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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (July 25)

[July 25, 2014]

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (July 25)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan.

*** Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America-Division of Panasonic Corp. of North America, Peachtree City, Georgia, has been assigned a patent (8,787,596) developed by Larry V. Craig, Plymouth, Michigan, and Michael T. Burke, Peachtree City, Georgia, for an "audio system including multiband audio dynamics processor." The patent application was filed on Sept. 27, 2013 (14/038,816). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,787,596.PN.&OS=PN/8,787,596&RS=PN/8,787,596 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,105) developed by five co-inventors for methods and systems "for dynamically estimating the core temperature of at least one cell in a battery." The co-inventors are Jian Lin, Beverly Hills, Michigan, Rezina S. Nabi, Troy, Michigan, Gary M. Insana, New Baltimore, Michigan, Mahendra M. Kenkre, Troy, Michigan, and Wenbo Wang, Novi, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 28, 2010 (12/914,245). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775105.PN.&OS=PN/8775105&RS=PN/8775105 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** AYAH Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- AYAH, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,173) developed by five co-inventors for a method "for generating a human likeness score." The co-inventors are Tyler James Paxton, Rochester, Michigan, Reid Michael Tatoris, Detroit, Benjamin Crispell Blackmer, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Adam Aleksa, Detroit, and Stuart VandenBrink, Detroit.

The patent application was filed on March 2, 2012 (13/411,071). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776173.PN.&OS=PN/8776173&RS=PN/8776173 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,038) developed by three co-inventors for a method and apparatus "for selecting an engine operating state for a multi-mode powertrain system." The co-inventors are Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kee Yong Kim, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Samantha Victoria Lado, Pittsfield Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2012 (13/568,083). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775038.PN.&OS=PN/8775038&RS=PN/8775038 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Clutch Torque Trajectory Correction ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,775,044) developed by secen co-inventors for "[c]lutch torque trajectory correction to provide torque hole filling during a ratio upshift." The co-inventors are Christopher John Teslak, Plymouth, Michigan, Gregory Michael Pietron, Canton, Michigan, Hongtei Eric Tseng, Canton, Michigan, Yuji Fujii, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Michael Glenn Fodor, Dearborn, Michigan, Diana Yanakiev, Birmingham, Michigan, and Seung Hoon Lee, Northville, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on June 8, 2011 (13/155,867). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775044.PN.&OS=PN/8775044&RS=PN/8775044 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** General Motors Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- General Motors, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,079) developed by Mark J. Glaza, Warren, Michigan, for a method "for storing off-board navigation destination locations." The patent application was filed on July 7, 2006 (11/482,863). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775079.PN.&OS=PN/8775079&RS=PN/8775079 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Right There Ware Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- Right There Ware, Milan, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,775,059) developed by two co-inventors for a method and system "for fleet navigation, dispatching and multi-vehicle, multi-destination routing." The co-inventors are John Culver Heed, Milan, Michigan, Thomas Paul Heed, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2012 (13/660,977). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775059.PN.&OS=PN/8775059&RS=PN/8775059 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Engine Start Triggering ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,050) developed by two co-inventors for a method "to trigger engine start of a hybrid vehicle based on local traffic conditions." The co-inventors are Edward D. Tate Jr., Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 29, 2012 (13/408,148). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775050.PN.&OS=PN/8775050&RS=PN/8775050 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Software Execution Cross-Network Synchronization ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,681) developed by two co-inventors for "[c]ross-network synchronization of application S/W execution using flexray global time." The co-inventors are Sandeep Menon, Shelby Township, Michigan, and Thomas M. Forest, Macomb, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on April 27, 2011 (13/095,461). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775681.PN.&OS=PN/8775681&RS=PN/8775681 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Lane Path Estimation ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit,, has been assigned a patent (8,775,063) developed by Shuqing Zeng, Sterling Heights, Michigan, for a system and method of "lane path estimation using sensor fusion." The patent application was filed on Jan. 18, 2010 (12/688,965). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775063.PN.&OS=PN/8775063&RS=PN/8775063 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,775,048) developed by three co-inventors for a method and apparatus "for determining a reference vehicle velocity and a rear wheel speed in a vehicle having three speed sensors." The co-inventors are Michael Edward Brewer, Dexter, Michigan, Todd Allen Brown, Dearborn, Michigan, and Thomas Salmon, Rochester, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 24, 2012 (13/726,277). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775048.PN.&OS=PN/8775048&RS=PN/8775048 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Sensor Alignment Process and Tools ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,064) developed by three co-inventors for "[s]ensor alignment process and tools for active safety vehicle applications." The co-inventors are Shuqing Zeng, Sterling Heights, Michigan, James N. Nickolaou, Clarkston, Michigan, and David A. Osinski, Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on May 10, 2011 (13/104,704). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775064.PN.&OS=PN/8775064&RS=PN/8775064 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Pre-Ignition Control Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,775,055) developed by two co-inventors for a method and system "for pre-ignition control." The co-inventors are Chris Paul Glugla, Macomb, Michigan, and Michael Mancini, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 24, 2013 (14/035,730). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775055.PN.&OS=PN/8775055&RS=PN/8775055 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Sensors Bias Detection ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,775,052) developed by two co-inventors for "[s]ensors bias detection for electronic returnless fuel system." The co-inventors are Youssef A. Ghoneim, Rochester, Michigan, and Mark N. Howell, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2011 (13/326,385). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8775052.PN.&OS=PN/8775052&RS=PN/8775052 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Engine Fuel System Operation ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,764) developed by three co-inventors for methods and systems "for operating an engine fuel system including a low pressure pump and a high pressure pump." The co-inventors are Joseph Basmaji, Waterford, Michigan, Gopichandra Surnilla, West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Ross Dykstra Pursifull, Dearborn, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 4, 2011 (12/984,538). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776764.PN.&OS=PN/8776764&RS=PN/8776764 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** U.S. Farathane Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- U.S. Farathane, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,751) developed by two co-inventors for a "coextruded root ditch molding with hard and soft components including associated fastener system." The co-inventors are Wayne Bland, Fort Gratiot, Michigan, and Kevin Charles Baxter, Goodrich, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 11, 2013 (13/794,073). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783751.PN.&OS=PN/8783751&RS=PN/8783751 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** BAE Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- BAE Industries, Warren, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,315) developed by three co-inventors for a "high back seat latch with integrated handle." The co-inventors are Tavis Lutzka, Davisburg, Michigan, Stanley D. Pacolt, Clarkston, Michigan, and Paul Dennis Lesperance, Clinton Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 27, 2012 (13/359,618). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777315.PN.&OS=PN/8777315&RS=PN/8777315 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,178) developed by five co-inventors for "engine auto stop and auto start strategies." The co-inventors are Kirk Pebley, Novi, Michigan, Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Canton, Michigan, William James Bouse, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Chester Gordon Hearn, Westland, Michigan, and John Michael Jakupco, New Boston, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on June 22, 2011 (13/165,830). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788178.PN.&OS=PN/8788178&RS=PN/8788178 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Federal-Mogul Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Federal-Mogul, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,692) developed by Takashi Okano, Pinckney, Michigan, for a "multilayer static gasket with bead compression limiter." The patent application was filed on Dec. 17, 2013 (14/108,709). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783692.PN.&OS=PN/8783692&RS=PN/8783692 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,241) developed by David Hamernik, White Lake, Michigan, for a "suspension component with tapered spindle joint." The patent application was filed on March 8, 2013 (13/789,790). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777241.PN.&OS=PN/8777241&RS=PN/8777241 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Lear Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Lear, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,779,717) developed by two co-inventors for an "offline power supply and charging apparatus." The co-inventors are David A. Hein, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Krzysztof Klesyk, Novi, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 2, 2011 (13/310,114). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8779717.PN.&OS=PN/8779717&RS=PN/8779717 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Magna Mirrors of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Magna Mirrors of America, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,435) developed by Michael J. Hulst, Holland, Michigan, for a "[w]indow assembly for vehicle." The patent application was filed on June 7, 2013 (13/912,237). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776435.PN.&OS=PN/8776435&RS=PN/8776435 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Exhaust Gas After-Treatment System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,495) developed by two co-inventors for "[e]xhaust gas aftertreatment system and method of operation." The co-inventors are Eugene V. Gonze, Pinckney, Michigan, and Michael J. Paratore Jr., Howell, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2010 (12/880,662). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776495.PN.&OS=PN/8776495&RS=PN/8776495 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Determining Sun's Rays ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,788,145) developed by five co-inventors for methods, systems and vehicles "for determining the sun's rays inside a vehicle." The co-inventors are Bhupal R. Perugu, Kurnool District, India, Todd M. Tumas, Taylor, Michigan, Narayana, Akkayyapalem, India, Lee E. Krispin, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Gilles M. Delorme, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.

The patent application was filed on May 4, 2012 (13/464,694). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788145.PN.&OS=PN/8788145&RS=PN/8788145 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,140) developed by two co-inventors for an "adjustable food processor with guide ramp." The co-inventors are Kevin James Beber, Granger, Indiana, and Jeremy T. Wolters, Stevensville, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on April 17, 2013 (13/864,397). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777140.PN.&OS=PN/8777140&RS=PN/8777140 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Lear Assigned Patent for Leather Trim Cover Assembly with Stretch Reduction ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Lear, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,768) developed by nine co-inventors for "leather trim cover assembly with stretch reduction." The co-inventors are Paul S. Severinski, Brownstown, Michigan, William Paruszkiewicz, Clinton Township, Michigan, Louella Patterson, Goodells, Michigan, Karl Henn, New Hudson, Michigan, Pusheng Chen, Novi, Michigan, Thomas A. Welch Sr., Ortonville, Michigan, Larry Hulme, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Bryan Orlando, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Benedict J. Messina, Warren, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 23, 2011 (13/336,329). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783768.PN.&OS=PN/8783768&RS=PN/8783768 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Vehicle-Related Messaging Methods ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,779,947) developed by two co-inventors for "vehicle-related messaging methods and systems." The co-inventors are Steven C. Tengler, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and Mark S. Frye, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on April 5, 2012 (13/439,920). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8779947.PN.&OS=PN/8779947&RS=PN/8779947 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Federal--Mogul Ignition Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Federal--Mogul Ignition, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,751) developed by three co-inventors for an "[i]gniter including a corona enhancing electrode tip." The co-inventors are Keith Hampton, Ann Arbor, Michigan, William J. Walker Jr., Toledo, Ohio, and James D. Lykowski, Temperance, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on April 13, 2011 (13/085,991). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776751.PN.&OS=PN/8776751&RS=PN/8776751 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Specialty Vehicle Acquisition, Warren, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,293) developed by Bradley R. Garska, Saline, Michigan, for a "tonneau cover frame for a pickup truck bed." The patent application was filed on June 29, 2012 (13/538,005). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777293.PN.&OS=PN/8777293&RS=PN/8777293 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** BorgWarner Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,818) developed by Vaughn Gerber, Portage, Michigan, for an "electronic coolant valve with flexible seal." The patent application was filed on Aug. 29, 2011 (13/820,143). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776818.PN.&OS=PN/8776818&RS=PN/8776818 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Forward Collision Warning System Threshold ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,176) developed by Wilford Trent Yopp, Canton, Michigan, for an "adjustable threshold for forward collision warning system." The patent application was filed on June 19, 2013 (13/921,498). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788176.PN.&OS=PN/8788176&RS=PN/8788176 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Monitoring Reductant Injection System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,503) developed by two co-inventors for a method and apparatus "for monitoring a reductant injection system in an exhaust aftertreatment system." The co-inventors are Yue-Yun Wang, Troy, Michigan, and Stephen Paul Levijoki, Swartz Creek, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 20, 2010 (12/885,821). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776503.PN.&OS=PN/8776503&RS=PN/8776503 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Measured Output Torque Downshift Controls ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,166) developed by five co-inventors for "[d]ownshift controls using measured output torque." The co-inventors are Joseph F. Kucharski, Livonia, Michigan, Nimrod Kapas, Canton, Michigan, Yuji Fujii, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Gregory Michael Pietron, Canton, Michigan, and Diana Yanakiev, Birmingham, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 28, 2013 (13/779,848). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788166.PN.&OS=PN/8788166&RS=PN/8788166 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent for Modular Hanging Solutions ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,025) developed by five co-inventors for "modular hanging solutions for a household appliance." The co-inventors are Thomas H. Buckleitner, Stevensville, Michigan, Jayaprakash Kannappan, Tamil Nadu, Indiana, Travis M. Perkins, Granger, Indiana, Arunprasath Sridharan, Tamil Nadu, Indiana, and Daniel E. Teich, St. Joseph, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 18, 2011 (13/212,261). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777025.PN.&OS=PN/8777025&RS=PN/8777025 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,316) developed by five co-inventors for a "recliner mechanism." The co-inventors are Tamizharasan Shanmugam, Plymouth, Michigan, Kurt Siebold, South Lyon, Michigan, Paul Arthur Gilmore, Livonia, Michigan, David D. Sheill, White Lake, Michigan, and Bruce A. Hiemstra, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 2, 2007 (12/376,097). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777316.PN.&OS=PN/8777316&RS=PN/8777316 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Engine Start Improvement ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,754) developed by three co-inventors for an "engine system and method for improving engine starting." The co-inventors are Donald J. Lewis, Beaverton, Oregon, Thomas G. Leone, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Ralph Wayne Cunningham, Milan, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 8, 2011 (13/227,680). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776754.PN.&OS=PN/8776754&RS=PN/8776754 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Aisin Technical Center of America, Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Aisin Technical Center of America, Plymouth, Michigan, and Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya-Shi, Aichi-Ken, Japan, have been assigned a patent (8,784,263) developed by three co-inventors for a "vehicle drive apparatus with momentary switch-activated exhaust brake." The co-inventors are Tomoya Takahashi, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kazuhiro Irie, Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Kazushi Konno, Chita, Japan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 22, 2011 (13/302,003). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784263.PN.&OS=PN/8784263&RS=PN/8784263 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Opstock Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Opstock, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,452) developed by Mark O. DeJonge, Ada, Michigan, for a "[u]niversal quick corner for raised floor system." The patent application was filed on March 13, 2013 (13/798,787). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776452.PN.&OS=PN/8776452&RS=PN/8776452 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Customizable Energy System and Vehicle ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,779,622) developed by Adam T. Timmons, Southfield, Michigan, for a "customizable energy system and vehicle." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2011 (13/173,246). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8779622.PN.&OS=PN/8779622&RS=PN/8779622 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Donnelly Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Donnelly, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,882) developed by Niall R. Lynam, Holland, Michigan, for an "extended field of view exterior mirror element for vehicle." The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2013 (14/054,004). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783882.PN.&OS=PN/8783882&RS=PN/8783882 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,788,144) developed by four co-inventors for a method "for adjusting braking in a vehicle having wheels and a regenerative braking system." The co-inventors are Eric E. Krueger, Chelsea, Michigan, Kevin S. Kidston, New Hudson, Michigan, Eric J. Holdorf, Warren, Michigan, and Mahir Hodzic, Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 30, 2009 (12/627,604). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788144.PN.&OS=PN/8788144&RS=PN/8788144 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** DENSO International America, Honda Motor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- DENSO International America, Southfield, Michigan, and Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,784,166) developed by four co-inventors for a "heating, ventilating and air-conditioning apparatus." The co-inventors are Nicholas Mazzocco, Clawson, Michigan, Jason Hendry, Milford, Michigan, David Korenchuk, Royal Oak, Michigan, and Delomer Gosioco, Royal Oak, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 30, 2010 (12/749,847). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784166.PN.&OS=PN/8784166&RS=PN/8784166 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Trim Fastening System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,325) developed by Lorin A. Mazur, Shelby, Michigan, for a "trim fastening system." The patent application was filed on Nov. 10, 2011 (13/293,412). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776325.PN.&OS=PN/8776325&RS=PN/8776325 Written by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** E.J. USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- E.J. USA, East Jordan, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,784,000) developed by three co-inventors for an "explosion mitigating cover." The co-inventors are James R. Allen, Bellaire, Michigan, Jeremy I. Johnson, East Jordan, Michigan, and Dean W. Reynolds, Elmira, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on July 12, 2013 (13/940,698). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784000.PN.&OS=PN/8784000&RS=PN/8784000 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Controlling Catalyst Temperature ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,784,264) developed by three co-inventors for a method and system "for controlling catalyst temperature." The co-inventors are Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Canton, Michigan, and Dennis Graig Reed, Dexter, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2012 (13/663,723). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784264.PN.&OS=PN/8784264&RS=PN/8784264 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent for Consumable Characteristic Detection ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,780,353) developed by three co-inventors for an apparatus and method "for determining a characteristic of a consumable." The co-inventors are Kirk M. Dunsbergen, Stevensville, Michigan, Kaustav Ghosh, St. Joseph, Michigan, and Robert J. Pinkowski, Baroda, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 1, 2013 (14/042,775). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8780353.PN.&OS=PN/8780353&RS=PN/8780353 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** NTN Bearing Corp. of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- NTN Bearing Corp. of America, Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been assigned a patent (8,784,220) developed by Christopher Katke, Redford, Michigan, for a plug-in CVJ assembly.

The patent application was filed on March 13, 2013 (13/799,950). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,784,220.PN.&OS=PN/8,784,220&RS=PN/8,784,220 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Adaptive Active Suspension System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,146) developed by seven co-inventors for an "[a]daptive active suspension system with road preview." The co-inventors are Jianbo Lu, Livonia, Michigan, Dimitar P. Filev, Novi, Michigan, Davor Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Eruc Hongtei Tseng, Canton, Michigan, Uwe Hoffmann, Leverkusen, Germany, and Simon Baales, Cologne, Germany, and Micheal Seemann, Cologne, Germany.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 8, 2013 (13/736,292). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788146.PN.&OS=PN/8788146&RS=PN/8788146 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Planetary Power Transmission ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,784,258) developed by two co-inventors for a "planetary power transmission." The co-inventors are Donald Edward Hoffman, Canton, Michigan, and David Allen Janson, Plymouth, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2010 (12/957,868). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784258.PN.&OS=PN/8784258&RS=PN/8784258 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Unival Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Unival, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,290) developed by Ronald E. Fernandez, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a "remote data management system with business intelligence in real-time." The patent application was filed on Dec. 29, 2011 (13/339,447). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788290.PN.&OS=PN/8788290&RS=PN/8788290 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Starting Engine ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,784,265) developed by five co-inventors for a method "for starting an engine." The co-inventors are Ihab S. Soliman, Irvine, California, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Hong Jiang, Birmingham, Michigan, Roger Lyle Huffmaster, Canton, Michigan, and Felix Nedorezov, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 10, 2013 (14/022,662). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784265.PN.&OS=PN/8784265&RS=PN/8784265 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** University of Michigan, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V. Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V., Munchen, Germany, have been assigned a patent (8,780,527) developed by four co-inventors for a "transition metal carbide or nitride or boride based supercapacitors with metal foam electrode substrate." The co-inventors are Levi T. Thompson, Northville, Michigan, Paul Rasmussen, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Gunnar Walther, Dresden, Germany, and Burghardt Kloeden, Dresden, Germany.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 12, 2011 (13/272,016). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8780527.PN.&OS=PN/8780527&RS=PN/8780527 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Vehicle Access Control ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,777,295) developed by Scott P. Charnesky, Birmingham, Michigan, for a system "for controlling an access opening in a body of a vehicle." The patent application was filed on May 3, 2011 (13/099,416). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777295.PN.&OS=PN/8777295&RS=PN/8777295 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,515) developed by five co-inventors for a "[p]umping assembly using active materials." The co-inventors are Nicholas W. Pinto IV, Ferndale, Michigan, Scott R. Webb, Macomb Township, Michigan, Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Thomas W. Cox, Lapeer, Michigan, and Xiujie Gao, Troy, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2011 (13/280,387). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776515.PN.&OS=PN/8776515&RS=PN/8776515 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Steering Solutions I.P. Holding Assigned Patent for Steering Column Telescope Lock ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Steering Solutions I.P. Holding, Saginaw, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,717) developed by four co-inventors for a "steering column telescope lock." The co-inventors are Melvin Lee Tinnin, Clio, Michigan, Kevin M. Burns, Flushing, Michigan, John Frank Schulz, Saginaw, Michigan, and Richard K. Riefe, Saginaw, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 23, 2010 (12/952,966). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783717.PN.&OS=PN/8783717&RS=PN/8783717 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,313) developed by four co-inventors for an "entertainment seat." The co-inventors are Timothy R. Butt, McCordsville, Indiana, Robert E. Allen, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dinu Moraru, Westland, Michigan, and Dustin J. Shedlarski, Commerce Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 5, 2009 (12/811,784). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777313.PN.&OS=PN/8777313&RS=PN/8777313 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** American Axle & Manufacturing Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,784,254) developed by four co-inventors for a "power transmitting component." The co-inventors are Paul J. Valente, Berkley, Michigan, Frederick E. Zink, Capac, Michigan, Kevin R. Beutler, Columbiaville, Michigan, James P. Downs, South Lyon, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 15, 2013 (13/832,341). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8784254.PN.&OS=PN/8784254&RS=PN/8784254 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Hydraulic Fluid Transfer Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,637) developed by two co-inventors for a "[h]ydraulic fluid transfer assembly." The co-inventors are David Juhassz, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Lynn M. Krawczyk, Plymouth, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 6, 2012 (13/345,141). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776637.PN.&OS=PN/8776637&RS=PN/8776637 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** S.L. America, S.L. Korea Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- S.L. America, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and S.L., Daegu, Korea, have been assigned a patent (8,788,158) developed by Hee Seok Kim, Sterling Heights, Michigan, for a "shifting device for vehicle and shifting system using the same." The patent application was filed on June 8, 2012 (13/492,201). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788158.PN.&OS=PN/8788158&RS=PN/8788158 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Controlling Multi-Mode Powertrain System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,788,164) developed by two co-inventors for a method and apparatus "for controlling a multi-mode powertrain system." The co-inventors are Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Kee Yong Kim, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 20, 2012 (13/681,507). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788164.PN.&OS=PN/8788164&RS=PN/8788164 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Air-Injection System ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,498) developed by three co-inventors for an "[a]ir-injection system to improve effectiveness of selective catalytic reduction catalyst for gasoline engines." The co-inventors are Harendra S. Gandhi, West Bloomfield, Michigan, Robert Walter McCabe, Novi, Michigan, and Joseph Robert Theis, Rockwood, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on April 16, 2008 (12/103,805). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776498.PN.&OS=PN/8776498&RS=PN/8776498 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Hydrocarbon Retaining System Configuration ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,496) developed by four co-inventors for systems, methods and computer readable storage media for "hydrocarbon retaining system configuration for combustion engine." The co-inventors are Michael James Uhrich, West Bloomfield, Michigan, Shane Elwart, Ypsilanti, Michigan, James Michael Kerns, Trenton, Michigan, and Jason Aaron Lupescu, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2012 (13/396,394). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776496.PN.&OS=PN/8776496&RS=PN/8776496 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Microsoft Assigned Patent for Infrared Sensor ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, has been assigned a patent (8,780,088) developed by four co-inventors for "infrared sensor integrated in a touch panel." The co-inventors are Willem den Boer, Brighton, Michigan, Steven N. Bathiche, Kirkland, Washington, Stephen Edward Hodges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, and Shahram Izadi, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

The patent application was filed on April 1, 2013 (13/854,745). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8780088.PN.&OS=PN/8780088&RS=PN/8780088 Written by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,372) developed by two co-inventors for a method of "imparting superior fatigue performance to a vehicle wheel cast from a magnesium alloy by selective application of friction stir processing to regions of the casting known to be subject to high in-service stresse." The co-inventors are Paul E. Krajewski, Troy, Michigan, and Ravi Verma, Shelby Township, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/557,583). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776372.PN.&OS=PN/8776372&RS=PN/8776372 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Soundoff Signal Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Soundoff Signal, Hudsonville, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,924) developed by Marc Zuiderveen, Hudsonville, Michigan, for "wide angle illumination assembly and reflector therefor." The patent application was filed on Dec. 19, 2011 (13/329,697). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783924.PN.&OS=PN/8783924&RS=PN/8783924 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Magna Mirrors of America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Magna Mirrors of America, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,779,937) developed by two co-inventors for an "exterior mirror reflective element sub-assembly." The co-inventors are Keith D. Foote, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Niall R. Lynam, Holland, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 30, 2013 (14/015,441). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8779937.PN.&OS=PN/8779937&RS=PN/8779937 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** RTC3 Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- RTC3, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,402) developed by Ronnie E. Cromer Jr., Farmington Hills, Michigan, for a "[a]nkle inversion and eversion prevention shoe." The patent application was filed on May 6, 2013 (13/888,127). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776402.PN.&OS=PN/8776402&RS=PN/8776402 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Vehicle Message Filter ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,788,731) developed by two co-inventors for a "vehicle message filter." The co-inventors are Kenneth L. Peirce, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, and Thomas M. Forest, Macomb, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on July 30, 2012 (13/561,515). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788731.PN.&OS=PN/8788731&RS=PN/8788731 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,808) developed by two co-inventors for a "[r]otary drum filter for a dishwashing machine." The co-inventors are Jordan Robert Fountain, St. Joseph, Michigan, and Dennis L. Kehl, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2009 (12/561,375). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776808.PN.&OS=PN/8776808&RS=PN/8776808 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Engine Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,741) developed by four co-inventors for an "[e]ngine assembly including cam phaser assembly aid pin." The co-inventors are Timothy L. Neal, Ortonville, Michigan, Ronald Jay Pierik, Holly, Michigan, Hong Wai Nguyen, Troy, Michigan, and Adrian E. Towns, Davison, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 3, 2011 (13/039,411). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776741.PN.&OS=PN/8776741&RS=PN/8776741 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Donnelly Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Donnelly, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,779,910) developed by two co-inventors for an "interior rearview mirror system." The co-inventors are Jonathan E. DeLine, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Niall R. Lynam, Holland, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 7, 2011 (13/290,650). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8779910.PN.&OS=PN/8779910&RS=PN/8779910 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** H.C. Starck Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- H.C. Starck, Newton, Massachusetts, has been assigned a patent (8,784,729) developed by six co-inventors for "high density refractory metals and alloys sputtering targets." The co-inventors are Prabhat Kumar, Framingham, Massachusetts, Charles Wood, Coldwater, Michigan, Gary Rozak, Akron, Ohio, Steven A. Miller, Canton, Massachusetts, Glen Zeman, Coldwater, Michigan, and Rong-Chein Richard Wu, Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 16, 2007 (11/653,816). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,784,729.PN.&OS=PN/8,784,729&RS=PN/8,784,729 Written by Deviprasad Jena; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** GKN Sinter Metals Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- GKN Sinter Metals, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,975) developed by two co-inventors for a "reduced stress pawl and ratchet tooth for a one-way clutch." The co-inventors are Alfred J. Chiesa, Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Henry J. Knott, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 22, 2008 (12/738,161). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776975.PN.&OS=PN/8776975&RS=PN/8776975 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Transmission Gear Shift Control ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,788,159) developed by five co-inventors for a "[t]ransmission gear shift control." The co-inventors are Gregory Michael Peitron, Canton, Michigan, Sarah M. Thornton, Sacramento, California, Diana Yanakiev, Birmingham, Michigan, James William Loch McCallum, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Anuradha Annaswamy, W. Newton, Massachusetts.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2013 (13/766,829). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788159.PN.&OS=PN/8788159&RS=PN/8788159 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** T.K. Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- T.K. Holdings, Armada, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,715) developed by six co-inventors for "gas generating system." The co-inventors are Federico Moreno, Macomb, Michigan, David T. Schumann, Oakland, Michigan, Robert J. Schubert Jr., Oxford, Michigan, Steven N. Grucz, Rochester, Michigan, Derrick O. Kelley, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Larissa D. Pfendt, Warren, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 24, 2009 (12/583,614). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783715.PN.&OS=PN/8783715&RS=PN/8783715 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Steering Column Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,777,264) developed by three co-inventors for a "steering column assembly for a motor vehicle." The co-inventors are Demerson A. Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Gino Ricardo Caso, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Peter J. Judis, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 5, 2012 (13/645,731). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777264.PN.&OS=PN/8777264&RS=PN/8777264 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** BASF Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- BASF, Florham Park, New Jersey, has been assigned a patent (8,785,558) developed by Gary A. Deeter, Livonia, Michigan, and Marco A. Villalobos, Carlisle, Massachusetts, for a "process for the production of condensation polymers via in-reactor chain extension and products thereof." The patent application was filed on July 21, 2010 (13/384,743). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=87,85,558.PN.&OS=PN/87,85,558&RS=PN/87,85,558 Written by Sudarshan Harpal; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Lear Assigned Patent for Rotatable Drive Connection ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Lear, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,640) developed by Neil Gentry Goodbred III, Northville, Michigan, for a "rotatable drive connection that reduces chatter." The patent application was filed on March 31, 2011 (13/077,307). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783640.PN.&OS=PN/8783640&RS=PN/8783640 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Fuel Vapor Purging Diagnostics ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,585) developed by five co-inventors for a "[f]uel vapor purging diagnostics." The co-inventors are Ross Dykstra Pursifull, Dearborn, Michigan, Allan J. Lippa, Northville, Michigan, John D. Russell, Portland, Michigan, Gopichandra Surnilla, West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Joseph Norman Ulrey, Dearborn, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 19, 2012 (13/681,299). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776585.PN.&OS=PN/8776585&RS=PN/8776585 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Steering Solutions I.P. Holding Assigned Patent for Restrained Shift Cable Bracket ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Steering Solutions I.P. Holding, Saginaw, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,718) developed by two co-inventors for a "restrained shift cable bracket with an E/A release in an adjustable steering column." The co-inventors are Melvin L. Tinnin, Clio, Michigan, and Michael W. Clark, Essexville, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on March 14, 2013 (13/803,566). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783718.PN.&OS=PN/8783718&RS=PN/8783718 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent for Laundry Treating Appliance Blower ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,394) developed by four co-inventors for a "[b]lower for a laundry treating appliance." The co-inventors are Michael J. Catauro, Watervliet, Michigan, Mark J. Christensen, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Steven P. Lentz, Holland, Michigan, and Roy E. Masters, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Oct. 4, 2011 (13/252,230). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776394.PN.&OS=PN/8776394&RS=PN/8776394 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Serial Robot Low-Stroke Actuation ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,776,632) developed by two co-inventors for "[l]ow-stroke actuation for a serial robot." The co-inventors are Dalong Gao, Rochester, Michigan, and Chris A. Ihrke, Hartland, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Aug. 19, 2011 (13/213,142). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776632.PN.&OS=PN/8776632&RS=PN/8776632 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Guardian Industries Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,350) developed by David J. Cooper, Canton, Michigan, for a "certain example embodiments relate to improved spacers for insulated glass units." The patent application was filed on May 31, 2011 (13/067,419). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776350.PN.&OS=PN/8776350&RS=PN/8776350 Written by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Lear Assigned Patent for Processing Leather Material ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Lear, Southfield, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,554) developed by five co-inventors for a method of "processing leather material." The co-inventors are Pusheng Chen, Novi, Michigan, Thomas A. Welch Sr., Ortonville, Michigan, Louella Ann Patterson, Goodells, Michigan, Ashford Allen Galbreath, Troy, Michigan, and Paul S. Severinski, Brownstown, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Nov. 21, 2012 (13/682,860). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776554.PN.&OS=PN/8776554&RS=PN/8776554 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Amigo Mobility International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Amigo Mobility International, Bridgeport, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,932) developed by two co-inventors for a "foldable electric cart." The co-inventors are Allen Bussinger, Saginaw, Michigan, and Jeffrey R. Frahm, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Feb. 5, 2013 (13/759,469). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776932.PN.&OS=PN/8776932&RS=PN/8776932 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Chrysler Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Chrysler Group, Auburn Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,711) developed by James Webber, Shelby Township, Michigan, for a "low mass passenger airbag design." The patent application was filed on Dec. 17, 2012 (13/716,917). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783711.PN.&OS=PN/8783711&RS=PN/8783711 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** MAC Valves Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- MAC Valves, Wixom, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,653) developed by three co-inventors for a "multi-port modular valve with snap-in seat." The co-inventors are Jeffrey Simmonds, Commerce Township, Michigan, Michael Jamison, Fenton, Michigan, and Kevin C. Williams, Wixom, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2012 (13/724,138). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783653.PN.&OS=PN/8783653&RS=PN/8783653 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Hang A Bunch Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Hang A Bunch, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,777,069) developed by Jeanette Lynn Lewis, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for a "multi-purpose hanger." The patent application was filed on March 12, 2012 (13/417,434). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8777069.PN.&OS=PN/8777069&RS=PN/8777069 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** G.M. Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Electrical Fluid Heating System Fault Detection ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- G.M. Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,788,223) developed by five co-inventors for a comprehensive method of "electrical fluid heating system fault detection and handling." The co-inventors are Mark R. Willey, Grand Blanc, Michigan, Charles J. Bongiorno, Sterling Heights, Michigan, David A. Bodenmiller, Dearborn, Michigan, Craig Atiyeh, Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Aaron C. Osmun, Clarkston, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2011 (13/247,175). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8788223.PN.&OS=PN/8788223&RS=PN/8788223 Written by Merly Lapig; edited by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent for Weldable Attachment Mechanisms ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,783,773) developed by four co-inventors for a "weldable attachment mechanism." The co-inventors are Gregory V. Steinke, Brighton, Michigan, Timothy S. Myers, Northville, Michigan, Kurt A. Seibold, Whitemore Lake, Michigan, and Carlos F. Lopez, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Sept. 15, 2009 (13/061,479). The full text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8783773.PN.&OS=PN/8783773&RS=PN/8783773 Written by Eloisa Asedillo; edited by Vessie Ann Abalos.

*** Whirlpool Assigned Patent for Determining Washing Machine Load Size ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been assigned a patent (8,776,553) developed by two co-inventors for a method and apparatus "for determining load size in a washing machine." The co-inventors are Jenn-Yeu Nieh, St. Joseph, Michigan, and James A. Oskins, St. Joseph, Michigan.

The patent application was filed on Jan. 21, 2013 (13/745,975). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8776553.PN.&OS=PN/8776553&RS=PN/8776553 Written by Marlyn Vitin.

*** Tenneco Automotive Operating Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25 -- Tenneco Automotive Operating, Lake Forest, Illinois, has For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com.

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