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Patent Gallery
| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 7,443,118 | Electronics | 2008 | Method and Device for Triggering An Electric Motor | Sven-Jostein Kro | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,441,722 | Mechanical | 2008 | Coil Reel Hold-Down Device | Anthony J. Mancuso, Kevin Gerace | Anthony J. Mancuso | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,441,361 | Mechanical | 2008 | Lattice Network Display Device | Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 10/28/2008 |
| 7,440,183 | Optics | 2008 | Indexable Microscope | Claus Bender | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/21/2008 |
| 7,438,256 | Mechanical | 2008 | Rolled Product Dispenser | Jason Nip, Paul Rowan | Umbra LLC | 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 |
| 7,424,393 | Mechanical | 2008 | Wafer Inspection Device | Michael Halama, Albert Kreh, Guenter Schmidt | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7,418,885 | 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 |
| 7,417,401 | 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 |
| 7,416,169 | 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 |
| 7,413,761 | Biotechnology | 2008 | Method for Treating a Solvent-Extracted Plant Residue with a Fat | Jans Mellerup, Claus Frost | Aarhuskarlshamn Denmark A/S | 08/19/2008 |
| 7,411,665 | Optics | 2008 | Method for Wavelength Calibration of An Optical Measurement System | Thomas Iffland | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/12/2008 |
| 7,412,316 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Setting a Clutch Torque | Juergen Gerhart, Olaf Werner, Georg Goeppert | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 08/12/2008 |
| 7,410,055 | Mechanical | 2008 | Transport Container for Slides for Immunological Labeling for Thin Tissue Sections | Heinz Plank | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 08/12/2008 |
| 7,394,593 | Optics | 2008 | Transmitted-Light Base for a Microscope, and Method for Regulating the Illumination Intensity of a Transmitted-Light Base | Ruedi Rottermann, Patrick Kopf, Otto Geschwenter, Klaus-Peter Zimmer | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG | 07/01/2008 |
| 7,392,721 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Controlling a Twin-Clutch Transmission | Burkhard Pollak, Reinhard Berger | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 07/01/2008 |
| 7,393,507 | Mechanical | 2008 | Apparatus for Tissue Processing for the Tissue Embedding and Mounting for the Processing Containers for Tissue Processing | Michael Zimmermann | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 07/01/2008 |
| 7,387,590 | Mechanical | 2008 | Motor Vehicle Gear Device as Well as Method for Control of a Motor Vehicle | Felix Dreher | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 06/17/2008 |
| 7,387,602 | Mechanical | 2008 | Apparatus for Centrifuging a Slurry | Raymond Kirsch | Derrick Corporation | 06/17/2008 |
| 7,398,706 | Mechanical | 2008 | Gearbox Actuator Comprising a Bearing for the Gearshift Rails | Burkhard Pollak, Terry Morgan, James Antony Lethbridge, Ian Richard Joseph Bates | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteilgungs KG | 06/15/2008 |
| 7,386,500 | Software/Business Method | 2008 | Computer Based System for Valuing and Hedging Customized Indexed Call Option | Richard C. Payne | Genesis Financial Products, Inc. | 06/10/2008 |
| 7,381,148 | Mechanical | 2008 | System for Ensuring the Ability to Start An Internal Combustion Engine Contained Within a Drive Train | Behzad Nazari, Jens Martin, Matthias Ehrlich, Joachim Hirt, Frank Stengel, Martin Fuss, Alexander Schweizer, Martin Zimmermann | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Betelligungs KG | 06/03/2008 |
| 7,374,835 | Chemical | 2008 | Fuel Cell Element | Kevin Kendall, Caine Finnerty | 05/20/2008 | |
| 7,375,792 | Optics | 2008 | Apparatus for Measuring Feature Widths on Masks for the Semiconductor Industry | Wolfgang Vollrath, Frank Hillmann, Gerd Scheuring, Hans-Jurgen Brueck | Leica Microsystems Semiconductor GmbH; MueTec Automatisierta Mikroskopie und Messtechnik GmbH | 05/20/2008 |
| 7,373,697 | Mechanical | 2008 | Device for Securing Non-Magnetic Sheet Material | Lori A. Moyer, Sandra C. Chido | 05/20/2008 | |
| 7,374,511 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method and Device for Operating Especially An Automatic or Automated Gearbox Comprising a Parking Brake and a Runaway Locking Mechanism | Reinhard Berger, Alexander Schweizer, Dietmar Lang, Klaus Kuepper, Burkhard Pollak, Juergen Benz | LuK Lamellan und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 05/20/2008 |
| 7,373,701 | Mechanical | 2008 | Quick Release Buckle | Robert G. Coulombe, Don F. Coulombe | Garrison Tool & Die Ltd. | 05/20/2008 |
| 7,367,924 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Controlling Gear-Shifting Processes of a Powershift Gearbox and Corresponding Powershift Gearbox | Reinhard Berger, Gunter Hirt, Alexander Schweizer, Boris Serebrennikov, Lidvar Budal, Brad Shellhammer, Jeremy Whitmer, Dietmar Lang | Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 05/06/2008 |
| 7,363,833 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Referencing a Control Device of a Shift Actuator of An Automatic Transmission and a Control Device | Klaus Kuepper | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 04/29/2008 |
| 7,350,435 | Mechanical | 2008 | Motor, Especially a Gear Motor or a Selector Motor of a Transmission Actuating System, and Method for Detecting the Moving Direction of a Motor | Hans-Juergen Renk, Klaus Henneberger, Martin Zimmermann | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Betelligungs KG | 04/01/2008 |
| 7,350,634 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Adjusting An Incremental Path Measurement Unit in An Actuation Device of a Pressure-Closed Clutch as Well as An Actuation Device | Markus Baehr, Christian Rieger, Juergen Gerhart, Gerd Jaeggle, Reinhard Berger | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteillgungs KG | 04/01/2008 |
| 7,348,525 | Mechanical | 2008 | Sealing Jaw | Reinhard Kupfer, Roland Palmqvist | Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. | 03/25/2008 |
| 7,347,118 | Mechanical | 2008 | Process and Device for Preventing the Engagement of An Impermissible Speed in An Automated Gearbox | Andreas Maxon | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 03/25/2008 |
| 7,345,817 | Mechanical | 2008 | Ceramic Coating for Parts of a Microscope | Qu Yangbin | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 03/18/2008 |
| 7,335,011 | Mechanical | 2008 | Device And Method For Compression Moulding Plastic Containers | Matteo Zoppas | S.I.P.A Societa' Industrializzazione Progettazione Automazione S.p.A. | 02/26/2008 |
| 7,337,050 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Gear Shift in a Parallel Shaft Gear of a Motor Vehicle | Marian Preisner | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Betelligungs KG | 02/26/2008 |
| 7,330,306 | Mechanical | 2008 | Interchangeable Microscope Stage Drive Assembly | Jasna Roeth, Scott W. Parks, Russel Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 02/12/2008 |
| 7,329,205 | Mechanical | 2008 | Drive Train Having a Twin-Clutch Transmission and a Method for Controlling the Same | Marian Preisner, Reinhard Berger | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/12/2008 |
