Patents Issued in September 29, 2020
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Patent number: D897616Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: SUZHOU DIBEA ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Haiyong Chen
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Patent number: D897617Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Haiyong Chen
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Patent number: D897618Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Youngsoo Ha, Eunyoung Chee, Wookjun Chung, Kyungah Lee
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Patent number: D897619Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: FISKARS FINLAND OY ABInventors: Timo Sunila, Sami Lyytikäinen, Petteri Masalin
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Patent number: D897620Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: The Libman CompanyInventors: Andrew Libman, Carlos Aguiar, Fernando Santos, Aaron Libman, Jon Franklin
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Patent number: D897621Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DORAI HOME, INC.Inventors: Jason Charles Klug, Aaron Basil Nelson
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Patent number: D897622Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DORAI HOME, INCInventors: Jason Charles Klug, Aaron Basil Nelson
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Patent number: D897623Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Autostore Technology ASInventors: Borge Bekken, Trond Austrheim
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Patent number: D897624Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DALE HOLDINGS PTY LTDInventor: Chris Dale
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Patent number: D897625Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventors: Gregory Allan Thomas Hall, Oliver Bradley, Erjon Begaj Hatillari
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Patent number: PP32234Abstract: ‘Y103’ apple tree is a new variety selected for its distinctive dark pink and white fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: IFO S.A.R.L.Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
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Patent number: PP32235Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, and productive tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 15, 2019. The fruit is uniformly large in size, very sweet in flavor, oblate in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, dark red in flesh color, very dark red in skin color, and has a medium length stem that is strongly attached to the fruit.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
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Patent number: PP32236Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32237Abstract: A new variety of Weigela florida plant named ‘TMWG16-02’ that is characterized by upright narrow vase-shaped plant habit, pale pink and mid-pink colored flowers which are borne profusely and continuously in early and mid-spring and then sporadically during summer, in clusters along the entire length of the stem, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Branded Garden Products Ltd.Inventor: Charles Valin
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Patent number: PP32238Abstract: The present invention relates to new and distinct cultivar of the woody-stemmed shrub, Sweetfern, botanically known as Comptonia peregrina and referred to by the name ‘Blue Sea’. ‘Blue Sea’ is a compact, blue-tinted leaf Sweetfern plant that has leaves that are narrower and finer in texture than wild Comptonia peregrina.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: University of ConnecticutInventors: Jessica Lubell-Brand, Mark Henry Brand
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Patent number: PP32239Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218912’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous red purple and yellow green-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32240Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218923’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white to very light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32241Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218913’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous yellow green and light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32242Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘COF-HM2’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorously growing, compact plants with strong, upright peduncles. Inflorescences are dense mophead with uniquely colored sepals beginning maturing green-purple and maturing pink. Sepals are extremely thick and persist in good condition up to 8 weeks. Fall foliage is a deep red. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Michael Dirr, Mark Griffith
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Patent number: PP32243Abstract: The new and distinct Crape Myrtle plant named Lagerstroemia ‘Perky Pink’ has a dense mounded habit, that is ground hardy to at least USDA zone 6, has matte, dark olive-green foliage that have a mahogany color when young. The pink flowers on densely-branched reddish stems cover the shrub. The new plant resists leaf spot and powdery mildew and is useful in the landscape as a specimen, en masse, or as a container plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32244Abstract: The new and distinct Crape Myrtle plant named Lagerstroemia ‘Peppermint Mocha’ has a dense, broadly-spreading, mounded habit, that is ground hardy to at least USDA zone 6, has glossy, dark-green foliage that have a medium wine-colored blush when young. The rosy-pink flowers on dense reddish stems cover the shrub. The new plant resists leaf spot and powdery mildew and is useful in the landscape as a specimen, en masse, or as a container plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32245Abstract: A new and distinct Ipomoea batatas cultivar named ‘ISGGS10-0’ is disclosed, characterized by heart-shaped foliage with yellow and green variegation. Plants are semi-compact, have a mounding habit, and produce many lateral branches, without pinching or chemical growth regulators. The new cultivar is an Ipomoea batatas, typically suited for ornamental container and garden use.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Steve Jones
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Patent number: PP32246Abstract: A new and distinct Amsonia plant named ‘Starstruck’ characterized by winter-hardy, compact, densely-stemmed, clean habit with oblanceolate, medium-green foliage that goes dormant in the winter; single, periwinkle-blue, star-shaped flowers on medium-tall dark purple scapes flowering beginning about early-May and effective for about four weeks. The new plant is useful in the landscape as a specimen or en masse and also as a cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32247Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGOCO’, particularly characterized by having reddish-purple flowers with very small white edges and dark red lips, 1 to 3 peduncles that are long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
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Patent number: PP32248Abstract: A unique cultivar of Hybrid Creeping Phlox named ‘Rocky Road Grape’ characterized by vigorous, dense, spreading, multi-stemmed, winter-hardy habit with short, bright glossy-green, linear leaves. Flowering begins in mid-April and continuing for up to five weeks, in cool conditions, on heavily-branched peduncles and completely cover the plant in peak season. Petals are red-purple with a small dark-purple eye. Petals lighten to soft lavender with maturity. Petal apices are deeply notched. The new plant is able to withstand dry conditions once established, and the foliage stays clean and resists mildew. The new plant is especially suitable for the landscape as a potted plant and in the garden as a specimen or en masse.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.Inventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32249Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Dopetsweefiflas’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding to hanging plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large red purple and greyed purple bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventor: Arjan Koot
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Patent number: PP32250Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea cultivar named ‘SHADE’ is disclosed, characterized by a compound, orange-red bipinnate spike inflorescence and light green foliage. The new variety is a Vriesea, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
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Patent number: PP32251Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Burst My Bubble’, characterized by its intermediate to tall height; upright and mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit; rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are dark green flushed with dark greyed purple in color with lighter greyed purple-colored spots; and leaf petioles that are light greyed red in color with numerous dark brown-colored stippling and streaks.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
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Patent number: PP32252Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Clowning Around’, characterized by its intermediate to tall height; upright and mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that have dark green-colored margins with greyed red, greyed purple and red-colored centers with random dark green-colored spots and blotches; and leaf petioles that are medium green flushed with greyed red in color with dark greenish brown-colored stippling, streaks and tessellations.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
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Patent number: PP32253Abstract: A new and distinct Zamioculcas zamiifolia cultivar named ‘Chameleon’ is disclosed, characterized by variegated and metachromatic leaves that change in color from yellow, to yellow with green veins and tips, to green. The new variety is a Zamioculcas zamiifolia, normally produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Michael Kerry Rimland
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Patent number: PP32254Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Docalalnatropic’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading, trailing and decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large flowers with yellow-colored petals with random red purple-colored speckles; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventor: Arjan Koot
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Patent number: PP32255Abstract: A new and distinct curcuma plant having magenta colored inflorescences.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Chiangmai Plants and Herbs Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sasirin Rattanasophon
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Patent number: PP32256Abstract: A new and distinct Curcuma plant having large and light pink/coral colored inflorescences.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Chiangmai Plants and Herbs Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sasirin Rattanasophon
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Patent number: PP32257Abstract: A new and distinct curcuma plant having multi-colored inflorescences with a dominant bright pink color and compact characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Agricultural Research Development AgencyInventor: Chalermsri Nontaswatsri
