originating from one or more wagering game player accounts that provide audience participation in, or related to, wagering game activity presented on the toolbar. "
The patent application was filed on Aug. 19, 2008 (12/674,388). 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=8,246,468&OS=8,246,468&RS=8,246,468
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Masonite Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Masonite, Tampa, Fla., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,339) developed by four co-inventors for a "door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom." The co-inventors are Kanne Luetgert, Geneva, Ill., Mark E. Richter, Cincinnati, William R. Immell, Fairfield, Ohio, and Stephen G. Huhn, Cincinnati.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom."
The patent application was filed on March 25, 2011 (13/071,986). 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=8,246,339&OS=8,246,339&RS=8,246,339
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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WMS Gaming Assigned Patent for Wagering Game Machine with Virtual Input Device
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- WMS Gaming, Waukegan, Ill., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,456) developed by Jim Motyl, Chicago, and Peerapong Thumutok, Carol Stream, Ill., for a "wagering game machine with virtual input device."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a virtual input device. The virtual input device is operable to receive input from a user by detecting a position of a user input object such as a finger."
The patent application was filed on June 19, 2008 (12/665,099). 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=8,246,456&OS=8,246,456&RS=8,246,456
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Hydro-Gear Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Hydro-Gear, Sullivan, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,245,509) developed by four co-inventors for a zero turn transaxle. The co-inventors are Thomas J. Langenfeld, Sullivan, Ill., Matthew C. Roney, Sullivan, Ill., Shane A. Deters, Mattoon, Ill., and Raymond Hauser, Sullivan, Ill.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drive mechanism comprising a transmission housing with a transmission disposed therein and driven by a prime mover. A first axle drive mechanism is disposed in a first housing and driven by a first output shaft that extends from a first end of the transmission housing. A first drive axle is driven by the first axle drive mechanism and drives a first wheel. A second axle drive mechanism is disposed in a second housing and driven by a second output shaft that extends from a second end of the transmission housing. A second drive axle is driven by the second axle drive mechanism and drives a second driven wheel. The transmission housing, the first housing and the second housing at least partially define an operable space. An input shaft is engaged to the transmission extends into the operable space."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 12, 2010 (12/945,175). 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=8,245,509.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,509&RS=PN/8,245,509
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Modine Manufacturing Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Modine Manufacturing, Racine, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,245,491) developed by Jon Horek, Evanston, Ill., Michael J. Wilson, Racine, Wis., and Mark Voss, Franksville, Wis., for a "heat recovery system and method."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exhaust gas waste heat recovery heat exchanger includes a housing having a working fluid inlet, a working fluid outlet, an exhaust inlet, and an exhaust outlet, an exhaust flow path extending through the housing between the exhaust inlet and the exhaust outlet, and a working fluid flow path extending through the housing between the working fluid inlet and the working fluid outlet and having a first portion and a second portion. A flow of working fluid along the first portion of the working fluid flow path can be substantially counter to a flow of exhaust along the exhaust flow path, and the flow of working fluid along the second portion of the working fluid flow path can be substantially parallel to the flow of exhaust along the exhaust flow path."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 14, 2007 (11/939,906). 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=8,245,491.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,491&RS=PN/8,245,491
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Cypress Semiconductor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Cypress Semiconductor, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,245,579) developed by Corey Steven Wilner, Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Viktor Kremin, Lviv, United Arab Emirates, for a discerning between substances.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus to detect the presence of a material at a sensing device and to determine whether the material is a first material having a first material property or a second material having a second material property."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2008 (12/262,640). 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=8,245,579.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,579&RS=PN/8,245,579
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Textron Innovations Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Textron Innovations, Providence, R.I., has been assigned a patent (8,245,603) developed by Arthur Anton Piper, Loves Park, Ill., and Kevin B. Tews, North Aurora, Ill., for a "driver with tapered hex socket."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A driver is used to manually drive a fastening member. The driver includes a shank, a handle provided at an end thereof, and a socket provided at the opposite end thereof. The socket has a receptacle which includes a front portion extending from a front face of the socket a predetermined distance and a tapered portion extending from the front portion a predetermined distance. The front portion is larger than the outer dimension of the fastening member and is formed from walls which are parallel to the centerline of the socket. The tapered portion tapers inwardly from the front portion toward the centerline. The tapered portion extends uninterrupted 360.degree. around the receptacle such that a rear edge of the fastening member continuously contacts the tapered portion when inserted therein."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 8, 2009 (12/633,224). 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=8,245,603.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,603&RS=PN/8,245,603
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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WMS Gaming Assigned Patent for Wagering Game Device Having Ubiquitous Character Set
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- WMS Gaming, Waukegan, Ill., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,453) developed by Daniel Norman St. John, Crystal Lake, Ill., Mark J. Saletnik, Mount Prospect, Ill., and Vikram Swamy, Chicago, for a "wagering game device having ubiquitous character set."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wagering game machine uses a single character set for displaying text in multiple languages. The character set may also be used for printing materials, such as ticket printing. In one embodiment, the character set comprises Unicode standard characters, where each character in the font is represented by a unique number, which maps to the Unicode standard, regardless of platform. This allows programs that conform to the Unicode standard to deal with text in multiple languages."
The patent application was filed on April 28, 2006 (11/919,480). 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=8,246,453&OS=8,246,453&RS=8,246,453
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Panduit Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Panduit, Tinley Park, Ill., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,397) developed by nine co-inventors for a "intelligent inter-connect and cross-connect patching system." The co-inventors are Steven A. Jacks, Villa Park, Ill., Thomas G. Fuller, Munster, Ind., Robert J. Pflaum, Cedar Lake, Ind., Richard A. Rago, New Lenox, Ill., Brian D. Leshin, Mokena, Ill., Wayne C. Fite, Emhurst, Ill., John M. McNally, Chicago, Robert Wilcox, Monee, Ill., and Shahriar B. Allen, Naperville, Ill.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network."
The patent application was filed on May 9, 2011 (13/103,189). 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=8,246,397&OS=8,246,397&RS=8,246,397
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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WMS Gaming Assigned Patent for Gaming Machine Having Position Sensor for Mechanical Reel Modularity
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- WMS Gaming, Waukegan, Ill., has been Assigned a patent (8,246,441) developed by six co-inventors for a "gaming machine having position sensor for mechanical reel modularity." The co-inventors are Charles R. Bleich, Cary, Ill., Bruce H. Blair, Oak Park, Ill., Anticio T. Duke, Chicago, James P. Krol, Palos Hills, Ill., Eric T. Miner, Chicago, and James M. Rasmussen, Chicago.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display, a reel mounted for rotation relative to the display, the reel having a plurality of display symbols thereon, a plurality of light cups stationary relative to the display for illuminating symbols on the reel in the direction of the display, a sensor to detect the position of the light cups relative to the display and generate position information, and a controller in communication with the sensor operative to receive the position information from the sensor and determine the position of the light cups relative to the reel from the position information."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2009 (12/581,282). 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=8,246,441&OS=8,246,441&RS=8,246,441
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Combined Products Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Combined Products, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,245,607) developed by Burton Kozak, Chicago, for a "tool handle, sliding cover combination sliding cover for tool handle."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A combination of an implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first predetermined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second predetermined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 20, 2007 (12/083,538). 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=8,245,607.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,607&RS=PN/8,245,607
Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Sanford Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Sanford, Oak Brook, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,265) developed by Christopher John Hayes, Orland Park, Ill., Andrew Bielecki, Evanston, Ill., and Jaime Arenas, Lombard, Ill., for a "valve made from two materials and writing utensil with retractable tip incorporating same."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A valve includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body, a door, and an inner hinge pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 14, 2010 (12/968,265). 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=8,246,265.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,265&RS=PN/8,246,265
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Focal Point Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Focal Point, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,246,196) developed by five co-inventors for a "recessed sealed lighting fixture." The co-inventors are Casey Chung, Bloomingdale, Ill., Jill Cody, Milwaukee, Brandon Stolte, Lindenhurst, Ill., Marcelino Pena, Chicago, and Michael Thornton, Chicago.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In an embodiment, a recessed light fixture includes a structural reflector and two end caps that form a light fixture housing. A first, second and third optics areas are provided. At least one first light source type is mounted near the first optics area. A second light source type is mounted near the second optics area and the second light source type is mounted near the third optics areas, the second light source type having a light output level substantially lower than the light output level of the first light source type. A diffuser is configured to sealably mount to the light fixture housing so as to substantially seal an interior portion of the light fixture. In operation, the light fixture can be switch between an ambient mode and an examination mode while providing a cost effective and attractive design."
The patent application was filed on May 10, 2011 (13/104,707). 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=8,246,196.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,196&RS=PN/8,246,196
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Boeing Assigned Patent for Centralized Bus Interface with Single Wire Secondary Distribution
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Boeing, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,245,979) developed by John E. Eng, Buena Park, Calif., for a "centralized bus interface with single wire secondary distribution."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for single wire secondary distribution comprising a spacecraft platform; a central bus interface unit coupled to the spacecraft platform; a payload unit coupled to the central bus interface unit; and a centralized power supply for powering the central bus interface unit and the payload unit; wherein the spacecraft platform provides a command to the central bus interface unit; wherein the central bus interface unit interrupts the power to the payload unit in a manner corresponding to the commands received by the central bus interface unit; wherein the payload unit decodes the interruption to the power and executes the command from the spacecraft platform."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 12, 2008 (12/333,978). 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=8,245,979.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,979&RS=PN/8,245,979
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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UOP Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- UOP, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,017) developed by Zhanping Xu, Inverness, Ill., for a "downcomer for a gas-liquid contacting device."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A down comer for a gas-liquid contacting device. The downcomer may include first and second spaced apart side walls, first and second end walls, a floor, and first and second opposing discharge walls. Generally, each end wall is coupled to a respective end of the first and second side walls. Typically, the floor is coupled to the side walls and end walls, and the floor has at least one section adapted for permitting the passage of liquid there-through. The first and second opposing discharge walls can be coupled to respective first and second side walls and having respective ends below the floor."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2011 (13/206,911). 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=8,246,017.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,017&RS=PN/8,246,017
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Greenlee Textron Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Greenlee Textron, Rockford, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,009) developed by Jeffrey J. Plummer, Rockford, Ill., for a "cable puller with pivot adjuster for converting between upward and downward cable pulling."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A puller head and cable puller including the puller head are provided for pulling cable in an upward or a downward direction. The puller head includes a frame, a capstan mounted to the frame, and first and second retaining shaft apertures. The puller head is pivotally mounted to a boom of the cable puller through a pivot shaft. The capstan of the puller head is positioned rearward of the boom. The position of an upper most surface of the capstan relative to the boom is changed by pivoting the puller head between upward and downward pulling positions. The puller head is maintained in either the upward or downward pulling position through the use of a retaining shaft."
The patent application was filed on July 21, 2008 (12/176,809). 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=8,246,009.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,009&RS=PN/8,246,009
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Dana Automotive Systems Group Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Dana Automotive Systems Group, Maumee, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,246,053) developed by Kevin Shaver, Chicago, and Martin Mockenhaupt, Buffalo Grove, Ill., for an "exhaust manifold gasket with spring steel embossed metal and graphite insulator."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to an exhaust manifold gasket having a metallic core, at least one insulating layer, and an embossed layer. The metallic core has two sides with at least one side having a plurality of projections. The insulating layer has two sides, with the first side contacting the projections of the metallic core and the second side contacting the embossed layer. The embossed layer is a metallic flange having a lower leg, a convex face, and an upper leg."
