Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Seyfarth, Shaw
  • Joint press set
    Patent number: 7610664
    Abstract: A joint press including a yoke including a first end and a second end. A first adapter attachment member is positioned on the first end. A second adapter attachment member is positioned on the second end. The first adapter attachment member and the second adapter attachment member have the same profile, thereby allowing the same adapter to be removably connected to either the first end or the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Gerald A. Wridt, Daniel D. Lionberg, Thomas J. Whalen
  • Two-step connecting element
    Patent number: 7594693
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a device in a chair (1), especially a chair with an adjustable back of the chair (2) and head rest (3), in that in between a section of the head rest (3) and an attachment section on the chair construction is arranged a connecting element (18) with for example a rod (17), which by movement of the adjustable back of the chair (2) is arranged to affect the angle of the head rest (3) in relation to the back of the chair (2), and for the purpose of giving instructions on a head rest that by simple means be uncoupled in a reclined position of the back of the chair, there is according to the invention proposed a groove (21), a blocking device (22) and a coupling organ (24) which come into effect in the reclined position of the back of the chair, either in a manual or automatic way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Ekrones ASA
    Inventors: Arve Ekornes, Jostein Bueide, Jan Kare Kroval
  • Manually actuated brake system for manually towable vehicle
    Patent number: 7584827
    Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. Doerflinger, Daniel Guptail
  • Method for detecting fraudulent internet traffic
    Patent number: 7584287
    Abstract: A method of detecting fraudulent Internet traffic sent from a first web site to a second web site including providing a first web site database having a list of first web sites likely to send bad traffic, providing a link to the second web site on the first web site, after an Internet user having a web browser clicks on the link, transferring the Internet user to an intermediate web site that gathers information from the Internet user web browser; and determining if a validation request is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: EMERgency,24, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Schneider, Arsen Vladimirskiy
  • Medical device with elastomeric penetrable wall
    Patent number: 7569047
    Abstract: A medical device such as a female luer lock connector has an interior for containment of fluids. An access site on the medical device has an opening into the access site interior, which opening defines an annular, outer end surface surrounding the opening. An elastomeric wall is sealingly bonded to the annular, outer end surface at an inner face of the elastomeric wall. Typically, the elastomeric wall has a radially outwardly facing peripheral surface which is essentially spaced from the access site. Also, portions of the elastomeric wall, if desired, can project laterally outwardly beyond the annular, outer end surface, to frictionally engage a second medical device that is attached to the access site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: DSU Medical Corporation
    Inventor: David S. Utterberg
  • Torque-angle instrument
    Patent number: 7565844
    Abstract: An electronic torque-angle instrument including a generally tubular body having a gripping section and a pivoting head for engaging a workpiece, such as a nut or bolt, and a housing associated with the body and containing electronics, including a microprocessor, which permit individual or simultaneous measurement of torque and angle applied to the workpiece. The microprocessor includes stored programs which interpret a signal from an input, such as a gyroscopic sensor, and sends the interpreted signal to an output means. The signal is finally displayed as an accurate torque measure and/or angle measure from the output means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Matthew M. Crass, Thomas P. Becker, Matthew S. Marquette, Richard J. Hackl, Paul J. Beyerl, Marvin D. Thorell
  • Skin cream composition
    Patent number: 7557094
    Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions containing chitosan conjugated CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and a chitosan conjugated Vitamin A or a ?-cyclodextrin conjugated vitamin A. The invention also concerns the preparation of the compositions. The compositions according to the invention can be used as topical and cosmetic compositions as well as pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of atopical dermatitis, psoriasis eczema as well as eczema of different origins and solar dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Ethics Cosmeceuticals AB
    Inventor: Jan Wadstein
  • Full width overlay drawer latch
    Patent number: 7552950
    Abstract: A latching overlay for a tool storage unit drawer includes a drawer pull with a substantially horizontal flange portion perpendicular to a front face of the drawer and extending across at least a portion of the drawer width. In a preferred embodiment, the latching overlay includes a trim channel having a first surface for engaging a top face of the horizontal flange portion of the drawer pull, a second surface for engaging a bottom face of the horizontal flange portion of the drawer pull, and a release connected between the first surface and the second surface such that the trim channel is capable of pivoting about the horizontal flange portion. At least one drawer latch hook connected to the trim channel is provided, wherein the drawer latch hook engages and disengages from a latching component of the tool storage unit in response to the pivoting movement of the trim channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Clark Scheffy, Andy Deakin, Sarah Hall (“Sally”) Madsen
  • Motorwell throughhull
    Patent number: 7549384
    Abstract: A motorwell throughhull is disclosed having a central portion for threadably receiving end caps or securements thereon. The central portion is sizable, such as by being formed of a material that is easily cut such as plastic. The end caps may be formed of metal to provide a desirable aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: GEM Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Wylie Davin Nagler, Erle Matthew Bridgewater
  • Device for removal of food pits
    Patent number: 7549227
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil for removing a hard center from a food item, such as a seed or a pit from a cherry or olive, has a shield for controlling a splatter of juice or other debris that may result from the removal of the hard center. The shield is removably securable with the utensil so that cleaning is simplified and so that the kitchen utensil can be stored in a compact arrangement. The shield secures on a first portion of the utensil in an operational configuration, and is received on a different portion of the utensil in a storage configuration. The utensil may include a locking mechanism to hold the utensil in a closed position so that the storage configuration is further compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Thomas J. De Blasis, Michael Laskowski, Lorcan Geraghty
  • Apparatus and method to find the maximum or minimum of a set of numbers
    Patent number: 7552155
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining a best number, representing a maximum or minimum of a set of numbers, includes a first comparator 3 having a latency of at least one clock cycle to compare a current number with a current best score and to output a corresponding first comparator signal 7 and at least a second comparator 13 having a latency of at least one clock cycle to compare the current number with any other input number compared with a current best number while the current number was being processed through the apparatus and to output at least a corresponding second comparator signal 18. A combinatorial logic block 15 receives the comparator signals and outputs a corresponding signal 20 dependent thereon and on a flag signal 21 received from flagging means arranged to flag whether the current best number was updated for one or more preceding input numbers while the current number was being processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Ericsson AB
    Inventor: Anthony Huggett
  • Toilet waste connector
    Patent number: D592734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Caroma Industries Limited
    Inventors: Stephen John Cummings, Luke Anthony Di Michiel
  • Personal computer
    Patent number: D594009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: NEC Corporation, NEC Access Technica, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomomi Nakano, Hirotoshi Muraki, Shiyuuichi Sugiyama, Kazuhiko Aoyama, Naoki Katou
  • Wireless communication terminal
    Patent number: D595279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Chiba, Katsuya Hirano, Kouichi Takita, Takeshi Nakatani
  • Wireless communication terminal
    Patent number: D595280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Chiba, Katsuya Hirano, Kouichi Takita, Takeshi Nakatani
  • Wireless communication terminal
    Patent number: D595281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Chiba, Katsuya Hirano, Kouichi Takita, Takeshi Nakatani
  • Toilet pan
    Patent number: D596720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Caroma Industries Limited
    Inventors: Stephen John Cummings, Vincent Kai Hong Ho
  • Pet foot apparel
    Patent number: D598613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventors: Lorraine J. Walston, James Valenti
  • Wireless communication terminal
    Patent number: D598906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Chiba, Katsuya Hirano, Kouichi Takita, Takeshi Nakatani
  • Identification tag
    Patent number: D603456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey H. Brodsky