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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (June 21)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. *** Florida Turbine Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20 -- Florida Turbine Technologies, Jupiter, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,958,777) developed by Daniel O. Davies, Palm City, Fla., and Ross H. Peterson, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., for a "thermal mechanical fatigue test rig." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A thermal mechanical fatigue test rig for testing a coating, such as a thermal barrier coating, under high temperature and pressure to simulate the actual operating environment of the coating. The test rig includes a combustor to produce a hot gas flow, a hollow test specimen on which the coating is placed, and a sapphire vessel that encloses the hollow test specimen to form a hot gas flow path over the coating. The sapphire vessel is clear so that the coating can be observed by a camera during the testing. An exhaust plenum is formed around the sapphire vessel to collect the exhaust form the hot gas flow in which additional cooling air and water for quenching can be injected to reduce the temperature of the hot gas flow prior to discharge from the test rig." The patent application was filed on Oct. 4, 2009 (12/573,133). 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=79,58,777&OS=79,58,777&RS=79,58,777 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hunter Douglas Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Hunter Douglas, Upper Saddle River, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,958,926) developed by Wendell B. Colson, Weston, Mass., and Jeffrey A. Park, Miami Beach, Fla., for a "single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural opening." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural opening has a headrail for mounting the covering above and in front of the opening, such as a window or door. The headrail has a single track. Suspended from the headrail and translatable therealong are panels oriented at a small angle relative to the headrail. When the covering is open, the panels form an overlappingly stacked array at one end of the headrail." The patent application was filed on Nov. 3, 2005 (11/665,892). 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=7,958,926.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,926&RS=PN/7,958,926 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** University of South Florida Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- The University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,958,906) developed by six co-inventors for a "thermally induced single-use valves and method of use." The co-inventors are Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Tampa, Fla., Jay Dlutowski, Safety Harbor, Fla., Michelle Cardenas, Tampa, Fla., John Bumgarner, Clearwater, Fla., Weidong Wang, Oldsmar, Fla., and Larry Langebrake, Seminole, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a thermally induced single-use valve is provided including a silicon wafer having a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one cavity formed in the bottom surface of the wafer, a thermally deformable membrane suspended across the cavity on the top surface of the wafer and at least one resistive element patterned on top of the thermally deformable membrane." The patent application was filed on April 11, 2007 (11/734,090). 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=7,958,906.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,906&RS=PN/7,958,906 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Koninklijke Philips Electronics Assigned Patent for Magnetic Force Devices, Systems, and Methods for Resisting Tissue Collapse within the Pharyngeal Conduit ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Koninklijke Philips Electronics, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (7,958,895) developed by seven co-inventors for a "magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit." The co-inventors are Lionel M. Nelson, Los Altos, Calif., Ronald G. Lax, Tarpon Springs, Fla., Eric N. Doelling, Sunnyvale, Calif., Jinfang Liu, Lancaster, Pa., Peter H. Muller, Woodside, Calif., Ryan P. Boucher, San Francisco, and Michael L. Reo, Redwood City, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep." The patent application was filed on Dec. 13, 2006 (11/638,229). 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=7,958,895.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,895&RS=PN/7,958,895 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Collapsible Barbeque System ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- John Sgourides, Palm Harbor, Fla., has developed a patent (7,958,882) for a collapsible barbeque system. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tub in a generally rectilinear configuration has a rear face, a front face and side faces. The tub has a closed bottom and an open top. The tub contains heating elements with controls in the front face. The controls are adapted to be manipulated by a user during operation and use. A lid in a generally rectilinear configuration has a posterior element and an anterior element. The posterior element has a rear face, an open front and side faces. The posterior element has an open bottom and a closed top. The anterior element has a front face, an open rear and side faces. The posterior element has an open bottom and a closed top. The rear of the anterior element is adapted to slidably couple with respect to the front of the posterior element. In this manner movement is provided between an expanded and contracted orientation." The patent application was filed on July 15, 2008 (July 15, 2008). 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=7,958,882.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,882&RS=PN/7,958,882 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Playtex Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Playtex Products, Westport, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,958,704) developed by David M. Stravitz, New York, Richard S. Chomik, Orlando, Fla., and Mark Yoho, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for a "waste disposal device including a mechanism for scoring a flexible tubing dispensed from a cartridge." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A waste disposal device includes a mechanism for scoring flexible tubing dispensed from a cartridge. The waste disposal device comprises a container housing a length of flexible tubing foldingly stacked therein and configured to permit dispensing of the flexible tubing to a predetermined length. The flexible tubing is scored periodically at predetermined intervals for ease of tearing during disposal of waste packages placed in the flexible tubing." The patent application was filed on Sept. 2, 2004 (10/932,421). 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=7,958,704.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,704&RS=PN/7,958,704 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Duke Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Duke Manufacturing, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (7,958,673) developed by Thomas E. Yingst, St. Louis, and Frederick A. Deluca, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for a "product server with breath guard." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A product server for holding and displaying products. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a cover attached to the product server that is moveable between a lowered position covering the products held by the product server and a raised position in which the cover serves as a breath guard and allows access to the products. The cover is sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of the products from the customer side of the product server." The patent application was filed on Dec. 16, 2004 (11/013,813). 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=7,958,673.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,673&RS=PN/7,958,673 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Custom Spec Engineering Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Custom Spec Engineering, Englewood, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,958,804) developed by John A. Badiali, Englewood, Fla., for a "screwdriver handle having removable rotating cap." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A handle for a tool which provides for simultaneously providing a downward force and a rotating force on the work piece. By providing a cap assembly attachable to the end of the tool having a rotatable top which permits the top to remain fixed while the tool is rotated." The patent application was filed on Dec. 8, 2008 (12/329,734). 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=79,58,804.PN.&OS=PN/79,58,804&RS=PN/79,58,804 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Bait Well Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Bryan D. Pallack, Port St. Lucie, Fla., has developed a patent (7,958,667) for a bait well apparatus. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The bait well apparatus provides for hands-free carry of live bait within an ergonomically shaped apparatus. The concave inner surface fits against a user's hip or leg or even waist, depending upon the chosen wear location. A belt is provided that fits a user's waist or hips. A small optional belt is provided that fits a user's leg. The two clips disposed on the concave inner surface are selectively hooked over a given belt or other clothing item. The lid is hinged to open over the well within the body of the apparatus. The apparatus is provided in more than one size. One size, for example, holds 48 ounces of water. Another exemplary size holds up to 64 ounces of water." The patent application was filed on March 3, 2009 (12/397,159). 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=7,958,667.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,667&RS=PN/7,958,667 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Method for Forming an Image in Stone ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Timothy Andrew Sims, Dunedin, Fla., has developed a patent (7,958,822) for "method for forming an image in stone." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An application for a method of imbedding an image in a stone substrate includes printing an image onto a print image using a computer printer and placing the print image face down on the surface of the stone substrate. A moist towel is placed over the print image and a weight is placed over the moist towel then time is provided for the image to transfer from the print image to the surface of the stone substrate. The moist towel and the print image are then removed and the above steps are repeated until a quality image is imbedded in the stone substrate." The patent application was filed on Oct. 4, 2007 (11/867,442). 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=7,958,822.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,822&RS=PN/7,958,822 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** O.F. Mossberg & Sons Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, North Haven, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,958,662) developed by six co-inventors for a "conditional activation of a cartridge." The co-inventors are Alan I. Mossberg, Tierra Verde, Fla., Alan Iver Mossberg Jr., Branford, Conn., William C. Lutton, Winsted, Conn., Joseph H. Bartozzi, Woodbridge, Conn., Mark A. Hanchett, Phoenix, and Patrick W. Smith, Scottsdale, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A weapon conditionally activates a cartridge. The cartridge has a projectile and a first mechanical feature. The weapon includes an activator and a station. The activator includes a second mechanical feature. The station positions the cartridge so that the first feature opposes the second feature. On condition that the first feature does not mechanically interfere with the second feature, the activator activates the cartridge to launch the projectile from the cartridge. On condition that the first feature mechanically interferes with the second feature resulting in an excess head space, the activator is inhibited by the excess head space from activating the cartridge." The patent application was filed on Nov. 17, 2008 (12/272,560). 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=7,958,662.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,662&RS=PN/7,958,662 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Strathayr Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Strathayr, Victoria, Australia, has been assigned a patent (7,958,669) developed by four co-inventors for liftable turfing systems. The co-inventors are Gabriel Casimaty, Richmond, Australia, Frank Gregory Casimaty, Richmond, Australia, Joseph John McCullagh, Seymour, Australia, and Yoram Aisenberg, South Bay, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A liftable support structure for a turf system, the support structure comprising a skeletal framework having an open based structure with upstanding sides and at least two parallel spaced cross beams, the framework defining open subsections, each subsection having a base defining a ledge structure, each subsection supporting a latticework panel that sits on the ledge structure, the framework having a plurality of spaced lifting points and the cross beams defining access to forklift tines. Also, a pallet for natural or artificial turf comprising a structure moulded in foamed plastics to have a closed planar top surface supported by a lattice work of mutually perpendicular walls defining a flexible open base, the structure defining a pair of elongate spaced parallel channels extending across each side to facilitate forklift tine entry." The patent application was filed on Nov. 3, 2010 (12/938,763). 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=7,958,669.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,669&RS=PN/7,958,669 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Burlington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (7,959,320) developed by six co-inventors for "methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions." The co-inventors are George G. Mueller, Boston, Alfred D. Ducharme, Orlando, Fla., Kevin J. Dowling, Westford, Mass., Ihor A. Lys, Milton, Mass., Frederick M. Morgan, Quincy, Mass., and Charles H. Cella, Pembroke, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products/services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products/services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user." The patent application was filed on Jan. 22, 2007 (11/625,608). 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=7,959,320&OS=7,959,320&RS=7,959,320 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** University of South Florida, University of Central Florida Research Foundation, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- The University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., the University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Orlando, Fla., and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Fla., have been assigned a patent (7,960,434) developed by seven co-inventors for "small molecule inhibitors of STAT3 with anti-tumor activity." The co-inventors are James Turkson, Orlando, Fla., Said M. Sebti, Tampa, Fla., Wayne Guida, Saint Petersburg, Fla., Man Lun Yip, Monrovia, Calif., Nicholas J. Lawrence, Tampa, Fla., Harshani Lawrence, Tampa, Fla., and Benjamin Greedy, Somerset, United Kingdom. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention concerns compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions as inhibitors of Stat3 signaling, Stat3 dimerization, Stat3-DNA binding, Stat5-DNA binding, and/or aberrant cell growth in vitro or in vivo, e.g., as anti-cancer agents for treatment of cancer, such as breast cancer. The compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, NSC 74859 (S3I-201), NSC 42067, NSC 59263, NSC 75912, NSC 11421, NSC 91529, NSC 263435, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and analogs of the foregoing. Other non-malignant diseases characterized by proliferation of cells that may be treated using the compounds of the invention, but are not limited to, cirrhosis of the liver; graft rejection; restenosis; and disorders characterized by a proliferation of T cells such as autoimmune diseases, e.g., type 1 diabetes, lupus and multiple sclerosis. The invention further includes an in-vitro screening test for the presence of malignant cells in a mammalian tissue; a method of identifying inhibitors of constitutive Stat3 activation, Stat3-DNA binding, Stat5-DNA binding, and/or Stat3 dimerization; and a method of identifying anti-cancer agents." The patent application was filed on May 21, 2007 (11/805,217). 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=7,960,434.PN.&OS=PN/7,960,434&RS=PN/7,960,434 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Siemens Energy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Siemens Energy, Orlando, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,958,734) developed by Hubertus E. Paprotna, Palm City, Fla., Richard Colin Charron, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Jody W. Wilson, Winter Springs, Fla., for a "cover assembly for gas turbine engine rotor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cover assembly disposed about a rotor in a gas turbine engine. The cover assembly comprises a first cover, a second cover, and securing structure. The first cover is disposed about the rotor and comprises a forward end and an opposed aft end. The first cover is associated with a case mounting structure that is fixed to an engine casing. The second cover is disposed about the rotor and comprises a forward end and an opposed aft end. At least a portion of the first cover is disposed radially outwardly from the second cover. The securing structure couples the first cover to the second cover and permits relative radial movement between the first and second covers." The patent application was filed on Sept. 22, 2009 (12/564,194). 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=7,958,734.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,734&RS=PN/7,958,734 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Power Systems Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Power Systems Manufacturing, Jupiter, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,958,735) developed by Charlie Ellis, Stuart, Fla., J. Page Strohl, Stuart, Fla., and Matt Thomas, Riviera Beach, Fla., for a "turbine static structure for reduced leakage air." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A turbine static structure having reduced leakage air is disclosed. A static structure turbine support ring having few segments is disclosed in which the segments have improved thermal expansion capability with reduced air leakage. A plurality of radially extending slots are placed in the segments to reduce stiffness. In order to minimize air leakage through the support ring, generally circumferential slots are placed in the ring and connect with the generally radially extending slots. Positioned in each of the generally radially extending slots and generally circumferential slots, and in contact with each other, are two sheet metal plates. The plates are staked to the support ring structure so as to provide a seal member, yet compensate for thermal growth." The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2006 (11/614,329). 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=7,958,735.PN.&OS=PN/7,958,735&RS=PN/7,958,735 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Continental Datalabel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Continental Datalabel, Elgin, Ill., has been assigned a patent (7,959,187) developed by Timothy J. Flynn, Key Largo, Fla., and Michael Strauss, Somerset, N.J., for a "label assembly for applying a label to an object." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A label assembly that includes a face sheet with at least one label shape defined by one or more tearable lines of separation, a back sheet adjacent to the face sheet, and an adhesive material disposed between the face sheet and the back sheet. The back sheet has a removable panel disposed over the label shape adhesive material and a registration structure aligned with the label shape. The registration structure is raised or raisable above the back sheet to allow an object for labeling to be positioned against the registration structure for proper alignment with the label. Once positioned against the registration structure, the object can be rolled over the adhesive coated back of the label to apply the label to the surface of the object." The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2006 (11/585,654). 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=7,959,187&OS=7,959,187&RS=7,959,187 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Wall Marking Device and Method of Use ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Carey MacConnell, Lakeland, Fla., has developed a patent (7,958,648) for a "wall marking device and method of use thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device that provides an accurate means to mark a wall surface to aid in hanging a suspended object is herein disclosed, comprising an adhesive strip with small sealed plastic bubbles filled with dye or ink on a first side. At least one (1) ink bubble is positioned thereat a corresponding mounting aperture portions of the suspended object. The ink bubbles rupture under a small amount of applied pressure, thereby marking the wall surface. A second side of the marking device comprises adhesive, thereby allowing the device to be applied thereto the back surface of the suspended object to be hung on a wall, specifically locating where the mounting hardware needs to be installed. The marking device is then removed and the suspended object is secured by driving fasteners and other supporting hardware, using the indicating ink mark. Alternatively, the first side comprises identifying markings such as measurements, instructions, or advertising indicia." The patent application was filed on Sept. 29, 2009 (12/569,493). 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=7,958,648&OS=7,958,648&RS=7,958,648 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Wall-mounted Appliance Cabinet with Appliance Supports, an Electrical Outlet and a Cord Management System ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Randell E. Smith, Macclenny, Fla., has developed a patent (7,959,240) for a "wall-mounted appliance cabinet with appliance supports, an electrical outlet and a cord management system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wall mounted cabinet includes a plurality of removable supports configurable for holding a variety of objects, including an electrical appliance, one or more shelves and cups. The cabinet also includes one or more apertures for electrical outlets for supplying electrical power to the appliance. An electrical cord management device is provided for controllably extending and retracting the cord to facilitate use of the appliance and storage of the cord." The patent application was filed on Jan. 15, 2008 (12/014,763). 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=7,959,240&OS=7,959,240&RS=7,959,240 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Hand Worn Watch Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Derek B. Thorpe, Jacksonville, Fla., has developed a patent (7,959,351) for a "hand worn watch apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The hand worn watch apparatus provides a wrist band, an index band, and a thumb band for securing the pliable material to the delta area of a wearer's hand. Not only is the delta area a more comfortable and logical location, the area is larger than a typical wrist, whereby the apparatus can feature far more functions and electronics than a typical wristwatch. Further, a wearer does not have to practice elbow abduction and forearm pronation to read the display, use the controls or tell time. The apparatus is especially useful for those in sports as well as those driving a car. A user need not pronate the hand when engaged in sports and driving. And, a wearer's gold swing is not hindered by the apparatus. The apparatus is further designed to be noticed in making a fashion statement." The patent application was filed on Nov. 3, 2009 (12/611,526). 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=7,959,351&OS=7,959,351&RS=7,959,351 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** B/E Aerospace Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- B/E Aerospace, Wellington, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,959,221) developed by Kurt Anglese, Miami, for an "integrated linkage/pinch guard system for leg rests." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A four-bar linkage system for a chair having a leg rest extension, the linkage system having a first set of linkage members of irregular geometric shapes connected at one end to an outboard portion of a leg extension platform and at a second end to a seat member. A second set of linkage members of irregular geometric shapes is connected to the first set of linkage members and at one end to an inboard portion of the leg rest platform and at a second end to the seat member." The patent application was filed on Aug. 29, 2008 (12/201,179). 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=7,959,221&OS=7,959,221&RS=7,959,221 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Syntheon Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Syntheon, Miami, has been assigned a patent (7,959,162) developed by seven co-inventors for a "releasing instrument holder and method of operating the instrument holder." The co-inventors are Kevin Smith, Coral Gables, Fla., Derek Deville, Miami, Thomas Bales, Coral Gables, Fla., Carlos Rivera, Cooper City, Fla., Matthew Palmer, Miami, Max Mendez, Miami, and Michael Kirk, Miami. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An automatically releasing instrument holder includes a grip to be held by an operator for guiding an instrument, an actuator to be activated by the operator and a biasing device exerting a force. A clamp is moved by the actuator toward the instrument against the force of the biasing device and is moved by the biasing device away from the instrument upon releasing the actuator. A method for operating the instrument holder is also provided." The patent application was filed on July 26, 2007 (11/828,424). 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=7,959,162&OS=7,959,162&RS=7,959,162 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Electrically Self-powered Surgical Instrument with Manual Release ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (7,959,050) developed by five co-inventors for an "electrically self-powered surgical instrument with manual release." The co-inventors are Kevin W. Smith, Coral Gables, Fla., Thomas Bales, Coral Gables, Fla., Derek Dee Deville, Miami, Carlos Rivera, Cooper City, Fla., and Matthew A. Palmer, Miami. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrically operated surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector having an actuation assembly effecting a surgical procedure when actuated and a handle connected to the end effector for actuating the assembly. A part of the assembly moves between start and fully actuated positions. The handle has a self-contained power supply and a drive assembly disposed entirely within the handle. The drive assembly has an electrically powered motor and a controller electrically connected to the power supply and to the motor. The controller selectively operates the motor. A transmission mechanically connects the motor to the moving part and selectively displaces the moving part anywhere between the start and fully extended positions when the motor is operated. A manual release is mechanically coupled to the transmission to selectively interrupt the transmission and, during interruption, displaces the moving part towards the start position independent of motor operation." The patent application was filed on Oct. 3, 2008 (12/245,017). 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=7959050.PN.&OS=PN/7959050&RS=PN/7959050 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Decorative Toilet for Physically Challenged ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- William C. Johnson, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Phyllis Rehmar, Daytona Beach, Fla., have developed a patent (7,958,576) for a "decorative toilet for the physically challenged." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toilet is designed and constructed to accommodate the physically challenged persons. The toilet has a wider sitting area to accommodate person of various sizes. The toilet also includes a pair of handles for assisting a person in getting on and off the toilet. The flushing action is accomplished by pulling flush knobs located in the handles while the person is sitting on the toilet." The patent application was filed on May 24, 2010 (12/798,485). 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=7958576.PN.&OS=PN/7958576&RS=PN/7958576 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Variable Speed Tooth Polishing System ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Theresa Luz Ukaj, Pompano Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (7,958,588) for a "variable speed tooth polishing system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A variable speed tooth polishing system including a tooth polisher with multiple polishing head capability, in order to provide therapeutic treatment to gums and guard against undesired exposure to potentially hazardous fluids present during routine dental cleansing and polishing, such as polishing paste, tooth paste, blood, and salivary excretions." The patent application was filed on May 24, 2006 (11/440,281). 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=7958588.PN.&OS=PN/7958588&RS=PN/7958588 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Innovatier Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 -- Innovatier, Lakeland, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,959,085) developed by Robert W. Singleton, Lakeland, Fla., for an "electronic inlay module used for electronic cards and tags." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosed electronic inlay and the method of making such an electronic inlay includes a circuit board, a plurality of circuit components attached to the circuit board, a bottom cover sheet, a top cover sheet, and a layer of thermosetting material between the bottom and top cover sheets. The electronic inlay can be used to manufacture electronic cards while using conventional equipment to apply top and bottom overlays to the electronic inlay." The patent application was filed on April 9, 2007 (11/697,827). 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=7959085.PN.&OS=PN/7959085&RS=PN/7959085 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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. -1051789 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |