Patents Represented by Attorney Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.

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  • Atomic layer deposition systems and methods including metal ?-diketiminate compounds
    Patent number: 7709399
    Abstract: The present invention provides atomic layer deposition systems and methods that include metal compounds with at least one ?-diketiminate ligand. Such systems and methods can be useful for depositing metal-containing layers on substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy A. Quick
  • Medical device having a surface including a biologically active agent therein, and methods
    Patent number: 7699832
    Abstract: The present invention provides a medical device, and methods of preparing and using a medical device. The medical device has a surface including a biologically active agent therein. The methods are particularly useful for preparing, for example, coated stents having a biologically active agent within the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Q Dinh, Rodolfo Padua, Jesus Casas-Bejar
  • Rejuvenation of stored blood
    Patent number: 7687468
    Abstract: D-Ribose, a buffer and an anticoagulant are added to whole blood or packed red cells to extend function in storage beyond 42 days. Methods are disclosed to rejuvenate suboptimally functional red cells. The methods are comprised of incubation of the cells at 37° C. for 10 to 60 minutes in the presence of D-ribose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Viacell, LLC.
    Inventors: John A. St. Cyr, Daniel G. Ericson, Clarence A. Johnson
  • Production of olefins having a functional group
    Patent number: 7683232
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing functionalized olefins from a fuel source including an organic compound including a functional group. Useful fuel sources include, for example, biofeedstocks (e.g., carbohydrates, triglycerides, polyols, and biodiesel). The process is preferably carried out by partial oxidation. The overall process can be carried out autothermally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Lanny D. Schmidt, Ramanathan Subramanian
  • Dielectric layers and memory cells including metal-doped alumina
    Patent number: 7683001
    Abstract: A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal-doped aluminum oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian A. Vaartstra
  • Locking catheter connector and connection system
    Patent number: 7678101
    Abstract: Connectors, connection systems, and methods for coupling a catheter or catheter assembly to a stem of a medical device. Exemplary connectors may include a seal attached at or near a proximal end of the catheter, and a tubular housing that includes a locking member operable to connect the catheter to the medical device, preferably without the use of tools. Exemplary methods may include: inserting the stem of the device into the housing, wherein the housing is configured to press the seal against the stem, compressing the seal, and moving the locking member into a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Shahn S. Sage
  • Systems and methods for forming metal oxide layers
    Patent number: 7678708
    Abstract: A method of forming (and apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer, preferably a dielectric layer, on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and ozone with one or more metal organo-amine precursor compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Vaartstra, Timothy A. Quick
  • Method separating volatile components from feed material
    Patent number: 7669349
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for the separation of volatile components from a feed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: TD*X Associates LP
    Inventors: Carl R. Palmer, Michael J. McElwee, Gregg S. Meyers
  • Systems and methods for forming metal oxides using metal compounds containing aminosilane ligands
    Patent number: 7666801
    Abstract: A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and one or more precursor compounds that include aminosilane ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Vaartstra, Timothy A. Quick
  • Low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMW-PTP) as a diagnostic and therapeutic target
    Patent number: 7662770
    Abstract: Low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMW-PTP) is identified as a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. The invention provides diagnostic and treatment methods useful in connection with cancers expressing LMW-PTP and, optionally, EphA2 receptor. Also provided is a screening method that utilizes changes in the amount and/or activity of LMW-PTP to identify candidate cancer therapeutic agents that effectively target the oncoprotein EphA2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Michael S. Kinch
  • Inducible ligand for ?1?1 integrin and uses
    Patent number: 7662382
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the identification and use of agents, particularly peptides and monoclonal antibodies that disrupt the interaction between Collagen XIII and ?1?1 integrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Boys Town National Research Hospital
    Inventor: Dominic Cosgrove
  • Breeding of resistant tetraploid wheat
    Patent number: 7652204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing Fusarium resistant tetraploid wheat by crossing a hexaploid Fusarium resistant wheat with a teraploid durum wheat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: NDSU Research Foundation
    Inventor: Elias M Elias
  • Systems and methods for forming metal oxides using metal diketonates and/or ketoimines
    Patent number: 7648926
    Abstract: A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and one or more precursor compounds that include diketonate ligands and/or ketoimine ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian A. Vaartstra
  • Recombinant glycoproteins related to feline thyrotropin
    Patent number: 7649084
    Abstract: Amino acid sequences of feline thyrotropin and polynucleotide sequences encoding feline thyrotropin are provided, as well as methods of making and using said sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Duncan C. Ferguson
  • Walk-behind trenching machine
    Patent number: 7644524
    Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Glenn D. Liubakka
  • Low power portable communication system with wireless receiver and methods regarding same
    Patent number: 7630646
    Abstract: A portable communication system provides a universal transmitter that couples to a communication device having an audio port, e.g., a cellular phone audio port, and which transforms the sound output into signals, e.g., infrared pulses, for transmission to a wireless receiver, e.g., a behind the ear or in the ear receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Great American Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlyn J. Anderson, Barry Voroba, Mark E. Haggerty
  • Atomic layer deposition using electron bombardment
    Patent number: 7628855
    Abstract: Formation of a layer of material on a surface by atomic layer deposition methods and systems includes using electron bombardment of the chemisorbed precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Neal R. Rueger
  • Post guard
    Patent number: D610718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Property Props, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary J. Ringus, John C. Daugherty
  • Photo booth
    Patent number: D612884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: TheTraveling Photo Booth Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Gassman, Ralph K. Nelson
  • Head support apparatus
    Patent number: D614901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Welch