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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (May 4)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona. *** Semiconductor Components Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Semiconductor Components Industries, Phoenix, has been assigned a patent (8,432,147) developed by Christophe Basso, Pibrac, France, and Nicolas Cyr, Phoenix, for a "method of forming a switching regulator and structure therefor." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one embodiment, a power supply controller is configured to receive a sense signal (CS) having a negative value that is proportional to the input voltage. The power supply controller uses the sense signal to limit the switch (27) current through the switch responsively to the value of the input voltage." The patent application was filed on July 23, 2008 (12/995,120). 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=8,432,147.PN.&OS=PN/8,432,147&RS=PN/8,432,147 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Microchip Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Microchip Technology, Chandler, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,432,140) developed by Neil Deutscher, Phoenix, Jinhui Chen, Chandler, Ariz., and James S. Bartling, Chandler, Ariz., for a dual mode boost regulator. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An integrated circuit boost regulator design providing selection of either a low power on-chip power component boost regulator circuit or a high power off-chip power component boost regulator circuit using the same integrated circuit device." The patent application was filed on Feb. 13, 2012 (13/371,819). 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=8,432,140.PN.&OS=PN/8,432,140&RS=PN/8,432,140 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Amkor Technology Assigned Patent for Shielded Embedded Electronic Component Substrate Fabrication Method and Structure ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Amkor Technology, Chandler, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,432,022) developed by Ronald Patrick Huemoeller, Gilbert, Ariz., Brett Dunlap, Queen Creek, Ariz., and David Jon Hiner, Chandler, Ariz., for a "shielded embedded electronic component substrate fabrication method and structure." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A shielded embedded electronic component substrate includes a core dielectric layer having a die opening. An electrically conductive die shield lines the die opening. An electronic component is mounted within the die opening and to the die shield, where the die shield shields the electronic component. By mounting the electronic component within the die opening, the shielded embedded electronic component substrate is made relatively thin. Further, heat generated by the electronic component is dissipated to the die shield and to the ambient environment. Accordingly, the shielded embedded electronic component substrate is well suited for use when the electronic component generates a significant amount of heat, e.g., in high power applications." The patent application was filed on Sept. 29, 2009 (12/569,300). 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=8,432,022.PN.&OS=PN/8,432,022&RS=PN/8,432,022 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Amkor Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Amkor Technology, Chandler, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,432,023) developed by Gi Jeong Kim, Guri-si, South Korea, Yeon Ho Choi, Chandler, Ariz., and Wan Jong Kim, Goyang-si, South Korea, for an "increased I/O leadframe and semiconductor device including same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor package (e.g., a QFP package) including a uniquely configured leadframe sized and configured to maximize the available number of exposed leads in the semiconductor package. More particularly, the semiconductor package of the present invention includes a generally planar die pad or die paddle defining multiple peripheral edge segments. In addition, the semiconductor package includes a plurality of leads. Some of these leads include exposed bottom surface portions which are provided in at least two concentric rows or rings which at least partially circumvent the die pad, with other leads including portions which protrude from respective side surfaces of a package body of the semiconductor package. Connected to the top surface of the die pad is at least one semiconductor die which is electrically connected to at least some of the leads. At least portions of the die pad, the leads, and the semiconductor die are encapsulated by the package body, with at least portions of the bottom surfaces of the die paddle and some of the leads being exposed in a common exterior surface of the package body." The patent application was filed on June 15, 2011 (13/161,380). 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=8,432,023.PN.&OS=PN/8,432,023&RS=PN/8,432,023 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Intel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,431,223) developed by James C. Matayabas Jr., Chandler, Ariz., and Tian-An Chen, Phoenix, for a "low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) thermosetting resins for integrated circuit applications." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride." The patent application was filed on July 16, 2012 (13/550,526). 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=8,431,223.PN.&OS=PN/8,431,223&RS=PN/8,431,223 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Cloud Microphones Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Cloud Microphones, Tucson, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,433,090) developed by Rodger Cloud, Tucson, Ariz., and Stephen Sank, Tucson, Ariz., for a "ribbon microphone with rounded magnet motor assembly, backwave chamber, and phantom powered JFET circuit." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A novel ribbon microphone incorporates rounded-edge magnet motor assembly, a backwave chamber, and a phantom-powered JFET circuit. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more novel rounded-edge magnets may be placed close to a ribbon of the ribbon microphone, wherein the one or more novel rounded-edge magnets reduce or minimize reflected sound wave interferences with the vibration of the ribbon during an operation of the ribbon microphone. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, a novel backwave chamber operatively connected to a backside of the ribbon can minimize acoustic pressure, anomalies in frequency responses, and undesirable phase cancellation and doubling effects. Moreover, in one embodiment of the invention, a novel phantom-powered JFET preamplifier gain circuit can minimize undesirable sound distortions and reduce the cost of producing a conventional preamplifier gain circuit." The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2010 (12/901,522). 