Patents Assigned to Innovation
  • Versatile irrigation system dissector
    Patent number: 7731713
    Abstract: A versatile irrigation system dissector for laparoscopic surgery comprises an elongated lumen having an elongated slim tip electrode slidably mounted therein and having a cutting tip extendable therefrom at one end. The lumen is connected at the other end to a manifold mounted on a handle, which includes a pair of switches to regulate the inlet and outlet flow through the lumen for irrigation and suction purposes. A control panel on the handle regulates the current to the tip for either cutting or coagulating. Thus, several operations may be performed with a single handheld instrument in a highly efficient and rapid action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Surgical Invention & Innovations
    Inventor: George C. Christoudias
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PREIDENTIFIED PETS SELECTIVE ACCESS TO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION OR OBJECT
    Publication number: 20100132629
    Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Michael D. Morrissey, Troy A. Hexter
  • IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100134662
    Abstract: An image capture device (2) includes a sensor (4) having an active area comprising a plurality of pixels (6) and a shutter array (8) for controlling the exposure of individual pixels. The pixels are grouped in a plurality of pixel subsets and are arranged to capture a plurality of time-separated lo-res images, which can be viewed sequentially as a movie or combined to form a hi-res still image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LTD
    Inventor: Gil Bub
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FILTRATION OF BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20100133185
    Abstract: A system, method and device are disclosed for bio-processing a feed stream and providing a constant output by operating a continuous single-pass tangential-flow process. The single-pass process provides high conversion concentration while operating at relatively low feed flow rates, and the process can also be used to provide constant output diafiltration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: SPF INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Gaston de los Reyes, Leon Mir
  • METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY VERIFYING OR BLOCKING REMOTE PURCHASE REQUESTS
    Publication number: 20100138313
    Abstract: A method for partially verifying the legitimacy of a remote purchase request based on a card number from a card issuing financial institution. The method includes receiving and storing a first purchase request information set including an origin and a card number. Further, the origin and the card number are sent to the card issuing financial institution to determine if the origin matches an origin on file for the card number at the card issuing financial institution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Innovation Management Sciences
    Inventor: Thomas A. Findley
  • DIET SUPPLEMENT FOR CAUSING WEIGHT LOSS
    Publication number: 20100136147
    Abstract: A dietary supplement and method for supporting weight loss and reducing the waist circumference of an individual, the dietary supplement comprising an extract of Cissus Quadrangularis stem and leaf, an extract of Green Tea leaf and an effective amount of Caffeine Anhydrous. The dietary supplement may further comprise at least one of Chromium Polynicotinate, an extract of Soy Bean Albumin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, L-selenomethionine, Cyanocobalmin, Yohimbine Hydrochloride and Folic Acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Northern Innovations and Formulations Corp.
    Inventors: Marvin A. Heuer, Ken Clement, Shan Chaudhuri
  • GAMING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20100137061
    Abstract: Gaming apparatus (1), e.g. an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM), includes a controller (2) for implementing e.g. a slot-machine game, casino game or the like. The controller (2) displays a suitable gaming image on a screen (6), e.g. virtual symbol reels or card hands, and a player interacts with the EGM 1 through buttons (8) or the like, e.g. to spin the reels or deal cards. The apparatus includes award means for awarding a player event points during the course of play, accumulator means for accumulating the awarded event points, and purchasing/selection means for allowing a player to purchase a game event using the accumulated event points. These game events may provide the player with the chance of higher returns or the like, and may include free plays, high return games, a jackpot game and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Dynamite Innovations Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Benjamin James Ellis
  • APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BUILDING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20100132272
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction. More specifically, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a first floor lower linkage beam attached to a foundation of a structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed including attaching a first floor lower linkage beam to a foundation of a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: POSEY INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Bobby R. Posey
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CONTROLLING SPAM
    Publication number: 20100138539
    Abstract: A method for a first network to receive a packet from a second network is provided, including a router at the first network receiving the packet from the second network, the packet addressed to a client reachable through the first network; the router inspecting the packet for a nonrepudiable marking provided by the second network; if the nonrepudiable marking is present and matches the packet, adding an indicator pointing to the second network in the packet; adding a second nonrepudiable marking to the packet, and transmitting the packet to a destination; and otherwise, dropping the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen W. NEVILLE, Michael HORIE
  • ASSAY FOR THE DETECTION OF BIOMARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20100137263
    Abstract: The invention relates to screening methods for determination of the risk of preterm delivery and/or pregnancy associated conditions. The methods involve detection of the level of one or more biomarkers in a biological sample from the patient. In particular, in embodiments of the invention there are provided methods for determining the risk of pre-eclampsia and other hypertensive disorders, and intrauterine growth retardation (IGUR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: NEWCASTLE INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventor: Roger Smith
  • VACUUM GRIPPING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100135760
    Abstract: A gripper grasps irregular and deformable work pieces so as to lift and hold packaged, processed, or raw, and manipulate the work pieces for the purpose of material handling, assembly, packaging, and other robotic and automated manipulative functions. A vacuum is induced at multiple points through a flexible gripping hood to provide lifting force to, and facilitate rapid movement of, work pieces. An array of lighting devices and a double ring array of segmented mirrors provide uniform illumination to ensure accurate positioning of the gripping hood with respect to the work piece to be manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: PACE INNOVATIONS, L.C.
