Patents Represented by Attorney Hayes Soloway P.C.
  • Patent number: 8070619
    Abstract: The present invention provides a golf grip training aid that comprises a glove and a golf club handle grip or grip cover, the handle grip or grip cover having a plurality of discrete co-operating contact zones spaced apart therealong in locations to define a good grip position and adapted to co-operatively engage with corresponding discrete co-operating contact zones on the glove whereby the user may feel when their hand in the glove is in the required good grip position on the handle grip or grip cover by inter-engagement of the co-operating contact zones on the glove with the co-operating contact zones on the glove handle grip or grip cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Gareth Edwards
  • Patent number: 8066937
    Abstract: Discontinuous diamond particulate containing metal matrix composites of high thermal conductivity and methods for producing these composites are provided. The manufacturing method includes producing a thin reaction formed and diffusion bonded functionally graded interactive SiC surface layer on diamond particles. The interactive surface converted SiC coated diamond particles are then disposed into a mold and between the particles and permitted to rapidly solidify under pressure. The surface conversion interactive SiC coating on the diamond particles achieves minimal interface thermal resistance with the metal matrix which translates into good mechanical strength and stiffness of the composites and facilitates near theoretical thermal conductivity levels to be attained in the composite. Secondary working of the diamond metal composite can be performed for producing thin sheet product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nano Materials International Corporation
    Inventors: Sion M. Pickard, James C. Withers, Raouf O. Loutfy
  • Patent number: 8062561
    Abstract: A negative electrode material, a method for producing this material, and to a negative electrode and a lithium-ion battery comprising this material are described. The material comprises an active phase consisting of a material M based on Al, Si, Sn, Sb or a mixture thereof, and a support phase consisting of a material XaYbOc, where: O is an oxygen; Y is a cation with oxidation degree m=3, 4, 5 or 6; X is a cation with oxidation degree d=1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, X ensuring the electroneutrality of XaYbOc; and where: c is such that 2?c?10; b is such that 1?b?4; and a=(2c?bm)/d. An interface of mixed composition exists between the XaYbOc material and the active phase M, the interface consisting of the elements M, X, Y and O.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignees: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Central National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Montpellier II
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Jumas, Pierre-Emmanuel Lippens, Josette Olivier-Fourcade, Florent Robert, Patrick Willmann
  • Patent number: 8064049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a test vessel (1) for a monitoring device for vessels, comprising a plurality of first marking rings (2) which surround the bottle body (7) at least in some sections at predefined fixed heights, and a plurality of marking lines (4) which run in a longitudinal direction (L) of the test vessel (1). According to the invention, the first marking rings (2) are respectively arranged at constant, predefined distances from one another in the longitudinal direction (L) of the test vessel (1). The marking lines (4) intersect at least some of the first marking rings (2), and the marking lines (4) are respectively arranged at predefined distances from one another in a circumferential direction of the test vessel (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventor: Carsten Widera
  • Patent number: 8058329
    Abstract: Nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, process for the preparation and use thereof. The invention refers to nitrous bridged derivatives of 6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]-oxaphosphorine-6-oxides, a process for the preparation thereof and their use as flameproofing agents for polymers such as polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polyethylene, polypropylene, phenolic and epoxy resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Schill+Seilacher “Struktol” Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Berthold Just, Uwe Dittrich, Holger Keller, Manfred Doering, Uwe Storzer, Michael Ciesielski
  • Patent number: 8056720
    Abstract: The system contains a base with a plurality of base ventilation holes and a plurality of side walls. The base includes a base instrument holder fixed to the base. At least one stage with a plurality of stage ventilation holes is positioned within the base. The stage includes at least two legs fixed to the stage, at least one stage instrument holder fixed to the stage, and a stage notched member fixed to the stage and positioned to engage a medical instrument beneath the stage. A fixed or removable cover having a plurality of cover ventilation holes is included to surround the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Hawkes
  • Patent number: 8058565
    Abstract: In a semiconductor device (1), a package board (2) is provided in which a plurality of wiring layers are layered, a plurality of mounting pads (5) arranged in a matrix are provided to the uppermost wiring layer of the package board (2), and solder bumps (7) are connected to the mounting pads (5). A semiconductor chip (9) is mounted on the package board (2) via the solder bumps (7). The uppermost wiring layer of the package board (2) is formed from a resin material in which the Young's modulus is 1 GPa or lower when the temperature is 10 to 30° C., and the elongation at break is 50% or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Yukihiro Kiuchi, Masahiro Ishibashi, Yoshitaka Kyogoku
  • Patent number: 8051510
    Abstract: A foldable diaper bag, changing surface and play pad assembly is disclosed. The foldable diaper bag, changing surface, and play pad assembly comprises a circular portion and a rectangular portion attached to and extending outwardly from said circular portion, wherein said circular portion in combination with said rectangular portion define a keyhole shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Sharon R. Soloway
  • Patent number: 8054603
    Abstract: A short detection circuit, for detecting an output node corresponding to an output voltage converted from an input voltage of a power converter, includes a first current source, a charging/discharging unit, a comparator, and a logic control unit. The charging/discharging unit performs charging operation in accordance with the first current source to generate a charging signal in a shorted condition of the output node. The comparator outputs an enable signal by comparing the charging signal with a reference signal. The logic control unit is controlled by the enable signal to generate a fault signal for turning off a first switch coupled between the output node and the input voltage in the shorted condition of the output node. A method for detecting short of an output node corresponding to an output voltage converted from an input voltage of a power converter is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Aung Aung Yinn, Chow-Peng Lee
  • Patent number: 8052153
    Abstract: [PROBLEMS] A seal device where a seal lip reliably maintains shaft sealing relative to high-pressure fluid that is to be sealed and where the equivalent Mises stress occurring in the seal lip is reduced to extend the durable term of the seal lip longer. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A backup ring (2) has a tapered section (23) continuously extending from a fixation section (21) of the backup ring (2) and also has a forward end section (24). A rounded surface (E) with a curvature radius (R-1) is formed at least at a boundary (26) where a surface (D) of the tapered section (23) changes to a surface (F) of the forward end section (24). A portion of the surface (D) of the tapered surface (23), which portion is in contact with the rounded surface (E) at the boundary (26), is a projected curvature surface having a curvature radius greater than the curvature radius (R-1) of the boundary (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Eagle Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ebihara, Yasuhisa Arita, Yasuhiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: 8042452
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting ram for lifting platforms, in particular for underfloor lifting platforms, comprising an inner tubular body and an outer body which is at least partially tubular and which at least partially surrounds the inner tubular body, wherein the outer tubular body and the inner tubular body are connected to one another at least in a force-fitting manner via connecting elements. The lifting ram is an extruded element at least in some sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Roland Hoernstein
  • Patent number: 8045098
    Abstract: A LCD device includes first and second LCD panels stacked one on another. Each of the first and second LCD panels includes a pair of transparent substrates, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched therebetween, and a pair of polarizing films sandwiching therebetween the pair of transparent substrates. A light diffusion layer having light diffusion function is interposed between the first LCD panel and the second LCD panel. The light diffusion layer reduces the intensity of the light passed by the first LCD panel, thereby alleviating the periodicity of the arrangement of dark areas and bright areas to alleviate the moire caused by light interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiro Kitagawa, Hidenori Ikeno, Shinichi Uehara, Takashi Yatsushiro
  • Patent number: 8045340
    Abstract: The invention relates to a data processing system with a main board, in which main board has at least one multipoint connector, in which at least one riser card is accommodated, and a first daughter card is accommodated in first riser card in such a manner that first daughter card is arranged parallel to main board. The data processing system further comprises a second multipoint connector, wherein a second riser card is accommodated in second multipoint connector, and a second daughter card is accommodated in second riser card in such a manner that second daughter card is arranged parallel to main board. The First multipoint connector and the second multipoint connectors are arranged on opposite outer sides of the main board. Each daughter card comprises a respective I/O interface which each cooperates with a common rear panel and is pointed towards the common rear panel. Relative to second daughter card, first daughter card is arranged rotated by 180° about an axis running parallel to main board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Heinrichs, Melanie Sell
  • Patent number: 8042660
    Abstract: A rotary damper comprises a casing fixable to a structure and which comprises a wall which surrounds a chamber filled with a viscous fluid and has an inner surface facing the chamber. A cover is mounted and welded on a shoulder surface of the wall of the casing in such a way as to close the chamber in a sealed manner. A rotor which is mounted rotatably on the casing and comprises a disc portion, adapted to rotate within the chamber, and has a shaft portion extending axially from the disc portion and emerging through the cover so as to be operationally associable with a movable member. The cover has peripherally a collar-like protuberance, extending along the entire perimeter of the cover and coupled to the inner surface of the wall of the casing in such a way as to oppose the infiltration of the viscous fluid between the collar-like protuberance and the inner surface of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Antonino Cultraro
  • Patent number: 8038463
    Abstract: A device for securing a connector in an insulating module housing particularly a USB connector is disclosed. The module housing contains a connection region with at least one location spring arranged therein, wherein the spring end of the location spring is aligned in the connection direction. The spring ends protrude into the connection region so that connectors with non-standardized outside dimensions, inserted between the spring ends are prevented from falling out of the module housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Harting Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Albert Ferderer
  • Patent number: 8033015
    Abstract: Disclosed is a printed wiring board having signal layers each interposed between a power supply layer and a ground layer, wherein the signal layer includes at least one of a wiring region for a ground potential and a wiring region for a power supply potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Kashiwakura
  • Patent number: 8028494
    Abstract: A connector sleeve 22 is disclosed for connecting two beams 2,4 together in the construction industry which is quick and easy to use and which may be moved or removed if required. The sleeve 22 comprises opposing walls 25,26 for receiving the end portions of two beams 2,4 therebetween and clamping means 32 integrally mounted on one of the opposing walls 25,26. The clamping means 32 is configured to releasably engage the beams 2,4 in use so as to fix their location relative to each other. A modular connection assembly for connecting two beams is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Denmay Steel
    Inventors: Andrew Denn, Nigel May
  • Patent number: 8029474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a trocar for laparoscopic surgery for performing the laparoscopic surgery through a surgical instrument by making a puncture in the abdomen of a patient, the trocar including: a head unit 10 including an upper case 11 and a lower cover 12; a base unit 20 including a lower case 24 having a trocar sleeve fixing protrusion 21 in a lower part thereof and a coupling member 25 installed at an upper surface thereof; a trocar sleeve 17 installed at the trocar sleeve fixing protrusion 21; a lip valve 60 installed within the head unit 10 and having a tapered lower part; an insertion unit 30 installed at the upper part of the lip valve 60; a button unit 40 including a button 41 elastically installed at an elastic bush 43; and a trocar needle 50 introduced into the trocar sleeve 17 through the lip valve 60 or the insertion unit 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Hyun-Kook Chung
  • Patent number: 8024304
    Abstract: Electronic document classification is disclosed. A toolbar adds the ability to classify documents based on specific properties such as security classification, information type, document type, document retention, document caveats, and the like associated. The toolbar through dropdown selections allows users to select the appropriate classification and properties based upon the content of the document and have appropriate classifiers added to the document. Document classification properties are generated that are associated with the document in the document properties and by inserting visual markings that allow users to quickly identify the security, sensitivity, intended distribution or retention. By utilizing the classification toolbar a user can classify an document by one or more classification levels and be ensured that the classification will be visible to any person viewing the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Titus, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Pulfer, Brad P. Smith, Tim J. Upton
  • Patent number: 8023064
    Abstract: A LCD device includes a backlight unit, a shield front, and a display panel disposed between the backlight unit and the display panel. A flexible seal member is provided on the mounting surface of the backlight unit. After attachment of the shield front onto the mounting surface, the flexible seal member is deformed to press the edge surface of the display panel in the in-plane direction of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventor: Shin-ichirou Ono