Patents Represented by Attorney Occhiuti Rohlicek & Tsao LLP

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  • Coupling process for preparing quinolone intermediates
    Patent number: 8158798
    Abstract: Process for making 7-cycloamino-1-cyclopropyl-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids. Borate ester compounds suitable for use in such process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: TaiGen Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Reilly
  • Generator, nacelle, and mounting method of a nacelle of a wind energy converter
    Patent number: 8154146
    Abstract: An apparatus for wind energy conversion includes a nacelle having a main frame, the main frame having a lower part and an upper part joined to the lower part, the upper part having a first strap extending across the lower part; a stator disposed within the nacelle; a rotor disposed within the nacelle; a mounting surface attached to the main frame and defining a rotor space, the mounting surface having a first side-face that exposes the rotor space; and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and including a first end connected to the rotor. The rotor is cantilevered from the flange into the rotor space from the first side face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: AMSC Windtec GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Fischer, Anton Wolf, Michael Schwarz
  • Wind energy converter comprising a superposition gear
    Patent number: 8154143
    Abstract: A wind energy converter configured for transmitting power to an electric grid includes a variable ratio gear system mechanically coupled between a rotor and a generator. A control system is configured to mechanically control a rotational speed of the generator so that, during a low voltage event, the wind energy converter can continue to operate and supply power to the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: AMSC Austria GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Weichbold, Robert Tratnig
  • Use of novel compounds from fruiting body of for stimulating immune response
    Patent number: 8148420
    Abstract: Methods of stimulating immune response or treating an inflammatory disorder with one of a number of the compounds disclosed herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Well Shine Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Bi-Fong Lin
  • Production method for water-absorbing resin
    Patent number: 8148485
    Abstract: In obtaining a water-absorbing resin with high property in high productivity, produced a production method for a water-absorbing resin in high property and stably. Provided is a production method for a water-absorbing resin, comprising: a step for polymerizing an acrylic acid aqueous solution; a step for drying the resultant water-containing gel; a step for pulverizing and classifying the dried substance; and a step for surface cross-linking after classification, wherein a hopper having an inclination angle of a cone part of equal to or larger than 45 degree, and a drawing rate of 30 to 80% is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kozo Nogi, Kunihiko Ishizaki, Koji Matsumoto
  • Method of forming a clamping ring and a clamping ring
    Patent number: 8146225
    Abstract: For forming a clamping ring first the pipe is extruded. The extruded pipe is cut to form a pipe part. While extruding the pipe, its inner diameter is formed smaller than the outer diameter of a pipe onto which the clamping ring is positioned before making a pipe connection. The inner diameter of the pipe part is made larger by removing material from the inside of the pipe part but only over part of the length of the pipe part such that a stop edge is formed. The clamping ring is used on a pipe when making a pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Kathryn Marie Olinger, Tim Cota
  • Manufacturing method for fermented soybeans having increased gamma-amino butyric acid content
    Patent number: 8147885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing fermented soybeans having increased gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content, and more particularly, a method of manufacturing fermented soybeans having increased gamma-aminobutyric acid content which comprises the steps of: adding lactobacillus having glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) activity and glutamate (MSG) to soybeans; grinding and molding the mixture; and spraying starch powder mixed with seed malt onto the surface of the molded mixture. The present invention can provide a method of manufacturing fermented soybeans including GABA, which has been known to accelerate sodium ion discharge through urine, so that it may lower blood pressure hypertension which may be caused from excessive consumption of salts to prevent and can produce functional paste foods satisfying people's taste and desire for health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Myoung-hee Jeon, Seung-jin Lee, Byoung-koo Kwon, Yeong-il Chang, Hee-kyoung Park, Jun-bong Choi
  • Method of controlling gas type clothes dryer
    Patent number: 8147239
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of controlling a gas type clothes dryer. The method control the dryer to continuously detect condition of a flame sensor even after ignition of the dryer, thereby preventing a drying operation from being performed when a flame has been extinguished due to insufficient gas supply caused by failure of a gas valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Daewoo Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Chang Hoo Kim
  • Electro-optic silicon modulator
    Patent number: 8149493
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a device includes a substrate, a light transmission formed on a top surface of the substrate, a first contact, and a second contact. The light transmission structure includes a first doped region; a second doped region doped oppositely to the first region; a lateral junction between a part of the first doped region and a part of the second doped region, the lateral junction oriented substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the substrate; and a vertical junction between a part of the first doped region and a part of the second doped region, the vertical junction oriented substantially parallel to the top surface of the substrate. The first contact is in electrical contact with the first region and the second contact is in electrical contact with the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sifotonics Technologies (USA) Inc.
    Inventor: Liang Chen
  • Split ring terminal assembly
    Patent number: 8147253
    Abstract: A connector assembly configured to electrically connect a first substrate with a second substrate is provided. The connector assembly includes an insulating support member including an array of apertures, and terminal assemblies disposed in the apertures. Each terminal assembly includes a hollow cylindrical body, and first and second terminals disposed on opposed ends of the body. The body is split by an opening extending between opposed ends, and resiliency of the body biases the first and second terminals in opposed directions along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Interconnections Corp.
    Inventors: Glenn Goodman, Michael Murphy
  • Press fitting for a pipe
    Patent number: 8141913
    Abstract: The press fitting for a pipe is provided with a fitting element which comprises a supporting element onto which a pipe to be connected can be pushed. Furthermore, the press fitting comprises a compression sleeve which has on its circumferential surface a compression region corresponding to the region a pressing tool acts on the compression sleeve during the compression thereof. A plastic ring is situated on the outside of the compression sleeve and is secured thereon against movements in the axial direction of the compression sleeve wherein the plastic ring has at least one axial projection which extends right into the compression region of the compression sleeve and which can be destroyed when the pressing tool acts on the compression sleeve and/or is secured so that it can be separated from the plastic ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Thomas Kern-Emmerich, Klaus Rippstein
  • Method for production of a transformed cell
    Patent number: 8143229
    Abstract: A method for incorporating a biomolecule into a cell including the steps: i) production of a complex from a biomolecule and a polymer which may be obtained by reaction of an amine monomer having at least two amine groups with an epoxide monomer having at least two epoxide groups and ii) incorporation of the biomolecule into a cell bx bringing the cell into contact with the complex. The invention further relates to the transformed cell obtained by said method, the use of a particular polymer for incorporation of a biomolecule into a cell, a kit for incorporation of a biomolecule into a cell, the use of said kit, a complex made from a biomolecule and a polymer, a therapeutic composition, the use of a complex of a biomolecule and a polymer for therapeutic treatment and a method for treatment of a disease by gene therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Qiagen GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Erbacher, Ute Krüger
  • HLA alleles associated with adverse drug reactions and methods for detecting such
    Patent number: 8142999
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of determining the presence of certain HLA alleles, such as HLA-B*1502 or HLA-B*5801, and a kit for carrying out this method. Also disclosed is a method for assessing whether a patient is at risk for developing adverse drug reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or hypersensitivity syndrome) based on the presence or absence of a genetic marker (e.g., HLA-B*1502, HLA-B*5801, or HLA-B*4601).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignees: Academia Sinica, Pharmigene, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan-Tsong Chen, Shuen-Iu Hung, Chih-Lung Shen, Chi-Feng Chang, Hsin-Yu Lin, Wei-Hsuan Chen
  • Device and method for periodic diode actuation
    Patent number: 8143793
    Abstract: An energy efficient illumination device is provided in which energy consumption is reduced by using a pulse generating circuit which provides power to LEDs in short pulses, and in which the circuit has a lifespan which is comparable to that of an LED. The illumination device includes a pulse generator circuit employing only passive circuit components and which is used to generate a desired pulsed and positively DC biased output waveform. The pulse generator circuit receives alternating current power as an input, alters the power waveform, and supplies the power to LEDs for a very short time (0.2-15 ms) during each cycle of a 50-60 Hz input signal. This paradigm of pulsed light emission provides ambient lighting that is perceived by humans to be steady and continuous, and which also provides substantial energy savings since power is used in only a fraction of the power cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: LT Lighting (Taiwan) Corp.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Wen-Tai Shuy, Mei-Ling Chou
  • Genetically modified microorganisms for producing itaconic acid with high yields
    Patent number: 8143036
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that produce itaconic acid at high yields and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: James C. Liao, Pei-Ching Chang
  • Method and apparatus of sharing spectrum with legacy communication system
    Patent number: 8145133
    Abstract: A method of sharing spectrum with a legacy communication system includes acquiring spectrum correlation of the legacy communication system, and generating a transmit waveform based on the spectrum correlation. Unlike conventional cognitive radios that utilize spectrum holes only, the proposed method can also utilize spectrally correlated frequency components where primary-user signals are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Joon Ho Cho, Yeo-Hun Yun
  • Production of an ophthalmic eyeglass intended for a wearer
    Patent number: 8142017
    Abstract: A method for producing an ophthalmic glass (1) intended for an identified wearer of spectacles comprises distribution of an optical power addition between an anterior face (SANT) and a posterior face (SPOST) of said glass. Said distribution of the addition is done in such a way as to modify an optical characteristic as a function of relative amplitudes of eye and head movements of the wearer. Superior comfort of the glass in use is thus obtained. The optical characteristic which is considered may be, in particular, a variation of magnification procured by the glass between far and near vision conditions. An improvement of the invention is to also modify a design of the progressive glass as a function of the amplitudes of the eye and head movements of the wearer, using only a single semifinished glass model of fixed design for each addition value of the anterior face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'optique)
    Inventors: Bjorn Drobe, Soazic Mousset, Claude Pedrono
  • Drug comprising as the active ingredient proliferative vector containing survivin promoter
    Patent number: 8142770
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a drug to be used in gene therapy which specifically targets abnormal cells such as tumor cells and destroys the same for healing. Namely, a drug comprising, as the active ingredient, a proliferative vector which contains a Survivin promoter proliferating depending on the expression of Survivin. This drug may be used in order to treat tumor. In this drug, use may be made of an adenovirus as the vector. In the adenovirus of this drug, an endogenous promoter of an E1A domain may be substituted with a Survivin promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jyunichi Kamizono, Satoshi Nagano, Kenichiro Kosai
  • Composite panel assembly
    Patent number: 8141325
    Abstract: A composite panel assembly includes: a first composite panel having first and second contact surfaces, and including upper and lower protective layers, and a first core; and a second composite panel having third and fourth contact surfaces, and including upper and lower protective layers, and a second core. The first contact surface of the first composite panel is disposed above and abuts against the third contact surface of the second composite panel, and the second contact surface of the first composite panel is disposed below and abuts against the fourth contact surface of the second composite panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Xxentria Technology Materials Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsien-Te Cheng, Hsien-Sung Cheng
  • Jewelry or fashion element
    Patent number: D656859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kristina Pitaniello