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Florida Radio Manufacturer Patents First Commercial Cognitive Radio
Adapt4, Inc. is a Melbourne, Florida based firm hopes its patent pending technology will change the way radio frequencies are used to maximize the available radio spectrum that is available. The technology uses a “time share” model to allow use of radio channels when they are not in use by others according to an article in the Houston Chronicle. I am often asked by clients to explain the meaning of the term “patent pending”. The expression “patent pending”, “pat. pend.”, “pat. pending” “U.S. & foreign patents pending”, “patent applied for” are permitted to be used once a patent application has been filed, but prior the the patent being issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office or foreign patent offices. &n
Increase in Patents at Florida Universities
The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that a survey conducted by the Technology Transfer Office at Florida State University shows an increase in patents that were issued to universities in Florida, up from 7 percent between 2003 and 2004. These universities include Florida Atlantic University, Florida A & M University, Florida International University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, Florida Institute of Technology, etc. Out of 615 invention disclosures, 505 patent applications were filed by universities in Florida, resulting in approximately 270 revenue generating licenses. These figures show a link between the impact of reasearch in the Florida University system and the economic benefits for the entire state derived from patents and licenses. The complete Tampa Bay Business
Software Patent Granted For “Single Use Credit Card Number” to EDI Secure By USPTO
Software patents are back in news with EDI Secure LLP patenting the "Single Use Credit Card Number" through the U.S. Patent Office (US PTO) according to an article published in send2press.com . Contributing to, Mr. Jeffrey Ice, inventor of U.S. Patent #6598031 and partner of EDI Secure LLLP granted the American e-commerce community a level of security, virtually doing away with online credit card fraud on the Internet. This invention, as is believed by the US PTO will be able to keep the credit card account data details confidential and secure even from the present highly expert hackers. The Single Use Credit Card Number can be used as a safe technology extensively in the United States. The technology is also expected to open up various markets and bring in great ramifications to th
Patenting Products – Calmar Inc. Rescues Its Trigger Sprayers From Counterfeiting
Household product patents are an important component of my practice as a Florida patent attorney. Interestingly enough, Calmar, Inc., was involved in litigation with Magic Creations and Loomco companies regarding the use of alleged use of counterfeit products. Both products are claimed to contravene Calmar’s trademarked TS800(TM) trigger sprayers as reported in their official website www.calmar.com. Both the companies charged with infringement have agreed to replace all their currently stocked sprayers with non-infringing products. Claimed by the company to be the world’s best selling trigger sprayer, TS800 is used by many consumer products companies due to its spray performance and congeniality, in addition to adaptability and outstanding desig
Toyota Sued by Florida Manufacturer For Infringement of Electric Drive Patent
A small manufacturer of electric drive motor technology based in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation in Tampa, Florida in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida according to a press release by Solomon Technologies, Inc. The company contends that the gas-electric hybrid Prius and Highlander vehicles are infringing on its patents. The company contends that the gas-electric hybrid Prius and Highlander vehicles are infringing on its U.S. Patent No. 5.067,932. The patent was issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on November 26, 1991. The company alleges that the gas-electric hybrid Prius and Highlander vehicles are infringing on its patents and is seeking both injuctive relief and damages.