Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Henricks, Slavin, Holmes LLP
  • Electric and acoustic stimulation fitting systems and methods
    Patent number: 7561920
    Abstract: Methods and systems for modifying the parameters of at least one hearing device for a patient with residual hearing provide needed orchestration of acoustic and electric stimulation of patients wearing such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Faltys, Philip A. Segel, Edward H. Overstreet, William Vanbrooks Harrison
  • Methods and systems for tracking signals with diverse polarization properties
    Patent number: 7551134
    Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking signals with diverse polarization properties address both sensitivity and antenna tracking performance issues. In one embodiment, complex weightings for matching a polarization of an incident signal on a data channel are determined, and the complex weightings are applied to a tracking channel such that an antenna system polarization is matched to the polarization of the incident signal. In another embodiment, orthogonally polarized tracking channel components of an incident signal are processed to make a determination as to which of the orthogonally polarized tracking channel components is stronger, and this determination is used to select a polarization of a data channel to reduce a polarization mismatch loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Dybdal, Denny D. Pidhayny
  • Methods and systems for tracking signals with diverse polarization properties
    Patent number: 7518551
    Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking signals with diverse polarization properties address both sensitivity and antenna tracking performance issues. In one embodiment, complex weightings for matching a polarization of an incident signal on a data channel are determined, and the complex weightings are applied to a tracking channel such that an antenna system polarization is matched to the polarization of the incident signal. In another embodiment, orthogonally polarized tracking channel components of an incident signal are processed to make a determination as to which of the orthogonally polarized tracking channel components is stronger, and this determination is used to select a polarization of a data channel to reduce a polarization mismatch loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Dybdal, Denny D. Pidhayny
  • Implantable medication delivery device using pressure regulator
    Patent number: 7510552
    Abstract: An implantable medication delivery apparatus including a flow path coupling a medication reservoir to a device outlet port where the flow path includes a regulator means for limiting the magnitude of pressure transferred downstream from the medication reservoir. The regulator means is configured to respond to the reservoir pressure exceeding a certain threshold for closing a valve located downstream from the reservoir. The valve closure functions to isolate the device outlet port from further reservoir pressure increases which otherwise could induce unintended medication flow from the device outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Infusion Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Lebel, Stephen D. Das
  • Golf club shaft insert assembly
    Patent number: 7500921
    Abstract: An insert assembly for use with a golf club shaft including an insert and an insert lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Michael H. L. Cheng
  • Medical device needle receiving port
    Patent number: 7497850
    Abstract: A medical device needle receiving port configured to stop a needle's penetration without physically engaging the needle's tip thereby reducing the likelihood of tip damage. The port preferably incorporates a particulate chamber for collecting particulates larger then a fluid outlet dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Infusion Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Edgardo C. Halili
  • Golf club shaft having multiple metal fiber layers
    Patent number: 7497786
    Abstract: A golf club shaft including a fiber reinforced resin layers and a variety of metal fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Harrison Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael H. L. Cheng
  • Golf club shaft insert assemblies, insert assembly systems and apparatus for use with same
    Patent number: 7494423
    Abstract: Insert assemblies for use with a golf club shaft including an insert and an insert lock, insert assembly systems, and apparatus for use with insert assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Michael H. L. Cheng
  • Assist for raise lower mechanism for a concrete saw
    Patent number: 7487770
    Abstract: A pavement treatment apparatus, for example a concrete saw, includes a bias element for biasing one part of the apparatus toward another part of the apparatus. The bias element may be one or more springs extending between an engine platform and a handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Johnson, Douglas Dempsey
  • Composite track, column and other supports, including for machinery
    Patent number: 7487576
    Abstract: A drill assembly, for example for drilling or coring concrete, has a drill column formed from a composite material. A track for a wall saw or for supporting other structures for movement along the track is formed from a composite material. A composite column, rail or other longitudinally extending composite structure having a hollow interior portion includes an internal support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Baratta, Luciano Cuevas
  • Insert for altering the stiffness of a golf club shaft
    Patent number: 7479069
    Abstract: A golf accessory is provided that includes an insert for removably and interchangeably mounting within an interior of a golf club shaft for interchangeably altering a predetermined stiffness or bending moment of the club shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventors: Michael H. L. Cheng, Eric M. Jones
  • Apparatus for mapping and coagulating soft tissue in or around body orifices
    Patent number: 7474909
    Abstract: A probe that may be used to create circumferential lesions in body tissue and, in some implementations, may also be used to perform mapping functions. The probe includes a collapsible/expandable structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huy D. Phan, David K. Swanson, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins
  • Height mechanism for equipment, including concrete saws
    Patent number: 7469694
    Abstract: A portable saw has a depth or blade lowering control and an adjustable stop for selecting the maximum depth of the blade to which the blade can be lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Howard, Richard M. Tremain
  • Force diversion apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7461726
    Abstract: Force diversion apparatus, methods and devices including the same result in rotational motion being imparted to an impacting object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Gary F. Hawkins, Ching-Yao Tang
  • Isolation system for movable saws, including a concrete saw
    Patent number: 7422292
    Abstract: A movable machine such as a concrete saw has an isolator or other damping element between the working tool portion of the machine and the supporting structure, such as a frame, chassis or other structure. The working tool portion of the machine may include a tool and a motor and the tool may include a support mounted or otherwise fixed to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Johnson, John Gibel
  • Higher-order intermodulation reduction using phase and angle smearing
    Patent number: 7420508
    Abstract: A method for reducing intermodulation beams includes applying a beam-smearing phase distribution in addition to a beam-steering distribution for scanning to an array of antenna elements such that multiple higher-order intermodulation products are simultaneously reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Ksienski, James P. McKay, Samuel S. Osofsky, Keven S. MacGowan, Gwendolyn M. Shaw
  • Concrete saw handle bars
    Patent number: 7418959
    Abstract: A handle support and adjustment assembly for a saw allows the handle to be adjusted in length and/or angle relative to the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kingsley, Douglas Dempsey, Donald F. Meister, Robert Michael Kennedy
  • Container
    Patent number: D576041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventors: David Murray Melrose, Campbell Melrose-Allen, Tania Maria Robinson, Andrew Candy
  • Shower dispenser cartridge
    Patent number: D592732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Methven Limited
    Inventors: Kent Bradley Thomas Sneddon, Wendy Dimphena Carolina Schoutens
  • Container
    Patent number: D592967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Murray Melrose, Campbell Melrose-Allen, Tania Maria Robinson, Andrew Candy