Patents Assigned to ARE Corp.
  • Kallikrein inhibitors and anti-thrombolytic agents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8716225
    Abstract: Methods, kits and compositions are described that include a non-naturally occurring kallikrein inhibitor and an anti-thrombolytic agent, e.g., an anti-fibrinolytic agent, for preventing or reducing blood loss and/or ischemia, e.g., ischemia associated with perioperative blood loss and cerebral ischemia, the onset of systemic inflammatory response, and/or reperfusion injury, e.g., reperfusion injury associated with cerebral ischemia or a focal brain ischemia, e.g., in patients subjected to invasive surgical procedures, especially procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: DYAX Corp.
    Inventors: Henry Blair, Thomas Beck, Robert C. Ladner
  • Thick film resists
    Patent number: 8715918
    Abstract: Thick film photoresist compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: AZ Electronic Materials USA Corp.
    Inventors: Medhat A. Toukhy, Margareta Paunescu
  • Apparatus and system for imaging currency bills and financial documents and method for using the same
    Patent number: 8714336
    Abstract: An input receptacle receives currency bills and checks. A transport mechanism transports the bills and checks along a transport path to an output receptacle. An image scanner, adjacent the transport path, is configured to generate one or more electrical signals from which image data can be derived. The image data is reproducible as a visually readable image of at least a portion of each of the plurality of documents. A controller is configured to determine a denomination of each of the currency bills. In response to the controller not determining a denomination of one of the currency bills, the controller flags the currency bill as a no-call document by causing at least a portion of the image data to be displayed as a visually readable image of the flagged currency bill on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: Frank M. Csulits, William J. Jones, Douglas U. Mennie, Matthew L. Anderson, Robert J. Klein, Ralf H. Jaeger, David R. Badalamenti
  • Physical infrastructure management system
    Patent number: 8719205
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
  • Objective optical system for endoscope
    Patent number: 8715170
    Abstract: An endoscope objective optical system includes, in order from an object side, a first lens composed of a negative single lens, a second lens composed of a positive single lens, an aperture stop, a third lens composed of a positive single lens, and a fourth lens composed of a positive combined lens, the third lens having a meniscus shape having a convex surface facing the image side. The endoscope objective optical system satisfies the following conditions: 0.3<Df/f<1.15,??(1) n1<1.79,??(2) n2>n1,??(3) 0.6<IH/f<0.83,??(4) and |r1|?|r2|+d1>1.8??(5) Df is the distance from a surface of the first lens facing the object side to the aperture stop, f is the focal length of the entire system, IH is the maximum image height of the entire system, and d1 is the center thickness of the third lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Akari Kanazawa, Tsutomu Igarashi
  • Backlight module and lighting keyboard
    Patent number: 8714850
    Abstract: A backlight module is used in a lighting keyboard. The backlight module includes a light guiding plate and a masking. The masking is disposed on the light guiding plate. The masking includes a support layer, a cover layer and a reflective layer. The support layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The cover layer is disposed on the first surface. The cover layer includes a first opening. The reflective layer is disposed on the second surface and faces the light guiding plate for reflecting light emitted from the light guiding plate, so as to enhance lighting efficiency on the first opening. The reflective layer includes a second opening. A shape and a position of the second opening are respectively corresponding to a shape and a position of the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Cheng Ho, Liang-Yu Yao
  • System and method for mediating service invocation from a communication device
    Patent number: 8718687
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling a number of service providers to respond to communication device user service invocations through a service invocation distribution center. A telecommunications switch is provisioned with a trigger that operates based on a service prefix code in a service invocation message. Calling events that include various service prefix codes that match trigger firing criteria cause the trigger to execute call control logic within the telecommunications switch to forward information concerning the service invocation to the distribution center. The distribution center matches a service provider with a prefix code in conjunction with the forwarded information and forwards the service invocation to the appropriate service provider. The service invocation message may include a service code that indicates the specific service requested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Zoove Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy Jemison, Gerald T. Christensen
  • Semiconductor device structure and fabricating method thereof
    Patent number: 8716802
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure including a substrate, a resistor, and a first gate structure is provided. The substrate includes a resistor region and a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor region. The resistor is disposed on the substrate within the resistor region. The resistor includes a first dielectric layer, a metal layer, a second dielectric layer, and a semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on the substrate. The first gate structure is disposed on the substrate within the MOS transistor region. The first gate structure includes the first dielectric layer, the metal layer, and the semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ling Chiu, Chih-Yu Tseng, Victor Chiang Liang, You-Ren Liu, Chih-Chen Hsueh
  • Virtual image generating apparatus, virtual image generating method, and recording medium storing virtual image generating program
    Patent number: 8717411
    Abstract: A virtual image generation apparatus includes an image recording unit configured to record a plurality of images, each containing photography position data. An image selection unit selects, from the images recorded, an image from which to generate a virtual image. A map-image acquiring unit acquires an image corresponding to a map image containing the photography position data contained in the image selected A virtual scene image generation unit generates, from the image corresponding to the map image, a virtual image showing the image selected or showing a scene related to the photography position data contained in the image selected. An output unit outputs the virtual image data, thereby to display the scene represented by the virtual image generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Olympus Imaging Corp.
    Inventors: Takako Hanai, Osamu Nonaka
  • Method and system for adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) for supporting mesh network connectivity for multipoint networks
    Patent number: 8718569
    Abstract: A method of provisioning a communications link between remote terminals within a hub-spoke network comprising receiving, by a first remote terminal, information about a second remote terminal from a hub, selecting, by the first remote terminal, a modulation factor, coding rate, symbol rate, center frequency, and power level based on the information received about the second remote terminal, transmitting, by the first remote terminal, a signal using at least one of the selected modulation factor, coding rate, symbol rate, center frequency, and power level, to the second remote terminal such that a communications link is created, and adjusting the modulation factor, coding rate, symbol rate, center frequency, or power level of the transmitted signal such that performance of the link is increased while maintaining a presence of the link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Comtech EF Data Corp.
    Inventors: Vasile Manea, Michael Beeler, Frederick Morris, Jeffery Harig
  • Light-emitting diode with metal structure and heat sink
    Patent number: 8716735
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode has a metal structure, a light-emitting chip, and a bowl structure. The metal structure has a platform and a heat sink. The platform has a top face, a first side, and a second side opposite to the first side. A first reflector and a second reflector respectively extend from the first side and the second side. The heat sink extends below the top face and has a drop from the bottom surfaces of the first reflector and the second reflector. The light-emitting chip is disposed on the top face. The bowl structure covers the outer surface of the metal structure and shields the bottom surfaces of the first reflector and the second reflector. A thermal dispassion surface of the heat sink is exposed from the bowl structure. An inner surface of bowl wall has a plurality of reflection structures to promote the light extraction efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Feng-Jung Hsu, Chin-Chang Hsu, Chun-Wei Wang, Jian-Chin Liang
  • Channel status determination method and related wireless local area network system and direct link setup method
    Patent number: 8717984
    Abstract: A method for determining a channel status between a first station and a second station in a wireless local area network system includes the first station receiving a beacon from an access point. The first station broadcasts a packet carrying the beacon. The packet provides a basis for the second station to determine the channel status between the first station and the second station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ralink Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Sung-Chien Tang
  • Currency processing and strapping systems and methods
    Patent number: 8714335
    Abstract: A method and device for evaluating currency bills using a strapping unit that allows a currency evaluating device to automatically strap stacks of currency bills. Currency bills are placed in an input receptacle and an evaluating unit processes each currency bill one at a time. The currency bills are then transported to a plurality of output receptacles. A stack moving mechanism transports a stack of currency bills, which contains a predetermined number of currency bills, from each of the plurality of output receptacles to the strapping unit or a strapping position. Each stack of currency bills is strapped using strapping material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: Curtis W. Hallowell, Robert J. Klein, Mark B. Renz
  • System and method for service invocation and response with a communication device based on transmitted code content recognition
    Patent number: 8718686
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling a user to invoke a service over a signaling channel in a communication system with a communication device such as a mobile phone. The user dials a series of digits into their phone and enters them into the disclosed system, for example by pressing the send key on a mobile phone. The digits entered by the user include a prefix or routing code, and a data code. The dialed digits are transferred to a call switching system, which determines, based on the prefix code, a processing system to which a message is sent. The processing system further determines, based on the data code of the dialed digits, the service to provide and how the service should be fulfilled. The service can be fulfilled by content over the signaling channel or a transport channel, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Zoove Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy Jemison, Gerald T. Christensen
  • Intelligent inter-connect and cross-connect patching system
    Patent number: 8715001
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Semiconductor device having epitaxial structures
    Patent number: 8716750
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having epitaxial structures includes a gate structure positioned on a substrate, epitaxial structures formed in the substrate at two sides of the gate structure, and an undoped cap layer formed on the epitaxial structures. The epitaxial structures include a dopant, a first semiconductor material having a first lattice constant, and a second semiconductor material having a second lattice constant, and the second lattice constant is larger than the first lattice constant. The undoped cap layer also includes the first semiconductor material and the second semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material in the epitaxial structures includes a first concentration, the second semiconductor material in the undoped cap layer includes at least a first concentration, and the second concentration is lower than the first concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chin-I Liao, Teng-Chun Hsuan, I-Ming Lai, Chin-Cheng Chien
  • System and method for manufacturing cylindrical foam articles
    Patent number: 8714952
    Abstract: A system may include a die, an outlet adaptor and a die outlet. The die may include a die flow channel extending from a first end to a second end of the die and coupled to a die housing of an extruder. The outlet adaptor is receivable within the die flow channel and includes first and second ends and an outlet flow channel. The first end of the outlet adaptor cooperates with the die flow channel at the second end of the die to retain the outlet adaptor. A diameter of the outlet flow channel expands at the second end of the outlet adaptor to create a pressure drop to form the foamed article. The die outlet assembly is coupled to the outlet adaptor and includes a bore that receives a polymer from the outlet adaptor. The die outlet assembly produces a cylindrical foam article having a natural skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Floracraft Corp.
    Inventors: Trevor Wardle, Russell Lee Schoenherr, Donald William Zwiefka
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 8713754
    Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus has an upper section that is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between an in use position and a storage position. The upper section is rotationally mounted to the surface cleaning head. The upright surface cleaning apparatus has an alignment mechanism comprising a first cooperating alignment member associated with the surface cleaning head and a second cooperating alignment member associated with the upper section, the first and second members guiding the upper section to a particular orientation or range of orientations when the upper section is moved into the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: G.B.D. Corp.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • RFID tag with reduced detuning characteristics
    Patent number: 8717175
    Abstract: An RFID tag and an RFID access card configured to reduce detuning effects from a typical RFID environment. The present invention provides an RFID tag that is specifically configured to reduce the detuning effects caused by initiating communication between an RFID tag and an RFID tag reader in the presence of materials such as metal, liquid, and the human body. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an RFID tag comprising an electronic circuit portion attached to a main antenna body portion, the main antenna body portion having two opposite side portions, which are substantially symmetrical with respect to one another, wherein each side portion extends outwardly to form a generally side-oriented v-shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: ZIH Corp.
    Inventor: Michael Fein
  • Frequency-jittering apparatuses, frequency-jittering methods and power management devices
    Patent number: 8717110
    Abstract: A frequency-jittering apparatuses includes an oscillator and a frequency control circuit. The oscillator generates a signal. When the magnitude of the signal exceeds a magnitude of a reference signal, the oscillator operates substantially in a first state; and when the magnitude of the signal is lower than the magnitude of the reference signal, the oscillator operates substantially in a second state different from the first one. The frequency control circuit varies the reference signal to change the frequency of the signal output from the oscillator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Leadtrend Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Chung Yeh, Yi-Lun Shen