Patents Represented by Attorney Matthew B. Dernier
  • Patent number: 8296858
    Abstract: A coupling device for an atomic force microscope with acoustic sample excitation includes a sound generator, in particular an ultrasonic test head, and designed for coupling of sound waves generated using the sound generator into a sample body for the acoustic excitation of the sample body, where the coupling device has a liquid reservoir fillable and/or filled with a liquid in its inner space; the lower side of the sample body can be arranged and/or is arranged laterally displaceably on the liquid reservoir; the end of the sound generator formed for coupling the sound waves into the sample body is arranged in the inner space of the liquid reservoir and/or that sound waves can be coupled into the inner space with this end; and the spatial section of the inner space of the liquid reservoir disposed between this end and the lower side of the sample body is completely fillable and/or filled with the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: André Striegler, Sascha Naumann
  • Patent number: 7818724
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for translating a software program page by page from a first instruction set architecture (ISA) into a second ISA using one or more of a set of processors of a multi-processor system; and executing the translated software program using a dedicated other processor of the multi-processor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventor: Masakazu Suzuoki
  • Patent number: 7410209
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support for a front module of a motor vehicle comprising a first support part for connection to a chassis of the motor vehicle and left and right brackets, wherein the left and right brackets are configured to receive a headlight unit and for connection to a bumper of the motor vehicle, respectively, wherein the left and right brackets with the left and right elastic elements are connected to the first support part, and comprising structure for fixing the elastic elements relative to the chassis when the elastic elements have assumed an assembly position following elastic deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Faurecia Kunststoffe Automobilsysteme GmbH
    Inventor: Yann Clapie
  • Patent number: 6231018
    Abstract: A guitar hanger includes a base member operable to attach to a substantially vertically oriented plane, the base member forming an aperture with the plane; and a hanger member including two spaced apart substantially longitudinally disposed rods, the rods having respective ends terminating at a coupling portion and respective distal ends defining an opening region for receiving a guitar neck, wherein the coupling portion is operable to engage the aperture such that the hanger member removably connects to the base member, the rods extending outward from the plane when the coupling portion engages the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Mark Barbieri