Patents Represented by Attorney Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva

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  • Tent with pass-through port
    Patent number: 7677260
    Abstract: A tent having a pass-through port through a wall panel for allowing an item to be passed in and out of the tent without opening the tent door. The pass-through port can be snugly tightened about a cord or hose extending therethrough to prevent insects from entering the tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Wingroup North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Bobby G. Sumner
  • Multi-lancet device with sterility cap repositioning mechanism
    Patent number: 7678127
    Abstract: A lancing device has a carousel of lancets removably received in a housing. In exemplary embodiments, the lancing device includes a sterility cap positioning mechanism that removes sterility caps from the lancets for actuation and afterwards replaces the sterility caps onto the lancets. Preferably, the lancing device includes a lancet advancing mechanism that automatically advances sequential lancets of the lancet carousel for charging and actuating, and a drive mechanism for actuating the lancets. Also provided are replacement lancet carousels, which include a cylindrical carrier with axial openings and a plurality of the lancets axially oriented in the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Trissel, Richard W. LeVaughn, Gwenn E. Kennedy, Stephen J. Flynn, Carl E. Griffin, John C. Irwin, Mary Kate Pynes, Stephanie J. Campbell, Christopher J. Ruf, Mitchell A. Solis, Avi M. Robbins, Jason R. Heath, Ray Lathrop, David R. Buenger, Venkat Katragadda, Jack Griffis, Don Griffin
  • Chemiluminescent compositions and methods of making and using thereof
    Patent number: 7674406
    Abstract: Described herein are chemiluminescent compositions that can be applied to a variety of substrates that are generally sensitive to existing chemiluminescent compositions. Methods for producing the chemiluminescent compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Perminder S. Bindra, Andrew D Burris, Carl R. Carlson, Joann M Smith, Orville Z Tyler, David L Watson
  • Wood composite material containing
    Patent number: 7662465
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wood composite material comprising: upper and lower surface layers and a core layer; wherein the core layer contains at least about 85 wt % paulownia strands; and the surface layers contain at least about 85 wt % of other, higher density, non-paulownia wood strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Huber Engineered Woods LLC
    Inventor: Eric N. Lawson
  • Wood composite material containing strands of differing densities
    Patent number: 7662457
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wood composite material comprising: wood strands disposed in surface layers and one or more core layers, whereby an intermediate density divides the wood strands so that the two surface layers of strands are more dense than the intermediate density, and the one or more core layers of the strands are less dense than the intermediate density, and wherein the core layer contains at least about 70 wt % of the strands that are less dense than the intermediate density; and the surface layers contain at least about 70 wt % of the strands that are more dense than the intermediate density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Huber Engineered Woods LLC
    Inventors: Eric N. Lawson, Nian Ou, Brian M. Peek
  • Blood sampling device
    Patent number: 7655019
    Abstract: A sampling device (20) having a housing (24) with a lancet cartridge (22) mounted therein. The lancets (26) of the lancet cartridge (22) are interconnected by a flexible web (28). The lancet cartridge (22) is not positively engaged within the housing (24) and can be easily removed. The housing (24) has an opening (42) with an adjacent flexible or compressible fin (60) for dampening the motion of the lancet (26). The lancet cartridge (22) has at least one lancet (26) with an endcap, and the housing has a cap-removal mechanism (74) for separating the endcap from the housing (24). Anti-tampering features prevent opening of the device when the lancet cartridge (22) is oriented with a lancet (26) in a firing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. LeVaughn, Gwenn E. Kennedy, Stephen J. Flynn, Carl E. Griffin, John C. Irwin, Mary Kate Pynes, Stephanie J. Campbell, Christopher J. Ruf, Mitchell A. Solis, Avi M. Robbins, Jason R. Heath
  • System and method for fueling diesel engines with vegetable oil
    Patent number: 7650878
    Abstract: A heated fuel delivery system for vegetable oil or other fuels of temperature dependent viscosity, which may be used as fuel for a diesel engine. The system includes one or more heated fuel lines and/or a heated fuel tank to heat the fuel and reduce its viscosity for more efficient use. Recovered engine heat from the engine coolant system is transferred to heat the fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventor: Oren L. Kleinberger
  • Automated vision screening apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7614747
    Abstract: This invention is related to an automatic self-service vision screening kiosk and method that allows individuals to screen their eyesight without assistance. The device includes subjective and/or objective tests via an interactive video and software program that measures visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. The invention is designed to provide a report with test results. The device and method may also provide a means for making referrals, scheduling appointments, ordering lenses, dispensing lenses and/or forwarding prescriptions to eye care professionals or lens manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: SoloHealth, Inc.
    Inventor: Bart Foster
  • Wheel cover system
    Patent number: 7594527
    Abstract: A wheel system for providing one or more protrusions in a ground-engaging surface of the wheel. In some embodiments, the wheel comprises a first hub, a tire mounted on the first hub, a second hub rotatable with respect to the first hub, and system for deforming the tire in a generally radial direction in response to relative rotation between the first and second hubs. The invention also provides a wheel cover comprising an outer surface having one or more protrusions and, when the cover is fitted to a wheel, the outer surface of the cover provides the ground-engaging surface of the wheel. The wheel and wheel cover of the invention are particularly suited for use with prams and similar vehicles in order to impart a rocking motion to the pram during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Inventor: Roger Thompson
  • Method and apparatus for testing roof edge components
    Patent number: 7587946
    Abstract: A testing apparatus and method for simulating wind loads and evaluating wind resistance of a building component test specimen such as a sheet-metal roofing component. One or more arrays of pneumatic cylinders apply forces according to a specified test protocol to detach the building component from a test base. A software implemented computer control system may be provided to control the cylinders and apply the forces according to the test protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy T. Tunney
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D603088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: RLR Industries
    Inventor: Keith A. Senkyr
  • Scratching platform for pets
    Patent number: D604018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Simpson, Gary L. Rockwell
  • Multi-lancet cartridge for a lancing device
    Patent number: D605290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher John Ruf, David R. Buenger, Michael V. Lipoma, David Caleb Hernandez
  • Cookware handle
    Patent number: D609965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventor: Joel Tetreault
  • Cookware handle
    Patent number: D610400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventor: Sarah Pantaleo
  • Cookware handle
    Patent number: D610401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventor: Sarah Pantaleo
  • Tongs
    Patent number: D610883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventor: Lars Blacken
  • Cookware handle
    Patent number: D611297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventor: Joel Tetreault
  • Lancing device
    Patent number: D611602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Edward Zollers
  • Lancing device
    Patent number: D612051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher J. Ruf