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Patent number: PP32258Abstract: A new and distinct Curcuma plant having red colored inflorescences.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Agricultural Research Development AgencyInventor: Chalermsri Nontaswatsri
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Patent number: PP32259Abstract: A new and distinct Curcuma plant having multi-colored inflorescences with a dominant pink color.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Agricultural Research Development AgencyInventor: Chalermsri Nontaswatsri
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Patent number: PP32260Abstract: A new and distinct curcuma plant having long, deep red colored inflorescences.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Agricultural Research Development AgencyInventor: Chalermsri Nontaswatsri
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Patent number: PP32261Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia plant named ‘Lady Luck’, with long, gracefully-arching, strap-like, keeled, glaucous, gray-green foliage and numerous scapes beginning in late summer. Habit is large, densely-growing, winter-hardy and tolerant of heat. Numerous scapes with dense flowers of greenish buds that open to white and retain their color through dehiscence. The new plant is useful for landscaping as a specimen, en masse, or as a long-lasting cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32262Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia plant named ‘Gold Rush’, with long, gracefully-arching, strap-like, keeled, glaucous, gray-green foliage and numerous scapes beginning in late summer with rebloom under optimal growing conditions. Habit is densely-growing, winter-hardy and tolerant of heat. Numerous scapes with dense flowers of intense bright yellow buds that retain their color when flowers open. The new plant is useful for landscaping as a specimen, en masse, or as a long-lasting cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.Inventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32263Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia plant named ‘Joker's Wild’, with long, gracefully-arching, strap-like, keeled, glaucous, gray-green foliage and numerous scapes beginning in late summer. Habit is densely-growing, winter-hardy and tolerant of heat. Numerous scapes with dense flowers of bright deep orange buds that retain their color when flowers open. The new plant is useful for landscaping as a specimen, en masse, or as a long-lasting cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP32264Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Salvia plant named ‘Vanity Flair’ characterized by its large, soft lavender flowers from light buds, densely arranged in verticils. The new plant has a medium to tall height, compact, rounded habit with stiff, upright, heavily-branched stems and a strong vigorous growth rate and dark gray-green foliage. ‘Vanity Flair’ is useful for landscaping as a specimen plant or en masse.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: RE48225Abstract: A seat trim cover includes a flexible web and a plurality of molded clips spaced-apart at predetermined intervals along a distal edge of the web. Each of the clips includes a base attached to the web and one or more latch elements extending from the base to a point beyond the distal edge of the web. The latch elements of each clip are configured to clasp a cushion retainer when forced into engagement with the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Velcro BVBAInventors: Victor Horst Kheil, Earl Lorne Cowley
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Patent number: RE48226Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogues that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. Mixtures of ISATX247 isomers exhibit a combination of enhanced potency and reduced toxicity over the naturally occurring and presently known cyclosporins. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity. The ratio of isomers in a mixture may range from about 10 to 90 percent by weight of the (E)-isomer to about 90 to 10 percent by weight of the (Z)-isomer, based on the total weight of the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W Yatscoff, Robert T Foster
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Patent number: RE48227Abstract: Kiln design that uses a series of at least two subsections with airflow in constant but alternating directions instead of using bi-directional fans that periodically reverse directions. The uninterrupted alternating air flow may be used in continuous drying kilns (CDK) with two sets of carriages carrying spaced stacks of lumber travel in opposite directions through a sequence of chambers. The uninterrupted alternating air flow may be used with a set of at least one pathway for carriages carrying lumber to be dried where all carriages move from a first end of the kiln to a second end of the kiln.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Kiln Drying Systems & Components, LLCInventors: Troy Eugene Ball, Jr., Robert Girardi, Robert King Pollock
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Patent number: RE48228Abstract: A first recess (102) of a lower substrate (100) is coated with conductive ink to form a first auxiliary electrode layer (104), a lower electrode pattern (105) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, a second recess (202) of an upper substrate (200) is coated with the conductive ink to form a second auxiliary electrode layer (204), an upper electrode pattern (205) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, the upper and lower substrates are bonded to each other with an electric element (300) interposed between the lower substrate (100) and the upper substrate (100), and the upper and lower substrates are cut at positions on the overlap portion of the first auxiliary electrode layer (104) and the lower electrode pattern (105) and the overlap portion of the second auxiliary electrode layer (204) and the upper electrode pattern (205) so as to expose the cut surfaces of the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventor: Masatomo Matsui
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Patent number: RE48229Abstract: A pixel structure for OLED display is disclosed. The pixel structure includes multi-row pixel unit groups, each pixel unit group includes a plurality of pixel units arranged repeatedly is sequence, and each pixel unit includes a first sub pixel, a second sub pixel and a third sub pixel, wherein the same sub pixels of the pixel units in adjacent two rows are arranged in dislocation in a horizontal direction. The pixel structure can widen the distance between the corresponding openings of the sub pixels when making the corresponding metal mask to enhance the strength of the metal mask that a pixel unit of a smaller size can be produced under the consideration of process condition, so as to improve the resolution of the OLED display.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Chaochi Peng, Yong Qiu, Shenfu Zhang
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Patent number: RE48230Abstract: A cable bypass assembly is disclosed for use in providing a high speed transmission line for connecting a board mounted connector of an electronic device to a chip on the device board. The bypass cable assembly has a structure that permits it, where it is terminated to the board mounted connector and the chip member, or closely proximate thereto. to replicate closely the geometry of the cable. The connector terminals are arranged in alignment with the cable signal conductors and shield extensions are provided so that shielding can be provided up to and over the termination between the cable signal conductors and the board connector terminal tails. Likewise, a similar termination structure is provided at the opposite end of the cable where a pair of terminals are supported by a second connector body and enclosed in a shield collar.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Christopher David Hirschy, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Stephen W. Hamblin, Darian Ross Schulz, Todd David Ward, Gregory B. Walz, Ebrahim Abunasrah, Rehan Khan
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Patent number: RE48231Abstract: A blower system, including a permanent magnet motor and a wind wheel. The permanent magnet motor includes a stator assembly, a rotor assembly, and a motor controller. The rotor assembly includes a salient pole rotor including a rotor core and magnets embedded in the rotor core. The motor controller includes a microprocessor, a frequency inverter, and a sensor unit. The sensor unit inputs a phase current or phase currents, a phase voltage, and a DC bus voltage into the microprocessor. The microprocessor outputs a signal to control the frequency inverter which is connected to a winding of the stator assembly. The ratio between an air gap of the motor and the thickness of the magnets ranges from 0.03 to 0.065, and the ratio between the length of a pole arc and the length of the magnets ranges from 0.8 to 1.0.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ZHONGSHAN BROAD-OCEAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Zheng Zhang, Jizhong Wang, Mingpan Pan, Yong Zhao, Yiqiao Zhou, Ronghua Bi
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Patent number: RE48232Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a cordless telephone device for use in a system that allows remote control of a home electric appliance. The method includes a first generation step of causing a first generation unit in a handset to encode audio input via a sound receiving unit in the handset to generate a first stream, and a first transmission step of transmitting the first stream to a base unit. The first generation step includes causing the first generation unit to generate instruction bit information and a first instruction stream when a first trigger indicating a request to start the remote control is given to the first generation unit. The first transmission step includes transmitting the instruction bit information and the first instruction stream to the base unit through a multiplexing scheme that is common to transmission of a first stream generated when the first trigger is not given.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Masayuki Kozuka, Shingo Matsumoto, Hideyuki Oka, Akihiko Inoue, Hiroshi Yahata, Tomoki Ogawa, Tohru Wakabayashi, Keizo Ishiguro
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Patent number: RE48233Abstract: An audio system for a television using a pipe type passive directional acoustic device mounted in a television cabinet. The slotted pipe type passive directional acoustic device includes a first acoustic driver, acoustically coupled to a pipe to radiate acoustic energy into the pipe. The first pipe includes an elongated opening along at least a portion of the length of the pipe. Acoustically resistive material is in the opening. Pressure waves are radiated to the environment through the opening. The pressure waves are characterized by a volume velocity. The pipe, the opening, and the acoustically resistive material are configured so that the volume velocity is substantially constant along the length of the pipe. The passive directional acoustic devices directionally radiate sound waves laterally from the television cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Joseph Jankovsky, Eric S. Johanson, Richard Saffran