Patents Represented by Attorney Butler & Mitchell LLP
  • Patent number: 8349510
    Abstract: A solid state electrochemical cell comprises a dense electrolyte layer; at least one reticulated electrode matrix (REM) of ion-conducting material partially sintered on the gas impermeable electrolyte layer, and electrode material located substantially within the REM. The REM has a majority of pores with an average pore size of less than micron. The REM can also have a porosity of 5 to 80%, thickness at or below 3.00 microns, and a mean grain size of 0.01 to 3.00 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Alberta Innovates—Technology Futures
    Inventors: Partha Sarkar, Mark Lewis Richardson, Luis Yamarte, Lorne Johanson
  • Patent number: 8277442
    Abstract: A multi-component sterile, disposable tip apparatus for laser surgical devices is provided and features assembly for alignment of a self-contained optical fiber to the surgical device and releasably locking assembly between the tip and device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Zila, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre B. Di Sessa, Mihai I. A. Boitor
  • Patent number: 8043235
    Abstract: A method of treating glaucoma is described herein. The method includes the steps of providing an ultrasonic device that emits ultrasonic energy, holding the ultrasonic device at a location external to the trabecular meshwork, transmitting the ultrasonic energy at a frequency to a desired location for a predetermined time, causing biochemical changes to be initiated within the eye that may include triggering a presumed integrin response that initiates biochemical changes typified by but not limited to cytokines, enzymes, macrophage activity and heat shock proteins, and dislodging material built up in the trabecular meshwork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Donald N. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 7823324
    Abstract: Described herein is an indoor greenhouse that includes a rack unit, an outer layer that surrounds the rack unit and defines a greenhouse interior, at least one light surrounded by a light enclosure, a cooling system, and a ventilation system all disposed in the greenhouse interior. The ventilation system includes a fan, a filter and at least one duct that cooperate to exhaust air out of the exhaust vent opening. The rack unit includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The outer layer includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween that correspond to the similar portions of the rack unit. The outer layer also has intake and exhaust vent and light cooling openings defined therein. The cooling system includes at least one duct that cooperates with the light enclosure to define an air path between the intake and exhaust light cooling openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: International Growers Suppply Incorporated
    Inventor: Evan Townsley
  • Patent number: D642611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Patent number: D649589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Patent number: D657547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: DKP Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley S. Koppel, Debi Koppel
  • Patent number: D657552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: DKP Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley S. Koppel, Debi Koppel
  • Patent number: D660909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk