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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts. *** Innopad Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Innopad, Wilmington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,721) developed by five co-inventors for chemical-mechanical planarization pad. The co-inventors are Oscar K. Hsu, Chelmsford, Mass., Paul Lefevre, Topsfield, Mass., Marc C. Jin, Boston, John Erik Aldeborgh, Boxford, Mass., and David Adam Wells, Hudson, N.H. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure relates to a polishing pad. The polishing pad may include a polymer layer having a three-dimensional network therein and a composite layer having the ability to equalize pressure across the pad surface, including a first adhesive wherein the composite exhibits a hydrostatic modulus of 1 to 500 psi when compressed at a pressure of 1 to 50 psi." The patent application was filed on Dec. 31, 2008 (12/347,788). 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=8,430,721&OS=8,430,721&RS=8,430,721 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Worcester, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,049) developed by Olivier Citti, Wellesley, Mass., Charles N. McGarry, Buckhannon, W.Va., and Yves Boussant-Roux, Lexington, Mass., for a "tin oxide-based electrodes having improved corrosion resistances." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one embodiment a tin oxide based electrode is disclosed. The tin oxide-based electrode includes a base material of tin oxide, a resistivity modifier, a sintering aid, and a corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor forms a solid solution with the base material and has a melting point not less than about 1700.degree. C. and a partial pressure of not greater than about 1.0E-7 atmospheres at 1500.degree. C. The corrosion inhibitor further includes 0-4.0 wt % ZrO.sub.2 based on the total weight of the composition." The patent application was filed on May 19, 2005 (11/132,721). 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=8,431,049.PN.&OS=PN/8,431,049&RS=PN/8,431,049 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Encite Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Encite, Burlington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,281) developed by Stephen A. Marsh, Carlisle, Mass., for "methods of operating fuel cells." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel cell is disclosed which is formed on a semiconductor wafer by etching channel in the wafer and forming electronics on the substrate electronically coupled to the fuel cell that controls generation of power by the fuel cell through electrical communication with the fuel cell. A hydrogen fuel is admitted into one of the divided channels and an oxidant into the other. The hydrogen reacts with a catalyst formed on an anode electrode at the hydrogen side of the channel to release hydrogen ions (protons) which are absorbed into the PEM. The protons migrate through the PEM and recombine with return hydrogen electrons on a cathode electrode on the oxygen side of the PEM and the oxygen to form water." The patent application was filed on July 28, 2008 (12/220,787). 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=8,431,281.PN.&OS=PN/8,431,281&RS=PN/8,431,281 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** U.S. Army Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The U.S. Army has been assigned a patent (8,431,176) developed by Kenneth Racicot, Hopedale, Mass., Nicole Favreau, Waltham, Mass., and Ferdinando Bruno, Andover, Mass., for a "liquid chromatographic fraction of enzymatically polymerized flavonoid as an antioxidant." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a separated fraction of a reaction product of an enzymatically catalyzed polymerization of a flavonoid. The separated fraction is highly resistant to oxidation and is useful in numerous applications such as an antioxidant in food products and medical applications." The patent application was filed on March 8, 2010 (12/641,368). 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=8,431,176.PN.&OS=PN/8,431,176&RS=PN/8,431,176 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Raytheon BBN Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Raytheon BBN Technologies, Cambridge, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,433,070) developed by Jonathan Lenahan Habif, Arlington, Mass., for "systems and methods for stabilization of interferometers for quantum key distribution." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods are described in which both a quantum key distribution (QKD) transmitter and QKD receiver may keep both of their two-path interferometers stable, with regard to path length drift, relative to an internal reference laser are described. Systems and methods are also proposed whereby the transmitter interferometer may have only a single path (e.g., Sagnac interferometers). The systems and methods described herein may greatly improve the performance of quantum cryptographic transceivers that may make use of these systems and methods." The patent application was filed on May 17, 2010 (12/781,446). 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=8,433,070&OS=8,433,070&RS=8,433,070 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Analogic Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Analogic, Peabody, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,433,119) developed by Anton M. Deykoon, Arlington, Mass., for an "extension of the field of view of a computed tomography system in the presence of interfering objects." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and system for generating a field of view extension of a CT scan and minimizing the effect of interfering objects is described. The system is configured and the method carries out the steps of generating a full sinogram based upon CT scan data of a scanned object and any interfering objects within the scanning field; determining the location of any interfering objects within the CT data based on physical and geometrical properties of the interfering objects; generating an ideal sinogram of any interfering objects based on their location and physical properties; subtracting the ideal sinogram from the full sinogram; extending a sinogram free of any interfering objects; and adding the ideal sinogram of interfering objects to the extended sinogram of the scanned object. Speeding up the computation of the extended sinogram by creating a look-up table of the tunable parameter of the extension function." The patent application was filed on Oct. 23, 2009 (12/605,207). 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=8,433,119&OS=8,433,119&RS=8,433,119 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Invention Science Fund I Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Invention Science Fund I, Bellevue, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,430,831) developed by eight co-inventors for a "device, system, and method for controllably reducing inflammatory mediators in a subject." The co-inventors are Roderick A. Hyde, Redmond, Wash., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Livermore, Calif., Edward K. Y. Jung, Bellevue, Wash., Robert Langer, Newton, Mass., Eric C. Leuthardt, St. Louis, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Medina, Wash., Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Seattle, and Lowell L. Wood Jr., Bellevue, Wash. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Extracorporeal devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject." The patent application was filed on Feb. 25, 2009 (12/380,399). 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=84,30,831.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,831&RS=PN/84,30,831 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Covidien Assigned Patent for Femoral Guide for ACL Repair having Selectively Deployable Femoral Surface Engagement Member ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Covidien, Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,884) developed by Paul Re, Boston, for a "femoral guide for ACL repair having selectively deployable femoral surface engagement member." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A guide for positioning a femoral tunnel during an ACL repair. The device may include a shaft having a distal end and a femoral surface engagement member. The femoral surface engagement member may be selectively deployable relative to the distal end of the shaft. The femoral surface engagement member may have a relatively sharp distal end, that is configured to alter, e.g., pierce, a surface of the femur." The patent application was filed on Aug. 27, 2009 (12/548,856). 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=84,30,884.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,884&RS=PN/84,30,884 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Covidien Assigned Patent for Diluent/Medication Mixing Syringe Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Covidien, Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,843) developed by Casey Chebator, Weymouth, Mass., and Richard M. Braga, North Easton, Mass., for a "diluent/medication mixing syringe assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A diluent/medication mixing syringe assembly is described which includes a cannula which extends through a syringe plunger assembly into a reservoir of the syringe assembly. The cannula facilitates injection of a diluent, medication or other fluid into the fluid reservoir of the syringe assembly immediately prior to use for mixing with a medication in the reservoir. In one embodiment, a mixing element is secured to a distal end of the cannula within the reservoir to improve mixing efficiency." The patent application was filed on March 22, 2012 (13/426,882). 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=84,30,843.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,843&RS=PN/84,30,843 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Nuance Communications Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Nuance Communications, Burlington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,433,053) developed by four co-inventors for a "voice user interfaces based on sample call descriptions." The co-inventors are Amy Ulug, San Jose, Calif., Rakesh Ramadas, Sunnyvale, Calif., Suresh Panganamala, Fremont, Calif., and Stephen R. Springer, Needham, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A design interface is described for maintaining call information for creating a voice user interface. An initial set of sample call paths is defined for a dialog application. Each sample call path has associated call information including a sequence of system prompts and caller responses that model a user interaction through the dialog application for the sample call path. A call design database stores the call information. A set of subsequent call paths is defined for the dialog application using the call information in the call design database. The call information in the call design database is updated to reflect current versions of the call information for all the call paths." The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2008 (12/028,138). 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=8,433,053&OS=8,433,053&RS=8,433,053 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Covidien Assigned Patent for Femoral Guide for ACL Repair having Reduced Profile for Left/Right Knee Configurations ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Covidien, Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,883) developed by Paul Re, Boston, for a "femoral guide for ACL repair having reduced profile for left/right knee configurations." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for positioning a femoral tunnel during ACL reconstruction, the device comprising: a shaft having a lumen, the lumen defining a longitudinal axis; and a distal offset projection, at least a portion of the distal offset projection extending distally from the elongated shaft; and a single lateral reference member configured to reference a portion of a patient's anatomy, e.g., a PCL or a portion of the femoral notch, the lateral reference member located on one of the left or the right side of the device, wherein, on a second one of the left or the right side of the device, the device defines a void. Two devices may be employed to provide a set." The patent application was filed on Aug. 27, 2009 (12/548,829). 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=84,30,883.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,883&RS=PN/84,30,883 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Nielsen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Nielsen, Schaumburg, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,433,047) developed by five co-inventors for a "method and system for measuring market-share for an entire telecommunication market." The co-inventors are Kevin Hannan, San Mateo, Calif., Jerome Baccelli, Berkeley, Calif., Ranney Fry, Sausalito, Calif., Laura Taylor, Alameda, Calif., and Tran Thi Truong, Brookline, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for collecting data to measure market-share for a defined telecommunication market. A market of interest is defined and a random panel of numbers is created. A call set-up is initiated to the created random panels by generating signaling messages wherein the signaling messages access a Calling Name Services (CNAM) database, a Local Number Portability (LNP) database, an E-911 Automated Location Information (ALI) database and a Line Information Database (LIDB) using signaling system 7 (SS7) protocol. Generated signaling messages access ENUM (Telephone Number Mapping) database and Internet Protocol (IP) Peering database using IP. The response to the generated signaling messages are used to determine assignment status, business ownership, businesses versus residential status and the technology employed for a given number in the created panel. In one embodiment, the process is repeated over a period in order to determine changes to the market-share and derivative metrics for the telecommunication market." The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2010 (12/911,044). 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=8,433,047&OS=8,433,047&RS=8,433,047 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Tewksbury, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,433,034) developed by Lee Grodzins, Lexington, Mass., for a "localization of an element of interest by XRF analysis of different inspection volumes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method are disclosed for localizing an element of interest in a sample by comparing XRF spectra acquired from at least two distinct but overlapping inspection volumes. The inspection volumes are varied by changing the geometry of the exciting x-ray and/or fluoresced x-ray beam(s), which may be accomplished by repositioning multi-apertured collimators. Comparison of the XRF spectra acquired from different inspection volumes provides an indication as to whether the element of interest (e.g., lead) is present in a coating layer, in the underlying bulk material, or in both." The patent application was filed on June 21, 2012 (13/529,471). 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=8,433,034&OS=8,433,034&RS=8,433,034 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Identix Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Identix, Bloomington, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,433,103) developed by eight co-inventors for a "long distance multimodal biometric system and method." The co-inventors are Marc D. Friedman, Needham, Mass., Pablo Casaverde, Nashua, N.H., Tim McNerney, Newton, Mass., Yasunari Tosa, Arlington, Mass., David Usher, Waltham, Mass., David Muller, Boston, Faisal Bashir, Woburn, Mass., and David J. Hitchcock, Watertown, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for multimodal biometric identification has a first imaging system that detects one or more subjects in a first field of view, including a targeted subject having a first biometric characteristic and a second biometric characteristic; a second imaging system that captures a first image of the first biometric characteristic according to first photons, where the first biometric characteristic is positioned in a second field of view smaller than the first field of view, and the first image includes first data for biometric identification; a third imaging system that captures a second image of the second biometric characteristic according to second photons, where the second biometric characteristic is positioned in a third field of view which is smaller than the first and second fields of view, and the second image includes second data for biometric identification. At least one active illumination source emits the second photons." The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2007 (11/898,188). 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=8,433,103&OS=8,433,103&RS=8,433,103 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Boston Scientific Scimed Assigned Patent for Devices and Methods for Treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Boston Scientific Scimed, Maple Grove, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,430,807) developed by Michael S. H. Chu, Brookline, Mass., for "devices and methods for treating pelvic floor dysfunctions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a support portion disposable within a pelvic region and a strap extending from the support portion. The strap has a length and is configured to be disposed at least partially within a pelvic tissue. A sleeve is releasably disposed over at least a portion of the strap. The sleeve has a length that is longer than the length of the strap. In some embodiments, the length of the sleeve is at least twice as long as the length of the strap. In some embodiments, a suture couples the sleeve to the strap. The apparatus can also include a suture disposed at least partially within an interior of the sleeve and forming two strands of suture within the interior of the sleeve. The two strands are separated by a distance defined by a separator portion of the sleeve." The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2008 (12/341,695). 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=84,30,807.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,807&RS=PN/84,30,807 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, has been assigned a patent (8,430,823) developed by four co-inventors for a vestibular canal plug. The co-inventors are Daniel Michael Merfeld, Lincoln, Mass., Wangsong Gong, Revere, Mass., Steven D. Rauch, Watertown, Mass., and Richard Terry, Arlington, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus to reduce the sensitivity of the vestibular system to stimulation. The apparatus comprises a plugging device configured to constrain the movement of endolymph fluid within a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the plugging device that causes the plugging device to maintain a set actuated position." The patent application was filed on Sept. 15, 2011 (13/233,111). 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=84,30,823.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,823&RS=PN/84,30,823 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** DePuy Spine Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- DePuy Spine, Raynham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,813) developed by five co-inventors for an "illuminated surgical access system including a surgical access device and integrated light emitter." The co-inventors are Sean Selover, Westport, Mass., Sara Dziedzic, Dorchester, Mass., Steve Connolly, Sharon, Mass., Anita Barnick, Berkley, Mass., and Erin Dupak, Fall River, Mass. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated light emitter for illuminating the surgical site. The light emitter is integrated in proximity to a distal end of the surgical access device. In some embodiments, the light emitter is offset from the distal end. In certain embodiments, the integrated light emitter includes a light transmission medium for transmitting light from a proximal end of the access device to the distal end." The patent application was filed on May 26, 2006 (11/441,753). 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=84,30,813.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,813&RS=PN/84,30,813 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Acushnet Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,430,767) developed by Michael J. Sullivan, Barrington, R.I., Brian Comeau, Berkley, Mass., and Mark L. Binette, Mattapoisett, Mass., for a "multi-layer cover golf ball having non-ionomeric intermediate cover layer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf ball includes a core and a cover disposed about the core. The cover includes a thermoplastic inner cover layer having a hardness between 55 Shore D and 60 Shore D, an outer cover layer having a hardness between 55 Shore D and 60 Shore D, and a non-ionomeric thermoplastic intermediate cover layer disposed between the inner and outer cover layer. The intermediate layer has a hardness greater than the inner cover layer and the outer cover layer. The inner cover is formed from a partially- or fully-neutralized ionomer, the intermediate layer from a non-ionomer, and the cover outer cover layer from a polyurea formed from the reaction product of a prepolymer comprising an isocyanate and an amine-terminated polytetramethylene ether glycol, and an amine-terminated curing agent." The patent application was filed on March 23, 2009 (12/408,986). 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=84,30,767.PN.&OS=PN/84,30,767&RS=PN/84,30,767 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Advanced Proteome Therapeutics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Advanced Proteome Therapeutics, Boston, has been assigned a patent (8,431,521) developed by Alexander Krantz, Boston, and Peng Yu, Malden, Mass., for "site-specific chemical modification of proteins at their N-termini, enabling the formation of homogeneous adducts." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Site-specific modifications of proteins at their N-termini are provided. In particular, a chemical modification of proteins at their N-termini via a transamination reaction to form homogeneous adducts such as, the corresponding oxime derivatives is provided. Methods of making and using the adducts in radio-labeling, molecular imaging applications, and treatment of disorders such as cancer, Crohn's disease, arthritis, atherothrombosis and plaque rupture are also provided." The patent application was filed on Oct. 5, 2009 (12/573,860). 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=8,431,521&OS=8,431,521&RS=8,431,521 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Massachusetts Institute of Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,506) developed by Brian Neltner, Boulder, Colo., and Angela Belcher, Lexington, Mass., for biotemplated inorganic materials. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of making a metal oxide nanoparticle comprising contacting an aqueous solution of a metal salt with an oxidant. The method is safe, environmentally benign, and uses readily available precursors. The size of the nanoparticles, which can be as small as 1 nm or smaller, can be controlled by selecting appropriate conditions. The method is compatible with biologically derived scaffolds, such as virus particles chosen to bind a desired material. The resulting nanoparticles can be porous and provide advantageous properties as a catalyst." The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2010 (12/911,340). 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=8,431,506&OS=8,431,506&RS=8,431,506 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Dyax Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Dyax, Burlington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,359) developed by William Markland, Southborough, Mass., and Robert C. Ladner, Ijamsville, Md., for "nucleic acids encoding polypeptide inhibitors of human plasmin derived from the Kunitz domains." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention features novel proteins that are homologous to the first Kunitz domain (K1) of lipoprotein-associated coagulation inhibitor (LACI), and are capable of inhibiting plasmin and nucleic acids encoding these proteins. The invention also features the use of such proteins in therapeutic, diagnostic, and clinical methods." The patent application was filed on March 18, 2005 (11/083,742). 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=8,431,359&OS=8,431,359&RS=8,431,359 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Marlborough, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,329) developed by Young Cheol Bae, Weston, Mass., Thomas Cardolaccia, Needham, Mass., and Yi Liu, Wayland, Mass., for "self-aligned spacer multiple patterning methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Self-aligned spacer multiple patterning method are provided. The methods involve alkaline treatment of photoresist patterns and allow for the formation of high density resist patterns. The methods find particular applicability in semiconductor device manufacture." The patent application was filed on June 28, 2010 (12/825,117). 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=8,431,329&OS=8,431,329&RS=8,431,329 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** University of Massachusetts Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- The University of Massachusetts, Boston, has been assigned a patent (8,431,406) developed by Gregory N. Tew, Amherst, Mass., and Raja Shunmugam, Amherst, Mass., for "terpyridine-substituted compounds and related selective detection methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Terpyridine-substituted compounds, compositions and/or related methods, as can be used to selectively detect a wide range of analytes." The patent application was filed on Aug. 22, 2008 (12/229,466). 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=8,431,406&OS=8,431,406&RS=8,431,406 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Gloucester, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,495) developed by Helen Maynard, North Reading, Mass., and George Papasouliotis, North Andover, Mass., for a stencil mask profile. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method are provided which allow the low cost patterned deposition of material onto a workpiece. A stencil mask, having chamfered edges is applied to the surface of the workpiece. The material is then deposited onto the workpiece, such as by PECVD. Because of the chamfered edges, the material thickness is much more uniform than is possible with traditional stencil masks. Stencil masks having a variety of cross sectional patterns are disclosed which improve deposition uniformity." The patent application was filed on July 8, 2010 (12/832,160). 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=8,431,495&OS=8,431,495&RS=8,431,495 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** 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. *** Genzyme Assigned Patent for Compositions and Methods for Detection of Lysosomal Storage Disease ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Genzyme, Cambridge, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,335) developed by Xiaokui K. Zhang, Northborough, Mass., Wei-Lien Chuang, Framingham, Mass., and Joan Keutzer, Littleton, Mass., for "compositions and methods for detection of lysosomal storage disease." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides compositions for performing assays of enzyme activity associated with lysosomal storage diseases. The invention further provides methods for determining enzyme activity, and methods for the screening for lysosomal storage disease in an individual." The patent application was filed on Sept. 12, 2007 (11/900,528). 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=8,431,335&OS=8,431,335&RS=8,431,335 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Predictive Biosciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Predictive Biosciences, Lexington, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,431,367) developed by Anthony P. Shuber, Mendon, Mass., for "detection of nucleic acids and proteins." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention generally relates to methods for detecting a target nucleic acid and a target protein in a single assay." The patent application was filed on June 15, 2011 (13/161,074). 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=8,431,367&OS=8,431,367&RS=8,431,367 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Crucible Intellectual Property Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Crucible Intellectual Property, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,431,288) developed by Trevor Wende, Boston, for "current collector plates of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Collector plates made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys, the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys providing ruggedness, lightweight structure, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost manufacturing, and methods of making such collector plates from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are provided." The patent application was filed on March 6, 2012 (13/413,483). 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=8,431,288&OS=8,431,288&RS=8,431,288 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Columbia University of New York Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4 -- Columbia University of New York, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,431,397) developed by six co-inventors for "differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells to cardiac progenitor cells that promote cardiac repair." The co-inventors are Richard B. Robinson, Cresskill, N.J., Michael R. Rosen, New York, Ira S. Cohen, Stony Brook, N.Y., Peter R. Brink, Setauket, N.Y., Glenn Gaudette, Holden, Mass., and Irina Potapova, Stony Brook, N.Y. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for treating a subject afflicted with a cardiac disorder, in vivo, comprises (i) inducing differentiation of a progenitor cell, in vitro, to a cardiogenic cell; and (ii) administering a therapeutically effective amount of the cardiogenic cell of step (i) to the subject, thereby treating the cardiac disorder in the subject. This invention further provides related articles of manufacture and methods." The patent application was filed on Sept. 14, 2005 (11/227,533). 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=8,431,397&OS=8,431,397&RS=8,431,397 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. 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