Levine, US
Benjamin D. Levine, Evanston, IL US
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20100076907 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INPUTTING, MONITORING AND TRADING RISK- CONTROLLED SPREADS - A method and system for providing dynamic display of electronic trading information for trading risk-controlled spreads. The method and system allow spreads to be automatically inputted, executed, monitored and managed via plural different risk controls on one or more trading exchanges. The method and system provide automatic readjustment of desired market limit prices using one or more pre-determined spread trading risk factors and market depth information to maintain a desired price differential and a desired risk level for the automatic risk-controlled spread. | 03-25-2010 |
20100094777 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATIC EXECUTION OF RISK-CONTROLLED SYNTHETIC TRADING ENTITIES - A method and system for automatic execution of risk-controlled synthetic trading entities. Risk parameters are generated for two or more real trading entities that comprise a synthetic trading entity. Risk assessments are generated for the resulting synthetic trading entity from the risk parameters. Current and historical trading information is used to generate the risk parameters and risk assessments. Market prices for the real trading entities to keep the automatic risk-controlled synthetic trading entity at a desired synthetic market price level whenever selected risk assessments exceed one or more pre-determined risk thresholds. | 04-15-2010 |
20100293110 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPTIONS TRADING ON A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A method and system for electronic options trading on a graphical user interface. One or more sets of electronic option trading information are automatically displayed in a graphical in a dynamic option information column in a market depth format. The information displayed in the dynamic option information column is dynamically selectable and changeable based on electronic option trading preferences. The dynamic option information column is automatically and dynamically re-centered upon a current selected graphical option information entity displayed in the dynamic option information column that continuously and dynamically changes with changes in the dynamic option information displayed. Risk management and assessment for electronic options trading is also provided. | 11-18-2010 |
20110251942 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING ON A TRADING INTERFACE WITH A DYNAMIC PRICE COLUMN - A method and system for electronic trading on a trading interface with a dynamic price column. Prices displayed in dynamic price column are continuously, dynamically and automatically updated as a current market price changes. The trading interface includes a plurality of order entry modes to slow a display speed of the dynamic price column to a speed slower than a default display speed for the dynamical price column so an electronic trading order can be entered without missing a desired trade. | 10-13-2011 |
Benjamin D. Levine, Seattle, WA US
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20120277933 | Flight Controller Management System with a Backdrive Monitor - A method and apparatus for a monitoring module. The monitoring module is configured to identify a difference between measured position information for a controller and expected position information for the controller. The monitoring module is configured to compare the difference with thresholds for managing an autopilot in a control system of a vehicle to form a comparison. The monitoring module is configured to manage an operation of the autopilot based on the comparison such that the autopilot remains operating when a backdrive system is inoperative and an intentional override of the autopilot is absent. | 11-01-2012 |
Betty A. Levine, Bethesda, MD US
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20110107253 | CLINICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES USING TELECOMMUNICATION - Patients with chronic illnesses resist using conventional automated healthcare management systems to supply necessary clinical data because such systems feel impersonal, preferring to actually visit a clinic where the patient interacts with various healthcare practitioners. In this invention, the patient interacts with a clinical management system via a series of initial GUI screens that replicate the experience of actually visiting the clinic. Additional screens allow the patient to submit clinical information, to communicate with that patient's healthcare practitioner and other healthcare practitioners, to access management information that aids the patient in managing that patient's chronic illness, and to access educational information regarding that chronic illness. The clinical management system may be used to manage a plurality of different chronic illnesses while providing a consistent look and feel to the screens. At least one appearance characteristic can be altered to indicate the particular chronic illness to which a screen applies. | 05-05-2011 |
20110265008 | CLINICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES USING TELECOMMUNICATION - Patients with chronic illnesses resist using conventional automated healthcare management systems to supply necessary clinical data because such systems feel impersonal, preferring to actually visit a clinic where the patient interacts with various healthcare practitioners. In this invention, the patient interacts with a clinical management system via a series of initial GUI screens that replicate the experience of actually visiting the clinic. Additional screens allow the patient to submit clinical information, to communicate with that patient's healthcare practitioner and other healthcare practitioners, to access management information that aids the patient in managing that patient's chronic illness, and to access educational information regarding that chronic illness. The clinical management system may be used to manage a plurality of different chronic illnesses while providing a consistent look and feel to the screens. At least one appearance characteristic can be altered to indicate the particular chronic illness to which a screen applies. | 10-27-2011 |
Blake Levine, Evanston, IL US
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20090254095 | SUBCUTANEOUS TUNNELING DEVICE - A subcutaneous tunneling device is provided with an adjustable handle and a user actuated penetrating mechanism for greater control and ease of use during a tunneling procedure. | 10-08-2009 |
Brian E. Levine, Evanston, IL US
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20110244105 | Cheese With Improved Organoleptic And Melting Properties - Cheese products with improved flavor, texture and melting properties are disclosed. Topical application of a dairy powder, and in particular a cream cheese powder, to a cheese product improves not only dairy flavor when consumed cold, but unexpectedly also melted appearance, texture and taste. | 10-06-2011 |
20140161954 | Emulsifying Salt-Free and Starch Stabilized Cheese - Emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products as well as methods of preparing emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are provided. The emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are prepared with modified starch containing amylopectin and substantially no amylase and without emulsifying salts. The emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are advantageously resistant to separation during heating and retain desirable organoleptic properties, such as texture and flavor, without using emulsifying salts. | 06-12-2014 |
20140272040 | Cheese Shred Product And Method Of Making - A method of forming cheese shreds having a wide or modified crescent shape is provided. By one approach, the method includes preparing a block of cheese by chilling the cheese to a predetermined temperature and/or reducing the size of the cheese block into cheese portions or cubes. Next, the cheese portions or cubes are fed into a shredder with shredding blades having a sinusoidal configuration. The shredder is operated to shred the cheese into modified crescent shapes with an upper and lower curved surfaces and tapered ends therebetween. Further, the modified crescent shaped cheese shreds have improved meltability such that a smaller amount of cheese can be used to achieve greater coverage, flavor, and mouth feel, as compared to previous cheese shred configurations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272073 | Cheese Anticake for Enhanced Melt - Particulate natural cheese products having a modified starch composition as an anticaking agent as well as methods of melting the shredded cheese product are provided. The modified starch anticaking agent provides intact starch granules including amylopectin and substantially no amylose for the particulate cheese. During heating, the natural cheese melt is resistant to separation, and retains desirable organoleptic properties such as texture and flavor in the final product. | 09-18-2014 |
20150024091 | Cheese With Improved Organoleptic And Melting Properties - Cheese products with improved flavor, texture and melting properties are disclosed. Topical application of a dairy powder, and in particular a cream cheese powder, to a cheese product improves not only dairy flavor when consumed cold, but unexpectedly also melted appearance, texture and taste. | 01-22-2015 |
Daniel E. Levine, Madison, WI US
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20110062094 | SPINNING TOWER RACK - A tower rack for holding greeting cards and the like is described. The rack includes a tower assembly structure which includes at least one panel section consisting of one or more side panels. Each side panels is configured with horizontal and vertical slits for holding merchandise trays. A base is configured to fit snugly to the bottom of the tower assembly structure. | 03-17-2011 |
Danny L. Levine, Mishawaka, IN US
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20090112315 | MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS - Medical implants, such as orthopedic implants of the type used in partial or total joint replacement procedures, for example. The implants include a porous substrate, and a bearing portion of a polymeric material, for example, which is at least partially molded within the porous substrate. The bearing portion includes a bearing surface that is exposed to an articulating component of another medical implant, and the porous metal substrate contacts the bone for osseointegration of the bone tissue into the porous substrate to anchor the implant. The porous substrate may include biodegradable carrier materials, in the form of one or more layers, that carry biologically active agents such as antibiotics and bone growth factors, for example. The layers of biodegradable carrier materials may be tailored such that, after implantation of the implants, the biologically active agents are released sequentially and/or over time into the surrounding tissue to reduce the chances of infection and/or to promote osseointegration of the implant, for example. | 04-30-2009 |
20140309746 | MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS - Medical implants, such as orthopedic implants of the type used in partial or total joint replacement procedures, for example. The implants include a porous substrate, and a bearing portion of a polymeric material, for example, which is at least partially molded within the porous substrate. The bearing portion includes a bearing surface that is exposed to an articulating component of another medical implant, and the porous metal substrate contacts the bone for osseointegration of the bone tissue into the porous substrate to anchor the implant. The porous substrate may include biodegradable carrier materials, in the form of one or more layers, that carry biologically active agents such as antibiotics and bone growth factors, for example. The layers of biodegradable carrier materials may be tailored such that, after implantation of the implants, the biologically active agents are released sequentially and/or over time into the surrounding tissue to reduce the chances of infection and/or to promote osseointegration of the implant, for example. | 10-16-2014 |
David A. Levine, Shepherdstown, WV US
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20110295575 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GEOMATIC MODELING OF A DIVERSE RESOURCE BASE ACROSS BROAD LANDSCAPES - A system and method for modeling resource availability includes a data collection system including one or more data collection devices configured to collect and collecting information pertaining to resource availability in a geographic region, and a modeling system, coupled to the data collection system, including one or more computing devices configured to process and processing the collected information to generate data that identifies one or more development sites specific to the geographic region, based on resource availability and add-on information specific to the geographic region. | 12-01-2011 |
David A. Levine, Smyrna, GA US
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20100125890 | System and Method to Manage a Content Stream - A method of managing bandwidth usage at a customer premises includes receiving a content stream at a set-top box device coupled to a display device. The method also includes receiving a signal at the set-top box device from an external power interface. The signal indicates that a low power state has been detected at a power outlet of the external power interface, the power outlet associated with the display device. Further, the method includes sending a signal to a source of the content stream in response to receiving the signal indicating the low power state. The signal indicates that the source is to cease sending the content stream to the set-top box device. | 05-20-2010 |
20110119726 | TELEVISION CONTENT THROUGH SUPPLEMENTARY MEDIA CHANNELS - A method and system implements supplementary media channels to Internet-protocol television (IPTV) channels. An IPTV user may receive a selected IPTV program on an IPTV channel. The IPTV program may be correlated in time with metadata describing the content of the IPTV program. At a point in the IPTV program, the metadata may match with user configuration information for receiving supplemental content. A supplementary media channel may be used at such point to provide the supplemental content to the IPTV user during the IPTV program. Supplemental content may include additional storyline content for the IPTV program or an advertising message, a redeemable coupon, a promotional offer, or an order invitation. The supplementary media channel may include a telephone connection with the IPTV user, an email message, a text message, or an instant message sent to the IPTV user, or a voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) connection with the IPTV user. | 05-19-2011 |
20110142059 | REMOTE CONTROL VIA LOCAL AREA NETWORK - A method and system for remote control of multimedia content using a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) is configured to establish a connection between a customer premises equipment (CPE) gateway and a local area network (LAN) device that is a personal user device. A user of the LAN device may be authenticated. Responsive to user input, the LAN device may send remote control messages corresponding to remote control functions for an MCDN terminal device. The CPE gateway may determine a network address for the MCDN terminal device, and forward the remote control messages to the addressed MCDN terminal device. The LAN device may so remotely control the addressed MCDN terminal device. | 06-16-2011 |
20120011529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE VIEWERSHIP - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, network device having a controller programmed to track a number of times that a particular service channel is distributed to a subscriber device from at least a network device selected from the group of a unicast stream server, a multicast stream router, or a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) which is used in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network when the subscriber device is initially tuned to the particular service channel and to obtain real time viewership information by polling the network device in the IPTV network to determine how many subscriber devices are tuned to each service channel in the IPTV network. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20150046944 | TELEVISION CONTENT THROUGH SUPPLEMENTARY MEDIA CHANNELS - A method and system implements supplementary media channels to Internet-protocol television (IPTV) channels. An IPTV user may receive a selected IPTV program on an IPTV channel. The IPTV program may be correlated in time with metadata describing the content of the IPTV program. At a point in the IPTV program, the metadata may match with user configuration information for receiving supplemental content. A supplementary media channel may be used at such point to provide the supplemental content to the IPTV user during the IPTV program. Supplemental content may include additional storyline content for the IPTV program or an advertising message, a redeemable coupon, a promotional offer, or an order invitation. The supplementary media channel may include a telephone connection with the IPTV user, an email message, a text message, or an instant message sent to the IPTV user, or a voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) connection with the IPTV user. | 02-12-2015 |
20150067731 | REMOTE CONTROL VIA LOCAL AREA NETWORK - A method and system for remote control of multimedia content using a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) is configured to establish a connection between a customer premises equipment (CPE) gateway and a local area network (LAN) device that is a personal user device. A user of the LAN device may be authenticated. Responsive to user input, the LAN device may send remote control messages corresponding to remote control functions for an MCDN terminal device. The CPE gateway may determine a network address for the MCDN terminal device, and forward the remote control messages to the addressed MCDN terminal device. The LAN device may so remotely control the addressed MCDN terminal device. | 03-05-2015 |
David Alberto Levine, Smyrna, GA US
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20100180297 | Systems and Methods to Control Viewed Content - Systems and methods to allow a user to control viewed content. A particular method includes receiving at least one selected video stream of multiple video streams associated with a particular event. The method includes forming an output stream from the at least one selected video stream based on a user modifiable template. The method also includes sending the output stream to a display device for playback as indicated by the user modifiable template. The user modifiable template indicates a display region location where the at least one selected video stream is to be displayed. | 07-15-2010 |
David B. Levine, Pepper Pike, OH US
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20090059603 | WIRELESS LIGHT BULB - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that employ a control component integrated in a light bulb to control the light bulb wirelessly. The wireless light bulb can include a light source, a control component that manages operation of the light source, an input component that wirelessly obtains input signals that can be utilized by the control component, and a power source. For instance, the light source can be one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and/or the power source can be one or more batteries. Moreover, the input component can receive the input signals (e.g., radio frequency, infrared, . . . ) from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless light bulb, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag, etc. Further, the wireless light bulb can be mechanically coupled to a lighting fixture, where the lighting fixture may or may not be electrically coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source. | 03-05-2009 |
20100141153 | WIRELESS LIGHTING DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 06-10-2010 |
20100271802 | WIRELESS LIGHTING DEVICES AND GRID-SHIFTING APPLICATIONS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that provide a method of power management of a lighting source, including providing a lighting facility, wherein the lighting facility includes the lighting source, an external control device for communicating between the lighting facility and an external control source, an internal control facility, an energy storage device, and a connection to external power; and shifting power usage between the external power and the energy storage device as controlled by the internal control facility and as a result of information received from the external control source. | 10-28-2010 |
20100327766 | WIRELESS EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that provide for a power outage lighting management within an environment, comprising a power outage detection device adapted to detect a power outage condition and to wirelessly transmit power outage indication data to a plurality of lighting systems within the environment, where at least one of the plurality of lighting systems include an LED light source that is powered by an internal power source. | 12-30-2010 |
20110121654 | REMOTE SWITCH SENSING IN LIGHTING DEVICES - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for providing intelligent power control in response to an external power interruption, causing a processor is in an electrical fixture to interrogate an external power control switch to gain an understanding of the switch's state, where prior to the external power interruption the electrical fixture may be powered by external power and where external power may be connected and disconnected by a user of the switch. In the event that the switch's state is determined to be such that it would normally pass power to the electrical fixture, the processor causes the electrical fixture to operate using a backup power supply. In the event that the switch's state is determined to be such that it would normally not pass power to the electrical fixture, the processor causes the electrical fixture to act as if the user of the switch has intentionally removed power. In response to a return of external power, powering the electrical fixture is then through external power where the user of the switch switches external power. | 05-26-2011 |
20110133655 | AUTONOMOUS GRID SHIFTING LIGHTING DEVICE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for autonomous shifting of at least a portion of a lighting load off an energy distribution grid, comprising electrically connecting a lighting device to the energy distribution grid; causing the lighting device to interpret information obtained from an information source proximate the lighting device; and causing the lighting device to select from at least two different power sources based on the interpretation, where selecting may include a sharing of the load between the two different power sources, and where one power source may be the energy distribution grid. | 06-09-2011 |
20120001548 | SWITCH SENSING EMERGENCY LIGHTING DEVICE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 01-05-2012 |
20120026726 | POWER OUTAGE DETECTOR AND TRANSMITTER - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120043889 | Off-Grid LED Power Failure Lights - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 02-23-2012 |
20120074843 | Lighting Wall Switch with Power Failure Capability - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080944 | Grid Shifting System for a Lighting Circuit - A power management system for a lighting circuit may include a grid shifting controller that includes a processor and a connection to an external power source. The power management system may also include a communication interface associated with the grid shifting controller. The grid shifting controller may be configured to provide control information to a processor of at least one grid shifting electrical fixture over the communication interface, the control information being configured to direct the at least one grid shifting electrical fixture on the use of power from the external power source and an energy storage device associated with the at least one grid shifting electrical fixture. | 04-05-2012 |
20120098432 | Wireless Power Inverter for Lighting - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098439 | Coordinated System of Battery Powered Wireless Lights - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 04-26-2012 |
20120223646 | MOTION ACTIVATED OFF GRID LED LIGHT - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate remotely controlling a wireless lighting module. The wireless lighting module can include a power source such as a battery, a solar cell, and the like as well as an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs can be controlled based upon a received input (e.g., communicated by way of a radio frequency signal, an infrared signal, . . . ). For example, the input can be obtained from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless lighting module, an radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and so forth. The input can be utilized to switch one or more LEDs on or off, change the intensity or color of illumination, modulate illumination, alter the direction of illumination, etc. | 09-06-2012 |
20120262093 | LIGHTING DEVICE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING LIGHT INTENSITY IN DEMAND RESPONSE APPLICATIONS - Aspects of the present invention further include a lighting system comprising a lighting source, a connector in electrical communication with the lighting source and an external power source, an energy storage device, an input device, and a controller. The controller may be configured to identify the presence of a load indicator signal received via the input device, determine whether the load indicator signal indicates a load-reducing state, and when the load indicator signal indicates the load-reducing state, discharge the energy storage device to maintain an intensity of the lighting source. | 10-18-2012 |
20130063027 | Switch sensing emergency lighting power supply - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 03-14-2013 |
20130113291 | DISTRIBUTED ENERGY MANAGMENT USING GRID-SHIFTING DEVICES - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that provide a method of power management of a lighting source, including providing a lighting facility, wherein the lighting facility includes the lighting source, an external control device for communicating between the lighting facility and an external control source, an internal control facility, an energy storage device, and a connection to external power; and shifting power usage between the external power and the energy storage device as controlled by the internal control facility and as a result of information received from the external control source. | 05-09-2013 |
20130193847 | DETECTION AND WIRELESS CONTROL FOR AUXILIARY EMERGENCY LIGHTING - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 08-01-2013 |
20130285558 | INTEGRATED POWER OUTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM CONTROLLER - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that provide for a power outage lighting management within an environment, comprising a power outage detection device adapted to detect a power outage condition and to wirelessly transmit power outage indication data to a plurality of lighting systems within the environment, where at least one of the plurality of lighting systems include an LED light source that is powered by an internal power source. | 10-31-2013 |
20130342131 | GROUP MANAGEMENT OF A WIRELESS POWER OUTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM - Aspects of the presently disclosed embodiments may include a wireless power outage lighting system comprising one or more power change detection apparatuses and one or more wireless lighting modules where the system is implemented to allow management of multiple groups in the same area such that interference may be avoided when there are multiple transmissions in the same area. A power change detection apparatus may be configured to transmit to avoid interference with another power change detection apparatus. A power change detection apparatus may also be configured through the user input method to operate different groups of wireless lighting modules such that lighting zones may be created. Multiple lighting zone allow a user to configure lighting provided by the wireless power outage lighting system based on their preference. | 12-26-2013 |
20140097758 | WIRELESS LIGHTING DEVICE WITH CHARGING PORT - A wireless lighting module is disclosed. The wireless lighting module may include a light source, a controller configured to control illumination of the light source, a connector configured to provide power to an external device, and a battery configured to supply power to the light source, controller and connector. | 04-10-2014 |
20140139137 | SMART PHONE CONTROLLED WIRELESS LIGHT BULB - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that employ a control component integrated in a light bulb to control the light bulb wirelessly. The wireless light bulb can include a light source, a control component that manages operation of the light source, an input component that wirelessly obtains input signals that can be utilized by the control component, and a power source. For instance, the light source can be one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and/or the power source can be one or more batteries. Moreover, the input component can receive the input signals (e.g., radio frequency, infrared, . . . ) from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless light bulb, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag, etc. Further, the wireless light bulb can be mechanically coupled to a lighting fixture, where the lighting fixture may or may not be electrically coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source. | 05-22-2014 |
20140183946 | REMOTE SWITCH SENSING IN LIGHTING DEVICES - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for providing intelligent power control in response to an external power interruption, causing a processor is in an electrical fixture to interrogate an external power control switch to gain an understanding of the switch's state, where prior to the external power interruption the electrical fixture may be powered by external power and where external power may be connected and disconnected by a user of the switch. In the event that the switch's state is determined to be such that it would normally pass power to the electrical fixture, the processor causes the electrical fixture to operate using a backup power supply. In the event that the switch's state is determined to be such that it would normally not pass power to the electrical fixture, the processor causes the electrical fixture to act as if the user of the switch has intentionally removed power. In response to a return of external power, powering the electrical fixture is then through external power where the user of the switch switches external power. | 07-03-2014 |
20140312802 | WIRELESS LIGHTING NETWORK WITH EXTERNAL REMOTE CONTROL - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that provide for a power outage lighting management within an environment, comprising a power outage detection device adapted to detect a power outage condition and to wirelessly transmit power outage indication data to a plurality of lighting systems within the environment, where at least one of the plurality of lighting systems include an LED light source that is powered by an internal power source. | 10-23-2014 |
20140361688 | BATTERY BACKUP MOTION SENSING LIGHTING DEVICE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for autonomous shifting of at least a portion of a lighting load off an energy distribution grid, comprising electrically connecting a lighting device to the energy distribution grid; causing the lighting device to interpret information obtained from an information source proximate the lighting device; and causing the lighting device to select from at least two different power sources based on the interpretation, where selecting may include a sharing of the load between the two different power sources, and where one power source may be the energy distribution grid. | 12-11-2014 |
David L. Levine, Chesterfield, MO US
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20090276329 | Bid Modification Based on Logical Connections Between Trigger Groups in a Combinatorial Exchange - In a combinatorial exchange, rules can be input for processing bids and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A subset of the rules can be used to determine if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, new allocations can be determined using different subsets of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. Trigger bid groups and/or rules associated with trigger values can be used to determine whether to apply modification or discounts to bids. Item and bid groups can be partitioned into groups for the purpose of smoothing requirements. Trigger bid groups, rules associated with trigger values, item groups, and bid groups can be used for adjusting or constraining bids based on triggers, logical connectives, and adjustments. | 11-05-2009 |
20090281920 | Overconstraint Detection, Rule Relaxation and Demand Reduction in a Combinatorial Exchange - In a combinatorial exchange, a set of rules can be input for processing of bids received in connection with the exchange. At least one bid can be received from each of a plurality of exchange participants and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A determination can be made as a function of a subset of the rules if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, the step of determining an allocation is repeated utilizing a different subset of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. It can be determined if the exchange is overconstrained and, if so, rules can be relaxed. Also or alternatively, the demand for a quantity of an item can be increased or decreased based on the average cost of the item. | 11-12-2009 |
20090287560 | Items Ratio Based Price/Discount Adjustment in a Combinatorial Auction - In a combinatorial exchange, rules can be input for processing bids and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A subset of the rules can be used to determine if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, new allocations can be determined using different subsets of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. At least one of the bids can include a reference ratio; a discount; a price associated with a quantity Q | 11-19-2009 |
David Nathaniel Levine, Washington, DC US
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20140297469 | Consumer Monetization of Pre-existing Internet Usage Data - A system is described wherein a user provides pre-existing information to a data collection company, who in turn sells the data or use of the data to third parties and offers the user a portion of the sale proceeds. | 10-02-2014 |
David R. Levine, Baltimore, MD US
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20120108545 | Trioxane Monomers and Dimers - Monomeric and dimeric trioxane fluoroaryl amides, 5-carbon-linked, C-10 non-acetal trioxane dimer esters; trioxane silylamides; and trioxane dimer orthoesters and methods of their use for treating subjects infected with malaria or other parasitic infectious diseases including, but not limited to, toxoplasmic infection; subjects afflicted with psychiatric conditions associated with toxoplasmic infection; and subjects afflicted with cancer. | 05-03-2012 |
Frederick J. Levine, Hillsborough, NC US
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20130311442 | System, Method, and Data Structure for Automatically Generating Database Queries which are Data Model Independent and Cardinality Independent - Systems and methods are provided for performing a database query. After receiving an identification of data item components and associations between the data item components, wherein the data item components include a measure and a category, a query generation system creates and executes a database query that comprises one or more Uqueries, wherein each Uquery comprises a Mx segment subquery and a U0 segment subquery. The Mx segment subquery is associated with a table that contains the measure, a table that contains columns for a calculated measure, or a correlated table, and the U0 segment subquery is associated with a table that contains the category, a table that contains columns for a calculated category, a dependent measure table, or a dependent filter table. The query generation system can generate a virtual results table by aggregating Uquery results from one Uquery with Uquery results from another Uquery. | 11-21-2013 |
20150019535 | System, Method, and Data Structure for Automatically Generating Database Queries Which Are Data Model Independent and Cardinality Independent - Systems and methods are provided for performing a query in a distributed system. In one example, a query generation system receives an identification of data item components and associations between the data item components, wherein the data item components include a measure and a category, and wherein the identified association indicates that the measure is independent of another data item component, indicates that the measure is dependent on another data item component, or indicates that two or more data item components are correlated. The query generation system creates and executes a database query for retrieving data item components, wherein the database query includes a first Uquery, wherein the first Uquery includes a Mx segment subquery and a U0 segment subquery, wherein the Mx segment subquery is associated with a table that contains the measure, a table that contains columns for a calculated measure, or a correlated table, and wherein the U0 segment subquery is associated with a table that contains the category, a table that contains columns for a calculated category, a dependent measure table, or a dependent filter table. In another example, the query generation system generates a virtual results table by aggregating the Uquery results from one Uquery with Uquery results from another Uquery and reports the virtual results table. | 01-15-2015 |
Fredrick Ellis Levine, Boulder, CO US
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20140257550 | METHOD FOR MANAGING AND ELIMINATING FLOAT THREADS IN KNITTED GARMENTS - A method for reducing the occurrence of float threads on the surface of a machine-knitted fabric. Beginning with an initial programmed pattern describing yarn used at each stitch in a knitting pattern, the present method identifies stitches that will create float threads, sorts the identified float threads, giving priority to those float threads that would most limit stretch in a knitted garment, taking into account factors such as float thread length, location in a garment and yarn stretch. Then, in order of the sorted float thread list, the present method assigns additional yarns of the same characteristics as the original yarns to available yarn feeds to minimize the eventual creation of float threads in the knitted fabric. Multiple passes are made through the programmed pattern until no additional floats can be mitigated, or until a predetermined number of passes has been completed. | 09-11-2014 |
George J. Levine, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100125789 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC NAVIGATION THROUGH A PROPERTY TO A SELECTED DESTINATION - A system and method for providing navigation for visitors to casinos allows the visitors to select a game, amenity, attraction, or facility as a desired destination, and then have a route provided them to that destination. The route can be drawn on a touch screen display. As an avatar proceeds along the route, it passes landmarks that are highlighted through animation. They may grow as the avatar approaches, then shrink back as it continues beyond the landmark. This is typically repeated several times, allowing the customer to easily remember the series of landmarks, and, thus, the route to the desired destination. He can then follow the route by moving from landmark to landmark across the casino floor. A customized map with the route may also be printed. | 05-20-2010 |
Gregory M. Levine, St. Louis, MO US
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20110010961 | Dryer Motor and Control - A drying device has been developed having a single electric motor configured to drive a drum and directly drive an air blower. The single electric motor is a non-line frequency electric motor. The drum is coupled to a support frame to enable rotation of the drum relative the support frame. The drum has an interior space for holding a load of articles, such as clothing. The motor includes a controller configured to increase gradually the angular velocity of the drum to provide a “soft start” for the dryer. | 01-20-2011 |
20110140567 | Low Noise Rotor or Stator of an Electric Motor or Generator and Method of Assembling the Same - A stator or rotor of an electric motor or generator comprises a core formed of ferromagnetic material having a plurality of teeth arranged circumferentially about an axis. In one aspect of the invention, at least one retaining member connects the end portions of at least two of the teeth to each other in a manner inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions. By inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions, vibration is reduced. Vibration can also be reduced by welding interior surfaces of a core to each other. Reducing the vibration reduces the noise emissions of the rotor or stator during operation. | 06-16-2011 |
20120043844 | Direct Drive Rotor with Metal Coupler - An overmolded-type rotor for an outer rotor-type electric motor, wherein, in addition to a backing ring and magnets, a metallic coupler that comprises an inner axial surface configured to interface with a shaft to be driven by the rotor and an outer axial surface that corresponds to a multiplicity of outer teeth is overmolded with a polymer frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20130082579 | DIRECT DRIVE ROTOR WITH METAL COUPLER - A rotor for an outer rotor-type motor is provided. The rotor includes a metallic coupler and a polymeric frame molded over at least part of the metallic coupler. | 04-04-2013 |
20130270930 | DIRECT DRIVE ROTOR WITH METAL COUPLER - A rotor for an outer rotor-type motor is provided. The rotor includes a metallic coupler and a polymeric frame molded over at least part of the metallic coupler. | 10-17-2013 |
20140010642 | LOW NOISE STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OR GENERATOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A stator of an electric motor or generator comprises a core formed of ferromagnetic material having a plurality of teeth arranged circumferentially about an axis. In one aspect of the invention, at least one retaining member connects the end portions of at least two of the teeth to each other in a manner inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions. By inhibiting relative movement between said tooth end portions, vibration is reduced. Vibration can also be reduced by welding interior surfaces of a core to each other. Reducing the vibration reduces the noise emissions of the stator during operation. | 01-09-2014 |
20140109429 | Dryer Motor and Control - A drying device has been developed having a single electric motor configured to drive a drum and directly drive an air blower. The single electric motor is a non-line frequency electric motor. The drum is coupled to a support frame to enable rotation of the drum relative the support frame. The drum has an interior space for holding a load of articles, such as clothing. The motor includes a controller configured to regulate the angular velocity of the output shaft of the motor with reference to the current drawn by the motor. | 04-24-2014 |
20140232214 | DIRECT DRIVE ROTOR WITH METAL COUPLER - A rotor for an outer rotor-type motor is provided. The rotor includes a metallic coupler and a polymeric frame molded over at least part of the metallic coupler. | 08-21-2014 |
Gregory M. Levine, Olivette, MO US
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20110193433 | Stator with Cavity for Retaining Wires and Method of Forming the Same - A stator comprises a cavity formed into the insulator of the windings. The non-wound wire sections that extend from the windings and the electrical conductors attached thereto are housed within the cavity. A cap locks onto the stator insulator and prevents the non-wound sections of wire from migrating out of the cavity. | 08-11-2011 |
Gregory M. Levine, Saint Louis, MO US
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20100147039 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SENSING TEMPERATURE OF A ROTATING ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE - A system and method of determining the temperature of a rotating electromagnetic machine, such as an electric motor or generator. A temperature calibration parameter is calculated based on the temperature of an object situated close to the motor, such as a motor drive connected to the motor, and a first resistance value of the winding. In exemplary embodiments, the motor drive and first resistance value are determined only after the motor has been idle for some predetermined time period. Once the calibration parameter is calculated, the processor uses it along with subsequent resistance measurements to calculate the temperature of the motor. | 06-17-2010 |
20110144937 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF SENSING TEMPERATURE OF A ROTATING ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE - A system and method of determining the temperature of a rotating electromagnetic machine, such as an electric motor or generator. A temperature calibration parameter is calculated based on the temperature of an object situated close to the motor, such as a motor drive connected to the motor, and a first resistance value of the winding. In exemplary embodiments, the motor drive and first resistance value are determined only after the motor has been idle for some predetermined time period. Once the calibration parameter is calculated, the processor uses it along with subsequent resistance measurements to calculate the temperature of the motor. | 06-16-2011 |
Howard Levine, Lyndhurst, OH US
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20100152730 | MUCOSAL TISSUE DRESSING AND METHOD OF USE - A method and apparatus for reducing or eliminating pain after surgical procedures related to mucosal tissue, including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, or other pharyngeal operations. Certain embodiments provide a biodegradable film or covering that serves as a mechanical barrier to reduce pain caused, for example, by friction between solid food and healing tissue in the first few days after surgery. Some embodiments include a method for increasing the adhesion between tissue and the film or covering. | 06-17-2010 |
20110112512 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING MAXILLARY SINUS DISEASE - Devices and methods are described for improving drainage and/or aeration of maxillary sinuses and for treating maxillary sinus disease. Spacer devices are implanted through natural or man-made openings in the maxillary sinus. In some embodiments, the spacer device is loaded with a therapeutic substance which then exits the device over a desired time period to treat maxillary sinus disease. | 05-12-2011 |
Howard L. Levine, Lyndhurst, OH US
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20080287908 | Ethmoidotomy System and Implantable Spacer Devices Having Therapeutic Substance Delivery Capability for Treatment of Paranasal Sinusitis - Substance delivering spacer devices may comprise expandable reservoirs that are implantable in paranasal sinuses and other cavities, openings and passageways of the body to maintain patency and to provide sustained local delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic substance. Also provided are sinus penetrator devices and systems for performing ethmoidotomy procedures or for creating other openings in the walls of paranasal sinuses or other anatomical structures. | 11-20-2008 |
Jake Levine, Seattle, WA US
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20110240448 | Tablet Computing Device System - A protective case system for a tablet computing device is described herein. The protective case enables a person that does not want to or is physically unable to hold a tablet computing device to interact with an inserted tablet computing device. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, description, and drawings that form this document. | 10-06-2011 |
20140246551 | ADJUSTABLE HOLDER FOR DEVICES - Disclosed is an adjustable holder for devices with a simplified design for accommodating devices of various form factors and shapes. The adjustable holder comprises at least a pair of offset, generally parallel arms that are slidable within corresponding openings of a support in order to adjust the arms and fixedly position the arms at varying distances relative to the support. The adjustable holder further comprises a gripping member coupled to a distal end of each of the arms to grip a device at opposing sides of the device. In some embodiments, the arms are adjustable via a two-part ratcheting mechanism. In yet other embodiments, the gripping members are rotatable to accommodate devices of various geometries. The holder can fit onto a stand or structure to hold a device in a fixed position. | 09-04-2014 |
James A. Levine, Oronoco, MN US
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20080255794 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MONITORING AND PROMPTING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method are provided in various illustrative embodiments for monitoring a user's physical activity and prompting a user to undertake physical activity as needed. An illustrative embodiment includes a wearable activity sensor, an output device, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive data from the activity sensor and provide output via the output device as a function of the data from the activity sensor. The output comprises content associated with utilizing an exercise enabling device. | 10-16-2008 |
