Patents Issued in September 1, 2009
  • Limonium plant named ‘Esm Julio’
    Patent number: PP20238
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Limonium plant named ‘Esm Julio’, characterized by its erect, long and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; violet blue-colored flowers arranged on compact and dense panicles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Euonymus Plant Named ‘Markie’
    Patent number: PP20239
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named ‘Markie’, characterized by its immature leaves of green with yellow green-colored variegation, mature leaves of dark green with yellow green to yellow-colored variegation, large leaves, and moderately vigorous, spreading to broadly upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Gys Petrus de Jong
  • Doritaenopsis plant named ‘SOGO F1548’
    Patent number: PP20240
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Doritaenopsis plant named ‘SOGO F1548’, comprises its flowers of flamboyant red overlaid toward base and the red labellum, freely flowering habit, upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and the excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Chiang-Kuei Feng
  • Climbing miniature rose plant named ‘WEKwapunk’
    Patent number: PP20241
    Abstract: ‘WEKwapunk’ is a new variety of miniature rose plant with informal, semi-double blossoms of a unique muted russet and smoky lavender with orange centers. Having a columnar and spreading habit makes it suitable for decorative use in a garden or as a specimen plant. This new variety has an above average degree of resistance to powdery mildew and rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Greenheart Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Carruth
  • Torenia plant named ‘DANCAT266’
    Patent number: PP20242
    Abstract: A new and distinct Torenia plant named ‘DANCAT266’ particularly characterized by plenty of delicate, funnel form, cup-shaped flowers with petals in shades of light yellow with yellow blotch on lower petal; cascading bush, which maintains a compact, rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; densely branched plant, gracefully cascading from hanging baskets; early flowering response and stays in full bloom in moderate climate; suitable as an annual for hanging pots outdoors under partial shade and good weather tolerance with a preferred temperature range of 15° C. to 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Danziger ‘Dan’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘Parhap’
    Patent number: PP20243
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘Parhap’ characterized by a compact growth habit, resistance to leaf spot disease, white uniform flowers and cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Paradise Seed Company Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John Robb
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Radliv’
    Patent number: PP20244
    Abstract: A new and distinct shrub rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive semi-double blossoms that are dark red in coloration. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and a bushy, fairly loose and open growth habit. The foliage is dark green with a matte finish. A faint sweet fragrance is provided by the blossoms. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Radler
  • plant named ‘Amri Trared’
    Patent number: PP20245
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Amri Trared’, particularly distinguished by the dark red flower color, large flower size, novel lateral plant habit, zonal like branching and foliage, and good garden performance growing well in both sun and semi-shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Tecoma plant named ‘Mnstapbe’
    Patent number: PP20246
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of the genus Tecoma is provided. This hybrid has been named ‘Mnstabe’ for a cultivar name. The new variety is the product of a deliberate cross of interspecific origin between two hybrid plants of the genus Tecoma made in 2006. Seeds from this cross were saved and planted and the new variety was selected from a block of these hybrid seedlings. The new variety displays a uniquely different flower color previously unavailable in the genus, is compact in size, and as well is generally sterile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Camelot Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: George E. Hull
  • plant named ‘Lunar Glow’
    Patent number: PP20247
    Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by new growth and young leaves that are all yellow in color. This yellow coloration lasts all summer if the plant is actively growing. In addition the plant has large, bright pink flowers, red winter leaf color, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’
    Patent number: PP20248
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Rogers, Aloysius G Claessens, Thomas M. Sjulin, Carlos D. Fear
  • Phormium tenax Plant Named ‘PHOS2’
    Patent number: PP20249
    Abstract: ‘PHOS2’ is a distinctive variety of Phormium tenax which is characterized by a dwarf growth habit with a strong shoot density as compared with the species Phormium tenax, which has a variable growth form ranging from short to tall plant height and sparse to dense shoot density. In addition, ‘PHOS2’ has a bronze mature leaf color, whereas the parental form of the species Phormium tenax has a mature leaf colour of purple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Kiwi plant named ‘Skelton A16’
    Patent number: PP20250
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia chinensis is described. The cultivar results from a controlled pollination using a A. chinensis selection ‘ALC13’ and a female A. chinensis selection ‘A124.’ Both named parents (‘ALC13’ and ‘A124’) are unpatented cultivars. The new cultivar is distinguished by its small fruit size, slightly depressed to slightly blunt protruding stylar end, and the medium to early harvest date of the fruit in early April.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Donald Skelton
  • Chrysanthemum Plant Named ‘Frosty Yoigloo’
    Patent number: PP20251
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Frosty Yoigloo’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering about September 24th in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Grapevine ‘Sheegene-12’
    Patent number: PP20252
    Abstract: The new and distinct variety characterized by a dark red-colored, medium sized seedless grape that ripens in early August approximately two weeks later than the Flame Seedless Grape (unpatented) when grown in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The grapes of this variety are produced on strong woody stem and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy P. Sheehan
  • Erysimum plant named ‘Jenny Brook’
    Patent number: PP20253
    Abstract: A new Erysimum plant particularly distinguished by flowers which change color through the season starting out as purple-mauve changing to peach and by its upright, long flower stems that are held above green linear foliage is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Roger Handley
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Antholodoj’
    Patent number: PP20254
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having big, bright-red, symmetricly round, durable spathes that slowly turn brown-red with age, green, durable leaves, moderate shoot formation, flowers early and continuously throughout the year, a compact plant habit and a plant height of 35 cm to 40 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Jan van Dijk
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Anthcimwi’
    Patent number: PP20255
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having unique brown-red, durable spathes, dark-green, compact, durable leaves, a medium-long erect penduncle, rich shoot formation, flowers early and continuously throughout the year, a compact and full plant habit and a plant height of 30 cm to 35 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Jan van Dijk
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sunno Yellow’
    Patent number: PP20256
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sunno Yellow’ characterized by small-sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching, a natural season flowering date of September 14, a blooming period of 6 weeks, a rounded plant habit and a spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Saxifraga plant named ‘Rocklarwhi’
    Patent number: PP20257
    Abstract: A new Saxifraga plant named ‘Rocklarwhi,’ particularly distinguished by its completely white flower color, very big flower size, early flowering, and compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Everett Gutter
  • Diascia plant named ‘KLEDB06039’
    Patent number: PP20258
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘KLEDB06039’ characterized by its vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’
    Patent number: PP20259
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Esm Kalua’
    Patent number: PP20260
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esm Kalua’, characterized by its upright, symmetrical and long flowering stems; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; uniform and high density of fruits; and large spherical greenish white-colored fruits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Aster plant named ‘Yohazy’
    Patent number: PP20261
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yohazy’, characterized by its upright, uniform and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; natural flowering season mid-September in the northern hemisphere; daisy-type inflorescences with dark pink-colored ray florets that resist fading over time; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Kalanchoe Plant Named ‘Patrice’
    Patent number: PP20262
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Patrice’, 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 red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Alternanthera plant named ‘Mai Tai’
    Patent number: PP20263
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alternanthera plant named ‘Mai Tai’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; strong and healthy leaves; variegated leaves that are dark burgundy/brown, red purple, green and creamy white in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: ItSaul Plants LLC
    Inventor: Karen Stever
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’
    Patent number: PP20264
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yocupertino’
    Patent number: PP20265
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yocupertino’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; strong and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Apparatus and method for monitoring termite activity
    Patent number: RE40884
    Abstract: Apparatus, for detecting the presence and eating activity of organisms such as termites that damage structures, includes a body; a wooden bait element controllably exposed to the organisms within a cavity of the body, and having an applied bait substance; a side wall of the body having a vertically spaced plurality of smoothly converging entrance passages for admitting the organisms, a consumable porous barrier covering each of the entrance passages. Spring tension is applied to an upper end of the bait element, an opposite end being anchored to the body. A flag member that is connected to the upper end of the bait element projects from the body when the bait element is weakened to the predetermined amount by the organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Michael J. Masterson
  • Robotic tape applicator and method
    Patent number: RE40885
    Abstract: A method of fastening a first curved part to a second curved part comprises placing the second part into a specified orientation in relation to a robotically controlled tape applicator, applying two-sided adhesive tape along a non-linear path over the surface of the second part, and placing the first part into registry with the second part to adhere to the adhesive tape. A robotic tape applicator comprises a computer adapted to control a robotic arm, guide means, tensioning means and cutting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: Terrance M. Sharp
  • Fuel injection valve for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: RE40886
    Abstract: A fuel jet adjusting plate has first nozzle holes arranged along a first circle coaxial with a central axis of a valve body and second nozzle holes arranged along a second circle coaxial with the central axis and having a diameter larger that the first circle. The second nozzle holes have an opening area smaller than that of the first nozzle holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tomojiro Sugimoto, Keiso Takeda
  • Semiconductor chip with redistribution metal layer
    Patent number: RE40887
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the creation of Input/Output connection points to a semiconductor device package. An extension is applied to the conventional I/O connect points of a semiconductor device, allowing the original I/O point location to be relocated to a new point of I/O interconnect that may be in the vicinity of the original point of I/O interconnect but can also be located at a distance from this original point of I/O interconnect. Layers of passivation and polyimide are provided for proper creation and protection of the extended and relocated I/O pads. Wire bonding is used to further interconnect the relocated I/O pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignees: Megica Corporation, Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Tah-Kang Joseph Ting
  • Fabricated vehicle axle
    Patent number: RE40888
    Abstract: A fabricated vehicle axle is shown to include a main body having an inverted U-shaped configuration. The fabricated vehicle axle further includes a continuous bottom plate welded to the main body. The fabricated axle also includes a first king pin top plate having a reversed curved fork portion welded to the main body at one end thereof. Similarly, the fabricated vehicle axle includes a second king pin top plate having a reversed curved fork portion welded to the main body at an opposite end thereof. Still further, the fabricated vehicle axle includes a first gooseneck part welded to the first king pin top plate and the first end of the bottom plate. Similarly, the fabricated vehicle axle includes a second gooseneck part welded to the second king pin top plate and the second end of the bottom plate. REEXAMINATION RESULTS The questions raised in reexamination request 90/007,703, filed Sep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ashley Thomas Dudding, Lawrence Edward Miller
  • Power metering module
    Patent number: RE40889
    Abstract: A metering module for use in a power circuit monitoring system including a circuit monitor having a processor for processing data related to power signals, said metering module comprising at least one sensor for sensing a predetermined property of a power signal and for producing a corresponding sensor signal, and a modular metering circuit for producing data corresponding to said sensor signal for input into said circuit monitor, wherein said metering module is selectively detachable and replaceable relative to said circuit monitor to permit one or more of testing, calibration and repair of said metering module thereby minimizing any interruption in operation of said circuit monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Carlson, Jason M. Thurmond, Jeffrey J. Farago, Kenneth L. McMahon, Thomas J. Seifert, Robert C. Ditmore, Avery D. Long
  • Temperature compensated high power bandpass filter
    Patent number: RE40890
    Abstract: A bandpass filter makes use of at least one waveguide cavity that is thermally compensated to minimize drift of a resonant frequency of the cavity with thermal expansion of cavity components. The compensation relies on deformation of the shape of at least one cavity surface in response to thermally-induced dimensional changes of the cavity. A control rod is used to limit the movement of a point on the deformed surface, while the rest of the surface moves with the thermal expansion. The control rod is made of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is significantly different than that of other filter components. The rod may also be arranged to span more thermally expandable material than defines the filter such that, as the filter expands, the point of deflection is moved toward the interior of the filter beyond its original position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Electronics Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek J. Small, John A. Lunn
  • Methods and apparatus for providing touch-sensitive input in multiple degrees of freedom
    Patent number: RE40891
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multiple coordinate controller device having a three-dimensional body with a first surface portion and a second surface portion where the second surface portion is not coplanar with the first surface. A first transducer with a first sensing surface is coupled to the first surface portion of the body and capable of detecting both positions and a range of pressure forces at positions on the first sensing surface. The first transducer is further capable of providing a first range of z coordinates at a detected x,y coordinate in response to the range of pressure forces on said first sensing surface. A second transducer having a second sensing surface is coupled to the second surface portion of the body and capable of detecting both positions and a range of pressure forces at the positions on the second sensing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Sandio Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Taizo Yasutake
  • Network facsimile apparatus
    Patent number: RE40892
    Abstract: The network facsimile apparatus is able to communicate using both a public switched telephone network and a computer network, and has a facsimile section which transmits and receives an image via the public switched telephone network, a network communication section which transmits and receives data via the computer network, a storage which is to store received data and a structured document, a web server which transmits received data or a structured document to the computer network, and a reception list generating section which generates a structured document of reception list indicative of document information of received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Iida
  • Palm sized Handheld device with ergonomic keypad
    Patent number: RE40893
    Abstract: A palm-sized handheld device includes a body casing having a top end and a bottom end. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the device also includes a display screen proximately disposed near the bottom end of the device, and a plurality of input keys proximately disposed near said top end of the device above the input display screen. As a result of such a configuration, accessibility to the input keys by users+ thumbs is improved while glare from a bright light source on the display screen may be decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: G. Eric Engstrom
  • Sample and load scheme for observability internal nodes in a PLD
    Patent number: RE40894
    Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) that provides the capability to observe and control the logic state of buried internal nodes is disclosed. The PLD provides shadow storage units for internal nodes such as logic element registers, memory cells, and I/O registers. A sample/load data path includes bidirectional data buses and shift register that facilitate the sampling of internal nodes for observing their logic states, and loading of internal nodes for controlling their logic states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Rakesh H. Patel, Kevin A. Norman
  • Optical head and apparatus for and method of storing and reproducing optical information
    Patent number: RE40895
    Abstract: In a optical head, a beam is emitted from a light emitting element in which a plurality of light sources are integrally formed, the light sources being able to emit beams having different wave lengths from one another. An optical system converges the beam coming from any one of the light sources onto an optical information storage medium. An optical separator separates a reflected beam coming from the optical information storage medium from the beam coming from the light source. A light receiving element detects light quantities of the reflected beam separated by the optical separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Hideki Hayashi, Joji Anzai
  • Method and arrangement in a radio communication system
    Patent number: RE40896
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process in a radio communication system which is arranged for packet data transmission according to a message-synchronized ALOHA protocol with reservation. Mobile stations in the system are arranged to send access requests to a base station during a reservation phase in a mobile radio system which uses this protocol. The base station is arranged to receive and comply with the access request from a first mobile station by sending thereto a channel reservation message (2) comprising a channel reservation (3). The base station is further arranged to receive access requests from at least a second mobile station for which channel reservation momentarily cannot be carried out. According to the process of the invention an access request received from the second mobile station is confirmed when channel reservation cannot be carried out in the usual manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Dalibor Turina, Lars Billström
  • Constant current line circuit with class features
    Patent number: RE40897
    Abstract: A line circuit utilizing a differential amplifier whose output is regulated to zero volts D.C. (when the subscriber's set is off-hook) by a negative feedback circuit, for controlling a voltage controlled power supply which provides a constant current feed to the subscriber's loop. The differential amplifier also transmits audio signals received from the subscriber's loop directly to a PABX via an unbalanced terminal. When the loop range exceeds a predetermined threshold, the circuit reverts to a voltage feed operation thereby allowing operation over long loop lengths and the ability to provide on-hook CLASS services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Mitel Networks Corporation
    Inventor: Chuk Seto
  • Lubricating device for a plurality of lubricating stations
    Patent number: RE40898
    Abstract: In a lubricating device for a plurality of lubricating stations, in particular for supplying lubricant to knitting machines, a pump device is provided that serves at the same time as a distributor device. To that end, the pump device has a piston which is provided with a control groove. The corresponding pump cylinder has an inlet and a plurality of outlets distributed over the cylinder wall. Depending on which of the outlets the control groove of the piston is made to coincide with, a corresponding lubricating station is selected. The pump device is thus a distributor device as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Memminger-Iro GmbH
    Inventor: Rolf Huss
  • Card connector
    Patent number: RE40899
    Abstract: In a card connector of the present invention, an eject plate has a push-moving portion, an engaging portion and a spring portion, and can be switched to two positions by a heart cam. In an electric connecting state of the card and the connector, the eject plate is set to a second position, and its engaging portion is engaged with a notch formed in the card, and the release of the engagement is prevented by a guide wall, and no card can be pulled out even when strong pulling-out force is applied to the card (full lock). When the eject plate is moved from the second position to a first position by a tension spring, the card is pushed out by the push-moving portion. The engaging portion is also engaged with the notch of the card in this first position, but the release of the engagement is allowed by the wall portion, and the card can be pulled out by elastically deforming the spring portion (half lock).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoichi Sasaki, Takeshi Fujiwara, Koji Shiota
  • Amplifier circuit
    Patent number: RE40900
    Abstract: An amplifier circuit for amplifying an input signal to generate an amplifier output signal incorporates a cascaded series of reflection amplifiers arranged along a signal path and operative to amplify signals propagating in a forward direction along the signal path. The circuit is operative to counteract signal propagation in a reverse direction along the signal path, thereby hindering spontaneous oscillation from arising within the circuit. Incorporation of reflection amplifiers into the circuit enables it to provide high gain, for example 50 dB, while consuming low currents, for example, tens of microamperes. The circuit is especially suitable for use at intermediate frequencies in radio receivers such as mobile telephones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Ian J. Forster
  • Taxane derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof
    Patent number: RE40901
    Abstract: A novel taxane derivative with anticancer activity, a process for its preparation and a process for the preparation of 14-?-hydroxy-1,14-carbonate-baccatine III and V derivatives 13-substituted by an isoserine residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Indena S.p.A.
    Inventors: Ezio Bombardelli, Bruno Gabetta, Alessandro Pontiroli
  • Tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymers with higher drawability
    Patent number: RE40902
    Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer with high drawability is provided. Also provided is a process employing the polymer and an article coated with the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ralph Kaulbach, Albert Killich, Friedrich Kloos, Gernot Loehr, Ludwig Mayer, Erik Peters, Thomas J. Blong, Denis Duchesne
  • System and method for call-blocking-triggered topology updates in source routed signaling protocol communication networks
    Patent number: RE40903
    Abstract: Advertising available resource information for a link in a communication network is provided. The network uses a source routing protocol. The source routing protocol uses the available resource advertisements for identifying a path for a call routed through the node in the network. The method advertises the available resource information for the node to adjacent nodes linked to the node in the network when the node receives a request for a connection to be routed over the link, the request seeking resources exceeding available resources for the link, but not exceeding the last advertised resources for the link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Dolganow, Shawn P. McAllister
  • Apparatus for generating target addresses within a circular buffer including a register for storing position and size of the circular buffer
    Patent number: RE40904
    Abstract: The invention comprises a hardware constructed address generator for a circular buffer which can be of any size and be in any position in memory. The address generator calculates both an absolute value and a wrapped value and selects one in accordance with whether the wrapped value falls within the boundaries of the buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Garde
  • Article of apparel incorporating a flocked material
    Patent number: 7581258
    Abstract: A flocked material and an article of apparel incorporating the flocked material are disclosed. The flocked material includes a substrate and a plurality of flocking fibers. The substrate is formed from a two-dimensional material and has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The flocking fibers are secured to the second surface. In addition, the flocking fibers may form a plurality of apertures that expose at least a portion of the second surface of the substrate. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the flocking fibers may face inward to form at least a portion of an interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the flocking fibers may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Baron, Karin Elizabeth Carter, Chia Pei C. Hung, Carrie Lynn Davis, Rebecca P. Hurd, LaShurya M. Wise