U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Oregon (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 Oregon.

*** Sharp Laboratory of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Sharp Laboratory of America, Camas, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,349,745) developed by four co-inventors for a "fabrication of a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded insulating film luminescence device." The co-inventors are Pooran Chandra Joshi, Vancouver, Wash., Hao Zhang, Vancouver, Wash., Jiandong Huang, Vancouver, Wash., and Apostolos T. Voutsas, Portland, Ore.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is provided for fabricating a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film for short wavelength luminescence applications. The method provides a bottom electrode, and deposits a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film, including the element of N, O, or C, overlying the bottom electrode. After annealing, a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film has a peak photoluminescence (PL) at a wavelength in the range of 475 to 750 nanometers." The patent application was filed on Nov. 10, 2008 (12/267,698). 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=8,349,745&OS=8,349,745&RS=8,349,745 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Inovise Medical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Inovise Medical, Beaverton, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,348,852) developed by Peter T. Bauer, West Linn, Ore., Peter M. Galen, Portland, Ore., and Martin Baumer, Carlton, Ore., for a heart-activity sound monitoring.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for acquiring, externally or internally, for utility purposes a subject's anatomical heart-sound information including (a) for a selected time period, applying continuous, near-sensor-mechanical-resonance, vibratory stimulation to an acoustic sensor placed on or within the subject's anatomy, and (b) during that time period, detecting, as direct indications of heart sounds, changes in the sensor's physical resonance properties produced by heart sounds arriving at the sensor." The patent application was filed on Nov. 25, 2008 (12/315,165). 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=83,48,852.PN.&OS=PN/83,48,852&RS=PN/83,48,852 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Automotive Industrial Marketing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Automotive Industrial Marketing, Portland, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,348,678) developed by four co-inventors for "magnetic cable connector systems." The co-inventors are Jaime S. Hardisty, Albany, Ore., Terry T. Babb, Portland, Ore., Justin I. Wang, Beaverton, Ore., and Eric R. Irby, Beaverton, Ore.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Cable assemblies and connector systems that include magnetic elements are disclosed. The cable assemblies may include first and second cables. A first plurality of magnetic elements may be arranged around the first cable proximate a first end, while a second plurality of magnetic elements may be arranged around the second cable proximate a second end. Magnetic forces between respective ones of the first and second pluralities of magnetic elements may tend to retain the respective first and second ends of the first and second cables proximate one another. The connector systems may include mating retainers, each of which may include a plurality of magnetic elements. Magnetic forces between respective ones of the pluralities of magnetic elements may tend to retain the mating retainers proximate one another. In some examples, the mating retainers may include guiding elements, which may be configured to orient the mating retainers." The patent application was filed on Jan. 11, 2010 (12/685,527). 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=8,348,678&OS=8,348,678&RS=8,348,678 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Inspire Pharmaceuticals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Whitehouse Station, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,349,806) developed by seven co-inventors for a "method of treating blepharitis." The co-inventors are Kurt E. Brubaker, Eagle Point, Ore., Romulus K. Brazzell, Morrisville, N.C., Reza M. Haque, Randolph, N.J., John C. Ice Jr., Wake Forest, N.C., Jose L. Boyer, Chapel Hill, N.C., Joseph B. Boyd, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert J. Dempsey, Middleton, Mass.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a method for treating non-infectious, inflammatory chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for treating chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject for over two weeks. The method comprises identifying a subject in need thereof, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of an effective amount azithromycin. The present invention further relates to a method for treating dry eye secondary to blepharitis in a subject. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a subject suffering from dry eye secondary to posterior blepharitis, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of azithromycin. The present invention further relates to method for reducing contact lens intolerance of a subject due to blepharitis or dry eye secondary to blepharitis." The patent application was filed on July 10, 2009 (12/501,316). 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=8,349,806&OS=8,349,806&RS=8,349,806 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** C. Crane Co. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- C. Crane Co., Fortuna, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,350,499) developed by Theodore G. Nelson, Portland, Ore., for a "high efficiency power conditioning circuit for lighting device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A power conditioning circuit in a light bulb efficiently converts an Alternating Current (AC) input voltage into Direct Current (DC) power for operating LEDs in the light bulb. The power conditioning circuit discharges capacitors when a voltage level of the input voltage drops below a given voltage necessary to operate the LEDs. The capacitors are then recharged when the input voltage is high enough to power the LED. The capacitors are configured to operate as voltage dividers while being charged thus reducing a peak voltage level of the output voltage used for powering the LEDs. The reduced output voltage reduces the overall amount of energy used by the light bulb and reduces the amount of heat radiated by the light bulb." The patent application was filed on Jan. 4, 2010 (12/652,016). 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=8,350,499.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,499&RS=PN/8,350,499 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Neofocal Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Neofocal Systems, Portland, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,350,497) developed by Mark Peting, Yamhill, Ore., Dale Beyer, Portland, Ore., and Tsutomu Shimomura, Incline Village, Nev., for a "method and apparatus for outputting light in a LED-based lighting system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An controlled LED lighting system that operates using a single conductor to power and control LED nodes is disclosed. The controlled LED lighting system modulates control data onto a nominally constant DC signal transmitted down a single conductor serial line. Nodes coupled the serial line draw power into a local capacitor and demodulate the data signal. Each node shunts the serial line when additional power is not required such that the data signal is received by every node on the serial line." The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2011 (13/313,709). 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=8,350,497.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,497&RS=PN/8,350,497 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Neofocal Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 -- Neofocal Systems, Portland, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,350,496) developed by Mark Peting, Yamhill, Ore., Dale Beyer, Portland, Ore., and Tsutomu Shimomura, Incline Village, Nev., for a "method and apparatus for driving a pulse modulated output circuit." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are increasingly used in illumination applications. To control multiple Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or any other controllable light source, this document introduces a single-wire multiple-LED power and control system. Specifically, individually controlled LED units are arranged in a series configuration that is driven by a control unit located at the head of the series. Each of the individually controlled LED units may comprise more than one LED that is also individually controllable. The head-end control unit provides both electrical power and control signals down a single wire to drive all of the LED units in the series in a manner that allows each LED unit to be controlled individually or in assigned groups." The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2011 (13/313,693). 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=8,350,496.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,496&RS=PN/8,350,496 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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