Patents Issued in January 15, 2013
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Patent number: D674566Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Joseph Colangelo
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Patent number: D674567Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Specialty Products of Greenwood, Missouri, Inc.Inventors: Jim Joseph Best, Marco Carroll Perry, Mark David Prommel, Kevin Min O'Leary, William Lauchlin Gulledge, Jr., William Daniel Richardson, Chad Edward Brott, B. Deré Newman, Melodie Lea Wendleton, Benjamin A. Shobert, Richard S. Dale, Todd Brunner
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Patent number: D674568Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: AM Denmark A/SInventors: Henrik Holbaek, Claus Jensen
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Patent number: D674569Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Julie Rose Schelling
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Patent number: D674570Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Westermann KGInventor: Egbert Neuhaus
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Patent number: D674571Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Pearhead, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ray Sakaguchi, John Richard Omdahl, II, Tyler Fredric Allan, Michael Saburo Horito, Arthur Lee Deitrich-Croy, Clark Evan Davis, Mark Edwin Schulte
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Patent number: D674572Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Marco Sanwald, Hanspeter Michael
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Patent number: D674573Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventors: Hsien hung-Ching, Hsieh hung-shin
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Patent number: D674574Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Darryl Hunt
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Patent number: D674575Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Steven Ross Jahn
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Patent number: PP23324Abstract: A new variety of Miniature rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of twinkling brilliant orange coloration.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Weeks RosesInventor: Christian Bédard
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Patent number: PP23325Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-043’ is provided. ‘ZF06-043’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The new variety has deep green foliage with pink and orange new growth, which turns a deep purple color in the fall, retaining its foliage throughout the winter. ‘ZF06-043’ has a round, compact growth habit. The new variety ripens in mid-July and produces mildly sweet, firm berries in moderately loose clusters. The plant is moderately vigorous, with an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
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Patent number: PP23326Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1104’, characterized by its combination of spreading plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with broad leaves, early to medium timing of flowering and fruiting, medium to large fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color, medium to high berry sweetness and small picking scar.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards Pty Ltd.Inventor: Ridley Bell
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Patent number: PP23327Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apple tree rootstock named ‘G.890.’ The ‘G.890’ apple tree rootstock is a dwarfing rootstock that is resistant to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). The ‘G.890’ rootstock is useful in that it can be propagated clonally and used as a rootstock or root system for apple trees as well as for interstems of apple trees.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignees: Cornell University, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: James Cummins, Herbert Sanders Aldwinckle, Terence Lee Robinson, Gennaro Fazio
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Patent number: PP23328Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria×ananassa Duch. named ‘RANIA’, characterized by the description herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: C.I.V.—Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti—Società Consortile A R.L.Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Donata Azzolini, Pietro Castagnoli, Alessandro Castagnoli
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Patent number: PP23329Abstract: ‘Blizzard’ is a new pearlbush plant particularly distinguished by its compact habit, smaller plant height and width, larger flower diameter, and larger genome size.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventor: Thomas G. Ranney
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Patent number: PP23330Abstract: A new variety of carnation named ‘KLEDG10117’ particularly characterized by its lavender purple flowers, rich flowering, good branching and clear flower color, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
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Patent number: PP23331Abstract: The new and distinct plant cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Very Cherry’ with long-blooming, fragrant, single flowers, having petals that begin black-red with irregular bright red streaks that mature to bright red with burgundy center having a streaked outer margin. Dianthus ‘Very Cherry’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die-out.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.Inventor: Kevin A. Hurd
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Patent number: PP23332Abstract: A new cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ that is distinguishable by a compact rounded habit, glossy mahogany-black divided leaves and dark purple-brown stems. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ exhibits large bright red blossoms and dark central disks. In combination these traits set ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inventor.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Keith Hammett
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Patent number: PP23333Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually propagated genotype of Seashore Paspalum turfgrass with a distinct set of agronomic, horticultural, morphological, and insect resistant traits.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Scully, Russell T. Nagata, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Gregg S. Nuessly, Ronald H. Cherry
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Patent number: PP23334Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Phoenix’ characterized by medium, yellow orange ray florets, a medium upright habit, well-branched, strong stems, and good vigor.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: RE43919Abstract: A baby crib includes a bed frame structure, a fabric member mounted on the bed frame structure to define a surrounding wall around the bed frame structure, and a plurality of positioning posts mounted on the fabric member. The bed frame structure includes a plurality of upright tubes, each of which has a tube wall defining a receiving hole and having a slit that extends along the length of the tube wall and that is in spatial communication with the receiving hole. The positioning posts are inserted respectively into the receiving holes in the upright tubes. The fabric member is clamped between each upright tube and a corresponding positioning post, and extends outward through the slit in each upright tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., LimitedInventor: Shun-Min Chen
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Patent number: RE43920Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology LLCInventor: Keith B. Giddens
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Patent number: RE43921Abstract: A modular display system for display devices, especially flat screen monitors which is a hub and spoke design whereby multiple monitors are mounted at the same hub height. The display system has means for locking the height of each display device using a cam and brake concept adjusted using a jackscrew. For quick change-out of display devices, a bayonet mount is used to attach the display device to the spokes.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Trade Management Group LimitedInventor: Ole F. Smed
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Patent number: RE43922Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) is laid out to be balanced so that, when power is applied to the SRAM, the cells of the SRAM have no preferred logic state, In addition, the SRAM is fabricated in a process the emphasizes mismatches so that each individual cell assumes a non-random logic state when power is applied.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: National Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Elroy Lucero
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Patent number: RE43923Abstract: A method for organizing and compressing spatial data to enable fast, incremental downloads of spatial data over a network. The method comprises multiple steps for segmenting and reducing spatial data, and introduces a location-relevant naming system for storing and accessing the data. Applications installed on remote devices are able to efficiently compute data file names based solely on location information, download the data over a network and cache the data on the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Tierravision, Inc.Inventor: Alfred M. Wallner
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Patent number: RE43924Abstract: Optical filter which is adapted to prevent the reflection of external light and improve a signal level of a signal sent from a display device by preventing attenuation thereof, and which is further adapted to prevent a change in hue of an image and to improve the hue, contrast and brightness of an image, thereby enhancing visibility. First, a liquid crystal display device (1) outputs light which is linearly polarized light. First linearly polarizing plate (2) is mounted in the filter in such a manner as to be adjusted to an axis of polarization of the linearly polarized light. Namely, the light outputted from the liquid crystal display device (1) passes through the first linearly polarizing plate (2) without being changed. The light passing through the first linearly polarizing plate (2) is then changed by a first quarter-wave phase difference plate (11) into circularly polarized light so that the phase difference between extraordinary light and ordinary light is (1/4) of the wavelength.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Sawai, Teturo Ueno, Takashi Onioh, Shigeyoshi Inuyama, Kojyu Nagasaki
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Patent number: RE43925Abstract: A three-dimensional profile inspecting apparatus includes at least two optical inspecting apparatuses and a tilt angle adjusting mechanism. The tilt angle adjusting mechanism is equipped with the at least two optical inspecting apparatuses so as to adjust the tilt angles of the at least two optical inspecting apparatuses. When the tilt angles of the optical inspecting apparatuses are changed, the focuses of the optical inspecting apparatuses remain at a single position and a subject to be inspected is within the fields of view of the optical inspecting apparatuses. The three-dimensional profile of the subject can be obtained by building the images collected by the two optical inspecting apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei Cheng Wang, Shih Hsuan Kuo, Jin Liang Chen
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Patent number: RE43926Abstract: A method and apparatus (300) for processing data in a communication system (400), using a configuration header (310) containing configuration data for use in processing data through a plurality of processes including a first process and a second process and passing the configuration header (310) with inter-process data (320) form the first process to the second process, whereby the second process extracts configuration data from the configuration header passed from the first process.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Joseph Keith Charles Moloney
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Patent number: RE43927Abstract: A vehicle impact attenuator includes a rail and at least one guide member moveable along the rail. At least a portion of the guide member is rotatable relative to the rail about a vertical axis by at least ±10° without binding the guide member against the rail. At least one energy absorbing element is located adjacent said guide member. A method of attenuating the impact of a vehicle is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Buehler
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Patent number: RE43928Abstract: An adapter to permit borescope access inside a gas turbine engine including a compressor stator having a plurality of compressor stator segments comprises a body portion defining a bore extending longitudinally therethrough from a first end to be disposed adjacent to outside surfaces of adjacent compressor stator segments to a second end to be disposed adjacent to inside surfaces of adjacent compressor stator segments. The bore permits a borescope to enter therethrough. The adapter further comprises an attachment portion for circumferentially coupling at least one compressor stator segment to an outer casing of the gas turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian Ellis Clouse, David P. Dube
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Patent number: RE43929Abstract: A method of processing a proteinaceous material, the method entails (1) blending the proteinaceous material with alcohol and a reducing agent and (2) maintaining a combination having the proteinaceous material and the reducing agent at a greater than ambient temperature for a holding period of at least about five minutes to form a proteinaceous product.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition, LLCInventors: Bill L. Miller, Madhu Kakade
