Costantino, US
David Costantino, San Diego, CA US
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20100138701 | Method and System for Retrieving Diagnostic Information - A system, method, and apparatus for retrieving trouble codes from an equipment under diagnosis and retrieving only relevant diagnostic information relative to the returned codes from one or more remote diagnostic libraries. An electronic diagnostic library contains diagnostic vehicle information tagged with trouble code identification ID's at a first location, and a diagnostic tool at a second location requests only relevant diagnostic information from the electronic library that is tagged with trouble code identification ID's corresponding to the retrieved trouble codes and information identifying the equipment under diagnosis. The diagnostic tool receives the specific diagnostic vehicle information at the first location and may store the specific vehicle information locally prior to displaying an index to the information to a repair technician. | 06-03-2010 |
20130054082 | Method and system for retrieving diagnostic information - A system, method, and apparatus for retrieving trouble codes from a motor vehicle and retrieving only relevant diagnostic information relative to the returned codes from one or more remote diagnostic libraries. An electronic diagnostic library contains generalized diagnostic vehicle information tagged with trouble code identification ID's at a first location, and a diagnostic tool at a second location requests only relevant diagnostic information from the electronic library that is tagged with trouble code identification ID's corresponding to the retrieved trouble codes. The diagnostic tool receives the specific diagnostic vehicle information at the first location and may store the specific vehicle information locally prior to displaying an index to the information to a repair technician. | 02-28-2013 |
David R. Costantino, San Diego, CA US
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20110278037 | Tool Apparatus System and Method of Use - A system, and a method of using a system, for controlled tool operation. The method includes providing a tool used in a force application such as a such torque application. The tool communicates with a controller which can communicate with the tool, and to a display in communication with the tool and the controller. The controller can be programmed with operational information about a tool operation. Information related to the operational information is displayed to a user during use. Service information including at least information about an amount of force applied during use is recorded and stored in the controller. Also disclosed is a computerized system for controlled tool operation which sends operational instructions to the tool before use and retrieves service information from the tool after use. | 11-17-2011 |
20150066781 | Prognostics-Based Estimator - Described herein are methods and devices for determining estimate information related to at least one potential vehicle fix for a vehicle based on vehicle information and content of a vehicle repair database. According to an example method, a computing device can receive vehicle information that includes a vehicle identifier and vehicle-usage data for a vehicle. The computing device can then determine repair information that relates to the vehicle from the vehicle repair database based on the vehicle information. The repair information can include at least one potential vehicle fix to a given malfunction. The example method can further involve determining estimate information related to the at least one potential vehicle fix and providing the estimate information to a communication network. | 03-05-2015 |
20160071334 | Prognostics-Based Estimator - Described herein are methods and devices for determining potential-repair information related to a vehicle based on content of a vehicle repair database. According to an example method, a computing device can receive vehicle information that includes a vehicle identifier for a vehicle type. The computing device can then determine, based on the vehicle information, at least two top repair order items in a first category of repair order items. For example, the at least two top repair order items may be related to the first vehicle type and determined from among a plurality of repair order items in the first category of repair order items that are related to the first vehicle type. The example method can further involve providing, by the computing device, a display of a graphical representation of the at least two top repair order items in the first category of repair order items. | 03-10-2016 |
Henry R. Costantino, Grantham, NH US
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20090041851 | Composition for the delivery of live cells and methods of use thereof - The invention relates to an improved method for administering live cells to a patient and compositions useful in the method. The composition comprises live cells and biocompatible, biodegradable polymer microparticles. The cells and microparticles of the cell/microparticle composition can be contacted immediately prior to administration, or can be contacted in culture for a specified period of time prior to administration. In the method of the invention, an effective amount of the cell/microparticle composition is administered to a patient in need thereof by injection to a treatment site of the patient to provide a therapeutic effect in the patient. The therapeutic effect can be, for example, the formation of new tissue at the treatment site, or the production and secretion of a biologically active secretory molecule at the treatment site. The therapeutic effect resulting from injection of the cell/microparticle composition into a treatment site, is determined by the type of cell present in the composition. The composition comprising lives cells and biocompatible, biodegradable polymer microparticles can further comprise a biologically active agent. In a preferred embodiment, the biologically active agent is incorporated into the microparticle. The biologically active agent can be, for example, factors which modulate cell growth. | 02-12-2009 |
Laurie Costantino, Westport, CT US
