Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm McCarter & English
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Patent number: 8339651Abstract: A printer includes a connection device that connects to an external device, a printing device that prints a character on a print medium, an input device that inputs the character and an instruction, and a first data acquisition device that acquires first data created in the external device via the connection device. The printer further includes a print history storage device that stores print history information of the first data and a second data used for printing by the printing device among the first data acquired by the first data acquisition device and the second data created based on the character and the instruction inputted by the input device. The printer also includes a print control device that causes the printing device to perform printing based on the print history information stored in the print history storage device.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Naoki Tanjima, Yoshihiko Sugimura
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Patent number: 8338446Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof, useful as a peripheral mu opioid receptor antagonist.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Charles K. Melucci, John Lokhnauth
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Patent number: 8334978Abstract: In a method for gauging a color measurement chart which includes at least one row of color measurement fields, a hand-held color measurement device is moved over the color measurement fields and gauges the color measurement fields. The measurement device is guided over the color measurement fields in two measurement runs. In a first run, first color measurement data is measured using a first type of illumination light (typically, white), covering a sufficient portion of the spectrum to enable the fields to be identified by means of the first color measurement data, and the fields are identified on the basis of the first color measurement data. In a second run, second color measurement data is measured using a second type of illumination light (typically, UV), and is then assigned to the color measurement fields on the basis of the fields identified in the first run.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: X-Rite Europe GmbHInventor: Adrian von Orelli
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Patent number: 8335006Abstract: This disclosure discloses a document management system comprising: a scan apparatus provided with an optical reading device configured to optically read a paper medium to be processed and to create image data corresponding to said paper medium; a radio frequency identification (RFID) label producing apparatus configured to produce an RFID label to be affixed onto said paper medium, having a tag communication device that carries out radio communication to an RFID tag circuit element provided with an IC circuit part storing information and a tag antenna that transmits and receives information in reading by said optical reading device; and a database configured to store said image data corresponding to said paper medium and tag identification information of said RFID tag circuit element provided at said RFID label corresponding to said paper medium in association with each other, provided inside said scan apparatus or separately from said scan apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yasuhisa Ichikawa, Takuya Nagai, Hiroaki Fujino, Kazutaka Yamamoto, Katsuru Kobayashi, Kunihiro Yasui
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Patent number: 8333246Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an advantageous extinguisher or discharge assembly. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for an improved hydro-pneumatic fire extinguisher or discharge assembly. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for an improved hydro-pneumatic fire extinguisher or discharge assembly that is configured and dimensioned to fire or release a fire fighting agent (e.g., a fluid and/or liquid based fire fighting agent) while the extinguisher/assembly is oriented in any position or angle relative to gravity.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Hanratty AssociatesInventors: Michael P. Hanratty, Peter C. Hanratty, David G. Horton
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Patent number: 8333607Abstract: An integrated insulation displacement terminal includes an IDC assembly with a pair of pivotably mounted wings and a lacing cap assembly with a lacing cap, locking cam nut and deflectable contact ring. The IDC assembly has two rows of IDC terminals mounted on one side and the lacing cap assembly has a lacing cap with two corresponding rows of receiving holes. Each wing pivoted to the IDC base assembly has two pressing portions corresponding to the two rows of IDC terminals so when the wings are rotated to press the lacing cap such that each of the IDC terminals is inserted into one of the receiving holes and each wire is introduced in the corresponding IDC terminal. Each wing has an axial cable guide engaged by the cam nut when the assembly is locked by rotating the cam nut to secure the two assemblies in place and ground the cable.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Moldoch, Adam Murano
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Patent number: 8333790Abstract: A dynamic spine stabilization device is provided that includes at least one force imparting member, e.g., a spring. The force imparting member is adapted to deliver a force of between about 150 lb/inch and 450 lbs/inch, and restrict the relative travel distance between said first and second pedicles to a distance of between about 1.5 mm and 5 mm. The spinal stabilization devices also have a minimal impact on the location of the center of rotation for the spinal segment being treated. By providing resistance in the noted range and restricting the travel distance to the noted range, it has been found that the stabilization device provides a desired level of stabilization, as reflected by range of motion values that closely approximate pre-injury range of motion levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Yale University, Rachiotek, LLCInventors: Jens Peter Timm, Manohar M. Panjabi
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Patent number: 8333247Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an advantageous extinguisher or discharge assembly. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for an improved hydro-pneumatic fire extinguisher or discharge assembly. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for an improved hydro-pneumatic fire extinguisher or discharge assembly that is configured and dimensioned to fire or release a fire fighting agent (e.g., a fluid and/or liquid based fire fighting agent) while the extinguisher/assembly is oriented in any position or angle relative to gravity.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Hanratty AssociatesInventors: Michael P. Hanratty, Peter C. Hanratty, David G. Horton
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Patent number: 8334982Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems for phase measurement which address the problem of phase noise using combinations of a number of strategies including, but not limited to, common-path interferometry, phase referencing, active stabilization and differential measurement. Embodiment are directed to optical devices for imaging small biological objects with light. These embodiments can be applied to the fields of, for example, cellular physiology and neuroscience. These preferred embodiments are based on principles of phase measurements and imaging technologies. The scientific motivation for using phase measurements and imaging technologies is derived from, for example, cellular biology at the sub-micron level which can include, without limitation, imaging origins of dysplasia, cellular communication, neuronal transmission and implementation of the genetic code.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Christopher Fang-Yen, Gabriel Popescu, Changhuei Yang, Adam Wax, Ramachandra Dasari, Michael Feld
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Patent number: 8328240Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bulkhead fitting. The bulkhead fitting includes biasing means and a plurality of guide rings. In a preferred embodiment, a first guide ring is provided with an annular sidewall and a base extending radially outward from the sidewall, and a second guide ring is configured to mate with the first guide ring. Biasing means is positioned between the guide rings and radially outward of the sidewall to allow expansion and contraction of the first and second guide rings relative to one another, while preventing or inhibiting the biasing means from catching in the threads of the shaft or otherwise contacting the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon Terence Stone
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Patent number: 8328474Abstract: An arbor is provided for both quick change and standard hole saws. Each hole saw includes a central aperture and at least one drive pin aperture. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, a drive shank opposite the end portion for engaging a power tool, and an axially extending pilot bit aperture for receiving either a quick change pilot bit or standard pilot bit. The arbor further comprises a drive pin plate having at least one drive pin receivable in a corresponding drive pin aperture of the hole saw for drivingly engaging the hole saw. The arbor further comprises a pilot bit mechanism having a first state for engaging a quick change pilot bit, a second state for engaging a standard pilot bit, and a third state for disengaging and releasing the inserted quick change or standard pilot bit from the arbor body.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: James E. Pangerc, Joseph Thomas Novak
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Patent number: 8329736Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted triazole compounds and compositions comprising substituted triazole compounds. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for preventing or treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a substituted triazole compound of the invention, or a composition comprising such a compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Synta Pharmaceuticals, Corp.Inventors: Dinesh U. Chimmanamada, Weiwen Ying, Teresa Kowalczyk Przewloka, Shijie Zhang, Kevin Foley, Zhenjian Du, Dan Zhou, Shuzhen Qin
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Patent number: 8328154Abstract: An adjustable motor vehicle seat comprises an adjustment device. The adjustment device comprises a spindle drive equipped with a spindle, and having a first articulation area and a second articulation area. The adjustment device is adjustable in an adjustment direction. The spindle extends in an angle of one of alpha (?) >2° and alpha >10°, to the adjustment direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: C. Rob. Hammerstein GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Wilfried Beneker, Burkhard Becker, Antal Teer
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Patent number: 8329882Abstract: The present application relates to nucleic acids that encode a RNA switch responsive to a ligand that can control the expression of a gene product that affects the cell fate determination of a mammalian cell are provided. In some embodiments, the system can be used to control the proliferation or activation of mammalian cells in response to a ligand that can be provided exogenously to the mammalian cell or can be produced by the mammalian cell. The system can be used to promote the growth or proliferation of human T cells in response to an exogenous ligand applied to the cells. In one embodiment, the system detects the ligand through a RNA aptamer that modulates expression of a gene product through activation or inactivation of a ribozyme that modulates expression of the gene product.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: California Institute of Technology, City of HopeInventors: Christina D. Smolke, Yvonne Y. Chen, Michael C. Jensen
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Patent number: 8329897Abstract: Disclosed are syntheses of 11?-HSD1 inhibitors and corresponding intermediates that are promising for the treatment of a variety of disease states including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypertension-related cardiovascular disorders, hyperlipidemia, deleterious gluco-corticoid effects on neuronal function (e.g. cognitive impairment, dementia, and/or depression), elevated intra-ocular pressure, various forms of bone disease (e.g., osteoporosis), tuberculosis, leprosy (Hansen's disease), psoriasis, and impaired wound healing (e.g., in patients that exhibit impaired glucose tolerance and/or type 2 diabetes).Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Zhenrong Xu
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Patent number: 8328476Abstract: An arbor is provided for small diameter quick change and standard hole cutters. Each hole cutter defines an outer diameter of less than 1¼ inches, a central aperture and at least one drive pin recess. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, and a drive member having at least one drive pin for engaging a corresponding drive pin recess of the hole cutter for rotatably driving the hole cutter.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Charles M. O'Keefe, Joseph Thomas Novak, James E. Pangerc
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Patent number: 8329899Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting Hsp90 in a cell, treating or preventing a proliferation disorder in a mammal and treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering a compound of formula (I) to a patient or a cell. Variable R5 is an optionally substituted heteroaryl; an optionally substituted 6 to 14-membered aryl; a bicyclic 9-member heterocycle optionally substituted at any substitutable nitrogen or carbon atoms; or a substituent R18, defined herein. Ring A is an aryl or a heteroaryl optionally further substituted with one or more substituents in addition to R3. Substituent R3 is defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Synta Pharmaceuticals, Corp.Inventors: Weiwen Ying, Shijie Zhang, Zhenjian Du, Kevin Foley
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Patent number: 8329224Abstract: The present invention provides a method and composition for loading one or more drugs in a solution onto one or more ion exchange resin particles to form a drug-loaded resin particle. The drug-loaded resin particle is separated from the solution and dried before recombining the drug-loaded resin particle with the solution to load more drugs onto the drug-loaded resin particle from the solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Coating Place, Inc.Inventors: Harlan Hall, J. Scott Madsen
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Patent number: 8324350Abstract: The invention provides an isolated, dual-specific antibody, or an antigen-binding portion thereof, which is specific for human IL-1? and human IL-1?. The dual specific antibodies of the invention also neutralize both human IL-1? and human IL-1?. The invention also provides domain antibodies (dAbs) specific for human IL-1? and human IL-1?.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Chung-ming Hsieh, Bradford L. McRae, Yuliya Kutskova, John E. Memmott, Michael Roguska, Ian Tomlinson, Carrie Enever, Steven Grant, Mihriban Tuna
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Patent number: D672962Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Alexander Wang IncorporatedInventors: Alexander Wang, Claudia Kim