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  • Filter with flow surge protection and method of protecting filter from flow surge
    Patent number: 8114299
    Abstract: Fluid flow surge protection is provided for a filter by increasing upstream plenum fluid volume. In one embodiment, an accumulator or transfer mechanism transfers or trades downstream plenum fluid volume to or for upstream plenum fluid volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas, Ted S. Loftis, Charles W. Hawkins, Melvin D. McCormick
  • 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,27-dinor-(22E)-vitamin D analogs
    Patent number: 8114859
    Abstract: This invention discloses 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,27-dinor-(22E)-vitamin D analogs, and specifically 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,27-dinor-(22E)-1?,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, and pharmaceutical uses therefor. This compound exhibits pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells and inducing their differentiation to the monocyte thus evidencing use as an anti-cancer agent and for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis as well as skin conditions such as wrinkles, slack skin, dry skin and insufficient sebum secretion. This compound also has little, if any, calcemic activity and therefore may be used to treat autoimmune disorders or inflammatory diseases in humans as well as renal osteodystrophy. This compound may also be used for the treatment or prevention of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Margaret Clagett-Dame, Lori A. Plum, Grazia Chiellini, Pawel Grzywacz
  • Plant protection
    Patent number: 8115053
    Abstract: The invention provides seed treatment compositions as well as their use, methods for treating seeds, methods of protecting plants against pests and also treated seeds and plants. In one embodiment there is provided a method of treating a seed with a seed treatment composition to induce a plant resistance mechanism against one or more pests in a plant grown from said seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Plant Bioscience Limited
    Inventors: Michael Richard Roberts, Nigel Duncan Paul, Jane Elizabeth Taylor, Patricia Croft, Jason Paul Moore
  • Authorized filter servicing and replacement
    Patent number: 8114182
    Abstract: A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillermo Alberto Smith, Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Brian W. Schwandt, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Oligomeric compounds and compositions for use in modulation of small non-coding RNAS
    Patent number: 8110558
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey
  • Aspirator support structure
    Patent number: 8109083
    Abstract: An aspirator includes converging and diverging cones, and singular support tube structure concentrically surrounding and mounting both the converging cone and the diverging cone and maintaining predetermined axial spacing and alignment of the cones in a cost-effective manufacturing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Gibson, Phaneendra Chinta
  • Actuator
    Patent number: 8109163
    Abstract: An actuator comprises a first actuator arrangement operable to allow relative axial movement to occur between a first component and a second component, a second actuator arrangement operable to allow relative axial movement to occur between a third component and a fourth component, brake means operable to prevent extension of the first and/or second actuator arrangement, and damping means operable to control the rate of extension of at least one of the first and second actuator arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Hudson, Benjamin Thomas Tucker, Carl James Maxwell
  • Optimization of pacemaker settings
    Patent number: 8112150
    Abstract: The system provides information to facilitate efficient optimization of programmer settings for cardiac pacemakers. It uses simultaneous measurement of a patient's electrocardiogram and peripheral blood pressure waveform in order to calculate, in real-time, a value correlated to the patient's pre-ejection time (PET) and, optionally, ejection duration (ED) for the patient's left ventricle. The peripheral blood pressure waveform is preferably monitored with a wrist mounted tonometer. Data including the electrocardiogram and peripheral blood pressure trace, as well as the surrogate pre-ejection time interval (SPET) for each heart beat and trending is displayed on a computer monitor, thereby allowing a physician or nurse to quickly optimize PET for the patient and adjusting programmer settings for an implanted pacemaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: AtCor Medical Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Tasneem Zehra Naqvi, Dean Carl Winter
  • Gas metering diaphragm
    Patent number: 8104397
    Abstract: A diaphragm for use in a gas meter that includes an expansion section having a series of convolutions. During repeated use of the diaphragm, the expansion section flexes to allow the center section of the diaphragm and the attached diaphragm disk to move between a retracted position and extended position. The convolutions formed in the expansion section include a series of curved peaks and curved troughs joined by web sections. The multiple convolutions in the expansion section allows for more consistent and repeatable movement and volume displacement of the diaphragm between the extended and retracted positions. The action of the convolutions also contributes to extended life by eliminating wrinkling of the diaphragm material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: M&FC Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Leland E. Gelnett
  • Motor power-management protection method and circuit
    Patent number: 8106617
    Abstract: A power management protection circuit and method provides for a fast, real-time hardware logic control of the power control components of a motor, whereby the over-current condition is an integral of the over-current level and over-current time duration, and provides means for complete turn-off of motor voltage within a few microseconds when a specified energy level has been exceeded or an extended time for the user to take corrective actions if thermal conditions permit. Motor turn-off remains until a snubber diode current has reduced to a safe level even if the stall condition is no longer present. It allows the properties of load-dump current through the snubber diode to drive the protection control logic, and also provides for sensing the temperature of both the snubber diode and the power MOSFET switch. As temperature rises in these power devices, the trolling motor maximum voltage is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Steven E. Holley
  • Actuator arrangement
    Patent number: 8104710
    Abstract: An actuator arrangement comprises a first screw shaft, a first nut cooperating with the first screw shaft such that rotation of the first screw shaft causes the first nut to translate thereon, a second screw shaft, a second nut cooperating with the second screw shaft such that rotation of the second screw shaft causes the second nut to translate thereon, and first and second linkages connecting the first and second nuts, respectively, to an output member, rotation of the first and second screw shafts to cause translation of the first and second nuts towards one another causing extending movement of the output member and rotation of the first and second screw shafts to cause translation of the first and second nuts away from one another causing retracting movement of the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Herbert Harvey, Mark Hubberstey, Tony Jones
  • Filter assembly with sealed windowed flow path
    Patent number: 8105412
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a laterally extending filter element having an element plate extending laterally outwardly therefrom and mounted between axially spaced first and second housing shells. First and second sets of one or more windows are formed axially through the element plate and define a flow path through the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie F. Severance, Chirag D. Parikh
  • Method for inhibiting the activity of mir-155
    Patent number: 8106025
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey
  • Methods for predicting effectiveness of apheresis therapy for heart failure
    Patent number: 8106012
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for predicting an effectiveness of apheresis therapy on patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, which include adding, for example, sera or such collected from patients to 18-day-old chicken fertile eggs and measuring the left ventricular ejection fraction of the eggs. High reproducibility was achieved by using urethane as an anesthetic agent for the chicken fertile eggs, maintaining the eggs in incubation sand at 40° C. during measurement, and using an ultrasonic probe with a frequency of 10 MHz or more. When the left ventricular ejection fraction is less than 90%, apheresis therapy is likely to be effective. Indeed, it has been clinically demonstrated that the apheresis therapy is successful when the left ventricular ejection fraction is improved to 90% or more by the therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Kitasato Institute
    Inventor: Akiyasu Baba
  • Light array projection and sensing system
    Patent number: 8100540
    Abstract: A low cost, light projection and sensing system that projects an image onto a display surface using an array of light emitters. Further, the device has an integral sensing capability of the display surface using light sensors. Both the emitters and sensors are coupled to a control unit. Whereby, the device can modify the light-projected image and sensor view region with its control unit. The device can also project an animated overlaid image or large tiled image of photographic resolution. In operation, the device can determine the position and range of a remote object, along with illuminating its touch sensitive housing with a projected image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Huebner
  • Display system for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8091959
    Abstract: A display system for a vehicle seat comprises a receiving surface including a recess. A cover plate is adapted to cover and/or fit into the recess. The recess has a support surface and a slot for receiving a tab located on the cover plate. An information carrier can be located between the cover plate and the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch, Andersen Yuk-Fai Cheng
  • Monoclonal antibodies against ANGPTL4
    Patent number: 8092796
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to ANGPTL4 are provided. Monoclonal antibodies that neutralize at least one activity of ANGPTL4 are provided. Methods of treating a disorder of lipid metabolism using neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: E-Chiang Lee, Gregory M. Landes, Kyu Chung, Ling Chen, Urvi Desai, David Reed Powell, Seokjoo Hong
  • Exhaust assembly with universal multi-position water trap
    Patent number: 8091354
    Abstract: An exhaust assembly includes a water trap blocking upstream water flow at a plurality of angular positions enabling universal application and flexibility of orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris M. Cremeens, David M. Grimm, Ashish S. Waknis, Michael J. Lamps
  • Grape plant named ‘Prophecy’
    Patent number: PP22451
    Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct variety of grape plant designated #194-95, “Prophecy”, which produces small, round, blue-black colored fruit suitable for red wine production. It combines late bud-break and ripening, excellent disease resistance, extremely high vigor, moderate productivity, and good mechanical harvestability with high wine quality chemistry and excellent flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: Mathew J. Post, Thomas B. Post
  • Peach tree named ‘White Diamond’
    Patent number: PP22464
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided. This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore