U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Minnesota (Feb. 9)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota.

*** 3M Innovative Properties Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- 3M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,759) developed by Wayne K. Dunshee, Maplewood, Minn., and Jessica L. Petersen, Woodbury, Minn., for a therapy device.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A therapy device comprises a flexible sealed envelope and a gel within the envelope. The gel comprises water, thickening agent, and biodiesel by-product glycerin comprising glycerol and soap." The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2008 (12/810,399). 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=83,66,759.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,759&RS=PN/83,66,759 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Boston Scientific Scimed Assigned Patent for Medical Device with Expandable Body for Drug Delivery by Capsules ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Boston Scientific Scimed, Maple Grove, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,661) developed by Jan Weber, Maastricht, the Netherlands, and Steven P. Mertens, New Hope, Minn., for a "medical device with expandable body for drug delivery by capsules." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Medical devices using an expandable body to deliver a therapeutic agent. In one particular embodiment, the medical device comprises a tubular catheter and an inner expandable body (e.g., a scaffolding) contained within the catheter. The inner expandable body is connected to a core wire for advancing or retracting the inner body. The inner body may be advanced to exit out of the catheter or retracted to withdraw the inner body back into the catheter. This particular embodiment further comprises a sheath on the outside of the interior of the catheter. The sheath carries a plurality of capsules that contain a therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent is delivered by pushing the core wire to advance the inner body, which expands against the sheath, causing the capsules on the sheath to be compressed against body tissue such that the therapeutic agent is released." The patent application was filed on Nov. 24, 2010 (12/953,698). 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=83,66,661.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,661&RS=PN/83,66,661 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Cardia Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Cardia, Eagan, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,741) developed by Dara Chin, Saint Paul, Minn., Michael P. Corcoran, Woodbury, Minn., and Joseph A. Marino, Apple Valley, Minn., for an "occlusion device with centering arm." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is an occlusion device having a centering arm network that self-centers across a defect and can be retrieved and redeployed in situ. A self centering system allows the center of the occlusion device to remain properly positioned within the defect, which increases the effectiveness of the occlusion device. The self centering system is comprised of a plurality of centering arms which define a flexible intermediate zone. In addition, the occlusion device of the present invention has a plurality of right arms connected to the plurality of centering arms which make it possible to retrieve and redeploy the occlusion device in situ." The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2007 (11/900,838). 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=83,66,741.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,741&RS=PN/83,66,741 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lutonix Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Lutonix, New Hope, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,662) developed by Lixiao Wang, Medina, Minn., for "drug releasing coatings for medical devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In embodiments, the additive is water-soluble. In further embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound, and the chemical compound has a molecular weight of from 80 to 750 or has more than four hydroxyl groups." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2011 (13/042,221). 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=83,66,662.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,662&RS=PN/83,66,662 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** AMS Research Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- AMS Research, Minnetonka, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,657) developed by Justin M. Crank, Minnetonka, Minn., for "needleless injection device components, systems, and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A high-pressure fluid injection system, which includes a rechargeable injection chamber with a proximal end, a distal end, and an internal opening extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a plunger slideably engaged with the internal opening of the injection chamber, an injection tube extending from the distal end of the injection chamber and in fluidic communication with the internal opening of the injection chamber, and a check valve between the proximal and distal ends of the injection chamber. The internal opening includes a high-pressure zone adjacent to the check valve and having a first diameter, and a low-pressure zone proximal to the high-pressure zone and having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter." The patent application was filed on July 20, 2010 (12/839,956). 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=83,66,657.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,657&RS=PN/83,66,657 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,641) developed by Hua Wang, Pasadena, Calif., and John Hatlestad, Maplewood, Minn., for a "posture detector calibration and use." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Calibrating a posture detector for a patient's body involves measuring outputs of one or more sensors disposed in relation to the patient's body while the patient assumes a plurality of positions. A transfer matrix is formed having coefficients corresponding to the measured outputs. The transfer matrix defines a relationship between a coordinate system of the one or more sensors and a coordinate system of the patient's body. The body coordinate system is used as a reference coordinate system for posture detection. Posture, including tilt and/or tilt angle, may be determined based on first and second rotational angles defined in relation to the body coordinate system." The patent application was filed on Nov. 18, 2005 (11/283,490). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,66,641.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,641&RS=PN/83,66,641 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lutonix Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Lutonix, New Hope, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,366,660) developed by Lixiao Wang, Medina, Minn., for "drug releasing coatings for medical devices." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. The additive has a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part and the therapeutic agent is not enclosed in micelles or encapsulated in particles or controlled release carriers." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2011 (13/042,207). 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=83,66,660.PN.&OS=PN/83,66,660&RS=PN/83,66,660 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ecolab USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Ecolab USA, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,601) developed by Jessica Carlson, Hugo, Minn., Stephen B. Christensen, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Robert D.P. Hei, Baldwin, Wis., for a "liquid concentrated fabric softener composition." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and benzylated alcohol solvent having between 50% to 90% weight active ingredients. Benzyl alcohol is disclosed as a preferred solvent to produce a clear liquid solution formulation rather than emulsion. The concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions of the present invention possess desirable stability, sustainability and fabric-softening properties. Methods of use are further described." The patent application was filed on June 1, 2012 (13/486,092). 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=8,367,601&OS=8,367,601&RS=8,367,601 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Ecolab USA Assigned Patent for Dimensionally Stable Solid Rinse Aid ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Ecolab USA, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,600) developed by five co-inventors for a "dimensionally stable solid rinse aid." The co-inventors are Janel M. Kieffer, Hastings, Minn., Michael Bartelme, Eden Prairie, Minn., Kent Brittain, Ellsworth, Minn., Matthew F. Zurbey, Cottage Grove, Minn., and Yvonne M. Killeen, South St. Paul, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired." The patent application was filed on May 24, 2012 (13/480,031). 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=8,367,600&OS=8,367,600&RS=8,367,600 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Seagate Technology Assigned Patent for Nano-dimensional Non-volatile Memory Cells ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Seagate Technology, Scotts Valley, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,367,464) developed by Venugopalan Vaithyanathan, Bloomington, Minn., Wei Tian, Bloomington, Minn., and Insik Jin , Eagan, Minn., for "nano-dimensional non-volatile memory cells." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A non-volatile memory cell that includes a first electrode; a second electrode; and an electrical contact region that electrically connects the first electrode and the second electrode, the electrical contact region has a end portion and a continuous side portion, and together, the end portion and the continuous side portion form an open cavity, wherein the memory cell has a high resistance state and a low resistance state that can be switched by applying a voltage across the first electrode and the second electrode." The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2011 (13/209,809). 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=8,367,464&OS=8,367,464&RS=8,367,464 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** 3M Innovative Properties Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- 3M Innovative Properties, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,267) developed by Matthew H. Frey, Cottage Grove, Minn., Daniel M. Pierpont, North Saint Paul, Minn., and Steven J. Hamrock, Stillwater, Minn., for a "high durability fuel cell components with cerium oxide additives." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel cell membrane electrode assembly is provided comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane which comprises a highly fluorinated polymer electrolyte and at least one cerium oxide compound dispersed therein. In addition, a method of making a fuel cell polymer electrolyte membrane is provided comprising the steps of: a) providing a highly fluorinated polymer electrolyte comprising acidic functional groups; b) dispersing therein at least one cerium oxide in an amount so as to provide between 0.01 and 5 percent of the total weight of the polymer electrolyte membrane; and c) thereafter forming a polymer electrolyte membrane comprising said polymer electrolyte." The patent application was filed on Oct. 28, 2005 (11/261,053). 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=8,367,267.PN.&OS=PN/8,367,267&RS=PN/8,367,267 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** 3M Innovative Properties Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- 3M Innovative Properties, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,198) developed by Peter D. Wickert, Saint Paul, Minn., Scott R. Culler, Burnsville, Minn., and Jerald K. Rasmussen, Woodville, Wis., for a precisely-shaped porous particles.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Precisely-shaped composites and methods for making these composites are disclosed. The method of this disclosure comprises introducing a precursor composition onto a production tool having at least one continuous surface and a plurality of cavities so as to fill at least a portion of the cavities with the precursor composition and wherein the precursor composition, upon curing, forms a composition having a shape corresponding to the cavities thereby resulting in a plurality of discrete, precisely-shaped particles having a porosity comprising one of the following: (a) 10 m.sup.2/g or greater or (b) 5 kdalton or greater. The precisely-shaped particles have at least one essentially flat side. The precisely-shaped particles can be confined in a vessel and used for chromatographic applications." The patent application was filed on Nov. 17, 2008 (12/808,051). 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=8,367,198.PN.&OS=PN/8,367,198&RS=PN/8,367,198 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** General Mills Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- General Mills, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,367,143) developed by Gregory A. Clanton, Minnetonka, Minn., and Monica DeCastro, Vineland, N.J., for a "granola and granola products containing chocolate and methods of preparation." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Improved granola and granola products containing chocolate and their methods of preparation are provided. The methods include adding chilled chocolate containing dextrose to granola ingredients prior to the addition of a sugar binder formulated to perform as required at about 29-32.degree. C. (85-90.degree. F.) or colder. The methods include baking granola containing chocolate, cooling and packaging granola products such as breakfast cereals and granola bars. By using chilled chocolate and the sugar binder formulated for this method the problems of chocolate separation, smearing and off-flavors can be avoided in granola products containing chocolate." The patent application was filed on Nov. 16, 2009 (12/618,952). 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=8,367,143.PN.&OS=PN/8,367,143&RS=PN/8,367,143 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** 3M Innovative Properties Assigned Patent for Structured Films having Acoustical Absorbance Properties ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- 3M Innovative Properties, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,184) developed by David F. Slama, Grant, Minn., Jonathan H. Alexander, Roseville, Minn., and Graham M. Clarke, Woodbury, Minn., for a "structured films having acoustical absorbance properties." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Structured films having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the structured films are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2007 (12/298,631). 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=8,367,184.PN.&OS=PN/8,367,184&RS=PN/8,367,184 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Insight Equity APX Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Insight Equity APX, Ramsey, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,211) developed by five co-inventors for a photochromic lens. The co-inventors are Xuzhi Qin, Hacienda Heights, Calif., Hideyo Sugimura, North Oaks, Minn., Michael S. Boulineau, Forest Lake, Minn., Thomas J. Moravec, Maple Grove, Minn., and Derek Harris, Woodbury, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cast photochromic lens including a photochromic film and a cast resin, curable by heat or radiation." The patent application was filed on Dec. 2, 2010 (12/959,201). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,367,211.PN.&OS=PN/8,367,211&RS=PN/8,367,211 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Method and System for Internal Layer-layer Thermal Enhancement ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,367,478) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and system for internal layer-layer thermal enhancement." The co-inventors are Gerald K. Bartley, Rochester, Minn., Charles L. Johnson, Fort Myers, Fla., John E. Kelly III, Poughquag, N.Y., and David R. Motschman, Rochester, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for enhancing the cooling of a chip stack of semiconductor chips. The method includes creating a first chip with circuitry on a first side and creating a second chip electrically and mechanically coupled to the first chip by a grid of connectors. The method further includes creating a cavity in a second side of the first chip between the connectors and filling the cavity with a thermal material. The chip stack of semiconductor chips with enhanced cooling apparatus includes a first chip with circuitry on a first side and a second chip electrically and mechanically coupled to the first chip by a grid of connectors. The apparatus further includes wherein portions of a second side of the first chip between the connectors is removed to provide a cavity in which a thermal material is placed." The patent application was filed on June 2, 2011 (13/151,672). 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=8,367,478&OS=8,367,478&RS=8,367,478 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** University of Minnesota Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- The University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,367,389) developed by Michael J. Sadowsky, St. Paul, Minn., Jennifer L. Seffernick, St. Paul, Minn., and Lawrence P. Wackett, St. Paul, Minn., for "methods, compositions and devices utilizing structurally stable cyanuric acid hydrolase." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to stable cyanuric acid hydrolase enzymes, compositions, and devices for use in the treatment of a liquid, such as water. The present invention also relates to methods of using these enzymes, compositions and devices for the treatment of a liquid, such as water." The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2010 (12/879,903). 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=8,367,389&OS=8,367,389&RS=8,367,389 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Honeywell International Assigned Patent for Active Biochip for Nucleic Acid Analysis ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,367,397) developed by Yuandong Gu, Plymouth, Minn., and Leon Xu, Shanghai, China, for an "active biochip for nucleic acid analysis." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of the invention relate to an active biochip for nucleic acid analysis. The biochip comprises an inlet for introducing a nucleic acid sample, fluid channels, valves in contact with the fluid channels and pumps in contact with the fluid channels and adapted to generate a carrier gas or move a buffer through a portion of the fluid channels. The biochip also includes one or more hydroxyapatite columns for separating a portion of the nucleic acid sample, buffer reservoirs in contact with the fluid channels and positioned near the pumps, air exits, a waste reservoir and a nucleic acid analysis region." The patent application was filed on Feb. 15, 2007 (11/706,507). 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=8,367,397&OS=8,367,397&RS=8,367,397 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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