U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Wisconsin (Feb. 1)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Wisconsin.

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General Electric Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,362,433) developed by Haochuan Jiang, Brookfield, Wis., for "x-ray detector fabrication methods and apparatus therefrom."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of fabricating a scintillator includes forming a green part comprised of a nanometer-sized powder, sintering the green part at a first temperature for a first time period, and sintering the green part at a second temperature for a second time period."

The patent application was filed on May 20, 2011 (13/112,105). 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=83,62,433.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,433&RS=PN/83,62,433

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pioneer Hi Bred International Assigned Patent for Maize Variety Hybrid X03A190

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Pioneer Hi Bred International, Johnston, Iowa, has been assigned a patent (8,362,337) developed by Matthew David Smalley, Noblesville, Ind., Edwin Michael Grote, Milton, Wis., and Thomas Craig Kevern, Milton, Wis., for a "maize variety hybrid X03A190."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A novel maize variety designated X03A190 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03A190 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A190 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A190, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A190. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A190."

The patent application was filed on May 25, 2010 (12/786,623). 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=83,62,337.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,337&RS=PN/83,62,337

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Frito-Lay North America Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Frito-Lay North America, Plano, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,362,327) developed by Robert W. Hoopes, Rhinelander, Wis., for a potato cultivar 'Newton'.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A potato cultivar designated `Newton` is disclosed. The invention relates to the tubers of potato cultivar `Newton`, to the seeds of potato cultivar `Newton`, to the plants of potato `Newton`, to the plant parts of potato cultivar `Newton` and to methods for producing a potato plant produced by crossing potato cultivar `Newton` with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a potato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic potato plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from potato variety `Newton`, to methods for producing other potato cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from potato cultivar `Newton` and to the potato plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar `Newton` with another potato cultivar."

The patent application was filed on March 17, 2010 (12/725,918). 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=83,62,327.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,327&RS=PN/83,62,327

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Enthermics Medical Systems Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Enthermics Medical Systems, Menomonee Falls, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,362,402) developed by William J. Hansen, Pewaukee, Wis., and Terence T. Smith, Waukesha, Wis., for a "fluid warmer with switch assembly."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A fluid warmer is disclosed. The fluid warmer includes a support surface, a heating element configured to selectively heat the support surface, and a switch assembly extending through the support surface. The switch assembly includes a switch, a movable switch plate, and a thermocouple. The switch has at least two states, one of which indicates the presence of an item on the support surface. The movable switch plate operably links to the switch to move the switch between the states and further includes a contact surface that contacts an item placed on the support surface. One or more thermocouples are embedded in the movable switch plate below the contact surface. The movable switch plate comprises a material having a thermal conductivity that permits the thermocouple(s) embedded in the switch plate to measure a temperature of an item placed on the support surface within a predetermined period of time."

The patent application was filed on July 19, 2010 (12/838,872). 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=83,62,402.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,402&RS=PN/83,62,402

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Monsanto Technology Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Monsanto Technology, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (8,362,341) developed by Richard G. Stelpflug, Cottage Grove, Wis., for "plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH319086."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH319086. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH319086, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH319086 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH319086."

The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2011 (13/023,511). 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=83,62,341.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,341&RS=PN/83,62,341

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Virent Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Virent, Madison, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,362,307) developed by Randy D. Cortright, Madison, Wis., and Paul G. Blommel, Oregon, Wis., for a "synthesis of liquid fuels and chemicals from oxygenated hydrocarbons."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols useful as liquid fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel, and industrial chemicals. The process involves the conversion of mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, furans, carboxylic acids, diols, triols, and/or other polyols, to C.sub.4+ hydrocarbons, alcohols and/or ketones, by condensation. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass."

The patent application was filed on June 17, 2011 (13/163,439). 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=83,62,307.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,307&RS=PN/83,62,307

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pioneer Hi Bred International Assigned Patent for Maize Variety Hybrid X7M626

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Pioneer Hi Bred International, Johnston, Iowa, has been assigned a patent (8,362,331) developed by Todd Elliott Piper, Mankato, Minn., Jay Robert Hotchkiss, Brookings, S.D., and Thomas Craig Kevern, Milton, Wis., for a "maize variety hybrid X7M626."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A novel maize variety designated X7M626 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety X7M626 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7M626 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7M626, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7M626. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7M626."

The patent application was filed on June 9, 2009 (12/480,735). 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=83,62,331.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,331&RS=PN/83,62,331

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Monsanto Technology Assigned Patent for Preparation and Use of Plant Embryo Explants for Transformation

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Monsanto Technology, St. Louis, has been assigned a patent (8,362,317) developed by eights co-inventors for a "preparation and use of plant embryo explants for transformation." The co-inventors are Beth Jo Calabotta, University City, Mo., Kevin Lee Deppermann, St. Charles, Mo., Erik Dersch, Fitchburg, Wis., Jerald D. Heise, St. Louis, Angela Ranae Koestel, St. Louis, Cindy L. Ludwig, St. Louis, Brian J. Martinell, Mt. Horeb, Wis., and Edward Williams, Madison, Wis.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to excision of explant material comprising meristematic tissue from seeds, and storage of such material prior to subsequent use in plant tissue culture and genetic transformation. Methods for tissue preparation, storage, and transformation are disclosed, as is transformable meristem tissue produced by such methods, and apparati for tissue preparation."

The patent application was filed on March 10, 2008 (12/045,498). 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=83,62,317.PN.&OS=PN/83,62,317&RS=PN/83,62,317

Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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General Electric Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,362,776) developed by six co-inventors for an "apparatus for tuning magnetic resonance coil elements and method of making same." The co-inventors are Dashen Chu, Hartland, Wis., Robert S. Stormont, Hartland, Wis., Saban Kurucay, Menomonee Falls, Wis., Scott A. Lindsay, Dousman, Wis., Ricardo M. Matias, Brookfield, Wis., and Anthony D. Defranco, Pittsburgh.The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method, system, and apparatus including a radio-frequency (RF) phased coil array for a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging apparatus that includes a first RF coil element tuned to a first frequency and configured to receive MR signals and a second RF coil element tuned to a second frequency different than the first frequency and configured to receive MR signals."The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2009 (12/570,807). 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=8,362,776&OS=8,362,776&RS=8,362,776

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Honeywell International Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,362,607) developed by David Scheid, Eau Claire, Wis., and Ronald James Jensen, Bloomington, Minn., for an "integrated circuit package including a thermally and electrically conductive package lid."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An integrated circuit package includes a thermally and electrically conductive package lid. The package lid may be in electrical communication with an electrically conductive pad connected to a power plane, ground plane, or signal route in the integrated circuit. The electrically conductive package lid may provide an electrical connection for electrical power or electrical signals or may serve as an electrical ground. In some embodiments, the package lid may include a thermally and electrically conductive material. In other embodiments, the package lid may include an electrically insulative substrate coated on at least one surface with a layer of metal or another conductive material. The conductive layer may be electrically connected to electrical ground, a reference voltage, or a signal pay by at least one electrically conductive via."

The patent application was filed on June 3, 2009 (12/455,574). 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=8,362,607&OS=8,362,607&RS=8,362,607

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Hamilton Sundstrand Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, Conn., has been assigned a patent (8,362,728) developed by Dhaval Patel, Loves Park, Ill., Albert L. Markunas, Roscoe, Ill., and Michael C. Harke, Madison, Wis., for a "rotor position detection at standstill and low speeds using a PMG to operate a wound field synchronous machine."

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of operating a WFSM in a motoring mode determines a relative position of a PMG rotor with respect to the WFSM rotor. A PMG is coupled to the WFSM via a coupling shaft. A relative difference between the WFSM rotor position and the PMG rotor position is determined based on carrier injection sensorless ("CIS") stimulation signals. The relative difference between the PMG rotor and the WFSM main machine in conjunction with the PMG rotor position is used to determine the WFSM rotor position during motoring operation of the main machine. A stator of the WFSM main machine is energized to maintain operation of the WFSM in response to the detected main rotor position."The patent application was filed on Sept. 15, 2010 (12/882,379). 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=8,362,728&OS=8,362,728&RS=8,362,728

Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Cycogs Assigned Patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 1 -- Cycogs, Sauk City, Wis., has been assigned a patent (8,364,312) developed by Wayland E. Tobey, Sauk City, Wis., for a "Modular rotary multi-sensor sensor ring."The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An intelligent modular rotary multi-sensor sensor ring platform for such uses as in mobile robotics allows a few sensors to scan the local area and environment, provides a cost saving, volume and a power savings as well as reducing calibration and maintenance costs. The sensor ring platform has a large internal diameter allowing a maximum area for the chassis structural elements as well as other equipment located in the chassis. Local sensor signal processing is combined with time, rotation speed and position data stamps to allow processed data to be used locally as well as to be transferred to other systems or subsystems or for data logging purposes."

The patent application was filed on June 6, 2008 (12/134,894). 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=8,364,312.PN.&OS=PN/8,364,312&RS=PN/8,364,312

Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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