Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Hahn Loesser & Parks, LLP
  • Patent number: 8073228
    Abstract: A kit for capturing a first primary image and a second backup image from a single exposure. The kit may include a first imaging source and a second imaging source. The kit may further include an attachment mechanism for attaching the first imaging source to the second imaging source such that first imaging source and the second imaging source may be simultaneously exposed to capture a first primary image and a second backup image, respectively, of a same anatomy. The kit may further include a sterilization sheath to cover both the first imaging source and the second imaging source when the first imaging source and the second imaging source are attached and being used to capture images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Apteryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Crucs, Patrick James Williams
  • Patent number: 7785393
    Abstract: A method of forming and refining molten silicon-bearing steel by addition of a calcium-containing silicon additive. Determine if the amount of calcium in the calcium-containing silicon additive is more or less than the amount of calcium desired in the finished steel. If it is more than the amount of calcium desired in the finished steel, add the amount of calcium-containing silicon additive corresponding to the excess calcium early during steel deoxidation or in refining to combine with oxygen, sulfur and other impurities in refining, and add the calcium-containing silicon additive containing the total amount of calcium desired in the finished steel after the desulfurization of the molten steel and before casting. If the amount of calcium in the calcium-containing silicon additive does not provide the total amount of calcium desired in the finished steel, adding an additional amount of calcium after desulfurization of the molten steel and before casting to the molten steel during refining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Nucor Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene Pretorius
  • Patent number: 7624908
    Abstract: Welding wire feeders are disclosed for providing welding wire and electrical power to a welding torch in a welding system, in which an input is provided including an input connector integrated into a switching device of the wire feeder or coupled thereto directly or through a short cable. The input connector includes a cavity to receive wire from a power source cable with a clamping device being provided for selectively clamping the cable wire to the connector or releasing the wire therefrom using only simple tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Enyedy, Kenneth L. Justice
  • Patent number: 6648611
    Abstract: A gerotor assembly includes a pressure chamber with an integral eccentric ring for a motor vehicle hydraulic differential for use in hydraulic limited slip differentials for axles, transfer case center differentials and similar devices. The gerotor pump assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a housing having an integral ring which provides a pressure chamber for a piston, an eccentrically positioned recess for a inner rotor and an outer rotor and a location for a pressure limiting system. The gerotor pump assembly is of a non-reversing gerotor pump configuration using known methods to produce a unidirectional fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Torque-Traction Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Morse, Jun Yoshioka
  • Patent number: 6471710
    Abstract: A probe position sensing system for accurately determining a spatial location in a coordinate system of a distal end of a probe assembly. The probe assembly includes an articulated arm having a pair of sections interconnected by a flexible joint and at least one element. The element extends through the joint and is positioned to be subjected to a degree of flexure due to relative displacement of the sections. A flexure of the element induces a change in a physical property associated with the element. An instrument monitors the physical property and derives an angle between adjacent sections from variations of the physical property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Advanced Sensor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Bucholtz
  • Patent number: 6457356
    Abstract: A piston pump elevator having fluid level measurement capability which is capable of providing an electrical signal proportional to the approximate amount of fluid remaining in a container from which fluid is being withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventor: Joseph L. Meloche
  • Patent number: 6373673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional energy conditioner having architecture employed in conjunction with various dielectric and combinations of dielectric materials to provide one or more differential and common mode filters for the suppression of electromagnetic emissions and surge protection. The architecture allows single or multiple components to be assembled within a single package such as an integrated circuit or connector. The component's architecture is dielectric independent and provides for integration of various electrical characteristics within a single component to perform the functions of filtering, decoupling, fusing and surge suppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: X2Y Attenuators, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony A. Anthony
  • Patent number: D643577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamy Edward Bulan, Michael A. Kindig
  • Patent number: D644088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Bluescope Steel Limited
    Inventor: Rodney John Gallaty