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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Minnesota (Feb. 4)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota. *** Honeywell International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,361,410) developed by Aravind Padmanabhan, Plymouth, Minn., and Cleopatra Cabuz, Eden Prairie, Minn., for a flow metered analyzer. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hematology analyzer or cytometer cartridge system having flow metering. It may have on- or off-cartridge flow metering and control. The system may have local and direct flow measurement to provide accurate counts per unit volume. There may be numerous arrangements for fluidic circuit checks of the cartridge. Examples may include checks pertaining to zero flow, interface, pressure, flow rate, fluid type and quality, backflow, dry qualification, temperature exposure limits, and so on, of the circuits and cartridge associated items." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2006 (11/428,332). 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=8,361,410&OS=8,361,410&RS=8,361,410 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Hospira Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Hospira, Lake Forest, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,361,021) developed by five co-inventors for a "system for reducing air bubbles in a fluid delivery line." The co-inventors are David T. Wang, Sunnyvale, Calif., Robert P. Cousineau, Boston, Lori E. Lucke, Eagan, Minn., Marwan A. Fathallah, Mundelein, Israel, and John Stephen Ziegler, Arlington Heights, Ill. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and pump that accurately senses air in a fluid delivery line pulses or activates and deactivates the air sensor(s) multiple times during the pumping phase of the fluid delivery cycle and can generate alarms based upon a single indication or a cumulative indication of air in the line. The pump can include multiple air sensors spaced along the delivery line so that the method can use the multiple signals therefrom to distinguish real moving air bubbles from false positives and/or air bubbles adhered to the inner wall of the line." The patent application was filed on June 7, 2011 (13/154,674). 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=8,361,021&OS=8,361,021&RS=8,361,021 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent for Apnea Type Determining Apparatus and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,983) developed by Abhilash Patangay, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Yachuan Pu, Laguna Niguel, Calif., for an "apnea type determining apparatus and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apnea classification system provides for apnea monitoring and differentiation based on several sleep apnea related parameters for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Monitoring of such sleep apnea related parameters allows the apnea classification system to differentiate among the different types of apnea and hypopnea and to identify an occurrence of periodic respiration. This information may then be used to determine the best method of therapy, or adjust current therapy parameters to more effectively treat a subject." The patent application was filed on June 29, 2011 (13/172,332). 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=8,360,983&OS=8,360,983&RS=8,360,983 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Intelliject Assigned Patent for Apparatus and Methods for Self-administration of Vaccines and Other Medicaments ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Intelliject, Richmond, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,361,026) developed by five co-inventors for "apparatus and methods for self-administration of vaccines and other medicaments." The co-inventors are Eric S. Edwards, Midlothian, Va., Evan T. Edwards, Gordonsville, Va., Mark J. Licata, Doswell, Va., Paul F. Meyers, Fishers, Ind., and David A. Weinzierl, Andover, Minn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A medicament delivery device includes a housing, a medicament container disposed within the housing, an activation mechanism, a cover and an electronic circuit system. The activation mechanism includes an energy storage member configured to produce a force to deliver the dose of a medicament and/or vaccine. The cover is configured to receive at least a portion of the housing. The electronic circuit system is coupled to the housing such that a protrusion of the cover electrically isolates a battery from a portion of the electronic circuit system when the portion of the housing is received by the cover. The electronic circuit system is configured to be electrically coupled to the battery and to produce a recorded speech output when the portion of the housing is at least partially removed from the cover. The electronic circuit system configured to produce a signal when the activation mechanism is actuated." The patent application was filed on Nov. 10, 2009 (12/615,636). 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=8,361,026&OS=8,361,026&RS=8,361,026 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Ikonics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Ikonics, Duluth, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,361,330) developed by Toshifumi Komatsu, Duluth, Minn., for an image making laminates. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A laminate for making signs, the laminate comprising a readily-abraded layer and an abrasion-resistant layer. A method of making signs is also disclosed. The method includes providing a laminate comprising a first layer that is readily etched by abrasives and a second layer disposed beneath the first layer and substantially resistant to abrasive etching. A mask is applied to the top of the laminate; and abrasives are used to selectively remove a portion of the first layer, so as to form a relief image with a controlled and uniform relief depth." The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2006 (12/088,576). 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=8,361,330&OS=8,361,330&RS=8,361,330 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Medtronic Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,361,334) developed by Greg Garlough, Bloomington, Minn., for a "plasma deposition to increase adhesion." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Plasma etching of a polymeric dielectric material such as polyurethane results in volatile byproducts that are deposited onto the surface of an inert substrate. The surface treatment increases adhesiveness so that the surface of the inert material may be bonded to another material. Portions of a medical device comprising an inert substrate such as a fluoropolymer may therefore be securely affixed to other portions of the medical device formed of polymeric, metallic, or ceramic materials." The patent application was filed on March 18, 2009 (12/406,408). 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=8,361,334&OS=8,361,334&RS=8,361,334 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Goodrich Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Goodrich, Charlotte, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,359,932) developed by four co-inventors for "systems and methods for mounting landing gear strain sensors." The co-inventors are Odd Harald Steen Eriksen, Minneapolis, Shuwen Guo, Burnsville, Minn., Chuang-Chia Lin, Diamond Bar, Calif., and Lawrence Joseph Stang, Oakdale, Minn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A strain sensor device for measuring loads on aircraft landing gear. This is done by measuring strains in the lower end of the strut, by which we infer the loading in the entire landing gear structure. These strains can be very large (as high as 10,000 microstrain) and can be imposed in numerous random directions and levels. The present invention includes a removable sensor assembly. An electromechanical means is presented that can accommodate large strains, be firmly attached to the strut, and provide good accuracy and resolution." The patent application was filed on July 19, 2010 (12/839,170). 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=83,59,932.PN.&OS=PN/83,59,932&RS=PN/83,59,932 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Halcon Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Halcon, Stewartville, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,359,983) developed by five co-inventors for an "adjustable table apparatus and method." The co-inventors are Scott Gerald Williamson, Rochester, Minn., Benjamin St. Mane Conway, Chatfield, Minn., Mark Von Der Heide, London, Jorge Enrique Ramos Herrera, London, and James Lawrence, London. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Some embodiments of a table system can include a table that is readily adjustable between a deployed position and a storage position. In particular embodiments, when the table is in the unlocked condition, the tabletop surface can be readily pivoted from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, for example, for purposes of storing or transporting the table." The patent application was filed on June 2, 2011 (13/151,851). 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=83,59,983.PN.&OS=PN/83,59,983&RS=PN/83,59,983 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Honeywell International Assigned Patent for Engine Controller ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,360,040) developed by Gregory E. Stewart, North Vancouver, Canada, and Michael L. Rhodes, Richfield, Minn., for an engine controller. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for controlling fuel to an engine to minimize emissions in an exhaust of the engine. There may be a controller connected to an actuator, for example a fuel control actuator, of the engine and to emissions sensors, such as an NOx and/or PM sensor, proximate to an exhaust output of the engine. The controller, for example a speed controller, may have an input connected to an output of a pedal or desired speed setting mechanism. A speed sensor at a power output of the engine may be connected to an input of the controller." The patent application was filed on Jan. 18, 2012 (13/353,178). 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=83,60,040.PN.&OS=PN/83,60,040&RS=PN/83,60,040 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** 3M Innovative Properties Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- 3M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,067) developed by Dean R. Duffy, Woodbury, Minn., for an "expandable face mask with engageable stiffening element." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks include at least one porous layer that includes at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially unfolding the at least one pleat. The mask further includes at least one stiffening element that comprises at least one engaging feature. Upon expanding the porous layer, the engaging feature engages with the porous layer so as to enhance the ability of the mask to maintain the expanded, cup-shaped configuration." The patent application was filed on Nov. 8, 2011 (13/291,528). 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=83,60,067.PN.&OS=PN/83,60,067&RS=PN/83,60,067 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Eaton Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Eaton, Cleveland, has been assigned a patent (8,359,849) developed by QingHui Yuan, Maple Grove, Minn., for a "control of a fluid circuit using an estimated sensor value." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fluid circuit includes a tank for holding fluid, a hydraulic device having a predetermined load configuration, and a pump for delivering the fluid under pressure to the hydraulic device. Sensors measure at least one of a supply pressure, a tank pressure, and a position of a portion of the hydraulic device. A controller estimates or reconstructs an output value of any one sensor using the predetermined load configuration in the event of a predetermined failure of that sensor, ensuring continued operation of the hydraulic device. A method for estimating the output value includes sensing output values using the sensors, processing the output values using the controller to determine the presence of a failed sensor, and calculating an estimated output value of the failed sensor using the predetermined load configuration. Operation of the hydraulic device is maintained using the estimated output value until the failed sensor can be repaired." The patent application was filed on April 7, 2009 (12/419,663). 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=83,59,849.PN.&OS=PN/83,59,849&RS=PN/83,59,849 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Strike Tool Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Strike Tool, Cannon Falls, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,679) developed by Robert S. Banks, Cannon Falls, Minn., for an "inflow and infiltration cap and seal barrier." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method is described for providing a water impenetrable barrier between a cone and support frame of a manhole system. The apparatus includes a barrier, cap, and seal that restricts the inflow and infiltration of water or other debris into the interior of the manhole system. The cap and seal barrier may be implemented in a sanitary sewer, catch basin or other manhole system." The patent application was filed on March 29, 2011 (13/074,201). 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=8,360,679.PN.&OS=PN/8,360,679&RS=PN/8,360,679 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Dane Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Dane Technologies, Brooklyn Park, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,459) developed by Paul Holtan, Savage, Minn., and Andrew L. Dvorak, Minnetonka, Minn., for a cart transporting apparatus. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cart transporting apparatus including a hitch assembly and a cart coupling assembly. The hitch assembly may include an elongated body, at least one catch member, and a hitch stop. The hitch stop may be, for example, a rotating hitch stop or a sliding hitch stop. The rotating hitch stop may include at least three flanges configured to abut a cart and may further include a detent mechanism. The cart coupling assembly may include at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be pivotally coupled to the second portion. The first portion may include first and second engagement members. The second portion may include third and fourth engagement members." The patent application was filed on April 9, 2009 (12/420,969). 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=8,360,459.PN.&OS=PN/8,360,459&RS=PN/8,360,459 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** ADC Telecommunications Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- ADC Telecommunications, Eden Prairie, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,792) developed by M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Eden Prairie, Minn., Jeffrey Louis Peters, Eagan, Minn., and Duane Sand, Annandale, Minn., for a "high density coaxial switching jack." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance." The patent application was filed on Oct. 10, 2011 (13/269,920). 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=8,360,792.PN.&OS=PN/8,360,792&RS=PN/8,360,792 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** FYCM Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- FYCM, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,360,404) developed by Charles B. Motley, Stoughton, Wis., and Christopher Martin, Minneapolis, for a shock absorbing interposer. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A shock absorbing interposer is positionable between a manually manipulatable handle and a faucet of a beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage. The interposer includes a faucet adapter mechanism for interconnecting to a lever of the faucet and a handle adapter mechanism for interconnecting to the handle. A shock absorbing member is operatively connected to the faucet adapter mechanism and the handle adapter mechanism to dissipate excessive forces applied to the handle as the handle is moved between a first operative position and a second operative position in order to reduce the likelihood that such excessive forces will be exerted on the faucet and handle. A faucet assembly including a faucet, handle and shock absorbing interposer is also provided." The patent application was filed on March 8, 2010 (12/719,137). 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=8,360,404&OS=8,360,404&RS=8,360,404 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Kit Masters Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Kit Masters, Perham, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,360,219) developed by Craig M. Swanson, Perham, Minn., for a "clutch system and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Some embodiments of a clutch system or method include a fan clutch device having a clutch shut-off system permits a cooling fan to continue to provide airflow even when the friction ring is worn down to a level that requires replacement." The patent application was filed on April 26, 2010 (12/767,550). 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=8,360,219&OS=8,360,219&RS=8,360,219 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Target Brands Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Target Brands, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,360,373) developed by Blake M. Johnson, St. Paul, Minn., and Joseph H. Bowser, Minneapolis, for a "display apparatus and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may provide consumers with access to samples of portable electronic devices while maintaining the security of the sample devices. The display apparatus can present the sample devices in a manner that encourages consumers to view and operate the user interface of the samples even though each sample unit cannot be physically moved from the display apparatus." The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2009 (12/561,458). 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=8,360,373&OS=8,360,373&RS=8,360,373 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Honeywell International, University of Minnesota Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., and the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn., have been assigned a patent (8,360,138) developed by five co-inventors for a "system and method that dissipate heat from an electronic device." The co-inventors are Chunbo Zhang, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Yuandong Gu, Plymouth, Minn., Martin Kristoffersen, Maplewood, Minn., Francis A. Kulacki, Edina, Minn., and Brian C. Krafthefer, Stillwater, Minn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The electronic system includes an electronic device and a liquid holding section that is thermally coupled to the electronic device. The electronic system further includes an impermeable section that engages the liquid holding section. The impermeable section includes a channel and a plurality of passages that provide fluid communication between the liquid holding section and the channel. The electronic system further includes (i) a first fluid that flows through the channel in the impermeable section to facilitate heat transfer from the electronic device to the first fluid; and (ii) a second fluid that flows from the liquid holding section through the plurality of passages into the channel when the second fluid boils within the liquid holding section due to heat transfer from the electronic device to the second fluid. In some embodiments, the first and second fluids are different types of substances." The patent application was filed on Aug. 18, 2011 (13/212,738). 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=8,360,138&OS=8,360,138&RS=8,360,138 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. -1113208 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |