U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (Feb. 23)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan.

*** Pioneer Surgical Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Pioneer Surgical Technology, Marquette, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,133) developed by five co-inventors for "systems and methods for sizing, inserting and securing an implant in intervertebral space." The co-inventors are Hansen Yuan, Naples, Fla., Matthew F. Gornet, Ladue, Mo., John Sullivan, Marquette, Mich., Jeffrey L. Trudeau, Marquette, Mich., and Brian P. Janowski, Marquette, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A prosthetic spinal implant having a securing member for fixing the implant relative to an adjacent bone. In one form, the securing member is deployable into a portion of the vertebral space for affixing the implant between the vertebrae. The securing member may be disposed substantially within the body of a bearing member of the implant when the securing member is in an undeployed orientation. In other forms, the securing member is provided separately from the implant such that it may be inserted into the intervertebral space after the implant has been placed in an implanted orientation between the vertebrae. In such forms, the securing member is configured for ease of insertion between an outer bearing surface of the implant and an adjacent bone via linear or rotary motion." The patent application was filed on March 10, 2010 (12/721,485). 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=8,377,133&OS=8,377,133&RS=8,377,133 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,163) developed by four co-inventors for an "air cleaner filter assembly for motor vehicles operating in extreme weather conditions." The co-inventors are Giriraj Srinivasan, Troy, Mich., Thanh Pham, Canton, Mich., Roger Khami, Troy, Mich., and William C. Ronzi, Troy, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A filter assembly for a motor-vehicle air cleaner includes a main filter, an auxiliary filter set apart from the main filter, and a filter mount fixed to and configured to support the main filter and the auxiliary filter. In one embodiment, the filter mount is fittable in and removable from a housing of the air cleaner, and comprises a sealing element passing between the main filter and the auxiliary filter." The patent application was filed on July 3, 2012 (13/541,516). 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=8,377,163&OS=8,377,163&RS=8,377,163 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Renewable Densified Fuels Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Renewable Densified Fuels, Hayward, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,377,153) developed by Milan Kluko, New Buffalo, Mich., for a densified fuel pellets.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of generating heat in a boiler such as by combusting a fuel material which includes a plurality of densified fuel pellets is provided. The densified fuel pellets may be formed by a process which includes compacting a mixture which includes about 5 to 15 wt. % molten thermoplastic polymeric material and at least about 75 wt. % cellulosic material. Many embodiments of the method are suitable for use in a coal-fired furnace and/or in other industrial boiler applications." The patent application was filed on Feb. 13, 2012 (13/371,962). 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=8,377,153&OS=8,377,153&RS=8,377,153 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,852) developed by Dongchan Ahn, Midland, Mich., and Kevin Wier, Midland, Mich., for a "method of preparing a substrate with a composition including an organoborane initiator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of preparing a substrate with a composition comprising (i) an organoborane initiator and (ii) a radical curable component disposed thereon includes the step of depositing the composition onto the substrate wherein at least one of (i) the organoborane initiator and (ii) the radical curable component is deposited onto the substrate in the form of a gradient pattern. An article comprises the substrate and the gradient pattern formed on the substrate. The gradient pattern is formed from a developed composition comprising the reaction product of (i) the organoborane initiator and (ii) the radical curable component. By forming the gradient pattern on the substrate, combinatorial and high-throughput methods of generating and testing the developed composition are possible, which enable characterization of the developed composition for various physical and chemical properties." The patent application was filed on Oct. 24, 2008 (12/258,139). 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=8,377,852&OS=8,377,852&RS=8,377,852 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Guardian Industries Assigned Patent for High R-value Window Unit ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,524) developed by Jason E. Theios, Toledo, Ohio, and Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Ann Arbor, Mich., for a "high R-value window unit." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In certain example embodiments of this invention, a window unit may include a vacuum IG (VIG) unit as an inboard lite and a monolithic lite (e.g., with an optional low-E coating thereon) as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. A highly insulated frame may be used to support the inner and outer lites. The VIG unit may be partially embedded or supported in the insulative frame, so that the insulating frame separates the VIG unit inboard lite from the outboard lite thereby reducing conductivity around the edges of the window unit so that R-value can be increased (and U-value decreased). In certain example embodiments, the total R-value of the window unit is at least about R-8, and more preferably at least about R-10 (compared to the much lower R-values of conventional IG units)." The patent application was filed on Dec. 27, 2005 (11/317,234). 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=8,377,524.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,524&RS=PN/8,377,524 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Warrior Sports Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Warrior Sports, Warren, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,880) developed by Dale W. Kohler, Metamora, Mich., and Joshua G. Schmidt, Royal Oak, Mich., for "climate variable lacrosse heads and related methods of use." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A first lacrosse head constructed from a first material having first properties or a second lacrosse head constructed from a second material having second properties is selectively used in lacrosse activities, based on environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity and/or solar activity, to provide generally consistent head performance as perceived by a lacrosse player across a range of environmental conditions. The first and second heads can be identical in structure, but constructed from different materials. For example, the first head can include a polyamide, optionally, Nylon 6,6 polyamide, and the second head can include a high performance polyamide resin, optionally a polypthalamide. An environmental indicator that provides visual and/or audible output with regard to environmental conditions can be included with at least one of the first head, the second head and a shaft to which the heads can be joined. Related methods of use are also provided." The patent application was filed on July 27, 2012 (13/560,387). 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=83,76,880.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,880&RS=PN/83,76,880 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Linares Medical Devices Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Linares Medical Devices, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,541) developed by Miguel A. Linares, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., for a "mold and process for combining metal/ceramic and polymer component mixture in the formation of homogenous parts and further including an article of manufacture and process for creating a combination plastic and silver composite exhibiting lifelong anti-biotic properties." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention discloses a composite structural article exhibiting a three dimensional shape and size and including an admixture including at least one of a metal and a ceramic component, this combined with at least one polymeric component. In a further revised application, the article can include an admixture including at least one of a silver and a polymeric component." The patent application was filed on Oct.17, 2011 (13/274,789). 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=8,377,541.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,541&RS=PN/8,377,541 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Avalon Laboratories Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Avalon Laboratories, Rancho Dominguez, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,377,036) developed by Kenneth R. Jonkman, Marne, Mich., for a "cannula reinforcing band and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cannula assembly having a hollow elongate cannula with a proximal end, a distal end, and a central axis. A coiled reinforcing member is disposed along a portion of the hollow elongate cannula and is adapted to provide structural support to the elongate cannula. An intermediate reinforcing band is disposed on the elongate cannula between the proximal end and the distal end to reinforce a perforated section in the wall of the cannula and includes a forward edge, a rearward edge, at least one rib and at least one protrusion extending orthogonally from the forward edge and at least one protrusion extending from the rearward edge. A distal reinforcing band is disposed at the distal end of the elongate cannula and has a plurality of fingers that taper slightly inwardly toward the central axis of the hollow elongate cannula." The patent application was filed on June 25, 2008 (12/145,798). 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=83,77,036.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,036&RS=PN/83,77,036 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-speed Transmission having Three Planetary Gear Sets ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,894) developed by James M. Hart, Belleville, Mich., and James B. Borgerson, Clarkston, Mich., for a "multi-speed transmission having three planetary gear sets." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes." The patent application was filed on Oct. 20, 2010 (12/908,524). 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=83,76,894.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,894&RS=PN/83,76,894 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Power Transfer Unit Drive Disconnect System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,887) developed by four co-inventors for a "power transfer unit drive disconnect system." The co-inventors are Andreas E. Perakes, Canton, Mich., Matthew D. Hammond, Derborn, Mich., Laurence A. Deutsch, Farmington Hills, Mich., and Steven A. Frait, Milan, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drive system includes a rotating power source, a planetary differential including a ring gear engaged with the power source, a sun gear secured to a first shaft and a carrier secured to a second shaft, a member secured to an output shaft, and a coupler alternately connecting and disconnecting the member and the ring gear." The patent application was filed on July 19, 2010 (12/838,534). 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=83,76,887.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,887&RS=PN/83,76,887 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,889) developed by Donald E. Hoffman, Canton, Mich., and David A. Janson, Plymouth, Mich., for a "transmission producing continuously variable speed ratios." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission includes an input, a variator including an output and a ball carrier secured to the input, producing a variable speed ratio between the ball carrier and the output, a gearset including a component connected to the output, and second and third components, a first clutch releaseably connecting the input and the second component, and a second clutch releaseably connecting the component and the third component." The patent application was filed on Dec. 7, 2010 (12/961,807). 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=83,76,889.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,889&RS=PN/83,76,889 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Erlanger, Ky., and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, S.C., have been assigned a patent (8,377,555) developed by four co-inventors for a "gas storage materials, including hydrogen storage materials." The co-inventors are Rana F. Mohtadi, Northville, Mich., George G. Wicks, Aiken, S.C., Leung K. Heung, Aiken, S.C., and Kenji Nakamura, Toyota, Japan.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A material for the storage and release of gases comprises a plurality of hollow elements, each hollow element comprising a porous wall enclosing an interior cavity, the interior cavity including structures of a solid-state storage material. In particular examples, the storage material is a hydrogen storage material such as a solid state hydride. An improved method for forming such materials includes the solution diffusion of a storage material solution through a porous wall of a hollow element into an interior cavity." The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2008 (12/035,908). 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=8,377,555.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,555&RS=PN/8,377,555 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-speed Transmission ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,893) developed by four co-inventors for a multi-speed transmission. The co-inventors are Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, Mich., James M. Hart, Belleville, Mich., Clinton E. Carey, Highland, Mich., and Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least ten forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio." The patent application was filed on April 19, 2012 (13/450,884). 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=83,76,893.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,893&RS=PN/83,76,893 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Guardian Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,525) developed by David J. Cooper, Canton, Mich., and Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Ann Arbor, Mich., for an "vacuum insulating glass unit with large pump-out port, and/or method of making the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to VIG units having large pump-out ports, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit is provided. First and second spaced-apart glass substrates are provided, and a gap is provided between the spaced-apart substrates. A pump-out port has a size (e.g., diameter) of at least about 30 mm. A cover seals the pump-out port. A getter is in communication with the gap. The pump-out port is sealed using the cover, in making the vacuum insulating glass unit, via a sealing material provided proximate to the cover and/or proximate to the pump-out port." The patent application was filed on Feb. 10, 2012 (13/370,431). 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=8,377,525.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,525&RS=PN/8,377,525 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-speed Transmission having Three Planetary Gear Sets ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,892) developed by four co-inventors for a "multi-speed transmission having three planetary gear sets." The co-inventors are Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, Mich., Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, Mich., James M. Hart, Belleville, Mich., and Clinton E. Carey, Highland, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes." The patent application was filed on July 21, 2010 (12/840,904). 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=83,76,892.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,892&RS=PN/83,76,892 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Flexible Pad for Adhesive Bonding and Preferential Release Direction ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,377,542) developed by Tao Xie, Troy, Mich., and Hamid G. Kia, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., for a "flexible pad for adhesive bonding and preferential release direction." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Adhesive structures are disclosed which enable easy release of a strongly adherent dry adhesive pad or film. The adhesive pads or films are fabricated into structures or composites which exhibit a directional flexural modulus due to the incorporation of a plurality of spaced-apart, aligned, elongated reinforcements. The adhesive structure or composite will adhere strongly when loaded along the direction of the highest flexural modulus but release more readily when loaded along the direction of lowest flexural modulus." The patent application was filed on Feb. 9, 2011 (13/023,608). 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=8,377,542.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,542&RS=PN/8,377,542 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Barbara Ann Karamanos Cancer Institute Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Barbara Ann Karamanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,946) developed by Peter J. Littrup, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Nebojsa Duric, Albuquerque, N.M., and Earle Holsapple III, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., for a "method and apparatus for combined diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound system incorporating noninvasive thermometry, ablation control and automation." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for treating a medical pathology includes receiving a first set of acoustic radiation scattered by a volume of tissue containing at least a portion of the medical pathology and thereafter, changing a temperature of the volume of tissue. The method also includes thereafter, receiving a second set of acoustic radiation scattered by the volume of tissue and localizing the portion of the medical pathology from the first and second sets of received acoustic radiation. Localizing the portion of the medical pathology comprises identifying the medical pathology from differences in the first and second sets of received acoustic radiation resulting from the change in temperature. The method also includes insonifying the portion of the medical pathology with sufficient energy to damage the portion of the medical pathology." The patent application was filed on May 16, 2003 (10/440,427). 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=83,76,946.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,946&RS=PN/83,76,946 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Multi-speed Transmission having Three Planetary Gear Sets ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,896) developed by four co-inventors for a "multi-speed transmission having three planetary gear sets." The co-inventors are Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, Mich., James M. Hart, Belleville, Mich., Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, Mich., and James B. Borgerson, Clarkston, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, a three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The planetary gear sets include first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include two clutches and two brakes." The patent application was filed on June 24, 2010 (12/822,337). 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=83,76,896.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,896&RS=PN/83,76,896 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,900) developed by four co-inventors for a clutch assembly. The co-inventors are Scott William Heitzenrater, Orion, Mich., John A. Diemer, Farmington Hills, Mich., Douglas John Dwenger, Plymouth, Mich., and Larry D. Diemer, Clarkston, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A clutch assembly for transmitting a first torque between a first member and a second member includes a first clutch and a second clutch. The first clutch is disposed between the first member and the second member and has a predetermined design torque. The second clutch is disposed in series with the first clutch between the first member and the second member and has a predetermined holding torque that is less than the predetermined design torque. The second clutch allows rotation between the first member and the second member when the first torque is greater than the predetermined holding torque." The patent application was filed on Dec. 17, 2009 (12/640,778). 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=83,76,900.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,900&RS=PN/83,76,900 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** BorgWarner Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,906) developed by Melissa Koenig, Howell, Mich., and Xiaoning Xiang, Troy, Mich., for an "automatic transmission for a hybrid vehicle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An automatic transmission for a hybrid vehicle includes a hydraulic circuit (110) having a source of pressurized fluid (112), an actuation circuit (114) that delivers pressurized fluid to actuate components of the transmission, and a cooling circuit (116) used to cool components of the transmission. The source of pressurized fluid includes a first pump (134) that is operatively driven by the internal combustion engine of the hybrid vehicle and a second pump (136) that is operatively driven by the electric motor (138). The second pump (136) acts to supply pressurized fluid to the cooling circuit (116) when the first pump (134) is operatively driven by the internal combustion engine under certain predetermined conditions." The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2009 (13/132,140). 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=83,76,906.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,906&RS=PN/83,76,906 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Material Sciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Material Sciences, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,377,553) developed by Hong Xiao, Farmington Hills, Mich., for a "constrained layer damper, and related methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A constrained layer damper having a multilayer damping material is provided, as are related methods for making and using the damper. The constrained layer damper features a constraining layer, a carrier layer, a release liner, a viscoelastic layer interposed between the constraining layer and a first surface of the carrier layer, and a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive interposed between the release liner and a second surface of the carrier layer. The silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive has sufficient tackiness at room temperature to adhere the constrained layer damper, with the release liner removed, to a substrate, such as a metallic substrate. The constrained layer damper has a peak damping temperature value in a range of about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C." The patent application was filed on June 11, 2008 (12/137,024). 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=8,377,553.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,553&RS=PN/8,377,553 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,377,607) developed by four co-inventors for a "fuel cell contact element including a TiO.sub.2 layer and a conductive layer." The co-inventors are Gayatri Vyas, Rochester Hills, Mich., Mahmoud H. Abd Elhamid, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., Thomas A. Trabold, Pittsford, N.Y., and Youssef M. Mikhail, Sterling Heights, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A flow field plate or bipolar plate for a fuel cell that includes a combination of TiO.sub.2 and a conductive material that makes the bipolar plate conductive, hydrophilic and stable in the fuel cell environment. The TiO.sub.2 and the conductive material can be deposited on the plate as separate layers or can be combined as a single layer. Either the TiO.sub.2 layer or the conductive layer can be deposited first. In one embodiment, the conductive material is gold." The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2005 (11/201,767). 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=8,377,607.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,607&RS=PN/8,377,607 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Dow Corning Assigned Patent for Radiation Sensitive Silicone Resin Composition ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Dow Corning, Midland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,634) developed by six co-inventors for a "radiation sensitive silicone resin composition." The co-inventors are John Dean Albaugh, Freeland, Mich., Gregory Scott Becker, Sanford, Mich., Sina Maghsoodi, Midland, Mich., Eric Scott Moyer, Midland, Mich., Sheng Wang, Midland, Mich., and Craig Rollin Yeakle, Midland, Mich.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates to acrylic functional resin compositions. More particularly, this invention relates to Poly [organ-co-(meth)acryloxyorgano]silsequioxane resins that are curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation with photo initiator or upon heating with or without a free radical generator. The resin compositions have high storage stability at room temperature and produces films that are useful as planarization layer, interlayer dielectric, passivation layer, gas permeable layer, negative photoresist, antireflective coating, conformal coating and IC packaging." The patent application was filed on June 3, 2005 (11/579,347). 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=8,377,634&OS=8,377,634&RS=8,377,634 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Massachusetts Institute of Technology Assigned Patent for Systems and Methods Using Photoluminescent Nanostructure Based Hydrogels ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,377,700) developed by seven co-inventors for "systems and methods using photoluminescent nanostructure based hydrogels." The co-inventors are Michael S. Strano, Lexington, Mass., Paul W. Barone, Jamaica Plain, Mass., Jin-Ho Ahn, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea, Ardemis Anoush Boghossian, White Lake, Mich., Rene Ortiz-Garcia, Dresden, Germany, Hyeonseok Yoon, Gwangju, South Korea, and Jingqing Zhang, Cambridge, Mass.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods related to compositions including hydrogels and photoluminescent nanostructures are described. The compositions can undergo a change in a physical, chemical, dielectric, or other property upon exposure to an altering stimulus. Changes in one or more properties of the hydrogel may impart a change in the photoluminescence of the nanostructures embedded in the hydrogel." The patent application was filed on Feb. 26, 2010 (12/659,193). 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=8,377,700&OS=8,377,700&RS=8,377,700 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Delphi Technologies Assigned Patent for Breath Analyzer System and Method of Operating the Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Delphi Technologies, Troy, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,377,705) developed by David K. Lambert, Sterling Heights, Mich., and Michel F. Sultan, Troy, Mich., for a "breath analyzer system and method of operating the same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A breath analyzer system and method for determining an estimate of blood alcohol concentration of a person. A light source projects light into a sampling region where breath from the person is expected. A first light detector and a second light detector are configured to detect light intensity of light having certain wavelengths at a first time and a second time. Signals from the light detectors at the first time and the second time are used to determine an estimate of the blood alcohol concentration of the person by determining a ratio of a first light detector signal change to a second light detector signal change." The patent application was filed on Jan. 15, 2010 (12/688,164). 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=8,377,705&OS=8,377,705&RS=8,377,705 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Beckman Coulter Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 23 -- Beckman Coulter, Fullerton, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,377,647) developed by Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Howell, Mich., for nonseparation assay methods.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Assay methods are disclosed involving specific binding reactions which are simplified compared to known methods. A compound capable of producing chemiluminescence is immobilized on a solid support as is a member of a specific binding pair for capturing an analyte from a sample. An activator compound that activates the chemiluminescent compound and is conjugated to a specific binding pair member is added in excess along with the sample to the solid support. Addition of a trigger solution causes a chemiluminescent reaction at the sites where the activator conjugate has been specifically bound. The assay methods are termed non-separation assays because they do not require removal or separation of excess detection label (activator conjugate) prior to the detection step. The methods are applicable to various types of assays including immunoassays, receptor-ligand assays and nucleic acid hybridization assays." The patent application was filed on Dec. 9, 2011 (13/315,834). 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=8,377,647&OS=8,377,647&RS=8,377,647 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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