Patents Issued in May 3, 2011
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Patent number: D637367Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: J. W. Pet Company, Inc.Inventor: Norman Anderson
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Patent number: D637368Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: J. W. Pet Company, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Willinger, Peter Ragonetti
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Patent number: D637369Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLCInventor: Joy Mangano
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Patent number: D637370Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Michael W. Megown, James T. Farrell
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Patent number: D637371Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-Joo Sim, Hyoung-Sub Choi, Se-Hun Oh, Hea-Me Lee
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Patent number: D637372Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Pil Hee Lee
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Patent number: D637373Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Carlisle FoodService Products, IncorporatedInventors: Martin Benning, Oliver Breit, Brian Hutton, Michael Ksiazek, Michael Rellinger, David M. Shannon, Josh Wright
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Patent number: D637374Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Robert G. Giannetti, Robert G. Giannetti, Jr.
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Patent number: D637375Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: William David Haren
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Patent number: H2253Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining a model for a first personality of a component of an object, wherein the model for the first personality of the component is associated with a component name and a first personality indicia, determining a model for a second personality of the component of the object, wherein the model for the second personality of the component is associated with the component name and the second personality indicia, determining a multiple personality model of the object, wherein the model of the object includes the model for the first personality of the component, the model of the second personality of the component, the first personality indicia, and the second personality indicia, and storing the multiple personality model of the object in a single file.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: PixarInventors: Lena Petrovic, John Anderson
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Patent number: PP21890Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla plant named ‘Tsuruhanbestpinki-1’ of upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, and being in full flower around Mother's Day as illustrated.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Norio Sonoda
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Patent number: PP21891Abstract: ‘SEIKA’, a new and distinct variety of Nandina domestica, characterized by its tight, dense upright plant habit; slow growth rate; and unique deep red-colored young foliage and deep green-colored mature foliage. Deep red color of young foliage is retained while the plant is actively growing.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: TNM CorporationInventors: April Herring, Adriana Garza
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Patent number: PP21892Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ is characterized inter alia by altered inflorescence with respect to tissue and/or organelles including flowers or flower parts. This trait sets ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ apart from all other existing varieties, lines, strains or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: International Flower Developments Pty Ltd.Inventor: Filippa Brugliera
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Patent number: PP21893Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Black Cherry Wild’ with long-blooming, highly double flowers with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a deep crimson outer surface surrounded on the outside by a lighter rose pink perimeter. Dianthus ‘Black Cherry Wild’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center dying out.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Kevin Hurd
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Patent number: PP21894Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named “Dragon Fruit’ with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a central fuchsia pink zone and reddish purple bar. Dianthus “Dragon Fruit’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die out.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Kevin Hurd
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Patent number: PP21895Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ with long-blooming, fragrant, highly-double flowers, petals with a deep magenta base and irregular rose pink splashing in the center or petal margins. Dianthus ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists high temperatures and center die-out.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc.Inventor: Kevin Hurd
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Patent number: PP21896Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mefisto Purple’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21897Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mouria Yellow’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21898Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Viviana Yellow’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; and semi-double type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21899Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Girona Orange’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with orange-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21900Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Olmeto Orange’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; and large decorative-type inflorescences with dark and light orange-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21901Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Staviski Dark Pink’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21902Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Pobo Red’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; and large semi-double type inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP21903Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsatal’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Van Zanten Plants b.v.Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Patent number: PP21904Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gaura plant named ‘Summer Emotions’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.Inventor: Piet R. J. Lommerse
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Patent number: PP21905Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kniphofia plant named ‘Red Rocket’, characterized by its upright growth habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; early flowering habit; long flowering period; orange red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.Inventor: Pieter Schreurs
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Patent number: RE42315Abstract: The present invention provides a nanostructured device comprising a substrate including nanotroughs therein; and a lipid bilayer suspended on or supported in the substrate. A separation method is also provided comprising the steps of supporting or suspending a lipid bilayer on a substrate; wherein the substrate comprises nanostructures and wherein the lipid bilayer comprises at least one membrane associated biomolecule; and applying a driving force to the lipid bilayer to separate the membrane associated biomolecule from the lipid bilayer and to drive the membrane associated biomolecule into the nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: STC.UNMInventors: Gabriel P. Lopez, Steven R. J. Brueck, Linnea K. Ista
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Patent number: RE42316Abstract: Systems and methods for testing a signal generated by a Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) in a radar altimeter. In an embodiment of the method, a voltage signal derived by comparing a fixed reference frequency to a ramped frequency signal generated by the DDS based on a clock-based reference signal is generated. The generated voltage signal is integrated over a predefined range of clock signals. The integration is sampled at a previously defined clock tick. The sample is compared to a desired value and an indication that the radar altimeter is malfunctioning is provided if the comparison exceeds a predefined threshold value. The radar altimeter system is deactivated if an indication that the radar altimeter is malfunctioning has been provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: David C. Vacanti
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Patent number: RE42317Abstract: A system for filtering digital television signals is provided. The system comprises a generator for providing a first data sequence to a private data packetizer, and a transmitter for transmitting the packetized first data sequence in a data channel of a digital television signal. The system further includes a receiver for receiving the digital television signal and recovering the first data sequence. The receiver includes a channel estimator for providing an estimate of channel characteristics, such as estimated channel impulse estimate and estimated noise variance. The receiver further includes an adaptive equalizer filter having an input for receiving the digital television signal and an input for receiving adaptive filter coefficients. The receiver further includes a coefficient processor for calculating adaptive filter coefficients based on the channel estimate, and providing the adaptive filter coefficients to the adaptive equalizer filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompayInventors: Naofal Mohammed Wassel Al-Dhahir, John Erik Hersey, Nick Andrew Van Stralen, Richard Louis Frey, Mark Lewis Grabb
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Patent number: RE42318Abstract: A semiconductor module is provided which includes a beat heat spreader, at least two semiconductors thermally coupled to the heat spreader, and a plurality of electrically conductive leads electrically connected to the semiconductors. At least one of the electrically conductive leads is common to both of the semiconductors. The semiconductor module also includes a termination resistor electrically coupled to at least one of the semiconductors. A method of making a semiconductor module is also taught, whereby a plurality of electrically conductive leads are provided. At least two semiconductors are electrically coupled to the plurality of electrically conductive leads, where at least one of the electrically conductive leads is common to both of the semiconductors. The semiconductors are then thermally coupled to a heat spreader. Subsequently, a termination resistor is electrically coupled to at least one of the semiconductors.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventor: Belgacem Haba
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Patent number: RE42319Abstract: A voltage suppression device for suppressing voltage surges in an electrical circuit, comprised of a voltage sensitive element having a predetermined voltage rating, the voltage sensitive element increasing in temperature as voltage applied across the voltage sensitive element exceeds the voltage rating. Terminals are provided for electrically connecting the voltage sensitive element between a power line of an electrical circuit and a ground or neutral line of the electrical circuit. A normally closed, thermal switch is electrically connected in series with the voltage sensitive element between the power line and the voltage sensitive element, the thermal switch being thermally coupled to the voltage sensitive element wherein the thermal switch moves from a normally closed position to an open position to form a gap between the thermal switch and the voltage sensitive element when the temperature of the voltage sensitive element reaches a level indicating an over-voltage condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: MERSEN France SB SASInventors: Kenneth R. Martenson, Jerry L. Mosesian
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Patent number: RE42320Abstract: This invention relates to a karaoke CD format and a device for controlling audio signals utilizing the karaoke CD format which provides a user with selective reproduction of the voice of a player. The karaoke CD format includes a CD format divided into video sectors and audio sectors. The audio sectors are further divided into a part for recording accompaniment sound and playing sound at the same time and a part for recording accompaniment sound only. There is provided record coding information for distinguishing the parts. A system, method and storage medium for reproducing digital data, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Han Jung
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Patent number: RE42321Abstract: This invention relates to a karaoke CD format and a device for controlling audio signals utilizing the karaoke CD format which provides a user with selective reproduction of the voice of a player. The karaoke CD format includes a CD format divided into video sectors and audio sectors. The audio sectors are further divided into a part for recording accompaniment sound and playing sound at the same time and a part for recording accompaniment sound only. There is provided record coding information for distinguishing the parts. An apparatus, method and storage medium for reproducing digital data, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Han Jung
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Patent number: RE42322Abstract: This invention relates to a karaoke CD format and a device for controlling audio signals utilizing the karaoke CD format which provides a user with selective reproduction of the voice of a player. The karaoke CD format includes a CD format divided into video sectors and audio sectors. The audio sectors are further divided into a part for recording accompaniment sound and playing sound at the same time and a part for recording accompaniment sound only. There is provided record coding information for distinguishing the parts. An apparatus, method and storage medium for reproducing digital data, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Han Jung
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Patent number: RE42323Abstract: This invention relates to a karaoke CD format and a device for controlling audio signals utilizing the karaoke CD format which provides a user with selective reproduction of the voice of a player. The karaoke CD format includes a CD format divided into video sectors and audio sectors. The audio sectors are further divided into a part for recording accompaniment sound and playing sound at the same time and a part for recording accompaniment sound only. There is provided record coding information for distinguishing the parts. An apparatus, method and storage medium for reproducing digital data, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Han Jung
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Patent number: RE42324Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel drug candidate having a potential for universal therapy of allergy and asthma. The invention provides a Fab (antibody fragment), having the following characteristics: a) inhibits the IgE-Fc?RI interaction; b) binds to free and cell-bound IgE; and c) is non-anaphylactic.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Phadia ABInventors: Sylvia Laffer, Erik Hogbom, Kenneth H. Roux, Jonas Adriansson, Wolfgang R. Sperr, Peter Valent, Dietrich Kraft, Hans Grönlund, Rudolf Valenta
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Patent number: RE42325Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for analyzing sequence variations in nucleic acid samples comprising multiple loci, each having two, three or more possible allelic sequences. The method involves combining at least a first and second pair of oligonucleotide probes with the nucleic acid sample. The first pair of probes is capable of hybridizing in proximity to each other within a segment of the nucleic acid sample comprising the first locus and the second pair is capable of hybridizing in proximity to each other within a segment of the nucleic acid sample comprising the second locus. The first member of each probe pair comprises a FRET donor and the second member comprises a FRET acceptor, the FRET acceptor of the first probe pair member having a different emission spectrum from the FRET acceptor of the second probe pair.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Carl T. Wittwer, Mark G. Herrman
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Patent number: RE42326Abstract: A mobile communication system includes a plurality of radio base stations forming respective radio zones and a mobile station selecting a wait zone and a base station to which a request for a message channel is to be issued. Each of the plurality of radio base stations is assigned an order of priority. Information relating to the order of priority is used by the mobile station to select a wait zone and a base station to which a request for a message channel is to be issued.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Hajime Hasegawa
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Patent number: RE42327Abstract: An alkyl ether derivative represented by the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n are as defined in the specification, or salts thereof exhibits synergistically improved anti-hypoxic activity when combined with a compound having an acetylcholine esterase inhibitory activity. Therefore, the combination according to the present invention is useful as a method for improving cerebral function. Further, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound relating to the combination according to the present invention is useful for treatment and prevention of dysfunction of cerebral acetylcholine neurons in the sequelae of cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and ischemic cerebral lesion and in the cerebral apoplexy or the memory impairment caused by selective neuronal death.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasushi Nakada, Masaya Nakagawa, Satoshi Ono
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Patent number: 7934267Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Nordstrom, Richard Warren Fox
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Patent number: 7934268Abstract: An odor absorbing system includes a lower body covering article of clothing configured to be worn by a person. The lower body covering article of clothing includes a base layer comprising a crotch section and leg sections, each of which are connected to the crotch section. The crotch and leg sections are respectively configured to substantially cover the crotch and legs of the person wearing the article of clothing.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Sunburst Companies, Inc.Inventor: Anthony E. Newman
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Patent number: 7934269Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of clothing and a method for accessing a portion of a patient's body for treatment that permit an area of treatment to remain substantially covered. In one embodiment, a shirt/jacket is provided that has a first closeable opening in the front of the shirt/jacket that extends from the bottom of the shirt/jacket to the top of the collar or neckline and a second closeable opening extending from the outer cuff of a sleeve to the neckline at the outer top side of the collar. The second closeable opening is preferably opened and closed by a hook and loop fastener. This permits tubing to be routed through the second closeable opening to be attached to an intravenous access device in a patient's arm and for the shirt sleeve to remain substantially closed and cover the patient even when treatment is being provided to the arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Charles M. Lask, Merle B. Lask
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Patent number: 7934270Abstract: To make it easier to remove and insert a covering part via an accommodation part in a cold-weather glove in which the accommodation part is provided to a glove body and in which the covering body, which imparts cold weather protection, is connected to the accommodation part. A side part of the hem part (10) of the glove body (1) is divided, the divided end part of the hem part (10) on the side of the back-of-the-hand part extends towards a side of the glove body (1), and the laterally extending part (11) can be superposed in alignment along the palm part-side of the hem part (10). Releasable holding means (5) is provided for holding the laterally extending part (11) in a superposed state along the palm part-side of the hem part (10). The access opening 4 extends to the laterally extending part (11), and the opening width of the communicating opening part (4A) is increased when the access opening (4) is opened.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha KurebuInventor: Etsuo Kishino
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Patent number: 7934271Abstract: Toilet bowl treating/cleaning assemblies are provided. In one form the toilet seat lid has mounted on it a dispenser in a fashion so that pivoting of the lid assists in controlling dispensing of a solid pill containing a treating chemical. Also, structures are provided to avoid dispensing when a consumer determines that bowl treatment is not needed, and to facilitate dispensing in response to manual activation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Matthew N. Thurin, Kevin L. Askling
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Patent number: 7934272Abstract: A water acting device for personal hygiene has a housing connectable with a water source, a hollow water issuing element connectable with the housing and having an inner passage for passing of water, and means for sealing the water issuing element relative to the housing, the sealing means forming a water passage communicatable with a source of water, and means for adjusting a water supply through the water issuing element, the adjusting means including at least a part of the sealing element and an adjusting member acting on the part of the sealing element so as to change a cross-section of the passage formed by the sealing element, so that the sealing element simultaneously performs functions of sealing of the water issuing element relative to the housing and adjusting or stopping a flow of water through the sealing element to the water issuing element.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Sam Zhadanov, Eli Zhadanov
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Patent number: 7934273Abstract: Methods of relieving the suction force in a swimming pool or spa. A first method may include the steps of closing an aperture in a hydraulic suction fuse through magnetic force and opening the aperture by increasing suction force within the hydraulic suction fuse. Implementations of hydraulic suction fuses may also utilize a method of adjusting the fuse point of a hydraulic suction fuse. The method may include decoupling a magnet assembly from a first step having a first height, the first step contained in a fuse body contained in the hydraulic suction fuse. The method may also include rotating the magnet assembly and coupling the magnet assembly with a second step having a second height, the second step contained in the fuse body.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paramount Pool & Spa SystemsInventors: John M. Goettl, R. Dominic Conn, Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 7934274Abstract: A grab bar for attachment to a bathroom wall structure includes a body member that extends between first and second ends. The body member is defined by a non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.Inventors: Earl David Forrest, Andrew James Graff
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Patent number: 7934275Abstract: A collapsible suspension bed comprising a bed bottom, a bed wall including at least one end wall and at least two side walls, at least one support structure for the bed, and at least one suspension means connected to the support structure for suspension of the bed. The distinctive characteristic of the bed is that the volume of the bed is adjustable for volume-adjustment of the bed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Mari Design, Mari HelgelandInventor: Mari Synnove Ullensvang Helgeland
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Patent number: 7934276Abstract: An end panel 312 for a patient-support apparatus 310 includes a main portion 316 and one or more movable portions 330, 332. The movable portions 330, 332 are movable to provide a barrier 318 in a gap between a siderail 360 of the patient-support apparatus 310 and the main portion 316 of the end panel 312.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Kenneth W. Meyer, John B. Wilker, Jr., Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert M. Zerhusen, Michael M. Frondorf
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Patent number: 7934277Abstract: A mattress structure is a mattress body and comprises: a fixed plate, which has a plurality of flexible accommodating holes and at least one first flexible member; a moving plate, which has at least one second flexible member corresponding to the flexible accommodating hole, the moving plate is below the fixed plate and has a distance with the fixed plate for moving; at least one lifting device, which is combined with the bottom of the moving plate, the moving plate and the second flexible member move up and down via the lifting device in order to let that the second flexible member penetrates through the flexible accommodating holes and protrudes out of the top surface of the fixed plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Han-Chung Shu