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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (June 10)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** TruePosition Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- TruePosition, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,956,808) developed by Pete A. Boyer, Chesterbrook, Pa., Rashidus S. Mia, Phoenixville, Pa., and Edward J. Segall, Narberth, Pa., for a "method for position estimation using generalized error distributions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for improving the results of radio location systems that incorporate weighted least squares optimization generalizes the weighted least squares method by using maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability metrics to incorporate characteristics of the specific positioning problem (e.g., UTDOA). Weighted least squares methods are typically used by TDOA and related location systems including TDOA/AOA and TDOA/GPS hybrid systems. The incorporated characteristics include empirical information about TDOA errors and the probability distribution of the mobile position relative to other network elements. A technique is provided for modeling the TDOA error distribution and the a priori mobile position. A method for computing a MAP decision metric is provided using the new probability distribution models. Testing with field data shows that this method yields significant improvement over existing weighted least squares methods." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2008 (12/346,146). 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=79,56,808.PN.&OS=PN/79,56,808&RS=PN/79,56,808 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ametek Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Ametek, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,957,223) developed by Kevin G. Hafer, Douglassville, Pa., and Jules Joseph DiRienzo Jr., Chalfont, Pa., for an "ultrasonic ranging in the near zone." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An ultrasonic ranging device for ultrasonic ranging in the near zone. The device may include a transducer for generating an ultrasonic signal and for detecting an echo signal. The device may also include a processor for calculating the distance to a target object based on a first time period defined by a first set of ultrasonic signals when the target object is located outside the near zone and a second time period defined by a second set of ultrasonic signals when the target object is located within the near zone. The processor may also adjust the amplitude of the generated ultrasonic signal until the first set of ultrasonic signals is detected at the transducer." The patent application was filed on March 16, 2006 (11/885,493). 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=7,957,223.PN.&OS=PN/7,957,223&RS=PN/7,957,223 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (7,957,166) developed by six co-inventors for a variable speed drive. The co-inventors are Harold R. Schnetzka, York, Pa., Ivan Jadric, York, Pa., Shreesha Adiga Manoor, York, Pa., Steve Hoover, York, Pa., Kathleen S. Rogers, Dallastown, Pa., and Mustafa Kemal Yanik, York, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods for improved Variable Speed Drives are provided. One embodiment relates to apparatus for common mode and differential mode filtering for motor or compressor bearing protection when operating with Variable Speed Drives, including conducted EMI/RFI input power mains mitigation. Another embodiment relates to a method to extend the synchronous operation of an Active Converter to the AC mains voltage during complete line dropout. Another embodiment relates to an Active Converter-based Variable Speed Drive system with Improved Full Speed Efficiency. Another embodiment relates to a liquid- or refrigerant-cooled inductor. The liquid- or refrigerant-cooled inductor may be used in any application where liquid or refrigerant cooling is available and a reduction in size and weight of a magnetic component is desired." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2007 (11/978,939). 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=7,957,166.PN.&OS=PN/7,957,166&RS=PN/7,957,166 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Seagate Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Seagate Technology, Scotts Valley, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,957,105) developed by Mourad Benakli, Pittsburgh, for a "shield in a magnetic device with reduced erase field." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A shield in a magnetic reader includes a magnetic layer having a first surface and a second surface. The magnetic layer includes at least one aperture that extends through the magnetic layer from the first surface to the second surface. Apertures can be provided in both the top shield and bottom shield of the magnetic reader." The patent application was filed on Jan. 23, 2007 (11/656,834). 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=7,957,105.PN.&OS=PN/7,957,105&RS=PN/7,957,105 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Silicon Quest, Olympus Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Silicon Quest, Japan, and Olympus, Japan, have been assigned a patent (7,957,050) developed by Naoya Sugimoto, Tokyo, Yoshihiro Maeda, Tokyo, and Fusao Ishii, Pittsburgh, for a "mirror device comprising layered electrode." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides an image display system implemented with a mirror device comprises a plurality of pixel elements formed on a substrate: wherein: each of said pixel elements comprises a micromirror disposed above and supported on a hinge extended from said substrate; and; a drive electrode disposed on the substrate for receiving signals to control and drive the mirror, wherein the drive electrode comprises an insulation layer, and a first electrode connected to a memory and a second electrode connected to a plate line with the insulation layer disposed between and insulating the first and the second electrode." The patent application was filed on Nov. 16, 2009 (12/590,913). 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=7,957,050.PN.&OS=PN/7,957,050&RS=PN/7,957,050 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,956,757) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system." The co-inventors are Ajith Kuttannair Kumar, Erie, Pa., Jason Dean, Erie, Pa., Patricia Lacy, Edinboro, Pa., and Christopher McNally, Girard, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system is provided for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system. The system includes a controller configured to initiate an alert countdown upon determining a lack of input received from the operator during an operation of the powered system. The controller is configured to communicate an alert to the operator during the alert countdown. Additionally, the controller is configured to measure a response time of the operator to the alert. A method is also provided for monitoring an alertness of an operator of a powered system." The patent application was filed on July 31, 2008 (12/183,352). 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=7956757.PN.&OS=PN/7956757&RS=PN/7956757 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Oberthur Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Oberthur Technologies, Levallois-Perret, France, has been assigned a patent (7,956,743) developed by Barry Mosteller, Downingtown, Pa., for a "dual communication fob assembly comprising an insert within a base." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dual communication fob assembly provided with an attachment area for a ring or a chain and including in combination: an insert including a first contactless communication device; and a base with a pocket in the base for holding at least a part of the insert when inserted therein and being provided with a second contactless communication device which is electrically separate from the first contactless communication device." The patent application was filed on June 29, 2007 (11/770,984). 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=7956743.PN.&OS=PN/7956743&RS=PN/7956743 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Agere Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- Agere Systems, Allentown, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,957,251) developed by Nayak Ratnakar Aravind, Lancaster, Pa., and Richard Rauschmayer, Longmont, Colo., for "systems and methods for reduced latency loop recovery." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for reduced latency feedback in a data processing system. For example, some embodiments provide a data processing system that includes a variable gain amplifier, a processing circuit, a data detector, and an error signal calculation circuit. The variable gain amplifier amplifies a data input signal and provides an amplified signal. The processing circuit generates a signal output corresponding to the amplified signal, and includes a conditional multiplication circuit. The conditional multiplication circuit conditionally multiplies the signal output by a gain correction signal and provides the result as an interim output. The data detector applies a data detection algorithm to the signal output and provides an ideal output. The error signal calculation circuit generates a gain correction signal based at least in part on the interim output and a derivative of the ideal output. The level of amplification by the variable gain amplifier is based at least in part on the gain correction signal." The patent application was filed on Feb. 16, 2009 (12/371,906). 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=7957251.PN.&OS=PN/7957251&RS=PN/7957251 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** ChemImage Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- ChemImage, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (7,956,996) developed by John Maier, Pittsburgh, Jeffrey Cohen, Pittsburgh, and Shona Stewart, Pittsburgh, for a "distinguishing between invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma using raman molecular imaging." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method to provide a diagnosis of the breast disease state of a test breast sample. A database containing a plurality of reference Raman data sets is provided where each reference Raman data set has an associated known breast sample and an associated known breast disease state. A test breast sample is irradiated with substantially monochromatic light to generate scattered photons resulting in a test Raman data set. The test Raman data set is compared to the plurality of reference Raman data sets using a chemometric technique. Based on the comparison, a diagnosis of a breast disease state of the test breast sample is provided. The breast disease state includes invasive ductal carcinoma or invasive lobular carcinoma disease state." The patent application was filed on Sept. 8, 2008 (12/206,500). 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=7,956,996.PN.&OS=PN/7,956,996&RS=PN/7,956,996 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. *** ChemImage Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- ChemImage, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (7,956,991) developed by Arjun S. Bangalore, Monroeville, Pa., and David Tuschel, Monroeville, Pa., for a "method and apparatus for interactive hyperspectral image subtraction." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus of obtaining a spectral image of a plurality of predetermined chemical species. A sample is illuminated to produce photons. These photons are collected to produce a plurality of images for each predetermined chemical species, wherein each image comprises a frame consisting of a plurality of pixels. A wavelength range is identified wherein a chemical species exhibits a unique absorption of radiation. Pixels are identified that do not comprise the chemical species. The steps may be repeated for a plurality of chemical species. If more than one chemical species is present, the contribution of each in a pixel is separated and separate spectral images of each species is composed." The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2008 (12/211,960). 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=7,956,991.PN.&OS=PN/7,956,991&RS=PN/7,956,991 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. 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. -1050626 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |