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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (April 2)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan. *** LG Chem Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, has been assigned a patent (8,403,030) developed by Josh Payne, Royal Oak, Mich., for a cooling manifold. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cooling manifold and a method for manufacturing the cooling manifold are provided. The cooling manifold includes a housing that defines an interior region having a serpentine flow path therein. The housing has a first plurality of grooves extending from a first surface of the housing into the housing. The grooves do not fluidly communicate with the interior region. The first plurality of grooves receive a portion of a thermally conductive member therein to conduct heat energy from the thermally conductive member to the housing. The cooling manifold further includes a top cap configured to seal a first end of the housing and a bottom cap configured to seal a second end of the housing." The patent application was filed on April 30, 2009 (12/433,427). 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=84,03,030.PN.&OS=PN/84,03,030&RS=PN/84,03,030 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Securing System and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Hugh Victor, Huntington Woods, Mich., has developed a patent (8,402,799) for a "securing system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A securing system and method including an article holder portion having at least two separable portions; a mount portion adapted for carrying at least one of the separable portions of the holder portion; and optionally at least one sensor for monitoring the article and providing an output signal indicative of article tampering." The patent application was filed on May 10, 2010 (12/776,567). 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=84,02,799.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,799&RS=PN/84,02,799 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Bow Press PAPPU1234 ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Kevin R. Tulpa, Elk Rapids, Mich., has developed a patent (8,402,955) for a bow press. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bow press for pressing the limbs of compound bows. The press has a pair of coplanar lever arms mounted on a frame. The lever arms are spaced inwardly from their fixed fulcrum points on the frame toward a bow-pressing location defined between their upper ends, such that their path of travel from a starting position is primarily on the downward arcuate path of their range of motion. The starting contact point with the bow's limbs can thus be closer to the bow's cams, reducing the adjustment skill needed to position the bow, and reducing stress on the limbs. In a preferred form, the lever arms are simultaneously operated by a central telescopic screw jack mounted on the frame to reciprocate on an axis perpendicular to the bow held between the lever arms." The patent application was filed on Jan. 5, 2010 (12/652,484). 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=84,02,955.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,955&RS=PN/84,02,955 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Engine having Fuel Injection Induced Combustion Chamber Mixing ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,402,940) developed by Robert D. Straub, Lowell, Mich., for an "engine having fuel injection induced combustion chamber mixing." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine assembly may include an engine structure, a piston, and a direct injection fuel system. The engine structure may define a cylinder bore and the piston may be disposed within the cylinder bore for reciprocal displacement between a top dead center position and a bottom dead center position. The direct injection fuel system may include a fuel injector that provides a fuel spray to a combustion chamber defined by the piston and the cylinder bore. The fuel flow may extend generally tangential to a circumference of the combustion chamber and may define a centerline extending in a direction radially across the combustion chamber." The patent application was filed on April 1, 2010 (12/752,235). 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=84,02,940.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,940&RS=PN/84,02,940 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Robert Bosch Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Robert Bosch, Stuttgart, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,402,947) developed by four co-inventors for a "fuel rail for attenuating radiated noise." The co-inventors are Venkatesh Kannan, Novi, Mich., Jason Schwanke, Manitowoc, Wis., Chad D. Ormsbee, Brighton, Mich., and John P. Casari, Manchester, Mich. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel rail includes an elongated tube having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. The elongated tube defines a fuel passageway for directing fuel toward the plurality of outlets. The fuel rail also includes a plurality of immovable baffles positioned within the elongated tube to divide the fuel passageway into a plurality of chambers such that each outlet is positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. The plurality of baffles restricts fluid flow between adjacent chambers. A majority of the plurality of outlets are located essentially at an acoustic node of each corresponding chamber to reduce noise generated by the fuel rail." The patent application was filed on June 22, 2012 (13/530,308). 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=84,02,947.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,947&RS=PN/84,02,947 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** LG Chem Assigned Patent for Ultrasonic Welding Assembly and Method of Attaching an Anvil to a Bracket of the Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea, has been assigned a patent (8,403,019) developed by Alex Khakhalev, Troy, Mich., for an "ultrasonic welding assembly and method of attaching an anvil to a bracket of the assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An ultrasonic welding assembly having an ultrasonic horn and an anvil having first, second, and third plate portions is provided. The third plate portion is coupled between the first and second plate portions. The first plate portion has a first knurled region on a first side disposed proximate to the ultrasonic horn, and the second plate portion has a second knurled region on a second side. The third plate portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly includes a bracket that receives the second side of the anvil for holding the anvil thereon. The bracket has a second aperture that aligns with the first aperture, such that a coupling member extending through the first and second apertures removably couples the anvil to the bracket." The patent application was filed on Sept. 24, 2010 (12/889,973). 