Patents Represented by Attorney Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

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  • Method for providing human input to a computer
    Patent number: 8013843
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing human input to a computer which allows a user to interact with a display connected to the computer. The method includes the steps of placing a first target on a first portion of the user's body, using an electro-optical sensing means, sensing data related to the location of the first target and data related to the location of a second portion of the user's body, the first and second portions of the user's body being movable relative to each other, providing an output of the electro-optical sensing means to the input of the computer, determining the location of the first target and the location of the second portion of the user's body, and varying the output of the computer to the display based upon the determined locations for contemporaneous viewing by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor
  • Patient support with universal energy supply system
    Patent number: 8011039
    Abstract: A patient support including a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, and a plurality of ports mounted at the patient support, which are in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system. At least one of the ports is adapted for coupling to a device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system or delivering a vacuum pressure to the device from the fluid movement system for suctioning fluid through the device when the device is coupled to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Stryker, Kevin Conway, Scott Davis
  • Labeller
    Patent number: 8011405
    Abstract: A labeller includes a waste liner rewind wheel for taking up the release liner after it has been separated from the labels, and a print mechanism positioned along the label path for real-time printing of a desired print material on the labels. In one embodiment, the waste liner rewind wheel includes a mechanism for adjusting the speed of the rewind wheel as the amount of waste liner on the rewind wheel increases, while maintaining sufficient tension on the waste liner to pull the waste liner onto the rewind wheel. In another embodiment, the print mechanism is mounted to the frame along the label path, such that the print mechanism is capable of printing on the labels as they are moved past the print mechanism. The labeller may additionally include an encoder for registering the position of the label web with respect to the print mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Joe & Samia Management Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Z. Sleiman, Michael R. Schram, Douglas F. Lovegrove, Bradley V. Allen
  • Patient support surface with turn-assist
    Patent number: 8006333
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support surface, with at least one fluid bladder, a base wall, and a cradle, and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver fluid to the bladder. The cradle is formed from a compressible material and is supported by the base wall, with the bladder being anchored at the base wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David Genaro, Lydia Biggie
  • Hospital bed
    Patent number: 8006332
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a base frame, lift arms, an intermediate frame, a deck support having three articulating sections, a brake system, various drive motors, actuators, and sensors, at least one power source, communication devices, and at least one controller, wherein the lift arms, articulating sections, drive motors, brake system, and actuators may be controlled from the at least one controller and in response to signals received by the various sensors, while storing data internally and/or sending data to a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Lemire, Jean-Paul Dionne, Nicolas Cantin, Marco Morin, Richard Paré, Pascal Castonguay, Luc Petitpas, David Kim Soui Wan Fong
  • System and method for inductively charging a battery
    Patent number: 8004235
    Abstract: An inductive charging system for recharging a battery. The system includes a charger circuit and a secondary circuit. The secondary circuit includes a feedback mechanism to provide feedback to the charger circuit through the inductive coupling of the primary coil and the secondary coil. The charger circuit includes a frequency control mechanism for controlling the frequency of the power applied to the primary coil at least partly in response to the feedback from the feedback mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, John J. Lord, Nathan P. Stien
  • Lacrosse head with sidewalls of asymmetrical height
    Patent number: 7993221
    Abstract: A lacrosse head in which one of the opposing sidewall portions is shortened by bringing its lower rim upward relative to the corresponding lower rim of the opposing sidewall. At the same time, the upper rim of each of the opposing sidewalls is maintained at the same level. This moves the pivot point of the shortened sidewall closer to the player's hands and allows faster clamping when facing-off. Faster clamping likely results in an increased number of “wins”, or possessions, that occur after the face-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Herman, Joshua G. Schmidt
  • Battery holder for a lighted archery nock
    Patent number: 7993224
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a lighted archery nock. The lighted archery nock generally includes an accelerometer, a replaceable battery, a light, a housing, and a microprocessor that controls illumination of the light. The microprocessor can control the timing of the light to save battery life and respond to user input transmitted by tapping the nock to re-set the light. The housing is configured with a plurality of fingers that interact with the replaceable battery to hold it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Grace Engineering Corp.
    Inventor: John H. Brywig
  • Protective eyewear
    Patent number: 7992228
    Abstract: Protective eyewear includes a frame having a first and second opposing sides and an eye protector joined with the frame. A flexible strap is joined with the first and second sides of the frame. The strap extends around at least a portion of a player's head to position the eye protector over the player's eyes. A connector is rotatably joined with the first side of the frame so that the connector rotates in a plane generally parallel to a temple of the player. The connector is joined with the strap so that the strap can rotate relative to the frame and includes a limiter that limits the rotation of the connector. A strap diverter is adjustably positioned along the strap and divides the strap into first and second strap portions that extend at an angle relative to one another and define a space therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eduard U. Milea, Kyle L. Lamson
  • Inductive power supply with device identification
    Patent number: 7989986
    Abstract: An inductive power supply system to identify remote devices using unique identification frequencies. The system includes an AIPS and a tank circuit capable of inductively providing power to a remote device at different frequencies, and a sensor for sensing the reflected impedance of the remote device at tank circuit. The system further includes a plurality of different remote devices, each having a unique resonance frequency. In operation, the AIPS is capable of identifying the type of remote device present in the inductive field by applying power to a remote device at a plurality of unique identification frequencies until the remote device establishes resonance in response to one of the identification frequencies. The AIPS includes a controller that recognizes when resonance has been established by evaluating sensor data, which is representative of the reflected impedance of the remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Scott A. Mollema
  • Protective covering
    Patent number: 7979918
    Abstract: A protective covering with a hard outer layer and a soft inner layer. The hard outer layer comprises a plurality of substantially rigid shape-retaining and interworking tiles anatomically conformed to a contoured object. The outer layer has sufficient flexibility to adjust its conformity to the object as the object's contour changes. The soft inner layer comprises a plurality of impact absorbing units. The protective covering provides impact resistance and is designed to remain securely in place and protective of the object even when the contour of the object changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Allan Sandusky, Ryan Altenburger
  • Footwear upper
    Patent number: D642364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark A. Matis, Mark S. Faulconer
  • Lacrosse pocket
    Patent number: D642641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Winningham, Adam D. Paquette, Jessica L. Hanson, Richard J. Janisse
  • Water treatment system
    Patent number: D643506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Karlis Vecziedins, Karen J. Vanderkooi, David Fry
  • Bassinet
    Patent number: D643645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Bradford L. Davis
  • Container
    Patent number: D643727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Mark F. Mettler, Michael D. Kelly, Curtis F. Altmann
  • Footwear upper
    Patent number: D644010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandan J. Hill, James S. Lindars
  • Mechanical coupler
    Patent number: D644249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Buchanan Metal Forming, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher S. Tapper
  • Lacrosse head
    Patent number: D644282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua G. Schmidt
  • Mouthguard
    Patent number: D644791
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ranir, LLC
    Inventor: Raynold M. Petrocelli