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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (Sept. 13)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. *** Randall Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Peter Randall, Davie, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,011,330) developed by Peter Randall, for "systems and methods for engine emissions reduction on ships." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to the reduction of harmful exhaust emissions on ships using diesel engines equipped with a wet emissions reduction system. In particular, the invention relates to a large diesel internal combustion engines installed on a ship and fitted with a wet emissions reductions system that is supplied water by an onboard advanced wastewater treatment system (AWTS)." The patent application was filed on May 30, 2008 (12/130,417). 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=80,11,330.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,330&RS=PN/80,11,330 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Roho Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Roho, Belleville, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,011,043) developed by Robert H. Graebe, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Dennis L. Clapper, Swansea, Ill., for a "molded seat cushion with internal shape matching ischial structures." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cushion 302 comprising a molded foam base 302 with an array of individual suspension elements 306 at the ischial area of the cushion. In one aspect the array of suspension elements is in a recess 307 in the top of the base and in another aspect the array of suspension elements is in an inner cavity 406 defined by the base. The suspension elements are arranged in a pattern wherein the longitudinal axis of each suspension element in the array is positioned at a right angle or parallel to the longitudinal axes of the adjacent suspension elements. Each suspension element has a displaceable load-bearing surface 14, a first end wall 20, a second end wall 22, and an optional bottom wall 30, with load-bearing surface and recited walls defining an inner chamber. The material thickness of the load-bearing surface generally is greater than the material thickness of the end walls whereby the end walls deflect outwardly toward the load-bearing surfaces of adjacent support elements under load. The load-bearing surface can have a substantially arch-shaped, elliptical or rectangular cross-section." The patent application was filed on May 18, 2009 (12/467,668). 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=8011043.PN.&OS=PN/8011043&RS=PN/8011043 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Swaddle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Tamara Walker Earnest, Estero, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,037) for a swaddle. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A swaddle wrap to calm and comfort an infant has two panels. One that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms and a second one to then wrap around the infant's torso and secured arms that then are attached between the legs. Hook and loop fasteners are used to secure the arm restraints, the swaddle and to attach both panels between the legs." The patent application was filed on June 28, 2010 (12/824,895). 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=8011037.PN.&OS=PN/8011037&RS=PN/8011037 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Lawn Game Using Rolling Disks ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Matthew J. Butler, Destin, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,660) for a "lawn game using rolling disks." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lawn game uses a pair of markers toward which each player rolls a disk while standing proximate the other maker. Once all disks have been rolled, the disk closest to the marker determines which player scores points for that round. For the player scoring points, all of that player's disks that are within a certain distance from the rolled to marker score, with each disk laying flat, the number showing on the side of the disk equals the points gained for that disk, the sum of the numbers on each side of a disk remaining on its outer edge equals the points gained for that disk, and the number showing on the side of the disk laying against the rolled to marker multiplied by a multiplier equals the points gained for that disk. A rope removably attachable to the markers helps with measurements." The patent application was filed on May 12, 2009 (12/387,995). 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=8,011,660&OS=8,011,660&RS=8,011,660 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Compact Protective Hood with Fold Lines ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Todd A. Resnick, Stuart, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,023) for a "compact protective hood with fold lines." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A compact protective hood comprising a pre-molded, substantially non-elastic crown having at least one preformed fold line whereby the package size of the hood is reduced by folding the hood along the at least one preformed fold line." The patent application was filed on June 10, 2009 (12/482,039). 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=8011023.PN.&OS=PN/8011023&RS=PN/8011023 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Sky Innovations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Sky Innovations, Warrenton, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,011,615) developed by four co-inventors for an "internet linked environmental data collection system and method." The co-inventors are Edward R. Silansky, Warrenton, Va., Harry Darlington IV, Marshall, Va., Kenneth E. Burton Jr., Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Sandra Silansky, Warrenton, Va. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An environmental data collection system and method is provided having an internet link for providing an additional level of security for a remotely controlled data collection platform having a security alarm for protecting the platform and the environmental subject of the study. A novel lighter-than-air platform having a novel snorkel for detachably securing, mooring and providing buoyancy control is provided for the collection of data in the form of real time audio and video linked to the internet and subscribers. The novel snorkel is flexible and retractable into the novel airship to provide remote buoyancy control of the airship together with silently operating electrical motors for allowing the novel airship to be remotely controlled and moved at will to track and monitor wildlife and make environmental measurements necessary for the protection of the environment, wildlife and the operation of the novel airship. Detachable securing means provide an anti-tethering feature of the novel airship and allow the collection of data from both, an aerial perspective and a ground perspective, while providing for the collection of data from either the surface of the earth or below the surface of the water while transmitting the data to scientists, environmentalists and subscribers through the internet." The patent application was filed on Nov. 10, 2008 (12/292,018). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,011,615&OS=8,011,615&RS=8,011,615 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Suddeth Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Dennis P. Suddeth, Brandon, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,011,628) developed by Terry Lee Suddeth, Bradenton, Fla., for a "remote reading meter bracket." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An antenna mounting bracket is disclosed for mounting an antenna within a water meter container. The mounting bracket comprises a first plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A first elongated aperture and a first slit traverse through the first plate. A first step is secured to the rear edge of the first plate for supporting the first plate upon the lip of the water meter container. A second plate defines a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A second elongated aperture and a second slit traverse through the second plate. A second step is secured to the rear edge of the second plate for supporting the second plate upon the lip of the water meter container. The bottom surface of the first plate slidably engages adjacent to the top surface of the second plate with the first step being a mirror image of the second step for defining an adjustable bracket length. The first elongated aperture overlays the second elongated aperture for defining an adjustable elongated aperture. The first slit overlays the second slit for defining an adjustable slit. A fastener traverses through the adjustable slit for securing the first plate to the second plate after setting the adjustable bracket length to equal the water meter container. The adjustable elongated aperture engages the antenna for positioning the antenna above the water meter." The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2008 (12/287,450). 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=8,011,628&OS=8,011,628&RS=8,011,628 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Information Display Shelter ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Steven Durham, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,140) for an information display shelter. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An information display shelter includes at least a canopy, a supporting structure, a receiving device, and a signaling path. The canopy includes a display area on at least one surface thereof. The supporting structure is connected to and supports the canopy over a sheltered area defined by a width and a length of a parking space. The supporting structure is configured so as to permit substantially unobstructed access to the sheltered area and viewing of the display area. The receiving device is operable to receive and process a signal including images to be displayed. The signaling path couples the receiving device to the canopy and facilitates communication of the images to the canopy for display in the display area." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2008 (12/044,715). 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=80,11,140.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,140&RS=PN/80,11,140 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Methods and Apparatus for Laying Marble Tile Flooring ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Sebastian Bazzano, Loxahatchee, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,163) for "methods and apparatus for laying marble tile flooring." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and apparatus for laying marble tile flooring utilizes a form and method for using the form. The form provides for applying layers of a sealant, mud and thin set to a height determined by the form for laying the first tile in a horizontally level position. Second and subsequent tiles are laid relative to the first laid tile by gauging off the first laid tile and fixing the height of sealant, mud, and thin set such that the second and subsequently laid tiles are level with the first tile and parallel to the edges of the first laid tile. The result is a completely horizontal tiled floor with each tile level to an adjacent tile and parallel and or perpendicular relative to each other tile." The patent application was filed on Nov. 13, 2007 (11/983,978). 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=80,11,163.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,163&RS=PN/80,11,163 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Panduit Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Panduit, Tinley Park, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,011,974) developed by Jack E. Caveney, North Palm Beach, Fla., and Ronald A. Nordin, Naperville, Ill., for a "patch panel with a motherboard for connecting communications jacks." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An active jack, which is a powered device, is installed as the network connection at a workstation which provides the capability to determine the physical location of a destination device, such as a VOIP phone, in real time. Uninterruptible power supplies may be used to provide power to network components, for example during an emergency. Power-and-data deployments are shown for powering network components and destination devices." The patent application was filed on April 1, 2010 (12/752,583). 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=8,011,974.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,974&RS=PN/8,011,974 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** WFK & Associates Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- WFK & Associates, Gainesville, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,011,204) developed by Waldemar F. Kissel Jr., Gainesville, Fla., for a kennel bed chillers. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a system for controlling the temperature of a series of interconnected kennels. The system includes a primary reservoir and supply and return lines for delivering a refrigerant to the series of kennel beds. Each of the kennels includes a flexible bed for supporting the animal and an interior chamber which is adapted to receive a volume of the refrigerant. Thus, the refrigerant, by way of the supply and return valves, is continuously supplied to the beds to provide a pleasing temperature for the animal." The patent application was filed on March 6, 2008 (12/043,572). 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=8,011,204.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,204&RS=PN/8,011,204 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Laterally Expandable Receptacle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Ray Wright, Melbourne, Fla., has developed a patent (8,011,528) for a laterally expandable receptacle. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A laterally expandable receptacle wherein a greater volume of items, such as trash, linen, laundry, recyclables, grain, and the like, may be contained as compared to conventional receptacles. Side walls and/or corners of the receptacle may comprise resilient expansion means allowing for beneficial lateral displacement. The resilient expansion means may be selected from a variety of structures including, at least one pleat, an accordion configuration, at least one slit, at least one aperture, an expandable material, an expandable material covering at least one aperture, flexible cords, and all legal equivalents thereof. The receptacle of the present invention may further comprise a pressure release means to eliminate a vacuum seal from forming between the receptacle and an optional replaceable liner therein. The receptacle of the present invention may still further comprise a stabilization means for providing a necessary stabilizing force against the receptacle during liner removal." The patent application was filed on Dec. 14, 2007 (12/002,192). 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=8,011,528.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,528&RS=PN/8,011,528 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Rexam Beverage Can Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Rexam Beverage Can, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,011,527) developed by Randall G. Forrest, Park Ridge, Ill., and Timothy L. Turner, Port Charlotte, Fla., for a "can end with countersink." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A can end for a two-piece beverage can is described. The can end has a center panel positioned about a vertical center axis. The center panel has a stay-on tab opening assembly located on a public side. A reinforcing bead surrounds the center panel. The reinforcing bead has an inner curved portion having a radius of curvature located radially inwardly from an outer curved portion having a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature of the outer curved portion is greater than the radius of curvature of the inner curved portion." The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2007 (11/837,195). 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=8,011,527.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,527&RS=PN/8,011,527 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Black & Decker Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Black & Decker, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,011,549) developed by seven co-inventors for a "flywheel configuration for a power tool." The co-inventors are Alan Berry, Fincastle, Va., William D. Sauerwein, Phoenix, Md., Craig A. Schell, Baltimore, Jeffrey A. Elligson, Jarrettsville, Md., Charles L. Bradenbaugh IV, York, Pa., Howard T. White, Dunedin, Fla., and James J. Kenney, Baltimore. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A driving tool with a flywheel, a driver, an actuator and a roller that is moveable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. Positioning of the roller in the actuated position forces an engagement surface on the driver into contact with a rotating edge of the flywheel to transfer energy from the flywheel to the driver so that the driver will translate along an axis. The actuator at least partially initiates movement of the roller from the unactuated position to the actuated position." The patent application was filed on March 31, 2005 (11/095,673). 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=8,011,549.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,549&RS=PN/8,011,549 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida, North Carolina Inventors Develop Patent for Smart Apparatus for Making Secure Transactions ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Joseph Frank Preta, Tampa, Fla., William Monty Simmons, Lenoir, N.C., Dominic Joseph Preta, Tampa, Fla., and Isaiah Monty Simmons, Lenoir, N.C., have developed a patent (8,011,593) for a "smart apparatus for making secure transactions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosed invention relates to an apparatus and method for making secured transactions. Such an apparatus may include a smart card device configured with a display for display a static or dynamic number for making a secured transaction. The display is configured to display a valid card number after the user's identify has been verified using a biometric verification process. The device may further comprise a programmable magnetic strip that is programmed with user data after the user's identify has been verified. The apparatus may further include a cloning process to allow a second device to perform secure transactions. One such second device is a smart module associated with a vehicle." The patent application was filed on March 17, 2008 (12/050,141). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,011,593&OS=8,011,593&RS=8,011,593 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Skaff Corporation of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Skaff Corporation of America, Tampa, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,012,274) developed by Habib Skaff, Tampa, Fla., for a "mechanical parts having increased wear-resistance." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to wear-resistant mechanical parts." The patent application was filed on March 21, 2008 (12/052,990). 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=8012274.PN.&OS=PN/8012274&RS=PN/8012274 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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. -1060883 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |