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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New York (June 13)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New York. *** Leviton Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Leviton Manufacturing, Melville, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,096) developed by four co-inventors for a "modular wiring system with locking elements." The co-inventors are Alfredo Arenas, Little Neck, N.Y., Paul Endres, Plainview, N.Y., John Eder, Floral Park, N.Y., and Sunil Ganta, Plainview, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wiring system includes a wiring module and a functional module. The wiring module in at least one embodiment includes elongated holes or openings which are configured to engage or lock with prongs on a functional module to create a lockable connection. The wiring module and the functional module form both a physical and an electrical connection. In another embodiment, the wiring module has at least three elongated openings or holes, and wherein one of the openings or holes is for receiving a ground prong, while the other openings or holes are for receiving prongs which conduct electricity or communicate information. In another embodiment there is a wiring module that has four elongated openings or holes with all four of these connections associated with the four elongated openings or holes configured to conduct electricity." The patent application was filed on Jan. 11, 2010 (12/685,656). 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=7,955,096.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,096&RS=PN/7,955,096 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Zierick Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Zierick Manufacturing, Mount Kisco, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,147) developed by Janos Legrady, Putnam Valley, N.Y., and Raffaele Tarulli, Irvington, N.Y., for a "surface mount (SMT) crimp terminal and method of securing wire to same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An surface mount technology ("SMT") crimp terminal for mounting on printed circuit boards is in the form of a seamless circular tube or cylinder. The method of use includes depositing the SMT crimp terminal on a copper pad or land on a printed circuit board ("PCB") coated with solder paste to render the pad or land tacky. The solder is reflowed by application of heat and the crimp terminal is soldered to the PCB. A bare wire to be retained is inserted through one end of the tube and the tube is subjected to sufficiently high stress, intermediate its axial ends, to induce plastic flow on the surface of the material. The force plastically deforms the central region of the tube as well as the bare wire received therein. Any form of mechanical hydraulic press can be used for this purpose and resulting deformation of the crimp terminal and the wire contained therein provides a retention force on the wire which is greater than wire breaking strength." The patent application was filed on March 15, 2010 (12/723,758). 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=7,955,147.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,147&RS=PN/7,955,147 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Connecticut, New York Inventors Develop Patent for Electrical Power System, Method and Assembly Having Nonconductive Support Bar ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Preston Shultz, Woodstock, Conn., and Kevin Crowl, Upper Jay, N.Y., have developed a patent (7,955,128) for an "electrical power system, method and assembly having nonconductive support bar." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method, system and assembly for transferring electrical power adapted to provide power to a grounded aircraft is provided. The assembly comprises a first and second insulated electrical conductor and a plug body, attached to ends of these conductors. A first contact and a second contact is provided within the plug body, having electrically conductive connections with the first and second conductors. A non conductive support bar disposed at least partially within the plug body separating at least portions of the first contact and the first conductor from the second contact and the second conductor." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2009 (12/609,441). 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=7,955,128.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,128&RS=PN/7,955,128 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Honda Motor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (7,955,491) developed by Arne W. Ballantine, Round Lake, N.Y., Michael D. Gasda, Albany, N.Y., and James F. McElroy, Suffield, Conn., for "methods, devices, and infrastructure systems for separating, removing, compressing, and generating hydrogen." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Hydrogen pumps include a proton conducting medium, and a nonporous hydrogen permeable anode electrode and/or nonporous hydrogen permeable cathode electrode. For example, the electrodes may be a solid thin metallic film such as palladium or a palladium alloy such as a palladium-copper alloy that allow for hydrogen permeation but not impurities, and thus, purifying a supply containing hydrogen. The proton conducting medium may be a solid anhydrous proton conducting medium disposed between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The anode electrode and the cathode electrode may be directly sealed to at least one of the proton conducting medium, a first member for distributing the supply containing hydrogen to the anode electrode, a second member for collecting a supply of purified hydrogen, and a gasket disposed around the proton conducting medium." The patent application was filed on Sept. 14, 2004 (10/941,041). 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=7955491.PN.&OS=PN/7955491&RS=PN/7955491 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,527) developed by M. Cristina B. DeJesus, Fairport, N.Y., Charles E. Hewitt, Rochester, N.Y., and John C. Wilson, Rochester, N.Y., for a "biasable transfer composition and member." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a conductivity control agent comprised of a polymeric material containing diphosphonium bis(sulfoarylcarbonyloxy) glycol salts as conductivity control agent. The conductivity control agents can be used with semi-conductive rolls, belts and other biasable members. The inclusion of the conductivity control agent in the polymeric or polyurethane elastomers extends the electrical life of the polymeric biasable member in low humidity environments. Additionally, the resistivity of the elastomeric polymer on the biasable member is controlled to a desirable value by adjusting the conductivity control agent level in the elastomers." The patent application was filed on March 20, 2009 (12/407,821). 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=7955527.PN.&OS=PN/7955527&RS=PN/7955527 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** CHF Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- CHF Solutions, New York, has been assigned a patent (7,955,289) developed by John O'Mahony, Maple Grove, Minn., Mark Gelfand, New York, and Edward G. Rychlick, Osseo, Minn., for a "method and apparatus for blood withdrawal and infusion using a pressure controller." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for controlling blood withdrawal and infusion flow rate with the use of a pressure controller. The pressure controller uses pressure targets based upon occlusion limits that are calculated as a function of flow. The controller has the ability to switch from controlling withdrawal pressure to controlling infusion pressure based upon the detection of an occlusion. The controller distinguishes between partial and total occlusions of the withdrawal vein providing blood access. Depending on the nature of occlusion, the controller limits or temporarily reverses blood flow and, thus, prevents withdrawal vessel collapse or reverses blood flow to quickly infuse blood into the vessel without participation from operator." The patent application was filed on Dec. 8, 2008 (12/330,171). 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=7,955,289&OS=7,955,289&RS=7,955,289 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Dynamic Food Ingredients Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Dynamic Food Ingredients, Kirkland, Wash., has been assigned a patent (7,955,489) developed by four co-inventors for "methods for the electrolytic production of erythrose or erythritol." The co-inventors are Jonathan A. Stapley, Bellevue, Wash., J. David Genders, Elma, N.Y., Daniel M. Atherton, Lancaster, N.Y., and Peter M. Kendall, East Amherst, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods for the production of erythrose and/or erythritol are provided herein. Preferably, the methods include the step of electrolytic decarboxylation of a ribonic acid or arabinonic acid reactant to produce erythrose. Optionally, the reactant can be obtained from a suitable hexose sugar, such as allose, altrose, glucose, fructose or mannose. The erythrose product can be hydrogenated to produce erythritol." The patent application was filed on July 7, 2006 (11/482,214). 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=7955489.PN.&OS=PN/7955489&RS=PN/7955489 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Andritz Assigned Patent for Degassing Method and Apparatus for Separating Gas from Liquids and Possibly Solids ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Andritz, Glens Falls, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,421) developed by Tyson Bradford Hunt, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Jerry M. Floyd, Brunswick, Ga., for a "degassing method and apparatus for separating gas from liquids and possibly solids." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A degasser having a flapper opening including a hinge. The hinge may permit purging of any liquids and solids without regular human intervention. There may be a fixed opening at the base of the degasser, such that there is a constant emptying from the bottom of the tank. The separation of gas from liquid may be involved in applications pertaining to pulping and oxygen delignification." The patent application was filed on Jan. 30, 2008 (12/022,695). 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=7,955,421.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,421&RS=PN/7,955,421 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Complexes of Carbon Nanotubes and Fullerenes with Molecular-clips and Use ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,585) developed by Ali Afzali-Ardakani, Ossining, N.Y., Cherie R. Kagan, Ossining, N.Y., and Rudolf Tromp, North Salem, N.Y., for "complexes of carbon nanotubes and fullerenes with molecular-clips and use thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Separation of carbon nanotubes or fullerenes according to diameter through non-covalent pi-pi interaction with molecular clips is provided. Molecular clips are prepared by Diels-Alder reaction of polyacenes with a variety of dienophiles. The pi-pi complexes of carbon nanotubes with molecular clips are also used for selective placement of carbon nanotubes and fullerenes on substrates." The patent application was filed on May 14, 2010 (12/780,029). 