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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (Feb. 5)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Prosopis Hybrid 'Leslie Roy' ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Nicholas Benoit Shipley, Tucson, Ariz., has developed a patent (PP23,360) for a "prosopis hybrid 'Leslie Roy'." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A new and distinct hybrid mesquite tree, Prosopis `Leslie Roy`, which is particularly characterized by its thornlessness, its higher tolerance of cold to minus 12c, its semi-evergreen appearance in winter and its upright, outwardly-spreading uniform growth habit. The unique characteristics of this tree result in a landscape tree that is more suitable for parking lots and streetscapes because of its upright habit and thornlessness." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2011 (13/136,394). 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=PP23,360&OS=PP23,360&RS=PP23,360 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Fujitsu Semiconductor Assigned Patent for Linearization Technique for Mixer ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Fujitsu Semiconductor, Yokohama-Shi, Japan, has been assigned a patent (8,364,112) developed by Haolu Xie, Chandler, Ariz., Manish N. Shah, Chandler, Ariz., and Patrick L. Rakers, Scottsdale, Ariz., for a "linearization technique for mixer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A technique for improving the linearity of a mixer is disclosed. A converter may include a mixer comprising a first metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) having a gate, a first conducting terminal coupled to an input of the converter, and a second conducting terminal coupled to an output of the converter, and a mixer driver having a first output coupled to the gate of the first MOSFET, the mixer driver configured to receive a local-oscillator signal having a first phase and a second phase, drive the first MOSFET off during the first phase of the local-oscillator signal, drive the first MOSFET on for a first period of time in response to a transition from the first phase of the local-oscillator signal to the second phase of the local-oscillator signal, and force the gate of the first MOSFET into a high impedance state for a second period of time during the second phase of the local-oscillator signal and after the expiration of the first period of time." The patent application was filed on April 1, 2011 (13/078,502). 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=8,364,112&OS=8,364,112&RS=8,364,112 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Crusher and Mechanical Bucket for Use ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Albert Ben Currey, Phoenix, has developed a patent (8,360,249) for a "crusher and mechanical bucket for use therewith." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A motor driven crusher for agitating and crushing material is provided. The crusher includes a frame removably coupled to a mechanical bucket and a plurality of shafts rotatably coupled within the frame and operationally coupled to the motor. The crusher further includes a plurality of crushing agitators coupled to each shaft of the plurality of shafts; and a plurality of screening spaces each having a predetermined spacing, wherein material placed on a top side of the crusher is agitated and crushed by the plurality of crushing agitators while the plurality of shafts rotate, screening small material through the plurality of screening spaces while crushing the larger material on the top side of the crusher to fit within the plurality of screening spaces." The patent application was filed on June 22, 2010 (12/820,771). 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=83,60,249.PN.&OS=PN/83,60,249&RS=PN/83,60,249 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Canon Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Canon, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,364,414) developed by Takahiro Masumura, Tucson, Ariz., for an "apparatus and method for processing biological information." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A biological information processing apparatus includes the following elements. A light source irradiates biological tissue with light. A transducer functions as an ultrasonic wave transmitting unit that applies an ultrasonic wave to a local region in the biological tissue. A photodetector detects modulated light obtained by modulating the light from the light source with the ultrasonic wave in the local region. The transducer also functions as an acoustic wave detecting unit that detects an acoustic wave emitted from the local region at a time when the local region absorbs the light from the light source. An absorption characteristic in the local region is calculated using an acoustic signal, serving as an output of the acoustic wave detecting unit, on the basis of a light intensity in the local region calculated based on a modulation signal, serving as an output of the photodetector." The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,486). 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=8,364,414&OS=8,364,414&RS=8,364,414 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Control System and Method for Controlling Engine Exhaust Back Pressure ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,364,379) developed by eight co-inventors for a "control system and method for controlling engine exhaust back pressure." The co-inventors are Timothy J. Johnson, Clinton Township, Mich., Kevin C. Wong, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mark D. Finkel, Clinton Township, Mich., Steven M. Hubble, Ann Arbor, Mich., Roger Bennett, New Baltimore, Mich., Richard W. Gushman, Rochester Hills, Mich., Kim Bloxsom, New Baltimore, Mich., and Joshua J. Ksiazkiewicz, Gilbert, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A control system for an engine includes a restriction determination module and a valve control module. The restriction determination module determines a desired exhaust back pressure of the engine based on an exhaust flow rate of the engine. The valve control module selectively adjusts a valve position of an exhaust valve that restricts an exhaust flow of the engine based on the desired exhaust back pressure. The exhaust valve may include a valve body, a throttle plate, and an annular protrusion coupled to an inner surface of the valve body and protruding towards the throttle plate. The annular protrusion may abut a side of the throttle plate and may restrict fluid flow through an annular space between the throttle plate and the inner surface when the throttle plate is positioned in a rotational position transverse to a direction of fluid flow. A related method is also provided." The patent application was filed on May 7, 2010 (12/775,989). 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=8,364,379&OS=8,364,379&RS=8,364,379 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Protective Pet Dish Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- David L. Allen, Mesa, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,360,005) for a "protective pet dish apparatus." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A protective pet dish apparatus that provides protection from birds and insects of food or water in a pet dish by a protective pet dish cover that is supported by a rod extending from the pet dish to the cover. The protective pet dish cover swivels away from the pet dish on the rod when a pet pushes its head against it and swivels back to cover the pet dish after the pet removes its head from the pet dish. The protective pet dish cover uses gravity or a combination of gravity and magnetic force along with the support and swiveling of the support rod to cover the food after a pet removes its head from the pet dish." The patent application was filed on Nov. 18, 2010 (12/949,648). 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=83,60,005.PN.&OS=PN/83,60,005&RS=PN/83,60,005 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Intel Mobile Communications Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Intel Mobile Communications, Neubiberg, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,365,269) developed by Carsten Mielenz, Landsberg, Germany, and Hans-Georg Gruber, Chandler, Ariz., for an embedded communication terminal. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An embedded communication terminal equipped with an interface device which performs security tasks, driver tasks, power management tasks and handover tasks, and thus relieves the application processor of the embedded communication terminal." The patent application was filed on May 11, 2006 (11/432,712). 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=8,365,269&OS=8,365,269&RS=8,365,269 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Marvell International Assigned Patent for Sensed Opportunistic Garbage Collection in Memory Components ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Marvell International, Hamilton, Bermuda, has been assigned a patent (8,364,918) developed by Ronald Smith, Phoenix, for "sensed opportunistic garbage collection in memory components." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and system for performing sensed garbage collection in a memory is disclosed. Aspects of the exemplary embodiment include measuring arrival times of read/write commands received from the processor executing an application; determining a periodicity of the read/write commands based on the arrival times; locking onto a phase of the periodicity using the read/write commands to determine predicted arrival times of future read/write commands; creating a real-time schedule of memory requests using the arrival times of the read/write commands and the predicted arrival times of the future read/write commands; using the real-time schedule to sense idle periods where the application will not make a request of the memory, and performing garbage collection during the at least one idle period." The patent application was filed on April 3, 2008 (12/062,413). 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=8,364,918&OS=8,364,918&RS=8,364,918 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Yo-yo having a Modifiable String Gap ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Hans W. Van Dan Elzen, Gilbert, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,360,814) for a "yo-yo having a modifiable string gap." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is a yo-yo that includes unique features that enable a user to adjust the yo-yo's string gap. In the preferred embodiment, at least one of the yo-yo's side assemblies includes a screw engaged to a nut that has two thru-bores located in a side-by-side relation. The screw is located to one side of the yo-yo's axis of rotation and can be rotated by a user to adjust the position of the associated side assembly on the yo-yo's axle structure. By appropriate positioning of the side assembly, a user can adjust the yo-yo's performance characteristics." The patent application was filed on April 16, 2010 (12/761,688). 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=8,360,814&OS=8,360,814&RS=8,360,814 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** SAES Getters Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- SAES Getters, Milan, Italy, has been assigned a patent (8,363,384) developed by five co-inventors for a metal getter systems. The co-inventors are Ronald O. Petersen, Pine, Ariz., Richard C. Kullberg, Colorado Springs, Colo., Luca Toia, Carnago, Italy, Sergio Rondena, Magenta, Italy, and Johnny Mio Bertolo, Fiume Veneto, Italy. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Metal getter systems for use in electronic devices are provided. The getter systems taught herein include compartmentalized, metal getter systems for use in electrolytic environments present within electrolytic devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, without the problem of getter passivation. Such systems (50) can include a composite getter system (10) inserted into a central portion of an electrolytic capacitor (50) having a container (51), electrodes (52), and electrical contacts (54,54')." The patent application was filed on March 13, 2009 (12/381,609). 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=8,363,384.PN.&OS=PN/8,363,384&RS=PN/8,363,384 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Sanofi Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Sanofi, Paris, has been assigned a patent (8,362,073) developed by nine co-inventors for an "acylamino-substituted fused cyclopentanecarboxylic acid derivatives and their use as pharmaceuticals." The co-inventors are Matthias Schaefer, Ehringshausen, Germany, Josef Pernerstorfer, Hofheim, Germany, Dieter Kadereit, Offenbach, Germany, Hartmut Strobel, Liederbach, Germany, Werngard Czechtizky, Frankfurt, Germany, L. Charlie Chen, Tucson, Ariz., Alena Safarova, Tucson, Ariz., Aleksandra Weichsel, Tucson, Ariz., and Marcel Patek, Tucson, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, ##STR00001## wherein A, Y, Z, R.sup.3 to R.sup.6, R.sup.20 to R.sup.22 and R.sup.50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPa. and is also termed as LPA.sub.1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them." The patent application was filed on Nov. 4, 2010 (12/939,650). 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=8,362,073.PN.&OS=PN/8,362,073&RS=PN/8,362,073 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Fujitsu Semiconductor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Fujitsu Semiconductor, Yokohama-shi, Japan, has been assigned a patent (8,363,703) developed by Jeffrey D. Ganger, Chandler, Ariz., and Claudio G. Rey, Tempe, Ariz., for a "system and method for phase detection." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method may include performing a logical exclusive OR and a logical inverse exclusive or on an input reference signal and an output signal to generate an XOR signal and an XNOR signal, respectively. The method may also include generating a switch control signal indicative of whether a first phase of the input reference signal leads or lags a second phase of the output signal. The method may additionally include: (i) transmitting the XOR signal to an output of a switch if the first phase leads the second phase; and (ii) transmitting the XNOR signal to the output of the switch if the first phase lags the second phase. The method may further include generating a phase detector output signal indicative of a phase difference between the second phase based on a signal present on the output of the switch." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2010 (12/895,203). 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=8,363,703.PN.&OS=PN/8,363,703&RS=PN/8,363,703 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan, Arizona Inventors Develop Patent for Marine Energy Hybrid ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Justin C. Roe, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Michael H. Yount, Tempe, Ariz., have developed a patent (8,362,631) for a marine energy hybrid. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A marine energy hybrid includes a support structure locatable at or near the surface of a body of water and at least two of (a) a hubless upper carriage movable along an upper track of the support structure with at least one wind vane mounted at the upper carriage to induce motion of the upper carriage relative to the support structure by reaction with the wind stream, (b) a hubless lower carriage movable along a lower track of the support structure with at least one water vane mounted at the lower carriage to induce motion of the lower carriage relative to the support structure by reaction with the water current, and (c) at least one wave energy conversion device integral with the support structure and operable to generate electrical or mechanical power in response to wave motion of the body of water." The patent application was filed on May 7, 2012 (13/465,483). 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=8,362,631.PN.&OS=PN/8,362,631&RS=PN/8,362,631 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Multifunction Security Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Michael R. Abatemarco, Scottsdale, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,363,376) for a multifunction security device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is directed to an apparatus for providing law enforcement and private citizens with a single device that integrates law enforcement tools and mechanisms for the application of force. An exemplary device features a metal detector, a light emitting source optionally having a strobe feature, an electric stun system, and a debilitating spray dispensing system. Some embodiments of the present invention include an electric stun system comprising a plurality of probes mounted to the distal terminus of the shaft and configured to protrude from the shaft, a plurality of plates configured longitudinally along the outer surface of the shaft, and a stun system switch disposed on the shaft. Some embodiments of the present invention include the debilitating spray dispensing system comprising at least one nozzle and a dispensing switch disposed on the handle. Some embodiments of the present invention include a handle comprising an ergonomic grip and a guard." The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2010 (12/850,249). 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=8,363,376.PN.&OS=PN/8,363,376&RS=PN/8,363,376 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Rotary Engine Flow Conduit Apparatus and Method of Operation ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Merton W. Pekrul, Mesa, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,360,759) for a "rotary engine flow conduit apparatus and method of operation therefor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary engine is described including: (1) a rotor eccentrically located within a housing, the rotor configured with a plurality of rotor vane slots; (2) a first vane of a set of vanes separating an interior space between the rotor and the housing into at least a trailing chamber and a leading chamber, where the first vane slidingly engages a rotor vane slot; (3) a first conduit within the rotor configured to communicate a first flow between the trailing chamber and the rotor vane slot; and (4) a second conduit within the rotor configured to communicate a second flow between the trailing chamber and the first conduit. Optionally, a vane seal is affixed to the first vane or the rotor, where the vane seal is configured to valve the first conduit or a vane conduit, respectively." The patent application was filed on Feb. 19, 2011 (13/031,190). 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=8,360,759&OS=8,360,759&RS=8,360,759 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Rotary Engine Vane Wing Apparatus and Method of Operation ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Merton W. Pekrul, Mesa, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,360,760) for a "rotary engine vane wing apparatus and method of operation therefor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary apparatus is described having: a vane; a rotor comprising a center, the rotor configured to carry the vane; and a housing, the rotor operatively mounted within the housing. The vane includes: a central vane axis extending longitudinally through the vane along a y-axis, the y-axis comprising a line from the center of the rotor to the housing, and a vane end intersecting the y-axis, the vane end proximate an inner surface of said housing. The vane end of the vane further includes a vane extension protruded radially outward from about the vane end along an x-axis about perpendicular to the y-axis, the vane extension comprising at least one aperture therethrough. During operation of the rotary apparatus, fuel flows through the aperture reducing pressure between a portion of the vane extension and the housing, which facilitates vane sealing to the housing and improves efficiency by reducing engine chatter." The patent application was filed on March 21, 2011 (13/053,022). 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=8,360,760&OS=8,360,760&RS=8,360,760 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Apparatus for Reducing Drag on a Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5 -- Craig R. Benton, Phoenix, has developed a patent (8,360,507) for an "apparatus for reducing drag on a vehicle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for reducing drag on a moving vehicle includes various combinations of a movable segments and a swing arm. Each combination is adapted to be mounted to the rear of the vehicle with a fixed portion being positioned forward of the movable segment upon extraction. The movable segments have a retracted position and an extended position and may be biased to the retracted position. The movable segments deploy to the extended position when moving above a predetermined velocity and returns to a retracted position when moving below the predetermined velocity." The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2010 (12/969,456). 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=8,360,507&OS=8,360,507&RS=8,360,507 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. -1113235 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |