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

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  • Walk-through windshield
    Patent number: 7430981
    Abstract: A hardtop for a boat including a windshield with an movable portion and a roof with a movable cover. The windshield includes an opening when the movable portion is in an open position and the roof includes a opening extending rearward from a front edge when the cover is in an open position. The opening in the windshield and the roof are generally aligned to define a pass-through. The forward edge of the opening portion of the roof is displaced rearward from the front edge of the roof when open and may be generally aligned with the front edge of the roof when closed. A boat including a hardtop with an opening windshield and roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: KCS International
    Inventors: Terry G. Malcore, Curt Fifield, Jeff Green
  • Disposable sleeping bag
    Patent number: 7424757
    Abstract: A disposable or limited use sleeping bag kit including a sleeping bag made of a multi-layered material, an inflatable pillow and storage pouch from which air may be evacuated. The layered material of the sleeping bag may be made of an inner layer for contacting a user, an outer layer providing water and abrasion resistance, and a middle insulating layer between the inner and outer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Little Rapids Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald T. Paul, John C. Zacek
  • High accuracy survey grade GIS system
    Patent number: 7376516
    Abstract: A method of coordinating surveys of different origins and which may be projected into different coordinate systems. The method provides a translation and rotation of the surveys to be coordinated without disturbing the internal geometry of each survey. A geographic information system including a procedure for coordinating surveys of different origins and/or which surveys which projected in different coordinate systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: R.A. Smith National
    Inventor: Robert S. Jones
  • Advertising display with the diffusion of scents
    Patent number: 7363737
    Abstract: The advertising panel is to display an advertising message and to diffuse a scent which is associated with the contents of the visually-displayed message. The inventive panel includes a parallelepiped volume containing: an assembly which is used to display an advertising message that is disposed opposite a display window, and at least one scent diffuser which is connected to a scent-diffusing element which is in turn installed opposite an opening in the panel, such as to diffuse a scented flow to the exterior. The diffusing element is connected to the head of the scent diffuser, thereby ensuring that a carrier gas is mixed with the scented fluid contained in the receptacle. The scented flow obtained at the outlet of the head is pulsed towards the diffusing element and, subsequently, to the exterior of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Prolitec, Inc.
    Inventor: Karim Benalikhoudja
  • Adjuster for headlamp assembly
    Patent number: 7354183
    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: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Burton Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: John E. Burton
  • Gripping device
    Patent number: 7337934
    Abstract: A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allows the body to be removed from the base. A gripping surface on an arm may have an engagement surface and a plurality of air pockets positioned below the engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alling, Mike Pelland, Greg Aper, Brendan Doorhy
  • Electric milling machine
    Patent number: 7331636
    Abstract: A milling machine comprising a housing including a frame, a front wheel assembly supporting the housing, at least a first rear wheel assembly and a second rear wheel assembly supporting the housing, a milling drum mounted within the housing and extending below the housing, and an electric motor for providing power to at least one hydraulic system for operating milling machine functions. The first rear wheel assembly is ideally switchable between a first position and a second position to allow the milling machine to reach corners and other tight spaces in a building. The milling machine preferably further includes a dust collection system mounted within the housing to provide dust-free operation. The electric motor is also ideally mounted within the housing to provide a compact, dust-free and emissions-free milling machine for indoor use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Prep Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D Troudt, John Easton, Robert A. Platek, Mark E. Vesely, Michael A. Paulick
  • Compositions comprising thylakoids useful in the modulation of inflammation process
    Patent number: 7329423
    Abstract: A thylakoid extract that is preferably stabilized and activable for treating inflammation is described. Different types of cell or tissue targets and inflammatory stimuli have been used to evaluate the performance of the extract, which, in all cases successfully modulate inflammation through a balance of pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines. Compositions comprising the extract and other anti-inflammatory agents, such as glucocorticoids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are further disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Purecell Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Andersen, Elyse Bissonnette, Rejean Drouin, Marc Purcell
  • Surface acoustic wave device
    Patent number: 7323802
    Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device that can operate in alternate-phase mode and single-phase mode, and thus generate surface acoustic waves at two different frequencies. The device is based on a piezoelectric film deposited on an elastic substrate, and includes an electrode layer patterned as two interdigital electrodes and electrical source (2). The device is operated in alternate-phase mode by connecting the two electrodes to different ends of an electrical source (22). The device is operated in single-phase mode by connecting the two electrodes to the same end of an electrical source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignees: Acoustical Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd., Nanyang Technological University
    Inventors: Chan Hin Kam, Yee Loy Lam, Yan Zhou, Shide Cheng, Woon Siong Gan
  • Display systems and releasable power clamp for use therewith
    Patent number: 7318745
    Abstract: Display systems and a power clamp for use therein, the power clamp configured to releasably connect an illuminated graphics panel to a power source, are disclosed. The power clamp includes an actuating member, a biasing mechanism, a connector housing for retaining connector and a power ribbon or cable, the power clamp providing a safe and efficient method of temporarily securing and removably releasing a flexible printed circuit or illuminated graphics panel into a display system without requiring hard wiring of the panel to the display system, the printed circuit board or power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Richard P. Homblad
  • Double bucket washer unit
    Patent number: D556965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Single bucket washer unit
    Patent number: D558414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Windshield and sliding roof design for a power boat
    Patent number: D558660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: KCS International, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry G. Malcore, Curt FiField, Jeff Green
  • Organizational chart
    Patent number: D559321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Granite Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Armbrust
  • Food container
    Patent number: D561538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Hoffmaster Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer Hall
  • Product grid hook
    Patent number: D564865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Machining center
    Patent number: D567263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nippei Toyama Corporation
    Inventors: Tsutomu Sugihara, Minori Yoshida
  • Beverage-holding sweatshirt
    Patent number: D570577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Brew City Beer Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: George Keppler
  • Pants trolley
    Patent number: D571521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation
    Inventors: Paul B. Stollenwerk, James R. Burkel, Todd M. Graf, Cynthia H. Hubert
  • Portable generator
    Patent number: D573092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Magnum Products LLC
    Inventors: Keith H. Hamm, Chad O. Konop