14 patent(s) in this week's alert:
Assignee Summary:| Patents | Owner |
| 2 | e-Vision Smart Optics |
| 1 | ARTHREX |
| 1 | Benz Research Development |
| 1 | Block |
| 1 | C2CNT |
| 1 | EVA INNOVATIONS |
| 1 | Hayward Industries |
| 1 | LUKKA |
| 1 | Magarl |
| 1 | OralKleen |
| 1 | Parcus Medical |
| 1 | PlanetAir Turf Products |
| 1 | Stealth Body Fitness |
| Patents | Class Code |
| 2 | G02C [SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE ...] |
| 2 | G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...] |
| 1 | G05B [CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL EL...] |
| 1 | A01B [SOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS...] |
| 1 | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...] |
| 1 | A61C [DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGI...] |
| 1 | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...] |
| 1 | A61M [DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (...] |
| 1 | A63B [APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, ...] |
| 1 | B25B [TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR ...] |
| 1 | C25B [ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODU...] |
| 1 | E03B [INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR ...] |
Details on individual patents:
| #11818974 | Aeration apparatus and methods |
| Applied: | 08/13/2020, #16/992317 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [1195 days App to Issue] Normal range: (513 to 1487) |
| Pat Class: | A01B [SOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS...]; there are 2558 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 19; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 22) |
| Assignee: | PlanetAir Turf Products (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 31 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. |
| 1st Invent: | David R. Maas (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | An aeration tine includes a mounting portion removably connectable to an aeration apparatus and defining a central axis; and a curved blade portion that extends longitudinally from the mounting portion to a tip of the aeration tine and that is operable to fracture soil and form an aeration pocket. The curved blade portion includes a concave first edge and an opposed convex second edge, wherein the concave first edge includes (i) a proximal first edge portion, (ii) a distal first edge portion proximal the tip of the aeration tine, and (iii) a middle first edge portion between the proximal first edge portion and the distal first edge portion, the middle first edge portion closer to the central axis than both the proximal first edge portion and the distal first edge portion. |
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| #11819207 | Multipart suture |
| Applied: | 11/07/2016, #15/330819 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [2570 days App to Issue] Unusually Slow Normal range: (667 to 2071) |
| Pat Class: | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...]; there are 94121 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 16; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 29) |
| Assignee: | Parcus Medical (Sarasota, FL) with total patents of: 14 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: GOODWIN PROCTER LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Bart Bracy (Orlando, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A multicomponent suture comprising first and second substantially elongate suture portions with respective first and second cross-sectional profiles, and further including respective first and second materials, one of said materials being bioabsorbable and a second of said materials being non-bioabsorbable. |
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| #11819415 | Orthopaedic implant systems including internal networks and methods of repair |
| Applied: | 04/02/2021, #17/221049 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [963 days App to Issue] Normal range: (654 to 2144) |
| Pat Class: | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...]; there are 40267 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 15; Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 29) |
| Assignee: | ARTHREX (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 623 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. |
| 1st Invent: | Nick Metcalfe (Bonita Springs, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=7 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implant systems and methods for repairing bone defects and restoring functionality to a joint. The implant systems and methods disclosed herein may include augments extending from respective baseplates. The augments may have an internal network for communicating material in the respective implant. |
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| #11821094 | Sustainable, facile separation of the molten carbonate electrolysis cathode product |
| Applied: | 05/02/2022, #17/734210 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [568 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (745 to 1895) |
| Pat Class: | C25B [ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODU...]; there are 1943 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 22; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26) |
| Assignee: | C2CNT (Venice, FL) with total patents of: 21 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Blank Rome LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Stuart Licht (Venice, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A process for the separation of electrolyte from the carbon in a solid carbon/electrolyte cathode product formed at the cathode during molten carbonate electrolysis. The processes allows for easy separation of the solid carbon product from the electrolyte without any observed detrimental effect on the structure and/or stability of the resulting solid carbon nanomaterial. |
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| #11821181 | Hot flushing of building water system |
| Applied: | 07/14/2020, #16/928150 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [1225 days App to Issue] Normal range: (554 to 1604) |
| Pat Class: | E03B [INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR ...]; there are 662 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 15; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 22) |
| Assignee: | Magarl (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 45 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Robert B. Eveleigh (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Apparatus and methods for improved hot water flushing of a water supply system. |
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| #11822154 | Prism-enhanced lenses and methods of using prism-enhanced lenses |
| Applied: | 12/17/2021, #17/554431 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [704 days App to Issue] Normal range: (481 to 1441) |
| Pat Class: | G02C [SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE ...]; there are 3925 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 17; Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 27) |
| Assignee: | e-Vision Smart Optics (Sarasota, FL) with total patents of: 71 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Smith Baluch LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Anthony Van Heugten (Sarasota, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | An electro-active lens is presented which utilizes a surface relief structures and an electro-active material, with a change in refractive index facilitating the change in optical properties. A molded structure and a liquid crystal are used to form a diffractive lens. In addition to the classical approach of utilizing diffractive optics and multiple Fresnel zones to form a lens, an additional structure is placed between Fresnel zones in order to improve the diffraction efficiency across the visible spectrum and reduce chromatic aberration. |
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| #11822155 | Eyewear including a remote control camera |
| Applied: | 08/19/2022, #17/821066 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [459 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (481 to 1441) |
| Pat Class: | G02C [SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE ...]; there are 3925 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 31; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 27) |
| Assignee: | e-Vision Smart Optics (Sarasota, FL) with total patents of: 71 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Smith Baluch LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Ronald D. Blum (Roanoke, VA) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=3 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Eyewear is provided including a frame, and a camera connected with the frame, in which the camera is configured to be controlled by a remote controller. The camera may be configured to capture video and/or a photo. The eyewear may include data storage, and the camera may be connected to the data storage. A wrist watch may be configured to act both as a time piece and a controller of the camera. The eyewear may also include a heads up display and/or a video file player. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens. |
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| #11822300 | Modular pool/spa control system |
| Applied: | 09/18/2018, #16/134359 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [1890 days App to Issue] Unusually Slow Normal range: (644 to 1778) |
| Pat Class: | G05B [CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL EL...]; there are 13222 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 17; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26) |
| Assignee: | Hayward Industries (Berkeley Heights, NJ) with total patents of: 162 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: McCarter English, LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Kevin Potucek (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=10 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Disclosed is a system for controlling pool/spa components. More particularly, disclosed is a system for controlling pool/spa components including a display screen and one or more processors presenting a control user interface for display on the display screen, wherein the control user interface includes a home screen comprising a first portion containing a first plurality of buttons and/or controls for controlling a first group of the plurality of pool/spa components associated with a first body of water, and a second portion containing a second plurality of buttons and/or controls for controlling a second group of the plurality of pool/spa components associated with a second body of water. |
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| #11823091 | Methods, systems, and tools for providing tax related services for virtual currency holdings |
| Applied: | 12/06/2022, #18/075840 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [350 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (637 to 2517) |
| Pat Class: | G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33) |
| Assignee: | LUKKA (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 3 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Lowenstein Sandler LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Jake Ryan Benson (Jonestown, TX) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Technology is directed to tools for providing tax related services for virtual currency holdings, e.g., bitcoin holdings. The tax related services can include computation of taxes such as income tax, sales tax, and payroll tax for virtual currency holdings. The services can also include facilitating filing of the taxes with the concerned department. The tool can include a computing device configured to execute a tax application for computing the taxes on virtual currency holdings. The user provides information on a source of virtual currency transactions, e.g., an address of a bitcoin wallet, to the tax application, and the tax application retrieves the transactions from the source. The tax application categorizes the transactions into various transaction types and identifies the taxable and/or non-taxable transactions. The gain/loss and the associated tax are computed for the taxable transactions using one or more cost-basis methods. |
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| #11819731 | Abdominal and core exerciser device |
| Applied: | 05/06/2022, #17/738965 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [564 days App to Issue] Normal range: (413 to 1391) |