20090048538 | Systems, methods and devices for promoting thermogenesis - Systems, methods and devices to measure and potentially promote thermogenesis, preferably non-exercise activity thermogenesis are disclosed. In the various embodiments, the present invention may rely on one or more sensors that detect a subject's body posture and/or activity. Feedback regarding the subject's posture and/or activity (relative to preferred postures and/or activity levels) may preferably be provided after the data is retrieved and analyzed. A power interlock may also be used to control delivery of electrical energy based on a subject's posture and/or activity level. | 02-19-2009 |
20090221936 | ACTIVITY-CONTINGENT WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM - An activity-contingent weight loss method and system. The system includes measuring information representative of caloric expenditure during one day, and prescribing a caloric allowance for the following day as a function of the caloric expenditure during the previous day. | 09-03-2009 |
Jason M. Levine, Miami, FL US
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20090270783 | Weight Driven Neck Traction Unit and Method - The neck traction device elongated a user's neck with the application of force on the user's shoulders. One embodiment includes a head pad, a vertically movably head support frame, a pivotally connected linkage member coupled to a shoulder frame element. The shoulder frame and shoulder pads are longitudinally movably mounted and the linked system exerts a longitudinal force on the user's shoulders when the user's head rests on the head pad and depresses the head pad. A biasing mechanism either upwardly supports the head frame or longitudinally limits the extension of the shoulder frame such that when the head is lifted off the head frame, the biasing mechanism raises the head pad and moves back the shoulder frame and pads. Alternatively, a transmission may be used to convert the substantially downward force due to the head weight to a longitudinal force on the shoulder pads. | 10-29-2009 |
20110060262 | Weight Driven Neck Traction Unit and Method - The neck traction device elongated a user's neck with the application of force on the user's shoulders. One embodiment includes a head pad, a vertically movably head support frame, a pivotally connected linkage member coupled to a shoulder frame element. The shoulder frame and shoulder pads are longitudinally movably mounted and the linked system exerts a longitudinal force on the user's shoulders when the user's head rests on the head pad and depresses the head pad. A biasing mechanism either upwardly supports the head frame or longitudinally limits the extension of the shoulder frame such that when the head is lifted off the head frame, the biasing mechanism raises the head pad and moves back the shoulder frame and pads. Alternatively, a transmission may be used to convert the substantially downward force due to the head weight to a longitudinal force on the shoulder pads. | 03-10-2011 |
Jeremy David Levine, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20120172182 | MULTI-GRIP DUMBBELL - The current application is directed to a multi-grip dumbbell. One example multi-grip dumbbell includes a central dumbbell handle, a first weighted head interconnected to the central dumbbell handle in proximity to a first end of the central dumbbell handle, and a second weighted head interconnected to the central dumbbell handle in proximity to a second end of the central dumbbell handle. The first weighted head has approximately the same weight as the second weighted head. The first weighted head includes a first end dumbbell handle and two side dumbbell handles. Similarly, the second weighted head includes a second end dumbbell handle and two side dumbbell handles. | 07-05-2012 |
Jonathan A. Levine, Clarendon Hills, IL US
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20090024089 | LONG TAPERED DILATOR - A dilator assembly used for the dilatation of vessel, tracts, or cavities. The dilator assembly comprises a hub portion, a shaft portion, and a long tapered tip portion having a taper no greater than 4 Fr per 1 cm. In certain aspects, the taper of the tapered tip portion is between approximately 1 Fr per 1 cm to 1 Fr per 1.5 cm. The present invention obviates the need for pre-dilatation. The dilator shaft portion and/or the distal tapered tip portion are flexible, providing excellent tractability, being capable of bending along a guide wire with minimal physical force and without kinking, to tract the curvature of a vessel, tract, or cavity. Additionally, a section of the shaft portion can be is capable of similarly bending along a guide wire. The present invention functions as a dilator, and tracts like a catheter over a guide wire. | 01-22-2009 |
Joshua D. Levine, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110200239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY PERFORMING HEMATOLOGIC ANALYSIS UTILIZING A TRANSMITTED IMAGE OF A CENTRIFUGED ANALYSIS TUBE - An apparatus for and method of analyzing hematologic samples deposited within a capillary tube is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) imaging a region of sample centrifuged within a capillary tube using a first analysis device, which region is defined by substantially all of the radial width and axial length of the sample residing within the internal cavity of the tube where the float resides after centrifugation, and producing signals representative of the image; b) communicating the signals representative of the image to a second analysis device independent of, and remotely located from, the first analysis device; c) processing the signals representative of the image using the second analysis device and producing analysis data based on the signals; and d) displaying the image of the region of the sample using the second analysis device. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201045 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HEMATOLOGIC ANALYSIS USING AN ARRAY-IMAGING SYSTEM FOR IMAGING AND ANALYSIS OF A CENTRIFUGED ANALYSIS TUBE - A method and device for analyzing a hematologic sample centrifuged within a capillary tube is provided. The device includes a tube holder, a sample imaging device, a processor, and a sample data display. The sample imaging device is operable to create a digital image of the sample within a region of the tube. The region is defined by substantially all of the radial width and axial length of the sample residing within the internal cavity of the tube in the region where the float resides after centrifugation. The sample imaging device is operable to produce signals representative of the image. The processor is adapted to produce information relating to bands of interest within the image based on the signals from the sample imaging device. The sample data display is adapted to display the results therefrom and/or a digital image of the sample within the region. | 08-18-2011 |
20110305755 | METHOD OF ADDING BOTANICAL AGENTS/DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS TO PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS IN A PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC REGIMEN - A method for administering an active pharmaceutical agent (APA) is provided that includes the steps of: a) providing a medicine having a dose of at least one APA and at least one active botanical agent (ABA) or dietary supplement; and b) dosing the APA within the medicine such that within each subsequent dose of the medicine, the amount of the APA decreases and the amount of the ABA increases, or remains the same, or decreases relative to an earlier amount. A trace of the APA may or may not remain in the pill toward the end of medicine application. | 12-15-2011 |
20110311622 | METHOD FOR ADDING SENSORY CONDITIONING CUES IN A PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC REGIMEN - A method for administering pharmaceutical agents to a subject is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a course of treatment for a subject, which course includes periodically administering an amount of medicine to the subject, which amount of medicine includes a dose of at least one active pharmacological agent (APA) and an amount of at least one non-active pharmacological agent (NPA), which NPA provides at least one non-visual sensory cue; and b) varying the dosage amount of the APA within the periodically administered amount of medicine, while the amount of the NPA contained within each periodically administered amount of medicine is provided at a level that maintains the sensory cue at a substantially constant level. | 12-22-2011 |
20120093883 | METHOD OF TREATING AND PREVENTING NEURO-OLFACTORY TRIGGERED OR AGGRAVATED ILLNESSES OR RELATED CONDITIONS - A method for treating at least one of neuro-olfactory triggered illnesses, and related conditions within a subject is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a composition that includes one or more agents adapted to induce a level of anosmia/hyposmia in the subject, which level of anosmia/hyposmia is sufficient to substantially decrease olfactory sensory stimulation within the subject and a neurologic response to the stimulation that is one or both of triggering and aggravating the illness or condition; and b) applying the composition to a nasopharynx region of the subject. | 04-19-2012 |
20120204112 | METHOD FOR FACILITATING THE INTRODUCTION OF USERS WITH SIMILAR OR COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS IN A GIVEN LOCALE WITHIN A GIVEN TIMEFRAME - A method of confirming a meeting time, date or location for a pre-selected activity wherein two or more users on a social utility website or app interact is provided. The method includes the following steps: a) both users indicate times and dates they are available to meet; b) both users indicate the geographical parameters within which they are available to meet; c) the website provides both users with a set of results that includes a list of options within the intersecting choices of both users; d) one user selects an option on the list, which is then highlighted on the second user's screen; e) the second user may click on the highlighted option to confirm, or alternatively click on a different selection, which is then highlighted on the first user's screen; and f) when an item is chosen by both users, it is displayed as confirmed on both users' screens. | 08-09-2012 |
20130142839 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADDING SENSORY CONDITIONING CUES IN A PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC REGIMEN - A method and system for administering pharmaceutical agents to a subject is provided. The system includes a course of treatment regimen, which includes a prescribed order of medicine amounts for periodic administration to the subject in the prescribed order. The amount of medicine includes a dose of at least one active pharmacological agent (APA) and an amount of at least one non-active pharmacological agent (NPA). The NPA provides at least one non-visual sensory cue. The dosage amounts of the APA contained within the amounts of medicine periodically administered in the prescribed order are varied within the course of treatment regimen, and the amount of the NPA contained within the amounts of medicine periodically administered in the prescribed order are held constant within the course of treatment regimen. | 06-06-2013 |
20130152875 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ANIMAL BEHAVIOR BY ALTERING SENSORIAL INPUT CUES - A device for controlling the behavior of an animal, which animal has a neck, eyes, and a head, is provided. The device includes a collapsible hood having a length extending between a collar end and a muzzle end. The collapsible hood is configurable in a collapsed state wherein the collar end and the muzzle end are in close proximity to the collar. The collapsible hood is lengthwise extendable into a deployed state, wherein the collar end and muzzle end are separated from one another and the hood covers at least a portion of the animal's head including its eyes. In the collapsed state the device when mounted on the animal does not diminish the animal's ability to interact with, or sense, its environmental surroundings. In the deployed state the collapsible hood is operable to substantially diminish the animal's ability to sense environmental surroundings outside of the hood using one or more of vision, smell, and hearing. | 06-20-2013 |
20140178311 | METHOD OF ADDING BOTANICAL AGENTS/DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS TO PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS IN A PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC REGIMEN - A method for administering an active pharmaceutical agent (APA) is provided that includes the steps of: a) providing a medicine having a dose of at least one APA and at least one active botanical agent (ABA) or dietary supplement; and b) dosing the APA within the medicine such that within each subsequent dose of the medicine, the amount of the APA decreases and the amount of the ABA increases, or remains the same, or decreases relative to an earlier amount. A trace of the APA may or may not remain in the pill toward the end of medicine application. | 06-26-2014 |
Kenneth M. Levine, New Smyrna Beach, FL US
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20090150209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE WORKERS - A system manages mobile workers and includes a plurality of clients and a server in communication with a plurality of clients. The server includes a database having a plurality of target objects that are classified corresponding to facilities assets to be worked on by a mobile worker and attributes of each target object, including any tasks to be performed on target objects. A rule engine is operative with the scheduling algorithm to map from a problem space for partitioned jobs and mobile workers to a solution to schedule jobs and mobile workers in selected different regions. The rule engine is operative to control the scheduling algorithm using heuristics comprising at least one of a tabu search, iterated local search, guided local search, and variable neighborhood search to focus a search space to regions for moving the schedules of high utility. A communications device is operative with the server for communicating any determined schedules and jobs as messages to clients. | 06-11-2009 |
20120203728 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE WORKERS - A system manages mobile workers and includes a plurality of clients and a server. A database includes a plurality of target objects that are classified corresponding to facilities assets to be worked on by a mobile worker and attributes of each target object, including any tasks to be performed on target objects. A rule engine determines algorithms based on a utility function for partitioned jobs wherein different algorithms are selected and used for different partitions to schedule jobs and mobile workers in selected different regions. An algorithm is selected based on a weighted sum that is calculated from a possible number of work schedules, jobs and mobile workers for each partition. A selected policy for a job environment determines how mobile workers, jobs and work schedules are partitioned. A plurality of system agents automate supervision. | 08-09-2012 |
Lawrence T. Levine, Sarasota, FL US
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20140282094 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-PARTY COMMUNICATION - A system and method provides for multi-party communication including engaging a network communication engine from a mobile communication interface and providing a user identification and a location indicator to the network communication engine. The method and system further includes receiving in the mobile communication interface a plurality of communication channels based on at least one of: the user identification and the location indicator and in response to a user selection of a selected communication channel, transmitting a channel engagement request to the network communication engine requesting connection of the user to the selected communication channel. The method and system further includes engaging in muted bi-directional communication with a plurality of additional users across the selected communication channel, wherein muted bi-directional communication includes user engagement of an open channel engagement command for communication input across the channel and the input transmitted across the channel only during the open channel engagement command. | 09-18-2014 |
Mark Levine, Hendersonville, TN US
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20080248708 | Ballistic Fabric - Briefly the invention relates to a flexible fabric for use as for example in a roll-up shutter with improved ballistic properties. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a ballistic fabric that is formed from a unique cabled yarn and allows less deformation on impact. The unique cabled yarn may be a metal reinforced aramid yarn for giving the fabric additional strength. | 10-09-2008 |
20120148843 | DURABLE HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE SYNTHETIC FABRIC CONSTRUCTION - A fabric is provided comprising functional filaments, wherein each filament contains electrically conductive polymer material. In this way, the fabric is made conductive and has static dissipation properties comparable to metal-based fabrics. At the same time, the fabric also has desirable physical properties comparable to non-conductive synthetic fabrics. | 06-14-2012 |
Mark David Levine, Tavares, FL US
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20110167538 | STOCKING RELEASABLY ATTACHABLE TO FOOTWEAR - Hosiery, such as stockings, are releasably and removably attachable to footwear such as flip-flop type sandals, and/or serve to secure a flip-flop adjacent the foot while the flip-flop is being worn. An instep covering front flap is provided, covering portions of the top of the foot while leaving toes exposed. The stockings include cooperating fastening elements configured to secure the stocking to the V-strap portion of the flip-flop. | 07-14-2011 |
Mark J. Levine, Hendersonville, TN US
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20080248233 | Tobacco Suction Tape - Briefly the invention relates to a tobacco conveyer belt, for example a suction tape with improved mechanical properties. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an endless suction tape that is formed from a continuous polymeric film containing a polymer chosen to maximize the wear resistance and minimize toxicity of any polymer contaminating the tobacco. The tape is permeable and perforated according to a desired distribution. The suction tape can be formed with a uniform texture, by embossing mechanically, ultrasonically, or through a laser removal technique. Either or both surfaces of the tape can be smooth or textured. | 10-09-2008 |
Martin Levine, Norman, OK US
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20080213305 | Vaccine for periodontitis and methods of use - The present invention is directed to an immunogenic composition for inducing an immune response against lysine decarboxylase for treating or preventing periodontitis in a subject. The present invention is also directed to methods for inducing an immunogenic response in a subject by administering such immunogenic composition. | 09-04-2008 |
20080221803 | Methods of predicting treatment outcome in chronic periodontitis patients - The invention is a new method for predicting when subjects having chronic periodontitis will fail or succeed conventional standard therapy. The method uses measures of the plaque cadaverine fraction with additional measurements including age, fraction of gingival margins that bleed on probing (BOP), and clinical attachment level (CAL in mm) to calculate discriminant function equations for calculating individual score sets. When CF is above 0.45 in periodontitis patients, it is predicted that most available therapies with which the periodontitis patient can be treated will fail, including a conventional standard treatment or an aggressive combined antibiotic/oral hygiene therapy. | 09-11-2008 |
20090155296 | MUTANTS OF LYSINE DECARBOXYLASE, VACCINES FOR PERIODONTITIS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to mutants of lysine decarboxylase, nucleic acids encoding the mutants, and vaccines comprising the mutants for inhibiting and reducing the development of periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. The vaccine composition comprises a recombinant lysine decarboxylase mutant which is based on a native version of the enzyme from | 06-18-2009 |
Matt Levine US
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20120264511 | SELECTING AND DISPLAYING BRANDED VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for providing branded virtual objects in a virtual environment are presented. A game instance of a computer-implemented multiplayer online game is generated, where the game instance is associated with a virtual environment of a player. A graphical user interface to the player is provided, where the graphical user interface displays at least one branded virtual object for selection by the player, and where the branded virtual object corresponds to a real-world brand. Selection and placement of the branded virtual object in the virtual environment by the player is monitored. The virtual environment of the player is updated to include the branded virtual object. | 10-18-2012 |
Michael Joseph Levine, Nashua, NH US
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20120063454 | Apparatus and method in a system for multicast data transfers over an interconnected bus - The present invention presents a system and method for providing multicast data transfers in a system with Interconnected data busses of at least two Subsystems. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael R. Levine, Pinckney, MI US
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20090014312 | LOW ENERGY VACUUM DISTILLATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A sub-atmospheric pressure desalinating still employs a closed top, open bottom pipe filled with source water to be distilled, such as seawater, having a height greater than the height of a column of seawater that can be supported by the pressure at the bottom of the tank so that a subatmospheric pressure volume is formed at the top. Water from the source is also pumped into the subatmospheric volume and passed through an evaporator which enlarges its surface volume. A small percentage of the water is vaporized and the balance is cooled to provide the heat of vaporization and falls into the top of the seawater column, creating a downward flow. The vapor is drawn from the vacuum and condensed, preferably in a second subatmospheric volume above a column of fresh water. | 01-15-2009 |
20140148959 | SMART SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sprinkler system is controlled to ensure that a given geographic area receives sufficient watering without being over-watered. The sprinkler system, capable of being programmed to deliver a desired amount of water in accordance with a desired daily watering schedule, is programmed to deliver the desired amount of water every day unless interrupted. Rainfall information is received, and a signal is sent to interrupt the sprinkler system, causing the sprinkler system to: a) follow a predetermined watering schedule when there is no rain, in which case the sprinkler system delivers the desired amount of water following a predetermined number of days, n, without watering, or b) increase n by 1 or more days if the rainfall information indicates at least one significant rain event capable of providing the desired amount of water, and c) return to a) when n expires. | 05-29-2014 |
Myron M. Levine, Columbia, MD US
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20080233094 | Attenuated Salmonella Enterica Serovar Paratyphi a and Uses Thereof - The present invention is drawn to a live, attenuated | 09-25-2008 |
20110020399 | Vaccines and Immunomodulatory Therapies for Tularemia - The present invention relates to attenuated strains of | 01-27-2011 |
20110274714 | Broad Spectrum Vaccine Against Non-Typhoidal Salmonella - The present invention is drawn to attenuated | 11-10-2011 |
20120029173 | ATTENUATED SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR PARATYPHI A AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is drawn to a live, attenuated | 02-02-2012 |
20130129776 | Broad Spectrum Vaccine Against Typhoidal and Non-typhoidal Salmonella Disease - The present invention is drawn to multivalent | 05-23-2013 |
Robert Levine, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120079760 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BIODIESEL FROM A WET BIOMASS - A method of producing a biodiesel from a wet biomass is provided. The method includes providing the wet biomass that includes water and biomass solids. The method also includes heating the wet biomass at a first temperature and a first pressure for a time period ranging from 10 to 480 minutes to form an aqueous solution and a solid agglomerate containing a hydrolyzed lipid component. The method also includes step of transesterifying the hydrolyzed lipid component to form biodiesel. | 04-05-2012 |
20130216586 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Immune function of an animal can be modulated by administration of a composition that includes beta glucan. The beta glucan can be derived from | 08-22-2013 |
Robert A. Levine, Marion, VA US
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20130014431 | ADVANCED, BIOMASS-DERIVED, LOW-SULFUR BUNKER FUELS - A fuel composition and the process of making the fuel composition are described. More specifically, a novel biomass derived low sulfur bunker fuels composition and the method of making thereof. Embodiment of the invention discloses a novel low sulfur bunker fuels composition derived from blending various bio-oil with other heavy residual fuel oils and distillates where final sulfur content and carbon intensity is controlled by the ratio of bio-oil to other heavy residual fuel oils and distillates. Embodiment of the invention also discloses a process of making a novel biomass derived low sulfur bunker fuels by blending various bio-oil with other heavy residual fuel oils and distillates. | 01-17-2013 |
Robert B. Levine, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140263039 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNICELLULAR BIOMASS PRODUCTION USING pH CONTROL SYSTEM AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER WITH HIGH BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND LEVELS - Methods and systems for the growth of heterotrophic eukaryotic biomass that use pH modulations in order to treat wastewater and produce biomass in optimized quantities. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287919 | MODULATION OF PLANT IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION - Immune function of a plant can be modulated by administering a composition comprising beta glucan, where the beta glucan includes unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan. Such unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan can be obtained from | 09-25-2014 |
Rodney L. Levine, Rockville, MD US
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20090155293 | MODIFIED DEFENSINS AND THEIR USE - This disclosure provides modified antimicrobial agents, for example modified defensin polypeptides. In one embodiment, compositions including a modified arginine residue, such as an ADP-ribosylated and/or ribosylated alpha defensin polypeptide, are provided. Also provided are methods of modulating an immune response using the modified defensin polypeptides. In one embodiment, a method is provided for modulating an antimicrobial activity. In another embodiment, a method if provided for inhibiting a cytotoxic activity. Also disclosed are methods for treating diseases in a subject that are associated with an immune response, such as inflammatory and pulmonary diseases, using the disclosed modified defensin polypeptides. | 06-18-2009 |
20100041060 | IRON-REGULATING PROTEIN-2(IRP-2) AS A DIAGNOSTIC FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE - The present invention relates to the discovery of markers for neurodegenerative disease. More particularly, it was discovered that forms of IRP-2 protein that are unable to undergo oxidation at critical cysteine residues are diagnostic for neurodegenerative disease including, but not limited to Alzheimer's disease. Embodiments include nucleic acids that encode mutant IRP-2 proteins and fragments thereof, mutant IRP-2 proteins and fragments thereof, antibodies directed to epitopes present on mutant IRP-2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of making these nucleic acids and polypeptides, as well as, approaches to diagnose neurodegenerative disease in animals, such as humans at risk of contracting Alzheimer's disease. | 02-18-2010 |
20110183021 | Compositions Containing Purine Nucleosides and Manganese and Their Uses - This invention encompasses methods of preserving protein function by contacting a protein with a composition comprising one or more purine nucleosides (such as e.g., adenosine or uridine) and an antioxidant (such as e.g., manganese). In addition, the invention encompasses methods of treating and/or preventing a side effect of radiation exposure and methods of preventing a side effect of radiotherapy comprising administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising one or more purine nucleosides (such as e.g., adenosine or uridine) and an antioxidant (such as e.g., manganese) to a subject in need thereof. The compositions may comprise | 07-28-2011 |
20120107336 | MODIFIED DEFENSINS AND THEIR USE - This disclosure provides modified antimicrobial agents, for example modified defensin polypeptides. Compositions including a modified arginine residue, such as an ADP-ribosylated and/or ribosylated alpha defensin polypeptide, are provided. Also provided are methods of modulating an immune response using the modified defensin polypeptides. Methods are provided for modulating an antimicrobial activity and for inhibiting a cytotoxic activity. Also disclosed are methods for treating diseases in a subject that are associated with an immune response, such as inflammatory and pulmonary diseases, using the disclosed modified defensin polypeptides. | 05-03-2012 |
20120164123 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISEASE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PROTEINS OF USE THEREIN - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a polypeptide including at least one arginine residue susceptible to ADP-ribosylation and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). In some embodiments, the polypeptide and/or NAD is administered via inhalation. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including at least one polypeptide (such as HNP-1) and NAD. The disclosure also provides in vitro methods of producing a polypeptide with altered activity, including contacting the polypeptide with NAD and an arginine-specific mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase (for example, ART1) to produce a polypeptide including at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue, incubating the ADP-ribosylated polypeptide under conditions sufficient for conversion of at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue to ornithine, and isolating the ornithine-containing polypeptide. Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a modified polypeptide (such as HNP-1) including at least one ornithine residue in place of an arginine residue are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20140329792 | SYNTHETIC CATALASE/SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE MIMETICS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VIRAL INFECTIONS - The invention provides for the treatment of disorders related to viral infection, using salen manganese compounds. | 11-06-2014 |
20140341876 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISEASE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PROTEINS OF USE THEREIN - Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a defensin polypeptide including at least one arginine residue susceptible to ADP-ribosylation and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), are described. The polypeptide and/or NAD can be administered via inhalation. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including at least one defensin polypeptide and NAD. In vitro methods of producing a polypeptide with altered activity, including contacting the polypeptide with NAD and an arginine-specific mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase to produce a polypeptide including at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue, incubating the ADP-ribosylated polypeptide under conditions sufficient for conversion of at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue to ornithine, and isolating the ornithine-containing polypeptide, are also described. Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a modified defensin polypeptide including at least one ornithine residue in place of an arginine residue are also disclosed. | 11-20-2014 |
Russell E. Levine, Highland Park, IL US
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20130246436 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOCUMENT INDEXING AND DRAWING ANNOTATION - A system and method for parsing a machine-readable document having associated drawing figures with components labeled by references, to identify the occurrence of the references for generating a dynamic reference index table, and for either automatically annotating the references in the associated drawing figures with descriptive words or phrases cross-referenced to the references within the generated dynamic reference index table, or generating a reference usage report identifying inconsistencies and/or errors within the document associated with the identified reference occurrences. | 09-19-2013 |
Scott J. Levine, Arlington, VA US
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20100071013 | IDENTIFYING EVENTS OF INTEREST WITHIN VIDEO CONTENT - Instant messages sent by a viewer of a video while the video is perceivable to the viewer may be monitored. An event of interest occurring in the video may be identified based on the monitored instant messages. Metadata that describes the event of interest may be generated and assigned to the video. A request for video content associated with the video may be received from a user. An indexed collection of videos that includes the video may be searched for the requested video content. Based on the search, it may be determined that the video satisfies the user's request. The event of interest occurring in the video may be identified based on the metadata assigned to the video. User perception of a scene from the video that includes the event of interest may be enabled. | 03-18-2010 |
20100235508 | LOCATION-BASED REGULATION OF ACCESS - Generally, access to content may be regulated by receiving a content request initiated at a jukebox for access to a content selection, identifying a jukebox location corresponding to a location of the jukebox, determining a permissible location for rendering the content selection, relating the jukebox location to the permissible location, and enabling the content request when the permissible location supports access to the content selection from the jukebox location. | 09-16-2010 |
20130007596 | Identification of Electronic Content Significant to a User - Content that is significant to a user may be determined. An indication that a user finds content within a document significant may be received. In response to the received indication, the document may be analyzed to identify a set of topics associated with the content of the document. From the set of topics, a subset of topics responsible for the user finding the document significant may be identified. A user profile associated with the user may be updated based on the subset of topics. | 01-03-2013 |
20130080430 | Identification of Electronic Content Significant to a User - Content that is significant to a user may be determined. An indication that a user finds content within a document significant may be received. In response to the received indication, the document may be analyzed to identify a set of topics associated with the content of the document. From the set of topics, a subset of topics responsible for the user finding the document significant may be identified. A user profile associated with the user may be updated based on the subset of topics. | 03-28-2013 |
20130204873 | IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC CONTENT SIGNIFICANT TO A USER - Content that is significant to a user may be determined. An indication that a user finds content within a document significant may be received. In response to the received indication, the document may be analyzed to identify a set of topics associated with the content of the document. From the set of topics, a subset of topics responsible for the user finding the document significant may be identified. A user profile associated with the user may be updated based on the subset of topics. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205231 | IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC CONTENT SIGNIFICANT TO A USER - Content that is significant to a user may be determined. An indication that a user finds content within a document significant may be received. In response to the received indication, the document may be analyzed to identify a set of topics associated with the content of the document. From the set of topics, a subset of topics responsible for the user finding the document significant may be identified. A user profile associated with the user may be updated based on the subset of topics. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205232 | IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC CONTENT SIGNIFICANT TO A USER - Content that is significant to a user may be determined. An indication that a user finds content within a document significant may be received. In response to the received indication, the document may be analyzed to identify a set of topics associated with the content of the document. From the set of topics, a subset of topics responsible for the user finding the document significant may be identified. A user profile associated with the user may be updated based on the subset of topics. | 08-08-2013 |
Serge Levine, Hickory, NC US
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20100229351 | DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A ZIPPER - A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper of the type having a central zipper slider for opening and closing the zipper by selectively disconnecting and connecting a pair of opposed interlockable tracks as the zipper slider moves in respective opening and closing directions along the tracks. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding movement along the guide channel path length and for progressively interconnecting the interlockable tracks at a predetermined mutually oriented angle of closure, a connector carried by the body for connecting the body to the zipper slider, and a pull for permitting manual pulling movement of the body. | 09-16-2010 |
20100306971 | DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A ZIPPER - A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper is provided. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels having mutually oriented guide angles for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding, non-interlocking movement of the zipper tracks through the guide channels in advance of the zipper slider for reducing the closure angle of the zipper tracks in advance of the zipper slider to correspond to the guide angle of the guide channels, and a handle carried by the body for permitting manual pulling movement of the body along at least a portion of the length of the zipper and generally positioned in a coextensive orientation in relation to a pull tab of the zipper slider such that an operator can simultaneously grasp the pull tab of the zipper slider and the handle while sliding the zipper slider in the closing direction. | 12-09-2010 |
Sergey V. Levine, Redmond, WA US
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20130127873 | System and Method for Robust Physically-Plausible Character Animation - An interactive application may include a quasi-physical simulator configured to determine the configuration of animated characters as they move within the application and are acted on by external forces. The simulator may work together with a parameterized animation module that synthesizes and provides reference poses for the animation from example motion clips that it has segmented and parameterized. The simulator may receive input defining a trajectory for an animated character and input representing one or more external forces acting on the character, and may perform a quasi-physical simulation to determine a pose for the character in the current animation frame in reaction to the external forces. The simulator may enforce a goal constraint that the animated character follows the trajectory, e.g., by adding a non-physical force to the simulation, the magnitude of which may be dependent on a torque objective that attempts to minimize the use of such non-physical forces. | 05-23-2013 |
Seth Levine, Boulder, CO US
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20110071899 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 03-24-2011 |
20120036007 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036008 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
Stephen M. Levine, Miami, FL US
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20110113647 | Shoe With Custom Molded Foot Plate and Method of Making - The present invention is a shoe that incorporates a custom insole and method of making the shoe with insole, where a press molded foot plate, the insole, is formed from a positive mold of a foot with the foot at an elevated height corresponding to a height of a high heel shoe, the press molded foot plate extends the length of the shoe to receive the shoe uppers, the shoe outer sole and the desired heel. Alternatively, the shoe, with the incorporated insole, can be a non-customized product that would allow for mass production of the shoe with insole. | 05-19-2011 |
Stephen Michael Levine, Miami, FL US
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20090044426 | SHOE WITH CUSTOM MOLDED FOOT PLATE AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention is a press molded custom shoe plate, a method of making said plate, and a method of making a shoe using said press molded plate wherein said press molded shoe plate is formed of a piece of press molded material that is incorporated and used as the inner sole of a shoe and where an outer sole and uppers are attached to the press molded custom shoe plate. | 02-19-2009 |
Steven R. Levine, Mooresville, NC US
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20080256808 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR A SNAP-OFF BLADE UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife includes a body having a groove adapted to receive a blade. The groove has a plurality of tabs defined on at least a first side. The utility knife also includes a slide assembly device positioned in the body for sliding movement with respect to the body. The slide assembly device includes a housing with a first engaging member having a first protrusion and a second engaging member having a second protrusion releasably engaged with the tabs. The slide assembly device also includes a rocker attached to the housing that is operatively connected to at least one of the engaging members. The rocker is operable for disengaging the first protrusion or second protrusion with respect to the tabs. Disengaging one of the first and second protrusions by the rocker allows sliding movement of the slide assembly device with respect to the body. | 10-23-2008 |
20080289191 | Folding utility knife and related method - A folding utility knife has a handle and a blade holder pivotally mounted on he handle. The blade holder is movable between (i) a closed position with the blade holder pivoted inwardly toward the handle, (ii) a cutting position with the blade holder pivoted outwardly relative to the handle, and (iii) a blade release position located between the closed position and the cutting position. A blade release actuator is located on the blade holder and is movable between (i) a first position preventing release of a utility knife blade located on the blade holder, and (ii) a second position permitting release of a utility knife blade located on the blade holder. A locking member is movable between (i) a blade locking position with the blade holder located in the cutting position that prevents movement of the blade release actuator from the first position to the second position, and (ii) a blade release position with the blade holder located in the blade release position that permits movement of the blade release actuator from the first position to the second position to, in turn, release a utility knife blade from the blade holder. | 11-27-2008 |
Tom Levine, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090037233 | INTERACTIVE DEMAND MANAGEMENT - A system and method is disclosed which allows the aggregation of the demands of various buyers, providing an incentive for suppliers to bid to supply those demands in an auction. The system and method operates by scanning a database which contains a listing of goods or services sought by various people or entities. Thereafter, similar goods or services are grouped together and presented to various vendors. The vendors are given the opportunity to bid on the group of similar goods or services. Such a bid may vary from the originally purchased goods or services as long as the bid is within a predetermined range. The vendor which presents the optimum bid within a predetermined period of time is selected as the provider of the goods or services and proceeds to supply the goods or services at the bid upon amount. | 02-05-2009 |
20110040584 | INTERACTIVE DEMAND MANAGEMENT - A system and method is disclosed which allows the aggregation of the demands of various buyers, providing an incentive for suppliers to bid to supply those demands in an auction. The system and method operates by scanning a database which contains a listing of goods or services sought by various people or entities. Thereafter, similar goods or services are grouped together and presented to various vendors. The vendors are given the opportunity to bid on the group of similar goods or services. Such a bid may vary from the originally purchased goods or services as long as the bid is within a predetermined range. The vendor which presents the optimum bid within a predetermined period of time is selected as the provider of the goods or services and proceeds to supply the goods or services at the bid upon amount. | 02-17-2011 |
Walter Levine, Delray Beach, FL US
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20110126839 | RESPIRATORY FACEMASK WITH SLIDING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HOLDER - A respiratory therapy facemask configured to be positioned against a patient's face and adjacent the patient's mouth, includes a face plate configured for attachment to the patient and defining an opening, the face plate including a laterally extending track defining a slot. A tube rest assembly is configured for being slidably engaged in the slot and for securely accommodating an endotracheal tube. The tube rest assembly is configured for directly engaging the track for lateral movement in the opening. | 06-02-2011 |
20120090619 | INFLATABLE RESPIRATORY CUFF WITH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A respiratory cuff pressure regulator system is provided for use with a breathing tube equipped with an inflatable cuff, a tubule extending from the cuff and having a distal end communicating with an inside of the cuff, a proximal end having an inlet for inflating the cuff. The system includes a sealed housing enclosing an inflatable member and in fluid communication with the tubule, the sealed housing having an air inlet bore in fluid communication with the tubule inlet and with the interior of the inflatable member. A valve in the inlet bore is normally closed and opens for inflation of the inflatable member and ultimately the respiratory cuff. An equalizing biasing member in the sealed housing exerts a bias against the inflatable member. A pressure relief valve is provided in fluid communication with the tubule and is preset to open upon pressure in the tubule exceeding a predetermined amount. | 04-19-2012 |
20120227747 | RESPIRATORY FACEMASK WITH SLIDING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HOLDER - A respiratory therapy facemask configured to be positioned against a patient's face and adjacent the patient's mouth, includes a face plate configured for attachment to the patient and defining an opening, the face plate including a laterally extending track defining a slot. A tube rest assembly is configured for being slidably engaged in the slot and for securely accommodating an endotracheal tube. The tube rest assembly is configured for directly engaging the track for lateral movement in the opening. | 09-13-2012 |
Zachary H. Levine, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090213995 | Dimensional reference for tomography - A dimensional reference system for tomography, including X-ray computed tomography and MRI tomography. The system includes a dimensional reference apparatus that comprises plurality of spheres composed of a material having an X-ray absorption property between approximately +500 Hounsfield units and +1200 Hounsfield units. The spheres are spaced apart at a known distance by support structure/spacer unit that has an X-ray absorption property between approximately −100 Hounsfield units and +400 Hounsfield units. After an image that incorporates the dimensional reference apparatus and a measurement subject has been reconstructed, the dimensional reference apparatus provides for measurement of the resultant image voxels in three dimensions. Because solid structural elements such as plastic or glass spheres may not be visible in an MRI, an MRI implementation of the apparatus may be disposed in a fluid-tight enclosure along with water, a contrast-enhancing agent and ethanol. | 08-27-2009 |