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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Oct. 9)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** Glass Coating Composition Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Three inventors have invented a coating composition for glass. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. RE41,799). The co-inventors are David A. Russo, Norristown, Pa., Ryan R. Dirkx, Glenmoore, Pa., and Glenn P. Florczak, East Brunswick, N.J. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A composition for coating glass by chemical-vapor deposition comprises a mixture of a tin oxide precursor monobutyltin trichloride, a silicon dioxide precursor tetraethylorthosilicate, and an accelerant such as triethyl phosphite; the composition is gaseous below 200.degree. C., and permits coating glass having a temperature from 450.degree. to 650.degree. C. at deposition rates higher than 350 .ANG./sec. The layer of material deposited can be combined with other layers to produce an article with specific properties such as controlled emissivity, refractive index, abrasion resistance, or appearance." The patent was assigned to Arkema Inc., (http://www.arkema-inc.com/) Philadelphia. The application was filed on April 7, 1999 (No. 09/287,664), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** High-Speed Backplane Connector Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Three inventors have invented a high-speed backplane connector. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,729). The co-inventors are Hung Thai Nguyen and John A. Fulponi, Harrisburg, Pa., and Brent David Yohn, Newport, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A terminal module for assembly into a high-speed electrical connector having a contact receiving first contact pair and second contact pair, the second contact pair being in electrical communication with the first contact pair via a corresponding pair of contact interconnections. The contact interconnections have a substantially identical length of the corresponding pair and are arranged within parallel planes. The module further includes a shielding member arranged and disposed in close proximity to at least three edges of one or more of the first contact pair, the second contact pair and the contact interconnections to provide shielding. A housing member is arranged and disposed to receive backplane contacts via contact receiving apertures. The housing member is engaged with the first contact pair to receive the contacts into the contacts of the first contact pair. A backplane having grounding plate grid is also disclosed." The patent was assigned to Tyco Electronics Corp., (http://www.tycoelectronics.com/) Middletown, Pa. The application was filed on Feb. 12, 2008 (No. 12/029,540), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=97&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Push-Pull Connector Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Three inventors have invented a push-pull connector. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,714). The co-inventors are Brian Williams, York, Pa., William Lenker, Maryville, Pa., and Kasthuri Damodharan, Harrisburg, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A connector assembly configured to engage a mating connector. The connector assembly includes a plug body that has loading and mating ends and a central axis extending therebetween. The mating end is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the mating connector to establish at least one of communicative and power connections. The plug body has an outer surface that surrounds and faces away from the central axis. The connector assembly also includes a ring that is slidably mounted over the plug body. The ring is configured to slide along the outer surface of the plug body in an axial direction between withdrawn and locked positions. The connector assembly also includes a sleeve member that is slidably mounted over the plug body and the ring. The sleeve member includes a plurality of fingers that extend toward the mating end and are biased toward the outer surface of the plug body. The ring is configured to engage the fingers and the fingers are configured to flex away and engage the mating connector." The patent was assigned to Tyco Electronics Corp., (http://www.tycoelectronics.com/) Berwyn, Pa. The application was filed on Nov. 12, 2008 (No. 12/269,435), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=98&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Shovel Making Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has invented a method for making a shovel. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,024). The inventor is John Kroesen, Elizabethtown, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A method of making a shovel includes the steps of providing a substantially flat blank with portions for forming a blade and a shank; folding an edge of the blank from an initial position away from a plane of a surface of the blank to form a bent portion on the portion of the blank that forms the blade; and pressing the blank to restore the bent portion to the initial position to form the blade. The edge of the shovel is substantially straight and free from warps after the blank is pressed." The patent was assigned to Forest Hill Manufacturing LLC, Leola, Pa. The application was filed on February 20, 2008 (No. 12/034,171), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=112&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Hydraulic Bale Kicker with Optional Weighing Device Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has invented a hydraulic bale kicker with an optional weighing device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,914). The inventor is Kevin M. Smith, Narvon, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A hydraulically actuated bale kicker apparatus for ejecting a completed bale rearwardly from a round baler without interfering with the opening and closing of the baler tailgate wherein actuators for the tailgate and bale kicker are hydraulically connected in a single, reversible flow hydraulic circuit for coordinated movement." The patent was assigned to CNH America LLC, (http://www.cnh.com/) New Holland, Pa. The application was filed on March 10, 2008 (No. 12/045,631), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=115&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Child Safety Seat Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Four inventors have developed an ornamental design for a child safety seat. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,760). The co-inventors are Curtis M. Hartenstine, Birdsboro, Pa., Robert E. Haut, West Chester, Pa., Sharon A. Gillett and Michael H. Gillett, Salem, Ore. The patent was assigned to Wonderland Nurserygoods Co. Ltd., (http://www.wonderland.com.tw/) Taipei, Taiwan. The application was filed on July 7, 2009 (No. D/339,770), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=11&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Cutting Insert with Threaded Hole and Cutting Tool Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has invented a cutting insert with a threaded hole and a cutting tool. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,633). The inventor is Jeffrey F. Kovac, Loyalhanna, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A cutting insert includes a top surface; a bottom surface; a plurality of clearance side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces; a cutting edge formed at an intersection between the top surface and at least one of the plurality of clearance side surfaces; and a threaded hole extending from the bottom surface to a predetermined distance from the top surface. The threaded hole is capable of receiving an insert screw for mounting the cutting insert to a cutter body. A cutting tool for mounting the cutting insert to an insert-receiving pocket is also disclosed." The patent was assigned to Kennametal Inc., (http://www.kennametal.com/) Latrobe, Pa. The application was filed on March 4, 2008 (No. 12/041,920), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=101&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Guardian Assisting System for Monitoring or Locating a Child Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has invented a system for assisting a guardian in monitoring or locating a child. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,871). The inventor is Peter Ciarrocchi, Bensalem, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A system for assisting a guardian in monitoring or locating a child is provided. The system includes a guardian band and a child band having matching indicia. At least a portion of the bands are preferably formed from a highly reflective, retroreflective, iridescent or fluorescent material. A method for assisting a guardian in monitoring or locating a child includes sizing a guardian band, sizing a child band, forming the child band into a loop, and placing the child band about a child's body above the waist." The application was filed on Nov. 23, 2005 (No. 11/285,954), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=116&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Lighting Control Keypad Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Four inventors have developed an ornamental design for a lighting control keypad. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,882). The co-inventors are Gregory Altonen, Easton, Pa., Elliot G. Jacoby, Glenside, Pa., Noel Mayo, Philadelphia, and Joel S. Spira, Coopersburg, Pa. The patent was assigned to Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., (http://www.lutron.com/) Coopersburg, Pa. The application was filed on March 17, 2009 (No. D/333,885), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=6&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Corner Protector Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has developed an ornamental design for a corner protector. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,813). The inventor is Richard M. Lavelle, Wexford, Pa. The application was filed on March 25, 2010 (No. D/358,284), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=9&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Electrical Insulating Device Installing Method Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has invented a method for installing an electrical insulating device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,837). The inventor is Glenn J. Luzzi, Mt. Bethel, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A method of installing a mandrel, useful in high voltage cable splicing and termination operations, wherein said mandrel exhibits a tapered surface and longitudinal ribs for assembly onto a high-voltage cable to be connected to a premolded or extruded high-voltage component. As the premolded high-voltage component is passed over the mandrel, the mandrel expands the internal cavity of the high- voltage component and may further reduce the loss of lubrication within the internal cavity of the high-voltage component thereby allowing for the high voltage component to be easily installed onto the high-voltage cable. After the high voltage component passes over the apparatus, the high-voltage component may return to a lesser-expanded shape providing a snug fit around the cable member. The high-voltage component may then compress around the cable, with a uniform layer of lubricant remaining in between interior cavity of the high-voltage component and the outer layer of the cable." The patent was assigned to Richard's Manufacturing Co., (http://www.richards-mfg.com/) Ogden, Utha. The application was filed on June 11, 2007 (No. 11/811,893), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=117&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Remote Control Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Five inventors have developed an ornamental design for a remote control. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,880). The co-inventors are Edward M. Felegy, Jr., Macungie, Pa., Gregory M. Snyder, Germansville, Pa., Gregory Altonen, Easton, Pa., Elliot G. Jacoby, Glenside, Pa., and Noel Mayo, Philadelphia. The patent was assigned to Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., (http://www.lutron.com/) Coopersburg, Pa. The application was filed on Dec. 21, 2009 (No. D/352,417), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=8&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Shoe Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has developed an ornamental design for a shoe. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,738). The inventor is Thomas E. McClaskie, Bethlehem, Pa. The patent was assigned to Columbia Insurance Co., Omaha, Neb. The application was filed on Nov. 24, 2009 (No. D/350,808), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=12&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Ornamental Design for Magnetic Shirt Sleeve Holder Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- An inventor has developed an ornamental design for a magnetic shirt sleeve holder. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. D624,729). The inventor is David J. Zaken, West Newton, Pa. The application was filed on Feb. 11, 2010 (No. D/355,639), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=13&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=%28PA.INST.%29&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Multilayered Package with Barrier Properties Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Two inventors have invented a multilayered package with barrier properties. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,270). The co-inventors are Paul E. Share, Wexford, Pa., and Keith R. Pillage, Pittsburgh. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention provides compositions useful as a barrier layer in, for example, packaging products. The compositions generally comprise a blend of (i) a polyester material, preferably an aromatic polyester resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and (ii) a vinyl alcohol material. The blend optionally may further comprise (iii) a polyolefin material (preferably a functionalized polyolefin material, e.g., a BYNEL material); and/or (iv) a polyamide material (preferably an amorphous polyamide material, e.g., a GRIVORY material), that optionally further comprises an oxygen scavenging material. The present invention also provides containers (e.g., containers formed by expansion of preforms) having a multilayered body-forming portion including: a core layer comprising the aforementioned blend, and inner and outer layers of a formable polymer composition. The present invention also provides methods of making such containers." The patent was assigned to Valspar Sourcing Inc., Minneapolis. The application was filed on Oct. 31, 2001 (No. 10/416,135), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=79&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Active Solder Alloy Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Two inventors have invented an active solder alloy. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,994). The co-inventors are Ronald W. Smith, Blue Bell, Pa., and Randall Redd, Phoenixville, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "An active solder alloy, an electronic device package including the active solder alloy bonding an electronic device to a substrate, and a method of forming high-strength joints by soldering using the solder alloy. The alloy contains up to about 10% by weight of an element or a mixture of elements selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, or tantalum; between about 0.1 and 5% by weight of an element or a mixture of elements selected from the group of the lanthanides (rare earths); between about 0.01 and 1% by weight of gallium up to about 10% by weight of silver; up to about 2% by weight of magnesium; and a remainder consisting of tin, bismuth, indium, cadmium, or a mixture of two or more of these elements. The alloy enables low-temperature (less than about 180.degree. C.) soldering within relatively narrow melting ranges (less than about 10.degree. C.)." The patent was assigned to S-Bond Technologies LLC, (http://www.s-bond.com/) Lansdale, Pa. The application was filed on May 4, 2005 (No. 11/579,413), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=86&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Black Inkjet Ink Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- Four inventors have invented a black inkjet ink. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,969). The co-inventors are Jose Esteban Valentini, West Chester, Pa., James A. Silver, Kennett Square, Pa., Kuo Hsiung Kung, Wilmington, Del., and William Thomas Hall, Hockessin, Del. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention pertains to an aqueous-based black inkjet ink comprising a mixture of Direct Black 168, Acid Blue 290 and a certain magenta dye. The ink exhibits good color neutrality and gray scale." The patent was assigned to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., (http://www.dupont.com/) Wilmington, Del. The application was filed on July 29, 2009 (No. 12/511,574), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=87&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Gaseous Nuclear Symmetric State and Quantification Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Two inventors have invented a gaseous nuclear symmetric state and the quantification thereof. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,981). The co-inventors are Steve Kadlecek, Philadelphia, and Rahim Rizi, Ambler, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "This invention relates to methods and apparatus of quantifying the portion of a gas in a specific nuclear symmetric state. Specifically, the invention is directed to the measurement of the speed of sound in an unknown sample and comparing it to astandard." The patent was assigned to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. The application was filed on Feb. 13, 2008 (No. 12/068,963), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=113&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Agricultural Plant Cutting Machine Header Offset Epicyclic Sickle Drive Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented an offset epicyclic sickle drive for the header of an agricultural plant cutting machine. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,805,919). The inventor is Edward H. Priepke, Lancaster, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A compact epicyclic drive includes a pinion rotatable about a ring gear and an eccentric element fixedly connected to the pinion so as to be rotated thereby, a knife head bearing supported on and extending around the eccentric element, and a knife head assembly connected to a sickle knife assembly. The knife head assembly is configured so as to translate rotation of the eccentric element into sideward reciprocating movements of the sickle knife assembly, and to transfer forces resulting from the movements to a housing supporting the drive. Two of the drives can be utilized for reciprocatingly driving two of the sickle knife assemblies in opposite directions, such that the transferred forces will at least partially cancel one another." The patent was assigned to CNH America LLC, (http://www.cnh.com/) New Holland, Pa. The application was filed on Dec. 6, 2007 (No. 11/999,577), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=3&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=114&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Implantable Structures for Local Vascular Delivery of Cladribine Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Three inventors have invented implantable structures for the local vascular delivery of cladribine. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,924). The co-inventors are Tom Jay Parry, Hellertown, Pa., Robert Falotico and Jonathon Z. Zhao, Belle Mead, N.J. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "Medical devices, and in particular implantable structures, may be coated to minimize or substantially eliminate a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. The medical devices may be coated with any number of biocompatible materials. Therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may be mixed with the biocompatible materials and affixed to at least a portion of the medical device. These therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may also further reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. In addition, these therapeutic drugs, agents and/or compounds may be utilized to promote healing, including the formation of blood clots. Also, the devices may be modified to promote endothelialization." The patent was assigned to Cordis Corp., (http://www.cordis.com/) Miami Lakes, Fla. The application was filed on Feb. 18, 2004 (No. 10/780,596), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=88&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Endoscopic Device Distending Media Supply Controlling Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Four inventors have invented a computer program product for controlling the supply of a distending media to an endoscopic device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,850). The co-inventors are Peter M. Kurzyna, Glenmoore, Pa., Robert C. Williams Jr., Fort Salonga, N.Y., Kenneth E. Wolcott, Centerport, N.Y., and Jeffrey B. Cushner, Woodmere, N.Y. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "The present invention is directed to a system, method, and computer program product for controlling the supply of a distending media (such as an insufflating gas) from a distending media source to an endoscopic device so as to prevent the excess venting and/or waste of distending media. More specifically the present invention provides for the detection of a pressure level within a lumen of an endoscopic device and adjusts a supply parameter of the distending media based at least in part on the detected pressure level, and in some cases on the relationship between the detected pressure level and a user-defined threshold." The patent was assigned to Bracco Diagnostics Inc., (http://www.bracco.com/) Princeton, N.J. The application was filed on Oct. 24, 2005 (No. 11/257,229), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=91&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Touchscreen Amusement Device Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented a touchscreen amusement device. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,769). The inventor is Jeffrey S. Collins, Chalfont, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A touchscreen amusement device includes a display housing, a touchscreen display disposed within the display housing and an amusement device controller disposed within the display housing. The amusement device controller is coupled to the touchscreen display and is configured to display and control at least one of electronic games, music, video or multi-media applications using the touchscreen display. The touchscreen amusement device also includes a rear-mounted support stand configured to receive and support the display housing." The patent was assigned to AMI Entertainment Network Inc., (http://www.amientertainment.com/) Bristol, Pa. The application was filed on Sept. 15, 2003 (No. 10/663,030), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=94&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Product Packaging System Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented a system for the packaging of a product. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,818). The inventor is Angela E. Learn, Gilbertsville, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A method for applying a heat-shrink patch to a carton for forming a shape of the carton. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrink patch in a pre-shrunk configuration. The heat-shrink patch is coupled in the pre-shrunk configuration to at least a portion of an interior surface of a blank of sheet material including at least a portion of the movable section. The carton is formed from the blank of sheet material. The movable section is moved from the first position to the second position to form the shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrink patch to shrink the heat-shrink patch to a shrunk configuration." The patent was assigned to Graphic Packaging International Inc., (http://www.graphicpkg.com/) Marietta, Ga. The application was filed on July 14, 2008 (No. 12/172,558), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=92&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Material Cutting Method with Water Jet Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented a method for cutting material using a water jet. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,750). The inventor is Jack B. Shaw, Johnstown, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "An apparatus and method for cutting a material using a water jet. A central shaft is mounted so as to extend outward from a material to be cut. A support member is mounted on the central shaft so as to extend transversely therefrom. At least one water jet cutting head is mounted on the support member so as to be translatable therealong. In addition, the at least one water jet cutting head is mounted so as to be rotatable about the central shaft. By controlling the translatory and rotational motion of the at least one water jet cutting head (for example, using computer numerical control or other computer control), a desired cut pattern can be followed with respect to the material being cut." The application was filed on Dec. 20, 2007 (No. 11/960,977), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=95&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Dental Restoration Manufacturing Methods Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Two inventors have invented methods for manufacturing dental restorations using nanocrystalline materials. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,694). The co-inventors are Moisey Y. Gamarnik, Warminster, Pa., and Dmitri Brodkin, Livingston, N.J. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "Dental articles are produced using relatively low sintering temperatures to achieve high density dental articles exhibiting strengths equal to and greater than about 700 MPa. Ceramic powders comprised of nanoparticulate crystallites are used to manufacture dental articles. The ceramic powders may include sintering agents, binders and other similar additives to aid in the processing of the ceramic powder into a dental article. The ceramic powders may be processed into dental articles using various methods including, but not limited to, injection molding, gel-casting, slip casting, or electroforming, hand, cad/camming and other various rapid prototyping methods. The ceramic powder may be formed into a suspension, pellet, feedstock material or a pre-sintered blank prior to forming into the dental article." The patent was assigned to Pentron Ceramics Inc., (http://www.pentronceramics.com/) Somerset, N.J. The application was filed on June 24, 2009 (No. 12/490,539), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=99&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Insulated Air Tube for Reinstatement Cutting Machine Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented an insulated air tube for a reinstatement cutting machine. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,638). The inventor is Thomas W. Bowman, East Berlin, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A reinstatement cutting machine having an air tube formed therethrough for carrying pressurized air to drive a cutting tool. The air tube is insulated to prevent condensation within the reinstatement cutting machine due to temperature changes caused by the pressurized air passing through the air tube. In a preferred embodiment, the air tube is insulated with a tubular member constructed of an insulating material." The application was filed on April 28, 2008 (No. 12/150,430), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=100&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Replaceable Cue Tip Assembly Developed by Inventor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- An inventor has invented a replaceable cue tip assembly. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,806,776). The inventor is Neil Lickfold, Zelienople, Pa. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A replaceable cue tip assembly is provided to enable the easy and quick replacement of tip pads of cue sticks. The cue tip assembly includes a tip ferrule that is attachable to a cue stick shaft or to conventional shaft ferrule. It also includes a tip pad holder to which a tip pad is to be fixed. The tip pad holder has a non-threaded conical surface that seats upon a mating non-threaded conical surface of the tip ferrule. The outside diameter of the tip ferrule may be less than local thickness of the cue shaft under certain conditions. Various means of connecting the tip pad holder and the tip ferrule together are disclosed. Cue sticks having the replaceable cue tip assemblies are also disclosed as are tip pad holder tools for use in attaching and removing the tip pad holders." The application was filed on March 18, 2009 (No. 12/381,961), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=93&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Cubic Iron-Platinum Nanoparticles Making Method Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Four inventors have invented a method for making cubic iron-platinum nanoparticles. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,217). The co-inventors are Nisha Shukla and Timothy John Klemmer, Pittsburgh, Dieter Klaus Weller and Chao Liu, San Jose, Calif. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A method comprises: heating a solution of platinum acetylacetonate, Fe(CO).sub.5, oleic acid, and oleylamine in dichlorobenzene to a reflux temperature, refluxing the solution, and using the solution to deposit iron-platinum (FePt) nanoparticles. A magnetic storage medium that includes cubic FePt particles is also provided." The patent was assigned to Seagate Technology LLC, (http://www.seagate.com/) Scotts Valley, Calif. The application was filed on July 5, 2006 (No. 11/481,388), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=80&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Inlaid Portion Composite Dosage Forms Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Three inventors have invented composite dosage forms with an inlaid portion. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,197). The co-inventors are Harry S. Sowden, Glenside, Pa., Der-Yang Lee, Flemington, N.J., and Martin Thomas, Lake Worth, Fla. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "A dosage form comprises at least one active ingredient, a first portion which comprises an exterior surface and one or more cavities defining at least one interior surface having indentations and an exterior surface, and a second molded portion which is inlaid into the cavities of the first portion and has an exterior surface. The first and second portions are in contact at an interface, the second portion comprises a solidified thermoplastic material, and the second portion resides substantially conformally upon the indentations of the first portion. In another embodiment, a dosage form comprises at least one active ingredient, a core having an outer surface and a shell residing on at least a portion of the core outer surface, wherein the shell comprises a first shell portion and a second molded shell portion which is inlaid into the first shell portion. In another embodiment, a dosage form comprises at least one active ingredient, a core, and a shell having a first molded shell portion which is discontinuous, and a second molded shell portion which is continuous, such that the discontinuities of the first shell portion are due to the presence of the second molded shell portion, and the first and second shell portions are compositionally different." The patent was assigned to McNeil-PPC Inc., Skillman, N.J. The application was filed on Sept. 28, 2002 (No. 10/476,388), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=81&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Peptide-Based Oral Care Surface Reagents for Personal Care Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Three inventors have invented peptide-based oral care surface reagents for personal care. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,141). The co-inventors are John P. O'Brien, Oxford, Pa., Hong Wang, Kennett Square, Pa., and Xueying Huang, Hockessin, Del. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "Peptides have been identified that bind to oral surfaces such as teeth and gums. Peptide based oral care reagents have been created by couple such peptides to oral care benefit agents such as whiteners." The patent was assigned to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., (http://www.dupont.com/) Wilmington, Del. The application was filed on Jan. 10, 2008 (No. 11/971,975), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=83&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA *** Calcium Carbonate Granulation Developed by Inventors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9 -- Four inventors have invented a calcium carbonate granulation. The U.S. Patent was issued on Oct. 5 (No. 7,807,125). The co-inventors are Raya Levin, Langhorne, Pa., Kevin W. Lang, Lloyd Neck, N.Y., James W. Dibble, Port Jefferson, N.Y., and Gregory B. Murphy, Sands Point, N.Y. An abstract of the invention, published by the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office, states: "Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available." The patent was assigned to Delavau LLC, (http://www.delavau.com/) Philadelphia. The application was filed on Oct. 25, 2006 (No. 11/552,904), and the document is available at: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=2&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=85&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=20101005.PD.&s2=(PA.INST.)&OS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA&RS=ISD/10/05/2010+AND+IS/PA For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1029089 (c) 2010 Targeted News Service |