Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Seed IP Law Group
  • Patent number: 8329668
    Abstract: The invention provides antisense antiviral compounds and methods of their use and production in inhibition of growth of viruses of the Picornaviridae family and in the treatment of a viral infection. The compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of Enterovirus and/or Rhinovirus infection in a mammal. The antisense antiviral compounds are substantially uncharged, including partially positively charged, morpholino oligonucleotides have a sequence of 12-40 subunits, including at least 12 subunits having a targeting sequence that is complementary to a region associated with viral RNA sequences within a 32 nucleotide region of the viral 5? untranslated region identified by SEQ ID NO:4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: AVI Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Stein, Cornelis A. Rijnbrand, Patrick L. Iversen, Dwight D. Weller
  • Patent number: 8330495
    Abstract: A countermeasure in a logic circuit having a logic gate supplying a binary output signal, the method including supplying binary data having random values to inputs of logic circuit during a precharge phase; supplying data to process to inputs of the logic circuit during a data processing phase; supplying on input of the logic circuit a precharge command signal launching a precharge phase; and under the effect of the precharge command signal, adapting the functioning of a logic gate of the logic circuit, statistically unbalanced, so that the output signal of the logic gate is in a binary state with a same probability as the random binary data supplied on input of the logic circuit during the precharge phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Rousset) SAS
    Inventors: Frederic Bancel, Philippe Roquelaure
  • Patent number: 8329853
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of poly-?-glutamic acids which comprises the polymerization of tertiary ?-esters of ?-glutamic acid N-carboxy anhydride with appropriate solvents and initiators, followed by acid hydrolysis of the resulting poly-?-glutamic acid-?-ester. The process is particularly advantageous in that it allows one to carefully control the molecular weight of the resulting poly-?-glutamic acid. The invention also relates to poly-?-glutamic acids capped at the amino terminus with carboxylic acids or amino acids and to a process for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc McKennon, Giovanni Da Re, Luca Feliciotti, Marco Artico, Gianluca Pardi, Mario Grugni
  • Patent number: 8327498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade mounted to a wiper apparatus for a vehicle to wipe a windshield, a jig for heat treating a wiper frame of a wiper blade, and a method for machining a wiper frame using the same. An object of the present invention is to provide a wiper blade, which has a wiper frame formed to have elasticity, has an improved structure for securing a wiper strip, causes a wiper strip to be directly coupled with the wiper frame, and is easily assembled, thereby saving a time required for an assembling process and having improved durability and contacting force, a jig for heat treating a wiper frame of a wiper blade and a method for machining a wiper frame using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignees: ADM21 Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: In Kyu Kim
  • Patent number: 8329453
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Micronics, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
  • Patent number: 8330414
    Abstract: A contactless charging system is made up of an electronic device and a contactless charger 200 that recharges the electronic device in a contactless manner. The electronic device transmits a full charge command indicating completion of charge. Upon receipt of the full charge command, the contactless charger shifts to a charge stop state in which charge of the electronic device is not performed. In the charge stop state, the contactless charger generates a load check signal for checking whether or not the electronic device is placed in the contactless charger in a rechargeable state, and transmits the signal. Further, the contactless charger also generates a charge restart check command for checking whether or not the electronic device requests recharge in a charge stop state, and transmits the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Hiroyuki Oku, Masanori Oshimi
  • Patent number: 8330518
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low consumption flip-flop circuit with data retention, comprising at least one flip-flop and at least one retention cell connected to the output of the flip-flop and configured so that during normal operation of the flip-flop circuit, the retention cell transmits the data or logic state present on the output terminal of the flip-flop to its own output terminal, while during low consumption operation of the flip-flop circuit a latch circuit of the retention cell suitable to memorize data or a logic state corresponding to the last data or logic state present on the output terminal of the flip-flop is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics S.r.l., STMicroelectronics PVT Ltd
    Inventors: Andrea Mario Veggetti, Abhishek Jain, Pankaj Rohilla
  • Patent number: 8327759
    Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
  • Patent number: 8332957
    Abstract: A storage device has a data erasing function. A controller of a storage device, such as an USB, has a lost timer section and an emergency timer section. Both timer sections halt clocking operation as a result of initiation of use of the storage device by an authorized user. The lost timer section commences clocking operation as a result of completion of use of the storage device by the authorized user. The emergency timer section commences clocking operation as a result of unauthorized removal of the storage device. When either the lost timer section or the emergency timer section outputs a count-up signal, data in flash ROM are erased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: TEAC Corporation
    Inventor: Kaname Hayasaka
  • Patent number: 8328099
    Abstract: An automatic data collection device includes an automatic focusing feature. The automatic focusing feature is based on a type of triangulation technique, which determines an optimum position of an imaging lens in order to obtain an optimally focused image. The position of the imaging lens may be adjusted until the imaging lens is at the optimum position. A pair of aiming beams is separated by a distance. The optimum position of the imaging lens (and/or the amount of displacement of the imaging lens that is needed to reach the optimum position) can be determined based on a relation that involves the distance between the two aiming beams, a focal length of the imaging lens, and a distance between “spots” that are respectively generated on an image plane (such as on an image sensor) by the pair of aiming beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Intermac IP Corp.
    Inventors: Serge Thuries, Laurent Lognon, Vincent Bessettes
  • Patent number: 8329498
    Abstract: A method manufactures semiconductor chips each comprising a component implanted in the semiconductor. The method includes collectively implanting components onto a front face of a semiconductor wafer and fixing a plate of a transparent material onto the front face of the wafer. Fixing the plate of transparent material is preceded by a step of depositing, on the front face of the wafer, at least one layer of polymer material forming an optical filter. Application is particularly to the manufacturing of imagers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics Rousset SAS
    Inventor: Caroline Hernandez
  • Patent number: 8323704
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of antioxidant activity rich extracts from tuberous roots of Decalepis hamiltonii and the use of said extract as anti-oxidant, free radical scavenger, the extract is having an anti-oxidant activity in the range of 4 to 47% and also it can serve as better antioxidant since it can prevent more than one type of free radicals unlike other synthetic antioxidants which can quench only one type of radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Kotamballi Nagendra Murthy Chidambara Murthy, Giridhar Parvatam, Thammannan Rajasekaran, Gokare Aswathanarayana Ravishankar
  • Patent number: 8322277
    Abstract: Devices and systems for compressing food articles are shown and described. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to squeeze, press, extrude, or otherwise process food articles. The disclosed embodiments can include a lever with a plurality of gear teeth, a base with a plurality of gear teeth, and a receptacle. The gear teeth can engage one another. The lever and base can be actuated to move a piston head into and out of the receptacle to compress food. A piston assembly of the compression tool can provide a mechanical advantage to provide relatively high compressive forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventor: Jonah S. Griffith
  • Patent number: 8325996
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for locating the iris in an image of an eye, comprising steps of locating the pupil in the image, of detecting positions of intensity steps of pixels located on a line passing through the pupil and transition zones between the iris and the cornea, on either side of the pupil, and of determining the center and the radius of a circle passing through the detected positions of the transitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics Rousset SAS, Universite Paul Cezanne Aix Marseille III
    Inventors: Lionel Martin, Guillaume Petitjean, Stéphane Derrode, William Ketchantang
  • Patent number: 8324944
    Abstract: A startup circuitry connected to a main circuit which has at least an output terminal connected to its feedback terminal by a feedback loop. The startup circuitry is connected to the main circuit in such a manner to break the feedback loop, by having a first circuit node connected to said output terminal of said main circuit and a second circuit node connected to its feedback terminal, said startup circuitry providing a correct output voltage value during the startup phase of said main circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics Design and Application S.R.O.
    Inventor: Jaromir Schindler
  • Patent number: 8322700
    Abstract: A manufacturing system includes a configurable positioning apparatus and machining system for processing a workpiece retained by the positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus has different configurations for retaining different types of workpieces, such as panels, fuselages, airfoil skins, and engine housings. The positioning apparatus includes a first support rail and a second support rail spaced apart from the first support rail. The first and second support rails support a plurality of stackable headers that cooperate to position the workpiece. The headers have adjustable heights along their lengths in order to accommodate the shape of the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Flow International Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Saberton, Paul Receveur
  • Patent number: 8325038
    Abstract: A fiber optic mesh intrusion detection system includes a mesh structure made from twisted fiber optic cable to form a plurality of rhombic openings. For each of the crossings, a fastener is wrapped around the crossed fiber optic cable, serving both to provide the mesh structure and to protect the crossing points from tampering. Embodiments include fasteners having rotationally symmetric, interlocking portions such that when wrapped around the crossed cable the portions engage each other to hold the fastener in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Lee Suk Cho
  • Patent number: 8326049
    Abstract: A processing system, such as typically a CPU, is used for converting a digital signal organized in pixels, such as a video signal, between a first format and a second multiple-description format. The system comprises at least one input register and at least one output register, and is configured via instructions, that can be constituted at least in part by instructions of a SIMD type, so as to: order the pixels of the signal to be converted in a set of input registers; and take selectively the pixels from the aforesaid set of input registers and place them in an orderly way in at least one output register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
    Inventors: Fabrizio Simone Rovati, Andrea Lorenzo Vitali
  • Patent number: 8323652
    Abstract: This application relates to agents capable of specifically recognizing GPIb?, a key receptor required for platelet adhesion and aggregation. More specifically, this application relates to monoclonal antibodies and derivatives thereof capable of specifically recognizing both the murine and the human GPIb?. These monoclonal antibodies and derivatives are particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of thrombosis as well as research tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Canadian Blood Services
    Inventors: Heyu Ni, Guangheng Zhu
  • Patent number: D671907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Red Chip Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Ulrich Behringer, Costa Lakoumentas, David Czarnecki