Uspto – reexamination update february 1st to february 7th, 2012
1. USPTO – Reexamination Update February 1st to February 7th, 2012
Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
Compounds
having the
structure:
##STR1##
wherein B
represents
7-
deazapurine,
or
pyrimidine
moiety Ward, David
covalently C. (Guilford,
Peggy Modified
bonded to CT); Langer,
Radel, Life polynucleoti Yale
the C1 '- Pennina R. 536/25.32,
Technologi Ex des and University
1 5,449,767 90/012,061 16-Dec-11 position of (Monsey, NY); 536/24.3 536/25.6,
es Corp., Parte methods of (New Haven,
the sugar Waldrop III, 536/26.6
Carlsbad, preparing CT)
moiety, Alexander A.
CA same
provided (Charlottesville
that when B , VA)
is 7-
deazapurine,
it is attached
at the N9 -
position of
the 7-
deazapurine
and when B
is
pyrimidine,
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2. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
it is attached
at the N1 -
position;
wherein A
represents a
moiety
consisting
of at least
three carbon
atoms which
is capable of
forming a
detectable
complex
with a
polypeptide
when the
compound
is
incorporated
into a
double-
stranded
ribonucleic
acid,
deoxyribonu
cleic acid
duplex, or
DNA-RNA
hybrid;
wherein the
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3. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
dotted line
represents a
chemical
linkage
joining B
and A,
provided
that if B is
7-
deazapurine,
the linkage
is attached
to the 7-
position of
the
deazapurine,
and if B is
pyrimidine,
the linkage
is attached
to the 5-
position of
the
pyrimidine;
and
wherein
each of x, y
and z
represents
##STR2##
either
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4. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
directly, or
when
incorporated
into oligo-
and
polynucleoti
des, provide
probes
which are
widely
useful.
A focus ring
assembly
configured
to
substantially
Focus ring encircle a
arrangement chuck of a
Joseph for plasma
Bach, substantially processing Lam Research
Nixon Ex eliminating chamber. Corporation Lenz, Eric H. 315/111. 118/728,
2 5,998,932 90/012,031 17-Dec-11
Peabody, Parte unconfined The focus (Fremont, (San Jose, CA) 21 361/234
Washingto plasma in a ring CA)
n, DC plasma assembly
processing includes an
chamber annular
dielectric
body; and
an
electrically
conductive
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5. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
shield
surrounding
the annular
dielectric
body. The
electrically
conductive
shield is
configured
to be
electrically
grounded
within the
plasma
processing
chamber
and includes
a tube-
shaped
portion
being
disposed
outside of
the annular
dielectric
body and
surrounding
at least part
of the
annular
dielectric
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6. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
body. The
electrically
conductive
shield
further
includes an
inwardly-
protruding
flange
portion
being in
electrical
contact with
the tube-
shaped
portion. The
flange
portion
forms a
plane that
intersects
the tube-
shaped
portion. The
flange
portion is
embedded
within the
annular
dielectric
body.
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7. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
An
illumination
device
comprises a
waveguide
having a
peripheral
edge. A
series of
point light
sources are
Elizabeth
mounted in Pelka, David
M. Burke,
spaced G. (Los
Finnegan Teledyne
relationship Angeles, CA);
Henderson Illumination Lighting and
adjacent a Popovich, John
Farabow Ex device for Display
3 6,134,092 90/012,051 15-Dec-11 peripheral M. (Del Mar, 361/31 361/800
Garrett & Parte non-emissive Products, Inc.
portion of CA); Dowland
Dunner, displays (Hawthorne,
the Jr., Thomas W.
LLP., CA)
waveguide. (Fountain
Washingto
A series of Valley, CA)
n, DC
diffusive
reflective
surfaces,
preferably
formed by
posts, are
disposed
adjacent the
peripheral
portion of
the
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8. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
waveguide,
between
pairs of the
point light
sources. The
diffusive
reflective
surfaces are
oriented
relative to
the series of
point light
sources and
the
waveguide
so as to
introduce
light into
regions of
the
waveguide
between
pairs of the
point light
sources,
whereby the
peripheral
portion of
the
waveguide
is
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9. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
substantially
uniformly
illuminated.
