Patents Represented by Attorney McKee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C.
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Patent number: 8352287Abstract: A method for providing a user with a service to access and collect personal health records associated with the user in a private manner through use of a user account may include assigning a destination address associated with the user account of the user for receiving private communications from at least one health care provider, associating access information with the user account of the user, providing authorization to the health care provider to send personal health records to the destination address, receiving a private communication from one of the at least one health care providers at the web site, storing the personal health record such that the personal health record is accessible through the web site. The method may further include receiving authorization from the user to send to the web site and sending a personal health record to the web site.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: MyMedicalRecords, Inc.Inventor: Robert H. Lorsch
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Patent number: 8351106Abstract: An optical micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) structure is provided. The structure includes an elastomer membrane, a plurality of polymer fibers attached to the elastomer membrane, an array of detectors operatively connected to the plurality of polymer fibers at a first end of the plurality of polymer fibers, and a microlens array operatively connected to the plurality of polymer fibers at a second end of the plurality of polymer fibers. A method of manufacturing an optical MEMS structure is provided. The method includes forming a hollow PDMS chamber in which PDMS fibers extend from top to bottom using a lost wax molding process.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Jaeyoun Kim
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Patent number: 8352288Abstract: A method for providing a user with a web-based service to access and collect records associated with the user in a secure and private manner, the method including assigning through a web site a phone number, assigning through the web site a user account to the user, associating access information with the user, creating through the web site a document for the user to provide to the service provider requesting the service provider to send the records to the phone number and granting the service provider permission to send the records to the phone number, receiving by the service provider the document from the user to provide the service provider permission to send the records to the phone number, and sending by the service provider a private fax communication to the phone number.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: MyMedicalRecords, Inc.Inventor: Robert H. Lorsch
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Patent number: 8349352Abstract: A drug delivery system is disclosed. The drug delivery system includes a recognitive polymeric hydrogel through which a drug is delivered by contacting biological tissue. The recognitive polymeric hydrogel is formed using a bio-template, which is a drug or is structurally similar to the drug, functionalized monomers, preferably having complexing sites, and cross-linking monomers, which are copolymerized using a suitable initiator. The complexing sites of the recognitive polymeric hydrogel that is formed preferably mimic receptor sites of a target biological tissue, biological recognition, or biological mechanism of action. A system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is a contact lens for delivering a drug through contact with an eye. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the drug is an anti-microbial, such as an anti-fungal agent for treatment of large animals, such as horses.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Mark E. Byrne, Allison Collins, Asa D. Vaughan, Siddarth Venkatesh
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Patent number: 8349351Abstract: A drug delivery system is disclosed. The drug delivery system includes a recognitive polymeric hydrogel through which a drug is delivered by contacting biological tissue. The recognitive polymeric hydrogel is formed using a bio-template, which is a drug or is structurally similar to the drug, functionalized monomers, preferably having complexing sites, and cross-linking monomers, which are copolymerized using a suitable initiator. The complexing sites of the recognitive polymeric hydrogel that is formed preferably mimics receptor sites of a target biological tissue, biological recognition, or biological mechanism of action. The system in accordance with an embodiment of the intention is a contact lens for delivering a drug through contact with an eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Mark E. Byrne, Siddarth Venkatesh
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Patent number: 8350669Abstract: A system for providing secured access to and/or control of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a vehicle network such as a CAN. A remote communications device is used for sending a signal for controlling functions associated with the vehicle. There is a receiver operatively connected to the vehicle network and adapted to receive the signal from the remote communications device. At least one access module is adapted to provide control of functions of the vehicle by a user from outside of the vehicle, the access module is electrically connected to the vehicle network. There is at least one user input device associated with the access module and there are a plurality of outputs associated with the access module wherein the access module is adapted to directly control access to the vehicle through control of the plurality of outputs.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Trimark CorporationInventors: Dave S. Magner, Anita L. Reichling, David C. Smart, Robert D. Lawson
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Patent number: 8348561Abstract: A motorcycle restraining device for securing a motorcycle to a trailer or other transport device is provided. The restraining device includes first and second brackets permanently attached to opposite sides of a motorcycle. A connecting rod is inserted through the brackets when the motorcycle is to be loaded onto the transport device. The motorcycle with the rod then approaches first and second receiving members, which constitutes an anchor, and the rod is secured to the receiving members. As the receiving members are adjustable and the design of the brackets adjustable as well, the motorcycle restraining device of the present invention may be used with generally any make and model of motorcycle. In addition, the brackets are permanently attached such that they do not create any problems or prevent ride ability of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Joey Bauer, Sr.
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Patent number: 8352131Abstract: A pitch plow and a method of controlling an elevation of a cutting edge of a pitch plow having a frame and a shank that is pivotally mounted to the frame, with the shank defining a cutting edge includes a control system that controls an elevation of the cutting edge. The control system includes a hydraulic control between the shank and the frame to pivotally adjust the shank and an electronic control to control the hydraulic actuator. The electronic control includes a processor and first and second sensors. The processor produces an output that adjusts the hydraulic control in a manner that controls the elevation of the cutting edge. The first sensor may measure GNS location and provides a GNS location input to the processor. The second sensor may measure orientation of said shank and provides a shank orientation input to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: AG Leader Technology, Inc.Inventors: James D. Yegerlehner, Dennis E. Bell
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Patent number: 8345693Abstract: A cooperative spatial multiplexing scheme in which the transmitter (source), equipped with a single antenna, forms virtual antenna arrays from a collection of distributed antennas belonging to different wireless terminals, and transmit a high-rate data stream to those terminals (relays). Each relay detects only a subset (called sub-stream) of the data stream and all relays forward their sub-streams simultaneously over the same physical channel. Then the receiver (destination) nulls and cancels the interference from different relays in order of the magnitude of log-likelihood ratio and detects the signal transmitted from the source.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Sang Wu Kim
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Patent number: 8343380Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Sugar acids and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8342738Abstract: A mixer includes a housing having one or more augers therein. The augers are turned so that they lift the material being mixed upwardly. Fixed on the side walls, which include baffles, are one or more deflectors which impart a downward motion on the mixture being mixed so that the mixture is tumbled upwardly by the augers and downwardly by the deflectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Roto-Mix, LLCInventors: Rodney R. Neier, Allin L. Butcher, Ross M. Groening, Conway B. Price
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Patent number: 8344026Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Junzhong Li, Richard K. Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
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Patent number: 8345778Abstract: A method of data transmission includes representing data using at least one amplitude modulated impulse based on an ultra wideband impulse, sending the at least one impulse over an electrically conductive guided media, receiving the at least one impulse over the electrically conductive guided media, recovering the data from the at least one amplitude modulated impulse after receiving the at least one impulse over the electrically conductive guided media. The at least one impulse coexists on the electrically conductive guided media with wave based transmissions sent over the electrically conductive guided media.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Lightwaves Systems, Inc.Inventors: Philip T. Kennedy, Joseph A. Gerke, David M. Snyder, Jon G. Stanford, Xuejie Song, Gregory P. Probst
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Patent number: 8340829Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus of detecting and compensating for DC residual fault currents on electrical systems. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus which is capable of accurately detecting one or more parameters of the fault current waveform and generating a compensation factor which compensates for specific pulsed DC fault components present. In this way, trip sensitivity is optimized for all types of fault current waveforms. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention operates by detecting one or more parameters of the encoded fault current waveform and generating a measure of symmetry comparing the mean squared values of negative and positive sections of said encoded fault current waveform. In use, various bands of the ratio of the mean squared sum of the positive and negative sections of said encoded fault current waveform are obtained, and a compensation factor is determined from a look-up table stored in a processing means.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Eaton Industries Manufacturing GmbHInventor: Jonathan Keith Jackson
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Patent number: 8337058Abstract: An apparatus and method for a high intensity lighting fixture. One aspect, a knuckle for mounting the light fixture by its bulb cone to a cross arm is attached along the side of the bulb cone. This has various potential advantages including decreased effective projected area, protection of watering to the bulb cone, and decreased moment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron K. Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
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Patent number: 8337921Abstract: An improved filamentous fungi is disclosed that has an enhanced nutritional profile by utilizing pulsed ultraviolet irradiation. According to the invention, the vitamin D component of mushrooms and other filamentous fungi may be drastically increased with no deleterious affects on appearance with the use of pulsed UV radiation. Mushrooms so treated had up to 1800% DV in one serving of fresh mushrooms.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Robert B. Beelman, Michael Kalaras
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Patent number: 8329633Abstract: A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Patent number: PP23269Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of milk chocolate changing to lavender coloration.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Weeks RosesInventor: Christian Bédard
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Patent number: PP23289Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of ketchup red and mustard yellow bicolor coloration.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.Inventor: Christian Bédard
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Patent number: D674131Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron Gordin, Lawrence H. Boxler, Timothy J. Boyle, Chris P. Lickiss