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20160103925 | TRANSPORTATION AND RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Apparatus for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual, comprises an adhesive layer and a machine readable device secured to said adhesive layer. The machine readable device is encoded with identification information. A first quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer is arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible and humanly understandable visual indication of information relating to set individual. The adhesive layer, the machine readable device and said first quantity of ink form an individual identification device. The machine readable device is secured to said adhesive layer further comprises a second quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer and arranged to provide a machine readable image. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device to a computer system which includes a memory with an algorithm for processing collected information. | 04-14-2016 |
20160103962 | TEMPORARY CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD AND MULTI-PATIENT TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE - Apparatus for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual, comprises an adhesive layer and a machine readable device secured to said adhesive layer. The machine readable device is encoded with identification information. A first quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer is arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible and humanly understandable visual indication of information relating to set individual. The adhesive layer, the machine readable device and said first quantity of ink form an individual identification device. The machine readable device is secured to said adhesive layer further comprises a second quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer and arranged to provide a machine readable image. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device to a computer system which includes a memory with an algorithm for processing collected information. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104062 | TEMPORARY CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE, ASSOCIATED METHOD AND RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE - A method for associating a guest with information relating to said guest, comprises accepting a guest for hotel services and associating an identifier with said guest. The identifier is also stored in a storage device guest information is also stored in a storage device. A temporary cutaneous identification device which comprises an adhesive layer with markings deposited there on formed by depositing ink in a configuration representing guest identification and at least a portion of associated guest information. The same is applied to the skin of said guest. | 04-14-2016 |
Nina Costantino, Frederick, MD US
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20100136692 | PLASMIDS AND PHAGES FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION AND METHODS OF USE - Lambda phages that can be used to introduce recombineering functions into host cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are plasmids that can be used to confer recombineering functions to a variety of strains of | 06-03-2010 |
20130280811 | PLASMIDS AND PHAGES FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION AND METHODS OF USE - Lambda phages that can be used to introduce recombineering functions into host cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are plasmids that can be used to confer recombineering functions to a variety of strains of | 10-24-2013 |
20140377809 | PLASMIDS AND PHAGES FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION AND METHODS OF USE - Lambda phages that can be used to introduce recombineering functions into host cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are plasmids that can be used to confer recombineering functions to a variety of strains of | 12-25-2014 |
Peter Costantino, New York, NY US
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20120143023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACIAL NERVE MONITORING DURING FACIAL SURGERY - An apparatus for monitoring the activity of a surgeon. At least one wireless sensing unit is provided for monitoring potential damage to a nerve and is located at a first location of a body being operated on by a surgeon. The wireless sensing unit senses a change in the body at the first location resulting from potential damage to the nerve occurring at a second location of the body remote from the first location. The wireless sensing unit produces a wireless sensed change output signal indicative of the change in the body which is received by a receiver and generates a corresponding received output signal. An analyzer unit receives and analyzes the received output signal to determine the change in the body. An indicator responsive to the output of said analyzer unit indicates the change in the body to indicate the potential damage to the nerve the surgeon. | 06-07-2012 |
20160022575 | SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CARDIAC PROTECTIVE THERAPY - An dosage member, comprising a planar member comprising a saliva-dissolvable member, a therapeutic agent carried in said planar member, wherein the saliva-dissolvable member is printed or color-coded to indicate potency. A plurality of aspirin containing dissolvable members may each be color-coded to indicate potency, and include a plurality of green dissolvable members and at least one dissolvable member with a color selected from the group consisting of yellow or amber, a red or red like color and a blue or blue like color. Perforations may provided so that higher potency strips may be divided into lower potency dosages. | 01-28-2016 |
Peter Costantino, Armonk, NY US
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20090033486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACIAL NERVE MONITORING - In accordance with the invention apparatus is provided for monitoring the activity of a surgeon. The apparatus comprises a plurality of wireless sensing units for producing an output indicative of nerve stimulation. A receiver takes the output of the receiver units and produces at its output a plurality of signals each corresponding to the output of one of the plurality of wireless sensing units. An analyzer unit receives the plurality of signals each corresponding to the output of one of the plurality of wireless sensing units from the receiver. An indicator responds to the output of the analyzer unit. | 02-05-2009 |
20090127366 | EXTENSION CORD MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A cord management device comprising a coiled spring member and at least one cord attachment member for securing a cord to be coupled to said spring member is disclosed. Spring members are fitted with ties which grasp the cord making the spring members and cord act simultaneously. When the inventive spring member is attached to a cord, it has the ability to stretch if desired and compress to create an organized configuration when not in use. The inventive device may be incorporated into an appliance or other device permanently, as well as being an attachment retrofitted onto an existing cord flexible or tubular conduit to provide an electrical conductor connection to another device or system, thus making it easy to manage a cord. | 05-21-2009 |
20090318941 | Self-Expandable Endovascular Device For Aneurysm Occlusion - The self-expandable endovascular apparatus for aneurysm occlusion of the invention comprises a deformable shape memory frame with at least a partial segment covering comprised of a matrix implant material. The device can be folded and/or stretched to adopt a narrow profile for loading into a coaxial delivery device and expands in place as it adopts its original shape on release from the device into an aneurysm. A method of treating an aneurysm, comprises the steps of: (a) providing the self-expandable endovascular apparatus inserted into a lumen of a delivery device comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end having a distal tip; (b) advancing the distal tip of the delivery device into an opening in an aneurysm having an interior sac; (c) advancing the apparatus through the lumen into the opening; and (d) withdrawing the delivery device, whereby the apparatus expands into the sac and covers the opening. | 12-24-2009 |
Peter Costantino, Westport, CT US
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20160103925 | TRANSPORTATION AND RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Apparatus for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual, comprises an adhesive layer and a machine readable device secured to said adhesive layer. The machine readable device is encoded with identification information. A first quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer is arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible and humanly understandable visual indication of information relating to set individual. The adhesive layer, the machine readable device and said first quantity of ink form an individual identification device. The machine readable device is secured to said adhesive layer further comprises a second quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer and arranged to provide a machine readable image. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device to a computer system which includes a memory with an algorithm for processing collected information. | 04-14-2016 |
20160103962 | TEMPORARY CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD AND MULTI-PATIENT TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE - Apparatus for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual, comprises an adhesive layer and a machine readable device secured to said adhesive layer. The machine readable device is encoded with identification information. A first quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer is arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible and humanly understandable visual indication of information relating to set individual. The adhesive layer, the machine readable device and said first quantity of ink form an individual identification device. The machine readable device is secured to said adhesive layer further comprises a second quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer and arranged to provide a machine readable image. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device to a computer system which includes a memory with an algorithm for processing collected information. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104062 | TEMPORARY CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE, ASSOCIATED METHOD AND RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE - A method for associating a guest with information relating to said guest, comprises accepting a guest for hotel services and associating an identifier with said guest. The identifier is also stored in a storage device guest information is also stored in a storage device. A temporary cutaneous identification device which comprises an adhesive layer with markings deposited there on formed by depositing ink in a configuration representing guest identification and at least a portion of associated guest information. The same is applied to the skin of said guest. | 04-14-2016 |
Peter D. Costantino, Armonk, NY US
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20100080856 | Method and composition for postoperative wound healing - A composition and a method for administering the composition to a patient in order to accelerate wound healing, particularly postoperative wound healing. The composition, which essentially comprises ornithine α-ketoglutarate, is water-soluble and formulated for oral administration in single-dose packets. The method for using the composition for promoting wound healing includes the step of administering the composition to a patient preoperatively as well as-postoperatively in accordance with a prescribed protocol. The composition may be customized to include one or more additional agents that are effective for promoting nutritional health and/or treating a particular medical problem. The composition may also be taken daily by athletes to minimize the healing time of closed wounds such as muscle or tendon tears that occur during participation in sports, even when the symptoms of such injury are subclinical. | 04-01-2010 |
20100211110 | CRANIOFACIAL PLATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A craniofacial plating member comprises a fastening member configured and dimensioned to extend over two portions of bone to be mended together. The fastening member defines a plurality of plate holes, at least a first of the plate holes being positioned to be placed over a first bone hole defined or to be defined in one of the bone portions and a second of the plate holes being positioned to overlie a suitable place for a second bone hole defined or to be defined in the other of said bone portions. They first plate hole overlies the first bone hole, and an attachment member is securely positioned in the first plate hole. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the attachment member is a pin. That pin further comprises a retention member secured to and integral with the pin. The retention member may also further include a barb. | 08-19-2010 |
20100249913 | Reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture and use in implantable devices - This invention relates to biodurable, reticulated elastomeric matrices that are resiliently-compressible, their manufacture and uses including uses for implantable devices into or for topical treatment of patients, such as humans and other animals, for therapeutic, nutritional, or other useful purposes. | 09-30-2010 |
Peter M. Costantino, Batavia, NY US
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20150226485 | SYSTEM FOR GAS PURIFICATION IN AN INDUCTION VACUUM FURNACE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A system and method for removing impurities in an induction furnace cooling system is disclosed. An induction furnace for heating a workpiece includes a chamber, an induction coil positioned in the chamber to provide for heating of the workpiece when a current is provided to the induction coil, and a cooling system fluidly coupled to an interior volume of the chamber, the cooling system including a heat exchanger, a blower fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to cause a gas to flow through the heat exchanger, and a filter assembly comprising a filtering device, the filter assembly fluidly coupled to the blower and configured to remove impurities from the gas flowing through the cooling system. | 08-13-2015 |
20150230293 | SYSTEM FOR INSULATING AN INDUCTION VACUUM FURNACE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A system and method for insulating an induction vacuum furnace is disclosed. An induction furnace for heating a workpiece includes a chamber, an insulation cylinder positioned within the chamber, and an induction coil positioned to surround at least a portion of the insulation cylinder. A susceptor is positioned within the insulation cylinder and inductively heated by the induction coil when a current is provided to the induction coil. An insulating jacket assembly including one of a carbide material and a refractory metal is positioned in a space between the insulating cylinder and the susceptor. | 08-13-2015 |
20150247671 | SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING INTERIOR VOLUME INTEGRITY IN AN INDUCTION VACUUM FURNACE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An induction furnace for heating a workpiece includes a chamber and an insulation cylinder positioned therein, with the insulation cylinder including a base cover movable between first and second positions, and the first position positioning the workpiece within a heating zone and the second position positioning the workpiece within a cooling zone. A translation system in the furnace includes a first member coupled to the base cover of the insulation cylinder and extending through a wall of the chamber, an actuator coupled to the first member, the actuator configured to translate the first member to move the base cover of the insulation cylinder between the first and second positions, and an expansion member encircling a portion of the first member and configured to hermetically seal an interior volume of the chamber from an environment volume external to the chamber. | 09-03-2015 |
Robert W. Costantino, Milford, NH US
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20130335558 | OPTICAL AUTOMATIC ATTITUDE MEASUREMENT FOR LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE OPTICAL SYSTEMS - An optical automatic attitude measurement device for a lightweight portable optical system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first optical device is configured to provide an attitude beam. A second optical device mechanically coupled to the first optical device to a lose tolerance. The second optical device is configured to provide a reference beam and to receive the attitude beam from the first optical device. The second optical device is further configured to obtain an attitude measurement by computing a differential measurement between the reference beam and the attitude beam in x and y planes at room temperature. | 12-19-2013 |
20150098617 | Method and Apparatus for Establishing a North Reference for Inertial Measurement Units using Scene Correlation - A scene correlation-based target system and related methods are provided. A reference image depicts a remotely-positioned object having identifiable characteristics, wherein a reference directional vector is established relative to the reference image. A target image of a general vicinity of the remotely-positioned object has an unknown directional vector, the target image having at least a portion of the identifiable characteristics. An inertial measuring unit has a scene correlation system, wherein the scene correlation system matches the portion of the identifiable characteristics of the target image with the identifiable characteristics of the reference image, wherein a slew angle between the reference image and the target image is calculated. A target image directional vector is derived from the calculated slew angle and the reference directional vector. | 04-09-2015 |
20150312472 | USER FRIENDLY INTERFACES AND CONTROLS FOR TARGETING SYSTEMS - User friendly interfaces and controls for a targeting system are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the targeting system includes user friendly interfaces and controls for accessing the user friendly interfaces from a single hand position to facilitate targeting system user's eyes to focus on a target during an operation. | 10-29-2015 |
Stephen A. Costantino, Houston, TX US
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20130022816 | Composition And Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 01-24-2013 |
Stephen A. Costantino, Reading, PA US
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20090032253 | Composition and Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032254 | Composition and Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 02-05-2009 |
20090038798 | Composition and Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 02-12-2009 |
20090065208 | Composition and Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 03-12-2009 |
20090137433 | Composition And Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 05-28-2009 |
20110077176 | Composition And Method For Making A Proppant - The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants. | 03-31-2011 |