Patents Represented by Attorney Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre
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Patent number: 8349131Abstract: A method is provided for making “smart” paper and “smart” microfibers by means of nanotechnology layer-by-layer techniques. The method comprises forming an aqueous pulp of lignocellulose fibers and nanocoating it by alternatively adsorbing onto the fibers multiple consecutively-applied layers of organized ultra thin and oppositely-charged polyelectrolytes, at least one of which is an electrically conductive polymer or nanoparticle (or a magnetically active polymer or nanoparticle, or an optically active polymer or nanoparticle), and another one of which has a charge opposite of said electrically conductive polymer or nanoparticle (or magnetically active polymer or nanoparticle, or optically active polymer or nanoparticle), thereby making a modified aqueous pulp of electrically conductive (or magnetically active, or optically active) multi-layer nanocoated lignocellulose fibers; then draining the water out of the modified aqueous pulp to form sheets of smart microfibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Louisiana Tech Research Foundation: a division of Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mangilal Agarwal, Yuri M. Lvov, Khodadad Varahramyan
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Patent number: 8350570Abstract: A method of surveying the condition of an underground enclosure including the steps of (a) positioning at least one transmitter/receiver unit (including an antenna) within an underground, substantially nonconductive enclosure, such that a substantial air gap exists between the antenna and the inner wall of the enclosure; (b) transmitting an ultra wideband (UWB) signal toward at least a portion of the inner wall; and (c) processing the return signal in order to identify the interface between the soil and a region of conductivity different from the soil.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Louisiana Tech Research Foundation; a division of Lousiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Erez Allouche, Arun Prakash Jaganathan, Neven Simicevic
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Patent number: 8342548Abstract: A suspension system for a motor vehicle including a frame assembly; a differential supported on the frame assembly; two half shaft assemblies engaging the differential and being pivotally connected to the frame assembly; and at least one air spring operatively positioned between the frame assembly and each of the half shaft assemblies. The air springs are connected to a rotating linkage which maintains a substantially linear axis of compression for the air springs.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Motor Trike, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Vey, John Petry, Jeffrey D. Vey, Christopher Vey, Adam Schumann, Ryan Reineck
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Patent number: 8342549Abstract: A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii) a connector on the rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; and iii) a connector on the front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block. A running board member is connected to each of the support frame members.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
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Patent number: 8334501Abstract: An optical switch having a housing, a light source and a light detector. The light source and light detector are located remote from the housing. The light source is connected to the housing with a first light guide, and the light detector is connected to the housing with a second light guide. The first and second light guide cables have distal ends positioned through the housing and are optically aligned but separated by a gap. The switch includes a device to interrupt a light beam that is usually adapted to removably occupy the gap. The switch may be embodied in a float, and includes part of the switch as a glowable member.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventors: Christopher E. Cox, Raleigh L. Cox
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Patent number: 8314711Abstract: An optical switch having a housing and optical fibers connectable to a light source and a light detector. The light source and light detector are located remote from the housing. The first and second light guide cables have distal ends positioned in a separator assembly and are optically aligned but separated by a gap. The switch includes a device to modify a light beam, and the device is usually adapted to removably occupy the gap. The switch may be embodied in a float.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Raleigh L Cox, Christopher E Cox
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Patent number: 8297695Abstract: A cooling system which having a body section which includes a flexible material; at least two mist dispensing fans connected to the body section; and control circuitry having at least a first switch controlling fan speed and a second switch controlling mist dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Breezzangel, LLCInventors: Tonia Dandry Aiken, Charles W. Lanusse, Tina Dandry Mayes, Shirley Jumonville Dandry, Alexes Elizabeth Aiken, Brett Johnanthony Aiken
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Patent number: 8267855Abstract: An illuminated medical instrument comprises an insertion portion (1) for insertion into a body opening and defining an elongate passageway (2), the passageway extending along a longitudinal axis (3) and having a proximal end (4) and a distal end (5). An obturator (19) is fitted into the passageway (2). A light emitting structure (7) has a distal end arranged to direct light from the insertion portion (1) into the body opening. The obturator (19) is movable in the passageway (2) between a first position within the passageway and a second position proximal of the first position and is constructed and arranged so that when in its first position it substantially covers in the direction of the longitudinal axis the distal end of the light emitting structure (7).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Evexar Medical LimitedInventor: Stephen George Edward Barker
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Patent number: 8257265Abstract: A method of diagnosing an obstructive lesion in the iliac venous system. The method includes the steps of identifying the presence of chronic venous disease from clinical evaluation alone of a patient, and without any further evaluation, undertaking an IVUS procedure on the patient to identify any non-thrombotic or thrombotic iliac vein lesions.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Seshadri Raju, Peter Neglen
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Patent number: 8251150Abstract: A radial flow valve includes a plurality of flow openings, a first piston and a second piston, the first and second pistons being independently actuable relative to one another, and a sleeve operatively coupled to the second piston, the sleeve adapted to be positioned so as to cover the plurality of flow openings. A method includes positioning a radial flow valve in a subterranean well bore having an upper zone pressure and a lower zone pressure, increase a pressure within the valve to a value above the upper zone pressure to release a first piston within the valve and, after releasing the first piston, reducing the pressure within the valve to a value that is less than the lower zone pressure to thereby cause a second piston within the valve to move and thereby permit fluid flow through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Superior Energy Services, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard J. Ross
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Patent number: 8252010Abstract: A method for removing a clot using and inserting a catheter balloon assembly, having proximal and distal ends including a catheter carrying a remotely inflatable occlusion balloon and another catheter carrying a mechanical device for moving a clot, into patient on one side of clot; a balloon-collared sheath, having a collar sheath with proximal and distal ends, the collar sheath having an open interior, and sealing valve for sealing the interior of the collar sheath, and inflatable collar balloon, disposed on the exterior distal end of said collar sheath, inserted on other side of clot; a suction module, having a suction sheath having proximal and distal ends, the suction sheath having an open interior, and sized to be inserted in a vein, attachable to a suction device. The balloons are inflated and the mechanical device is positioned near the clot, toward the balloon collared sheath towards the suction device.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: Seshadri Raju, Peter Neglen
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Patent number: 8246823Abstract: Three magnet casings are adjustably and removably attached to one another such that the device may snuggly fit about fluid conduits of differing diameters. An outer casing wall of ferrous content stainless steel confines the magnetic field. An inner magnet holder frame attached to the outer casing wall holds a magnet to the conduit and is fabricated of non-ferrous stainless steel to allow maximum trans mission of the magnetic field to the fluid in the non-ferrous section of the conduit around which the casings are attached together.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: FEG Mfg. Corp.Inventor: Stanley L. Sisemore
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Patent number: 8234957Abstract: A power tong jaw comprising a jaw body having upper and lower flange sections with flange apertures formed through the upper and lower flange sections. The power tong jaw will further have a jaw roller including a pin aperture and a roller pin positioned through the pin aperture in the jaw roller and through at least one of the upper or lower jaw flange apertures. The power tong jaw will further include a flexible retaining mechanism (i) positioned between outer surfaces of the upper and lower flange and (ii) engaging the roller pin.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: McCoy CorporationInventors: Murray Gerwing, Steven Hargreaves, Jeremy Vaughan, Kelvin Isaacson
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Patent number: 8238301Abstract: A method, system, and wireless frame structure for supporting different modes of multiple radio access. The described system comprises base stations and terminals. There is a group of base stations at the same location, which include at least two synchronized base stations on the same frequency band, supporting different multiple access techniques in downlink or uplink. The base stations in the described group transmit downlink frames in a negotiated downlink zone and receive uplink frames in a negotiated uplink zone respectively, and the zones of the base stations are not overlapped. Each terminal accesses to one of the base stations according to the downlink multiple access technique that it supports, and receives/transmits signals in the downlink zone/uplink zone allocated to the base station.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: ZTE CorporationInventors: Hongyun Qu, Sean Cai
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Patent number: 8215196Abstract: A power tong having a ring gear, a gear train, a motor and a gear shift mechanism. The gear shift mechanism further includes a linear actuator and a shift arm connect to the linear actuator. A drive gear is positioned on a drive shaft extending from the motor and this drive gear includes an upper and lower set of drive teeth having beveled top portions. The shift arm engages the drive gear between the upper and lower set of drive teeth and movement of the linear actuator causes the drive gear to engage one of at least two gears in the gear train.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: McCoy CorporationInventors: David A. Buck, Mark Gravouia
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Patent number: D662340Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Gulfstream Inc.Inventor: Minh Sang Tran
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Patent number: D670354Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Gulfstream Inc.Inventor: Minh Sang Tran
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Patent number: D670938Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Gulfstream Inc.Inventor: Minh Sang Tran
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Patent number: D671256Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Michael McCoy, Peter Stathis, Derrick Hurst
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Patent number: D674128Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Michael McCoy, Peter Stathis, Derrick Hurst