U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Wisconsin (Nov. 26)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Wisconsin.

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Kohler Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Kohler, Kohler, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,312,897) developed by Michael A. Niver, Plymouth, Wis., for a diverter valve.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A diverter valve is disclosed for use in a shower mixer valve or the like. It is constructed to reduce the force needed to be applied by the bather to actuate the diversion. There is a diverter stem that is moveable between a non-diverted and diverted position. The diverter stem includes an upstream portion and a reduced cross sectional waist portion downstream of the upstream portion. The reduced portion interacts with the diverted fluid to reduce the force required to move the diverter stem from the non-diverted to the diverted position."The patent application was filed on Dec. 16, 2008 (12/335,564). 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=8,312,897&OS=8,312,897&RS=8,312,897

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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General Electric Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,312,879) developed by Gary J. Choncholas, Madison, Wis., and Ronald L. Tobia, Sun Prairie, Wis., for a "method and apparatus for airway compensation control."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for controlling a mechanical ventilator that is supplying medical gas to a patient via an endotracheal tube. A pressure is measured from a patient end of an endotracheal tube. The pressure at the patient end of the endotracheal tube is used to create an improved endotracheal tube resistance model such that the medical gas supplied by the mechanical ventilator may be compensated for the resistance of the endotracheal tube thereby providing increased control over the medical gas that is delivered to the patient's lungs. Additionally, if an obstruction in the patient's airway is detected, the location of the obstruction may be targeted such that the proper remedial treatment or procedure is selected by a clinician."The patent application was filed on Oct. 16, 2006 (11/549,754). 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=8,312,879&OS=8,312,879&RS=8,312,879

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Western Industries Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Western Industries, Watertown, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,312,873) developed by John M. Gagas, Milwaukee, and Peter F. Sosso, Hustisford, Wis., for a "low depth telescoping downdraft ventilator."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A low depth telescoping downdraft ventilator controlled by an electronic controller providing a precisely controlled and efficient way of removing gases and fumes is disclosed. The low depth telescoping downdraft ventilator has the ability to fit behind a built-in oven placed below a cook top unit. The telescoping downdraft ventilator has an almost infinitely selectable range of heights above a cook top with a built in oven. The ventilator collects and draws in exhaust fumes and smoke, filters it and re-circulates or expels it either outdoors or indoors. The inner member of the telescoping ventilator may house the exhaust fans and may move up or down without the use of mechanical switches for elevation detection and stopping. The ventilator may have sensors to detect temperatures, filter change need, fan speeds, telescoping stop points, energy consumption, resistance and voltage, enabling programmable set point operation."The patent application was filed on Aug. 14, 2007 (11/838,621). 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=8,312,873&OS=8,312,873&RS=8,312,873

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Kohler Assigned Patent for System and Method for Lubricating Power Transmitting Elements

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Kohler, Kohler, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,312,858) developed by Peter J. McClave, Elkhart Lake, Wis., George A. Jankuski, Glenbeulah, Wis., and Laura K. Mueller, Fond du Lac, Wis., for a "system and method for lubricating power transmitting elements."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A lubrication system and method are disclosed. The system includes a main engine bearing and a crankshaft in operational association with the bearing. The crankshaft includes an end having a cavity with a power transmitting element (e.g., splines). The cavity can receive and engage a mating mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft further includes a first oil passage that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system can also include a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear."The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2008 (12/189,426). 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=8,312,858&OS=8,312,858&RS=8,312,858

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Milwaukee School of Engineering Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, has been assigned a patent (8,312,913) developed by four co-inventors for casting process. The co-inventors are Vito R. Gervasi, New Berlin, Wis., Adam J. Schneider, Howards Grove, Wis., Josh Rocholl, Brooklyn, Wis., and Doug C. Stahl, Shorewood, Wis.The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of casting including coating at least a portion of a mold with a non-porous coating, placing the mold in a chamber capable of inducing pressure, and applying pressure to the chamber to press material into a cavity in the mold. Another method of casting including coating at least a portion of a mold with a non-porous coating, placing a first fill tube in a material, applying a vacuum to a second fill tube to establish a vacuum within the non-porous coating, and allowing atmospheric pressure to inject the material into the mold without placing the mold in a chamber capable of inducing pressure."The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2006 (11/359,084). 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=8,312,913&OS=8,312,913&RS=8,312,913

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Anchor Wall Systems Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Anchor Wall Systems, Minnetonka, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,313,267) developed by Jay J. Johnson, Star Prairie, Wis., and Harrison John Brown, Prior Lake, Minn., for "landscaping wall and mounting system and methods."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A landscaping wall includes concrete blocks dry stacked to form a wall. At least one of the blocks has a channel in the lower or upper surface of the block. An accessory mounting bar having a mounting portion and an outer end is positioned in the channel of the at least one block. At least one of an accessory or an accessory holder on the outer end of the mounting bar extends beyond the front face of the at least one block."

