Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Merchant & Gould P.C.
  • Patent number: 8316101
    Abstract: Scalable hosting of user solutions is provided. A system for hosting application software includes a local server, one or more remote servers, a configuration database and a content database. The local server includes a web front end module that processes a request from a client computer over the Internet to host application software on a server. The web front end module determines whether the local server or the one or more remote servers will host the application software. The remote server includes a back end module that manages the installation and operation of application software hosted the remote server. The configuration database includes topology information that has descriptions of the server computers that can host application software. The content database includes information on the content of the software applications to be hosted on a server computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Ammerlaan, Silviu Ifrim, Kristofer D. Hoffman, Randy D. Thomson
  • Patent number: 8313300
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved rotor of a centrifugal compressor. The rotor includes a blade arrangement and geometry that increase the overall efficiency of the rotor. In particular, blades within the rotor are curved and inclined in a manner that improves the overall efficiency of the rotor. The present disclosure also provides a method of manufacturing the improved rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Christianson Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Gerhardt, Shannon Hansen
  • Patent number: 8314584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor arrangement, in particular for use in an electronic steering system, comprising a polyphase motor (1) in a motor housing (10); a housing element (14), which forms a part of the motor housing (10); an electronic isolating relay module (2, 40) in order to switch one or more motor phases such that their current does not flow in the event of a fault; wherein the isolating relay module (2, 40) is arranged in the housing interior on one side of the housing element (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Breuning, Eckart Geinitz, Georg Voegele, Adolf Dillmann
  • Patent number: 8307961
    Abstract: A rail vehicle brake slack adjuster comprises an axially movable, sleeve-shaped driver element (22) adapted to receive an axially applied braking force in a brake application direction, a spindle (16) axially movable within the driver element, an adjuster nut (34) in non-self-locking thread engagement with the spindle, clutch means between the driver element and the adjuster nut, and a barrel spring (30) biasing the spindle in the brake application direction. The adjuster has a combination of a first clutch (36) comprising a clutch surface on the driver element (22) directed in the brake application direction and a corresponding clutch surface on the adjuster nut (34) and a second clutch (38) comprising a clutch surface on the driver element (22) directed in the direction opposite to the brake application direction and a corresponding clutch surface on an adjuster nut sleeve (37). The adjuster nut sleeve (37) is axially movable on the adjuster nut (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Faiveley Transport Nordic AB
    Inventor: Fred Emilsson
  • Patent number: 8307996
    Abstract: A cable management frame assembly comprising a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Patent number: 8309312
    Abstract: The invention concerns multimers developed from recombinant proteins analogues of MHC class I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche
    Inventors: Francois Lang, Marie Bodinier, Francois Davodeau, Marc Bonneville
  • Patent number: 8309693
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with epitope regions of a thyrotrophin (TSH) receptor, uses thereof and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: RSR Limited
    Inventors: Bernard Rees Smith, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Jane Fina Sanders
  • Patent number: 8311296
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed to aid in the detection of areas of interest in an image. Multiple image recognition processes analyze the image and identify areas of interest. The identified areas of interest are compared to determine confidence values for each identified area of interest using a voting process. The confidence values may be used in determining areas of increased interest which are highlighted on the image. In embodiments, identified areas of interest meeting a certain threshold requirement are selected as areas of increased interest. In other embodiments, new areas of increased interest are created by combining areas of interest. Embodiments of the disclosed methods and system may be used to aid in the detection of cancer in mammogram images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Parascript, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Filatov, Vadim Nikitin
  • Patent number: 8310600
    Abstract: Non-harmonically related carriers may be provided for signals entering a harmonically related carrier (HRC) network. A modified carrier frequency may be assigned for any and/or all harmonics of a reference frequency. The modified carrier frequency may be computed by determining a nearest multiple of an index frequency value to the nominal harmonic frequency. The modified carrier frequency may then be used to carry video signals into the HRC network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8309033
