Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Fredrikson & Byron
  • Coating composition yielding abrasion-resistant tintable coatings
    Patent number: 7981514
    Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Walman Optical Company
    Inventor: Gerald D. Treadway
  • Percutaneous needle guide
    Patent number: 7976469
    Abstract: An indicator element of a percutaneous needle guide for a medical scanning device includes a pointer for pointing to a percutaneous needle entry site on an epidermis of a body, when the guide is attached to the device and the device is positioned over the epidermis for scanning. A user may orient and insert a needle into the entry site according to the direction of the pointer, by just viewing the pointer, without the needle being constrained by the pointer. The guide may include an adjustment mechanism for moving the indicator element with respect to the device, when the guide is attached to the device; the adjustment mechanism moves the indicator element, without changing an orientation of the pointer, in a direction approximately parallel to a plane that is approximately tangent with an apex of the device transducer surface and approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric H. Bonde, Kevin M. Cristadoro, Yelena G. Tropsha
  • Method and apparatus for detection of nervous system disorders
    Patent number: 7979130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and/or treating nervous system disorders, such as seizures. Certain embodiments of the invention relate generally to implantable medical devices (IMDs) adapted to detect and treat nervous system disorders in patients with an IMD. Certain embodiments of the invention include detection of seizures based upon comparisons of long-term and short-term representations of physiological signals. Further embodiments of the invention include preparing for the delivery of therapy by warming up therapy delivery components prior to the expected delivery of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David L Carlson, Eric J Panken, Touby A Drew, Jonathan C Werder
  • Thin film coating having niobium-titanium layer
    Patent number: 7964285
    Abstract: The invention provides niobium-titanium films, coatings (e.g., low-emissivity coatings) comprising one or more niobium-titanium films, and substrates bearings such coatings. Methods of depositing niobium-titanium films are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Cardinal CG Company
    Inventors: Klaus Hartig, Annette J. Krisko
  • Thermal imaging device with a battery pack with a seal member molded directly thereon
    Patent number: 7959458
    Abstract: A thermal imaging device includes a replaceable battery pack, which may include a shock absorbing and/or seal member. A battery portion of the battery pack includes an electrical contact and a sidewall that contains at least one battery cell, which is electrically coupled to the contact. An attachment mechanism of the battery pack is configured to engage a portion of a housing of the device, such that a portion of the battery pack forms a terminal end of the device, the battery portion is held within the portion of the housing, and the electrical contact of the battery portion is operably connected to the imaging assembly of the device. The attachment mechanism is releasable from engagement with the housing, such that an entirety of the battery pack can be completely separated from the thermal imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Loukusa, Justin M. Sheard, Jeffrey Elrod
  • Process to prepare a premium formulated fried egg
    Patent number: 7951411
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation and process for preparation of a fried egg product which may be frozen for future heating within a microwave or other oven for consumption by an individual. Various ingredients are added and mixed to each of the liquid egg white and liquid yolk portions. The liquid egg white portion is preheated and then deposited within a mold for slow cooking under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The liquid yolk portion is preheated and then is added to the mold for placement on the egg white portion. Following a short period of cooking the mold containing the formulated fried eggs is transported to a freezer unit for freezing, packaging, and storage. At a future time the frozen formulated fried egg product may be retrieved for thawing and cooking for consumption by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Merkle, Hershell R. Ball, Jr., Jason W. Matthews
  • Magnet-assisted transistor devices
    Patent number: 7948045
    Abstract: A transistor device includes a magnetic field source adapted to deflect a flow of free electron carriers within a channel of the device, between a source region and a drain region thereof. According to preferred configurations, the magnetic field source includes a magnetic material layer extending over a side of the channel that is opposite a gate electrode of the transistor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Yang Li, Insik Jin, Harry Liu, Song S. Xue, Shuiyuan Huang, Michael X. Tang
  • System and method for monitoring or treating nervous system disorders
    Patent number: 7949392
    Abstract: A medical device system that includes a brain monitoring element, cardiac monitoring element and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a brain signal from the brain monitoring element and a cardiac signal from the cardiac monitoring element. The processor is further configured to compare the brain signal to the cardiac signal. A method of comparing a brain signal to a cardiac signal is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Nina M. Graves
  • Optical multiwavelength window contamination monitor for optical control sensors and systems
    Patent number: 7948617