    Inventor: Preben Hjornet
  • POLYMERIC MATERIALS INCORPORATING CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20100133481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composites that incorporate carbon nanospheres into a polymeric material. The polymeric material can be any polymer or polymerizable material compatible with graphitic materials. The carbon nanospheres are hollow, graphitic nanoparticles. The carbon nanospheres can be manufactured from a carbon precursor using templating catalytic nanoparticles. The unique size, shape, and electrical properties of the carbon nanospheres impart beneficial properties to the composites incorporating these nanomaterials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Bing Zhou, Cheng Zhang, Mertin Fransson, Raymond B. Balee
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A DOWNHOLE MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBER
    Publication number: 20100132939
    Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for providing a downhole mechanical energy absorber that protects downhole tools from impact loads and shock loads that occur during run-in contacts, tool drops, perforating blasts, and other impact events. A continuous localized inelastic deformation of a tube is a primary energy absorber in a load limiting design of the downhole mechanical energy absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Starboard Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: John P. Rodgers
  • Lightning conductor system for wind generator blades comprising carbon fibre laminates
    Patent number: 7729100
    Abstract: Lightning protection system of wind turbine blades formed by various connections arranged on carbon fibre laminates (2) of the blade (1), equipotentialising the surface of the airfoils (4) of the beam (10) via derivations from a main cable (6) using the respective auxiliary cables (5). The auxiliary cables are connected to metal plates (3) which make the direct connection with the carbon fibre laminates (2) and are positioned during the blade (1) laminating and curing process, or they are connected to metal pins, preferably cone shaped, which pass through the hybrid laminate. Around the connections a nanocomposite based conductive resin (11) is arranged. In the case of a hybrid laminate with layers of carbon fibre and layers of fibre glass, the equipotential state of the different layers is achieved using windows, discontinuities or open spaces in the fibreglass layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Gamesa Innovation & Technology, S.L.
    Inventors: Jose Ignaico Llorente Gonzalez, Sergio Velez Oria
  • Method and apparatus for bone stabilization
    Patent number: 7727260
    Abstract: A stabilization system for implantation in a patient includes: at least first and second bone anchors, each bone anchor including a shaft extending in a respective bone insertion direction for connection to a respective bone of a patient, and a fastening member; and an elongate member comprising a first end portion, a first transverse portion extending transversely from the first end portion, a second end portion, a second transverse portion extending transversely from the second end portion, and a connecting portion extending in a longitudinal direction between the first and second transverse portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Accelerated Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Todd James Albert, Rafail Zubok, Mikhail Kvitnitsky
  • Prosthetic foot with variable medial/lateral stiffness
    Patent number: 7727285
    Abstract: A prosthetic foot includes an elongated foot member, extending between a toe section positioned at a toe location of a natural foot and a heel section positioned at a heel location of a natural foot. The elongated foot member also extends through an elevated arch section positioned between the toe section and heel section at an approximate arch location of a natural foot. An arch block is disposed below the elongated foot member under the elevated arch section. The arch block is sized and shaped to substantially fill a space or volume under the arch section. The arch block has geometric and physical properties that facilitate medial to lateral rotation to the prosthetic foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Freedom Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Roland J. Christensen, Marcus Boren
  • Interactive communications system
    Patent number: 7730149
    Abstract: An interactive system and method for controlling access to a plurality of communications sessions involving a plurality of users including controlling access to a plurality of communications sessions, each of said communications sessions being for access by a plurality of users, wherein data identifying said plurality of communications sessions have been stored in association with data indicative of one or more characteristics thereof. The method includes receiving a request to initiate communications among members of a group of users, wherein said request includes data identifying the group of users, responsive to receiving said request, selecting a communications session on the basis of data identifying the group and at least some of said stored data indicative of characteristics of a given communications session, and transmitting messages to at least some members of the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: CVON Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Janne Aaltonen, Timo Ahopelto
  • Valve with ceramic discs
    Patent number: 7726338
    Abstract: A valve comprises a housing and at least three ceramic discs in the housing such that at least two fixed ceramic discs are provided and at least one rotatable ceramic disc is provided between the fixed ceramic discs. The ceramic discs comprise through holes such that when the holes are aligned, the valve is open, and turning the rotatable ceramic disc turns the holes to be misaligned in successive ceramic discs, which prevents water flow through the valve. The valve further comprises a handle for rotating a rotatable ceramic disc and the handle comprises a stem extending through the housing, and a curved part, the curved part curving at least partly around the housing along the circumference of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Keith Clasen, Adam Platt
  • Method and system for reshaping a transistor gate in an integrated circuit to achieve a target objective
    Patent number: 7730432
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for designing an integrated circuit (IC). The IC comprises a plurality of cells, and each of the cells comprises a plurality of transistors. The method achieves a target objective of a transistor, of a cell, or of part of or the entire IC. The method of designing the IC includes reshaping a basic shape of the transistor. The method includes determining a reshaping bias solution of the transistor. The method further includes modifying the basic shape of the transistor channel, based on the reshaping bias solution, and preparing a reshaped layout design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Tela Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Puneet Gupta, Andrew Kahng, Dave Reed
  • Computerized method and system for automated correlation of genetic test results
    Patent number: 7729865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for automated correlation of genetic test results. The method includes: receiving a first genetic test result from an individual's genetic history and receiving a second genetic test result for the individual. The method further includes determining based on result criteria if the second genetic test result should be identified as the primary genetic test result for the individual and, if so, identifying said second genetic test result as the primary genetic test result in the individual's genetic history.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hoffman, Ginger H. Kuhns, Kevin M. Power