Patents Represented by Attorney Emerson, Thomson & Bennett

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  • Spine surgery method and motion preserving implant
    Patent number: 8062373
    Abstract: A spinal implant may be deployable, when positioned within a vertebral space between a pair of vertebral bodies, from a first laterally non-expanded condition to a second laterally expanded condition. The spinal implant may include top beams and bottom beams separated by at least one post that is, in one embodiment, length variable in response to a load put on the implant after deployment of the implant. In an alternate embodiment, at least one post is laterally variable in response to a load put on the implant. In another embodiment, one of the posts may be centrally located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Henry F. Fabian, Jr.
  • Multiple axes adjustable lighting system
    Patent number: 8057082
    Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a thermally conductive mounting having a mounting surface is provided. The lighting assembly further includes a thermally conductive carriage having a front and a rear surface. The rear surface of the carriage is moveably mounted to the front surface of the mounting. A heat sink seat having a front and a rear surface is moveably mounted to the front surface of the carriage. A light emitting device may be attached to the front surface of the heat sink seat. In use, the carriage is moveable along a first axis and the heat sink seat is moveable along a second axis, the first axis and second axis being substantially transverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Aimrail Corporation
    Inventor: William J. Seabrook
  • Multiple ply modular construction
    Patent number: 8056596
    Abstract: A tire carcass to be used with any type of tire is shown herein. A tire carcass includes a first ply portion, a second ply portion, each ply portion having an inner sidewall ply, an outer sidewall ply, a first end, a second end, and a bead core, a bridge portion, wherein the first ends of the ply portions are separated by the bridge portion, and at least two bridge plies, wherein the bridge plies span the bridge portion, wherein each of the bridge plies have a first end and a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire + Rubber Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Neubauer, Robert Allen Losey, Keith Carl Trares, Joseph Kevin Hubbell, Ping Zhang, Robert Bernard Nelson, Cynthia Nelson, legal representative
  • Grip tire with added puncture protection
    Patent number: 8056592
    Abstract: A lightweight truck and passenger vehicle tire having an improved tread design that provides numerous biting edges for increased grip in mud, snow, loose debris, and when climbing rocks as well as providing increased protection from punctures and cuts to the tire's shoulder and upper sidewall regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire + Rubber Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Marie Missik-Gaffney, Brian David Digman, John Fleming Brainerd, II, Timothy Michael Rooney, Jonathan James Shondel
  • Active lower extremity crash protection system
    Patent number: 8060281
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relate to motor vehicle crash safety systems and related methods. More particularly, according to some embodiments, the lower extremities of a motor vehicle occupant can be positioned in preparation for a crash event. Some embodiments include means for sensing a crash event, and means for positioning the lower extremities of the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ertz
  • Rear wiper control method when combined with flip up glass
    Patent number: 8052802
    Abstract: A rear wiper assembly that moves to a parked position located out of contact with the rear windshield upon the occurrence of a specified condition. Upon resuming the normal operation of the rear wiper assembly the rear wiper arm waits a first delay prior to moving to a flip position located on the rear windshield and then waits a second delay prior to resuming its normal oscillation across the rear windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Binfet, John Sgueglia, Dave Peterson
  • Chemical method for soil improvement
    Patent number: 8048333
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Todd R. Hawkins, C. David Brangan
  • Method and composition for modifying soil and dust control
    Patent number: 8033750
    Abstract: A composition for chemical improvement of soil and road base materials including an aqueous solution of a water repellant and an aqueous emulsion of a soil stabilizer and dust retardant is herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Vitale
  • Stop member for snowplow assembly
    Patent number: 8006413
    Abstract: A snowplow assembly may include a support member, a mount member, and an actuator. The mount member may be operatively connected to a plow blade and pivotally connected to the support member and the mount member may pivot about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the support member. The mount member may include a first stop member for limiting the pivotal motion of the mount member about the substantially vertical axis in a first direction. The actuator may pivot the mount frame about the substantially vertical axis and a first end of the actuator may be operatively connected to the snowplow assembly and a second end may be pivotally connected to the mount member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Meyer Products LLC
    Inventor: Shawn Washburn
  • Hidden console display
    Patent number: 8002179
    Abstract: A display assembly is adapted to be received by a vehicle console and includes a chassis, a display member, a hood, and a mechanical positioning mechanism. The mechanical positioning mechanism can be easily activated to adjust the display member between a hidden or closed position and a visible or open position. In one embodiment, the display assembly has a latch mechanism to maintain the display member in the hidden position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Feit, Luis De Santos
  • Pipe and conduit clamp for strut
    Patent number: 7992829
    Abstract: A clamp apparatus including a first strap and a second strap. The first strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a first radius of curvature for contacting an elongate article, and a connection end having a first aperture for receiving a fastener. The second strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a second radius of curvature for contacting the elongate article, and a connection end having a second aperture for receiving the fastener. The first radius of curvature is different from the second radius of curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Glenn A. Baker, Michael J. Gardner
  • Integrated switch mount and harness hook
    Patent number: 7976095
    Abstract: A single-piece switch mount and harness hook that provides routing control of an interior vehicle door harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ruben Guanzon, Haithi Donahue-Yan
  • Cantilevered seat for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7976093
    Abstract: A pivotal vehicle-based seat for use in a passenger compartment is disclosed. The rear seat assembly is supported by a seat support that is attached to the rear bulkhead at a first end and to the bottom of the seat base at the second end. The seat support enables the seat base to pivot from a use position to a to a compact storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeff McBride
  • Bumper faceplate with ports
    Patent number: 7976081
    Abstract: The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher McKee, Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Steve Kovach, Damon Schell, Michelle Christensen, Christopher Bao, Travis Watkins
  • Hinge for doors or windows
    Patent number: 7971319
    Abstract: A hinge for doors or windows may include two parts that are rotatable about a hinge axle. A catch device, arranged inside of the hinge, may have a catch element and a catch recess. The catch element may engage the catch recess in a catch position. Both the catch element and the catch recess may be arranged along the hinge axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: KL-Beschläge Karl Loggen GmbH
    Inventors: Hugo Becker, Rudolf Wiemer, Martin Frielingsdorf
  • Method for loading a child or child seat into a vehicle
    Patent number: 7959228
    Abstract: A method of loading a child or child seat into a vehicle is disclosed. A user can rotate the rear-most vehicle seat toward the rear of the vehicle and load the child and/or child seat from the rear opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Lindsay, Rudy Mayne
  • Modified upper rear door hinge patch
    Patent number: 7959217
    Abstract: The attachment of a modified upper rear door hinge patch to the outside surface of a center pillar stiffener creates an energy absorbing cavity that: 1) reduces the chances that the center pillar stiffener will buckle or kink in a side impact collision, and 2) improves door mounting accuracy apart from the center pillar stiffener, and 3) improves the formability of the steel used in the manufacture of center pillar stiffeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Onuma
  • Gear damper
    Patent number: 7959201
    Abstract: A vehicle may have a device that is movably connected to the vehicle and a gear damper used to control the motion of the device. If the vehicle is subjected to crash acceleration, the viscosity of the damper fluid increases to prevent the motion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Randy Staib
  • Method for sourcing replacement parts
    Patent number: 7945548
    Abstract: A method of sourcing a piece of equipment or a replacement part includes preparing a part request record, providing a part source database, searching part source records in the database according to one or more search parameters associated with the part, part requestor or part source, creating a prospective part source list, and prioritizing the part source list by one or more indexing fields, to identify sources predicted to have the part at the best combination of quality, price, and other similar factors. A method of updating the indexing fields is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: PartsSource, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Ray Dalton, Dan Betting
  • Scratching panels
    Patent number: D643581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Kittie Village, LLC
    Inventor: Barbara J. Zalewski