Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Browdy & Neimark
  • Lens member and optical unit using said lens member
    Patent number: 8220975
    Abstract: A plate-shaped lens member has concentric annular prisms each including an inner annular surface divided from a light-entrance surface of a conventional TIR lens and an outer annular surface divided from a light-reflection surface of the TIR lens in which the light-entrance surface has a concave shape provided in a lower portion of the TIR lens and the light-reflection surface has a convex shape positioned at a peripheral side of the TIR lens to surround the light-entrance surface. The light-entrance surface and light-reflection surface of the bulky TIR lens are Fresnel-ized or divided into a set of concentric annular prisms on a surface of the plate-shaped lens member and positions of divided portions from the TIR lens are efficiently arranged on the surface of the plate-shaped lens member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd., Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junji Miyashita, Yasuaki Kayanuma, Makoto Yasuhara
  • Propeller for boat
    Patent number: 8221079
    Abstract: A propeller for a boat includes a hub having a tail portion with an outlet, and a plurality of blades equiangularly disposed on the hub. The outer periphery of the tail portion defines with a center axis of the hub a distance gradually decreasing toward the outlet. Thus, the propeller has the advantages of reducing the drag and increasing the propulsive force of the boat when it rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Solas Science and Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yeun-Junn Lin
  • Telephone communication system over a single telephone line
    Patent number: 8223800
    Abstract: A network for coupling at least one telephone service signal to at least one telephone device over a wiring. The network includes: a wiring having at least two conductors for carrying multiple time-domain multiplexed digitized voice channels; an exchange side device coupled to the wiring and operative to couple at least one telephone service signal to at least one digitized voice channel; and at least one subscriber side device coupled to the wiring and operative to couple the at least one telephone device to at least one digitized voice channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventor: Yehuda Binder
  • Technique for securing transmission of data along an optical communication line
    Patent number: 8218966
    Abstract: A technique for securing data transmission via an optical communication line comprising an optical fiber extending between a first network element and a second network element; the technique comprises conveying a first optical signal carrying data via the optical fiber from the first network element towards the second network element at a predetermined optical wavelength, and conveying a second optical signal at the same predetermined optical wavelength via the same fiber in the opposite direction to create within the optical fiber a combined optical signal such that combination of the first and second optical signals is adapted to hamper an unauthorized non-intrusive extraction of the first optical signal from the combined optical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: ECI Telecom Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Gutin, Uri Mahlab
  • Slide member
    Patent number: 8216692
    Abstract: A slide member including a base material; an intermediate layer consisting of Ag or Ag-based alloy and an additive element of a first quantity formed over the base material; and an overlay comprising Bi or Bi-based alloy and the additive element of a second quantity formed over the intermediate layer, wherein the additive element consists of a low melting point metal, the first quantity being five times or greater than the second quantity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Daido Metal Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Mikihito Yasui, Hideo Tsuji, Hiroyuki Asakura
  • Method for controlling resources in network elements of a telecommunication network
    Patent number: 8218441
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling resources in network elements of a communication network, in particular a data network or a mobile data network. The idea of the invention is the use of a data packet inspection for the Quality of Service (QoS) control in telecommunication networks. Based on information obtained from data packets, a network resource corresponding to the content of each data packet is provided in the network elements. A dynamic allowance for services and customer classes or quality and resource control is a novel possibility by means of the above application of packet inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ute Esseling, Stefan Koppenborg, Frank Lehser
  • Pipe clip with vibration-isolating insert
    Patent number: 8215593
    Abstract: A pipe clip comprises an annular pipe clip body made from a metal strip for accommodating a pipe in order to attach the latter to a wall, ceiling or other support. Vibration-isolating material is applied to the pipe clip body, at least on that side which, in use, faces the pipe. The viewed in the width direction of the metal strip, outermost regions, are coated with a vibration-isolating material, at least on that side which, in use, faces the pipe. A central region of the metal strip situated between the outermost regions is uncoated on the side facing the pipe and the side facing away from the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: J. Van Walraven Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Walraven
  • Coupling arrangement
    Patent number: 8215971
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling arrangement (6) for releaseably connecting a first line segment (26) provided on a first unit (2) to a second line segment (28) provided on a second unit (4), comprising connecting means that can be applied to the first unit (2) complementary connecting means that can be applied to the second unit (4) and that can be fixed to the connecting means, and a control device (32) that can be positioned between the first line segment (26) and the second line segment (28) and that can be switched between a blocking position, in which the connection between the first line segment (26) and the second line segment (28) is blocked, and a flow position, in which the connection between the first line segment (26) and the second line segment (28) is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: H & B Electronic GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Jan Bayerbach, Jochen Heimsch, Dieter Hoelzle, Willfried Weber
  • Addressing device for transmitting satellite television signal
    Patent number: 8220015
    Abstract: An addressing device for transmitting satellite TV signal is electrically connected with a satellite down-converter and at least one STB installed at a subscriber end. When the subscriber activates the STB for playing satellite TV channel programs, the satellite down-converter receives satellite signals provide by a satellite system end and processes the satellite signals to generate baseband satellite TV signal for input into the addressing device. Next, the addressing device receives GPS signal indicating the position where it is installed and then addresses the GPS signal, further executing digital security processes to converting the area address into an address signal having the same transmission frequency as that of the baseband satellite TV signal. Finally, the address signal is mixed with the baseband satellite TV signal for output to the STB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Prime Electronics and Satellitics Inc.
    Inventor: Chieh-Pin Chang
  • Ketose 3-epimerase, its preparation and uses
    Patent number: 8216818
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel ketose 3-epimerase, a process for producing the same, a DNA encoding the enzyme, a recombinant DNA and transformant comprising the DNA, and a process for producing a ketose by using the enzyme. The present invention solves the above objects by providing a ketose 3-epimerase which is obtainable from a microorganism of the genus Rhizobium, a process for producing the same, a DNA encoding the enzyme, a recombinant DNA and transformant comprising the DNA, and a process for converting D- or L-ketohexose into corresponding D- or L-ketohexose by epimerizing the hydroxyl group at the C-3 position of the D- or L-ketohexose; and D- or L-ketopentose into corresponding D- or L-ketopentose by epimerizing the hydroxyl group at the C-3 position of the D- or L-ketopentose; by using the enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Hayashibara Seibutsu Kagaku Kenkyujo
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Maruta, Kozo Yamamoto, Tomoyuki Nishimoto, Hiroto Chaen, Tetsuya Nakada
  • Device and method for manipulating direction of motion of current carriers
    Patent number: 8217384
    Abstract: A device and method for manipulating a direction of motion of current carriers are presented. The device comprises a structure containing a two-dimensional gas of current carriers configured to define at least one region of inhomogeneity which is characterized by a substantially varying value of at least one parameter from the following: a spin-orbit coupling constant, density of the spin carriers, and a mobility of the gas. The device may be configured and operable to perform spin manipulation of a flux of the spin carrying current carriers to provide at least one of the following types of deviation of said spin-carrying current: spin dependent refraction, spin dependent reflection and spin dependent diffraction on desired deviation angles of a direction of motion of the spin-carrying current carriers being incident on said at least one region of inhomogeneity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Finkelstein, Maxim Khodas, Arcadi Shehter
  • Non-volatile memory device
    Patent number: 8213239
    Abstract: An electronic memory device includes at least one basic unit, which is configured as a memory cell for storing at least one bit of information. The basic unit includes a vacuum cavity for free charge carriers propagation therethrough, a region of charge carriers emission or entry into the vacuum cavity, an anode electrode which are kept under controllable voltage conditions, and at least one floating gate electrode accommodated in a path of the free charge carriers propagating through the vacuum cavity between the emission or entry region and the anode. The floating gate electrode serves for storing therein a charge indicative of the at least one bit of information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Novatrans Group SA
    Inventors: Erez Halahmi, Gilad Diamant, Tamar Ravon, Nery Ben-Azar, Jeffrey Levy, Ron Naaman
  • Valveless micropump
    Patent number: 8210830
    Abstract: A channel is formed as an asymmetric diffuser-shaped channel having a narrow channel on a diffuser inlet side and a wide channel on a diffuser outlet side. The narrow channel is communicated with a variable volume chamber which is provided therein with a piezoelectric element. Vibration generated by actuation of the piezoelectric element causes a pressure variation of a fluid in the variable volume chamber to generate a nozzle flow which in turn causes a smooth flow of the fluid from the wide channel to the narrow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kyushu Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Koji Miyazaki, Seiichi Tanaka, Hiroyuki Shimooka, Hiroshi Tsukamoto
  • Light-emitting diode
    Patent number: 8212272
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode includes a substrate (12) having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a peripheral side surface, a pair of upper electrodes (13a, 13b) provided on upper surface portions of the substrate, at least one light emitting element (14) mounted one of the pair of upper electrodes, and a covering member (18) provided on the upper surface of the substrate except the upper surface portions at which the pair of upper electrodes are provided. The covering member (18) includes a recess (19), and a light-shielding resin (20) filled in the recess (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nodoka Oyamada
  • Rackable collapsible stackable unit
    Patent number: 8210374
    Abstract: A rackable, collapsible, and stackable unit including corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly, side bars connecting a pair of opposite corner posts, upper end bars connecting a pair of adjacent corner posts, lower end bars connecting the pair of adjacent upright corner posts, a core holder located on the upper end bars for retaining one end of a core, a plurality of hinges, one connected at each joint between each corner post and the side bars, and hinged support braces pivotally and diagonally connected between one of the corner posts and one of the side bars to hold the corner posts in an upright position when the unit is opened and which, in combination with the hinges, makes it possible to fold the corner posts inwardly and downwardly so as to lie substantially flat against the side bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Alfred Knox Harpole
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8210607
    Abstract: A headrest is attached to a square frame-shaped seatback frame so that the headrest can be moved back and forth by an upper lever. The upper lever is connected by a connection rod to a lower lever provided at the seatback frame. Left and right connection arms of a rear collision detector are attached to the lower lever. Backward movement of the rear collision detector moves forward the headrest via the connection rod and the upper lever. The connection arms of the rear collision detector are fixed to the lower lever, held at a predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: TS Tech Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Wataru Takayasu, Masaki Nagayama
  • Biocides and apparatus
    Patent number: 8211318
    Abstract: A biocide is formed by mixing at least one of ammonium sulfamate and ammonium carbamate with an aqueous solution of a hypochlorite oxidant at a molar ratio of ammonium to hypochlorite of at least 1:1. The biocide is useful in treating microbial or biofilm growth, pulp and paper process water, cooling tower water, waste water, reclaimed waste water, sludge, colloidal suspensions, irrigation water or a medium having a reducing capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: A. Y. Laboratories Ltd
    Inventor: Ayala Barak
  • Barrier-metal-free copper damascene technology using atomic hydrogen enhanced reflow
    Patent number: 8211792
    Abstract: A method for forming conductive contacts and interconnects in a semiconductor structure, and the resulting conductive components are provided. In particular, the method is used to fabricate single or dual damascene copper contacts and interconnects in integrated circuits such as memory devices and microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Kie Y. Ahn, Leonard Forbes
  • Fused ring spiroketal derivative and use thereof as anti-diabetic drug
    Patent number: 8207134
    Abstract: Provided are a compound represented by Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group which may be substituted, a C7-14 aralkyl group which may be substituted and —C(?O)Rx; n denotes an integer selected from 1 and 2; and ring Ar is selected from the groups represented by the following Formula (a) to (f). or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as well as a pharmaceutical agent and a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tsutomu Sato, Yoshihito Ohtake, Masahiro Nishimoto, Takashi Emura, Takamitsu Kobayashi, Marina Yamaguchi, Kyouko Takami
  • Magnifier
    Patent number: D663339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Eschenbach Optik GmbH
    Inventor: Tom Farenski