    Abstract: A plasma treated gas permeable material is produced by applying an alternating voltage between spaced electrodes, at least one of which is covered with a dielectric barrier and at least one of which comprises a plurality of discrete electrode segments, to generate plasma microdischarges between the spaced electrodes. A gas permeable material is passed between or adjacent to the spaced electrodes. A gas is moved between the electrode segments into and through the space between the electrodes and through the gas permeable material. The gas flows over plasma generation surfaces of the respective electrode segments and is moved at a rate whereby the gas flow between the spaced electrodes is turbulent and so randomises the plasma microdischarges and disperses plasma products that would otherwise give rise to burning instabilities in the gas permeable material, whereby the randomized plasma microdischarges provide a generally uniform plasma treatment of the gas permeable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Wool Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Niall Finn, Ladislav Kviz, Jurg Schutz, Anthony Farmer
  • Patent number: 8309485
    Abstract: The present invention provides metal-containing sulfated activator-supports, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these metal-containing sulfated activator-supports and for using such components in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Qing Yang, Max P. McDaniel, Tony R. Crain
  • Patent number: 8310081
    Abstract: A power line communications coupler for effecting signal coupling between electric signalling equipment and an electric power system, said coupler including a fuse coupleable to a power line of said electric power system; and a signal coupler in electrical communication with said fuse and being couplable to said signalling equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Malcolm Ross Yelland, Brent David Allwood
  • Patent number: 8309220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coating for a wood board. In accordance with the invention, the coating is formed of at least three layers, which are the first (1) layer formed of a film containing polyolefin and a coupling agent which is reactive with —OH groups of the wood for forming self-adhesive properties, second (2) layer selected from the group signaling layer and decorative layer and third (3) layer formed of a film containing polyolefin and the coupling agent which is re-active with —OH groups of the wood for forming self-adhesive properties, and the second layer is arranged between the first and third layers, and the layers are joined together by means of the coupling agent. Further, the invention relates to a wood board (4) which has been coated by said coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene Wood Oy
    Inventors: Samantha Kiljunen, Milla Hintikka, Raija Rautiainen, Mizanur Bulbul, Jouko Hannukainen
  • Patent number: 8311380
    Abstract: A splice tray holder includes a body with a first portion, a second portion, and a front surface. A retention portion is disposed on an outer periphery of each of the first and second portions and defines a receiving groove having an inner surface that faces toward the front surface of the body. A spring portion is disposed on each of the first and second portions, wherein the spring portion is adapted to provide a biasing force in a direction from the front surface of the body toward the inner surface of the receiving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Anderson, Soutsada Vongseng, Oscar Fernando Bran de León, John Stasny
  • Patent number: 8311661
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool monitoring device having a detection unit for detecting an application in a machine tool. According to the invention, at least one component of the machine tool is used as a reflector for a transmitting and/or receiving signal of the detection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Krapf, Heiko Braun, Michael Mahler, Alexander Werner Hees, Robert Green
  • Patent number: 8309509
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • Patent number: 8308905
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing bulk of a fiber product, in which process a fiber pulp, and further a fiber product, is formed. In accordance with the invention, in a first step a carbonate compound is added to the fiber pulp as a basic component, and in a second step acid is added as an acidic component, in order to form salt, to provide the formation of small-bubbled gas, and to increase the bulk, and the fiber pulp is dehydrated. The invention also relates to a corresponding fiber product and to the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Fibertus Oy
    Inventor: Mikko Juhani Kaira
  • Patent number: 8309748
    Abstract: The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Errun Ding, Joel L. Martin, Albert P. Masino, Qing Yang, Youlu Yu
  • Patent number: 8307579
    Abstract: An arm support for use with an elongated object such as a fishing rod is disclosed herein. The arm support device includes an arm cradle that mounts above the handle of the elongated object. The arm cradle can be pivoted relative to the handle about a pivot axis that is offset to either the left or right side of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas John Nyland
  • Patent number: 8311379
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable assembly comprising an optical fiber slidably enclosed within a hollow tubing, both the fiber and the tubing having corresponding first and second ends. The cable is terminated with the first and second ends of the tubing and the fiber constrained with respect to each other such that fiber and the tubing are approximately the same length when the cable is at a first temperature. The tubing is made of a material which contracts more than the optical fiber when the cable is exposed to temperatures below the first temperature, such that the fiber is longer than the tubing and excess fiber length is formed. An intermediate portion of the tubing permits the excess fiber length to accumulate without bending in a radius smaller than a minimum bend radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel