Patents Assigned to CASCADE
  • REPLACEABLE COUPON FOR A PROBING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130220513
    Abstract: The contacts of a probing apparatus are elastically supported on a replaceable coupon and electrically interconnected with conductors on a membrane or a space transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.
    Inventor: CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.
  • Carton clamp arm with adjustable pivot block
    Patent number: 8517440
    Abstract: A lift truck clamp arm assembly for engaging large cartons, which may contain large household appliances. Pivoting clamp pad support assemblies are adjustable to vary a radial spacing between a pivot pin and a clamp pad supported on the clamp arm assembly by attachment to the adjustable clamp pad support assembly, to provide desired pressure concentrations at selected parts of a carton to be gripped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventors: Andrea Dal Dosso, Brian Sinclair White
  • Method for testing a test substrate under defined thermal conditions and thermally conditionable prober
    Patent number: 8497693
    Abstract: In a method and a device for testing a test substrate under defined thermal conditions, a substrate that is to be tested is held by a temperature-controllable chuck and is set to a defined temperature; the test substrate is positioned relative to test probes by at least one positioning device; and the test probes make contact with the test substrate for testing purposes. At least one component of the positioning device that is present in the vicinity of the temperature-controlled test substrate is set to a temperature that is independent of the temperature of the test substrate by a temperature-controlling device, and this temperature is held constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Kiesewetter, Stojan Kanev, Michael Teich, Karsten Stoll, Axel Schmidt
  • Systems and methods for preparing autologous fibrin glue
    Patent number: 8491564
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for preparing an autologous solid-fibrin web suitable for regenerating tissue in a living organism. The system includes a sealed primary container containing a separation medium and a low-density high-viscosity liquid. The separation medium is capable of separating red blood cells from plasma when the container contains blood and is centrifuged, and the primary container has a first pressure. The system further includes a sealed secondary container containing a calcium-coagulation activator. The secondary container has a second pressure that is less than the first pressure. The system also includes a transfer device having a cannula with a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are adapted to puncture the sealed primary and secondary containers in order to provide fluid communication between the first and second containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Medical Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Beretta, Nicholas A. Grippi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-CONTACT POWER AND DATA TRANSFER IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130183898
    Abstract: Systems and methods for non-contact and/or wireless transmission of power and/or data between and/or within electronic devices. These systems and methods may include the use of two or more wireless power modules to transmit a wireless power signal between a first electronic device and a second electronic device and/or the use of two or more wireless data modules to transmit a wireless data signal between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The wireless power modules and/or the wireless data modules may include one or more near-field coupling devices. The wireless power modules and/or wireless data modules associated with the first electronic device may be arranged in complementary locations to the wireless power modules and/or wireless data modules associated with the second electronic device and the complementary modules may be separated by a distance of less than 10 um.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Cascade Microtech, Inc
    Inventor: Eric W. Strid
  • Methods and materials for assessing RNA expression
    Patent number: 8470533
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for assessing RNA expression. For example, methods and materials for detecting the presence, absence, or amount of target nucleic acid (e.g., target RNA or target cDNA produced from target RNA), kits for detecting the presence, absence, or amount of target nucleic acid (e.g., target RNA or target cDNA produced from target RNA), and methods for making such kits are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Smith, Nina Yazvenko, Mariya Smit
  • Membrane probing method using improved contact
    Patent number: 8451017
    Abstract: A substrate, preferably constructed of a ductile material and a tool having the desired shape of the resulting device for contacting contact pads on a test device is brought into contact with the substrate. The tool is preferably constructed of a material that is harder than the substrate so that a depression can be readily made therein. A dielectric (insulative) layer, that is preferably patterned, is supported by the substrate. A conductive material is located within the depressions and then preferably lapped to remove excess from the top surface of the dielectric layer and to provide a flat overall surface. A trace is patterned on the dielectric layer and the conductive material. A polyimide layer is then preferably patterned over the entire surface. The substrate is then removed by any suitable process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventors: K. Reed Gleason, Michael A. Bayne, Kenneth Smith, Timothy Lesher, Martin Koxxy
  • Wheel assembly for trash/recycling cart
    Patent number: 8444228
    Abstract: A wheel assembly that may be installed on, and removed from, an axle without the need for tools. The wheel assembly includes a wheel, at least one clip supported by the wheel, and a cover securing the clip in position. The wheel assembly is mountable on an axle including a circumferential groove and is retained on the axle by the extension of the clip into the groove. The clip includes an actuator arm extending away from the plane of the wheel so as to be readily accessible for actuation by one's fingers. Actuation of the arm withdraws the clip from the groove to release the wheel from the axle. Preferably two clips are provided diametrically opposite one another, enabling both arms to be actuated simultaneously in a pinching operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian G. Parker, Michael R. Featherstone, Linda R. Umlor
  • Leak detection system and method
    Patent number: 8438908
    Abstract: A leak detector (1) adapted to detect a leak (40) of a first material by detecting a change in a physical/chemical property of a second material. The leak detector includes a quantum cascade laser (5) and a detector (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Iain Howieson
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES FOR AN AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH MODULES
    Publication number: 20130111810
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module for an agricultural greenhouse includes a front plate, intended to be in contact with the sunlight, a back substrate and an assembly of photovoltaic cells arranged between the front plate and the back substrate. The photovoltaic module has a cell packing factor of substantially between 0.2 and 0.8, and includes at least one layer of a light-cascade doped material enhancing photosynthesis for absorbing the sunlight in at least one range of wavelengths for retransmitting same in at least a second range of wavelengths, enhancing the photosynthesis of at least one plant species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicants: CASCADE, LABORATOIRE DE PHYSIQUE DU RAYONNEMENT ET DE LA LUMIÈRE
    Inventors: Philippe Edouard Gravisse, François Le Poull
  • Waste container with snap-in grab bar
    Patent number: 8430267
    Abstract: A waste cart includes a container having first and second wall portions, and first and second openings defined by the wall portions to receive and support a grab bar. The container includes at least one positioning element to constrain the lateral movement of the grab bar. During assembly, the first end of the grab bar is inserted through the opening in the first sidewall, and the grab bar is pivoted to align the grab bar with the opening in the second sidewall. During the pivoting of the grab bar, the first positioning element is deformed. The second end of the grab bar is inserted into the opening in the second sidewall, allowing the first positioning element to snap back to its original, non-deformed orientation. When the grab bar is installed, the positioning elements are positioned at the outer ends of the grab bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Kilduff, Linda R. Umlor, Brian G. Parker, Jeffrey W. Miles, Joseph A. Bollo, Jr., Dean T. Miller, Michael A. Barrett
  • Articles, Systems and Methods for Transforming Inflatable Bodies into Seating Structures
    Publication number: 20130093219
    Abstract: The invention is directed to articles, systems and methods for transforming inflatable bodies such as sleeping mattresses/pads into structures capable of functioning as elevated, ground supported seating surfaces. Article embodiments preferably include first end and second ends, characterized as solid or foraminous flexible panels and/or strap-like webbing each preferably having a peripheral compression portion, each positioned proximate to respective first and second edge portions of a cylindrically involuted inflatable mattress by compressively restraining differential axial displacement between adjacent major edge portions and overall radial expansion thereof. At least one linking portion links the first end to the second end, and preferably is adjustable to accommodate cylindrical mattresses of disparate widths. The ends may further include padding and/or enhanced water repellancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: CASCADE DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventor: Sheila Klein
  • Multi mode fibre perturber
    Patent number: 8411273
    Abstract: An optical arrangement comprising a multi-mode fiber (16) for carrying single mode laser light (12); a randomizer (18) for randomizing spatial modes supported by the fiber and means for averaging, out the randomized spatial modes to recover the single spatial mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Iain Howieson, Michael McCulloch
  • Polarimetric hyperspectral imager
    Patent number: 8411267
    Abstract: A hyperspectral sensor or imager comprising a laser for illuminating a scene and a detector for detecting light emitted by the laser and transmitted through the scene, wherein the laser is a chirped laser arranged to output multiple pulses having different wavelength ranges, the multiple pulses being used to form an extended continuous spectrum for illuminating the scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Erwan Normand
  • Mannich base N-oxide drugs
    Patent number: 8410075
    Abstract: Disclosed are Mannich base N-oxides of drugs containing acidic N—H groups. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Mannich base N-oxides, or a N-oxide rearrangement product, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, are also disclosed. Further, disclosed are methods of using the compounds, alone or in combination with one or more other active agents or treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Prodrug Inc.
    Inventors: John F. W. Keana, Paul Westberg, John Curd, Alshad S. Lalani
  • Replaceable coupon for a probing apparatus
    Patent number: 8410806
    Abstract: The contacts of a probing apparatus are elastically supported on a replaceable coupon and electrically interconnected with conductors on a membrane or a space transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Microtech, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Smith
  • HIGH VOLTAGE CHUCK FOR A PROBE STATION
    Publication number: 20130075982
    Abstract: A chuck for testing an integrated circuit includes an upper conductive layer having a lower surface and an upper surface suitable to support a device under test. An upper insulating layer has an upper surface at least in partial face-to-face contact with the lower surface of the upper conductive layer, and a lower surface. A middle conductive layer has an upper surface at least in partial face-to-face contact with the lower surface of the upper insulating layer, and a lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Cascade Microtech, Inc
    Inventors: Michael E. Simmons, Kazuki Negishi, Roy Jensen, Ryan Garrison, Philip Wolf
  • Forklift fork tip end
    Patent number: D683925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard Charles Dickinson, Robert Power, David Roger Winger
  • Tip portion of a forklift fork
    Patent number: D684334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard Charles Dickinson, Robert Power, David Roger Winger
  • Forklift fork tip
    Patent number: D684335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard Charles Dickinson, Robert Power, David Roger Winger