Jack Shyhpyng Shue of Grapevine recently received U.S. Patent 8,170,730 for “Control System for Automatic Flight in Windshear Conditions.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Fort Worth-area man has devised a way to keep unmanned flights aloft in unexpected bad weather.  Jack Shyhpyng Shue of Grapevine recently received U.S. Patent 8,170,730 for “Control System for Automatic Flight in Windshear Conditions.”

Seven Texans recently received U.S. Patent 8,172,578 for “Systems, Program Products, and Methods of Organizing and Managing Curriculum Information," which was assigned to the Katy Independent School District.

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Seven Texans have devised a new way of running and teaching school. Elizabeth A. Clark, Linda Helbach and Darla Pollard, all of Katy, John Mathis of Bayou Vista, David Lambson and Tom Black, both of Sugar Land, and Stephen Adams of Houston recently received U.S. Patent 8,172,578 for “Systems, Program Products, and Methods of Organizing and Managing Curriculum Information."

Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh II and Michael Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles and Charles Seegert received U.S. Patent 8,147,468 for “Reduced-Pressure Linear-Wound Treatment Systems.

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Seven Texans have devised a way to close wounds without too much force on the wound itself. Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh II and Michael Girouard, all of San Antonio, and Kenneth Mitchel Knowles of Bandera and Charles Seegert of Irving received U.S. Patent 8,147,468 for “Reduced-Pressure Linear-Wound Treatment Systems.

Blake L. Dornburg of New Braunfels and Curtis B. Schoettle of San Marcos recently received U.S. Patent 8,171,884 for “Method and System for Feeding Aquatic Animals.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Texans have devised a new way to feed creatures in the water. Blake L. Dornburg of New Braunfels and Curtis B. Schoettle of San Marcos recently received U.S. Patent 8,171,884 for “Method and System for Feeding Aquatic Animals.”

Jerry Kirby of Pleasanton, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,151,934 for “Portable Observation Tower and System for Operation.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  An Atascosa County, Texas, man has devised a way to reach the high ground for observation, even if you’re on low ground. Jerry Kirby of Pleasanton, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,151,934 for “Portable Observation Tower and System for Operation.”

James C. T. Chan and Shaya Movafaghian, both of Houston, recently received U.S. Patent 8,173,017 for “Single-Cell Mechanical Flotation System.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Texans have devised a better way to separate oil and other contaminants from water in the hydrocarbon industry. James C. T. Chan and Shaya Movafaghian, both of Houston, recently received U.S. Patent 8,173,017 for “Single-Cell Mechanical Flotation System.”

Yvette Garrett of McKinney recently received U.S. Patent 8,109,914 for “Bedside Caddy.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: A Dallas area woman has devised a way to keep what has become the modern chamberpot at hand. Yvette Garrett of McKinney recently received U.S. Patent 8,109,914 for “Bedside Caddy.”

Micam W. Tullous of San Antonio recently received U.S. Patent 8,074,312 for “Mattress Incorporating a Headrest for Preventing and Correcting Non-Synostotic Cranial Deformities in Infants.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texan has devised a way to heal infants with skull defects. Micam W. Tullous of San Antonio recently received U.S. Patent 8,074,312 for “Mattress Incorporating a Headrest for Preventing and Correcting Non-Synostotic Cranial Deformities in Infants.”

Mark Anthony S. Dimitrijevic of Deer Park, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,172,483 for “Foundation Underpinning.”

Texas  Business Patent of the Day:  A Harris County man devised a way to strengthen and straighten your foundation. Mark Anthony S. Dimitrijevic of Deer Park, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,172,483 for “Foundation Underpinning.”

Patrick Richard Sivert of Jewett, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,151,787 for “Solar Device Control Apparatus With Device Interchangeability.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  You want to use solar energy, but that sun rolls across the sky.  What do you do? Invent a device that keeps your energy conversion panels pointed at Sol. 

That’s what a Leon County man has done. Patrick Richard Sivert of Jewett, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,151,787 for “Solar Device Control Apparatus With Device  Interchangeability.”

Aubrey Eugene Hamby of Amarillo recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,608 for “Solar Energy Intercept And Waste Heat Recovery System.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas Panhandle man has devised a way to use the heat in your attic in the winter and divert it in the summer.  Aubrey Eugene Hamby of Amarillo recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,608 for “Solar Energy Intercept And Waste Heat Recovery System.”

Rachel Theora Sapyta of San Antonio recently received U.S. Patent 8,157,068 for “Storage Container and Display System for Toys and Other Items.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Bexar County woman devised a way to show off your toys by putting them up. Rachel Theora Sapyta of San Antonio recently received U.S. Patent 8,157,068 for “Storage Container and Display System for Toys and Other Items.”

Javier Macossay-Torres of Edinburg received U.S. Patent 8,142,501 for “Artificial Ligaments and Tendons Comprising Multifilaments and Nanofibers and Methods for Making.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Joint problems? A South Texas man has devised a way to make high ligaments and tendons. Javier Macossay-Torres of Edinburg received U.S. Patent 8,142,501 for “Artificial Ligaments and Tendons Comprising Multifilaments and Nanofibers and Methods for Making.”

Adam Klein of Cedar Park and James Austin Britt and Joshua J. Fox, both of Austin, recently received U.S. Patent 8,150,387 for “Smart Phone as a Remote Control Device."

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Given the fact that Americans must have their smart phone with them all the time, why mess with a remote control for your TV if your phone is in your pocket or purse? That was the question three Texans answered with a way to flip channels with that cell.  Adam Klein of Cedar Park and James Austin Britt and Joshua J. Fox, both of Austin, recently received U.S. Patent 8,150,387 for “Smart Phone as a Remote Control Device.

Richard David Gillespie III of Athens, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,724 for “Auto-Injection Syringe Having Vent Device.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Because of the numbers of needle stick injuries that transmit diseases, a Texas man has devised a way to automatically inject a substance with safety. Richard David Gillespie III of Athens, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,724 for “Auto-Injection Syringe Having Vent Device.”

Jeffery Wayne Henry recently received U.S. Patent 8,162,769 for “Water Amusement Park Conveyor Roller Belts.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  When you go tubing on rivers and creeks, at some point you reach the end of your trip and face a long walk back to the start.

A New Braunfels man has solved that problem by creating a conveyer belt that ships sprawled wet bathers on tubes like a factory line back to where the fun starts.  Jeffery Wayne Henry recently received U.S. Patent 8,162,769 for “Water Amusement Park Conveyor Roller Belts.”

Stanley Neil Brown and Kenneth Earl Johnson, both of Hallettsville, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,162,157 for “Collapsible Bow and Arrow Stand.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Texas men have devised to keep your bow ready, steady and undamaged. Stanley Neil Brown and Kenneth Earl Johnson, both of Hallettsville, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,162,157 for “Collapsible Bow and Arrow Stand.”

Kimberley Overton of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,104,654 for “Belt with Expandable Pouch.”

Texas Business reports:  An Austin resident made a belt that expands, and holds your stuff while you run or engage in vigorous exercise. Kimberley Overton of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,104,654 for “Belt with Expandable Pouch.”

Miles Hobdy of Fulshear, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,102,065 for Wave Energy Converter.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Houston-area man devised a way to make electricity from ocean waves. Miles Hobdy of Fulshear, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,102,065 for Wave Energy Converter.”

Timothy A. Dietz and David C. Tjonpiangi, both of Austin, and Lane T. Holloway of Pflugerville recently received U.S. Patent 8,164,570 for “Condensed Keyboard for Electronic Devices.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  As electronics continue to shrink smaller and smaller, three Texans have devised a smaller keyboard for electronics. Timothy A. Dietz and David C. Tjonpiangi, both of Austin, and Lane T. Holloway of Pflugerville recently received U.S. Patent 8,164,570 for “Condensed Keyboard for Electronic Devices.”

Slade H. Gardner and James R. Peoples, both of Fort Worth, and Brian T. Rosenberger of Aledo recently received U.S. Patent 8,080,487 for “Ballistic Fabrics with Improved Antiballistic Properties.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Texas men devised a type of cloth to clothe the wearer with safety and strength. Slade H. Gardner and James R. Peoples, both of Fort Worth, and Brian T. Rosenberger of Aledo recently received U.S. Patent 8,080,487 for “Ballistic Fabrics with Improved Antiballistic Properties.”

David S. Duggan of Aubrey, David A. Felio of Highland Village, Billy B. Pate of Houston, Vince R. Longhi and Mark J. Bergee, both of Dallas, and Jerry L. Petersen of Southlake received U.S. Patent 8,103,398 for “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control Systems.�

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Six Texans devised a way to control drones flying through airspace. David S. Duggan of Aubrey, David A. Felio of Highland Village, Billy B. Pate of Houston, Vince R. Longhi and Mark J. Bergee, both of Dallas, and Jerry L. Petersen of Southlake recently received U.S. Patent 8,103,398 for “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control Systems.”

Samuel J. Petty of Vernon recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,155 for “Fence Wire Stretching Device."

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Texans have built fence for generations.  But a  Wilbarger County man devised a new way to stretch fence wire. United States Patent 8,123,155. Samuel J. Petty of Vernon recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,155 for “Fence Wire Stretching Device.

Ralph Henry Hill Jr. of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,134,127 for “Compact Handheld Non-Laser Dectector for Greenhouse Gasses.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Bexar County man developed a convenient way to detect greenhouse gases. Ralph Henry Hill Jr. of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,134,127 for “Compact Handheld Non-Laser Dectector for Greenhouse Gasses.”

Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer and Mark L. Duell Jr., all of Houston, and David McNett of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,160,759 for “System and Method for Optimized Flight Planning.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Four Texans have devised a way to make your flight plan on the web. Daniel Baker, Karl Lehenbauer and Mark L. Duell Jr., all of Houston, and David McNett of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,160,759 for “System and Method for Optimized Flight Planning.”

Jimmie Ray Melhart recently received U.S. Patent 8,091,605 for “Acoustic Panel Assembly.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Hidalgo County resident has developed a way to channel and reflect sound for choirs, orchestras or anything that makes noise. Jimmie Ray Melhart recently received U.S. Patent 8,091,605 for “Acoustic Panel Assembly.”

Ernie D. Sheets and Julie A. Neusch, both of Amarillo, recently received U.S. Patent 8,083,600 for “Swing Seat.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  It’s a far cry from the old tire swing. Two Texas Panhandle residents designed a swing that’s safer and lasts longer. Ernie D. Sheets and Julie A. Neusch, both of Amarillo, recently received U.S. Patent 8,083,600 for “Swing Seat.”

Gerald Ray Stautzenberger Sr. of Abilene recently received U.S. Patent 8,091,749 for “Golf Car and All Terrain Vehicle Propane Heater and Cupholder Frame.

