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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Virginia (Aug. 17)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Virginia. *** Exelis Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Exelis, McLean, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,507,839) developed by four co-inventors for an "image intensifier tube with a mounting surface." The co-inventors are Scott J. Adams, Roanoke, Va., William Eric Garris, Salem, Va., Kevin Schlirf, Winter Haven, Fla., and Todd Neff, Salem, Va. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An optical system includes an optical bench defining a mounting surface, an objective lens mounted to the optical bench, and an image intensifier tube. The image intensifier tube includes: (i) a housing defining an interior region and a mounting surface, and (ii) a photocathode bonded to a glass faceplate defining a faceplate surface, wherein the photocathode is positioned within the interior region of the housing, and wherein the mounting surface of the housing resides on the same plane as the faceplate surface. The mounting surface of the optical bench is mounted onto the mounting surface of the image intensifier tube housing such that the mounting surface of the optical bench resides on the same plane as the faceplate surface and the faceplate surface of the faceplate is the surface of the faceplate that is positioned closest to the objective lens." The patent application was filed on Sept. 22, 2010 (12/887,904). 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=85,07,839.PN.&OS=PN/85,07,839&RS=PN/85,07,839 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (8,508,747) developed by Brooks A. Childers, Christiansburg, Va., and Roger G. Duncan, Christiansburg, Va., for "systems and methods for optically generated trigger multiplication." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods for providing trigger signals in an optical interrogator, wherein multiple triggers are generated within each period of a varying reference signal, and wherein the triggers are evenly spaced according to the wavenumber of the reference signal. In one embodiment, an optical frequency domain reflectometry system provides a laser beam to a reference interferometer to produce a reference signal. This signal is passed through a 4.times.4 optical coupler which splits the signal into a first signal and a second signal that is 90 degrees out of phase with the first signal. These signals are converted to electrical signals, and a trigger unit generates triggers at points at which the two electrical signals have zero-crossings, and at which the magnitudes of the signals are equal. The resulting triggers remain evenly spaced within the period of the reference signals, even when the period is changed." The patent application was filed on Feb. 17, 2010 (12/706,796). 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=8,508,747.PN.&OS=PN/8,508,747&RS=PN/8,508,747 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** eFluxor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- eFluxor, Manassas, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,508,907) developed by Robert Mayer, Manassas, Va., for a "method and device for collecting electrostatic charge from the atmosphere." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device collects electrostatic charge from the atmosphere and stores the electrostatic charge for further use. The device includes a primary array including a plurality of electrically-conducting collectors, a plurality of electrically-conducting inductors, a charge regulator, and a charge storage device. A secondary array can be added to improve the efficiency of the primary array." The patent application was filed on Dec. 22, 2010 (12/976,015). 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=8,508,907.PN.&OS=PN/8,508,907&RS=PN/8,508,907 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Optical Air Data Systems Assigned Patent for Laser Doppler Velocimeter ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Optical Air Data Systems, Manassas, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,508,722) developed by seven co-inventors for a laser doppler velocimeter. The co-inventors are Phillip L. Rogers, Hume, Va., Chia Chen Chang, Rockville, Md., Priyavadan Mamidipudi, Bristow, Va., Lance Leclair, Manassas, Va., Peter Gatchell, Nokesville, Va., Daniel Dakin, Great Falls, Va., and Elizabeth Dakin, Great Falls, Va. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A laser Doppler velocimeter is formed using a fiber laser as the lasing medium. Within the velocimeter, all optical signals, transmitted and received, are conveyed by optical fibers. An amplifier amplifies a source laser, which is then transmitted to one or more transceivers. The one or more transceivers, each projecting along a different axis, and each with a single optical fiber input/output interface act as both the transmission device to focus the radiation at a target region, and as the receiving system for collecting reflected radiation. The transceivers each include an amplifier to further amplify the radiation received from the laser source. The one or more transceivers transmit radiation simultaneously to the target region, and may be located remotely from the laser source. The portion of the reflected radiation collected by the receiving system is analyzed to determine the Doppler shift caused by targets at the focal point of the one or more transceivers." The patent application was filed on April 30, 2008 (12/988,248). 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=8,508,722.PN.&OS=PN/8,508,722&RS=PN/8,508,722 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Optical Air Data Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Optical Air Data Systems, Manassas, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,508,723) developed by six co-inventors for a "laser wind velocimeter with multiple radiation sources." The co-inventors are Chia-Chen Chang, Gaithersburg, Md., Priyavadan Mamidipudi, Bristow, Va., Lance LeClair, Manassas, Va., Peter Gatchell, Nokesville, Va., Daniel Dakin, Great Falls, Va., and Elizabeth A. Dakin, Great Falls, Va. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for measuring wind velocities are provided. A laser wind velocimeter with a radiation source includes a fiber laser. All optical signals, transmitted and received, are conveyed by optical fibers. An amplifier amplifies a source laser, which is then transmitted to one or more transceivers. The one or more transceivers, each projecting along a different axis, and each with a single optical fiber input/output interface act as both the transmission device to focus the radiation at a target region, and as the receiving system for collecting reflected radiation. The one or more transceivers transmit radiation to the target region. A portion of the reflected radiation collected by the receiving system is analyzed to determine the Doppler shift, which can me used to measure wind velocity." The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2011 (13/026,932). 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=8,508,723.PN.&OS=PN/8,508,723&RS=PN/8,508,723 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Columbia Power Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Columbia Power Technologies, Charlottesville, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,508,063) developed by four co-inventors for a "direct drive rotary wave energy conversion." The co-inventors are Kenneth Edward Rhinefrank, Corvallis, Ore., Bradford Storrs Lamb, Charlottesville, Va., Joseph Horan Prudell, Corvallis, Ore., and Alphonse Aloysius Schacher, Corvallis, Ore. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method for converting wave energy using the relative rotational movement between two interconnected float assemblies and the relative rotational movement between each of the float assemblies and a spar which extends from a connection with the float assemblies at the water surface into the water." The patent application was filed on Oct. 22, 2012 (13/657,145). 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=8508063.PN.&OS=PN/8508063&RS=PN/8508063 Written by Sudarshan Harpal; edited by Jaya Anand. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,508,185) developed by five co-inventors for a "charging management method and system." The co-inventors are Robert Beverley Basham, Aloha, Ore., Gregory Jensen Boss, Saginaw, Mich., Rick Allen Hamilton II, Charlottesville, Va., Julianne Frances Haugh, Austin, Texas, and Anne R. Sand, Peyton, Colo. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A charging method and system. The method includes detecting and monitoring by a computer processor, a frequency signal associated with an input voltage signal used for powering power consumption devices at a first specified location. The computer processor generates frequency level data associated with the monitoring. The computer processor receives a request to enable a charging process for charging a rechargeable power source and power source data associated with the rechargeable power source and a user. In response to the request, the computer processor enables a customized charging process associated with charging the rechargeable power source based on the frequency level data and/or the power source data." The patent application was filed on Nov. 23, 2009 (12/623,483). 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=8508185.PN.&OS=PN/8508185&RS=PN/8508185 Written by Sudarshan Harpal; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Gencia Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17 -- Gencia, Charlottesville, Va., has been assigned a patent (8,507,277) developed by Shaharyar Khan, Charlottesville, Va., for "nonviral vectors for delivering polynucleotides." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and compositions for delivering polynucleotides are provided. One embodiment provides a non-viral vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide-binding protein comprising a protein transduction domain operably linked to a targeting signal. Methods for modifying the genome of non-nuclear organelles are also provided." The patent application was filed on March 24, 2006 (11/389,432). 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=85,07,277.PN.&OS=PN/85,07,277&RS=PN/85,07,277 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1135445 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |