Patents Represented by Attorney Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

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  • Microwave food heating package with removable portion
    Patent number: 7928349
    Abstract: Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers, and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers, and other constructs include a removable portion defined by one or more lines of disruption that enable the removable portion to be separated from the remainder of the blank, sleeve, container, or other construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Chimeric, humanized, or human antibody 2A4
    Patent number: 7928203
    Abstract: Methods useful for effecting prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis, including AA Amyloidosis and AL amyloidosis, by administering peptides comprising neoepitopes, such as AA fragments from a C-terminal region of AA, and antibodies specific for neoepitopes of aggregated amyloid proteins, for example, antibodies specific for the C-terminal region of AA fibrils. Antibodies for inhibition of formation and/or increasing clearance of amyloid deposits in a patient thus effecting prophylaxis or treating amyloid disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Dale B. Schenk, Peter A. Seubert, Jonathan Wall, José W. Saldanha
  • Non-slip strap for an undergarment
    Patent number: 7927179
    Abstract: A brassiere shoulder strap has a layer of strap material having an inner surface with an inner surface area shape and an outer non-slip surface, and a support fabric having an inner surface and overlying the inner surface of the layer of strap material. The inner surface of the support fabric corresponding to the inner surface area shape of the layer of strap material. Folded free side edges of the layer of strap material and the support fabric are all stitched together to interconnect the layer of strap material to the support fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Joanne Kaye
  • Linear acoustic liner
    Patent number: 7921966
    Abstract: A linear acoustic liner for an aircraft includes a cellular core having a first surface and an opposed second surface. A substantially imperforate back skin covers the first surface, and a perforate face skin covers the second surface of the core. The perforate face skin includes an outer face skin layer having a first plurality of spaced openings, an inner face skin layer having a second plurality of spaced openings, and a porous layer disposed between the outer face skin layer and the inner face skin layer. Each of the first plurality of spaced openings are substantially aligned with one of the second plurality of spaced openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Song Chiou, Jia Yu, Claude Hubert, Michael Layland, Hwa-Wan Kwan
  • Insulating microwave interactive packaging
    Patent number: 7923669
    Abstract: An insulating microwave packaging material (200) is formed by bonding a microwave interactive material substrate (205) that creates sensible heat upon exposure to microwave energy to a second substrate (210) along bond lines (212) arranged in a pattern to form closed cells (214). Upon impingement of the insulating microwave packaging material (200) by microwave energy in a microwave oven, the closed cells (214) expand to form insulating pockets (216). One side of the insulating pocket (216) bulges and lofts above the opposite side. When a food product is situated on the insulating microwave packaging material (200), the insulating pockets (216) insulate the food product from the microwave oven environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick H. Wnek, Terrence P. Lafferty, Richard G. Robison, Lorin R. Cole, Brian R. O'Hagan, Scott W. Middleton
  • Acoustic nacelle inlet lip having composite construction and an integral electric ice protection heater disposed therein
    Patent number: 7923668
    Abstract: An engine nacelle inlet lip includes both acoustic treatment and electric heating for ice protection. The inlet lip has a composite outer skin and a composite inner skin, with the composite outer skin having at least one integrated heater element embedded in the composite material. An acoustic cellular core positioned between the outer and inner skin acts to attenuate fan noise from the engine. Covering the outer skin and overlying the acoustic core is a perforated erosion shield having a first set of openings that pass entirely thorough its thickness. The composite outer skin includes a second set of openings such that sound waves can pass from an inner barrel portion of the inlet lip through the erosion shield, outer skin, and heater element to the underlying acoustic cellular core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Layland, Keith Towers Brown, Claude Marc Hubert, Daniel P. Christy
  • Brassiere cup and brassiere for women having unevenly sized breasts
    Patent number: 7922560
    Abstract: A brassiere cup, and a brassiere incorporating the brassiere cups, are provided. The brassiere cup includes an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer, and a first, inner layer of foam material positioned between the outer and inner fabric layers. The cup has a lower periphery, and an embossed breast support is positioned at the lower periphery inside of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Roxana Avalos-Dessner, Priscilla Acevedo
  • N-aryl diazaspirocyclic compounds and methods of preparation and use thereof
    Patent number: 7923559
    Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are N-aryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, bridged analogs of N-heteroaryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, or prodrugs or metabolites of these compounds. The aryl group can be a five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring (heteroaryl). The compounds and compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent a wide variety of conditions or disorders, particularly those disorders characterized by dysfunction of nicotinic cholinergic neurotransmission, including disorders involving neuromodulation of neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release. CNS disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, are another example of disorders that can be treated and/or prevented. The compounds and compositions can also be used to alleviate pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Balwinder S. Bhatti, Craig Harrison Miller, Jeffrey Daniel Schmitt
  • Chirped coherent laser radar system and method
    Patent number: 7920272
    Abstract: A laser radar system using collocated laser beams to unambiguously detects a range of a target and a range rate at which the target is moving relative to the laser radar system. Another aspect of various embodiments of the invention may relate to a laser radar system that uses multiple laser radar sections to obtain multiple simultaneous measurements (or substantially so), whereby both range and range rate can be determined without various temporal effects introduced by systems employing single laser sections taking sequential measurements. In addition, other aspects of various embodiments of the invention may enable faster determination of the range and rate of the target, a more accurate determination of the range and rate of the target, and/or may provide other advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Digital Signal Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Sebastian, Kendall Belsley
  • Carton with dispenser
    Patent number: 7918384
    Abstract: A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Manuel Gomes, Charles F. Ho Fung
  • Carton with dispenser
    Patent number: 7918385
    Abstract: A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Ho Fung, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Carton with reclosable dispenser
    Patent number: 7913897
    Abstract: A carton includes a reclosable dispenser that allows a top end of the carton to be accessed and subsequently reclosed. The sides of the carton can be pressed together to vary the size of the dispenser opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Manaige
  • Passivation of aluminum nitride substrates
    Patent number: 7915178
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of protecting a surface of an aluminum nitride substrate. The substrate with the protected surface can be stored for a period of time and easily activated to be in a condition ready for thin film growth or other processing. In certain embodiments, the method of protecting the substrate surface comprises forming a passivating layer on at least a portion of the substrate surface by performing a wet etch, which can comprise the use of one or more organic compounds and one or more acids. The invention also provides aluminum nitride substrates having passivated surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Ramon R. Collazo, Zlatko Sitar, Rafael Dalmau
  • Article carrier with retention features
    Patent number: 7913844
    Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first line of weakening, and a top retainer foldably connected to the top panel and the at least one side panel. The top retainer comprises a top retention panel foldably connected to the top panel at a second line of weakening, a side retention panel foldably connected to the top retention panel at a portion of the first line of weakening, and a tuck-in panel foldably connected to the at least one side panel at a third line of weakening, the second line of weakening and the third line of weakening each comprising a cut/crease line having at least one cut portion and at least one score line portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
  • Dispensing system for double stack carton
    Patent number: 7909163
    Abstract: The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end wall with most of the end wall being torn open but leaving a portion near the bottom side wall to prevent the bottom layer of containers from rolling out. Angled projections in the dispensing end of the carton near the top panel and bottom panel prevent the top layer of containers from rolling out. A divider may be inserted between the two tiers of containers to facilitate loading the carton and preventing the containers from accidentally rolling out when the dispenser is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen R. Harrelson
  • Gasket formed from various material
    Patent number: 7905498
    Abstract: A gasket for creating a seal between two surfaces. The gasket may include a pervious base sheet and a permeating material applied to or incorporated into the base sheet. The gasket is formed by various methods disclosed herein. The gasket may include a base sheet, a primary sealing material covering the base sheet, and a secondary sealing material covering the primary sealing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Interface Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Dempsey, Jeffery Barrall, EvAnn Rempala, Jinfeng Zhuang
  • Yarn feed system for tufting machines
    Patent number: 7905187
    Abstract: A yarn feed system, enabling the control of individual yarns to the needles of a tufting machine, and which system can be manufactured as a substantially standardized unit or attachment that can be removably mounted to a tufting machine. The yarn feed unit includes a series of yarn feed devices for feeding each of the yarns to the needles of the tufting machine, and a series of yarn feed controllers that monitor and control the operation of the yarn feed devices to control the feeding of the yarns to the needles according to programmed pattern instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Card-Monroe Corp.
    Inventors: Roy T. Card, William M. Christman, Jr., Sherman W. Smith, II
  • Collapsible cooler pack with barrier film
    Patent number: 7900816
    Abstract: A collapsible cooler pack carton includes a barrier film on the cooler pack interior capable of retaining liquids in the cooler pack. The blank used to form the cooler pack can be provided with the barrier film and shipped or displayed as a flat partially assembled cooler pack article. A consumer or other user can assemble the cooler pack from the article. After use, the user can disassemble or collapse the cooler pack back into the partially assembled or collapsed cooler pack article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Dale F. Nicholls, Weston R. Wilson
  • Spray bottle
    Patent number: D634204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Niconovum AB
    Inventors: Timothy James Llewellyn, Dominic Peter Hale
  • Seat with interchangeable corner section
    Patent number: D634569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Homelegance USA LLC
    Inventor: Chih-Yu Chien