Patents Represented by Attorney Kokka & Backus, PC
  • Patent number: 7533365
    Abstract: A development system with methodology for run-time restoration of UML model from program code is described. In one embodiment, for example, in a computer system, an improved method is described for developing and executing an application, the method comprises steps of: creating a model describing business objects and rules of the application; creating source code for the application, including representing the model within the source code itself; compiling the source code into an executable application; running the executable application on a target computer in conjunction with a run-time framework that provides services to the executable application; and while the executable application is running, reconstructing the model from the executable application and making it available to the run-time framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Borland Software Corporation
    Inventors: Jonas Hogstrom, Anders Ivner, Jan Norden
  • Patent number: 7530704
    Abstract: An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a storage cell configured to provide electrical energy to a power system, the storage cell being coupled to a processor and sealed within a lining of a helmet, and a pocket formed within the lining of the helmet, the pocket being configured to house the system. Also described is a connector configured to couple the storage cell to a power source, the power source being configured to charge the storage cell, and a distribution system configured to deliver electrical current from the storage cell to the power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: K. Harris R&D, LLC
    Inventor: Kerry S. Harris
  • Patent number: 7493591
    Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention allow a user to animate different versions of a plan or workflow. Each version reflects an instance in an edit history, i.e., reflects the changes made to the plan or workflow. Additionally, methods and systems consistent with the present invention allow a user to view the various plans created from a given workflow over time. Finally, methods and systems consistent with the present invention may be used to review the steps performed during the activation of a plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Borland Software Corporation
    Inventors: Dietrich Charisius, Peter Coad
  • Patent number: 7409727
    Abstract: A nursing cover is described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge, and a strap coupled to the top edge of the sheet and a plurality of D-rings are coupled using another strap to the top edge of the sheet, and a stiffener stitched into the top edge of the sheet, the stiffener having a first end cap disposed on a first end of the stiffener and a second end cap disposed on a second end of the stiffener, wherein the stiffener, when worn, bows outward to provide a viewing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Bébé au Lait LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Ekelund, Claire Ekelund
  • Patent number: 7406718
    Abstract: A nursing cover is described, including a fabric having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a strap is coupled to the top edge of the fabric and a plurality of D-rings are coupled using another strap to the top edge of the fabric, and a stiffener stitched into the top edge of the fabric, the stiffener having a first end cap coupled on a first end of the stiffener and a second end cap formed on a second end of the stiffener, wherein the stiffener, when worn, bows the fabric outward to provide a viewing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bébé au Lait LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Ekelund, Claire Ekelund
  • Patent number: 7380368
    Abstract: An animal trap including jaws rotatably coupled together at a distal end, each of the jaws having one or more portions that are transverse to a longitudinal axis of the animal trap, a spring axially mounted substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the animal trap, the spring being configured to provide a rotating force to one or more of the jaws, and a pan hinged on one of the one or more transverse portions and configured to restrain a trip wire when pressure is applied to the pan releasing the rotating force provided by the spring and causing one or more of the plurality of jaws to rotate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen Albano
  • Patent number: 7307474
    Abstract: An amplifier is provided. The amplifier comprises an H-bridge with two halves. A capacitor and two inductors are coupled to the H-bridge. Each inductor, a half of the H-bridge, and the capacitor are configured as a boost converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: NPhysics, Inc.
    Inventor: Tranh T. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7303302
    Abstract: An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a helmet system, a power source configured to supply power to the helmet system over the distribution system, the power source located in a helmet component. Also described is a battery configured to provide an electrical current to a helmet system, an electrical distribution system configured to provide a path for the electrical current between the battery and the helmet system, and a housing formed within the helmet and configured to house the electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: ACSAS Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Kerry Harris
  • Patent number: D563986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Tyler Lettau, Ethan Eismann
  • Patent number: D563992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Tyler Lettau, Ethan Eismann
  • Patent number: D564541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Tyler Lettau, Ethan Eismann
  • Patent number: D565060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Tyler Lettau, Ethan Eismann