U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Jan. 21)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California.

*** CMS-North America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- CMS-North America, Caledonia, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,353,278) developed by Jonathan A. Plaskett, Simi Valley, Calif., for a "rotary stone cutting tool." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary stone cutting tool and method for making countertops and the like includes a shank shaped for detachable connection with a rotary drive. A cup-shaped cutting blade is mounted on the outer end of the shank, and has a frusto-conical sidewall and an outer marginal edge with axially protruding cutting teeth. A plurality of cutting pads are embedded in the sidewall and protrude radially outwardly therefrom. The blade is advanced through a stone slab with the sidewall oriented generally perpendicular to the face of the stone slab to cut an arcuate portion of an inside corner with reduced waste." The patent application was filed on July 22, 2009 (12/460,617). 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=83,53,278.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,278&RS=PN/83,53,278 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Pax Scientific Assigned Patent for Thermodynamic Cycle for Cooling a Working Fluid ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Pax Scientific, San Rafael, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,168) developed by Jayden Harman, Novato, Calif., and Thomas Gielda, Novato, Calif., for a "thermodynamic cycle for cooling a working fluid." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A supersonic cooling system operates by pumping liquid. Because the supersonic cooling system pumps liquid, the compression system does not require the use of a condenser. The compression system utilizes a compression wave. An evaporator of the compression system operates in the critical flow regime where the pressure in an evaporator tube will remain almost constant and then `jump` or `shock up` to the ambient pressure." The patent application was filed on Dec. 6, 2010 (12/960,979). 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=83,53,168.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,168&RS=PN/83,53,168 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** California Expanded Metal Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- California Expanded Metal Products, City of Industry, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,139) developed by Don A. Pilz, Livermore, Calif., and Raymond E. Poliquin, City of Industry, Calif., for a "wall gap fire block device, system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Fire block devices for application to a wall component. The fire block device can be a strip that includes a fire-resistant material strip comprised of a material that expands in response to sufficient heat to create a fire-resistant barrier. An optional foam strip comprised of a foam material can be placed side-by-side with the fire-resistant material strip. A cover layer covers the fire-resistant material strip and the optional foam strip, if present. The cover layer includes opposing side portions positioned on opposing sides of the fire-resistant material strip and foam strip, if present. The cover layer is comprised of a tape having an adhesive on an underneath surface thereof such that adhesive on the side portions are capable of securing the fire block strip to a wall component. The fire block strip can be applied to a header track, footer track or wall stud, among other possible components." The patent application was filed on Sept. 21, 2010 (12/887,400). 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=83,53,139.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,139&RS=PN/83,53,139 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** HRL Laboratories, University of California Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- HRL Laboratories, Malibu, Calif., and the University of California, Oakland, Calif., have been assigned a patent (8,353,240) developed by four co-inventors for a "compressible fluid filled micro-truss for energy absorption." The co-inventors are Tobias A. Schaedler, Santa Monica, Calif., Alan J. Jacobsen, Woodland Hills, Calif., William Carter, Calabasas, Calif., and Yu Qiao, San Diego.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A kinetic energy and blast energy absorbing material includes: a micro-truss structure including: a plurality of first struts extending along a first direction; a plurality of second struts extending along a second direction; and a plurality of third struts extending along a third direction; and a compressible fluid comprising a liquid or gel and a nanoporous material, wherein the micro-truss structure contains the compressible fluid." The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2010 (12/928,947). 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=83,53,240.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,240&RS=PN/83,53,240 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Pax Scientific Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Pax Scientific, San Rafael, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,169) developed by Jayden Harman, Novato, Calif., and Thomas Gielda, Novato, Calif., for a supersonic cooling system.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A supersonic cooling system operates by pumping liquid. Because the supersonic cooling system pumps liquid, the compression system does not require the use of a condenser. The compression system utilizes a compression wave. An evaporator of the compression system operates in the critical flow regime where the pressure in an evaporator tube will remain almost constant and then `jump` or `shock up` to the ambient pressure." The patent application was filed on Dec. 6, 2010 (12/961,342). 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=83,53,169.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,169&RS=PN/83,53,169 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lightsail Energy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Lightsail Energy, Berkeley, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,156) developed by Danielle A. Fong, Berkeley, Calif., Stephen E. Crane, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Edwin P. Berlin Jr., Oakland, Calif., for a "compressed air energy storage system utilizing two-phase flow to facilitate heat exchange." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the "pressure cell") partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control." The patent application was filed on Oct. 28, 2011 (13/284,850). 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=83,53,156.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,156&RS=PN/83,53,156 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,353,177) developed by eleven co-inventors for an "apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator." The co-inventors are Joseph R. Adamski, Pasadena, Calif., Jason Colsch, Shellsburg, Iowa, Tim L. Coulter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Glenn E. Goetz, East Amana, Iowa, Steven G. Herndon, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Todd E. Kniffen, Williamsburg, Iowa, Bill J. Koons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lou Montuoro, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, John H. Tenhundfeld, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, David Thalacker, Fairfax, Iowa, and Brett Vladika, Milwaukee.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment." The patent application was filed on Sept. 27, 2005 (11/236,126). 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=83,53,177.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,177&RS=PN/83,53,177 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Intel Assigned Patent for Liquid Cooling System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,176) developed by Paul J. Gwin, Orangevale, Calif., and Brian J. Long, Folsom, Calif., for a liquid cooling system.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In some embodiments, a cooling device may be mounted to a portion of a chassis of an electronic system, wherein the cooling device may be releasably and pivotably attached to the chassis in at least an open position to permit access to components within the electronic system and a closed position to permit installation of a cover on the chassis. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed." The patent application was filed on Dec. 31, 2009 (12/655,587). 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=83,53,176.PN.&OS=PN/83,53,176&RS=PN/83,53,176 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** RGB Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- RGB Systems, Anaheim, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,384) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for a loudspeaker assembly." The co-inventors are William Cameron Stewart Jr., Raleigh, N.C., Andrew C. Edwards, Anaheim, Calif., Michael Hudson, Nashville, N.C., and Andrew Evans, Raleigh, N.C.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A loudspeaker assembly is provided. In one or more embodiments the loudspeaker assembly comprises a perforated grille, a three dimensional loudspeaker frame to which a speaker driver is mounted, and a rear baffle. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker frame and rear baffle define a controlled volume around the speaker driver. In one or more embodiments the controlled volume comprises a driver cavity and a horn cavity in communication with the driver cavity and a port aperture." The patent application was filed on Jan. 20, 2012 (13/355,430). 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=8,353,384&OS=8,353,384&RS=8,353,384 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Teledyne Scientific & Imaging Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, Thousand Oaks, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,334) developed by Yuan Zhao, Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Chung-Lung Chen, Thousand Oaks, Calif., for a "nano tube lattice wick system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lattice wick system that has a plurality of nano tube wicking walls configured to transport liquid through capillary action in a first direction, each set of the plurality of granular wicking walls forming respective vapor vents between them to transport vapor. A plurality of nano tube interconnect wicks embedded between respective pairs of the plurality of nano tube wicking walls transport liquid through capillary action in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The nano tube interconnect wicks have substantially the same height as the nano tube wicking walls so that the plurality of nano tube wicking walls and the plurality of nano tube interconnect wicks enable transport of liquid through capillary action in two directions and the plurality of vapor vents transport vapor in a direction orthogonal to the first and second directions." The patent application was filed on June 27, 2008 (12/163,766). 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=8,353,334&OS=8,353,334&RS=8,353,334 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Neotech Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Neotech Products, Valencia, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,296) developed by Arnold M. Heyman, Los Angeles, for a "positive airway supply system to nasal cannula." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A nasal cannula fitting, comprising in combination, a rigid plastic tubular first duct configured to directly endwise connect with apparatus assisting respiratory air, a relatively flexible plastic second duct fitting onto an end portion of the first duct, relatively flexible third plastic ducts integral with the second duct and diverging endwise therefrom to receive flow of the assistance air, and nasal cannula plastic tubing connected in series with the respective third ducts. Nasal prongs on the cannula tubing may carry pressure sealing toggling skirts." The patent application was filed on Feb. 16, 2010 (12/658,721). 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=8,353,296&OS=8,353,296&RS=8,353,296 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Horus Vision Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Horus Vision, San Bruno, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,454) developed by Dennis Sammut, Woodside, Calif., and Todd Hodnett, Arthur City, Texas, for an "apparatus and method for calculating aiming point information." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges at stationary and moving targets." The patent application was filed on May 14, 2010 (12/780,712). 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=8,353,454&OS=8,353,454&RS=8,353,454 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** iRobot Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- iRobot, Bedford, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,353,373) developed by Pavlo E. Rudakevych, Arroyo Grande, Calif., for a mobile robotic vehicle.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A mobile robot includes a robot chassis having a forward end, a rearward end and a center of gravity. The robot includes a driven support surface to propel the robot and first articulated arm rotatable about an axis located rearward of the center of gravity of the robot chassis. The arm is pivotable to trail the robot, rotate in a first direction to raise the rearward end of the robot chassis while the driven support surface propels the chassis forward in surmounting an obstacle, and to rotate in a second opposite direction to extend forward beyond the center of gravity of the robot chassis to raise the forward end of the robot chassis and invert the robot endwise." The patent application was filed on Dec. 12, 2011 (13/323,019). 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=8,353,373&OS=8,353,373&RS=8,353,373 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Takeya USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Takeya USA, Huntington Beach, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,419) developed by Richard Jung, Irvine, Calif., for a lockable cap.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lockable cap assembly including a handle having at least one protrusion, and a flip cap defining an internal chamber surrounded by a flip cap edge. The flip cap including at least one locking groove configured to engage the at least one protrusion, and an engagement surface. The lockable cap also including a collar having a release mechanism for engaging with the engagement surface. The flip cap being moveable between an open configuration in which a portion of the flip cap edge is not in contact with a surface of the collar and a closed configuration in which the flip cap edge is in full contact with the collar." The patent application was filed on Dec. 10, 2010 (12/965,551). 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=8,353,419&OS=8,353,419&RS=8,353,419 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for polymeric Films Made from Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) and a Hydrophilic Comonomer ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,353,410) developed by Robert David Allen, San Jose, Calif., Young-Hye Na, San Jose, Calif., and Ratnam Sooriyakumaran, San Jose, Calif., for a "polymeric films made from polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) and a hydrophilic comonomer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A composite membrane includes a filtration membrane and a layer on a surface of the filtration membrane. The layer includes a polymer including a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) derivative with a hydrophilic moiety attached to at least one vertex thereof. A method for making a composite membrane includes applying to a surface of a filtration membrane a photopolymerizable composition including a POSS compound, a hydrophilic comonomer, and a photoinitiator. The composition is cured to form a hydrophilic layer on the filtration membrane." The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2009 (12/624,605). 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=8,353,410&OS=8,353,410&RS=8,353,410 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** United Technologies Assigned Patent for Solar Collector and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,353,285) developed by Robert Z. Litwin, Canoga Park, Calif., for a "solar collector and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method for collecting solar energy are provided. The apparatus is a trough-type solar collector having one or more mirrors and lenses for directing solar radiation toward a receiver configured to receive a heat transfer fluid therein. The amount of solar radiation directed toward the receiver can be controlled by adjusting one or more of the mirrors and/or lenses or by adjusting a shade. Thus, the collector can direct different amounts or solar radiation toward the receiver, thereby selectively heating the receiver at different rates, e.g., to preheat the receiver, to heat fluid in the receiver for power generation, or to thaw solidified fluid in the receiver. Subsequently, the heated fluid can be used to generate steam and/or electricity." The patent application was filed on June 5, 2006 (11/446,990). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,353,285&OS=8,353,285&RS=8,353,285 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Taylor Made Golf Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Taylor Made Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,786) developed by Todd P. Beach, San Diego, and Joseph Henry Hoffman, Carlsbad, Calif., for a golf club head.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face." The patent application was filed on Dec. 28, 2007 (12/006,060). 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=8,353,786&OS=8,353,786&RS=8,353,786 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Taylor Made Golf Assigned Patent for Golf-club Shafts Having Selectable-stiffness Tip Regions, and Golf Clubs Comprising Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Taylor Made Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,781) developed by Drew Tom DeShiell, Oceanside, Calif., and Todd P. Beach, San Diego, for "golf-club shafts having selectable-stiffness tip regions, and golf clubs comprising same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The subject golf clubs have a shaft and clubhead. The shaft has a tip-end coupled to the clubhead, a butt-end, a reduced-EI portion located adjacent the tip-end, and a remaining portion extending between the butt-end and the reduced-EI portion. The portions are coupled together at an interface. The remaining portion exhibits a respective rate of stiffness reduction as a function of distance from the butt-end. The reduced-EI portion is typically shorter than and has less stiffness than the remaining portion. A stiffener insert is inserted into the shaft, such as in the reduced-EI portion, to add stiffness locally. The reduced-EI portion exhibits a respective rate (which can be zero) of stiffness reduction as a function of distance toward the tip-end. These rates can be similar or different. The interface can exhibit a greater rate in stiffness reduction than the other portions. The stiffeners can be user-selectable, from a kit supplied with the club, for example. The clubhead can be removable from the shaft to facilitate stiffener exchange." The patent application was filed on Dec. 9, 2010 (12/964,618). 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=8,353,781&OS=8,353,781&RS=8,353,781 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** California Institute of Technology, IRIS International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif., and IRIS International, Chatsworth, Calif., have been assigned a patent (8,354,075) developed by Yu-Chong Tai, Pasadena, Calif., Siyang Zheng, Pasadena, Calif., and Harvey Kasdan, Sherman Oaks, Calif., for a streamline-based microfluidic device.