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

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  • Method, system and apparatus for achieving level balance in an instrument
    Patent number: 7749091
    Abstract: The present invention is a method, system and/or apparatus for achieving a level balance through the use of one or more fluids, solids and/or gases (identified herein as “liquidwick”), whether individually applied or applied in selected combination, or whether applied through phase-shifting combinations, the liquidwick being partially or fully placed in a closable container which is securely insertable into a cavity within an instrument desired to achieve balance (such as, for example, a pool stick or a golf club).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: High Desert Dynamics, LLC.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Shields, Richard Gustin
  • Gas drive electrolytic cell
    Patent number: 7740749
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrolytic cell that is completely sealed during the electrolysis operation during production of oxidant. Gasses generated within the electrolysis operation, primarily hydrogen that is liberated at the cathode surface, increase the pressure within the cell, and the gas pressure is ultimately utilized to expel the oxidant from the cell chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: MIOX Corporation
    Inventors: Rodney E. Herrington, Greg C. Mich, Kevin Schwarz
  • Windshield mounted speaker system for motorcycles
    Patent number: 7742615
    Abstract: A method of installing an audio system on a motorcycle having a windshield connected to a remainder of the motorcycle via a plurality of fasteners (and a corresponding audio system and motorcycle) comprising providing one or more audio speakers and via one or more of the fasteners fastening to the remainder of the motorcycle one or more brackets holding the one or more audio speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Randy R. Lopez
  • Method of creating chemical induced pre-stressed zones in concrete
    Patent number: 7736575
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a method for creating pre-stressed zones in concrete. In one embodiment, a circular blade is coated with a chemical which retards the setting of the concrete. The circular blade is then rolled through the wet concrete, thus transferring the retarding chemical from the blade into the concrete. The region of wet concrete that has the retarding chemical introduced into it does not set until after the surrounding concrete has set and shrunk, thus creating a pre-stressed zone which typically manifests itself as a crack, visible upon setting of the wet concrete. Other embodiments describe alternative ways of introducing the chemical into the wet concrete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Steven L. High
  • Surface cleaning vehicle
    Patent number: 7735186
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning large surface areas. The method and vehicle clean large surface areas such as streets, runways, aircraft carrier decks, and the like, wherein a substantial portion of the soiled water is recaptured, processed, and reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Hans E. Vogel
  • Knee probe having increased scrub motion
    Patent number: 7733101
    Abstract: Improved probing is provided using a knee probe where the knee curves away from the probe axis and then curves back to connect to the probe tip, crossing the probe axis on the way to the tip. The resulting lateral offset between the probe tip and the probe axis is a key geometrical parameter for predetermining the scrub motion provided by the probe in response to a predetermined contact force. The scrub motion preferably includes both a sliding motion and a rocking motion, where the sliding motion acts to clean the contact pad and the rocking motion acts to bring a clean part of the probe tip into contact with the freshly cleaned part of the contact pad. In preferred embodiments, the probe tip can include one or more relatively narrow “skates” for making contact to the contact pad. A dual skate configuration is especially appropriate when small dimples are at the centers of the contact pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: MicroProbe, Inc.
    Inventor: January Kister
  • Speaker identification in the presence of packet losses
    Patent number: 7720012
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for identifying a speaker of an utterance, particularly when the utterance has portions of it missing due to packet losses. Different packet loss models are applied to each speaker's training data in order to improve accuracy, especially for small packet sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Deva K. Borah, Phillip De Leon
  • Bulk material windows for distributed aperture sensors
    Patent number: 7718936
    Abstract: A distributed aperture sensor system and sensing method comprising a plurality of sensors each having an aperture and window that provides electromagnetic interference shielding by a material with a bulk resistivity of less than or approximately equal to 10 ohm-cm that is substantially uniform throughout the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David Falabella, James Juliano, Walter B. May, Valerie Potthoff, Kevin F. Williams
  • Luminous bacteria and methods for the isolation, identification and quantitation of toxicants
    Patent number: 7713690
    Abstract: Methods for the isolation and identification of a toxicant in a sample are disclosed. Luminescent biological agents (i.e., bacteria) having sensitivity to a toxicant or an isolatable component in a sample are used to provide visually discernable zones of luminescent inhibition in the presence of a toxicant (or) in the presence of an isolatable sample component as separated by paper or thin layer chromatography. Kits for use in conjunction with the identification of a toxicant in a sample are also described, which include a luminescent biological reagent as the visualizing agent. Particular examples of luminescent bacterial agents useful in the practice of the present invention include photobacterium leoganthi, photobacterium phosphoreum, Vibrio fischeri, Vibrio harveyi a luminescent fungi, a luminescent fish extract, a luminescent dinoflagellate and fluorescent microorganisms, such as Cypridina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventors: James E. Becvar, Laura Becvar
  • Devices for electrosurgery
    Patent number: 7713269
    Abstract: Devices for electrosurgery by means of oxy-hydro combustion and methods for use of such devices in electrosurgical procedures. Provided are devices for combustion of oxygen and hydrogen, or other hydrocarbon fuels, wherein oxygen and hydrogen may be generated by electrolysis or oxygen and hydrogen, or other hydrocarbon fuels, may be supplied, such devices including an ignition source and an adjustable and translatable sheath for controlling such reactions. Also provided is a detachable and positionable sheath for controlling reactions and minimizing tissue damage with conventional electrosurgery devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Auge, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Portable natural gas leak detector
    Patent number: 7710568
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable gas leak detector preferably comprising a portable optical spectroscopy apparatus for measurement of gas concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignees: Southwest Sciences Incorporated, Southern Cross Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Paige, Joel A. Silver, Frank T. Petroski, Jr., Sean Durkin
  • Apparatus for measurement of absorption and displacement
    Patent number: 7707884
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for measuring the absorption and displacement of a fluid by a material. The apparatus comprises a container having graduated marks for measuring the volume, and change in volume, of a fluid (such as, but not limited to, a liquid) and a section for holding the material to be evaluated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Bryce P. Simons
  • Synthetic heparin-binding factor analogs
    Patent number: 7700563
    Abstract: The invention provides synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs having at least one peptide chain, and preferably two peptide chains branched from a dipeptide branch moiety composed of two trifunctional amino acid residues, 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, preferably by a linker, which may be a hydrophobic 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: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignees: BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc., Brookhaven Science Associates
    Inventors: Louis A. Pena, Paul O. Zamora, Xinhua Lin, John D. Glass
  • System for energy harvesting and/or generation, storage, and delivery
    Patent number: 7692411
    Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: TPL, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Trainor, Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D. E. Lakeman, Jenniffer Leigh DeGreeff
  • Modular manifold for integrated fluidics and electronics
    Patent number: 7685864
    Abstract: An airtight preconcentrator housing and/or a sensor housing for chemical testing, the housing(s) comprising internal dimensions such that a pre-manufactured preconcentrator and/or sensor can be disposed therein. The housings can also comprise electrical contacts disposed therein which align with and thus provide electrical connection to the preconcentrator and/or sensor. The preconcentrator and/or sensor can be easily and quickly replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas Ray Adkins
  • Methane generation from waste materials
    Patent number: 7682813
    Abstract: An organic solid waste digester for producing methane from solid waste, the digester comprising a reactor vessel for holding solid waste, a sprinkler system for distributing water, bacteria, and nutrients over and through the solid waste, and a drainage system for capturing leachate that is then recirculated through the sprinkler system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Zohrab A. Samani, Adrian T. Hanson, Maritza Macias-Corral
  • Aerodynamic jetting of aerosolized fluids for fabrication of passive structures
    Patent number: 7674671
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for direct writing of passive structures having a tolerance of 5% or less in one or more physical, electrical, chemical, or optical properties. The present apparatus is capable of extended deposition times. The apparatus may be configured for unassisted operation and uses sensors and feedback loops to detect physical characteristics of the system to identify and maintain optimum process parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Optomec Design Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Marcelino Essien, Bruce H. King, Jason A. Paulsen
  • Formulations and methods for delivery of growth factor analogs
    Patent number: 7671012
    Abstract: Formulations, kits and methods for bone or cartilage repair, including treatment of osteogenic defects, including formulations of synthetic heparin-binding growth factor analogs, non-ionic polymers, gelling agents and calcium-containing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul O. Zamora, Sarah Campion
  • Medical device plug for a surgical tool
    Patent number: D615042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Lavatory system
    Patent number: D617433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Stone Forest, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cahill, Michael Zimber