Patents Represented by Attorney Peacock & Myers, P.C.

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  • Joystick
    Patent number: 7601924
    Abstract: An apparatus for the manual control of remote controlled objects in real or virtual spaces, more specifically a joystick, is equipped with two control mechanisms (8, 9), each of which allowing complementary manual navigation in the x and y direction, coupled with each other in such a manner as to additionally allow a movement of the control mechanisms (8, 9) in relation to each other in the z direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Technische Universiteit Delft
    Inventors: Dervis Demirtas, Joeri Jonke Post, Jennigje Dankelman
  • Dual chain synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs
    Patent number: 7598224
    Abstract: The invention provides synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs having two peptide chains each branched from a branch moiety, such as trifunctional amino acid residues, the branch moieties separated by a first linker of from 3 to about 20 backbone atoms, which peptide chains bind a heparin-binding growth factor receptor and are covalently bound to a non-signaling peptide that includes a heparin-binding domain, preferably by a second linker, which may be a hydrophobic second linker. The synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs are useful as pharmaceutical agents, soluble biologics or as surface coatings for medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul O. Zamora, Louis A. Pena, Xinhua Lin
  • Brand recognition system
    Patent number: 7593856
    Abstract: Computer software for and method of determining livestock ownership comprising inputting an image of a livestock brand whose ownership is to be determined, automatically determining one or more computed closest fits to the image from a database of livestock brands, and outputting owner information from the database of livestock brands concerning one or more of the one or more computed closest fits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Nickel Brand Software, Inc.
    Inventor: Loretta A. Martinez
  • Max entropy optimized retinal camera
    Patent number: 7587097
    Abstract: An enhanced entropy camera provides enhanced image quality by utilizing a custom analog-to-digital conversion function. The analog-to-digital conversion occurs according to a custom non-linear quantization function that provides enhanced entropy in the digitized image, yet avoids the harsh artifacts that tend to arise in images quantized according to a maximum entropy function. A plurality of custom non-linear functions are made available for selection depending upon imaging conditions, such as light intensity, pigmentation of the retina, or the part of the retina being imaged. Each of the plural non-linear quantization function comprises a distinct non-linear look up table for each of plural bands (e.g., red, green, and blue color channels).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Kestrel Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Wiley Truitt, Peter Soliz
  • Bomb impact assessment using forward looking infrared sensor
    Patent number: 7579979
    Abstract: An apparatus combining an optical sensor and a bomb impact assessment system, and corresponding method for facilitating bomb impact assessment, comprising means for receiving an optical signal, means for splitting off a portion of the optical signal from a primary optical path to form a secondary optical path, a lens in the secondary optical path, the lens comprising a plurality of facets generating a plurality of tertiary optical paths, means for combining signals from the primary and one or more of the tertiary optical paths, means for detecting the combined signals, and means for projecting onto a focal plane array bomb impact assessment data comprising detected signals from one or more of the tertiary optical paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer K. Park, Gene D. Tener, William H. Barrow, Gary E. Wiese
  • High-power electrical pulses using metal oxide varistors
    Patent number: 7573157
    Abstract: A circuit and method for creating a high-power electrical pulse which has a smooth or flat-topped configuration as well as a very short rise time. A metal oxide varistor (MOV) is preferably placed in parallel with a load and a switch is preferably placed in series between the MOV and the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Fiore Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Miles Collins Clark
  • Completely transportable erasable memory apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7570533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing data storage which can be completely erased to prevent access to previously stored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Simmons, Gregory Cooper, David R. Gorman, Tracy Hooker
  • Press fit corrugated radiometer horn
    Patent number: 7564422
    Abstract: A radiometer horn, an array of such horns, and a method of making a radiometer horn, comprising providing at least two primary walls comprising interior corrugations and fitting into the corrugations at least one secondary wall comprising projections fitting into the corrugations, and wherein no fastener holds any of the at least one secondary walls to the primary walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob A. Diez, Charles D. Guth, Richard A. Kirchofer, Guy E. Maness, Michael E. Weinstein
  • Portable and directional electrocrushing drill
    Patent number: 7559378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable, directional electrocrushing drilling apparatus and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Tetra Corporation
    Inventor: William M. Moeny
  • Electromagnetic interference protection for radomes
    Patent number: 7557769
    Abstract: A radome, and corresponding method of making, comprising an electro-optic transparent substrate, a semiconductor coating on the substrate, and a frequency selective surface embedded in the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Picard, Rickey D. Akins
  • Electrosurgery devices
    Patent number: 7549989
    Abstract: Devices for electrosurgery by means of oxy-hydro combustion. Deleterious effects to tissue are minimized by means of control of acid-base shift reactions, which reactions can further be employed to control oxy-hydro combustion reactions. In one embodiment, radiofrequency energy in electrical connection with electrodes is employed to induce electrolysis in an aqueous salt environment, thereby producing oxygen and hydrogen, with the same energy source employed to initiate a combustion reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Augé, N. Mani Prakash
  • Universal antenna polarization selectivity via variable dielectric control
    Patent number: 7535432
    Abstract: An antenna and a corresponding method of creating any polarization state in an antenna comprising providing to the antenna a single power input, dividing the power received from the single power input, transmitting the divided power to a combiner network via a first plurality of transmission lines, and transmitting power from the combiner network to a radiating element via a second plurality of transmission lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery A. Dean, William S. McKinley
  • Extraction facilitating cork closure
    Patent number: 7533781
    Abstract: An improved cork closure for beverage and wine bottles having a recess on the exterior face of the closure in use. The recess is designed to facilitate the extraction process by providing central constraint on the position of the corkscrew on the face of the closure and to guide the corkscrew along the axis of the closure. This recess does not interfere with any other types of extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: James Spooner
  • Method of drilling using pulsed electric drilling
    Patent number: 7530406
    Abstract: The present invention provides for pulsed powered drilling apparatuses and methods. A drilling apparatus is provided comprising a bit having one or more sets of electrodes through which a pulsed voltage is passed through a mineral substrate to create a crushing or drilling action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Tetra Corporation
    Inventors: William M. Moeny, Gilman Hill
  • Natural gas dehydrator and system
    Patent number: 7531030
    Abstract: The present invention provides a natural gas dehydrator and method for recirculation of gaseous or combustible materials so that they are not released into the atmosphere and to provide fuel for the process. Likewise, liquid hydrocarbons are collected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventors: Rodney T. Heath, Forrest D. Heath
  • Tracking solar shelter
    Patent number: 7531741
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a tracking solar power array that provides shelter to items disposed beneath the solar power array, particularly to vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Sacred Power Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Melton, Odes Armijo-Caster
  • Heterodimeric chain synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs
    Patent number: 7528105
    Abstract: The invention provides synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs having at least two different peptide growth factor analog chains, or alternatively two groups of two different peptide chains branched from branch moieties including trifunctional amino acid residues, the two groups separated by a first linker of from 3 to about 20 atoms, which peptide chain or chains bind a heparin-binding growth factor receptor and are covalently bound to a non-signaling peptide that includes a heparin-binding domain by a second linker, which may be a hydrophobic second linker. The synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs are useful as pharmaceutical agents, soluble biologics or as surface coatings for medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignees: BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Brookhaven Science Associates
    Inventors: Louis A. Pena, Paul O. Zamora, Xinhua Lin, Kazuyuki Takahashi
  • Portable electrocrushing drill
    Patent number: 7527108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable, electrocrushing drilling apparatus and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Tetra Corporation
    Inventor: William M. Moeny
  • Method and apparatus for providing decorative coverings
    Patent number: 7523779
    Abstract: A decorative fabric panel system wherein one or more fabric panels are held by one or more removably positionable clip members having an openable and closable latch member. One or more hooks are preferably provided suspending the clips and fabric panels from a pre-determined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Marie Kowalski
  • Medical device handle for a surgical tool
    Patent number: D600808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II