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a streamline-based device and a method for using the device for continuous separation of particles including cells in biological fluids. The device includes a main microchannel and an array of side microchannels disposed on a substrate. The main microchannel has a plurality of stagnation points with a predetermined geometric design, for example, each of the stagnation points has a predetermined distance from the upstream edge of each of the side microchannels. The particles are separated and collected in the side microchannels." The patent application was filed on April 20, 2006 (11/408,514). 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=8,354,075&OS=8,354,075&RS=8,354,075 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,334) developed by Il Kwan Lee, San Ramon, Calif., for a "power semiconductor chip with a formed patterned thick metallization atop." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is disclosed for forming a patterned thick metallization atop a semiconductor chip wafer. The method includes fabricating a nearly complete semiconductor chip wafer ready for metallization; depositing a bottom metal layer of sub-thickness TK1 together with its built-in alignment mark using a hot metal process; depositing a top metal layer of sub-thickness TK2 using a cold metal process thus forming a stacked thick metallization of total thickness TK=TK1+TK2; then, use the built-in alignment mark as reference, patterning the stacked thick metallization. A patterned thick metallization is thus formed with the advantages of better metal step coverage owing to the superior step coverage nature of the hot metal process as compared to the cold metal process; and lower alignment error rate owing to the lower alignment signal noise nature of the cold metal process as compared to the hot metal process." The patent application was filed on Oct. 21, 2011 (13/279,094). 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=8,354,334.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,334&RS=PN/8,354,334 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Robert Bosch Healthcare Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Robert Bosch Healthcare Systems, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,827) developed by Stephen J. Brown, Woodside, Calif., for a "networked system for interactive communication and remote monitoring of individuals." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for remotely monitoring an individual. The system includes a server system for generating a script program from a set of queries. The script program is executable by a remote apparatus that displays information and/or a set of queries to the individual through a user interface. Responses to the queries that are entered through the user interface together with individual identification information are sent from the remote apparatus to the server system across a communication network. The server system also includes an automated answering service for providing a series of questions from a stored set of questions for an individual at the remote apparatus to respond to, storing responses to each provided question in the series of questions and providing a service based on the individual's response to the questions." The patent application was filed on Aug. 29, 2006 (11/511,782). 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=8,353,827&OS=8,353,827&RS=8,353,827 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Taylor Made Golf Assigned Patent for Golf Club Head ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Taylor Made Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,785) developed by Marni D. Ines, San Marcos, Calif., and Bret H. Wahl, Escondido, Calif., for a golf club head.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An iron-type golf club head is disclosed having a first piece including a portion of an iron-type face. A second piece including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a hinge region, and a front opening for receiving the first piece is also disclosed. A first contact surface of the first piece is connected with a second contact surface of the second piece at a contact interface. A continuous weld extends along the contact interface attaching the first and second pieces together at the contact interface. The continuous weld includes a fusion zone occurring substantially on the iron-type face outside the hinge region of the club head." The patent application was filed on April 19, 2010 (12/763,014). 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=8,353,785&OS=8,353,785&RS=8,353,785 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Abbott Medical Optics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,856) developed by George Baerveldt, Monarch Beach, Calif., for "glaucoma drainage shunts and methods of use." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Glaucoma treatments utilizing an implanted shunt having an elastomeric plate and a non-valved elastomeric drainage tube. The plate is positioned over a sclera of the eye with an outflow end of the elastomeric drainage tube open to an outer surface of the plate. An inflow end of the drainage tube tunnels through tissue to the anterior chamber of the eye. The drainage tube collapses upon insertion within an incision in the sclera and cornea, or at a kink on the outside of the incision, but has sufficient resiliency to restore its patency over time. Delayed fluid communication between the outflow and inflow ends of the drainage tube permits a scar tissue bleb to form around the plate. The plate desirably has a peripheral ridge and fenestrations, and a longer suturing tab extending from one side of the plate to enhance visibility and accessibility when suturing the shunt to the sclera." The patent application was filed on Nov. 5, 2008 (12/265,145). 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=8,353,856&OS=8,353,856&RS=8,353,856 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Abbott Diabetes Care Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,013) developed by four co-inventors for an "analyte sensors comprising high-boiling point solvents." The co-inventors are Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Pleasanton, Calif., Gary Sandhu, Fairfield, Calif., Udo Hoss, Castro Valley, Calif., and Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Oakland, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring." The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2009 (12/625,185). 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=8,354,013&OS=8,354,013&RS=8,354,013 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Masimo Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Masimo, Irvine, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,842) developed by five co-inventors for a portable patient monitor. The co-inventors are Ammar Al-Ali, Tustin, Calif., Chris Schulz, Rocklin, Calif., Massi E. Kiani, Laguna Niguel, Calif., Roger C. Wu, Irvine, Calif., and Garrick Maurer, Newport Beach, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of the present disclosure includes a portable pulse oximeter, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation for device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the oximeter. In various embodiments, the portable pulse oximeter includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge providing guidance by feel of a user's digits to the input keys, raised convex keys also providing navigation by feel, a protective boot disposed around various portions of the oximeter housing to protect against impacts, a table-top stand, combinations of the same, or the like." The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2008 (12/343,345). 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=8,353,842&OS=8,353,842&RS=8,353,842 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Acushnet Assigned Patent for Golf Club Head with Progressive Face Stiffness ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,353,787) developed by four co-inventors for a "golf club head with progressive face stiffness." The co-inventors are Jeffrey W. Meyer, Fallbrook, Calif., Christopher D. Harvell, Escondido, Calif., Stephen S. Murphy, Carlsbad, Calif., and Douglas C. Jorgensen, San Diego.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A metal wood golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft, with a body comprising of a first body portion and a second body portion, each portion constructed of a different density material. Combining a high density material in the first body portion with a low density material in the second body portion, creates an ultra-low center of gravity relative to the geometric face center, resulting in higher launch angles and spin rate ratios. Thickening the lower area of the front face lowers the center of gravity and upwardly shifts the coefficient of restitution to the geometric center of the face." The patent application was filed on Dec. 9, 2009 (12/633,960). 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=8,353,787&OS=8,353,787&RS=8,353,787 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Taylor Made Golf Assigned Patent for Golf Club Head ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Taylor Made Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,782) developed by Todd P. Beach, San Diego, Nathan Sargent, San Marcos, Calif., and Kraig Alan Willett, Fallbrook, Calif., for a golf club head.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head is described, in one embodiment, including a body with an exterior surface defining a first body volume of at least about 400 cm.sup.3. The body has a bottom portion, a top portion, a front portion, and a back portion. A face positioned at the front portion of the body and is configured to receive an impact. A top portion silhouette profile located along a perimeter of the top portion is further described. The top portion silhouette profile defines the outer bounds of the top portion in an X-direction and Y-direction. At least one indentation is located on the bottom portion below the crown silhouette profile. The removal of the at least one indentation from the bottom portion creates a second body volume that is at least 12 cm.sup.3 larger than the first body volume." The patent application was filed on April 16, 2012 (13/447,994). 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=8,353,782&OS=8,353,782&RS=8,353,782 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** U.S. Navy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Navy has been assigned a patent (8,354,052) developed by Andrew J. Guenthner, Lancaster, Calif., and David Michael Hess, Redondo Beach, Calif., for a "process for manufacturing microconduit networks formed by electrospinning techniques." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A microconduit network structure and methods for making the same. One aspect of the invention relates to a microconduit network structure, including: a solid or semi-solid matrix having at least one interconnected web of filaments formed within the matrix; and wherein at least one interconnected web of filaments having diameters of about 10 nm to about 1 mm." The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2010 (12/694,090). 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=8,354,052&OS=8,354,052&RS=8,354,052 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** NeoVista Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- NeoVista, Newark, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,812) developed by nine co-inventors for a "handheld radiation delivery system." The co-inventors are Bill Vermeere, Portola Valley, Calif., William Metzger, San Diego, Jay Daulton, Gilroy, Calif., Benjamin Woodward, Santa Clara, Calif., Mark Diel, Menlo Park, Calif., David Beaulieu, Berkeley, Calif., Kristopher Konawali, San Francisco, Christopher Kelly, Larkspur, Calif., and Guang Gun (Max) Chen, San Francisco.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A handheld radiation delivery system is disclosed that includes a two-part delivery module comprising a reusable portion that contains a radioactive source wire and a disposable portion that includes a drive assembly for moving the radioactive source wire between storage and treatment positions. A disposable applicator tip is provided that includes a cannula for receiving the radioactive source wire when in the treatment position and a mechanism for limiting the number of uses of the device. A handheld cable actuator is operatively connected to the disposable portion of the handpiece to impart motion to the source wire." The patent application was filed on June 3, 2009 (12/477,228). 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=8,353,812&OS=8,353,812&RS=8,353,812 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Applied Materials Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Applied Materials, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,035) developed by six co-inventors for a "method for removing implanted photo resist from hard disk drive substrates." The co-inventors are Martin A. Hilkene, Gilroy, Calif., Majeed A. Foad, Sunnyvale, Calif., Matthew D. Scotney-Castle, Morgan Hill, Calif., Roman Gouk, San Jose, Calif., Steven Verhaverbeke, San Francisco, and Peter I. Porshnev, San Jose, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of removing resist material from a substrate having a magnetically active surface is provided. The substrate is disposed in a processing chamber and exposed to a fluorine-containing plasma formed from a gas mixture having a reagent, an oxidizing agent, and a reducing agent. A cleaning agent may also be included. The substrate may be cooled by back-side cooling or by a cooling process wherein a cooling medium is provided to the processing chamber while the plasma treatment is suspended. Substrates may be flipped over for two-sided processing, and multiple substrates may be processed concurrently." The patent application was filed on June 23, 2010 (12/821,400). 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=8,354,035&OS=8,354,035&RS=8,354,035 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Tibion Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Tibion, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,854) developed by Robert W. Horst, San Jose, Calif., and Kern Bhugra, San Jose, Calif., for a "method and devices for moving a body joint." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Portable devices and methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by assuring that the ankle is flexed and extended sufficiently to promote blood flow in the lower leg are disclosed. The device includes an actuator with a free movement mode that allows a patient to move freely between activations or to initiate movement to delay a next automatic activation." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2007 (11/932,799). 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=8,353,854&OS=8,353,854&RS=8,353,854 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Iyia Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Iyia Technologies, San Marcos, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,882) developed by Adrian Pelkus, San Marcos, Calif., for a "wound treatment system and method of use." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wound treatment system including a treatment chamber, a source of an aqueous antibiotic, a source of an oxygen-enriched gas, and a control system adapted to alternately surround a human limb with antibiotic mist and the oxygen enriched gas, which can be used to heal lesions such as foot ulcers. A method of treating lesions such as foot ulcers is also disclosed, that includes bathing the lesion in antibiotic mist and contacting it with oxygen gas." The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2010 (12/702,221). 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=8,353,882&OS=8,353,882&RS=8,353,882 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Allergan Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Allergan, Irvine, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,862) developed by Werhner C. Orilla, Anaheim, Calif., and James A. Burke, Santa Ana, Calif., for "drug delivery systems and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A delivery system includes a housing along with a tip connected to one end of the housing. A first cannula extending from the tip is provided for inserting a rod implant into tissue. A second cannula, concentrically disposed within the first cannula, is utilized to force the rod implant from the first cannula and for ejecting a fluid behind the inserted rod implant in the tissue." The patent application was filed on Nov. 2, 2007 (11/934,218). 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=8,353,862&OS=8,353,862&RS=8,353,862 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Abbott Diabetes Care Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,881) developed by R. Curtis Jennewine, San Francisco, for "infusion sets for the delivery of a therapeutic substance to a patient." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic substance to a patient are provided. Embodiments include infusion sets that include an active agent. Also provided are systems and kits." The patent application was filed on Dec. 28, 2005 (11/322,166). 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=8,353,881&OS=8,353,881&RS=8,353,881 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Waltham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,353,870) developed by Roland Levin, San Ramon, Calif., and Martin Joseph Crnkovich, Walnut Creek, Calif., for "medical temperature sensors and related systems and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This disclosure relates to medical temperature sensors and related systems and methods. In some aspects, a sensor assembly includes a non-invasive temperature sensor to detect a temperature of a medical fluid in a medical fluid line and an ambient temperature sensor to detect an ambient air temperature." The patent application was filed on April 26, 2011 (13/094,133). 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=8,353,870&OS=8,353,870&RS=8,353,870 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Cobra Golf Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Cobra Golf, Carlsbad, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,783) developed by Peter L. Soracco, Carlsbad, Calif., for a "golf club head with stiffening and sound tuning composite member." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A golf club head with sound tuning composite members forming at least a portion of the surface of the golf club head is disclosed herein. The composite members being a composite layer made out of a sandwiched core layer that is interposed inside the midsection of the composite member to provide vibration damping and sound tuning characteristics." The patent application was filed on July 27, 2011 (13/192,346). 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=8,353,783&OS=8,353,783&RS=8,353,783 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** NeuroPace Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- NeuroPace, Mountain View, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,837) developed by Michael Sasha John, Larchmont, N.Y., Benjamin D. Pless, Atherton, Calif., and Brett Wingeier, San Francisco, for a "modulation and analysis of cerebral perfusion in epilepsy and other neurological disorders." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system including an implantable neurostimulator device capable of modulating cerebral blood flow to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. In one embodiment, the system is capable of modulating cerebral blood flow (also referred to as cerebral perfusion) in response to measurements and other observed conditions. Perfusion may be increased or decreased by systems and methods according to the invention as clinically required." The patent application was filed on Feb. 4, 2010 (12/700,692). 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=8,353,837&OS=8,353,837&RS=8,353,837 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Searete Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Searete, Bellevue, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,354,323) developed by seven co-inventors for a "doped graphene electronic materials." The co-inventors are Jeffrey A. Bowers, Kirkland, Wash., Roderick A. Hyde, Redmond, Wash., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Livermore, Calif., Jordin T. Kare, Seattle, Clarence T. Tegreene, Bellevue, Wash., Tatsushi Toyokuni, Paradise, Calif., and Richard N. Zare, Stanford, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device." The patent application was filed on May 7, 2010 (12/800,056). 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=8,354,323.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,323&RS=PN/8,354,323 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Intevac Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Intevac, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,001) developed by Terry Bluck, Santa Clara County, Calif., Stuart Scollay, Santa Clara County, Calif., and Edric Tong, Santa Clara County, Calif., for processing thin wafers.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "There is described a wafer processing system for thinned wafers that are easily broken during handling. The system protects against breakage during handling and provides for temperature controls during processing." The patent application was filed on Dec. 20, 2011 (13/332,046). 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=8,354,001&OS=8,354,001&RS=8,354,001 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** InCube Labs Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- InCube Labs, San Jose, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,863) developed by Mir Imran, Los Altos Hills, Calif., for a "skin penetrating device and method for subcutaneous solid drug delivery." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments described herein provide a skin penetrating device and method for the subcutaneous delivery of therapeutic agents in solid form. One embodiment provides such a device comprising an elongated shaft having proximal and distal ends and a skin penetrating element detachably coupled to the shaft. At least a portion of the penetrating element is fabricated from a solid form therapeutic agent composition that dissolves in body tissue and is absorbed into the blood stream so as to produce a therapeutic effect. The penetrating element has shape for penetrating and lodging beneath the skin when inserted through the skin by force applied from the shaft. The penetrating element is configured to detach from the shaft when the shaft is pulled away from the skin so as to leave the element in place beneath the skin where it is absorbed by body tissue and the therapeutic agent is released." The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2010 (12/705,529). 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=8,353,863&OS=8,353,863&RS=8,353,863 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Sirigen Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Sirigen, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,354,239) developed by four co-inventors for a "fluorescent methods and materials for directed biomarker signal amplification." The co-inventors are Brent S. Gaylord, Santa Barbara, Calif., Janice W. Hong, Santa Barbara, Calif., Tsu-Ju Fu, Poway, Calif., Cheng-Jun Sun, Goleta, Calif., and Russell Baldocchi, Santa Barbara, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and compositions are provided that include a multichromophore and/or multichromophore complex for identifying a target biomolecule. A sensor biomolecule, for example, an antibody can be covalently linked to the multichromophore. Additionally, a signaling chromophore can be covalently linked to the multichromophore. The arrangement is such that the signaling chromophore is capable of receiving energy from the multichromophore upon excitation of the multichromophore. Since the sensor biomolecule is capable of interacting with the target biomolecule, the multichromophore and/or multichromophore complex can provide enhanced detection signals for a target biomolecule." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2011 (13/195,736). 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=8,354,239.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,239&RS=PN/8,354,239 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Mattel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Mattel, El Segundo, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,516) developed by Gary Collins, Lawndale, Calif., and Stephen Lau, Torrance, Calif., for a travel game.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A toy play set for containing at least one predetermined board game includes a generally elongated body having a hollow interior, first and second opposing longitudinal ends, and a generally curved side wall extending around the hollow interior between the first and second ends. The first and second ends and side wall generally surround the hollow interior in a closed configuration of the body. The body has an open configuration in which the hollow interior is at least partially accessible. A playing surface is operably engaged with the body and is configured to play the predetermined board game. The playing surface is shaped and sized to enable the playing surface to be completely stored within the hollow interior of the body with the body in the closed configuration. The playing surface is accessible at least with the body in the open configuration for playing of the predetermined board game." The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2009 (12/632,313). 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=8,353,516.PN.&OS=PN/8,353,516&RS=PN/8,353,516 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Gen-Probe Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Gen-Probe, San Diego, has been assigned a patent (8,354,226) developed by four co-inventors for "assay for detection of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid." The co-inventors are Steven T. Brentano, Santee, Calif., Margarita Batranina-Kaminsky, San Diego, Cynthia S. Hasselkus-Light, San Diego, and Daniel P. Kolk, Ramona, Calif.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Nucleic acid oligomers specific for human parvovirus B19 genomic DNA are disclosed. An assay for amplifying and detecting human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in biological specimens is disclosed. Compositions for detecting the presence of parvovirus B19 genomic DNA in human biological specimens are disclosed." The patent application was filed on July 25, 2006 (11/459,908). 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=8,354,226.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,226&RS=PN/8,354,226 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Xerox Assigned Patent for Toner Compositions ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,354,213) developed by nine co-inventors for a toner compositions. The co-inventors are Daryl W. Vanbesien, Burlington, Canada, Karen Ann Moffat, Brantford, Canada, Yi Xin Gong, Mississauga, Canada, Edul N. Dalal, Webster, N.Y., Jing Wang, Milpitas, Calif., Richard P.N. Veregin, Mississauga, Canada, Jordan H. Wosnick, Toronto, Cuong Vong, Hamilton, Canada, and Valerie M. Farrugia, Oakville, Canada.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure provides processes for producing images of excellent color fidelity when incorporating a cyan toner with a lower colorant loading in addition to a first cyan toner. In embodiments, the cyan pigmented particles may be cyan emulsion aggregation toners. In accordance with the present disclosure, a pair of cyan toners are matched in color, wherein the color of a first cyan toner printed at a predetermined halftone area coverage on a substrate substantially matches the color of the solid (100%) printed patch of the second cyan toner, which is lighter than the first cyan toner, thus avoiding a visible hue shift on the print that would otherwise be objectionable. In embodiments, the light cyan toner is color matched by adding a hue-adjusting colorant or combination of colorants which absorb wavelengths of light between 500 and 600 nanometers, and optionally adding a shade-adjusting colorant or combination of colorants which absorb wavelengths of light between 400 and 500 nanometers." The patent application was filed on Jan. 19, 2010 (12/689,473). 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=8,354,213.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,213&RS=PN/8,354,213 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Adlens Beacon Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Adlens Beacon, Iselin, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,353,593) developed by twelve co-inventors for a "hinge mechanism for a fluid filled lens assembly." The co-inventors are Daniel Senatore, San Francisco, Matthew Wallace Peterson, San Francisco, Jonathan Downing, Belmont, Calif., Amitava Gupta, Roanoke, Va., William Egan, Jackson, Wyo., Lisa Nibauer, Short Hills, N.J., Frank Stangota, Bridgewater, N.J., Bruce Decker, Solebury, Pa., Thomas M. McGuire, Princeton, N.J., Urban Schnell, Munchenbuchsee, Switzerland, Karim Haroud, Chavannes sur Moudon, Switzerland, and Pascal Loser, Bern, Switzerland.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In an embodiment, a hinge for a fluid-filled lens assembly includes a base having a first end configured to connect to a temple arm of the lens assembly and a second end configured to connect to a frame of the lens assembly, wherein the base includes a gap that is shaped to allow for tubing to pass from the first end to the second end of the base. In an embodiment, the first end of the base includes a cammed surface configured to engage a surface of the temple arm. In an embodiment, the first and second ends of the base are configured to flex around a rotation axis of the hinge." The patent application was filed on Oct. 14, 2010 (12/904,769). 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=8,353,593.PN.&OS=PN/8,353,593&RS=PN/8,353,593 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Codexis Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Codexis, Redwood City, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,262) developed by Scott Novick, Palo Alto, Calif., and Oscar Alvizo, Fremont, Calif., for a "chemically modified carbonic anhydrases useful in carbon capture systems." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure relates to chemically modified carbonic anhydrase polypeptides and soluble compositions, homogenous liquid formulations comprising them. The chemically modified carbonic anhydrase polypeptides have improved properties relative to the same carbonic anhydrase polypeptide that is not chemically modified including the improved properties of increased activity and/or stability in the presence of amine compounds, ammonia, or carbonate ion. The present disclosure also provides methods of preparing the chemically modified polypeptides and methods of using the chemically modified polypeptides for accelerating the absorption of carbon dioxide from a gas stream into a solution as well as for the release of the absorbed carbon dioxide for further treatment and/or sequestering." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2011 (13/174,253). 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=8,354,262.PN.&OS=PN/8,354,262&RS=PN/8,354,262 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Ebert Composites Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Ebert Composites, Chula Vista, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,694) developed by David W. Johnson, San Diego, Scott A. Garrett, San Diego, and Stephen G. Moyers, Jamul, Calif., for a "thermoplastic pultrusion die system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A thermoplastic pultrusion die system for pultruding a thermoplastic composite includes a first pultrusion die member; a second pultrusion die member; a die cavity gap formed between the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member; and a die cavity gap adjustment mechanism that imparts movement to at least one of the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member to vary the die cavity gap within a very tight die cavity gap tolerance." The patent application was filed on Feb. 28, 2012 (13/407,629). 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=8,353,694.PN.&OS=PN/8,353,694&RS=PN/8,353,694 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Intel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,353,634) developed by Tsung-Ein Tsai, San Jose, Calif., and William Wong, Saratoga, Calif., for "mounting a planar light wave circuit in a housing." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A planar light circuit may be mounted in the housing a one-point mounting. The one-point mounting may reduce the tendency of thermal deformations in the housing to be transmitted to the planar light circuit." The patent application was filed on June 6, 2003 (10/455,947). 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=8,353,634.PN.&OS=PN/8,353,634&RS=PN/8,353,634 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Danisco US Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21 -- Danisco US, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,354,256) developed by four co-inventors for a "glucoamylase and Buttiauxiella phytase during saccharification." The co-inventors are Suzanne Breneman, Orfordville, Wis., Oreste J. Lantero Jr., Trimble, Mo., Bradley A. Paulson, Brodhead, Wis., and Jayarama K. Shetty, Pleasanton, Calif.

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