Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
  • Universal control adapter system
    Patent number: 7127838
    Abstract: A universal control adapter system allows any commercial or custom snowplow controller to be quickly and easily attached and detached from any commercial or custom snowplow blade. A first adapter connects the snowplow driver's controller to a first universal controller. A second adapter connects the snowplow to a second universal connector, where the second universal connector is configured to removably mate with the first universal connector. The first universal connector and second universal connector are color coded or otherwise configured to ensure proper mating. In this manner, skilled snowplow drivers can quickly and easily transfer their controllers to different vehicles rather than learning different controls for various snowplow manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Ludington Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter C. Menze
  • Technology sharing during demand and supply planning in a network-based supply chain environment
    Patent number: 7130807
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for supplying collaborative planning by a computerized framework manager. Steps include furnishing network connections and collecting supply and demand information from business entities. Such information is analyzed and used to facilitate planning among the business entites. The network provides data access for multiple data sources and the network is used to store capacity data. The computerized framework manager conducts reverse inventory management of the business entities through the collection of data; analysis of data is then used to predict future demand, and predicted future demand is used to forecast costs to manufacturers, from which suggestions regarding optimization is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventor: Michael G. Mikurak
  • Nozzle with flow rate and droplet size control capability
    Patent number: 7124964
    Abstract: A flexible, self-adjusting flow nozzle is provided, optimally configured for agricultural uses. The nozzle flexes automatically in response to changes in fluid pressure, thereby maintaining an optimal droplet size and spray area for a variety of flow rates. The self-adjusting characteristic of the nozzle allows for the creation of a fully or semi-automatic spray system. The fully automatic system uses a GPS receiver to compare actual geographic data against a predetermined flow plan for automatically making adjustments to flow rate in order to accommodate both speed changes and varying crop needs. The semi-automatic system uses a manually controlled flow rate but utilizes the self-adjusting capabilities of the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Quy Duc Bui
  • Method and device for creating a decorative block feature
    Patent number: 7124754
    Abstract: A method for creating a split face on a block, such as a retaining wall block, that includes curved features. The method includes using at least one curved blade to impart a splitting force on an unfinished block. The curve of the blade is imparted through the block as the block splits. The result is an irregular, broken split face having a curved feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Custom Precast & Masonry, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Sorheim
  • Asset tracking in a network-based supply chain environment
    Patent number: 7124101
    Abstract: The present disclosure controls the network and manages resources for managing network assets through in a network-based supply chain framework. Network assets are available to network users. One user may submit information reguarding potential for growth, the capacity, or the technological level of one of the network assets. Another user may submit similar information about another network asset. Based on the information from the users, the system may determine the optimal set of network assets. When network events about the assets are recieved, the events can be filtered, correlated and isolated. These events can then be translated into a standard object form for facilitating the determination of the problem causing the network event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventor: Michael G. Mikurak
  • Apparatus and method for sculpting the surface of a joint
    Patent number: 7115131
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for restoring individual patient joint kinematics using minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrumentation of the invention sculpts the articular surface of a first bone that normally articulates in a predetermined manner with a second bone. The instrumentation includes a bone sculpting tool and a mount for attaching the tool to the second bone. The implant system is comprised of implants that provide intraoperative surgical options for articular constraint and facilitate proper alignment and orientation of the joint to restore kinematics as defined by the individual patient anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Alexandria Research Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gerard A. Engh, Wesley D. Johnson
  • Hot mix asphalt load simulator
    Patent number: 7107858
    Abstract: A device for simulating the various forces a load of hot asphalt mix places on the inside of a gyratory compactor allows the calibration of the compactor without requiring actual asphalt to be used. Obviating the need for asphalt during calibration significantly increases the accuracy of the calibration and provides an opportunity for more data to be obtained. The device is capable of being heated to hot asphalt temperatures for more accurate calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Test Quip LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Emil Brovold
  • Managing user information on an e-commerce system
    Patent number: 7100195
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the management of user information of both site server and regular web site users. A site server is provided with information stored thereon including preferences, roles, and details related to users. A database separate from the site server is also provided. The database has information stored thereon including preferences, roles, and details relating to the users. An identity of one of the users is authenticated. A single interface is displayed which provides the user access to both the site server and the database upon authentication of the identity of the user. The user is allowed to view and change the information that is stored on the site server and the database and that is associated with the user. The single interface is tailored based on the information associated with the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventor: Roy Aaron Underwood
  • Collaboration planning in a collaborative work tool architecture
    Patent number: 7082430
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for affording collaboration planning in a collaborative work tool architecture. A client user interface including an activity data field is provided. Then, activity data is received from a facilitator user, wherein the activity data includes a start time for the activity and a duration of the activity. The received activity data is then stored on a server via a network. Finally, a multiple of participant users are allowed access to the stored activity data via the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Bjorn I. Danielsen, Petter Merok, Pal K. Fevang
  • Sharing a centralized profile
    Patent number: 7076504
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that facilitates web-based a virtually ubiquitous network interface is created by obtaining user profile information from a user and activity information from a user device, storing the user profile information and activity information in a database, providing access to the database from any Internet enabled device with appropriate security clearance for altering the database, receiving permission from the user to allow a third party to access the user profile, providing the third party access to a public subset of the user profile, receiving and storing content from the third party, and synchronizing the database and an Internet enabled device. The system responds to unsolicited updates from Internet enabled devices such as gas meters, electrical meters and household appliances to keep a user profile current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Sean Handel, Brian Day, Miya Yuen
  • Contraceptive system and method of use
    Patent number: 7073504
    Abstract: A device and method of using the device for contraception or sterilization and particularly for reversible contraception by occluding a reproductive lumen to prevent the passage of reproductive cells through the lumen for a desired period of time until the patient wishes to become fertile again and then be reopened. The occluding member preferably comprises a tubular framework formed from a shape memory material configured to be implanted in a reproductive lumen. The occluding member is implanted within a body lumen, secured to the wall of the reproductive lumen and then collapsed to collapse the wall and occlude the lumen. Alternatively, the occluding member may be collapsed upon a solid plug. The closure of the reproductive lumen may be reversed by introducing a balloon catheter and by a series of inflations of the balloon reexpanding the collapsed occluding member or by removing the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Callister, William S. Tremulis, Denise S. Harges
  • Initiating an agreement in an e-commerce environment
    Patent number: 7069234
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for initiation of an agreement utilizing a network. First, a buyer and a seller are allowed to negotiate terms of trade utilizing a network. A form is received from the buyer indicating the terms of trade utilizing the network. Also received utilizing the network is an identifier of the buyer. Thereafter, the form is sent to a bank for assessing the credit of the buyer utilizing the network. The bank to which the credit application is sent is based on the identifier. Next, the form is forwarded to a seller along with the assessment of the credit of the buyer. At such time, the seller is permitted to digitally sign the form utilizing the network. The digitally signed form is then received from the seller utilizing the network after which a notice is sent to the buyer indicating that the digitally signed form has been received from the seller, thus initiating the agreement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Richard D. Cornelius, Andreas Stepniczka, Kevin Chu
  • Diamond design
    Patent number: D522911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Atit Diamond Corporation
    Inventor: Siddharth A. Mehta
  • Diamond design
    Patent number: D524686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventor: Siddharth A. Mehta
  • Graphic for a portion of a computer display screen
    Patent number: D526323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Hanly McDougall, John Neil Morrison, Christopher Keith
  • Graphic for a portion of a computer display screen
    Patent number: D526324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Hanly McDougall, John Neil Morrison, Christopher Keith
  • Graphic for a portion of a computer display screen
    Patent number: D526653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Sevices GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Hanly McDougall, John Neil Morrison, Christopher Keith
  • Graphic for a portion of a computer display screen
    Patent number: D526655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Hanly McDougall, John Neil Morrison, Christopher Keith
  • Graphic for a portion of a computer display screen
    Patent number: D527387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Hanly McDougall, John Neil Morrison, David Byres
  • Bite rim
    Patent number: D530425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: James E. Carlson