Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Merchant & Gould P.C.
  • Breast milk flow meter apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8280493
    Abstract: An apparatus measures the quantity of milk consumed by an infant during a breast-feeding session. The apparatus includes a brassiere-like garment (30) with openings allowing the breasts to be exposed for nursing an infant. Lining (32) is attached to the inside of the brassiere. Ultra-sonic Doppler-Effect transmitter probes (44) and receiver probes (46) are annexed to the brassiere lining pointing at the direction of the respective nipple of the nursing person. A processor is provided for translating flow measurements by the probes (44, 46) into volume units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Mamsense Ltd.
    Inventors: Eliezer Kolberg, Yitzhak Epstein
  • Airborne guided shell
    Patent number: 8278611
    Abstract: A kit for upgrading a non-guided shell to an airborne guided shell includes a device to couple the kit to the body of the non-guided shell. A fastener provides for fastening the resulting airborne shell to an aircraft and for detaching it there from. The kit also provides for causing the trajectory of the shell to change once detached from the aircraft according to instructions received in the kit; for determining the position of the shell; and for transferring data from the carrying platform to the guidance kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Zalman Shlomo Shpund, David Sahar
  • Painting apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 8276538
    Abstract: A paint edging apparatus includes a body having front and rear ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, the body receiving a paint reservoir for supplying paint to an applicator portion of the apparatus, the body including a handle extending rearwardly at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis. An urging mechanism selectively engages the paint reservoir to discharge paint therefrom. A vibrator mounted to the body and operatively connected to the paint applicator portion of the apparatus imparts an oscillatory motion to the paint applicator. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the handle for activating the vibrator, wherein a user can move the apparatus over a work surface to apply paint to the work surface and also pivot the trigger at the same time by grasping the handle with a single hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Depingo, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Ling, Britt K. Norton, Jason Gerold
  • Paper and method for making paper
    Patent number: 8277611
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper that is formed of a fiber-based source material and is applicable as printing paper. According to the invention, the surface of the paper is surface-treated by arranging on the surface sufficient density in such manner that the density of at least one surface layer of the paper is sufficiently high to yield a Gurley-Hill value of over 7000 s/100 ml as measured from the entire paper. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for making paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene Oyj
    Inventors: Tarja Sinkko, Mikko Oksanen, Janne Varvemaa, Kyösti Haapoja, Teuvo Leppänen
  • Guide thimble of dual tube type structure nuclear fuel assembly
    Patent number: 8279995
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide thimble of a nuclear fuel assembly, which is capable of improving the cooling performance and the stability of a nuclear fuel, preventing a flow split in dual-cooling nuclear fuel rod and guide thimble sub channels for obtaining high combustion degree and high power, and minimizing a neutron absorption section in a reaction degree region. Since the guide thimble having the dual tube type structure is adopted, a flow split in the fuel rod and guide thimble sub channels can be reduced, and the degradation in performance of nuclear fuel due to increase of a neutron absorption section can be prevented. In order for compatibility with an existing control rod, a typical guide tube is used as an inner guide thimble, and an outer guide thimble is provided outside the inner guide thimble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung Ho Yoon, Jae Yong Kim, Dong Seok Oh, Young Ho Lee, Kang Hee Lee, Hyung Kyu Kim
  • Stable amorphous form of carvedilol dihydrogen phosphate with stabilizer
    Patent number: 8278461
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel stable amorphous form of carvedilol dihydrogen phosphate and the process for its preparation that involves reaction of carvedilol base with ortho phosphoric acid in the presence of stabilizer in a suitable solvent or mixture of solvents followed by concentration and isolation. An alternate process for preparation of amorphous form of carvedilol dihydrogen phosphate involves addition of stabiliser to the solution of stable amorphous or crystalline carvedilol dihydrogen phosphate in a suitable solvent or mixture of solvents followed by concentration and isolation. The novel stable amorphous form of carvedilol dihydrogen phosphate is highly stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Lupin Limited
    Inventors: Rajesh Kumar Thaper, Manoj Devilalji Prabhavat, Yogesh Dadaji Pawar, Pritesh R. Upadhyay
  • Multifiber loose buffer receiving element for a distributing device for optical waveguides
    Patent number: 8280215
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bundle core repository (7) for a distribution device for optical waveguides, comprising a housing having a lateral opening (103), the bundle core repository (7) being connected to a lower part (109) via a pivot bearing (108).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Mossner, Ferenc Nad
  • Pesticide compositions and methods
    Patent number: 8278352
    Abstract: New pesticide compositions comprising an alkyl formate and an isothiocyanic ester are described, as are methods of delivering fumigants and methods of pest control using a combination of fumigants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: YongLin Ren, Colin Waterford, ByungHo Lee
  • Monoclonal antibody to human thrombopoietin
    Patent number: 8278099
    Abstract: Isolated thrombopoietin (TPO), isolated DNA encoding TPO, and recombinant or synthetic methods of preparing and purifying TPO are disclosed. Various forms of TPO are shown to influence the replication, differentiation or maturation of blood cells, especially megakaryocytes and megakaryocyte progenitor cells. Accordingly, these compounds may be used for treatment of thrombocytopenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan L. Eaton, Frederic J. de Sauvage
  • Fluid pump and method for producing a fluid pump
    Patent number: 8277181
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump, in particular a liquid pump for a cooling and/or heating circuit of a motor vehicle, having a pump housing and having a rotationally fixed shaft, which is arranged in the pump housing, for an inner rotor which has an impeller wheel. According to the invention, it is proposed that the shaft is mounted at one side and, at its end remote from the bearing point, supports a bearing cap which engages at least partially around the shaft. The invention also relates to a method for producing a fluid pump of said type, in which method the shaft is fixed with its first end in a housing, in particular in a plastic housing, of the pump, the inner rotor of the pump is pushed onto the shaft and is secured axially by means of a bearing cap which is placed onto the shaft and is supported by the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Hein, Jerome Thiery, Christoph Heier, Claudius Muschelknautz
  • Electromuscular incapacitation device and methods
    Patent number: 8277328
    Abstract: Incapacitation of a mammalian subject results from the application of a pulsed, low-power electric waveform. The waveform is applied to the subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction. Additionally, the contraction causes limited lactic acid production and is non- or minimally-injurious to the subject's tissues. A device utilizing such a waveform is designed to control or otherwise subdue an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Casey Hathcock, Bruno D. V. Marino, Anita Mehta, Robert Randolph Bernard, James Lee, Viet Thinh Pho
  • Dental prosthesis manufacturing process, dental prosthesis pattern and dental prosthesis made thereby
    Patent number: 8280542
    Abstract: A dental prosthesis is made by first forming a model of a patient's dentition. A three dimensional digital data corresponding to the surfaces of the model is then created. Based on this data, a three dimensional digital data file is then created substantially corresponding to the dental prosthesis to be manufactured. The three dimensional digital data of the dental prosthesis to be manufactured is next transmitted to automated prototyping equipment, and using the automated prototyping equipment, a wax pattern of the dental prosthesis is manufactured based upon this three dimensional digital data of the dental prosthesis. Finally, using this wax pattern in the lost wax investment casting process, the dental prosthesis is made. Prior to investment casting, marginal edges of the wax pattern are adjusted manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: GeoDigm Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Brien, Derrick G. Luksch
  • Multi-jacketed fiber optic cable
    Patent number: 8275225
    Abstract: A method for installing a fiber optic cable assembly includes providing a fiber optic cable assembly. The fiber optic cable assembly includes a first jacket, a strength layer, and a second jacket. The strength layer surrounds the first jacket and includes a first set of strength members helically wrapped around the first jacket and a second set of strength members reverse helically wrapped around the first jacket. The first and second sets of strength members are unbraided. The method further includes routing the fiber optic cable assembly from a fiber optic enclosure to an end location. A portion of the second jacket at an end of the fiber optic cable assembly is split. The portion of the second jacket is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Ronald J. Kleckowski
  • Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus
    Patent number: 8272680
    Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Adaptive Aerodynamic, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Scott Breidenbach
  • Isolation valve for a load-reaction steering system
    Patent number: 8272471
    Abstract: A steering system includes a fluid actuator, a first steering circuit in selective fluid communication with the fluid actuator, and a second steering circuit in selective fluid communication with the fluid actuator and disposed in parallel to the first steering circuit. The second steering circuit includes a load-reaction feature and an isolation valve with the isolation valve being adapted to enable and disable the load-reaction feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Wade Leo Gehlhoff
  • Apparatus and method for separating biological particles using difference between gravity and magnetic force
    Patent number: 8273311
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for injecting liquid-drops of particle mixture liquid including a mixture of biological particles, affecting magnetic field, and having only positive particles, which are combined with magnetic responsive material, separated by magnetic force, and having negative particles, which are not combined with magnetic responsive material, precipitated by gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kang Sun Lee, Ji Yoon Kang, Sung Shin Ryu, In Hye Lee, Choong Kim, Su Kyoung Chae, Jin Woo Lee
  • Method for the determination of an injected fuel mass of a preinjection
    Patent number: 8275536
    Abstract: A method for the determination of a fuel mass of a pre-injection injected into at least one combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine by means of at least one injection under high pressure is characterized in that a corrective variable is determined for the pre-injection by means of a comparison between a measure for the actual amount of injected fuel of at least one test post-injection carried out for a predetermined target amount of a desired pre-injection due to a measure, and the measure for the target amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Breitbach, Rainer Peck
  • Double hung sash lock with tilt lock release buttons
    Patent number: 8272164
    Abstract: A combination tilt/sash lock for mounting to a window sash rail, the combination including a sash lock and tilt lock being mounted in linear relationship to each other; the tilt lock having a latch element latching to a window frame that is manually movable within a tilt lock housing between a latched position and an unlatched position; the sash lock having a rotatable cam movable by rotating a locking lever between a locked position and an unlocked position; the sash lock locking lever being located in a superimposed linear relationship to and blocking manual movement of the tilt lock in the locked position and allowing movement of the latch element in the unlatched position; and the tilt lock mechanism being movable from a latched position to a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: HWD Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott D. Albrecht
  • Roof module
    Patent number: D667945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Günter Irmer, Helmut Perschon
  • Vibratory roller
    Patent number: D668269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takabumi Tezuka, Masayuki Yoshida