Patents issued in the last twelve months (click number to view patent document in PDF format)
| Number |
| Description |
| Inventor(s) |
| Assignee |
| Date of Issue |
 8,096,339 | | Ultrasonic Welding Tool With Fluid Drive | | Volker Aust | | Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH | | 1/17/2012 |
| 8,096,885 | | Method And Apparatus For Lash Prevention Using Coil Springs | | Fraser MacDonald; Jens Schroeter; Steven Olsen; Criag Kneidel | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 1/17/2012 |
| 8,097,221 | | Lamp Assembly | | Samuel A. Incorvia; Thomas Powers; Stanislav E. Solovyov | | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. | | 1/17/2012 |
| 8,087,509 | | Transport Apparatus And Method For Feeding Articles To A Packing Machine | | Bernard Schmid | | Krones AG | | 1/3/2012 |
| 8,087,753 | | Method For Modular Arrangement Of A Silicon Based Array And Modular Silicon Based Array | | Mark A. Cellura; Peter J. Nystrom; Scott J. Phillips; John P. Meyers; Lyle G. Dingman; Bryan R. Dolan | | Xerox Corporation | | 1/3/2012 |
| 8,087,799 | | Illumination Means And Inspection Means Having An Illumination Means | | Kurt Hahn; Michael Hofmann; Christof Krampe-Zadler | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | | 1/3/2012 |
| 8,083,473 | | Interface For A Stamped Stator And A One-Way Clutch | | William Brees | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 12/27/2011 |
| 8,080,046 | | Facet Joint Fixation Device | | Loubert Suddaby | | | | 12/20/2011 |
| D650,591 | | Floral Photograph Holder | | Thomas Vincent | | Umbra LLC | | 12/20/2011 |
| 8,074,336 | | Method Of Forming A Torsional Vibration Damping Disk | | Timothy Simon | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 12/13/2011 |
| 8,074,778 | | Clutch And Brake Latch Mechanism | | Mavinkal Jayaram; Philip George | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 12/13/2011 |
| 8,069,545 | | Method For Changeover Of A Blow Molding Machine | | Christian Stoiber | | Krones KG | | 12/6/2011 |
| 8,070,653 | | Method And System For Controlling Engine Speed, Engine Torque And Output From A Torque Converter | | Michael G. Swank; Patrick Lindemann | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 12/6/2011 |
| 8,065,872 | | Axial One Way Clutch With An Axial Spacer | | William Brees | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/29/2011 |
| 8,062,027 | | Industrial Burner And Method For Operating An Industrial Burner | | Horst Graf von Schweinitz; Andreas Munko | | Elster GmbH | | 11/22/2011 |
| 8,062,029 | | Method And Radiant-Heating Device For Heating An Industrial Furnace | | Horst Graft v. Schweinitz; Wolfram Schupe | | Elster GmbH; LOI Thermprocess GmbH | | 11/22/2011 |
| 8,062,447 | | Method Of Manufacturing A Viscoelastic Bandage | | Xu Wei | | Caremax Co., Ltd. | | 11/22/2011 |
| 8,065,154 | | Augmentative Communications Device For The Speech Impaired Using Commercial-Grade Technology | | Kris Schindler; Michael Buckley | | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | | 11/22/2011 |
| 8,056,434 | | Advancing Means For A Multi-Coordinate Measurement Table Of A Coordinate Measuring Device And Method For Controlling Such An Advancing Means | | Tillman Ehrenberg | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems, GmbH | | 11/15/2011 |
| 8,056,689 | | Water Pump Disconnect Clutch | | Jeffrey Hemphill; Mavinkal Jayaram; Scott Hart | | Schaeffler KG | | 11/15/2011 |
| 8,057,285 | | Comfort Grip For An Orbital Abrasive Hand Tool | | Mark Lampka; Matthew Giles | | Dynabrade, Inc. | | 11/15/2011 |
| 8,051,964 | | Torque Converter With Cooling Fluid Flow Arrangement And Arrangement For Torque Transfer To A Damper | | Steven Olsen; Jonathan G. Jameson; Kevin Parks | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/8/2011 |
| 8,051,969 | | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Coupling With A Variable Travel Ratio And Wear Compensation | | David Smith; Jeffrey Hemphill; James Habegger | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/8/2011 |
