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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (July 17)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. *** Louisiana, Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Drilling Fluid Additive System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Jerry Rayborn Sr., Franklinton, La., and Dan M. DeLaRosa, Coral Springs, Fla., have developed a patent (8,216,981) for a "drilling fluid additive system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drilling fluid additive system is provided and the system comprises: syrup solids which are heated and/or hydrolyzed and then admixed with a liquid medium, and the syrup solids are derived from a group consisting essentially of agave syrup, barley syrup, sugar syrup, beets syrup, birch syrup, rice syrup, cane syrup, chocolate syrup, coconut syrup, corn syrup, date syrup, fruit syrup, golden syrup, high fructose corn syrup, karo syrup, citrus fruit syrup, maple syrup, molasses, Muscavado syrup, palm syrup, rice syrup, sorghum syrup, Turbinado syrup, vanilla syrup and mixtures and blends thereof." The patent application was filed on May 27, 2011 (13/134,048). 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=8,216,981&OS=8,216,981&RS=8,216,981 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Wireless Speaker System for Use with Ceiling Fans ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Charles Hornback, University Park, Fla., has developed a patent (8,218,805) for a "wireless speaker system for use with ceiling fans." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-channel wireless speaker system to be used with ceiling fans wherein the audio source generator can be one of many medias, not limited by the following: television, stereophonic, monophonic, video game, home theater, public address system or security system. The audio source generator sends an audio signal to the transmitter that in turn relays the audio signal to the wireless receiver located in the ceiling fan housing member. The ceiling fan housing member includes speakers, and a light source if desired. The speakers produce an omni directional sound due to their unique positioning within the ceiling fan. The wireless speaker system is powered by the existing voltage available to the ceiling fan, so no new wiring is required to install the speaker system. The speaker settings are manipulated via a remote control." The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2008 (12/012,254). 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=8,218,805&OS=8,218,805&RS=8,218,805 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Tennessee, Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Grate Cover Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Gary L. Moody, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Thomas H. Happel, Cocoa, Fla., have developed a patent (8,216,453) for a grate cover apparatus. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a temporary grate cover apparatus for placement over a storm water grate to filter sediment and trash from entering the storm drain during a construction project." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2011 (13/317,821). 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=8,216,453.PN.&OS=PN/8,216,453&RS=PN/8,216,453 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** IFP Energies nouvelles Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- IFP Energies nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, France, has been assigned a patent (8,216,324) developed by five co-inventors for a "process for the production of hydrogen with a thermally-integrated desulfurization unit." The co-inventors are Alexandre Nicolaos, Fontenay le Fleury, France, Michel Thomas, Lyons, France, Fabrice Giroudiere, Orlienas, France, Jijun Xu, Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Kishore Doshi, Amelia Island, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a process for the production of thermally-integrated hydrogen from a liquid hydrocarbon feedstock that contains sulfur-containing compounds that comprise at least one stage for heating the liquid hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with a hot stream, a stage for desulfurizing the heated hydrocarbon feedstock, a stage for evaporating the desulfurized hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with the hot stream that exits from the autothermal reformer, a stage for autothermal reforming of the hydrocarbon feedstock, and a stage wherein the carbon monoxide content in the hydrogen-rich gas that is produced is reduced in a reactor for converting carbon monoxide with water. The invention also relates to the hydrogen production installation that corresponds to this process." The patent application was filed on March 28, 2008 (12/057,576). 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=8,216,324.PN.&OS=PN/8,216,324&RS=PN/8,216,324 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Passive Liquid Distillation System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Mark Edward Tellam, Orlando, Fla., has developed a patent (8,216,431) for a "passive liquid distillation system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "There is described a water distillation system comprising a boiler assembly and a condenser assembly communicating by means of superheated steam through a passive magnetic valve opening directly under force of pressure. This allows the recovery of the latent heat of evaporation through a passive process. Additional features are described which complement the efficient transfer and recapture of heat energy, and the management of miscible fluid constituents. The distillation system described is useful for producing potable water and can be transportable or fixed in location and/or scaled for residential, neighborhood and municipal application. The distillation system may also be used for efficiently clarifying other fluids, such as for `de-watering` ethanol." The patent application was filed on April 23, 2008 (12/148,834). 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=8,216,431.PN.