U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Jan. 12)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.

*** W. L. Gore & Associates Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- W. L. Gore & Associates, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,349,747) developed by Thomas Kelmartin, West Chester, Pa., and Martin Rodriguez, Bear, Del., for a "high seam strength architectural fabric." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An article useful as an architectural fabric having (a) a plurality of segments of fabric having a first surface and a second surface made of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers; and (b) a fluoropolymer coating disposed on at least the first surface of the fabric, and (c) at least one seam formed by an overlap of two of said segments, said seam having a seam warp strip tensile strength that is substantially equal to said nominal warp strip tensile strength at room temperature." The patent application was filed on Jan. 21, 2010 (12/691,179). 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=8,349,747&OS=8,349,747&RS=8,349,747 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** University of Pennsylvania Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has been assigned a patent (8,349,791) developed by Joanna S. Slusky, Stockholm, Sweden, Hang Yin, Boulder, Colo., and William F. DeGrado, Media, Pa., for "polypeptides that bind membrane proteins." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Polypeptides which bind to the helical transmembrane region of membrane proteins are disclosed, as are methods for the design of polypeptides that bind to the transmembrane region of membrane proteins. Also provided are methods for the use of the disclosed polypeptides in various applications, as well as products made through the practice of the instant methods." The patent application was filed on June 29, 2007 (12/306,424). 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=8,349,791&OS=8,349,791&RS=8,349,791 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Leversense Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Leversense, Newtown Square, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,349,611) developed by Jacob J. Loverich, State College, Pa., Jeremy E. Frank, Pine Grove Mills, Pa., and Peter A. Nagy, Newtown Square, Pa., for a "resonant sensors and methods of use thereof for the determination of analytes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Resonant sensors, preferably having floating bilayer symmetry, and their methods of use is determining the presence, amount or binding kinetics of an analyte of interest in a test sample are disclosed. The test sample may be a liquid or gas." The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2010 (12/707,254). 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=8,349,611&OS=8,349,611&RS=8,349,611 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Georgetown University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Georgetown University, Washington, has been assigned a patent (8,349,584) developed by Hallgeir Rui, Gladwyne, Pa., and Matthew J. LeBaron, Rhodes, Mich., for "microarrays and their manufacture." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a method for creating two- and three-dimensional arrays. Plates of sample materials are stacked to create primary stacks. Primary stacks are sliced to form combs. Combs are stacked to form secondary stacks. Secondary stacks are sliced to form tertiary plates or two-dimensional arrays. Tertiary plates can be stacked to form three-dimensional arrays. The two- and three-dimensional arrays can be used in large-scale parallel processing of samples, pattern printing, tissue engineering, microfluidics, microelectronics, and microconstruction." The patent application was filed on April 24, 2006 (11/409,717). 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=8,349,584&OS=8,349,584&RS=8,349,584 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Powdr-Woodward P.A. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Powdr-Woodward P.A., Park City, Utah, has been assigned a patent (8,348,777) developed by Gary P. Ream, Centre Hall, Pa., and Frank L. Bare, Salt Lake City, for a "sport landing cushion and container." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sport landing cushion may comprise an airbag comprising first and second inflatable compartments or first and second airbags, wherein the first compartment (airbag) is thicker than the second compartment (airbag) and provides a base, and wherein the second compartment (airbag) provides a landing surface and is for inflation to a higher pressure for use than is the first compartment (airbag). A container therefor may comprise an enclosure for a rolled deflated airbag and having an opening through which a deflated airbag may pass, a winch, and an air supply for inflating the airbag." The patent application was filed on Jan. 29, 2009 (12/361,933). 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=83,48,777.PN.&OS=PN/83,48,777&RS=PN/83,48,777 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Anakin Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Anakin, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,348,912) developed by five co-inventors for an "eye dropper alignment apparatus and method for using same." The co-inventors are Jeffrey Rehkemper, Chicago, David T. Tse, Weston, Fla., Steven Rehkemper, Chicago, Brad D. Simons, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Jay Tapper, Wayne, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present application discloses a new and novel system and apparatus for improving the accuracy with which a person may apply eye drops to their own eye. The apparatus holds a bottle of eye drops at a fixed and certain distance above the eye, beside the nose, and below the forehead brow such that the user may easily apply eye drops consistently to one particular portion of their own eye. The apparatus sits on the nasion of the nose using a nasal bridge device and also rests on two pillars that are placed on the user's forehead. Used in such a manner, the apparatus facilitates one-handed eye drop application, facilitates both non-visual alignment and oblique alignment, and reduces reflective blinking." The patent application was filed on Oct. 29, 2009 (12/608,812). 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=83,48,912.PN.&OS=PN/83,48,912&RS=PN/83,48,912 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, Wilmington, N.C., has been assigned a patent (8,349,408) developed by Catherine Procik Dulka, West Chester, Pa., and Young Jin Kim, Clifton Park, N.Y., for "method of protecting reactor components from fouling." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of protecting a reactor component from fouling includes forming an oxide layer on a metal foil to achieve an antifouling liner. The antifouling liner may be manipulated into a shape that conforms to one or more surfaces of the reactor component that are contacted by a fluid during reactor operation. The metal foil portion of the antifouling liner is secured to the surface(s) of the reactor component by suitable means. As a result, the oxide layer portion of the antifouling liner is exposed to the fluid in the reactor, thereby reducing or preventing the fouling of the component." The patent application was filed on Sept. 3, 2008 (12/230,692). 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=8,349,408&OS=8,349,408&RS=8,349,408 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Alcoa Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Alcoa, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (8,349,462) developed by six co-inventors for "aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same." The co-inventors are Jen C. Lin, Export, Pa., James R. Fields, Export, Pa., Albert L. Askin, Lower Burrell, Pa., Xinyan Yan, Murrysville, Pa., Ralph R. Sawtell, Gibsonia, Pa., Shawn Patrick Sullivan, Oakmont, Pa., and Janell Lyn Abbott, New Stanton, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al--Ni or Al--Ni--Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties." The patent application was filed on Jan. 12, 2010 (12/657,099). 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=8,349,462&OS=8,349,462&RS=8,349,462 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Medical Components Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Medical Components, Harleysville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,348,899) developed by Kenneth J. Chesnin, Philadelphia, Michael J. Cellini, Wayne, Pa., and Timothy M. Schweikert, Levittown, Pa., for "methods for inserting a catheter." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Catheter assembly (100) having at least one lumen (150 or 160) and joined to hub (106). While the lumen inner diameter(s) remain constant from distal end (144) of the catheter (140) to proximal end (142), the outer catheter diameter increases proximate the hub (106) providing increased resistance to kinking during connection and disconnection from medical apparatus. The increased proximal catheter diameter preferably is sufficiently large to plug the proximal end of an introducer sheath through which the catheter is inserted during patient placement, to plug the proximal sheath end and minimize blood aspiration therethrough, and later serves to fill the vascular insertion upon complete catheter insertion after removal of the introducer sheath again to minimize blood aspiration through the vascular incision. The catheter may have two lumens (150,160) or more, joined to respective extension tubes in hub (106). The two lumens may each have a respective inner diameter of between about 0.020 in and 0.025 in. The catheter body may have a lengthy distal portion vascularly implanted having an appropriate outer diameter for the vessel, and also a lengthy proximal portion with a larger diameter for resistance to kinking at a sharp bend between the vascularly implanted portion and the subcutaneously tunneled lengthy proximal portion." The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2010 (12/905,749). 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=83,48,899.PN.&OS=PN/83,48,899&RS=PN/83,48,899 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** E I du Pont de Nemours Assigned Patent for High Film Build Coating Composition Containing Polytrimethylene Ether Diol ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- E I du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,349,407) developed by six co-inventors for a "high film build coating composition containing polytrimethylene ether diol." The co-inventors are Rajesh Gopalan Saliya, Media, Pa., Ayumu Yokoyama, Wallingford, Pa., Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani, Newark, Del., Sheau-Hwa Ma, West Chester, Pa., Eric C. Houze, Mullica Hill, N.J., and Delson Jayme Trindade, Rochester Hills, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure is directed to a coating composition that is capable of producing coatings being sag-free at high coating thicknesses, having excellent adhesion to substrates, and good appearance. This disclosure is further directed to a coating composition comprising components derived from renewable resources." The patent application was filed on Jan. 12, 2011 (13/005,200). 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=8,349,407&OS=8,349,407&RS=8,349,407 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Whitford Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Whitford, Elverson, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,349,434) developed by Leonard W. Harvey, Downingtown, Pa., and Lawrence D. Leech, West Chester, Pa., for "blended fluoropolymer coatings for rigid substrates." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fluoropolymer coating composition that may be applied over a primer and/or at least one midcoat in a non-stick coating system. The coating composition may be prepared and applied in the form of a liquid dispersion, and includes at least one fluoropolymer base component, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and, in particular, at least one high molecular weight PTFE (HPTFE). The coating composition additionally includes a blended fluoropolymer composition. The blended fluoropolymer composition is a blend of at least one low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) and at least one melt-processible fluoropolymer. After application directly to a substrate or over an underlying coating, the coating demonstrates improved abrasion and scratch resistance, as well as improved release characteristics, as compared to known coatings that include only HPTFE or HPTFE with a small amount of melt processible fluoropolymer." The patent application was filed on March 2, 2012 (13/410,357). 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=8,349,434&OS=8,349,434&RS=8,349,434 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, have been assigned a patent (8,349,410) developed by four co-inventors for "modification of surfaces with polymers." The co-inventors are Jinyu Huang, Duluth, Ga., Alan J. Russell, Gibsonia, Pa., Nicolay V. Tsarevsky, Pittsburgh, and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Pittsburgh.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A polymer formed by controlled radical polymerization includes groups that can be modified after controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. The polymer can be the reaction product of a controlled radical polymerization of radically polymerizable monomers, wherein at least one of the radically polymerizable monomers includes at least one group that can be modified after the controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. A compound includes a first group that is stimulated upon application of energy to the molecule to tether the molecule to a surface or to another polymer chain and a second group comprising a controlled radical polymerization initiator functionality. A block copolymer includes at least a first segment to impart a predetermined functionality to a target surface and at least a second segment including functional groups to interact with the targeted surface to attach the block copolymer to the surface. The first segment can free of functional groups that interact with the surface to attach the block copolymer to the surface." The patent application was filed on Aug. 17, 2007 (11/894,010). 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=8,349,410&OS=8,349,410&RS=8,349,410 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** CertainTeed Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- CertainTeed, Valley Forge, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,349,435) developed by Ming Liang Shiao, Collegeville, Pa., Keith C. Hong, Lititz, Pa., and Gregory F. Jacobs, Oreland, Pa., for a "mineral surfaced asphalt-based roofing products with encapsulated healing agents and methods of producing the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An asphalt-based sheet roofing material includes capsules on its upper surface. When struck, as by hailstones, the capsules break to release a film forming fluid that spreads over the surface to heal the damage created by the hailstones." The patent application was filed on March 26, 2008 (12/056,010). 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=8,349,435&OS=8,349,435&RS=8,349,435 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,348,681) developed by Michael J. Phillips, Camp Hill, Pa., Michael E. Cowher, Harrisburg, Pa., and Matthew D. Morrison, Halifax, Pa., for a cable assembly.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cable assembly includes a housing having a mating end and a cable end and receives a cable through the cable end. The housing has a mounting block proximate to the cable end. A ferrule is configured to be terminated to the cable. The ferrule has an inner bushing and an outer bushing, with the inner and outer bushings cooperating to capture a cable braid of the cable therebetween. The ferrule is retained within the mounting block such that the ferrule is housed interior of the housing." The patent application was filed on April 19, 2010 (12/762,968). 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=8,348,681&OS=8,348,681&RS=8,348,681 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dentsply International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Dentsply International, York, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,348,666) developed by Timothy M. Beck, York Haven, Pa., for a "dynamic water spray intensity for dental handpieces." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A water spray intensity system for providing water to a dental workpiece based on dynamic conditions experienced by the handpiece. The dental workpiece is a dental structure, typically in the mouth of a patient. A periodic function of the handpiece may include a motion such as a periodic motion of a tool of the handpiece, the speed of the rotating tip or some measurable parameter such as the torque experienced by a rotating tip assembled to the handpiece. Instead of providing water at a constant flow rate, the periodic function of the handpiece, such as torque or tip speed, is made by measuring a parameter associated with the handpiece. The water spray intensity system then automatically adjusts the flow of water from the handpiece based on the sensed parameter or periodic function to improve cutting efficiency." The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2007 (11/673,830). 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=8,348,666&OS=8,348,666&RS=8,348,666 ritten by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Black & Decker Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Black & Decker, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,348,727) developed by four co-inventors for "airflow arrangement for a power tool." The co-inventors are Paul K. Trautner, Baltimore, Phillip T. Miller, Phoenix, William F. Gallagher, Stewartstown, Pa., and Michael C. Doyle, Baldwin, Md.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is directed to an airflow generation and particle dispersion arrangement for a power tool (e.g., an angle grinder). The arrangement includes a motor, an airflow generation assembly, and a particle dispersion assembly. The airflow generation assembly includes a fan driven by the motor. When engaged, the driven fan generates an airstream that is drawn through the power tool. The particle dispersion assembly includes a passive fan that is not driven by the motor, but instead is driven by the airstream. In operation, the passive fan generates centrifugal and mechanical forces sufficient to remove particles from intake air passing through the particle dispersion assembly." The patent application was filed on May 26, 2011 (13/116,395). 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=8,348,727&OS=8,348,727&RS=8,348,727 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Aesculap Implany Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Aesculap Implany Systems, Center Valley, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,348,981) developed by four co-inventors for a "minimal access occipital plate." The co-inventors are Naveed Cheema, Breinigsville, Pa., Ron Apfelbaum, Salt Lake City, Fred Geisler, Aurora, Ill., and Larry Khoo, Studio City, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bone plate for securing a spinal fixation element to bone includes a base portion having a top face, a rod receiving portion and a bone anchor receiving portion. The bone anchor receiving portion includes a plurality of angled holes for receiving bone screws. At least one of the screw holes is oriented at an acute angle relative to the top face of the plate." The patent application was filed on June 23, 2009 (12/489,916). 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=8,348,981&OS=8,348,981&RS=8,348,981 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Tyco Electronics Assigned Patent for Daughter Card Assemblies ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Tyco Electronics, Berwyn, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,348,680) developed by Justin S. McClellan, Camp Hill, Pa., Jeffrey B. McClinton, Harrisburg, Pa., and James L. Fedder, Etters, Pa., for a daughter card assemblies.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A removable daughter card assembly including a circuit board having a leading edge. The daughter card assembly also includes connector modules that are configured to be mounted to the circuit board proximate to the leading edge. The connector modules face in an insertion direction for engaging corresponding mating connectors when advanced in the insertion direction. The card assembly also includes an elongated stiffener that is configured to be mounted to the circuit board. The stiffener includes a plurality of support walls and a bridge member that couples to each one of the support walls. The support walls are secured to the circuit board. The bridge member extends substantially parallel to and proximate to the leading edge and is dimensioned to prevent bowing along the leading edge. At least two of the support walls comprise alignment features that are configured to engage corresponding guide features of a communication system." The patent application was filed on May 19, 2011 (13/111,727). 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=8,348,680&OS=8,348,680&RS=8,348,680 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Black & Decker Assigned Patent for Cord Protector for Power Tools ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Black & Decker, Newark, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,348,695) developed by Daniel Puzio, Baltimore, Robert Opsitos, Felton, Pa., and Richard C. Nickels Jr., Hampstead, Md., for a "cord protector for power tools." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A power tool having a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a power cord connected to the motor, and a cord protector operably engaging the power cord for movement therewith. The cord protector comprises a cam follower bracket having a camming slot sized to receive a cam follower. The cam follower bracket being biased into an initial position and exerting a biasing force upon the power cord in response to a load being applied to the power cord." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2008 (12/164,650). 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=8,348,695&OS=8,348,695&RS=8,348,695 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Wyeth Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Wyeth, Madison, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,349,327) developed by ten co-inventors for a "method for treating muscular dystrophy using antagonist antibodies against GDF-8." The co-inventors are Frank S. Walsh, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Margaret M. Zaleska, Narberth, Pa., David S. Howland, Yardley, Pa., Lioudmila Tchistiakova, Andover, Mass., Riyez Karim, North Andover, Mass., Pamela Kelley, Reading, Mass., William Kelley legal representative, Reading, Mass., Xiang-Yang Tan, Reading, Mass., Seung Poon Kwak, Ewing, N.J., and Menelas N. Pangalos, Pennington, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention." The patent application was filed on Feb. 18, 2011 (13/030,978). 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=8,349,327.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,327&RS=PN/8,349,327 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Agere Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Agere Systems, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,350,589) developed by four co-inventors for a "critical-path circuit for performance monitoring." The co-inventors are James D. Chlipala, Emmaus, Pa., Richard P. Martin, Macungie, Pa., Richard Muscavage, Gilbertsville, Pa., and Scott A. Segan, Allentown, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An integrated circuit having a monitor circuit for monitoring timing in a critical path having a target timing margin is disclosed. The monitor circuit has two shift registers, one of which includes a delay element that applies a delay value to a received signal. The inputs to the two shift registers form a signal input node capable of receiving an input signal. The monitor circuit also has a logic gate having an output and at least two inputs, each input connected to a corresponding one of the outputs of the two shift registers. The output of the logic gate indicates whether the target timing margin is satisfied or not satisfied." The patent application was filed on Jan. 27, 2009 (12/738,931). 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=8,350,589.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,589&RS=PN/8,350,589 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Enthone Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Enthone, West Haven, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,349,393) developed by eight co-inventors for a "silver plating in electronics manufacture." The co-inventors are Yung-Herng Yau, Allentown, Pa., Thomas B. Richardson, Killingworth, Conn., Joseph A. Abys, Warren, N.J., Karl F. Wengenroth, Stratford, Conn., Anthony Fiore, Wethersfield, Conn., Chen Xu, New Providence, N.J., Chonglun Fan, Bridgewater, N.J., and John Fudala, Cheshire, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Compositions and methods for silver plating onto metal surfaces such as PWBs in electronics manufacture to produce a silver plating which is greater than 80 atomic % silver, tarnish resistant, and has good solderability." The patent application was filed on July 29, 2004 (10/902,398). 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=8,349,393.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,393&RS=PN/8,349,393 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** IBC Pharmaceuticals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- IBC Pharmaceuticals, Morris Plains, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,349,332) developed by Chien-Hsing Chang, Dowingtown, Pa., David M. Goldenberg, Mendham, N.J., and Edmund A. Rossi, Woodland Park, N.J., for a "multiple signaling pathways induced by hexavalent, monospecific and bispecific antibodies for enhanced toxicity to B-cell lymphomas and other diseases." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of use comprising hexavalent DNL complexes. Preferably, the complexes comprise anti-CD20 and/or anti-CD22 antibodies or fragments thereof. More preferably, the anti-CD20 antibody is veltuzumab and the anti-CD22 antibody is epratuzumab. Administration of the subject hexavalent DNL complexes induces apoptosis and cell death of target cells in diseases such as B-cell lymphomas or leukemias, autoimmune disease or immune dysfunction disease. In most preferred embodiments, the DNL complexes increase levels of phosphorylated p38 and PTEN, decrease levels of phosphorylated Lyn, Akt, ERK, IKK.alpha./.beta. and I.kappa.B.alpha., increase expression of RKIP and Bax and decrease expression of Mcl-1, Bcl-xL, Bcl-2, and phospho-BAD in target cells. The subject DNL complexes show EC.sub.50 values for inhibiting tumor cell growth in the low nanomolar or even sub-nanomolar concentration range." The patent application was filed on April 14, 2011 (13/086,786). 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=8,349,332.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,332&RS=PN/8,349,332 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** American Sterilizer Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- American Sterilizer, Mentor, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,349,272) developed by Aaron L. Hill, Erie, Pa., for a hydrogen peroxide vaporizer.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for decontaminating articles comprised of: a decontamination chamber; a conveyor for conveying articles to be decontaminated along a first path through the decontamination chamber; a vaporizing unit connected to the decontamination chamber, the vaporizing unit disposed above the decontamination chamber; a blower for conveying a carrier gas through the vaporizing unit and through the decontamination chamber; heating means for heating the carrier gas flowing through the vaporizing unit; a source of liquid hydrogen peroxide fluidly connected to the vaporizing unit; and an injection device for injecting liquid hydrogen peroxide into the vaporizing unit." The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2011 (13/249,394). 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=8,349,272.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,272&RS=PN/8,349,272 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Elan Pharmaceuticals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Elan Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,349,321) developed by six co-inventors for an "immunoglobulin formulation and method of preparation thereof." The co-inventors are David J. Burke, Oakland, Calif., Shaun E. Buckley, San Francisco, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Los Altos, Calif., Barbara Horsey O'Connor, San Carlos, Calif., James Callaway, San Diego, and Christopher P. Phillips, Doyleston, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight." The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,978). 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=8,349,321.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,321&RS=PN/8,349,321 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Annandale, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,349,267) developed by seven co-inventors for a "crude oil pre-heat train with improved heat transfer." The co-inventors are Ian A. Cody, Annandale, N.J., Amar S. Wanni, Antwerp, Belgium, Robert C. Welch, Baton Rouge, La., James E. Feather, Burke, Va., Mark A. Greaney, Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Limin Song, West Windsor, N.J., and Jasmina Poturovic, Calgary, Canada.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Targeted application of anti-fouling mechanisms in a heat exchange system produces higher rates of energy recovery. The anti-fouling mechanisms with high mitigation rates can be deployed at only the hottest portions of a pre-heat train that experience the highest rates of fouling and heat loss. In application, bundles of corrosion resistant smoothed tubes are deployed in the late pre-heat train to significantly reduce the formation of harder deposits. Vibration can be used as an adjunct approach in conjunction with the corrosion resistant, smooth tubes, or deployed alone on existing bundles. The use of high performing, more durable exchangers in select locations justifies the increased cost of these components." The patent application was filed on Sept. 26, 2008 (12/232,946). 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=8,349,267.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,267&RS=PN/8,349,267 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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