Patents Represented by Attorney Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts, LLP
  • Patent number: 8329040
    Abstract: A new method for removing ammonia nitrogen in coking wastewater is disclosed in this invention. It comprises steps as follow: introducing coking wastewater into a reaction pool into which magnesium and phosphate are added; adding sodium hydroxide to regulate the PH of the mixture around 9.0-10.5; separating the supernatant and the precipitate after proper agitation and natural precipitation; dehydrating the precipitate and then adding alkaline fly ash, water to the dehydrated precipitate and stirring the mixture; decomposing the mixture with heating and absorbing the ammonia gas thereof produced with acidic solution. In consideration of high concentration of ammonia nitrogen in coking wastewater, this invention aims at quick and efficient treatment. The concentration of ammonia nitrogen in treated water meets the highest discharge standard stipulated in [China National] Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standard (GB8978-96).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Nanjing University
    Inventors: Hongqiang Ren, Lili Ding, Tao Zhang
  • Patent number: 8332237
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing sample prescriptions electronically and creating a complete data set of information regarding the life-cycle of the sample prescription. In one embodiment, a sample prescription system comprises a management module that stores files corresponding to sample prescriptions. Each corresponding file is linked to a unique sample code. The sample code and linked file together comprise an electronic history of the sample's life-cycle, which is built dynamically over time into a comprehensive code containing all information relevant to a prescribed sample and its path to consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: ITD Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Greenman
  • Patent number: 8322227
    Abstract: A tension testing device for use in a tension test for evaluating the strength of bond between a body and a pin of an electronic device includes a base, a tensiometer, a hanger, and a clamp. The base includes a supporting member and a carrying member, wherein the tensiometer is carried by the carrying member and includes a pulling portion. The hanger is coupled to the pulling portion for underpinning the body and project the pin in the direction of the base. The clamp is disposed on the base, positioned beside the hanger, for clamping the pin. The tension testing device protects the electronic device against test-induced deformation, dispenses with an intricate step of the welding and unwelding of the pin and a test lead, precludes a tension test-induced component of force, manifests ease of use, ensures test stability, and enhances test efficiency and reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Xin Shen, Wenxiang Ou, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8325476
    Abstract: An electronic device carrier comprising a base and rolling devices. When an electronic device is removed from a receiving chamber of the base, the rolling devices can reduce friction effectively and resilient force of the rolling device can fix the electronic device in the receiving chamber. The electronic device carrier further includes a transmission unit for transmitting data whenever the electronic device is positioned in the receiving chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Huang, Ching-Hui Chang, Ko-Hsien Lee, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8323053
    Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, the post including a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, and a flange proximate the second end portion, a port coupling element rotatably attached to the post, wherein the port coupling element has a first end and a second end, and a plurality of openings on the port coupling element, the plurality of openings extending a distance toward the first end from the second end of the port coupling element. Furthermore, a method of maintaining ground continuity in a connector comprising the steps providing a connector body attached to a post, the post having a first end, an opposing second end, and port coupling element having a plurality of openings positioned thereon, and biasing the port coupling element in a position of interference with the post is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Patent number: 8323027
    Abstract: A method and system of teaching success, comprising: instructing student(s) 1) to select at least one Creative Ambition(s) or compelling personal goal (CA?); 2) to identify at least one Thought (T) as in a STARS roadmap for achieving CA?; 3) to ascertain in which thought awareness stage their T for achieving CA? is; and 4) to adjust their pleasure index so that the at least one T that is in a thought awareness stage other than a Willed Action or Willed Inaction is displaced to the Willed Action or Willed Inaction thought awareness stage. CA? may be derived from a Supreme Collective Intelligence (SCI?) or from a collective group of people (SCI). A method and a system, comprising: teaching that a higher Success Ratio may be achieved by de-compartmentalizing success and offsetting intensification of resistance from the Ego by tagging or attaching an intense pleasure or displeasure to achieving the CA?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin W. George
  • Patent number: 8323060
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body; a nut, rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip; and a continuity member disposed within a second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Patent number: 8325518
    Abstract: A multi-level cell NOR flash memory device includes a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of source regions, a plurality of drain regions, a plurality of source lines, a plurality of bitlines, and a plurality of power lines. The bitlines each have a specific sheet resistance. A specific number of the bitlines are disposed between two adjacent ones of the power lines. Accordingly, the multi-level cell NOR flash memory device is of a high transconductance and uniformity and thereby features an enhanced conforming rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Eon Silicon Solution Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Da Liu, Yider Wu
  • Patent number: 8324688
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides ESD protection devices that can effectively cope with electrostatic stress of microchips for high voltage operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bauabtech
    Inventor: Kilho Kim
  • Patent number: 8316718
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) pressure sensor device (20, 62) includes a substrate structure (22, 64) having a cavity (32, 68) formed therein and a substrate structure (24) having a reference element (36) formed therein. A sense element (44) is interposed between the substrate structures (22, 24) and is spaced apart from the reference element (36). The sense element (44) is exposed to an external environment (48) via one of the cavity (68) and a plurality of openings (38) formed in the reference element (36). The sense element (44) is movable relative to the reference element (36) in response to a pressure stimulus (54) from the environment (48). Fabrication methodology (76) entails forming (78) the substrate structure (22, 64) having the cavity (32, 68), fabricating (84) the substrate structure (24) including the sense element (44), coupling (92) the substrate structures, and subsequently forming (96) the reference element (36) in the substrate structure (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Yizhen Lin, Woo Tae Park, Mark E. Schlarmann, Hemant D. Desai
  • Patent number: 8313345
    Abstract: A coaxial cable continuity connector comprising a connector body, a post engageable with connector body, wherein the post includes a flange having a tapered surface, a nut, wherein the nut includes an internal lip having a tapered surface, wherein the tapered surface of the nut oppositely corresponds to the tapered surface of the post when the nut and post are operably axially located with respect to each other when the coaxial cable continuity connector is assembled, and a continuity member disposed between and contacting the tapered surface of the post and the tapered surface of the nut, so that the continuity member endures a moment resulting from the contact forces of the opposite tapered surfaces, when the continuity connector is assembled, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Purdy
  • Patent number: 8316163
    Abstract: In a presentation system, a source device provides uncompressed presentation content in an HDMI format. A first conversion device converts the uncompressed presentation content to an uncompressed second format and entirely transmits the uncompressed presentation content in the second format along an electrically conductive member. A second conversion device receives the uncompressed presentation content in the second format from the conductive member and converts the uncompressed presentation content to the HDMI format. For example, the conductive member may be that of a coaxial cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Skeels, Steven K. Shafer
  • Patent number: 8313353
    Abstract: A method of assembling a coaxial cable connector comprising positioning a portion of a post within a body, the post including a flange; positioning a coupler, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the coupler having a first end configured for coupling to an interface port and an opposing second end, and an internal lip having a first surface facing the first end of the coupler and a second surface facing the second end of the coupler; positioning a continuity member axially rearward of the second surface of the internal lip of the coupler; and wherein at least a portion of the continuity member is configured to extend about an external surface of the connector body and reside axially rearward of the coupler between the coupler and the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Patent number: 8314078
    Abstract: A silver nanocomposite, a formation method for forming the silver nanocomposite, and an application method utilizing the silver nanocomposite. The silver nanocomposite includes a silver nanoparticle conjugated to a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) or glucose. The formation method includes chemically reacting silver nitrate with a reducing agent to form a silver nanoparticle conjugated to the reducing agent of a GAG or glucose. The application method may include topically applying the silver nanocomposite to a wound or burn as an anti-microbial with respect to an antibiotic-resistant genotype in the wound or burn, wherein the silver nanocomposite topically applied includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the GAG of 2,6-diaminopyridinyl heparin (DAPHP) or hyaluronan (HA). The application method may include applying the silver nanocomposite as a coating to plastic, a catheter, or a surgical tool, wherein the silver nanocomposite applied as the coating includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the GAG of DAPHP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Vascular Vision Pharmaceutical Co.
    Inventors: Shaker A. Mousa, Robert J. Linhardt
  • Patent number: D670663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics, Corp.
    Inventor: Bo-Yu Ko
  • Patent number: D670994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: D671082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Cheng-Ping Chang
  • Patent number: D671100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignees: Askey Technology (Jiangsu) Ltd., Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventor: Chih-Hua Huang
  • Patent number: D671237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics, Corp.
    Inventors: Chang-Han Chen, Cheng-Chun Liao, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Yun Lu
  • Patent number: D671534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignees: Askey Technology (Jiangsu) Ltd., Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventor: Chih-Hua Huang