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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Indiana (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 Indiana. *** Suregene Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Suregene, Jeffersontown, Ky., has been assigned a patent (7,985,551) developed by Timothy L. Ramsey, Shelbyville, Ky., and Mark D. Brennan, Jeffersonville, Ind., for "methods and compositions for the treatment of psychotic disorders through the identification of the SULT4A1-1 haplotype." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status." The patent application was filed on Nov. 4, 2009 (12/612,438). 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=7,985,551.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,551&RS=PN/7,985,551 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hansa Medical Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Hansa Medical Products, Indianapolis, has been assigned a patent (7,987,851) developed by Eric D. Blom, Carmel, Ind., and Bradley H. Quinn, Indianapolis, for a "valved fenestrated tracheotomy tube having outer and inner cannulae." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tracheotomy tube apparatus includes an outer cannula having first and second ends, a fenestration along the length of the outer cannula between the first and second ends, and a first inner cannula sized for insertion into the outer cannula. The first inner cannula includes a resilient region which lies adjacent the fenestration when the first inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula, and a valve operatively associated with the first inner cannula. A region between the resilient region and the valve provides a passageway between the first inner cannula and the outer cannula when the first inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula." The patent application was filed on Dec. 27, 2005 (11/318,649). 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=79,87,851&OS=79,87,851&RS=79,87,851 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** U.S. Navy Assigned Patent for Method of Disrupting Electrical Power Transmission ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Navy has been assigned a patent (7,987,791) developed by John Felix Schneider, Huntingburg, Ind., and Christopher Allen Brown, Bloomington, Ind., for a "method of disrupting electrical power transmission." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of disrupting electrical power transmission including the steps of launching a projectile from a hand-held launcher, ejecting a plurality of electrically conductive members from the projectile, and bridging electrical contacts of power transmission equipment." The patent application was filed on March 31, 2009 (12/415,754). 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=79,87,791&OS=79,87,791&RS=79,87,791 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Indiana Inventor Develops Patent for Pontoon Boat ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Kenneth Cochran, Plainfield, Ind., has developed a patent (7,987,803) for a pontoon boat. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a pontoon boat. The pontoon boat includes a deck, a pair of pontoons, an elongated channel member and a boat. The pair of pontoons is disposed on a water side portion of the deck for supporting the deck above a water level. The elongated channel member is disposed on the water side portion of the deck between the pair of pontoons. The elongated channel member is configured to have longitudinal sliding movement with respect to the water side portion of the deck. The boat includes a body portion and a pair of lip portions. The pair of lip portions is configured to be slidingly received in the elongated channel member for removably securing the boat to the water side portion of the deck." The patent application was filed on March 13, 2009 (12/403,475). 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=79,87,803&OS=79,87,803&RS=79,87,803 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,987,770) developed by five co-inventors for a "water pitcher and cover therefore." The co-inventors are James M. Klump, Crestwood, Ky., Daniel Ryan Capelle, Corydon, Ind., Norman J. Boulard, Louisville, Ky., Jay Andrew Broniak, Louisville, Ky., and John Steven Holmes, Sellersburg, Ind. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A pitcher includes a container body defining a liquid storage cavity therein and having an open end and a cover removably coupled to the container body. The cover extends along the open end, and the cover defining a fill opening configured to receive a liquid therein. The fill opening is in communication with the liquid storage cavity. The pitcher also includes a lid assembly having a lid closing access to the fill opening. A slide mechanism is coupled to the lid, and the slide mechanism is slidably coupled to the cover." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2005 (11/323,427). 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=79,87,770&OS=79,87,770&RS=79,87,770 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hanuman, Biomet Biologics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Hanuman, San Francisco, and Biomet Biologics, Warsaw, Ind., have been assigned a patent (7,987,995) developed by Randel Dorian, San Diego, and Michael D. Leach, Warsaw, Ind., for a "method and apparatus for preparing platelet rich plasma and concentrates thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The PRP separator-concentrator of this invention is suitable for office use or emergency use for trauma victims. The PRP separator comprises a motorized centrifugal separation assembly, and a concentrator assembly. The centrifugal separator assembly comprises a centrifugal drum separator that includes an erythrocyte capture module and a motor having a drive axis connected to the centrifugal drum separator. The concentrator assembly comprises a water-removal module for preparing PRP concentrate. The centrifugal drum separator has an erythrocyte trap. The water removal module can be a syringe device with water absorbing beads or it can be a pump-hollow fiber cartridge assembly. The hollow fibers are membranes with pores that allow the flow of water through the fiber membrane while excluding flow of clotting factors useful for sealing and adhering tissue and growth factors helpful for healing while avoiding activation of platelets and disruption of any trace erythrocytes present in the PRP." The patent application was filed on May 3, 2010 (12/772,497). 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=7,987,995.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,995&RS=PN/7,987,995 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** AccuTemp Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- AccuTemp Products, Fort Wayne, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,987,772) developed by Larry R. Wolf, Avilla, Ind., for a passive heater. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A passive heater including a carriage actuatable to move along a cooking surface and a cover. In one exemplary embodiment, the carriage may be positioned on a guide bar to direct movement of the carriage along the cooking surface. The cover may be connected to the carriage and positionable near the cooking surface. Advantageously, positioning the cover near the cooking surface provides for the retention of nearby heat. Thus, the top surface of a food item cooking on the cooking surface may be heated by placing the cover over the food item. In another exemplary embodiment, the cover has a lifted position and a lowered position. By moving the cover from the lifted position to the lowered position, the cover may contact the cooking surface to surround food cooking thereon. In another exemplary embodiment, the lowered positioned may be spaced upwardly from the cooking surface, allowing the cover to cap food thereon." The patent application was filed on Jan. 8, 2008 (11/971,109). 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=79,87,772&OS=79,87,772&RS=79,87,772 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** DePuy Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- DePuy Products, Warsaw, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,985,262) developed by Edmund W. Frazee, Cromwell, Ind., and Craig N. Ernsberger, Granger, Ind., for an "aspheric hip bearing couple." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup and in one embodiment includes a first member for attachment to a first bone in a joint and including a first articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature and a second member for attachment to a second bone in the joint and including a second articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a third articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature." The patent application was filed on Dec. 28, 2007 (12/005,837). 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=7,985,262&OS=7,985,262&RS=7,985,262 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** DePuy Products Assigned Patent for Acetabular Prosthesis System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- DePuy Products, Warsaw, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,985,260) developed by five co-inventors for an acetabular prosthesis system. The co-inventors are Ryan C. Keefer, Fort Wayne, Ind., Jeffrey A. Rybolt, Fort Wayne, Ind., Hengda D. Liu, Warsaw, Ind., Matthew D. Smith, Akron, Ind., and Gerhard J.A. Drescher, Warren, Mich. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An acetabular prosthesis system configured to be coupled to a surgically-prepared acetabulum includes an acetabular shell, an augment component, and a fastener configured to couple the acetabular shell and the augment component together." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2008 (12/164,957). 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=7,985,260&OS=7,985,260&RS=7,985,260 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Zimmer Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Zimmer Technology, Warsaw, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,985,259) developed by four co-inventors for an "acetabular cup conversion ring." The co-inventors are Richard A. Berger, Chicago, Erin M. Johnson, Columbia City, Ind., Archie W. Newsome, Mentone, Ind., and Randy L. Schlemmer, Bremen, Ind. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An acetabular implant for hip replacement surgery includes a shell component and first and second alternative bearing components interchangeably engageable with the shell component to provide a choice in bearing materials. The shell component has an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the first alternative shell component. A conversion ring is lockingly engageable with the shell component to adapt the shell component to provide an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the second alternative shell component." The patent application was filed on July 16, 2009 (12/504,155). 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=7,985,259&OS=7,985,259&RS=7,985,259 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Cook Medical Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Cook Medical Technologies, Bloomington, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,985,213) developed by Fred T. Parker, Bloomington, Ind., for a "delivery catheter and method of manufacture." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A flexible, kink-resistant, delivery catheter or sheath (83) for percutaneously delivering implantable medical devices. The delivery catheter sheath includes a flat wire coil (95) with uniform spacing between the turns, which is compression fitted about and proximal the distal portion of an inner, lubricous material polytetrafluoroethylene tube (84). The delivery catheter or sheath further includes an outer tube (85) of a heat formable polyamide material, which is heat formed and compressed through the spaces between the turns of the wire coil to mechanically connect to the roughened outer surface of the inner tube. The distal portion (87) of the inner tube is expanded and everted or folded-back over itself and connected to the distal end of the outer tube to form a lumen having a larger diameter than the rest of the catheter." The patent application was filed on April 26, 2004 (10/832,183). 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=7,985,213&OS=7,985,213&RS=7,985,213 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Cosco Management Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Cosco Management, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (7,988,230) developed by Nathan W. Heisey, Columbus, Ind., and Curtis J. Brandl, Fishers, Ind., for a "Juvenile vehicle seat with lap belt lock-off mechanism." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A seat support for a juvenile restraint adapted to receive a juvenile seat. The seat support includes an anchor belt retainer for anchoring a seat-base anchor belt to the seat support and for anchoring a vehicle anchor belt to the seat support." The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2009 (12/360,075). 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=7,988,230&OS=7,988,230&RS=7,988,230 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method for Controlling Engine Speed in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (7,987,934) developed by Steven C. Huseman, Noblesville, Ind., for a "method for controlling engine speed in a hybrid electric vehicle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for controlling operation of a hybrid powertrain is proposed, the hybrid powertrain comprising an internal combustion engine, an electric energy storage device, an electric machine, and an electro-mechanical transmission. The engine and the electric machine and the transmission are operative to transmit torque therebetween to generate an output. The method comprises determining optimum engine operation and an engine capability, and an operator torque request. A limit to the engine capability is determined based upon optimum engine operation, engine capability, and states of the parameters of the electrical energy storage device. Power limits are determined. The limit to the engine capability is adjusted based upon the power limits of the energy storage device. The engine operation is controlled based upon the engine capability and the adjusted limit to the engine capability." The patent application was filed on March 29, 2007 (11/731,645). 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=7,987,934.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,934&RS=PN/7,987,934 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Panduit Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Panduit, Tinley Park, Ill., has been assigned a patent (7,985,103) developed by Frank M. Straka, Chicago, and Ronald L. Tellas, Schererville, Ind., for a "communication connector with improved crosstalk communication." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A communication jack has a housing with a face having a plug receiving aperture. A plurality of conductive path pairs extends from corresponding plug interface contacts located at the plug receiving aperture to corresponding output terminals. A first circuit board is connected to the plug interface contacts and a second circuit board is connected to the plug interface contacts and the output terminals. The first circuit board has a first single stage of crosstalk compensation with opposite polarity of the crosstalk of a plug for a first combination of the conductive path pairs. The second circuit board includes a second single stage of opposite polarity crosstalk compensation for some of the conductive path pairs not compensated on the first circuit board. The stages cancel substantially all of the crosstalk caused by the plug, for the signal operating frequencies, for corresponding combinations of the conductive path pairs." The patent application was filed on Dec. 8, 2010 (12/963,090). 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=7,985,103.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,103&RS=PN/7,985,103 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Masco Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Masco, Indianapolis, has been assigned a patent (7,987,869) developed by Michael Scot Rosko, Greenwood, Ind., and Patrick B. Jonte, Zionsville, Ind., for a "valve stem holding device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a device for holding a faucet handle to a valve stem. The device tightens onto the valve stem when drawn upwardly into the faucet handle." The patent application was filed on Dec. 12, 2008 (12/333,589). 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=7,987,869.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,869&RS=PN/7,987,869 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Indiana Inventors Develop Patent for Method and Apparatus to Monitor the Compressive Strength of Insulation Boards ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Timothy Tackett, Sheridan, Ind., and John B. Letts, Carmel, Ind., have developed a patent (7,987,730) for a "method and apparatus to monitor the compressive strength of insulation boards." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An edge-strength measuring device for measuring the compressive strength of a foam matrix along the edges thereof, the device comprising at least one measuring implement having one or more contacting elements for engaging with the edges of the foam matrix, and at least one measuring device in communication with said contacting elements for measuring the resistance imparted by the foam matrix when said contacting element is engaged with the edge." The patent application was filed on May 21, 2008 (12/124,395). 