The patent application was filed on March 23, 2010 (12/661,719). 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=8,246,053.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,053&RS=PN/8,246,053
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Mori Seiki USA Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Mori Seiki USA, Rolling Meadows, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,026) developed by Gregory Hyatt, South Barrington, Ill., and Abhijit Sahasrabudhe, Wheeling, Ill., for a "tool indexer and turret-indexer assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are a tool indexer assembly, a computer numerically controlled machine that includes such tool indexer assembly, and associated methods. The assembly in one embodiment includes a turret and an indexer, the indexer including a portion that is movable with respect to the turret and that includes plural tool station configured to receive plural tool structures. The tool indexer is disposed on a facet of the turret, and, in some embodiments includes a table that is rotatable about an axis that is generally orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the turret. In another embodiment, a tool indexer includes a clamping mechanism having a source of pressurized fluid and a piston that is hydraulically actuated by the pressurized fluid and movable to a clamping position. The assembly further includes a conduit for delivery of the pressurized fluid proximal the tool structure as coolant fluid."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 10, 2008 (12/249,514). 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=8,246,026.PN.&OS=PN/8,246,026&RS=PN/8,246,026
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Abbott Laboratories Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Abbott Laboratories, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,919) developed by Stephen L. Herchenbach, Antioch, Ill., and E. Kim Pavlovic, Zion, Ill., for a specimen sample rack.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rack for a plurality of capped tubes, including a frame having a longitudinally extending bottom base member having a row of spaced open top recesses adapted to receive the capped tubes. Vertical supports at the ends of the row of recesses fix a cover member above the base member. The cover member has openings therethrough smaller than the capped tubes. A wall is along one longitudinal side between the base member and the cover member, with the other longitudinal side between the base member and the cover member being open. Support fingers extend horizontally from the wall toward the open longitudinal side and are vertically aligned between the recesses to secure capped tubes in a generally vertical direction in a longitudinally extending vertical plane. The base member and cover member are vertically spaced a distance sufficient to permit tipped capped tubes to be moved into the frame with the tipped tubes then dropped into the recesses and tipped back to an upright vertical position."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2006 (11/524,861). 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=8,246,919&OS=8,246,919&RS=8,246,919
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Bell and Howell Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Bell and Howell, Durham, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,245,933) developed by eight co-inventors for a "method and system for applying a postal authority barcode on a document processing system." The co-inventors are Marvin L. Isles, Juneau, Alaska, Mark Gerard Paul, Raleigh, N.C., Walter S. Conard, Lake Villa, Ill., Leondo R. Phifer, Chicago Heights, Ill., Michael J. McIntee, El Dorado Hills, Calif., Michael Boston, Ontario, Canada, Roger Spitzig, Ontario, Canada, and Robert Richards, Ontario, Canada.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems, methods, and an article of manufacture for printing a new postal authority code on a mail piece prepared by and received from an inserter or wrapper. A barcode post-processing system receives a mail piece from an inserter and communicates with the image capture equipment. The barcode post-processing system during performs various functions. The functions can include receiving legacy address block information from the mail piece from the image capture equipment, processing the captured legacy address block information to determine one or more missing parameters of the new postal authority code to create processed data, and supplementing the captured legacy address block information data with the one or more missing parameters of the new postal authority code received from one or more data source."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 23, 2009 (12/604,781). 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=8,245,933.PN.&OS=PN/8,245,933&RS=PN/8,245,933
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Hamilton Sundstrand Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,246,825) developed by Timothy P. Walgren, Rockford, Ill., and Paul E. Honkanen, Williams Bay, Wis., for a "horizontal filter stage with simultaneous venting and draining."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A filter assembly for filtering particulate contaminants from a fluid comprises: a generally cylindrical filter unit with one end closed and the other end open; a filter head comprising a generally cylindrical sleeve extending generally horizontally an open end for receiving the open end of the filter unit with that has a vent port aligned with a vertical axis through an upper portion of the sleeve and a drain port aligned with the vertical axis extending through a lower portion of the sleeve; and a coupling for securing the open end of the filter unit to the filter head to seal the sleeve vent and drain ports; wherein loosening the coupling allows the filter unit to slide away from the filter head sufficiently to establish fluid communication between the sleeve vent and drain ports."
The patent application was filed on July 21, 2008 (12/176,459). 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=8,246,825&OS=8,246,825&RS=8,246,825
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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UOP Assigned Patent for Zone or System for Providing One or More Streams
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- UOP, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,816) developed by Michael A. Schultz, Chicago, and Xin X. Zhu, Long Grove, Ill., for a "zone or system for providing one or more streams."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "One exemplary embodiment can be a separation zone for separating a plurality of naphtha components. The separation zone can include first and second columns. The first column may include a dividing imperforate wall with one surface facing a feed and another surface facing a side stream. Typically, the wall extends a significant portion of the column height to divide the portion into at least two substantially vertical, parallel contacting sections. Also, the second column can communicate with the first column so as to provide a feed to or receive a feed from the first column. Generally, the second column is non-divided. The separation zone may provide at least four product streams."
The patent application was filed on March 4, 2009 (12/397,943). 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=8,246,816&OS=8,246,816&RS=8,246,816
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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UOP Assigned Patent for Fluid Catalytic Cracking System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- UOP, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,914) developed by four co-inventors for a "fluid catalytic cracking system." The co-inventors are Robert L. Mehlberg, Wheaton, Ill., Keith Allen Couch, Arlington Heights, Ill., Brian W. Hedrick, Oregon, Ill., and Zhihao Fei, Naperville, Ill.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "One exemplary embodiment can be a fluid catalytic cracking system. The system can include a reaction zone operating at conditions to facilitate olefin production and including at least one riser. The at least one riser can receive a first feed having a boiling point of about 180-about 800.degree. C., and a second feed having more than about 70%, by weight, of one or more C4.sup.+ olefins."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2008 (12/340,945). 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=8,246,914&OS=8,246,914&RS=8,246,914
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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UOP Assigned Patent for Apparatus and Process for Isomerizing a Hydrocarbon Stream
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- UOP, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,246,835) developed by seven co-inventors for an "apparatus and process for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream." The co-inventors are Bryan S. Garney, Crystal Lake, Ill., Jocelyn C. Daguio, Chicago, Kurt A. Detrick, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Douglas A. Becci, Carol Stream, Ill., David J. Shecterle, Arlington Heights, Ill., John M. Krupczak, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., and Andrew D. Mezera, Des Plaines, Ill.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant is displaced from the drier using a down-flow regenerant displacement assembly."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 1, 2011 (13/223,733). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,246,835&OS=8,246,835&RS=8,246,835
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Mallinckrodt Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 27 -- Mallinckrodt, Hazelwood, Mo., has been assigned a patent (8,246,930) developed by Gary L. Cantrell, Troy, Ill., and B. Daniel Burleigh, O'Fallon, Mo., for a "multicomponent assemblies having enhanced binding properties for diagnosis and therapy."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An organized mobile multicomponent conjugate (OMMC) and method of using to enhance binding of weakly binding compounds to a target. A lamellar structure containing at least two binding compounds is assembled under conditions in which the binding compounds self-regulate in or on the lamellar structure, forming a cooperative ensemble that is capable of binding with enhanced affinity to a complementary affinity site on a target. Each binding compound is bound to the lamellar surface, and may be connected by a linker. The OMMC may contain an effector molecule, such as a diagnostic or therapeutic agent, for administration to a patent who is then diagnosed or treated using the effector molecule."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 23, 2009 (12/603,438). 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=8,246,930&OS=8,246,930&RS=8,246,930
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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