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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Sept. 12)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** ImmunoGen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- ImmunoGen, Waltham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,012,485) developed by Godfrey Amphlett, Cambridge, Mass., Wei Zhang, Wayne, Pa., and Michael Fleming, Londonderry, N.H., for a drug conjugate composition. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a lyophilized composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a conjugate comprising an antibody chemically coupled to a maytansinoid. The invention further provides a method for killing a cell in a human comprising administering to the human the reconstituted composition such that the antibody binds to the surface of the cell and the cytotoxicity of the maytansinoid is activated, whereby the cell is killed." The patent application was filed on Feb. 67, 2009 (12/366,830). 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=8,012,485&OS=8,012,485&RS=8,012,485 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Synthes USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Synthes USA, West Chester, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,012,501) developed by Sean Kerr, Oreland, Pa., and James W. Dwyer, West Chester, Pa., for a flexible bone composite. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates in general to implantable flexible bone composites, and method for preparing the same. The flexible bone composite includes at least one polymeric layer and at least one calcium-containing layer. The polymeric layer can be a polymeric layer including a synthetic polymer. The calcium-containing layer can include a calcium compound such as .beta.-Ca.sub.3(PO.sub.4).sub.2. The flexible bone composites of the invention are useful as bone void fillers and have improved handling characteristics." The patent application was filed on June 9, 2005 (11/148,193). 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=8,012,501&OS=8,012,501&RS=8,012,501 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Mars Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Mars, McLean, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,012,522) developed by Richard D. Ornelaz Jr., Easton, Pa., for a "method and apparatus for vacuum forming contoured edible pieces." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The described apparatus and method enable the production of thin edible products having complex contoured shapes that cannot be made using conventional molding technology. In particular, chocolates having detailed surface topology can be made utilizing a pliable substrate and a vacuum mold. The process may be made substantially continuous." The patent application was filed on Feb. 13, 2006 (11/353,642). 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=8,012,522&OS=8,012,522&RS=8,012,522 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Products and Chemicals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,012,446) developed by six co-inventors for a "recycle TSA regen gas to boiler for oxyfuel operations." The co-inventors are Andrew David Wright, Guildford, United Kingdom, Kevin Boyle Fogash, Wescosville, Pa., Vincent White, Ashtead, United Kingdom, Jeffrey William Kloosterman, Allentown, Pa., Timothy Christopher Golden, Allentown, Pa., and Paul Higginbotham, Guildford, United Kingdom. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "NO.sub.2 may be removed from a carbon dioxide feed gas comprising NO.sub.x and at least one "non-condensable" gas as contaminants by passing the feed gas at a first elevated pressure through a first adsorption system that selectively adsorbs at least NO.sub.2 to produce at least substantially NO.sub.2-free carbon dioxide gas. The adsorption system is at least partially regenerated using a carbon dioxide-rich gas recovered from the substantially NO.sub.2-free carbon dioxide gas after purification. The invention has particular application in removing NO.sub.x and water from flue gas generated by oxyfuel combustion." The patent application was filed on July 8, 2010 (12/832,117). 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=8,012,446&OS=8,012,446&RS=8,012,446 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** American Sterilizer Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- American Sterilizer, Mentor, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,012,424) developed by six co-inventors for a "container for holding items to be microbially deactivated in a reprocessor." The co-inventors are Christopher A. Jethrow, Maple Heights, Ohio, Karl Ludwig, Girard, Pa., Alan M. Solomon, Mundelein, Ill., Phillip Mallory, Cleveland, Jeffrey R. Horacek, Mentor, Ohio, and Jude A. Kral, Twinsburg, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A container for holding items to be microbially deactivated in a reprocessor. The container is comprised of a generally cup shaped tray having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall extending to one side from the periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the side wall defining a cavity for receiving instruments and items to be microbially deactivated. A lid is attachable to the tray. The lid is dimensioned to cover the cavity. An inlet port is formed in the tray to communicate with the cavity. An outlet port is formed in the tray to communicate with the cavity. A barrier element is disposed within one of the ports. The barrier element controls flow through the one port. The barrier element is comprised of a material that is permeable to gas and water vapor but impermeable to liquid, bacteria and organisms. The barrier element is movable between a first position wherein fluid flow through the one port is restricted to flow through the barrier element a second position wherein fluid flow through the one port is unrestricted." The patent application was filed on March 5, 2007 (11/714,034). 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=8,012,424&OS=8,012,424&RS=8,012,424 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Human Genome Sciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Human Genome Sciences, Rockville, Md., has been assigned a patent (8,012,464) developed by four co-inventors for G-CSF-albumin fusion proteins. The co-inventors are Craig A. Rosen, Laytonsville, Md., William A. Haseltine, Washington, David J. Balance, Berwyn, Pa., and Andrew J. Turner, King of Prussia, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2007 (11/929,828). 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=8,012,464&OS=8,012,464&RS=8,012,464 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Tyco Electroniccs Assigned Patent for Electrical Connector Having Linear Actuator ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Tyco Electroniccs, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,011,938) developed by Galen M. Martin, Camp Hill, Pa., John Raymond Shuey, Mechanicsburg, Pa., and James Gundermann, Palmyra, Pa., for an "electrical connector having linear actuator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrical connector assembly is shown having a housing member with a mating assist which rotatably draws complementary connectors together. The mating assist is actuated by way of a linear actuator which rotates the mating assist member." The patent application was filed on May 20, 2009 (12/454,607). 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=80,11,938.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,938&RS=PN/80,11,938 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Technological Resources Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Technological Resources, Melbourne, Australia, has been assigned a patent (8,012,409) developed by Eric Tierney, Crescent, Pa., George Cingle III, Gibsonia, Pa., and Todd Smith, Grove City, Pa., for an "apparatus for injecting gas into a vessel." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for injecting particulate and/or gaseous material into a metallurgical vessel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a duct through which to inject the material, inner and outer water inflow and outflow passages extending through a wall of the duct and an annular duct tip disposed at the forward end of the duct. The duct tip is of annular formation and includes an annular inner end component, an annular outer end component, and an annular central component located between the inner and outer components. The duct tip also includes a plurality of radially extending dividers to divide a space between the outer end component and the central component into discrete radial passages to serve as the internal water flow passages of the tip." The patent application was filed on Dec. 14, 2007 (11/956,571). 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=8,012,409&OS=8,012,409&RS=8,012,409 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Dynamic Barrier Isolation Chamber ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Robert Harry Polsky, Plymouth Meeting, Pa., has developed a patent (8,012,228) for a "dynamic barrier isolation chamber." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention concerns an isolation chamber for isolating substances from the ambient while simultaneously maintaining aseptic conditions within the isolation chamber and protecting the operator from potent compounds. The isolation chamber comprises a first container surrounding and defining an isolation space of holding the substances and a second container surrounding the first container. Preferably, the pressure of the isolation space is lower than the pressure of the barrier space." The patent application was filed on Oct. 17, 2008 (12/288,219). 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=8,012,228.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,228&RS=PN/8,012,228 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Air Dynamics Industrial Systems, York, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,012,249) developed by Daniel P. Lehman, York, Pa., and Daniel A. Lehman, York, Pa., for a "range hood with liquid filter." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A range hood for a kitchen range or other similar appliance is disclosed. The range hood is adapted to be coupled to a blower to draw the contaminated effluent stream from the range into the hood. The effluent stream is drawn through a substantially horizontal perforated liquid support or impingement tray that is filled with a working liquid, and is then passed through a high-efficiency mist eliminator. The range hood offers a substantially straight airflow path from a point just inside the inlet to the outlet. The range hood also has a low profile, and offers direct access to its interior components for easy inspection and cleaning." The patent application was filed on July 29, 2008 (12/182,108). 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=8,012,249.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,249&RS=PN/8,012,249 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Zarlink Semiconductor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Zarlink Semiconductor, Austin, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,012,775) developed by Thomas Joseph Krutsick, Fleetwood, Pa., for a "method of forming a light activated silicon controlled switch." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a method of forming an optically triggered switch. Embodiments of the method include forming a silicon layer, forming one or more trenches in the silicon layer, and forming one or more silicon diodes in the silicon layer. Embodiments of the method also include forming a first thyristor in the silicon layer such that the first thyristor is physically and electrically isolated from the silicon diode(s) by the trench(es). The first thyristor is configured to turn on in response to electromagnetic radiation generated by the silicon diode(s)." The patent application was filed on Sept. 15, 2010 (12/882,640). 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=8,012,775.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,775&RS=PN/8,012,775 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Lighted Bottle Cap Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- William P. Janda, Birdsboro, Pa., has developed a patent (8,011,816) for a "lighted bottle cap apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lighted bottle cap apparatus replaces a conventional threaded bottle cap to provide an entertaining light display externally of the bottle and also through the liquid contained within the bottle. The cap apparatus incorporates a battery powered lighting device that utilizes LED's to direct light energy into and away from the bottle. An optional advertising display can be formed as part of the cap apparatus to be illuminated from the lighting device. An alternative embodiment provides a central opening through the cap apparatus to allow the liquid within the bottle to be dispensed therethrough. The lighting device is oriented to direct light energy into the discharged liquid. An adaptor incorporating a translucent panel allows the standard cap apparatus to be connected to multiple bottle configurations. The adaptor has first and second sets of threads separated by the translucent panel to seal the lighting device from the liquid in the bottle." The patent application was filed on June 22, 2009 (12/489,382). 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=8,011,816.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,816&RS=PN/8,011,816 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Weiler Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Weiler, Cresco, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,011,848) developed by John Sockman, Pocono Manor, Pa., and Dave Bennett, Cresco, Pa., for a "quick change adapter for mounting brushes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A quick change adapter for removeably mounting a finishing tool to a rotary drive shaft. The quick change adapter includes a shaft hub mount designed to be mounted to a rotary drive shaft, and a tool hub mount designed to hold a finishing tool and to be removably secured to the shaft hub mount. The shaft hub mount includes a shaft sleeve with an annular sleeve ring on it. An annular locking ring is biased against the sleeve ring and includes a locking tab that slides into a locking slot in the sleeve ring. The tool adapter includes a lock sleeve adapted to slide between the annular locking ring and the shaft sleeve. The lock sleeve has a locking finger this slides into a recess slot in the locking slot when the tool adapter mount is engaged with the shaft hub mount." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2008 (12/214,108). 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=8,011,848.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,848&RS=PN/8,011,848 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Novartis Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Novartis, Basel, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,012,146) developed by Dyson Hickingbotham, Stouchberg-Womelsdorf, Pa., for an extending small-gauge illuminator. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A variable-rigidity, small-gauge illuminator is disclosed, one embodiment being a small-gauge illumination surgical system comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light beam; a handpiece, operably coupled to the optical cable; an optical fiber, operably coupled to the handpiece, wherein the optical fiber is optically coupled to the optical cable to receive and transmit the light beam to illuminate an area; and a cannula, operably coupled to the handpiece, for housing and directing the optical fiber, wherein the cannula is operable to extend and retract from the handpiece to vary the length of the cannula extending from the handpiece, and wherein the optical fiber is operably connected to the cannula." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2006 (11/590,392). 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=80,12,146.PN.&OS=PN/80,12,146&RS=PN/80,12,146 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Medivity Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Medivity, Suwanee, Ga., has been assigned a patent (8,012,142) developed by five co-inventors for a "multi-lumen endoscopic accessory and system." The co-inventors are Abhitabh Patil, Chicago, Michael Gadaleta, New Milford, N.J., Karan Raturi, Duluth, Ga., Ashish Patil, Lansdale, Pa., and Nikhil Dewan, Reston, Va. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The embodiments of the present invention relate to an endoscopic system and accessories. In particular, the various embodiments relate to endoscopic systems in which an accessory comprises a multi-lumen device that is capable of quantitatively delivering at least a catheter, a balloon, and a needle to a site. The accessory is configured to allow for individual, independent control of its components. For example, in some embodiments, the needle and guidewire can be independently controlled. In addition, the needle may be retracted back into an inner lumen of the catheter body. Accordingly, during use, the accessory of the embodiments allows the user to maintain access to an incision site without having to exchange or remove accessories for various parts of the procedure." The patent application was filed on Oct. 13, 2010 (12/903,409). 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=80,12,142.PN.&OS=PN/80,12,142&RS=PN/80,12,142 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** University of Pittsburgh--of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- The University of Pittsburgh--of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (8,012,278) developed by Alan J. Russell, Gibsonia, Pa., and Sang B. Lee, Harrison City, Pa., for an "end-to-end joining of nanotubes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for joining nanotubes end-to-end, includes contacting the nanotubes with a joining fluid. The joining fluid has at least one property that is different from at least one property associated with ends of the nanotubes. In one embodiment, the method further includes contacting the nanotubes with a first, treating fluid and removing the bulk first fluid before the nanotubes are contacted with the joining fluid. The joining fluid is immiscible in the treating fluid to effect end-to-end joining of the nanotubes." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2007 (11/796,492). 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=8012278.PN.&OS=PN/8012278&RS=PN/8012278 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Wacker Chemical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Wacker Chemical, Adrian, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,012,285) developed by Joel Erwin Goldstein, East Brunswick, N.J., and Ronald Joseph Pangrazi, Fleetwood, Pa., for a "polymeric binders having specific peel and cure properties and useful in making creped webs." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention is directed to alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE)-free polymer binders formed by aqueous free radical emulsion polymerization and having specific peel and cure properties. The APE-free polymeric binders have a peel value, when adhered to a heated metal surface, of 35% to 200% of the peel value shown by a standard APE-based polymer binder control and exhibit a cure profile such that at least 55% cure is achieved within 30 seconds at a temperature required for cure, and a wet tensile strength at 30-seconds of cure of at least 1000 g/5 cm. Wet tensile strength is used as a measure of cure. Binders having the peel and cure properties described herein can be considered for use in crepe processes, especially DRC processes." The patent application was filed on May 7, 2010 (12/775,851). 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=8012285.PN.&OS=PN/8012285&RS=PN/8012285 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Warsaw Orthopedic Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Warsaw Orthopedic, Warsaw, Ind., has been assigned a patent (8,012,210) developed by five co-inventors for an "implant frames for use with settable materials and related methods of use." The co-inventors are Jo-Wen Lin, Philadephia, Erik O. Martz, Savage, Minn., Joel F. Millets, Bradley Beach, N.J., Daniel Rosenthal, Short Hills, N.J., and David Chow, West Chester, Pa. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Intervertebral implant system for intervertebral implantation, are disclosed. An intervertebral implant system according to the present disclosure includes a frame having a peripheral wall defining a space therein, and a settable material introducible into the space of the frame. The settable material is a biocompatible load bearing material including and not limited to bone, composites, polymers of bone growth material, collagen, and insoluble collagen derivatives. The settable material is injectable into the space defined by the frame. The settable material may have an initial fluid condition wherein the fluid settable material cures to a hardened condition." The patent application was filed on Jan. 11, 2005 (11/032,891). 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=8,012,210.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,210&RS=PN/8,012,210 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Globus Medical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Globus Medical, Audubon, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,012,186) developed by Khiem Pham, Chalfont, Pa., and Andrew Iott, Villanova, Pa., for a uniplanar screw. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element." The patent application was filed on Oct. 10, 2008 (12/249,418). 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=8,012,186.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,186&RS=PN/8,012,186 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Healthcare Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Tyco Healthcare Group, New Haven, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,012,170) developed by Michael P. Whitman, New Hope, Pa., Donald Malinouskas, Monroe, Conn., and David A. Zeichner, Oxford, Conn., for a "device and method for controlling compression of tissue." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and device for controlling the compression of tissue include clamping tissue between a first clamping member and a second clamping member by driving at least one of the clamping members with an electric motor toward a predetermined tissue gap between the clamping members and, during the clamping, monitoring a parameter of the electric motor indicative of a clamping force exerted to the tissue by the clamping members. The method and device include, during the clamping, controlling the electric motor, based on the monitored parameter, to limit the clamping force to a predetermined maximum limit." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2009 (12/430,780). 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=8,012,170.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,170&RS=PN/8,012,170 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1060816 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |