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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Virginia (Dec. 31)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Virginia.
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Danfoss Scroll Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Danfoss Scroll Technologies, Arkadelphia, Ark., has been assigned a patent (8,337,183) developed by nine co-inventors for an "oil return valve for a scroll compressor." The co-inventors are Tracy L. Milliff, Arkadelphia, Ark., Thomas R. Barlto, Arkadelphia, Ark., Edward A. Tomayko, Arkadelphia, Ark., Joe T. Hill, Arkadelphia, Ark., Carlos Zamudio, Lyons, France, Zili Sun, Arkadelphia, Ark., Gene M. Fields, Arkadelphia, Ark., Gregory W. Hahn, Arkadelphia, Ark., and John R. Williams, Bristol, Va.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A valve for selectively allowing the return of oil from a discharge plenum to a suction plenum includes a passage which is selectively opened or blocked by a valve spool. The valve spool sees a pressure from a discharge pressure location upstream of a discharge check valve on one face, and a discharge pressure from a discharge plenum on an opposed face. While the compressor is running, the two pressures should be relatively equal. The face which sees the pressure from the chamber upstream of the check valve is larger than the face which sees the pressure from the discharge plenum. Thus, when the compressor is running, the valve spool is biased to a first position at which it allows oil return from the discharge plenum to the suction plenum. However, upon shutdown of the compressor, the pressure in the chamber upstream of the discharge valve drops. The valve spool will be driven to a second position at which it blocks communication for oil return."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2009 (12/563,198). 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=8337183&OS=8337183&RS=8337183
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Philip Morris USA Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Philip Morris USA, Richmond, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,337,374) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for producing composite cigarette filters." The co-inventors are Martin T. Garthaffner, Chesterfield, Va., Ahmet Ercelebi, Mechanicsville, Va., James D. Evans, Chesterfield, Va., and Jeremy Straight, Midlothian, Va.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Method and apparatus for producing discrete filter rods includes a first conveyor for transporting filter segments of given length in a downstream direction. Three counter rotating transfer wheels receive the filter segments between spaced apart cleats on the circumference of the wheels. The first wheel receives the filter segments from the first conveyor and transfers the segments to the second wheel which in turn transfers the segments to the third wheel. Filter segments between the cleats on the third wheel are deposited upon a second conveyor with plug wrap thereon in precisely spaced apart relationship. Granular adsorbent material is filled into cavities between the filter segments, and a garniture folds the plug wrap around the filter segments and the filled cavities therebetween."
The patent application was filed on June 17, 2005 (11/156,276). 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=8,337,374&OS=8,337,374&RS=8,337,374
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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PixelOptics Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- PixelOptics, Roanoke, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,337,014) developed by eight co-inventors for an electronic eyeglass frame. The co-inventors are William Kokonaski, Gig Harbor, Wash., Ronald Blum, Roanoke, Va., Tiziano Tabacchi, Pieve di Cadore, Italy, Martin Boch, Kieselbronn, Germany, Massimo Pinazza, Pieve di Cadore, Italy, Scott N. Richman, Irvine, Calif., Volkan Ozguz, Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Joshua N. Haddock, Roanoke, Va.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens."
The patent application was filed on July 12, 2010 (12/834,526). 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=8,337,014&OS=8,337,014&RS=8,337,014
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Virginia Inventor Develops Patent for Illusion Storage Rack
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Anthony B. Potter, Crozet, Va., has developed a patent (8,336,720) for an illusion storage rack.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A storage rack is provided that exhibits an optical illusion that some of the items stored in the rack have disappeared in all or in part."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 30, 2010 (12/870,869). 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=83,36,720.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,720&RS=PN/83,36,720
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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LifeNet Health Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- LifeNet Health, Virginia Beach, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,337,780) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus for demineralizing osteoinductive bone." The co-inventors are Barton D. Gaskins, Chesapeake, Va., Louis Ford, Virginia Beach, Va., Debra Moore-Smith, Salisbury, N.C., Robert K. O'Leary, Deltaville, Va., Anne Wilson, Virginia Beach, Va., and Lloyd Wolfinbarger Jr., Norfolk, Va.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is directed to an apparatus for producing demineralized osteoinductive bone. The apparatus demineralizes bone by subjecting bone, including, for example, ground bone, bone cubes, chips, strips, or essentially intact bone, to either a rapid high volume pulsatile acidification wave process or to a rapid continuous acid demineralization process. The pulsatile acidification wave process includes subjecting bone to two or more rapid pulse/drain cycles in which one or more demineralizing acids is rapidly pulsed into a vessel containing bone, and after a desired period of time, is rapidly drained from the vessel. The continuous acid demineralization process includes subjecting bone to a continuous exchange of demineralizing acid solution in which the demineralizing acid solution is recirculated from the container holding the bone through an ion exchange media. Calcium and phosphate are thereby removed from the bone to produce a regenerated acid, and the regenerated acid is returned to the container holding the bone. Both processes allow bone to be rapidly demineralized to a precise and specific desired residual calcium level without sacrificing osteoinductivity."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 6, 2010 (12/683,002). 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=8,337,780&OS=8,337,780&RS=8,337,780
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Colgate-Palmolive Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Colgate-Palmolive, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,337,818) developed by Nora Lin, Basking Ridge, N.J., John Curtis, Greenbackvile, Va., and James Brown, Edison, N.J., for a "post-foaming dental mousse and methods utilizing the same."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A post foaming oral care mousse is provided by the invention. The mousse includes at least a dentifrice composition and a compressed liquid propellant having a boiling point less than -10.degree. C. The liquid propellant is blended into the mousse as an emulsion, and the emulsion is adapted to be dispensed from a container as a gel that foams after a time delay. The mousse has a viscosity of less than 30,000 centipoise when measured prior to the addition of the propellant. Preferably, the mousse expands at least 100 vol % in less than 5 seconds upon exposure to atmospheric pressure."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 27, 2005 (11/260,116). 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=8,337,818&OS=8,337,818&RS=8,337,818
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Ashbury International Group Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Ashbury International Group, Ruckersville, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,336,244) developed by four co-inventors for "mounting brackets for electro-optics devices and other firearm accessories." The co-inventors are Morris Peterson, Earlysville, Va., Matthew Peterson, Crozet, Va., Charles Robert Overbey Jr., Deland, Fla., and Gary Vance, Bristol, Va.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Mounting brackets for use in attaching accessory devices to firearms are provided. Some embodiments can be configured as detachable and can comprise multiple transverse members disposed between two connection members and an attachment member. Connection members can be configured for attachment to an exterior firearm surface, such as along a top surface of a fire arm. The second generally parallel member can be spaced apart from the connection members and can comprise an outer surface, which can be configured as Picatinny rail for carrying devices. Transverse members can be disposed between and coupled to the parallel members, and the number of transverse members can. The transverse members can define openings enabling including structural strength, low weight, and compact, sleek design. The transverse members can be angled relative to the parallel members to provide structural and energy absorption features. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described herein."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 19, 2008 (12/234,527). 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=83,36,244.PN.&OS=PN/83,36,244&RS=PN/83,36,244
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Philip Morris USA Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- Philip Morris USA, Richmond, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,337,664) developed by John F. Cunningham, Richmond, Va., Marc W. Rose, Mechanicsville, Va., and Thomas A. Fletcher, Chesterfield, Va., for a "method and apparatus for making slit-banded wrapper using moving orifices."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus of manufacturing a web which is striped with add-on material, comprising: a first slurry supply which forms a sheet of base web and moves the sheet along a first path; a second slurry supply; and a moving orifice applicator operative so as to repetitively discharge the second slurry upon the moving sheet of base web. The moving orifice applicator includes a chamber box arranged to establish a reservoir of the second slurry across the first path, an endless belt having orifice groups, the endless belt received through the chamber box, and a drive arrangement operative upon the endless belt to continuously move the orifices along an endless-path and repetitively through the chamber box. The orifices communicate with the reservoir to discharge the second slurry as bands of add-on material to the base web. Orifices within the orifice groups can be spaced relative to one another to define bands of add-on material having a relative minimum in thickness or to define spaced apart bands. Orifices may also cooperate with a stationary or moving template to define segmented bands having gaps with complex edges. The web resulting from the method or the apparatus may be used for a smoking article. A smoking article may be constructed from wrapper made with the apparatus or the method."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2008 (12/346,447). 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=8,337,664&OS=8,337,664&RS=8,337,664
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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F.M. Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- F.M. Technologies, Chantilly, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,337,648) developed by Frederick M. Mako, Fairfax Station, Va., and Robert L. Bruce, Arlington, Va., for a ceramic joining.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for the production of joints between ceramic bodies such as silicon carbide bodies in which a preceramic polymer mixed with a powder, such as bimodal silicon carbide, is applied in slurry form. The mechanical and hermetic properties may be enhanced by the inclusion of additional bodies constraining the polymer slurry in the joint region, such as a collar. The thermal processing of the joint is described which provides a useful joint."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 5, 2004 (10/773,516). 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=8,337,648&OS=8,337,648&RS=8,337,648
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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