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Patent number: RE43930Abstract: Disclosed is a forward channel configuring method in an OFDMA FDD system. The method comprises: classifying the cells into a specific number of patterns based on location relations of the respective cells; allowing the respective base stations of the cells having different classified patterns to transmit control information to the mobile station at different times within a period of the forward channel, and allowing the respective base stations of the cells having the same classified patterns to transmit control information to the mobile station at the same time; and allowing the respective base stations to transmit traffic data to the mobile station irrespective of the classified patterns when the control information is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Pantech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sun-Sim Chun, Deuk-Su Lyu
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Patent number: RE43931Abstract: A radiotelephone includes a housing, and a radiotelephone communications transceiver and display are attached to the housing. A contact-sensitive transducer such as a resistive transducer, a capacitive transducer or a semiconductive transducer, is attached to the housing and produces an output signal that characterizes contact with a contact-sensitive surface of the contact-sensitive transducer. A controller is responsive to the output signal and operatively associated with the display and the radiotelephone communications transceiver, and controls at least one of the display and the radiotelephone communications transceiver according to the output signal of the contact-sensitive transducer. The controller, responsive to the contact-sensitive transducer, may determine a position of contact along an axis of the contact-sensitive transducer. A graphical object is selectively displayed based on the determined position of contact to thereby identify the graphical object, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventors: John Joseph Hayes, Jr., Curtis Wayne Thornton
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Patent number: RE43932Abstract: The invention relates to a new crystalline form of the methanesulfonic acid addition salt of 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl-methyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-ylamino)phenyl]-benzamide of formula I, which may be used for example for tumour therapy.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Juerg Zimmermann, Bertrand Sutter, Hans Michael Buerger
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Patent number: RE43933Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more data generating computing devices as default data warehouses in the event of a primary data warehouse failure are provided. A data warehouse provides an environment in which data from one or more data servers in one or more locations, or premises, is aggregated in a central database. In the event of a system failure, in which communication between the data warehouse and one or more servers is disrupted, a warehouse ticket file, stored on secure, distributed ticket servers, is used to identify and initialize at least one of the data servers as a failover data warehouse. Once communication between the premises and its primary data warehouse is restored, the data collected during the failover is transferred to the primary data warehouse and purged from the failover data warehouse.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Hatoshi Investments JP, LLCInventor: Julie D. Alexander
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Patent number: RE43934Abstract: A method includes determining whether a key is traceable to one of a set of keys associated with a trusted source and determining whether the key is identified in a list of compromised keys. If the key is not identified as compromised and is traceable to one of the keys in the set, the key is assigned a trusted status.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Ned M. Smith
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Patent number: RE43935Abstract: A plurality of battery-operated transceivers encapsulated by lamination to form a sheet of independent transceivers is tested in a two piece fixture that forms an enclosure surrounding each in-sheet transceiver. Each enclosure has an antenna for transmitting a command signal to the transceiver at a known power level and for receiving a reply message from the transceiver containing a power level measurement made by the transceiver. Test methods using the fixture of the present invention are also described. An RFID tag and interrogator may each include a transmitter and a receiver. The tag and interrogator may communicate with each other at different frequency bands and may communicate in accordance with a wireless communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventors: Mark E. Tuttle, Rickie C. Lake, Steven F. Schicht, John R. Tuttle
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Patent number: RE43936Abstract: A system and method are provided wherein digital data representing content and associated license rights may copied to a storage medium, such as a removable storage medium, whereby the serial number of the copied-to storage medium is integrated into the licensing scheme utilized to secure the digital content. As a result, the digital content is pre-authenticated and bound to the copied-to storage medium, obviating the need to access a network or other location for access to the protected content.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Bozak Investments, LLCInventors: Shawn Ray Isaacson, Robert L. Short
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Patent number: 8353062Abstract: A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre-tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: XO Athletic, Co.Inventors: James J. Landi, Michael Landi
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Patent number: 8353063Abstract: A garment worn under a bridal gown in a manner similar to a petticoat having vertical strips of elastic to retract the garment under the gown for photographs. The elasticized hem of the garment can be pulled from under the bottom of the gown to allow the wearer to carry the gown and protect it from being soiled. The garment is provided with a tight fitting waistband that secures around the wearer's waist. A skirt of the garment is somewhat circular with the front somewhat shorter in length than the back. Loops are provided near the hem as a means for holding the hem of the garment when carrying the gown within the garment. An elastic band from the garment's hem can be pulled from the casing as shoulder straps for carrying the gown hands-free.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Bellabito, LLCInventors: Mary Thomas, Miranda Rene Thomas
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Patent number: 8353064Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable magnetic channel closure for a salon cape. The channel closure has a reinforced tab located at or near each of the ends of the channel. Each reinforced tab has a pair of magnetic components that grip the channel when the reinforced tab is bent. The channel closure is tightened by pulling a gripping component located at each end of the channel closure. A cord located at the top of the channel prevents the reinforced tabs and magnetic components from sliding off the channel when the gripping components are pulled.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Robert Tagatz
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Patent number: 8353065Abstract: A body armor system has a left vest section connected to a right vest section and has a front plate carrier which is alternatively mounted with a buckle at either the right shoulder or the left shoulder. The front plate carrier has identical straps terminated by patches of hook and loop fastener material. One strap is passed through a loop on the rear of the front plate carrier and mounts one part of a buckle, the other part of the buckle is mounted on a hook and loop fastener strap which is affixed to a shoulder element, thus permitting the system to be reconfigured for left- or right-handed users. U-shaped ballistic inserts are received in mating pockets in each vest section. A laced cord which joins the rear segments of the vest sections is held in place by a cord restraint member which defines a loop for each cord crossing.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: LineWeight LLCInventor: Caleb Clark Crye
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Patent number: 8353066Abstract: Strap buckles for headgear can be independently adjusted by single-handed operation while the headgear is worn. To tighten the straps, the wearer pulls a strap buckle toward the chin. The adjustment preferably involves a 1:1 length-adjustment ratio, such that the strap is shortened substantially by the amount the wearer pulls on the buckle.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Edward R. Hall
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Patent number: 8353067Abstract: An umpire chest protector for use in a baseball game is disclosed to include a body member, a sternum plate, first left and right side plates, second left and right side plates, two shoulder plates, a shoulder strap assembly and a rear padding system. The rear padding system has an air channel defined therein, saving material, reducing the weight and enhancing wearing comfort. The left and right paddings, upper padding, outer left padding and outer right padding of the rear padding system are detachable, easy on and off and washable, material-saving and capable of dispersing impact force. The sternum plate is attached to one side of each of the shoulder plates and affixed thereto with rivets, and side flaps and bottom flaps of the sternum plate are respectively affixed to the upper portions and lower portions of the first left and right side plates with rivets, providing warp around feel and making the protector still and strong.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Racer Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shyan-Wei Chen, Brad Jurga
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Patent number: 8353068Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable hand rail including a wall-mounted base member that includes a circular plate with an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The circular plate includes a circular track. The circular track has a bottom, an inside rail member extending from the bottom and an outside rail member extending from the bottom. The two rail members define a C-shaped channel. The bottom of the track member also includes a plurality of lock apertures. A rotatable insert is rotatably disposed within the circular track. The insert has a first insert opening and a diametrically opposed second insert opening. First and second shoulder members are disposed within the insert openings. The first shoulder member has a first locking pin biased to extend into one of the lock apertures. A bar having a first end and a second end is provided attached to the shoulder members.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventors: John W Bailey, Steven H Bailey
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Patent number: 8353069Abstract: A device for heating, cooling and emitting fragrance into bedding on a mattress of a bed which comprises a vented bladder placed upon the mattress under the bedding of the bed. A mechanism is for producing forced air being hot/cool and scented. A flexible air hose extends between the vented bladder and the forced air producing mechanism, to carry the hot/cool and scented air from the forced air producing mechanism to the vented bladder and into the bedding.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Anthony W. Miller
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Patent number: 8353070Abstract: A collapsible rail system for attachment to a variety of surfaces such as a fluoroscopy or radiographic table and easily extended into a raised position or retracted into a lowered position which is flush with the surface. The collapsible rail system generally includes an upper rail, a lower rail and a plurality of post members, wherein each of the post members is pivotally connected to both the upper rail and the lower rail so as to allow the upper rail to collapse onto the lower rail. The lock plate is positioned within a lower channel of the lower rail for locking the rail assembly in an upright position. One or more brackets are provided for removably attaching the rail assembly to a table such as a fluoroscopy or radiographic table.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Cameron S. Johnsen
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Patent number: 8353071Abstract: A patient support apparatus is convertible between a conventional bed position, having a generally horizontal sleeping surface upon which a person lies in a supine position, and a chair egress position, allowing a person to exit the support from a sitting position. The patient support comprises a deck and a foot panel removably coupled to the deck. The foot panel may allow a low seated height while the bed is in the chair egress position.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. Turner, David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz
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Patent number: 8353072Abstract: A mattress is disclosed that includes a sleeping side, a cushioning layer, an inner support compartment, and a fire-containing compartment disposed between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment and including first and second layers of fire-resistant material. The cushioning layer is disposed between the first and second layers of fire-resistant material.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Serta, Inc.Inventor: Alvin R. Klancnik