| 8,055,539 | | System And Method For Tracking Internet Related Revenue | | Ladd M. Kline | | | | 11/8/2011 |
| 8,047,153 | | Solar Powered Kayak Outrigger | | Scott A. Wood | | | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,047,344 | | Torsional Vibration Damper And Hydrodynamic Torque Converter Device For An Automotive Drive Train | | Mario Degler; Stephan Maienschein; Jan Loxtermann; Thorsten Krause | | Schaeffler Technologies, GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,047,345 | | Multi-Plate Clutch And Hydrodynamic Torque Converter Device Having Said Multi-Plate Clutch | | Mario Degler; Stephan Maienschein; Jan Loxtermann; Thorsten Krause | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,047,346 | | Pilot For A Services Damper | | Andre Soto | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,047,921 | | Vibration Damping Device, in Particular A Multistage Torsion Vibration Damper | | Eugen Kombowski | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,047,922 | | Vibration Damper, Particularly A Multistage Torsion Vibration Damper | | Stephan Maienschein | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 11/1/2011 |
| D648,077 | | Aquarium Assembly | | Teddy Luong | | Umbra LLC | | 11/1/2011 |
| 8,042,330 | | Torque Converter Having Weld Free Blades | | Benedikt Wiegert; Patanjali Peri | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/25/2011 |
| 8,042,665 | | Multi Function Torque Converter With Level Spring And Method For Controlling Hydraulic Pressure And Flow | | Todd J. Sturgin | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/25/2011 |
| 8,042,667 | | Hydrodynamic Torque Converter Device For An Automotive Drive Train | | Mario Degler; Stephan Maienschein; Jan Loxtermann; Thorsten Krause | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/25/2011 |
| 8,042,839 | | Joining Arrangement For Connecting A Pipe To A System | | Thomas Rammhofer; Urban Panther | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/25/2011 |
| 8,033,321 | | Heat Exchanger And Method Of Manufacturing | | Viktor Brost; Rainer Kaesinger; Ivo Agner; Oliver Noehl; Johannes Arnold | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG; Modine Manufacturing Company | | 10/11/2011 |
| 8,033,346 | | Bumper Car | | James J. Kessler | | Cyber Sport Manufacturing LLC | | 10/11/2011 |
| 8,033,370 | | Device To Dampen Vibrations, Especially A Torsional Vibration Damper And Force Transmission Device | | Mario Degler | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/11/2011 |
| 8,033,371 | | Single Component One-Way Clutch | | Michael Davis | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 10/11/2011 |
| 8,034,739 | | Method For Selecting Adsorptive Composite Barriers For Packaging Applications | | Stanislav E. Solovyov; Thomas Powers; Samuel A. Incorvia | | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. | | 10/11/2011 |
| 8,028,462 | | Rigid-Rod-Anchor-Weight Assembly | | Robert A. Sieman | | | | 10/4/2011 |
| 8,024,988 | | Drive Unit For A Motor Vehicle | | Klaus-Guenter Vennemann | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 9/27/2011 |
| 8,025,500 | | Decompression Sprue Bush And Decompression Machine Nozzle | | Wolfgang Puest; Matthias Brinzing | | MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology AG | | 9/27/2011 |
| 8,025,603 | | Dual Torque Path Transmission With Switchable Radially Displacing One-Way Clutch And Fluid Coupling Brake | | Jeffrey Hemphill | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 9/27/2011 |
| 8,026,960 | | Image Sensor And Associated Readout System | | Paul A. Hosier | | Xerox Corporation | | 9/27/2011 |
| D645,912 | | Toy Element | | Richard Keith Hardstaff | | | | 9/27/2011 |
| 8,020,680 | | Hydrodynamic Torque Converter Device For An Automotive Drive Train | | Mario Degler; Stephan Maieschein; Jan Loxtermann; Thorsten Krause | | LuK Vermoegensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH | | 9/20/2011 |