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=7,955,585&OS=7,955,585&RS=7,955,585 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Adaptive Gain Scheduled Control for Current Limitation Based on Voltage Performance of a Fuel Cell System ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (7,955,743) developed by six co-inventors for an "adaptive gain scheduled control for current limitation based on voltage performance of a fuel cell system." The co-inventors are Sriram Ganapathy, Rochester, N.Y., David A. Arthur, Honeoye Falls, N.Y., Manish Sinha, Pittsford, N.Y., John P. Salvador, Penfield, N.Y., David R. Savage, Rochester, N.Y., and Frank X. Leo, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for limiting the output current of a fuel cell stack as the stack degrades overtime. A look-up table identifies a predetermined voltage set-point for stack current density. A first comparator provides a voltage difference signal between the set-point and the stack voltage. The voltage difference signal is provided to a controller, such as a proportional-integral controller, that provides a current limiting signal. The current limiting signal and a current request signal are provided to a second comparator that selects which signal will be used to limit the maximum output current of the stack. A polarization curve estimator estimates parameters of the stack that will change over the life of the stack. The parameters are provided to a gain scheduler that provides gains to the controller that are based on where in the life of the stack it is currently operating." The patent application was filed on Feb. 6, 2008 (12/027,049). 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=7,955,743&OS=7,955,743&RS=7,955,743 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Sulzer Metco Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Sulzer Metco, Westbury, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,708) developed by four co-inventors for an "optimized high temperature thermal barrier." The co-inventors are Jacobus C. Doesburg, Edmonton, Canada, Liangde Xie, Pearl River, N.Y., Richard Schmid, Gerlikon, Switzerland, and Matthew Gold, Farmingdale, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is directed to high purity zirconia-based and/or hafnia-based materials and coatings for high temperature cycling applications. Thermal barrier coatings made from the invention high purity material was found to have significantly improved sintering resistance relative to coatings made from current materials of lower purity. The invention materials are high purity zirconia and/or hafnia partially or fully stabilized by one or any combinations of the following stabilizers: yttria, ytterbia, scandia, lanthanide oxide and actinide oxide. Limits for impurity oxide, oxides other than the intended ingredients, that lead to significantly improved sintering resistance were discovered. High purity coating structures suitable for high temperature cycling applications and for application onto a substrate were provided. In one structure, the coating comprises a ceramic matrix, porosity and micro cracks. In another structure, the coating comprises a ceramic matrix, porosity, macro cracks and micro cracks. In another structure, the coating comprises ceramic columns and gaps between the columns. In another structure, the coating comprises ceramic columns, gaps between the columns and nodules distributing randomly in the gaps and columns." The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2006 (11/520,044). 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=7,955,708&OS=7,955,708&RS=7,955,708 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Controlled Electrode Overlap Architecture for Improved MEA Durability ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (7,955,750) developed by James Leistra, Penfield, N.Y., Ronald L. James, North Chili, N.Y., and David Dobulis, Fairport, N.Y., for a "controlled electrode overlap architecture for improved MEA durability." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A membrane electrode assembly includes a membrane layer, a cathode or anode catalyst layer adjacent to a surface of the membrane layer, an anode or cathode catalyst layer adjacent to an other surface of the membrane layer, an adhesive layer adjacent to the other surface of the membrane layer, wherein the adhesive layer abuts a surface of the anode or cathode catalyst layer, and a subgasket layer having an edge portion, wherein the subgasket layer is adjacent to a surface of the adhesive layer, wherein the cathode catalyst layer and anode catalyst layer extend along a length of the membrane layer relative to the edge portion of the subgasket layer, wherein the cathode or anode catalyst layer extends a greater length along the length of the membrane layer than the anode or cathode catalyst layer relative to the edge portion of the subgasket layer." The patent application was filed on Feb. 21, 2006 (11/358,670). 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=7,955,750&OS=7,955,750&RS=7,955,750 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Global OLED Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Global OLED Technology, Herndon, Va., has been assigned a patent (7,955,719) developed by Tukaram K. Hatwar, Penfield, N.Y., Jeffrey P. Spindler, Rochester, N.Y., and William J. Begley, Webster, N.Y., for a "tandem OLED device with intermediate connector." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tandem OLED device including an anode; a cathode; at least two electroluminescent units disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein each of the electroluminescent units includes at least one hole-transporting layer and one organic light-emitting layer; and an intermediate connector disposed between adjacent electroluminescent units, wherein the intermediate connector includes an n-doped organic layer and an electron-accepting layer, the electron-accepting layer being disposed closer to the cathode than the n-doped organic layer, and wherein the n-doped organic layer includes an alkali metal and an organic alkali metal complex." The patent application was filed on Jan. 30, 2008 (12/022,427). 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=7,955,719&OS=7,955,719&RS=7,955,719 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,690) developed by Jerry A. Pickering, Hilton, N.Y., Suzanne P. Clark, Rochester, N.Y., and Susan C. Baruch, Pittsford, N.Y., for a sleeved fuser member. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuser member is described wherein the fuser member includes a core, a cushion comprising a first layer adjacent to the core and a second layer on top of the first layer, and a plastic sleeve. Also described is a process for producing a fuser member, which includes applying a first layer of cushioning composition on a core, applying a second layer of cushioning composition on the first layer of the cushioning composition, and applying a plastic sleeve on the second layer of the cushioning composition." The patent application was filed on Aug. 7, 2005 (10/636,470). 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=7,955,690&OS=7,955,690&RS=7,955,690 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Sulzer Metco Assigned Patent for High Purity Ceramic Abradable Coatings ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Sulzer Metco, Westbury, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,707) developed by five co-inventors for "high purity ceramic abradable coatings." The co-inventors are Liangde Xie, Pearl River, N.Y., Mitchell Dorfman, Smith Town, N.Y., Richard Schmid, Gerunon, Switzerland, Jacobus C. Doesburg, Edmonton, Canada, and Matthew Gold, Farmingdale, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is directed to a material and method for obtaining a ceramic abradable system for high temperature applications. High purity partially stabilized zirconia and/or hafnia base material has higher sintering resistance compared to conventional 6-9 weight percent yttria stabilized zirconia systems. The benefits of these systems are higher service lifetime and low thermal conductivity to achieve high operating temperatures. System includes a superalloy substrate, oxidation resistant bond coat and a thick ceramic abradable top coat. Total coating thickness is about 0.5-5 mm. In some applications an intermediate layer of high purity partially stabilized zirconia or a partially stabilized YSZ/MCrAlY cermet is applied over the oxidation resistant bond coat. In other applications an abradable system is applied on top of a grid. Additional benefits should be reduced blade wear at high operating conditions." The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2006 (11/520,041). 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=7,955,707&OS=7,955,707&RS=7,955,707 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** NBCUniversal Media Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- NBCUniversal Media, New York, has been assigned a patent (7,955,681) developed by four co-inventors for an "optical article having a material capable of undergoing a morphological transformation as an anti-theft feature and a system and method for inhibiting theft of same." The co-inventors are Kasiraman Krishnan, Clifton Park, N.Y., Marc Brian Wisnudel, Clifton Park, N.Y., Ben Purushotam Patel, Niskayuna, N.Y., and Lifeng Zhang, Clifton Park, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An optical article configured to transform from a pre-activated state of functionality to an activated state of functionality is provided. The optical article includes an optical data layer for storing data, wherein the data is read from the optical data layer in an activated state of functionality, and a material capable of undergoing a morphological transformation being disposed on the optical data layer and adapted to irreversibly alter from a first morphology to a second morphology upon interaction with the external stimulus to alter the state of functionality of the optical article from a pre-activated state to the activated state." The patent application was filed on Nov. 8, 2006 (11/557,618). 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=7,955,681&OS=7,955,681&RS=7,955,681 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Ultra-Scan Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Ultra-Scan, Amherst, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,641) developed by John K. Schneider, Snyder, N.Y., and Jack C. Kitchens, Tonawanda, N.Y., for a "method of making a piezoelectric device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of forming a piezoelectric device is disclosed. In one such method, a coating material is formed. The coating material has a piezoelectric precursor. The coating material is applied to a first electrode. The precursor is heated to a temperature that is above the Curie temperature of the precursor, but below the melting temperature of the precursor. While the precursor is above its Curie temperature, a voltage is applied across the precursor. While the voltage is applied across the precursor, the temperature of the precursor is reduced to below the Curie temperature." The patent application was filed on Aug. 13, 2008 (12/191,079). 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=7,955,641&OS=7,955,641&RS=7,955,641 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** General Electric Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,720) developed by four co-inventors for a "polymer comprising phenyl pyridine units." The co-inventors are Qing Ye, Mountain View, Calif., Jie Liu, Niskayuna, N.Y., Yangang Liang, Shanghai, China, and Shengxia Liu, Shanghai, China. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a polymer comprising structural unit of formula II: ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently at each occurrence a C.sub.1-C.sub.20 aliphatic radical, a C.sub.3-C.sub.20 aromatic radical, or a C.sub.3-C.sub.20 cycloaliphatic radical; a, b, d, e and f are independently at each occurrence 0, or an integer ranging from 1 to 4; c and g are independently at each occurrence 0, or an integer ranging from 1 to 3. In another aspect, the invention relates to monomers for preparing the polymers. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to an optical electronic device comprising a polymer comprising structural unit of formula II." The patent application was filed on Dec. 6, 2008 (12/810,197). 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=7,955,720&OS=7,955,720&RS=7,955,720 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method for Fuel Cell Start-up with Uniform Hydrogen Flow ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (7,955,744) developed by four co-inventors for a "method for fuel cell start-up with uniform hydrogen flow." The co-inventors are Jon R. Sienkowski, Rochester, N.Y., Balasubramanian Lakshmanan, Pittsford, N.Y., Daniel J. Darga, Victor, N.Y., and John P. Salvador, Penfield, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel cell system is provided having a fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cells. The fuel cell system includes an anode supply manifold in fluid communication with the plurality of fuel cells, the anode supply manifold adapted to deliver a anode supply stream to the plurality of fuel cells; an anode exhaust manifold in fluid communication with the anodes of the plurality of fuel cells, the anode exhaust manifold adapted to receive an anode exhaust stream from the plurality of fuel cells; a first valve in fluid communication with the anode supply manifold; and a second valve in fluid communication with the anode exhaust manifold. A method of starting the fuel cell system is also provided. The fuel cell system and method militates against a non-uniform distribution of the anode supply stream to the anodes of the plurality of fuel cells." The patent application was filed on June 14, 2007 (11/762,845). 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=7,955,744&OS=7,955,744&RS=7,955,744 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Honeywell International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,955,738) developed by Rajiv R. Singh, Getzville, N.Y., and Martin R Paonessa, Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Ian R Shankland, Randolph, N.J., for polymer ionic electrolytes. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Polymeric ionic gels of ionic liquids having melting points below about 100.degree. C. that are formed by the reaction of a heterocyclic amine with about 2.8 and about 3.2 moles of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride per mole of amine nitrogen. Electrochemical devices having non-aqueous electrolytes containing the ionic liquids and polymeric ionic gels are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on March 4, 2005 (11/072,915). 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=7,955,738&OS=7,955,738&RS=7,955,738 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Boston Scientific Scimed Assigned Patent for Two-stage Stent-graft and Method of Delivering Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Boston Scientific Scimed, Maple Grove, Minn., has been assigned a patent (7,955,373) developed by four co-inventors for a "two-stage stent-graft and method of delivering same." The co-inventors are Krzysztof Sowinski, Wallington, N.J., Ronald Rakos, Nesmanic Station, N.Y., Dennis Kujawski, Warwick, N.Y., and Patrice K. Nazzaro, Hoboken, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A stent-graft is provided for defining a prosthetic fluid passage within a body lumen. The stent-graft includes a graft having a forward section, and a pilot stent located within the forward section of the graft. The pilot stent has an expanded diameter less than that of a lumen in which it is to be deployed to permit fluid flow within the lumen during deployment of the stent-graft. Means are provided for subsequently expanding the pilot stent and the graft to the full diameter of the lumen." The patent application was filed on June 28, 2004 (10/878,241). 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=7,955,373.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,373&RS=PN/7,955,373 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Inspirion Delivery Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Inspirion Delivery Technologies, Valley Cottage, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,619) developed by Manish S. Shah, Valley Cottage, N.Y., and Ray J. Difalco, Valley Cottage, N.Y., for "abuse resistant drugs, method of use and method of making." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided." The patent application was filed on Nov. 19, 2010 (12/950,819). 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=7,955,619&OS=7,955,619&RS=7,955,619 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Using Crack Arrestor for Inhibiting Damage from Dicing and Chip Packaging Interaction Failures in Back End of Line Structures ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,955) developed by six co-inventors for a "using crack arrestor for inhibiting damage from dicing and chip packaging interaction failures in back end of line structures." The co-inventors are Michael W. Lane, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Xiao Hu Liu, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., Thomas M. Shaw, Peekskill, N.Y., Mukta G. Farooq, Hopewell Junction, N.Y., Robert Hannon, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Ian D.W. Melville, Highland, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A semiconductor product comprises a semiconductor substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface including a semiconductor chip. The semiconductor substrate has a top surface and a perimeter. A barrier is formed in the chip within the perimeter. An Ultra Deep Isolation Trench (UDIT) is cut in the top surface of the chip extending down therein between the perimeter and the barrier. A ILD structure with low-k pSICOH dielectric and hard mask layers is formed over the substrate prior to forming the barrier and the UDIT. The ILD structure interconnection structures can be recessed down to the substrate aside from the UDIT." The patent application was filed on May 10, 2007 (11/746,684). 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=7955955.PN.&OS=PN/7955955&RS=PN/7955955 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Alliant Techsystems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Alliant Techsystems, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (7,955,617) developed by Daniel B. Karron, New York, and Robert D. Eisler, Mission Viejo, Calif., for a "traumatic brain injury biomarker diagnostic." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury or bTBI needs objective and subjective testing that can be made quickly in the field. Subjective tests using shapes, textures, tastes and odors as disposable, edible candies on a stick may be carried in a field kit. An objective test that employs a similar candy on a stick bearing antibodies bound to bioluminescent marker reads whether molecules believed to be released into the mouth from an injured brain are present if they bind to the specific antibody which may then be read." The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2007 (11/834,493). 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=7,955,617&OS=7,955,617&RS=7,955,617 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Zotos International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Zotos International, Darien, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,955,593) developed by five co-inventors for a "method and composition for reducing malodor in permanently waved hair." The co-inventors are Andrew Savaides, Norwalk, Conn., Rushi Tasker, Trumbull, Conn., Jason Hier, Mount Kisco, N.Y., David Raymond, Hillsborough, N.J., and Jennifer L. Russell, West Milford, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and composition treatment is used to reduce post permanent odor in permed or waved hair. The malodor in permed hair is reduced by applying a leave-in aqueous treatment of pH 2.5-4.5 containing, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, polyquaternium-7, dimethicone and fragrance containing at least four components with water/octanol partition coefficient Log K.sub.ow or log P of 3-4.5. The post permanent odor in hair is reduced by (1) minimizing any reactions of hair with residual chemical compounds in hair after the perming process or after the oxidation step and (2) lessen or suppress any odoriferous compounds by decreasing their vapor pressure and (3) depositing in hair long lasting fragrance components to mask or change the malodor to be more pleasant." The patent application was filed on Feb. 13, 2006 (11/352,543). 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=7,955,593&OS=7,955,593&RS=7,955,593 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** International Business Machines, Qimonda, Macronix International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., Qimonda, Munich, Germany, and Macronix International, Hsinchu, Taiwan, have been assigned a patent (7,955,958) developed by four co-inventors for a "method for fabrication of polycrystalline diodes for resistive memories." The co-inventors are Bipin Rajendran, White Plains, N.Y., Thomas Happ, Dresden, Germany, Hsiang-Lan Lung, Elmsford, N.Y., and Min Yang, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention, in one embodiment, provides a method of producing a PN junction the method including at least the steps of providing a Si-containing substrate; forming an insulating layer on the Si-containing substrate; forming a via through the insulating layer to expose at least a portion of the Si-containing substrate; forming a seed layer of the exposed portion of the Si containing substrate; forming amorphous Si on at least the seed layer; converting at least a portion of the amorphous Si to provide crystalline Si; and forming a first dopant region abutting a second dopant region in the crystalline Si." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2008 (12/027,675). 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=7955958.PN.&OS=PN/7955958&RS=PN/7955958 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** New York University, University of Connecticut Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- New York University, New York, and the University of Connecticut, Farmington, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,955,596) developed by four co-inventors for a "B. anthracis prevention and treatment: mutant B. anthracis lacking luxs activity and furanone inhibition of growth, AI-2 quorum sensing, and toxin production." The co-inventors are Marcus B. Jones, Rockville, Md., Martin J. Blaser, New York, Thomas Wood, Tolland, Conn., and Dacheng Ren, Ithaca, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention pertains to the discovery that B. anthracis possesses a luxS gene that encodes a functional LuxS polypeptide, and that B. anthracis synthesizes a functional AI-2 quorum-sensing molecule. The invention provides mutant B. anthracis bacteria lacking the function of the luxS gene, which do not produce a functional AI-2 molecule and have growth defects compared to wild-type B. anthracis. The invention also concerns methods for inhibiting the growth of B. anthracis, or for preventing or treating B. anthracis infection, by inhibiting the activity of the B. anthracis LuxS polypeptide, or by exposure of the B. anthracis to furanone. In particular, the invention concerns the use of furanone, a compound that inhibits AI-2-mediated quorum-sensing, to inhibit the growth of B. anthracis, to inhibit B. anthracis toxin production, particularly that of protective antigen, and to prevent or treat B. anthracis infection. The invention also provides methods to prevent B. anthracis infection, or enhance an immune response to B. anthracis infection, by administering a vaccine comprising a B. anthracis cell in which the luxS gene is mutated." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2008 (12/044,135). 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=7,955,596&OS=7,955,596&RS=7,955,596 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Neurologix Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Neurologix, Fort Lee, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,955,595) developed by Matthew During, Columbus, Ohio, and Michael Kaplitt, New York, for a "glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) based delivery system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provide methods and compositions for localized delivery of a vector comprising a therapeutic agent to a specific region of the brain that is overstimulated in neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, the invention provides methods and compositions used to deliver an adeno-associated virus vector (AAV) comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) to cells in the hippocampus, subthalamic nucleus of the basal ganglia, mesaphilia and thalamus." The patent application was filed on Jan. 11, 2010 (12/685,385). 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=7,955,595&OS=7,955,595&RS=7,955,595 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,955,160) developed by six co-inventors for a "glass mold polishing method and structure." The co-inventors are Michael A. Cobb, Croton on Hudson, N.Y., Dinesh R. Koli, Hartsdale, N.Y., Michael F. Lofaro, Stamford, Conn., Dennis G. Manzer, Bedford Hills, N.Y., Paraneetha Poloju, White Plains, N.Y., and James A. Tornello, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A glass mold polishing structure and method. The method includes providing a polishing tool comprising mounting plate, a chuck plate over and mechanically attached to the mounting plate, and a pad structure over and mechanically attached to the chuck plate. A retaining structure is attached the chuck plate. A glass mold comprising a plurality of cavities is placed on the pad structure and within a perimeter formed by the retaining structure. A vacuum device is attached to the chuck plate. The vacuum device is activated such that a vacuum is formed and mechanically attaches the glass mold to the pad structure. The polishing tool comprising the glass mold mechanically attached to the pad structure is placed over and in contact with the polishing pad. The polishing tool comprising the glass mold is rotated. The glass mold is polished as a result of the rotation." The patent application was filed on June 9, 2008 (12/135,315). 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=7,955,160.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,160&RS=PN/7,955,160 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** IGT Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Offering a Flat Rate Gaming Session with Time Extension Awards ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (7,955,169) developed by Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, Conn., James A. Jorasch, New York, and Robert C. Tedesco, Fairfield, Conn., for a "method and apparatus for offering a flat rate gaming session with time extension awards." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wagering method is provided that allows players to purchase a gaming session comprising a plurality of game outcomes at a flat rate price. The number of game outcomes available in the bulk purchase gaming session may be a function of time in lieu of a specified number of game outcomes. In order to increase the attractiveness of the bulk purchase of the gaming outcomes, bonus time is awarded to players for specified winning game outcomes occurring during the gaming session, allowing players to extend their gaming session. This alternative award system increases player interest by providing either monetary and time awards, or a combination of both for a winning game outcome. Bonus time can also be offered as part of the gaming establishment's player tracking program or any special promotional program." The patent application was filed on Nov. 14, 2005 (11/273,534). 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=7,955,169.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,169&RS=PN/7,955,169 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** New York Inventor Develops Patent for Bottle for Beverages ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Tim Goldburt, Ardsley, N.Y., has developed a patent (7,954,970) for a bottle for beverages. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bottle for alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages has a hollow body part defining an inner space for filling an alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage, at least one electrical/electronic device integrated in the hollow body part without interfering with a content of the bottle and having a light generating unit and a sensing unit selected from the group consisting of a contact sensor, a movement sensor, and both operative for activating the light generating unit for producing light in response to an action selected from the group consisting of a contact, a movement, and both in a vicinity of the device." The patent application was filed on June 22, 2007 (11/821,335). 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=7954970.PN.&OS=PN/7954970&RS=PN/7954970 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** IGT Assigned Patent for System and Method for Automatically Initiating Game Play on an Electronic Gaming Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (7,955,171) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method for automatically initiating game play on an electronic gaming device." The co-inventors are James A. Jorasch, Stamford, Conn., Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, Conn., Magdalena Mik, Greenwich, Conn., and Jason C. Krantz, New York. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electronic gaming device, such as a slot machine, is provided which initiates a game without input from a player. After initiating the game, the device may present one or more active game elements, such as rotating slot reels, to the player. The device determines an outcome of the game corresponding to a final position of the active game elements. The device further provides an interval to the player to make payment before the final outcome of the game is displayed. Payouts to the player are based on the final outcome and whether the player has made payment. Payouts may be increased based on a measurement of the player's participation rate in a series of games and the frequency of the games played, as measured by the device." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2005 (11/170,942). 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=7,955,171.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,171&RS=PN/7,955,171 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** IGT Assigned Patent for Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Facilitating a Negative Credit Balance of a Gaming Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (7,955,172) developed by four co-inventors for "apparatus, systems and methods for facilitating a negative credit balance of a gaming device." The co-inventors are Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, Conn., James A. Jorasch, New York, Robert C. Tedesco, Fairfield, Conn., and Magdalena M. Fincham, Ridgefield, Conn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein are apparatus, systems and methods for a gaming device operable to support a negative credit balance. For example, in some embodiments, a gaming device may be configured to: (i) determine a current credit balance, (ii) determine a wager amount, (iii) determine whether the wager amount would result in a negative balance of credits, (iv) determine if it is permissible to allow a negative balance of credits, and if so (v) adjust a current balance such that is equal to the negative balance, and (vi) display an indication of the negative credit balance." The patent application was filed on Oct. 3, 2006 (11/538,101). 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=7,955,172.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,172&RS=PN/7,955,172 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** New York Inventor Develops Patent for Croquet Modifying Game ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- Christopher M. Payer, Greenfield, N.Y., has developed a patent (7,955,195) for a croquet modifying game. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A croquet modifying game includes at least one indicator such as a playing card. The playing card includes player instructions, wherein the player instructions modify standard play of a game of croquet. A corresponding method of playing croquet is provided." The patent application was filed on March 18, 2010 (12/726,394). 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=7,955,195.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,195&RS=PN/7,955,195 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. *** BorgWarner Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13 -- BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (7,955,206) developed by Michael Smart, Locke, N.Y., for a "self-energizing brake for a tensioner." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tensioner that includes a blade shoe (106), at least one blade spring (112), a ramp 122), and a brake (132). The blade shoe has a curved chain sliding face, an underside, opposite the chain sliding face, a proximal end pivotally attached to ground and a distal end. The ramp is fixed to ground and has a ramp surface (122a) for contacting the chain sliding face or the underside of the blade shoe. The brake is self-energizing, pivotally fixed to ground and has a friction contact surface (132a) for contacting the distal end portion (106c) of the chain sliding face, the blade spring, or the underside of the blade shoe for restricting movement of the distal end of the blade shoe in one direction and allowing movement in the opposite direction." The patent application was filed on Jan. 24, 2007 (12/278,424). 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=7,955,206.PN.&OS=PN/7,955,206&RS=PN/7,955,206 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. -1050892 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |