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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (July 19)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Filter for Preventing Hair from Becoming Clogged in Drain ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 18 -- Ethel J. Dees, Anthem, Ariz., has developed a patent (7,975,323) for a "filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain which comprises a flat annular strainer and a magnetic rim on the periphery of said flat annular strainer." The patent application was filed on July 16, 2008 (12/218,611). 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=7975323.PN.&OS=PN/7975323&RS=PN/7975323 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Raytheon Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Raytheon, Waltham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (7,975,593) developed by Arthur J. Schneider, Tucson, Ariz., and Andrew J. Hinsdale, Oro Valley, Ariz., for "methods for inductively transferring data and power to a plurality of guided projectiles to provide a lock-on-before-launch capability." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of an inductive power transfer method are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a method of transferring data and power to a plurality of guided projectiles located in launcher tubes on a helicopter is described herein. In some embodiments, power and data are inductively transferred across the launcher windings to the projectile windings to configure the control systems of the guided projectiles to provide a lock-on-before-launch capability." The patent application was filed on Dec. 20, 2010 (12/972,600). 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=79,75,593&OS=79,75,593&RS=79,75,593 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Innovative Engineering Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Innovative Engineering Solutions, Chandler, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,975,585) developed by Samir S. Shiban, Chandler, Ariz., for a saw guard. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A table saw guard has opposed rubber fingers extending from opposite supports. The fingers meet near slots in a saw table along a saw slot and provide visual and tactile warning of approaching the saw blade. The fingers bend as a board is pushed into contact with a saw. Friction between the bent fingers and the board resist unwanted bounce-back of the board while being sawed." The patent application was filed on June 5, 2007 (11/810,322). 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=79,75,585&OS=79,75,585&RS=79,75,585 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** PCT International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- PCT International, Mesa, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,975,578) developed by Timothy L. Youtsey, Scottsdale, Ariz., for a "tool for installing and removing male F-type coaxial cable connector." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tool includes a first and a second socket wrench pivotally turnably connected to two ends of a link. Each of the first and second socket wrenches includes a wrench portion and a circular end portion having an axial slot extended through them. The wrench portion of the first socket wrench is internally formed of a hexagonally shaped portion for fitting around a hexagonally-shaped outer surface of a connecting ring of a male F connector to tighten or loosen the connecting ring to or from a female F connector, and the wrench portion of the second socket wrench is internally formed of a constant-torque shaped portion for fitting around the hexagonally-shaped outer surface of the connecting ring to prevent the tool from applying an excessive torque on the connecting ring when turning the same. The tool can be used without being hindered by bent or closely arranged cables." The patent application was filed on May 11, 2009 (12/453,401). 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=79,75,578&OS=79,75,578&RS=79,75,578 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Suss MicroTec Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Suss MicroTec, Waterbury Center, Vt., has been assigned a patent (7,975,744) developed by Brad Johnson, Pheonix, for a high-throughput bond tool. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A substrate bonding apparatus comprises a platen and a press. The press is movable relative to the platen for pressing at least one substrate stack between the press and platen. In one embodiment, a consumable compliant member is disposed between the press and the platen. In another embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a substrate carrier adapted for holding and carrying more than one substrate stack in and out of the apparatus. A method for bonding substrates is also described." The patent application was filed on Jan. 18, 2006 (11/334,059). 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=7,975,744.PN.&OS=PN/7,975,744&RS=PN/7,975,744 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Novruzov, Qurbanov Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Samir Novruzov, Katy, Texas, and Ilgun Hamid Qurbanov, Baku, Ariz., have been assigned a patent (7,975,984) developed by Samir Novruzov, Katy, Texas, Hamid Kurbanov, Baku, Ariz., for a "packingless hermetic valve with harmonic drive." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Hermetic gate valves and globe valves having a bonnet assembly that does not require stem packing and includes a harmonic drive and locking mechanism. The bonnet assembly includes a main body which is sealingly engaged on the valve body and includes an elongate tubular portion that completely encloses the valve stem and has a sidewall with an internally threaded portion formed of a material so as to be relatively flexible radially inward toward the valve stem, and is surrounded by an outer sleeve having a sidewall formed of a material so as to be relatively rigid radially and defining an annulus therebetween. A roller assembly rotatably disposed in the annulus includes pairs of diametrically opposed rollers including a pair of wave generator rollers positioned to rotatably engage the exterior of the tubular portion and press it radially inward to assume an elliptical configuration such that the threads of the tubular portion are engaged with the exterior threads of the valve stem at two diametrically opposed locations, with intermediate diametrically opposed locations of non-engagement. A removable handwheel keyed to the roller assembly rotates the rollers such that the engaged threads at two diametrically opposed circumferentially spaced locations, with intermediate diametrically opposed locations of non-engagement causes relative motion axially to convert the rotary motion to linear motion thereby driving the valve stem and the valve element at the bottom end thereof longitudinally between the open and closed positions." The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2009 (12/538,861). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,975,984&OS=7,975,984&RS=7,975,984 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Bally Gaming Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Bally Gaming, Las Vegas, has been assigned a patent (7,976,022) developed by four co-inventors for a Video wheel indicator. The co-inventors are Bryan M. Kelly, Dublin, Calif., Norman B. Petermeier, Saratoga, Calif., Matthew F. Kelly, Dublin, Calif., and J. Richard Oltmann, Scottsdale, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A game system, in an exemplary embodiment, includes a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus receives score contributions from each game unit to, for example, increase a progressive score. Each game unit connected to the progressive bonus apparatus may take the form of an game with a video rotating wheel. The position of the video wheel when it stops rotating indicates a predetermined result." The patent application was filed on May 12, 2006 (11/433,919). 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=7,976,022&OS=7,976,022&RS=7,976,022 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Arizona Inventors Develop Patent for Pallet Jack Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Diangelo S. Dockins, Waddell, Ariz., and Stephanie Dockins, Waddell, Ariz., have developed a patent (7,976,032) for a pallet jack apparatus. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The pallet jack apparatus provides lateral fork adjustment between the two forks, each having a forwardly disposed pivoted wheel for added fork support. The lateral fork adjustment is controlled by the horizontal control lever on the stem. The lateral fork adjustment is via a motor with pinion gear which directly drives the first and second fork gears. The apparatus further provides height adjustment for the forks via the vertical control lever on the stem. The control levers are positioned within the handle interior of the oblong circular handle which guards against inadvertent control movements while providing superior leverage for positioning the apparatus." The patent application was filed on April 2, 2009 (12/417,328). 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=7,976,032&OS=7,976,032&RS=7,976,032 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Kawasaki Jukogyo Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Kawasaki Jukogyo, Kobe-Shi, Hyogo, Japan, has been assigned a patent (7,975,489) developed by Ajay Joshi, Gilbert, Ariz., and David Yee, Hayward, Calif., for a "catalyst module overheating detection and methods of response." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "According to one aspect, a method of detecting catalyst module overheating in a catalytic combustion system is provided. In one example, the method includes detecting one or more signals from at least one probe adapted to obtain values associated with at least one of the outlet gas temperature of a catalyst module and the outlet face temperature of the catalyst module included in a catalytic combustor. The one or more signals are compared with a preselected value associated with catalyst overheating. The detected temperature may be detected over time to determine a rate of change in the temperature. The temperature may be detected with a UV sensor directed to the catalyst outlet face." The patent application was filed on Sept. 1, 2004 (10/571,798). 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=7,975,489.PN.&OS=PN/7,975,489&RS=PN/7,975,489 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Expandable Hydroponic Growing System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Joshua Scott, Vail, Ariz., has developed a patent (7,975,430) for an "expandable hydroponic growing system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An expandable hydroponic growing system comprising a multiple of upper bases, lower bases and bars connecting the bases in a fashion that the upper bases (and lower bases) can be conveniently pulled together or pushed farther apart." The patent application was filed on May 12, 2009 (12/464,766). 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=7,975,430.PN.&OS=PN/7,975,430&RS=PN/7,975,430 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Miller Weldmaster Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Miller Weldmaster, Navarre, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (7,975,633) developed by Brian D. Henry, North Lawrence, Ohio, and Rodney M. Tunistra, Phoenix, for a bi-directional seaming machine. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A seaming machine for seaming segments of sheet material to one another to form larger sheets includes a frame defining a sheet-receiving area and a pair of spaced seaming devices on opposed sides of the sheet-receiving area for respectively seaming opposed edges of the segments of sheet material to one another. The frame typically defines a table-receiving space for a table to support the sheet segments. The machine provides for the seaming of multiple sheet segments while the sheet segments remain atop the table or another work surface. Relative back and forth movement between the frame and work surface facilitate the process." The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2008 (12/286,775). 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=79,75,633.PN.&OS=PN/79,75,633&RS=PN/79,75,633 Written by Ankita Das; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Invention Science Fund I Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Invention Science Fund I, Bellevue, Wash., has been assigned a patent (7,975,894) developed by twelve co-inventors for a sensing surgical fastener. The co-inventors are Edward S. Boyden, Cambridge, Mass., Roderick A. Hyde, Redmond, Wash., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Livermore, Calif., Eric C. Leuthardt, St Louis, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Medina, Wash., Dennis J. Rivet, Portsmouth, Va., Michael A. Smith, Phoenix, Clarence T. Tegreene, Bellevue, Wash., Thomas A. Weaver, San Mateo, Calif., Charles Whitmer, North Bend, Wash., Lowell L. Wood Jr., Bellevue, Wash., and Victoria Y.H. Wood, Livermore, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical fasteners by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple or fastener in response to the signal, datum or image." The patent application was filed on Aug. 31, 2007 (11/897,974). 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=7975894.PN.&OS=PN/7975894&RS=PN/7975894 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventors Develop Patent for Serving Tray Systems ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19 -- Robert Gassick, Cottonwood, Ariz., and Kristin N. Gassick, Cottonwood, Ariz., have developed a patent (7,975,623) for serving tray systems. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A serving tray that enhances tray-stabilizing features useful to a server's abilities to load, carry, and unload a serving tray depending upon the specifics of the serving situation. The serving tray is stackable, assists drying, bacterial-growth minimizing, and jack-stand nesting. The serving tray provides for easy gripping and added stability by either right or left-handed users." The patent application was filed on June 14, 2008 (12/139,470). 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=79,75,623.PN.&OS=PN/79,75,623&RS=PN/79,75,623 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. -1054744 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |