Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, L.C.
  • Wristband mountable flashlight accessory
    Patent number: 7815334
    Abstract: A wristband mountable accessory is provided which includes a body, a flashlight in said body, and an upper compartment sized and shaped to hold medications (such as tablets, pills, lozenges, etc.) and paper upon which medical and/or emergency information can be written. Mounting wings extend from opposite sides of the body to enable the accessory to be mounted to a wristband by threading the wristband through the mounting wings. The mounting wings are provided with sizing pegs so that the accessory can accommodate a variety of sizes (widths) of wristbands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Alan E. Sherman
  • Compact axial flux motor drive
    Patent number: 7815535
    Abstract: A drive (A) for imparting rotation about an axis (X) includes an axial flux motor (4) having a stator (38) and a rotor (44), an output drive element (8), an epicyclic gear system (6) located between the rotor of the axial flux motor and the drive element. The gear system is located within and surrounded by the motor, thus rendering the drive highly compact along its axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Xiaolan Ai, Nicholas J. Sertell
  • Long term disability overpayment recovery service with interactive client component
    Patent number: 7818188
    Abstract: A method of recovering overpayment of long-term disability benefits paid to a claimant by a client after the receipt of Social Security disability insurance payment with client interaction. The overpayment recovery service is seamless and provides for preauthorized, automated recovery of overpayments from a claimant's account and increases the percentage collected and reduces collection time over conventional methods. The system allows the client selected computer access to participate in and monitor the progress in the award and recovery of the overpayment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventors: James F. Allsup, Scott P. Poston
  • Method for fabricating large dimension bonds using reactive multilayer joining
    Patent number: 7810704
    Abstract: A method for joining component bodies of material over bonding regions of large dimensions by disposing a plurality of substantially contiguous sheets of reactive composite materials between the bodies and adjacent sheets of fusible material. The contiguous sheets of the reactive composite material are operatively connected by an ignitable bridging material so that an igniting reaction in one sheet will cause an igniting reaction in the other. An application of uniform pressure and an ignition of one or more of the contiguous sheets of reactive composite material causes an exothermic thermal reaction to propagate through the bonding region, fusing any adjacent sheets of fusible material and forming a bond between the component bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Nanofoil Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Duckham, Jesse E. Newson, Michael V. Brown, Timothy Ryan Rude, Omar M. Knio, Ellen M. Heian, Jai S. Subramanian
  • Vehicle wheel optical target mounting assembly
    Patent number: 7810244
    Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system optical target assembly which incorporates an adaptor for attachment of an optical target to a vehicle wheel assembly. The adaptor includes a circular sinusoidal edge for seating in a non-determined position against surfaces of a vehicle wheel assembly, and a pair of pivoting arm assemblies capable of independent movement which are configured to position tire hooks for gripping the tread surfaces of a tire mounted to the wheel rim. Forces exerted between the pivoting arms are transferred to the tire hooks to hold the optical target assembly in contact with the wheel assembly surface. The optical target is integrated into the adaptor, and maintained in a stationary relationship to the wheel assembly thereby during a vehicle wheel alignment procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Stieff, Gregory F. Meyer, Dennis M. Linson
  • Method for directing a controlled movement of a vehicle component
    Patent number: 7808627
    Abstract: Methods for facilitating controlled movement of at least one vehicle wheel. The methods include the step of presenting a display of information, such as by visual display or audible signals, to an operator to direct a manual controlled-speed movement of the vehicle wheel. The controlled-speed movement may be a rotational movement such as during a wheel alignment rolling compensation procedure, a steering movement, such as during a vehicle wheel alignment angle measurement procedure, or a rotational movement such as during a wheel assembly measurement procedure on a vehicle wheel balancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventor: David A. Voeller
  • Method for continuously forming optical fiber connector glass and other close tolerance components
    Patent number: 7805963
    Abstract: A method and device for making high precision glass forms (110). A glass rod (1) is pushed into a melting tube (47) and the glass form is pulled from the chamber. Preferably, both the push rate and the pull rate are controlled. Fiber optic glass ferrules and other components manufactured by the use of this invention have precision dimensions that fall well within the tight dimensional tolerances required for ferrules and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Quantum Quartz, LLC
    Inventor: Vaughan Morrill, Jr.
  • Method of protecting roller element bearing assemblies against oil-out conditions and bearing assemblies made thereby
    Patent number: 7806598
    Abstract: A method of enhancing the operating life of roller bearings assemblies (B) subject to oil-out conditions is disclosed. The method comprises applying a tribological metal carbide reinforced amorphous hydrocarbon coating layer (16) over either the sliding surfaces (SS) or the rolling surfaces (RS) of the bearing assembly rolling elements (RE), but is preferably applied at least to the sliding surfaces of the rolling element. The coating has a thickness determined according to the equation: Formula (I), where d=coating thickness P=is the ratio of force applied to the rollers/contact area; n=the number of rollers; (t?t0)=the desired operating time after oil-out condition starts; and K? is the Archard constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Gary L. Doll, Ryan D. Evans, Stephen P. Johnson
  • Fence post tool
    Patent number: 7802367
    Abstract: This fence post tool makes an opening in a fence post to receive a fence rail. The tool includes a threaded first member received within the hollow fence post and having an elongate handle to manipulate the first member into position adjacent a predrilled pilot hole. A second member includes a cutting edge defining the profile of the cutout and having a bolt received through the second member and into the threaded passage of the first member to draw the second member cutting edge into cutting engagement with the fence post sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: Roger Hocckelmann, Steve Vogelgesang
  • Message broadcasting geo-fencing system and method
    Patent number: 7801538
    Abstract: A public service message broadcast system and method for managing the submission and transmission of a broadcast agent message to at least one geographically distinct geo-fenced peer public service message broadcast system includes creating a broadcast message record by a broadcast message originator defining the broadcast message and the broadcast target area and authenticating the broadcast message authority of the broadcast message originator. The method also includes transmitting the broadcast message record to a peer public service message broadcast system and validating the received broadcast message record for transmission to an associated broadcast message network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: EnvisionIT LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Weiser, Mark Andrew Wood, Kevin Russell Preston
  • Service personnel communication system
    Patent number: 7791495
    Abstract: A data processing system for analyzing customer and employee interactions in a service establishment is disclosed. The data processing system comprises a plurality of remote customer, employee units and a central unit. The units each include a transceiver to send and receive signals. The signals are all received by the central unit and relayed to the appropriate unit. The central unit time stamps and records all signals in a database. The system further comprises an evaluation program which analyzes the signal data to provide employee performance ratings and staffing recommendations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: ESP Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Devin Green, Drew Palmer, Edmond J. Dougherty, Jr., Todd A. Binkowski, Daniel Green
  • Valve assembly with overfill protection device and capacitive liquid level gauge
    Patent number: 7779858
    Abstract: A valve assembly, such as a tap for a liquefied gas cylinder, includes an overfill protection device and a liquid level gauge having an electrode assembly comprising a pair of lamellar electrodes mounted closely adjacent a housing member of the overfill protection device and deflectable into close proximity with a float of the overfill protection device for insertion into the gas cylinder. A circuit board is provided, preferably mounted on the electrode assembly, and has an electronic converter circuit for measuring the electrical capacitance between the electrodes and producing in response to the measured capacitance an output signal representative of the liquid level in the container. A display means is mounted on a body of the valve assembly or remote therefrom, to indicate the liquid level in the container in response to the output signal from the electronic converter circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Torrent Trading Ltd.
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Schmitz, Linze Hoekstra
  • Opioid receptor active compounds
    Patent number: 7776898
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R4 and n have any of the meanings defined in the specification and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I, processes for preparing compounds of formula I, intermediates useful for preparing compounds of formula I, and therapeutic methods for treating pain and treating other conditions which involve, for example, binding opioid receptors using compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: William J. Welsh, Seong Jae Yu, Anil Nair
  • Golf club capable of disassembly
    Patent number: 7775902
    Abstract: A separable or collapsible golf club, comprising a first shaft member and a second shaft member, which are secured together by means of a connector having two or more biased releasable ring-shaped fasteners positioned apart from one another to provide counterbalanced engagement, to afford an interconnection of the shaft members to form a single golf club when assembled, but that allows for prompt disconnection, through the remote actuation of the fasteners, when the golf club members are to be separated or collapsed, or a different club head is to be installed for usage and application for driving or putting of a golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas D. Churovich
  • Dispersion of nano-alumina in a resin or solvent system
    Patent number: 7763312
    Abstract: Dispersion of sol-derived nano-alumina in an organic solvent mixture containing a 1,2-diol with simple agitation. A thixotropic solution is obtained at 20% alumina in ethylene glycol, while a low viscosity (<100 cps) solution is possible for a 20% alumina in (1:1, N-methylpyrrolidone-ethylene glycol) solution. Alumina particles are de-agglomerated with minimal agitation. The resulting solution or resin solution is stable to settling and re-agglomeration. The nano-alumina dispersion solution can then be mixed with an imide coating to provide for a wire coating to give the wire improved abrasion, COF, and corona resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Elantas PDG, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Murray, Philip R. Meister
  • Adjustable antifriction bearing arrangement
    Patent number: 7762725
    Abstract: A shaft is supported in a housing on the front and rear antifriction bearings that are mounted in opposition. The front bearing has an outer race provided with an external thread that engages an internal thread within the housing. That outer race is fitted with a locking ring provided with an inner flange that is engaged to turn the race and thereby bring the front and rear bearings into the correct adjustment. The locking ring also has an axially directed outer flange that is segmented, so that one of the segments can be bent outwardly into a recess in the housing, thus providing a tab that prevents rotation of the locking ring and outer race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Glenn R. Fahrni, Jr., Wayne D. Barnette
  • Public service message broadcasting system and method
    Patent number: 7752259
    Abstract: The public service message location broadcast system and method provides for broadcasting a message to communication receiving devices located within a defined geographic broadcast target area. The broadcast target area is defined by a broadcast agent using a broadcast agent webpage and a broadcast service bureau transmits the broadcast message to one or more local carriers who provide telecommunication service to the broadcast target area. The local carrier transmits the broadcast message to targeted users within the broadcast target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Envisionit LLC
    Inventors: Douglas “Bud” Weiser, Kevin R. Preston, Mark Andrew Wood
  • Vehicle wheel balancer system with projection display
    Patent number: 7735367
    Abstract: A wheel balancer includes a microprocessor configured to receive data associated with a vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly imbalance from at least one sensor, and to identify optimal correction weight plane locations, as well as to present the operator with the imbalance correction weight arrangement. The microprocessor is further configured to control a projection display system disposed to project a two-dimensional image onto a surface of the vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly, to facilitate completion of a wheel imbalance correction procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: Michael W. Douglas, Nicholas J. Colarelli
  • Bandage dispenser
    Patent number: D617658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Quick Point, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Goessling, Jr., Frank J. Visconti
  • Dental cabinet
    Patent number: D619721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Koken Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michihiro Hirayoshi