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  • Ceiling fan with concentric stationary tube and power-down features
    Patent number: 8147182
    Abstract: A fan system comprises a hub, a plurality of fan blades, a drive system, and a stationary tube. The hub is configured to rotate. The fan blades are mounted to the hub. The drive system comprises a rotatable hollow output shaft. The hollow output shaft is in communication with the hub, such that the drive system is operable to rotate the hub via the hollow output shaft. The stationary tube is inserted through the hollow output shaft. The stationary tube is configured to remain stationary as the hollow output shaft rotates. Wires and the like may be passed through the stationary tube, to reach an accessory mounted at the bottom of the stationary tube. The fan system may also include a detector, such as a heat detector, a smoke detector, or an accelerometer. The detector may power down the fan system in response to detecting certain conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Delta T Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Aynsley, Richard W. Fizer, Richard A. Oleson, J. Carey Smith
  • 2-indolyl imidazo [4,5-d] phenanthroline derivatives and their use in the treatment of cancer
    Patent number: 8148392
    Abstract: 2-indolyl imidazo[4,5-d]phenanthroline compounds of Formula (I) and methods of using same in the treatment of cancer, in particular, solid cancers and leukemia are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Lorus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Huesca, Aiping H. Young, Yoon Lee, Aye Aye Khine, Jim A. Wright, Lisa Lock, Raed Al-Qawasmeh
  • Electric device
    Patent number: 8148636
    Abstract: A cover (5) includes a first bent portion (5b) and a second bent portion (5c) which are provided in series to be continuous with a lid portion (5a). A casing (2) includes a hole (8) through which the cover is allowed to be inserted/removed and movably inserted into/removed from the casing, and includes a cover locking portion (9) to which the cover is locked in a substantially upright posture while covering an opening portion (4) with the lid portion. The cover can pivot in a fore-and-aft direction at a corner portion (5d) on an inner side of the first bent portion with an inner edge portion (8c) at an intersection between an upper inner wall surface (8a) of the hole and an inner wall surface (3a) of a front wall as a fulcrum. The cover can be displaced between the substantially upright posture and a substantially laid posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Nohmi Bosai Ltd.
    Inventor: Kenichi Kato
  • Aerodynamic interface component for fan blade
    Patent number: 8147204
    Abstract: A fan comprises a hub, a plurality of fan blades, and a plurality of interface components. Each interface component is configured to mount at the first end of a corresponding fan blade. Each interface component is further configured to simultaneously engage an outer surface of the hub and the first end of the fan blade. For instance, the outer surface of the hub may be curved, and a hub-engaging edge of each interface component may be complementarily curved to provide a substantially continuous fit between the hub-engaging edge of each interface component and the curved outer surface of the hub. Each interface component may further comprise a resilient member configured to resiliently bear against the first end of a corresponding fan blade. In addition, each interface component may further comprise a sleeve configured to extend along a portion of the length of a corresponding fan blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Delta T Corporation
    Inventors: Paul T. Scherer, Richard A. Oleson
  • Method for making a multilayer adhesive laminate
    Patent number: 8142592
    Abstract: A method allows for rapid manufacture of relatively thick adhesive coatings using a continuous process, where a single thin coating is continuously converted into a single thicker adhesive laminate. An exemplary process includes the steps of: (1) producing a web having a first surface with an adhesive layer and a second surface with a release liner; (2) slitting the web longitudinally into a first section and a second section, (3) laminating a backing film to the adhesive layer of the first section; (4) removing the release liner of the laminate of step (3) exposing the adhesive layer of the first section; and (5) laminating the second section to the laminate of step (4), wherein the adhesive layer of the laminate of step (4) is combined with the adhesive layer of the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Mylan Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Miller, II
  • System and method for dispensing E-care
    Patent number: 8145713
    Abstract: An e-Care dispenser is disclosed herein which configures a set of devices to cooperatively process care requests by utilizing functional aspects distributed throughout those devices. The devices can be end user devices with varying capabilities, some of which might not possess resources to process the care request independently. The functional aspects can be distributed throughout the devices in such a manner as to efficiently utilize the devices in providing care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Convergys CMG Utah, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Irwin, Robert D. Birch, Stephen D. Weagraff
  • Non-chromate corrosion inhibitor formulas based on zirconium vanadium oxide compositions
    Patent number: 8137646
    Abstract: A mixture of zirconium hydroxides or zirconium basic carbonate with vanadium oxide (V205) co-reacts in high temperature aqueous slurry to form respectively an amorphous material, believed to be based on a zirconium analog of a zeolite structure, and a solid solution of zirconium oxide with vanadium oxide. The subject compositions, free of hexavalent chromium, are highly effective in providing blister-free corrosion prevention in typical coil and aerospace grade epoxy primer and color coat combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Shepherd Color Company
    Inventor: Simon Boocock
  • System and method for the automatic selection of interfaces
    Patent number: 8139755
    Abstract: The automatic selection of interfaces can result in the optimization of interaction between entities. Such selection of interfaces can be applied specifically in the context of interactive voice response systems, and can allow the interface presented to a caller to be optimized based on factors including the caller's usage of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Convergys CMG Utah, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasudeva Rao Akula, Sunil Issar
  • Photochromic intraocular lenses and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 8133274
    Abstract: Intraocular lenses containing a photochromic agent, are disclosed. Specifically, the foldable intraocular lens of the present invention comprises an optic body made from a crosslinked material comprising at least one monomer, a crosslinker, a UV absorber, and a photochromic agent which has a maximum absorption peak of about 400-500 nm in its excited state. The lens has a glass transition temperature of about 37° C. or lower. Methods for making these intraocular lenses are also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Medennium, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Q. Zhou, Christopher D. Wilcox, Christine J. Liau
  • Apparatus and related methods for the controlled illumination of a convex surface
    Patent number: 8133058
    Abstract: Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Uncle Milton Industries
    Inventors: Edward Cheung, Eric Poesch, Frank Adler, Michael O'Connor
  • Ferric pickling of silicon steel
    Patent number: 8128754
    Abstract: The pickling process designed for pickling electrical steel strip in a continuous fashion comprising immersing the strip in at least one pickling tub. The pickling tub contains a mixture of HCl, Fe2+, and Fe3+ and a low concentration of HF. Upon exiting the final pickling tub, the strip may be brushed or scrubbed to loosen any residual scale to form a clean strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: AK Steel Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay N. Madi, Amanda Glass, Ronald Rodabaugh
  • Fuse barrel component handling device
    Patent number: 8127642
    Abstract: A fuse barrel component handling device is configured to engage and support both load break and non-load break fuse barrel components. The fuse barrel component handling device includes a hollow cavity capable of receiving a portion of a fuse barrel. In addition, the handling device has a projection bar, which may be integral with or attached to the device, and at least two slots and a notch within the wall of the device. The projection bar, at least two slots, and notch receive and support a fuse barrel component, e.g. a pull ring of a non-load break component or a hook member of a load-break component. The fuse barrel component handling device may be used with a hot stick to remove and/or install a fuse barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Garry Creech, Edward R. Judd
  • Elevator rope positioning apparatus
    Patent number: 8123002
    Abstract: A system and method for minimizing compensation rope sway by altering the natural frequency of compensation ropes using servo actuators. The rope sway may be minimized by moving the compensation sheave to adjust the tension of the compensation rope or adjusting the position of the termination of a compensation rope to account for changes in the position of a structure. Servo actuators may also be used to re-level the elevator car to account for rope stretch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Thyssenkrupp Elevator Capital Corporation
    Inventors: Rory S. Smith, Stefan Kaczmarczyk, Jim Nickerson, Patrick M. Bass
  • Method to minimize oscillation in ceiling fans
    Patent number: 8123479
    Abstract: A fan system includes a fan and a fan rotation speed control. The speed control is operable to command the fan to rotate at a speed selected from a certain range of rotation speeds. A fan oscillation detector may be coupled with the fan to detect oscillation of the fan as the speed control is operated to rotate the fan at various speeds among the range of fan rotation speeds. The fan oscillation detector may comprise an accelerometer or other device. Oscillation amounts detected by the oscillation detector are compared against each other or against an oscillation threshold value. A programmer device identifies fan rotation speeds at which the oscillation amount exceeds the threshold or is otherwise unacceptable, and programs the fan rotation speed control to prevent an operator from being able to select those speeds at which the oscillation amount exceeds the threshold or is otherwise unacceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Delta T Corporation
    Inventors: Elios Klemo, Richard A. Oleson
  • System and method for improving tuning using caller provided satisfaction scores
    Patent number: 8126723
    Abstract: A system and method provide a way of improving customer satisfaction with an IVR by identifying tuning opportunities for applications of an IVR system based on customer satisfaction scores. The system and method compare portions of the IVR application to a customer satisfaction score obtained from a customer satisfaction survey. The comparisons show, statistically, which portions of the IVR application correlate to a low customer satisfaction score. A report is produced which identifies these areas that correlate to low customer satisfaction, and these areas may be tuned to improve customer satisfaction with the IVR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Convergys CMG Utah, Inc.
    Inventors: Dhananjay Bansal, Scott D. Spera, Nancy Gardner, James H. Lythgoe, Jr., John C. Georgesen
  • Biopsy sample storage
    Patent number: 8118755
    Abstract: A biopsy device may be used to obtain and store multiple tissue samples. The device permits the tissue samples to be stored in a sequenced fashion within a generally transparent tissue storage chamber disposed at a proximal end of the biopsy device. The tissue samples can be stored on flexible tissue sample strips arranged around the circumference of a rotating vacuum manifold disposed within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Hibner, Wells D. Haberstich, Kenneth E. Hogue, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Michele D'Arcangelo
  • Table skirting panel
    Patent number: D653880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: IHS Global Alliance Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Nicholas Polidoros
  • Connector
    Patent number: D654353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Charles P. Tabler
  • Container portion
    Patent number: D655606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Direct Pack, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Snedden, Gandhi B. Sifuentes
  • Internal component for a foldable toy building
    Patent number: D657004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hinkler Books Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Bryant