The patent application was filed on Feb. 26, 2010 (12/713,363). 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=8,313,267&OS=8,313,267&RS=8,313,267

Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Ruud Lighting Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Ruud Lighting, Racine, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,313,222) developed by Brian Kinnune, Racine, Wis., Alan J. Ruud, Racine, Wis., and Kurt Wilcox, Libertyville, Ill., for a LED light fixture.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An LED floodlight fixture includes a housing, an LED heat sink secured to the housing and an LED arrangement mounted on the heat sink in non-water/air-tight condition with respect to the housing. The heat sink including (i) a base having an LED-adjacent surface and an opposite surface and (ii) a heat-dissipating section having heat-dissipating surfaces extending from the opposite surface. The LED arrangement is mounted to the LED-adjacent surface in non-water/air-tight condition with respect to the housing. The housing preferably forms at least one venting gap to provide cool-air ingress to and along the heat-dissipating surfaces by upward flow of heated air therefrom. The base of the heat sink has one or more venting apertures to provide cool-air ingress to and along the heat-dissipating surfaces by upward flow of heated air therefrom."

The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2011 (13/333,198). 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=8,313,222&OS=8,313,222&RS=8,313,222

Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Monsanto Technology Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Monsanto Technology, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (8,312,672) developed by eight co-inventors for "methods of seed breeding using high throughput nondestructive seed sampling." The co-inventors are Kevin L. Deppermann, St. Charles, Mo., Michael W. Petersen, Sauk City, Wis., David Butruille, Urbandale, Iowa, Stanton Dotson, Chesterfield, Mo., Sam Eathington, Ames, Iowa, Heather Forbes, St. Charles, Mo., Bruce Schnicker, Wildwood, Mo., and John Tamulonis, Nevada, Iowa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait."

The patent application was filed on May 16, 2011 (13/108,762). 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=83,12,672.PN.&OS=PN/83,12,672&RS=PN/83,12,672

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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S.C. Johnson & Son Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- S.C. Johnson & Son, Racine, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,312,696) developed by Brian C. Dais, Racine, Wis., Carol Trier-Black, Racine, Wis., and Zachary Schultz, Bay City, Mich., for a "method for providing consumers with a food storage kit."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of providing a food storage product dispensing kit for de-bulking food includes a plurality of re-sealable primary bags and a plurality of secondary pouches, wherein the secondary pouches are adapted and configured to be worn and inverted over a user's hand as well as minimize freezer burn of food items therein."

The patent application was filed on March 5, 2012 (13/412,230). 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=83,12,696.PN.&OS=PN/83,12,696&RS=PN/83,12,696

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Kohler Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 - Kohler, Kohler, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,312,571) developed by Erich C. Vierkant III, Sheboygan, Wis., and Brian M. Kaule, Sheboygan, Wis., for a plumbing fixture seat.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are cushioned toilet seats. They have an upper cushion supported on a more rigid base. The base may be removably connected to the cushion via a snap-fit connection, and the cushion can include zones having different durometers around its circumference. The upper cushion may have flexible support legs that extend into a cavity between the base and cushion. In other forms a kit is provided to allow the upper cushion of the seat to be customized by the consumer."

The patent application was filed on June 23, 2006 (11/473,717). 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=8,312,571&OS=8,312,571&RS=8,312,571

Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Hamilton Sundstrand Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,313,351) developed by eight co-inventors for a "high altitude, high voltage terminal block assembly." The co-inventors are Dhaval Patel, Loves Park, Ill., Alan D. Hanson, Winnebago, Ill., Laurence D. Vanek, Janesville, Wis., Luke Wagner, Rockford, Ill., Glenn C. Lemmers Jr., Loves Park, Ill., Gordon W. Friske, Rockford, Ill., Nathan A. Berry, Rockford, Ill., and Edward C. Allen, Davis, Ill.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of installing the terminal block assembly onto a generator includes the step of providing a terminal block with multiple terminal studs. Protrusions that are integral with the terminal block are aligned with corresponding bores in a generator housing. The terminal block is mounted on the generator housing with the protrusions received in the bores. A terminal lead assembly is inserted through the protrusion, and a terminal pad of the terminal lead assembly is arranged over the terminal stud. A terminal lug is fastened to the terminal stud. A terminal cover is secured to the terminal block over the terminal with a boss of the terminal block received in a corresponding recess of the terminal cover."

The patent application was filed on Jan. 21, 2011 (13/010,874). 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=8,313,351&OS=8,313,351&RS=8,313,351

Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Medline Industries Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 26 -- Medline Industries, Mundelein, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,313,066) developed by Linda M. Hampton, Bristol, Wis., and Ishwor Prasad Adhikari, Mundelein, Ill., for an "intravenous fluid container stand and methods for making same."The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members."

The patent application was filed on June 25, 2008 (12/146,147). 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=8,313,066.PN.&OS=PN/8,313,066&RS=PN/8,313,066

Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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