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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Ohio (Nov. 13)
[November 13, 2012]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Ohio (Nov. 13)


(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Ohio.

*** Toshiba Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Toshiba, Tokyo, and Toshiba Medical Systems, Otawara-shi, Japan, have been assigned a patent (8,304,738) developed by Daniel Gagnon, Twinsburg, Ohio, and Kent Burr, Buffalo Grove, Ill., for a "pet detector scintillation light guiding system having fiber-optics plates." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A positron emission tomography scanner system that includes detector modules arranged adjacent to one another to form a cylindrical detector ring. Each of the detector modules includes an array of scintillation crystal elements, a plurality of photosensors arranged to cover the array of crystal elements and configured to receive light emitted from the array of crystal elements, and a fiber optics plate arranged between the array of scintillation crystal elements and the plurality of photosensors, the fiber optics plate including a plurality of fibers configured to guide the light emitted from the scintillation crystal to the plurality of photosensors." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2010 (12/907,124). 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=8,304,738.PN.&OS=PN/8,304,738&RS=PN/8,304,738 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.



*** Koninklijke Philips Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Koninklijke Philips Electronics, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (8,304,736) developed by Daniel Gagnon, Twinsburg, Ohio, for an "enclosure for hygroscopic scintillation crystal for nuclear imaging." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "When employing hygroscopic scintillation crystals (32) in a nuclear detector (e.g., PET or SPECT), Silicon photo-multiplier (SiPM) sensors (34) are coupled to each scintillation crystal (32) to improve scintillation event detection and reduce scatter. The crystals (32) and sensors (34) are hermetically sealed in a detector housing (50) using a sealant layer (51). Electrical contacts (60) from each sensor (34) extend through the sealant layer (51) or are bused together such that the bus extends through the sealant layer (51). In this manner, hygroscopic scintillation crystals (e.g., LaBr, NaI, etc.) are protected from humidity and light scatter is reduced by direct coupling of the sensors (34) and crystals (32)." The patent application was filed on Oct. 5, 2009 (13/120,659). 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=8,304,736.PN.&OS=PN/8,304,736&RS=PN/8,304,736 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Ohio Inventor Develops Patent for Self-igniting Pyrotechnical Sparkler ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Warren T. McClurg, Canfield, Ohio, has developed a patent (8,303,740) for a self-igniting pyrotechnical sparkler.


The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A self igniting pyrotechnical sparkler. The sparkler includes a nonflammable support member or rod substantially covered with a pyrotechnic coating composition along one end and a pyrotechnical igniter coating covering over part of the pyrotechnic coating. The igniter coating including a mixture of potassium chlorate, antimony sulfate, powder aluminum, particulate magnesium, binder and/or glass beads." The patent application was filed on April 12, 2011 (13/085,084). 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=8,303,740.PN.&OS=PN/8,303,740&RS=PN/8,303,740 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Honda Giken Kogyo Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Honda Giken Kogyo, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,304,030) developed by Ting He, Dublin, Ohio, Eisuke Kimura, Dublin, Ohio, and Tadashi Nomura, Utsunomiya, Japan, for a "method for producing substrate having catalyst compositions on surfaces of opposite sides." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bi-laterally surfaced substrate in which the first surface consists of one or more than one of cerium oxide, aluminum oxide, tin oxide manganese oxide, copper oxide, cobalt oxide, nickel oxide, praseodymium oxide, terbium oxide, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium, platinum and gold and the second surface consists of one or more than one of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium, platinum and gold and micro channel micro component reactors including such substrates in a predetermined formed shape and methods for making the same utilizing a thermal spray on one side and a physical deposition process on the other side." The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2007 (11/869,213). 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=8,304,030.PN.&OS=PN/8,304,030&RS=PN/8,304,030 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Scitech Produtos Medicos Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Scitech Produtos Medicos, Goias, Brazil, has been assigned a patent (8,303,546) developed by Eduardo Jose Cordeiro, University Heights, Ohio, Luciano Almeida Fleury Curado, Goias, Brazil, and Luana Beatriz Pertile Dezanet, Goias, Brazil, for a "locking device for endoluminal prosthesis delivery system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A locking device for preventing movement of an elongated instrument includes a tubular base that has an outer surface and an inner surface. At least one lateral opening extends through the tubular base from the outer surface through the inner surface. At least one rocker arm is mounted to the base. Each of the rocker arms has a locking projection that extends radially inwardly aligned with one of the lateral openings of the base. An actuating member is rotatable relative to the base portion between first and second positions. In the first position the actuating member engages the rocker arm to urge the locking projection radially inward through the lateral opening and beyond the inner surface of the tubular base. Movement of the actuating member to the second position causes the locking projection to move radially outward through at least a portion of the lateral opening." The patent application was filed on Sept. 23, 2009 (12/565,421). 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=8,303,546.PN.&OS=PN/8,303,546&RS=PN/8,303,546 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Ohio Inventors Develop Patent for Orbital Electric Toothbrush ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Igor Lantsberg, Beachwood, Ohio, Gregory Greenspan, Solon, Ohio, Alexander Greenspan, Solon, Ohio, and Gene Alter, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, have developed a patent (8,302,239) for an orbital electric toothbrush.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electric toothbrush with improved brush head motion is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a head comprising a fixed base having a concave portion, and a brush head having a convex portion. The convex brush head nests within the concave base to allow for rotational and tilting movement of the brush head relative to the base. The brush head movement may be driven by a motor housed within the toothbrush." The patent application was filed on July 10, 2009 (12/501,151). 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=83,02,239.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,239&RS=PN/83,02,239 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lauren Agrisystems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Lauren Agrisystems, New Philadelphia, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,302,561) developed by Charles Jeffrey Laney, Navarre, Ohio, Frank Saho III, Gnadenhutten, Ohio, and Daniel E. Kandray Sr., Gnadenhutten, Ohio, for a teat cup shell.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A teat cup shell for holding a milking liner includes a body being made from a first material. The body has an upper end, a lower end; and a middle portion with the upper end adapted to receive the teat of the animal being milked. One configuration of the body may have enlarged upper and lower ends to define a dog-bone shape. The middle portion of the body may define gripping features at its middle portion. The body of the shell has a first weight. An insert is carried by the body with the insert being heavier than the remaining portion of the body. The insert is disposed closer to the lower end of the body than the upper end of the body such that the center of mass of the shell is disposed in the lower two-thirds of the shell." The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2009 (12/539,174). 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=83,02,561.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,561&RS=PN/83,02,561 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Honda Motor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,303,023) developed by Shinichi Yamase, Dublin, Ohio, Charles Haase, Delaware, Ohio, and Hiroaki Taniguchi, Dublin, Ohio, for a "cover for a tailgate rod passage." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rear pillar of an automotive vehicle housing a power tailgate assembly and a garnish covering the rear pillar. The garnish includes an opening through which a tailgate rod extends and interconnects the power tailgate assembly and the tailgate of the automobile. A cover closes the opening and comprises an elongated body of a resilient material including an upper region having a passage sized to accommodate the tailgate rod and lower region having a "T" shaped slot intersecting the passage." The patent application was filed on June 17, 2010 (12/817,612). 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=83,03,023.PN.&OS=PN/83,03,023&RS=PN/83,03,023 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Ohio Inventors Develop Patent for Directed Medical Care System and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Donald J. Renuart, Avon, Ohio, and John M. Cachat, Avon, Ohio, have developed a patent (8,306,830) for a "directed medical care system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of preparing medical care instructions for an individual in an emergency situation. The system and method includes obtaining patient information, providing a mechanism to educate the individual on medical and legal terms and procedures, to create medical care instructions, applying the patient information to applicable legal and medical standards and providing a mechanism for updating and maintaining the medical care instructions. The system and method further includes storing the medical care instructions in electronic format, such as on a central computerized database, and allowing immediate and secure access to the stored medical care instructions by medical personnel. The stored medical care instructions may also be outputted when necessary." The patent application was filed on May 10, 2007 (11/801,568). 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=8,306,830&OS=8,306,830&RS=8,306,830 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Ohio Inventors Develop Patent for Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Relieving Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and/or Hearing Loss ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni, Athens, Ohio, and Stephen Rizzo, Kingston, Ohio, have developed a patent (8,306,248) for "apparatus, systems and methods for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis and/or hearing loss." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is described. One method described includes manipulating an audio signal, associating an audio signal with synchronization information, and transmitting the audio signal and associated synchronization information to a first ear level device and a second ear level device. The method further includes outputting the audio signal substantially simultaneously in the first ear level device and the second ear level device, based at least in part on the synchronization information." The patent application was filed on Nov. 14, 2006 (11/599,719). 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=8,306,248&OS=8,306,248&RS=8,306,248 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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