[March 04, 2013] U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New York (March 4) Tweet (Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New York. *** U.S. Army Assigned Patent for Mechanical Cartridge and Grenade Venting ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- The U.S. Army has been assigned a patent (8,381,656) developed by four co-inventors for a "mechanical cartridge and grenade venting." The co-inventors are Timothy Woo, Flushing, N.Y., Leon Moy, Montclair, N.J., Bishara Elmasri, Landing, N.J., and Christina Morales, Mine Hill, N.J. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "To hinder activation caused by unplanned stimuli, a munition may include first and second discrete, separable parts. The first and second parts may include interlocking components to prevent relative axial translation of the first and second parts. The first and second parts may be torsionally biased in opposite directions. A binder with a low melting temperature may fix the first and second parts together to prevent the torsional bias from rotating the first and second parts in the opposite directions. When the binder melts, the torsional bias may cause the first part to rotate with respect to the second part. Relative rotation of the first and second parts may allow relative axial translation of the first and second parts." The patent application was filed on Sept. 9, 2011 (13/228,735). 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=83,81,656.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,656&RS=PN/83,81,656 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for Systems and Methods for Optimized Gas Turbine Shutdown ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,507) developed by Scott Victor Hannula, Rexford, N.Y., for "systems and methods for optimized gas turbine shutdown." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine may include a compressor for compressing a flow of air, a combustor for combusting the flow of air and a flow of fuel to create a flow of combustion gases, a turbine driven by the flow of combustion gases, a rotor driven by the turbine and driving the compressor, a rotor speed sensor, and a gas turbine shut down controller. The gas turbine shut down controller varies the flow of fuel to the combustor based upon a rotational speed of the rotor as determined by a dynamic target trajectory schedule." The patent application was filed on May 9, 2011 (13/103,164). 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=83,81,507.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,507&RS=PN/83,81,507 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for System and Method for Controlling Combustion Dynamics ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,530) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method for controlling combustion dynamics." The co-inventors are Kapil Kumar Singh, Rexford, N.Y., Fei Han, Clifton Park, N.Y., Shiva Srinivasan, Greer, S.C., and Kwanwoo Kim, Greer, S.C. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tunable fluid flow control system for controlling combustion dynamics in a combustor is disclosed. The control system includes a fuel supply path having an inlet portion, a first diverted portion, a second diverted portion, and an exit portion. A first diverted portion has a first length and a first diameter. A second diverted portion has a second length and a second diameter and spaced apart from the first diverted portion. The first and second diverted portions converge at a merging location. The exit portion is coupled to the merging location of the first and second diverted portions. At least one flow regulation device is coupled to the inlet portion and configured to divert fuel flow to the first and second diverted portions alternately to generate fuel flow perturbations at the merging location." The patent application was filed on April 28, 2009 (12/431,095). 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=83,81,530.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,530&RS=PN/83,81,530 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Carrier Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Carrier, Syracuse, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,538) developed by Alexander Lifson, Manlius, N.Y., and Michael F. Taras, Fayetteville, N.Y., for a "heat pump with intercooler." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A heat pump refrigerant system is provided with at least two sequential stages of compression. An intercooler is positioned intermediate the two stages. The refrigerant flowing through the intercooler. is cooled by a secondary fluid such as ambient air. The intercooler is positioned to be in a path of air flow passing over an outdoor heat exchanger, and preferably upstream of the outdoor heat exchanger, in relation to this air flow. Benefits with regard to efficiency and capacity are achieved due to proposed system configuration in both heating and cooling modes of operation, while no additional circuitry or components are required to provide the intercooler function for the heat pump refrigerant system. This invention is particularly important for the CO.sub.2 heat pump refrigerant systems operating in the transcritical cycle." The patent application was filed on Nov. 8, 2006 (12/442,758). 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=83,81,538.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,538&RS=PN/83,81,538 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for System and Method Using Low Emissions Gas Turbine Cycle with Partial Air Separation ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,525) developed by five co-inventors for a "system and method using low emissions gas turbine cycle with partial air separation." The co-inventors are Ahmed Mostafa ELKady, Niskayuna, N.Y., Narendra Digamber Joshi, Niskayuna, N.Y., Parag Prakash Kulkarni, Clifton Park, N.Y., Christian Lee Vandervort, Voorheesville, N.Y., and Krishnakumar Venkatesan, Clifton Park, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of reducing gas turbine nitric oxide emissions includes a first combustion stage configured to burn air vitiated with diluents to generate first combustion stage products. A second combustion stage is configured to burn the first combustion stage products in combination with enriched oxygen to generate second combustion stage products having a lower level of nitric oxide emissions than that achievable through combustion with vitiated air alone or through combustion staging alone." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2009 (12/571,073). 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=83,81,525.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,525&RS=PN/83,81,525 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Lifetime Brands Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Lifetime Brands, Garden City, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,642) developed by Adam Krent, Brooklyn, N.Y., and William J. Lazaroff, Floral Park, N.Y., for a "container with suspended rack." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for providing a cooking rack, with or without a complementary container. The rack can comprise lateral elements and longitudinal elements arranged to form a grid. The rack can comprise a gate that can be affixed in a first position and moved from the first position to a second position. In the second position, items can easily be removed from the rack without lifting the items. The rack can further comprise one or more handles to facilitate movement of the rack by the user. The system can comprise a rack and a complementary pan. The pan can comprise a radiused bottom to enable the rack to sit in the pan above the bottom of the pan. The pan can further comprise one or more handles to facilitate movement of the pan by the user." The patent application was filed on March 19, 2010 (12/728,027). 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=83,81,642.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,642&RS=PN/83,81,642 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Alliant Techsystems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Alliant Techsystems, Arlington, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,381,508) developed by Vladimir V. Balepin, Manorville, N.Y., for "closed-cycle rocket engine assemblies and methods of operating such rocket engine assemblies." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Closed-cycle rocket engine assemblies including a combustor assembly, a combustor jacket, a turbine, a first pump and a mixing chamber are disclosed. The combustor jacket facilitates the transfer of heat from the combustor assembly into a fluid and the turbine is driven by a heated fluid from the combustor jacket. The mixing chamber may include a first inlet to receive a fluid from the turbine, a second inlet to receive a fluid from a first reactant reservoir, and an outlet to deliver a fluid to the first pump. Additionally, the first pump may be coupled to and powered by the turbine and the first pump may be configured to deliver at least a portion of the fluid from the mixing chamber into the combustion chamber of the combustor assembly. Related methods of operating such rocket engine assemblies are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on May 28, 2009 (12/473,383). 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=83,81,508.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,508&RS=PN/83,81,508 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Genpak Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Genpak, Glens Falls, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,381,458) developed by four co-inventors for vent baffles. The co-inventors are Edward W. Rider Jr., Slate Hill, N.Y., Alex P. Augustin, Sparrow Bush, N.Y., Christian D. Lisowy, Middletown, N.Y., and Steven M. Driesse, Cornwall on Hudson, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A vent baffle can be arranged so as to direct air near an underside of a roof. The vent baffle can feature bending structures, which can allow the vent baffle to transition from a substantially columnar orientation to a bent orientation." The patent application was filed on Dec. 17, 2008 (12/337,493). 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=83,81,458.PN.&OS=PN/83,81,458&RS=PN/83,81,458 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Fonar Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Fonar, Melville, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,384,387) developed by seven co-inventors for a "magnetic resonance imaging apparatus." The co-inventors are Raymond V. Damadian, Woodbury, N.Y., Gordon T. Danby, Wading River, N.Y., Hank Hsieh, Berkeley, Calif., John W. Jackson, Shoreham, N.Y., Mark Gelbien, Levittown, N.Y., William H. Wahl, Smithtown, N.Y., and Charles A. Green, Holbrook, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A magnetic resonance imaging configuration to straighten and otherwise homogenize the field lines in the imaging portion, creating improved image quality. Through use of calibrated corrective coils, magnetic field lines can be manipulated to improve uniformity and image quality. Additionally, when the apparatus is composed of non-ferromagnetic materials, field strengths can be increased to overcome limitations of Iron-based systems such as by use of superconductivity. A patient positioning apparatus allowing multi-positioning is also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2009 (12/379,221). 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=8,384,387&OS=8,384,387&RS=8,384,387 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Coactive Drive Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Coactive Drive, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,384,316) developed by John Houston, New York, and Nathan Delson, San Diego, for a "synchronized vibration device for haptic feedback." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to synchronized vibration devices that can provide haptic feedback to a user. A wide variety of actuator types may be employed to provide synchronized vibration, including linear actuators, rotary actuators, rotating eccentric mass actuators, and rocking mass actuators. A controller may send signals to one or more driver circuits for directing operation of the actuators. The controller may provide direction and amplitude control, vibration control, and frequency control to direct the haptic experience. Parameters such as frequency, phase, amplitude, duration, and direction can be programmed or input as different patterns suitable for use in gaming, virtual reality and real-world situations." The patent application was filed on Feb. 18, 2011 (13/030,663). 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=8,384,316&OS=8,384,316&RS=8,384,316 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for Brush Wear Detector System with Wireless Sensor ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,384,266) developed by five co-inventors for a "brush wear detector system with wireless sensor." The co-inventors are William Earl Fish, Amsterdam, N.Y., Jorge Cano Casas, Queretaro, Mexico, Frank Austin Scalzo III, Rotterdam Junction, N.Y., Luis Alejandro De Leon Teran, Queretaro, Mexico, and Albert Eugene Steinbach, Schenectady, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A brush wear detector system for a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The brush wear detector system includes a brush holder, and at least one brush located within the brush holder. At least one spring is in contact with the brush and the spring operates to force the brush against an electrically conductive member of the dynamoelectric machine. A wireless sensor is configured to detect when a predetermined amount of wear has occurred to the at least one brush, and is also configured to identify the brush having the predetermined amount of wear. The wireless sensor is attached to the at least one brush." The patent application was filed on March 29, 2011 (13/074,370). 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=8,384,266&OS=8,384,266&RS=8,384,266 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for Systems and Methods for Controlling an Inertia of a Synchronous Condenser ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,384,319) developed by Paul Edward Marken, Columbia City, Ind., and Daniel Robert Wallace, Fulton, N.Y., for "systems and methods for controlling an inertia of a synchronous condenser." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods for controlling an inertia of a synchronous condenser are described. An example system may include a motor, bidirectional power source, and at least one control device. The motor may be configured to alter a rotation of a condenser shaft to obtain a desired inertia of a synchronous condenser during a power disturbance event. The bidirectional power source may be coupled to the motor. The at least one control device may be configured to identify the power disturbance event, determine an amount of power to supply to or receive from the motor to obtain the desired inertia, and control the supply of power from the power source to the motor or from the motor to the power source based upon the determined amount of power." The patent application was filed on April 28, 2010 (12/768,845). 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=8,384,319&OS=8,384,319&RS=8,384,319 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** DAC Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- DAC Technology, Port Washington, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,384,393) developed by David A. Cohen, Port Washington, N.Y., for a "method and apparatus for evaluating electromagnetic hazard protection devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus which provide for measurement of embedded EMH, HIRF, or EMI (collectively referred to herein as EMH components), non-destructive measurement of embedded EMH components, component determination using only a simple current measurement; component determination without a priori knowledge of the range of values, the architecture of the test circuit that uses three MOSFET (or equivalent), switches, current measuring circuits, and suitable timing to accurately determine the component values, measurement of an embedded capacitor with relatively unknown parallel load resistance, and/or non-destructive measurement of R/C/TPD type components for any application." The patent application was filed on July 6, 2010 (12/830,610). 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=8,384,393&OS=8,384,393&RS=8,384,393 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Semiconductor having Interconnects with Improved Mechanical Properties by Insertion of Nanoparticles ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,384,219) developed by Junjing Bao, Fishkill, N.Y., Tien-Jen J. Cheng, Bedford, N.Y., and Naftali E. Lustig, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., for a "semiconductor having interconnects with improved mechanical properties by insertion of nanoparticles." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In a BEOL process, UV radiation is used in a curing process of ultra low-k (ULK) dielectrics. This radiation penetrates through the ULK material and reaches the cap film underneath it. The interaction between the UV light and the film leads to a change the properties of the cap film. Of particular concern is the change in the stress state of the cap from compressive to tensile stress. This leads to a weaker dielectric-cap interface and mechanical failure of the ULK film. A layer of nanoparticles is inserted between the cap and the ULK film. The nanoparticles absorb the UV light before it can damage the cap film, thus maintaining the mechanical integrity of the ULK dielectric." The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2012 (13/362,292). 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=8,384,219&OS=8,384,219&RS=8,384,219 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Salvesen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Peter W. Salvesen, Bailey, Colo., has been assigned a patent (8,382,649) developed by William R. Salvesen, Brooklyn, N.Y., for a "delivering foil leaves of selected lengths from an indeterminate length of foil." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus deliver consecutive foil leaves for use by a hair stylist during the course of a hair styling procedure. Each leaf is of a selected length severed from a supply of foil of indeterminate length, with a unitary tab folded along a fold line extending across the leaf, adjacent a leading edge of the leaf. The foil preferably is drawn from a roll of foil and is advanced along a feed path to a delivery station, and a cutter and folder are moved across the feed path to sever the leaf from the indeterminate length of foil and establish the tab adjacent the leading edge of the leaf. In the preferred arrangement, the cutter and the folder are moved simultaneously along respective arcuate paths by pivotal movement about a common pivotal axis." The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2012 (13/399,114). 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=8,382,649&OS=8,382,649&RS=8,382,649 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** John Mezzalingua Associates Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- John Mezzalingua Associates, E. Syracuse, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,517) developed by Roger D. Mathews, Syracuse, N.Y., for a "dielectric sealing member and method of use thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A connector having a sealing member is provided, wherein the sealing member prevents environmental elements, such as rainwater from entering the connector. Furthermore, a sealing member placed on the inner surface of a post forming a barrier against moisture and other contaminants proximate the second end of the post is also provided." The patent application was filed on May 1, 2012 (13/461,215). 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=8,382,517&OS=8,382,517&RS=8,382,517 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Nemisys Networks Assigned Patent for System, Method, and Apparatus for the Electronic Operation, Management, Sponsorship, Advertising, Promotion, Marketing, and Regulation of Games of Chance on A Network ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Nemisys Networks, Orchard Park, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,588) developed by David Fotevski, Orchard Park, N.Y., for a "system, method, and apparatus for the electronic operation, management, sponsorship, advertising, promotion, marketing, and regulation of games of chance on a network." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is directed to a computer network system that allows a user to register for games of chances throughout the country and in accordance with national, state and local laws and ordinances. This system analyzes the geographical location and residency information of a user in relation to the geographical access and participation areas permitted, excluded, and restricted for a game of chance as governed by jurisdictional laws, statutes, rules, and regulations. If the user is not located within a permitted area or falls within an excluded or restricted area, the user will not be allowed to access or participate in the game of chance. The ability of the system to limit participation by geographical location is based on user input, data, and variable analysis, and the comparison between the areas where games of chance are permitted, excluded, restricted, and user location and residency, filters data to determine user accessibility to a game of chance, listings, and advertising. The methods and apparatus of this system have applications on the Internet for raffles as well as other conventional games of chance." The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2011 (13/281,477). 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=8,382,588&OS=8,382,588&RS=8,382,588 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Weight Watchers International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Weight Watchers International, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,382,482) developed by eight co-inventors for "processes and systems for achieving and assisting in improved nutrition based on food energy data and relative healthfulness data." The co-inventors are Karen Miller-Kovach, Charleston, S.C., Ute Gerwig, Dusseldorf, Germany, Julia Peetz, Dusseldorf, Germany, Christine Jacobsohn, Dusseldorf, Germany, Wanema Frye, Overland Park, Kan., Stephanie Lyn Rost, Jersey City, N.J., Maria Kinirons, East Islip, N.Y., and Dawn Halkuff, New York. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Processes are provided for controlling body weight of a consumer, as well as for selecting and purchasing foods, and for producing food products, based on a combination of food energy data and relative healthfulness data for a candidate food. Various ways are provided for obtaining and accessing the food energy data and relative healthfulness data. Related processes and systems are also provided for assisting in the foregoing processes." The patent application was filed on Aug. 28, 2009 (12/550,240). 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=8,382,482&OS=8,382,482&RS=8,382,482 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** IGT Assigned Patent for Gaming Device Including Player Selectable Wild Symbols ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- IGT, Reno, Nev., has been assigned a patent (8,382,574) developed by Daniel M. Marks, Cold Springs, N.Y., Anthony M. Singer, Ramsey, N.J., and Howard M. Marks, Scarsdale, N.Y., for a "gaming device including player selectable wild symbols." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A gaming system including at least one memory device storing a plurality of instructions. The plurality of instructions, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with at least one input device and at least one display device, for a play of a game, to display a plurality of reels, each reel associated with a plurality of symbol display areas. For each reel, the gaming system randomly generates and causes the reel to display one of a plurality of different symbols on the reel at each of the plurality of symbol display areas associated with the reel. If a triggering event occurs, for one of the symbol display areas, the gaming system displays at the symbol display area two of the same symbol which is displayed at said symbol display area, evaluates the symbols displayed at each of the symbol display areas, including the symbol display area at which two of the same symbol are displayed, to determine if any winning symbol combinations are displayed and provide the player any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations." The patent application was filed on June 17, 2010 (12/817,931). 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=8,382,574&OS=8,382,574&RS=8,382,574 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Sheepdog Sciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Sheepdog Sciences, San Francisco, has been assigned a patent (8,382,484) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus, system, and method for modulating consolidation of memory during sleep." The co-inventors are Daniel Z. Wetmore, San Francisco, Todd O. Anderson, San Francisco, Robert J. Barretto, New York, and Alexander F.A. Butterwick, San Francisco. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices, systems and methods to modify memory and/or cognitive function by delivering a sensory stimulus paired with learned material at opportune physiological periods during sleep. For example, described herein are systems, methods and devices to enhance a user's cognitive function in such areas as memorization and learning. A machine (e.g., a system or device) may be used to identify opportune periods of the sleep cycle and to deliver a stimulus during specific phases of the sleep cycle to facilitate or interrupt memory consolidation. In some variations the machine records ambient sensory inputs during awake acquisition or reinforcement/relearning and replays all or an extracted form of the ambient sensory stimuli a specified portion of the user's sleep." The patent application was filed on April 4, 2012 (13/439,715). 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=8,382,484&OS=8,382,484&RS=8,382,484 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Mattel Assigned Patent for Toy Building Blocks ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Mattel, El Segundo, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,382,548) developed by Albert P. Maggiore, Lancaster, N.Y., and Edward C. Teter, Elma, N.Y., for toy building blocks. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toy building block set includes multiple polyhedron blocks of different lengths removably attachable together. Each block includes at least a top and four side walls. At least one connector extends from the top and includes opposing interior and exterior surfaces. A recessed area is provided at the bottom of each block. Engagement projections or depressions are provided on the connector and the remaining engagement structure are provided in the recessed area of each block where they might fully or partially engage or not engage with structures on the connector. The mechanical interference engagements and resulting engagement forces provided between any two of the blocks are less than three and even less than two times the number of engagements and resulting engagement forces provided by a mated pair of the smallest polyhedron blocks of the set." The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2009 (12/655,100). 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=8,382,548&OS=8,382,548&RS=8,382,548 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Eagle Comtronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Eagle Comtronics, Liverpool, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,496) developed by Sean A. Magari, Baldwinsville, N.Y., and John A. Taddeo, Liverpool, N.Y., for a security device. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A security device for preventing or inhibiting unauthorized separation of a first part (e.g., a cable filter device) from a second part (e.g., a cable signal source) includes a connector having first and second connector parts which are freely rotatable with respect to each other, the first connector part including a male threaded end for removable connection to the first part and the second connector part including a female connector end for removable connection to the second part. A cylindrical sheath extends in covering relation to the first and second connector parts and is freely rotatable with respect thereto. In the attached condition, the first and second connector parts are accessible for attachment and removal only with a specially configured tool." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2011 (13/249,970). 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=8,382,496&OS=8,382,496&RS=8,382,496 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for System and Method to Redirect and/or Reduce Airflow Using Actuators ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,565) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method to redirect and/or reduce airflow using actuators." The co-inventors are Christopher J. Dawson, Arlington, Va., Vincenzo V. Diluoffo, Sandy Hook, Conn., Rick A. Hamilton II, Charlottesville, Va., Michael D. Kendzierski, New York. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention generally relates to ventilation systems and methods, and more particularly to selectively configurable climate control systems and methods for use in data centers and the like. A device includes a support element and a plurality of ducts connected to the support element. The device also includes a manifold in fluid communication with each one of the plurality of ducts and a plurality of valves. Each respective one of the plurality of valves is associated with a respective one of the plurality of ducts. Moreover, there is at least one actuator operatively connected to the plurality of valves, which is structured and arranged to individually actuate each one of the plurality of valves." The patent application was filed on June 9, 2008 (12/135,234). 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=8,382,565&OS=8,382,565&RS=8,382,565 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Xerox Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,383,189) developed by Joseph Herman Lang, Webster, N.Y., for a "selectable gloss coating system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A coating system comprises a high gloss coating ink supply source, and a low gloss coating ink supply source. The system includes a coating module configured to receive the high gloss coating ink and the low gloss coating ink. The coating module includes a first and second group of nozzles configured to emit the high gloss and low gloss coating inks, respectively. The coating system has a controller that is configured to selectively actuate the first group and second group of inkjet nozzles to deposit the high gloss and low gloss coating inks onto the image receiving surface in accordance with a halftone pattern to form a gloss coating, the halftone pattern specifying a halftone density for the high gloss coating ink and for the low gloss coating ink, the halftone densities of the high and low gloss coating inks corresponding to a gloss level for the gloss coating." The patent application was filed on April 21, 2008 (12/106,461). 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=8,383,189&OS=8,383,189&RS=8,383,189 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Columbia University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Columbia University, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,383,143) developed by Shanta M. Modak, River Edge, N.J., and Lester A. Sampath, Nyack, N.Y., for an "antimicrobial medical devices containing chlorhexidine free base and salt." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure invention relates to medical devices treated with a solution comprising one or more solvents and a combination of chlorhexidine free base and a water-soluble chlorhexidine salt in a weight/weight ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:5, preferably about 1:1." The patent application was filed on Nov. 28, 2007 (11/946,622). 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=8,383,143&OS=8,383,143&RS=8,383,143 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** General Electric Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,383,214) developed by Marc Schaepkens, Ballston Lake, N.Y., and Kevin Warner Flanagan, Albany, N.Y., for a "diffusion barrier coatings having graded compositions and devices incorporating the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A composite article comprises a substrate having at least a substrate surface and a graded-composition coating disposed on a substrate surface. The composition of the coating material varies substantially continuously across its thickness. The coating reduces the transmission rates of oxygen, water vapor, and other chemical species through the substrate such that the composite article can be used effectively as a diffusion barrier to protect chemically sensitive devices or materials. An organic light-emitting device incorporates such a composite article to provide an extended life thereto." The patent application was filed on Nov. 7, 2008 (12/267,399). 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=8,383,214&OS=8,383,214&RS=8,383,214 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Rockefeller University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Rockefeller University, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,383,370) developed by four co-inventors for a "modified RNA ligase for efficient 3' modification of RNA." The co-inventors are Thomas Tuschl, Brooklyn, N.Y., Janos Ludwig, Bonn-Venusberg, Germany, Yi Pei, Paoli, Pa., and Carolina Lin, Durham, N.C. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a novel truncated mutated T4 RNA ligase 2. In addition, methods are provided for ligating pre-adenlylated donor molecules to the 3' hydroxyl group of RNA in the absence of ATP using the ligase." The patent application was filed on Jan. 30, 2008 (12/525,176). 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=8,383,370.PN.&OS=PN/8,383,370&RS=PN/8,383,370 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** ELC Management Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- ELC Management, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,383,160) developed by four co-inventors for "compositions comprising solid particles entrapped in collapsed polymeric microspheres, and methods of making the same." The co-inventors are Milan F. Sojka, Corman, N.Y., Phillip Cummins, Livingston, N.J., Christina G. Fthenakis, Dix Hills, N.Y., and Jean Harry Xavier, Holbrook, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to method for modifying or treating solid particles which includes the steps of: (a) forming a gelled mixture by mixing either simultaneously or sequentially in any order: (1) hollow microspheres each comprising a deformable polymeric shell having entrapped therein an expandable fluid, (2) a polar organic solvent capable of swelling but not dissolving the polymeric shells of the hollow microspheres, and (3) solid particles, wherein micro-channels are formed in the swelled polymer shells to allow entry of the solid particles into the hollow microspheres and exit of the expandable fluid therefrom, thereby forming microspheres that each comprises a collapsed polymeric shell in a gelled state and has one or more of said solid particles entrapped therein; (b) removing the expandable fluid and the polar organic solvent from the gelled mixture; and (c) coating the microspheres thus-produced with a film-forming material to form a liquid-impermeable membrane thereon." The patent application was filed on Sept. 8, 2011 (13/227,573). 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=8,383,160&OS=8,383,160&RS=8,383,160 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** HHS Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been assigned a patent (8,383,133) developed by six co-inventors for "conjugates of Plasmodium falciparum surface proteins as malaria vaccines." The co-inventors are Rachel Schneerson, Bethesda, Md., Joanna Kubler-Kielb, Bethesda, Md., Yimin Wu, Frederick, Md., Louis Miller, Cabin John, Md., Fathy D. Majadly, Frederick, Md., and John B. Robbins, New York. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Conjugates of ookinete surface protein Pfs25 are provided that are efficacious as vaccines against Plasmodium falciparum, the most severe form of malaria. Conjugates of ookinete surface protein Pvs25 for use as a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax are also provided. Methods for preparing the conjugates, which comprise the ookinete surface protein bound onto itself or onto another protein by a linking group, are also provided." The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2007 (12/444,963). 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=8,383,133&OS=8,383,133&RS=8,383,133 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent for Ejecting Liquid Using Drop Charge and Mass ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,259) developed by Hrishikesh V. Panchawagh, Rochester, N.Y., Michael A. Marcus, Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and James A. Katerberg, Kettering, Ohio, for an "ejecting liquid using drop charge and mass." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A liquid jet is modulated using a drop formation device to selectively cause portions of the liquid jet to break off into drop pairs and third drops traveling along a path. The third drop is larger than the drops of the drop pair. A charging device and the drop formation device are synchronized to produce a first charge to mass ratio on a first drop of the drop pair, produce a second charge to mass ratio on a second drop of the drop pair, and produce a third charge to mass ratio on the third drop. A deflection device causes the first drop having the first charge to mass ratio to travel along a first path, the second drop having the second charge to mass ratio to travel along a second path, and the third drop having a third charge to mass ratio to travel along a third path." The patent application was filed on May 25, 2011 (APPLICATION). 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=8,382,259.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,259&RS=PN/8,382,259 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,383,315) developed by Dinesh Tyagi, Fairport, N.Y., Thomas N. Tombs, Rochester, N.Y., and Donald S. Rimai, Webster, N.Y., for a "raised letter printing using large yellow toner particles." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Electrophotographic printing of one or more layers of toner to enable the printing of a wide range of toner mass laydown using electrophotography to produce prints with raised letters. This method encompasses the steps of forming multicolor toner images and fusing the print one or more times to create the raised print, having the desired height of raised print." The patent application was filed on Feb. 18, 2010 (12/707,861). 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=83,83,315.PN.&OS=PN/83,83,315&RS=PN/83,83,315 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent for Composite Containing Polymer, Filler and Metal Plating Catalyst, Method of Making Same, and Article Manufactured therefrom ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,383,243) developed by Joseph A. Swift, Ontario, N.Y., Stanley J. Wallace, Victor, N.Y., and Roger L. Bullock, Webster, N.Y., for a "composite containing polymer, filler and metal plating catalyst, method of making same, and article manufactured therefrom." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein is a component comprising a substantially homogeneous composition of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of epoxies, acetals, polyesters, non-ionic rubbers, non-ionic polyurethanes, polyether sulfones, polyether ether ketones, polyether imides, polystyrenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polyamides, polyimides, polyvinylchlorides, polyphenylene oxides, polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, silicones, fluropolymers, and polyolefins, a filler, and a metal plating catalyst. A method of making a component also is described comprising obtaining a polymeric material, a liquid, a filler and a metal plating catalyst; combining the metal plating catalyst with the polymeric material, liquid, and filler to form a substantially homogeneous mixture; and evaporating and/or curing the mixture to form a solidified component. The method is useful for making small, precisely engineered, electronic components without requiring the use of caustic solutions or complex equipment." The patent application was filed on Dec. 10, 2008 (12/331,589). 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=83,83,243.PN.&OS=PN/83,83,243&RS=PN/83,83,243 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent for Toner Compositions ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,383,310) developed by Mark E. Mang, Rochester, N.Y., and Timothy L. Lincoln, Rochester, N.Y., for a toner compositions. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure relates to a binder resin system suitable for use in forming toner compositions. In embodiments, the binder resin system includes at least one amorphous resin, at least one crystalline resin, and at least one fatty acid salt. The presence of the fatty acid salt reduces plasticization which may otherwise occur upon combining the amorphous and crystalline resins, thereby increasing the glass transition temperature of the binder resin, as well as any toner produced with such binder resin. Toners produced with the disclosed binder resin may also include one or more optional ingredients such as optional colorants, optional waxes, and combinations thereof." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2010 (12/768,000). 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=83,83,310.PN.&OS=PN/83,83,310&RS=PN/83,83,310 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Heartland Technology Partners Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Heartland Technology Partners, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (8,382,075) developed by Bernard F. Duesel Jr., Goshen, N.Y., and Michael J. Rutsch, Tulsa, Okla., for an air stripper. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An air stripper in the form of an submerged gas evaporator or a submerged gas reactor that includes a vessel, a gas delivery tube partially disposed within the vessel to deliver a gas into the vessel and a contaminated liquid inlet that provides a contaminated liquid to the vessel at a rate sufficient to maintain a controlled constant level of process fluid within the vessel. A weir is disposed within the vessel adjacent the gas delivery tube to form a first fluid circulation path between a first weir end and a wall of the vessel and a second fluid circulation path between a second weir end and an upper end of the vessel. During operation, gas introduced through the tube mixes with the process fluid and the combined gas and fluid flow at a high rate with a high degree of turbulence along the first and second circulation paths defined around the weir, thereby promoting vigorous mixing and intimate contact between the gas and the process fluid. This turbulent flow develops a significant amount of interfacial surface area between the gas and the process fluid resulting in a reduction of the required residence time of the gas within the process fluid to achieve thermal equilibrium and/or to drive chemical reactions to completion, all of which leads to a more efficient and complete evaporation, chemical reaction, or combined evaporation and chemical reaction process." The patent application was filed on Jan. 19, 2007 (11/625,002). 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=8,382,075.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,075&RS=PN/8,382,075 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent for Apparatus for Removing Ink from Surfaces of Components in a Printer ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,382,239) developed by Roger G. Leighton, Rochester, N.Y., and Michael Quoc Lu, Fairport, N.Y., for an "apparatus for removing ink from surfaces of components in a printer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A printhead cleaning device includes a housing having an opening and an ink receptacle positioned within the opening. A member has a first end positioned in the ink receptacle and a second end that extends out of the opening in the housing. The member is configured to contact a drip bib and provide a path for liquid ink to move from the drip bib to the ink receptacle." The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2011 (13/017,705). 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=8,382,239.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,239&RS=PN/8,382,239 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent for Method and System for Actuating Redundant Electrical Motors to Move Printheads Laterally and Improve Reliability in a Continuous Web Inkjet Printer ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,382,244) developed by Howard A. Mizes, Pittsford, N.Y., for a "method and system for actuating redundant electrical motors to move printheads laterally and improve reliability in a continuous web inkjet printer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of operating a printer enables a controller in the printer to operate electrical motors to move printheads in the printer for longer periods of time before maintenance is required. Each printhead in the printer is operatively connected to an electrical motor for movement of the printhead and the printheads are organized in groups with each group being operatively connected to an electrical motor for movement of the group. By selectively designating printheads as being moveable or fixed, electrical motors that fail to move a printhead can be taken out of operation and an electrical motor that moves the printhead group used instead to continue printing operations without requiring a service call for replacement of the failed motor." The patent application was filed on June 8, 2011 (13/155,506). 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=8,382,244.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,244&RS=PN/8,382,244 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** ExxonMobil Oil Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- ExxonMobil Oil, Irving, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,383,246) developed by Lori A. Frauenhofer, Fairport, N.Y., Lindsay J. Mendes, Fairport, N.Y., and Eric W. Bender, Fairport, N.Y., for a polypropylene-based shrink films. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one aspect is provided a film, a shrink sleeve film in a particular embodiment, comprising at least one core layer, one skin layer, and optionally one tie layer between the two, wherein the core comprises from 0 to 30 wt % polypropylene by weight of the core layer, and from 70 to 100 wt % of a random propylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having within the range of from 1 to 10 wt % .alpha.-olefins, the .alpha.-olefin selected from the group consisting of ethylene and C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 .alpha.-olefins, and having an MWD within the range of from 1.2 to 4.5 and a melting point within the range of from 110 to 150.degree. C.; wherein the film possesses a TD Tensile Strength of from 100 to 400 MPa and a MD Tensile Strength of from 20 to 60 MPa. In a particular embodiment, the at least one skin layer comprises a solvent sealable material." The patent application was filed on May 22, 2008 (12/125,592). 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=83,83,246.PN.&OS=PN/83,83,246&RS=PN/83,83,246 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent for Liquid Dispenser Including Secondary Liquid Manifold ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,254) developed by four co-inventors for a "liquid dispenser including secondary liquid manifold." The co-inventors are Yonglin Xie, Pittsford, N.Y., Joseph Jech Jr., Webster, N.Y., Qing Yang, Pittsford, N.Y., and Carolyn R. Ellinger, Rochester, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A liquid dispenser includes an array of liquid dispensing elements positioned on a substrate. Each liquid dispensing element includes a liquid dispensing channel including an outlet opening. Liquid supply and return channels are positioned on the substrate in fluid communication with the liquid dispensing channel. Liquid supply and return passages extend through the substrate in fluid communication with the liquid supply and return channels, respectively. A liquid manifold includes liquid supply and return ducts in fluid communication with each liquid supply and return passage of each liquid dispensing element, respectively. A liquid supply provides liquid that flows from the liquid supply duct of the liquid manifold through each liquid dispensing element to the liquid return duct of the liquid manifold. A selectively activated diverter member, associated with the liquid dispensing channel, diverts a portion of the liquid flowing through the dispensing channel through the outlet opening." The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2010 (12/911,754). 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=8,382,254.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,254&RS=PN/8,382,254 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for Drilling Apparatus ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,402) developed by four co-inventors for drilling apparatus. The co-inventors are John Matthew Sassatelli, Valley Falls, N.Y., Mark Edward Burnett, Barton, N.Y., Jay Waylett, Albany, N.Y., and Roger Dean Eglin, Amsterdam, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drilling apparatus capable of having a minimal axial length to permit its use within limited confines. The drilling apparatus includes a housing with a housing bore and a first housing end, a spindle rotatably supported within the housing bore, bearing elements within the housing bore and surrounding the spindle to rotatably support the spindle within the housing, and a drive unit for rotating the spindle. The spindle is configured to secure a shank of a drill bit at a first end thereof exposed at the first housing end, and the drive unit is transversely offset from an axis of rotation of the spindle." The patent application was filed on Dec. 16, 2008 (12/335,749). 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=8,382,402.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,402&RS=PN/8,382,402 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,383,311) developed by eight co-inventors for an "emulsion aggregation toner composition." The co-inventors are Chieh-Min Cheng, Rochester, N.Y., Zhen Lai, Webster, N.Y., Zhaoyang Ou, Webster, N.Y., Dennis A. Mattison Jr., Marion, N.Y., Phil Dale, Hamlin, N.Y., Christopher D. Blair, Webster, N.Y., Steven M. Malachowski, East Rochester, N.Y., and Ryan Accetta, Rochester, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toner composition that includes at least one low molecular weight amorphous polyester resin, at least one high molecular weight amorphous polyester resin, at least one crystalline polyester resin, at least one wax, at least one biocide and at least one colorant, and wherein the toner composition has a minimum fusing temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C." The patent application was filed on Oct. 8, 2009 (12/575,972). 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=83,83,311.PN.&OS=PN/83,83,311&RS=PN/83,83,311 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Southco Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Southco, Concordville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,382,168) developed by four co-inventors for a magnetic latch mechanism. The co-inventors are Eric Carabalona, Kenilworth, United Kingdom, Kevin A. McCloskey, Hatboro, Pa., Robert B. Speers Jr., West Chester, Pa., and Robin Talukdar, Chittenango, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A latch with dual rotary magnets is disclosed. The latch is particularly suited for releasably securing dual doors of a compartment in the closed position. Each rotary magnet helps secure in a closed position a respective door that is provided with a magnetic insert. Hook-like rotary pawls that rotate with the magnets provide for mechanical securing of the doors in the closed position. The latch is provided with a safety feature that makes the latch resistant to opening in the event that the vehicle in which the latch is installed is involved in a collision." The patent application was filed on Jan. 6, 2008 (11/969,914). 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=8,382,168.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,168&RS=PN/8,382,168 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** General Electric Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Compliant Plate Seals ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- General Electric, Niskayuna, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,120) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for compliant plate seals." The co-inventors are Hrishikesh Vishvas Deo, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Norman Arnold Turnquist, Sloansville, N.Y., Farshad Ghasripoor, Glenville, N.Y., and William Edward Adis, Scotia, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A seal assembly for a turbomachine includes a plurality of compliant plate members attached to an interior surface of a stationary housing. The compliant plate members define a sealing ring between the stationary housing and a rotor. Each of the compliant plate members comprises at least one slot therein. The seal assembly further includes at least one arcuate static ring attached to the interior surface of the stationary housing and extending radially into the at least one slot in the compliant plate members. Each of the at least one static ring extends circumferentially through and between a plurality of the compliant plate members. Finally, the seal assembly includes a vibration damper disposed adjacent to or provided on the plurality of compliant plate members. The vibration damper is configured to dampen vibration of the plurality of compliant plate members." The patent application was filed on Aug. 31, 2010 (12/873,118). 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=8,382,120.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,120&RS=PN/8,382,120 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Eastman Kodak Assigned Patent for Moving Liquid Curtain Catcher ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,382,258) developed by four co-inventors for "moving liquid curtain catcher." The co-inventors are Yonglin Xie, Pittsford, N.Y., Jeremy M. Grace, Penfield, N.Y., Qing Yang, Pittsford, N.Y., and Roger S. Kerr, Brockport, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A printhead includes a jetting module that forms liquid drops travelling along a first path. A deflection mechanism causes selected liquid drops formed by the jetting module to deviate from the first path and begin travelling along a second path. A moving liquid curtain is positioned relative to the first path such that the liquid drops travelling along one of the first path and the second path contact the liquid curtain in a drop interception region of the liquid curtain. A liquid collection device is positioned to collect the liquid curtain downstream from the drop interception region." The patent application was filed on July 27, 2010 (12/843,914). 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=8,382,258.PN.&OS=PN/8,382,258&RS=PN/8,382,258 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Xerox Assigned Patent for Contact Leveling Using Low Surface Tension Aqueous Solutions ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,382,270) developed by eight co-inventors for a "contact leveling using low surface tension aqueous solutions." The co-inventors are Varun Sambhy, Penfield, N.Y., Bryan J. Roof, Pittsford, N.Y., Kock-Yee Law, Penfield, N.Y., Peter G. Odell, Mississauga, Canada, Michelle N. Chretien, Mississauga, Canada, Jennifer L. Belelie, Oakville, Canada, Gordon Sisler, Saint Catharines, Canada, and Christopher Wagner, Etobicoke, Canada. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Release layers, and particularly low surface tension aqueous solutions, such as fountain solutions, which function as release layers. 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