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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Connecticut (Nov. 12)
[November 12, 2012]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Connecticut (Nov. 12)


(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Connecticut.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Differentially Recessed Contacts for Multi-gate Transistor of SRAM Cell ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,304,837) developed by four co-inventors for a "differentially recessed contacts for multi-gate transistor of SRAM cell." The co-inventors are Josephine B. Chang, Mahopac, N.Y., Leland Chang, New York, Chung-Hsun Lin, White Plains, N.Y., and Jeffrey W. Sleight, Ridgefield, Conn.



The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor static random access memory cell that includes a plurality of P-channel multi-gate transistors and a plurality of N-channel multi-gate transistors. Each transistor includes a gate electrode and source and drain regions separated by the at least one gate electrode. The SRAM cell further includes a plurality of contacts formed within the source and drain regions of at least one transistor. A plurality of contacts of at least one transistor are recessed a predetermined recess amount, wherein a resistance of the at least one transistor is varied based upon the predetermined recess amount." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2010 (12/816,825). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,304,837&OS=8,304,837&RS=8,304,837 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** United Technologies Assigned Patent for Blade Outer Air Seal ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,247) developed by Kevin W. Schlichting, Storrs, Conn., Melvin Freling, West Hartford, Conn., and James A. Dierberger, Hebron, Conn., for a "blade outer air seal." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A turbine engine blade outer air seal segment has a body having a base portion. The base portion has a transversely concave ID face, a forward end, an aft end, and first and second circumferential edges. The body has at least one mounting hook. The body comprises a metallic member and a ceramic member. The ceramic member and metallic member are joined along the base portion with the ceramic member inboard of the metallic member." The patent application was filed on Nov. 27, 2007 (11/945,285). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,247&OS=8,303,247&RS=8,303,247 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.


*** United Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,252) developed by Justin D. Piggush, Hartford, Conn., for an "airfoil with cooling passage providing variable heat transfer rate." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A turbine engine airfoil includes an airfoil structure having a side with an exterior surface. The structure includes a cooling passage extending a length within the structure and providing a convection surface facing the side. The convection surface is twisted along the length, which varies a heat transfer rate between the exterior surface and the convection surface along the length. In one example, the cooling passage is provided by a refractory metal core that is used during the airfoil casting process. The core includes multiple legs joined by a connecting portion. At least one of the legs is twisted along its length. The legs are deformed toward one another opposite the connecting portion to provide a desired core shape that corresponds to the shape of the cooling passage. Accordingly, the cooling passage provides desired cooling of the airfoil." The patent application was filed on Oct. 16, 2008 (12/252,514). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,252&OS=8,303,252&RS=8,303,252 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Bulltoro Watch Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Bulltoro Watch, Woodbridge, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,169) developed by four co-inventors for a comfort watch. The co-inventors are Mario Sabatini, Branford, Conn., John Houlihan, Branford, Conn., Muhammad Saleh, Woodbridge, Conn., and Paul Myott, Woodbridge, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A watch comprising: a watch bezel; a watch case in communication with the watch bezel, the watch case comprising several vents which are generally configured to allow air to flow through the vents." The patent application was filed on Jan. 21, 2011 (13/011,424). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,169&OS=8,303,169&RS=8,303,169 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Sikorsky Aircraft Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,208) developed by Thomas L. Tully Jr., Oxford, Conn., for a "locknut assembly for a coaxial shaft." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exemplary lock out assembly includes a lock nut defined about an axis. The lock nut defines inner apertures along an inner diameter and outer apertures along an outer diameter. The inner apertures are at least partially threaded. The outer apertures are at least partially threaded. The inner apertures are radially spaced from the outer apertures." The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2007 (12/809,633). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,208&OS=8,303,208&RS=8,303,208 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Sikorsky Aircraft Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,248) developed by Pedro L. Cabrera, West Haven, Conn., Stephen V. Poulin, Milford, Conn., and Francis D. Federici, Bridgeport, Conn., for a "swash plate anti-torque mechanism." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An anti-torque mechanism which permits a full range of swashplate assembly motion. The anti-torque mechanism generally includes an anti-torque shaft and a compound bearing mounted thereto to provide five-degrees-of-freedom (spherical-linear-elastomeric) so as to permit a swashplate attachment point to move axially in response to pitch input; pivot in response to swashplate tilt; and move in/out in the radial direction." The patent application was filed on Oct. 3, 2006 (12/088,894). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,248&OS=8,303,248&RS=8,303,248 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** United Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,255) developed by nine co-inventors for "shaft trim balancing devices, related systems and methods." The co-inventors are Amarnath Ramlogan, Glastonbury, Conn., Celerick D. Stephens, New Britain, Conn., Bradley A. Smith, Deep River, Conn., Eli J. Morales, San Antonio, Puerto Rico, Carl R. Verner, Windsor, Conn., Karen Soto, Coamo, Puerto Rico, Michael Abbott, Chicopee, Mass., John J. O'Connor, South Windsor, Conn., and Kenneth R. Ayers, Kensington, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Shaft trim balancing devices, related systems and methods are provided. In this regard, an representative device for trim balancing a rotatable shaft includes: an intermediate section being annularly shaped and having terminating ends spaced from each other in an uncompressed state of the device; and first and second sets of counterweights extending longitudinally from opposing sides of the intermediate section." The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2007 (11/923,734). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,255&OS=8,303,255&RS=8,303,255 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** AquaMotion Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- AquaMotion, Barrington, R.I., has been assigned a patent (8,303,184) developed by Benno Lebkuchner, Thompson, Conn., and Hans L. Kuster, Barrington, R.I., for a motor pump bearing.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bearing that is used in a motor pump in which a liquid is, not only pumped by means of an impeller driven by the pump, but also is used to lubricate components of the motor pump including the motor pump shaft. The bearing is for supporting the shaft at at least one location of the shaft. The bearing is constructed of a bronze material having added thereto a small amount of graphite, preferably around 2.5%." The patent application was filed on June 11, 2008 (12/136,851). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,184&OS=8,303,184&RS=8,303,184 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Gillette Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Gillette, Boston, has been assigned a patent (8,303,840) developed by seven co-inventors for an "acid-treated manganese dioxide and methods of making thereof." The co-inventors are Kirakodu S. Nanjundaswamy, Sharon, Mass., Fan Zhang, Needham, Mass., Yichun Wang, West Roxbury, Mass., James J. Cervera, Sandy Hook, Conn., Jennifer A. Nelson, Waltham, Mass., Gary A. Miller, Milton, Mass., and Rimma A. Sirotina, Ashland, Mass.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A primary battery includes a cathode having an acid-treated manganese dioxide, an anode, a separator between the cathode and the anode, and an alkaline electrolyte." The patent application was filed on March 12, 2010 (12/722,751). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,303,840.PN.&OS=PN/8,303,840&RS=PN/8,303,840 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Covidien Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Covidien, Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,303,881) developed by Paul Lauria, Clinton, Conn., for a suture containing barbs.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems of forming barbed sutures from blown films are provided. A method for forming a barbed suture includes providing a blown film, cutting slits into an outer edge of the blown film, and twisting the blown film such that the slits protrude from the twisted blown film to form a barbed suture. A system for forming a barbed suture includes a set of heating rollers configured for stiffening an outer edge of a blown film, a set of cutting rollers configured for forming slits in the outer edge, a set of twisting rollers configured for twisting the blown film into a suture, and a heat source to set the suture." The patent application was filed on Oct. 28, 2010 (12/914,302). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,303,881.PN.&OS=PN/8,303,881&RS=PN/8,303,881 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent for Apparatus and Method for Electrochemical Processing of Thin Films on Resistive Substrates ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,303,791) developed by four co-inventors for an "apparatus and method for electrochemical processing of thin films on resistive substrates." The co-inventors are Veeraraghavan S. Basker, Yorktown Heights, N.Y., John M. Cotte, New Fairfield, Conn., Hariklia Deligianni, Tenafly, N.J., and Matteo Flotta, Fishkill, N.Y.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrochemical process comprising: providing a 125 mm or larger semiconductor wafer in electrical contact with a conducting surface, wherein at least a portion of the semiconductor wafer is in contact with an electrolytic solution, said semiconductor wafer functioning as a first electrode; providing a second electrode in the electrolytic solution, the first and second electrode connected to opposite ends of an electric power source; and irradiating a surface of the semiconductor wafer with a light source as an electric current is applied across the first and the second electrodes. The invention is also directed to an apparatus including a light source and electrochemical components to conduct the electrochemical process." The patent application was filed on Aug. 26, 2008 (12/198,274). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,791&OS=8,303,791&RS=8,303,791 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Planar Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Planar Solutions, Adrian, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,303,806) developed by Saeed H. Mohseni, Sylvania, Ohio, and Deepak Mahulikar, Madison, Conn., for a fluid processing.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Fluid processing apparatuses and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments the fluid processing apparatuses include a movable enclosure, a plurality of filter housings disposed substantially within the movable enclosure, and a stand disposed within the enclosure. The filter housings are in fluid communication with one another. Each filter housing defines an elongate path and is configured to support a respective filter along the elongate flow path to filter a substantially continuous flow of fluid. The stand supports each filter housing such that the elongate flow path of each filter housing is substantially parallel to a vertical axis, wherein each filter housing is independently rotatable, relative to the stand." The patent application was filed on Feb. 9, 2010 (12/702,602). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,806&OS=8,303,806&RS=8,303,806 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Henkel Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Henkel, Rocky Hill, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,302,814) developed by John P. Breault, New Britain, Conn., and Steven J. Hemsen, Southington, Conn., for a "retractable sealant dispensing apparatus for squeeze tube." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dispensing apparatus provides for the dispensing of product from a collapsible tube. The apparatus includes a body for supporting the tube. The body has a forward end for accommodating a dispensing end of the tube and rearward end for accommodating a closed end of the tube. An elongate actuatable plunger is supported by the body. The plunger includes an elongate rod and a base attached to the rod. Actuating means is provided for effecting movement of the plunger in a first direction along the body for engagement with the collapsible tube wall thereby deforming the tube wall and dispensing the contents of the tube from the dispensing end. The actuating means also provides for retractable movement of the plunger in the second direction opposite the first direction. The base is positioned on the rod for dispensing engagement with the tube upon movement of the plunger in the first direction and movable out of dispensing engagement with the tube upon in a second direction." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2008 (12/261,657). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,814.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,814&RS=PN/83,02,814 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Clearwater Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Clearwater Systems, Middletown, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,303,814) developed by David Wayne Alley, Haddam, Conn., for a "use of electromagnetic pulses in cross-flow filtration systems." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cross-flow filtration system includes a first filter element having a first conduit for receiving a flow of a first aqueous feed stream, a second conduit operable to discharge a flow of first permeate water and a third conduit operable to discharge a flow of first retentate water. The cross-flow filtration system includes a coil assembly disposed about the first conduit. The first coil assembly is operable to subject the first aqueous feed stream to electromagnetic pulses. A second filter element is in fluid communication with the first filter element via the third conduit. The second filter element is operable to receive the first retentate water via the third conduit. A second coil assembly is disposed about the third conduit and is operable to subject the first retentate water to electromagnet pulses." The patent application was filed on Feb. 15, 2012 (13/397,045). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,303,814.PN.&OS=PN/8,303,814&RS=PN/8,303,814 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Otis Elevator Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Otis Elevator, Farmington, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,302,740) developed by four co-inventors for an "integrated support for elevator machine, sheaves and terminations." The co-inventors are Bruce P. Swaybill, Farmington, Conn., Bruce St. Pierre, Unionville, Conn., Leandre Adifon, Farmington, Conn., and Barry Graham Blackaby, West Simsbury, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A single support device (30) is adapted to support and secure a machine (34) at least one sheave (38) and a plurality of termination members (44, 46). The single support device (30) is conveniently installed within a hoistway (26) or within a machine room (90). The machine (34) and sheave (38) may be premounted to the support device (30) and the entire assembly can be lowered into position by crane (300)." The patent application was filed on Jan. 31, 2003 (10/537,605). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,302,740.PN.&OS=PN/8,302,740&RS=PN/8,302,740 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Perkinelmer Health Sciences Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Perkinelmer Health Sciences, Waltham, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,303,694) developed by Andrew Tipler, Trumbull, Conn., for a "chromatography systems and methods using them." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Certain embodiments described herein are directed to chromatography systems that include a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device can be fluidically coupled to a switching valve to provide for selective control of fluid flow in the chromatography system. In some examples, the microfluidic device may include a charging chamber, a bypass restrictor or other features that can provide for added control of the fluid flow in the system. Methods of using the devices and methods of calculating lengths and diameters to provide a desired flow rate are also described." The patent application was filed on May 27, 2009 (12/472,948). The full-text of the patent can be found 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=8,303,694&OS=8,303,694&RS=8,303,694 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** United Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- United Technologies, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,302,668) developed by four co-inventors for a "hybrid core assembly for a casting process." The co-inventors are Steven J. Bullied, Pomfret Center, Conn., Carl R. Verner, Windsor, Conn., John Joseph Marcin, Marlborough, Conn., and Tracy A. Propheter-Hinckley, Manchester, Conn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hybrid core assembly for a casting process includes a ceramic core portion, a first refractory metal core portion and a first plate positioned between the ceramic core portion and the first refractory metal core portion. The ceramic core portion includes a first trough. A portion of the refractory metal core portion is received in the first trough." The patent application was filed on June 8, 2011 (13/155,672). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,668.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,668&RS=PN/83,02,668 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent for Apparatus for Measuring Streaming Potentials and Determining Earth Formation Characteristics ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 12 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,302,687) developed by five co-inventors for an "apparatus for measuring streaming potentials and determining earth formation characteristics." The co-inventors are Min-Yi Chen, Bountiful, Utah, Bhavani Raghuraman, Wilton, Conn., Ian Bryant, Houston, Michael G. Supp, Exeter, N.H., and Jose Navarro, Oslo, Norway.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Earth formations are characterized by using an array of electrodes which can measure streaming potentials in the formation, and by interpreting the data obtained by the electrodes. The electrodes are placed on a wireline tool, a LWD tool, or in a fixed manner about a completed wellbore. The measured streaming potentials are generated by drilling with an overbearing pressure, slitting the mudcake in a borehole, acid injection, or any of various other manners which causes fluid movement. The data obtained is interpreted to locate fractures, measure formation permeability, estimate formation pressure, monitor drilling fluid loss, detect abnormal pressure, etc. Particularly, a streaming potential voltage transient having a double peak profile signifies the presence of a formation fracture." The patent application was filed on March 10, 2009 (12/401,405). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,687.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,687&RS=PN/83,02,687 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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