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=8,433,090&OS=8,433,090&RS=8,433,090 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Salutaris Medical Devices Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Salutaris Medical Devices, Tucson, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,430,804) developed by four co-inventors for "methods and devices for minimally-invasive extraocular delivery of radiation to the posterior portion of the eye." The co-inventors are Luca Brigatti, Rockville, Md., Russell J. Hamilton, Tucson, Ariz., Laurence J. Marsteller, Tucson, Ariz., and Michael Voevodsky, Tucson, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the posterior portion of the eye including a cannula comprising a distal portion connected to a proximal portion and a means for advancing a radionuclide brachytherapy source (RBS) toward the tip of the distal portion; a method of introducing radiation to the human eye comprising inserting a cannula between the Tenon's capsule and the sclera of the human eye and emitting the radiation from the cannula on an outer surface of said sclera." The patent application was filed on Jan. 7, 2009 (12/350,079). 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=84,30,804.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,804&RS=PN/84,30,804 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** KMG Pharma Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- KMG Pharma, Mountain View, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,430,862) developed by Gholam A. Peyman, Sun City, Ariz., Michel Jean Noel Cormier, Mountain View, Calif., and Kamran Hosseini, Hayward, Calif., for a "subconjunctival agent delivery apparatus, system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A subconjunctival injection apparatus for administering a pharmacological agent formulation to a subconjunctival compartment of an eye, the apparatus including a jet injector having force generating means that is adapted to generate sufficient force to expel the pharmacological agent formulation from the jet injector and through the conjunctiva. In one embodiment of the invention, the jet injector comprises a needleless jet injector. In one embodiment, the needleless jet injector provides a delivery pressure in the range of approximately 100-1000 psi." The patent application was filed on March 9, 2011 (12/932,941). 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=84,30,862.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,862&RS=PN/84,30,862 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** General Electric Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,430,819) developed by Steven Charles Miller, Phoenix, for a "system and method for ultrasound imaging with a configurable receive aperture." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of ultrasound imaging includes a beamformer including a plurality of channels, a two-dimensional transducer array including a plurality of elements, and a plurality of signal pathways linking the plurality of elements to the plurality of channels. The system and method also include a plurality of switches positioned along the plurality of signal pathways. The plurality of switches being configured to actively connect a subset of the plurality of elements to the plurality of channels in order to form a receive aperture. The plurality of switches are further configured to control an aspect ratio of the receive aperture by changing which of the plurality of elements are actively connected to the plurality of channels." The patent application was filed on May 28, 2010 (12/790,185). 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=84,30,819.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,819&RS=PN/84,30,819 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Domain Surgical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Domain Surgical, Salt Lake City, has been assigned a patent (8,430,870) developed by Kim Manwaring, Phoenix, and David McNally, Salt Lake City, for an inductively heated snare. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrical conductor, such as a wire or catheter, which is coated circumferentially with a ferromagnetic material in a selected region, is fed from a high frequency alternating current source. The ferromagnetic material has a quick response in heating and cooling to the controllable power delivery. The ferromagnetic material can be used for separating tissue, coagulation, tissue destruction or achieving other desired tissue effects in numerous surgical procedures." The patent application was filed on Dec. 24, 2009 (12/647,355). 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=84,30,870.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,870&RS=PN/84,30,870 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GenVault Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- GenVault, Pleasanton, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,431,384) developed by Michael Hogan, Tucson, Ariz., and James C. Davism, Plymouth, Mass., for a "stable protein storage and stable nucleic acid storage in recoverable form." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides compositions and methods for storage of biomolecules. The biomolecules are stored via absorption to a substrate. Absorbed biomolecules can be eluted or recovered from the substrate at a future time, and optionally be subjected to a subsequent analysis or application. Biomolecules absorbed to a substrate for storage may also optionally be preserved, i.e., the absorbed biomolecule is resistant to or resists degradation." The patent application was filed on July 7, 2009 (12/499,031). 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=8,431,384&OS=8,431,384&RS=8,431,384 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Intel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,431,438) developed by Ravi K. Nalla, Chandler, Ariz., and Mathew J. Manusharow, Phoenix, for "forming in-situ micro-feature structures with coreless packages." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods of forming a microelectronic packaging structure and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods may include attaching a die to a carrier material, forming dielectric material surrounding the die, forming buildup layers in the dielectric material to form a coreless bumpless buildup package structure, and patterning the carrier material to form microchannel structures on the package structure." The patent application was filed on April 6, 2010 (12/755,183). 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=8,431,438&OS=8,431,438&RS=8,431,438 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Caldera Pharmaceuticals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Caldera Pharmaceuticals, Los Alamas, N.M., has been assigned a patent (8,431,357) developed by five co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for measuring analyte transport across barriers using x-ray fluorescence." The co-inventors are Eva R. Birnbaum, Los Alamos, Ariz., Rebecca L.E. Miller, Los Alamos, N.M., Lori J. Peterson, Los Alamos, N.M., Jennifer A. Berger, White Rock, N.M., and Benjamin P. Warner, Los Alamos, N.M. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention includes a method and apparatus for measuring the removal of analyte from a cell. One or more cells are provided, comprising at least 10 picograms of an analyte within a volume defined by the area of an x-ray excitation beam and a depth of a depth of five times the 1/e attenuation depth for at least one characteristic x-ray signal of the analyte as attenuated by water. At least a of portion of the analyte is removed from the cells; and the analyte is measured using x-ray fluorescence." The patent application was filed on July 1, 2009 (12/496,532). 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=8,431,357&OS=8,431,357&RS=8,431,357 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. 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. -1123760 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |