Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck
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Patent number: 8347871Abstract: A wet cutting saw comprising: a blade rotatable about an axis; a liquid feed conduit for feeding liquid onto a surface of the blade as it rotates; a hood comprising a top wall located above the blade and a side wall located to one side of the blade and connected to the top wall; the wet cutting saw also comprising at least one collector for collecting liquid which leaves the blade surface as it rotates, each collector located at the side wall of the hood and arranged to recycle the collected liquid to the blade surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Robert Andrew Irvine
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Patent number: 8351950Abstract: The invention relates to control of link resources in a wireless telecommunications system, in which instant channel feedback information is transmitted from a mobile terminal in response to receipt of a selection message from a basestation, and the instant channel feedback information is used for real-time resource allocation and adaptation at the basestation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Lei Wan, Jingyi Liao, Yin Liu
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Patent number: 8349538Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-curable and thermo-curable resin composition and a dry film solder resist making it possible to provide the dry film solder resist having superior heat-resistance and dimensional stability while exhibiting improved alkali developing properties. The resin composition may comprise an acid-modified oligomer having carboxyl group (—COOH) and photo-curable functional group; a photo-polymerizable monomer comprising a compound having a structure that three or more functional epoxy-acrylate groups are bonded to a heterocyclic structure containing nitrogen, and a functional group having carboxyl group is bonded to at least one epoxy-acrylate group; a thermo-curable binder having thermo-curable functional group; and a photo-initiator.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Woo-Jae Jeong, Byung-Ju Choi, Bo-Yun Choi, Kwang-Joo Lee, Min-Su Jeong
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Patent number: 8349564Abstract: An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Jerzy A. Macioszek, Christopher B. Davis, Gary D. Lair, Thanh N. Nguyen, Haitao Li, Florence F. Li, Byron J. Knight, Robert F. Scalese, Robert E. Heinz
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Patent number: 8342121Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus, which generates a plasma by a radio frequency discharge in a processing chamber, includes a first member having a first front surface facing the plasma, and a first mating surface extending from the first front surface; and a second member having a second front surface that forms an angled portion together with the first front surface of the first member in a manner to face the plasma, and a second mating surface facing the first mating surface of the first member with a gap therebetween. In the angled portion, an opening portion of gap and an inner portion extending from the opening portion to at least an intermediate location of the gap are oriented along an extended straight line that bisects an angle between the first front surface of the first member and the second front surface of the second member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventor: Chishio Koshimizu
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Patent number: 8344811Abstract: In a dual-hand capable voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) device at least two voltage-controlled oscillator units (VCO1, VCO2) are coupled via a reactive component (A) and each said at least one voltage-controlled oscillator unit (VCO1, VCO2) further being connected to at least a respective external switching device (B1, B2) adapted to control an operating frequency of the (VCO) device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventor: Mingquan Bao
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Patent number: 8343733Abstract: A method of staining or pre-staining at least one cell is provided. The method comprising contacting the at least one cell with a staining agent selected from the group consisting of an extract of a Ficus elastica plant, a C23H44O4 and a proanthocyanidin, thereby staining or pre-staining the at least one cell. Also provided are methods of detecting cells of different differentiation stages and methods of diagnosing cancer and metabolic diseases.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Zetiq Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Dan Jacob Gelvan, Lev Goltsman, Alexander Chausovsky
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Patent number: 8345080Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of monitoring 3G video telephony through a DM port. The method is performed using monitoring equipment in a state in which the monitoring equipment, provided with a driver module capable of opening the DM port of a mobile communication terminal for measurement, is connected to the mobile communication terminal. The method includes the steps of (a) opening the DM port of the mobile communication terminal, (b) setting up connection between the mobile communication terminal and a counterpart terminal by sending a key press command through the DM port, (c) sending H.324M protocol-based log commands through the DM port in order to receive voice or video data from the counterpart terminal, and receiving the voice or video data from the mobile communication terminal, (d) decoding and decompressing payload data of the received voice or video data, and (e) analyzing the decompressed voice or video data.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Innowireless Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jinsoup Joung, Youngsu Kwak, Jinman Kim, Jaehwan Lee
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Patent number: 8340692Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides apparatuses and methods for determining the location of a wireless user equipment (UE). Advantageously, the location may be determined by combining location estimates from a plurality of wireless network operators to increase accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Ulf Skarby, Mans Persson
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Patent number: 8341067Abstract: A post-trade aggregation system includes an allocation middleware interface, which interacts with an order management system to allocate and settle trades. The order management system receives a trade order on behalf of a customer and either apportions the trade into a plurality of smaller orders and communicates them to a plurality of order destinations directly (e.g. via the FIX protocol), or sends large orders to an order staging and optimization interface which then apportions the larger orders into a plurality of smaller orders and communicates the orders to a plurality of order destinations. The post-trade aggregation system contains an allocation middleware interface which receives the individual trade executions from the plurality of order destination and compresses them into a single average-priced block.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: ITG Software Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Lee, Mervin C. Newell, Scott H. Kurland, Ian P. L. Hoenisch, James B. Weiner, Gerald B. Drayer, Robert L. Sher
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Patent number: 8341397Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a portable wireless personal communication system for cooperating with a remote certification authority to employ time variable secure key information pursuant to a predetermined encryption algorithm to facilitate convenient, secure encrypted communication. The disclosed system includes a wireless handset, such as PDA, smartphone, cellular telephone or the like, characterized by a relatively robust data processing capability and a body mounted key generating component which is adapted to be mounted on an individual's body, in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, for wirelessly broadcasting, within the immediate proximity of the individual, a secret or private key identifying signal corresponding to a time variable secure key information under the control of the certification authority.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: MLR, LLCInventor: Charles M. Leedom, Jr.
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Patent number: 8339962Abstract: In one aspect, a method and apparatus are disclosed that can provide an efficient and robust HSDPA flow control solution. The RNC (110) can receive information regarding allowed data rate from the Node-B (120) for a data flow in a downlink direction. Based on the received data rate information and optionally based on other predetermined considerations, the RNC (110) adjusts the RLC PDU transmission window size for the data flow. When the RLC PDU transmission window is properly sized, reaction to congestion can be performed quicker relative to the existing Iub flow control.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Sandor Racz, Peter Lundh, Szilveszter Nadas, Zoltan C. Nagy
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Patent number: 8337753Abstract: An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, performing an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Kelly G. Ammann, Robert E. Schneider, Robert J. Smith
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Patent number: 8337082Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for calibrating and using resistance temperature detectors. In one embodiment, the system includes a calibration circuit comprising a resistance temperature detector in a bridge circuit with at least one potentiometer, and a programmable gain amplifier coupled to the bridge circuit. Embodiments of the invention further comprise methods for calibrating the bridge circuit and the programmable gain amplifier for use with the resistance temperature detector and methods for determining the self heating voltage of the bridge circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Johnathan S. Coursey, Kenton C. Hasson, Gregory H. Owen
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Patent number: 8337826Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid formulations of human interferon-?. The formulations are characterized in that they have a buffer with a pH in the weakly acidic to neutral range of between 5 and 8, preferably between over 5.5 and 8, and that they exhibit high stability of the interferon-? in solution while retaining the molecular integrity.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Rentschler Biotechnologie GmbHInventors: Michael Tschope, Thomas Siklosi, Peter Schroeder, Hans Hofer
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Patent number: 8333815Abstract: Disclosed are cerium oxide powder for an abrasive; CMP slurry including the same; and a shallow trench isolation (STI) process using the CMP slurry. At least two kinds of cerium oxides prepared by using cerium carbonates having different crystal structures are mixed in an appropriate ratio and used as an abrasive for CMP slurry, thereby adjusting required polishing properties of the CMP slurry. Also, in a disclosed method of preparing a cerium carbonate, the crystal structure of the cerium carbonate can be easily controlled.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Myoung-Hwan Oh, Seung-Beom Cho, Jun-Seok Nho, Jong-Pil Kim, Jang-Yul Kim
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Patent number: 8334092Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-sensitive resin composition having superior heat-resistant and mechanical property, and a protective film for printed circuit board, and particularly provides a photo-sensitive resin composition including an acid-modified oligomer, a photo-polymerizable monomer, a photo-initiator, an epoxy resin, and a butadiene-modified epoxy resin including epoxy group and at least one double bond in the main chain, and a protective film for printed circuit board prepared by using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Bo-Yun Choi, Byung-Ju Choi, Woo-Jae Jeong, Kwang-Joo Lee, Min-Su Jeong
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Patent number: 8333870Abstract: The invention relates to a security paper for producing value documents, such as bank notes or the like, which includes a creasable, multilayer substrate having at least one paper layer and at least one film, and to a method for producing such a security paper.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Giesecke & Devrient GmbHInventors: Theo Burchard, Mario Keller, Reinhard Tauber, Rudolf Seidler
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Patent number: 8334245Abstract: The present invention relates to a cylinder lubricant having a BN determined according to standard ASTM D-2896 greater than or equal to 15, preferably greater than 20, preferably greater than 30, advantageously greater than 40 milligrams of potash per gram of lubricant, comprising: one or more lubricating base oils for marine engines, at least one detergent based on alkali or alkaline-earth metals, overbased with metallic carbonate salts, optionally in combination with one or more neutral detergents, one or more fatty amines and/or derivatives of oil-soluble fatty amines having a BN determined according to standard ASTM D-2896 comprised between 150 and 600 milligrams of potash per gram, preferably comprised between 200 and 500 milligrams of potash per gram. This lubricant has sufficient neutralization power vis-à-vis the sulphuric acid formed during the combustion of high-sulphur fuel oils, while limiting the formation of deposits during the use of low-sulphur fuel oils.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Total Raffinage MarketingInventors: Denis Lancon, Jean-Marie Bourmaud
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Patent number: D673291Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Ivor Knight, Scott Corey, Ben Lane, Conrad Laskowski, Alex Flamm, Brian Murphy