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Monday, May 29, 2006
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7,047,585 -- Power tool, WMH Tool Group Inc., Palatine
7,047,626 -- Encapsulated electrically resistive heater, Bulk Molding Compounds Inc., West Chicago
7,047,702 -- Perimeter angle trim, USG Interiors Inc., Chicago
7,047,705 -- Laminate film-foam flooring composition, Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc., Lake Forest
7,047,959 -- Magnetic arrow rest, New Archery Products Corp., Forest Park
7,048,024 -- Unidirectional, multi-head fiber placement, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,101 -- Collapsible storage and carrying case, Travelon, Elk Grove Village
7,048,102 -- Collapsible storage and carrying case, Travel Caddy Inc., Des Plaines
7,048,140 -- Vented liquid containment device, Brunswick Corp., Lake Forest
7,048,174 -- Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,175 -- Friction welded structural assembly and preform and method for same, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,228 -- Slotted aircraft wing, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,235 -- Slotted aircraft wing, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,342 -- Housing for a brake booster, Robert Bosch Corp., Broadview
7,048,442 -- Reclosable packaging for scoopable products and method of manufacture, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,048,506 -- Method and apparatus for magnetic actuation of variable pitch impeller blades, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,556 -- Connector cover for communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,048,567 -- Edge card connector assembly with tuned impedance terminals, Molex Inc., Lisle
7,048,747 -- Device and method for performing end-to-side anastomosis, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,048,782 -- Apparatus and process for power recovery, UOP LLC, Des Plaines
7,048,826 -- Method for targeted application of performance enhancing materials to a creping cylinder, Nalco Co., Naperville
7,048,845 -- Middle distillate selective hydrocracking process, UOP LLC, Des Plaines
7,048,897 -- Hydrogen generator utilizing ceramic technology, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,048,898 -- Apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure, Teijin Linited, Osaka and Aksys Ltd., Lincolnshire
7,049,015 -- Method of operating a fuel cell power source, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,049,031 -- Protective coating on positive lithium-metal-oxide electrodes for lithium batteries, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,049,073 -- Double stranded nucleic acid biochips, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,049,307 -- Antagonists of melanin concentrating hormone effects on the melanin concentrating hormone receptor, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,049,545 -- MIG welding machine having 115V inverter, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,049,546 -- Method and apparatus for receiving a universal input voltage in a welding power source, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,049,548 -- System and method for processing a preform vacuum vessel to produce a structural assembly, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,049,551 -- Natural convection steam cooking device, Middleby Marshall Inc., Elgin
7,049,640 -- Low capacitance avalanche photodiode, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,049,710 -- Power bus for distributed ride through capability, Square D Co., Palatine
7,049,941 -- Method and system for alerting a user of a mobile communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,049,951 -- Integrated communication of building control system and fire safety system information, Siemens Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove
7,049,955 -- Method and apparatus for disabled access to gas stations, Inclusion Solution LLC, Chicago
7,049,956 -- Method and apparatus for disabled access to polling places, Inclusion Solution LLC, Chicago
7,049,981 -- Electronic navigation system and method, Navteq North America LLC, Chicago
7,050,285 -- Surge protector assembly with ground-connector status indicator circuitry, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,050,301 -- Integrated power supply and air inlet unit, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,411 -- Dynamic DCCH/FCH switching, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,467 -- Digital-to-phase-converter, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,483 -- Low-cost two-stage receiver system for DS-CDMA, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,514 -- Interference estimation and scaling for efficient metric storage and interference immunity, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,523 -- Systems and methods for improving timing phase estimation, U.S. Robotics Corp., Schaumburg
7,050,535 -- X-ray laminography inspection system and method, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,050,545 -- Methods and apparatus for echo cancellation using an adaptive lattice based non-linear processor, Tellabs Operations Inc., Naperville
7,050,592 -- Hearing test apparatus and method having automatic starting functionality, Etymotic Research Inc., Elk Grove Village
7,050,641 -- Method of providing extension to a signal and apparatus therefore, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,665 -- Bidirectional, co-located laser and detector, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,050,764 -- Illuminated interchangeable bezel assembly for a cellular telephone, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,773 -- Wireless broadcast service quality indicator and method, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,805 -- Wireless communication handover method and apparatus, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,903 -- Method and system for developing traffic messages, Navteq North America LLC, Chicago
7,050,916 -- Method for power quality summary and trending, Square D Co., Palatine
7,051,018 -- Multimedia search system, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., Chicago
7,051,035 -- Method and system for forming, storing and using sets of data values, NAVTEQ North America LLC, Chicago
7,051,036 -- Computer-implemented system and method for project development, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
7,047,626 -- Encapsulated electrically resistive heater, Bulk Molding Compounds Inc., West Chicago
7,047,702 -- Perimeter angle trim, USG Interiors Inc., Chicago
7,047,705 -- Laminate film-foam flooring composition, Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc., Lake Forest
7,047,959 -- Magnetic arrow rest, New Archery Products Corp., Forest Park
7,048,024 -- Unidirectional, multi-head fiber placement, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,101 -- Collapsible storage and carrying case, Travelon, Elk Grove Village
7,048,102 -- Collapsible storage and carrying case, Travel Caddy Inc., Des Plaines
7,048,140 -- Vented liquid containment device, Brunswick Corp., Lake Forest
7,048,174 -- Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,175 -- Friction welded structural assembly and preform and method for same, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,228 -- Slotted aircraft wing, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,235 -- Slotted aircraft wing, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,342 -- Housing for a brake booster, Robert Bosch Corp., Broadview
7,048,442 -- Reclosable packaging for scoopable products and method of manufacture, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,048,506 -- Method and apparatus for magnetic actuation of variable pitch impeller blades, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,048,556 -- Connector cover for communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,048,567 -- Edge card connector assembly with tuned impedance terminals, Molex Inc., Lisle
7,048,747 -- Device and method for performing end-to-side anastomosis, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,048,782 -- Apparatus and process for power recovery, UOP LLC, Des Plaines
7,048,826 -- Method for targeted application of performance enhancing materials to a creping cylinder, Nalco Co., Naperville
7,048,845 -- Middle distillate selective hydrocracking process, UOP LLC, Des Plaines
7,048,897 -- Hydrogen generator utilizing ceramic technology, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,048,898 -- Apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure, Teijin Linited, Osaka and Aksys Ltd., Lincolnshire
7,049,015 -- Method of operating a fuel cell power source, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,049,031 -- Protective coating on positive lithium-metal-oxide electrodes for lithium batteries, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,049,073 -- Double stranded nucleic acid biochips, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,049,307 -- Antagonists of melanin concentrating hormone effects on the melanin concentrating hormone receptor, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,049,545 -- MIG welding machine having 115V inverter, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,049,546 -- Method and apparatus for receiving a universal input voltage in a welding power source, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,049,548 -- System and method for processing a preform vacuum vessel to produce a structural assembly, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,049,551 -- Natural convection steam cooking device, Middleby Marshall Inc., Elgin
7,049,640 -- Low capacitance avalanche photodiode, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,049,710 -- Power bus for distributed ride through capability, Square D Co., Palatine
7,049,941 -- Method and system for alerting a user of a mobile communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,049,951 -- Integrated communication of building control system and fire safety system information, Siemens Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove
7,049,955 -- Method and apparatus for disabled access to gas stations, Inclusion Solution LLC, Chicago
7,049,956 -- Method and apparatus for disabled access to polling places, Inclusion Solution LLC, Chicago
7,049,981 -- Electronic navigation system and method, Navteq North America LLC, Chicago
7,050,285 -- Surge protector assembly with ground-connector status indicator circuitry, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,050,301 -- Integrated power supply and air inlet unit, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,411 -- Dynamic DCCH/FCH switching, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,467 -- Digital-to-phase-converter, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,483 -- Low-cost two-stage receiver system for DS-CDMA, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,514 -- Interference estimation and scaling for efficient metric storage and interference immunity, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,523 -- Systems and methods for improving timing phase estimation, U.S. Robotics Corp., Schaumburg
7,050,535 -- X-ray laminography inspection system and method, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,050,545 -- Methods and apparatus for echo cancellation using an adaptive lattice based non-linear processor, Tellabs Operations Inc., Naperville
7,050,592 -- Hearing test apparatus and method having automatic starting functionality, Etymotic Research Inc., Elk Grove Village
7,050,641 -- Method of providing extension to a signal and apparatus therefore, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,665 -- Bidirectional, co-located laser and detector, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,050,764 -- Illuminated interchangeable bezel assembly for a cellular telephone, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,773 -- Wireless broadcast service quality indicator and method, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,805 -- Wireless communication handover method and apparatus, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,050,903 -- Method and system for developing traffic messages, Navteq North America LLC, Chicago
7,050,916 -- Method for power quality summary and trending, Square D Co., Palatine
7,051,018 -- Multimedia search system, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., Chicago
7,051,035 -- Method and system for forming, storing and using sets of data values, NAVTEQ North America LLC, Chicago
7,051,036 -- Computer-implemented system and method for project development, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
trademarks 5 29 06
100 CALORIE PACKS, cookies, crackers and snack mixes, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
5 a 7, real estate development, 5 a 7 LLC, Barrington
A HIGHER FORM OF COMMUNICATION, telecommunication services, Globalcom Inc., Chicago
Abbott Oncology, providing educational information in the field of cancer to medical professionals and patients, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
AUTHENTIGRAM, printed holograms, printed stereograms, holographic films and holographic laminated sheets for commercial and industrial purposes, CFC International Inc., Chicago Heights
Axe, shower gel, Conopco Inc., Chicago
CALAZIME, moisture and ointment barrier for use in skin care, Medline Industries Inc., Mundelein
CAPTURE DATA: DRIVE REVENUE, legal services, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago
CHAMFER BEAD, drywall-finishing strips, Trim-Tex Inc., Lincolnwood
Cheddarhead Soups, frozen and canned full strength soups, Vienna Beef Ltd., Chicago
Cookie Chic, gourmet cookies, Solomon's Gourmet Cookies LLC, Chicago
COOLER ORANGE, non-alcoholic, non-carbonated fruit flavored drinks and powder for making the same, Stokely-Van Camp Inc., Chicago
CORADMINISTRATIVE CONNECTIONS, chronic conditions management services, CorSolutions Inc., Rosemont
DesAcc, medical imaging computer hardware and software which converts images produced by medical scanning devices such as MRIs into computer readable form, DesAcc Inc., Chicago
DIEHARD DUTY, footwear, Sears Brands LLC, Hoffman Estates
Dolphin Man, comics books, photographs, clothing, Jeffrey A. Kruse, Chicago
Downtime, jewelry, Kirk M. Martensen, Chicago
DRYFAST and DRYFAST ULTRA, chemical vacuum pumps, Welch Vacuum Technology Inc., Skokie
Focused on the numbers..., accounting and management advisory services, Louis H. Stone, Arlington Heights
Fruit For Thought, fruit juice; vegetable juice, The Fruit Factory Inc., Chicago
GENUINE PERFORMANCE HEADWEAR, athletic garments, Braw Marketing Inc., Chicago
GET YOUR DEGREE FAST!, educational services, AIU Educational Heritage LLC, Hoffman Estates
gp glenbrookpediatrics, pediatric medical services, Glenbrook Pediatrics SC, Glenview
Heritage Bonus, life insurance and annuity underwriting services, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance, Chicago
Homescapes, advertising and marketing services and consulting for business, Ray L. Speare, Chicago
HOT HOT PENNY, gaming machines, WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan
Initiate, outsourcing services in the field of data integration, electronic data processing, data analysis, data quality remediation, and identity management, Initiate Systems Inc., Chicago
Jubilee Showcase, gospel music performances, broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and video media, Ordower Productions Inc., Chicago
KARMAMAMA, jewelry, Karmamama Inc., Western Springs
K-CONCIERGE, on-line retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
Kidzbeat, written reports, newsletters, bulletins, informational brochures and informational pamphlets that feature marketing, survey, and opinion information obtained from children for use by business, Creative & Response Research Services Inc., Chicago
Living Room Boutique, shop-at-home party services in the field of original handcrafted creations by artisans, The Living Room Boutique LLC, Chicago
Los Dos Cochinitos, pork rinds, Jues Food Inc., Bolingbrook
MILK-BONE DELI BITES, edible dog treats, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
MYEDWARDS.COM, electronic mail order catalog services in the field of medical supplies and equipment, Edwards Medical Supply Inc., Bolingbrook
ONELINERS, conducting workshops and seminars in the field of art therapy, Harry A. Brown, Park Forest
PC 1ST Port O’ Call, preprogrammed computer software for use in ship log database management and in the field of recreational boating, 1st Port O'Call Inc., Chicago
PROLINE, cartoning machinery, Triangle Package Machinery Co., Chicago
QUICK ROOF, self-adhesive sealing tapes for making waterproof repairs on roofs, Cofair Products Inc, Glenview
RCG FX TRADER, financial consulting services, Roesenthal Collins Group LLC, Chicago
REALITY-BASED PLANNING, consulting services relating to employee benefits, United Financial Group Ltd., Northbrook
S SIEBERT ENGINEERS INC., engineering; consulting in the fields of civil and forensic engineering; consulting in the field of land surveying; design for others of product packaging, Siebert Engineers Inc., Lombard
SANFORD-BROWN COLLEGE, printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of college level courses and programs; stationery and school supplies, providing courses of instruction at the college level, Sanford-Brown College Inc., Hoffman Estates
She’s Your Sister, entertainment services, clothing, Theodore Dimitriou, Jennifer Johnson, Job Springer and Joel D. Whitley, Chicago
STAMPEDE MEAT INC., pork and beef, Stampede Meat Inc., Bridgeview
STEPANQUAT, cationic surfactants used in the manufacture of personal care and skin care products for use as a component thereof, Stepan Co., Northfield
TAKE-A-PAP, accessories for use in collecting cytology specimens, MonoGen Inc., Vernon Hills
Texor, gasoline and diesel fuel, Texor Petroleum Company Inc., Riverside
TOWN BANK, banking services, Wintrust Financial Corp., Lake Forest
Toymania!, retail store services featuring toys; retail department stores, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
VERTICAL plus MRI, radiology services and rental of medical equipment, Magnetic Partners LLC, Bolingbrook
VOCÊ, leather purses, bags and wallets, Forte Projects LLC, Chicago
WHEN Q, computer software and hardware for biometric time and attendance management, US Biometrics Corp., Naperville
WHERE SERVICE IS A LIFESTYLE, dairy products, food flavors and food antioxidants, The Edlong Corp., Elk Grove Village
WINKEEZ, clothing, Kenneth E. Wegner, Elmhurst
5 a 7, real estate development, 5 a 7 LLC, Barrington
A HIGHER FORM OF COMMUNICATION, telecommunication services, Globalcom Inc., Chicago
Abbott Oncology, providing educational information in the field of cancer to medical professionals and patients, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
AUTHENTIGRAM, printed holograms, printed stereograms, holographic films and holographic laminated sheets for commercial and industrial purposes, CFC International Inc., Chicago Heights
Axe, shower gel, Conopco Inc., Chicago
CALAZIME, moisture and ointment barrier for use in skin care, Medline Industries Inc., Mundelein
CAPTURE DATA: DRIVE REVENUE, legal services, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago
CHAMFER BEAD, drywall-finishing strips, Trim-Tex Inc., Lincolnwood
Cheddarhead Soups, frozen and canned full strength soups, Vienna Beef Ltd., Chicago
Cookie Chic, gourmet cookies, Solomon's Gourmet Cookies LLC, Chicago
COOLER ORANGE, non-alcoholic, non-carbonated fruit flavored drinks and powder for making the same, Stokely-Van Camp Inc., Chicago
CORADMINISTRATIVE CONNECTIONS, chronic conditions management services, CorSolutions Inc., Rosemont
DesAcc, medical imaging computer hardware and software which converts images produced by medical scanning devices such as MRIs into computer readable form, DesAcc Inc., Chicago
DIEHARD DUTY, footwear, Sears Brands LLC, Hoffman Estates
Dolphin Man, comics books, photographs, clothing, Jeffrey A. Kruse, Chicago
Downtime, jewelry, Kirk M. Martensen, Chicago
DRYFAST and DRYFAST ULTRA, chemical vacuum pumps, Welch Vacuum Technology Inc., Skokie
Focused on the numbers..., accounting and management advisory services, Louis H. Stone, Arlington Heights
Fruit For Thought, fruit juice; vegetable juice, The Fruit Factory Inc., Chicago
GENUINE PERFORMANCE HEADWEAR, athletic garments, Braw Marketing Inc., Chicago
GET YOUR DEGREE FAST!, educational services, AIU Educational Heritage LLC, Hoffman Estates
gp glenbrookpediatrics, pediatric medical services, Glenbrook Pediatrics SC, Glenview
Heritage Bonus, life insurance and annuity underwriting services, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance, Chicago
Homescapes, advertising and marketing services and consulting for business, Ray L. Speare, Chicago
HOT HOT PENNY, gaming machines, WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan
Initiate, outsourcing services in the field of data integration, electronic data processing, data analysis, data quality remediation, and identity management, Initiate Systems Inc., Chicago
Jubilee Showcase, gospel music performances, broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and video media, Ordower Productions Inc., Chicago
KARMAMAMA, jewelry, Karmamama Inc., Western Springs
K-CONCIERGE, on-line retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
Kidzbeat, written reports, newsletters, bulletins, informational brochures and informational pamphlets that feature marketing, survey, and opinion information obtained from children for use by business, Creative & Response Research Services Inc., Chicago
Living Room Boutique, shop-at-home party services in the field of original handcrafted creations by artisans, The Living Room Boutique LLC, Chicago
Los Dos Cochinitos, pork rinds, Jues Food Inc., Bolingbrook
MILK-BONE DELI BITES, edible dog treats, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
MYEDWARDS.COM, electronic mail order catalog services in the field of medical supplies and equipment, Edwards Medical Supply Inc., Bolingbrook
ONELINERS, conducting workshops and seminars in the field of art therapy, Harry A. Brown, Park Forest
PC 1ST Port O’ Call, preprogrammed computer software for use in ship log database management and in the field of recreational boating, 1st Port O'Call Inc., Chicago
PROLINE, cartoning machinery, Triangle Package Machinery Co., Chicago
QUICK ROOF, self-adhesive sealing tapes for making waterproof repairs on roofs, Cofair Products Inc, Glenview
RCG FX TRADER, financial consulting services, Roesenthal Collins Group LLC, Chicago
REALITY-BASED PLANNING, consulting services relating to employee benefits, United Financial Group Ltd., Northbrook
S SIEBERT ENGINEERS INC., engineering; consulting in the fields of civil and forensic engineering; consulting in the field of land surveying; design for others of product packaging, Siebert Engineers Inc., Lombard
SANFORD-BROWN COLLEGE, printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of college level courses and programs; stationery and school supplies, providing courses of instruction at the college level, Sanford-Brown College Inc., Hoffman Estates
She’s Your Sister, entertainment services, clothing, Theodore Dimitriou, Jennifer Johnson, Job Springer and Joel D. Whitley, Chicago
STAMPEDE MEAT INC., pork and beef, Stampede Meat Inc., Bridgeview
STEPANQUAT, cationic surfactants used in the manufacture of personal care and skin care products for use as a component thereof, Stepan Co., Northfield
TAKE-A-PAP, accessories for use in collecting cytology specimens, MonoGen Inc., Vernon Hills
Texor, gasoline and diesel fuel, Texor Petroleum Company Inc., Riverside
TOWN BANK, banking services, Wintrust Financial Corp., Lake Forest
Toymania!, retail store services featuring toys; retail department stores, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
VERTICAL plus MRI, radiology services and rental of medical equipment, Magnetic Partners LLC, Bolingbrook
VOCÊ, leather purses, bags and wallets, Forte Projects LLC, Chicago
WHEN Q, computer software and hardware for biometric time and attendance management, US Biometrics Corp., Naperville
WHERE SERVICE IS A LIFESTYLE, dairy products, food flavors and food antioxidants, The Edlong Corp., Elk Grove Village
WINKEEZ, clothing, Kenneth E. Wegner, Elmhurst
Monday, May 22, 2006
trademarks 5-22-06
1NC, publications in the field of insurance; insurance underwriting; risk management services, First Nonprofit Mutual Holding Co., Chicago
ADJUSTA CUBE, ice machine and cube size control feature as a component part in refrigerators, Sears Brands LLC, Hoffman Estates
Affordable Access, banking, MidAmerica Bank, Clarendon Hills
ARCHISTORIC PRODUCTS, electric lighting fixtures and lamps, Archistoric Products LLC, Chicago
AXE UNLIMITED, shower gel, Conopco Inc., Chicago
B Media, advertising services, Bloomquist New Media Corp., Schaumburg
BE BOLD. BE BRILLIANT. BE THE BEST., providing business advertising, marketing, consulting, and promotion services in the field of health care, 3B Solutions Inc., Chicago
Bully, lawn mowers, motorized utility carts, James Morris, South Barrington
BUMPERS, breakfast cereals, The Quaker Oats Co., Chicago
Check Out, disposable plates and cups made of plastic, Solo Cup Operating Corp., Highland Park
CLR SEPTIC SYSTEM TREATMENT, cleaning preparations, Jelmar LLC, Skokie
counterform, graphic design services, Counterform, Chicago
CRYSTAL RIVER, fishing waders; fishing rod and reel cases; sportsmans' fishing reel pouches; fishing fly line backing, fishing leader and fly boxes, fishing vest reels, creels and lures; and handheld-fishing nets, Maurice Sporting Goods Inc., Northbrook
Culliganair, air purification units, Culligan International Co., Northbrook
DECK FLASH BARRIER, self-adhesive non-metal deck flashing, Cofair Products Inc., Glenview
DRYSACK, waterproof covers for towels, Meyer Design Group Inc., Oak Brook
DYNAMIC WELLNESS, educational and consulting services in the field of Health and Nutrition, Alton John Baird III, Chicago
Edgar & Ellen, toys, games, playthings and sporting goods, Star Farm Productions LLC, Chicago
ER4P, insert earphones and parts therefore, Etymotic Research Inc., Elk Grove Village
FELICIA'S and JEFFREY'S, compost, fertilizers and potting soil used for farming, gardening and landscaping, Green Organics Inc., Carol Stream
FOCUSED ON THE NUMBERS, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS., accounting and management advisory services, Louis H. Stone, Arlington Heights
FOKUS, high performance sports clothing, Michael D. Burk, DBA Fokus Inc., Bolingbrook
FONTANINI FARMS, prepared meats, Capitol Wholesale Meats Inc., Chicago
GALORE, clothing, Lanz Harris, Chicago
gam Glovia Audit Manager, computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information, Lobo Technologies Inc., Schaumburg
GEM HUNTER, POWER SEVENS and THE JADE ELEPHANT, gaming machines, WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan
GO ACTIVE!, providing information relating to fitness, nutrition and health care, McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook
GREETING CARDS WITH CHOICES, merchandising services for inducing the purchasing public to buy the goods of others through a promotional gift redemption program, The Certif-A-Gift Co., Arlington Heights
HALLBOND, adhesion promoter chemicals, CPH Innovations Corp., Chicago
HALLMARK, contract food services; providing skilled nursing, nursing home and long term care nursing services, Brookdale Living Communities Inc., Chicago
HAMLETTES, greeting cards, Melinda Gordon, Chicago, and Mary Tiegreen, Palisades, NY
HERO HEADQUARTERS, retail store services and on-line retail store services featuring comic books, trading cards, toys, games, and pop culture items, Hero Headquarters LLC, Buffalo Grove
HG, water treatment services, Heisler Green Chemical Co., Chicago
Hometek, plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories, Hometek International Group Corp., Naperville
INSURE WITH U.S., insurance services, Insure With U.S., Woodridge
IT'S ALL IN THE WAY WE LISTEN, business consulting services, PSC Group LLC, Schaumburg
IT'S YOUR SERVE, skip tracing services, private investigation and detective agency services, Litigation and legal support services, It's Your Serve Inc., Chicago
KEYS TO READING SUCCESS, educational software, reading instruction materials and educational services, Ricki Linksman, Naperville
KMART, credit card services, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
LEARNING PLACE, educational materials, A. Daigger and Co. Inc., Vernon Hills
LIFE IS SHORT. LEARN TO PLAY. FAST., providing club facilities for recreation and fitness activities, Tennis Corp. of America, Chicago
LITTLE PRETENDERS, costumes, The Chenille Kraft Co., Gurnee
LOOK-FORWARD, financial analysis and consultation, Betzold Investment Group Inc., Chicago
LUMIN8, wireless phone accessories, Xentris LLC, Addison
MAGI SUPPLY and THE WISE WAY TO GIVE, sharing revenues from on-line gift sales with not-for-profit organization; and philanthropic services concerning monetary donations, Magi Supply Inc., Chicago
Mar Lee A True American Vision, clothing, Kentasha L. Orr, Calumet City
Marketing Playbook, books featuring business marketing advice for management, Eagle Cross Inc. DBA Venture Marketing, Downers Grove
NOONDAY VENTURES, business consulting and personal coaching services for developing and maintain key business relationships, Noonday Ventures Inc., Palatine
One Mind Body Being, providing lessons, training, workshops, seminars and facilities for yoga, exercise, physical conditioning and physical fitness, One/mind, body & being LLC, Chicago
Order Today…Winter Covers Tomorrow!, mail-order catalog services featuring swimming pool chemicals and supplies, In the Swim, West Chicago
OUTTA HERE, backpacks and luggage, NLDA Associates Inc., Glenview
OZINGA, color-changing dental bond, Harry J. Bosworth Co., Skokie
PLAYBEAR, stuffed toys, Playboy Enterprises International Inc., Chicago
PLUM GROVE COLLECTIBLES, mail-order services featuring general consumer merchandise offered through magazine advertisements, United Marketing Group LLC, Schaumburg
PULSE FITNESS EXPRESS, providing fitness and exercise facilities containing pay-as-you-go fitness equipment, Potomac Corp., Wheeling
Q-Script, computer software for use by pharmacies to automate and manage the scheduling of prescription refills and the placement of prescription refill orders, Advance Innovative Solutions Inc., Oak Brook
QUICK CHILL, portable plastic ring carriers for containers, bottles, cans and jars, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
RCGTRADER, financial consulting services, Rosenthal Collins Group LLC, Chicago
ROLL WITH THE BEST, cigarette papers, Republic Tobacco LP, Glenview
SALES EDGE, hosting computer software applications for automotive dealerships, Automotive Development Corp., Lombard
SAM'S FINANCIAL, banking, Sam's Financial Inc., Highland Park
SHANGHAI CIRCUS, restaurant services, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., Chicago
SIMPLY INSPIRATIONAL, retail hardware store services, True Value Co., Chicago
Simultest, electronic test equipment, Eagle Test Systems Inc., Mundelein
SM - ENERGY, electrical batteries and battery packs, National Power LLC, Chicago
snö, electric portable ice maker, portable air-conditioners, portable air-coolers, misting fans, Mitchell B. Chua, Chicago
SO...SO REAL. SO RIGHT, jewelry boxes, Kohl's Illinois Inc., Aurora
SOLIANT CONSULTING, consulting in the field of software design; computer software design; computer programming; maintenance of computer software; and database development services, Soliant Consulting Inc., Chicago
SRWS, stabilized remotely operated gun mount system for military vehicles, Recon/Optical Inc., Barrington
ssa global forward faster, computer programs and software, SSA Global Technologies Inc., Chicago
Stella D’Oro, baked goods, Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. Inc., Northfield
STORYSTUDIO CHICAGO, providing creative writing workshops, seminars and classes, Jill Pollack, Chicago
the FRUIT factory, retail store services featuring fresh fruit cups and salads and fresh fruit platters, The Fruit Factory Inc., Chicago
THE LIGHT IS IN YOU, providing yoga instruction, Guiding Yoga's Light Inc., Morton Grove
THE MONEY SAVVY COW, non-metal piggy banks, Money Savvy Generation LLC, Lake Bluff
THE SPOT FOR ICE CREAM, restaurant services, The Oberweis Group Inc., North Aurora
TILTED DISC, automatic check valves, Val-Matic Valve and Manufacturing Corp., Elmhurst
TODAY'S LUXURY. NATURALLY., mattresses and box springs, The Spring Air Co., Elk Grove Village
TOP TO TOP SUMMIT, conducting events for career development services for executive women in the food service industry, Women's Foodservice Forum, Chicago
TOWN BANK, banking services, Wintrust Financial Corp., Lake Forest
TRIBAL, cigarette paper, Republic Tobacco LP, Glenview
TWISTED AND TASTY SINCE 1477, pretzels, restaurant services, Hannah's Bretzel LLC, Chicago
WINDSOR, whiskey, Jim Beam Brands Co., Deerfield
World Class Client Care, business consultation, George S. May International Co. Inc., Park Ridge
YOUR SOURCE FOR SAVINGS, life insurance brokerage, annuity brokerage, stock brokerage services, mortgage brokerage, health insurance brokerage, disability insurance brokerage, Byron Udell & Associates Inc., Wheeling
ADJUSTA CUBE, ice machine and cube size control feature as a component part in refrigerators, Sears Brands LLC, Hoffman Estates
Affordable Access, banking, MidAmerica Bank, Clarendon Hills
ARCHISTORIC PRODUCTS, electric lighting fixtures and lamps, Archistoric Products LLC, Chicago
AXE UNLIMITED, shower gel, Conopco Inc., Chicago
B Media, advertising services, Bloomquist New Media Corp., Schaumburg
BE BOLD. BE BRILLIANT. BE THE BEST., providing business advertising, marketing, consulting, and promotion services in the field of health care, 3B Solutions Inc., Chicago
Bully, lawn mowers, motorized utility carts, James Morris, South Barrington
BUMPERS, breakfast cereals, The Quaker Oats Co., Chicago
Check Out, disposable plates and cups made of plastic, Solo Cup Operating Corp., Highland Park
CLR SEPTIC SYSTEM TREATMENT, cleaning preparations, Jelmar LLC, Skokie
counterform, graphic design services, Counterform, Chicago
CRYSTAL RIVER, fishing waders; fishing rod and reel cases; sportsmans' fishing reel pouches; fishing fly line backing, fishing leader and fly boxes, fishing vest reels, creels and lures; and handheld-fishing nets, Maurice Sporting Goods Inc., Northbrook
Culliganair, air purification units, Culligan International Co., Northbrook
DECK FLASH BARRIER, self-adhesive non-metal deck flashing, Cofair Products Inc., Glenview
DRYSACK, waterproof covers for towels, Meyer Design Group Inc., Oak Brook
DYNAMIC WELLNESS, educational and consulting services in the field of Health and Nutrition, Alton John Baird III, Chicago
Edgar & Ellen, toys, games, playthings and sporting goods, Star Farm Productions LLC, Chicago
ER4P, insert earphones and parts therefore, Etymotic Research Inc., Elk Grove Village
FELICIA'S and JEFFREY'S, compost, fertilizers and potting soil used for farming, gardening and landscaping, Green Organics Inc., Carol Stream
FOCUSED ON THE NUMBERS, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS., accounting and management advisory services, Louis H. Stone, Arlington Heights
FOKUS, high performance sports clothing, Michael D. Burk, DBA Fokus Inc., Bolingbrook
FONTANINI FARMS, prepared meats, Capitol Wholesale Meats Inc., Chicago
GALORE, clothing, Lanz Harris, Chicago
gam Glovia Audit Manager, computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information, Lobo Technologies Inc., Schaumburg
GEM HUNTER, POWER SEVENS and THE JADE ELEPHANT, gaming machines, WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan
GO ACTIVE!, providing information relating to fitness, nutrition and health care, McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook
GREETING CARDS WITH CHOICES, merchandising services for inducing the purchasing public to buy the goods of others through a promotional gift redemption program, The Certif-A-Gift Co., Arlington Heights
HALLBOND, adhesion promoter chemicals, CPH Innovations Corp., Chicago
HALLMARK, contract food services; providing skilled nursing, nursing home and long term care nursing services, Brookdale Living Communities Inc., Chicago
HAMLETTES, greeting cards, Melinda Gordon, Chicago, and Mary Tiegreen, Palisades, NY
HERO HEADQUARTERS, retail store services and on-line retail store services featuring comic books, trading cards, toys, games, and pop culture items, Hero Headquarters LLC, Buffalo Grove
HG, water treatment services, Heisler Green Chemical Co., Chicago
Hometek, plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories, Hometek International Group Corp., Naperville
INSURE WITH U.S., insurance services, Insure With U.S., Woodridge
IT'S ALL IN THE WAY WE LISTEN, business consulting services, PSC Group LLC, Schaumburg
IT'S YOUR SERVE, skip tracing services, private investigation and detective agency services, Litigation and legal support services, It's Your Serve Inc., Chicago
KEYS TO READING SUCCESS, educational software, reading instruction materials and educational services, Ricki Linksman, Naperville
KMART, credit card services, Kmart of Michigan Inc., Hoffman Estates
LEARNING PLACE, educational materials, A. Daigger and Co. Inc., Vernon Hills
LIFE IS SHORT. LEARN TO PLAY. FAST., providing club facilities for recreation and fitness activities, Tennis Corp. of America, Chicago
LITTLE PRETENDERS, costumes, The Chenille Kraft Co., Gurnee
LOOK-FORWARD, financial analysis and consultation, Betzold Investment Group Inc., Chicago
LUMIN8, wireless phone accessories, Xentris LLC, Addison
MAGI SUPPLY and THE WISE WAY TO GIVE, sharing revenues from on-line gift sales with not-for-profit organization; and philanthropic services concerning monetary donations, Magi Supply Inc., Chicago
Mar Lee A True American Vision, clothing, Kentasha L. Orr, Calumet City
Marketing Playbook, books featuring business marketing advice for management, Eagle Cross Inc. DBA Venture Marketing, Downers Grove
NOONDAY VENTURES, business consulting and personal coaching services for developing and maintain key business relationships, Noonday Ventures Inc., Palatine
One Mind Body Being, providing lessons, training, workshops, seminars and facilities for yoga, exercise, physical conditioning and physical fitness, One/mind, body & being LLC, Chicago
Order Today…Winter Covers Tomorrow!, mail-order catalog services featuring swimming pool chemicals and supplies, In the Swim, West Chicago
OUTTA HERE, backpacks and luggage, NLDA Associates Inc., Glenview
OZINGA, color-changing dental bond, Harry J. Bosworth Co., Skokie
PLAYBEAR, stuffed toys, Playboy Enterprises International Inc., Chicago
PLUM GROVE COLLECTIBLES, mail-order services featuring general consumer merchandise offered through magazine advertisements, United Marketing Group LLC, Schaumburg
PULSE FITNESS EXPRESS, providing fitness and exercise facilities containing pay-as-you-go fitness equipment, Potomac Corp., Wheeling
Q-Script, computer software for use by pharmacies to automate and manage the scheduling of prescription refills and the placement of prescription refill orders, Advance Innovative Solutions Inc., Oak Brook
QUICK CHILL, portable plastic ring carriers for containers, bottles, cans and jars, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
RCGTRADER, financial consulting services, Rosenthal Collins Group LLC, Chicago
ROLL WITH THE BEST, cigarette papers, Republic Tobacco LP, Glenview
SALES EDGE, hosting computer software applications for automotive dealerships, Automotive Development Corp., Lombard
SAM'S FINANCIAL, banking, Sam's Financial Inc., Highland Park
SHANGHAI CIRCUS, restaurant services, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., Chicago
SIMPLY INSPIRATIONAL, retail hardware store services, True Value Co., Chicago
Simultest, electronic test equipment, Eagle Test Systems Inc., Mundelein
SM - ENERGY, electrical batteries and battery packs, National Power LLC, Chicago
snö, electric portable ice maker, portable air-conditioners, portable air-coolers, misting fans, Mitchell B. Chua, Chicago
SO...SO REAL. SO RIGHT, jewelry boxes, Kohl's Illinois Inc., Aurora
SOLIANT CONSULTING, consulting in the field of software design; computer software design; computer programming; maintenance of computer software; and database development services, Soliant Consulting Inc., Chicago
SRWS, stabilized remotely operated gun mount system for military vehicles, Recon/Optical Inc., Barrington
ssa global forward faster, computer programs and software, SSA Global Technologies Inc., Chicago
Stella D’Oro, baked goods, Stella D'oro Biscuit Co. Inc., Northfield
STORYSTUDIO CHICAGO, providing creative writing workshops, seminars and classes, Jill Pollack, Chicago
the FRUIT factory, retail store services featuring fresh fruit cups and salads and fresh fruit platters, The Fruit Factory Inc., Chicago
THE LIGHT IS IN YOU, providing yoga instruction, Guiding Yoga's Light Inc., Morton Grove
THE MONEY SAVVY COW, non-metal piggy banks, Money Savvy Generation LLC, Lake Bluff
THE SPOT FOR ICE CREAM, restaurant services, The Oberweis Group Inc., North Aurora
TILTED DISC, automatic check valves, Val-Matic Valve and Manufacturing Corp., Elmhurst
TODAY'S LUXURY. NATURALLY., mattresses and box springs, The Spring Air Co., Elk Grove Village
TOP TO TOP SUMMIT, conducting events for career development services for executive women in the food service industry, Women's Foodservice Forum, Chicago
TOWN BANK, banking services, Wintrust Financial Corp., Lake Forest
TRIBAL, cigarette paper, Republic Tobacco LP, Glenview
TWISTED AND TASTY SINCE 1477, pretzels, restaurant services, Hannah's Bretzel LLC, Chicago
WINDSOR, whiskey, Jim Beam Brands Co., Deerfield
World Class Client Care, business consultation, George S. May International Co. Inc., Park Ridge
YOUR SOURCE FOR SAVINGS, life insurance brokerage, annuity brokerage, stock brokerage services, mortgage brokerage, health insurance brokerage, disability insurance brokerage, Byron Udell & Associates Inc., Wheeling
Patents 5-22-06
7,043,802 -- Zipper pull with whistle, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,044,042 -- Blade cutting assembly for sheet material, CARL Manufacturing USA Inc., Mount Prospect
7,044,151 -- Piston-activated valve and methods and apparatus for restraining free play in a device, Scot Inc., Downers Grove
7,044,277 -- Collapsible storage container, Travel Caddy Inc., Des Plaines
7,044,349 -- Stapler for forming staples to various sizes, ACCO Brands USA LLC, Lincolnshire
7,044,458 -- Stabilizer bar, MacLean-Fogg Co., Mundelein
7,044,614 -- Functional application of photochromic compound materials to products, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,044,690 -- Method and apparatus for registering a torque-transmitting tool in a fixture for forming a diagonal bore in the tool, JODA Enterprises Inc., Chicago
7,044,761 -- Transparent insulating enclosure, Panduit Corp., Tinley Park
7,044,777 -- Multi-port module receptacle, Methode Electronics Inc., Chicago
7,044,785 -- Connector and coaxial cable with outer conductor cylindrical section axial compression connection, Andrew Corp., Orland Park
7,044,831 -- Multi-port sandblasting manifold and method, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,044,836 -- Coated metal oxide particles for CMP, Cabot Microelectronics Corp., Aurora
7,044,941 -- Method and apparatus for collecting blood samples prior to a blood collection procedure, Baxter International Inc., Deerfield
7,044,974 -- Hip prosthesis with a modular acetabular cup assembly, Zimmer Technology Inc., Chicago
7,044,978 -- Positioner and method for a femoral hip implant, Zimmer Technology Inc., Chicago
7,044,984 -- High profile multiaxial prosthetic foot, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago
7,044,999 -- Oil separator for a welder, Illinois Tools Works Inc., Glenview
7,045,059 -- Universal bonded phase material for chromatographic separation, SIELC Technologies Corp, Prospect Heights
7,045,163 -- Method of deflavoring soy-derived materials, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
7,045,192 -- Weather resistant anti-slip panels, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,045,290 -- Yeast screens for treatment of human disease, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,045,297 -- Rapid prion-detection assay, Prion Developmental Laboratories Inc., Buffalo Grove
7,045,314 -- Method for the production of bacterial toxins, Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, and
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Zurich
7,045,378 -- Forming a photodiode to include a superlattice exclusion layer, EPIR Technologies Inc., Bolingbrook
7,045,518 -- Sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide retroviral protease inhibitors, G.D. Searle & Co., Chicago
7,045,530 -- Spirocyclic quinuclidinic ether derivatives, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,045,556 -- Polyolefin foams made with isopentane-based blowing agents, Pactiv Corp., Lake Forest
7,045,663 -- Chiral integrin modulators and methods of use thereof, Billings Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chicago
7,045,683 -- .DELTA.4-desaturase genes and uses thereof, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,045,761 -- Self-pixelating focal plane array with electronic output, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,045,769 -- Optical encoders for position measurements, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,045,868 -- Wafer-level sealed microdevice having trench isolation and methods for making the same, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,053 -- Total harmonic distortion standard, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,111 -- Inductor assembly, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,046,138 -- System and method for monitoring a security of an asset, Intelagents Inc., Arlington Heights
7,046,209 -- Design and fabrication methodology for a phased array antenna with shielded/integrated feed structure, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,617 -- Method and apparatus for an enhanced OFDM system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,641 -- Packet-based downlink level control, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,703 -- Bessel free electron laser device, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,719 -- Soft handoff between cellular systems employing different encoding rates, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,794 -- Double talk activity detector and method for an echo canceler circuit, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,799 -- Communication headset and method, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,956 -- Messaging and promotion for digital audio media players, 67 kHz Inc., Evanston
7,046,996 -- Mobile station, radio telecommunication system and methods for operating radio telecommunications systems, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,005 -- Method and mobile station for enabling a preferred slot cycle, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,006 -- Method and apparatus for transmission and reception of narrowband signals within a wideband communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,017 -- Method for initiating a communication within a communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,019 -- Method and apparatus for processing a communication signal based on the geographical location of a communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,050 -- Method of monitoring a broadcast channel for a page at a mobile communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,188 -- Method and apparatus for improvement coding of the subframe gain in a speech coding system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,310 -- Flow control in a packet data communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,358 -- High-performance log-structured RAID, Boon Storage Technologies Inc., Fountain Valley, Calif.; Middlefield Ventures Inc., Santa Clara, Calif.; Synapse Fund II LLC, Fountain Valley, Calif.; Jeffrey Caspe, Chicago; Nike Partners LP, Beverly Hills, Calif.; Thomas R. Hutchison, Des Moines, Iowa
PP16,533 -- Geranium plant named “Balfanimfro,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,534 -- Geranium plant named “Balfanero,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,535 -- Lantana plant named “Balucrehot,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,543 -- Petunia plant named “Balsundalav,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,551 -- Heliotrope plant named “Balhelbabim,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,555 -- Angelonia plant named “Balangbawi,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
7,044,042 -- Blade cutting assembly for sheet material, CARL Manufacturing USA Inc., Mount Prospect
7,044,151 -- Piston-activated valve and methods and apparatus for restraining free play in a device, Scot Inc., Downers Grove
7,044,277 -- Collapsible storage container, Travel Caddy Inc., Des Plaines
7,044,349 -- Stapler for forming staples to various sizes, ACCO Brands USA LLC, Lincolnshire
7,044,458 -- Stabilizer bar, MacLean-Fogg Co., Mundelein
7,044,614 -- Functional application of photochromic compound materials to products, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,044,690 -- Method and apparatus for registering a torque-transmitting tool in a fixture for forming a diagonal bore in the tool, JODA Enterprises Inc., Chicago
7,044,761 -- Transparent insulating enclosure, Panduit Corp., Tinley Park
7,044,777 -- Multi-port module receptacle, Methode Electronics Inc., Chicago
7,044,785 -- Connector and coaxial cable with outer conductor cylindrical section axial compression connection, Andrew Corp., Orland Park
7,044,831 -- Multi-port sandblasting manifold and method, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,044,836 -- Coated metal oxide particles for CMP, Cabot Microelectronics Corp., Aurora
7,044,941 -- Method and apparatus for collecting blood samples prior to a blood collection procedure, Baxter International Inc., Deerfield
7,044,974 -- Hip prosthesis with a modular acetabular cup assembly, Zimmer Technology Inc., Chicago
7,044,978 -- Positioner and method for a femoral hip implant, Zimmer Technology Inc., Chicago
7,044,984 -- High profile multiaxial prosthetic foot, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago
7,044,999 -- Oil separator for a welder, Illinois Tools Works Inc., Glenview
7,045,059 -- Universal bonded phase material for chromatographic separation, SIELC Technologies Corp, Prospect Heights
7,045,163 -- Method of deflavoring soy-derived materials, Kraft Foods Holdings Inc., Northfield
7,045,192 -- Weather resistant anti-slip panels, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,045,290 -- Yeast screens for treatment of human disease, The University of Chicago, Chicago
7,045,297 -- Rapid prion-detection assay, Prion Developmental Laboratories Inc., Buffalo Grove
7,045,314 -- Method for the production of bacterial toxins, Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, and
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Zurich
7,045,378 -- Forming a photodiode to include a superlattice exclusion layer, EPIR Technologies Inc., Bolingbrook
7,045,518 -- Sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide retroviral protease inhibitors, G.D. Searle & Co., Chicago
7,045,530 -- Spirocyclic quinuclidinic ether derivatives, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,045,556 -- Polyolefin foams made with isopentane-based blowing agents, Pactiv Corp., Lake Forest
7,045,663 -- Chiral integrin modulators and methods of use thereof, Billings Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chicago
7,045,683 -- .DELTA.4-desaturase genes and uses thereof, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park
7,045,761 -- Self-pixelating focal plane array with electronic output, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,045,769 -- Optical encoders for position measurements, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,045,868 -- Wafer-level sealed microdevice having trench isolation and methods for making the same, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,053 -- Total harmonic distortion standard, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,111 -- Inductor assembly, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview
7,046,138 -- System and method for monitoring a security of an asset, Intelagents Inc., Arlington Heights
7,046,209 -- Design and fabrication methodology for a phased array antenna with shielded/integrated feed structure, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,617 -- Method and apparatus for an enhanced OFDM system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,641 -- Packet-based downlink level control, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,703 -- Bessel free electron laser device, The Boeing Co., Chicago
7,046,719 -- Soft handoff between cellular systems employing different encoding rates, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,794 -- Double talk activity detector and method for an echo canceler circuit, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,799 -- Communication headset and method, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,046,956 -- Messaging and promotion for digital audio media players, 67 kHz Inc., Evanston
7,046,996 -- Mobile station, radio telecommunication system and methods for operating radio telecommunications systems, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,005 -- Method and mobile station for enabling a preferred slot cycle, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,006 -- Method and apparatus for transmission and reception of narrowband signals within a wideband communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,017 -- Method for initiating a communication within a communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,019 -- Method and apparatus for processing a communication signal based on the geographical location of a communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,050 -- Method of monitoring a broadcast channel for a page at a mobile communication device, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,188 -- Method and apparatus for improvement coding of the subframe gain in a speech coding system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,310 -- Flow control in a packet data communication system, Motorola Inc., Schaumburg
7,047,358 -- High-performance log-structured RAID, Boon Storage Technologies Inc., Fountain Valley, Calif.; Middlefield Ventures Inc., Santa Clara, Calif.; Synapse Fund II LLC, Fountain Valley, Calif.; Jeffrey Caspe, Chicago; Nike Partners LP, Beverly Hills, Calif.; Thomas R. Hutchison, Des Moines, Iowa
PP16,533 -- Geranium plant named “Balfanimfro,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,534 -- Geranium plant named “Balfanero,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,535 -- Lantana plant named “Balucrehot,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,543 -- Petunia plant named “Balsundalav,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,551 -- Heliotrope plant named “Balhelbabim,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
PP16,555 -- Angelonia plant named “Balangbawi,” Ball Horticultural Co., West Chicago