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=7,987,730.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,730&RS=PN/7,987,730 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** International Truck Intellectual Property Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- International Truck Intellectual Property, Warrenville, Ill., has been assigned a patent (7,987,666) developed by Isaac D. Branning, Arcola, Ind., Brad D. Singer, Woodburn, Ind., and Donald J. Kortenber, Fort Wayne, Ind., for a "cooling apparatus for exhaust gas temperature control devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Temperature control devices have become common to cool the exhaust stream from a diesel particulate filter before release into the environment. To further cool the filtered exhaust stream and to protect the temperature control device, a duct can be used to surround the inlets of the temperature control device. The duct has a head section surrounding the inlets at one end and a base section extending from the head section with a vent at the other end. Ambient air is drawn through the vent into the duct and into the inlets of the temperature control device to further cool the filtered exhaust stream." The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2007 (11/863,537). 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=7,987,666.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,666&RS=PN/7,987,666 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Rexam Closures and Containers Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Rexam Closures and Containers, Evansville, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,988,004) developed by J. Nathan Marret, Newburgh, Ind., Thomas Stoneberg, Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Troy Tacke, Chicago, for "dispensing closure with tamper evident device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dispensing closure having a tamper evident device. The closure having a spout positionable between an open position and a closed position relative to a closure base. An overcap with a tamper indicating band having an anti-rotational mechanism interacting with the closure base. The closure base has a plurality of projecting flanges engaging the tamper indicating band. The projecting flanges of the closure base curve towards the spout of the dispensing closure. The tamper indicating band of the overcap is supported interiorly by the spout in both the open position and closed position of the spout." The patent application was filed on March 19, 2008 (12/051,161). 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=7988004.PN.&OS=PN/7988004&RS=PN/7988004 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Rexam Healthcare Packaging Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Rexam Healthcare Packaging, Perrysburg, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (7,988,003) developed by Christopher B. Clodfelter, Evansville, Ind., for a "ratchet push and turn child resistant closure." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A child resistant closure having a ratchet push and turn mechanism. The ratchet push and turn mechanism includes an over cap disposed over an under cap, each with ratchet teeth in operable engagement. The ratchet teeth of the closure may have a groove. Another groove may extend between adjacent ratchet teeth allowing air to escape from between the under cap and the over cap during the assembly process of the closure." The patent application was filed on April 10, 2008 (12/100,601). 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=7988003.PN.&OS=PN/7988003&RS=PN/7988003 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Electronics, Mishawaka, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,984,537) developed by Jack Champaigne, Mishawaka, Ind., for a "method of shot peening coil springs." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Both the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of a coil spring are peened by passing sequential segments of the spring around offset pulleys mounted within a peening cabinet. As the spring is pulled around one of the pulleys, the coils fan out from the pulley to permit the peening media to impact portions of the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the spring, and as the spring is pulled around the other pulley, the portions of the surfaces not peened as the segment traveled around the first pulley will be peened." The patent application was filed on March 1, 2007 (11/680,852). 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=7984537.PN.&OS=PN/7984537&RS=PN/7984537 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Rieke Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Rieke, Auburn, Ind., has been assigned a patent (7,988,007) developed by Gary M. Baughman, Fremont, Ind., and Lynn A. Brooks, Auburn, Ind., for a "container closure and closing cap having contoured bail handles." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A unitary threaded closing cap for a closure includes a body having a sidewall and a top panel and at least one bail handle unitarily joined to the top panel wherein the at least one bail handle is arranged in three sections, including an intermediate section and opposing end sections, the intermediate section including a shaped portion that extends above the top panel." The patent application was filed on May 31, 2007 (11/809,129). 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=7988007.PN.&OS=PN/7988007&RS=PN/7988007 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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