Patents Represented by Attorney The Eclipse Group LLP

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  • Fastening element
    Patent number: 7800911
    Abstract: A fastening element for connecting a housing to a printed circuit board comprises a first surface having a through hole for receiving a connecting element for connecting the fastening element to the housing, at least one first mounting pin extending from the first surface for mounting the fastening element to the printed circuit board, a second surface from which a second mounting pin extends for mounting a fastening element to the printed circuit board and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Robby Rieger
  • Shape memory alloy receiver
    Patent number: 7787840
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a frequency agile receiver is provided that includes an antenna: a first diode having its anode coupled to ground through a first conductor; a second diode having its anode coupled to the cathode of the first diode through a second conductor, the antenna coupling to the second conductor, the second diode having its cathode coupled to an output node through a third conductor, wherein at least one of the first, second, and third conductors comprises a shape memory alloy conductor; and a tuning circuit adapted to drive a bias current into the shape memory alloy conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Eugene Rzyski
  • Security systems for providing mobile device feature access control
    Patent number: 7783307
    Abstract: A mobile communication unit having at least one operating mode comprising a security unit for enabling/disabling at least one operating mode, whereas the security unit is designed in such a way that at least one operating mode is temporarily disabled for the user of the mobile communication system. A checkpoint communicating unit may be used to control the operating mode of the mobile communication unit. The checkpoint communicating unit may include a status extracting unit for generating a request for a security status of the operating mode or operating modes of the mobile communication unit. The checkpoint may also include a lookup table containing at least the operating mode or operating modes to be disabled in the mobile communication unit. A comparison unit may be provided for comparing the security status received from the mobile communication unit to the disabling status stored in the lookup table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Guido Hovestadt
  • Methods and apparatus for provision of therapy to adjacent motion segments
    Patent number: 7776042
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for the provision of spinal therapy to two or more adjacent motion segments accessed through a trans-sacral approach. The spinal therapies include fusion and dynamic stabilization with and without a distraction of the most cephalad motion segment of the two or more adjacent motion segments provided therapy. The disclosure includes methods and apparatus to impart a distraction on a second more caudal motion segment after providing therapy to the more cephalad motion segment. Related concepts for the extraction of previously inserted devices and the delivery and removal of plugs for plugging the interior cavities of implantable devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: TranS1 Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Ainsworth, Robert L. Assell, Andrew H. Cragg, Eugene A. Dickhudt, Tawney A. Schwarz, Bradley J. Wessman
  • Spinal motion preservation assemblies
    Patent number: 7776068
    Abstract: Spinal motion preservation assemblies adapted for use in a spinal motion segment are disclosed including the process for delivering and assembling the spinal motion preservation assemblies in the spinal motion segment via an axial channel created with a trans-sacral approach. Many of the spinal motion preservation assemblies make use of a dual pivot. A number of different embodiments of spinal motion preservation assemblies are disclosed which include at least one component adapted for elastic deformation under compressive loads. The disclosed mobility preservation assemblies provide for dynamic stabilization of the spinal motion segment. Other variations and implementations of the teachings are disclosed, including the sheathed delivery of membranes in order to protect the membranes before and during deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: TranS1 Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Ainsworth, Brandon B. Arthurs, Robert L. Assell, Eugene A. Dickhudt, Bradley J. Wessman
  • Non-rotating bicycle wheel display disk
    Patent number: 7775540
    Abstract: The present invention describes a non-rotating bicycle wheel display assembly that remains absolutely upright in relation to the rotation of a bicycle wheel and in relation to a parked bicycle wheel. The invention consists of a pair of disk assemblies mounted to both sides of a conventional bicycle wheel and in turn, to the front and rear of a bicycle frame. The disk assemblies are manufactured of a light weight inexpensive material that is formed to the convex shape of an outer surface of the bicycle wheel and includes a bearing assembly made of a high density, self lubricating plastic. A plastic retaining mechanism is secured to an outer disk and a bicycle frame member to hold the outer disk in an upright position at all times whether the bicycle is in motion or stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: Scott James Young, Mark Eugene Young, Todd Harrison Hutcheson
  • Multi-channel communication device
    Patent number: 7761107
    Abstract: A multi-channel communication device for transmitting on a first frequency band or a second frequency band is disclosed. The multi-channel communication device may include a first transceiver operating at the first frequency band, a second transceiver operating at the second frequency band, and a controller in signal communication with the first transceiver and the second transceiver, wherein the controller may be configured to determine whether the first transceiver and the second transceiver are in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Anchor Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Pasternak
  • Route determination and driver warning system
    Patent number: 7761227
    Abstract: A system for determining a route and for warning a driver of a vehicle and corresponding methods are provided. The systems include storage units that store road segment passage restriction data and vehicle passage restriction data. The systems further include a working memory unit and a processing unit that determine a route to be displayed on an output unit or that provide a warning signal output, depending upon both the vehicle passage restriction data and the road segment passage restriction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Michaela Kropp
  • Fluid dispenser
    Patent number: D619853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Nectar, Inc.
    Inventor: Darren Saravis
  • Bullhorn cup
    Patent number: D620314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventors: Massai Z. Dorsey, James C. Dorsey
  • Telephone
    Patent number: D620472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventors: Quincy Robinson, Michael Hoeting
  • Steamer
    Patent number: D620651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Erik Enervold
  • Soft cover speaker casing
    Patent number: D620703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Anchor Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: David Jacobs, Scott Miyako, Rohini Minapalli
  • Switch mounting piece
    Patent number: D621691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Control Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
  • Handlebar
    Patent number: D621755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Anthony J. Carlini
  • Mounting bracket unit
    Patent number: D622131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Control Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Robert C. Signaigo
  • Soap dispenser
    Patent number: D622526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Dai
  • Mounting bracket unit for a hydraulic cylinder
    Patent number: D623044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Control Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Robert C. Signaigo
  • Laptop computer
    Patent number: D623182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: MerchSource, LLC
    Inventors: Satish M. Patil, Arun A. B., Gregory Littleton
  • Handlebar assembly
    Patent number: D624858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Tony J. Carlini