Patents Represented by Attorney Ryan Kromholz and Manion
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Patent number: 8349550Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignees: Cytosorbents, Inc.Inventors: James A Brady, James F Winchester, Vadim Davankov, Maria Tsvurupa, Ludmila Pavlova, Frank M Norris, Peter J Quartararo, Jr., Jamie A Salsberg
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Patent number: 8341776Abstract: A spa apparatus including a frame, a basin received in the frame, and an adjustable leg rest coupled to the frame. The adjustable leg rest is configured to slide between a first retracted position and a second extended position. The adjustable leg rest is selectively lockingly engaged by a fixation member to hold the adjustable leg rest in the desired position relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Continuum Footspas, LLCInventors: Joseph J. Galati, Jr., John Meyerovich
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Patent number: 8336249Abstract: A fishing casting device (10) for mounting onto a fishing rod (12), the casting device comprising a mount (20) and a catch (30) connected to the mount (20), wherein the fishing line (15) is releasably held by the catch (30). The device (10) also includes a release mechanism (40) adapted to release the fishing line (15) from the catch (30) during a casting action when a predetermined casting force is reached.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventor: Michael W. Newton
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Patent number: 8334094Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Cytosorbents, Inc.Inventors: James A Brady, James F Winchester, Vadim Davankov, Maria Tsyurupa, Ludmila Pavlova, Frank M Norris, Peter Quartararo, Jr., Jamie A Salsberg
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Patent number: 8329388Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: Cytosorbents, Inc.Inventors: James A Brady, James F Winchester, Vadim Davankov, Maria Tsvurupa, Ludmila Pavlova, Frank M Norris, Peter J Quartararo, Jr., Jamie A Salsberg
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Patent number: 8302342Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for improved cleaning of a firearm barrel are provided. Generally, a system according to the present invention includes a cleaning head having a cleaning implement coupled to a shank, which provides at least one radial engagement surface and at least one longitudinal engagement surface. The system may further include a cleaning rod adapted to engage the cleaning head in an at least partially overlapping or surrounding engagement. A method according to the present invention includes the steps of inserting a cleaning head into the breech end of a firearm barrel, engaging the head with a cleaning rod, pushing the head through the barrel and retracting the cleaning rod from the barrel, wherein during the retracting step, the head is disengaged from the rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: John M Krieger
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Patent number: 8296874Abstract: A spa device including a basin with at least one agitation device and at least one foot massaging device. The agitation device is a pipeless fluid jet. The massaging device may be a three piece massaging foot roller which is placed in a cavity in the bottom surface of the basin. The spa device may include electronic controls for controlling the fluid and agitation devices. The spa device electronic control system may include a fluid level sensor. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined high level the control system turns off the fluid. When the fluid level in the basin reaches a predetermined low level the control system turns off the jets.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Continuum Footspas, LLCInventors: Joseph J. Galati, Jr., John Meyerovich
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Patent number: 8293056Abstract: A system for removing chips from a web is disclosed, the system having a rotationally variable speed shoe for receiving a chip, a rotationally constant speed transfer roll for receiving a portion of a web from a die and anvil system, with the shoe initially rotating at a constant speed, slowing to allow a portion of the web to rip away from the chip at a leading rotational edge of the chip, next increasing in rotational speed to allow the chip to rip away from the web at a trailing rotational edge of the chip.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Curt G. Joa, Inc.Inventor: John A. McCabe
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Patent number: 8262058Abstract: A valve assembly includes a check valve element in an output chamber. The check valve element opens to permit forward flow of fluid under pressure in the output chamber from an input port to an output port. The check valve element closes to block back flow of fluid under pressure in the output chamber from the output port toward the input port. The back flow of fluid under pressure exerts a closing force upon the check valve element from within the output chamber. A counter force generating element, or pilot element, communicates with the valve element, to selectively open the valve, even in the presence of back flow pressure. The counter force generating element may apply a counter force to the check valve element, which urges the valve element toward the opened condition. The counter force may be less than the closing force, so the check valve element remains closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Norbert J. Kot
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Patent number: 8256304Abstract: A flow meter having a magnetic base sensor for electrical feedback of flow rate is disclosed. A float rod carrying an indicator and a magnet moves within the flow meter body with and the flow being visually read and electronically read.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Waukee Engineering Company, Inc.Inventor: Kevin P. Therrian
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Patent number: 8240741Abstract: The invention relates to a covering frame for a tarpaulin structure, comprising a number of bows, which can be displaced along lateral longitudinal beams (4) and which each have a slide (6) at the ends thereof. Folding means (9) for force-folding a tarpaulin are provided in the vicinity of the slides (6). The invention also relates to a slide (6). A reliable and cost-effective assembly is achieved by virtue of the fact that the folding means (9) can be inserted into a guide (62a) of the slide (6) along the axis of the guide (62a). In addition, a profile of a longitudinal beam (4) for use in a covering frame is provided in order to guide a slide (6).Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: VBG Group Truck Equipment GmbHInventors: Lars Remmel, Marion Heynen, Karl Kemmerling
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Patent number: 8236997Abstract: A process for the production of pentafluoroethane is described. The process comprises reacting perchloroethylene with hydrogen fluoride in the vapor phase in a first reactor or a first plurality of reactors in the presence of a fluorination catalyst to produce a composition comprising dichlorotrifluoroethane, hydrogen chloride, unreacted hydrogen fluoride and perchloroethylene. This composition is subjected to a separation step to yield a purified composition comprising at least 95 weight % of dichlorotrifluorethane and less than 0.5 weight % of compounds having the formula C2C16-XFX, where x is an integer of from 0 to 6, base the total weight of organic compounds in the composition. The composition from the separation step is then reacted with hydrogen fluoride in the vapor phase in a second reactor or a second plurality of reactors in the presence of a fluorination catalyst to produce a composition comprising pentafluoroethane and less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Clive Robert Giddis, Paul Hendry Stewert
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Patent number: 8231402Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventor: Kenneth P Rundle
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Patent number: 8225512Abstract: A device for removing hair clippings is disclosed. The device comprises a suction member having an opening, a top side and a bottom side, a hose attachment member connected to the suction member, and a fastening member adapted for affixing onto a hair clipper, with the fastening member being attached to the bottom side of the suction member. This device is particularly useful for removing the hair clippings from shaved surgical patients in a manner that prevents the hair clippings from falling into the patient's surroundings and thus prevent contamination.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Surgical Site Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Michael Coleman, Daniel Joseph Laundrie
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Patent number: 8220671Abstract: An apparatus according to the present invention provides a fluid pour spout including a plunger having a variable position for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough. Also provided is a fluid container having a fluid pour spout including a plunger having a variable position for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough, the spout being at least partially integrally formed with the container or removably coupled thereto. A further apparatus according to the present invention is a lid including a fluid pour spout including a plunger having a variable position for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough, the lid being removably coupleable to a fluid container.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Trico CorporationInventors: Daniel Gundrum, Nicholas Scherer
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Patent number: 8216665Abstract: A corrugated paperboard is disclosed. The corrugated paperboard is based on a selection of a polymer blend (which may or may not include a color) for use as (a) as an extrusion layer which allows a layer of a water (and heat) resistant polymer (such as a PET, but which may also be a blend of polymers) and a paper liner to be laminated together and (b) can survive, i.e. be effective at, temperatures of at least 150° C. that are generated in a corrugator to facilitate manufacture of the corrugated paperboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: AMCOR, Ltd.Inventor: Frank Farchione
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Patent number: D665085Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Robert B. Strother, Jonathan L. Sakai, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Kathryn W. Stager, Maria E. Bennett
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Patent number: D667054Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: D670981Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Joseph Jeremy Saunders, John Quella
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Patent number: D674105Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Kenneth P. Rundle, Steven M. Galecki, Michael Marks, Joseph J. Mrva, Jonathan L. Sakai