A dough
cutting
apparatus is
suitable for
cutting a
sheet of
dough. The
dough
cutting
Evans, James
apparatus
R. (Apple
FRITSCH includes a
Valley, MN,
GMBH, structure
US);
Mark A. defining a The Pillsbury
Finkowski,
Pals, PC., Ex Blunt edge blunt dough Company
4 6,902,754 90/009,977 14-Dec-11 James W. 426/503 426/518
Kirkland & Parte dough cutter engaging (Minneapolis,
(Andover, MN,
Ellis, LLP., portion. The MN, US)
US); Russel,
Chicago, present
Gene A.
IL invention
(Joplin, MO,
can be
US)
embodied in
a number of
different
ways,
including a
wheel
cutter, a
rotary drum
cutter, a
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10. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
reciprocatin
g head
cutter, or
another
cutter.
A method
and system
for charging
multi-cell
lithium-
Meyer, Gary
based
D. (Waukesha,
batteries. In
WI, US);
some
Rosenbecker,
aspects, a
Jay J.
Paul battery
Method and (Menomonee
Devinsky, charger
system for Milwaukee Falls, WI, US);
McDermott includes a
charging Electric Tool Glasgow, 320/134,
Will & Ex housing, at
5 7,508,167 90/012,038 9-Dec-11 multi-cell Corporation Kevin L. 320/125 320/135,
Emery, Parte least one
lithium- (Brookfield, (Lomira, WI, 320/137
LLP., terminal to
based WI, US) US); Johnson,
Washingto electrically
batteries Todd W.
n, DC connect to a
(Wauwatosa,
battery pack
WI, US);
supported
Scheucher,
by the
Karl F. (Waite
housing,
Hill, OH, US)
and a
controller
operable to
provide a
charging
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11. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
current to
the battery
pack
through the
at least one
terminal.
The battery
pack
includes a
plurality of
lithium-
based
battery
cells, with
each battery
cell of the
plurality of
battery cells
having an
individual
state of
charge. The
controller is
operable to
control the
charging
current
being
supplied to
the battery
pack at least
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12. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
in part
based on the
individual
state of
charge of at
least one
battery cell.
A
broadhead
Third Party having a
Requester: penetrating
New forward tip,
Archery a
Products, longitudinal
Corp.; ly extending
(Att'y Is: body with
Barrie, Bruce
Douglas H. threads on
Expandable (Waseca, MN);
Pauley, the rear end Barrie
broadhead Way, Ronald
Pauley Inter thereof for Archery, LLC
6 6,626,776 95/001,854 14-Dec-11 with multiple E. (Scottsdale, 473/583
Petersen & Partes attachment (Waseca,
sliding AZ); Pugliese,
Erickson, to an arrow MN)
blades Carl J.
Hoffman shaft. The
(Chandler, AZ)
Estates, body
IL), Real includes a
Party in single
Interest: longitudinal
Same As ly extending
Third Party passage or,
Requester alternatively
, two or
more
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13. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
longitudinal
ly extending
grooves for
receiving
blades
therein. The
blades are
provided
with a
longitudinal
ly
extending,
weight or
mass
reducing
slot and are
held within
their
respective
passage or
grooves
with a
transversely
positioned
or friction
holding
member
which
permits
rearward
sliding
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14. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
movement
resulting in
outward
expansion
of the
blades while
retaining a
portion of
the blades
within the
passage or
groove. The
front end of
the blades
extends
outwardly
of the body
to contact
the target
surface to
provide a
rearward
moving
force to the
blades upon
such
contact. The
slots of the
blades are
formed to
allow the
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15. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
rearward
ends thereof
to move
outwardly to
an expanded
cutting
position as
they move
relative to
the holding
member or,
alternatively
, the blades
are directed
outwardly
by an
additional
transverse,
camming
member as
they move
relative to
the holding
member.
Third Party A bottom Adamski,
Requester: Ice maker mount Whirlpool Joseph R.
LG and dispenser household Corporation (Pasadena, CA,
Inter
7 7,386,992 95/001,841 7-Dec-11 Electronics for a bottom refrigerator (Benton US); Colsch, 62/344 62/353
Partes
, Inc.; mount is provided Harbor, MI, Jason
(Att'y Is: refrigerator with an ice US) (Shellsburg,
Richard L. dispenser in IA, US);
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16. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
Stroup, the fresh Coulter, Tim
Finnegan food door to L. (Cedar
Henderson dispense ice Rapids, IA,
Farabow from a US); Goetz,
Garett & sealed ice Glenn E. (East
Dunner, making Amana, IA,
LLP., compartmen US); Herndon,
Washingto t within the Steven G.
n, DC), fresh food (Cedar Rapids,
Real Party compartmen IA, US);
in Interest: t. A Kniffen, Todd
Same As conveyor E.
Third Party carries ice (Williamsburg,
Requester from a IA, US);
storage bin Koons, Bill J.
in the ice (Cedar Rapids,
compartmen IA, US);
t to the Montuoro, Lou
dispenser. (Cedar Rapids,
IA, US);
Tenhundfeld,
John H. (Cedar
Rapids, IA,
US);
Thalacker,
David (Fairfax,
IA, US);
Vladika, Brett
(Milwaukee,
WI, US)
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17. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
A secure
domain
name
service for a
computer
network is
disclosed
Third Party
that includes
Requester:
a portal Larson, Victor
Cisco
connected to (Fairfax, VA,
Systems,
a computer US); Short III,
Inc.; (Att'y
Agile network, Robert
Is: David
network such as the Dunham
L.
protocol for Internet, and (Leesburg,
McCombs, VirnetX, Inc.
secure a domain VA, US);
Haynes & Inter (Scotts
8 7,418,504 95/001,851 13-Dec-11 communicati name Munger, 709/226
Boone, Partes Valley, CA,
ons using database Edmund Colby
LLP., US)
secure connected to (Crownsville,
Dallas,
domain the MD, US);
TX), Real
names computer Williamson,
Party in
network Michael (South
Interest:
through the Riding, VA,
Same As
portal. The US)
Third Party
portal
Requester
authenticate
s a query for
a secure
computer
network
address, and
the domain
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18. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
name
database
stores
secure
computer
network
addresses
for the
computer
network.
Each secure
computer
network
address is
based on a
non-
standard
top-level
domain
name, such
as .scom,
.sorg, .snet,
.snet, .sedu,
.smil and
.sint.
Third Party Fastener Craythorn,
Requester: delivery Henrob Rupert Andrew
Fastener
Emhart Inter apparatus Limited (Springwood, 221/95,
9 7,487,583 95/001,842 8-Dec-11 supply 29/809
Teknologie Partes for (Flintshire, AU); 221/156
apparatus
s, LLC.; automaticall GB) Fuhrmeister,
(Att'y Is: y selecting Ralph
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19. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
Jack and (Runcorn,
S. Barufka, delivering AU);
Pillsbury fasteners Matthews,
Winthrop such as Shane Peter
Shaw rivets to a (Sunnybank,
Pittman, setting tool. AU); Gostylla,
LLP., The Wojciech
Mclean, fasteners are (Camira, AU);
VA), Real pre-loaded Blacket, Stuart
Party in a package Edmund
in Interest: and (Closeburn,
Same As dispense via AU); Clew,
Third Party at least one Nicholas
Requester fastener Richard
delivery (Farmington
tube that Hills, MI, US);
interconnect Butler,
s the setting Michael
tool to a (Chester, GB)
fastener
feeder
device. The
fastener
feeder
device
releases
selected
fasteners
from the
package into
the delivery
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20. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
tube. The
fasteners are
transportabl
e
individually
or in groups
in the tube
from the
feeder
device to
the tool. A
transfer
station
attached to
the tool or
the delivery
tube
transfers a
fastener
from the
delivery
apparatus
into the tool,
the transfer
station
being
moveable
between a
first position
in which an
exit of the
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21. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
transfer
station is
adjacent to
the tool so
that a
delivered
fastener
may be
inserted by
the transfer
station into
the tool and
a second
position in
which it is
clear of the
tool so as to
permit the
tool or a
portion
thereof to
move
towards a
workpiece
to insert a
loaded
fastener.
The delivery
tube has
wear
resistant
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22. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
elements.
The
apparatus
allows
smooth,
rapid and
reliable
delivery of
fasteners of
various
sizes and
types to the
nose of a
setting tool
in any
particular
order and
provides all
the fastener
types for
any
particular
work cycle.
Third A power
Party converter
Requester: High nearly Schlecht,
SynQor, Inc.
Vicor Inter efficiency losslessly Martin F. 363/21.0
10 7,564,702 95/001,853 14-Dec-11 (Boxborough,
Corporatio Partes power delivers (Lexington, 6
MA, US)
n; (Att'y Is: converter energy and MA, US)
Matthew recovers
A. Smith, energy from
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23. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
Foley & capacitors
Lardner, associated
LLP., with
Washingto controlled
n, DC), rectifiers in
Real Party a secondary
in Interest: winding
Same As circuit, each
Third Party controlled
Requester rectifier
having a
parallel
uncontrolled
rectifier.
First and
second
primary
switches in
series with
first and
second
primary
windings,
respectively,
are turned
on for a
fixed duty
cycle, each
for
approximate
ly one half
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24. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
of the
switching
cycle.
Switched
transition
times are
short
relative to
the on-state
and off-state
times of the
controlled
rectifiers.
The control
inputs to the
controlled
rectifiers are
cross-
coupled
from
opposite
secondary
transformer
windings.
Third Party Agile A secure Larson, Victor
Requester: network domain (Fairfax, VA,
VirnetX, Inc.
Cisco protocol for name US); Short III,
Inter (Scotts
11 7,921,211, 95/001,856 16-Dec-11 Systems, secure service for a Robert 709/226
Partes Valley, CA,
Inc.; (Att'y communicati computer Dunham
US)
Is: David ons using network is (Leesburg,
L. secure disclosed VA, US);
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25. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
McCombs, domain that includes Munger,
Haynes & names a portal Edmund Colby
Boone, connected to (Crownsville,
LLP., a computer MD, US);
Dallas, network, Williamson,
TX), Real such as the Michael (South
Party in Internet, and Riding, VA,
Interest: a domain US)
Same As name
Third Party database
Requester connected to
the
computer
network
through the
portal. The
portal
authenticate
s a query for
a secure
computer
network
address, and
the domain
name
database
stores
secure
computer
network
addresses
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26. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
for the
computer
network.
Each secure
computer
network
address is
based on a
non-
standard
top-level
domain
name, such
as .scom,
.sorg, .snet,
.snet, .sedu,
.smil and
.sint.
Third Party A method Johnson, Todd
Requester: for W.
Hitachi conducting (Wauwatosa,
Koki, Co., Lithium- an operation WI, US);
LTD.; based battery including a Milwaukee Grzybowski,
(Att'y Is: pack for a power tool Electric Tool Dennis J. (New
Inter
12 7,944,173 95/001,847 9-Dec-11 Paul high current battery Corporation Berlin, WI, 320/112
Partes
Devinsky, draw, hand pack. The (Brookfield, US); Kubale,
McDermott held power battery pack WI, US) Mark A. (West
Will & tool can include Bend, WI,
Emery, a housing, a US);
LLP., first cell Rosenbecker,
Washingto supported Jay J.
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27. Serial Patent Control Requested Requester Type Title Abstract Assignee(s) Inventor(s) Primary Other Class
number number Number date Class
n, DC), by the (Menomonee
Real Party housing and Falls, WI, US);
in Interest: having a Scheucher,
Same voltage, and Karl F. (Waite
As Third a second Hill, OH, US);
Party cell Meyer, Gary
Requester supported D. (Waukesha,
by the WI, US);
housing and Zeiler, Jeffrey
having a M. (Pewaukee,
voltage. The WI, US);
battery pack Glasgow,
also can be Kevin L.
connectable (Lomira, WI,
to a power US)
tool and be
operable to
supply
power to
operate the
power tool.
The method
can include
discharging
one of the
first cell and
the second
cell until the
voltage of
the one of
the first cell
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number number Number date Class
and the
second cell
is
substantially
equal to the
voltage of
the other of
the first cell
and the
second cell.
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