| 8,020,681 | | Wedge One-Way Clutch | | Michael Davis | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 9/20/2011 |
| 8,016,091 | | Solid Stop Leaf Spring | | Thomas Heck; Jonathan G. Jameson; Brian Zaugg; Patrick Lindemann; David C. Avins | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 9/13/2011 |
| D644,918 | | Drapery Rod Support Assembly | | Paul Rowan; Mauricio Affonso | | Umbra LLC | | 9/13/2011 |
| 8,011,496 | | Conveyor Means For Articles | | Martin Seger; Wolfgang Hausladen | | Krones AG | | 9/6/2011 |
| 8,013,282 | | System For Programming A Plurality Of Chips, Such As Photosensor Chips Or Ink-Jet Chips, With Operating Parameters | | Scott L. Tewinkle | | Xerox Corporation | | 9/6/2011 |
| 8,007,015 | | Safety Hook | | Don F. Coulombe | | | | 8/30/2011 |
| 8,007,347 | | Rotary Abrading Tool | | Mark Lampka; Matthew Giles | | Dynabrade, Inc. | | 8/30/2011 |
| 8,008,008 | | Mitochondrial Mutations And Rearrangements As A Diagnostic Tool For The Detection of Sun Exposure, Prostate Cancer and Other Cancers | | Ryan Parr; Robert Thayer; Gabriel Dakubo; Jennifer Maki; Kerry Robinson; Andrea Maggrah; Brian Reguly; Andrew Harbottle; Mark Birch-Machin | | Mitomics Inc. | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,031 | | Floral Photograph Holder | | Thomas Vincent | | Umbra LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,076 | | Baseball Shaped Bottle Opener | | Matthew Moman | | Pro Products, LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,077 | | Basketball Shaped Bottle Opener | | Matthew Moman | | Pro Products, LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,078 | | Soccer Ball Shaped Bottle Opener | | Matthew Moman | | Pro Products, LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,388 | | Trash Can | | David Quan | | Umbra LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| D644,392 | | Step Trash Can | | David Quan | | Umbra LLC | | 8/30/2011 |
| 8,002,540 | | Neck Block Cooling | | Witold Neter; Marek Hoenisch; Klaus Wegmann; Stefan Schweininger; Christian Wagner | | MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology AG | | 8/23/2011 |
| 8,005,277 | | Secure Fingerprint Matching By Hashing Localized Information | | Sergey Tulyakov; Faisal Farooq; Sharat Chikkerur; Venu Govindaraju | | Research Foundtation-State University of NY | | 8/23/2011 |
| 7,997,072 | | Stamped Pilot Welded To A Cover | | Patanjali Peri; Steven Olsen; Patrick Lindemann | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 8/16/2011 |
| 7,992,363 | | Method And Apparatus For Palletizing Confectioned Units Of Articles | | Peter Zeiner; Kurt Perl | | Krones AG | | 8/9/2011 |
| D643,173 | | Trash Can | | David Quan; Karim Rashid | | Umbra LLC | | 8/9/2011 |
| 7,987,638 | | Post-Tensioning Retrofit Assemblies For Reinforcing Structural Members | | Lee Fang | | | | 8/2/2011 |
| 7,987,958 | | Wedge One-Way Clutch | | Jeffrey Hemphill; Michael Davis; William Brees | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. | | 8/2/2011 |
| 7,989,388 | | Resin Bonded Sorbent | | Samuel A. Incorvia; Thomas Powers | | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. | | 8/2/2011 |
| 7,990,528 | | High Resolution Linear Image Sensing Using Multi-Row Low Resolution Image Sensor | | Paul A. Hosier; Jagdish C. Tandon | | Xerox Corporation | | 8/2/2011 |
| 7,985,233 | | Device For Anastomosing Anatomical Ducts | | Edoardo Scarello | | Gluseppe Triggiani | | 7/26/2011 |
| 7,980,153 | | Actuation System For A Gearbox | | Matthias Ehrlich; Norbert Esly | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 7/19/2011 |
| 7,980,369 | | Lash Prevention Spring Plate | | Craig Kneidel; Jens Schroeter | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 7/19/2011 |
| 7,980,992 | | Multi Function Torque Converter With Turbine Engine Idle Disconnect And Method Of Controlling A Multi Function Torque Converter For Engine Idle Disconnect | | Todd Sturgin | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 7/19/2011 |
| 7,975,820 | | Radial Flow Chamber For Clutches In A Clutch Assembly | | Adam Uhler | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 7/12/2011 |
| 7,978,340 | | System And Method For Determining Positions Of Structures On A Substrate | | Hans-Artur Boesser; Wolfgang Fricke; Michael Heiden | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | | 7/12/2011 |
| D641,192 | | Liquid Dispenser | | Alan Wisniewski | | Umbra LLC | | 7/12/2011 |
| 7,971,585 | | Hydrogen Elimination And Thermal Energy Generation In Water-Activated-Chemical Heaters | | Tilak Bommaraju | | | | 7/5/2011 |
| 7,971,710 | | Workout Schedule Fitness Band | | Margo Zaher | | | | 7/5/2011 |
| 7,966,817 | | Compound Transmission | | Kai Sebastian Schenck; Wolfgang Reik; Bruno Muller | | LuK Vermoegensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH | | 6/28/2011 |
| 7,966,901 | | Torque Transfer Device | | Manuel Metzinger; Ivo Agner | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 6/28/2011 |
| 7,970,642 | | Computer Based System To Generate Data For Implementing Regional And Metropolitan Economic, Land Use And Transportation Planning | | Alex Anas | | | | 6/28/2011 |
| 7,966,116 | | Method For Controlling A Dual Clutch Transmission During Shift | | Heiko Priller; Thomas Weber; Juergen Eich; Tobias Kalisch; Ralf Hettich; Marc Kramer; Martin Seufert | | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG; Getrag Getriebe-und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG | | 6/21/2011 |
| D640,090 | | Cup Sleeve | | Alan Wisniewski | | Umbra LLC | | 6/21/2011 |
| 7,958,724 | | Torque Converter Blade | | Benedikt Wiegert | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 6/14/2011 |
| 7,961,334 | | Coordinate Measuring Machine For Measuring Structures On A Substrate | | Hans-Artur Boesser; Michael Heiden; Klaus-Dieter Adam | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | | 6/14/2011 |
| 7,955,207 | | Torque Converter With Planetary Gear Set | | Wei Wang; Jeffrey Hemphill; Philip George; George Bailey; Christopher Shamie | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 6/7/2011 |
| D639,087 | | Coat Rack | | Alan Wisniewski | | Umbra LLC | | 6/7/2011 |
| 7,947,729 | | Adduct Of Fluorescent Dye And Tumor Avid Tetrapyrrole | | Ravindra K. Pandey; Yihui Chen; William Potter; Allan Oseroff | | Health Research, Inc. | | 5/24/2011 |
| 7,942,486 | | Linear Guide System For A Sliding Shelf | | Friedheim Petri | | Accuride International GmbH | | 5/17/2011 |
| 7,942,979 | | Process And Apparatus For Cleaning Wires Or The Outer Surface Of A Tube | | Gerhard Boockmann | | Boockmann GmbH | | 5/17/2011 |
| 7,937,937 | | Turbine And Pump Shells For Torque Converters And Method Of Manufacturing | | Herbert Wolf; David Brucato | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 5/10/2011 |
| 7,937,939 | | Bicycle Thermodynamic Engine | | Mark Christopher Benson | | | | 5/10/2011 |
| 7,938,239 | | Clutch Assembly With Restraining Plate And Method For Assembling A Clutch Assembly | | Thomas Heck; Steven Olsen | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 5/10/2011 |
| 7,938,243 | | Thrust Washer To Take Torque Converter Axial Loading | | David Avins; Jean-Francois Heller | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 5/10/2011 |
| 7,939,788 | | Multi-Chip Photosensor With Independently Adjustable Integration Times For Each Chip | | Scott L. Tewinkle | | Xerox Corporation | | 5/10/2011 |
| 7,934,997 | | Torque Limiter And Method For Assemblying A Torque Limiter | | David C. Avins; Mark Graf | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 5/3/2011 |
| 7,933,707 | | Method For Triggering The Clutch Moment Of A Clutch Of An Automated Gear And Device For Implemention Of The Method | | Reinhard Berger; Thomas Weber | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. | | 4/26/2011 |
| 7,926,635 | | Piston Assembly And A Force Transfer Device, Particularly A Force Transfer Device With A Piston Assembly | | Eugen Kombowski | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 4/19/2011 |
| 7,922,220 | | Safety Hook | | Don F. Coulombe | | | | 4/12/2011 |
| 7,918,046 | | Photo Display Device | | Seymer Cruz | | Umbra LLC | | 4/5/2011 |
| 7,918,645 | | Torque Converter With Brazed Turbine | | Donald McCullick; Christopher Sidor; Joachim Hoffmann; Chad Keets; Patanjali Peri | | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | | 4/5/2011 |
| 7,913,585 | | Annular Ring And Annular Ring Assembly For Controllable Positioning On A Pilot Tube | | David Smith; Brian Zaugg | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 3/29/2011 |
| D635,276 | | High Definition Door Skin With Soft Arch And V-Grooves | | Daniel S. Turner | | Samuel Stamping Technologies | | 3/29/2011 |
| 7,908,849 | | Bladed Shell Or Stator Shell For A Hydrodynamic Torque Converter, Method For Producing A Stator Shell Of Said Type, And Hydrodynamic Torque Converter Having A Stator Shell Of Said Type | | Christine Buedenbender; Christian Huegel; Bruno Mueller; Christopher Shamie | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 3/22/2011 |
| 7,909,139 | | Powered Lift Platform | | Lewis J. Blue; William E. Meier | | | | 3/22/2011 |
| 7,906,978 | | Device For Measuring Or Inspecting Substrates Of The Semiconductor Industry | | Tillmann Ehrenberg | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | | 3/15/2011 |
| 7,908,069 | | Method Of Operating A Clutch During A Vehicle Launch | | Jeremy Whitmer | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 3/15/2011 |
| 7,904,408 | | Method And System For Monitoring Innovation Activity | | Thomas J. Colson; Samuel C. Baxter | | IP.com I, LLC | | 3/8/2011 |
| D634,089 | | Dish Rack | | Alan Wisniewski | | Umbra LLC | | 3/8/2011 |
| 7,896,144 | | Ratchet One-Way Clutch With Vibration Dampening | | William Brees | | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,896,151 | | Method And Apparatus For Combining And Aligning Packing Unit Groups | | Alfred Meisinger | | Krones AG | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,896,609 | | Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System | | John Sinclair Mitchell; George Arthur Scott; Michael James Detenbeck | | SRI VAWT, Inc. | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,897,140 | | Multi DTPA Conjugated Tetrapyrollic Compounds For Phototherapeutic Contrast Agents | | Ravindra K. Pandey; Lalit Goswami; Joseph Spernyak; Peter Kanter; Richard Mazurchuk | | Health Research, Inc. | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,898,369 | | Temperature Compensation Apparatus For Frequency Stabilization | | Daniel P. Kaegebein | | Comprod Communications Corporation | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,899,311 | | Removable Shutter For A Camera | | Kevin J. Kearney; Peter Hammond; Philip Frank Marino | | Optech International, Inc. | | 3/1/2011 |
| 7,891,179 | | Radially Compliant Pump Hub | | Kevin Parks | | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | | 2/22/2011 |
| 7,893,977 | | Multiplexing And Offset Correction System For An Image Sensor Array | | Scott L. Tewinkle | | Xerox Corporation | | 2/22/2011 |
| 7,894,071 | | Measurement Chip | | Ines Frese; Elzbieta Nahrstedt; Klaus-Stefan Drese | | Institut Fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH | | 2/22/2011 |
| D632,868 | | Expandable Glove For Rings | | Ilana Wolf Schatzberg; Anne Schatzberg | | | | 2/22/2011 |
| 7,887,136 | | Device For Supporting A Human Body In Various Positions | | Stefan Zoell | | | | 2/15/2011 |
| 7,887,240 | | Thrust Washer With Enclosed Channels | | Bhaskar Marathe; Steven Olsen | | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | | 2/15/2011 |
| 7,889,338 | | Coordinate Measuring Machine And Method For Structured Illumination Of Substrates | | Michael Heiden | | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | | 2/15/2011 |
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