Patents Represented by Attorney Husch Blackwell Sanders

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  • Spray suppression device for vehicles
    Patent number: 7625013
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved spray suppression device for vehicles. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a front panel having generally opposed first and second main surfaces and being configured to have a plurality of first through openings laterally and longitudinally spaced apart from each other, each forming a flow path through the front panel and a plurality of protrusions each having a cap and at least one post, connected to said front panel and positioned to project from the first main surface for substantially facing their leading wheel of the vehicle. Each cap is positioned substantially above at least one said first opening in said front panel and forming a second opening between the first main surface and the cap. The present invention provides a mud flap which allows air to pass through its opening without clogging with mud, rocks, and road debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Solutia, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy W. Kellick
  • III-nitride compound semiconductor light emitting device
    Patent number: 7622742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a III-nitride semiconductor light-emitting device having high external quantum efficiency, provides a III-nitride compound semiconductor light-emitting device including an active layer generating light by recombination of electrons and holes and containing gallium and nitrogen, an n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer epitaxially grown before the active layer is grown, and an n-type electrode electrically contacting with the n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer, in which the n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer has a surface which is exposed by etching and includes a region for scribing and breaking the device and a region for contact with the n-type electrode, and the surface of the region for scribing and breaking the device is roughened, thereby it is possible to increase external quantum efficiency of the light-emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Epivalley Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Tae Kim, Keuk Kim, Soo-Kun Jeon, Pil-Guk Jang, Jong-Won Kim
  • Methods and apparatus to make substantially uniform losses in optical cross connects
    Patent number: 7623744
    Abstract: A method for cross connecting optical signals includes using a common beam steerer to direct a set of optical signals from a set of input ports to a set of output ports. The method further includes adjusting a curvature of the common beam steerer so that paths of the optical signals have substantially the same effective path length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Tellabs Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry C. Chen
  • Linking tracked objects that undergo temporary occlusion
    Patent number: 7620207
    Abstract: A method and system is configured to characterize regions of an environment by the likelihoods of transition of a target from each region to another. The likelihoods of transition between regions is preferably used in combination with conventional object-tracking algorithms to determine the likelihood that a newly-appearing object in a scene corresponds to a recently-disappeared target. The likelihoods of transition may be predefined based on the particular environment, or may be determined based on prior appearances and disappearances in the environment, or a combination of both. The likelihoods of transition may also vary as a function of the time of day, day of the week, and other factors that may affect the likelihoods of transitions between regions in the particular surveillance environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Brodsky, Yun-Ting Lin
  • User assisted customization of automated video surveillance systems
    Patent number: 7619648
    Abstract: A surveillance system allows a user to characterize the user's environment and/or the user s surveillance application, via a selection from among a variety of predefined environments and/or applications. Preferably, the selection is from among a variety of scene configurations, such as the expected number and type of targets in a typical scene, the lighting conditions of the scene, and so on. The selected environments and/or applications effect a determination of the parameters that are used in the various algorithms and processing modules within the surveillance system. Because the selection is preferably from a variety of common scene configurations, no technical skills are required to effect an optimization of the performance of the surveillance system for a particular environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Mi-Suen Lee
  • Privacy control system for electronic communication
    Patent number: 7620690
    Abstract: A privacy control system provides a centralized process for managing unsubscribe requests to unsolicited communications. The system receives reports of unsolicited communications, determines and follows the corresponding unsubscribe processes, and tracks the success of unsubscribe requests. The system can unsubscribe an individual or group of individuals through the centralized process, recording and monitoring the success of the request, independent of the email client used by the individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Lashback, LLC
    Inventor: Eric L. Castelli
  • Method for histoprocessing
    Patent number: 7618828
    Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of a biological sample for histological analysis. In particular, it relates to a rapid automated processing system that can be operated with continuous throughput and that eliminates the use of toxic solvents such as xylene. Provided is a method for processing a biological sample for histological analysis, comprising contacting the sample with a composition comprising a supercritical or near supercritical fluid followed by impregnating the sample under a pressure of more than 1 bar with an embedding medium, preferably paraffin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen
    Inventors: Erik Peter Bleuel, Gerard Willem Hofland
  • Dual purpose floor cleaning apparatus and method of use
    Patent number: 7617564
    Abstract: In combination, a removable tool may be selectively attached to the cleaning wand of a carpet extractor to alternatively clean hard surfaced floors, such as grouted tile and when not attached, clean carpeted floors. The removable tool may be sold as an aftermarket item for existing carpet extractors. A method of using the carpet extractor with the removable tool allows the apparatus to fulfill dual purposes, e.g., cleaning hard surfaced floors and when the tool is attached to the cleaning wand, and when the tool is removed from the wand to clean carpeted floors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Alto U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Billy Joe Stuthers, Leonard Wayne Rowan, Shawn Wright, Emert R. Whitaker
  • Device and methods for use of a dynamic cone penetrometer for evaluating soil compaction
    Patent number: 7617718
    Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method for more particularly evaluating the compaction of soil by automating the use of a prior art dynamic cone penetrometer such that user error and error caused by field conditions are eliminated. Recordation of penetrometer data previously not recorded is made more precise by the present invention such that standardized measurement results. The device further includes means for facilitating the determination of compaction of soils through keyhole openings and a means for automating the collection and processing of the generated compaction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sandy Golgart Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: John Arthur Kinast, Khalid A. Farrag, H. A. (Alan) Todres
  • Adjustable motion detection sensor with cam
    Patent number: 7615751
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of motion detection sensors, and in particular to a system and method for adjusting the position of a printed circuit board relative to a focusing element. The invention includes a housing having a front opening and an interior cavity. A focusing element is located within the front opening and the detector is coupled to a printed circuit board located within the interior cavity. A cover is coupled to the printed circuit board and disposed within the interior cavity. A cam is operatively coupled with the cover and the printed circuit board for adjusting the position of the printed circuit board such that the detector's position is adjusted relative to the focusing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Buckley, Bruce Ginn, Raymond E. Daggers, Rand Lenroot, Roy Phi
  • System and method for detecting detector masking
    Patent number: 7616109
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for indicating a masking event using transmission wiring delegated for indicating intrusion and tampering events. The method of indicating a masking event utilizes measurable changes in resistance to indicate the current masking state of a detector. When a detector is not masked, a first resistance value is measurable on the transmission wiring, while when a detector is masked, a second resistance value is measurable on the transmission wiring. The transmission wiring connects the detector to a control unit that executes a security-related response based on the value of the measured resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Colin S. McCulloch, Donna A. Mill, William J. Brown
  • Sensor for detecting human intruders, and security system
    Patent number: 7616115
    Abstract: A dual-modality sensor for detecting a presence of a human intruder within a secure setting includes a seismic sensor for acquiring a seismic signature of a disturbance, and includes an active acoustic sensor to acquire an acoustic signature of the disturbance. A system processor is electrically connected to the seismic and active acoustic sensors to receive and process the seismic and acoustic signatures, and generate an alarm signal when the disturbance is determined to come from a human intruder. Also included is an antenna and/or hard-wire connection arranged for communicating the alarm signal. The dual-modality sensor is arranged in a sensor housing constructed to contact a surface of the secure setting. The sensor may include a battery or other means for providing electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Dan T. Horak, Richard A. Burne
  • Plastic implant impregnated with a degradation protector
    Patent number: 7615075
    Abstract: A plastic implant device for a mammal that contains a rare earth metal compound tracer and a method for detecting degradation such as wear of the implanted device are disclosed. The tracer can also be present with a separate antioxidant or the tracer compound can be can be the salt of a C6-C22 unsaturated carboxylic acid. The rare earth metal compound tracer is released when the prosthetic is worn down or otherwise degraded in the mammalian body in which it was implanted. The presence and amount of released tracer present in a body fluid or tissue sample measured and is proportional to the degree of degradation of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Rush University Medical Center