| Pat Class: | A63B [APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, ...]; there are 22519 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 18; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 24) |
| Assignee: | Stealth Body Fitness (Bradenton, FL) with total patents of: 5 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Foley Lardner LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Howard Panes (Bradenton, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | There is provided a plank exercise device including a support portion adapted to receive arms or hands of a person and adapted to receive a display device, a destabilizer connected to the support portion, and a stationary base adapted to hold the destabilizer. |
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| #11819643 | Insertion device for one-handed insertion of a guidewire into the lumen of a vessel/cavity |
| Applied: | 01/07/2022, #17/570921 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [683 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (729 to 2149) |
| Pat Class: | A61M [DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (...]; there are 33736 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 10; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 29) |
| Assignee: | EVA INNOVATIONS (Aventura, FL) with total patents of: 2 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Dunlap Bennett Ludwig, PLLC |
| 1st Invent: | Jeffrey A. Panozzo (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A device for one-handed insertion of a hollow needle and a guidewire includes a grip, an actuator carriage, a wire guide feed mount, a wire feed surface, and a plunger with a guidewire passage colinear with the needle. The actuator carriage has a trigger and is coupled with the plunger. The wire guide feed mount is mounted on the actuator carriage and has a guide fitting that couples with the plunger and directs the guidewire through the plunger. When the grip is engaged by one hand, a digit of the hand can advance the guidewire through the plunger by engaging the guidewire between the digit and the wire feed surface, sensing a degree of resistance encountered by a tip of the guidewire, with another digit of the hand urging the trigger and drawing the plunger rearwardly and/or forwardly, while the hand continues to engage the grip. |
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| #11819372 | Toothbrush with disposable irrigator |
| Applied: | 07/07/2022, #17/860045 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [502 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (631 to 1967) |
| Pat Class: | A61C [DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGI...]; there are 5989 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 25) |
| Assignee: | OralKleen (Phoenix, AZ) with total patents of: 1 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Kolitch Romano Dascenzo Gates LLC |
| 1st Invent: | Mike Winterhalter (Sarasota, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=5 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | An electric toothbrush is disclosed, having a handle including a drive motor and a head portion removably coupled to the handle. The head portion includes a brush, an exit port fed by an internal irrigation lumen, and a drive shaft operatively connecting the drive motor to the brush. A disposable irrigant reservoir is removably coupled directly to the head portion. The irrigant reservoir is in fluid communication with the internal irrigation lumen of the head portion. The head portion is configured to be replaceable with respect to the handle, and the irrigant reservoir is configured to be replaceable independent of the head portion. In some examples, the irrigant reservoir is a disposable bulb (e.g., a capsule), and is positioned such that the user can hold the handle while also squeezing the reservoir with the same hand. In some examples, the toothbrush head includes a suction mechanism. |
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| #11819980 | Mandrel for holding a lens blank and method of making a lens using the same |
| Applied: | 12/11/2020, #17/119607 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [1075 days App to Issue] Normal range: (523 to 1475) |
| Pat Class: | B25B [TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR ...]; there are 5641 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 12; Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 21) |
| Assignee: | Benz Research Development (Sarasota, FL) with total patents of: 22 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: FOLEY LARDNER LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Patrick H. Benz (Santa Barbara, CA) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank. |
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| #11823191 | Integration for performing actions without additional authorization requests |
| Applied: | 09/16/2022, #17/946375 |
| Issued: | 11/21/2023, [431 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (637 to 2517) |
| Pat Class: | G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33) |
| Assignee: | Block (Oakland, CA) with total patents of: 250 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. |
| 1st Invent: | Matthew Krueger (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=3 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Techniques, devices, and systems for performing actions, within an application provided by a service provider, without additional authorization requests are described. An example process includes receiving an access request to access an application on a user device, and presenting an interactive element via a user interface of the application, wherein the interactive element, when selected, causes a website of a merchant to load to an in-app browser within the application. The example process further includes receiving, via the in-app browser, a payment request to initiate a payment to the merchant from an account associated with the application, determining, based at least in part on the payment request, that the payment request originated from within the application, and based at least in part on the determining, causing the payment to be authorized without additional input from a user associated with the user device. |
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