Patents Represented by Law Firm Kinney and Lange
  • Methods and devices for treatment of bone fractures
    Patent number: 8007498
    Abstract: A method and devices for facilitating fixating and joining of bone fractures utilizing expandable devices that are positioned within the bone and across the fracture site. The stress from the expanded may enhance and expedite bone healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Hans A. Mische
  • Negative sequence carrier signal controller
    Patent number: 8004222
    Abstract: A negative sequence feedback circuit is connected to monitor and minimize unbalances in a high-frequency ac carrier signal provided to a motor/load for the purpose of detecting rotor position. The negative sequence feedback circuit detects unbalances in the high-frequency ac carrier signal and generates negative sequence feedback. The feedback is combined with command signals used to generate the high-frequency ac carrier signal, and the combination of the command signals with the negative sequence feedback is provided to an inverter for generation of the high-frequency ac carrier signal, wherein the negative sequence feedback reduces unbalances in the resulting high-frequency ac carrier signal such that a balanced high-frequency carrier signal is provided to the motor/load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Vijay K. Maddali, William J. Peterson
  • Coating liquid, conductive film formed by coating liquid, and forming method thereof
    Patent number: 8003219
    Abstract: The present invention provides a technology related to a conductive film which is high in transparency, conductivity, and adhesiveness to a base plate. The present invention also provides a coating liquid including metal materials reacting with a ligand represented by a particular Chemical Formula and including indium (In), tin (Sn), or both thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Central Japan Railway Company
    Inventors: Christopher Cordonier, Tetsuya Shichi, Takafumi Numata, Kenichi Katsumata, Akimasa Nakamura, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Teruo Komine, Kenichirou Amemiya, Makoto Yamashita, Akira Fujishima
  • Wireless mesh network with multisized timeslots for TDMA communication
    Patent number: 8005020
    Abstract: A wireless mesh network uses communication frames that can include timeslots of different sizes depending on communication speed capabilities of the devices assigned to the timeslots. The communication frame is divided into timeslot increments of equal length. The timeslots are made up of one or more timeslot increments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Karschnia
  • Methods and systems for detecting bright objects and/or adaptively modifying video camera exposure
    Patent number: 8004575
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically detecting the presence or absence of a bright object in the field of view of a video camera and/or for adaptively modifying video camera exposure level. A video camera system may be configured to enter and exit an adaptive exposure modification mode upon detection of the presence of a bright object in the field of view of a video camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Justiss, Michael J. Horowitz
  • Adjustable cycle timer control for aerators
    Patent number: 8002245
    Abstract: A liquid container aeration system for replenishing gases dissolved in a selected liquid present in an interior of said liquid container that checks on an electrical power source capability to continue operation and allows selected liquid substitution in the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Sylvester
  • High strength L12 aluminum alloys
    Patent number: 8002912
    Abstract: High temperature aluminum alloys that can be used at temperatures from about ?420° F. (?251° C.) up to about 650° F. (343° C.) are described. The alloys are strengthened by dispersion of particles based on the L12 intermetallic compound Al3X. These alloys comprise aluminum, at least one of nickel, iron and chromium; at least one of scandium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, and lutetium, and at least one of gadolinium, yttrium, zirconium, titanium, hafnium, and niobium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Awadh B. Pandey
  • Antiviral and comma antibacterial pharmaceutical compositions of cantharidic anhydride and method of preparation thereof
    Patent number: 8003691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiviral and antibacterial pharmaceutical composition comprising cantharidic anhydride-essential oil preparation as effective ingredient and method for preparing thereof. The cantharidic anhydride-essential oil preparation is prepared by dissolving cantharidic anhydride at appropriate temperatures. The clinical trials demonstrate that the cantharidic anhydride-essential oil preparation is effective in the treatment of tuberculosis and various viruses infected diseases. Furthermore, a series of local formulations for external use for treatment and prevention of virus infections can be prepared from the said cantharidic anhydride-essential oil preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Wei Wang
  • Current-mode under voltage lockout circuit
    Patent number: 8000073
    Abstract: A current-mode under voltage lockout (UVLO) circuit provides an output signal that indicates to connected devices whether a connected power supply is sufficient (i.e., of sufficient strength and stability) based on a comparison of a current that is proportional to the power supply and a reference current. The current-based UVLO circuit employs a reference current generator that is capable of providing a stable reference current and a voltage-to-current converter that provides a current proportional to the power supply voltage. A comparator compares the reference current to the current proportional to the power supply voltage and determines based on the magnitudes of the two currents whether the power supply voltage is sufficient or ‘good’ and generates an output signal indicating the status of the power supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Polar Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert John Schuelke, Gregory J. Rausch
  • Interference exclusion capability testing apparatus
    Patent number: 7999560
    Abstract: An interference exclusion capability testing apparatus is provided for use in testing interference exclusion capability of a specimen by radiating an electromagnetic wave toward the specimen from a radiating antenna. The radiating antenna includes an electromagnetic horn, and a waveguide plate that guides an electromagnetic wave radiated from the electromagnetic horn to the specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Masprodenkoh Kabushikikaisha
    Inventors: Toshihiro Sugiura, Masamune Takeda, Junichi Takahashi
  • Wireless security messaging model
    Patent number: 7995985
    Abstract: Reducing power consumption and interference in wireless communication is provided. For example, in one embodiment, a method is provided that listens for radio frequency (“RF”) activity on a receiver utilizing a first receiver antenna. When no RF activity is detected the receiver is switched “on” and a command is transmitted. If a reply to the transmission is not received the receiver is turned “off.” After an expiration of time, the receiver is again switched “on” and another command is transmitted on a second antenna coupled to the receiver. Thereafter, if a reply is not received the receiver is again turned “off.” Embodiments of the invention also include other methods, computer-readable mediums, apparatuses, and systems that contain features similar to the features in the above described method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Gertrudis Raymundus Verstraelen, Jacobus Robertus Andreas van Cann
  • Lightweight electromagnetic interference filter
    Patent number: 7994876
    Abstract: A low pass filter includes a differential mode filter and a common mode filter. The common mode portion of the filter includes at least one inductor and one capacitor, as well as a damping circuit with at least one capacitor. The low pass filter has a reduced weight, which is useful in circumstances in which weight is a significant factor, such as in aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Z. Feng, Dwight D. Schmitt, Donal E. Baker, John Huss, Curtis B. White, Jamal Shafii, Mark F. Stunkel
  • Systems and methods for multi-stream image processing
    Patent number: 7995652
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the processing of images over bandwidth-limited transmission interfaces, such as processing of high resolution video images over standard analog video interfaces, using multi-stream and/or multi-resolution analog methodology. The disclosed systems and methods may also be implemented to provide video resolutions across standard analog video interfaces in a manner that supports digital capture and imaging techniques obtain useful information from digitally zoomed and enhanced video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Washington
  • Coating liquid, titanium oxide film formed by coating liquid, and forming method thereof
    Patent number: 7993753
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating liquid including organic metal complexes represented by Chemical Formula 1. R1-R8 in Chemical Formula 1 is one of the followings (1)-(4): (1) a group represented by CnH2n+1 (aforementioned n is an integral number equal to or larger than 0); (2) a group represented by COOR9 (aforementioned R9 is a group represented by CmH2m+1, and aforementioned m is an integral number equal to or larger than 0); (3) a halogen atom; and (4) CN or NO2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Central Japan Railway Company
    Inventors: Christopher Cordonier, Tetsuya Shichi, Takafumi Numata, Kenichi Katsumata, Akimasa Nakamura, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Teruo Komine, Kenichirou Amemiya, Akira Fujishima
  • Inductor winder
    Patent number: 7990244
    Abstract: An electrically insulating bobbin surrounds the magnetic core of an inductor. The bobbin includes a number of channels to receive wire for making an inductor. When wire is positioned in the channels, the wire is wound around the inductor core, but insulated from the inductor core and the other turns of wire. Because the bobbin insulates the turns of wire from each other and from the inductor core, bare rope wire can be used to wrap the inductor, resulting in reduced size and weight and improved ease of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: John Huss, Steven Schwitters
  • Catalyzed hot gas heating system for concentrated solar power generation systems
    Patent number: 7987844
    Abstract: A solar power generation system includes a fluid housing, a solar collector, and a heating system. The fluid housing contains a heat transfer medium. The solar collector concentrates solar energy onto the heat transfer medium. The heating system includes at least one gas tank containing a gas and fluidically connected to a first catalyst. The first catalyst is configured to catalyze gas from the gas tank to create hot gas. The heating system also includes a first hot gas pipe fluidically connected to the first catalyst and positioned with respect to the fluid housing such that hot gas flowing through the first hot gas pipe comes into thermal contact with the heat transfer medium within the fluid housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Zillmer, Alfred Little
  • Wear-resistant coating
    Patent number: 7985703
    Abstract: A coating suitable for use as a wear-resistant coating for a gas turbine engine component comprises a lubricating material and a hard carbide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Melvin Freling
  • Midpoint current and voltage regulation of a multi-level converter
    Patent number: 7986538
    Abstract: A controller for a multi-level converter regulates the DC midpoint voltage of the multi-level converter by accounting, for the effect non-redundant switch states have on the DC midpoint current. The controller includes a DC bus regulator that monitors the DC output voltage and generates in response a commanded voltage vector. The duty cycle calculator is operably connected to receive the commanded voltage vector generated by the DC-bus regulator and to generate in response to the commanded voltage vector duty cycles associated with non-redundant switch states. The DC midpoint regulator is operably connected to receive the non-redundant duty cycles calculated by the duty cycle calculator and to generate in response a first midpoint current command that accounts for the effect the non-redundant switch states have on the midpoint current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Michael C. Harke
  • Control of field device on low power wireless networks
    Patent number: 7986968
    Abstract: A control system uses a wireless network to provide communication between a host computer and field devices. The host and the field devices communicate with one another using control messages and response messages based upon a known control system protocol. The control and response messages are embedded as a payload within a wireless message that is transmitted over the wireless network. When the wireless message is received at its ultimate destination, the control or response message is separated from the wireless message and is delivered to the intended recipient (either a field device or the host computer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Dobrowski, Eric R. Lovegren, Kelly M. Orth, Kyle L. Stotz, Robert Karschnia
  • Security chip
    Patent number: 7987374
    Abstract: Two kinds of security chips having a security interface are provided. One kind of security chip comprises a processor module, an encrypt/decrypt module, a memory module, a power detecting module and a security I/O module, and all of the modules are connected with each other by an internal bus in the security chip; the other kind of security chip comprises a processor module, an encrypt/decrypt module, a memory module, a power detecting module and an I/O interface module, all of the modules being connected with each other by the internal bus in the security chip, wherein, the security chip also comprises a security input module, a security output module and a south bridge interface module, and all of the modules are connected with each other by the internal bus in the security chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Bejing Lenovo Software Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei Xie