Patents Represented by Attorney King & Spalding, LLP
  • Patent number: 8264180
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustment drive of a motor vehicle, wherein the adjustment drive includes a drive motor having a motor magnet that generates a magnetic exciter main field and having a motor armature that is rotatably arranged between a plurality of magnet poles of said motor magnet. The adjustment drive also includes a magneto-sensitive sensor positioned in such a way that during a rotation of the motor armature it senses a change in a magnetic flux density of the exciter main field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Carsten Abert, Helmut Sesselmann
  • Patent number: 8256919
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for retrofitting an existing luminaire includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) of similar or differing wavelengths arranged and configured in at least one light bar array, a heat sink module thermally coupled to the at least one light bar array, an electronic power module electrically coupled to the at least one light bar array, and a plate coupled to the at least one light bar array, electronic power module and the heat sink module, the plate arranged and configured for coupling to the luminaire to provide quick and easy installation and replacement of the at least one light bar array, heat sink module and electronic power module into and from the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Holder, Greg Rhoads
  • Patent number: 8257324
    Abstract: Simple microneedle devices for delivery of drugs across or into biological tissue are provided, which permit drug delivery at clinically relevant rates across or into skin or other tissue barriers, with minimal or no damage, pain, or irritation to the tissue. The devices include a substrate to which a plurality of hollow microneedles are attached or integrated, and at least one reservoir, containing the drug, selectably in communication with the microneedles, wherein the volume or amount of drug to be delivered can be selectively altered. The reservoir can be formed of a deformable, preferably elastic, material. The device typically includes a means, such as a plunger, for compressing the reservoir to drive the drug from the reservoir through the microneedles, In one embodiment, the reservoir is a syringe or pump connected to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Prausnitz, Mark G. Allen, Inder-Jeet Gujral
  • Patent number: 8256923
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a member having a substantially frusto-conical shape. A channel extends between a wide top end of the member and a narrower bottom end of the member. The member includes multiple surfaces (“facets”) disposed around its outer surface. Each facet is configured to receive one or more light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) in a linear or non-linear array. Each facet can be integral to the member or coupled to the member. The channel is configured to transfer heat generated by the LEDs through convection. Fins can be disposed within the channel, extending from the inner surface of the member to an inner channel. The fins are configured to transfer heat away from, and provide a greater surface area for convecting heat away from, the member. For example, one or both of the channels can transfer heat by a venturi effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Ellis W. Patrick
  • Patent number: 8251122
    Abstract: A down hole tool casting assembly, a gauge ring, and a method for preparing the gauge ring for use within the assembly. The gauge ring includes a bit diameter mold and one or more junk slot displacements extending inwardly from the interior surface of the bit diameter mold. The junk slot displacement includes a first end, a second end, and a junk slot displacement face extending from the first end to the second end. At least one groove is formed within the interior surface of the gauge ring, which alleviates stresses formed within the casting during the casting process. According to some embodiments, at least one groove is formed within the junk slot displacement face. According to some embodiments, at least one groove is formed within the interior surface of the bit diameter mold. Optionally, a pressure absorbing material is inserted into one or more grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Varel Europe S.A.S.
    Inventors: Gilles Gallego, Anthony Salliou, Scott Buteaud, Michael R. Reese
  • Patent number: 8252226
    Abstract: A high-energy treated cutter comprising a substrate having a top surface, an outer region, and an inner core and a wear resistant layer coupled to the top surface. The high-energy treatment alters the substrate's physical properties so that the inner core provides greater toughness and the outer region provides greater hardness, and greater abrasion resistance. The layer is protected prior to commencement of the treatment. In one embodiment, a cover is positioned to surround the layer and then the cutter undergoes treatment, wherein the cutter is subjected to impact forces with other cutters. In another embodiment, the cutter is positioned within a recess formed in a tray table, thereby providing protection to the layer. The cutter is secured in place via vacuum, glue, or weight. A spray nozzle applies shot material directed to the substrate of the cutter, thereby applying the impact forces to alter the substrate's properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Varel International Ind., L.P.
    Inventors: Michael R. Reese, Kelly O. Malone
  • Patent number: 8249907
    Abstract: An intelligent solution for monitoring, assigning, and accounting fueling operations. An automated dispatch fueling system comprises a fuel management server populated with airport profile and dispatcher configurations. Utilizing information stored in the database and received from external systems, the automated dispatch fueling system can automatically assign and monitor fueling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Varec, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Blagg, Timothy Lee Archer, Warren Sutcliffe, John Eric Simmons
  • Patent number: 8247386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions that decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye. The compositions of the invention comprise short interfering nucleic acid molecules (siNA) including, but not limited to, siRNA that decrease expression of genes associated with production or drainage of intraocular fluid. The compositions of the invention can be used in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of an eye conditions displaying increased IOP such as glaucoma, infection, inflammation, uveitis, and diabetic retinopathy. The methods of the invention comprise the administration to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of one or more siNAs of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sylentis SAU
    Inventors: Ana I. Jiménez, Ángela Sesto, Irene Gaseón, José P. Román, Gonzalo González de Buitrago
  • Patent number: 8246784
    Abstract: This invention relates to a porous pulp mold comprising sintered particles and a plurality of drainage channels. The pulp mold of the invention can be produced in a fast and cost effective way. The molding surface of the invention comprises small pore openings, to evacuate fluid and prevent fibers from entering the pulp mold. Furthermore the pulp mold of the invention comprises drainage channels improving the drainage capabilities of the pulp mold. The molding surface can be heated to at least 200° C., due to high heat conductivity of the pulp mold and its ability to withstand high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: PAKIT International Trading Company Inc.
    Inventors: Björn Nilsson, Lars Graffton, Leif Båskman
  • Patent number: 8250654
    Abstract: A process for facilitating a client system defense training exercise implemented over a client-server architecture includes designated modules and hardware for protocol version identification message; registration; profiling; health reporting; vulnerability status messaging; storage; access and scoring. More particularly, the server identifies a rule-based vulnerability profile to the client and scores client responses in accordance with established scoring rules for various defensive and offensive asset training scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Cruickshanks Kennedy, Carleton Royse Ayers, II, Javier Godinez, Susan Fichera Banks, Myoki Elizabeth Spencer
  • Patent number: 8247536
    Abstract: Conjugates of a Factor VIII moiety and one or more water-soluble polymers are provided. Typically, the water-soluble polymer is poly(ethylene glycol) or a derivative thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of making the conjugates, and methods of administering compositions comprising the conjugates to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Nektar Therapeutics
    Inventors: Mary J. Bossard, Michael D. Bentley, Ping Zhang
  • Patent number: 8246409
    Abstract: An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. An improved method of manufacturing a light-emitting panel is also disclosed, which uses a web fabrication process to manufacturing light-emitting displays as part of a high-speed, continuous inline process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventors: Albert Myron Green, Adam Thomas Drobot, Edward Victor George, Roger Laverne Johnson, Newell Convers Wyeth
  • Patent number: 8241202
    Abstract: Described herein is a system for inducing weight loss in a patient, which comprises an extragastric space occupier positionable in contact with an exterior surface of a stomach wall to form an inward protrusion of wall into the stomach, and a retention device positionable in contact with the wall to retain the inward protrusion and to thereby capture the extragastric space occupier within the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Barosense, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Balbierz, William L. Athas, John Lunsford, William S. Eubanks, Jr., Kevin van Bladel
  • Patent number: 8240630
    Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Patent number: 8235748
    Abstract: The modular electrical wiring device includes an electrical wiring device and an external plug that is electrically coupled by one or more wires to the wiring device. The modular plug is releasably coupled to a connector in a male-female relationship. Both the modular plug and connector include internal contacts for electrically coupling one to the other. The connector is electrically coupled to and directly terminates one or more building wires, which are used to provide power to one or more of the wiring devices. The external plug is removably coupled to the connector to provide electrical power to the wiring device by establishing and electrical pathway from a source of electrical power, through the building wires, the connector and the modular plug to the wiring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Darron Kirby Lacey, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Kejie Chen, Chuan Chuan Zhuang, Jim A. Vaccaro, Denis Pierre Chardac, Rajesh D. Patel
  • Patent number: D665119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Patent number: D666437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Anthony Gioe
  • Patent number: D666558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Crouse-Hinds GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Naumann, Markus Reinhart, Frank Hieronymus
  • Patent number: D666559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Crouse-Hinds GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Naumann, Markus Reinhart, Frank Hieronymus
  • Patent number: D666560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Crouse-Hinds GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Naumann, Markus Reinhart, Frank Hieronymus