Patents Issued in February 17, 2009
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI413-11’
    Patent number: PP19713
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI413-11’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; numerous orange-colored flowers with red-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘UFSB2’
    Patent number: PP19714
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘UFSB2’, characterized by its compact and symmetrically rounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; relatively short internodes and petioles; leaves with silvery grey-colored centers and venal areas and green-colored margins; and petioles with green-colored edges and cream-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Henny, Jianjun J. Chen
  • Petunia Plant Named ‘Narupetu Double Apple’
    Patent number: PP19715
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Narupetu Double Apple’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; medium-sized double red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Hidenaru Yazawa
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deksnowflake’
    Patent number: PP19716
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deksnowflake’, characterized by its semi-double-type inflorescences with oval to obovate-shaped, white-colored ray florets and green-colored disc florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfhomi’
    Patent number: PP19717
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfhomi’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; small-sized white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Takeshi Kanaya, Yasuko Isobe, Kazunari Iwaki
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Megan’
    Patent number: PP19718
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Megan’, characterized by its medium in size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-sized double red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Chrysanthemum Plant Named ‘Fasno Yellow’
    Patent number: PP19719
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fasno Yellow’ characterized by small-sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching, a natural season flowering date of September 22, a blooming for a period of 6 weeks, a rounded plant habit and a spreading growth habit with a moderate growth rate, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydratwee’
    Patent number: PP19720
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydratwee’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Lantana plant named ‘Weslamo’
    Patent number: PP19721
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Weslamo’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; durable, dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and flowers that are held above the foliage in compact inflorescences and are initially yellow becoming orange and eventually dark pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Hydrangea Plant Named ‘Agrihydrazes’
    Patent number: PP19722
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazes’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘ATN VM7’
    Patent number: PP19723
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium-sized, creamy white bracts with a rose pink center, blooming consistently after 7.5 weeks of night-length of 13.5 hours or more, with a post-production longevity of 6 weeks or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekorlina’
    Patent number: PP19724
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekorlina’, characterized by its semi-double-type inflorescences with oblong-shaped, yellow-colored ray florets and green-colored disc florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mona Lisa Sunny’
    Patent number: PP19725
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mona Lisa Sunny’, characterized by its decorative anemone-type inflorescences with elliptic-shaped, dark yellow-colored ray florets and enlarged disc florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydradrie’
    Patent number: PP19726
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydradrie’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Wesneche’
    Patent number: PP19727
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Wesneche’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaetowhi’
    Patent number: PP19728
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaetowhi’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaetopi’
    Patent number: PP19729
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaetopi’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydraeen’
    Patent number: PP19730
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydraeen’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with purple-colored flowers with light pink-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Hydrangea Plant Named ‘Agrihydravijf’
    Patent number: PP19731
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydravijf’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with light pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Begonia Plant Named ‘BBBON WIT’
    Patent number: PP19732
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBBON WIT’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are white in color and held above the foliage; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • Cleome Plant named ‘Inncleosr’
    Patent number: PP19733
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cleome plant named ‘Inncleosr’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI386-2’
    Patent number: PP19734
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI386-2’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; numerous large white-colored flowers; resistant to Thielaviopsis; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Phlox plant named ‘Wespovio’
    Patent number: PP19735
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Wespovio’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; dark violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkuturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodurango’
    Patent number: PP19736
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodurango’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response; early flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with orange bronze-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazeven’
    Patent number: PP19737
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazeven’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Acalypha plant named ‘Sizzle Scissors’
    Patent number: PP19738
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Acalypha plant named ‘Sizzle Scissors’, characterized by its compact, rounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and deeply and irregularly crenate leaves that are green, pink and red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties LLC
    Inventor: Birdie L. Fountain
  • Lupinus plant named ‘Masterpiece’
    Patent number: PP19739
    Abstract: ‘Masterpiece’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits intense flower color, large individual flower bells and a vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescastpur’
    Patent number: PP19740
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescastpur’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; vigorous growth habit; medium sized leaves; numerous star-shaped red purple and pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Phlox plant named ‘Wespofu’
    Patent number: PP19741
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Wespofu’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; red purple and white bi-colored fringed flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Phlox plant named ‘Wespohopi’
    Patent number: PP19742
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Wespohopi’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkuturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Phlox plant named ‘Wespore’
    Patent number: PP19743
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Wespore’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; dark red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkultruren Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescastpi’
    Patent number: PP19744
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescastpi’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively small leaves; numerous star-shaped dark and light red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Westhoff Heinrich
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekcadena’
    Patent number: PP19745
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekcadena’, characterized by its anemone-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets and red purple-colored disc florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘KORdwarul’
    Patent number: PP19746
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with novel pink flowers, and attractive foliage with good disease resistance. It exhibits moderately vigorous yet compact growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Sutera plant named ‘DANCOP25’
