Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Andover-IP-Law
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Patent number: 8257340Abstract: Heat transfer catheter apparatus and methods of making and using same are disclosed wherein fluid connection means is provided between the distal portions of two adjacent, thin-walled, high strength fluid lumens to define a closed loop fluid circulation system capable of controlled delivery of thermal energy to or withdrawal of thermal energy from remote internal body locations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Saab
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Patent number: 8216182Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
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Patent number: 8177744Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
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Patent number: 8114676Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
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Patent number: 8101419Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
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Patent number: 8101418Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
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Patent number: 8101417Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
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Patent number: 8101420Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
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Patent number: 8012604Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroleptic electroluminescent metal complexes and to their preparation and use in electroluminescent devices, particularly to electroluminescent compounds having the general chemical formula:Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan, Gnanamoly Paramaswara, Muthulingham Kumaraverl, Arumugam Partheepan, Selvadurai Selvaranjan, Juan Antipan-Lara, Richard Price, Sivagnanasundram Surendrakumar
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Patent number: 8003048Abstract: An automated standards sampling apparatus (50) and method for using such, apparatus are described. The apparatus can be integrated with a liquid analyzer to form a compact, integrated liquid analysis unit. When used in combination with a specially adapted vial se of standard liquids, the apparatus provides a system for automated, substantially error-free periodic calibration and accuracy verification for an online TOC analyzer (52). The automated standards sampling apparatus of this invention facilitates the easy introduction of known concentrations of standard solutions and “grab” samples into online TOC analyzers to satisfy regulatory compliance, calibration, and validation requirements.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventors: Brian K. Clay, Martin B. Tobias, Larry Macklin, Richard D. Godec, Steve Poirier
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Patent number: 7985492Abstract: Novel ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium or platinum complexes of dibenzothiophene ligands are electroluminescent compounds.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan
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Patent number: 7927717Abstract: Electroluminescent devices have an electroluminescent layer incorporating iridium complexes with 2-benzo[b]thiophenyl and benzimidazole ligands such as bis[thiophen-2-yl-pyridine-C2,N?]-2-(2-pyridyl)-benzimidazole iridium.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan, Muttulingam Kumaraverl, Arumugam Partheepan, Gnanamoly Paramaswara, Juan Antipan-Lara
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Patent number: 7887933Abstract: An electroluminescent composition is provided comprising: (a) a compound of the general chemical formula (I): wherein M is lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, copper, silver, gold, zinc, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, germanium, tin, antimony, lead, manganese, iron, ruthenium, osmium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, palladium, platinum, cadmium or chromium; n is the valence of M; and R1, R2 and R3 can be the same or different, and are selected from hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic, heterocyclic or polycyclic ring structure, a fluorocarbon, a halogen or a nitrile group; and (b) a suitable dopant. The composition may be used in forming electroluminescent devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan, Sivagnanasundram Surendrakumar
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Patent number: 7811249Abstract: Heat transfer catheter apparatus and methods of making and using same are disclosed wherein fluid connection means is provided between the distal portions of two adjacent, thin-walled, high strength fluid lumens to define a closed loop fluid circulation system capable of controlled delivery of thermal energy to or withdrawal of thermal energy from remote internal body locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Saab
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Patent number: 7811676Abstract: An improved electroluminescent device has a layer of a first electroluminescent metal complex or organo metallic complex and a layer of a second metal complex or organo metallic complex in which the band gap of the metal in the second electroluminescent metal complex or organo metallic complex is larger than the band gap of the metal in the first electroluminescent metal complex or organo metallic complex.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Vijendra Kandappu, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan, Gnanamoly Paramaswara
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Patent number: 7811257Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for making and using adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff and catheter assemblies for transcutaneous placement to provide periodic or continuous external access for medical purposes to an interior body region of a patent who requires such medical treatment over an extended period of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Mark A. Saab
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Patent number: 7794577Abstract: A spacer element (1) is disclosed having an integral screen for use in filled cell electrodialysis. The spacer (1) has a continuous portion (2) impermeable to flow and a screen (3) which spans a centrally-located flow treatment region that contains active treatment material, such as ion exchange beads. The screen (3) may perform a structural function, allowing operation at elevated pressure, and may also define a minimum gap between adjacent membranes and enhance mixing along the flow path and at cell boundaries. The spacer element (1) may be configured to enhance hydraulic filling of the cells, and cell architecture is readily implemented in a wide range of useful flow path geometries utilizing the screen spacer element (1).Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Ionics, IncorporatedInventors: William W. Carson, Oleg Grebenyuk, Vladimir Grebenyuk, Keith J. Sims, R. Hilda Zanapalidou, Bernard R. Mack, Richard G. Parent
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Patent number: 7767315Abstract: A method producing authenticatable documents by incorporating a fluorescent organometallic complex in the toner or in the paper in which the fluorescent organometallic complex gives off light with a characteristic spectrum when exposed to UV light.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventor: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan
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Patent number: 7718275Abstract: An electroluminescent material is a metal complex of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-trimethylacetyl-pyrazol-5-one of formula (I). An electroluminescent device comprising the compound of formula (I) in the luminescent layer is also part of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan, Sivagnanasundram Surendrakumar, Patrick Gemmell, Subramaniam Ganeshamurugan, Muttullingham Kumaraverl, Arumugam Partheepan, Sutheralingam Suresh, Selvadural Selvaranjan
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Patent number: 7662637Abstract: Methods and apparatus (FIG. 4a) are disclosed for selective and very sensitive detection of certain hydrolyzable compounds, especially urea, in water by hydrolyzing said hydrolyzable compounds in a sample of the water to one or more carbon dioxide group compounds and determining the difference in the carbon dioxide content of the water and the hydrolyzed sample using conductivity measurements or other carbon dioxide detector outputs.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: GE Analytical InstrumentsInventor: Richard D. Godec