Patents Represented by Attorney Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLC
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Patent number: 7595155Abstract: The present invention comprises detection probes utilizing vesicles or soluble bodies to retain multiple mass tag molecules. The detection probes may be used to simultaneously assay a plurality of different biological samples, each comprising a plurality of analytes, by immobilizing the analytes from each of the samples on a surface incubating the surface with a set of the detection probes, each having mass tag molecules with different masses, removing the unbound detection probe, collecting the first and second mass tag molecules from the bound detection probe, and quantifying the first and second mass tag molecules collected.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignees: Hitachi Chemical Research Center, Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Taku Murakami
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Patent number: 7532195Abstract: A method and system for reducing power consumption in a display includes driving a display comprising a plurality of display elements characterized by a display state. In a first mode of operation, the display state of substantially all the display elements is periodically re-set so as to display a first series of image frames. Upon changing to a second mode of operation, a second mode of operations comprises re-setting the display state of only a portion of the display elements so as to display a second series of image frames at a display element resolution which is less than said display element resolution used to display said first series of image frames.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: IDC, LLCInventor: Jeffrey B. Sampsell
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Patent number: 7493227Abstract: A method determines the complex scattering function of a portion of a sample under analysis. The method includes providing a magnitude spectrum of a complex spatial Fourier transform of a complex intermediate function. The complex intermediate function is dependent on the complex scattering function of the sample. The magnitude spectrum is obtained from power spectrum data of frequency-domain optical coherence tomography of the sample. The method further includes providing an estimated phase term of the complex spatial Fourier transform. The method further includes multiplying the magnitude spectrum and the estimated phase term together to generate an estimated complex spatial Fourier transform. The method further includes calculating an inverse Fourier transform of the estimated complex spatial Fourier transform. The method further includes calculating an estimated intermediate function by applying at least one constraint to the inverse Fourier transform of the estimated complex spatial Fourier transform.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Aydogan Ozcan, Michel J. F. Digonnet, Gordon S. Kino
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Patent number: 7438760Abstract: Methods of making Si-containing films that contain relatively high levels of substitutional dopants involve chemical vapor deposition using trisilane and a dopant precursor. Extremely high levels of substitutional incorporation may be obtained, including crystalline silicon films that contain 2.4 atomic % or greater substitutional carbon. Substitutionally doped Si-containing films may be selectively deposited onto the crystalline surfaces of mixed substrates by introducing an etchant gas during deposition.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: ASM America, Inc.Inventors: Matthias Bauer, Keith Doran Weeks, Pierre Tomasini, Nyles Cody
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Patent number: 7390283Abstract: A process for controlling an automated motor vehicle drive train which has an engine and a transmission, with the step of at least once detecting at least one wear parameter of the transmission during its running performance, the wear parameter representing the wear or the fatigue of at least one component of the transmission. A load limit parameter, which represents the maximum load on the transmission due to the engine, is set as a function of the detected wear parameter.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: GETRAG Getriebe-und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventor: Stephan Rinderknecht
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Patent number: 7177493Abstract: A multi-channel optical switching system particularly usable as a programmable optical add/drop multiplexer (POADM) in a multi-wavelength communication system. The switching system uses a thin film optical demux/mux that separates a multi-channel optical signal into a plurality of optical channels, and combines a plurality of optical channels into a multi-channel optical signal. The system also uses a plurality of optical ports optically connected to the thin film optical demux/mux and a selecting device to select which optical channel is directed to which of the optical ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Optical Research AssociatesInventor: James P. McGuire, Jr.
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Patent number: 7147098Abstract: Readily bendable and twistable rolling conveyor guides are provided. The guides include axle-positioning members that slidably engage channels of a structural support member. A plurality of axles carrying rotatable elements and spacers are disposed between the axle-positioning members. Certain embodiments include notches in the axle-positioning members. Certain other embodiments include unique cross-sections at the exterior of the channels. Advantageously, the assembled guides may be bent without causing distortion of the channels or interference between the axle-positioning members and the channels. In certain other embodiments, the support structures of the guides are constructed of flexible materials. The guides are thus readily twistable about longitudinal axes thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Valu Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Stuart J. Ledingham
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Patent number: 7063420Abstract: Eyewear has a wire that encircles each of a pair of lenses respectively. A tensioning assembly can adjust and tension the wire. Two variations of tensioning assemblies are shown. One tensioning assembly has a spool on which a portion of the wire is wound. Another tensioning assembly has an insert that pulls a portion of the wire inwardly within a projection that extends outward from the lens.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: ISL Technologies, LLCInventors: Ira S. Lerner, Lewis Chan
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Patent number: 6949795Abstract: An integrated circuit transistor is fabricated with a trench gate having nonconductive sidewalls. The transistor is surrounded by an isolation trench filled with a nonconductive material. The sidewalls of the gate trench are formed of the nonconductive material and are substantially free of unetched substrate material. As a result, the sidewalls of the gate trench do not form an undesired conductive path between the source and the drain of the transistor, thereby advantageously reducing the amount of parasitic current that flows between the source and drain during operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Smith, Mark Helm, Kirk Prall
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Patent number: 6826414Abstract: A public mobile communications network is configured in accordance with an established protocol which includes a private network portion to which only a selected set of mobile stations have access. The selected set of mobile stations has a private network identity code which is different from a public network identity code. A base transceiver station of the private network portion broadcasts the private network identity code on its broadcast control channel. A mobile switching center prevents public subscriber mobile stations from registering via the private network portion, while the private subscriber mobile stations are allowed to register over the entire network.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1999Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Orange Personal Communciations Services Ltd.Inventors: Philip Reynolds, Anila Jacob, Timothy Haysom, Martin Stubbs
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Patent number: 6605214Abstract: A single housing includes a diluent inlet, a solution outlet, and a plurality of discrete reagent beds comprising at least one reagent in dry form, wherein the reagent is present in the discrete reagent bed in a proportion sufficient for production of a complete hemodialysate solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Prismedical CorporationInventor: Michael A. Taylor
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Patent number: 6599538Abstract: A bindweed and buckwheat extract is used to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, inhibit the growth of blood vessels, and enhance immune function. The bindweed and buckwheat extract requires minimal purification and produces a low toxicity anti-tumor and immuno-stimulating extract.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, Int., Inc.Inventors: Xiaolong Meng, Hugh D. Riordan, Neil H. Riordan
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Patent number: 6596322Abstract: A bindweed and buckwheat extract is used to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, inhibit the growth of blood vessels, and enhance immune function. The bindweed and buckwheat extract requires minimal purification and produces a low toxicity anti-tumor and immunostimulating extract.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, Int., Inc.Inventors: Xiaolong Meng, Hugh D. Riordan, Neil H. Riordan
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Patent number: 6553567Abstract: A two-way wireless local transmission system integrates computer and television user interfaces. A television set-top device includes a separate transmitter and receiver. The transmitter converts an audio and video signal into a modulated signal within the 902-928 MHz frequency band and transmits the modulated signal to a receiver associated with a computer peripheral device. The receiver downconverts the modulated signal and processes the signal within the computer. The computer processed signal is then sent by a transmitter in the computer peripheral device to the receiver in the set-top device, which provides the signal to a television receiver which displays images in response to the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Theodore David Wugofski, John Martin Baker
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Patent number: 6546678Abstract: A manually adjustable structural load transferring device and system for providing tension and compression force transfer between a plurality of spaced building structural members. A pair of load transfer members are each provided with a threaded first end and a second end, the threaded first end of one of the pair of members having threads of opposite pitch to those of the first end of the other one. A coupler member has first and second threaded ends engaged with the threaded first ends of the pair of load transfer members so that the length of the assembly can be adjusted by relative rotation between the coupler member and the load transfer members. An end connection device is attached to the second end of each of the load transfer members, the end connection device including a plurality of fastener apertures and a plurality of bolt apertures for securing the base plate to a building structural member.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Zone Four LLCInventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 5939133Abstract: A slider of the type for use with a rotatable magnetic disk is disclosed. The slider has two ends and a bottom surface which includes an air bearing surface. An adhesive layer and continuous coating of carbon is located on the air bearing surface. A method of sputter depositing this continuous layer of carbon upon the air bearing surface of the slider is also provided. The continuous layer of carbon is crown-shaped and deposited using the sputtering technique. The carbon is directed from a source at the air bearing surface of a slider. A mask is placed between the source and slider so that the carbon is deposited in a crown shape. When the slider is viewed from front to rear the maximum depth of the coating is less than about 6 to 10 nm, while at the ends of the slider the coating depth is near 0 nm. The resistivity of the protective carbon layer is controlled for the additional benefit of protection from damages by electrostatic discharge.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Applied Magnetics CorporationInventors: Srinivasan K. Ganapathi, Tim O. Cheung, Paul D. Frank, Robert B. Love, Allan F. Rice, Paul W. Smith
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Patent number: 5656238Abstract: A plasma-enhanced vacuum drying method is disclosed. It is advantageously applied in plasma sterilization processes in particular, and represents a significant improvement for general evacuation drying methods. Articles to be sterilized are placed in a sealed chamber and the chamber is evacuated. A plasma of residual gas species is generated in the chamber during an initial evacuation step. This promotes drying of the articles and advantageously allows a desired pressure to be attained more quickly than without the plasma. Sterilizing gas is injected into the chamber, and a second plasma is generated to activate the sterilizing gas plasma, thereby sterilizing the articles in the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1994Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Spencer, Tralance O. Addy
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Patent number: D561976Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventor: Patricia Schiapelli
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Patent number: D603398Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Plastic Logic LimitedInventors: Ben Watson, Nick Sandham, Duncan Barclay, Simon Jones, Carl Hayton, David Fisher, Anusha Nirmalananthan
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Patent number: D410972Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1998Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: NeurosmithInventors: John R. Sosoka, Jr., Brooke Abercrombie, Brad Emerson, Adam Gerstein