U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Nov. 23)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.

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Medrad Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Medrad, Indianola, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,315,449) developed by Corey Kemper, Pittsburgh, and John F. Kalafut, Pittsburgh, for "identification of regions of interest and extraction of time value curves in imaging procedures."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method of extracting at least one time-value curve enables determination of a protocol for a patient in an imaging procedure. The method includes the step of determining a series of 0 through T M-dimensional data sets of pixel values of an imaged portion of the patient acquired using an imaging system. M and T are integers, and the 0 and T data sets correspond to sets at times t=0 and t=T, respectively. Other steps include: computing a predetermined number of correlated segments of the imaged portion corresponding to a number of regions of interest by computing a similarity metric of a time series of pixel values; computing the at least one time-value curve for at least one of those regions; and determining a protocol for a diagnostic scan using the imaging system based at least in part upon data from the at least one time value curve."The patent application was filed on June 24, 2008 (12/144,811). 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=8,315,449&OS=8,315,449&RS=8,315,449

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Agere Systems Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Agere Systems, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,315,408) developed by four co-inventors for a "prevention of audio pop in a digital audio device." The co-inventors are Rupinder Judge, Binfield, United Kingdom, Tie Liu, Emmaus, Pa., Robert Peruzzi, Allentown, Pa., and Richard Verney, Knaphill, United Kingdom.The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electronic audio device with a digital audio output channel in which an amplifier output voltage is gradually ramped up and down to avoid causing a popping sound when the device is turned on and off. This is accomplished without employing any additional hardware, by incrementally changing a digital input word applied to a digital audio source, such as a DSP, so as to gradually change the amplifier output voltage between a minimum, such as zero volts, and a DC working voltage. On powering up, the amplifier is only turned on after the digital word is applied, but while it still results in a minimum amplifier output, and on powering down the amplifier is turned off after it's output has been ramped down, but before removing the digital input word. Sources and output channels can also be switched over by powering down, and then powering up, following the same method."The patent application was filed on July 9, 2009 (12/499,936). 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=8,315,408&OS=8,315,408&RS=8,315,408

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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LSI Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- LSI, Milpitas, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,315,133) developed by Roger A. Fratti, Mohnton, Pa., and John A. Michejda, Berkeley Heights, N.J., for "controlling an optical-disc reader using surface marks."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An optical-disc player having a reader and a controller. The reader derives out-of-band information from surface marks of an optical disc, where the controller controls operations of the reader based on the derived information. The controlled operations may involve the reading and rendering of embedded data of the optical disc. For example, a person writes the words "Spanish" and "widescreen" on the surface of a DVD with a marker and inserts the DVD in a DVD player. The DVD player scans the surface of the DVD and sends the resulting image data to an optical character recognition (OCR) module. The OCR module outputs a text file containing the words "Spanish" and "widescreen" to a controller (e.g., Microsoft HDi runtime). In response, the controller sets the playback language to Spanish and the screen format to widescreen."

The patent application was filed on July 9, 2009 (12/500,089). 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=8,315,133&OS=8,315,133&RS=8,315,133

Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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McNeil-PPC Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- McNeil-PPC, Skillman, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,314,286) developed by Brian Michael Drzewiecki, Princeton, N.J., and Joseph M. Luizzi, Newtown, Pa., for a "flexible liquid absorbing structure."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A thin, flexible absorbent structure comprising a flexible substrate and an aqueous liquid absorbing material disposed on said substrate, wherein said aqueous liquid absorbing material comprises a homogeneous mixture of a hot melt adhesive and an aqueous liquid absorbing polymer, wherein the aqueous liquid absorbing polymer is present in the mixture in an amount greater than 1% by weight of the mixture and the aqueous liquid absorbing structure has an absorbency greater than about 5 g/g, and a Gurley Stiffness less than about 400 mg and a caliper less than about 4 mm."

The patent application was filed on May 23, 2003 (10/444,605). 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=83,14,286.PN.&OS=PN/83,14,286&RS=PN/83,14,286

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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E I du Pont de Nemours Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- E I du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,314,273) developed by Barry Asher Mahler, Glen Mills, Pa., Xuehui Sun, Swedesboro, N.J., and Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao, Wilmington, Del., for "production processes for making 1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A process for making HFC-236cb is disclosed. The process comprises reacting TFE with HFC-32 in the presence of at least one co-product and a suitable catalyst to produce a product mixture comprising HFC-236cb, wherein the total amount of the at least one co-product is at least 10 ppmv based on the total amount of the tetrafluoroethylene, the difluoromethane and the at least one co-product."

The patent application was filed on Sept. 4, 2007 (12/439,575). 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=83,14,273.PN.&OS=PN/83,14,273&RS=PN/83,14,273

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Cephalon Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Cephalon, Frazer, Pa., Cephalon France, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France, have been assigned a patent (8,314,155) developed by five co-inventors for a "bicyclic aromatic sulfinyl derivatives." The co-inventors are Edward R. Bacon, Audubon, Pa., Sankar Chatterjee, Wynnewood, Pa., Mohamed Iqbal, Malvern, Pa., Brigitte Lesur, Saint Germaine en Laye, France, and Philippe Louvet, Vert-le-petit, France.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides compounds of the structure: ##STR00001## wherein the constituent members are defined herein, including pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating diseases therewith."

The patent application was filed on June 20, 2008 (12/214,567). 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=8,314,155&OS=8,314,155&RS=8,314,155

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Feering, University of Pittsburgh Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Feering, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, and the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, have been assigned a patent (8,314,149) developed by four co-inventors for a "protective role of semapimod in necrotizing enterocolitis." The co-inventors are Ruben Zamora, Pittsburgh, Henri R. Ford, La Canada, Calif., Thais Sielecki-Dzurdz, Kennett Square, Pa., and Vidal F. De La Cruz, Phoenixville, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is disclosed wherein semapimod, and/or the mesylate salt thereof, is administered for the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis."

The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2010 (12/879,144). 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=8,314,149&OS=8,314,149&RS=8,314,149

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (8,314,114) developed by Aleem Gangjee, Allison Park, Pa., for "tricyclic compounds having cytostatic and/or cytoxic activity and methods of use thereof."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides tricyclic compounds having cytostatic and cytotoxic activity in a single molecule having receptor tyrosine kinase(s), dihydrofolate reductase, thymidylate synthase and/or dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitory activity, which are useful as anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor agents. Also provided are methods of utilizing these inhibitors to treat tumor cells and other proliferative diseases and disorders."

The patent application was filed on May 2, 2011 (13/098,701). 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=8,314,114&OS=8,314,114&RS=8,314,114

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Arkema Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Arkema, King of Prussia, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,314,159) developed by five co-inventors for a "blowing agent composition of hydrochlorofluoroolefin." The co-inventors are Benjamin Bin Chen, Wayne, Pa., Maher Y. Elsheikh, Wayne, Pa., Philippe Bonnet, Lower Merion, Pa., Brett L. Van Horn, King of Prussia, Pa., and Joseph S. Costa, Gilbertsville, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is predominately the trans isomer of the hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) HFCO-1233zd alone or in combination with a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO), a hydrocarbon. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams."

The patent application was filed on March 28, 2008 (12/532,183). 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=8,314,159&OS=8,314,159&RS=8,314,159

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Enzo Therapeutics Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Enzo Therapeutics, Farmingdale, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,314,151) developed by Sarah Spiegel, Richmond, Va., Robert Elliot Zipkin, Wynnewood, Pa., and Jeffrey Kroll Adams, Fort Washington, Pa., for "sphingosine kinase type 1 inhibitors, and processes for using same."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Provided are novel compositions and analogs which are useful in a number of applications, indications and diseases, as well as for monitoring pharmakinetics and patient management. These compounds and analogs are applicable to treating tumors of the central nervous system, e.g., glioblastoma (GBM)."

The patent application was filed on Aug. 31, 2009 (12/584,131). 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=8,314,151&OS=8,314,151&RS=8,314,151

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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RCD Technology Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- RCD Technology, Quakertown, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,314,706) developed by Robert R. Oberle, Macungie, Pa., for a "coupled radio frequency identification (RFID) and biometric device."The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based identification device can comprise first and second RFID antennas. When first and second RFID antennas are in a first arrangement, the resonant frequencies of the antennas can be away from an interrogation frequency such that no identification information is transferred. When the first and second RFID antennas are in a second arrangement, the resonant frequency of the identification device shifts such that identification information, including biometric data, is transferred."

The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 (12/974,883). 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=8,314,706.PN.&OS=PN/8,314,706&RS=PN/8,314,706

Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Lattice Semiconductor Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 23 -- Lattice Semiconductor, Hillsboro, Ore., has been assigned a patent (8,314,634) developed by four co-inventors for a "power control block with output glitch protection." The co-inventors are Barry Britton, Slatington, Pa., Richard Booth, Riegelsville, Pa., Yang Xu, Shanghai, China, and Tawei David Li, San Jose, Calif.The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Techniques are provided to reduce glitches at an output signal node when a device is switched to and from a low power operation mode. In one example, a method of operating a device includes providing power to operate a signal source of the device during a normal operation mode of the device. The method also includes passing an output signal from the signal source through a signal path to an output node during the normal operation mode. The method also includes receiving an operation mode signal to switch the device from the normal operation mode to a low power operation mode. The method also includes disabling the signal path to prevent glitches from appearing at the output node during the switch from the normal operation mode to the low power operation mode. The method also includes continuing providing power to the signal source until after the signal path is disabled."The patent application was filed on April 4, 2011 (13/079,578). 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=8,314,634.PN.&OS=PN/8,314,634&RS=PN/8,314,634

Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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