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Patent Gallery
| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 7,533,847 | Mechanical | 2009 | Storage Rack for Temporary Irrigation System | Scott P. VeRost | Rain King, Inc. | 05/19/2009 |
| 7,533,525 | Mechanical | 2009 | Hydrodynamic Torque Converter | William Brees | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 05/19/2009 |
| D591,967 | Design | 2009 | Lounge Chair | Sherry Bunch | 05/12/2009 | |
| 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 |
| 7,527,562 | Mechanical | 2009 | Method and Devices for Aiming and Aligning for a Golf Shot | John V. Mason | 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 |
| 7,513,345 | Mechanical | 2009 | Slip Clutch Cooling Configuration | Aliihsan Karamavruc | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 04/07/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7,513,270 | 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 |
| 7,485,066 | 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 |
| 7,486,490 | 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 |
| 7,481,050 | 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 |
| 7,455,270 | Mechanical | 2008 | Support Arm Mechanism | Eric W. Maloney, Donald R. Pangborn | Weber Knapp Company | 11/25/2008 |
| D581,171 | Design | 2008 | Frame | Sativa Turner | Umbra LLC | 11/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| D579,740 | Design | 2008 | Fruit-Shaped Bottle Opener | Matthew Moman | 11/04/2008 | |
| 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 |
| 7,441,361 | Mechanical | 2008 | Lattice Network Display Device | Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,438,256 | Mechanical | 2008 | Rolled Product Dispenser | Jason Nip, Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 10/21/2008 |
| 7,440,183 | Optics | 2008 | Indexable Microscope | Claus Bender | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/21/2008 |
| 7,438,666 | Mechanical | 2008 | Gearbox Actuation System and Method for Adjusting a Gearbox Actuation System | Klaus Kupper, Klaus Henneberger, Jorg Metzger, Reinhard Berger, Frank Stengel | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 10/21/2008 |
| 7,429,232 | Mechanical | 2008 | Drive Train and Method for Controlling a Drive Train | Klaus Kuepper | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 09/30/2008 |
| 7,425,124 | Mechanical | 2008 | Device And Method For Compression Moulding Of Plastic Articles | Matteo Zoppas | S.I.P.A Societa' Industrializzazione Progettazione Automazione S.p.A. | 09/16/2008 |
| 7,422,045 | Mechanical | 2008 | Sealing Unit for Applying a Plastic Foil to a Substrate Material | Steffen Polster | Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. | 09/09/2008 |
| 7,424,356 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method and Device for Referencing An Incremental Travel Sensor in An Electronically Controlled Actuation Device of a Clutch | Mario Jung, Alexander Schweizer, Klaus Kuepper | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 09/09/2008 |
| 7,424,393 | Mechanical | 2008 | Wafer Inspection Device | Michael Halama, Albert Kreh, Guenter Schmidt | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 09/09/2008 |
| 7,418,885 | Mechanical | 2008 | Device for Driving a Plurality of Hydraulic Shift Cylinders and Hydraulic Supply System for a Twin-Clutch Transmission | Eric Müller, Manfred Homm | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 09/02/2008 |
| 7,416,169 | Mechanical | 2008 | Hoisting-Cable Drive Comprising a Single Bottom-Hook Block and Two Winches | Ingo Noeske, Alfons Weckbecker, Axel Beckmann | Terex Demag GmbH | 08/26/2008 |
| 7,417,401 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method and Device for Operating a Drive Mechanism | Alexander Schweizer, Martin Zimmerman, Jens Martin, Joachim Hirt, Martin Fuss, Matthias Ehrlich, Frank Stengel | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 08/26/2008 |
| 7,413,761 | Biotechnology | 2008 | Method for Treating a Solvent-Extracted Plant Residue with a Fat | Jans Mellerup, Claus Frost | Aarhuskarlshamn Denmark A/S | 08/19/2008 |