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=84,03,019.PN.&OS=PN/84,03,019&RS=PN/84,03,019 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,402,948) developed by Robert D. Straub, Lowell, Mich., for an "engine assembly including fuel system with fuel line connector." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel line may include a hollow elongate body having a first end and a second end. A first sealing member located on the first end of the hollow elongate body may have a monolithic construction and include a base region and a sealing region. The base region may have a first material hardness and the sealing region may have a second material hardness, the second material hardness being less than the first material hardness. A first connector may be coupled with the elongate body and the first connector and the first sealing member may be configured to sealingly connect to a fuel injector." The patent application was filed on June 24, 2010 (12/822,419). 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=84,02,948.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,948&RS=PN/84,02,948 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Post Cover Sleeve with Cigarette Receptacle ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Frank Venegas Jr., Brighton, Mich., has developed a patent (8,402,975) for a "post cover sleeve with cigarette receptacle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cover for posts, bollards, and the like, includes an integral or attached cigarette receptacle. A sleeve for covering a post includes an open bottom, a closed top, and an outer sidewall, and a cigarette receptacle attached to the sidewall of the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably cylindrical. The sleeve has a height in the range of two to 10 feet and an inner diameter in the range of 2 to 10 inches. The sleeve may be plastic, and may feature a hemispherically shaped top. The cigarette receptacle may be temporarily or permanently attached to the sidewall of the sleeve. The cigarette receptacle preferably includes a lower portion and an upper, removable cap. The cigarette receptacle may be plastic with an inner, non-flammable liner, or may be composed of metal. The cigarette receptacle preferably includes a small hole into which cigarettes are placed." The patent application was filed on Sept. 12, 2005 (11/224,535). 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=84,02,975.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,975&RS=PN/84,02,975 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Engine Tapered Gear Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,402,856) developed by Joseph Young-Long Chen, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Arvo J. Siismets, Troy, Mich., for an "engine tapered gear assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine gear drive assembly may include first and second taper gears and a biasing member. The first taper gear may be rotationally and axially fixed to the first rotary engine component. The second taper gear may be rotationally fixed to the second rotary engine component and axially displaceable relative to the second rotary engine component. The biasing member may bias the second taper gear in a first axial direction into engagement with the first taper gear." The patent application was filed on July 22, 2009 (12/507,482). 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=84,02,856.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,856&RS=PN/84,02,856 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Diesel Fuel Alternative Detection and Correction Systems and Methods ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,402,748) developed by Sarah Funk, Canton, Mich., for "diesel fuel alternative detection and correction systems and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel control system for a vehicle comprises a fuel control module, a heat release determination module, and a detection module. The fuel control module supplies fuel to a cylinder of a diesel engine for combustion within the cylinder. The heat release determination module determines a heat release value based on a pressure within the cylinder during the combustion. The detection module selectively indicates that the fuel is a diesel fuel alternative when the heat release value is less than a predetermined heat release value. The predetermined heat release value is less than a second predetermined heat release value associated with diesel fuel." The patent application was filed on March 1, 2010 (12/714,881). 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=84,02,748.PN.&OS=PN/84,02,748&RS=PN/84,02,748 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Michigan, Germany Inventors Develop Patent for System and Method for Random Mixed Palletizing of Products ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Salahuddin F. Khan, Manitou Beach, Mich., Jeffrey A. Clark, Adrian, Mich., Philip K. Ickes, Clinton, Mich., Hans Peter Schuster, Kaufbeuren, Germany, and Mike A. Shaffer, Morenci, Mich., have developed a patent (8,406,917) for a "system and method for random mixed palletizing of products." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of the present invention randomly mixes and palletizes various containers received from a conveyor. A control system received an order in advance to cooperate with an automatic storage and retrieval system to pick the containers, ordered by various customers, and to place them on a second conveyor. A robotic device, such as a robotic arm or a gantry system, selectively picks the containers from the second conveyor and places the containers on a pallet in a mixed fashion. The pallets are delivered to the respective customers." The patent application was filed on Aug. 16, 2007 (11/839,910). 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=8,406,917&OS=8,406,917&RS=8,406,917 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Gentherm Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Gentherm, Northville, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,402,579) developed by David Marquette, Farmington Hills, Mich., Dusko Petrovski, Washington, Mich., and Brian D. Comiskey, Coto de Caza, Calif., for "climate controlled beds and methods of operating the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system." The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2011 (13/210,110). 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=8,402,579&OS=8,402,579&RS=8,402,579 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Mosaid Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Mosaid Technologies, Ottawa, has been assigned a patent (8,407,395) developed by four co-inventors for a scalable memory system. The co-inventors are Jin-Ki Kim, Ottawa, HakJune Oh, Kanata, Canada, Hong Beom Pyeon, Kanata, Canada, and Steven Przybylski, Ann Arbor, Mich. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A memory system architecture has serially connected memory devices. The memory system is scalable to include any number of memory devices without any performance degradation or complex redesign. Each memory device has a serial input/output interface for communicating between other memory devices and a memory controller. The memory controller issues commands in at least one bitstream, where the bitstream follows a modular command protocol. The command includes an operation code with optional address information and a device address, so that only the addressed memory device acts upon the command. Separate data output strobe and command input strobe signals are provided in parallel with each output data stream and input command data stream, respectively, for identifying the type of data and the length of the data. The modular command protocol is used for executing concurrent operations in each memory device to further improve performance." The patent application was filed on Aug. 22, 2007 (11/843,440). 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=8,407,395&OS=8,407,395&RS=8,407,395 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,406,954) developed by Christopher E. Whitney, Highland, Mich., Mark E. Johnston, Highland, Mich., and Todd R. Shupe, Milford, Mich., for an "air conditioning torque compensation energy matching inertia transfer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine control system comprises a torque control module, an air conditioning (A/C) load comparison module, and an A/C load compensation module. The torque control module controls an engine to produce a first torque request based on a first torque maintains a current speed of the engine. The A/C load comparison module compares a transient load to a difference between a torque available to the engine and the first torque request. The A/C load compensation module selectively increases the first torque request prior to a clutch engagement based on the comparison." The patent application was filed on April 10, 2009 (12/421,908). 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=8,406,954&OS=8,406,954&RS=8,406,954 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Hydraulic Fluid Cooling System for a Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,402,993) developed by Philip C. Lundberg, Keego Harbor, Mich., and Bret M. Olson, Whitelake, Mich., for a "hydraulic fluid cooling system for a dual clutch automatic transmission." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for providing a constant flow of cooled hydraulic fluid to a dual clutch assembly of a transmission of a motor vehicle includes a hydraulic fluid cooler, a pressure control valve and a logic valve. The system is also capable of providing additional hydraulic fluid to the dual clutch assembly. The hydraulic fluid cooler provides hydraulic fluid to each clutch of a dual clutch assembly and to a logic valve. The logic valve is operable to divert additional fluid flow to either of the clutches of the dual clutch assembly." The patent application was filed on May 10, 2010 (12/776,853). 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=8,402,993&OS=8,402,993&RS=8,402,993 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Method for Operating an Engine with Variable Charge Density ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,402,928) developed by Thomas G. Leone, Ypsilanti, Mich., Michael H. Shelby, Dearborn Heights, Mich., and James Michael Kerns, Trenton, Mich., for a "method for operating an engine with variable charge density." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for operating an engine with a fuel reformer is presented. In one embodiment a first fuel is reformed into a gaseous fuel comprising H, CO, and CH.sub.4. The engine is operated by injecting the gaseous fuel and a second fuel to a cylinder of the engine in response to an available amount of gaseous fuel, engine speed and engine load. Further, an engine actuator may be adjusted to vary cylinder charge in response to the available amount of gaseous fuel." The patent application was filed on April 8, 2010 (12/756,800). 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=8,402,928&OS=8,402,928&RS=8,402,928 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Flow-Rite Controls Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Flow-Rite Controls, Byron Center, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,402,988) developed by Daniel N. Campau, Ada, Mich., for a "stem-mounted tire inflation pressure regulator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The specification discloses a tire inflation pressure regulator facilitating precise tire inflation. The regulator includes a body, a two-position valve within the body, and a rotational lock. The body includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air vent. In one position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air outlet when the tire pressure is below a preset level; and, in a second position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air vent when the tire pressure exceeds the preset level to prevent overfilling. The valve moves rapidly between the two positions, and is unstable between the two positions. The valve includes a regulator enabling the preset level to be adjusted. The rotational lock enables the regulator to be screwed onto a tire stem, but prevents removal of the regulator from the tire stem without a key." The patent application was filed on Dec. 13, 2011 (13/323,968). 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=8,402,988&OS=8,402,988&RS=8,402,988 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Brushless DC Turbo-hydro Electric Generator ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Juan V. David, Palms, Mich., has developed a patent (8,405,236) for a "brushless DC turbo-hydro electric generator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This Generator utilizes waters motion rotating NdFeB rotorblades within aluminum trapezoidal bars to generate electricity. The generator includes a moving magnetic field, wherein magnetic neodymium-iron-boron's embedded in turbine blades uniformly, with alternating polarity, circumferentially distributed about central axis drive shaft. The generator includes rotational speed controlled by secondary internally sourced electricity created by additional coils forming an internal generator fixed to the driveshaft independent of the turbine blades. Stationary Aluminum bars are induced to electrical conducting by internal movement of the magnetic field on the center axis and through aluminum bars, whereby the magnetic field cuts across the electrical conducting means in a uniform direction when the magnetic field is rotated, inducing a unidirectional electric signal in the Aluminum conductor bars thus completing the field. Electrical current is transferred from the exterior shell by means of electrical wire connected to the circuit path of the bars." The patent application was filed on April 21, 2010 (12/799,274). 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=8,405,236.PN.&OS=PN/8,405,236&RS=PN/8,405,236 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Magna International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Magna International, Canada, has been assigned a patent (8,403,399) developed by seven co-inventors for a composite liftgate system. The co-inventors are Christopher J. Kuntze, Clarkston, Mich., Stephen R. Roddy, Harrison Township, Mich., Martin McLeod, Barrie, Canada, Michelle Vanbuskirk, Rochester Hills, Mich., Alexander Kiselev, Rochester Hills, Mich., Gari M. Schalte, Oakland Township, Mich., and Norman Guschewski, Rochester, Mich. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is a thermoplastic composite liftgate system with reinforcements in key areas to allow the system to meet performance requirements, while lowering the tooling investment, lowering the system mass, and improving the styling flexibility. The present invention includes an inner panel and at least one bracket or reinforcement member connected to the inner panel such that when a force is applied to the bracket, the force is distributed to the inner panel." The patent application was filed on June 1, 2009 (12/992,163). 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=8,403,399&OS=8,403,399&RS=8,403,399 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Fence Lifter and Leveler ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Leon Ross, Bay City, Mich., has developed a patent (8,403,311) for a "fence lifter and leveler." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices that are useful for constructing fences. Such devices are comprised of a combination of a fence lifter and leveler and a holding apparatus so that only one person can construct the fence." The patent application was filed on June 25, 2009 (12/456,982). 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=8,403,311&OS=8,403,311&RS=8,403,311 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan, California Inventors Develop Patent for Hybrid nozzle for Pick and Place Assembly of Very Small form Factor Components ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Michael Wendt, Hope, Mich., and Charles Gutentag, Los Angeles, have developed a patent (8,403,388) for a "hybrid nozzle for pick and place assembly of very small form factor components." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hybrid nozzle that includes the use of both vacuum and mechanical gripping of components in a hybrid arrangement. It can easily be scaled down to the smallest foreseeable size of common components. The hybrid nozzle is made from commonly available material using a precision micro-machining process. There are no linkages or moving pistons to complicate the assembly and introduce tolerance buildup and wear concerns. The objective of this invention is to increase both throughput and yield in pick and place assembly operations at automated factories. " The patent application was filed on July 18, 2012 (13/551,954). 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=8,403,388&OS=8,403,388&RS=8,403,388 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan Inventors Develop Patent for Portable Microwave Oven with Protective Frame ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Bryan J. Van Dyke, Wyoming, Mich., and Jeremy S. Van Dyke, Grand Rapids, Mich., have developed a patent (8,405,010) for a "portable microwave oven with protective frame." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The portable microwave oven with protective frame is a microwave oven adapted for use in rugged environments, such as a construction site. The portable oven includes a microwave oven and an outer protective frame mounted to the microwave housing. A plurality of connector members are provided, with each connector being mounted on a respective corner of the microwave housing. Each connector is formed from a shock absorbing material. A plurality of support members are further provided, with each support member being mounted to, and joining, a respective adjacent pair of connectors. The support members form the protective frame about the microwave oven and provide a shock-absorbing shield for the microwave oven housing." The patent application was filed on Nov. 4, 2008 (12/289,791). 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=8,405,010.PN.&OS=PN/8,405,010&RS=PN/8,405,010 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan Inventors Develop Patent for System and Method for Transdermal Drug Delivery ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Matt Gibson, Ann Arbor, Mich., Takashi Yoshida Kozai, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Erin Purcell, Howell, Mich., have developed a patent (8,404,255) for a "system and method for transdermal drug delivery." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In the preferred embodiment, the invention is a system for creating micropores in the skin for transdermal drug delivery through the micropores and includes: a chemical that dissolves or breaks down superficial layers of skin; a chemical delivery element that holds and delivers controlled volumes of the chemical to skin, creating micropores; and a base that is able to temporarily couple to skin, contains the chemical delivery elements, and may activate the chemical delivery elements to administer the chemical to skin. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is a method for delivering drugs transdermally that includes providing a carrier containing a chemical delivery element with a chemical to break down superficial layers of skin; placing the carrier into contact with skin; activating the chemical delivery element; allowing the chemical to break down superficial layers of skin and creating micropores; and providing a drug to be delivered transdermally through the micropores." The patent application was filed on Dec. 12, 2008 (12/334,379). 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=8,404,255.PN.&OS=PN/8,404,255&RS=PN/8,404,255 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Graceland Fruit Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Graceland Fruit, Frankfort, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,404,293) developed by Nirmal K. Sinha, Frankfort, Mich., and Meena Sinha, Frankfort, Mich., for a "method for separating and concentrating bioactive phenolics." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for physical separation and purification of bioactive phenolics from fruits, berries and vegetables by subjecting a fruit, berry or vegetable extract solution having a Brix of from about 1 to about 4 to ultrafiltration using an about 2,000-6,000 Dalton cutoff ultrafiltration membrane under a pressure of about 30-120 psi, and a temperature of about 80-110.degree. F. This is followed by subjecting the resulting retentate to diafiltration-ultrafiltration with the addition of water, using an about 2,000-6,000 Dalton cutoff ultrafiltration membrane under a pressure of about 30-120 psi, and a temperature of about 80-110.degree. F., and recovering the diafiltered retentate or the bioactive phenolic containing solids thereof." The patent application was filed on Sept. 23, 2010 (12/889,109). 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=8,404,293.PN.&OS=PN/8,404,293&RS=PN/8,404,293 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Ohio, Michigan Inventors Develop Patent for Sustained Release Implantable Eye Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Michael Snyder, Montgomery, Ohio, and Eric M. Dobrusin, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., have developed a patent (8,404,269) for a "sustained release implantable eye device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surgical device and method of making and using the same for implantation in a body of a mammal. One preferred device is prepared to include an elongated member. A region includes a pharmaceutical agent and a bioerodible material, a biodegradable material a bioavailable material or a mixture thereof." The patent application was filed on April 9, 2004 (10/821,745). 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=8,404,269.PN.&OS=PN/8,404,269&RS=PN/8,404,269 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Anaergia Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Anaergia, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, has been assigned a patent (8,404,121) developed by Joel Bias, Southgate, Mich., and Brian Ross, Lansing, Mich., for a "method for separating suspended solids from a waste fluid." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosure relates to a separation process. An aerated inlet mixture of fluid and solids is fed to a flotation separation vessel and is separated into an upper float layer and a lower clarified layer. The upper float layer is withdrawn from the vessel when the height of the upper float layer exceeds the height of an overflow conduit and forms a concentrated solids effluent. The lower clarified layer is withdrawn from the separation vessel as a clarified fluid effluent. The separation process is performed continuously using a control process that maintains a relatively stable distribution between the lower clarified layer and the upper float layer. The control process is a closed loop process that monitors the instantaneous height of the vessel contents and computes an error function based on the instantaneous height and a set-point height. The error function is used to periodically adjust the outlet flowrate of the clarified fluid effluent. The resulting process has improved stability (e.g., being continuously operable without interruption and/or operable for extended periods between intermittent cleaning processes) and provides a concentrated solids effluent with solids concentrations higher than those previously attainable in similar separation processes." The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2009 (12/462,878). 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=8,404,121.PN.&OS=PN/8,404,121&RS=PN/8,404,121 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Method, Apparatus and Kit for Attaching Artificial Flowers to Non-blooming Live Vegetation to Simulate Blooming ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- Walter Potoroka Sr., Oakland, Mich., has developed a patent (8,404,320) for a "method, apparatus and kit for attaching artificial flowers to non-blooming live vegetation to simulate blooming thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Per TITLE OF INVENTION, there is disclosed methods, apparatus and kits for attaching artificial flowers (particularly flowers formed with means such a passage to frictionally receive an artificial stem in assembly of an artificial flower plant) to a non-blooming live vegetation stem or branch that is not frictionally receivable in the flower passage, whereby a substitute stem that is frictionally receivable in the flower passage may be custom-formed from various commercially-available wire-like elements to provide (a) single or double free-end twist tie means for attachment of such single flowers to such live stems or branches or (b) means for attaching a plurality of such flowers to a non-blooming live bush in the manner of a string of Christmas tree lights." The patent application was filed on Sept. 4, 2002 (10/234,897). 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=8,404,320.PN.&OS=PN/8,404,320&RS=PN/8,404,320 Written by Kusum Sangma; 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. -1119988 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |