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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Aug. 22)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California. *** California Inventors Develop Patent for Attachable Tie-down Loop for a Truck and Method of Use ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Dean L. Gallegos, Bakersfield, Calif., and Bonnie F. Gallegos, Bakersfield, Calif., have developed a patent (7,997,839) for an "attachable tie-down loop for a truck and method of use thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tie-down attachment device and system for use in pickup trucks featuring a plurality of clamps that slide along the upper edge of the pickup truck bed rail used to hold bed caps in place without having to drill into the pickup truck bed is herein disclosed. The device comprises a clamping means that is secured by tightening a bolt with a strong grip or by wrench or pliers. The device further comprises a large eye bolt to which a strap, a rope, or other securing means can be connected and thus securing a load. The clamping device can be left in place on the bed rail or removed and stored when not in use." The patent application was filed on July 23, 2009 (12/460,708). 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=79,97,839.PN.&OS=PN/79,97,839&RS=PN/79,97,839 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Dehumidifier Caps for Cameras ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Chung-Ho Jim Lee, Los Angeles, has developed a patent (7,997,809) for a "dehumidifier caps for cameras." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A camera cap assembly removes moisture from a camera rear lens and/or a camera body. The camera cap assembly includes a main body that has a front end, a rear end, and an inner divider having a number of openings. The camera cap assembly also includes a desiccant holder cap at the rear end of the main body and a storage sealing cap at the front end. A desiccant chamber is defined between the desiccant holder cap and the inner divider for storing a dehumidifying component. The sealing storage cap is secured to the front end of the main body when the camera cap assembly is not in use. The camera cap assembly is to be attached to a camera rear lens or a camera body, without the storage cap, via bayonet mount and a sealing ring." The patent application was filed on July 31, 2010 (12/848,144). 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=79,97,809.PN.&OS=PN/79,97,809&RS=PN/79,97,809 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for LED Tube Reusable End Cap ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- William Henry Meurer, Pasadena, Calif., has developed a patent (7,997,770) for an "LED tube reusable end cap." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A replacement for the standard fluorescent lamp tube has a plurality of LED devices mounted on a circuit board. The enclosure within which the circuit board is held has a clear or frosted lens mounted on a heat sink. The lens and heat sink each are arcuately shaped and together form a circular tube. A power converter is mounted below the circuit board and transfers its heat to the heat sink. A pair of pins mounted on the power converter extend beyond one end of the tube. An end cap has means for snapping onto and off the end of the tube and has clearance holes for the pins to protrude through and extend beyond so as to be fitting into mechanical and electrical contact with a standard lamp mounting fixture." The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2009 (12/378,413). 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=79,97,770.PN.&OS=PN/79,97,770&RS=PN/79,97,770 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hon Hai Precision Industry Assigned Patent for Lighting Device and Power Supply System for the Lighting Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Hon Hai Precision Industry, Tu-Cheng, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent (7,997,752) developed by Ga-Lane Chen, Santa Clara, Calif., for a "lighting device and power supply system for the lighting device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lighting device includes a light collecting unit, a solar cell panel, a storage battery, a lighting element and a control unit. The light collecting unit includes a lens exposed to outside light, and an optical leveling element. The optical leveling element includes a light guide plate having a dot pattern arranged thereon and facing toward the lens module. A refractive index of the dot pattern gradually increases from a center to a periphery. The solar cell panel is aligned with the optical leveling element, and is configured for receiving light transmitted through the optical leveling element and converting the light into electrical energy. The control unit is connected to the solar cell panel and the storage battery, and is configured for controlling the solar cell panel to power the storage battery and controlling the storage battery to power the lighting element." The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2008 (12/276,575). 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=79,97,752.PN.&OS=PN/79,97,752&RS=PN/79,97,752 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** e-Vision Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- e-Vision, Roanoke, Va., has been assigned a patent (7,997,733) developed by Ronald D. Blum, Roanoke, Va., Dwight P. Duston, Laguna Niguel, Calif., and Dan Katzman, Givat Ela, Israel, for a "system, apparatus and method for correcting vision with an adaptive optic." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electro-active spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens includes a first lens optic. The disclosed lens also includes a first electro-active zone positioned in a cooperative relationship with the first lens optic. In certain embodiments, the electro-active lens includes a range finder positioned in a cooperative relationship with the electro-active lens." The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2006 (11/636,507). 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=7997733.PN.&OS=PN/7997733&RS=PN/7997733 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Emergency Switch for a Tail Cap Flashlight ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Steven Michael Rorick, Riverside, Calif., has developed a patent (7,997,756) for an "emergency switch for a tail cap flashlight." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Improvements in an emergency switch for an end cap flashlight that allows conducting power to the light source by applying side or rotational force on the end caps of the flashlight. The cap is designed to give faster and more convenient access to light in an emergency, or when needed. The end cap connects to the inner conductor with a castled shape that allows the conductors to be moved in or out alignment to allow or prevent contact. The gasket or washer provides insulation and spacing of the conductors. Side forces on the end cap overcome the spacing of the washer to make electrical contact. The end cap may also support a glass breaking device. The glass breaker is a hardened tip on the end of the cap." The patent application was filed on Feb. 27, 2009 (12/395,346). 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=79,97,756.PN.&OS=PN/79,97,756&RS=PN/79,97,756 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** AMO Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- AMO Manufacturing, Santa Ana, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,731) developed by Guangming Dai, Fremont, Calif., for "systems and methods for prediction of objective visual acuity based on wavefront measurements." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods, devices, and systems for predicting an optical acuity measure of an optical system of an eye. An optical acuity measure can be predicted by determining a point spread function based on a wavefront measurement of an eye, convolving a resolution target with the point spread function to produce an image, and predicting the optical acuity measure of the optical system of the eye based on the image." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2009 (12/649,575). 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=7997731.PN.&OS=PN/7997731&RS=PN/7997731 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Cobra Golf Assigned Patent for Multi-piece Golf Club Head with Improved Inertia ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Cobra Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,999) developed by Ryan L. Roach, Carlsbad, Calif., Peter L. Soracco, Carlsbad, Calif., and Christopher B. Best, Park City, Utah, for a "multi-piece golf club head with improved inertia." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-piece iron-type golf club head with a substantial weight member is disclosed and claimed. The golf club head includes a plurality of body members. A first body member includes a face, a rear surface, and a hosel. A viscoelastic material is attached to the rear surface, and a second body member is attached to the viscoelastic material. The second body member, which may be a weight member, has a substantially larger mass than in known golf clubs. The viscoelastic member may form a substantial part of the club head. The club head may also have a recess located in a top portion thereof between the heel and the toe and extending toward the sole. A low-density insert may be positioned within the recess." The patent application was filed on Sept. 3, 2009 (12/553,977). 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=7,997,999.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,999&RS=PN/7,997,999 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** SRI Sports Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- SRI Sports, Kobe-Shi, Japan, has been assigned a patent (7,998,000) developed by Dustin J. Brekke, Westminster, Calif., and Robert J. Horacek, Hermosa Beach, Calif., for a golf club head. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may generally include a strike face, a top portion, a bottom portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, and a hosel having a central axis located in a first imaginary vertical plane. A discrete, at least partially curvilinear stiffening element, having generally vertical side surfaces, may be coupled to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion to improve the dynamic-excitation response of the club head. Preferably, the stiffening element is oriented such that an imaginary horizontal line intersects at least one of the vertical surfaces at at least two points. Additionally, the stiffening element may have at least two inflection points located along a non-linear path characterized by the vertical projection of one of the side surfaces onto at least one of the bottom portion and the top portion of the club head." The patent application was filed on May 26, 2010 (12/787,902). 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=7,998,000.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,000&RS=PN/7,998,000 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Speed and Resistance Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Sol Wroclawsky, Long Beach, Calif., has developed a patent (7,998,030) for a "speed and resistance apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rolling resistance producing apparatus is tethered to trail behind a person includes a longitudinally aligned fabric panel stretched on a frame which also engages the rear end of an elastomeric band that is stretched through a sheath formed in the panel to engage a harness tied to selected limbs of the person to provide resistance thereto. The trailing end of the frame is supported on a wheel to follow the person as she or he are moving. A measurement system sensing the movement of the wheel then records the rate of the movement to provide an indication of fatigue." The patent application was filed on June 14, 2010 (12/802,771). 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=7,998,030.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,030&RS=PN/7,998,030 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** VQ Actioncare Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- VQ Actioncare, Irvine, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,042) developed by John Bowser, Las Vegas, Kevin R. Lunau, Valley Center, Calif., and Michael S. Skahan, Vista, Calif., for an "exercise system using exercise resistance cables." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exercise chair for an exercise system. The exercise system is of a type that utilizes an exercise resistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an exercise resistance cable having a first end being connectable to an exercise chair, and; a handgrip connected to a second end of the exercise resistance cable. The exercise chair includes: a) a chair frame; b) a first force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a first selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the left side of the chair frame; c) a second force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a second selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the right side of the chair frame; d) a third force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a third selected location at approximately ankle height level at the right side of the chair frame; e) a fourth force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a fourth selected location at approximately ankle height level at the left side of the chair frame; and, f) means for connecting the first end of a resistance cable to a selected position on the chair frame. The first, second, third and fourth force directing means provide a redirection of force applied by a user at the shoulder and ankle height levels for a selectable exercise using resistance cables." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2009 (12/581,869). 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=7,998,042.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,042&RS=PN/7,998,042 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Keiser Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Keiser, Fresno, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,038) developed by Dennis L. Keiser, Sanger, Calif., for an "exercise apparatus using weight and pneumatic resistances." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exercise apparatus is disclosed that comprises a frame, at least one user interface movably coupled to the frame, a pneumatic resistance device, and a weight stack coupled to the frame. The weight stack is arranged between and in series with the at least one user interface and pneumatic resistance device and is coupled to the at least one user interface by a first force transfer mechanism and to the pneumatic resistance device by a second force transfer mechanism." The patent application was filed on April 7, 2005 (11/102,545). 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=7,998,038.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,038&RS=PN/7,998,038 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Guthy-Renker Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Guthy-Renker, Santa Monica, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,045) developed by Robson Splane, Valley Center, Calif., for an exercise chair. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exercise chair primarily directed to employing an exercise method, with independent, adjustable foot bars and a foldable configuration. The seat is supported by a plurality of support elements, at least some of which are hingeably connected with the seat, so that the chair can be folded into a compact shape for storage or transport. The independent foot bars may each be attached to a lever that is hingeably coupled one or more of the support elements. The position of the foot bars may also be adjustable by extending out of the levers and locking into the desired position. One or more resistance elements may be removably attached to a location below the chair seat, and individually connected with the levers via an adjusting assembly that can either slide or be placed in pre-set mounting locations along the lever to provide variable resistance, or can be equipped with a turnbuckle to provide varying resistance. A platform that rests at or near the floor during use may be attached to the two front support elements, which provides stability as well as comfort when the user stands or kneels on the platform when using the chair." The patent application was filed on Sept. 22, 2009 (12/564,491). 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=7,998,045.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,045&RS=PN/7,998,045 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Real-time Wireless Sensor Scoring ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- William M. Klein, Los Altos Hills, Calif., has developed a patent (7,998,004) for a "real-time wireless sensor scoring." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A shooting sports measurement system to use with a hoop comprises a net including a first sensor suspended within the net and connectable with the hoop to detect vibration transmitted through one or both of the net and the hoop and a second sensor to detect one or both of motion of the net and pressure from a passing object. The shooting sports measurement system further comprises a console communicatively coupled with the first sensor and the second sensor to receive data and calculate results." The patent application was filed on Jan. 23, 2009 (12/359,075). 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=7,998,004.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,004&RS=PN/7,998,004 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Cobra Golf Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Cobra Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,001) developed by Peter L. Soracco, Carlsbad, Calif., for a "golf club with deep undercut." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head having a deep undercut is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a cavity in a back portion thereof, opposite the striking face. A recess is provided in the back portion of the club head in proximity of the heel and, optionally, the sole. The recess may extend to the hosel bore, and may be separate from the cavity. An insert, such as a dampening member, a weight member, or a combination thereof, may be positioned within the recess. The recess and any insert provided therein alter the club head moment of inertia and center of gravity location, providing an improved feel to the golf club." The patent application was filed on April 13, 2010 (12/759,149). 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=7,998,001.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,001&RS=PN/7,998,001 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Lagano Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Joseph Lagano, Los Angeles, has been assigned a patent (7,997,996) developed by Joseph Lagano, for a "Swing training device and system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Described is a swing training device comprising a first foot plate, a second of foot plate, a connector connecting the first foot plate to the second foot plate, a first foot pad pivotably mounted on the first foot plate, and a second foot pad pivotably mounted on the second foot plate. The swing training device may be useful for teaching balance and developing core muscles used while swinging a sporting device." The patent application was filed on June 10, 2010 (12/813,063). 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=7,997,996.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,996&RS=PN/7,997,996 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Abdominal Exercise Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Mark Wallach, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., has developed a patent (7,998,039) for an abdominal exercise device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An abdominal exercise device comprising a seat back pivotally attached to a base that includes a foot plate, wherein a spring or other resistive element is attached between the seat back and the base, which is capable of simultaneously exercising a plurality of muscle groups while standing, in a hands-free manner. While the user is standing on the foot plate, abdominal and other muscles are exercised when the user presses in a backward direction against the seat back, and then releases the pressure on the seat back such that the seat back returns to an upright or near upright position. The exercise device includes the capability of tension adjustment on the seat back, such that more or less force can be applied to cause the seat back to move in a backward direction." The patent application was filed on March 10, 2010 (12/661,179). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,998,039.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,039&RS=PN/7,998,039 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Acushnet Assigned Patent for Metal Wood Club ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (7,997,998) developed by six co-inventors for a metal wood club. The co-inventors are Thomas Orrin Bennett, Carlsbad, Calif., Michael Scott Burnett, Carlsbad, Calif., Daniel S. Callinan, Carlsbad, Calif., Christopher D. Harvell, Escondido, Calif., Jeffrey W. Meyer, Fallbrook, Calif., and Stephen S. Murphy, Carlsbad, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head is provided with a body that has an address position with a zero degree bounce portion on the sole and a center sole position with a multi-relief surface of the sole having a negative bounce portion. The negative bounce portion may comprise a negative 0.5 to a negative 4.0 degree surface. In one embodiment, the multi-relief surface may comprise the negative bounce portion and a cutaway portion extending to the back of the sole, which may have a depth of about 0.05 to 0.5 inch from a regular sole surface. In another embodiment, the golf club head includes a weight system to adjust the center of gravity. In one embodiment, the weight system is a tube having a weight at one end that may be inserted into the golf club head to move the center of gravity at least forward and backward within 6 mm and up and down within 6 mm. Preferably, the tube is angled downward toward the face by at least 3 degrees." The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2010 (12/911,052). 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=7,997,998.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,998&RS=PN/7,997,998 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Acushnet Assigned Patent for Interchangeable Shaft System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (7,997,997) developed by six co-inventors for an interchangeable shaft system. The co-inventors are Thomas Orrin Bennett, Carlsbad, Calif., Stephanie Bezilla, Carlsbad, Calif., Charles E. Golden, Carlsbad, Calif., Bradford Hughes Hartwell, Carlsbad, Calif., Scott A. Knutson, Carlsbad, Calif., and Stephen S. Murphy, Carlsbad, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head." The patent application was filed on Sept. 16, 2009 (12/560,931). 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=7,997,997.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,997&RS=PN/7,997,997 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Real Video Gaming Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Real Video Gaming, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,984) developed by Dan C. Morgan, San Jose, Calif., Jon Shiell, San Jose, Calif., and Ian Chen, San Jose, Calif., for a "method and system of real video gaming." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems for gaming over a network or communications medium such as via the Internet. In specific embodiments, a real video gaming experience is generated by for a player at a client system from a sequence of real world derived chance events and associated video clips. The server system optionally provides a sequence in an encoded format and the sequence is delivered to the client where the client uses the sequence to create a game of chance for a player." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2006 (11/554,585). 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=7,997,984.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,984&RS=PN/7,997,984 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** California Inventor Develops Patent for Golf Ball Aligning Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Chol Kwi Rim, Gardena, Calif., has developed a patent (7,997,992) for a "golf ball aligning device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf ball aligning device (GBAD) (10) that is disclosed as a golf visor (12) and as a golf cap (80). Both the visor (12) and the cap (80) feature a bill (40) that has a front square edge (44), an upper surface (50) and a lower surface (52). To the lower surface (52) and adjacent to the front square edge (44) of the bill (40) is applied a dark non-glare finish (60). Alternatively, to the square front edge (44) of the bill (40) can be attached by means of a living hinge (58) a square movable tab (48) also having a dark non-glare finish (60). The dark non-glare finish (60) when viewed by a golfer, aids in aligning a straight ball trajectory along a golf course. The GBAD (10) can also be designed to include a bill adjusting assembly (114) that interfaces with the right and left head bands (26),(32) and the respective right and left hand bands (26, 32)." The patent application was filed on June 29, 2009 (12/459,076). 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=7,997,992.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,992&RS=PN/7,997,992 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** IGT Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Automatically Operating a Game Machine ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (7,997,974) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine." The co-inventors are Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, Conn., James A. Jorasch, Stamford, Conn., Russell P. Sammon, San Francisco, and Geoffrey M. Gelman, Stamford, Conn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated play mode may be determined based on player input and/or data or a program stored in the gaming device and/or data or a program stored in a controller in communication with the gaming device. Termination of the automated play mode may result from player input and/or may be determined on the basis of a parameter that may be determined on the basis of player input or may be determined automatically by the gaming device or by a controller in communication with the gaming device." The patent application was filed on Aug. 7, 2006 (11/462,877). 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=7,997,974.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,974&RS=PN/7,997,974 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Finnys Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Finnys, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (7,997,948) developed by Michael Fraser, San Diego, Craig Hall, Alhambra, Calif., and Nick Martushev, Beavercreek, Ore., for a "hybrid water sport apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus includes an upper portion, a sole and a fin. The upper portion is configured to at least partially cover a foot. The sole is coupled to the upper portion and defines a cavity. The fin has a first portion and a second portion. The fin is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. When in the first configuration, the fin is substantially within the cavity defined by the sole, and the first portion of the fin at least partially overlaps the second portion of the fin. When in the second configuration, the fin extends substantially outside the cavity defined by the sole." The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2010 (12/702,088). 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=7,997,948.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,948&RS=PN/7,997,948 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** AeroVironment Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- AeroVironment, Monrovia, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,931) developed by Jos B. Cocquyt, Venice, Calif., Luke Bradley, Los Angeles, and Jeremy Tyler, Thousand Oaks, Calif., for a "waterproof electrical connector and system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one possible embodiment, a waterproof connector is provided having a unitary compressible housing comprised of a waterproof material encasing a finger board. The finger board is constructed to receive interconnect wires and corresponding electrical contact pins, which are secured to the finger board. The housing has a well portion within the housing, the electrical contact pins extend through the waterproof material from the finger board into the well. Partition portions within the well extend between the electrical contact pins. A sealing lip portion is around the well on a mating side. The housing also has a compressible backing portion behind the finger board. The unitary compressible housing may be constructed to be seated in a structural housing, which may be a recess or the like in a structural member or component of an apparatus." The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2009 (12/636,685). 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=7,997,931.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,931&RS=PN/7,997,931 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,997,938) developed by Brian Patrick Costello, Scotts Valley, Calif., and Jordan Marshall Cole, San Jose, Calif., for an "electrical connector system with electrical power connection and guide features." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrical connector for mating with a mating connector includes a housing having a mating face and a guide member. The guide member includes a receptacle and a guide wall. The guide wall includes an interior surface that at least partially defines the receptacle. The interior surface includes a guide feature. The receptacle is configured to receive a plug of a mating housing of the mating connector therein. An electrical power contact includes a mating end held within the receptacle of the guide member. The guide wall of the guide member extends at least partially around the mating end of the electrical power contact." The patent application was filed on Oct. 22, 2009 (12/604,169). 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=7,997,938.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,938&RS=PN/7,997,938 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** CareFusion 303Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- CareFusion 303, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (7,997,885) developed by Todd W. Allum, Redlands, Calif., for a "roots-type blower reduced acoustic signature method and apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A Roots-type blower with helical cycloidal rotors features relief recesses in the chamber walls, isolated from the input and output ports. The relief recesses counter variation in leakback flow with angular position intrinsic to helical cycloidal rotors, attenuating a noise source." The patent application was filed on March 18, 2008 (12/050,541). 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=7,997,885.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,885&RS=PN/7,997,885 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Apple Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Apple, Cupertino, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,906) developed by four co-inventors for "techniques for coupling interfaces parts using moveable magnetic elements." The co-inventors are Chris Ligtenberg, San Carlos, Calif., John DiFonzo, Emerald Hills, Calif., Brett William Degner, Menlo Park, Calif., and John Brock, Cupertino, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first sub assembly having a first housing component. The first housing component has an opening. The electronic device also includes a second sub assembly having a second housing component. The second housing component cooperates with the first housing component to enclose components of an electronic device. The at least one internal component is accessible through the opening. The at least one internal component is also movable relative to the second sub assembly so as to properly align with the opening. The at least one internal component is additionally magnetically attracted towards the first housing component near the opening." The patent application was filed on June 17, 2010 (12/817,517). 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=7,997,906.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,906&RS=PN/7,997,906 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Align Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Align Technology, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,886) developed by Eric Kuo, Foster City, Calif., for reinforced thin-shell molds. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and a system for forming a polymeric resin mold for molding plastic items, wherein the method includes: (a) using a rapid-prototyping process to create a polymeric resin shell having a configuration in the form of the mold; (b) introducing a reinforcing material into the shell; and (c) curing the shell. The system includes a rapid-prototyping apparatus that creates a plurality of the polymeric resin shells on a platform; a reinforcing material introduction apparatus that introduces a reinforcing material into each of the shells while the shells are on the platform to form a plurality of uncured molds on the platform; and a curing apparatus that cures the shells while they are on the platform." The patent application was filed on Jan. 25, 2010 (12/693,314). 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=7,997,886.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,886&RS=PN/7,997,886 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Magna Powertrain Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Magna Powertrain, Concord, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,882) developed by David R. Shulver, Richmond Hill, Canada, Stefan Olaru, Thornhill, Canada and Matthew Williamson, Richmond Hill, Canada, for a "reduced rotor assembly diameter vane pump." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A vane pump with a reduced rotor diameter is provided. The reduced rotor diameter allows a reduction in the overall size of the pump which allows the pump to be used in circumstances wherein sufficient packaging volume does not exist for conventional vane pumps. Further, the reduced rotor diameter permits operation of the pump at a higher speed, in comparison to conventional vane pumps, for a given working fluid and pump rate. The rotor includes an integrally formed drive shaft and a cylindrical rotor head. Both fixed displacement and variable displacement embodiments are shown." The patent application was filed on March 1, 2007 (12/281,051). 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=7,997,882.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,882&RS=PN/7,997,882 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Realsim Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Realsim Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., has been assigned a patent (7,997,903) developed by Harrith M. Hasson, Chicago, and Paul Yarin, Los Angeles, for a medical training apparatus. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A medical training apparatus comprises a frame defining a work space simulating a body cavity and having an access opening to allow introduction of a medical instrument to the working space from externally of the working space. A sensor platform is rotationally mounted in the working space for rotating the platform to select angular positions for performing a series of simulated medical procedures. A plurality of modules are mounted around a perimeter of the platform. Each module comprises a different model upon which an associated medical procedure can be performed with a medical instrument. A plurality of sensors are each operatively associated with one of the modules for sensing progress of the associated medical procedure. A control unit is coupled to the sensors for monitoring progress of the medical procedures and providing an indication of status of the medical procedures." The patent application was filed on Jan. 22, 2003 (10/349,420). 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=7,997,903.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,903&RS=PN/7,997,903 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,997,908) developed by Keith McQuilkin Murr, York, Pa., Jordan M. Cole, San Jose, Calif., and Brian Patrick Costello, Scotts Valley, Calif., for a "support member for supporting an electrical connector on a printed circuit." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A connector assembly includes a printed circuit having a component surface, and an electrical connector having a bottom side mounted on the component surface of the printed circuit. The electrical connector extends a length from a mating face to a rear side that is opposite the mating face. The electrical connector is configured to mate with a mating connector at the mating face. The assembly includes a support member that includes a body having a connector face and a circuit face. The support member is positioned such that the connector face engages the rear side of the electrical connector and the circuit face engages the component surface of the printed circuit to support the electrical connector on the printed circuit." The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2009 (12/576,981). 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=7,997,908.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,908&RS=PN/7,997,908 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** UOP Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- UOP, Des Plaines, Ill., has been assigned a patent (7,998,246) developed by four co-inventors for a "gas separations using high performance mixed matrix membranes." The co-inventors are Chunoing Liu, Schaumburg, Ill., Man-Wing Tang, Cerritos, Calif., Stephen T. Wilson, Libertyville, Ill., and David A. Lesch, Hoffman Estates, Ill. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention discloses a novel method of making high performance mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) using stabilized concentrated suspensions of solvents, uniformly dispersed polymer stabilized molecular sieves, and at least two different types of polymers as the continuous blend polymer matrix. MMMs as dense films or asymmetric flat sheet or hollow fiber membranes fabricated by the method described in the current invention exhibit significantly enhanced permeation performance for separations over the polymer membranes made from the continuous blend polymer matrix. MMMs of the present invention are suitable for a wide range of gas, vapor, and liquid separations such as alcohol/water, CO.sub.2/CH.sub.4, H.sub.2/CH.sub.4, O.sub.2/N.sub.2, CO.sub.2/N.sub.2, olefin/paraffin, iso/normal paraffins, and other light gases separations." The patent application was filed on Dec. 18, 2006 (11/612,388). 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=7,998,246.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,246&RS=PN/7,998,246 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Galloway Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Terry R. Galloway, Berkeley, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,226) developed by Terry R. Galloway, for an "appliance for converting household waste into energy." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An appliance is provided having a waste receptor module and an energy generation module for converting household waste into energy. The receptor module has a rotary drum with an opening for receiving the household waste and a steam reforming means for converting the waste into synthesis gas. A swing arm is attached adjacent to the opening in the rotary drum and a sealing door is mounted on the swing arm for sealing the opening when the waste receptor module is in operation. An outer door is used to cover the sealing door. The steam reforming means includes a tube mounted within the rotary drum for receiving the volatilized organic waste and an internal heater for heating the organic waste to temperatures to convert the waste into the synthesis gas. The energy generation module has an inlet in fluid communication with the waste receptor module for receiving the synthesis gas and a fuel cell for converting the synthesis gas into electrical energy." The patent application was filed on Nov. 2, 2006 (11/592,093). 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=7,998,226.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,226&RS=PN/7,998,226 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Applied Materials Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Applied Materials, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,851) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus and method for a multi-level load lock chamber, transfer chamber, and robot suitable for interfacing with same." The co-inventors are Robert B. Moore, Lewistown, Mont., Eric Ruhland, Pleasanton, Calif., Satish Sundar, Milpitas, Calif., and Mario David Silvetti, Morgan Hill, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A new apparatus for processing substrates is disclosed. A multi-level load lock chamber having four environmentally isolated chambers interfaces with a transfer chamber that has a robotic assembly. The robotic assembly has two arms that each can move horizontally as the robotic assembly rotates about its axis. The arms can reach into the isolated chambers of the load lock to receive substrates from the bottom isolated chambers, transport the substrates to process chambers, and then place the substrates in the upper chambers. The isolated chambers in the load lock chamber may have a pivotably attached lid that may be opened to access the inside of the isolated chambers." The patent application was filed on Oct. 23, 2008 (12/257,262). 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=7,997,851.