&OS=PN/8,216,431&RS=PN/8,216,431 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Hydraulic Powered Boat Portage Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Richard B. Bishop, Bradenton, Fla., has developed a patent (8,215,868) for a "hydraulic powered boat portage apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A boat lift apparatus is disclosed. The boat lift apparatus includes a base structure having a first frame section erected over a barrier juxtaposed to a first body of water, the base structure having a second frame section that may be cantilevered over the first body of water and a lift frame operatively coupled with the base structure. The boat lift apparatus further includes a cradle assembly including at least one boat support for receiving a boat and carrying the boat across the barrier, the cradle assembly being moveably coupled to the lift frame. The boat lift apparatus further includes at least one hydraulic cylinder secured to the lift frame and operatively connected to the cradle assembly, wherein activation of the at least one hydraulic cylinder moves the cradle assembly up or down in the vertical direction." The patent application was filed on Feb. 5, 2009 (12/366,127). 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=8,215,868.PN.&OS=PN/8,215,868&RS=PN/8,215,868 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Body Surfing Enhancement Device and Associated Methods ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Dale E. Ellis, Deltona, Fla., has developed a patent (8,216,013) for a "body surfing enhancement device and associated methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for enhancing body surfing includes fin elements affixable to a person's leg via a guide assembly affixable to a thigh, and each including and upper and a lower fin. The upper fin is rotationally positionable relative to the leg's longitudinal axis. The lower fin is longitudinally movable between a stowed position aligned with the upper fin and a deployed position beneath the upper fin. In use, a person can attach the fin elements to the belt rail, rotate the fin elements outward, and slide the lower fin downward into the deployed position, thereby creating an enhanced surface for body surfing. Another embodiment is provided that includes a unitary fin rotationally affixable to the leg and waist." The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2009 (12/646,433). 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=8,216,013.PN.&OS=PN/8,216,013&RS=PN/8,216,013 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Tilt and Trim Device for an Outboard Motor ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Mark Pelini, Valrico, Fla., has developed a patent (8,216,009) for a "tilt and trim device for an outboard motor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tilt and trim device for an outboard motor comprising a transom mounting portion with a transom plate and a motor mounting portion with a motor plate. The tilt and trim device having an upper and a lower hydraulic cylinder mounting bracket. A hydraulic cylinder being operatively coupled to a hydraulic pump and hydraulic pump control. The hydraulic cylinder having an upper fluid line and a lower fluid line, with a hydraulic cylinder having a piston contained therein. The hydraulic cylinder having a hydraulic line fluid restrictor." The patent application was filed on Sept. 8, 2009 (12/584,567). 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=8,216,009.PN.&OS=PN/8,216,009&RS=PN/8,216,009 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida, Alabama Inventors Develop Patent for Coupler Bolt Termination System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Richard V. Campbell, Tallahassee, Fla., and Kevin J. Barefield, Opelika, Ala., have developed a patent (8,215,886) for a "coupler bolt termination system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A termination system which attaches a conventional threaded rod or bolt to a cable. An anchor is attached to an end of a cable using known techniques--such as potting. A threaded rod or bolt is placed on the anchor, pointing away from the direction of the cable. The rod or bolt is mechanically attached to the anchor using several different techniques. The result is an anchor assembly including a threaded protruding shaft. Because the assembly uses an inexpensive prior art rod or bolt, the machining operations are confined to small components needing relatively little material removal." The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2009 (12/589,609). 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=8,215,886.PN.&OS=PN/8,215,886&RS=PN/8,215,886 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Laminar Flow Water Jet with Illumination Enhancer ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Bruce Johnson, Parkland, Fla., has developed a patent (8,215,569) for a "laminar flow water jet with illumination enhancer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A laminar flow water jet having a housing with a water channel flowing there through. An at least one water input admits water into the housing and the water channel. An at least one filter member is provided along the water channel. An at least one jetting element in communication with the housing and jets a laminar flow tube or segment from the jet. An at least one lighting element emits light and communicates with the laminar flow tube or segment. An at least one additive supply element communicates with the at least one laminar flow tube or segment, where a laminar water flow is jetted through the at least one jetting element to form the laminar flow tube or segment which is lit by the light emitted by the at least one lighting element and receives an additive stream from the at least one additive supply element to produce wave effects within the laminar flow tube or segment." The patent application was filed on Aug. 18, 2009 (12/461,624). 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=8,215,569&OS=8,215,569&RS=8,215,569 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Efficient Inventory and Information Management ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Brett Beveridge, Miami, has developed a patent (8,215,551) for an "efficient inventory and information management." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and computer-readable media provide for efficient inventory and information management over a wireless network. An updated electronic data input form corresponding to an account representative of a business is received a wireless data input device along with a current geographic location of the wireless data input device. A determination is made that the current geographic location is within a pre-defined perimeter of the business. As a result, the updated electronic data input form is accepted and stored." The patent application was filed on Feb. 10, 2010 (12/703,489). 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=8,215,551&OS=8,215,551&RS=8,215,551 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Lockable Holster with Multi-directionally Adjustable Hip Mount ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- John N. Rassias, Boca Raton, Fla., has developed a patent (8,215,525) for a "lockable holster with multi-directionally adjustable hip mount." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lockable holster includes a shroud having an elongated opening to receive a handgun with the grip of the handgun outside the shroud. A biasing member at the first end of the shroud applies a biasing force on the firing end of the handgun to bias opposite end of the handgun into engagement with the locking arrangement at the opposite second end of the shroud to secure the handgun in the shroud. In another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the holster is mounted on a plate having fasteners passing through elongated slits into the top of the shroud to angle the shroud relative to the plate, and the plate is mounted for vertical adjustment on a U-shaped securing clamp. The holster further includes mechanical arrangements which prevent unauthorized removal of the handgun from the shroud, prevents firing the handgun when in the shroud, and signals a loaded handgun in the shroud." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2007 (12/160,489). 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=8,215,525&OS=8,215,525&RS=8,215,525 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Thermally Insulated Sports Bag ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Marc Iceberg, Orlando, Fla., and Daniel Lotz, Orlando, Fla., have developed a patent (8,215,465) for a "thermally insulated sports bag." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a bag for protecting sports equipment, particularly golf clubs, from damage due to temperature variations. The bag can be comprised of several individual panels, each comprising an insulated material, which create an inner volume into which a golf bag can be inserted. When the top panel is sealed, the insulated material can protect the contents of the bag from damage due to temperature variations." The patent application was filed on May 7, 2010 (12/776,146). 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=8,215,465&OS=8,215,465&RS=8,215,465 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Cleaning Tool for Removing Undesirable Marine Growth from a Support Surface and Associated Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Randy B. Coleman, St. Pete Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (8,214,964) for a "cleaning tool for removing undesirable marine growth from a support surface and associated method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A scraping tool includes a first scraping head, a bracket affixed to the first scraping head, and an elongated pole removably coupled to the bracket access hard-to-reach target zones. In one embodiment, the bracket and the pole are freely articulated along a 360 degree circular path defined adjacent to the outer surface. In another embodiment, the bracket is statically affixed to the first scraping head and a connector is removably engaged with the bracket to quickly reconnect a variety of scraping heads. A rigid fastening member traverses through the connector as well as the second bore respectively. In another embodiment, a second scraping head is affixed to the connector for enabling the user to quickly toggle between the first and second scraping heads." The patent application was filed on Jan. 9, 2009 (12/319,581). 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=8,214,964&OS=8,214,964&RS=8,214,964 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Zone Indicator and Vacuum Breaker Combination ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Christopher L. Hubschmitt, Jupiter, Fla., Justin C. Miller, Jupiter, Fla., and Gunter A. Albert, Jupiter, Fla., have developed a patent (8,215,332) for a "zone indicator and vacuum breaker combination." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The object of the present invention is to provide a zone indicator and vacuum breaker combination. The zone indicator assembly includes a body having a funnel shaped interior providing a seal seat. A seal is provided upon a vacuum breaker flange of a shaft assembly. A lower end of the shaft assembly engages with a valve operating stem assembly of a rotating valve selecting disc. A zone indicator cap is assembled to an upper end of the shaft assembly. The cap adjusts vertically upon a body and cap interface disposed upon an upper end of the body." The patent application was filed on July 16, 2009 (12/503,932). 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=8,215,332&OS=8,215,332&RS=8,215,332 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Adhesive Interlocking Floor Tiles ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Steven I. Dreyer, Hollywood, Fla., has developed a patent (8,215,077) for an "adhesive interlocking floor tiles." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A floor tile has a rectangular, wear resistant, decorated upper portion. A rectangular lower portion is affixed to the upper portion by pressure sensitive adhesive on the underside of the upper portion. The lower portion has laterally projecting tongues extending outwardly from two adjacent sides. The other two adjacent sides have inwardly directed pockets. The pockets are adapted to receive the tongues of adjacent tiles to form a continuous upper portion floor covering with minimal spacing between tiles. Certain edges of the tongues and pockets are close fitting to ensure correct positioning of adjacent upper portions. The pressure sensitive adhesive above each pocket is adapted to bond with a tongue when the tiles are connected after positioning by the tongues and pockets." The patent application was filed on June 6, 2011 (13/134,314). 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=8,215,077&OS=8,215,077&RS=8,215,077 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Toilet Actuating System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17 -- Jean N. Gaudin, North Miami Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (8,214,933) for a toilet actuating system. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toilet actuating system includes a flush pedal, at least one seat/lid pedal, a control unit interfacing with the flush pedal and the at least one seat/lid pedal, a toilet flush mechanism engaged by the control unit and at least one of a toilet seat and a toilet lid engaged by the control unit." The patent application was filed on June 12, 2009 (12/484,033). 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=8,214,933&OS=8,214,933&RS=8,214,933 Written by Arpi Sharma; 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. -1093549 (c) 2012 Targeted News Service |