Patents Assigned to Systems, Inc.
  • Cellular augmented radar/laser detector
    Patent number: 7764219
    Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
  • Method and apparatus for aligning and/or leveling a test head
    Patent number: 7764076
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an alignment apparatus useful to align a test head that includes: (a) two or more fluid chambers disposed in fixed relation to each other, the chambers having a movable wall and one or more apertures for admitting or releasing fluid; (b) fluid channels coupled to the one or more apertures that enable fluid to flow between at least two of the fluid chambers; and (c) one or more valves disposed to enable or to stop the flow of fluid through one or more of the one or more fluid channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Centipede Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Di Stefano, Peter T. Di Stefano
  • Engine to present user interface based on a logical structure, such as one for a customer relationship management system
    Patent number: 7765165
    Abstract: A flowchart-based tool can be used to build a logical structure. In the context of a customer relationship management (CRM) system, the logical structure can comprise an ordered set of questions and branching logic that are presented to a customer of the business when the customer contacts the business with an inquiry, such as for a sale or service inquiry or other interaction. An engine can run a session associated with the logical structure, with the session presenting questions, text, graphics, and the like dynamically to a user interface. Branching logic determines the appropriate information to present to the user interface based on answers to previous questions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Siebel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew S. Malden, John L. Coker, Do Joon Ra, Marc Caltabiano
  • Method and system for selectively deleting stored data
    Patent number: 7765369
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for selectively deleting data stored to storage media, such as a tape, in a network storage system. An instruction to delete selected data is received and the location of the data selected for deletion is identified. The location of the data is obtained by consulting an index of storage data. The selected data is retrieved, together with any other data on the tape that precedes the selected data. The retrieved data, excluding the selected data, is copied to a tape. The index is updated to reflect the changes in the stored data on the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: CommVault Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Anand Prahlad, Parag Gokhale, David Alan Oshinsky
  • System and synchronization process for inductive loops in a multilane environment
    Patent number: 7764197
    Abstract: A method and system for synchronization of detection loops in a multilane environment. A plurality of loop sensors are arranged in a plurality of lanes such that loop sensors in adjacent lanes are mutually contiguous. A simultaneous synchronization signal is sent to each of the plurality of loop detector controllers, where each loop detector controller is in communication with a loop sensor. The signal causes a scheduling of sampling periods for each loop sensor, such that the sampling period of each loop sensor does not overlap with that of a contiguous loop in an adjacent lane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: United Toll Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Allen, Balaraju Banna, Malcolm Talley, David C. Allen, Sr., Allen Jacobs
  • Method and apparatus for hot carrier programmed one time programmable (OTP) memory
    Patent number: 7764541
    Abstract: One time programmable memory devices are disclosed that are programmed using hot carrier induced degradation to alter one or more transistors characteristics. A one time programmable memory device is comprised of an array of transistors. Transistors in the array are selectively programmed using hot carrier induced changes in one or more transistor characteristics, such as changes to the saturation current, threshold voltage or both, of the transistors. The changes to the transistor characteristics are achieved in a similar manner to known hot carrier transistor aging principles. The disclosed one time programmable memory devices are small and programmable at low voltages and small current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Alan Kohler, Richard Joseph McPartland, Ranbir Singh
  • Method of regulating temperature of a composition for coating implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 7763308
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a coating substance to an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is provided. The applicator comprises a nozzle and a temperature controller in communication with the nozzle for adjusting the temperature of the coating substance. A method of using the applicator is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yung-Ming Chen, Charles R. Bobson, John F. LoPrete
  • Method and apparatus for determining injection depth and tissue type
    Patent number: 7762958
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining injection depth and/or tissue type based on the heat dissipation characteristics of body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventor: William Earl Webler
  • Bipolar articles and related methods
    Patent number: 7763382
    Abstract: The invention provides bipolar articles (e.g., batteries and capacitors) with new architectures and methods of making and using the same. Articles are provided with interpenetrating anode and cathode structures that allow for improved power density, and arbitrary form factors that allow for formation in substantially any desired shape. The articles are useful for embedding or integral formation in various electronic devices to provide more efficient use of space in the devices. The articles optionally include self-organizing bipolar structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: A123 Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert N. Riley, Jr., Yet Ming Chiang, Antoni S. Gozdz, Michael S. Viola, Ric Fulop
  • Building protection system and method
    Patent number: 7765072
    Abstract: A building protection system includes chemical sensor systems to detect chemicals in inlet and return air; radiological sensor systems to detect radioactive materials in the inlet and return air; and a control system (a) to signal a building control system to close dampers and to turn off a fan system when more than predetermined levels of a chemical or radioactive material is detected and (b) to issue reports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Building Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg G. Eiler, Jason B. Poggi
  • Mobile based area event handling when currently visited network does not cover area
    Patent number: 7764961
    Abstract: An area event handler informs when a target mobile enters or leaves a network covering a pre-defined target area, and re-aims an original area event request. When the event occurs, the mobile sends a location report to an initiator of the request. A PLMN list with estimated geographic coverage areas is stored in a Home GMLC, and sent to each relevant mobile. When a mobile enters new network coverage, it uses this list for network access selection. When the Home GMLC discovers that the currently visited PLMN does not serve the original target area, it modifies the area event to the that mobile, so that the Home GMLC will be notified when the target mobile once again enters a PLMN that serves the original target area. Then, after being so notified, the Home GMLC re-sends the original area event location service request to the target mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yinjun Zhu, John Gordon Hines
  • Polymeric micelle-based local delivery methods and devices
    Patent number: 7763271
    Abstract: Methods using PEG-PE micelles for the local delivery of substantially water insoluble drugs and bioactive agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Ni Ding
  • Portable electronic device and method for assembling the same
    Patent number: 7764507
    Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) includes a circuit board (102) and a subassembly (10) electronically connected to the circuit board. The subassembly includes a flexible printed circuit (FPC) (13), a speaker (11), and a vibrator (12). The FPC is electronically connected to the circuit board. Both the speaker and the vibrator are fixed to the FPC and electronically connected to the FPC to form the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chun-Hua Wu
  • Method for retaining a vascular stent on a catheter
    Patent number: 7763198
    Abstract: A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter, and positioning the balloon with the drug delivery stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold as the mold radially restrains the stent from expanding. The stent is re-crimped on the balloon after removal from the mold to increase retention of the stent on the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Boyd V. Knott, Sean McNiven, Jeremy Stigall
  • System and method for managing cross project dependencies at development time
    Patent number: 7765520
    Abstract: A method and memory for storing data for access by an application program being executed on a computing device, comprising: a data structure stored in said memory, said data structure including information that embodies software project dependency relationships used by said application program and including: a plurality of nodes, each of said nodes including at least one of: a list of one or more source files associated with a project and a binary-path; and wherein the binary-path can include at least one of: a directory, an identity of an entity where source code can be found, and a reference to another CPL node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: BEA Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Allen Wagner, Jess Garms, Timothy Hanson
  • Method of crimping a polymeric stent
    Patent number: 7761968
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent to a support element is disclosed, the method comprising: positioning a polymeric stent around a support element; heating the stent, wherein the heated stent is above ambient temperature; and allowing the heated stent to radially contract onto the support element, wherein the heated stent radially contracts at least partially due to heating the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Patrick Wu
  • Application robot with multiple application devices
    Patent number: 7762207
    Abstract: An application robot, specifically a painting robot, for coating workpieces with a coating medium and an appropriate operating method. The painting robot has multiple movable axes and a spatially positionable end effector. Multiple application devices are attached to the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Durr Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Einar Endregaard, Frank Herre
  • VIRTUAL LINKING USING A WIRELESS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100183025
    Abstract: A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Duke Kamstra, James M. Jollota, James Fuhring, James Beasley
  • Molded surface of a concrete product
    Patent number: D620614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie L. Mugge, Jay J. Johnson
  • Wall block
    Patent number: D620615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, David M. LaCroix