Patents Represented by Attorney Black Lowe & Graham PLLC

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  • Tandem four-wheel vehicle
    Patent number: 7743864
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a multi-purpose vehicle having a frame, a suspension secured to the frame, four wheels tires secured to the suspension, and handlebars for steering the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a straddle mount seat secured to the frame with seating positions for a driver and a passenger of the vehicle. The seating position for the passenger is located rearward on the vehicle relative to the seating position of the driver. The vehicle also has foot and hand positions for the passenger. Optionally, the vehicle includes a backrest and armrests for the passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventor: Ole Tweet
  • Stackable container apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7740138
    Abstract: A stackable container assembly includes a lid portion having first raised members projecting outwardly from an upper surface, at least some of the first raised members cooperatively forming first receiving areas, and a base portion coupleable to the lid portion and forming a containment space. The base portion includes second raised members projecting outwardly from a lower surface, at least some of the second raised members cooperatively forming second receiving areas being adapted to fittingly receive first raised members of a like container assembly positioned below the lower surface. And, the first receiving areas are adapted to fittingly receive second raised members of another like container assembly positioned above the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Environmental Container Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
  • Method and system for handling large data sets in a statistical language
    Patent number: 7739311
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing support for large data sets are provided. Example embodiments provide a Big Data Object Library “BDOL,” which defines data structures and routines for handling big data objects using out of memory techniques. In one embodiment, the BDOL defines a bdFrame object which stores the data in binary form in a cache on an external storage medium, such as a file on a disk. The example BDOL provides support for user defined block processing a bdFrames using a pipeline engine. Also, the BDOL provides for Trellis plots, and other charts, of big data objects using hexagonal binning. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: TIBCO Software Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Smith, Michael J. Sannella, Charles B. Roosen, William W. Dunlap
  • Mobile saw stand brake system WA743c
    Patent number: 7731205
    Abstract: A mobile saw stand brake system incorporates a pair of swing-out legs pivotally connected to a saw stand main frame. A first end of the main frame is supported on a pair of rotating wheels. A pair of brake lever arms, each having a brake shoe end and a distal actuating end, are pivotally connected to the main frame. A tension mechanism is interconnected with the pair of swing-out legs so as to actuate the brake lever arms to engage the wheels when the legs are extended in their swing-out position. The brakes are disengaged when the swing-out legs are folded into a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Robert W. Wise
  • Predicted path selection system and method for hazard coding in selectively constrained aircraft control systems
    Patent number: 7734411
    Abstract: A surveillance system detects potential hazards and alerts the pilot to them. The alerts can be modified to indicate proximity to the predicted path of the aircraft. An autopilot receives instructions from a flight management system (FMS) regarding a planned path and is subject to constraints preempting the planned path. The surveillance system selects which of the planned and a constrained path will be followed for alerting and hazard coding purposes. Means are disclosed to determine when the constrained path will be followed by evaluating the current position of an aircraft, the planned path, and the constraint data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Gremmert
  • Network-based system and method for accessing and processing emails and other electronic legal documents that may include duplicate information
    Patent number: 7730113
    Abstract: A network-based system and method processes and analyzes email messages that have been communicated by parties involved in a legal proceeding. The email messages (or other electronic files) of the parties are delivered to a plurality of server units: metadata of the email messages (such as conversational thread information, directory path information, and other properties information) are directed a first server unit, contents of the email messages are directed to a second server unit, and read-only copies of the email messages are provided in a third server unit. If the email messages (or other electronic files) contain duplicate information, the duplicative email message is linked to an email message that has already been delivered to the server units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Discovery, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Payette, Richard Roger Desmarais, James Marik Price, Michael C. Weaver, Richard J. Corbett, Barton W. Bodell, William P. Pernsteiner
  • Traffic alert collision avoidance system (TCAS) devices and methods
    Patent number: 7724178
    Abstract: A device for determining the bearing of a vehicle using Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) and Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) data. The device includes a means to communicate with the vehicle such as a transmitter, receiver, and antenna. The device also includes a processor configured to receive the IRU and TCAS data from the vehicle via the communication means and then generate a bearing value using the received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ruy L. Brandao, Ruy C. Brandao, Sr., Christine M. Haissig, John Weed, Eric A. Euteneuer
  • Systems and methods for location-based discrimination of turbulence
    Patent number: 7724177
    Abstract: Systems and methods differentiate weather, such as storm cells and/or turbulence regions, based on location relative to a planned flight path of an aircraft. An exemplary embodiment compares a location of the weather with a location of a region of space corresponding to the planned flight path of the aircraft. In response to the location of the weather region being outside of the region of space, an icon is presented on a display corresponding to the weather using a first icon format. In response to location of the weather being within the region of space, the icon corresponding to the weather is presented on the display using a second icon format, the second icon format different from the first icon format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Bunch, Ken Kuttler
  • Pulse transformer with a choke part
    Patent number: 7724118
    Abstract: A pulse transformer includes a core unit and a coil unit. The core unit includes an annular core part, and an annular choke part that is disposed in contact with the annular core part. The coil unit includes a plurality of coils, each of which is wound around both of the annular core part and the annular choke part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Taimag Corporation
    Inventor: Aaron Chen
  • Insert cylinder cabinet cam lock
    Patent number: 7716958
    Abstract: An insert type of cylinder cabinet cam lock permits use of Schlage-compatible deadbolt cylinders in a cabinet door and/or drawer cam lock. A bifurcated, housing is provided that journals a cam driver adapted for operational interconnection with the Schlage-compatible standard deadbolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Olympus Lock, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank J. Martin
  • Systems and methods for consumer-generated media reputation management
    Patent number: 7720835
    Abstract: TruCast is a method for management, by way of gathering, storing, analyzing, tracking, sorting, determining the relevance of, visualizing, and responding to all available consumer generated media. Some examples of consumer generated media include web logs or “blogs”, mobile phone blogs or “mo-blogs”, forums, electronic discussion messages, Usenet, message boards, BBS emulating services, product review and discussion web sites, online retail sites that support customer comments, social networks, media repositories, and digital libraries. Any web hosted system for the persistent public storage of human commentary is a potential target for this method. The system is comprised of a coordinated software and hardware system designed to perform management, collection, storage, analysis, workflow, visualization, and response tasks upon this media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Visible Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Miles Ward, Jim Webber, Dean Michael Graziano
  • Vehicle seat comprising a height-adjustable seat frame
    Patent number: 7712836
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a height-adjustable seat frame which has at least two seat frame parts which can be moved relative to one another and at least one gas spring arranged between the seat frame parts for height adjustment purposes. The seat includes a control device that acts upon the gas spring and includes a valve device attached to a first seat frame part and has control valves for actuating gas flows for the gas spring. A control link on a second frame part actuates the control valves, so that a predefinable height of the vehicle seat is ensured regardless of a weight load on the vehicle seat. Movement of the control link relative to the second seat frame part brings about a height adjustment of the vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Grammer AG
    Inventor: Johann Deml
  • Snowmobile drive track
    Patent number: 7712846
    Abstract: An endless drive track for a snowmobile is provided with traction lugs that are inclined relative to normal to the track base. When the traction lugs are inclined away from the direction of travel for the track, the traction lugs can compress the snow before engaging the snow for traction, thereby providing lift for a snowmobile traveling in deep snow. Second traction lugs, angled opposite the first, provide hard snow traction and long traction life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schindler, Andrew Beavis, Bret Rasmussen, Jason Howell
  • Floating drive on boat docking apparatus
    Patent number: 7712425
    Abstract: An improved floating boat lift incorporates a passive hydraulic pivoting lift mechanism, onto which a boat can be driven and positioned ready for storage using only the motive power of the boat itself. The passive hydraulic pivoting lift mechanism provides mechanical advantage in the pivoting action of the apparatus by way of passive hydraulic action, while at the same time dampening pivoting of the apparatus. Embodiments further allow for adjusting the elevation of the pivot point relative to the surface of the body of water by way of adjusting the buoyancy of the pivoting lift mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Samuel T. Basta
  • Business method for integrating and aligning product development and brand strategy
    Patent number: 7711596
    Abstract: A business method that improves brand identity by effectively allocating product development resources and prioritizing projects based on a systematic approach of defining assumptions that drive brand development and assessing a product development portfolio thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Steven M. Cristol
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D614840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick J. Hogan
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D614841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick J. Hogan
  • Child carrier
    Patent number: D615750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Petunia Pickle Bottom
    Inventors: DeNai Jones, Melinda Suzanne Kroener Ehret, Geoffrey E. Rittmeyer
  • Collapsible colander
    Patent number: D615825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Heather Curtin
  • Key storage lock box
    Patent number: D615842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Frank J. Martin Company
    Inventor: Tim Freeman