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  When one invents a device that prevent all weather golfers from burn injuries in the winter, it surely is a sign that civilization has advanced to a certain point. An Abilene man devised a way to prevent golfers from being burned by propane heaters in their golf carts when golfing in cold weather. Gerald Ray Stautzenberger Sr. of Abilene recently received U.S. Patent 8,091,749 for “Golf Car and All Terrain Vehicle Propane Heater and Cupholder Frame.

Daniel E. Davis recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,412 for “Pipelayer with Cab Riser.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A deep South Texas man has devised a new way to lay pipe. Daniel E. Davis recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,412 for “Pipelayer with Cab Riser.”

James A. Pruett, Timothy E. Adams and Christopher T. Moshenrose, all of Allen, recently received U.S. Patent 8,095,269 for “Dynamic Rollover Prevention.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Dallas-area men devised a way to make vehicles less likely to roll.  James A. Pruett, Timothy E. Adams and Christopher T. Moshenrose, all of Allen, recently received U.S. Patent 8,095,269 for “Dynamic Rollover Prevention.”

Evan Hays of Dallas recently received U.S. Patent 8,137,712 for “Rehydration Beverage.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas man has a devised a hangover cure, and patented it. Evan Hays of Dallas recently received U.S. Patent 8,137,712 for “Rehydration Beverage.”

Cary Devereaux recently received U.S. Patent 8,146,984 for “Protective Vehicle Cover."

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Tarrant County man has devised a way to keep the hail off your parked vehicle. Cary Devereaux recently received U.S. Patent 8,146,984 for “Protective Vehicle Cover.

Warner T. Blair of Fort Worth recently received U.S. Patent 8,128,517 for “Basketball Coaching System.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Tarrant County man devised a way to coach basketball. Then he patented that method. Warner T. Blair of Fort Worth recently received U.S. Patent 8,128,517 for “Basketball Coaching System.”

U.S. Patent 8,002,744 for “Non-compliant medical balloon.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Three Texans have created a balloon for angioplasties with uniform wall thickness and no adhesives. Lanny R. Pepper of Larue, Texas, Charles J. Cox of Eustace, Texas and William F. Davis Jr. of Athens, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,002,744 for “Non-compliant medical balloon.”

Frick A. Smith of Kingsland, Texas, recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,096 for “Apparatus and Method for Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  We don’t have the flying cars that the 1950s promised we’d have by now, and comedians commonly use this fact to express their disillusionment with technical progress. However, one Texan has devised a flying car in an attempt to bring society a step closer to that world envisioned by science fiction more than a half century ago. Frick A. Smith of Kingsland, Texas, recently received U.S. Patent 8,152,096 for “Apparatus and Method for Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft.”

Scott A. Elrod of Angelton recently received U.S. Patent 8,066,939 for “Descenting Methods.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Do you smell like fish after fishing and cleaning fish? A Brazoria County man devised a way to unstink your stink. Scott A. Elrod of Angelton recently received U.S. Patent 8,066,939 for “Descenting Methods.”

Karl A. Burkett of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,969 for “Variable Lighting System for Optimizing Night Visibility.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: It's so much not the amount of light, but the types and angles of light that allow you to distinguish objects at night.  A Texas man devised a way to vary lighting at night due to approaching objects, weather or time of night.  Karl A. Burkett of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,969 for “Variable Lighting System for Optimizing Night Visibility.”

Shawn Michael Genenbacher recently received U.S. 8,128,264 for “Magnetic Light Fixture.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Lubbock resident devised away to decorate with magnets and lights. Shawn Michael Genenbacher recently received U.S. 8,128,264 for “Magnetic Light Fixture.”

Henry Stephenson Byrd of Terrell, C. Kenneth French of Cranfills Gap and Garrett Barker of Meridian recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,530 for “Correcting Misshaped Ears.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Odd ears, elf ears, elephant ears, funny ears, Spock ears.  Three Texans believe more than a third of  people’s ears are misshapen, and have devised a way to mold ears into “normal” ears. Henry Stephenson Byrd of Terrell, C. Kenneth French of Cranfills Gap and Garrett Barker of Meridian recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,530 for “Correcting Misshaped Ears.”

Edward C. Neumann recently received U.S. Patent 8,146,535 for “Thermally Controlled Drinking Water System For Animals.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Houston-area man devised a way to keep your dog’s water cool in the summer and unfrozen in the winter.  Edward C. Neumann recently received U.S. Patent 8,146,535 for “Thermally Controlled Drinking Water System For Animals.”

Brandon Sturrock of Orange, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,068 for “Trophy Cooler.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas man devised a way to preserve the head of an animal one intends to mount in his or her den or office yet preserve the meat of the prey. Brandon Sturrock of Orange, Texas recently received U.S. Patent 8,123,068 for “Trophy Cooler.”

William Howard Karau of Southlake, Joerg Marx and Tommy W. Davis, both of Grapevine, recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,516 for “Concrete Block Splitting and Pitching Apparatus.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Three Dallas-area men devised a new way to make an old product, the concrete block. William Howard Karau of Southlake, Joerg Marx and Tommy W. Davis, both of Grapevine, recently received U.S. Patent 8,136,516 for “Concrete Block Splitting and Pitching Apparatus.”

nventors Robert R. McDaniel of Houston, Scott M. McCarthy of Fulshear and Michael Smith of Montgomery recently received U.S. Patent 8,129,318 for “Methods and Compositions for Determination of Fracture Geometry in Subterranean Formations.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Fracking for oil and gas? Three Texans figured out a way to look at fractures of the layers of stone and sediment beneath your feet. How? Irriadiate it.  Inventors Robert R. McDaniel of Houston, Scott M. McCarthy of Fulshear and Michael Smith of Montgomery recently received U.S. Patent 8,129,318 for “Methods and Compositions for Determination of Fracture Geometry in Subterranean Formations.”

Mark Hardin of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,133,090 for “Dolls and Doll Stands.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  An Austin resident has developed a new type of doll and doll display. Mark Hardin of Austin recently received U.S. Patent 8,133,090 for “Dolls and Doll Stands.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: To hit a baseball is common, yet it’s difficult to do it with skill and consistency.  That’s why some players receive great wealth and great numbers of fans who want to see them hit a five-ounce, 3-inch diameter yarn wrapped cork wrapped in leather.  Thus, two Fort Worth-area residents have devised a way to develop your batting. Michael L. Day and Dylan L. Day, both of Garland, recently received U.S. Patent 8,118,692 for “Baseball Swing Development Tool.”

Bruce Arthur Warren of Lake Jackson, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,136,542 for “Hiking Stick.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Brazoria County resident devised a way to help you walk your trek on mountain trails, woodland paths, or wherever you walk your walks. Bruce Arthur Warren of Lake Jackson, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,136,542 for “Hiking Stick.”

Bryan T. Weikel of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,135,574 for “Creating and Displaying Bodies of Parallel Segmented Text.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas man has devised a way to compare an original text, and its translation for either editing or learning. Bryan T. Weikel of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,135,574 for “Creating and Displaying Bodies of Parallel Segmented Text.”

Scott T Jones and Michael A. Paolini, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,146,005 for “Creating a Customized Avatar That Reflects a User's Distinguishable Attributes.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Does that computer character talk like you, walk like you and look like you? Yes. Two Texans invented a way for your avatar to look and act more like you. Scott T Jones and Michael A. Paolini, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,146,005 for “Creating a Customized Avatar That Reflects a User's Distinguishable Attributes.”

Joseph Edward Tepera of Muenster and Steven D. Roemerman of Highland Village received U.S. Patent 8,127,683 for “Weapon and Weapon System Employing the Same.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Texans have devised yet another weapon system.  Joseph Edward Tepera of Muenster and Steven D. Roemerman of Highland Village received U.S. Patent 8,127,683 for “Weapon and Weapon System Employing the Same.”

Ovie Verdell Whitson of Corinth received U.S. Patent 8,126,665 for “Device, and Associated Method, for Monitoring a Meter.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: A Denton County resident devised a new way to monitor your electric, gas and water meter remotely.  Ovie Verdell Whitson of Corinth received U.S. Patent 8,126,665 for “Device, and Associated Method, for Monitoring a Meter.” 

Tobi Kosanke of Hempstead received U.S. Patent 8,132,544 for “Cat Harness.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: A Waller County resident devised a way to harness a feline. Tobi Kosanke of Hempstead received U.S. Patent 8,132,544 for “Cat Harness.”

Daniel Ray Blount of Sulphur Springs received U.S. Patent 8,137,723 for “Healthy Cookware.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: An east Texas man devised what he claims are cooking tools that  are healthier for you. Daniel Ray Blount of Sulphur Springs received U.S. Patent 8,137,723 for “Healthy Cookware.”

Oscar T. Scott IV of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,136,303 for “Re-deployable Above Ground Shelter.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Whenever a tornado, hurricane or typhoon comes, a hidey hole always seems to be hard to find.  Now a Texas Panhandle man has invented a hidey hole you can take with you, just in case. Oscar T. Scott IV of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,136,303 for “Re-deployable Above Ground Shelter.”

Joan Andersen of Fort Worth received U.S. Patent 8,132,433 for “Protective Device For Concealing A Zipper Pull.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Annoyed by the sounds of zippers striking the sides of your clothes dryer?  Annoyed by zipper dents and scratches inside the dryer?  A Texas woman has invented a device to silence that noise and to protect and hide the zipper.  Joan Andersen of Fort Worth received U.S. Patent 8,132,433 for “Protective Device For Concealing A Zipper Pull.”

W. Dan Bradley of Denton received U.S. Patent 8,114,162 for “Spinal Fusion Implant And Related Methods.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas man has devised a new way to fix your back. W. Dan Bradley of Denton received U.S. Patent 8,114,162 for “Spinal Fusion Implant And Related Methods.”

Timothy Maddy of Dallas received U.S. Patent 8,083,427 for “Cosmetic Container With Color Insert.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Texas man has invented better way to package lipstick. Timothy Maddy of Dallas received U.S. Patent 8,083,427 for “Cosmetic Container With Color Insert.”

Philip R. McKee of Frisco and Daniel G. McCauley of Gunter received U.S. Patent 8,134,102 for “High-Speed Cooking Oven With Cooking Support.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Texans have devised a better way to cook your biscuits. And turkey.  And pies. And anything else you cook in an oven. Philip R. McKee of Frisco and Daniel G. McCauley of Gunter received U.S. Patent 8,134,102 for “High-Speed Cooking Oven With Cooking Support.” 

James Bornhorst of Desoto received U.S. Patent 8,132,473 for “Gobo Wheel Location Drive.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Dallas-area man has created yet another way to manipulate lighting. James Bornhorst of Desoto received U.S. Patent 8,132,473 for “Gobo Wheel Location Drive.”

Michael L. Bowen of Richland Hills received U.S. Patent 8,061,356 for “Directional Flat Face Mask.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  In response to today’s multiple environments of “clean rooms” and sterile environments, a Tarrant County man has devised a better face mask. Michael L. Bowen of Richland Hills received U.S. Patent 8,061,356 for “Directional Flat Face Mask.”

Mehdi Abolhassani and Enrique Ledezma, both of Austin, Thomas Keister of Georgetown, Haran Karmaker and Ryan Edwards, both of Round Rock, and Alex Skorcz of Cedar Park received U.S. Patent 8,129,853 for “Power Converter For Use With Wind Generator.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Six Texans developed a better way to convert the power of wind generators. Mehdi Abolhassani and Enrique Ledezma, both of Austin, Thomas Keister of Georgetown, Haran Karmaker and Ryan Edwards, both of Round Rock, and Alex Skorcz of Cedar Park received U.S. Patent 8,129,853 for “Power Converter For Use With Wind Generator.”

San Juanita Ortiz of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 8,120,499 for “Baby Cord.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: A Nueces County woman invented a device to keep one from accidently leaving a baby in a parked vehicle. San Juanita Ortiz of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 8,120,499 for “Baby Cord.”

Michael Davidson of Houston and Michael Smith of Friendswood received U.S. Patent 8,108,962 for “Toothbrush and Method of Using the Same.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Some people try to design a better mousetrap. Two Houston area residents devised a better toothbrush. Michael Davidson of Houston and Michael Smith of Friendswood received U.S. Patent 8,108,962 for “Toothbrush and Method of Using the Same.”

Michael Joseph Bennett of Roanoke, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,100,421 for “Vehicle Having Multiple Operational Modes.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area man devised a better type of vehicle. Michael Joseph Bennett of Roanoke, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,100,421 for “Vehicle Having Multiple Operational Modes.”

Thomas A. Visel, Vijay Divar, Lukas K. Womack Matthew Fettig and Gene P. Hamilton, all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,001,067 for “Method for Substituting an Electronic Emulation of the Human Brain into an Application to Replace a Human.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Five Texans have devised a way to put your brain in a box.  Rather, a simulation of your brain into software. Thomas A. Visel, Vijay Divar, Lukas K. Womack Matthew Fettig and Gene P. Hamilton, all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,001,067 for “Method for Substituting an Electronic Emulation of the Human Brain into an Application to Replace a Human.”

Roger N. Chauza of Coppell received U.S. Patent 8,118,318 for “Hand Cart for Fuel Transport and Refueling.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  What do you do when you don't have a gas station to drive your boat to? A Dallas-area man devised a way to fuel your boat and other vehicles when you don’t have a convenient fuel depot.  Roger N. Chauza of Coppell received U.S. Patent 8,118,318 for “Hand Cart for Fuel Transport and Refueling.”

Carlos Ray Norris of Dallas received U.S. Patent 8,109,835 for “Systems and Methods for Martial Arts Combat.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Texas man has devised a way to conduct martial art competitions to involve fans and increase the fan base.  Carlos Ray Norris of Dallas received U.S. Patent 8,109,835 for “Systems and Methods for Martial Arts Combat.”

Candis A. Taylor of Plano received U.S. Patent 8,075,367 for “Absorbent Pad For Underwire Brassiere.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area woman has devised a product for women (and some men) who sweat in their bras.  Candis A. Taylor of Plano received U.S. Patent 8,075,367 for “Absorbent Pad For Underwire Brassiere.”

Jimmy I. Frank , Thomas L. Guy, Raymond A. Glatt, Richard E. Frankenberg, Kristan L. Dawson, Carl R. Martin and Craig Cloud of received U.S. Patent 8,079,230 for “Food Dispensing Machine.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Seven Texans devised a better way for machines to give you cool refreshments. Jimmy I. Frank of Houston, Thomas L. Guy,  Raymond A. Glatt and Richard E. Frankenberg, all of San Antonio,  Kristan L. Dawson of Brookside, Carl R. Martin of Burton and Craig Cloud of New Braunfels received U.S. Patent 8,079,230 for “Food Dispensing Machine.”

Alfredo Marroquin of McAllen and Mateo Salazar Sr. of Mission received U.S. Patent 8,112,029 for “Method for Developing Writing Skills by Creating Customized Books Using a Network.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two South Texas residents developed a way to get children to learn how to read books by writing books. Alfredo Marroquin of McAllen and Mateo Salazar Sr. of Mission received U.S. Patent 8,112,029 for “Method for Developing Writing Skills by Creating Customized  Books Using a Network.”

Ovidio Farias III, Jim Lee McNeil and Theresa Eilers, all of Manchaca, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,091,378 for “Hitch Mounted Keg Beverage Dispenser.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Beer kegs are something that fraternities, tailgate parties and other social events need, if not outright require.  Now three Texans have invented the portable keg for your trailer hitch. Ovidio Farias III, Jim Lee McNeil and Theresa Eilers, all of Manchaca, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,091,378 for “Hitch Mounted Keg Beverage Dispenser.”

Evan D. Collins of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,110,000 for “Ligament Reconstruction System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Texas man devised a better way to rebuild your elbow. Evan D. Collins of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,110,000 for “Ligament Reconstruction System.”

Don Rutledge Day and Rabindranath Dutta, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,112,705 for “Magnifying the Text of a Link while still Retaining Browser Function in the Magnified Display.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Travis County men were the ones who allow you to see what  a link is before you click.

Don Rutledge Day and Rabindranath Dutta, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,112,705 for “Magnifying the Text of a Link while still Retaining Browser Function in the Magnified Display.”

James Clifford Lewis of Tomball received U.S. Patent 8,097,152 for “Apparatus for Removal of Oil from Ice.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Despite being a resident of a state known for dust and recording breaking heat and droughts, a Texas man has developed a way to remove oil from sea ice. James Clifford Lewis of Tomball received U.S. Patent 8,097,152 for “Apparatus for Removal of Oil from Ice.”

Douglas Jones of Point, Texas, received U.S. Patent 8,088,028 for “Tracking System For Use With An Arrow.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Arrows that transmit radio signals? A Rains County man developed a way to keep track of your arrows, wherever you shoot them. Douglas Jones of Point, Texas, received U.S. Patent 8,088,028 for “Tracking System For Use With An Arrow.”

Kenneth J. Kistner and Carolyn R. Kistner, both of Midlothian, received U.S. Patent 8,110,096 for “Septic System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Two Ellis County residents devised a new way to process sewage in an old way. Kenneth J. Kistner and Carolyn R. Kistner, both of Midlothian, received U.S. Patent 8,110,096 for “Septic System.”

James M. Guthrie and Jonathan C. Stupka, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,110,729 for “Pyrolytic Carbon Components For Stringed Instruments.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Austin men devised better materials for a better violin sound. James M. Guthrie and Jonathan C. Stupka, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,110,729 for “Pyrolytic Carbon Components For Stringed Instruments.”

Kieu Thi-Bich Phan of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,109,417 for “Garment Washing Device With Removable Form.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Travis County resident developed a way to wash brassieres. Kieu Thi-Bich Phan of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,109,417 for “Garment Washing Device With Removable Form.” 

Ruth Katz and Jiang Feng, both of Houston, received U.S. Patent 8,093,001 for “Detection and diagnosis of smoking related cancers.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Texans devised a way to probe genes for lung and other smoking related cancers.  Ruth Katz and Jiang Feng, both of Houston, received U.S. Patent 8,093,001 for “Detection and diagnosis of smoking related cancers.”

Omar Bengochea of Waco received U.S. Patent 8,091,150 for “Batting Helmet.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Many racehorse trainers use blinders to keep race horses focused on the track in front and not get sidetracked by crowds as well as horses and riders to the side and rear.   Why not use them for easily distracted, young baseball players?  A McLennan County man devised a helmet to train young players to hit the ball better. Omar Bengochea of Waco received U.S. Patent 8,091,150 for “Batting Helmet.”

Michael E. Beard of Spring, David J. Cole of Katy, Christoper S. Caldwell of The Woodlands and Michael B. Foley of Humble received U.S. Patent 8,100,437 for “Marine Riser Assembly.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Four Texans have devised an improved ocean drilling platform. Michael E. Beard of Spring, David J. Cole of Katy, Christoper S. Caldwell of The Woodlands and Michael B. Foley of Humble received U.S. Patent 8,100,437 for “Marine Riser Assembly.”

John Moya and Victor De La Garza, both of El Paso, and David Saenz of Cuauhtemoc, Chih, Mexico, received U.S. Patent 8,107,714 for “Methods For Detecting And Tagging Scene Changes.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two El Paso men and a resident of Mexico designed a method of surveillance that detects subtle changes in things ranging from airborne drones shooting footage of borders to detecting subtle changes in xrays over time of a patient.  John Moya and Victor De La Garza, both of El Paso, and David Saenz of Cuauhtemoc, Chih, Mexico, received U.S. Patent 8,107,714 for “Methods For Detecting And Tagging Scene Changes.”

Mark H. Bailey of Trophy Club, John C. Searfoss of Colleyville, Frank Artinger Jr. and Jason Artinger, both of Frisco, received U.S. Patent 8,096,719 for “Continuous Personalized Plastic Card Manufacturing System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Phone cards, gift cards, membership cards are crammed in your wallet and purse because you think they hold value.  So do the businesses that generate them, but the cards take time to produce.  Now, four DFW-area men devised a method to make plastic cards better and faster. Mark H. Bailey of Trophy Club, John C. Searfoss of Colleyville, Frank Artinger Jr. and Jason Artinger, both of Frisco, received U.S. Patent 8,096,719 for “Continuous Personalized Plastic Card Manufacturing System.”

Robert Gaylon Ross Sr. of Spicewood, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,039,023 for “Composition for Relief of Menstrual Cramps and Muscle Cramps.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Burnet County man created a formula for the relief of menstrual cramps. Robert Gaylon Ross Sr. of Spicewood, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,039,023 for “Composition for Relief of Menstrual Cramps and Muscle Cramps.”

Joseph Wayne Kraft of College Station received U.S. Patent 8,088,108 for “Rapid Local Anesthesia Injection Cone.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Brazos County man has devised a way to make the delivery of local anesthetics less painful. Joseph Wayne Kraft of College Station received U.S. Patent 8,088,108 for “Rapid Local Anesthesia Injection Cone.”

Daniel Cedillo Vazquez and Luis Hugo Cedillo Vazquez, both of Brownsville, received U.S. Patent 8,038,469 for “Electrical Connection Assembly.”

