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Patent Pending Baby Products from Fleece Matches a Baby’s Need for Softness and Care
Patent pending baby products by Fleece Baby Fitted Sheets has brought baby sheets that are luxuriously soft. It has become the baby’s favorite blanket according to the company. The sheets have deep pockets and have elastic for safety all the way round. The sheets are appropriately sized for suitably fitting the toddler beds and cribs. The sheets come in happy colors like blue, white, pink and yellow. According to an article in mominventors.com, the safety sheets are being made from 100% polyester anti-pill polar fleece, which means that they do not shrink even after repeated washing. Fleece fabric is actually a non-inflammable, stain resistant and breathable material that is safe for the babies. The tactile baby sheets enable the baby to sleep for a longer time, as they are softer t
Review of Patent Attorney M. Henry Heines New Book Entitled “Patents for Business”
I was waiting to return to sunny Florida from a short two day visit to the patent office last week and, instead, I ended up stranded at Washington’s Reagan airport for over eight hours. According to news reports of the massive snow and ice storm in the Northeast, I was not the only one. Luckily I had brought a copy of a new book, "Patents for Business" by patent attorney Henry Heines and had time to complete it during the wait. Although not written for patent attorneys, per se, a couple of the chapters still make for good reading for in-house intellectual property lawyers looking for practical advice on patent due diligence and strategy.For patent attorneys, I advise skipping the early basic chapters on patent subject matter, novelty, and det
Clearwater, Florida Biotech Manufacturer Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit
From the perspective of a Florida patent attorney, patent infringement litigation within Florida is always of special interest. Recently, clearwater, Florida based biotech manufacturer, BioQuate, Inc., has been sued for patent infringement by Pall Corporation according to a press release on Pall Corporation’s website this morning. The suit alleges that BioQuate is manufacturing and selling disposable aseptic connector devices (see image to the left) that infringe on a patent on Pall’s Kleenpak ( trademark ) aseptic connector and seeks damages and an injunction preventing BioQuate from selling the infringing product. The patent infringement lawsuit against Clearwater, Florida based BioQuate, Inc. has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Florida Patenting Explosion in the Biotechnology Arena?
As a Florida patent attorney, I try to keep an ear to the ground on new developments in Florida that are relevant to my practice of intellectual property in the state. The potential increase in Florida’s biotech patenting activity is one such development. In a recent post in the BioHealth Investor, Florida is touted as one of the country’s next biotech hubs. According to the article, it all began when the Scripps Research Institute accepted a proposal for $500 million in financing to establish a biotech research hub in the state on the western fringes of Palm Beach County. After encountering some problems with environmental groups, Scripps made a decision to move their research center to Jupiter, Florida just north of West Palm Beach, Florida, one of Florida Atlantic University’s campu
Yet Another Florida Patent Infringement Suit Makes Headlines
In an article reprinted in the Orlando Sentinel, Phil Milford of Bloomberg News reports a patent infringement suit has been filed against Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and other theme-park operators for allegedly infringing patents on magnetic brakes used on roller coasters. Florida patent attorneys should find the complete article of interest: Disney, GE, others face patent suit General Electric Co.’s NBC Universal Inc., Walt Disney Co. and three other U.S. theme-park operators were accused of infringing patents on magnetic brakes used on roller coasters. Safety Braking Corp., based in Newport Beach, Calif., claims the companies infringed patents won in 1994 and 2003. The defendants also include Busch Entertainment Corp., Six Flags Inc. and Cedar Fair LP. Safety
Medical Product Patent From Veridien Presents Its Viraguard Series Of Ready-To-Use Antimicrobials And Disinfectants
A medical patent by Veridien Corporation has brought forth the next generation of its patented Viraguard chain of ready-to-use disinfectants and antimicrobials for dental, medical and institutional markets. According to an article in send2press.com, Viraguard that has been introduced about a decade ago is known to offer a highly effective and environmentally compatible solution for disinfecting hard nonliving surfaces. This is done under Viraguard’s EPA disinfectant registration. It is also famous as a safe and effective hand sanitizer and as an OTC antimicrobial product under its FDA drug listing. The formulation of the patented Viraguard makes use of Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol) in its best concentration, which is combined with other ingredients. This
Patenting Boats With “Legs”
As a Fort Lauderdale patent attorney with a special interest in boat patents and the yachting industry in general, I am lucky to be in a city of over 42,000 yachts and over 100 marinas. Nevertheless, I have never come across a vessel as unusual as the one pictured to the left. According to an article relating to patenting boat designs at thenewstribune.com . This 99-foot mystery vessel with legs was designed as a metallic spider riding on two pontoons appeared from a fog bank on the dock at Port of Ilwaco. The Spider boat attracted much attention, and the owner of the boat was still obscure when the photographs of the craft were released. Inventor and patent holder is Ugo Conti and his patent for the vessel was approved in April 2005. The description of the boat stated that the vessel had a pair of flexible hulls flexibly co
Sports Goods Patent Proves Crucial For Innovative Smartknitactive Athletic Socks
Securing sporting goods patents is an essential business strategy for SmartKnitACTIVE Athletic Socks. The socks are a great relief for athletes, helping prevention of blisters, controlling foot odor and reducing moisture as per an article released in www.send2press.com. Patented SmartKnitACTIVE socks come with one of the most innovative designs that eliminate all the damaging ridges, seams and especially blister-causing pressure points. It offers a perfectly unseamed and form-fitting design that prevents blisters. During the performances, the athlete’s feet sweats and are damped. The moisture in the socks causes blister-causing friction, odor and bacterial infection. The SmartKnitACTIVE socks have CoolMax (R) high-tech moisture wicking fibers that help to absorb moisture and ensure that the
Patenting a Tool Organization System
Patented tool and garden organizer helps keep a maximum of 17 garden tools safely in an organized manner. As reported in an article at uiausa.org it is the only "spaceonomical" tool organizer in the world and is extremely user-friendly. ToolsAway permits you to stash securely long-handled garden tools like shovels, rakes, brooms and many more tools. The handle of a tool is inserted first into the base and this occupies not more than four feet of wall space and just one foot of floor space. The invention also allows easy and effortless retrieval of the tools. ToolsAway prevents tools from falling and causing unwanted injuries and accidents. The user need not fear loss of tools in the tool shed or the garage with this invention. The unit also helps in keeping the tools free of rust and makes them last longer, moreover, the tools can
Fort Lauderdale Based Diabetes Testing Product Manufacturer, Home Diagnostics, Inc. Successfully Defends Against Patent Infringement Litigation
As a Fort Lauderdale patent attorney, I closely follow patenting news relating to the medical device industry as we have several clients in this technology group. Of particular interest is new patent infringment cases filed and their successful resolutions. In this regard, I recently came across a press release by Ft. Lauderdale diabetes testing equipment and supply manufacturer, Home Diagnostics, Inc. regarding a summary judgment in their favor for non-infringement of patents held by Roche Diagnostics Corporation. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana and a link to the full press release by the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida company’s website can be accessed by clicking
Florida Technology Companies Showcase Home Technologies at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida
Interesting read from BusinessWire for those active in Florida’s home innovation industry. The complete article follows below: ARLINGTON, Va., BUSINESSWIRE — More than 45 Florida-based technology companies will showcase their latest home technology products at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2007. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s TechHome Division, the show runs March 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Named by Tradeshow Week magazine as one of the fastest growing tradeshows in America, EHX introduces the latest technologies, products and market trends in the custom electronics industry to a growing number of attendees each year. This March, EHX will draw more than 11,000 industry professionals from acros
Marine Equipment Patent for A Lightning Rod
A marine equipment patent has recently issued for a new and novel lightning rod. According to an article posted in yachtinsure.com, this patent is licensed selectively to Marine Lightning Protection Inc. The original lightning rod was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1750. This lightning rod served the purpose of protecting the ships. Franklin later concluded that a lightning rod could shield a building from the strike of a lightning by providing an appropriate path for the current to flow. This scientific technology is still going through modern-day refinements for the marine protection. Ewen Thomson of the University of Florida applied the traditional science that has been used in lightning protection systems for the purpose of ground installations. According to Dr. Thomson, the removal of the invalid key assumptions in the t
Pediwear Gets High Marks with Patent Pending Baby Footwear
Just when you thought there couldn’t be anything new in babies’ footwear, Pediped has achieved patent pending status with a design patent that will cover 30 exclusive, attractive baby shoe designs. Kiddystyle.com touts the near patented footwear as a unique combination of quality, comfort, and style. The premium-grade leather used in the shoes comes with two layers of leather on the soles, along with a foam cushion, which offers special protection to a baby’s feet. The shoes are hand-stitched around the soles to ensure proper ventilation, and it also guarantees endurance to help the shoes survive the toughest of wear and tear. Pediatrician’s recommend Pediped footwear for their soft, cushioned leather soles and velcro fasteners, which are ideal for little ones just learning to walk and are app
Florida Patent Holder Urges Patent Office to Lift Secrecy Ban on Their New Inventions
Secrecy News reports that a Florida company names Space Propulstion Systems, Inc. announced recently that it had peitioned the U.S. Government to lift a secrecy ban that has been imposed on two of its rocket propellant concepts. The government may restrict the publication and dissemination of information regarding new inventions under the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951, if their disclosure could be "detrimental to the national security." There were 4942 invention secrecy orders in effect at the end of fiscal year 2006, according to statistics obtained by Secrecy News from the United States Patent & Trademark Office. In fiscal year 2006, there werre 108 new orders imposed, while 81 existing orders were rescinded. Usually, it is difficult if not impossible to determine which paten
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