Patents Represented by Attorney Cooley Godward Kronish

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  • Reconfigurable buoyant apparatus
    Patent number: 7594477
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a buoyant device includes multiple buoyant members with each buoyant member defining a first aperture and a second aperture. Each buoyant member is coupled to an elongate member such that the elongate member extends from that first aperture to that second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Alfred E. Grimm, Monica Jones
  • Apparatus system, and method for high flux, compact compton x-ray source
    Patent number: 7596208
    Abstract: A Compton backscattering x-ray source includes an electron storage ring for storing electron bunches. A timing system refreshes an orbiting electron bunch according to a schedule selected to improve at least one attribute of x-ray emission. In one implementation, the electron bunch is periodically refreshed with a period of at least about 10 Hz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Lyncean Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rifkin, Roderick J. Loewen, Ronald D. Ruth
  • System and method for managing shared state using multiple programmed processors
    Patent number: 7596621
    Abstract: A system and method for managing shared state using multiple programmed processors within a stateful protocol processing system is disclosed herein. The disclosed method includes receiving a first message of a first flow comprised of a first plurality of messages, and deriving a first event from the first message. A first flow state characterizing the first flow is then retrieved. A first workspace portion of the first flow is assigned to a first protocol processing core, and a second workspace portion of the flow state is assigned to a second protocol processing core. The method further includes processing the first event using the first and second protocol processing cores. The first flow state may be defined at least in part by a plurality of protocol layers, in which case the first workspace portion and the second workspace portion correspond to different ones of such layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Astute Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon John Knee, Fazil Ismet Osman
  • System for matched and isolated references
    Patent number: 7595626
    Abstract: A reference current generator configured to produce matched and isolated current references is disclosed. The reference current generator includes a primary reference generator operative to produce a first reference current. The reference current generator further includes a duplicate reference generator operative to produce a second reference current. An adjustment circuit coupled to the primary reference generator and the duplicate reference generator is configured such that the first reference current is substantially matched to and isolated from the second reference current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Sequoia Communications
    Inventor: John B. Groe
  • Apparatus, system, and method for tracing distribution of video content with video watermarks
    Patent number: 7593543
    Abstract: Video watermarks are added to video content to trace distribution. The video watermarks are in the form of watermarking pixels. Watermarking modules in individual computers add additional sets of watermarks to whatever initial set of watermarks are present in video content. As a result, the accumulated watermarks in distributed video content provide information on the distribution of video content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: William S. Herz, Andrew C. Fear
  • Apparatus and methods for analyzing samples
    Patent number: 7593109
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for analyzing biological samples. The apparatus, systems, and methods can involve using a vacuum source to pull microfluidic volumes through analytical equipment, such as flow cells and the like. Additionally, the invention involves using optical equipment in conjunction with the analytical equipment to analyze samples and control the operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Helicos BioSciences Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Ulmer
  • Stable protein storage and stable nucleic acid storage in recoverable form
    Patent number: 7589184
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for storage of biomolecules. The biomolecules are stored via absorption to a substrate. Absorbed biomolecules can be eluted or recovered from the substrate at a future time, and optionally be subjected to a subsequent analysis or application. Biomolecules absorbed to a substrate for storage may also optionally be preserved, i.e., the absorbed biomolecule is resistant to or resists degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: GenVault Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hogan, James C. Davis
  • Apparatus and method of controlled delay packet forwarding
    Patent number: 7590061
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for forwarding of packets with controlled delay. In one embodiment, the invention includes controlled delay queuing logic to hold a packet in a first class for a queuing time of at least a controlled delay value, and scheduling logic to determine whether to delay transmission of a packet in a second class to allow the transmission of the packet in the first class when the queuing time reaches the controlled delay value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Barry, Tian Shen, Feng F. Pan, Meenakshi Subramanian, Hank P. Nguyen
  • Method and system for identifying network addresses associated with suspect network destinations
    Patent number: 7590707
    Abstract: A method and system for identifying network addresses associated with suspect network destinations is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Webroot Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Murphey McCloy, III, Craig Mitchell Shifman
  • Methods for determining hepatotoxins
    Patent number: 7590493
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and the identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known toxin. The genes may be used as toxicity markers in drug screening and toxicity assays. The invention includes a database of genes characterized by toxin-induced differential expression that is designed for use with microarrays and other solid-phase probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Ocimum Biosolutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna Mendrick, Mark Porter, Kory Johnson, Brandon Higgs, Arthur Castle, Michael Elashoff
  • System and method for authentication and fail-safe transmission of safety messages
    Patent number: 7590848
    Abstract: A system and method for fail-safe transmission of safety messages through communication channels containing non-safety-certified equipment is disclosed herein. Consistent with the disclosed method, digital signatures and/or encryption are used to authenticate both the origin and content of the safety messages. A watchdog timer ensures transition to a safe state if authenticated messages are not received periodically. In a particular implementation, the disclosed method includes generating a safety message indicating the state of a sensor. A digital signature is then generated to sign this safety message. The method further includes communicating the safety message and the digital signature to an actuator. Upon receipt, the safety message is authenticated using the digital signature. A watchdog timer ensures transition to a safe state if authenticated messages are not received periodically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network
    Inventor: Leslie Powers
  • Direct synthesis transmitter
    Patent number: 7587179
    Abstract: A direct synthesis transmitter. A very efficient and highly linear direct synthesis transmitter is provided that can be used to directly synthesize and transmit any type of modulated signal. The direct synthesis transmitter includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) with controls phase modulation plus an accompanying variable gain amplifier for amplitude modulation. Also included is a system to align the phase and amplitude modulation signals. A transmitter constructed in accordance with the present invention is very efficient and suitable for use in portable radio equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Sequoia Communications
    Inventors: John B. Groe, Joseph Austin, Naone Farias, Carrie Lo
  • Forward deploying suturing device and methods of use
    Patent number: 7582096
    Abstract: Sutures can be placed in difficult to access areas of the human body with devices, and related methods, utilizing a needle carrier. The devices and methods can be used in conjunction with both endosurgical and traditional open surgery procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Josef Slanda
  • Method for treating or inhibiting intestinal inflammation
    Patent number: 7582603
    Abstract: Peptide antagonists of zonulin are disclosed, as well as methods for the use of the same. The peptide antagonists bind to the zonula occludens receptor, yet do not physiologically modulate the opening of mammalian tight junctions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventor: Alessio Fasano
  • Automated biological sample archive for storage, retrieval and analysis of large numbers of samples for remote clients
    Patent number: 7584240
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing biological and non-biological samples, as well as selected analyses thereof, to a remote client are disclosed. In some embodiments, such systems and methods include some or all of the following: maintaining a sample archive comprising a plurality of discrete sample nodes; receiving a request for a sample or an analysis thereof from a remote client, the request including identification of a selected sample node from the plurality of discrete sample nodes and identification of a selected assay; retrieving the selected sample node from the archive; preparing the selected assay; and performing the selected assay for the selected sample node. As noted above, samples and results of analyses may be transmitted to the remote client. In some embodiments, a system and method may retrieve, prepare, and package in excess of 100, 200, or 500 samples per day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: GenVault Corporation
    Inventor: Mitchell D. Eggers
  • Managing a video encoder to facilitate loading and executing another program
    Patent number: 7584475
    Abstract: A software program includes at least two performance levels. Each performance level has an associated processor utilization. Each performance level corresponds to optimization criteria, such as a quality of data processing performed by the software program. The performance level is selected to maintain processor utilization by the software program within constraints, such as a desired range of processor utilization and a minimum idle thread allocation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Lightstone, Stefan Eckart, Hassane S. Azar
  • Methods for optimizing clinical responsiveness to methotrexate therapy using metabolite profiling and pharmacogenetics
    Patent number: 7582282
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for optimizing clinical responsiveness to chemotherapy in an individual through genotypic analysis of polymorphisms in at least one gene. The methods of the present invention may further comprise determining the level of at least one long-chain methotrexate polyglutamate (MTXPG) in a sample obtained from the individual. The present invention also provides methods for generating a pharmacogenetic index for predicting clinical responsiveness to chemotherapy in an individual through genotypic analysis of polymorphisms in at least one gene. In addition, the present invention provides methods for optimizing therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapy in an individual by calculating the level of at least one long-chain MTXPG in a sample obtained from the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry Dervieux, Michael Walsh
  • Zwitterionic dyes for labeling in proteomic and other biological analyses
    Patent number: 7582260
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of proteins. The invention provides for highly soluble zwitterionic dye molecules where the dyes and associated side groups are non-titratable and maintain their net zwitterionic character over a broad pH range, for example, between pH 3 and 12. These dye molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Montana State University
    Inventors: Edward A. Dratz, Paul A. Grieco
  • Method for creating from individual reports a consolidated data set with metadata including information about the last presentation format of data within the individual reports
    Patent number: 7580928
    Abstract: A computer-readable medium includes executable instructions to analyze a repository of individual reports to generate a consolidated data set, where the consolidated data set includes data from different individual reports. The consolidated data set is augmented with metadata. The consolidated data set and metadata are inserted within an electronic document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Business Objects Software Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Wu, Siu Man Hsieh
  • Apparatus, method, and 3D graphical user interface for media centers
    Patent number: 7581182
    Abstract: Media center icons are used to navigate a media center. The media center icons may include media device icons, a remote control icon, and media player icons. The media center icons may be used during a setup process, to select between media devices, and to navigate between media devices and media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventor: William Samuel Herz