    Abstract: A foreign-particle detection system for use with an optical instrument having a transmissive window with a first side and a second side includes a radiation source to emit a radiation signal, a diffusing reflector to diffusively spread the radiation signal emitted by the radiation source over the first side of the transmissive window, a radiation detector to detect, at the second side of the transmissive window, the diffusively spread radiation signal transmitted by the transmissive window, and to generate a detected radiation signal based on the detected diffusively spread radiation signal, and a computation module communicatively coupled to the radiation detector to detect a presence of foreign particles on at least one of the first side or the second side of the transmissive window based on at least the detected radiation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Shubinsky, Sam Paris
  • Method of treating stroke or brain injury patients based on the intravenous administration of magnesium cations and concurrent administration of an oxygen gas mixture
    Patent number: 7947310
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient comprising: (a) injecting into the bloodstream of a patient is breathing a gas mixture having greater than 25% oxygen an aqueous solution comprising: 0.1 to 0.8 M Mg++ and having an osmolarlity less than about 1500 mOSm/l; and (b) increasing the rate of injection at least until the patient feels a sensation of warmth is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Relox Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Rind
  • Rail system and X-ray imaging apparatus using the same
    Patent number: 7949094
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a rail system and an X-ray imaging apparatus using the same. The rail system includes a rail unit, a detecting unit and an X-ray generating unit. The rail unit is provided on a support surface and extends for a predetermined length. The detecting unit is provided on the rail unit and includes a detector stand which is provided on the rail unit so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit, a detector arm which has a bent structure and is provided on a side surface of the detector stand so as to be movable upwards and downwards, and a detector which is rotatably coupled to the detector arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Medien International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Pan Soon Ahn
  • System and method for regulating cardiac triggered therapy to the brain
    Patent number: 7949391
    Abstract: A medical device system includes a brain monitoring element, cardiac monitoring element, therapy module and a processor. The processor is configured to activate the therapy module upon detection of a cardiac event in the cardiac signal. The processor is further configured to monitor the brain signal and communicate to the therapy module to change the cardiac triggered therapeutic output to the brain based upon the brain monitoring. A method of treating a person with a neurological disorder is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Nina M. Graves
  • Apparatus and method for accurately delimited cryoablation
    Patent number: 7942870
    Abstract: The present invention is of a system and method for accurate cryoablation, useable to enhance a surgeon's ability to accurately cryoablate a selected cryoablation target and to limit cryoablation to that selected target. Presented are apparatus and method for accurately delimiting a cryoablation volume, for minimizing damage to tissues surrounding a cryoablation volume, and for real-time visualization of a border of a cryoablation volume during cryoablation. Also presented are a method for mildly heating tissues during cryoablation, cryoprobes operable to simultaneously cool first tissues while heating second tissues, and cryoprobes operable to cool tissues extending in a first lateral direction from those probes while not substantially cooling tissues extending in a second lateral direction from those probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Galil Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Nir Berzak, Roni Zvuloni, Uri Amir
  • System and method for monitoring or treating nervous system disorders
    Patent number: 7945316
    Abstract: A medical device system for comparing a cardiopulmonary signal to a brain signal. In one embodiment of the invention, a medical device system is provided that includes a brain monitoring element, respiratory monitoring element and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a brain signal from the brain monitoring element and a respiratory signal from the respiratory monitoring element. The processor is further configured to compare the brain signal to the respiratory signal. Methods of comparing a brain signal to a cardiopulmonary signal are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Nina M. Graves
  • Internal combustion water injection engine
    Patent number: 7938103
    Abstract: An internal combustion system and a water injection nozzle to position a water mist within an internal chamber of an internal combustion engine. In one form, the apical cone of the injection is altered with respect to the position of the piston within the interior chamber. In another form, the air fuel mixture is charged at an opposing charge to the water mist to create a water droplet gaseous fuel mixture for combustion within the anterior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Lonox Engine Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Keays
  • Self-introducing injection and aspiration device
    Patent number: 7935092
    Abstract: A self-introducing medical device that can be used for delivering drugs or other therapeutic fluids at a uniform rate over an extended area to an internal anatomical location of a patient's body. The device can also be used for aspirating excess fluid from an internal anatomical location of a patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Twin Star Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Mathew Odland, Scott R. Wilson
  • Scrambler jacket
    Patent number: D639025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: DKH Retail Limited
    Inventor: James Holder
  • Convertible table lamp
    Patent number: D640403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Kristiansen, Morris Gary Grossman, Roland Charriez
  • Wind power machine
    Patent number: D640630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Schutz GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Udo Schütz
  • Cosmetic holder
    Patent number: D642741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: For Your Ease Only, Inc.
    Inventor: Lori Greiner