Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff
  • Patent number: 8271377
    Abstract: A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kline, Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West
  • Patent number: 8268548
    Abstract: Human MAP3K genes are identified as modulators of the p53 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p53 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p53, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MAP3K are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Friedman, Gregory D. Plowman, Marcia Belvin, Helen Francis-Lang, Danix Li, Roel P. Funke
  • Patent number: 8268574
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignees: Idexx Laboratories, Inc., Divergence, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford, Jinming Geng
  • Patent number: 8271903
    Abstract: A system and method for dynamically determining quantity for risk management are described. According to one example embodiment, as a trader positions an order icon at a desired price or price-derivative value on a graphical interface, an order quantity for the order is dynamically determined based on the order price and a selected risk management formula. A trader can change the price or the price-related value for one or more orders by moving the order icons relative to a price axis on a graphical interface. In such an embodiment, the initially calculated order quantity for each order will be dynamically recalculated based on the modified orders for the trading strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin F. Tanpoco
  • Patent number: 8269774
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for displaying a data series. In one embodiment, a graphical interface is provided including at least one axis that is divided into a plurality of axis regions. Preferably, each axis region uses a different linear scale, and the plurality of axis regions forms a continuous non-linear scale. The graphical interface also displays the data series in relation to the plurality of axis regions, and the data series is plotted in relation to each axis region based on a scale resolution corresponding to each respective axis region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Buck
  • Patent number: 8263048
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a calcium phosphate complex and the composition containing the same for oral care applications, in which the calcium phosphate complex is formed by chelating the ?-polyglutamic acid (?-PGA) with amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP). This complex can prevent crystallization of ACP and maintain its high solubility. The calcium phosphate complex has superior mucoadhesion properties, allowing it to remain in the mouth longer and offering effective buffering, by which dental caries can be alleviated and prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Taipei Medical University
    Inventors: Jen-Chang Yang, Sheng-Yang Lee, Der-Zen Liu, Nai-Chia Teng, En-Sheng Ke, Chien Chung Chen, Dian-Yu Ji, Chen-Feng Ma, Hong-Da Wu
  • Patent number: 8264191
    Abstract: A motor drive system using a current source inverter (CSI) for providing the main power and an active filter for providing the reactive power and harmonics is disclosed. The CSI can be a load-commutated inverter (LCI) build using silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs), while the active filter can be based on a voltage-controlled inverter. An LCI circuit comprising of SCRs, wherein CSI is autosequentially turned off is provided. In other words, the negative voltage for turning the SCR off is not load dependent. A control scheme for operating the motor drive system through proper control of the SCRs in the LCI circuit is also provided. As presented, the motor drive system is able to feed medium to high voltage motors using a simple circuit, such that low-frequency torque pulsations are eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Indian Institute of Science
    Inventors: Vilianguppam Thathachary Ranganathan, Sowmithri Ranganathan, legal representative, Debmalya Banerjee
  • Patent number: 8263063
    Abstract: Disclosed are conjugates exhibiting VLA-4 antagonistic properties. Certain of these conjugates also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. The conjugates of this invention are characterized as containing more than one VLA-4 inhibiting compound covalently attached to a bio-compatible polymer, such as polyethylene glycol. Conjugates of the invention are defined by formula I, wherein A, B, and q are described in the specification. Such conjugates are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis, and myocardial ischemia. The conjugates can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Christopher M. Semko, Theodore Yednock, Jenifer L. Smith
  • Patent number: 8266049
    Abstract: A system and associated methods are provided for smart hedging in an electronic trading environment. According to one example method, a first order for a first tradeable object and a second order for a second tradeable object are placed based on a spread strategy. Upon receiving an indication that a quantity of the first order is filled, the method involves determining if the second order can be used to offset the quantity filled of the first order by determining if a price of the second order would result in achieving a desired spread price defined for the spread strategy. If the price results in the desired price, the second order is used to offset the quantity filled for the first order in an attempt to achieve the desired spread price. Other tools are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Sagy P. Mintz, Eric M. Herz, Alexander D. Dietz
  • Patent number: 8265321
    Abstract: A method for detecting a position of a pair of headphones at a user and a detection apparatus for detecting a position of a pair of ear phones at a user are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventor: Martin Nystrom
  • Patent number: 8263122
    Abstract: Disclosed are tablets comprising hydrolytically stable formulations of (6-(5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylamino)pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-4(3H)-yl)methyl phosphate disodium salt (Compound 1) prepared by a wet granulation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Ray Lo
  • Patent number: 8264684
    Abstract: The invention encompasses analyzers and analyzer systems that include a single molecule analyzer, methods of using the analyzer and analyzer systems to analyze samples, either for single molecules or for molecular complexes. The single molecule uses electromagnetic radiation that is translated through the sample to detect the presence or absence of a single molecule. The single molecule analyzer provided herein is useful for diagnostics because the analyzer detects single molecules with zero carryover between samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Singulex, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Livingston
  • Patent number: 8263225
    Abstract: Copper clad laminates having reduced laminate curl include copper foil with a tensile strength of less than 47 ksi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Isola USA Corp.
    Inventors: Cathy Hendricks, Kathy Kelly, Martin Choate
  • Patent number: 8262112
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension including a frame attachment portion attached to spring module having an opening defined by two side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, and a spring mount positioned within the opening with two shear springs on either side of the spring mount, wherein the spring mount includes an inboard part and an outboard part separate from the inboard part, and a through-hole positioned in at least one of the inboard or inboard parts to allow passage of a threaded connecting rod therethrough, wherein the connecting rod has been tightened to draw the inboard part of the first spring mount together with the outboard part of the first spring mount, and to compress the first shear spring between the first side wall of the spring mount and the first side wall of the opening, and also to compress the second shear spring between the second side wall of the spring mount and the second side wall of the opening of the spring module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Hormoz Kerendian, Ashley T. Dudding, Louis F. Mattia
  • Patent number: 8263459
    Abstract: Method for manufacturing a non-volatile memory comprising at least one array of memory cells on a substrate of a semiconductor material, the memory cells being self-aligned to and separated from each other by STI structures, the memory cells comprising a floating gate having an inverted-T shape in a cross section along the array of memory cells, wherein the inverted T shape is formed by oxidizing an upper part of the sidewalls of the floating gates thereby forming sacrificial oxide, and subsequently removing the sacrificial oxide simultaneously with further etching back the STI structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: IMEC
    Inventor: Pieter Blomme
  • Patent number: 8262606
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Patent number: 8265370
    Abstract: A method for automated selection of image regions (“tiles”) in an overall image includes computing a gray-level co-occurrence matrix and entropy of a green plane of the overall image, applying morphological closing to the matrix and thresholding the matrix and entropy image to provide binary masks. The matrix and entropy masks are combined with a vignette mask, the combination indicating areas of acceptable tissue from which tiles are selected randomly. For cancer grading; image data is transformed to Hue, Saturation and Value; for steroid/protein expression analysis it is transformed to cyan and a Sobel of cyan is computed. A feature measure is computed for each tile based on color and texture, and is carried out randomly but influenced by feature measure. Finally, from the further selection, tiles are chosen which combine high feature measure with low overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Qinetiq Limited
    Inventors: Paul Gerard Ducksbury, Margaret Jai Varga
  • Patent number: 8264358
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a substantially surface independent tagging system are disclosed. A resonant dielectric cavity is defined between upper and lower conducting layers, and closed at one end by a conducting base portion. Incident radiation couples into the cavity and is resonantly enhanced. An electronic device or tag paced at the edge of the cavity experiences a high electric field strength on account of this enhancement and is driven into operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: OMNI-ID Cayman Limited
    Inventors: James Robert Brown, Christopher Robert Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8261094
    Abstract: A facility for securing text captured from a rendered document is described. The facility receives data including an encryption of text captured from a rendered document. The facility decrypts the captured text included in the received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. King, Dale L. Grover, Clifford A. Kushler, James Q. Stafford-Fraser
  • Patent number: 8257936
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of detecting a change in cell growth patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: X-Body Inc.
    Inventors: Lance G. Laing, Rafael Fernandez, Rick Wagner