    Patent number: PP19747
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera plant named ‘DANCOP25’ particularly characterized by 5-petalled flowers, measuring about 3.0 cm in diameter and white in color with a yellow-orange colored throat; trailing, compact growth habit; early flowering response; and suitable for use with hanging basket planters, combination planters and ground cover under full sunlight-and slight shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Gaillardia plant named ‘granyel’
    Patent number: PP19748
    Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant, particularly distinguished by its yellow flower color, early flowering without cold induction, and compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Everett Gutter
  • Gaillardia plant named ‘Granoran’
    Patent number: PP19749
    Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant, particularly distinguished by its orange-yellow flower color, early flowering without cold induction, and compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Everett Gutter
  • Grapevine Plant Named ‘Sugrathirtyfour’
    Patent number: PP19750
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing dark-red skinned, very juicy, firm, round berries that have an excellent eating quality. The berries ripen late season, having a naturally large size and high sugar content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Carnation plant named ‘Kobianca’
    Patent number: PP19751
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Kobianca’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; numerous double red purple and white bi-colored that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and good flower longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kooij & Zonen B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Jacobus Joseph van der Helm
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deknavona’
    Patent number: PP19752
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deknavona’, characterized by its decorative-type inflorescences with pale pink and purple-colored ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI411-12’
    Patent number: PP19753
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI411-12’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; numerous scarlet red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Slider window assembly
    Patent number: RE40636
    Abstract: A slider window assembly for an automotive vehicle comprises a fixed glass panel adapted to be installed in a window frame defined by a body panel. The fixed glass panel is bonded to the window frame by an adhesive bead and defines an opening. A sliding window opens and closes the opening and includes an edge that is received in a guide rail that is adhesively bonded to the fixed glass panel. The guide rail defines a channel for the edge of the sliding window and also includes an extension that is bonded to the window frame by the adhesive bead. In this manner, the guide rail continues to support the sliding window in the event that the fixed glass panel is unable to provide the primary support function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Rick M. Weinert, Thomas M. Cleary, Paul J. Kolokowski, Michael J. Lesle
  • Method for performing a color space transformation
    Patent number: RE40637
    Abstract: A method for transforming a first image defined by a first multi-dimensional color space (RGB) into second image defined by a second multi-dimensional color space (CMYK). The method computes the transformation using information derived from a previous transformation of said second image into said first image. The method then minimizes the error produced while transforming the second image back into the first image. As such, an image editing system can display on a video monitor an image that is defined in one multi-dimensional color space (RGB), print using a printer that prints images using a second multi-dimensional color space (CMYK) and edit an image using any multi-dimensional color space (either RGB or CMYK) that facilitates rapid and accurate image editing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kwok, Chu & Schindler LLC
    Inventor: Bruno DeLean
  • Image pickup lens system
    Patent number: RE40638
    Abstract: An image pickup lens system includes a lens 1 of a meniscus shape having a first face as a convex concave face, and a diaphragm 2 disposed on an object side of the lens 1. The lens 1 meets the following conditions: Y?/fl equal to or larger than 0.6; Dt/Dc is equal to or smaller than 0.9 and equal to or larger than 0.5; and Ap2/Am2 is equal to or larger than 0.9. Thus, even when an image pickup element is of a reduced size, a desired optical performance can be maintained, and it is possible to produce a lens easily with a back focal length ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Enplas Corporation
    Inventor: Tomohiro Saito
  • Optical disc and optical disc address reading apparatus and method
    Patent number: RE40639
    Abstract: An optical disc having marks for dispersed addresses that can be easily detected with high precision. A dispersed address comprises synchronization marks, positive marks, and negative marks. Synchronization marks, positive marks, and negative marks are formed along a groove as partial discontinuities or partial modifications in the wobbled groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Shigeru Furumiya, Hiromichi Ishibashi, Takashi Ishida, Yoshiharu Kobayashi
  • Injectable microfoam containing a sclerosing agent
    Patent number: RE40640
    Abstract: Injectable microfoam for scleroteraphy. The sclerotherapy of varices is based on the injection of liquid substances capable of suppressing them. The present invention relates to the preparation of sclerosing substances in the form of a microfoam. The microfoam is prepared with sclerosing agents, and is then injected in the vein to be treated, so that the microfoam displaces the blood contained in the vein and provides for the contact of the sclerosing agent with the vascular endothelium, with a predetermined known concentration and during a controllable time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: BTG International Ltd.
    Inventors: Juan Cabrera Garrido, Juan Cabrera Garcia-Olmedo
  • Method and apparatus for fixing the location of a fixed wireless terminal in a wireless network
    Patent number: RE40641
    Abstract: A method for fixing a location of a fixed wireless terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Jasper Wireless LLC
    Inventor: Charles M. Link, II
  • Reduced-power GPS-based system for tracking multiple objects from a central location
    Patent number: RE40642
    Abstract: Location of an object to be tracked is determined by measuring, at a receiver situated at the object, the propagation time differences between the signals from a plurality of GPS satellites, each of which is received by the receiver situated at the object. The measured propagation time difference values are transmitted to a central station where the location of the object to be tracked is calculated based upon the propagation time differences of the signals transmitted from the satellites and data derived from a receiver apart from the object but also receiving signals from the satellites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel David Harrison, Anatha Krishnan Pradeep, Glen William Brooksby, Stephen M. Hladik
  • Back armor
    Patent number: 7490358
    Abstract: A lower back protection system is provided by a lower back protection apparatus for protecting the lower back region of a user, the apparatus comprising a first piece of lower back armor; a first strap coupled with the lower back armor; a second strap coupled with the lower back armor; wherein the first strap and the second strap are configured to couple the first piece of lower back armor with an article of clothing so as to provide armored back protection to the user when the article of clothing is being worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Diamondback Tactical L.L.L.P.
    Inventor: Jason R. Beck
  • Lightweight ventilated face shield frame
    Patent number: 7490359
    Abstract: A lightweight face shield which protects the face of the wearer from debris and/or hazardous materials, such as biological materials, and is particularly well suited for medical and dental applications. The face shield utilizes a two-piece tiered structure with a preferably canted retention frame joined through an inclined structure member to a shield frame member below which is retained a transparent shield, and above which a minishield. The shield frame member is retained forward of the retention frame member so as to retain the peripheral portions of the shield separated from the face of the user, providing improved ventilation and reduced fogging of the transparent shield. A trampoline style support arm is described that provides solid retention, compliant comfort, and reduced material requirements. Optional locking hinge assemblies for the support arms and a nose bridge are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: OP-D-OP, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Landis