Patents Represented by Attorney Andrews Kurth LLP

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  • System and method for using self-learning rules to enable adaptive security monitoring
    Patent number: 7944469
    Abstract: Rules “learn” what is typical or expected for a certain attribute of device data for a given location, premises, time period, etc. Using a rule for a standard deviation the variance between newly collected data and the data stored in a fact table is either ignored or an alert (or some action) is generated. Data in the fact table is sampled for a specific time, or time period. Newly collected data may be used to update the fact table or discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Vigilos, LLC
    Inventor: Geoffrey T. Barker
  • Methods of generating a humoral immune response against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) comprising administering Nef apoptotic motif-containing polypeptide-conjugates
    Patent number: 7943139
    Abstract: A small peptide of 10 or 11 mers, when linked to an immunogenic moiety, can protect against naferious effects of Nef protein of HIV. The vaccine is not used to induce sterilizing immunity, but to block the ability of soluble Nef protein to induce apoptosis, and to therefore alleviate lymphocyte depletion and organ damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Morehouse School of Medicine
    Inventors: Vincent C. Bond, Michael Powel, Ming Bo Huang, Cleve James
  • Circuit interrupting device with high voltage surge protection
    Patent number: 7940498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit interrupting device which is capable of providing protection against electrical surge through its innovative electrical discharge design; establishing or discontinuing electrical continuity among the input power source, output load, and user accessible load through its innovative contacts connection/disconnection design; automatic or manual testing of the condition of the key components in the circuit interrupting device by way of a simulated leakage current; and testing whether the device is properly wired by way of a reset switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Huadao Huang
  • Method for reducing the likelihood of implantation failure during assisted reproduction in a subject
    Patent number: 7939491
    Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods for the prevention of, for example, spontaneous abortion, preeclampsia, preterm labor or implantation failure during assisted reproduction are provided. The compositions, kits and methods provide an effective amount of granulocyte colony stimulating factor to prevent, for example, spontaneous abortion, preeclampsia, preterm labor or implantation failure of an embryo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Nora Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Darryl Carter
  • Methods and systems for a memory section
    Patent number: 7941595
    Abstract: A storage system that may include one or more memory devices, a memory interface device corresponding to one or more of the memory devices, which are organized in sections, and a section controller. In this system, a data request for the data may be received over a communications path by a section controller. The section controller determines the addresses in the memory devices storing the requested data, transfers these addresses to those memory devices storing the requested data, and transfers an identifier to the memory interface device. The memory device, in response, reads the data and transfers the data to its corresponding memory interface device. The memory interface device then adds to the data the identifier it received from the section controller and forwards the requested bits towards their destination, such that the data need not pass through the section controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Ring Technology Enterprises of Texas, LLC
    Inventors: Melvin James Bullen, Steven Louis Dodd, William Thomas Lynch, David James Herbison
  • Method and system for efficient exception handling of the production process of personal identification verification (PIV) smartcards
    Patent number: 7934102
    Abstract: A method and system provide efficient exception handling of the production process of PIV smartcards. Specifically, an automatic personal identity verification (AutoPIV) system and process manage potential failures in identification for agencies, such as a breakdown in correct identification. The AutoPIV system and process may deny access to individuals falsely claiming to be someone with legitimate access rights. The AutoPIV system and process may also accurately identify those with legitimate access rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Wagner Aull, Erik J. Bowman
  • Methods and apparatus for providing ballistic protection
    Patent number: 7926406
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing ballistic protection and stopping high-velocity rounds or explosives and for constructing protective structures. The apparatus includes a building block, one or more ballistic panels configured to fit within the building block, each ballistic panel includes a three-dimensional core that acts as a truss for the ballistic panel, and a filler. The filler fills in spaces defined by each three-dimensional core and any empty spaces in the building block. The one or more ballistic panels and the filler are inserted into the building block. The building block is shaped to interlock with other building blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Armordynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Warren, Wayne Schaeffer
  • Polymeric film
    Patent number: 7927712
    Abstract: There is described a biaxially oriented polyolefin single or multi-layer film which comprises at least one core layer comprising a propylenic polymer component and either an ethylenic polymer component (preferably 0.2% to 8% by weight of core layer) or a styrenic polymer component (preferably 0.2% to 25% by weight of core layer). The films have a dynamic loss modulus (E?), at 3 Hz and 25° C., of 28 to 136 MPa (TD) and/or 73 to 135 MPa (MD) as well as a dynamic storage modulus (E?), at 3 Hz and 25° C., of 630 to 2800 MPa (TD) and/or 1300 to 3000 MPa (MD). These films are suitable for use as a label facestock with improved conformability for example to provide improved labels for squeezable containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Innovia Films, Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Mills, Alasdair McEwen, Mike Taylor
  • Dual axis chain support with chain pull through
    Patent number: 7926436
    Abstract: A chain support 11, hinged on two perpendicular axes 5, 6 which allows chain movement in two perpendicular planes. The chain support provides an improved arrangement to allow chain 4 to be pulled through the center of the apparatus to a desired length after which the chain is removably secured to the chain support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: SOFEC Inc.
    Inventors: L. Terry Boatman, Stephen P. Lindblade
  • Releasable pike pole
    Patent number: 7926186
    Abstract: A pike pole has a cutting-piercing member connected to one end of the pole. The cutting member normally extends outwardly from the pike pole. The cutting member can be released by a controlling member and be pivotally moveable to a position extending generally along the piercing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Toh M. Meng
  • Apparatus for providing protection from ballistic rounds projectiles, fragments and explosives
    Patent number: 7921759
    Abstract: Armor systems for protecting against various threats, including projectiles and explosive devices. An armor system includes one or more ballistic panels, one or more wire mesh layers and a backing on a side of the armor system facing away from potential threats that helps to absorb force impacting on the first ballistic panel. The first ballistic panel includes a core that provides strength and rigidity for the first ballistic panel and that distributes and dissipates force impacting on the first ballistic panel, a grinding layer comprising grinding media situated within and positioned on at least one side of the core facing towards potential threats, and a bonding layer that encapsulates the grinding layer. The one or more wire mesh layers contain the ballistic panel, increasing the durability and re-usability of the ballistic panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Armordynamics, Inc.
    Inventor: David H. Warren
  • Inflatable air recoil suppressor
    Patent number: 7917972
    Abstract: An inflatable and adjustable shock absorption system including a shock absorption unit with interacting, force-dispersing dimple arrays and an intervening, reversibly inflatable air bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Body Armour Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Wesley W. O. Krueger
  • Anti-chemokine and associated receptors antibodies for inhibition of growth of neoplasms
    Patent number: 7919083
    Abstract: The present invention provides a means of inhibiting the growth and metastasis of cancer cells by administering anti-chemokine antibodies. It is possible to identify the particular chemokines which are over-expressed in the tumor using methods of the invention and administer antibodies against that over-expressed chemokine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Morehouse School of Medicine
    Inventors: James W. Lillard, Jr., Pier Nicole Hannah, Shailesh Singh, Jonathan K. Stiles
  • Low density parity check (LDPC) code
    Patent number: 7917829
    Abstract: Low density parity check code (LDPC) base parity check matrices and the method for use thereof in communication systems. The method of expanding the base check parity matrix is described. Examples of expanded LDPC codes with different code lengths and expansion factors are also shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Michael Livshitz
  • Gabion deployment
    Patent number: 7905685
    Abstract: A gabion deployment system comprising: a container (30) for retaining a gabion (22) and a gabion (22) of the folding type comprising hingedly attached, connected side walls (16 & 18) and cross-members (12) such that it can be folded for storage and deployed for use; a retaining means (50) associated with the container (30) for retaining the gabion (20) in the container; and at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentive engaging means (66) for attaching, connecting or retentively engaging at least one part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50); wherein the at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentively engaging means (66) is adapted to attach, connect or retentively engage a part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is folded but to release the gabion (22) from the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hesco Bastion Limited
    Inventor: James Heselden
  • Trypanosome derived apoptotic factors (TAF)
    Patent number: 7901681
    Abstract: An antibody was raised against a synthetic 27 per peptide (ProEP2-1) blocked T. brucei and ProEP2-1-induced apoptosis in human brain vascular endothelial cells (HBVEC). The use of this and similar blocking antibodies have use both as diagnostic agents and in treatment to prevent damage arising from infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Morehouse School of Medicine
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Stiles, Vincent C. Bond, Michael Powell
  • Gabion deployment
    Patent number: 7896583
    Abstract: A gabion deployment system comprising: a container (30) for retaining a gabion (22) and a gabion (22) of the folding type comprising hingedly attached, connected side walls (16 & 18) and cross-members (12) such that it can be folded for storage and deployed for use; a retaining means (50) associated with the container (30) for retaining the gabion (20) in the container; and at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentive engaging means (66) for attaching, connecting or retentively engaging at least one part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50); wherein the at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentively engaging means (66) is adapted to attach, connect or retentively engage a part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is folded but to release the gabion (22) from the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hesco Bastion Limited
    Inventor: James Heselden
  • Emergency facility video-conferencing system
    Patent number: RE42288
    Abstract: A medical video-teleconferencing and treatment system, having a central video-conferencing station and one or more remote video-conferencing stations and a communications link establishing video-conferencing communication therebetween. A central video monitor and audio system is located at the central video-conferencing station, and a controller unit is coupled with the communications link. The remote video-conferencing stations each have a mobile emergency center cart including a remote video monitor and audio system and a video-conferencing camera controlled by the controller unit via the communications link and capable of responding to control signals of the controller unit for panning and zoom movement of said video-conferencing camera by a medical practitioner located at the central video-conferencing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Emtel, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Degioanni
  • LED light fixture
    Patent number: D637339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Rig-A-Lite Partnership Ltd.
    Inventors: Syed Q. Hasan, Anibal Rosado
  • LED light fixture
    Patent number: D637340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Rig-A-Lite Partnership Ltd.
    Inventors: Syed Q. Hasan, Anibal Rosado