Patents Represented by Attorney Townsend and Townsend and Crew
  • Patent number: 7870613
    Abstract: Security components of managed computers are configured using inoculation data. Inoculation data can be retrieved from an inoculation data provider. The inoculation data provider analyzes unauthorized software applications to develop inoculation data. The inoculation data configures the security component to block execution of unauthorized software applications. Inoculation data can be embedded into a script, which is distributed via a management protocol to one or more managed computers from a management computer. Unauthorized software applications can be identified by filenames, storage paths, registry keys, digital signatures, download locations, residuals, and ActiveX controls or classes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: FaceTime Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Porter, Chris Criswell, Jan Hertsens, Robert Egan
  • Patent number: 7868432
    Abstract: A multi-chip module suitable for use in a battery protection circuit. The multi-chip module includes an integrated circuit chip, a first power transistor, a second power transistor, a first connection structure electrically coupling the integrated circuit chip to the first power transistor, a second connection structure electrically coupling the integrated circuit chip to the second power transistor, and a leadframe structure comprising a first lead, a second lead, a third lead and a fourth lead, wherein the integrated circuit chip, the first power transistor, and the second power transistor are mounted on the leadframe structure. A molding material covers at least part of the integrated circuit chip, the first power transistor, the second power transistor, the first connection structure, and the second connection structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Jeongil Lee, Myoungho Lee, Bigildis Dosdos, Charles Suico, Lee Man Fai Edwin, David Chong Sook Lim, Adriano M. Vilas-Boas
  • Patent number: 7870139
    Abstract: A method of consolidating genealogy records includes partitioning the records using at least one index file to form one or more partitions, sorting the records in a partition based on a data element in the records, comparing records within a sort range, based on the comparison, identifying same person records, consolidating information in the same person records, receiving a request from a user to view at least a portion of the consolidated information for a particular group of same person records, and sending a file that includes the portion to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ancestry.com Operations Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett Cookson, Jr., Ken Boyer, Jerry Collings, James Mark Hamilton, Kendall J. Jefferson, Grant Parkinson, Douglas T. Reid, Daren Thayne, Michael J. Wolfgramm
  • Patent number: 7868150
    Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for a novel family of taste transduction G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of taste transduction G-protein coupled receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Charles S. Zuker, Jon E. Adler, Nick Ryba, Ken Mueller, Mark Hoon
  • Patent number: 7867545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogeneous solid matrix composition containing vegetable proteins, lecithin and at least one ingestible bioactive compound which is at least partially insoluble in an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: J.P.M.E.D. Ltd.
    Inventor: Doron I. Friedman
  • Patent number: 7863247
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for reducing a condition associated with fetal alcohol syndrome in a subject who is exposed to alcohol in utero with an ADNF polypeptide (e.g, ADNF I polypeptides, ADNF III polypeptides, or mixtures of ADNF I and ADNF III polypeptides). In one embodiment, the present invention relates to methods for reducing a condition associated with fetal alcohol syndrome in a subject who is exposed to alcohol in utero with a mixture of ADNF I and ADNF III polypeptides. The present invention further relates to methods for reducing neuronal cell death by contacting neuronal cells with a mixture of ADNF I and ADNF III polypeptides. Still further, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of ADNF I and ADNF III polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Ramot-University Authority for Applied Research and Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Brenneman, Catherine Y. Spong, Illana Gozes, Merav Bassan, Rachel Zamostiano
  • Patent number: 7863697
    Abstract: A resonator includes a CMOS substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode. The CMOS substrate is configured to provide one or more control signals to the first electrode. The resonator also includes a resonator structure including a silicon material layer. The resonator structure is coupled to the CMOS substrate and configured to resonate in response to the one or more control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Miradia Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Yang, Dongmin Chen, Ye Wang, Justin Payne, Yuxiang Wang, Wook Ji
  • Patent number: 7863157
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell device, e.g., solar cell, solar panel, and method of manufacture. The device has an optically transparent substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface. A first thickness of material (e.g., semiconductor material, single crystal material) having a first surface region and a second surface region is included. In a preferred embodiment, the surface region is overlying the first surface of the optically transparent substrate. The device has an optical coupling material provided between the first surface region of the thickness of material and the first surface of the optically transparent material. A second thickness of semiconductor material is overlying the second surface region to form a resulting thickness of semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Silicon Genesis Corporation
    Inventors: Francois J. Henley, Philip James Ong
  • Patent number: 7861960
    Abstract: A tube mill is provided with liners fastened to a shell. The tube mill is provided with an adaptor plate. The adaptor plate is provided with a first pattern of drilling holes in a DIN pattern and a second pattern of drilling holes in a non-DIN pattern. The adaptor plate is fastened to the shell via one or more holes of the second pattern and a number of liners is fastened to the adaptor plate via one or more holes of the first pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: AIA Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: S. V. Bhide
  • Patent number: 7864181
    Abstract: A method for simulating objects includes receiving a target shape associated with a simulated object. A difference is determined between the target shape and a measured shape associated with the simulated object. One or more forces are generated to act on the simulated object to reduce the difference between the target shape and the measured shape. The target shape may be updated when the difference between the target shape and the measured shape exceeds a predetermined tolerance. Updating the target shape may include reducing the target shape to move the target shape closer to the measured shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Pixar
    Inventor: David Baraff
  • Patent number: 7864590
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell array and a controller. The memory cell array includes memory cells for data storage and a plurality of flag cells. The flag cells indicate program states of the memory cells for each of a plurality of word lines. The controller determines the program states of the memory cells by employing the flag cells and controls a pass voltage provided to a corresponding word line according to the determined program states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: You Sung Kim, Tae Ho Shin
  • Patent number: 7862332
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing air pollutants associated with dry process, precalciner cement manufacturing is shown. Raw feed meal used in cement production is heated in a special heating chamber to drive off volatile compounds, such as organic materials and salts of ammonia. Preferably, the feed meal is heated to a temperature of at least 350° F. The gases that are driven off flow to the precalciner where they are combusted and rendered harmless. Heat is provided by diverting at least a portion of the exhaust gases from the cement pyroprocessing kiln to the special heater. The raw feed meal is indirectly heated using a heat exchange wall between the feed meal and the kiln exhaust gas flow. In addition, a base-containing material such as lime or precalcined feed meal, may be added to the raw feed before treatment meal to promote the breakdown of inorganic ammonium compounds, thereby releasing gaseous ammonia which is also destroyed upon subsequent combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: EnviroCare International, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Schwab, Ronald L. Hawks
  • Patent number: 7865507
    Abstract: A method of and system for evaluating contacts stored in data source. In one embodiment the method allows a user to define a data format; allows a user to define a plurality of rules intended to operate on and assess a quality of data formatted according to the data format; map data identifying a plurality of contacts from the data source to the data format; and execute the plurality of rules on the mapped data to produce a set of analyzed data that allows evaluation of potential contacts according to an assessed quality of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Aman Namait, Allison Waingold, Xin Jiang, John S. Kowtko
  • Patent number: 7865413
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for processing business transactions between trading partners using a central interactive platform. The processing may include comparing purchase order data and invoice data to identify matching information and non-matching information. If the information matches, the invoices are processed for payment. If the information does not match, the discrepancies are identified to the buying company or the selling company for resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Furphy, David W. Bandych, John T. Marron, Jason A. Carreira
  • Patent number: 7863415
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising amiloride amino acid and peptide conjugates. Efficient methods are also provided for administering the amiloride conjugates of the present invention for treating cancer or a central nervous system disease or disorder or for preventing or reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury. Further, kits are provided for the treatment of a central nervous system disease or disorder or for the prevention or reduction of ischemia-reperfusion injury using the amiloride conjugates of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Fredric A. Gorin, Michael H. Nantz
  • Patent number: 7865448
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided of initiating a wireless device for use in performing transactions. A wireless communication is received from the wireless device at a host system. The wireless communication identifies a financial account to be authorized for use in supporting transactions. A location-positioning signal is received at the host system. The location-positioning signal identifies a geographical location for the wireless device at a time when the wireless communication is received at the host system. The geographical location is determined from the location-positioning signal. An authorized address for the financial account is retrieved from a storage device in communication with the host system. It is verified that the geographical location is at a position substantially the same as the authorized address. Information defining an account transaction mechanism is transmitted wirelessly to the wireless device. The information includes an identification of the financial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventor: Christian A. Pizarro
  • Patent number: 7862558
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods treat cosmetic defects, and often apply cooling with at least one tissue-penetrating probe inserted through of the skin of a patient. The cooling may remodel one or more target tissue so as to effect a desired change in a composition of the target tissue and/or a change in its behavior. Exemplary embodiments of the cooling treatments will interfere with the nerve/muscle contractile function chain so as to mitigate wrinkles of the skin. Related treatments may be used therapeutically for treatment of back and other muscle spasms, chronic pain, and the like. Some embodiments may remodel subcutaneous adipose tissue so as to alter a shape or appearance of the skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: MyoScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Elkins, Ronald Williams
  • Patent number: 7863725
    Abstract: Provided is a power device package including: a substrate including at least one first die attach region; at least one first power semiconductor chip and at least one second power semiconductor chip that are stacked in order on the first die attach region; at least one die attach paddle that is disposed between the at least one first power semiconductor chip and the at least one second power semiconductor chip, wherein the die attach paddle comprises an adhesive layer that is attached to a top surface of the first power semiconductor chip; a conductive pattern including a second die attach region, on which the second semiconductor chip is mounted, and a wire bonding region that is electrically connected to the second die attach region; and an interlayer member between the adhesive layer and the conductive pattern; and a plurality of firs leads electrically connected to at least one of the at least one first power semiconductor chip and the at least one second power semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Man-kyo Jong, Joon-seo Son, Seung-won Lim, O-soeb Jeon
  • Patent number: 7864702
    Abstract: A client-server arrangement permits recruitment and control of client peripherals to be effected from the server side is described. A client server system has a server device, a client device, and a peripheral device. The client device is in communication with the server device. The peripheral device is in communication with the client device. The client device has a port server to convert data between an IP format and a non-IP format. The peripheral device exchanges data with the port server in the non-IP format. The server device includes a computational device to exchange data with the port server in the IP format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Infonox ON The Web
    Inventors: Safwan Shah, Ashim Banerjee, Sandeep Gandhi, Sohail Aslam, Narinder Bajwa
  • Patent number: 7865894
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention facilitate distributing processing tasks within a processor. In one embodiment, processing clusters keep track of resource requirements. If sufficient resources are available within a particular processing cluster, the available processing cluster asserts a ready signal to a dispatch unit. The dispatch unit is configured to pass a processing task (such as a cooperative thread array or CTA) to an available processing cluster that asserted a ready signal. In another embodiment, a processing task is passed around a ring of processing clusters until a processing cluster with sufficient resources available accepts the processing task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Bryon S. Nordquist, John R. Nickolls