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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Maryland (Oct. 7)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Maryland. *** Organization Risk Managing and Assessing Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- An inventor has invented a method for managing and assessing risk to an organization. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,634). The inventor is Gary J. Bierc, Pasadena, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The invention relates to the business disciplines known as Enterprise Risk Management, or ERM and with the addition of this invention, Strategic Risk Management, or SRM. It specifically relates to the quantification or measurement and validation of the historical impact of all risks and risk management activity on an organization. The invention provides a methodology to measure, baseline, track and benchmark the total cost of all historical risk events, including both positive and negative events, and risk-related activities that impact the earnings of an organization." The application was filed on July 7, 2005 (No. 11/176,762), 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=5&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Secondary Mortgage Market Loans Pricing Information Generating Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Four inventors have invented a method for generating pricing loans information in the secondary mortgage market. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,633). The co-inventors are William R. Nolan III, Olney, Md., Peter G. Kopperman, Bethesda, Md., John L. Kemper, Vienna, Va., and David N. Voth, Oakton, Va. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A system is provided for generating pricing information regarding loans where each loan has loan level data and is associated with a borrower. The system includes a pricing engine for generating a price for each loan including an interest rate component and a credit risk component. The credit risk component is generated based on loan level data for the particular loan." The patent was assigned to Fannie Mae, (http://www.fanniemae.com/) Washington. The application was filed on Dec. 16, 2003 (No. 10/737,084), 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=6&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Financial Product Shares Producing Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Three inventors have invented a method for producing shares in a financial product. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,627). The co-inventors are John L. Jacobs, Columbia, Md., Steven M. Bloom, Springfield, N.J., and Michael S. Spector, Washington. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its net asset value (NAV) calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover "cash amount" obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g., the creation unit stock basket plus or minus the "cash amount") with the NAV of the first fund shares that it has issued or received." The patent was assigned to the Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., (http://www.nasdaqomx.com/) Rockville, Md. The application was filed on Feb. 15, 2002 (No. 10/077,182), 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=7&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Homogeneous Functionalized Glycopeptide or Glycoprotein Generating Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- An inventor has invented a method of generating remodeled and homogeneous functionalized glycopeptide or glycoprotein. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,405). The inventor is Lai-Xi Wang, Ellicott City, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A chemoenzymatic method for the preparation of a homogeneous glycoprotein or glycopeptide, including (a) providing an acceptor selected from the group consisting of GlcNAc-protein and GlcNAc-peptide; and (b) reacting the acceptor with a donor substrate including an activated oligosaccharide moiety, in the presence of a catalyst comprising endoglycosidase (ENGase), to transfer the oligosaccharide moiety to the acceptor and yield the homogeneous glycoprotein or glycopeptide. The donor substrate includes, in a specific implementation, a synthetic oligosaccharide oxazoline. A related method of glycoprotein or glycopeptide remodeling with a predetermined natural N-glycan or a tailor-made oligosaccharide moiety, and a method of remodeling an antibody including a heterogeneous sugar chain, are also described. The disclosed methodology enables glycoprotein drugs to be modified for prolonged half-life in vivo, reduced immunogenicity, and enhanced in vivo activity, and for targeting and drug delivery." The patent was assigned to the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Office of Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, Baltimore. The application was filed on June 8, 2007 (No. 11/760,434), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=%28MD.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Prostate Cancer Detection Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Four inventors have invented a method of detecting prostate cancer in a patient. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,373). The co-inventors are Shiv Srivastava, Potomac, Md., Judd W. Moul, Bethesda, Md., Vasantha Srikantan, Rockville, Md., and Zhiqiang Zou, Gaithersburg, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A nucleic acid sequence that exhibits prostate-specific expression and over-expression in tumor cells is disclosed. The sequence and fragments thereof are useful for detecting, diagnosing, preventing, and treating prostate cancer and other prostate related diseases. The sequence is also useful for measuring hormone responsiveness of prostate cancer cells." The patent was assigned to Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, (http://www.hjf.org/) Rockville, Md. The application was filed on July 2, 2008 (No. 12/166,723), 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=32&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Segmented Negative Strand Ribonucleic Acid Viruses Detection Kits Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Two inventors have invented kits for the detection of segmented negative strand ribonucleic acid viruses. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,345). The inventors are Andrew S. Pekosz, Towson, Md., and Paul D. Olivo, St. Louis, Mo. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of the presence, absence, or quantity of a segmented negative strand ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus such as an influenza virus. A genetically engineered vertebrate cell comprising an artificial segment comprising a 5' untranslated region (UTR) and a 3' UTR of a segmented negative strand RNA virus and an open reading frame of a reporter gene, preferably in an anti-sense orientation, is contacted with a biological specimen suspected of comprising a segmented negative strand virus. Infection of the cell with a segmented negative strand RNA virus results in expression of a polypeptide encoded by the reporter gene. A genetically engineered cell of the invention can also comprise a recombinant DNA encoding the artificial segment. The recombinant DNA can comprise a promoter for RNA Polymerase I for directing transcription of the artificial segment." The patent was assigned to Washington University, (http://wustl.edu/) St. Louis, Mo., and Apath LLC, (http://www.apath.com/) St. Louis, Mo. The application was filed on Aug. 2, 2007 (No. 11/832,875), 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=33&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Antimicrobial Composition Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Two inventors have invented an antimicrobial composition. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,199). The co-inventors are Otto Carl Wilson, Aberdeen, Md., and Thomas K. Allen, Manhattan, Kan. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "An antimicrobial composition comprising metal particles that may be silver, copper, or gold together with a surfactant such as benzalkonium chloride in a liquid medium, which is preferably deionized water, that will not react with the other constituents of the antimicrobial composition. Preferably, the composition also comprises a source of iodine, such as poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)-iodine complex. And a substrate carrier having the same type of metal as the particles deposited onto it may also be introduced into the liquid medium. The metal particles are preferably nanoparticles but may be in the micron size, in the submicron size, or bulk particles." The application was filed on Aug. 30, 2006 (No. 11/513,978), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Interactive Voice Response System Structures and Functions for Mobile Phones Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Two inventors have invented an enhanced analogue of interactive voice response system structures and functions for mobile phones. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,376). The co-inventors are Gary Letourneau and Roberto Catalan, Silver Spring, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "An integrated system and method that provides an enhanced analogue of interactive voice response structures and features for mobile phones and similar handheld communications devices, comprised of customized kernel applications, for communicating with central control servers and optional ancillary control servers with pertinent databases, auxiliary coordination applications on network-enabled computers, and an optional website that facilitates the creation of IVR-like structures and functions, via reference codes which are predominantly formatted as telephone numbers, to present a parallel, yet more powerful utilization of this widely-implemented and well-known voice-only construct, applied as an abbreviated Internet URL replacement in the typing-challenged mobile space, giving mobile devices access to VoIP-class features that also off-loads voice-only PABX platforms, without requiring IVR equipment or an infrastructure overhaul, by making full use of wireless and landline multi-protocol (i.e. TCP/IP) gateways, to provide easy and primarily visual access to wealth of organized content, with the ability to manipulate, send and receive specific, context and time sensitive multimedia information in a well-coordinated, controlled and scalable manner." The patent was assigned to Roberto S. Catalan, Rockville, Md. The application was filed on Nov. 29, 2005 (No. 11/289,174), 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=10&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Digital Media Content Recording and Playback Providing Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Six inventors have invented a method for providing the recording and playback of digital media content. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,326). The co-inventors are Gary Parsons, Potomac, Md., Stelios Patsiokas, Coral Springs, Fla., Kenneth Lerner, Boca Raton, Fla., Frank Falcone, Loxahatchee, Fla., Paul D. Marko, Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Robert Acker, Seattle. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A system and method for time-shifting a live broadcast, and facilitating the purchase of live or time-shifted broadcast content. The device records broadcast content being listened to by user, which gives the user the option to replay content. The device and method also provides a preview service that allows the user to experience fresh media content on a regular basis, even where a live signal is not available. The broadcast source broadcasts new content on a regular basis to avoid providing users with stale content. The user identifies content using the device and data is stored that corresponds to the identified content. The broadcast source or a third-party content provider uses the corresponding data to provide the identified content to the user. In addition to audio content, the device also provides and facilitates the acquisition of video, graphics, text or any other media content." The patent was assigned to XM Satellite Radio Inc., (http://www.xmradio.com/) Washington. The application was filed on Oct. 20, 2008 (No. 12/289,085), 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=13&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Wavelength Division Multiplexed Optical Communication System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Four inventors have invented a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,809,270). The co-inventors are Stephen B. Alexander, Millersville, Md., Steve W. Chaddick, Annapolis, Md., Roy C. Litz, Freeland, Md., and Cecil D. Smith, Severna Park, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment. The patent was assigned to Ciena Corp., (http://www.ciena.com/) Linthicum, Md. The application was filed on April 8, 2008 (No. 12/099,479), 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=15&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T Lymphocytes Nucleic Acid Sequence Encoding System Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Two inventors have invented a nucleic acid sequence encoding a melanoma antigen recognized by T lymphocytes. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,805). The co-inventors are Steven A. Rosenberg, Potomac, Md. The international inventor is Yutaka Kawakami, Kanagawa, Japan. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequence encoding a melanoma antigen recognized by T lymphocytes, designated MART-1. This invention further relates to bioassays using the nucleic acid sequence, protein or antibodies of this invention to diagnose, assess or prognoses a mammal afflicted with melanoma or metastata melanoma. This invention also provides immunogenic peptides derived from the MART-1 melanoma antigen and a second melanoma antigen designated gp100. This invention further provides immunogenic peptides derived from the MART-1 melanoma antigen or gp100 antigen which have been modified to enhance their immunogenicity. The proteins and peptides provided can serve as an immunogen or vaccine to prevent or treat melanoma." The patent was assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The application was filed on July 2, 2007 (No. 11/772,277), 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=23&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Negative Index Materials Field Transparency Inducing Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- An inventor has invented a method for inducing far field transparency with negative index materials. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,808,722). The inventor is Ronald J Tonucci, Waldorf, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A lens system with a lens formed of a material having a negative index of refraction in an operational frequency range, a first surface of the material having a convex hyperbolic curvature, and a second surface of the material having a concave circular curvature. A lens system can include two of these lenses, arranged with the concave circular surfaces facing each other. Far field radiation arriving at the hyperbolic surface of the the first lens is refracted by the lens material toward the circular surface, out of the first lens in a direction parallel to the original radiation direction, and into the circular surface of the second lens, where it is refracted toward the hyperbolic surface of the second lens, and exits the second lens in a direction parallel to the original direction. The lens material can have a tunable or fixed negative refractive index and/or resonant frequency." The patent was assigned to the U.S. Navy. The application was filed on Sept. 26, 2008 (No. 12/239,313), 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=19&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Urinary Sodium Excretion and Urine Volume Increasing Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Two inventors have invented a method for increasing urinary sodium excretion and urine volume. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,623). The co-inventors are Stephen Wank, Potomac, Md., and Joseph R. Pisegna, Santa Monica, Calif. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "This invention pertains to the discovery administration of a cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor agonist can increase urinary sodium excretion and/or free water excretion in a mammal. CCK receptor agonist can thereby be used in the treatment of conditions such high blood pressure, fluid retention associated with heart failure, fluid retention associated with acute or chronic kidney failure, fluid retention associated with cirrhosis, fluid retention associated with liver failure, calcium kidney stones, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and renal tubular acidosis." The patent was assigned to the Regents of the University of California (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/) Oakland, Calif. The application was filed on Dec. 8, 2006 (No. 11/608,667), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=%28MD.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Surface Cell IL-6 Receptor Release Causing Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Three inventors have invented a method for causing IL-6 receptor to be released from the surface of a cell. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,387). The co-inventors are Sheldon Broedel, Baltimore, Tetsuya Gatanaga and Ronald L. Niece, Irvine, Calif. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "This disclosure describes inventions related to the use of biological agents that cause cytokine receptors to be released from the surface of cells. One aspect of this invention is based on the unexpected finding that extending the length of an exemplary agent at the N-terminus enhances expression and production of the product by at least 10-fold. The extended protein can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions for treating inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Another aspect of this invention is based on the identification of biological agents that cause release of cytokine receptors not previously known as natural enzyme targets, such as the IL-1 Type I receptor, IL-1 Type II receptor and the IL-6 receptor. This disclosure provides products, assays, expression systems, purification methods, and production protocols useful for developing cytokine receptor releasing proteins as therapeutic agents." The patent was assigned to Meyer Pharmaceuticals LLC, Newport Beach, Calif. The application was filed on March 23, 2006 (No. 11/389,352), 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=31&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Body Armor Plate with Integrated Electronic Modules Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- Seven inventors have invented a body armor plate having integrated electronic modules. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,767). The co-inventors are Louise Sengupta and Somnath Sengupta, Ellicott City, Md.; Michael McElroy, Gilbert, Ariz.; Valent Horvatich and Joseph Wesley Coltman III, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Eric Hoenes and Allister McNeish, Austin, Texas. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A body armor plate is configured to provide ballistics protection to a wearer of the plate. For example, the plate may be configured to protect the upper torso of the wearer from high-speed, ballistic projectiles like bullets, shrapnel, and/or other projectiles. In some implementations, the plate may include one or more electronic modules formed integrally therewith. Formation of the electronic modules integrally with the plate may enhance the functionality of the plate, may enhance the convenience (e.g., the form factor, the weight, the portability, etc.) of the electronics modules, robustness of the electronics modules, and/or other aspects of the electronics modules. The combination of the plate and the electronics modules may specifically provide various enhancements to, for example, military or law enforcement personnel that rely on the plate for ballistics protection." The patent was assigned to BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Phoenix. The application was filed on Oct. 6, 2008 (No. 12/246,281), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=%28MD.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Two inventors have invented a chemical mechanical polishing pad with a polishing layer. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,252). The co-inventors are Gregory P. Muldowney, Earleville, Md., and Jeffrey J. Hendron, Elkton, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A chemical mechanical polishing pad that includes a polishing layer having a set of primary grooves formed in a polishing surface of the pad. The pad also includes a set of secondary grooves that become selectively active as a function of the wear of the polishing layer from polishing." The patent was assigned to Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials CMP Holdings Inc., Newark, Del. The application was filed on May 19, 2006 (No. 11/437,050), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Carbon Nanotubes Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Three inventors have invented compositions of functionalized carbon nanotubes. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,127). The co-inventors are William M. Koppes, Adelphi, Md., Craig Whitaker, Annapolis, Md., and Farhad Forohar, Laplata, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention relates to a carbon nanotube that contains nitrogen based functional groups (such as nitro, nitroso, N-oxide, oxime, hydroxylamine, diazo, azo, and azide) that are covalently attached to lattice carbons of the carbon nanotube, directly or via a chemical linker. The present invention also relates to methods for the preparation of the carbon nanotube from an amino-functionalized carbon nanotube via an amino oxidation reaction. The synthetic methods of the present invention allow the nitrogen based functional groups to be attached selectively to one of two distinct regions of the carbon nanotube, the ends or the sidewall, and thus enable the synthesis of a carbon nanotube having nitrogen based functional groups substantially concentrated on either the ends or the sidewall of the carbon nanotube." The patent was assigned to the U.S. Navy. The application was filed on April 14, 2006 (No. 11/417,294), 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=37&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Thermobaric Explosives Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented methods for making and deploying thermobaric weapons. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,000). The inventor is James J. Baker, Waldorf, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A thermobaric explosive composition is provided that includes coated fuel particle, a nitramine, and binder. The coated fuel particles preferably have a magnesium core and an aluminum coating. Upon detonation, the nitramine disperses the coated fuel particles over a blast area during a first overpressure stage. The aluminum coating of the fuel particles has a thickness selected to provide an amount of aluminum that is stoichiometrically less than an amount of ambient-air oxygen available in the blast area for aerobic combustion with the aluminum during the first overpressure stage. Once exposed, the magnesium cores may combust to increase the impulse generated in the first overpressure stage. Also provided are articles of manufacture and related methods." The patent was assigned to the U.S. Navy. The application was filed on Oct. 25, 2004 (No. 10/975,122), 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=38&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Titanium Dioxide Pigments and Coupling Agents Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Three inventors have invented titanium dioxide pigments and coupling agents. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,977). The co-inventors are Linh Thuy Cheong, Columbia, Md., William W. Reichert, Ellicott City, Md., and Gang Lu, Severna Park, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "Pigment compositions and methods are provided comprising coupling agents. In various embodiments, a pigment is provided comprising titanium dioxide and a coupling agent having the formula: (R'O).sub.(q-n)M(XR.sub.m).sub.n wherein M is Ti, Zr, Sn, or Al; X is --CO.sub.2, .dbd.PO.sub.2, --PO.sub.2(OH), .dbd.PO.sub.2PO.sub.2(OH), or --SO.sub.3; m is 1 or 2; n is 1, 2, or 3 and q is 4 when M is Ti, Zr or Sn, or n is 1 or 2 and q is 3 when M is Al; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkynyl, alkydiyl, alkyleno, alkanyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aryl, arylalkyl, arylaryl, aryldiyl, or aryleno; and R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkynyl, alkydiyl, alkyleno, alkanyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aryl, arylalkyl, arylaryl, aryldiyl, or aryleno, wherein R comprises a carbon chain of 2 to 30 carbon atoms. The pigment compositions have improved lacing resistance, dispersibility, stability or combinations thereof." The patent was assigned to Millennium Inorganic Chemicals Inc., Hunt Valley, Md. The application was filed on Oct. 29, 2004 (No. 10/977,581), 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=39&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Thoracic Closure Device Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Three inventors have invented a thoracic closure device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,895). The co-inventors are Christopher Weier, Neha Malhotra and Alexander King, Baltimore. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed." The patent was assigned to Device Evolutions LLC, Princeton, N.J. The application was filed on May 7, 2007 (No. 11/745,314), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Cable Connector Interface Stabilization System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a cable connector interface stabilization system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,713). The inventor is David Bennitt Harris, Columbia, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present disclosure provides a cable connector interface stabilization system, including: a component; one or more cables coupled to the component through one or more connectors; a spacer block disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors; and a retention member disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors opposite the spacer block and selectively secured to the spacer block, thereby securing the one or more connectors, and thereby securing the one or more cables to the component. The spacer block disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors is attached to one of a board and a heatsink assembly. The spacer block and the retention member surround the one or more connectors. The spacer block and the retention member secure the one or more connectors and secure the one or more cables to the component such that the associated connector-to-component interface(s) are fixed and immovable, ensuring that the associated electrical parameter(s) remain constant over time." The patent was assigned to Ciena Corp., Linthicum, Md. The application was filed on March 24, 2009 (No. 12/410,059), 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=41&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Instrument Interfacing Device Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Seven inventors have invented a device for interfacing instruments to medical procedure simulation systems. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,696). The co-inventors are Robert F. Cohen, Burtonsville, Md.; Philip J. Churchill, Silver Spring, Md.; J. Michael Brown, Washington; Richard L. Cunningham, Arlington, Va.; Eric Cabahug, Fairfax, Va.; Ben Feldman, McLean, Va.; and David Alexander, Purcellville, Va. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An interface device and method for interfacing instruments to a medical procedure simulation system serve to interface peripherals in the form of mock medical instruments to the medical procedure simulation system computer to enable simulation of medical procedures. The interface device includes a housing having a mock bodily region of interest to facilitate insertion of a mock instrument, such as an endoscope tube, into the interface device. The mock bodily region of interest may be pivotable to simulate various patient orientations. The instrument is engaged by a capture mechanism in order to measure rotational and translational motion of the instrument. An actuator is disposed within the interface device to provide force feedback to the instrument. The measured motion is provided to the computer system to reflect instrument motion on the display during the simulation. Alternatively, the interface device may be configured to accommodate instrument assemblies having a plurality of nested instruments (e.g., sheath, catheter and wire), whereby the interface device individually grasps, measures manipulation of and provides force feedback to the nested instruments. In addition, the interface device may be configured to simultaneously accommodate a plurality of independently inserted instruments." The patent was assigned to Immersion Corp., San Jose, Calif. The application was filed on Sept. 9, 2003 (No. 10/657,145), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Dead Spindle Chucking System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a dead spindle chucking system with a sliding sleeve. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,636). The inventor is Daniel Puzio, Baltimore. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A power driver may include a housing, a tool chuck and a sleeve. The tool chuck may have a chuck body mounted for rotation on the housing and supporting threadless chuck jaws, and a chuck drive shaft mounted for rotation on the chuck body. The sleeve may be mounted on the tool chuck for adjustment into a DRILL DRIVE MODE to rotationally lock together the chuck body and the chuck drive shaft, and a CHUCK MODE to rotationally lock together the chuck body and the housing." The patent was assigned to Black & Decker Inc., Newark, Del. The application was filed on Aug. 24, 2006 (No. 11/508,994), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Remote Control Model Aircraft System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a remote control model aircraft with laser tag capabilities. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,371). The inventor is S. Clayton Troutman, Pasadena, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention is a radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft system with laser tag capabilities. A transmitter and receiver are each installed in at least two separate RC aircrafts. The transmitter on one aircraft emits an infrared light beam to the receiver on the other aircraft(s) that changes the infrared signal to a first servo to move an arm, which releases a model aircraft door behind which there are ribbons. The ribbons escape from the aircraft wings to show a hit. An optional second servo operate a smoke screen and eject a pilot to simulate actual combat. The system may also include audio and lighting effects to simulate firing and hit sequences with accompanying theatrical, physical effects including release of smoke and ribbons, and ejection of the pilot that realistically simulates air combat." The application was filed on Dec. 7, 2007 (No. 11/999,963), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Airbag System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented an airbag system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,221). The inventor is Indu B. Mishra, Columbia, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A vehicle protection system 7 contains an airbag system 8 employing a plurality of sets of airbags 118a-118c external to the vehicle 9. Each set 118a-118c contains one or more airbags 118 wherein the plurality of sets 118a-118c are sequentially operated based on initial collision data, and then based on operating parameters such as pressure differentials over time." The patent was assigned to Automotive Systems Laboratory Inc., Armada, Mich. The application was filed on Jan. 5, 2006 (No. 11/327,754), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Modular Power Tool Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Three inventors have invented a modular power tool. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,841). The co-inventors are Weston J. Van Wambeke, Baltimore, Keith Moore, Owings Mills, Md., and Michael A. Zemlok, Towson, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A modular power tool incorporates a modular drive system and modular handle set that is reversible for use with both a left hand and right hand configuration. The modular drive system and handle set of the modular power tool of this invention reduces the need for derivative circular saw designs by introducing common components." The patent was assigned to Black & Decker Inc., Newark, Del. The application was filed on May 4, 2005 (No. 11/122,311), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Waste Container Locking Device Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a locking device for a waste container. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,447). The inventor is David L. Reeb, Columbia, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A gravity actuated locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The pivoting unit includes a locking mechanism mounted therein for rotation about the base unit. In turn, the locking mechanism comprises a circular rolling member that translates from a blocking position preventing relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit to a release position permitting relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit." The application was filed on Sept. 11, 2007 (No. 11/853,104), 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=44&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Pipeline Tapping Device Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a pipeline tapping device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,132). The inventor is Theodore G. Paraskevakos, Towson, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A method and device is provided for tapping an existing primary pipeline (e.g., a water supply line) without cutting the existing primary pipeline. A secondary supply line may be installed by coupling the device to a valve of the existing pipeline. In various implementations, the device may have a single port serving as both an input (i.e., an inlet) and an output (i.e., an outlet). Among other advantages, the invention may be used to avoid costly procedures of cutting supply lines, to prevent water spillage, to integrate with existing alarm and home improvement systems, and to communicate wirelessly with utility companies for billing purposes." The patent was assigned to Tippmann Sports LLC, Fort Wayne, Ind. The application was filed on Feb. 26, 2007 (No. 11/678,744), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Arcing Faults Detecting Sensor Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Two inventors have invented a sensor for detecting arcing faults. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,000). The inventors are H. Bruce Land III, Laurel, Md., and Kim R. Fowler, Windsor Mill, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention is directed to a sensor for detecting arcing faults, the sensor combining a photodetector, a pressure detector, and an accelerometer along with integrated circuitry. The circuitry controls each detector, operates the self-test circuitry, conditions the signals from the detectors, and communicates with the external network. The circuitry receives commands from the network and transmits the output decision from the sensor." The patent was assigned to Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. The application was filed on Feb. 13, 2009 (No. 12/371,030), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Automatic Workpiece Clamp and Support Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented an automatic workpiece clamp and support. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,394). The inventor is Matthew Wayne Wuerthner, Odenton, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An automatic clamping device is disclosed for holding planar workpieces such as: doors, windows, panels, plasterboard, etc. The planar workpiece is held in an upright position by clamping bars actuated by the weight of the workpiece. Automatic clamping is accomplished by placing the workpiece through a slot at the top of the clamping device and lowering it onto a flexible strap connected to movable bars which, under the weight of the workpiece, move laterally towards and clamp the workpiece. The workpiece is released by simply lifting it up through the slot and an elastic member will automatically return the bars to an open position." The application was filed on Jan. 17, 2008 (No. 12/015,954), 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=45&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Hybrid Impact Tool Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a hybrid impact tool. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,198). The inventor is Daniel Puzio, Baltimore. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "A power tool with a motor, a transmission and a rotary impact mechanism. The transmission receives rotary power from the motor and includes a transmission output member. The rotary impact mechanism has a first spindle, a second spindle, a hammer and an anvil. The second spindle is disposed coaxially with the first spindle and the hammer is drivingly coupled to the second spindle. The power tool also includes a device that selectively couples the first and second spindles with the anvil and the transmission output member. Coupling of the first spindle with the anvil and the transmission output member directly drives the anvil, whereas coupling of the second spindle with the anvil and the transmission output member drives the anvil through the hammer." The patent was assigned to Black & Decker Inc., Newark, Del. The application was filed on June 13, 2008 (No. 12/138,516), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Data Networks Multimedia Communication Controlling Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- An inventor has invented a method for controlling multimedia communication over data networks. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,273). The inventor is William E. Strum, Cabin John, Md. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A computer-implemented transmission scheme is provided to control client-server interchanges within a distributed communications network, such as a real time opinion research system. Interchanges include transmitting media streams between one or more clients to a server over a network. Periodic interchanges can be simultaneously or staggeredly transmitted to a sampling pool of active clients. A transmission mode unit implements the transmission scheme. A parameter selector establishes the transmission interval and transmission period used to trigger each interchange. A client assignor creates one or more sampling classes from the sampling pool by applying a sampling quotient generated by the parameter selector. A schedule editor produces a transmission schedule for the active clients. If more than one sampling class has been created, each sampling class would receive a separate transmission schedule for providing staggered transmissions at designated transmission intervals. The transmission schedule can include other data preparation and formatting instructions for compression, aggregation and packetization." The application was filed on July 20, 2007 (No. 11/878,119), 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=48&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD *** Card Activated Cash Dispensing Automated Banking Machine Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7 -- Two inventors have invented a card activated cash dispensing automated banking machine audible user interface system. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,318). The co-inventors are Lee Kravitz, Ellicott City, Md., and Bruce Bowen, Chepachet, R.I. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, states: "An automated banking machine operates to carry out financial transfers responsive to data read form data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine further includes a cash dispenser. The machine is operative to dispense cash to an authorized user based on identifying data including card data, and to cause a financial transfer from an account corresponding to card data through communication with at least one remote computer. The machine is operative to receive a screen message from a host banking system. The screen message may include data indicating the presence of speech data in the screen message." The patent was assigned to Diebold Self-Service Systems, North Canton, Ohio. The application was filed on Feb. 23, 2009 (No. 12/380,106), 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=20101005.PD.&s2=(MD.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/MD 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. -1028914 (c) 2010 Targeted News Service |