Texas Business Patent Of the Day:  Two South Texas men have developed a new type of electrical connection. Daniel Cedillo Vazquez and Luis Hugo Cedillo Vazquez, both of Brownsville, received U.S. Patent 8,038,469 for “Electrical Connection Assembly.”

Anthony Timmons of Fort Davis, Daryl Burttschell of San Marcos and Howard Burttschell of New Braunfels received U.S. Patent 8,066,572 for “System For Transmitting Real-Time Game Information For A Game To A Remote Device.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texans have devised a way to get real time information on a game in process.  Anthony Timmons of Fort Davis, Daryl Burttschell of San Marcos and Howard Burttschell of New Braunfels received U.S. Patent 8,066,572 for “System For Transmitting Real-Time Game Information For A Game To A Remote Device.”

Rudolf Carl Pessier of Galveston and Michael S. Damschen of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,047,307 for “Hybrid drill bit with secondary backup cutters positioned with high side rake angles.

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  It’s been more than a century since Spindletop, yet two Gulf Coast men have devised a bitter drill bit to drill for oil. Rudolf Carl Pessier of Galveston and Michael S. Damschen of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,047,307 for “Hybrid drill bit with secondary backup cutters positioned with high side rake angles.”

Shinji Makino, Tetsuro Ikegami, Clarence J. Peters and Sungyong Won, all of Galveston, received U.S. Patent 8,084,248 for “Reverse genetic system for rift valley fever virus and uses thereof.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Four Galveston residents developed a way to treat serious disease spread by mosquitoes to livestock and humans. Shinji Makino, Tetsuro Ikegami, Clarence J. Peters and Sungyong Won, all of Galveston, received U.S. Patent 8,084,248 for “Reverse genetic system for rift valley fever virus and uses thereof.”

Ernie D. Sheets and Julie A. Neusch of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,083,600 for “Swing Seat.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Two Amarillo residents have devised a better, safer swing for children. Ernie D. Sheets and Julie A. Neusch of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,083,600 for “Swing Seat.”

Connie S. Rose received U.S. Patent D651,536 for “Cow Manure Novelty.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Manure is a smelly cow product that many use for fertilizer. However, an Abilene woman decided to frame it and apply for a design patent. Connie S. Rose received U.S. Patent  D651,536 for “Cow Manure Novelty.”

Derald Ray Langham of San Antonio of U.S. Patent 8,080,707 for “Non-Dehiscent Sesame.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Bexar County man devised a sesame seed that can be more easily harvested.

Derald Ray Langham of San Antonio of U.S. Patent 8,080,707 for “Non-Dehiscent Sesame.”

Scott J. Broussard of Cedar Park received U.S. Patent 8,044,931for “Technique For Determining A Minimum Size Of Presentation Data.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin-area man devised a way to project words, such as in Powerpoint presentations, where they are readable and not too small for the viewer. Scott J. Broussard of Cedar Park received U.S. Patent 8,044,931 for “Technique For Determining A Minimum Size Of Presentation Data.”

Gary B. Young and James C. Crow, both of Waco, received U.S. Patent 8,060,978 for “Surface Sweeping Machine With Tilting Blower Housing.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two McLennan County men devised a way to sweep roads a bit better. Gary B. Young and James C. Crow, both of Waco, received U.S. Patent 8,060,978 for “Surface Sweeping Machine With Tilting Blower Housing.”

Jiande Chen, Pankaj J. Pasricha and Trisha Pasricha, all of Houston, received U.S. Patent 7,967,750 for “Lie detection Via Electrogastrography.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texans devised a new way of detecting truth and lies by checking your gut. Jiande Chen, Pankaj J. Pasricha and Trisha Pasricha, all of Houston, earlier this year received U.S. Patent 7,967,750 for “Lie detection Via Electrogastrography.”  

Rajan K. Vampati, Ramesh S. Hegde and David Y Son, all of Plano and Edward R. Biehl of Dallas, received U.S. Patent 8,084,662 for “Method for degrading chemical warfare agents using Mn(VII) oxide with-and-without solid support.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Four Dallas area men devised a way to make chemical warfare weapons safe. Rajan K. Vampati, Ramesh S. Hegde and David Y Son, all of Plano and Edward R. Biehl of Dallas, received U.S. Patent 8,084,662 for “Method for degrading chemical warfare agents using Mn(VII) oxide with-and-without solid support.”

Robert Eugene Riggs of Seguin received U.S. Patent 8,024,903 for “Drywall Crack Repair Backing Plate.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston-area man devised a new way to repair your drywall. Robert Eugene Riggs of Seguin received U.S. Patent 8,024,903 for “Drywall Crack Repair Backing Plate.”

James P. Gregg of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,079,169 for “Take-Down Rifles Including A Caliber Exchange System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston man created a new type of put-together and take-apart rifle on which the caliber of ammunition can be changed. James P. Gregg of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,079,169 for “Take-Down Rifles Including A Caliber Exchange System.”

Raymond E. Davis of Heath, Texas, and Clifton Glenn Hampton of Burleson, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,056,241for “Utility Cutter.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Texans developed a new type of packaging and box cutter. Raymond E. Davis of Heath, Texas, and Clifton Glenn Hampton of Burleson, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,056,241for “Utility Cutter.”

Puthalath Koroth Raghuprasad of Odessa received U.S. Patent 8,062,216 for “Otoscope with attachable ear wax removal device.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A West Texas man developed a new way to look inside your ear, and remove your earwax. Puthalath Koroth Raghuprasad of Odessa received U.S. Patent 8,062,216 for “Otoscope with attachable ear wax removal device.”

Gary F. Wahlquist of McKinney received U.S. Patent 8,037,804 for “Dynamic Armor.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Fort Worth-area man devised a new type of military armor. Gary F. Wahlquist of McKinney received U.S. Patent 8,037,804 for “Dynamic Armor.”

Michael Wayne Brown of Georgetown, and Rabindranath Dutta, Michael A. Paolini and Newton James Smith Jr., all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,078,492 for “Providing Consumers With Incentives For Healthy Eating Habits."

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Four Texans devised a way to computerize a way to get people to eat healthy. Michael Wayne Brown of Georgetown, and Rabindranath Dutta, Michael A. Paolini and Newton James Smith Jr., all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,078,492 for “Providing Consumers With Incentives For Healthy Eating Habits.”

Paul A. Wagner of Cypress received U.S. Patent 8,074,385 for “One-Piece Photograph Display Assembly and Methods of Use.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston-area man devised a new way to display photographs and pictures. Paul A. Wagner of Cypress received U.S. Patent 8,074,385 for “One-Piece Photograph Display Assembly and Methods of Use.”

Kenneth E. Builta and Billy K. Gore, both of Euless, and James E. Harris of Dalworthington Gardens received U.S. Patent 8,078,395 for “Control System For Automatic Flight.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A group of Fort Worth-area men developed a way for aircraft to fly in circles when on search missions.  Kenneth E. Builta and Billy K. Gore, both of Euless, and James E. Harris of Dalworthington Gardens received U.S. Patent 8,078,395 for “Control System For Automatic Flight.”

Leon David Cotham of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 8,066,206 for “Backpack Feeder.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A South Texas man has devised a way for hunters to take feed to remote areas. Leon David Cotham of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 8,066,206 for “Backpack Feeder.”

Alan L. Carlson of Lago Vista, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,066,621 for “Exercise Apparatus Having A User Interface Which Can Move Arcuately In Three Dimensions.” Arcuately means to curve or bend like a bow.

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Travis County man devised a way to exercise more safely and effectively.  Alan L. Carlson of Lago Vista, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,066,621 for “Exercise Apparatus Having A User Interface Which Can Move Arcuately In Three Dimensions.”  Arcuately means to curve or bend like a bow.   

Stanley D. Winnard of Carrollton, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,069,995 for “Adjustable tool holder.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Tool belts and tool racks have been around for centuries, but a Dallas-area man devised a new type of tool holder  Stanley D. Winnard of Carrollton, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,069,995 for “Adjustable tool holder.”

James P. von Wolske of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,070,333 for “Docking Light System Including An Accessory Lamp.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Travis County man has developed a way to dock at night without boating blind or blinding boaters. James P. von Wolske of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,070,333 for “Docking Light System Including An Accessory Lamp.”

U.S. Patent 8,037,637 for “Tree Stand.”

Texas Business reports:  A Houston-area man devised a better way to stand your Christmas tree. Harold A. Odom Jr. of Missouri City, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,037,637 for “Tree Stand.”

U.S. Patent 8,066,939 for “Descenting Methods.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Brazoria County man has devised a way not to be smelled by animals. Scott A. Elrod of Angleton, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,066,939 for “Descenting Methods.”

U.S. Patent 8,046,961 for “Tactical Solar Power System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Texans devised a portable solar generator for battlefield conditions.

Paul G. Cutting of Stafford and Kevin Louis Conlin of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,046,961 for “Tactical Solar Power System.”

U.S. Patent 8,056,724 for “Pharmacy Bottles.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Patients hardly ever read the prescription warnings stapled to the pharmacy sack. Now, a Bexar County man has devised a way to encourage more information is easily available to the patient. Brian J. Estep of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,056,724 for “Pharmacy Bottles.”

U.S. Patent 8,011,276 for “Winch-type Corkscrew Assembly.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Houston man devised another way to remove a wine cork. Byron Kahrs Varme of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,011,276 for “Winch-type Corkscrew Assembly.”

U.S. Patent 8,056,485 for “Rail Car Door Closer.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Even though the technology dates to century before last, it’s still dangerous to open and close a railroad cargo car door.  Now, three Bexar county residents have devised a safe way to open and close train doors.  Carl A. Register, Jason L. Register and Jeffrey C. Register, all of San Antonio, received U.S. Patent 8,056,485 for “Rail Car Door Closer.”

U.S. Patent 8,062,685 for “Direct Expanded Snack Made With Peanut Flour And Method For Making.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  If you’re allergic to peanuts, stick to Cheetos. Three Dallas-area residents devised a way of making a puffed snack shaped like a peanut that tastes like a peanut in the manner that Cheetos taste like cheese. Ashish Anand and V.N. Rao, both of Plano, and Lewis Conrad Keller of McKinney received U.S. Patent 8,062,685 for “Direct Expanded Snack Made With Peanut Flour And Method For Making.”

U.S. Patent 7,992,524 for “Cat Can’t Jump—Device For Training Small Animals.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin woman devised a way to train cats not to jump. Maureen D. Falwell of Austin received U.S. Patent 7,992,524 earlier this year for “Cat Can’t Jump—Device For Training Small Animals.”

U.S. patent 8,064,658 for “Foster Care Monitoring And Verification Device, Method and System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin-area woman devised a way for keeping up with kids in the foster care system.  Mary Iannone of Lago Vista received U.S. Patent 8,064,658 for “Foster Care Monitoring And Verification Device, Method and System.”

U.S. Patent 7,979,920 earlier this year for “Headwear With Integral Eyeglass Securing Apparatus.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Texas man has devised a new way to not lose your eyeglasses. Jeff Gilman of New Braunfels Texas received U.S. Patent 7,979,920 earlier this year for “Headwear With Integral Eyeglass Securing Apparatus.”

U.S. Patent 8,014,897 for “System, Apparatus, And Method For Managing And Controlling Robot Competitions.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Dallas-area men devised a way to have robots compet against each other. David A. Norman of Greenville, Robert H. Mimlitch of Rowlett, Paul S. Adams of Dallas received U.S. Patent 8,014,897 for “System, Apparatus, And Method For Managing And Controlling Robot Competitions.”

Texas Business reports:   Three Texas residents devised a new way to display a print newspaper digitally. Tracey L. Jones and Frank H. Moeller, both of Austin, and Billy P. Taylor of Cedar Park received U.S. Patent 8,055,994 for “Method, System and Computer Program Product For Displaying A Version Of A Paper.”

U.S. Patent 8,022,283 for “Anthropometric Scaffold For Keyboard-Control Pedal.”

Texas Business reports: An Austin man has devised a way to improve the foot controls for keyboard musicians. John Williams Jr. of Austin received U.S. Patent 8,022,283 for “Anthropometric Scaffold For Keyboard-Control Pedal.”

U.S. Patent 8,043,214 for “Neuro-Aid.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  An Ector County man developed a way to do neurological checks quickly and inexpensively.  Puthalath Koroth Raghuprasad of Odessa, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,043,214 for “Neuro-Aid.”

U.S. Patent 8,028,484 for “Building Material Anchor.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Hays County man has devised a better way to make backyard ponds. Mark E. Jessen of Dripping Springs received U.S. Patent 8,028,484 for “Building Material Anchor.”

U.S. Patent 8,040,273 for “Radar For Imaging Of Buildings.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Dallas-area men developed a way to make radar images of buildings.  John L. Tomich of Coppell, Raymond Damaniego and Jerry M. Grimm, both of Plano, received U.S. Patent 8,040,273 for “Radar For Imaging Of Buildings.”

U.S. Patent 8,055,463 for “Fuel Gage.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Texans have developed a way to measure the flow of electrons from its source.

Claud Leonard Benckenstein of Sugarland, Clint Alfred Davis of Stafford, and Dean Perkins of Tomball received U.S. Patent 8,055,463 for “Fuel Gage.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Bexar County man devised a method to train potential pool sharks. William S. Herbert of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,057,319 for “Training Balls For Pool.”

U.S. Patent 8,037,636 for “Bottom Snagging Sinker.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Nueces County man has devised a way to place a fishing lure on the bottom of a body of water. Nicholas C. Meyer of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 8,037,636 for “Bottom Snagging Sinker.”  

U.S. Patent 8,047,886 for “Round Tube Boat.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Fort Worth-area residents developed a new type of watercraft. Richard W. McLarty and Linda L. McLarty, both of Hurst, received U.S. Patent 8,047,886 for “Round Tube Boat.”

U.S. Patent 8,051,671 for “System And Method For Cooling Computers.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texans have devised a better way to keep your tech cool. Wade D. Vinson and Gerald E. Laws, both of Houston,  and Christian L. Belady of Richardson received U.S. Patent 8,051,671 for “System And Method For Cooling Computers.”

U.S. Patent 8,054,458 for “Optical device for detecting live insect infestation.”

Texas Business reports:  An Austin man devised a way to find pests in seed and grain. Roger C. Baker received U.S. Patent 8,054,458 for “Optical device for detecting live insect infestation.”

U.S. Patent 8,028,465 for “Fishing Lure And Method Of Assembly.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Dallas Area men have invented a fishing lure that combines the two schools of lure lore. Scott Adam Wuensch, Michael Charles Wuensch and Grant Michael Wuensch received U.S. Patent 8,028,465 for “Fishing Lure And Method Of Assembly.” 

U.S. Patent 8,038,126 for “Breakaway Support Post For Highway Guardrail End Treatments.”

Texas Business reports:  A Dallas-area man developed a safer guardrail. James R. Albritton of Aledo received U.S. Patent 8,038,126 for “Breakaway Support Post For Highway Guardrail End Treatments.”

U.S. Patent 8,052,085 for “Thrust Reverser For A Turbofan Gas Turbine Engine.”

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio man has tweaked the design for reverse thrusters that slow down aircraft after landing.  Jean-Pierre Lair of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,052,085 for “Thrust Reverser For A Turbofan Gas Turbine Engine.”

U.S. Patent 8,052,345 for “Ball Joint For A Model Vehicle. “

Texas Business reports:  Two Dallas-area residents set out to design a better remote control model vehicle. Brent Whitfield Byers of Plano and Seralaathan Hariharesan of Flower Mound received U.S. Patent 8,052,345 for “Ball Joint For A Model Vehicle."

U.S. Patent 8,038,999 for “Breast cancer eradication program.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston man invented a way to treat and elimate cancer. David A. Sirbasku of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,038,999 for “Breast cancer eradication program.”

U.S. Patent 8,001,715 for “Illumination apparatus implementing non-lethal weapon.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin man developed a lighting accessory for weapons. John H. Stokes received U.S. Patent 8,001,715 for “Illumination apparatus implementing non-lethal weapon.”

U.S. Patent 8,043,091 for “Computer Machined Dental Tooth System And Method.”

Texas Business reports:  A Bexar County man devised a way to make machined teetjh from scans and images. Stephen M. Schmitt received U.S. Patent 8,043,091 for “Computer Machined Dental Tooth System And Method.”

U.S. Patent 8,020,515 for “Fish Habitat.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Cooke County man devised a way to provide places for fish to live.  Brad Franklin Metzler of Gainesville received U.S. Patent 8,020,515 for “Fish Habitat.”

U.S. Patent 8,045,784 for “Lockbox Imaging System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  After hours banking always presents problems, including the dropbox. Now, three Houston area residents have devised an electronic lockbox.  Joanne Price and Paul Mao of Houston, and Sumit Mathur of Sugar Land received U.S. Patent 8,045,784 for “Lockbox Imaging System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: When a case of Mad Cow disease arises, how do you track down out of the millions of cattle and tens of thousands of herds the cow where that steak originated from?  Now that’s feasible with an invention by a West Texas man.  William C. Pratt of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,037,846 for “Method and System for Tracking and Managing Animals and/or Food Products.”

U.S. Patent 8,006,395 for “Multi-spot Adjustable Reflex Bow and Subsonic Weapon Sight.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  When you shoot an arrow into the air, instead where it fell you knew not where, you now can know before you shoot. A Central Texas man devised a way to sight bows, paint guns and other weapons with fiber optics.

U.S. Patent 8,038,503 for “Vibration Powered Toy.”

Texas Business Patent of The Day: Four Dallas-area men developed a new type of toy.  David Anthony Norman of Greenville, Robert H. Mimlitch of Rowlett, Douglas Michael Galleti of Allen and Joel Reagan Carter of Argyle received U.S. Patent 8,038,503 for “Vibration Powered Toy.”

U.S. Patent 8,027,843 for “On-Demand Supplement Diagnostic And Service Resource Planning For Mobile Systems.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Austin men devised a way to sift through the overabundance of information provided by modern vehicle sensors to provide timely, vital data to the operator. William Kress Bodin and Derral C. Thorson, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,027,843 for “On-Demand Supplement Diagnostic And Service Resource Planning For Mobile Systems.”

U.S. Patent 8,038,584 for “Method And Aapparatus For Practicing Yoga In And Around Trees.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area man and woman devised a way to practice yoga around trees.  Hal Pruessner and Debra P. Pruessner, both of Richardson, received U.S. Patent 8,038,584 for “Method And Aapparatus For Practicing Yoga In And Around Trees.”

U.S. Patent 8,037,665 for “Dally Horn Wrap.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A San Antonio-area man devised a way to protect the saddle from the rope when roping little doggies. John N. McCarthy of Von Ormy received U.S. Patent 8,037,665 for “Dally Horn Wrap.”

U.S. Patent 8,020,217 for “Infant Wrap And Method For Use.”

Texas Business Patent Of the Day:  Two Fort Worth-area residents devised a way to wrap your baby. David M. Moore and Peggy Razor Clevinger, both of Garland, received U.S. Patent 8,020,217 for “Infant Wrap And Method For Use.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: How many times when you were out in the worst drought in Texas history you wished to be cooler?   Now you can wear your air conditioning, thanks to a Boerne resident. Leslie Owen Paull of Boerne received U.S. Patent 8,015,618 for “Evaporative Cooling Clothing System For Reducing Body Temperature Of A Wearer Of The Clothing System.”   

U.S. Patent 8,028,804 for “Automatic Ladder For Attic Access.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Texas man devised a way to lower and raise your attic ladder without dropping it on your head, or wrenching your back in the process.  Jean-Pierre Lair of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 8,028,804 for “Automatic Ladder For Attic Access.”

U.S. Patent 8,009,858 for “Loudspeaker."

Texas Business Patent Of The Week:  A West Texas man devised a new type of loudspeaker.  Jason Myles Cobb of Odessa received U.S. Patent 8,009,858 for “Loudspeaker."

U.S. Patent 8,020,615 for “Truck-Mounted Pumping System For Treating A Subterranean Formation Via A Well With A Mixture Of Liquids.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A West Texas man devised a system for portable pumping systems for underground well formations. Randal L. Decker of Midland received U.S. Patent 8,020,615 for “Truck-Mounted Pumping System For Treating A Subterranean Formation Via A Well With A Mixture Of Liquids.”

U.S. Patent 8,037,797 for “Method For Breaching A Minefield."

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Five Austin-area men devised a way to breach and clear minefields. Mark Frank, Philip L. McDuffie, Christopher Kohl and Thomas G. Ratliff, all of Austin, and Les H. Richards of Round Rock received U.S. Patent 8,037,797 for “Method For Breaching A Minefield."

U.S. Patent 8,019,546 for “Tsunami monitoring system.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Houston man developed a way to detect and monitor tsunamis. Douglas C. Osburn III of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,019,546 for “Tsunami monitoring system.”

U.S. Patent 7,975,424 for “Castable framed fish catching net.”

Texas Business reports:  A West Texas man devised a new way to catch fish. John Francis Shooter II of Lubbock received U.S. Patent 7,975,424 for “Castable framed fish catching net.”

U.S. Patent 8,028,597 for “Low Horsepower Transmission.”

Texas Business reports:  An East Texas man has devised a transmission to work at low power, lower power, and even lower power.  John Cannon of Longview received U.S. Patent 8,028,597 for “Low Horsepower Transmission.”

U.S. Patent 8,024,824 for “Person Lifting Apparatus And Method.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  You’ve fallen, and you can’t get up. Yet now you can. A Round Rock man has created a device for people who have fallen and can’t get up, to get up. Karl Westermann of Round Rock received U.S. Patent 8,024,824 for “Person Lifting Apparatus And Method.”

U.S. Patent 8,036,448 for “Methods And Devices For Tattoo Application And Removal.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston man has designed a robot that will apply tattoos, or remove tattoos. Phillip L. Gildenberg of Houston received U.S. Patent 8,036,448 for “Methods And Devices For Tattoo Application And Removal.”

U.S. Patent 8,025,904 for “Method For Controlling Fire Ants.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Houston-area men have devised a way to control fire ants based on the surprising discovery that silver repels the ants. Edward A. Alper of Houston and Dennis M. Hoy of League City received U.S. Patent 8,025,904 for “Method For Controlling Fire Ants.”

U.S. Patent 8,006,737 for “Fabric Squaring Correction For Lateral Arm Awning.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An El Paso man devised a way to keep your awnings uniform and from snarling through geometry, math and design.  Gheorghe Popa of El Paso received U.S. Patent 8,006,737 for “Fabric Squaring Correction For Lateral Arm Awning.”

U.S. Patent 8,033,969 for “Pilates Exercise Barrel.

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth woman invented a barrel to assist with low impact exercise. Diana Feltz of Fort Worth received U.S. Patent 8,033,969 for “Pilates Exercise Barrel.”

U.S. Pattent 8,025,557 for “Sanding Clay.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Dallas area men invented a way to sand without sandpaper. William R. Andrichik of Dallas and Mohsen S. Marzouk of Flower Mound received U.S. Pattent 8,025,557 for “Sanding Clay.”

U.S. Patent 7,900,398 for “Security Door System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Nueces County man devised a door that detects intruders and suspicious objects. Williams S. Liles Jr. of Corpus Christi received U.S. Patent 7,900,398 for “Security Door System.”

U.S. Patent 8,025,677 for “System and Method for Stabilizing the Human Spine with a Bone Plate.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Austin men devised a way to immobilize an injured or diseased backbone. Jim Freid, Michael E. Landry and Erik J. Wagner, all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,025,677 for “System and Method for Stabilizing the Human Spine with a Bone Plate.”

U.S. Patent 8,011,730 for “Soldier Platform System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Brazos Valley area man devised an observation and weapon platform for soldiers on moving vehicles. Kyle L. Greenwood of College Station received U.S. Patent 8,011,730 for “Soldier Platform System.”

U.S. Patent 8,011,727 for “Thermal Child Seat Blanket Apparatus.”

Texas Business reports:  A South Texas resident designed a way to keep children warm in portable child seats. Yesenia C. Martinez of Brownsville received U.S. Patent 8,011,727 for “Thermal Child Seat Blanket Apparatus.”

U.S. Patent 8,002,203 for “Fire fighting nozzle and method including pressure regulation, chemical and eduction features.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Industrial fires are toxic and dangerous.  To control such fires requires spraying fire suppression chemicals.  Three Texans have designed a fire nozzle aimed specifically for use in such fires.  Dennis W. Crabtree of Beaumont, Duane J. Brinkerhoff of Orange and Dwight P. Williams of Vidor received U.S. Patent 8,002,203 for “Fire fighting nozzle and method including pressure regulation, chemical and eduction features.”

U.S. Patent 8,031,925 for “Method and Computer-Program Product for Detecting and Quantifying Protein Spots.”

Texas Patent Of The Day:  Two Texans have devised a better way of identifying proteins through a computer imaging program.  Jeffrey S. Morris of Pearland and Howard Gutstein of Bellaire received U.S. Patent 8,031,925 for “Method and Computer-Program Product for Detecting and Quantifying Protein Spots.”

U.S. Patent 8,016,127 for “Device for Storage of Shoes.

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Got shoes? Got more and more shoes? Got as many shoes as Imelda Marcos?  A Texas Panhandle man devised a way to store each pair of your shoes in minimum space and inexpensively.

Stanley G. Crump of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 8,016,127 for “Device for Storage of Shoes.

U.S. Patent 8,028,694 for “Systems and Methods for Providing Trend Analysis in a Sedation and Analgesia System.

 Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Lubbock man has devised a way to more closely monitor sedation and pain killers in a patient while cutting down on false alarms.  If too many false alarms happen, the clinician may not pay attention when a truly life threatening situation occurs.  Randall S. Hickle of Lubbock received U.S. Patent 8,028,694 for “Systems and Methods for Providing Trend Analysis in a Sedation and Analgesia System.

U.S. Patent 7,958,651 for “Clothes Dryer Rake.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  If you’ve ever had difficulty retrieving clothes from a clothes dryer, there now is a product for you.  Allan M. Maniha of Houston man received U.S. Patent 7,958,651 for “Clothes Dryer Rake.”

U.S. Patent 7,958,813 for “Aircraft Ordinance Mounting System.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Three Texans devised a way to mount weapons easier on military helicopters.  Mark D. Serkland of Lavon, Texas, James A. Hardin of McKinney and Steven S. Cone of Muenster, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,958,813 for “Aircraft Ordinance Mounting System.”

U.S. Patent 8,016,691 for “Golf club head or other ball striking device having stiffened face portion.”

Texas Business reports:  Golf and technology enjoy a close relationship, and now a Weatherford man has devised another tweak to the golf club. John  Thomas Stites of Weatherford received U.S. Patent 8,016,691 for “Golf club head or other ball striking device having stiffened face portion.”

U.S. Patent 7,922,046 for “Brassiere cleaning and storage container.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Three Dallas-area residents have devised a way to clean and store your bras.

U.S. Patent 8,007,062 for “System and method for applying a reflectance modifying agent to improve the visual attractiveness of human skin.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Three Austin men devised a way to map your skin in pixel-sized spots to apply a solution to make you look better. Albert D. Edgar, David C. Iglehart and Rick B. Yeagar, all of Austin, received U.S. Patent 8,007,062 for “System and method for applying a reflectance modifying agent to improve the visual attractiveness of human skin.”

U.S. Patent 8,011,911 for “Method and system for pelletizing sulfur.”

Texas Business reports:  A Tyler resident has developed a method of processing sulphur. Jean-Marie Koten of Tyler received U.S. Patent 8,011,911 for “Method and system for pelletizing sulfur.”

U.S. Patent 7,997,646 for “Self-fastening headrest cover.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  The next time you’re on a flight and find yourself dozing off against the headrest, think how many other scalps have rubbed against that same headrest. Did they have dandruff, ticks or lice? Did a toddler gnaw on it? A San Antonio man has thought the sanitation issues, among other things, and developed a device for that problem. Raul Resendez of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 7,997,646 for “Self-fastening headrest cover.”

U.S. Patent 7,941,879 for “Bed with automatic mattress lifting system.”

Texas Business reports:  Making up the bed you sleep in sometimes can be difficult if you’re ill or elderly. An East Texas man has tried to remedy that. John A. Burnett of Palestine received U.S. Patent 7,941,879 for “Bed with automatic mattress lifting system.”

U.S. Patent 8,008,640 for “Maxim electron scatter chamber.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  To sterilize or pasteurize foodstuffs remains a problem even in today’s agribusiness. Three Texas men have devised a way to prepare safe food with an electron beam.  Joseph E. Maxim of Bryan, Jack A. Neal of Sugar Land, and Alejandro Castillo of College Station received U.S. Patent 8,008,640 for “Maxim electron scatter chamber.”

U.S. Patent 8,006,796 for “Personal vehicle."

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston-area man has devised an all-terrain vehicle for disabled people. Roger F. Fontaine of Splendora, Texas received U.S. Patent 8,006,796 for “Personal vehicle."

U.S. Patent 7,998,099 for “Method and apparatus for body work.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Dallas area residents devised an apparatus they believe will maintain the “correct alignment of body structure” and cause the body to relax. Nilda Tull and William Rich, both of Arlington, received U.S. Patent 7,998,099 for “Method and apparatus for body work.”

U.S. Patent 7,955,082 for “Basketball training device and method.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston-area man devised a way to train the concentration of basketball players. Andrew Loyall Gause of Conroe, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,955,082 for “Basketball training device and method.”

U.S. Patent 8,009,036 for “Wireless tag and auxiliary device for use with home monitoring unit for tracking individuals or objects.”

 Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Every breath you take, every move you make, someone can watch you or your stuff with a device developed by two Houston men and a man from Great Britian. Stephen Freathy and Steven W. Logan of Houston, and Paul Pridmore of Great Britian received U.S. Patent 8,009,036 for “Wireless tag and auxiliary device for use with home monitoring unit for tracking individuals or objects.”

U.S. Patent 8,008,792 for “Energy transformation device.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Houston-area man has created a method that is claimed to be a cheap way to transform sea waves into energy. Dennis Gray of Spring, Texas received today U.S. Patent 8,008,792 for “Energy transformation device.”

U.S. Patent 8,001,632 for “Folding foot protection device for a bedded patient.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Lavaca County, Texas residents developed a contraption for protecting patients with foot or leg injuries. Beverly Sanders and Don Kaspar, both of Shiner, received U.S. Patent 8,001,632 for “Folding foot protection device for a bedded patient.”

U.S. Patent 8,000,835 for “Center of gravity sensing and adjusting load bar, program product, and related methods.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Fort Worth-area men devised a contraption to maneuver huge, weighty sections of aircraft into place by the center of gravity. Daniel C. Fritz of Grand Prairie and Mark R. Bates of Fort Worth received U.S. Patent 8,000,835 for “Center of gravity sensing and adjusting load bar, program product, and related methods.”

U.S. Patent 7,984,789 for “Observation stand.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A San Antonio-area man devised a new type of stand for observation or hunting. John Michalec of Boerne received U.S. Patent 7,984,789 for “Observation stand.”

U.S. Patent 7,997,196 for “Portable intaglio printing press.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area man developed a new process for a centuries old technology—printing.  Paul L. Whelan of Plano received U.S. Patent 7,997,196 for “Portable intaglio printing press.”

U.S. Patent 8,002,596 for “High water-speed tracked amphibian.

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  To travel on land and water in the same vehicle has been mankind’s desire for a long time. Note the Duck Tours of Boston which use vehicles designed for D-Day landings in World War II. Now, four Dallas-area men by the name of Wernicke have devised an amphibious vehicle capable of high water speed. Kenneth G. Wernicke of Hurst, Rodney K. Wernicke of Colleyville, Keith H. Wernicke of North Richland Hills and Timothy K. Wernicke of Southlake received U.S. Patent  8,002,596 for “High water-speed tracked amphibian.

U.S. Patent 7,997,439 for “Flexible bakeware having a multi-piece carrier system.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Four Fort Worth-area residents devised a flexible bakeware system in which food does not stick and can be carried without burning the cook’s hands. Steve Meeks of Mineral Wells, Samuel W. Heath Jr. of Fort Worth, and Russell T. DeBlassie and Jeannie Holmes, both of Weatherford, received U.S. Patent 7,997,439 for “Flexible bakeware having a multi-piece carrier system.”

U.S. Patent 7,992,343 for “Flexible fishing lure that traps air.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two Houston  area men devised a new type of fishing lure. Nyles Kelley Jones Jr. of Deer Park and Nyles Kelley Jones Sr. of La Porte received U.S. Patent 7,992,343 for “Flexible fishing lure that traps air.”

U.S. Patent 7,901,306 for “Electronic marker stakes for sports fields.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin-area man has devised a way to mark out sports playing fields accurately and quickly.  Joe T. Minarovic of Georgetown received U.S. Patent 7,901,306 for “Electronic marker stakes for sports fields.”

U.S. Patent 7,946,538 for “External point spring locking device.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Despite almost two centuries of development, three Texas men have created a device aimed at preventing derailments by a train. Donald Coy Beaman of Thornton, Dilson Santos Rodrigues of Robinson and Rick Presley of Bremond received U.S. Patent 7,946,538 for “External point spring locking device.”

U.S. Patent 7,992,336 for “Gunstock.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Keep your aim steady and strong. An East Texas man developed a gun stock to improve your shooting.  David Anthony Phillips of Canton, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,992,336 for “Gunstock.”

U.S. Patent 7,992,366 for “Daily horn wrap.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A San Antonio-area man invented a device to protect your saddle when you’re roping lil’ doggies. And if you think doggies means canines in this context, you’re not from Texas.  John N. McCarthy of Von Ormy, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,992,366 for “Daily horn wrap.”

U.S. Patent 7,975,329 for “Patient lift and transfer device.

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  An Austin-area man devised a way to lift disabled or injured patients, including extremely heavy patients from one point to another.  Richard Patterson of Georgetown received U.S. Patent 7,975,329 for “Patient lift and transfer device.

U.S. Patent 8,000,985 for “Computerized method and system of displaying a roadway configuration relating to an accident.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Had an accident? Your adjuster for liability and damages may turn out to be a computer.  Two Austin-area men developed a computerized method of determining accident liability. Stefan Wahlbin of Austin and Tim Johnston of Georgetown received U.S. Patent 8,000,985 for “Computerized method and system of displaying a roadway configuration relating to an accident.”

U.S. Patent 7,946,970 for “Exercise kit.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Four San Antonio residents devised an exercise kit to take anywhere for exercise anywhere.  Gerardo Garza Jr., Isaac M. Garza, Magdiel O. Garza and Ninfa M. Garza, all of San Antonio, received U.S. Patent 7,946,970 for “Exercise kit.”

U.S. Patent 7,991,703 for “Systems and methods for providing a real estate and rental marketplace.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A San Antonio man devised a method for creating a real real estate market.  Christopher John Watkins of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 7,991,703 for “Systems and methods for providing a real estate and rental marketplace.”

U.S. Patent 7,925,492 for “Method for determining relationships through use of an ordered list between processing nodes in an emulated human brain.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  In an innovation that sounds remarkably like artificial intelligence, an Austin man devised a way for expert systems to make decisions in a novel situation bu simulating the cognition of the human mind. Thomas A. Visel of Austin received U.S. Patent 7,925,492 for “Method for determining relationships through use of an ordered list between processing nodes in an emulated human brain.”

U.S. Patent 7,950,554 for “Harness for firearm accessories.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Three Houston men invent a harness for guns and gun accessories, primarily for law enforcement.  Brian Hoffner, Thomas M. Morin and Cecil Going, all of Houston, received U.S. Patent 7,950,554 for “Harness for firearm accessories.”

U.S. Patent 7,958,810 for “Small smart weapon and weapon system employing the same.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two DFW-area men invented a smart weapon that helps to avoid destroying civilian and non-military targets while insuring that military targets are destroyed. Steven D. Roemerman of Highland Village and John P. Volpi of Garland received U.S. Patent 7,958,810 for “Small smart weapon and weapon system employing the same.”

U.S. Patent 7,987,819 for “Animal washing system.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area man devised a method of washing and drying animals. Jeffrey A. Bridges of Allen, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,987,819 for “Animal washing system.”

U.S. Patent 7,921,601 for “Water amusement system with trees.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  What would a New Braunfels man invent?  Another water ride, of course. Jeffery Wayne Henry and John Timothy Schooley, both of New Braunfels, received U.S. Patent 7,921,601 for “Water amusement system with trees.”

U.S. Patent 7,988,116 for “Hanger for items.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Dallas-area man devised a way that heavy Christmas decorations will not injure a child or pet who pulls it on them. Jeffery J. Kacines of Allen received a U.S. Patent 7,988,116 for “Hanger for items.”

U.S. Patent 7,980,452 for “Covered container for enclosing a food product or the like.”

Texas Business Patent of The Day: A Dallas-Fort Worth area man invented a new way to package prepared food. Jack Burton of Reno, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,980,452 for “Covered container for enclosing a food product or the like.”

U.S. Patent 7,987,817 for “Method and apparatus for pet water drinking device.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A Dallas woman devised a way to keep fresh water available to a pet. Misty Johnson of Dallas received U.S. Patent 7,987,817 for “Method and apparatus for pet water drinking device.”

U.S. Patent 7,958,582 for “Travel pillow.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: A Dallas-area man invented a new type of pillow to sleep on while you travel. Mark C. Scamardo of Lucas, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,958,582 for “Travel pillow.”

U.S. Patent 7,954,639 for “Dugout organizer.”

Texas Business reports:  Three Texas men have devised a system for organizing baseball dugouts. Andrew Carney of McKinney, Kenneth Buras of Spring and John A. Carpinelli of Rockwall received U.S. Patent 7,954,639 for “Dugout organizer.”

U.S. Patent 7,990,805 for “System and method for implementing non-lethal chemical warfare against rampage shooters."

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Austin residents devised a chemical solution for dealing with shooters who attack groups of people. David B. Kumhyr and Ori Pomerantz, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 7,990,805 for “System and method for implementing non-lethal chemical warfare against rampage shooters.”

U.S. Patent 7,950,591 for “Composite load bearing structure.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texans believe they have devised a better crosstie for the railroad industry, and a better marine pile for piers and other marine structures. Chris Brough and Ryan Nielson, both of Temple, and Gershon Yaniv of Georgetown received U.S. Patent 7,950,591 for “Composite load bearing structure.”  

U.S. Patent 7,931,189 for “Kit and method to provide mail security for a mailbox.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  It won’t stop games of mailbox baseball, but a Dallas-area man has developed a mailbox security system that might thwart mailbox thieves. Harry Kalenburg of Plano received U.S. Patent 7,931,189 for “Kit and method to provide mail security for a mailbox.”

U.S Patent 7,980,203 for “Glow in the dark pet strap.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two McAllen-area people want your pet restraint to shine in the gloom.  Derek G. Rubottom and Sarah A. Allen, both of San Juan, Texas  received U.S Patent 7,980,203 for “Glow in the dark pet strap.”

Texas Business reports:  While it may seem passé in 2011, two Austin men invented type of video conferencing system that can be incorporated in a gaming system or laptop computer. The catch:  the patent had been pending for more than five years. Michael L. Kenoyer and Craig B. Malloy, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 7,986,335 for  “Set top box videoconferencing system.”

U.S. Patent 7,895,693 for “Lightweight modular footbridge and ladder.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texans have created a portable bridge that can also be used as a ladder.  John W. Woodmansee III of Plano, Robert A. Woodmansee of Frisco and Gary Hemby  of Burleson received U.S. Patent 7,895,693 for “Lightweight modular footbridge and ladder.”

U.S. patent 7,981,338 for “Resilient biodegradable packaging materials.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Two Texas men have developed biodegrable packaging materials that actually are good packaging materials.  Hans G. Franke of Bryan and Donald R. Bittner of Irving received U.S. patent 7,981,338 for “Resilient biodegradable packaging materials.”

U.S. Patent 7,971,555 for “Method of treating waste from a chicken house using short paper fibers.”

Texas Business reports:  After more than five years after filing, a Conroe man finally received a patent for treating chicken manure at egg-laying operations with paper. Joseph W. Laubenstein of Conroe received U.S. Patent 7,971,555 for “Method of treating waste from a chicken house using short paper fibers.”

U.S. Patent 7,972,532 for “Composition for odor control.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  Two Houston area men devised a way to smack down and smother the smelly smells of waste products. Gregory D. Simpson of Seabrook and Glenn W. Holden of Spring received U.S. Patent 7,972,532 for “Composition for odor control.”

U.S. Patent 7,947,320 for “Production of multi-grain, whole-grain, soft and crunchy sheeted snacks.”

Texas Business Patent of the Day: Two Dallas area men devised a new cracker-like type of snack.  Pierre Faa of Frisco and Richard Lai of Plano received U.S. Patent 7,947,320 for “Production of multi-grain, whole-grain, soft and crunchy sheeted snacks.”

U.S. Patent 7,890,249 for “System and method for determining a center of gravity of an aircraft.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Several Texans have developed a method for finding an aircraft’s center of gravity. Dick E. Davis, James R. Emmons, Amith M. Kalaghatagi, all of Arlington, George R. Lindberg of Fort Worth and James A. Johnston of Burleson received U.S. Patent 7,890,249 for “System and method for determining a center of gravity of an aircraft.”

U.S. Patent 7,969,296 for “Method and system for fire detection.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Fort Worth-area man devised a system for detecting fire, the size of the fire and direction of the fire.  Andrew W. Stell of Aledo received U.S. Patent 7,969,296 for “Method and system for fire detection.”

U.S. Patent 7,958,170 for “Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying data associated with network devices.”

Texas Business Patent of The Day:  Two Austin men developed a method for manging data on networked devices. Gary Faulkner and Joshua Thomas Martinek, both of Austin, received U.S. Patent 7,958,170 for “Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying data associated with network devices.”

U.S. Patent D641,178 for “Sleeper chair."

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Dallas-area man received a design patent for a chair for sitting or snoozing. Stephen C. Drilling of Southlake receive U.S. patent D641,178 for “Sleeper chair."

U.S. Patent 7,959,404 for “Wind turbine.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Borger man has invented a new type of wind turbine for generating electricity. Dennis P. Caldwell of Borger received U.S. Patent 7,959,404 for “Wind turbine.”

U.S. Patent 7,971,271 for “Tree climbing suit.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: An Odessa man invented a suit for climbing trees. Puthalath Koroth Raghuprasad received U.S. Patent 7,971,271 for “Tree climbing suit.”

U.S. Patent 7,973,299 for “System and method for providing a suspended personal radiation protection system.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Dallas man has designed a personal protection system from radiation. Chet R. Rees of Dallas received U.S. Patent 7,973,299 for “System and method for providing a suspended personal radiation protection system.”

U.S. Patent 7,964,015 for “Metal extraction without cyanide.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: Two Texans developed a process to extract gold, silver, platinum from metal ores without cyanide.  David H. Creasey of Boerne and Edwin B. Smith Jr. of Houston received U.S. Patent 7,964,015 for “Metal extraction without cyanide.”

U.S. Patent 7,972,063 for “Inflatable beverage insulator.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A San Antonio man has invented a package that inflates to a football or other shape to keep your coffee hot and your beer cold.  Mark A. Barsalou of San Antonio received U.S. Patent 7,972,063 for “Inflatable beverage insulator.”

U.S. Patent 7,972,036 for “Modular bollard luminaire louver.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Three Texas men invented a lighting bollard that is more impervious to vandalism and provides lighting that adjusts to whether people are present or not. John William Schach of Kyle, Donald Manuel Perreira of San Marcos and Chris Boissevain of Wimberly received U.S. Patent 7,972,036 for “Modular bollard luminaire louver.”

U.S. Patent 7,930,221 for “Managing home inventory.”

Texas Business reports:  In case you can’t find a crucial ingredient in the middle of cooking your gastronomic masterpiece, three Texans have invented a system that inventories all your food. Michael Wayne Brown of Georgetown, and Kelvin Roderick Lawrence and Michael A. Paolini, both of Round Rock, received U.S. Patent 7,930,221 for “Managing home inventory.”

U.S. Patent 7,908,688 for “Portable ventilation system.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Snook man who is concerned about how you spend a third of your life has invented a contraption to help keep the air about your sleeping body ambient. Kurt West Tompkins of Snook, Texas, received U.S. Patent 7,908,688 for “Portable ventilation system.”

U.S. Patent 7,967,005 for “Dual fuel gas valve and gas grill"

Texas Business reports:  It’s time for that July 4^th barbecue again, yet your grill only uses the wrong fuel source. An Austin man tried to solve that problem by inventing a grill that uses either natural gas or liquid propane gas. Daniel Parrish received U.S. Patent 7,967,005 for “Dual fuel gas valve and gas grill.”

U.S. Patent 7,934,448 for “Kebab machine”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  People want gobs and globs of food skewered on their kebab. 

Society evidently has reached a point where a  mob that demands the skewered food, known as the kebab, kebob, kabob, kibob, or kebabie, can be adequately fobbed with kebabs.  A Texas inventor has made a machine that mass produces kebabs to be eaten off skewers by the masses.  Glenn E. Walser of Duncanville received U.S. Patent 7,934,448 for “Kebab machine.”

U.S. Patent 7,970,530 for “Relieving urban traffic congestion.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Traffic congestion? No problem.  Just split the traffic lanes in two, and put people in tiny cars. Two Plano residents have devised a method to combat traffic congestion by splitting existing lanes into two smaller lanes, and using small vehicles that weight less than 650 pounds in which passengers would sit in either near-kneeling or recumbent positions.  

Shitalkumar V. Desai and Vipinchandra M. Desai, both of Plano, received U.S. Patent 7,970,530 for “Relieving urban traffic congestion.”

U.S. Patent 7,968,131 for “Calcium-enriched food product.”

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  Two San Antonio residents devised a product to get calcium in your diet. Mary A. Walter and Nick N. Davis, both of San Antonio, received U.S. Patent 7,968,131 for “Calcium-enriched food product.” 

U.S. Patent 7,946,456: Hair bow maker

Texas Business Patent of the Day:  A La Porte woman created a device to make hair bows. Shelley L. Holloway of La Porte received U.S. Patent 7,946,456  for  “Hair bow maker.”

U.S. Patent 7,951,089: Apparatus and methods to harvest bone and bone marrow

Texas Business Patent Of The Day:  A Spring Branch man devised a way to harvest bone and bone marrow. Larry J. Miller of Spring Branch received U.S. Patent 7,951,089 for “Apparatus and methods to harvest bone and bone marrow.”

U.S. Patent 7,963,284: Custom fitted mask and method of forming same

Texas Business Patent Of The Day: A Dallas man devised a way to make masks fit to an individual’s unique facial structure.  W. Keith Thornton of Dallas received U.S. Patent 7,963,284 for “Custom fitted mask and method of forming same.”

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo man invented a method to keep up with car inventory and car demand at dealerships. Timothy A. Monaghan of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 7,865,409 early this year for “Vehicle inventory management system and method .”

U.S. Design Patent D639,875: Weighted exercise pants

Texas Business reports:  Two Houston residents designed a pair of pants to help your health. George Pou and Julie Pou received U.S. Design Patent D639,875 for “weighted exercise pants.”

U.S. Patent 7,962,380: Website enabling selection of camps/activities from a plurality of providers

Texas Business reports:  Two Austin residents devised a method of choosing a camp and activities from a website. Michele S. Gary and Sarah A. Borders received U.S. Patent 7,962,380 for “Website enabling selection of camps/activities from a plurality of providers.”

U.S. Patent 7,962,411: Atomic deposit transaction

Texas Business reports:  Two San Antonio men devised a method to make negotiable instruments more secure. Bharat Prasad and Jeffrey N. Pollack, both of San Antonio, received U.S. Patent 7,962,411 for “Atomic deposit transaction.”

U.S. Patent 7,959,153: Playing card sorter and cancelling apparatus

Texas Business reports:  A Texas man invented a device for sorting and cancelling playing cards.  Thefred E. Franks Jr. of Highland Village, Texas received U.S. Patent 7,959,153 for “Playing card sorter and cancelling apparatus.”

U.S. Patent 7,910,047: Through fittings and a method for gas assist molding of through fittings

Texas Business reports:  Three Texans invented a method to help make moldings with gas. Michael Troy Stuebs and William A. Edwards, both of San Antonio, and Jason K. Weiss of San Marcos received U.S. Patent 7,910,047  for “Through fittings and a method for gas assist molding of through fittings.”

Texas Business reports:  For people who take their games as seriously as war, two Texas men have invented a device for serious paintball players. James T. Christopher of Sachse and Chris T. Goddard of Aubrey received U.S. Patent 7,958,879 for “Paintball loader.”

U.S. Patent 7,947,094: Microcartridge hydrogen generator

Texas Business reports:  A League City man invented a hydrogen generator that he claims is more efficient, safer, and can power small devices such as laptops. Brad Fiebig of League City received U.S. Patent 7,947,094 for “Microcartridge hydrogen generator.”

U.S. 7,955,241: Multi-mode pelvic exercise probe

Texas Business reports:  Two Fort Worth men and one Waco man invented a device that assessed the strength of pelvic muscles used in sexual response. Gerry M. Hoffman and Michael J. England of Fort Worth and Craig A. Hoffman of Waco received U.S. 7,955,241 for “Multi-mode pelvic exercise probe.”

U.S. Patent 7,957,752: Location-aware fitness training device, methods, and program products that support real-time interactive communication and automated route generation

Texas Business reports:  Two Austin men invented a location-aware fitness training device. Jon H. Werner and Scot Doyle received U.S. Patent 7,957,752 for “Location-aware fitness training device, methods, and program products that support real-time interactive communication and automated route generation.”

Texas Business reports:  A Houston man devised a method to keep up with multiple website identities. Chen Sun of Houston received U.S. Patent 7,958,266 for “Multiple URL identity syntaxes and identities.”

U.S. Patent 7,958,475: Synthesis of assertions from statements of power intent

Texas Business reports:  A Plano resident devised a method to manage power requirements in computer chips.  Neyaz Khan of Plano received U.S. Patent 7,958,475 for “Synthesis of assertions from statements of power intent.”

U.S. Patent 7,931,593: Determining respiratory or circulatory health condition in animals for improved management

Texas Business reports:  Two Amarillo men invented a way to determine respiratory and circulatory health in animals.  John T. Haynes and William C. Pratt received U.S. Patent 7,931,593 for “Determining respiratory or circulatory health condition in animals for improved management.”

U.S. Patent 7,897,340: Use of tumor susceptibility gene 101 (TSG 101) as a prognostic and diagnostic marker

Texas Business reports:  Four Texans invented a way using of gene as a diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer, as well as determining the likely outcome if cancer is detected.  Xiaodong Cheng and Fang Mel, both of League City, Travis Young of Galveston and Jinsong Liu of Houston received U.S. Patent 7,897,340 for “Use of tumor susceptibility gene 101 (TSG 101) as a prognostic and diagnostic marker.”  

Texas Business reports:  A Fairfield resident received a design patent for a dog dryer.  Adrian Christensen of Fairfield, Texas received U.S. Patent D639,516 for “Dog dryer.”

U.S. Patent 7,948,398: LED traffic signal without power supply or control unit in signal head

Texas Business reports:  An Austin man created a traffic light that doesn’t need a power supply or control unit in the signal head.  David D. Miller of Austin received U.S. Patent 7,948,398 for “LED traffic signal without power supply or control unit in signal head.”

U.S. Patent 7,953,453: Integrated mobile phone ring scheduler

Texas Business reports:  An Austin woman invented a device to control the ringer for cell phones, such as for children in school. Martha Karen Boyd of Austin received U.S. Patent 7,953,453 for “Integrated mobile phone ring scheduler.” 

U.S. Patent 7,938,193: Vehicle mounted edging device

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo man devised a lawn edging machine.  Bruce Lee Baker of Amarillo received U.S. Patent 7,938,193 for “Vehicle mounted edging device.” 

U.S. Patent D637,867: Child safety faucet for a water cooler

Texas Business reports:  An El Paso Man deviced a child safety faucet for a water cooler.  Chun Yen Wang of El Paso received U.S. Patent D637,867 for “Child safety faucet for a water cooler.”

U.S. Patent 7,951,393: Keloid therapy

Texas Business reports:  A Houston man invented a therapy for treating scars. Canaan Vernon Lavelle Harris of Houston received U.S. Patent 7,951,393 for “keloid therapy.”

U.S. Patent 7,953,546: Traffic surveillance system and process

Texas Business reports:  Houston has been legendary for grid lock and traffic jams, but a Houston man invented a method for controlling intersection traffic.