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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Ohio (May 11)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Ohio. *** University of Toledo Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,983) developed by Viranga Tillekeratne, Toledo, Ohio, Richard A. Hudson, Toledo, Ohio, and Mamoun Alhamadsheh, Toledo, Ohio, for "conformationally restrained epothilone analogues as anti-leukemic agents." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for synthesizing anti-leukemic epothilone analogues includes rigidifying a region between the macrolactone ring and the aromatic side-chain. The anti-leukemic compositions are non-naturally occurring epothilone analogue that are rigidified between the macrolactone ring and the aromatic side-chain." The patent application was filed on March 20, 2008 (12/532,829). 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=8,435,983&OS=8,435,983&RS=8,435,983 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent for Method of Producing Color Change in Overlapping Layers ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,924) developed by Kelyn Anne Arora, Cincinnati, and John Lee Hammons, Hamilton, Ohio, for "method of producing color change in overlapping layers." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to methods of producing color change in overlapping layers of material. The method comprises providing a first layer having a first activatable colorant and a second layer having a second activatable colorant. A first external stimulus is applied to activate the first activatable colorant and produce a first activated color region in the first layer. A second external stimulus is applied to activate second activatable colorant and produce a second activated color region in the second layer." The patent application was filed on Nov. 4, 2009 (12/611,965). 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=8,435,924&OS=8,435,924&RS=8,435,924 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** University of Cincinnati Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,627) developed by Anastasios Angelopoulos, Cincinnati, for a "multifunctional nanocoatings with mixed nanoparticles and process for fabricating same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of a coated substrate comprise a substrate (100) with a multi-functional multi-layer nanoparticle coating (105) having a thickness of up to about 500 nm thereon. The nanoparticle coating (105) comprises an ionic polyelectrolyte layer (110), and a mixed colloid layer disposed over the polyelectrolyte layer (110). The mixed colloid layer comprises hydrophilic colloid ions (130) and conductive colloid ions (120) which is coupled through electrostatic or non-electrostatic forces, and the conductive colloid ions (120), the hydrophilic colloid ions (130), or both are coupled to the polyelectrolyte layer (110)." The patent application was filed on Feb. 5, 2008 (12/025,920). 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=8,435,627.PN.&OS=PN/8,435,627&RS=PN/8,435,627 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Ohio State University Research Foundation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Ohio State University Research Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,580) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for peeling produce in batch or continuous flow." The co-inventors are Sudhir Sastry, Dublin, Ohio, Pisit Wongsa-Ngasri, Bangkok, Thailand, Sarvesh N. Gupta, Milwaukee, and Brian F. Heskitt, Sunbury, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A continuous flow/batch peeling device and method of using the device comprising a tub comprising a treatment zone and holding a replaceable quantity of an electrically conductive fluid and at least one produce immersed in the fluid, a belt comprised of a nonconductive material and comprising at least one divider that exposes produce to the treatment zone, and at least one variable power supply connected to at least one set of electrodes that are fixed to a wall of the treatment zone and in electrical contact with the fluid such that when the electrodes are energized, an electrical current is produced in the fluid and the produce causing the peel to rupture from an outer layer of flesh of the produce." The patent application was filed on June 3, 2008 (12/132,403). 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=8,435,580.PN.&OS=PN/8,435,580&RS=PN/8,435,580 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Lubrizol Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Lubrizol, Wichliffe, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,932) developed by Mark R. Baker, Lyndhurst, Ohio, Shreyasi Lahiri, Mentor, Ohio, and Gabriel B. Rhoads, Derby, United Kingdom, for "method of lubricating and lubricating compositions thereof." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device by using a lubricating composition containing a thiadiazole-functionalised dispersant. The invention further provides a lubricating composition suitable for the mechanical device containing a thiadiazole-functionalised dispersant and a polysulphide." The patent application was filed on July 25, 2007 (12/374,382). 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=8,435,932&OS=8,435,932&RS=8,435,932 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Nanotek Instruments Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Nanotek Instruments, Dayton, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,676) developed by Aruna Zhamu, Centerville, Ohio, and Bor Z. Jang, Centerville, Ohio, for a "mixed nano-filament electrode materials for lithium ion batteries." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention provides a mixed nano-filament composition for use as an electrochemical cell electrode. The composition comprises: (a) an aggregate of nanometer-scaled, electrically conductive filaments that are substantially interconnected, intersected, or percolated to form a porous, electrically conductive filament network, wherein the filaments have a length and a diameter or thickness with the diameter/thickness less than 500 nm (preferably <100 nm) and a length-to-diameter or length-to-thickness aspect ratio greater than 10; and (b) Multiple nanometer-scaled, electro-active filaments comprising an electro-active material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions wherein the electro-active filaments have a diameter or thickness less than 500 nm (preferably <100 nm). The electro-active filaments (e.g., nanowires) and the electrically conductive filaments (e.g., carbon nano fibers) are mixed to form a mat-, web-, or porous paper-like structure in which at least an electro-active filament is in electrical contact with at least an electrically conductive filament. Also provided is a lithium ion battery comprising such an electrode as an anode or cathode, or both. The battery exhibits an exceptionally high specific capacity, an excellent reversible capacity, and a long cycle life." The patent application was filed on Jan. 9, 2008 (12/008,118). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,435,676.PN.&OS=PN/8,435,676&RS=PN/8,435,676 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Akron Polymer Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Akron Polymer Systems, Akron, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,636) developed by eight co-inventors for an "optical compensation films of brominated styrenic polymers and related methods." The co-inventors are Dong Zhang, Uniontown, Ohio, Jiaokai Jing, Uniontown, Ohio, Zhikuan Lu, Hudson, Ohio, Thauming Kuo, Kingsport, Tenn., Brian Michael King, Jonesborough, Tenn., Xiaoliang Zheng, Akron, Ohio, Frank W. Harris, Boca Raton, Fla., and Ted Calvin Germroth, Kingsport, Tenn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Some embodiments include compositions and/or methods related to optical compensation films. More particularly, some embodiments can include brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, suitable for forming optical compensation films. In some embodiments, suitable brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, can include aromatic rings having one or more acyl moieties." The patent application was filed on April 24, 2009 (12/429,645). 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=8,435,636.PN.&OS=PN/8,435,636&RS=PN/8,435,636 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Kraft Foods Group Brands Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Kraft Foods Group Brands, Northfield, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,435,579) developed by six co-inventors for an "infused roasted seeds and methods of making thereof." The co-inventors are Douglas A. Smyth, Belvedire, N.J., Heather Michelle Johnson, Branchburg, N.J., Emily Jane Rudolph, Morristown, N.J., Jan Karwowski, Franklin Lakes, N.J., Chen Y. Wang, Morris Plains, N.J., and Jaime C. Ho, Sagamore Hills, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Roasted infused seeds and a process for preparing roasted infused seeds are described. In one aspect, the roasted infused seeds may have salt, flavors, nutrients, colors, and/or functional ingredients as well as mixtures of these components infused internally into the seed. By infusing such components into the seeds, the methods described herein provide roasted seeds with unique flavors, nutrients, colors, textures, densities, and/or other functionalities." The patent application was filed on June 14, 2010 (12/815,223). 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=8,435,579.PN.&OS=PN/8,435,579&RS=PN/8,435,579 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Percitus Biosciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Percitus Biosciences, Madison, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,435,956) developed by James P. Thomas, New Albany, Ohio, for "compositions and methods for protecting cells from toxic exposures." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells and tissues from damage associated with therapeutic treatments of cancers and other diseases and conditions where reactive oxygen species are produced. The present invention also provides compositions useful as research reagents." The patent application was filed on May 11, 2012 (13/469,984). 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=8,435,956&OS=8,435,956&RS=8,435,956 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Mechanism for Assembly of Ultrasonic Instrument ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,258) developed by six co-inventors for a "mechanism for assembly of ultrasonic instrument." The co-inventors are Joseph E. Young, Loveland, Ohio, David A. Witt, Maineville, Ohio, Reginald D. Fortson, Cincinnati, Thomas E. Adams, Loveland, Ohio, John A. Weed III, Monroe, Ohio, and William D. Dannaher, Jiangsa, Switzerland. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An ultrasonic clamp coagulator system that is configured to permit selective cutting, coagulation and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. An elongated portion of the instrument can be configured for endoscopic applications and has an outside diameter of less than 6 mm. The system includes a one-piece torque wrench that is provided with cantilever arms aligned in an annular fashion about the centerline of the torque wrench. The cantilever arms include teeth in an inward perpendicular fashion in relation to cantilever arms. The clamp coagulator includes an outer tube retainer that includes spline gears projecting in a perpendicular fashion along the outer circumference of retainer. Torque is transmitted through the cantilever arms to the spline gears for attaching a handpiece to the clamp coagulator." The patent application was filed on June 18, 2012 (13/525,808). 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=84,35,258.PN.&OS=PN/84,35,258&RS=PN/84,35,258 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Cintas Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Cintas, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,311) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of collecting, transporting and cleaning soiled textiles." The co-inventors are Keith Hartman, Hamilton, Ohio, David Mesko, Wyoming, Ohio, Tim Magee, New Braunfels, Texas, and Richard Gerlach, Loveland, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of collecting soiled textiles to be cleaned, comprising the steps of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, providing a sling having an open end, a second end, and sides extending therebetween disposed in and supported by said container, providing a water soluble bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween and made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165.degree. F. in less than about 250 seconds, does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85.degree. F. in 7 days, being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles, and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons, wherein said bag is disposed in and supported by said sling, and wherein soiled textiles deposited in said container are contained in said bag." The patent application was filed on Nov. 30, 2010 (12/956,708). 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=84,35,311.PN.&OS=PN/84,35,311&RS=PN/84,35,311 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,262) developed by Mark S. Ortiz, Milford, Ohio, Thomas E. Albrecht, Cincinnati, and Frederick E. Shelton IV, Hillsboro, Ohio, for a suture management. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for tensioning suture. The methods and devices are particularly useful in surgical suturing applications in which it is desirable to maintain tension on suture being delivered, yet to allow the tension to be released as desired without retracting the suture. Thus, when tension is released, a length of suture extended from the device can remain extended without any tension being applied thereto. Tension is only applied to any additional length of suture that is extended from the device. The tension applied to the suture is proportional to the length of the suture extended from the device until the tension is released and reset." The patent application was filed on Dec. 2, 2010 (12/958,723). 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=84,35,262.PN.&OS=PN/84,35,262&RS=PN/84,35,262 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent for Positioning Device for Deploying at Least One Locking Portion of an Anastomotic Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,231) developed by five co-inventors for a "positioning device for deploying at least one locking portion of an anastomotic device and method for carrying out anastomosis in tracts of the digestive tube." The co-inventors are Michele D'Arcangelo, Via Benedetto Croce, Italy, Jesse J. Kuhns, Cincinnati, Alessandro Pastorelli, Via Francessco, Italy, Federico Bilotti, Via Bernina, Italy, and Roberto Tacchino, Rome. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A positioning device for deploying at least one locking portion (20) of an anastomotic device (10) for drawing together a first tissue portion (12) and a second tissue portion (14) to be connected by means of anastomosis is suitable for sliding along a guide means comprising at least one guide wire (A, B) and comprises an elongated structure (50). A head (52) of the positioning device is suitable to be interference-inserted on a distal end of the elongated structure (50). The head (52) comprises elastic tabs (54) extending from a proximal end of the head and at least one channel (56) suitable for receiving a guide wire. The head (52) comprises a distal end defining a thrust surface (58) for a locking portion (20) of the anastomotic device (10)." The patent application was filed on Jan. 11, 2007 (12/159,003). 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=84,35,231.PN.&OS=PN/84,35,231&RS=PN/84,35,231 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Andersons Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Andersons, Maumee, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,321) developed by James R. Lynch, Toledo, Ohio, and Timothy D. Birthisel, Perrysburg, Ohio, for water-dispersible pellets. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A water-dispersible particle for delivery of fertilizer to a plant is disclosed. After delivery wetting of the particles causes particle dispersion so as to prevent secondary pick up to the particles. Methods for making and using the water-dispersible particle are described." The patent application was filed on March 30, 2012 (13/436,011). 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=84,35,321.PN.&OS=PN/84,35,321&RS=PN/84,35,321 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent for Merchandise Display System for Identifying Disposable Absorbent Article Configurations for Wearers ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,222) developed by nine co-inventors for a "merchandise display system for identifying disposable absorbent article configurations for wearers." The co-inventors are Karl P. Ronn, Cincinnati, Barry R. Feist, Cincinnati, Mary L. Carr, Cincinnati, Kathy Q. Ames-Ooten, Cincinnati, Danielia T. Wilkins, Cincinnati, Merlene A. Cummins, Taylor Mill, Ky., Ooma B. Rampersad-Cutler, Mason, Ohio, Monica J. Mohlenkamp, Cincinnati, and Vicki L. Streithorst, Cincinnati. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An array of absorbent article packages for multiple baby stages of development displayed via a merchandise display system may comprise multiple packages. Each package may comprise articles having absorbent article configurations appropriate for the stage of development of an infant, newborn, or toddler. Each package may also comprise indicia representative of the appropriate stage of development of the infant, newborn, or toddler. And, absorbent article configurations may differ between packages having overlapping size ranges." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2011 (13/285,025). 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=8,435,222&OS=8,435,222&RS=8,435,222 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,223) developed by Donald Carroll Roe, West Chester, Ohio, and Elaine Mary Wiggins, Fairfield Township, Ohio, for a "reusable outer cover for an absorbent article having zones of varying properties." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An absorbent article having a reusable outer cover and, optionally, an absorbent insert. The reusable outer cover has zones of varying properties. The properties of the different zones are varied to provide different performance features in different parts of the outer cover. The outer cover with zones of varying properties may provide competing or contradictory functionalities for improved comfort, fit, leakage protection, and aesthetic appeal." The patent application was filed on Jan. 14, 2010 (12/687,528). 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=8,435,223&OS=8,435,223&RS=8,435,223 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,174) developed by Michael S. Cropper, Edgewood, Ky., Salvatore G. Caldarise, Belle Mead, N.J., and Patrick M. Schleitweiler, West Chester, Ohio, for "methods and devices for accessing a body cavity." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and devices are provided for accessing a surgical site. In one embodiment, an access device is provided having a housing and a cannula extending distally therefrom. The cannula and the housing can define a working channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The cannula can be movable between an insertion configuration and a deployed configuration. The access device can also include an obturator insertable through the working channel. In one embodiment, the obturator can be configured to selectively mate with the cannula such that rotation of the obturator is effective to cause corresponding rotation of the cannula. In another embodiment, the obturator can be configured to move the cannula from the insertion configuration to the deployed configuration when the obturator is fully disposed within the cannula." The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2009 (12/635,990). 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=8,435,174&OS=8,435,174&RS=8,435,174 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent for Applicator having a Color Gradient ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,205) developed by seven co-inventors for an "applicator having a color gradient." The co-inventors are Kelyn Anne Arora, Cincinnati, Ryo Minoguchi, Cincinnati, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Wyoming, Ohio, William Hollis Hood, Cincinnati, Jeffrey Tupper Roesgen, Anderson Township, Ohio, Colleen Marie Neal, Cincinnati, and David Andrew Dalton, Mason, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An applicator having a color gradient. The applicator includes an outer member having a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis, a length measured along the longitudinal axis, and an exterior surface. The outer member further includes a color gradient extending along at least a portion of the length from a first region to a second region, the color gradient being visible by a user viewing the exterior surface of the outer member." The patent application was filed on Jan. 29, 2010 (12/696,105). 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=8,435,205&OS=8,435,205&RS=8,435,205 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand. *** GE Lighting Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- GE Lighting Solutions, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,436,380) developed by six co-inventors for a "light emitting diode component." The co-inventors are Srinath K. Aanegola, Parma Heights, Ohio, Emil V. Radkov, Euclid, Ohio, James Reginelli, North Royalton, Ohio, Larry R. Stadelman, Stow, Ohio, Matthew Mrakovich, Streetsboro, Ohio, and Tomislav J. Stimac, Concord, Ohio. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially tills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board." The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2010 (12/884,717). 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=8,436,380&OS=8,436,380&RS=8,436,380 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Micropyretics Heaters International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Micropyretics Heaters International, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,459) developed by Ganta S. Reddy, Cincinnati, Ramgopal Vissa, Hyderabad, India, and Jaingesh A. Sekhar, Cincinnati, for "heating and sterilizing apparatus and method of using same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus (200, 300, 400) for generating superheated steam capable of reducing or eliminating microorganisms associated with an item (230) includes a gas heater (10) for heating a gas, a steam generator coupled to the gas heater (10) and having a reservoir (216, 304) for supplying water, wherein the heater (10) heats the gas such that when water is combined therewith, a mixture of superheated steam and gas capable of reducing or eliminating microorganisms is discharged from the apparatus (200, 300, 400). The generation of the steam-gas mixture may be done at one atmosphere of pressure and the mixing may be done prior to expelling the fluid from the apparatus (200, 300, 400). The apparatus (400) may be configured as a hand-held device, A method of treating an item (230) for microorganisms includes generating a superheated steam at approximately one atmosphere of pressure, directing a flow of the steam onto the item (230), and reducing or eliminating microorganisms using the steam." The patent application was filed on Nov. 14, 2007 (12/514,516). 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=8,435,459&OS=8,435,459&RS=8,435,459 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** American Sterilizer Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- American Sterilizer, Mentor, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,435,445) developed by Jude A. Kral, Twinsburg, Ohio, for a "mobile device for transporting, tracking, and processing medical instruments." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A mobile device for transporting, tracking and processing medical instruments. The device comprises a cart including at least one receptacle for receiving an instrument container having instruments stored therein. The cart also includes plumbing for circulating processing fluids through the instrument container and a communications system for communicating tracking data associated with the instrument container and the cart." The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2012 (13/613,642). 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=8,435,445&OS=8,435,445&RS=8,435,445 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Procter & Gamble Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent (8,435,501) developed by Marjorie Mossman Peffly, Cincinnati, and Jennifer Elaine Hilvert, Cincinnati, for conditioning shampoo compositions. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Shampoo compositions comprising at least one surfactant; a silicone oil having an internal phase viscosity of less than about 50,000 cst, wherein said silicone oil is present as a preformed microemulsion of particles having an average particle size of less than about 0.15 microns, a cationic deposition polymer; an aqueous carrier and optionally a stabilizing agent provide a substantially clear shampoo composition, which provides superior conditioning to hair and/or skin while also providing excellent storage stability and high optical transparency or translucency." The patent application was filed on Jan. 14, 2005 (11/036,709). 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=8,435,501&OS=8,435,501&RS=8,435,501 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Novelmed Therapeutics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- Novelmed Therapeutics, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,435,512) developed by Rekha Bansal, Twinsburg, Ohio, for anti-properdin antibodies. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of inhibiting alternative complement pathway activation in a mammal includes administering an amount of an antibody and/or fragment thereof that specifically binds to an epitope of the N terminus end of properdin effective to the inhibit alternative complement pathway in the subject." The patent application was filed on June 27, 2008 (12/920,997). 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=8,435,512&OS=8,435,512&RS=8,435,512 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1124586 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |