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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (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 Arizona. *** Ventana Medical Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8 -- Ventana Medical Systems, Tucson, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,985,557) developed by four co-inventors for a "polymeric carriers for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization." The co-inventors are Jerry W. Kosmeder, Tucson, Ariz., Casey A. Kernag, Tucson, Ariz., Donald Johnson, Tucson, Ariz., and Christopher Bieniarz, Tucson, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Certain disclosed embodiments of the present invention concern the synthesis, derivatization, conjugation to immunoglobulins and signal amplification based on discrete, relatively short polymers having plural reactive functional groups that react with plural molecules of interest. Reactive functional groups, such as hydrazides, may be derivatized with a variety of detectable labels, particularly haptens. The remaining reactive functional groups may be conjugated directly to a specific binding molecule, such as to the oxidized carbohydrate of the Fc region of the antibody. Disclosed conjugates display large signal amplification as compared to those based on molecules derivatized with single haptens, and are useful for assay methods, particularly multiplexed assays." The patent application was filed on May 22, 2008 (12/154,472). 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=7,985,557.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,557&RS=PN/7,985,557 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Spongeables Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Spongeables, Inglewood, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,987,547) developed by seven co-inventors for a cleansing pad. The co-inventors are Michael Popovsky, Beverly Hills, Calif., Yelena Popovsky, Beverly Hills, Calif., Susanne Foote, Boise, Idaho, Shawna Lassen, Seattle, Eric Jungermann, Phoenix, Maxwell Poper, Westminster, Calif., and Raulee Marcus, Hermosa Beach, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cleansing pad (10) is made of a web of fibers, forming a substrate (11), where the substrate (11) includes a cleansing agent (12) therein. The cleansing agent (12) is a pourable soap. In making the cleansing pad (10), the cleansing agent (12) is initially heated from solid form into molten/liquid form, and distributed essentially throughout one or more portions of the substrate (11) in molten form to coat the fibers in said portions of the substrate (11). After application of the molten cleansing agent (12), the substrate (11) is then allowed to cool such that the molten cleansing agent (12) solidifies and remains solid at a desired range at and above room temperature, forming the cleansing pad (10). Thereafter, in use, the cleansing pad (10) is applied for cleaning an object in conjunction with a solvent such as water. The solvent dissolves the solidified cleansing agent (12). The cleansing pad (10) can be used in this manner multiple times without the need for application of additional cleansing agent (12) to the cleansing pad (10). As such, the cleansing pad (10) is a self-contained, long lasting product that maintains its creamy lather during multiple uses and does not require the user to reapply cleansing agents to the cleansing pad (10) with every use." The patent application was filed on July 2, 2004 (10/562,311). 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=79,87,547.PN.&OS=PN/79,87,547&RS=PN/79,87,547 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Kimball Care Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Kimball Care Products, Tempe, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,987,538) developed by Carol Burk Kimball, Tempe, Ariz., for a "bed support system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bed support system may include first and second rails each including at least two legs connected at a top thereof by a handle. A first adjustable strap and a spaced apart second adjustable strap may be placed around the legs of the first and second rails. A method of installing a bed support system on a bed on a ground may include: positioning a first adjustable strap around first and second rails so that the first strap anchors around legs of the first and second rails; positioning a bed frame over the first strap to aid in anchoring the first strap to the first and second rails; positioning a box spring onto the bed frame; and positioning a second adjustable strap over the box spring and around the first and second rails so that the second strap anchors around the legs of the first and second rails." The patent application was filed on May 20, 2010 (12/784,488). 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=79,87,538.PN.&OS=PN/79,87,538&RS=PN/79,87,538 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Connection Rod for Screw or Hook Polyaxial System and Method of Use ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Stephen Ritland, Flagstaff, Ariz., has developed a patent (7,985,245) for a "connection rod for screw or hook polyaxial system and method of use." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A low-profile surgical implant assembly is provided that includes a connector device that is an integral part of a rod, the connector device allowing the rod to be attached directly to a bone screw, such as a pedicle screw. Another aspect of the invention is a clamp device that allows the length of a rod spanning to attachment devices to be adjusted at the time of implantation, and further allows the clamp device to be secured by tightening a securing end of the clamp at the attachment device. The assemblies are useful for insertion into bone and connecting a foreign object to bone via a polyaxial coupling mechanism. A method for implanting the assembly is also provided." The patent application was filed on Nov. 18, 2005 (11/283,006). 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=7,985,245&OS=7,985,245&RS=7,985,245 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** PRM Energy Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- PRM Energy Systems, Hot Springs, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,985,268) developed by Ron Bailey Sr., Hot Springs, Ariz., for a "particulate waste product gasification system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments include a gasification process where the carbon content of the residue from gasification of agricultural waste products and the fly ash content of the gaseous exhaust is controlled by regulated inflow of gasification-supporting air in a plurality of flow stream at different velocities to enhance fluidization of particulate feed in a bed being raked by a rotating sweep arm inducing radially outward movement of gasification residue into a collecting zone from which the residue enters a discharge duct. The particulate feed is dropped at a location in the gasification chamber above the bed in alignment with the inflow stream of maximum velocity." The patent application was filed on Nov. 1, 2005 (11/264,553). 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=7,985,268&OS=7,985,268&RS=7,985,268 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Gore Enterprise Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Gore Enterprise Holdings, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (7,985,263) developed by Andrew B. Berman, Flagstaff, Ariz., Thane L. Kranzer, Flaggstaff, Ariz., and Dean R. Wentworth, Flagstaff, Ariz., for a "membrane for use in sutured or sutureless surgical procedures." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved, polymeric surgical membrane, which can be used in a variety of surgical procedures, such as sutured and sutureless duraplasty procedures. For sutureless applications, a textured, discontinuous, outer polymer layer is provided which encourages rapid incorporation and anchoring into surrounding tissue. In cooperation with the discontinuous first layer, a second elastomeric layer provides elasticity and resilience. A third barrier layer is provided to essentially eliminate adhesions and irritation to surrounding tissue. In those applications requiring anchoring sutures, the second elastomeric layer "self-seals" against the sutures, essentially eliminating the leakage of blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or other fluids. In addition, the composite structure of the present invention has a high degree of suture retention strength is polymeric with a high degree of biocompatibility, is thin and very flexible." The patent application was filed on Nov. 27, 2005 (12/624,877). 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=7,985,263&OS=7,985,263&RS=7,985,263 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** J. Jireh Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- J. Jireh Holdings, Payson, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,988,074) developed by David A. Mirko, Payson, Ariz., for a "nozzle apparatus for material dispersion in a dryer and methods for drying materials." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatus and methods for the dispersion of material into a drying gas stream are disclosed. The material dispersion apparatus can have a nozzle and a venturi positioned downstream of the nozzle. The drying gas stream can be generated by pulse combustion dryer or by spray dryer and pass over at least a portion of the nozzle." The patent application was filed on March 5, 2009 (12/398,672). 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=7988074.PN.&OS=PN/7988074&RS=PN/7988074 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xatra Fund MX Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Xatra Fund MX, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (7,988,038) developed by seven co-inventors for a "system for biometric security using a fob." The co-inventors are Blayn W. Beenau, Peoria, Ariz., David S. Bonalle, New Rochelle, N.Y., Seth W. Fields, Taylorsville, Utah, William J. Gray, Salt Lake City, Carl Larkin, West Sussex, United Kingdom, Joshua L. Montgomery, Orem, Utah, and Peter D. Saunders, Salt Lake City. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. The device for verifying samples compares the biometric samples with information stored on databases." The patent application was filed on Sept. 6, 2007 (11/850,796). 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=7988038.PN.&OS=PN/7988038&RS=PN/7988038 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Cardica Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Cardica, Redwood City, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,988,026) developed by Bryan D. Knodel, Flagstaff, Ariz., Bernard A. Hausen, Redwood City, Calif., and Luke W. Clauson, Redwood City, Calif., for an "endocutter with staple feed." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surgical endocutter may include an end effector, at least one feeder belt that extends at least partially into the end effector; and two or more staples, where each staple has a first end frangibly connected to a corresponding feeder belt and a second, free end, and where the staples form at least one row. The endocutter may be used to treat a patient by inserting the end effector into the body of a patient through an opening such as a trocar port, engaging tissue with the end effector, stapling tissue along two staple lines with the end effector; cutting tissue between the staple lines with the end effector, releasing the tissue from the end effector, and repeating the holding, stapling and engaging on tissue at a different location within the body of the patient without removing the end effector from within the body of the patient." The patent application was filed on Sept. 6, 2007 (11/851,379). 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=7988026.PN.&OS=PN/7988026&RS=PN/7988026 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** 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. *** Max Machine Worx Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Max Machine Worx, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,985,109) developed by Aaron C. Mansfield, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Jason A. Mansfield, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., for a "marine transmission transom extension enclosure system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities." The patent application was filed on April 4, 2008 (12/080,621). 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=7,985,109.PN.&OS=PN/7,985,109&RS=PN/7,985,109 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Applied Energetics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Applied Energetics, Tucson, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (7,987,760) developed by five co-inventors for "systems and methods for igniting explosives." The co-inventors are Paul B. Lundquist, Tucson, Ariz., Richard Adler, Tucson, Ariz., Stephen William McCahon, Tucson, Ariz., Joseph C. Hayden, Tucson, Ariz., and Eric Lau, Tucson, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric and/or electromagnetic discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively, or in addition to, electromagnetic energy may be directionally propagated to the device through a waveguide. Such electromagnetic energy may be in the microwave region and may heat and/or induce electric current in the explosive device. In either instance, the directionally propagated energy may be time varying. In one embodiment, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the directionally propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the device is inhibited." The patent application was filed on May 9, 2005 (11/126,509). 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=7,987,760.PN.&OS=PN/7,987,760&RS=PN/7,987,760 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Phoenix Inventor Develops Patent for Safety Skin Applique Kit for Identification of Lost Persons ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Michele Welsh, Phoenix, has developed a patent (7,988,199) for a "safety skin applique kit for identification of lost persons." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A safety skin applique kit for parents and custodians of children, disabled persons, and the elderly, including a marking pen and a pre-packaged collection of preprinted skin appliques each removably sandwiched between two carrier sheets. Each of the appliques further comprise a die cut section of breathable polyurethane tape, printed with a forward image on one side defined by a lightly-colored high-contrast window, and pre-printed plea to call if lost. The appliques are coated with hypoallergenic acrylate adhesive for application to skin or other surfaces. Parents and custodians can apply one of said appliques' to their child, disabled person, or elderly charge, and write a contact telephone number in the window of the applique. This way, if their charge becomes lost, passersby will notice the applique, read the contact telephone number, and call the custodian." The patent application was filed on Sept. 19, 2008 (12/284,248). 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=7,988,199&OS=7,988,199&RS=7,988,199 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Honeywell International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (7,985,162) developed by Paul Buchele, Glendale, Ariz., and Torey Davis, Peoria, Ariz., for a "signal torque module assembly for use in control moment gyroscope." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A signal torque module assembly (STMA) is provided for use within a control moment gyroscope of the type that includes a rotor assembly. The STMA comprises a torque module assembly (TMA), which includes: (i) a TMA housing, (ii) a torque motor coupled to the TMA housing, and (iii) a gear train coupled to the TMA housing and mechanically coupling the torque motor to the rotor assembly. A signal module assembly is coupled to the TMA housing, and an elongated connector electrically couples the signal module assembly and the rotor assembly. The elongated connector extends through the gear train." The patent application was filed on March 19, 2008 (12/051,585). 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=7985162.PN.&OS=PN/7985162&RS=PN/7985162 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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