Patents Represented by Attorney Butler & Mitchell LLP
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Patent number: 8349510Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Alberta Innovates—Technology FuturesInventors: Partha Sarkar, Mark Lewis Richardson, Luis Yamarte, Lorne Johanson
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Patent number: 8341858Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Americhip, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
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Patent number: 8323023Abstract: A method for providing orthodontic therapy. The method includes the steps of providing a kit that includes an enclosure and tools and components for providing orthodontic therapy using braces to a single patient, applying the braces to the single patient's teeth using the tools, placing the tools back into the kit, storing the kit, and reusing the kit at all of the single patient's subsequent visits during the term of the orthodontic therapy.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Six Month Smiles, Inc.Inventors: Ryan B. Swain, Merrit N. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8323199Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for imaging the mechanical properties of a tissue region from within an endocavity of a patient. The apparatus generally comprises an ultrasound probe, a vibration assembly translationally coupled to probe and operable to vibrate the probe along a vibration plane, and a rotation assembly rotationally coupled to the vibration assembly and operable to rotate the probe and vibration assembly about a selected rotational range. The method generally comprises inserting an ultrasound probe into an endocavity of a patient, vibrating the probe along a vibration plane thereby causing deformational excitement of a tissue region contacted by the probe, capturing a first series of ultrasound images of the tissue region, rotating the vibration plane relative to the tissue region by a selected angular rotation, and capturing a second series of ultrasound images of the tissue region.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The University of British ColumbiaInventors: Septimiu Edmund Salcudean, Reza Zahiri-Azar, Danny French, Xu Wen
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Patent number: 8277442Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Zila, Inc.Inventors: Alexandre B. Di Sessa, Mihai I. A. Boitor
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Patent number: 8275182Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for delineating the contour of an object in captured medical images by first transforming the shape of the object into a simple geometric shape that is more computationally tractable than the shape of the object. After the contour of the transformed shape is detected, the inverse of the transformation is applied to the contour such that it represents the contour of the object in the captured medical image.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: The University of British Columbia University-Industry Liaison OfficeInventors: Sara Badiei, Septimiu Edmund Salcudean, Seyedeh Sara Mahdavi
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Patent number: 8236384Abstract: A method of enhancing visual aspect stability in wooden substrates comprised of the steps of preparing a sealing composition by mixing thermosetting resins and hardener, applying said sealing composition onto the surface of a wooden substrate; and curing said polymer. The method may additionally comprise further steps of: scuffing or sanding the cured sealing layer, applying one or more topcoat composition, and curing said topcoat composition. Interior that comprises sealed wooden substrates with enhanced visual aspect stability produced by methods of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.Inventors: Olivier Azuelos, Michele Pagliarulo, Steve Pellerin, Marcel Goyer
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Patent number: 8196246Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and head. The handle includes a neck with first upper and lower tabs and a first lug therebetween and second upper and lower tabs and a second lug therebetween. The head includes a main body portion and a generally cylindrical connection member that has bottom, outer and inner surfaces and a central opening, and a first lower protrusion that includes first and second inclined surfaces extending inwardly from the inner surface, a first slot defined in the bottom surface and the inner surface, a first lower notch defined in the inner surface, and a first opening defined in the inner surface above the first lower protrusion. The first slot and the first lower notch are disposed on opposite sides of the first lower protrusion, the first lower tab is positioned in the first lower notch and the first lug in the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Zila, Inc.Inventor: Ronald W. Haynes
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Patent number: 8166700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: International Grower's Supply IncorporatedInventor: Evan Townsley
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Patent number: 8166893Abstract: A table system that includes a table top having an upper surface and a surface covering which covers substantially the upper surface of the table top. The table top and the surface covering have concentric openings with substantially similar diameters.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Animal Marketing Inc.Inventor: Edgar Davis
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Patent number: 8156573Abstract: A garment, and methods of using the garment, including a main body portion, a collar attached to the main body portion, and a hood attached to the main body portion adjacent to the collar. The collar includes first and second flaps that define a collar pocket. The hood is moveable between a non-deployed position where it is received within the collar pocket and a deployed position where it is not received within the collar pocket.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Helmet House, Inc.Inventor: Mark Gandy
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Patent number: 8157562Abstract: Disclosed herein is an orthodontic bracket system for correcting the teeth in an arch that includes molars, premolars, canines, lateral incisors and central incisors. The system includes a plurality of brackets that each include a main body portion having first and second tunnels extending transversely therethrough. Each bracket is bonded to the facial surface of a tooth in the arch. The first and second tunnels of each bracket extend approximately parallel to the facial surface of the tooth to which the bracket is bonded. The system further includes a first archwire extending through the first tunnels in each of the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Six Month Smiles Inc.Inventor: Ryan B. Swain
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Patent number: D657248Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Dindon Foods Corp.Inventor: Leelee Lin
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Patent number: D657547Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: DKP Designs, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Koppel, Debi Koppel
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Patent number: D657552Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: DKP Designs, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Koppel, Debi Koppel
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Patent number: D659754Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Americhip, Inc.Inventors: Shane Rossiter, Timothy P. Clegg
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Patent number: D660909Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Americhip, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
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Patent number: D661732Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Americhip, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
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Patent number: D664514Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Americhip, Inc.Inventor: Timothy P. Clegg
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Patent number: D669342Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Robert Wach