Patents Assigned to "A" Company
  • Automatic generation of baysian diagnostics from fault trees
    Patent number: 7158958
    Abstract: Fault trees are automatically converted to Bayesian networks for assisting in system reliability, failure analysis and diagnostics by using information from the fault tree structure to create the Bayesian network structure, creating parameters of the Bayesian network using information from the fault tree, obtaining information about observation nodes for the Bayesian network from a list of observations that augments information contained in the fault tree, and inserting the observation nodes into the Bayesian network. The fault tree is pre-processed into an intermediate format prior to conversion that may include adding reliability values from a separate text document when the fault tree is in such format that requires it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Przytula, Richard I. Milford
  • Compositions and methods for enhanced mucosal delivery of Y2 receptor-binding peptides and methods for treating and preventing obesity
    Patent number: 7157426
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are described comprising at least one Y2 receptor-binding peptide, such as peptide YY(PYY), Neuropeptide Y (NPY) or Pancreatic Peptide (PP) and one or more mucosal delivery-enhancing agents for enhanced nasal mucosal delivery of the peptide YY, for treating a variety of diseases and conditions in mammalian subjects, including obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Gordon Brandt, Mary S. Kleppe, Conor J. MacEvilly
  • Infrared ray cut filter and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 7157159
    Abstract: A reflective-type infrared ray cut filter and associated manufacturing method wherein the time and cost of manufacture are reduced and manufacturing efficiency is improved are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Elmo Company, Limited
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Kondo
  • Heterocyclic dihydropyrimidine compounds
    Patent number: 7157451
    Abstract: Novel heterocyclic dihydropyrimidine compounds useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function (especially inhibitors of the Kv1 subfamily of voltage gated K+ channels, especially inhibitors Kv1.5 which has been linked to the ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier K+ current IKur), methods of using such compounds in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia and IKur-associated conditions, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Wayne Vaccaro, John Lloyd, Heather Finlay, Lin Yan, Rao S. Bhandaru
  • Distributed and discrete amplification of optical signals
    Patent number: 7158287
    Abstract: An optical amplifier system is disclosed comprising a discrete amplifier system and a distributed amplifier system. The discrete amplifier system receives optical signals and amplifies the optical signals having wavelengths in a target wavelength band. The target wavelength band has a bandwidth of at least 80 nm. The distributed amplifier system amplifies the optical signals having wavelengths in a longer wavelength band of the target wavelength band, a shorter wavelength band of the target wavelength band, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Youichi Akasaka
  • Viscous fluid dispenser with smoothing blade notch
    Patent number: 7156268
    Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter M. Whitney
  • Toner container and image forming apparatus using the same
    Patent number: 7158742
    Abstract: A toner container of the present invention stores powdery toner to be replenished via a toner outlet thereof and includes a container body. A shutter device is positioned in the toner outlet for selectively opening or closing the toner outlet. The shutter device includes an opening/closing member, a resilient member constantly biasing the opening/closing member from the inside toward the outside of the container body, and a support member supporting the resilient member and opening/closing member. The toner container is simple and easy to mount and dismount from an image forming apparatus while surely preventing the toner from leaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhisa Sudo, Yoshio Hattori
  • Benzimidazole derivative and use thereof
    Patent number: 7157584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I) wherein R1 is a group represented by the formula wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl, or a salt thereof. The compound of the present invention is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of circulatory diseases such as hypertension and the like and metabolic diseases such as diabetes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Takanobu Kuroita, Hiroki Sakamoto, Mami Ojima
  • Method of producing ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid compounds
    Patent number: 7157599
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of producing ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid of formula (3) wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an alkenyl group or an alkynyl group, which method comprises reacting a carboxylic acid of formula (1) wherein R1 denotes the same as the above, or carboxylic anhydride of formula (2) wherein R1 denotes the same as the above, with a methylenating agent in a presence of a catalyst containing metal of Group 13 of the Periodic Table of Elements in the amount of not more than 5 weight %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Fumisato Goto, Hirotada Kakiya
  • RF shield and MRI system
    Patent number: 7157911
    Abstract: An eddy current induced in an RF shield by an X-axis gradient coil, a Y-axis gradient coil, and a Z-axis gradient coil respectively is homogeneously released to an earth ground simultaneously with induction. An RF shield is connected to a magnet via capacitors at four points whose angles are different from one another by 90°. The magnet is connected to the earth ground. An eddy current induced in the RF shield can be prevented from degrading MRI image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Tsunemoto Suzuki, Yasushi Kato, Nozomu Uetake
  • Control of software via bundling
    Patent number: 7158248
    Abstract: A method of revising multi-component software in a multifunctional printer, including revising at least one software component of the multi-component software, qualifying the multi-component software, bundling the multi-component software as a software bundle; and loading the software bundle on to a multifunctional printer. Additional methods and/or devices are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: William Mark Smith, John Leland Boldon
  • Label for stretch wrapped stack
    Patent number: 7157127
    Abstract: A label for adhesive attachment to a stack of articles combined by an exterior substrate. The label includes a label material having a pair of outer label regions, a central label region, a signal surface having indications and an adhesive surface, the adhesive surface being provided with an adhesive. The label also includes a protective release cover, wherein the release cover is releasably attached to the adhesive surface of the label. The release cover also includes at least two separating lines, wherein the separating lines divide the release cover into two outer regions separated by a center region such that the regions of the release cover can be removed from the label material independently from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Winfried Schmelzer
  • Duplicate images files for improving image handling and transmission
    Patent number: 7158251
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes an electronic image sensor, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes a full-size image storage storing one or more full-size digital images and a transfer image storage storing one or more corresponding transfer images. During an image capture, the image capturing device captures and stores a full-size image and also stores a transfer image that is a smaller version of the full-size image. The size of the transfer image is predetermined by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Charles Edward Schinner
  • Method of controlling microvalve actuator
    Patent number: 7156365
    Abstract: In a method of controlling an actuator of a microvalve, a controller is provided for supplying a voltage to the actuator. The controller provides an initial voltage to the actuator which is effective to actuate the microvalve. Then, the controller provides a pulsed voltage to the actuator which is effective to continue the actuation of the microvalve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Edward Nelson Fuller, Clark Lowman
  • Coating composition for ambient cure containing an alkoxylated amine
    Patent number: 7157536
    Abstract: A composition that can be used as a component in auto clear coat and primer is disclosed. The composition comprises or is an alkoxylated amine having the formula of (A)[N(R1H)2]p including an isomer or mixture of isomers thereof. Also disclosed is a process, which comprises contacting an amine with an epoxide under a condition sufficient to produce an alkoxylated amine. Further disclosed is a composition that can be used as coating composition and primer, which comprises an alkoxylated amine and an organic polyisocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Gia Huynh-Ba, Patrick Henry Corcoran, Carl Brent Douglas, Christian Peter Lenges, John Stuart Coates
  • Conducting-fiber deicing systems and methods
    Patent number: 7157663
    Abstract: Conducting-fiber deicing systems and methods. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a surface subject to an accumulation of ice, the surface at least partially including a heating portion having a layer of multi-directional electrically-conductive fibers formed between first and second non-electrically conductive layers. The layer of electrically-conductive fibers is coupled to a power supply member and is adapted to conduct an electrical current such that the layer of electrically-conductive fibers, and at least one of the first and second non-electrically conductive layers of the heating portion, are raised to an elevated temperature to at least partially inhibit the accumulation of ice on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Max U. Kismarton
  • Tire tread
    Patent number: D534484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Georges Gaston Feider, Phuoc Thuan Le, Jobst Meyer-Adlung, Jean-Francois Cazin-Bourguignon, Pascal Patrick Steiner, Jean-Claude Alie
  • Hair clipper
    Patent number: D534689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Jeff Gross, Timothy B. Strandell
  • Pet bed
    Patent number: D534692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Melaney Northrop
  • Portion of a portable cleaning machine
    Patent number: D534699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: David W. Moine, Ronald J. Stephens, William G. Alford, Richard S. Parr, Douglas C. Barker, Erik D. Lesco