Invention

Improved Vehicle Seat Belt Reel Patents Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

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Friday, February 2, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Improved Vehicle Seat Belt Reel Patents, available as Lot 180, on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

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  • Held, announces the auction of Improved Vehicle Seat Belt Reel Patents via the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Improved Vehicle Seat Belt Reel Patents, available as Lot 180 , on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.
  • The portfolio consists of two different families of inventions with a total of eight patents.
  • To request bidder credentials or to receive further information on this portfolio available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market , contact Layna Guo at [email protected] or +1 312 327 8179.

Grooming Company 'Smoosh' Launches With a Better Way to Scrub Up

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

STONINGTON, Conn., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The inventors behind eco-driven shaving company Leaf Shave, are thrilled to announce the launch of new sibling company, Smoosh. Smoosh is rethinking the way we wash; increasing lather and decreasing waste, so you can feel sensationally clean.

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  • STONINGTON, Conn., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The inventors behind eco-driven shaving company Leaf Shave, are thrilled to announce the launch of new sibling company, Smoosh .
  • Smoosh is rethinking the way we wash; increasing lather and decreasing waste, so you can feel sensationally clean.
  • The unique tray inside the Body Smoosh holds the soap bar secure for an endless lather and fully-body exfoliation achieved single-handedly.
  • They disrupted the four billion dollar shaving industry with their zero-waste grooming products when they launched their first company, LEAF Shave in 2018.

QuicksortRx Hits $100 Million Saved for Health Systems

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Founded by pharmacists and technologists from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), QuicksortRx empowers health systems to instantly assess medication price, availability, and purchasing trends across multiple facilities.

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  • Founded by pharmacists and technologists from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), QuicksortRx empowers health systems to instantly assess medication price, availability, and purchasing trends across multiple facilities.
  • The $100 million figure represents realized savings tracked by health systems using QuicksortRx to identify and operationalize changes in their medication procurement.
  • It's difficult to put into words what it means to know we have enabled non-profit health systems to redeploy over $100 million into initiatives that benefit their communities.
  • Thank you to these health systems for rolling up your sleeves with us and putting in the work.

Labcorp Launches New Test for Risk Assessment and Prognosis of Severe Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BURLINGTON, N.C., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced the launch and availability of a new, FDA-cleared blood test for risk assessment and clinical management of severe preeclampsia, a life-threatening blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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  • The test result, a ratio of these two biomarkers, in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical assessments, helps clinicians identify which patients hospitalized for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may be at risk of progressing to severe features of preeclampsia within the next two weeks of the test.
  • This was validated by the PRAECIS study, which examined more than 1,000 pregnant women across 18 hospitals in the U.S.3
    The blood-based test is intended for use in singleton pregnancies between 23+0 and 34+6/7 weeks gestation.
  • Pregnant women who test positive based on the risk stratification sFlt-1/PlGF ratio ≥ 40, along with other indicators of disease, can receive enhanced surveillance and accelerated care before severe features develop.
  • "Labcorp is proud to partner with Thermo Fisher to offer this new test, which is used in the second and third trimester of pregnancy to assess patients hospitalized for hypertensive disorders and offers providers early and objective information to assist in the management of preeclampsia," said Marcia Eisenberg, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Labcorp.

The Franklin Institute Celebrates 200 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Science and Technology with Announcement of 2024 Franklin Institute Awards Laureates

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.

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  • As part of its bicentennial celebrations, The Franklin Institute proudly announces the laureates of the 200th year of the Awards Program.
  • Since its inception, The Franklin Institute Awards Program has honored the most influential scientists, engineers, and inventors who have significantly advanced science and technology.
  • Bank of America returns in 2024 as the Presenting Sponsor of The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony and Dinner for the 22nd consecutive year.
  • For more information about The Franklin Institute Awards Program and the 2024 laureates, please visit fi.edu/awards.

EQS-News: Schaeffler acquires additional stake of 9 percent in Vitesco

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Stake previously held by BofA Securities Europe S.A. as part of a Total Return Swap agreement with Schaeffler

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  • Stake previously held by BofA Securities Europe S.A. as part of a Total Return Swap agreement with Schaeffler
    Herzogenaurach | January 23, 2024 | Schaeffler AG (“Schaeffler”) has entered into an agreement with BofA Securities Europe S.A. to acquire a stake of 3.6 million shares in Vitesco Technologies Group AG (“Vitesco”).
  • The price of the additional shares acquired is lower than the consideration paid by Schaeffler in the tender offer.
  • IHO, the strategic management holding of the Schaeffler family, continues to hold approximately 49.94 percent of the shares in Vitesco.
  • Together with the IHO Holding, Schaeffler now holds approximately 88.81 percent of the share capital and voting rights in Vitesco.

Burcon Adds Patents, Optimizes Patent Portfolio to Drive Innovation and Efficiency

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Strategically Reduced Patent Expenses by 62% in the Last 12 Months

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  • In addition, through optimization of its intellectual property portfolio, patent expenses have reduced by 62% over the past 12 months, as compared to a year ago.
  • By streamlining the patent portfolio, Burcon is positioning itself for increased innovation, agility, and competitive advantage in the fast-growing plant-based protein industry.
  • "This patent optimization effort reflects our commitment to efficiency, innovation, and value creation for our shareholders."
  • Burcon is actively expanding its portfolio for its hemp and sunflower technologies, recognizing their growing significance in the plant-based protein market.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Decorative Band for Pets (BRK-4261)

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The most common item requested is a collar with sparkle and pizazz for their pets to wear,” said one of two inventors, from Gadsden, Ala., “so we invented the BOUGIE BAND.

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  • The most common item requested is a collar with sparkle and pizazz for their pets to wear,” said one of two inventors, from Gadsden, Ala., “so we invented the BOUGIE BAND.
  • Our design would offer a spectacular, comfortable, and washable collar option for pet owners.”
    The patent-pending invention provides a wide sequence band for a pet’s neck.
  • The invention features a comfortable and eye-catching design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for pet owners.
  • 22-BRK-4261, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Zero Turn CJPC/Pressure Washer (BRK-4259)

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Friday, January 26, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “We wanted to provide users with all of the benefits of standard automated pressure washing system,” said one of two inventors, from Birmingham, Ala., “so we invented the C J P C ZERO TURN PRESSURE WASHER.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “We wanted to provide users with all of the benefits of standard automated pressure washing system,” said one of two inventors, from Birmingham, Ala., “so we invented the C J P C ZERO TURN PRESSURE WASHER.
  • Our strain-free design would offer quicker cleaning applications, especially when power washing larger areas.”
    The patent-pending invention provides a motorized zero turn lawn mower with an incorporated pressure washer system.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the continual need to hold a pressure washing wand.
  • 22-BRK-4259, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Improved Paint Bucket for Painters (BKC-141)

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Our design eliminates the need to carry and use separate products such as a paint scraper, roller holder and a paint bucket.”

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  • Our design eliminates the need to carry and use separate products such as a paint scraper, roller holder and a paint bucket.”
    The patent-pending invention provides an improved bucket/container for painters.
  • In doing so, it would hold paint while also serving as a scraper and roller holder.
  • The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for professional painters and do-it-yourselfers.
  • 22-BKC-141, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.