U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New Jersey (Feb. 25)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New Jersey.

*** Howmedica Osteonics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Howmedica Osteonics, Mahwah, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,377,069) developed by Jerry D'Alessio II, Belleville, N.J., and Carlos E. Collazo, Old Greenwich, Conn., for a "unicondylar knee cutting guide." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for forming keel openings in tibial bone includes a plurality of templates having different sizes, each template having a top surface, a bottom surface and a central opening extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The system includes a bone cutting instrument for forming the keel openings and a guide having a leading end that is adapted to be coupled with the templates so that the leading end of the guide is aligned with the central openings in the templates. The guide includes a plurality of slots extending toward the leading end thereof for guiding advancement of the bone cutting instrument through the central openings in the templates. Each slot is associated for use with one of the differently sized templates." The patent application was filed on Aug. 15, 2006 (11/504,420). 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=8,377,069&OS=8,377,069&RS=8,377,069 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Thoratec, Penn State Research Foundation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Thoratec, Pleasanton, Calif., and Penn State Research Foundation, University Park, Pa., have been assigned a patent (8,376,707) developed by 10 co-inventors for an expandable impeller pump. The co-inventors are Mark W. McBride, Bellefonte, Pa., Thomas M. Mallison, State College, Pa., Gregory P. Dillon, State College, Pa., Robert L. Campbell, State College, Pa., David A. Boger, Glenside, Pa., Stephen A. Hambric, State College, Pa., Robert F. Kunz, State College, Pa., James P. Runt, State College, Pa., Justin M. Walsh, Spring Mills, Pa., and Boris Leschinsky, Mahwah, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An impeller includes a hub, and a plurality of blades supported by the hub, the blades being arranged in at least two blade rows. The impeller has a deployed configuration in which the blades extend away from the hub, and a stored configuration in which at least one of the blades is radially compressed, for example by folding the blade towards the hub. The impeller may also have an operational configuration in which at least some of the blades are deformed from the deployed configuration upon rotation of the impeller when in the deployed configuration. The outer edge of one or more blades may have a winglet, and the base of the blades may have an associated indentation to facilitate folding of the blades." The patent application was filed on March 25, 2011 (13/072,624). 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=8,376,707&OS=8,376,707&RS=8,376,707 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Colgate-Palmolive Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Colgate-Palmolive, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,376,643) developed by seven co-inventors for an "oral care instrument including an oral care agent." The co-inventors are Bruce M. Russell, Howell, N.J., Van Canady, Princeton, N.J., Steven M. Sorrel, Scarsdale, N.Y., Candi Rancel, Stamford, Conn., Heng Cai, Yardley, Pa., Douglas J. Hohlbein, Pennington, N.J., and Eduardo J. Jimenez, Manalapan, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents." The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2011 (13/309,135). 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=8,376,643&OS=8,376,643&RS=8,376,643 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Specified Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Specified Technologies, Somerville, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,375,666) developed by James P. Stahl Jr., Princeton Junction, N.J., James P. Stahl Sr., Stockton, N.J., and Julio Lopes, Dunellen, N.J., for "firestopping sealing means for use with gypsum wallboard in head-of-wall construction." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sealing gasket for use attached to the topmost edge of gypsum board used as construction wallboard. The gasket includes a support leg section capable of being mounted in engagement with the uppermost edge of the gypsum board. The gasket includes a sealing leg extending outwardly from said leg section which includes an intumescent component to facilitate sealing between the edge of the gypsum board and the wall structure above. The sealing leg preferably includes an intumescent impregnated paper material covered with a structurally enhancing layer. An adhesive layer can be included to attach the gasket to the gypsum wallboard. The sealing leg is preferably planar and extends upwardly and inwardly over the upper edge of the gypsum board at an obtuse angle with respect to the support leg for sealing the head-of-wall area thereabove." The patent application was filed on July 1, 2010 (12/803,667). 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=83,75,666.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,666&RS=PN/83,75,666 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** HRD Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- HRD, Houston, has been assigned a patent (8,378,155) developed by five co-inventors for a "method of hydrogenating aldehydes and ketones." The co-inventors are Abbas Hassan, Sugar Land, Texas, Ebrahim Bagherzadeh, Sugar Land, Texas, Rayford G. Anthony, College Station, Texas, Gregory Borsinger, Chatham, N.J., and Aziz Hassan, Sugar Land, Texas.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems for hydrogenating an aldehyde or a ketone, including introducing a gas stream comprising hydrogen into a high shear device comprising a rotor and a stator; introducing a liquid stream comprising an aldehyde or ketone into the high shear device; forming a dispersion of the gas stream and the liquid stream in the high shear device; and hydrogenating at least a portion of the aldehyde or ketone in the dispersion." The patent application was filed on March 29, 2012 (13/433,421). 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=83,78,155.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,155&RS=PN/83,78,155 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Climax Global Energy Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Climax Global Energy, Flanders, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,378,161) developed by John Hemmings, Katy, Texas, Thomas Pinto, Long Valley, N.J., and Viktor Sharivker, Ottawa, for a "method and apparatus for microwave depolymerization of hydrocarbon feedstocks." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microwave depolymerization of high molecular weight organic feedstock material, such as waste plastics and includes intermittent or continuous feeding of the processing material on the surface or into the bulk of the sensitized hot bed located under microwave irradiation. As a result of the interaction of electromagnetic field with processed materials, sensitizer is heated by microwave energy and feedstock material undergoes the depolymerization reactions. The reaction zone can be localized on the surface of the hot bed or distributed in the bulk of the reaction mass depending on the agitation conditions of the reaction mass, such as stirring, or other agitation means, for example by re-circulated gas. Products of the reactions are vaporized and transported to the collection system, which may include a combination of a scrubber, a condenser and a settler." The patent application was filed on May 15, 2012 (13/471,619). 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=83,78,161.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,161&RS=PN/83,78,161 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** TCP Reliable Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- TCP Reliable, Edison, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,375,730) developed by Klaus H. Haarmann, Frisco, Texas, Anthony Alleva, Keansburg, N.J., and Eric Paul Mirabel, Houston, for "selecting packaging and coolant systems for shipment of biological products." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is a process of selecting of a container and temperature-control system, such that biological products (including blood) requiring maintenance within a specified range of temperatures are so maintained during shipment. The process requires a prediction of the maximum period of shipment, and the predicted ambient temperature ranges and time of exposure thereto for the system during the period of shipment. With that information, a system of container(s) with temperature-control agents including dry ice, ice, frozen gel packs or a phase change material, is selected." The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2012 (13/358,662). 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=83,75,730.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,730&RS=PN/83,75,730 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Avon Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Avon Products, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,377,425) developed by Leona Giat Fleissman, Ridgewood, N.J., Sonal Pate, Jersey City, N.J., and Maha Raouf, Franklin Lakes, N.J., for a "long wearing cosmetic compositions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Cosmetic compositions comprising high molecular weight polyurethane polymers are disclosed. The polyurethane polymers typically will have a molecular weight greater than about 50,000. The cosmetic compositions provide cosmetic films on the lips which are comfortable, long-wearing, transfer-resistant, and have a shiny finish." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2005 (11/323,711). 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=83,77,425.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,425&RS=PN/83,77,425 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Mars Inc. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Mars Inc., McLean, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,377,424) developed by Leo J. Romanczyk Jr., Hackettstown, N.J., and Harold H. Schmitz, Bethesda, Md., for a "treatment of periodontal disease." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates to a method of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of periodontal disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a polymeric compound of formula A.sub.n. Also disclosed and claimed is an article of manufacture comprising the above compounds packaged within a container with instructions for use, and methods of making thereof." The patent application was filed on Dec. 3, 2004 (11/004,677). 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=83,77,424.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,424&RS=PN/83,77,424 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** McNeil-PPC Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- McNeil-PPC, Skillman, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,377,475) developed by four co-inventors for a "tablet containing cetirizine, pseudoephedrine, and naproxen containing a barrier layer." The co-inventors are Satish Kamath, Mason, Ohio, Indukumar G. Shah, North Wales, Pa., Michael Nichols, Somerset, N.J., and Dinesh Patel, Kendall Park, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one aspect, the present invention features a tablet including: (i) a first drug layer including naproxen; (ii) a second drug layer including a decongestant (e.g., pseudoephedrine) wherein said second drug layer is a sustained release layer adapted to deliver a therapeutically effective amount of pseudoephedrine for a period of at least twelve hours; and (iii) a barrier layer that does not include naproxen, wherein the barrier layer is in contact with the first drug layer; and (iv) a third drug layer including cetirizine, wherein the third drug layer is in contact with the barrier layer and is not in contact with the first drug layer." The patent application was filed on Jan. 4, 2010 (12/651,497). 