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Patent Gallery
| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,585,945 | Biotechnology | 2009 | Use of Recombinant Heat Shock Protein Complexed to Kidney Cancer Antigen | Hyung Kim, Xiang Wang, Xiaolei Sun, John Subjeck | Health Research, Inc. | 09/08/2009 |
| 7,585,522 | Biotechnology | 2009 | Oral Immunology Using Plant Product Containing a Non-Enteric Pathogen Antigen | Yasmin Thanavala | Health Research, Inc. | 09/08/2009 |
| 7,586,082 | Optics | 2009 | Optical Element for a Document Illuminator | Robert P. Herloski, Jagdish C. Tandon, Douglas E. Proctor, Stephen J. Wenthe, Jr., Eugene A. Rogalski, Jr., Jeffrey L. Baniak, Paul A. Hosier | Xerox Corporation | 09/08/2009 |
| 7,580,551 | Electronics | 2009 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing and/or Comparing Handwritten and/or Biometric Samples | Sargur Srihari, Yong-Chul Shin, Sangjik Lee, Venugoal Govindaraju, Sung-Hyuk Cha, Catalin I. Tomai, Bin Zhang, Ajay Shekhawat, Dave Bartnik, Wen-Jann Yang, Srirangaraj Setlur, Phil Kilinskas, Fred Kunderman, Xia Liu, Zhixin Shi, Vemulapati Ramanaprasad | The Research Foundation of State University of NY | 08/25/2009 |
| 7,572,466 | Biotechnology | 2009 | Oral Immunology Using Plant Product Containing a Non-Enteric Pathogen Antigen | Yasmin Thanavala, Charles Joel Arntzen, Hugh S. Mason | Health Research, Inc.; Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Inc. | 08/11/2009 |
| 7,568,712 | Mechanical | 2009 | Height and Width Adjustable Saddle Sling Seat Walker with Controllable Directional Tracking and Optional Arm Supports | Peter Kovachi, Joseph C. Mollendorf, Rog Teagarden, Chee Main Heam | The Research Foundation of State University of NY | 08/04/2009 |
| 7,566,286 | Mechanical | 2009 | Power Shift Gear for Motor Vehicles, a Motor Vehicle Gear as Well as a Motor Vehicle Power Train | Jeffrey Hemphill, Philip George, William Brees, Geir Huseby, Oswald Friedmann | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 07/28/2009 |
| 7,561,263 | Optics | 2009 | Apparatus for Illuminating and Inspecting a Surface | Lambert Danner, Michael Heiden, Alexander Buettner | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 07/14/2009 |
| 7,554,722 | Optics | 2009 | Scanning Microscope with Scanner Frequency Derived from Pulsed Laser | Bernd Widzgowski | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 06/30/2009 |
| 7,546,718 | Mechanical | 2009 | Extensible Beam | Salvatore Vasta | 06/16/2009 | |
| 7,547,416 | Mechanical | 2009 | Dewar Vessel for Automated Cryosubstitution or Low-Temperature Substitution, and Apparatus for Automated Cryosubstitution or Low-Temperature Substitution | Reinhard Lihl, Michael Zimmermann, Hubert Goll, Paul Wurzinger | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 06/16/2009 |
| 7,543,770 | Mechanical | 2009 | Automated Pill Crusher | James Peron, James Leahy, Jonathan Leahy, Robyn Washousky | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | 06/09/2009 |
| 7,538,939 | Optics | 2009 | Stereomicroscope or Additional Element for a Stereomicroscope | Heinz Zimmerman, Ruedi Rotterman, Peter Bertschi | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG | 05/26/2009 |
| 7,536,969 | Mechanical | 2009 | Stainless Steel Hatch and Method of Manufacture | James H. Kyle | Pompanette, LLC | 05/26/2009 |
| 7,533,525 | Mechanical | 2009 | Hydrodynamic Torque Converter | William Brees | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 05/19/2009 |
| 7,533,847 | Mechanical | 2009 | Storage Rack for Temporary Irrigation System | Scott P. VeRost | Rain King, Inc. | 05/19/2009 |
| D591,967 | Design | 2009 | Lounge Chair | Sherry Bunch | 05/12/2009 | |
| 7,527,562 | Mechanical | 2009 | Method and Devices for Aiming and Aligning for a Golf Shot | John V. Mason | 05/05/2009 | |
| 7,527,810 | Biotechnology | 2009 | Oral Immunology Using Plant Product Containing Hepatitis Surface Antigen | Yasmin Thanavala, Charles Joel Arntzen, Hugh S. Mason | Health Research, Inc.; Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research, Inc. | 05/05/2009 |
| 7,524,338 | Chemical | 2009 | Additive for Reducing Particulate in Emissions Deriving from the Combustion of Diesel Oil Or Fuel Oil Having a Metallic Oxidation Catalyst, at Least One Organic Nitrate, and a Dispersing Agent | Cesare Pedrazzini | 04/28/2009 | |
| 7,517,213 | Mechanical | 2009 | Cooling System for the Cooling of Tool Pieces | Manfred Lausenhammer, Christian Wagner | MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology AG | 04/14/2009 |
| 7,513,346 | Mechanical | 2009 | Power Transmission Device | Mario Degler, Bruno Mueller | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 04/07/2009 |
| 7,514,618 | Mechanical | 2009 | Drumstick and Synthetic Tip Therefor | Joseph D. Calato | J.D. Calato Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 04/07/2009 |
| 7,513,345 | Mechanical | 2009 | Slip Clutch Cooling Configuration | Aliihsan Karamavruc | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 04/07/2009 |
| 7,513,270 | Mechanical | 2009 | Balanced Safety Relief Valve | Kevin P. Martin, Nelson R. Timm | Flow-Safe, Inc. | 04/07/2009 |
| D589,652 | Design | 2009 | Stackable Storage Device | Jason Nip | Umbra LLC | 03/31/2009 |
| 7,506,615 | Mechanical | 2009 | Animal Waste Collection and Disposal System | Mary M. Sansone, Michael A. Sansone | Mar Mar PS Development Co., LLC | 03/24/2009 |
| 7,505,200 | Optics | 2009 | Phase Shift Method and Apparatus for Implementing Phase-Contrast or Modulation-Contrast Observation on Microscopes | Ralf Krueger | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 03/17/2009 |
| 7,501,509 | Chemical | 2009 | Water Soluble Tetrapyrollic Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Therapy | Ravindra K. Pandey, Amy Gryshuk, Lalit Goswami, William Potter, Allan Oseroff | Health Research, Inc. | 03/10/2009 |
| 7,481,636 | Mechanical | 2009 | Device for the Production of Plastic Containers by Means of Stretch Blow Moulding and Device for Coating the Inner Walls of a Plastic Container | Damerow Volker, Heinrich Gruenwald, Jens Fuchs, Hanno Kaß, Lothar Wilhelm, Hans Kindinger, Eberhard Sendobry, Rudiger Wlach | Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. | 02/27/2009 |
| 7,495,236 | Optics | 2009 | Apparatus and Method for Detection with a Scanning Microscope | Bernd Widzgowski, Holger Birk | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 02/24/2009 |
| D586,812 | Design | 2009 | Electronic Signature Pad | Andreas Guenther | StepOver GmbH | 02/17/2009 |
| 7,489,394 | Mechanical | 2009 | Apparatus for Inspecting a Disk-Like Object | Joachim Wienecke, Thomas Krieg | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 02/10/2009 |
| 7,486,490 | Mechanical | 2009 | Actuator for the Actuation of a Cutch and/or a Gear Mechanism | Thomas Pfund, Wai-Wal Buchet, Sven-Jostein Kro, Martin Zimmermann, Juergen Gerhart, Martin Fuss, | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/03/2009 |
| 7,485,066 | Mechanical | 2009 | Geared Torque Converter with Multi-Plate Cutches and Planetary Gearset | George Bailey, Michael Davis, Philip George, Jeffrey Hemphill, Patrick Lindemann, David Smith, Michael G. Swank; | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/03/2009 |
| 7,481,050 | Mechanical | 2009 | Hydrodynamic Torque Converter | Stephan Maienschein, Lutz Ische | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 01/27/2009 |
| 7,477,370 | Software/Business Method | 2009 | Method of Detecting Incomplete Edge Bead Removal from a Disk-Like Object | Detlef Michelsson, Henning Backhauss, Gert Weniger | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 01/13/2009 |
| 7,468,833 | Optics | 2008 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 12/23/2008 |
| 7,461,732 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Cooling a Liquid-Cooled Friction Clutch and Liquid-Cooled Friction Clutch | Johannes Arnold, Wolfgang Reik, Ivo Agner, Oliver Noehl | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 12/09/2008 |
| 7,458,512 | Software/Business Method | 2008 | Computer-Based Method and Apparatus for Verifying An Electronic Voting Process | Thomas J. Colson, Peter J. Vanderheyden, Mark R. O'Donnell | IP.com, Inc. | 12/02/2008 |
| D581,171 | Design | 2008 | Frame | Sativa Turner | Umbra LLC | 11/25/2008 |
| 7,455,270 | Mechanical | 2008 | Support Arm Mechanism | Eric W. Maloney, Donald R. Pangborn | Weber Knapp Company | 11/25/2008 |
| 7,448,291 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Error Recognition and Error Avoidance when Switching An Automated Gearbox as Well as An Automated Gearbox | Frank Stengel, Alexander Schweizer, Martin Zimmermann, Behzad Nazari, Joachim Hirt, Martin Fuss, Matthias Ehrlich, Jens Martin | Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 11/11/2008 |
| 7,450,302 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope with Image Brightness Equalization | Frank Eisenkraemer, Ralf Krueger, Christian Schulz | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/11/2008 |
| 7,450,246 | Mechanical | 2008 | Measuring Device and Method for Determining Relative Positions of a Positioning Stage Configured to Be Moveable in at Least One Direction | Hans-Artur Boesser, Klaus-Dieter Adam | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 11/11/2008 |
| D579,740 | Design | 2008 | Fruit-Shaped Bottle Opener | Matthew Moman | 11/04/2008 | |
| 7,441,361 | Mechanical | 2008 | Lattice Network Display Device | Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,441,722 | Mechanical | 2008 | Coil Reel Hold-Down Device | Anthony J. Mancuso, Kevin Gerace | Anthony J. Mancuso | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,443,118 | Electronics | 2008 | Method and Device for Triggering An Electric Motor | Sven-Jostein Kro | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,438,256 | Mechanical | 2008 | Rolled Product Dispenser | Jason Nip, Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 10/21/2008 |