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,851&RS=PN/7,997,851 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Energy Recovery Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Energy Recovery, San Leandro, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,853) developed by four co-inventors for a "rotary pressure transfer device with improved flow." The co-inventors are Gonzalo G. Pique, Oakland, Calif., Richard L. Stover, Oakland, Calif., Jeremy G. Martin, Oakland, Calif., and Juan Miguel Pinto, Oakland, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary pressure transfer device utilizes a multi-channel, generally cylindrical rotor (15) that revolves with its flat end faces juxtaposed with flat end surfaces of a pair of flanking end covers (19, 21) in which inlet and outlet passageways are provided. The design is such that there are only oblique ramps (65) in the passageways on the high pressure side which create directional flow of liquid to cause rotor revolution in the desired direction. Passageways (27a, 27b) on the low pressure side may be shaped so that there is essentially axial or longitudinal flow entry and discharge of liquid between the channels and the passageways, or passageways (71) may be constructed to create directional flow that slightly retards rotor revolution in such desired direction." The patent application was filed on April 5, 2010 (12/754,013). 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=7,997,853.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,853&RS=PN/7,997,853 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Foxnum Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Foxnum Technology, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent (7,997,841) developed by five co-inventors for an "electronic device and fixture for same." The co-inventors are Un-Chi Show, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, Chun-Hua Wang, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, Chih-Chien Tsai, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, Yu-Chieh Liao, Taipai Hsien, Taiwan, and Chau-Lin Chang, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electronic device includes a panel, a main body, a button, and a fastener. The panel defines a hole. The main body defines a quadrate through hole. The button resists against the panel, opposite to the main body. The fastener includes an elastic head at a first end and a block at an opposite second end. The elastic head passes through the hole of the panel to be fixed to the button, the block passes through the quadrate through hole of the main body. A panel fixture for the electronic device is provided as well." The patent application was filed on Sept. 19, 2008 (12/233,835). 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=7,997,841.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,841&RS=PN/7,997,841 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Bridgelux Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Bridgelux, Livermore, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,526) developed by Tao Xu, Fremont, Calif., and Rene Helbing, Sunnyvale, Calif., for a "method and system for dynamic in-situ phosphor mixing and jetting." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for depositing a phosphor composition onto a light emitting device improves manufacturing yield, simplifies conventional processes, and decreases costs. For example, a method of dispensing a phosphor composition onto a light emitting device includes dispensing a portion of the phosphor composition onto the light emitting device utilizing a plurality of colored phosphor dispensers each for dispensing a respective type of phosphor. Power is applied to the light emitting device to emit light, and a characteristic the light emitted by the light emitting device is detected. Phosphor mixing and phosphor dispensing are dynamically controlled. Therefore the color characteristics of phosphor dispensed on LEDs are consistent. The system and method may also reduce the difference between detected characteristic of the light and a desired characteristic of the light." The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2009 (12/628,730). 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=7,998,526&OS=7,998,526&RS=7,998,526 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Primordial Diagnostics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Primordial Diagnostics, Van Nuys, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,513) developed by Karan Khurana, Calabasas, Calif., for an "ascorbate monitoring and control system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Method and system embodiments of the present invention control the ascorbate concentration in produce treatments and particularly are exemplified in fresh cut fruit and vegetable treatments via measured refractivity and/or electrical conductivity of, and/or calcium ions present in, the treatment solution." The patent application was filed on July 3, 2008 (12/167,889). 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=7,998,513&OS=7,998,513&RS=7,998,513 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Ronco Holding Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Ronco Holding, Austin, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,998,514) developed by Alan L. Backus, Los Angeles, and Ronald M. Popeil, Beverly Hills, Calif., for a "pasta, pastry, cookie, and hors d'oeuvre maker." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device to mix and extrude various ingredients including pastas, pastries, baked goods, hors d'oeuvres, and cookies. The. device includes novel measuring, mixing and extrusion arrangements including: an automatic measuring cup; a way to continuously mix and extrude ingredients without intervening cleanings; a mixing and extrusion feed for handling different consistencies of ingredients; an integrated automatic cutter; motor cooling and extruded ingredient drying; as well as various safety devices." The patent application was filed on Dec. 20, 2006 (11/613,878). 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=7,998,514&OS=7,998,514&RS=7,998,514 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,524) developed by Yunbing Wang, Sunnyvale, Calif., Daniel A. Castro, Santa Clara, Calif., and Stephen D. Pacetti, San Jose, Calif., for "methods to improve adhesion of polymer coatings over stents." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques." The patent application was filed on Dec. 10, 2007 (11/953,657). 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=7,998,524&OS=7,998,524&RS=7,998,524 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Helix Medical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Helix Medical, Plymouth, Mich., has been assigned a patent (7,998,200) developed by Jesse N. Nelson, Oxnard, Calif., for a voice prosthesis device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A voice prosthesis device includes a barrel defining a passageway, a tracheal flange adjacent a tracheal end of the barrel and an esophageal flange adjacent an esophageal end of the barrel. The passageway includes a first stop extending inwardly from a sidewall of the passageway between the tracheal and esophageal ends and a plurality of second stops extending inwardly from the sidewall of the passageway between the first stop and the esophageal end of the passageway. A valve mechanism is located between the first and second stops and permits flow through the passageway from the tracheal end and impedes flow through the passageway from the esophageal end." The patent application was filed on June 6, 2005 (11/145,791). 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=7,998,200.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,200&RS=PN/7,998,200 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Stanford Junior University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Stanford Junior University, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,175) developed by Daniel H. Kim, Mountain View, Calif., for "systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and devices for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The systems include a superior component for attachment to a superior vertebra of a spinal motion segment and an inferior component for attachment to an inferior vertebral of a spinal motion segment. The interconnection between the two components enables the spinal motion segment to move in a manner that mimics the natural motion of the spinal motion segment. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems." The patent application was filed on Jan. 10, 2005 (11/033,452). 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=7,998,175.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,175&RS=PN/7,998,175 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hutchins Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Hutchins Manufacturing, Pasadena, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,997,959) developed by Donald H. Hutchins, Sierra Madre, Calif., and Jenni D. Hutchins, Pasadena, Calif., for a "pneumatic tool having a rotor with a wear-resistant vane slot." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates generally to an improved rotor for a pneumatic abrading or polishing tool, such as an orbital abrading or polishing tool, and more particularly to such a rotor having a wear-resistant vane slot. A power abrading or polishing tool, such as a pneumatic orbital abrading or polishing tool, includes a motor having a rotor that transmits a rotational force to a carrier part having an abrading or polishing head attached thereto. The rotor is contained in a motor housing which includes an inlet passage and one or more exhaust passages. Compressed air or other suitable gas enters the motor housing through the inlet passage and causes the rotor to rotate within the motor housing. As the rotor rotates, vanes slide in and out of slots in the rotor, creating sealed chambers or compartments between adjacent vanes. As the compressed gas expands within these compartments, it pushes on the vanes, causing the rotor to rotate and the vanes to slide in and out of their vane slots. The rotor includes a metal clip lining the inside surface of the vane slots to prevent wear on the slots due to the repeated movement of the vanes in and out of the slots." The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2009 (12/372,679). 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=7,997,959.PN.&OS=PN/7,997,959&RS=PN/7,997,959 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** ASML Masktools Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- ASML Masktools, Veldhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (7,998,355) developed by Douglas Van Den Broeke, Sunnyvale, Calif., Kurt E. Wampler, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Jang Fung Chen, Cupertino, Calif., for a "CPL mask and a method and program product for generating the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of generating a mask for printing a pattern including a plurality of features. The method includes the steps of depositing a layer of transmissive material having a predefined percentage transmission on a substrate; depositing a layer of opaque material on the transmissive material; etching a portion of the substrate, the substrate being etched to a depth based on an etching selectivity between the transmissive layer and the substrate; exposing a portion of the transmissive layer by etching the opaque material; etching the exposed portion of the transmissive layer so as to expose an upper surface of the substrate; where the exposed portions of the substrate and the etched portions of the substrate exhibit a predefined phase shift relative to one another with respect to an illumination signal." The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2007 (11/822,538). 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=7,998,355&OS=7,998,355&RS=7,998,355 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** University of California Assigned Patent for Modulation of NKG2D for Treating or Preventing Solid Organ Allograft Rejection ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- The University of California, Oakland, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,481) developed by Sang-Mo Kang, San Francisco, and Lewis L. Lanier, San Francisco, for a "modulation of NKG2D for treating or preventing solid organ allograft rejection." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease. In particular, the present invention provides therapeutics for impairing the expansion and function of autoreactive T cells, NK cells and/or NKT cells, by modulating NKG2D." The patent application was filed on May 5, 2006 (11/429,354). 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=7,998,481&OS=7,998,481&RS=7,998,481 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Evera Medical Assigned Patent for Methods of Forming a Tissue Implant having a Tissue Contacting Layer Held Under Compression ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Evera Medical, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (7,998,201) developed by Michael Lesh, Mill Valley, Calif., for "methods of forming a tissue implant having a tissue contacting layer held under compression." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are implantable tissue augmentation devices, methods, and associated tools. The devices include an inflatable body, having an inner layer and an outer layer. A valve is provided for permitting the introduction of and retaining inflation media. At least one pull tab is provided on an end of the implant, to assist in positioning the implant. Kits and systems are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2008 (12/241,818). 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=7,998,201.PN.&OS=PN/7,998,201&RS=PN/7,998,201 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Scripps Research Institute Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22 -- Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, Calif., and Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, Calif., have been assigned a patent (7,998,487) developed by 12 co-inventors for an "antitoxin and vaccine platform based on nodavirus VLPs." The co-inventors are John Young, San Diego, Anette Schneemann, San Diego, Marianne Manchester, San Diego, Kelly Dryden, San Diego, John M. Marlett, San Diego, Darly Joseph Manayani, San Diego, Godfrey Jonah Anderson Rainey, San Diego, Vijay Reddy, San Diego, Marc E. Siladi,l San Diego, Heather M. Scobie, New Haven, Conn., Diane Thomas, San Diego, and Mark Yeager, Del Mar, Calif. The abstract of the patent publish For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1058492 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |