Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Harness, Dickey & Pierc PLC
  • Patent number: 8307320
    Abstract: A method of placing delay units of a pulse delay circuit on a programmable logic device having logic cells in each of cell strings has a step of arranging each delay unit in one logic cell of the device such that the delay units are placed in respective specific cell strings aligned in a row direction and a step of serially connecting the delay units with one another as a straight delay line such that the delay units placed in the specific cell strings in the connecting order are aligned in the row direction. In the device, an inter-string transmission delay time on a line between two logic cells of different cell strings differs from an intra-string transmission delay time on a line between two logic cells of one cell string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Tomohito Terazawa, Shigenori Yamauchi, Takamoto Watanabe
  • Patent number: 8304559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of the 5-amino-1-phenyl-3-cyano-4-trifluoromethyl sulfinyl pyrazole having the described general formula (I), particularly preferred for the synthesis of Fipronil, through oxidation of a compound having the general formula (II) as follows: wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or halogen, and wherein the oxidizing agent is dichloroperacetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Finchimica, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Pastorio, Paolo Betti
  • Patent number: 8297418
    Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
  • Patent number: 8301206
    Abstract: An in-vehicle handsfree apparatus establishes concurrent connection between a BT interface device and a cellular phone with respect to a handsfree profile (HFP) for realizing a handsfree phone call, a message access profile (MAP) for realizing a mail transfer, and an audio video profile (AVP) for realizing an audio data transfer. During a duration of the concurrent connection being established, a disconnection request of HFP or MAP occurs. In such a case, MAP is disconnected in conjunction with having disconnected HFP, or HFP is disconnected in conjunction with having disconnected MAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventor: Toru Kakehi
  • Patent number: 8299803
    Abstract: A monitoring system for connector pins exposed to conductive/corrosive fluids and/or corrosive environments includes a first sensing portion having a pin monitoring section configured to measure a pin current flow of at least one conductor pin, and transfer a first signal. A second sensing portion produces a second signal indicating by a contactless determination the presence of a fastener providing physical connection between an interface member and a component. A decision logic device receives the first and second signals, compares the pin current flow to a predetermined range of values, and isolates electrical power to the conductor pin when the first signal indicates the pin current flow is outside the predetermined range of values. A sensor body created of a non-ferrous material and connected to the component includes a first insert member having the conductor pin and a second insert member defining a sensor sensing proximal presence of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher D. Mackey, Scott E. Bartholomew, Duncan G. Harris
  • Patent number: 8293060
    Abstract: A method for laser beam welding includes: forming a triangle protrusion on a light-absorption resin member; pressing a top of the protrusion on a translucent resin member; contacting the top of the protrusion and a part of the light-absorption resin member on the translucent resin member; irradiating a laser beam on the protrusion through the translucent resin member; and welding the translucent resin member to the light-absorption resin member with melted resin of the protrusion. The protrusion has a height, which provides to set deformation of the translucent resin member within a limit of a tensile strength of the translucent resin member, and the deformation of the translucent resin member is caused by the pressing the top of the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventor: Jun Oonishi
  • Patent number: 8294053
    Abstract: An electronic key includes a case having therein an internal space; a circuit board including a transmit portion for transmitting a radio wave, a control portion for outputting a control signal for instructing the transmit portion to send the radio wave and an internal switch for instructing the control portion to output the control signal; a waterproof cover for protecting the circuit board; an external switch configured to be bent when being pressed by a user; and a flexible sheet arranged between the waterproof cover and a surface of the circuit board on which the internal switch is arranged. The circuit board, the flexible sheet, the waterproof cover and the external switch are arranged in series in the internal space. The internal switch receives a press-force by the user from the external switch via the waterproof cover and the flexible sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Tokio Shimura, Mitsuru Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 8294478
    Abstract: A capacitive occupant sensor includes a sensor mat having a base member and a main electrode arranged on the base member. The main electrode has a first electrode, and a second electrode to cover the first electrode. The second electrode is cheaper than the first electrode. The base member is constructed by U-parts, and an opening of the U-part is defined to be surrounded by two extending portions and a bent portion connecting the extending portions. The first electrode is located adjacent to the opening, when the first electrode is patterned on the bent portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Shoichi Yamanaka, Hideyuki Hayakawa
  • Patent number: 8288705
    Abstract: laser light is beamed substantially perpendicular to a screen member, while temporarily fixing the laser transmitter at three of more points at regular intervals in a rotary direction about the rotary axis TA. The rotary axis TA is defined by a straight line that passes through the light emitting opening of the laser transmitter and is substantially perpendicular to the screen member. The beamed direction of the laser light beamed from a laser transmitter is adjusted by a transmitter position adjustment portion so as to make the laser light hit the center of the three or more points on the screen member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Hideki Tamari, Takashi Hida, Kenshin Yokose
  • Patent number: 8289207
    Abstract: An improved method is provided for positioning a directional antenna coupled to a radio towards a satellite. The method includes: receiving an input to the radio from an operator of the radio, where the input indicates a desired time period for positioning the antenna; transmitting, during the desired time period, a plurality of burst data transmissions from the radio over a channel associated with the satellite; receiving a plurality of reply data transmissions from the satellite which correspond to the plurality of burst data transmissions sent by the radio; determining a metric indicative of signal quality for each of the reply data transmissions; and outputting from the radio an indicator for each metric. The operator of the radio can use the indicator output by the radio to better position the antenna towards the satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Booton, Timothy Snell, William Tyler
  • Patent number: 8291059
    Abstract: A method of scheduling availability for a computing infrastructure in a shared computing environment is disclosed. The method comprises assigning a new schedule of service to a software application in the computing environment, propagating the new schedule of service assigned to the software application to a plurality of computing components that support the software application, where the computing infrastructure is comprised of the plurality of computing components having a hierarchical relationship with each other, and determining a schedule of service for a given computing component in the computing infrastructure by aggregating schedules of service propagated to the given computing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Compuware Corporation
    Inventors: Murali Mogalayapalli, William Noble, Bryce Dunn
  • Patent number: 8287908
    Abstract: One aspect is a method for improved preparation of molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) particles, where initial compositions comprising insoluble MIP particles are enriched for those MIP particles that bind a particular target molecule, thus excluding non-binding and weakly binding particles from the final composition. Enrichment is typically accomplished via use of chromatographic methods capable of separating particulate material or by means of agglutination. Another aspect is preparation of improved insoluble MIPs by use of extended micronization of raw MIP particles with a view to expose a large number of binding sites per mass unit of MIP particles. In preferred embodiments the two aspects are combined. The resulting improved MIPs may be used for diagnostic, analytical and therapeutic purposes, notably as orally administered drugs which can bind substances such as cholesterol and bile acids and bile acid salts in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Mipsalus ApS
    Inventors: Jesper S. Kristensen, Klaus G. Nielsen, Nicholas O. Krogh
  • Patent number: 8288364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel botanical compound as provided in structural formula I optionally along with excipients for improving body composition and the factors related to the pre-diabetic and diabetic conditions. It also relates to a process of manufacture of the novel botanical compound for improving body composition and factors related to the pre-diabetic and diabetic conditions. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel botanical compound for improving body composition, reducing body fat, increasing muscle mass, enhancing strength and improving impaired glucose metabolism. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel botanical compound for the improvement of factors related to the pre-diabetic and diabetic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Indus Biotech Private Limited
    Inventors: Sunil Bhaskaran, Mohan Vishwaraman
  • Patent number: 8288586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating and refining high purity 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid having an excellent color and purity of 99.9% or more by using crude 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid. And more particularly, the present invention relates to a method for separating and refining 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, in which adjustment of pressure and temperature during multiple-step crystallization process enables controlling nucleation and the crystal growth rate, thereby allowing a particle size distribution and form to be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Hyosung Corporation
    Inventors: Yang-Ho Cheon, Young-Gyo Choi
  • Patent number: 8290648
    Abstract: After a final estimated route for a hybrid vehicle is specified, a navigation ECU determines a start point of a scheduled path, which a charging schedule is to be created for. The start point corresponds to a position at a travel distance, which is equivalent to a distance traveled from a present position of the hybrid vehicle along the estimated route for a time period required for creating a charging schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventor: Kazunao Yamada
  • Patent number: 8281848
    Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a first heat exchanger having a pair of mounts attached to one of the tanks of the first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger having a pair of brackets attached to one of the tanks of the second heat exchanger. The brackets are freely insertable into the mounts when the two heat exchangers are at an acute angle with respect to each other. When the two heat exchangers are parallel with each other, an interference condition exists between the brackets and the mounts. The opposite side of the heat exchangers is secured using a retainer on one heat exchanger extending through a strap on the other heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventor: Sang Bae Park
  • Patent number: 8284383
    Abstract: An object recognition apparatus performs a sweep of a scanned region by transmitting scanning wave beams at respective scan angles and successive timings, derives a received-wave signal strength value and reflection location corresponding to each scan wave beam during the sweep, and assigns a set of mutually adjacent reflection locations as a segment. A corresponding range value of the segment is calculated, expressing an estimated distance of a detected object. A threshold value is derived in accordance with the segment range, a region of the segment in which the signal strength values exceed the threshold value is extracted, and the width of the extracted region is designated as the width of the detected object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Taro Beppu, Kiyokazu Takagi, Takashi Ogawa, Hiroshi Hazumi
  • Patent number: 8285800
    Abstract: An automated method is provided for constructing or updating a service model that defines the entities in an enterprise's computing environment. The method includes: defining a group of templates for updating the service model, where the group of templates identify different types of entities which comprise the service model and relationships between the types of entities including an entity that links software applications to respective computing infrastructure that supports the software applications; monitoring messages received from monitoring tools residing in the computing environment; and updating a service model in accordance with the group of templates using data encapsulated in the messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Compuware Corporation
    Inventors: Bart Oostlander, William Noble, Bryce Dunn, Murali Mogalayapalli, Stephen Kowal
  • Patent number: 8282025
    Abstract: In an ejector, a refrigerant passage of a nozzle for decompressing and expanding refrigerant includes a throat portion in which a refrigerant passage sectional area is most reduced, a first taper portion arranged downstream of the throat portion to gradually enlarge the refrigerant passage sectional area, a second taper portion arranged downstream of the first taper portion to gradually enlarge the refrigerant passage sectional area, and an end taper portion arranged in a range from an outlet side of the second taper portion to a refrigerant jet port to gradually enlarge the refrigerant passage sectional area. Furthermore, a second expanding angle at the outlet side of the second taper portion is larger than the first expanding angle at the outlet side of the first taper portion, and an end expanding angle at the outlet side of the end taper portion is smaller than the second expanding angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Gouta Ogata, Haruyuki Nishijima, Etsuhisa Yamada, Mika Gocho
  • Patent number: D670425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: FLOS S.p.A.
    Inventors: Erwan Bouroullec, Ronan Bouroullec