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=8,377,475.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,475&RS=PN/8,377,475 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** BASF Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- BASF, Florham Park, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,377,423) developed by Barry Keven Speronello, Montgomery Township, N.J., Frank S. Castellana, Princeton, N.J., and Linda Hratko, Colonia, N.J., for a "tooth whitening compositions and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided." The patent application was filed on July 14, 2009 (12/502,925). 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=83,77,423.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,423&RS=PN/83,77,423 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Nemours Foundation Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Nemours Foundation, Jacksonville, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,375,952) developed by four co-inventors for a "device and method for unilateral lung ventilation." The co-inventors are Thomas L. Miller, Wilmington, Del., Thomas H. Shaffer, Chadds Ford, Pa., Mary Theroux, Newark, Del., and John Bernardi, Swedesboro, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for unilateral lung ventilation includes an endotracheal tube and a blocking device for blocking the bronchus of a non-ventilated lung to prevent a ventilation medium from entering the lung. The blocking device includes an inflatable member supported by a catheter having an inflation lumen for inflating the inflatable member. The catheter includes at least one lung treatment lumen for delivering a therapeutic agent to the non-ventilated lung. An inner channel within the main channel and a side branch provide a guideway for the blocking device within the tube. A valve may be included to close the side branch when the blocking device is removed from the inner channel for parallel flow of ventilating gas in the main and inner channels. A method of using the system provides for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching by respectively delivering cooled air and nitric oxide to the non-ventilated and ventilated lungs." The patent application was filed on Aug. 8, 2008 (12/228,019). 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=8,375,952&OS=8,375,952&RS=8,375,952 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Goldfinch Design Studio Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Goldfinch Design Studio, Jackson, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,376,133) developed by James J. Macor, Jackson, N.J., for a "protection, authentication, identification device for a collectable object." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A protection, authentication, identification device for a collectable object is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of said collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device also comprises a data storage device which comprises data of at least one stored digital image of the collectable object. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device. And, the data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for display and inspection of the digital image of the collectable object by a user to aid the user in the authentication of the collectable object. In some embodiments, for example, the collectable object is a coin." The patent application was filed on July 26, 2006 (11/493,312). 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=8,376,133.PN.&OS=PN/8,376,133&RS=PN/8,376,133 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Hockmeyer Equipment Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Hockmeyer Equipment, Harrison, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,376,252) developed by four co-inventors for "producing nanometer-range particle dispersions." The co-inventors are Herman H. Hockmeyer, Saddle River, N.J., Barry W. Cullens, Elizabeth City, N.C., Benjamin G. Roberts, Elizabeth City, N.C., and Michael William Turner, Elizabeth City, N.C.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatus and method are disclosed for producing nanometer-range particle dispersions utilizing an immersion mill having a rotor for processing feedstock within a bed of media contained within a containment wall. An auxiliary chamber provides a chamber wall surrounding the containment wall and feedstock is passed from the bed of media, through the containment wall and into the auxiliary chamber while the media is contained within the bed of media. The feedstock is drawn from the bed of media, through the containment wall, and out of the auxiliary chamber, with an external pumping mechanism arranged for operation independent ofrotation of the rotor, whereby the containment wall is maintained unbroken by any direct connection between the rotor and the external pumping mechanism and remains effective in containing the media within the bed of media." The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2012 (13/613,078). 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=8,376,252.PN.&OS=PN/8,376,252&RS=PN/8,376,252 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Rohm and Haas Co. Assigned Patent for Process for Production of a Borohydride Compound ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, has been assigned a patent (8,377,405) developed by seven co-inventors for a "process for production of a borohydride compound." The co-inventors are Arthur Achhing Chin, Cherry Hill, N.J., Puja Jain, Blue Bell, Pa., Suzanne Linehan, Groveland, Mass., Francis Joseph Lipiecki, Haddonfield, N.J., Stephen Gerard Maroldo, Ambler, Pa., Samuel J. November, Newtown, Pa., and John Hiroshi Yamamoto, New Britain, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A process for production of a borohydride compound. The process comprises combining a compound comprising boron and oxygen with an adduct of alane." The patent application was filed on Feb. 3, 2009 (12/322,567). 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=83,77,405.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,405&RS=PN/83,77,405 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** AS IP Holdco Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- AS IP Holdco, Piscataway, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,376,248) developed by David J. Meisner, Monmouth Beach, N.J., Walter Pitsch, Washington, N.J., and Jianglin Yan, Jimei, China, for a "faucet having pull-out spray handle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosure provides faucets, faucet assemblies and methods for delivering liquid through a faucet. The faucet includes a faucet body having a first open end configured for connection with a faucet base, a second open end for receiving a faucet handle, and a faucet body portion having an opening therein. The faucet body has an inner wall defining a passage extending therethrough. The faucet also includes a faucet handle and a spray handle having a first end section and a sprayer end section. The first end section is configured to be detachably connected to the faucet body portion, and the spray handle has an inner wall and a passage extending therethrough which is in open communication with the passage through the faucet body. The faucet also has a hose connection that can receive a hose for delivering liquid to the spray handle. The hose connection may be in the sprayer end section of the spray handle. The faucet may also include a mechanism for liquid flow control and/or a pull-down diverter in liquid communication with the hose connection for aerated or spray flow." The patent application was filed on Nov. 25, 2008 (12/277,601). 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=8,376,248.PN.&OS=PN/8,376,248&RS=PN/8,376,248 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Metrologic Instruments Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- Metrologic Instruments, Blackwood, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,376,233) developed by nine co-inventors for a "bar code symbol reading system employing an extremely elongated laser scanning beam capable of reading poor and damaged quality bar code symbols with improved levels of performance." The co-inventors are Erik Van Horn, Ocean View, N.J., Patrick Anthony Giordano, Glassboro, N.J., Thomas Amundsen, Turnersville, N.J., Daniel James Olson, Voorhees, N.J., Robert Hugh Brady, Brookfield, Conn., Stephen Colavito, Garnet Valley, Pa., Kevin Saber, Sewell, N.J., Thomas Haggerty, Blackwood, N.J., and David M. Wilz Sr., Sewell, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The system includes a housing having a light transmission window and produces an extremely-elongated laser beam having an elongation ratio (ER) that is defined as greater than 4.5 for any point within the working range of the laser scanning bar code symbol reading system. A laser scanning mechanism is provided for scanning the extremely-elongated laser beam out the light transmission window and across a scanning field defined external to the housing, in which a bar code symbol is present for scanning by the extremely-elongated laser scanning beam." The patent application was filed on June 15, 2011 (13/160,897). 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=8,376,233.PN.&OS=PN/8,376,233&RS=PN/8,376,233 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Micro-fluidic Injection Molded Solder (IMS) ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,376,207) developed by four co-inventors for a "micro-fluidic injection molded solder (IMS)." The co-inventors are Stephen L. Buchwalter, Anthem, Ariz., Peter A. Gruber, Mohegan Lake, N.Y., Paul A. Lauro, Brewster, N.Y., and Jae-Woong Nah, Closter, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A portion of compliant material includes four walls defining a slot. The slot has a relatively large cross-section end in fluid communication with a solder reservoir, and also has a relatively small cross-section end opposed to the relatively large cross-section end. The slot has a generally elongate rectangular shape when viewed in plan, with a length perpendicular to a scan direction, a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively large cross section end, and a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively small cross section end. The slot is configured in the portion of compliant material such that the relatively small cross-section end of the slot normally remains substantially closed, but locally opens sufficiently to dispense solder from the reservoir when under fluid pressure and locally unsupported by a workpiece. Methods of operation and fabrication are also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2012 (13/367,466). 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=8,376,207.PN.&OS=PN/8,376,207&RS=PN/8,376,207 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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