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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Washington (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 Washington. *** Microstaq Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- Microstaq, Austin, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,011,388) developed by Edward Nelson Fuller, Manchester, Mich., and Harry A. Hunnicutt, Lynden, Wash., for a "thermally actuated microvalve with multiple fluid ports." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A MEMS device is disclosed having a single microvalve actuator for controlling multiple microvalves. Exemplary embodiments include a MEMS device including two microvalves formed on a beam positioned by an actuator, the two microvalves controlling separate flow paths between two separate pairs of ports; a device with a two-way pilot operated microvalve and a four-way pilot microvalve for controlling the two-way pilot operated microvalve; a device with two three-way microvalves actuated by a common microvalve actuator; and a two-way microvalve with a moveable microvalve element and a feedback port formed in the moveable element operable to regulate the pressure on an end of the moveable element relative to the movement of the moveable element between the first position and the second position. Also disclosed is a MEMS device including a beam with a plurality of apertures formed therein, resulting in a mass reduction of at least 10 percent." The patent application was filed on March 30, 2007 (11/731,729). 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=80,11,388.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,388&RS=PN/80,11,388 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Jenara Enterprises Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Jenara Enterprises, Surrey, Canada, has been assigned a patent (8,011,347) developed by five co-inventors for an "apparatus and method for pressure relief in an exhaust brake." The co-inventors are Andre F. Lhote, Burnaby, Canada, Vincent A. Meneely, Surrey, Canada, Gabriel Gavril, Burnaby, Canada, Tamara Spence, Abbotsford, Canada, and John P. Hartley, Blaine, Wash. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exhaust brake has a body with a passageway for exhaust gases therein. A valve member is movably located within the passageway for selective movement between an open position where the valve member opens the passageway and exhaust gases are free to move through the passageway and a closed position where the valve member blocks the passageway and the passage of exhaust gases through the passageway. The valve member has an aperture therethrough to permit a limited flow of exhaust gases through the aperture when the aperture is open. An exhaust valve actuator mechanism is coupled to the valve member for moving the valve member between the open position and the closed position. A closure member is positioned adjacent to the aperture. The closure member has an open position where the closure member is spaced apart from the valve member and permits a flow of exhaust gases through the aperture and the closure member having a closed position where the closure member contacts the valve member about the aperture and inhibits a flow of exhaust gases through the aperture, An actuator member operatively engages the closure member. There is a relief actuator mechanism, the relief actuator mechanism including an actuator member that operatively engages the closure member. The relief mechanism brings the closure member into operative engagement with the valve member with sufficient force, when the valve member is closed, to maintain the closure member in the closed position when the exhaust gases are below a predetermined pressure." The patent application was filed on Aug. 2, 2010 (12/848,298). 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=80,11,347.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,347&RS=PN/80,11,347 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Boeing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Boeing, Chicago, has been assigned a patent (8,011,033) developed by Scott M. Wierenga, Everett, Wash., for an "aircraft sink with integrated waste disposal function." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sink system includes a sink and a storage area receiving and storing matter from the sink. The storage area receives air from the bypass line during a flush. Also, matter from the storage area and sink is vacuumed through a common line during the flush. A valve limits an amount of air supplied by the bypass line such that increased suction is applied to the sink through the common line. The valve may be manually operated or operated by a controller." The patent application was filed on April 8, 2005 (10/907,625). 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=8011033.PN.&OS=PN/8011033&RS=PN/8011033 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Washington Inventors Develop Patent for Compact Cargo Lift for Commerical Aircraft ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- James M. Curry, Lake Stevens, Wash., and Randolph Schemkes, Snohomish, Wash., have developed a patent (8,011,617) for a "compact cargo lift for commerical aircraft." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for transferring cargo between an upper, passenger deck and a lower, cargo deck of an aircraft. A lift platform raises palletized cargo from the lower deck through an opening formed in the upper deck. The drive mechanism is housed entirely within the lift platform itself. The platform is stabilized by flanking, scissors-action leg assemblies, that nest alongside the platform when stowed. The platform is stowed in the raised position, within the opening formed in the upper deck. Locking assemblies attach the lift platform to the sides of the opening so that the platform becomes a load-bearing structural component of the upper deck when stowed. A recess is formed in the lower deck for receiving the lift platform when lowered. A translating floor assembly having folding floor sections lowers to clear the recess, and then raises to define a floor surface over the opening when the lift platform is not in use." The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2005 (11/297,020). 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=8,011,617&OS=8,011,617&RS=8,011,617 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Hewlett-Packard Development Assigned Patent for Sheet-feeding Device and Method of Feeding Sheet Media ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Hewlett-Packard Development, Houston, has been assigned a patent (8,011,653) developed by Doug Mayne, Vancouver, Wash., for a "sheet-feeding device and method of feeding sheet media." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sheet-feeding device includes a tray for holding sheet media of various widths and a shaft extending across the tray. A plurality of pick assemblies is mounted to the shaft. The pick assemblies are spaced along the shaft so that one or more of the pick assemblies contact sheet media in the tray depending on the width of the sheet media. Furthermore, the spacing of the pick assemblies is such that the pick assemblies in contact with the sheet media define a total offset relative to the centerline of the sheet media that is sufficiently small enough to avoid skewing of sheet media for a variety of different media widths." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2007 (11/796,287). 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=8,011,653&OS=8,011,653&RS=8,011,653 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Washington Inventor Develops Patent for Post Sleeve Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- N. Eric Knudsen, Maple Valley, Wash., has developed a patent (8,011,149) for a post sleeve assembly. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A post sleeve includes a reinforced concrete body preformed around a liner that defines a cavity extending longitudinally within the body, sized to receive a post. Standoff ribs run lengthwise within the cavity and extend inward from inner walls of the cavity. A post in the cavity is supported laterally by the standoff ribs. Drain channels between the ribs permit water to flow past the post and exit the cavity via a lower aperture. A drain tube is coupled to the lower aperture, and extends downward where it is covered with gravel at the bottom of a post hole. Concrete is poured around the post sleeve in the hole. The cavity is adaptable to receive posts of varying sizes, and at various depths. A collar closes a space between the post and the top of the cavity, permitting air circulation within the cavity while shedding water and substantially preventing insects from entering the cavity." The patent application was filed on June 27, 2008 (12/163,506). 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=80,11,149.PN.&OS=PN/80,11,149&RS=PN/80,11,149 Written by Ruby Maibam; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Mowycal Lending Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Mowycal Lending, Big Horn, Wyo., has been assigned a patent (8,012,934) developed by John C. Houck, Seattle, and James Clagett, Snohomish, Wash., for "small peptides and methods for treatment of inflammation." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods for treating cutaneous inflammation are described. Also described is a method for blocking IgE activation of a lymphocyte, a method for stabilizing the cell membrane of a lymphocyte, thereby preventing their further involvement in the increased inflammatory response to an IgE antigen challenge, and a method for inhibiting the migration of T-cells. Such methods involve administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide having the formula f-Met-Leu-X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Tyr, Tyr-Phe, Phe-Phe and Phe-Tyr." The patent application was filed on May 16, 2002 (10/147,633). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft1.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=8,012,934.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,934&RS=PN/8,012,934 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Microsoft Assigned Patent for Squad Command Interface for Console-based Video Game ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,012,017) developed by James R.J. York, Austin, Texas, Randy J. Pagulayan, Seattle, and Tim V. Fields, Austin, Texas, for a "squad command interface for console-based video game." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A squad command interface for a squad-based shooter video game maps character selection and command selection to actuators on a game controller. Players can select squad characters and issue a single order to multiple characters with few controller actuations." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2007 (11/832,577). 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=8,012,017.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,017&RS=PN/8,012,017 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Microsoft Assigned Patent for Squad Command Interface for Console-based Video Game ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,012,016) developed by James R.J. York, Austin, Texas, Randy J. Pagulayan, Seattle, and Tim V. Fields, Austin, Texas, for a "squad command interface for console-based video game." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A squad command interface for a squad-based shooter video game maps character selection and command selection to actuators on a game controller. Players can select squad characters and issue a single order to multiple characters with few controller actuations." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2007 (11/832,567). 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=8,012,016.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,016&RS=PN/8,012,016 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Washington, California Inventors Develop Patent for Personal Dive Device with Electronic Speed Control ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Benjamin McGeever, Shoreline, Wash., and Andrew Georgitsis, Los Gatos, Calif., have developed a patent (8,011,314) for a "personal dive device with electronic speed control." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A personal dive device includes a body having a power source that is disposed in the body with a voltage of the power source being greater than or equal to about 37 volts. A controller is in electrical communication with the power source. A rotary device is in selective electrical communication with the controller and a propeller assembly is engaged with the rotary device. A method for controlling the speed of a personal dive device includes providing a personal dive device having a power source disposed within a body and an electronic controller. A signal from a trigger mechanism is received. An effective power output from the power source is varied based on the signal from the trigger mechanism. The effective power output from the power source is provided to a rotary device that is in selective electrical communication with the electronic controller." The patent application was filed on April 1, 2009 (12/416,800). 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=8,011,314.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,314&RS=PN/8,011,314 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** SEB, Groupe SEB USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- SEB, France, and Groupe SEB USA, West Orange, N.J., have been assigned a patent (8,011,530) developed by four co-inventors for an "articulating handle for space-saving cookware and method for using same." The co-inventors are Duane B. Kutsch, Richland, Wash., Daniel Altheimer, Marshall, N.C., Kenneth R. Morris, Cornelius, N.C., and Christopher Keidl, Hartland, Wis. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided. The articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly. The handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware, or a substantially vertical position for storage. As such, cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space-saving manner. A method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2007 (11/715,170). 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=8,011,530.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,530&RS=PN/8,011,530 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, Lynnwood, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,011,048) developed by Spencer Frazer, Lynnwood, Wash., for a "multitool incising attachment method and apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-tool attachment having a configuration that is well-suited for incising material and performing various operations where two incising members are positioned on a main portion of the tool and the cutting-edge surfaces are in close engagement with one another at an interface point where the two blades meet in forceful engagement with one another." The patent application was filed on April 7, 2009 (12/419,710). 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=8,011,048.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,048&RS=PN/8,011,048 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Calypso Medical Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Calypso Medical Technologies, Seattle, has been assigned a patent (8,011,508) developed by Keith Seiler, Issaquah, Wash., and Eric Hadford, Snohomish, Wash., for "packaged systems for implanting markers in a patient and methods for manufacturing and using such systems." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Packaged systems for implanting a marker in a patient and methods for manufacturing and using such systems. In one embodiment, a packaged system comprises an introducer having a cannula and a stylet configured to be received in the cannula, a marker in the cannula, and a package having a sterile compartment. The marker can have a casing configured to be implanted in a patient and a resonating circuit in the casing. The resonating circuit can comprise a coil configured to wirelessly transmit a target signal in response to a wirelessly transmitted excitation signal. The introducer is contained within the sterile compartment. In another embodiment, the marker is not loaded in the introducer within the compartment of the package." The patent application was filed on June 27, 2008 (12/163,514). 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=8011508.PN.&OS=PN/8011508&RS=PN/8011508 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Griswold Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Trudy Ellen Griswold, Monroe, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,011,532) developed by Trudy Ellen Griswold, for a "baking cups and method of manufacturing baking cups." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of the invention provide a baking cup having a base section, a periphery section, and at least one tab extending beyond the periphery section. The tab(s) is configured to allow a user to lift and remove the baking cup from a baking utensil mold without having to touch the baking utensil or content of the baking cup. An exemplary method of using such a baking cup includes arranging the baking cup on a utensil, producing a baked good, and removing the baking cup from the utensil using the tab(s). The tab(s) may be formed part of or attached to the baking cup. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing tabbed baking cups includes arranging shapes such as circles on a sheet of bake-proof material, utilizing the leftover to form tabs for the circles and cutting the circles and corresponding tab(s) to form the baking cups." The patent application was filed on Nov. 9, 2006 (11/595,355). 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=8,011,532.PN.&OS=PN/8,011,532&RS=PN/8,011,532 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** eCharge Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- eCharge, Seattle, has been assigned a patent (8,011,574) developed by nine co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for ordering goods, services and content over an internetwork." The co-inventors are Robin B. Hutchison, Vancouver, Canada, Michael T.G. Maydaniuk, Port Moody, Canada, George A. Fleming, White Rock, Canada, Denis N. Heinrichs, Port Moody, Canada, P. Carl Linkletter, Mountlake Terrace, Wash., Iain M. Begg, Vancouver, Canada, Darren W. Hagman, Vancouver, Canada, Roberto Dominguez, Vancouver, Canada, and Jun Huang, Burnaby, Canada. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A billing system that allows a consumer to order products from computers connected to the Internet, wherein the consumer is automatically billed for the ordered good or service by its telephone service provider. When a consumer orders a product over the Internet, a plug-in component of the consumer's computer establishes an Internet connection to a billing server. A billing server component transfers an encrypted version of the product to the plug-in component. The plug-in component then disconnects from the Internet and establishes a point-to-point (PPP) connection with the billing server. During the PPP connection, the billing server component transfers an access key assigned to the order to the plug-in component so that the plug-in component may decrypt the product. The consumer is charged a unit rate or "drop-charge" for the product by the telephone service provider when the PPP connection is established using a premium telephone number assigned and administered by the telephone service provider." The patent application was filed on Feb. 10, 2010 (12/703,589). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,011,574&OS=8,011,574&RS=8,011,574 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Microsoft Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,012,023) developed by 16 co-inventors for a virtual entertainment. The co-inventors are William H. Gates III, Medina, Wash., Gary W. Flake, Bellevue, Wash., Alexander G. Gounares, Kirkland, Wash., Thomas F. Bergstraesser, Kirkland, Wash., Arnold N. Blinn, Hunts Point, Wash., Christopher W. Brumme, Mercer Island, Wash., Lili Cheng, Bellevue, Wash., Michael Connolly, Seattle, Daniel S. Glasser, Mercer Island, Wash., James R. Larus, Mercer Island, Wash., Matthew B. MacLaurin, Woodinville, Wash., Henricus Johannes Maria Meijer, Mercer Island, Wash., Debi P. Mishra, Bellevue, Wash., Amit Mital, Kirkland, Wash., Ira L. Snyder Jr., Bellevue, Wash., and Melora Zaner-Godsey, Redmond, Wash. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods that provide for a virtual reality entertainment system that supplies immersive entertainment and creates a sensation for a user similar to having guests in a remote location to be physically present as virtual guests. Such virtual reality entertainment system can supply a graphic and/or audio; wherein interconnected computers, video and audio processing devices, supply a live interaction between a user and a guest(s). Although guests are only present virtually (e.g., electronically present with other objects/user within the environment) such virtual invitation enables a user and guests to concurrently experience the entertainment together (e.g., a live sporting event, spectator game). In a related aspect, the subject innovation can implement holographic avatars, and a plurality of communication interfaces, to imitate (and/or transform) a relationship between the user and the virtual guests/surrounding environment." The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2006 (11/536,449). 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=8,012,023.PN.&OS=PN/8,012,023&RS=PN/8,012,023 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. 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