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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Aug. 9)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,491) developed by Wayne Samuel Davis, Harrisburg, Pa., Robert Neil Whiteman Jr., Middletown, Pa., and Dharmendra Saraswat, Harrisburg, Pa., for an "electrical connector having contact modules." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A contact module is provided for an electrical connector. The contact module includes a housing having a mating edge, a mounting edge, and a side. An electrical lead is held by the housing. The electrical lead extends from a mating contact to a mounting contact. The mating contact extends outwardly from the mating edge of the housing. The mounting contact extends outwardly from the mounting edge of the housing. An inner ground shield is mounted on the housing. The inner ground shield includes a housing side segment that extends over at least a portion of the side of the housing between the mating and mounting edges thereof. An outer ground shield is mounted on the housing. The outer ground shield extends over at least a portion of the housing side segment of the inner ground shield." The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2009 (12/636,141). 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=7,988,491.PN.&OS=PN/7,988,491&RS=PN/7,988,491 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ibis Tek Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Ibis Tek, Butler, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,346) developed by James M. Helms, N. Fort Myers, Fla., Mark R. Barie, Glenshaw, Pa., and John A. Lowrey III, Saxonburg, Pa., for an "all-LED visible light and IR light headlamp." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A headlamp for a vehicle (air, land or sea) providing a planar array of infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and visible light LEDs, and arranged and mounted within a housing so as to provide for cooling of the LEDs without forced convection, by conducting heat from the LEDs to protruding cooling fins. A switch system is also provided, for enabling either the visible light or the infrared light, and for selecting a high-beam or low-beam pattern. The beam pattern is provided in some embodiments so as to meet US Federal Motor Vehicle standards." The patent application was filed on March 19, 2009 (12/383,065). 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=7988346.PN.&OS=PN/7988346&RS=PN/7988346 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Pennsylvania Inventors Develop Patent for Cable Preparation Tool ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Michael R. Miller, Williamsport, Pa., and Scott A. Dangle, Cogan Station, Pa., have developed a patent (7,984,553) for a cable preparation tool. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cable preparation tool having a main body, with a cable receiving end, a cable receiving area and a manipulation end. There is a center conductor support shaft guide channel in the manipulation end to receive a center conductor support shaft. The center conductor support shaft guide channel allows for the center conductor support shaft to enter a hollow center conductor of the cable and be removed from the hollow center conductor of the cable while the cable is within the cable receiving area. There is a jacket strip slot on the main body. There is a jacket strip blade attached at the jacket strip slot. There is a blade holder slot on the main body which receives a blade holder. There is a cable cutting blade attached to the blade holder. There is a cable slug slot on the main body." The patent application was filed on Aug. 29, 2008 (12/201,247). 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=7984553.PN.&OS=PN/7984553&RS=PN/7984553 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** CNH America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- CNH America, New Holland, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,987,656) developed by Philip J. Ehrhart, Narvon, Pa., and Douglas R. Otto, New Holland, Pa., for a "header height control system and apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and apparatus for controlling height of a header of a work machine such as an agricultural windrowing machine or a harvesting machine, which includes height control cylinders jointly or individually operable for raising or lowering the opposite ends of a header to achieve a desired overall height or angle of tilt in relation to the surface of a field or pasture to be cut, and which allow the header to be raised, and lowered to the previously selected cut height, without changing the lengths of the cylinders, so as to be usable in combination with an optional header lift and/or float system." The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/558,229). 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=7,987,656.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,656&RS=PN/7,987,656 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Alcoa Commercial Windows Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Alcoa Commercial Windows, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (7,987,633) developed by Ronald M. Lenox, Cranberry Township, Pa., Mahmoud Manteghi, Cranberry Township, Pa., and Heath Lewis, Pittsburgh, for a "construction product having a frame with multi-functional thermal break." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the frame of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product." The patent application was filed on May 16, 2007 (11/749,519). 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=7,987,633.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,633&RS=PN/7,987,633 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Washington University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Washington University, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (7,985,555) developed by four co-inventors for "markers for brain damage." The co-inventors are Jack Ladenson, St. Louis, Yvonne Landt, St. Louis, Vijay Modur, Norristown, Pa., and Omar Laterza, Jersey City, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods to identify markers for brain damage using fresh brain tissue and methods and compositions for detecting these markers are disclosed." The patent application was filed on June 27, 2005 (11/630,582). 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=7,985,555.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,555&RS=PN/7,985,555 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Eagle Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Eagle Industries, Fenton, Mo., has been assigned a patent (7,987,523) developed by Michael E. Cole, St. Genevieve, Mo., and Matthew A. Johnson, Milford, Pa., for a quick release garment. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A quick release garment such as a vest including a quick release system for easy removal by a wearer in an emergency situation wherein activation of the quick release system releases the vest from one side only disconnecting one shoulder strap, at least one belt end portion and at least one cummerbund end portion, if a cummerbund is present. Components of the vest remain attached together so that the wearer may easily retrieve the garment, once removed, and easily reposition and reconnect the garment for movement to another location. The present garment can also be configured such that the quick release system releases only one shoulder strap, a shoulder strap and one or both belt end portions, a shoulder strap and one or both cummerbund end portions, and other combinations." The patent application was filed on Jan. 25, 2007 (11/627,356). 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=7987523.PN.&OS=PN/7987523&RS=PN/7987523 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Helen of Troy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Helen of Troy, St. Michael, Barbados, has been assigned a patent (7,984,554) developed by Gregiore Bernard Aby-Eva, Pittsburgh, Michael John Laskowski, Pittsburgh, and Eugene Rye Kaneko, Astoria, N.Y., for an egg slicer. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for partitioning a food mass, such as a solidified egg, is disclosed including a base, a holder for supporting the food mass, and a plurality of cutting members for partitioning the food mass, wherein the holder is rotatable to permit the cutting members to partition the food mass in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The apparatus further includes a retainer positionable on a top surface of the food mass having passageways permitting the cutting members to pass through a portion thereof. The apparatus may include a cleaning plate receivable by portions of the holder in a position below the food mass, the cleaning plate being removable from the holder to remove food matter from between the support portions. The apparatus may include a lock for securing apparatus in a closed or lowest position for storage." The patent application was filed on March 23, 2010 (12/729,798). 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=7984554.PN.&OS=PN/7984554&RS=PN/7984554 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Aderans Research Institute Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Aderans Research Institute, Marietta, Ga., has been assigned a patent (7,985,537) developed by Ying Zheng, West Chester, Pa., Satish Parimoo, Bridgewater, N.J., and Kurt Stricker Stenn, Princeton, N.J., for "methods for determining the hair follicle inductive properties of a composition." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a method for determining hair inductive properties of a composition comprising injecting a composition comprising dissociated dermal cells and epidermal cells into skin of a mammal and determining whether at least one hair follicle forms." The patent application was filed on June 12, 2007 (11/811,744). 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=7,985,537.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,537&RS=PN/7,985,537 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,987,594) developed by Dominic Anthony Farole, Hummelstown, Pa., and Keith Edwin Miller, Manheim, Pa., for a "method of manufacturing an interconnected foil contact array." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of manufacturing an array of thin metallic foil strips of predetermined thickness, the strips assembled to form circuits that can be electrically connected to a printed circuit board, cables or attached to wires. The strips are assembled to a base using contacts. A first side of the strips are assembled to a first side of the base. The foil strips are draped over a mandrel and a second side of the strips are assembled to a second side of the base. The excess material is removed from the strip to form a plurality of strips that form independent circuits when assembled to the circuit board." The patent application was filed on Nov. 2, 2007 (11/934,191). 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=79,87,594.PN.&OS=PN/79,87,594&RS=PN/79,87,594 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent for Spiral Heater Wire Termination ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Tyco Electronics, Middletown, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,987,592) developed by Robert Scott Good, Camp Hill, Pa., Daniel E. Stahl, Middletown, Pa., and David F. Fleming, Palmyra, Pa., for a "spiral heater wire termination." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrical connector for use with providing an electrical termination to an end of a cable having a conductor helically disposed between a core and a layer overlying the core. The connector includes a first portion having an opening sized greater than a diameter defined by the helically disposed conductor but less than a diameter of the layer. A second portion has an opening sized greater than a diameter defined by the helically disposed conductor. A third portion is configured to receive a conductor of a second cable. As a result of the end of the cable being sufficiently inserted through the opening of the first portion, the helically disposed conductor is exposed about a length of the cable extending through another side of the first portion and received in the opening of the second portion." The patent application was filed on May 23, 2007 (11/752,597). 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=79,87,592.PN.&OS=PN/79,87,592&RS=PN/79,87,592 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Andritz Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Andritz, Glens Falls, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,984,869) developed by Ron Musselman, Lewisburg, Pa., for a "face mounted installation fixture and associated methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A face-mounted carrier for transporting a refiner plate segment for refining lignocellulosic material to a refiner disk. The refiner plate segment may contain threads that facilitate bolting to the face-mounted carrier and bolting to the refiner disk." The patent application was filed on Feb. 6, 2009 (12/367,391). 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=79,84,869.PN.&OS=PN/79,84,869&RS=PN/79,84,869 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent for Connector Assembly Having a Mating Adapter ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,985,079) developed by four co-inventors for a "connector assembly having a mating adapter." The co-inventors are Peter Paul Wilson, Palmyra, Pa., Phuc Steve Chau, Raleigh, N.C., Michael David Herring, Apex, N.C., and John Edward Knaub, Etters, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A connector assembly includes an electrical connector having an outer end and a plurality of pins at the outer end. The connector assembly also includes a mating adapter having a mating interface and a mounting interface. The mating interface engages the outer end and the mounting interface is configured to engage a circuit board. The mating adapter has conductors extending between the mating interface and the mounting interface. The conductors receive corresponding pins of the electrical connector. The mating adapter has surface mount elements arranged on the mounting interface that are electrically connected to corresponding conductors and are configured to be terminated to the circuit board to electrically interconnect the electrical connector and the circuit board." The patent application was filed on April 20, 2010 (12/763,703). 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=79,85,079.PN.&OS=PN/79,85,079&RS=PN/79,85,079 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Richards Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Richards Manufacturing, Irvington, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,985,093) developed by Glenn J. Luzzi, Mt. Bethel, Pa., and Mario DaSilva, Roselle Park, N.J., for a "termination device impedance assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An impedance assembly is provided for a termination device, disconnectable connector, or other type of joint for an electrical connection, such as an elbow, to facilitate preventing improper installation. More specifically, an impedance assembly can include an obstruction member that help prevent the insertion of a stud into a female device, such as a bushing, unless the stud is properly inserted through the aperture of the lug of the cable assembly. The obstruction member can include a flexible and/or displaceable member that can be displaced by the lug of the cable assembly. Alternatively, an impedance assembly can prevent the rotation of a female member which rotates to receive the stud of a male device. The impedance assembly can include an element that is received in a cavity, groove, etc. of the female member for preventing the rotation of the female member unless the element is removed therefrom. For example, the element can be removed from the cavity, groove, etc. upon the displacement of a displaceable member operatively connected to the element, thus permitting the female member to rotate." The patent application was filed on April 3, 2009 (12/418,018). 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=79,85,093.PN.&OS=PN/79,85,093&RS=PN/79,85,093 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Sarnoff Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Sarnoff, Princeton, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,987,977) developed by ten co-inventors for a hearing aid package. The co-inventors are Marvin A. Leedom, Princeton, N.J., John G. Aceti, Cranbury, N.J., Walter P. Sjursen, Washington Crossing, Pa., Derek D. Mahoney, Manalapan, N.J., John M. Margicin, Levittiown, Pa., Michael H. Tardugno, Lawrenceville, N.J., Robert R. Demers, Cranbury, N.J., John E. Oltman, Mt. Horeb, Wis., Robert C. Maxwell, Princeton, N.J., and Frederick J. Fritz, Skillman, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hearing aid is enclosed in a gas-impermeable or substantially gas-impermeable package to prevent inadvertent activation of the hearing aid during transport. The package may include a housing having a groove that substantially conforms to at least a portion of the shape of the hearing aid to snugly hold the hearing aid. The groove may be substantially open adjacent a switch on the hearing aid. A securing member, such as a strap, may be used to immobilize the switch relative to the housing." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2004 (10/880,864). 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=7,987,977.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,977&RS=PN/7,987,977 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ohio, Pennsylvania Inventors Develop Patent for Patella Alignment Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Maxine Hoffman, Dayton, Ohio, Philip Doepker, Dayton, Ohio, Austin Mitchell, Pittsburgh, Jessica Marie Northridge, Xenia, Ohio, and Daniel James Petit, Wooster, Ohio, have developed a patent (7,985,194) for a patella alignment device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "One embodiment of the invention is a knee (or elbow) band assembly 100 that has a pocket assembly 106 containing a flexible pad 200 with rounded surfaces 112b, 116b separated by a valley 114b. The band assembly 100 is applied to a leg below the knee or to an arm above the elbow to improve body alignment and function and to relieve pain. The rounded surfaces 112a, 116a apply pressure to the limb to aid in alignment of the patellar or triceps tendons and to activate pressure points on the skin to stimulate the release of tension in the body and to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities." The patent application was filed on Nov. 11, 2010 (12/944,613). 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=7,985,194&OS=7,985,194&RS=7,985,194 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Medical Components Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Medical Components, Harleysville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,128) developed by Angela Wentling, Sassamansville, Pa., for a sealing luer. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A connector (100) for a medical device including a body (110) having a proximal end (114), a distal end (112), and a passage (116) extending therethrough between the proximal end and the distal end that fluidly connects the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end (114) includes a connecting portion (119) for releasably connecting the connector to an external device. The distal end (112) is fluidly connected to a conduit. A cylinder (124) is rotatably disposed in the passage (116) between first position and a second position, wherein the cylinder includes an opening (128) extending generally diametrically therethrough. One or both ends (130,132;230,232) of the cylinder provide manually- or tool-engageable sections (136;236) to enable rotation of the cylinder between open and closed positions, allowing and preventing fluid flow through the connector (100), respectively." The patent application was filed on May 28, 2004 (10/857,427). 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=7988128.PN.&OS=PN/7988128&RS=PN/7988128 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Robert Bosch Assigned Patent for Water Sprinkler with Spray Coverage Adjustment Mechanism ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Robert Bosch, Stuttgart, Germany, has been assigned a patent (7,988,067) developed by David W. Miller, Fairhope, Pa., Doug Burnworth, Confluence, Pa., and Michael H. Goetz, Berlin, Pa., for a "water sprinkler with spray coverage adjustment mechanism." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sprinkler apparatus comprises a spray tube configured to move between a first side position and a second side position. The sprinkler apparatus also comprises a first side adjustment mechanism and a second side adjustment mechanism. Each adjustment mechanism comprises markings indicating lesser to greater degrees of sprinkling coverage area. The sprinkler apparatus further comprises a coverage indicator component attached to the spray tube. The coverage indicator component includes at least one window defined therein. The first side adjustment mechanism and the second side adjustment mechanism are independently moveable in relation to the coverage indicator such that the markings on the first side adjustment mechanism and the second side adjustment mechanism are selectively viewable to the user through the window. The positioning of one of the markings within the window results in a related degree of sprinkling coverage area by the sprinkler apparatus." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2008 (12/242,310). 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=7988067.PN.&OS=PN/7988067&RS=PN/7988067 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** CNH America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- CNH America, New Holland, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,080) developed by Jason M. Benes, Mount Joy, Pa., Wayne T. Flickinger, Oxford, Pa., and Andrew V. Lauwers, Stevens, Pa., for a "rotary chopper element of an integral chopper assembly of a combine harvester." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary chopper element for an integral chopper assembly of a combine harvester, which rotary chopper element includes a cylindrical rotary member having a plurality of ring portions axially aligned in an ordered side-by-side arrangement along the longitudinal axis of the rotary member, with each ring portion having disposed annularly therearound a plurality of mounting lugs, each of which mounting lugs is designed to support or to have affixed thereto at least one knife blade. The mounting lugs on each succeeding ring portion are rotated or offset radially from the lugs of the preceding ring by a predefined amount and the knife blades are attached to the mounting lugs to form mounted assemblies that have beveled leading edges that extend substantially continuously from adjacent to the outer surface of the rotary member to the tips of the knife blades. The knife blades of such mounted assemblies define a plurality of spaced helical arrays that extend along and wrap around the rotary member. The rotary chopper element is configured to be mountable generally parallel to the grate portion of a counter knife assembly of the integral chopper assembly to define a material flow path between the grate portion and the rotary member and to be operable to transport crop residue past the integral chopper assembly." The patent application was filed on May 23, 2008 (12/154,479). 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=7988080.PN.&OS=PN/7988080&RS=PN/7988080 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Metrologic Instruments Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Metrologic Instruments, Blackwood, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,988,053) developed by fourteen co-inventors for a "digital image capture and processing system employing an image formation and detection subsystem having image formation optics providing a field of view (FOV) on an area-type image detection array, and a multi-mode illumination subsystem having near and far field LED-based illumination arrays for illuminating near and far field portions of said FOV." The co-inventors are Anatoly Kotlarsky, Churchville, Pa., Xiaoxun Zhu, Marlton, N.J., Michael Veksland, Marlton, N.J., Ka Man Au, Philadelphia, Patrick Giordano, Blackwood, N.J., Weizhen Yan, Clementon, N.J., Jie Ren, Suzhou, China, Taylor Smith, Haddon Township, N.J., Michael V. Miraglia, Hamilton, N.J., C. Harry Knowles, Hanover, N.H., Sudhin Mandal, Ardmore, Pa., Shawn De Foney, Haddon Heights, N.J., Christopher Allen, Plainsboro, N.J., and David M. Wilz Sr., Sewell, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A digital image capture and processing system including a housing having an imaging window. An area-type image formation and detection subsystem is disposed in the housing, and has image formation optics for projecting a field of view (FOV) through the imaging window and onto an area-type image detection array, for forming and detecting 2D digital images of an object in the FOV, during object illumination and imaging operations. The housing also includes a multi-mode LED-based illumination subsystem having (i) a near-field LED array for producing a field of wide-area narrow-band illumination over a near field region of said FOV, and (ii) a far-field LED array for producing a field of wide-area narrow-band illumination over a far field region of the FOV. During object illumination and imaging operations, illumination from illumination arrays reflects off the object and is transmitted back through the imaging window and onto the area-type image detection array to form 2D digital images of the object." The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2008 (12/012,204). 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=7988053.PN.&OS=PN/7988053&RS=PN/7988053 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Synthes USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Synthes USA, West Chester, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,985,229) developed by Pascal Stihl, West Chester, Pa., for a "drill guide assembly for a bone fixation device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drill guide has a handle for holding and is configured to actuate a plate-engaging mechanism. An elongated member extends between proximal and distal portions with the proximal portion associated with the handle portion and the distal portion associated with the plate-engaging mechanism. The plate-engaging mechanism is actuated by an actuating member actuated by the second handle portion. The drill guide includes at least one guide sleeve rotatably coupled to the elongated member by a proximal and distal coupler. Furthermore, the plate-engaging mechanism includes a bone plate-engaging portion configured to couple with a bone plate when the second handle portion is moved in a first direction with respect to said first handle portion." The patent application was filed on June 7, 2006 (11/449,097). 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=7,985,229&OS=7,985,229&RS=7,985,229 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Robert Bosch Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Robert Bosch, Stuttgart, Germany, has been assigned a patent (7,988,072) developed by David W. Miller, Fairhope, Pa., and Doug Shaulis, Somerset, Pa., for a "water sprinkler with water motor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sprinkler apparatus comprises a water wheel that is configured to be alternatively driven in a first wheel direction by a first fluid flow and a second wheel direction by a second fluid flow. The water wheel drives a water tube having at least one fluid outlet. The water tube is moveable in a first tube direction in response to the water wheel being driven in the first wheel direction, and is further moveable in a second tube direction in response to the water wheel being driven in the second wheel direction. The sprinkler apparatus further comprises a switch wheel positioned to receive an initial fluid flow and generate the first and second fluid flows therefrom. In particular, when the switch wheel is in a first position, the first fluid flow is generated. When the switch wheel is in a second position, the second fluid flow is generated." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2008 (12/241,865). 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=7988072.PN.&OS=PN/7988072&RS=PN/7988072 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** MFPF Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- MFPF, Las Vegas, has been assigned a patent (7,988,316) developed by Gary L. Reinert Sr., Baden, Pa., for a "stainless steel airport light cannister apparatus and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and stainless steel support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas. A variable length extension means rotatably adjusts height and azimuth by a rotatable vertical displacement. In one aspect, a previously installed, airport inset light and stainless steel base of the present invention receives a variable length extension assembly for rotatably adjusting the height and azimuth alignment of an airport inset light. Rotation locking means are provided for securing the rotatable adjustment apparatus from further rotation. A novel stainless steel base is adapted to receive various different designs of inset lights and, in one aspect, to provide a stainless steel protection ring "mud dam."" The patent application was filed on Dec. 17, 2004 (10/896,416). 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=7,988,316&OS=7,988,316&RS=7,988,316 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** United Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,984,911) developed by four co-inventors for a "face seal for gas turbine engine." The co-inventors are Louis J. Dobek, Somers, Conn., Masayoshi Sonokawa, West Hartford, Conn., Harold K. Shaffer, Tolland, Conn., and Mark Story, Kutztown, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A face seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body that has a contact face to engage a rotating surface. The contact face is defined as an area extending radially between an inner diameter of the seal body and an outer diameter of the seal body at one seal end providing a radial width. The radial width is between greater than 0.15 inch (3.81 mm)." The patent application was filed on May 27, 2009 (12/472,553). 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=7,984,911.PN.&OS=PN/7,984,911&RS=PN/7,984,911 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent for Continuous Printing Using Temperature Lowering Pulses ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,988,250) developed by four co-inventors for a "continuous printing using temperature lowering pulses." The co-inventors are Gilbert A. Hawkins, Mendon, N.Y., Siddhartha Ghosh, Rochester, N.Y., Christopher N. Delametter, Rochester, N.Y., and Edward P. Furlani, Lancaster, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A printer includes a printhead and a source of liquid. The printhead includes a nozzle bore. The liquid is under pressure sufficient to eject a column of the liquid through the nozzle bore. The liquid has a temperature. A thermal modulator is associated with the nozzle bore. The thermal modulator is operable to transiently lower the temperature of the liquid as the liquid is ejected through the nozzle bore. An electrical pulse source is in electrical communication with the thermal modulator. The electrical pulse source is operable to provide a series of pulses to the thermal modulator that control the transient temperature lowering of the liquid. The series of pulses includes a first pulse applied at a first power level for transferring heat to the liquid, a second pulse applied at a second power level for transferring heat to the liquid, and a third pulse applied at a third power level for transferring heat to the liquid. The third power level is in between the first power level and the second power level." The patent application was filed on Oct. 13, 2010 (12/903,244). 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=7,988,250&OS=7,988,250&RS=7,988,250 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Wonderland Nurserygoods Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Wonderland Nurserygoods, Central, Hong Kong, has been assigned a patent (7,988,228) developed by Zong-Wang Cui, Taipei, Taiwan, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Taipei, Taiwan, and Nathanael, Morgantown, Pa., for a "foldable frame with detachable infant carrier capable of reclining the infant carrier." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use." The patent application was filed on Oct. 27, 2010 (12/912,741). 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=7,988,228&OS=7,988,228&RS=7,988,228 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Victaulic Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Victaulic, Easton, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,207) developed by Douglas R. Dole, Whitehouse Station, N.J., and Vance W. Henry, Easton, Pa., for a "couplings having stiffening ribs and keys with oppositely disposed camming surfaces." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Mechanical pipe couplings for joining pipe elements in end to end relation have arcuate keys which engage circumferential grooves in the pipe elements and radially projecting stiffening ribs aligned with the keys. At the end of the keys on opposite sides are camming surfaces which are formed by a thinning of the key. The camming surfaces may be concave, convex, or angularly oriented surfaces and serve to guide the keys into grooves when the keys are not directly aligned with the grooves." The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2009 (12/370,063). 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=7,988,207&OS=7,988,207&RS=7,988,207 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** American Medical Innovations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- American Medical Innovations, Fort Myers, Fla., has been assigned a patent (7,985,191) developed by Titi Trandafir, Piscataway, N.J., Donald E. Krompasick, Bethlehem, Pa., for "apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, or osteoporosis." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions. A platform supports a body to be treated. An oscillator is positioned within the platform and is configured to impart an oscillating force on the body. A capacitor assembly is positioned adjacent the platform for automatically determining the mass of the body being supported on the platform. Once the mass of the body is determined, an amplitude of the frequency of the oscillating force is adjusted to provide a desired therapeutic treatment to the patient. Also, the capacitor assembly is configured to turn the oscillator on and off as a function of whether or not a body is being supported on the platform." The patent application was filed on April 24, 2007 (11/789,259). 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=7,985,191&OS=7,985,191&RS=7,985,191 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** CV Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- CV Holdings, Amsterdam, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,985,188) developed by seven co-inventors for a "vessel, coating, inspection and processing apparatus." The co-inventors are John T. Felts, Alameda, Calif., Thomas E. Fisk, Green Valley, Ariz., Robert S. Abrams, Albany, N.Y., John Ferguson, Auburn, Ala., Johathan R. Freedman, Auburn, Ala., Robert J. Pangborn, Harbor Springs, Mich., and Peter J. Sagona, Pottstown, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods for processing a vessel, for example to provide a gas barrier or lubricity, are disclosed. First and second PECVD or other vessel processing stations or devices and a vessel holder comprising a vessel port are provided. An opening of the vessel can be seated on the vessel port. The interior surface of the seated vessel can be processed via the vessel port by the first and second processing stations or devices. Vessel barrier, lubricity and hydrophobic coatings and coated vessels, for example syringes and medical sample collection tubes are disclosed. A vessel processing system and vessel inspection apparatus and methods are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on May 12, 2010 (12/779,007). 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=7,985,188&OS=7,985,188&RS=7,985,188 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Black & Decker Assigned Patent for Multi-mode Drill with Mode Collar ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Black & Decker, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (7,987,920) developed by James D. Schroeder, Dallastown, Pa., Dennis A. Bush, Dillsburg, Pa., and Paul K. Trautner, York, Pa., for a "multi-mode drill with mode collar." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drill includes a housing and a motor coupled to an output member by a transmission. The transmission can selectively couple the output member to an output spindle through a low speed output gear or a high speed output gear for rotating the output spindle at a first speed or a second speed, respectively. Alternatively or additionally, a low speed mode can be provided by actuating an electronic switch that limits the speed of the motor. A rotatably fixed hammer member and a rotatable hammer member can be mounted around the output spindle. A mode collar can be rotatably mounted on the housing and around the output member for movement to positions that correspond to various mode of operation, including a low speed mode, a high speed mode, and a hammer-drilling mode. In the hammer-drilling mode, the transmission operates in the high speed mode." The patent application was filed on April 26, 2010 (12/767,145). 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=7,987,920.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,920&RS=PN/7,987,920 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Neenah, Wis., has been assigned a patent (7,987,756) developed by Richard Paul Lewis, Marietta, Ga., Paul Francis Tramontina, Harleysville, Pa., and Kiran Reddy, Roswell, Ga., for an electro-manual dispenser. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a sanitary or no-touch dispenser which dispenses sheets of a web material, such as a paper towel. The disclosed dispenser provides the web material to a user by using both manual and electronic means to dispense the sheet. This is accomplished by having a motor engagably connected to an actuator roller. The motor is activated by a motor activation means, such as a switch. The motion of the actuator roller, which is started by the user grabbing and pulling a tail of the web material extending from the dispenser, causes the motor activation means to activate the motor which in turn drives the actuator roller to continue it its rotation motion to dispense the sheet from the dispenser." The patent application was filed on Dec. 3, 2007 (11/998,897). 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=7,987,756.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,756&RS=PN/7,987,756 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Aurora, Ohio., has been assigned a patent (7,987,885) developed by Xixian Zhou, Collegeville, Pa., Gregory F. Jacobs, Oreland, Pa., and Eric S. Waters, Gasport, N.Y., for a "system and die for forming a continuous filament reinforced structural plastic profile by pultrusion/coextrusion." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method are disclosed for producing a continuous filament reinforced thermoplastic profile having consistent cross section. A continuous reinforcing filament is pre-wetted with a first thermoplastic resin and introduced into a die, where it is contacted with a second thermoplastic resin extruded from an extruder at melt state. The temperature of the die is carefully controlled so that the pre-wetted filament and first resin do not cure or solidify until after they have contacted and mixed with the second thermoplastic resin. The mixture temperature is then controlled to make a substantially solidified profile pre-shape. A capping layer comprising a third thermoplastic resin is then coextruded onto the outer surface of the pre-shape. A multistage die for bringing together the filament and thermoplastic resins and for maintaining appropriate temperatures at each stage of the profile-forming process is also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2005 (11/291,208). 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=7,987,885.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,885&RS=PN/7,987,885 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Pennsylvania Inventors Develop Patent for Method and Device for Automated Electronic Green Speed Measurement ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Steven Fry, Carlisle, Pa., and Eric Fry, Carlisle, Pa., have developed a patent (7,987,693) for a "method and device for automated electronic green speed measurement." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Method and apparatus for measuring the coefficient of rolling friction or speed of a horizontal surface over which a round object is rolled such as a putting green encountered in the game of golf. The method includes a device for launching a ball across the surface at a constant and consistent velocity. An included timing device is triggered to start counting the elapsed time when the ball exits the launching device and continues counting until the ball has decelerated to a stop. At the instant the ball ceases moving the timer is triggered to terminate the count. The time required for a body with a specific velocity to come to rest after experiencing constant deceleration is determined by the laws of motion. The coefficient of friction or "speed" of the green which is proportional to the amount of deceleration may then be calculated. This time measurement is therefore sufficient to determine the speed of the green surface which may be reported as an equivalent "stimp" value." The patent application was filed on Oct. 17, 2008 (12/288,263). 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=7,987,693.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,693&RS=PN/7,987,693 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hale Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Hale Products, Conshohocken, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,987,916) developed by Michael A. Laskaris, Collegeville, Pa., Dominic John Colletti, Royersford, Pa., and Gary Handwerk, Ocala, Fla., for an "integrated controls for a fire suppression system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fire suppression system having a plumbing assembly, an engine, a hose, an air-bleed valve, and a controller is provided. The controller includes a one-touch activation control. The controller is also configured to automatically activate the air-bleed valve to remove air within the hose to prevent user injury and damage to the fire suppression system. A fire suppression system that automatically configures the fire suppression system to output a predetermined fire suppression fluid composition upon actuation of a one-touch activation control is also provided. In addition, an integrated control system is provided to automatically configure a fire truck's interlock and shift pump operation." The patent application was filed on April 9, 2009 (12/421,132). 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=7,987,916.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,916&RS=PN/7,987,916 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Deployable Structures and Methods for Assembling Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Harrison Joshua Jackson, Pittsburgh, has developed a patent (7,987,864) for a "deployable structures and methods for assembling same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Deployable structures and methods for assembling the same including a structural mechanism defining a columnar space comprising a plurality of structural members, a plurality of couplings and a plurality of tension lines, wherein each of the couplings interconnects three of the structural members and each of the tension lines interconnects one of the couplings and one of the structural members. Each of the tension lines interconnects one of the couplings and an end of one of the structural members not interconnected with one of the couplings. A columnar space, devoid of any structural members, is centrally located within the structural mechanism. Each of the couplings interconnects two of three structural members such that they are substantially aligned along their respective longitudinal axes and the third of the three structural members is interconnected such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the other two structural members." The patent application was filed on May 29, 2009 (12/475,342). 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=7,987,864.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,864&RS=PN/7,987,864 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Graham Packaging Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Graham Packaging, York, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,988,002) developed by John E. Denner, York, Pa., David B. Clements, Medina, Ohio, and Robert D. Stoolmaker, York, Pa., for a "plastic container and closure and system and method of making the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A plastic container and closure and method of making the same. The container can include a solid bottom end, an outer sidewall extending from the solid bottom end, and a neck portion extending from the outer sidewall to create an open end of the container. The neck portion may have a spout portion having an aperture formed therein. The spout portion can be inverted to form a flange receptacle. The closure can include a sealing portion which includes a first receptacle, a spring portion that includes a second receptacle, and a planar center area configured in the center of the closure and extending inward from the spring portion. The container may be filled with a product and the closure secured to the container, over the open end, to create a primary seal and a secondary seal. When the closure is secured to the container, the spring portion can exert a sealing pressure against the neck portion of the container to create the primary seal." The patent application was filed on Nov. 7, 2007 (11/979,730). 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=7988002.PN.&OS=PN/7988002&RS=PN/7988002 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Swing Training Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Shawn Allen, Washington, Pa., has developed a patent (7,985,147) for a swing training device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bat, golf club or stringed racket has the sweet spot replaced by a ring with a ball-catching net secured to a backside thereof to enable the user to develop the necessary hand-eye coordination to consistently engage the optimum portion of the sporting goods device to contact the ball, thereby improving performance/results." The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2010 (12/807,655). 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=7985147.PN.&OS=PN/7985147&RS=PN/7985147 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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