    Inventors: Achim Kunze, Markus Wimmer
  • Rotary radial piston machine
    Patent number: 7614337
    Abstract: A rotary displacement machine with radial pistons, comprising a supporting structure, with a main body and a cover, a centrally mounted distributor, a rotating unit consisting of a rotor provided with a number of radially extending cylindrical chambers, each chamber containing a respective piston mounted for sliding movement in a first direction along a first axis coaxial with the longitudinal centerline of the respective cylindrical chamber; wherein the rotor is mounted by support bearings means in the main body and cover and the distributor is mounted to float within a space defined by the cover and with coaxial relationship in the rotor by bearing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Gabriele Pecorari
  • Microwave smart motion sensor for security applications
    Patent number: 7616148
    Abstract: A dual mode motion sensor for detecting both motion of a moving target and a range of the moving target. The dual mode motion sensor normally operates in a pulse transmission mode. If motion is detected, the sensor automatically switches to a frequency modulated continuous wave transmission mode. This will allow the sensor to determine the range of the moving target. The sensor includes a microcontroller that compares the determined range of the moving target with a predetermined maximum detection range. If the determined range is outside or exceeds the predetermined maximum detection range the sensor will ignore the motion. If the determined range is within the predetermined maximum detection range, an alarm will be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Wu, Harold L. Holvick, Leslie K. Green, James N. Helland
  • Winged header apparatus and method for a combine
    Patent number: 7614206
    Abstract: A header for a combine or a harvester comprising a center portion of said header having a feeder house position disposed to direct cut crop from the center portion to a feeder house when the header is mounted on the feeder house. At least one lateral portion of the header is attached to the center portion by a frame hinge. A draper comprised of a frame and a belt disposed to rotate over the frame extends from the lateral portion to the center portion having a draper hinge. A cutter having a curving portion is disposed at a leading aspect of the header to cut crop. The frame hinge, draper hinge and curving portion along the same axis are parallel to a direction of travel of the combine or harvester. The lateral portion can raise and lower relative to the center portion by rotation around the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Steve Tippery, Maurice Salz, Craig Kaster, Jens Petersen
  • System and method of double address detection
    Patent number: 7617331
    Abstract: A plurality of detectors can be evaluated to determine if more than one has been assigned the same address. Responsive thereto, such detectors could be identified for follow-up maintenance, or service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Renato RR Rebulla, Steven L Scorfield
  • Wheel rim and wheel hub mount assembly
    Patent number: 7614707
    Abstract: A quick mount and dismount design and method of installation for a toy rim and tire/wheel assembly comprising a tire/wheel having an outer tire portion and an inner core ring housing inside the outer tire portion, where the inner core ring housing has an interior cylindrical wall, where the interior wall has multiple ring like recesses. The inner core ring housing can be divided by an expansion seam to allow for press fitting the rim on the tire and press fitting the assembly onto the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Ridemakerz, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Jabbour, Jr., Yuk Kei Chan
  • Method and system for increasing the isolation characteristic of a crossed dipole pair dual polarized antenna
    Patent number: 7616168
    Abstract: A method and system for increasing an isolation characteristic of a crossed dipole pair, dual polarized antenna can include a feedback system comprising a feedback element for generating a feedback signal in response to a transmitted RF signal produced by each radiating elements of a crossed dipole pair, dual polarized antenna. The feedback element may improve the isolation characteristic of RF signals between two different polarizations. The dimensions and spacing of the feedback element relative to an antenna may provide for optimal feedback signals. The feedback element can have a length, width, and thickness wherein the length and width are usually larger than the thickness dimension. A fastening mechanism of the inventive feedback system for coupling the feedback element to the antenna can include materials that allow for high speed production of antenna arrays using with the feedback system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: James K. Tillery
  • Density sensing, solid state, pump switching system
    Patent number: 7615954
    Abstract: A pump control system incorporates one or more solid state level sensors as well as solid state pump control switches. Elimination of mechanical or electrode-mechanical parts by using ultrasonically based fluid level sensors as well as solid state switches for motor control enhances reliability and results in reduced power consumption and dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Potter, Anton Belehradek, Adam Pleticha