Patents Represented by Attorney Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Patent number: 8282811
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating hydrogen gas at pressures high enough to fill a hydrogen storage cylinder for stationary and transportation applications. The hydrogen output of an electrochemical hydrogen gas generating device, a hydrogen-producing reactor, or a diluted hydrogen stream is integrated with an electrochemical hydrogen compressor operating in a high-differential-pressure mode. The compressor brings the hydrogen produced by the hydrogen generating device to the high pressure required to fill the storage cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Kosek, José Giner, Anthony B. LaConti
  • Patent number: 8284905
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring conversations to control telecommunications is provided. In one embodiment, a method for identifying undesirable data within voice communications to control telecommunications, comprising processing voice communications between at least two entities and analyzing the voice communications to determine indicia of undesirable data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventor: Sourabh Suri
  • Patent number: 8279114
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a method for determining the position of a device in a hybrid positioning system. The method includes determining an initial position estimate of a device using a non-satellite positioning system, obtaining satellite measurements from less than four satellites, wherein the measurements include each satellite's position with respect to the initial position estimate, determining a dilution of precision (DOP) based on the satellite measurements, if the DOP is small, refining the initial position estimate using the satellite measurements, and if the DOP is large, providing the initial estimate as a final position estimate for the device. In some embodiments, the non-satellite positioning system is a WLAN positioning system. In some embodiments, the method includes obtaining satellite measurements from two satellites or three satellites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Skyhook Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz, Mohammad A. Heidari
  • Patent number: 8276115
    Abstract: A system and method for constructing and deploying a business activity monitoring (BAM) dashboard associated with an event-based process are disclosed. A configuration module receives an event-based process identifier for an event-based process and data, such as inputs or outputs, for the event-based process. A generation module then generates a dashboard description that includes the identifier and an associated dashboard template having one or more dashboard components. This dashboard description is used by a dashboard server to automatically generate a BAM dashboard for monitoring the event-based process by using the association between the dashboard template and the event-based process to display data associated with the event-based process using one or more dashboard components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Progress Software Corporation
    Inventors: John Bates, Gareth Smith, Richard M. Bentley, James Arsenault, Aston Chan, Kevin A. Palfreyman, Robert Scott Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8273892
    Abstract: A crystalline form of a drug, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases and inhibition of adverse physiological events using it are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Geoff G. Z. Zhang, Michael F. Bradley, David M. Barnes, Rodger Henry
  • Patent number: 8273019
    Abstract: A health monitoring device that includes a data logger module that collects health information from a subject or clinician during specific time ranges that are part of a health monitoring schedule. The collected health information and/or the time ranges are determined in part by the content of the collected health information. The device records the collected health information along with a time stamp. The device also includes a clock and a time shift mode that allows a user to adjust the clock to a specified point in the health monitoring schedule so that the device operates at the specified point in the same manner as if the device had reached the specified point without intervention by the user to adjust the clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: PHT Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Crowley, Stephen A. Raymond
  • Patent number: 8274849
    Abstract: An integrated circuit device (e.g., a logic device or a memory device) having a memory cell array which includes (i) a plurality of memory cells, wherein each memory cell is programmable to store one of a plurality of data states, and (ii) a bit line, having a plurality of memory cells coupled thereto. Memory cell control circuitry applies one or more read control signals to perform a read operation wherein, in response to the read control signals, a selected memory cell conducts a current which is representative of the data state stored therein. Sense amplifier circuitry senses the data state stored in the selected memory cell using a signal which is responsive to the current conducted by the selected memory cell. Current regulation circuitry is responsively and electrically coupled to the bit line during a portion of the read operation to sink or source at least a portion of the current provided on the bit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Philippe Bauser
  • Patent number: 8273248
    Abstract: A method for separating neutral lipids from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting neutral lipids from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal neutral lipids from a wet algal biomass while avoiding emulsification of extraction mixtures. The neutral lipids are removed after first removing a polar lipid fraction and a protein fraction. These neutral lipids can be used to generate renewable fuels as well as food products and supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Heliae Development, LLC
    Inventor: Aniket Kale
  • Patent number: 8268369
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating hypercholesterolemia, including methods for increasing HDL cholesterol levels, using a composition comprising an extract from the Ortanique peel. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for treating hypercholesterolemia, including methods for increasing HDL cholesterol levels, using a composition comprising substantially similar amounts of tetramethylscutellarein and nobiletin by weight and/or a composition comprising substantially similar amounts of tetramethylscutellarein, nobiletin, and tangeretin by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The University of the West Indies
    Inventors: Curtis O. Green, Helen N. Asemota
  • Patent number: 8271375
    Abstract: A system and method are described for the providing securities exchange members increased liquidity for affecting trades. Securities exchange members will have access to both a Dark Trading Facility and securities exchange for trading. When trading on the security exchange, these members will be able to access the Dark Trading Facility using the security exchange infrastructure. Further, when such members enter orders onto the Dark Trading Facility, they will have access to the security exchange display book from the dark pool of the Dark Trading Facility. The trading transactions executed in the Dark Trading Facility or initiated by the Dark Trading Facility, preferably, are automatic and anonymous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: NYBX, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mahoney, Duncan L. Niederauer
  • Patent number: 8272058
    Abstract: A security system provides a defense from known and unknown viruses, worms, spyware, hackers, and social engineering attacks. The system can implement centralized policies that allow an administrator to approve, block, quarantine, or log file activities. The system stores meta-information for files relating to security and at defined times after a file or a file hash is first received, performs security related analyses from a central server. Analysis results are stored on the server, and the server can automatically change file meta-information. Changes in file meta-information are provided to hosts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Bit 9, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Brennan
  • Patent number: 8271723
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling multiple flash devices to a shared bus utilizing isolation switches within a SSD device. The SSD device is operable at a speed of about 400 MT/s or higher with high signal integrity. The SSD device includes a controller, a channel in electrical communication with the controller, a plurality of isolation devices in electrical communication with channel, and a plurality of flash memory devices, wherein each flash memory device is in electrical communication with the channel and controller through the one of the isolation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: STEC, Inc.
    Inventors: Omid Nasiby, Stephen R. Boorman, Irfan Syed
  • Patent number: 8268365
    Abstract: Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cells and followed by secretion of inflammatory biochemicals from the activated mast cells, the compositions containing one or more of a flavone or flavonoid glycoside a heavily sulfated, non-bovine proteoglycan, an unrefined olive kernel extract that increases absorption of these compositions in various routes of administration, a hexosamine sulfate such as D-glucosamine sulfate, S-adenosylmethionine, a histamine-1 receptor antagonist, a histamine-3 receptor agonist, an antagonist of the actions of CRR, a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid, a phospholipid, Krill oil, a polyamine, glutiramer acetate and interferon. Certain of the present compositions are useful in protecting against the neuropathological components of multiple sclerosis and similar inflammatory neurological diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Theta Biomedical Consulting & Development Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Theoharis C. Theoharides
  • Patent number: 8265009
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods for selecting tracking areas in a network, comprising: receiving messages from a plurality of base transceiver stations, the messages identifying a previous tracking area identity and a current tracking area identity; storing probabilities based on a count of transitions between the received previous tracking area identities and current tracking area identities; receiving a message from a user equipment device indicating the user equipment device is located in a first tracking area identified by a first tracking area identity; and selecting at least a second tracking area identity based on the stored probabilities and the first tracking area identity; and sending a tracking area identity list to the user equipment device based on the selected second tracking area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Vinod Kamalaraj, Jacob Eipe, Pradeep Dakshayani, Jay Navali, Ravi Chamarty, Lingesh Munagala
  • Patent number: 8266704
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing sensitive data from misappropriation by malicious software is provided. In one embodiment, the method for securing sensitive data from misappropriation by malicious software includes examining a history to identify potentially compromised sensitive data upon an occurrence of the malicious software and notifying a user regarding the potentially compromised sensitive data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Meena Patel, Basant Rajan
  • Patent number: 8266112
    Abstract: Techniques for recovery of application level objects are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for restoration of one or more application level objects. The method may comprise obtaining application metadata of an application containing objects to be restored, storing one or more data files containing application data, utilizing the application metadata to provide a user interface for the restoration of one or more application objects, accepting input from a user via the user interface specifying one or more application objects to restore, and restoring the one or more specified application objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Beatty, Steven R. DeVos
  • Patent number: 8262103
    Abstract: Vehicle for carriage of children, comprising a frame and at least two wheels which are attached to the frame. The vehicle can be transformed between at least a first configuration as pushable buggy and a second configuration for use as a towed trailer, and in both first and second configurations provides room for at least one child. The vehicle can be transformed between the first and second configuration by adjusting the width of the frame and location of the center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Anton Rudolf Enserink, Jaap Jozua Van Boxtel
  • Patent number: 8263192
    Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for coating monolayer films of surface-active polymers onto substrates of arbitrary shape, and molecular-based methods and processes to control the chemical and physical nature of surfaces and interfaces. The invention is also directed to methods for modifying a surface of a monolayer comprising a) coating a monolayer on a substrate, wherein the monolayer is formed by self-assembly of end-surfactant molecules, thereby positioning a photoactive functional group at the air-monolayer interface; and b) exposing the monolayer to radiation, wherein each organic group of the monolayer contains a first functionality that is not converted to a second functionality upon exposure to acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Koberstein, Peng Wang, Feng Pan
  • Patent number: 8264956
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for providing service redundancy among devices in a communication network. The devices can be, for example, a mobility management entity (MME), a serving gateway (SGW), a PDN gateway (P-GW), a call session control function (CSCF), a SGSN, a GGSN, or any other device implemented on a chassis. The redundancy includes a geographic redundancy where the devices are remotely located from one another to prevent a service outage. The devices can provide redundancy to multiple other devices, such that one device serves as a backup to multiple other devices. The information used to provide service to a mobile node such as user equipment can be backed up on the redundancy device and the device can advertise the same routing information to the network so the network is unaware of any change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Ramankutty, Kuntal Chowdhury
  • Patent number: 8264041
    Abstract: A semiconductor device along with circuits including the same and methods of operating the same are described. The device includes an electrically floating body region, and a gate is disposed over a first portion of the body region. The device includes a source region adjoining a second portion of the body region, the second portion adjacent the first portion and separating the source region from the first portion. The device includes a drain region adjoining a third portion of the body region, the third portion adjacent the first portion and separating the drain region from the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Serguei Okhonin