Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Fredrikson & Byron
  • System and method for regulating cardiopulmonary triggered therapy to the brain
    Patent number: 8068911
    Abstract: A medical device system includes a housing, the housing at least partially supporting a therapy module and a processor, and a respiratory monitoring element coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to activate the therapy module upon detection of a respiratory event in a respiratory signal. In some embodiments, the system may further comprise a brain monitoring element, and the processor may be configured to monitor a brain signal and change the therapeutic output based upon the brain signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E Giftakis, Nina M. Graves, David L Thompson
  • Lens position sensor for infrared cameras
    Patent number: 8063367
    Abstract: A lens position sensor for infrared or other types of cameras, which is particularly useful in lens assemblies that have relatively limited axial travel between near field and far field lens focus positions. The camera includes a magnet or other stimulator coupled to a rotatable lens that extends within a magnet plane where the magnet plane is not normal to the optical axis of the lens. A magnetic or other sensor senses the position of the magnet, which is indicative of the lens position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Kirk R. Johnson, Justin M. Sheard
  • Heating blanket
    Patent number: 8062343
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a heating blanket that can be secured to the head and at least one arm of a patient while leaving the patient's chest and abdomen remain substantially exposed. The head and arms tend to be excellent heat exchange surfaces. These surfaces can also be relatively large for heating purposes. Thus, many embodiments are able to warm patients effectively while leaving the chest and abdomen exposed and unobstructed, thereby providing enhanced access for caregivers in surgery and/or observation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Augustine Temperature Management LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Augustine, Ryan S. Augustine
  • Containers for pharmaceuticals, particularly for use in radioisotope generators
    Patent number: 8058632
    Abstract: The invention is directed to improved containers for pharmaceuticals and any tubing and tubing connectors associated therewith, particularly containers for pharmaceuticals which are irradiated, heated or otherwise subjected to increased pressure. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is directed to an improved container for use in a radioisotope generator, such as a rubidium-82 generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Balestracci, James A. Melchore, Jr., Jo Anna Monteferrante, Irene Kucharewicz Ropiak, Ernst Schramm, Julius P. Zodda, Charles R. Quirico
  • Extravasation detection device
    Patent number: 8057406
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an extravasation detection device having an enclosure, an attachment coupled to the enclosure to be removably connected to a patient, and a detection assembly enclosed within the enclosure, in this embodiment, the detection assembly includes a housing and a transducer coupled to the housing to generate a signal representative of a force or pressure applied to the detection device caused by extravasation of medical fluid from the patient. This embodiment of a detection device may be attached to the patient's hand or other injection site. When extravasation occurs, and a swelling or blister presses against the transducer, an alarm can be triggered to warn a clinician, or the device can cause a powered injection system to automatically shut down or halt the injection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Khader Mohiuddin
  • Top bond pad bias and variation control
    Patent number: 8054584
    Abstract: An assembly includes a slider and a suspension assembly. The slider includes an air bearing surface and a slider mounting surface opposite the air bearing surface. There are a plurality of slider pads on the slider mounting surface. The suspension assembly includes a plurality of suspension pads on a suspension mounting surface. Each of the suspension pads is connected to one of the slider pads with a solder joint so that the slider mounting surface has at least one of a pitch, roll, or yaw angle with respect to the suspension mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Joel David Limmer, Bradley Jay Ver Meer
  • Windshield heat and clean
    Patent number: 8047451
    Abstract: A washer fluid heater apparatus in embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features: (a) a heat exchanger having a washer fluid inlet to allow washer fluid to enter the heat exchanger and a washer fluid outlet to allow the washer fluid to exit the heat exchanger; and (b) a coolant passage traversing through the heat exchanger having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, the coolant inlet and coolant outlet operably coupled to an engine's coolant system to allow passage of engine coolant through the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: McNaughton Incorporated
    Inventor: Patrick James McNaughton
  • Grafted polymer drag-reducing agents, grafted polymer fuel additives and production methods therefor
    Patent number: 8043388
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of reducing drag in a pipeline and/or improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel burning device by adding a grafted polymer to a hydrocarbon product. The invention also includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a gasoline engine by adding a grafted polymer to fuel and combusting the fuel within the gasoline engine, the grafted polymer having a viscoelastic effect in gasoline in the gasoline engine to generally correspond to a duration of the intake stroke/compression stroke/fuel burn sequence in a gasoline engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Himmelsbach Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Paul F. Waters, John B. Waters
  • Multi-tool technology
    Patent number: 8042374
    Abstract: A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lee, John H. Morehead, Gordon A. Straka, Richard L. Timp
  • System and method for regulating cardiac triggered therapy to the brain
    Patent number: 8041418
    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: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Nina M. Graves
  • System and method for monitoring or treating nervous system disorders
    Patent number: 8041419
    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: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon E. Giftakis, Nina M. Graves
  • Jewelry cabinet
    Patent number: 8029076
    Abstract: A jewelry storage system for storing and allowing access to and removal of jewelry pieces includes a jewelry cabinet and a stand. The jewelry cabinet defines an interior space for holding jewelry items. The jewelry cabinet includes a box frame and a door connected to the box frame wherein the door extends substantially from the top wall to the bottom wall. A plurality of jewelry storage elements are attached within the interior space. In one embodiment, a stand is configured to receive the jewelry cabinet to hold the jewelry cabinet in an upright position so that the back wall of the jewelry cabinet forms an angle from the horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: For Your Ease Only, Inc.
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Method of preparing egg nuggets
    Patent number: 8025914
    Abstract: A method that entails blending an egg-based substance, a water-absorbent thickener, and pieces of supplemental food together to form an egg-based material, the egg-based substance including a natural liquid egg component, the water-absorbent thickener distributed throughout the egg-based material, and the water-absorbent thickener effective to maintain distribution of the pieces of supplemental food throughout the egg-based material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Tillis
  • Energy-saving climatic test chamber and method of operation
    Patent number: 8020389
    Abstract: Climatic test chamber (10) for carrying out a sequence of specified test cycles and cooled by means of at least a refrigerating circuit (100, 200, 410) including a variable-speed compressor (120, 210, 410). During the steps of the test cycles in which said chamber (10) is held at a minimum set temperature, the compressor (120, 210, 410) operates at the minimum rotating speed thereof and the refrigeration capacity is used to cool a cold storage medium. The cold stored by the cold storage medium is then recovered to subcool the refrigerant medium during the cooling-down steps in which the compressor (120, 210, 410) operates at the maximum rotating speed thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Angelantoni Industrie SpA
    Inventor: Maurizio Ascani
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and the applications thereof
    Patent number: 8021314
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • Articulating infrared window
    Patent number: 8023818
    Abstract: An articulating infrared window to be installed into a panel of a cabinet is disclosed. The window includes a window housing and an infrared transparent pane. The infrared transparent pane is installed within the window housing. Embodiments of the window housing can include various articulation mechanisms including individually or in combination a double gimbal assembly, a single gimbal and rotary stage, a ball and socket joint, and an extension joint (such as a bellows) for articulating the infrared transparent pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Schmidt, Michael Stuart
  • Throwing device
    Patent number: 8015968
    Abstract: A throwing device includes an approximately straight and elongate shaft extending distally from a proximal end thereof to a distal portion of the device. The distal portion includes projectile retainer and a projectile track extending distally from the retainer to a distal tip of the device. The projectile retainer, when in a closed position, holds a projectile in a fixed position with respect to the device. When the shaft is gripped and swung through an arc, and the retainer opens to release the projectile, the projectile is propelled along the projectile track, by the swinging motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Core Distribution, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Christ
  • Vibration dampening systems for overhead frame structures
    Patent number: 8016320
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to providing a vibration dampening system for an overhead frame structure used with a vehicle. The system involves the provision of one or more dampening members and/or components between portions of one or more members forming the overhead frame structure. The dampening members or components are compressed when certain portions of the members are set in position. As a result, the vibration and contact normally encountered between the portions and/or interconnecting brackets is limited, and in turn, the stress normally experienced by the one or more fastener assemblies holding the portions and/or the interconnecting brackets due to such vibration is also limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Custom Products of Litchfield, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Richard Becker
  • Hooded shirt
    Patent number: D645230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: DKH Retail Limited
    Inventor: Sasha Rushworth
  • Boot
    Patent number: D648928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: DKH Limited
    Inventor: Mark Flenley