Patents Represented by Attorney Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.

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  • Packet radio transmission over an unlicensed-radio access network
    Patent number: 8320300
    Abstract: An unlicensed-radio access network is connected to a packet service node in a core network portion of a licensed mobile network. The unlicensed-radio access network includes an access controller connected to the core network portion and having a packet controller, a fixed broadband network connected to the access controller and having a plurality of access points. Each of the access points defines a mini-cell coverage area and supports an unlicensed-radio interface permitting communication of packet data between mobile stations located within a respective mini-cell and the access controller. The access controller comprises a database for storing the identification of mobile stations in association with packet path information addressing said mobile station on the fixed broadband network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Tomas Nylander, Jari Tapio Vikberg, Hakan Niska
  • Method of treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
    Patent number: 8318771
    Abstract: Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is treated with statins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Universita' Degli Studi di Bari
    Inventors: Giuseppe Procino, Maria Svelto, Giovanna Valenti, Monica Carmosino
  • Method for providing messaging using appropriate communication protocol
    Patent number: 8321577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a low latency transport of an Internet message over a connection from an Internet message-sending node to an Internet Message-receiving node. Said Internet Message-sending node determines the size of the Internet message (40) and compares the size of with a pre-determined single-packet threshold (42). Thereafter, the Internet Message-sending node performs a TCP Internet message-transport (44) over said connection if the size of the Internet message is larger than said single-packet threshold, and a single-packet (UDP) Internet message-transport (45, 46) if the size of the Internet message is smaller than said single-packet threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventor: Anders Eriksson
  • Reagent for detecting an analyte
    Patent number: 8318443
    Abstract: A reagent for use in detecting an analyte comprises a fluorescent energy donor and an energy acceptor, wherein the energy acceptor is of the general formula: and wherein the distance between the energy donor and the energy acceptor of the reagent is capable of modulation by a suitable analyte to be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens Christian Norrild, Bo Wegge Laursen
  • Composition comprising 1,3/1, 6 beta glucan for reducing weight
    Patent number: 8318218
    Abstract: Beta-1,3/1,6-glucan for use as a slimming aid or in weight loss or for the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Medeq AS
    Inventor: Nils Chr. Mortensen
  • Active matrix substrate, liquid crystal panel, liquid crystal display unit, liquid crystal display device, television receiver, active matrix substrate manufacturing method, and liquid crystal panel manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8319906
    Abstract: A scanning signal line (16) includes an opening (29) leading from the outside of a pixel region through below a data signal line (15) into the pixel region, and first and second scanning electrode portions (16a/16b) or two side portions of the opening confronting in a column direction through that opening. The end portion of the first scanning electrode portion (16a) in the pixel region is a first end portion (EP1), and the end portion of the second scanning electrode portion (16b) in the pixel region is a second end portion (EP2). A first transistor has a source electrode (9a) and a drain electrode (8a) individually overlapping the first electrode portion (16a) but not the first end portion (EP1) in the pixel region. A second transistor has a source electrode (9b) and a drain electrode (8b) individually overlapping the second electrode portion (16b) but not the second end portion EP2) in the pixel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kenji Enda, Ikumi Itsumi, Toshihide Tsubata, Masanori Takeuchi
  • Heat treatable coated article with zinc-doped zirconium based layer(s) in coating
    Patent number: 8318312
    Abstract: In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes a Zn-doped zirconium based layer before heat treatment (HT). The coated article is heat treated sufficiently to cause the Zn-doped zirconium based layer to transform into a Zn-doped zirconium oxide based layer that is scratch resistant and/or chemically durable. The doping of the layer with Zn has been found to improve scratch resistance and/or corrosion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Rudolph Hugo Petrmichl, Douglas Klimesh, Jiangping Wang
  • Compression moulding apparatus, methods and item
    Patent number: 8318075
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a molding unit having a punch and a mold cavity movable along a path between an open position in which said punch and said mold cavity are distanced apart from each other to receive a dose of plastics therebetween, and a closed position in which said punch and said mold cavity interact to form an item by pressing said dose, said punch being kept not above said cavity along said path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa' Cooperativa
    Inventors: Stefano Bergami, Paolo Martelli, Fabrizio Pucci
  • Magnetic head assembly and magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus
    Patent number: 8320079
    Abstract: It is made possible to reduce the write magnetic field generated from the main magnetic pole toward the spin torque oscillator, so as to reduce the variation in the oscillation characteristics of the spin torque oscillator, and reduce the current required for oscillation. The magnetic head assembly includes: a recording magnetic pole; a spin torque oscillator that has first and second magnetic layers, and an intermediate layer interposed between the first and second magnetic layers, the spin torque oscillator generating a high-frequency magnetic field by applying a current between the first and second magnetic layers; and a third magnetic layer that is placed adjacent to at least part of a side face of the second magnetic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hitoshi Iwasaki, Kenichiro Yamada, Masayuki Takagishi, Tomomi Funayama, Masahiro Takashita, Mariko Shimizu, Soichi Oikawa, Katsuhiko Koui
  • Wiring board and liquid crystal display device
    Patent number: 8319932
    Abstract: A wiring board of the present invention (1) is arranged so that: pads (30) arranged in a plurality of rows include: first-row pads (30a) connected to first metal wires (10a) among metal wires (10); and second-row pads (30b) connected to second metal wires (10b) among the metal wires (10), the first metal wires (10a) being longer than the second metal wires (10b); each of the first metal wires (10a) is formed so as to be separated from a corresponding one of the second-row pads (30b) by at least an insulating layer, and so as to have a widthwise center in a lower region below the corresponding second-row pad (30b); and each of the first metal wires (10a) has widthwise edges provided, in a plan view, beyond widthwise edges of a corresponding one of the second-row pads (30b) in a region in which the first metal wire (10a) overlaps with the corresponding second-row pad (30b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takashi Matsui, Motoji Shiota
  • Liquid crystal display device
    Patent number: 8319921
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transflective liquid crystal display device having a high aperture ratio. The present invention is a liquid crystal display device, comprising: a first substrate; a liquid crystal layer; and a second substrate in this order, wherein the first substrate includes a pixel electrode having a trunk portion, a plurality of branch portions branched from the trunk portion, and slits, the liquid crystal display device comprises a display region including a region where the branch portions and the slits are alternately arranged, the display region includes a reflection region and a transmission region, and in the reflection region, the pixel electrode, a reflective film disposed under the pixel electrode, and a ?/4 retarder are arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaaki Saitoh, Kazuyoshi Fujioka, Katsuya Ogawa
  • Non-native program execution across multiple execution environments
    Patent number: 8321861
    Abstract: A data processing system 2 executes non-native program instructions using either a first execution environment 14 or a second execution environment 22. The first execution environment identifies at runtime if non-native program instructions to be executed are marked as intended for execution by the second execution environment. When such instructions are encountered the first execution environment triggers performance of data processing operations as specified by the one or more marked program instructions performed by the second execution environment. When those processing operations as specified by the one or more marked program instructions have been completed, a return is made to the first execution environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: ARM Limited
    Inventors: Peter William Harris, Rodolph Gerard Jacques Ascanio Jean-Denis Perfetta, Peter Brian Wilson
  • Detecting transitions in circuits during periodic detection windows
    Patent number: 8319518
    Abstract: Transition detection circuitry for detecting during multiple clock cycles, transitions occurring within a detection period in each of said multiple clock cycles at a plurality of nodes within a circuit is disclosed. The transition detection circuitry comprises: a clock signal generator for generating a detection clock signal from a clock signal clocking a sampling element within said circuit, said detection clock signal defining said detection period; a plurality of transition detectors for detecting transitions at respective ones of said plurality of nodes during said detection period, each of said plurality of transition detectors being clocked by said detection clock signal; and combining circuitry for combining said detected transitions output by said plurality of transition detectors to generate a composite transition detection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: ARM Limited
    Inventor: David Michael Bull
  • Substrates with barrier properties at high humidity
    Patent number: 8318276
    Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising a layer of crystalline triazine with a protective compound having a retention of oxygen barrier at 85% RH of about 50% or better. The protective compound preferably contains an azine-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resin, preferably with an hydroxy-functional polymer, and is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Shahab Jahromi, Constantinus Simon Maria Liebregts
  • Methods of forming a reinforced parchmented nonwoven product
    Patent number: 8317977
    Abstract: This specification is generally related to reinforced, parchmented paper, composite, reinforced parchmented paper and methods of manufacture thereof. The reinforced, parchmented paper may be used to form a sausage casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ahlstrom Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Dennis Black, Alan Wightman, Noël Cartier, Raymond Volpe, Julien Bras, Carlos Vaca-Garcia
  • Image forming apparatus
    Patent number: 8320786
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention is an image forming apparatus that prints an image on a recording paper, and is provided with an ion generating means that is attached at an outer side of the image forming apparatus main unit, and generates and emits ions, and an emission direction varying means that varies an emission direction of ions from the ion generating means in response to whether the image forming apparatus is operating or in standby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Junichi Kajiwara, Sae Hiroki, Hiroyuki Nagao
  • CPAP systems
    Patent number: 8316848
    Abstract: A CPAP system includes a flow generator, a patient interface, an air delivery conduit that interconnects the flow generator and the patient interface, and a packaging arrangement including at least one storage facilitating member to allow storage of the air delivery conduit. The at least one storage facilitating member may be provided to the flow generator, a cradle, and/or the air delivery conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Resmed Limited
    Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Bruce David Gregory, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, James Morrison
  • Attenuated bacteria useful in vaccines
    Patent number: 8318148
    Abstract: The invention provides strains of bacteria, especially enterotoxigenic E. coli, attenuated by mutations in the genes encoding enterotoxins (LT, ST, EAST1) and optionally further attenuated by deletion of additional chromosomal genes. In addition the invention provides strains of attenuated bacteria expressing immunogenic but non-toxic variants of one or more of these enterotoxins. These bacteria are useful as a vaccine against diarrhoeal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Acambis Research Limited
    Inventors: Arthur Keith Turner, Judith Greenwood, Jonathan Clive Stephens, Juliet Claire Beavis, Michael James Darsley
  • Access circuit test for transfer engineering
    Patent number: 8320259
    Abstract: A test system for testing a pair of telecommunications access networks, e.g. as part of transfer engineering. The system comprises a test head for connection, via an access arrangement, to first and second access networks. In a first phase, the access arrangement is arranged to connect the test head to the first access network for sending a first request from the tester to, for example, a CLI server via the first access network. The first request comprises a parameter associated with a user line. The tester is arranged to receive in response to the first request a first identifier from the server. In a second phase, the access arrangement is arranged to connect the test head to the second access network for sending a second request from the test head through the second access network to, for example, a CLI server. The second request also comprises the parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: British Telecommunications public limited company
    Inventors: Ping Zhou, Andrew D Chattell, Mark Hockly
  • Cleaning apparatus using web sheet
    Patent number: 8320809
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus using a web sheet includes: a send-out roller that is wound with the web sheet; a take-up roller that is connected to an end of the web sheet; and a rotation-regulating and canceling portion that regulates rotation of the send-out roller and cancels the regulation according to tension of the web sheet between the send-out roller and the take-up roller; wherein the web sheet is sent out from the send-out roller and taken up by the take-up roller, the web sheet is brought into contact with another roller during the sending out and taking up operation, and extraneous matters that have adhered to the other roller are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takashi Yamanaka, Yasunori Minakuchi, Kimihide Tsukamoto, Shinichi Azumi