U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (Feb. 16)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan.

*** University of Michigan Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,369) developed by Ralph T. Yang, Ann Arbor, Mich., Yingwei Li, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Anthony J. Lachawiec Jr., Ann Arbor, Mich., for "enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods for enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the hydrogen receptor to ultrasonication as doping occurs. Another embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the doped hydrogen receptor to a plasma treatment." The patent application was filed on April 20, 2011 (13/090,618). 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=8,372,369&OS=8,372,369&RS=8,372,369 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Global Filtration Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Global Filtration Systems, Dearborn Heights, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,330) developed by Ali El-Siblani, Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Alexandr Shkolnik, Los Angeles, for a "resin solidification substrate and assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A solidification substrate assembly for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material includes a solidification substrate assembly. In certain examples, the solidifiable material solidifies in contact with the solidification substrate, and the tilting of the substrate and/or or the use of a peeling member facilitates separation of the substrate from the solidified material. In other examples, the solidification substrate assembly includes a film that is adjacent to a rigid or semi-rigid layer. The solidifiable material solidifies in contact with the film, and a peeling member peels the film away from the solidified material. Intelligent solidification substrate assemblies are also described in which a force sensor determines when to expose the solidifiable material to solidification energy and/or whether to use a peeling member to separate the solidification substrate from a solidified objection section." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2010 (12/907,853). 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=8,372,330&OS=8,372,330&RS=8,372,330 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Phrixus Pharmaceuticals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Phrixus Pharmaceuticals, Ann Arbor, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,387) developed by Bruce Edward Markham, Novi, Mich., for "compositions and methods for the treatment of heart failure." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a therapeutic composition comprising an aqueous buffer, and a therapeutic agent that improves the functioning of a diseased heart by decreasing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and simultaneously increasing left ventricular ejection without affecting the blood pressure or heart rate." The patent application was filed on April 4, 2008 (12/593,798). 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=8,372,387&OS=8,372,387&RS=8,372,387 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Signa Chemistry, Michigan State University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Signa Chemistry, New York, and Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., have been assigned a patent (8,372,371) developed by Michael Lefenfeld, New York, and James L. Dye, East Lansing, Mich., for a "silicide compositions containing alkali metals and methods of making the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a method of making alkali metal silicide compositions, and the compositions resulting from the method, comprising mixing an alkali metal with silicon and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature below about 475.degree. C. The resulting compositions do not react with dry O.sub.2. Also, the invention relates to sodium silicide compositions having a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising at least three peaks with 2Theta angles selected from about 18.2, 28.5, 29.5, 33.7, 41.2, 47.4, and 56.2 and a solid state .sup.23Na MAS NMR spectra peak at about 18 ppm. Moreover, the invention relates to methods of removing a volatile or flammable substance in a controlled manner. Furthermore, the alkali metal silicide compositions of the invention react with water to produce hydrogen gas." The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2010 (12/854,510). 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=8,372,371&OS=8,372,371&RS=8,372,371 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Viking Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Viking, Hastings, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,373,085) developed by four co-inventors for a pipe fabrication equipment. The co-inventors are Kenneth G. Vos, Lowell, Mich., Thomas E. Winebrenner, Hastings, Mich., Ryan H. Hansen, Walker, Mich., and William J. Evans IV, Middleville, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Plasma cutter and welder units are provided for fabricating a pipe. The plasma cutter and welder unit include a support structure having a carriage rotatably supported thereon. A plasma cutter nozzle and a weld nozzle are mounted to the carriage. A drive mechanism adjusts positioning of the plasma cutter and weld nozzles through varying control by a controller during operation. Additionally, a bearing support is provided for cradling the pipe during fabrication. The bearing support includes a plurality of bearing plates. A wedge structure is secured to each of the bearing plates and to a fixture base to form a nest for receiving the pipe. An isolation pad is disposed between the wedge structure and the fixture base." The patent application was filed on May 19, 2010 (12/783,065). 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=8,373,085&OS=8,373,085&RS=8,373,085 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Pioneer Surgical Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Pioneer Surgical Technology, Marquette, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,084) developed by Weston Pernsteiner, Marquette, Mich., and Jeffrey Trudeau, Marquette, Mich., for a "system and methods for inserting a spinal disc device into an intervertebral space." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for replacing a natural nuclear disc in an intervertebral space has a spinal device configured for placement in the intervertebral space. An insertion tool is configured for holding the spinal device while the spinal device is inserted into the intervertebral space. A gripping member of the insertion tool has an end for adjustably holding the spinal device within the intervertebral space. A steering actuator of the insertion tool is operably connected to the spinal device and configured for pivoting the adjustably held spinal device within the intervertebral space while the steering actuator is controlled remotely from the intervertebral space. The steering actuator is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the tool. A locking mechanism is provided to keep the spinal device from pivoting in an insertion position and to keep the disc device from being released unintentionally." The patent application was filed on Sept. 24, 2007 (11/860,470). 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=83,72,084.PN.&OS=PN/83,72,084&RS=PN/83,72,084 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,096) developed by Randal James Kadykowski, South Lyon, Mich., and Lyne Madeleine Charron-Keller, Brighton, Mich., for a "ring vessel dissector/harvester device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A ring dissector/harvester device for dissecting and harvesting a vessel has a capture tool that is co-axially positioned around the vessel to at least temporarily hold the vessel. A sealing tool is coaxially positioned within the capture tool and is axially movable with respect to the capture tool. The sealing tool and the capture tool are engaged to cauterize a branch from the vessel and to seal the cauterized branch and vessel." The patent application was filed on Feb. 23, 2007 (11/710,370). 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=83,72,096.PN.&OS=PN/83,72,096&RS=PN/83,72,096 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** St. Jude Medical Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,372,112) developed by seven co-inventors for "closure devices, related delivery methods, and related methods of use." The co-inventors are Mark R. Christianson, Darwin, Minn., Scott A. Olson, Zimmerman, Minn., Edward J. Anderson, Hopkins, Minn., Philip J. Haarstad, Chanhassen, Minn., Douglas J. Krone, Rogers, Minn., Dennis W. Wahr, Ann Arbor, Mich., and David J. Blaeser, Champlin, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A closure device for sealing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart includes a left atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a left atrium of the heart, a right atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a right atrium of the heart, and a flexible elongate member adapted to extend through the passageway and connect the left and right atrial anchors. A delivery system for delivering the closure device includes a lock push tube for moving a lock along the elongate member and a wire release tube surrounding a wire for controlling movement of the right atrial anchor along the elongate member. The lock push tube and the wire release tube extend in a side-by-side relationship. A handle includes knobs for controlling the lock push tube and the wire. A device for retrieving a mis-deployed closure device includes a shaft portion and an expandable retrieval portion." The patent application was filed on Sept. 7, 2004 (10/934,735). 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=83,72,112.PN.&OS=PN/83,72,112&RS=PN/83,72,112 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** BFKW Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- BFKW, Grand Rapids, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,087) developed by six co-inventors for a "medical device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device." The co-inventors are Randal S. Baker, Ada, Mich., James A. Foote, Ada, Mich., Frederick J. Walburn, Grand Rapids, Mich., Peter M. Wilson, Killingworth, Conn., Adam I. Lehman, Northford, Conn., and Bryan J. Roodvoets, Caledonia, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device within a hollow organ or cavity through a natural orifice includes providing a needle driver and a shaft. The needle driver is adapted for use with at least one needle. At least a portion of the needle driver is positioned with the shaft at a hollow organ or cavity through the natural orifice. Sufficient force is transmitted with the needle driver to the at least one needle to penetrate mammalian tissue and a portion of the medical device." The patent application was filed on Aug. 14, 2009 (12/541,567). 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=83,72,087.PN.&OS=PN/83,72,087&RS=PN/83,72,087 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Pfizer Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Pfizer, Madison, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,372,854) developed by five co-inventors for pyrrolo[2,3-D]pyrimidine compounds. The co-inventors are Jin Xie, Ballwin, Mo., Michele Ann Promo, Albany, Ga., Eric Jon Jacobsen, Chesterfield, Mo., Horng-Chih Huang, Chesterfield, Mo., and Todd M. Maddux, Kalamazoo, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Described herein are pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds, their use as Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for their preparation. ##STR00001##".

The patent application was filed on Dec. 10, 2010 (12/964,841). 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=8,372,854&OS=8,372,854&RS=8,372,854 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Dow Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Dow Global Technologies, Midland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,892) developed by five co-inventors for "attached, high reactivity rigid polyurethane foams." The co-inventors are Huzeir Lekovic, Troy, Mich., Ali El-Khatib, Dearborn, Mich., Frank Vincent Billotto, Oakland Township, Mich., Rifat Tabakovic, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Ali Ozasahin, Plymouth, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Polyurethane foams are made and attached to a substrate having an open cavity, but reacting prepolymer and polyol components in the presence of certain carbamate blowing agents. This process allows for very fast curing, good quality, adherent foamy to be produced on, for example, vehicle parts and assemblies, for acoustical or vibration dampening and for structural reinforcement." The patent application was filed on March 7, 2005 (10/564,189). 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=8,372,892&OS=8,372,892&RS=8,372,892 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,497) developed by William Blackwood, Midland, Mich., Robert Alan Ekeland, Greer, S.C., and Randall Paul Sweet, Midland, Mich., for a "silicone coatings on air bags." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Air bags which are used for safety purposes to protect occupants of vehicles such as automobiles are described together with a process for coating air bags and air bag fabrics with silicone rubber compositions. In particular the invention relates to silicone rubber coatings which cure by hydrosilylation and an air bag coated with an elastomeric coating which is the cured product of a silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane (A) having aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents, an organosilicon crosslinker having at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a catalyst able to promote the reaction of the aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents with Si--H groups and a reinforcing filler, wherein the organopolysiloxane (A) comprises a branched organopolysiloxane (A1) consisting of: (i) one or more Q units of the formula (SiO.sub.4/2) and (ii) from 15 to 8000 D units of the formula Rb.sup.2SiO.sub.2/2 which units (i) and (ii) may be inter-linked in any appropriate combination, and (i{umlaut over (.upsilon.)}) M units of the formula R.sup.aR.sup.b.sub.2SiO.sub.1/2 wherein each R.sup.a substituent is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and an alkynyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, at least three R.sup.a substituents in the branched siloxane being alkenyl or alkynyl units, and each R.sup.b substituent is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl group, an alkoxy group, an acrylate group and a methacrylate group." The patent application was filed on Dec. 27, 2010 (13/519,868). 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=8,372,497.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,497&RS=PN/8,372,497 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Fuel Cell Voltage Unit for Detecting a Failed Plate Connection ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,372,553) developed by four co-inventors for a "fuel cell voltage unit for detecting a failed plate connection." The co-inventors are Hartmut Stengelin, Mainz, Germany, Bernhard Baaser, Milford, Mich., Robert S. Foley, Rochester, N.Y., and Michael F. Zawisa, Victor, N.Y.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fuel cell system that includes a cell voltage monitoring sub-system that measures the cell voltage of each cell in a fuel cell stack and provides an indication of a low performing or failed cell. The fuel cell system uses the cell voltage monitoring sub-system to determine if one of the wires connected to a bipolar plate in the stack is broken or has otherwise failed. The cell voltage monitoring sub-system uses differential amplifiers to compare the positive side voltage and the negative side voltage of a cell to determine if the cell voltage is low or the cell is failing. By looking at the outputs of two differential amplifiers in the cell voltage monitoring sub-system, it can be determined whether adjacent cells provide an indication of both cells failing, which would indicate that a connection wire has failed." The patent application was filed on April 4, 2006 (11/397,199). 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=8,372,553.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,553&RS=PN/8,372,553 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Schneller Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Schneller, Kent, Ohio, has been assigned a patent (8,372,509) developed by four co-inventors for a "decorative laminates incorporating flame retardant engineering thermoplastic films." The co-inventors are Henry C. Ashton, Aurora, Ohio, Christopher T. Hable, Romeo, Mich., Robert L. Gray, Hudson, Ohio, and Robert G. Pierson, Akron, Ohio.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A decorative laminate that contains at least three layers that include a surface layer, a backing layer and a color layer positioned between the surface and backing layers. The surface layer or backing layer or both are made of flame retardant engineering thermoplastic materials." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2010 (12/768,401). 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=8,372,509.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,509&RS=PN/8,372,509 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Michigan State University Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,621) developed by John W. Frost, Okemos, Mich., for "methods and materials for the production of shikimic acid." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Novel enzymes and novel enzymatic pathways for the pyruvate-based synthesis of shikimate or at least one intermediate thereto or derivative thereof, nucleic acids encoding the enzymes, cells transformed therewith, and kits containing said enzymes, cells, or nucleic acid. A KDPGal aldolase is used to perform condensation of pyruvate with D-erythrose 4-phosphate to form 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate-7-phosphate (DAHP); a 3-dehydroquinate synthase is used to convert the DAHP to 3-dehydroquinate (DHQ); DHQ dehydratase can then convert DHQ to the key shikimate intermediate, 3-dehydroshikimate." The patent application was filed on July 20, 2010 (12/839,964). 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=8,372,621.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,621&RS=PN/8,372,621 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Grace Engineering Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- Grace Engineering, Memphis, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,372,478) developed by Joel D. Harris, Grand Blanc, Mich., and Brian J. Anderson, Goodrich, Mich., for a "method for powder coating and decorative printing." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is provided for surface treating a substrate utilizing powder coating so that the substrate can be adorned with a decorative pattern and/or color, and can have a durable, aesthetically appealing finish. The decorative pattern can be applied via transfer printing processes, for example, by a sublimation process or a hydrographic process. The method optionally can be used to produce a visually perceivable transition between a decorative pattern, for example, a camouflage pattern, and a generally solid color on the substrate. The transition can be gradual, so that the decorative pattern appears to fade into the generally solid color to provide an appealing visual effect on a product. The method can be used to surface treat a variety of products, for example, archery products and/or firearm products." The patent application was filed on July 15, 2010 (12/837,178). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,372,478.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,478&RS=PN/8,372,478 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Secondary Battery Module and Composite Article ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,372,532) developed by six co-inventors for a "secondary battery module and composite article thereof." The co-inventors are Kuo-Huey Chen, Troy, Mich., Taeyoung Han, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Bahram Khalighi, Troy, Mich., Chih-Cheng Hsu, Rochester Hills, Mich., Herman K. Phlegm, Oak Park, Mich., and Robert D. Drexler, Clawson, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A composite article for dissipating thermal energy from a secondary battery cell includes a first graphite layer, a second graphite layer spaced away from and arranged parallel to the first graphite layer, and a metal layer sandwiched between and disposed in contact with each of the first graphite layer and the second graphite layer. The composite article has a thermal conductivity of greater than or equal to about 1,200 W/mK and an electrical conductivity of greater than or equal to about 10,000 S/cm. A secondary battery module includes the composite article and a secondary battery cell having a length and an average measurable temperature along the length during operation of the secondary battery module. The composite article is disposed adjacent and in contact with the secondary battery cell to thereby dissipate thermal energy from the secondary battery cell during operation of the secondary battery module." The patent application was filed on May 4, 2010 (12/773,182). 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=8,372,532.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,532&RS=PN/8,372,532 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Emblem Assembly and Method of Forming Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,372,493) developed by Bruce N. Greve, Clarkston, Mich., for an "emblem assembly and method of forming same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An emblem assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle includes a first element having a first surface and a second surface recessed from the first surface, wherein the first element defines at least one void therethrough extending through the second surface. The emblem assembly includes a second element having a third surface, a fourth surface spaced apart from the third surface, and a fifth surface extending between the third surface and the fourth surface, wherein the second surface is spaced apart from the fifth surface to define a channel therebetween. The emblem assembly includes a coating disposed on the third surface and a sealant disposed adjacent and in contact with at least a portion of each of the void, the second surface, the coating, and the fifth surface to thereby fill at least a portion of the channel. A method of forming the emblem assembly is also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2010 (12/892,027). 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=8,372,493.PN.&OS=PN/8,372,493&RS=PN/8,372,493 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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