Patents Represented by Attorney Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

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  • Antithrombin H-helix mutants
    Patent number: 6794493
    Abstract: Mutant antithrombin modified to carry a more positive charge in the H-helix is provided. The modified antithrombin modulates the activities of thrombin, and extends the bioavailability of factor VIII.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Walston, Scott Cooper, Alireza Rezaie
  • Electroionic water disinfection apparatus
    Patent number: 6780306
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the disinfection of water and wastewater contaminated with bacteria and other microorganisms. The apparatus includes an electrolytic flow cell including electrodes forming a part of flow pipe or open channel through which water or wastewater passes. The electrodes are formed of iron, stainless steel, carbon or copper and connected to a power supply voltage in the range of 20 to 100 volts and establishing a current in the range of 1 to 6 amperes. Disinfection results from either metal ions impacting microbial cells or through the generation of hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals and hypochlorous acid. When the electrodes are copper, toxic metal contamination limits are established through proper design of the flow cell. An ultrasonic transducer is connected to the electrodes and enhances hydroxyl radical generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Bioelectromagnetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Schlager, Stephen H. Gorski
  • Adjuster for headlamp assembly
    Patent number: 6773153
    Abstract: A lightweight and compact headlamp adjuster is constructed primarily from plastic materials. The adjuster may include a VHAD that is non-recalibratable after the headlamp aim is factory set. The adjuster includes an input shaft that engages a gear located within a housing. When the input shaft is rotated, a ball stud moves linearly to adjust the headlamp to which it is connected. The adjuster is not subject to over-adjustment when it includes a clutching mechanism provided by the interaction of the ball stud with the gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Burton Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: John E. Burton
  • Boat blind
    Patent number: 6769379
    Abstract: A collapsible hunting blind for use with a vehicle such as a boat has a framework and a cover, where the framework has several parts, including tree-shaped frames with several arms and a vertical post, crossbars, and a lid frame. Each tree-shaped frame is mounted to a crossbar coupled to the vehicle. The cover is attached to the framework and extends over the lid frame to form a lid. Persons traveling in the vehicle are thus concealed when the lid is closed. When the blind is collapsed, each arm folds against the vertical post and the entire tree-shaped frame folds to a side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffery B. Foiles
  • Ball socket with improved pull-out force resistance
    Patent number: 6758622
    Abstract: A ball socket for connection with a ball stud resists accidental pull-out of the ball stud. The ball socket includes arms that form a socket cup for retaining the ball stud. The arms allow relatively easy insertion of the stud head, yet greatly resist accidental pull-out. The ball socket may be used in connection with disengageable or conventional ball studs. The ball socket may be an in-line design, peanut-style, or some other design. One known effective application of the present invention is in automotive lamp assemblies. The in-line socket may include a centrally located mounting hole and an undercut which forms a chamber for trapping the head of a mounting screw to facilitate assembly to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Burton Technologies LLC
    Inventor: John E. Burton
  • Method of use of multi-purpose processing apparatus
    Patent number: 6730251
    Abstract: A method of using a multi-purpose processing apparatus for simultaneously performing an injection molding operation and a cutting/forming operation. The multi-purpose apparatus places a forming operation into unused space within the injection molding machine, thereby utilizing the already present injection molding clamping pressure to pressure form parts. The apparatus results in a method that combines the three steps of forming, cutting, and injection molding into one continuous operation performed within the injection molding machine, as well as eliminating the need for numerous pre-injection molding steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Serigraph Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Eschenfelder, Loren R. Johansen, Michael D. McElhatton, Michael Ruminski
  • Combination hard and soft weapon case
    Patent number: 6722496
    Abstract: A combination weapons case for guns, bows, knifes or other tools having a flexible inner case and a hard outer case. The outer case includes a recessed area for receiving the inner case, and may feature a place for storing arrows or other accessories. The outer case may be fastened to an object such as an all-terrain vehicle and the inner case may be conveniently removed for easy transport in the field. The outer case and/or the inner case may be shaped like the object contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick K. Gantert
  • Method for identification of flunitrazepam
    Patent number: 6713306
    Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of flunitrazepam in a sample. Flunitrazepam contained within the sample is reduced and hydrolyzed by the addition of a hydrolyzing agent and a reducing agent. A visualizing agent is provided to combine with the reduced and hydrolyzed species corresponding to the flunitrazepam to yield a colored species providing a qualitative colorimetric indication of the presence of flunitrazepam within the sample. The invention is a rugged and dependable method suitable for use in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: R. E. Davis Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur J. Friedman
  • Potato-based food products tolerable by gluten-intolerant individuals and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 6709686
    Abstract: Potato-based food products tolerable by gluten-intolerant individuals and methods of making and using the same. In one aspect, potato-based food products are formed by methods that include the steps of: (a) heating a potato-based ingredient substantially free of gluten to a temperature of from about 130° F. to about 260° F. for sufficient time to allow said potato-based ingredient to be mashed; (b) mashing the potato-based ingredient for a sufficient amount of time for the ingredient to form a dough-like consistency; (c) shaping the potato-based ingredient into shaped pieces; and (d) heating the shaped pieces in an environment at a temperature of about 300° F. to about 500° F. for sufficient time to attain a potato-based food product having a hardened crust. The invention further encompasses filled food articles and packaged foods comprising potato-based food products according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Richard G. Matthew
  • Game call
    Patent number: 6709309
    Abstract: A game call is provided having an elongated tube having an inlet and outlet. A diaphragm is disposed in the tube. The game call has a pump assembly with a plunger slidably received within the tube between the inlet and the diaphragm. The plunger is movable with respect to the diaphragm so that air passes over and vibrates the diaphragm when the plunger is moved toward the diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Joe Bishop, Terry L. Butler
  • Adjustable gun case bracket
    Patent number: 6705498
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket for carrying a gun case on a vehicle consists of a plate to be attached to the vehicle, a gun case carrier, and an adjustable linkage connecting the plate to the gun case carrier. The adjustable linkage allows the gun case carrier to be rotated to a variety of angles relative to the plate. A lock holds the gun case carrier at the desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick K. Gantert
  • Luggage transporter and loader and method therefor
    Patent number: 6702542
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading and unloading articles such as luggage to a passenger vehicle or storage area. The apparatus is a single bed connected to a transport device. The elevation of the bed may be adjustable to be brought close to the platform or cargo area where luggage pieces are kept. A ramp member extends from the bed. The bed is generally a large conveyor that is smooth and continuous so that luggage wheels, straps, handles or the like cannot become lodged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Premier Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles O. Chance, Robert G. Derusha
  • Quick connect device for ceiling fan blade and method therefor
    Patent number: 6699014
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting fan blades to a ceiling fan, characterized in that a ring is attached to the bottom of the motor housing, the ring having a plurality of dovetailed recesses spaced equally apart. A tongue is located on an end of each fan blade, the tongue having a corresponding dovetail shape such that the tongue can be inserted into a recess. A biasing member is located between the recess and tongue to provide a bias that prevents undue vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: DHI Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Hei Yan Lam, Wai Nan Leung
  • Collapsible hunting blind
    Patent number: 6698131
    Abstract: A hunting blind allows the hunter to lie on his back in an inclined position. The hunter's head rests on a head rest. A gun rest is provided laterally across the hunter's body. A pair of flaps cover the hunter and are easily openable when the hunter brings his or her gun into a shooting position and/or moves to a sitting position. The blind is collapsible, requires no assembly in the field, and may be carried on the hunter's back like a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Latschaw
  • Body-receiving and body-concealing bird blind
    Patent number: D487422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: David Mitchell
  • Low cost roll dispenser
    Patent number: D488654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: The Colman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Omdoll, Scott Collins
  • ATV lightbar
    Patent number: D490356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: James Ratajczek
  • Dispenser face plate
    Patent number: D493312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Colman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Collins, Paul Omdoll
  • Color coordinator
    Patent number: D495361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: CTI Paper USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Cowie, John M. Gregory
  • Combined scoop and sheath
    Patent number: D496233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Colman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Young, Nisha Gupta, Jayson Pearl, Chris Davis, Paul Orndell