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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (Oct. 16)
[October 16, 2014]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (Oct. 16)


(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,462) developed by Stephen L. Hyde, Clarkston, Michigan, for a "dynamic method for emoticon translation." The patent application was filed on Dec. 9, 2011 (13/315,995). 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=88,62,462.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,462&RS=PN/88,62,462 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.



*** Steering Solutions IP Holding Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Steering Solutions IP Holding, Saginaw, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,328) developed by Abraham Gebregergis, Saginaw, Michigan, Paul Fisher, Saginaw, Michigan, and Christian E. Ross, Hemlock, Michigan, for a "system and method for determining an absolute position of a motor shaft in an electric steering system." The patent application was filed on May 12, 2011 (13/106,031). 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=88,62,328.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,328&RS=PN/88,62,328 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Variator Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,858,389) developed by Philip C. Lundberg, Keego Harbor, Michigan, Shushan Bai, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Edwin T. Grochowski, Howell, Michigan, for a variator assembly.


The patent application was filed on Jan. 27, 2012 (13/359,983). 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=88,58,389.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,389&RS=PN/88,58,389 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Controlling High-voltage Battery Connection for Hybrid Powertrain System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,860,348) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for controlling a high-voltage battery connection for hybrid powertrain system." The co-inventors are Peter J. Savagian, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Sean E. Gleason, West Bloomfield, Michigan, James E. Tarchinski, Rochester Hills, Michigan, and Mohammad N. Anwar, Van Buren Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 2, 2010 (12/874,551). 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=88,60,348.PN.&OS=PN/88,60,348&RS=PN/88,60,348 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent for Apparatus and Method for Rapid Warm-up of Combustion Engine ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,393) developed by Thomas D. Nogle, Troy, Michigan, for an "apparatus and method for rapid warm-up of a combustion engine." The patent application was filed on Sept. 24, 2012 (13/624,991). 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=8,858,393.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,393&RS=PN/8,858,393 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** ArvinMeritor Technology Assigned Patent for Axle Assembly Having Electric Motor Module ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- ArvinMeritor Technology, Troy, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,379) developed by Christopher Keeney, Troy, Michigan, and Mark Christopher Smith, Troy, Michigan, for an "axle assembly having an electric motor module." The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2012 (13/624,070). 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=8,858,379.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,379&RS=PN/8,858,379 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Robotic Finger Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,874) developed by eight co-inventors for a robotic finger assembly. The co-inventors are Chris A. Ihrke, Hartland, Michigan, Lyndon Bridgwater, Houston, Myron A. Diftler, Houston, Douglas Martin Linn, White Lake, Michigan, Robert J. Platt Jr., Houston, Brian Hargrave, Dickinson, Texas, Scott R. Askew, Houston, and Michael C. Valvo, League City, Texas.

The patent application was filed on March 14, 2013 (13/826,206). 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=8,857,874.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,874&RS=PN/8,857,874 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-layer Arc-shaped Permanent Magnet Machine with Reduced Rotational Stress ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,860,275) developed by Edward L. Kaiser, Orion, Michigan, Khwaja M. Rahman, Troy, Michigan, and Sinisa Jurkovic, Sterling Heights, Michigan, for a "multi-layer arc-shaped permanent magnet machine with reduced rotational stress." The patent application was filed on July 27, 2012 (13/560,038). 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=88,60,275.PN.&OS=PN/88,60,275&RS=PN/88,60,275 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Vehicle Energy Harvesting Device Having Discrete Sections of Shape Memory Alloy ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,174) developed by four co-inventors for a "vehicle energy harvesting device having discrete sections of shape memory alloy." The co-inventors are Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Alan L. Browne, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Patrick B. Usoro, Troy, Michigan, and Xiujie Gao, Troy, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 17, 2010 (12/947,870). 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=8,857,174.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,174&RS=PN/8,857,174 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method of Optimizing Threshold for Airbag Suppression System in Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,332) developed by John R. Dolan, Woodhaven, Michigan, Joseph P. Gleason, Royal Oak, Michigan, and Steven G. Corrion, Oxford, Michigan, for a "method of optimizing threshold for an airbag suppression system in a vehicle." The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2011 (13/238,116). 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=88,62,332.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,332&RS=PN/88,62,332 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Integrated Exhaust Cylinder Head ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,385) developed by Theodore Beyer, Canton, Michigan, John Christopher Riegger, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Eric Dummer, Livonia, Michigan, for an "integrated exhaust cylinder head." The patent application was filed on June 13, 2011 (13/159,318). 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=8,857,385.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,385&RS=PN/8,857,385 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Electric Vehicle Emergency Recharge Assistance ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,404) developed by four co-inventors for the "electric vehicle emergency recharge assistance." The co-inventors are John Proietty, Ferndale, Michigan, Michael Edward Loftus, Northville, Michigan, Perry Robinson MacNeille, Lathrup Village, Michigan, and Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, West Bloomfield, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 13, 2013 (13/800,275). 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=88,62,404.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,404&RS=PN/88,62,404 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Stryker Assigned Patent for Emergency Stretcher ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Stryker, Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,856,989) developed by Cliff Lambarth, Portage, Michigan, Steve Knipfel, Portage, Michigan, and Jason Kneen, Portage, Michigan, for an emergency stretcher.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 8, 2009 (12/350,579). 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=8,856,989.PN.&OS=PN/8,856,989&RS=PN/8,856,989 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ovonyx Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ovonyx, Sterling Heights, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,861,293) developed by eight co-inventors for the "immunity of phase change material to disturb in the amorphous phase." The co-inventors are George A. Gordon, Sunnyvale, California, Semyon D. Savransky, Newark, California, Ward D. Parkinson, Boise, Idaho, Sergey Kostylev, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, James Reed, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Tyler A. Lowrey, West Augusta, Virginia, Ilya V. Karpov, Santa Clara, California, and Gianpaolo Spadini, Los Gatos, California.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2013 (14/102,820). 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=88,61,293.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,293&RS=PN/88,61,293 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Haworth Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Haworth, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,927) developed by Ross Johnson, Jenison, Michigan, and Harold R. Wilson, Holland, Michigan, for a "drawer insert for file cabinet." The patent application was filed on Jan. 4, 2012 (13/343,122). 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=8,857,927.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,927&RS=PN/8,857,927 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Faurecia Automotive Seating Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Faurecia Automotive Seating, Troy, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,908) developed by four co-inventors for a "controllable comfort shell for vehicle seat." The co-inventors are Gregory Brncick, Holland, Michigan, Dana J. Lowell, Holland, Michigan, Adam Mack, Menlo Park, California, and Timothy R. Proulx, Nashua, New Hampshire.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 22, 2010 (12/951,955). 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=8,857,908.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,908&RS=PN/8,857,908 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Crossmember Center Section ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,060) developed by Niranjan Singh, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Patrick DiMarco, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a crossmember center section.

The patent application was filed on March 30, 2010 (12/750,026). 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=8,857,060.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,060&RS=PN/8,857,060 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,878) developed by Jason M. Hipshier, Hudsonville, Michigan, and Kristan Marie Pierce, West Olive, Michigan, for an flexible interior component.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 20, 2007 (12/515,510). 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=8,857,878.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,878&RS=PN/8,857,878 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,861,916) developed by Maneesh Bahadur, Midland, Michigan, Shedric O'Neal Glover, Midland, Michigan, and Ann Walstrom Norris, Midland, Michigan, for "epoxy-functional polysiloxanes, silicone composition, and coated optical fiber." The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2010 (12/957,486). 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=88,61,916.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,916&RS=PN/88,61,916 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lear Corp. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Lear Corp., Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,264) developed by Allen Leo Mott, Livonia, Michigan, Michael Glick, Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Slobodan Pavlovic, Novi, Michigan, for an "electrical terminal retainer and receptacle assembly." The patent application was filed on Nov. 28, 2012 (13/687,317). 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=8,858,264.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,264&RS=PN/8,858,264 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Mahle Powertrain Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Mahle Powertrain, Novi, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,405) developed by William Attard, Howell, Michigan, for a "turbulent jet ignition pre-chamber combustion system for spark ignition engines." The patent application was filed on Nov. 1, 2011 (13/286,638). 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=8,857,405.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,405&RS=PN/8,857,405 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Method and System for Prioritizing Vehicle Vacuum ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,165) developed by Ross Dykstra Pursifull, Dearborn, Michigan, for a "method and system for prioritizing vehicle vacuum." The patent application was filed on March 17, 2011 (13/050,700). 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=8,857,165.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,165&RS=PN/8,857,165 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Stryker Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Stryker, Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,856,992) developed by 16 co-inventors for "patient/invalid handling support." The co-inventors are Patrick Lafleche, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jean-Francois Girard, Quebec, Canada, Derick Elliott, Portage, Michigan, Martel Benoit, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Luc Petitpas, Quebec, Canada, Jean Bizouard, Quebec, Canada, Sebastien Viger, Quebec, Canada, Chad Rohrer, Amsterdam, Jerome Marcotte, Quebec, Canada, Philippe Tremblay, Quebec, Canada, Stephane Duguay, Quebec, Canada, Sylvain LaCasse, Quebec, Canada, Clement Nadeau, Quebec, Canada, Stephanie Ludke, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Philippe Roy, Quebec, Canada, and Alex Duchesneau, Quebec, Canada.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2011 (13/022,454). 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=8,856,992.PN.&OS=PN/8,856,992&RS=PN/8,856,992 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Assigned Patent for Hinge Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Erlanger, Kentucky, has been assigned a patent (8,857,016) developed by Steven B. Vantrease, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a hinge assembly.

The patent application was filed on March 26, 2012 (13/429,718). 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=8,857,016.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,016&RS=PN/8,857,016 Written by Sudarshan Harpal; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Ambient Lighting Incoming Message Alert ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,320) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for ambient lighting incoming message alert." The co-inventors are Kelly Michael Kohlstrand, Wyandotte, Michigan, Jeffrey Singer, Canton, Michigan, Roger Hayden, Plymouth, Michigan, and Mark Edward Porter, South Lyon, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 14, 2013 (13/827,027). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=88,62,320.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,320&RS=PN/88,62,320 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Cargo Box Extension Assembly for Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,880) developed by Peter Nicholas Kalergis, Canton, Michigan, Daniel P. Cousino, Carleton, Michigan, and Frank Victor Bonello, Carleton, Michigan, for a "cargo box extension assembly for vehicle." The patent application was filed on Oct. 12, 2011 (13/271,583). 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=8,857,880.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,880&RS=PN/8,857,880 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-phase Separated Silicon Based Alloys as Negative Electrode Material for Lithium Batteries ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,859,144) developed by Xingcheng Xiao, Troy, Michigan, for "multi-phase separated silicon based alloys as negative electrode material for lithium batteries." The patent application was filed on Jan. 10, 2014 (14/151,868). 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=88,59,144.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,144&RS=PN/88,59,144 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Brembo North America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Brembo North America, Plymouth, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,577) developed by five co-inventors for a damped brake rotor. The co-inventors are Ron T. Brown, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Bruce A. Smallwood, Chelsea, Michigan, Daniel M. Sandberg, Novi, Michigan, Mark B. Olson, Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Kevin M. Thompson, Marshall, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 20, 2012 (13/721,269). 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=8,857,577.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,577&RS=PN/8,857,577 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Variable Door Check System for Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,889) developed by five co-inventors for a "variable door check system for a vehicle." The co-inventors are Carl W. Wellborn, Detroit, Timothy Saunders, Warren, Michigan, Erik Rasmussen, Garden City, Michigan, Mary Ellen DeCaluwe, Oxford, Michigan, and Thomas E. Houck, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on May 24, 2012 (13/479,712). 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=8,857,889.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,889&RS=PN/8,857,889 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Punching Concepts Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Punching Concepts, Alpena, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,606) developed by Nicholas L. Kowalski, Posen, Michigan, Brian J. Konieczny, Posen, Michigan, and Matthew L. Gies, Alpena, Michigan, for a formed winged pulley.

The patent application was filed on June 26, 2012 (13/533,490). 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=8,857,606.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,606&RS=PN/8,857,606 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ktech Concepts Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ktech Concepts, Inkster, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,920) developed by Kenan Wollborg, Inkster, Michigan, for an "obstacle traversing wheel assembly." The patent application was filed on Jan. 18, 2013 (13/745,067). 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=8,857,920.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,920&RS=PN/8,857,920 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** University of Detroit Mercy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- The University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,856,981) developed by five co-inventors for "stability controlled assistive lifting apparatus." The co-inventors are Nassif E. Rayess, Warren, Michigan, Sandra A. Yost, Detroit, Obafemi Osunfisan, Hazel Park, Michigan, Raymond Slowik, Royal Oak, Michigan, and Mark Fazi, Clawson, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2011 (13/282,075). 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=8,856,981.PN.&OS=PN/8,856,981&RS=PN/8,856,981 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Method of Flow Drill Screwing Parts ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,040) developed by Amanda Kay Freis, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a "method of flow drill screwing parts." The patent application was filed on Feb. 1, 2012 (13/363,453). 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=8,857,040.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,040&RS=PN/8,857,040 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer Aqueous Dispersions for Fragrance Release in Laundry Detergents ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Global Technologies, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,485) developed by Chaofang Yue, Midland, Michigan, David Malotky, Midland, Michigan, and J. Keith Harris, Midland, Michigan, for "ethylene acrylic acid copolymer aqueous dispersions for fragrance release in laundry detergents." The patent application was filed on Dec. 12, 2011 (13/988,617). 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=88,59,485.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,485&RS=PN/88,59,485 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GKN Sinter Metals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GKN Sinter Metals, Auburn Hill, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,390) developed by four co-inventors for "adhesive joining for powder metal components." The co-inventors are Gerald Michael Malen, Troy, Michigan, Timothy Costanzo, Emporium, Pennsylvania, Ian W. Donaldson, Jefferson, Massachusetts, and Joel H. Mandel, Hartford, Wisconsin.

The patent application was filed on June 5, 2009 (13/318,437). 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=8,857,390.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,390&RS=PN/8,857,390 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** IMRA America Assigned Patent for Nanoparticle Production in Liquid with Multiple-pulse Ultrafast Laser Ablation ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- IMRA America, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,676) developed by four co-inventors for "nanoparticle production in liquid with multiple-pulse ultrafast laser ablation." The co-inventors are Bing Liu, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zhendong Hu, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Yong Che, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Makoto Murakami, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 22, 2010 (12/951,423). 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=88,58,676.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,676&RS=PN/88,58,676 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** University of Michigan Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,459) developed by Nikolaos Chronis, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for "optical microsensor and methods for monitoring intracranial pressure." The patent application was filed on Oct. 12, 2009 (12/577,517). 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=88,58,459.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,459&RS=PN/88,58,459 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Posture & Purpose Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Posture & Purpose, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,906) developed by Patricia Connors, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a pelvis support assembly.

The patent application was filed on March 15, 2013 (13/832,192). 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=8,857,906.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,906&RS=PN/8,857,906 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** American Axle & Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,293) developed by Scott P. McGuire, Madison Heights, Michigan, and Kevin R. Beutler, Columbiaville, Michigan, for a "power transmitting component with multi-part housing assembly having continuous sealing flange." The patent application was filed on March 11, 2013 (13/792,355). 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=8,857,293.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,293&RS=PN/8,857,293 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,354) developed by Kumaraswamy V. Hebbale, Troy, Michigan, and Farzad Samie, Franklin, Michigan, for a "method for determining initial temperatures in dry dual clutch transmissions." The patent application was filed on May 10, 2011 (13/104,097). 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=88,62,354.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,354&RS=PN/88,62,354 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** IMRA America Assigned Patent for Compact Coherent High Brightness Light Source for Mid-IR and Far IR ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- IMRA America, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,861,555) developed by Martin E. Fermann, Dexter, Michigan, Jens Bethge, Berlin, and Ingmar Hartl, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a "compact coherent high brightness light source for the mid-IR and far IR." The patent application was filed on Nov. 20, 2012 (13/682,309). 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=88,61,555.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,555&RS=PN/88,61,555 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Vehicle and Method for Controlling Regenerative Braking ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,358) developed by Kerem Bayar, Dearborn, Michigan, and Dale Scott Crombez, Livonia, Michigan, for a "vehicle and method for controlling regenerative braking." The patent application was filed on March 15, 2013 (13/837,657). 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=88,62,358.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,358&RS=PN/88,62,358 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Vehicle and Method for Controlling Electric Machine ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,302) developed by David Crist Gabriel, Royal Oak, Michigan, and William David Treharne, Ypsilanti, Michigan, for a "vehicle and method for controlling an electric machine." The patent application was filed on June 4, 2013 (13/909,499). 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=88,62,302.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,302&RS=PN/88,62,302 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Integrated Thermal and Structural Management Solution for Rechargeable Energy Storage System Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,861,202) developed by Mathew L. Nassoiy, Milford, Michigan, for an "integrated thermal and structural management solution for Rechargeable Energy Storage System assembly." The patent application was filed on Oct. 10, 2011 (13/269,708). 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=88,61,202.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,202&RS=PN/88,61,202 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Steering Solutions IP Holding Assigned Patent for Damping Methods and Systems for Electric Power Steering ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Steering Solutions IP Holding, Saginaw, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,324) developed by Joel E. Birsching, Vassar, Michigan, for "damping methods and systems for electric power steering." The patent application was filed on Jan. 24, 2012 (13/357,162). 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=88,62,324.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,324&RS=PN/88,62,324 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,139) developed by four co-inventors for a "retainer device for vehicle cargo space." The co-inventors are Gregg R. Prottengeier, Plymouth, Michigan, Rolland Vortriede, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, James W. Finck, Clarkston, Michigan, and Dahlia Dallo, West Bloomfield, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 9, 2012 (13/369,444). 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=8,858,139.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,139&RS=PN/8,858,139 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for NOx Control During Engine Idle-stop Operations ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,370) developed by seven co-inventors for a "NOx control during engine idle-stop operations." The co-inventors are Joseph Robert Theis, Rockwood, Michigan, James Michael Kerns, Trenton, Michigan, Michael James Uhrich, West Bloomfield, Michigan, Giovanni Cavataio, Dearborn, Michigan, Thomas G. Leone, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Canton, Michigan, and Todd Anthony Rumpsa, Saline, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 2, 2012 (13/565,454). 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=88,62,370.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,370&RS=PN/88,62,370 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** IMRA America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- IMRA America, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,861,913) developed by Liang Dong, Clemson, South Carolina, Donald J. Harter, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and William Wong, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for "large core holey fibers." The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2012 (13/610,227). 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=88,61,913.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,913&RS=PN/88,61,913 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Directing Vehicle into Feasible Region for Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Parking ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,321) developed by Nikolai K. Moshchuk, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Bakhtiar Brian Litkouhi, Washington, Michigan, and Shih-Ken Chen, Troy, Michigan, for "directing vehicle into feasible region for autonomous and semi-autonomous parking." The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2012 (13/586,077). 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=88,62,321.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,321&RS=PN/88,62,321 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Linares Medical Devices Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Linares Medical Devices, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,558) developed by Miguel A. Linares, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for a "combination male/female hip joint and installation kit." The patent application was filed on Nov. 4, 2011 (13/289,132). 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=88,58,558.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,558&RS=PN/88,58,558 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for System and Method for Unloading Hydrocarbon Emissions from Exhaust After-treatment Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,152) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method for unloading hydrocarbon emissions from an exhaust after-treatment device." The co-inventors are Christopher Whitt, Howell, Michigan, Rebecca J. Darr, Milford, Michigan, Thomas Larose Jr., Redford, Michigan, and Sarah Funk, Canton, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 (12/974,027). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,857,152.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,152&RS=PN/8,857,152 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Clutch with Synchronizer and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,858,391) developed by Joseph M. Tolkacz, Novi, Michigan, Shawn H. Swales, Canton, Michigan, and Min-Joong Kim, Troy, Michigan, for a "dog clutch with synchronizer and method." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2012 (13/563,835). 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=88,58,391.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,391&RS=PN/88,58,391 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Aerofficient Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Aerofficient, Livonia, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,893) developed by James Reiman, Winnetka, Illinois, Peter Heppel, Paris, and Christopher Vipperman, Livonia, Michigan, for an "intermodal chassis side fairing system." The patent application was filed on June 18, 2012 (13/526,280). 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=8,857,893.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,893&RS=PN/8,857,893 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Reconfigurable End-effector Attachable to Robotic Arm ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,877) developed by eight co-inventors for a "reconfigurable end-effector attachable to a robotic arm." The co-inventors are Yhu-Tin Lin, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Andrew L. Bartos, Clarkston, Michigan, Roland J. Menassa, Macomb, Michigan, Hyunshik Shin, Incheon, South Korea, Shinho Kang, Incheon, South Korea, Yong-Hyun Ju, Bucheon, South Korea, Ki-Beom Kim, Incheon, South Korea, and Sang-Yul Ju, Bucheon, South Korea.

The patent application was filed on May 4, 2011 (13/100,368). 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=8,857,877.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,877&RS=PN/8,857,877 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Global IP Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Global IP Holdings, Sterling Heights, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,074) developed by Darius J. Preisler, Macomb, Michigan, and Christopher A. Heikkila, Washington Township, Michigan, for a "sandwich-type, generally planar, structural member having an attachment feature and assembly utilizing same." The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2013 (13/762,904). 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=88,59,074.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,074&RS=PN/88,59,074 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,898) developed by Hassan Najib Dubaisi, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Kris Allyn Warmann, Plymouth, Michigan, and Anderson Luis de Castro Oliveira, Bahia, Brazil, for a "spare-tire collision management system." The patent application was filed on Aug. 9, 2013 (13/963,287). 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=8,857,898.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,898&RS=PN/8,857,898 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Saint Clair Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Saint Clair Systems, Washington, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,474) developed by Elizabeth Stokes, Romeo, Michigan, and Jeff Makarewicz, Romeo, Michigan, for a hose assembly.

The patent application was filed on June 21, 2011 (13/165,582). 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=8,857,474.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,474&RS=PN/8,857,474 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Erlanger, Kentucky, has been assigned a patent (8,862,425) developed by Christian A. Trager, Canton, Michigan, and Michael J. Niel, Redford, Michigan, for "failure sensing and control system for cycle testing." The patent application was filed on Dec. 9, 2010 (12/963,894). 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=8,862,425.PN.&OS=PN/8,862,425&RS=PN/8,862,425 Written by Sudarshan Harpal; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,179) developed by Mark S. Kado, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and Kenneth P. Degroot, Macomb Township, Michigan, for a "secondary air system with variable speed air pump and multi-position gated check valve." The patent application was filed on March 23, 2011 (13/069,621). 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=8,857,179.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,179&RS=PN/8,857,179 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Automatic Monitoring of Vibration Welding Equipment ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,858,742) developed by seven co-inventors for the "automatic monitoring of vibration welding equipment." The co-inventors are John Patrick Spicer, Plymouth, Michigan, Debejyo Chakraborty, Novi, Michigan, Michael Anthony Wincek, Rochester, Michigan, Hui Wang, Highland, Michigan, Jeffrey A. Abell, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jennifer Bracey, Holly, Michigan, and Wayne W. Cai, Troy, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 29, 2013 (14/065,801). 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=88,58,742.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,742&RS=PN/88,58,742 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,858,386) developed by four co-inventors for multi-speed transmission. The co-inventors are Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, Michigan, James M. Hart, Belleville, Michigan, and Edward W. Mellet, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 7, 2011 (13/041,751). 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=8,858,386.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,386&RS=PN/8,858,386 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** General Motors Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- General Motors, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,318) developed by four co-inventors for a "method for teaching an aftermarket accessory component, and an aftermarket accessory component configured to learn." The co-inventors are Charles A. Everhart, Canton, Michigan, Lawrence D. Cepuran, Northville, Michigan, Mark S. Frye, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, and Steven Swanson, Commerce Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 17, 2012 (13/654,232). 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=88,62,318.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,318&RS=PN/88,62,318 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** ArvinMeritor Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- ArvinMeritor Technology, Troy, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,381) developed by Harry Trost, Royal Oak, Michigan, for an "axle assembly having a lubricant reservoir." The patent application was filed on Sept. 12, 2012 (13/610,988). 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=8,858,381.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,381&RS=PN/8,858,381 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Hybrid Powertrain for Motor Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,858,376) developed by James M. Hart, Belleville, Michigan, and Edwin T. Grochowski, Howell, Michigan, for a "hybrid powertrain for a motor vehicle." The patent application was filed on Jan. 12, 2012 (13/348,753). 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=8,858,376.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,376&RS=PN/8,858,376 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Mechanical Overload Protection Utilizing Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Actuation ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,273) developed by Nilesh D. Mankame, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Richard J. Skurkis, Lake Orion, Michigan, for "mechanical overload protection utilizing superelastic shape memory alloy actuation." The patent application was filed on July 27, 2012 (13/560,878). 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=8,857,273.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,273&RS=PN/8,857,273 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Coating Composition, Coated Article, and Method of Forming Such Articles ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Global Technologies, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,661) developed by Jamel F. Attal, Midland, Michigan, for a "coating composition, a coated article, and method of forming such articles." The patent application was filed on Nov. 14, 2008 (12/740,150). 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=88,59,661.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,661&RS=PN/88,59,661 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Relume Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Relume Technologies, Oxford, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,016) developed by Joseph D. Strelchuk, Lapeer, Michigan, for a "LED heat sink apparatus." The patent application was filed on May 28, 2013 (13/903,544). 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=8,858,016.PN.&OS=PN/8,858,016&RS=PN/8,858,016 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method and Apparatus for Controlling Multi-mode Powertrain System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,350) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for controlling a multi-mode powertrain system." The co-inventors are Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lawrence A. Kaminsky, White Lake, Michigan, Sean W. McGrogan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Krunal P. Patel, Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 7, 2012 (13/568,638). 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=88,62,350.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,350&RS=PN/88,62,350 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Bipolar Plates and Electrochemical Cells Employing Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,164) developed by Alireza Pezhman Shirvanian, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for "bipolar plates and electrochemical cells employing the same." The patent application was filed on Feb. 15, 2011 (13/027,532). 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=88,59,164.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,164&RS=PN/88,59,164 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** MSSC U.S. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- MSSC U.S., Troy, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,801) developed by Jun Yoshioka, Canton, Michigan, for a composite coil spring.

The patent application was filed on July 18, 2012 (13/551,977). 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=8,857,801.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,801&RS=PN/8,857,801 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** MEC Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- MEC Systems, Orchard Lake, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,730) developed by David Hartfelder, Orchard Lake, Michigan, and Andrea Hartfelder, Orchard Lake, Michigan, for a "sump sprinkler control system." The patent application was filed on June 7, 2012 (13/490,811). 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=8,857,730.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,730&RS=PN/8,857,730 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Continental Automotive Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Continental Automotive Systems, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,333) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of determining the lateral velocity of a vehicle during abnormal driving situations." The co-inventors are Robert M. Andres, Clarkston, Michigan, Holger Faisst, Sinzing, Germany, Eric Mertz, Rochester, Michigan, and Helmut Steurer, Gerolsbach, Germany.

The patent application was filed on July 16, 2010 (13/383,862). 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=88,62,333.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,333&RS=PN/88,62,333 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Plastipak Packaging Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Plastipak Packaging, Plymouth, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,637) developed by Richard C. Darr, Medina, Ohio, and Edward V. Morgan, Northville, Michigan, for a "lightweight plastic container and preform." The patent application was filed on May 16, 2007 (11/749,501). 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=8,857,637.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,637&RS=PN/8,857,637 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Trico Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Trico Products, Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,009) developed by C. Joseph Thielen, Shelby Township, Michigan, and Kyle Moll, Oxford, Michigan, for a "beam blade wiper assembly having self-locking end cap." The patent application was filed on Nov. 22, 2011 (13/302,339). 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=8,857,009.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,009&RS=PN/8,857,009 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Michigan State University Assigned Patent for Detection of Conductive Polymer-labeled Analytes ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,297) developed by Evangelyn C. Alocilja, East Lansing, Michigan, and Emma Setterington, Lansing, Michigan, for the "detection of conductive polymer-labeled analytes." The patent application was filed on May 22, 2012 (13/477,205). 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=88,59,297.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,297&RS=PN/88,59,297 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for System and Method for Filling Plurality of Isolated Vehicle Fluid Circuits ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,480) developed by Scott C. Sullivan, Clinton Township, Michigan, and Douglas Fansler, St. Clair, Michigan, for a "system and method for filling a plurality of isolated vehicle fluid circuits through a common fluid fill port." The patent application was filed on Jan. 13, 2011 (13/005,759). 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=8,857,480.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,480&RS=PN/8,857,480 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent for Method of Forming Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Compounds ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,859,709) developed by Dimitris Katsoulis, Midland, Michigan, and Robert Thomas Larsen, Midland, Michigan, for a "method of forming polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane compounds." The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2011 (13/996,696). 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=88,59,709.PN.&OS=PN/88,59,709&RS=PN/88,59,709 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Guardian Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,748) developed by Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for "electrochromic devices, assemblies incorporating electrochromic devices, and/or methods of making the same." The patent application was filed on July 14, 2010 (12/805,145). 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=88,58,748.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,748&RS=PN/88,58,748 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** ArvinMeritor Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- ArvinMeritor Technology, Troy, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,575) developed by Daniel Philpott, Oxford, Michigan, for a "brake caliper assembly having a pad shield." The patent application was filed on Dec. 11, 2012 (13/710,578). 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=8,857,575.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,575&RS=PN/8,857,575 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Global Technologies, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,527) developed by six co-inventors for "compositions for oil recovery and methods of their use." The co-inventors are Aaron W. Sanders, Missouri City, Texas, Ed G. Rightor, Midland, Michigan, Keith P. Johnston, Austin, Texas, Quoc Nguyen, Austin, Texas, Stephanie Adkins, Austin, Texas, and Xi Chen, Austin, Texas.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 19, 2009 (12/998,384). 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=8,857,527.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,527&RS=PN/8,857,527 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Methods and Systems for Humidity Detection Via Exhaust Gas Sensor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,155) developed by five co-inventors for "methods and systems for humidity detection via an exhaust gas sensor." The co-inventors are Gopichandra Surnilla, West Bloomfield, Michigan, Richard E. Soltis, Saline, Michigan, Timothy Schram, Troy, Michigan, Timothy Joseph Clark, Livonia, Michigan, and Evangelos Skoures, Detroit.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 18, 2013 (13/745,639). 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=8,857,155.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,155&RS=PN/8,857,155 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Michigan State University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,861,075) developed by Marcos Dantus, Okemos, Michigan, and Vadim V. Lozovoy, Holt, Michigan, for a laser amplification system.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 26, 2010 (13/254,884). 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=88,61,075.PN.&OS=PN/88,61,075&RS=PN/88,61,075 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,883) developed by John S. Kargilis, Northville, Michigan, Hugh W. Ireland, Flint, Michigan, and David A. Bustamante, Dearborn, Michigan, for an "electrical circuit with passive wiring connector for electrical device mounted on vehicle window." The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2012 (13/647,915). 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=8,857,883.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,883&RS=PN/8,857,883 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent for Method for Preparing Internal Combustion Engine for Shutdown to Achieve Clean Restart ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,857,418) developed by five co-inventors for a "method for preparing internal combustion engine for shutdown to achieve clean restart." The co-inventors are Timothy A. Coatesworth, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Joseph Roos, Livonia, Michigan, Kenneth P. DeGroot, Macomb Township, Michigan, Sashidhar Velnati, Oxford, Michigan, and Goro Tamai, West Bloomfield, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on July 12, 2011 (13/180,863). 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=8,857,418.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,418&RS=PN/8,857,418 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent for High Voltage Power Semiconductor Devices on SiC ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,860,040) developed by Mark Loboda, Bay City, Michigan, and Gilyong Chung, Midland, Michigan, for "high voltage power semiconductor devices on SiC." The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2013 (13/959,855). 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=88,60,040.PN.&OS=PN/88,60,040&RS=PN/88,60,040 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,858,394) developed by Thomas D. Nogle, Troy, Michigan, for an "apparatus and method for automated transmission clutch fill during engine start-stop operation." The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2012 (13/624,113). 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=88,58,394.PN.&OS=PN/88,58,394&RS=PN/88,58,394 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Method and System for Engine Control ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,862,355) developed by Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Chad Everette Griffin, Pinckney, Michigan, and Felix Nedorezov, Rochester Hills, Michigan, for a "method and system for engine control." The patent application was filed on June 22, 2011 (13/166,617). 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=88,62,355.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,355&RS=PN/88,62,355 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Turbocharger Bearing Anti-rotation Plate ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,857,180) developed by Louis P. Begin, Rochester, Michigan, and Brian J. Edwards, Macomb, Michigan, for a "turbocharger bearing anti-rotation plate." The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2012 (13/372,917). 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=8,857,180.PN.&OS=PN/8,857,180&RS=PN/8,857,180 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Enhanced Method for Choosing Optimal Engine Speed and Torque ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,862,297) developed by four co-inventors for an "enhanced method for choosing optimal engine speed and torque." The co-inventors are Samantha Victoria Lado, Pittsfield Township, Michigan, Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Wilfried Brunssen, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Michael Glenn Diaz, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 9, 2012 (13/571,301). 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=88,62,297.PN.&OS=PN/88,62,297&RS=PN/88,62,297 Written by Balkishan Dalai; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Information Display System and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 16 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,860,565) developed by Ryan Skaff, Famington Hills, Michigan, Dale Gilman, Beverly Hills, Michigan, and Paul Aldighieri, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, for an "information display system and method." The patent application was filed on Jan. 6, 2011 (12/985,429). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect 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.

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