Berg, NY
Alexander C Berg, Stony Brook, NY US
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20110243461 | Methods, Systems, and Media for Automatically Classifying Face Images - Methods, systems, and media for automatically classifying face images are provided. In some embodiments, features of the face image to be classified for an attribute are selected, wherein each of the features corresponds to a different region of the face image and specifies one or more of a type of pixel data to be evaluated for the region, a normalization to be applied for the region, and an aggregation to be applied for the region. The face image is classified with respect to the attribute based on the features of the image, and the attribute and a confidence value are assigned to the face image based on the classifying. A query is received from a user, and the attribute is identified as corresponding to the query. The face image is determined as corresponding to the attribute, and the face image is identified to the user as corresponding to the query. | 10-06-2011 |
Allan Berg, Atlantic Beach, NY US
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20130269111 | PILLOW WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER ASSEMBLY - Provided is a pillow to support the head and neck of a user. The pillow includes an inflatable bladder assembly, sheet, fill material and pillow casing. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder. The sheet has a pocket securing the bladder. The fill material has a fold defining a first panel and a second panel of the fill material. The sheet is disposed in the fill material such that the sheet spans the first panel and the second panel and the bladder is disposed about the fold. The pillow casing secures the fill material, sheet and bladder. The pillow casing has a stitching that secures the sheet in relation to the fill material and secures the fill material in relation to the pillow casing. The stitching defines a depression at a predetermined position of one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface of the pillow casing. | 10-17-2013 |
20140000035 | ANTI-WRINKLE PILLOW | 01-02-2014 |
20140325762 | PILLOW WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER ASSEMBLY - Provided is a pillow to support the head and neck of a user. The pillow includes an inflatable bladder assembly, a sheet, a fill material and a pillow casing. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder. The sheet has a pocket securing the inflatable bladder. The fill material has a fold defining a first panel and a second panel of the fill material. The sheet is disposed in the fill material such that the sheet spans the first panel and the second panel and the inflatable bladder is disposed about the fold. The pillow casing secures the fill material, the sheet and the bladder, wherein the first panel and the second panel provide a friction surface to the sheet that secure the sheet and the inflatable bladder secured in the pocket within the fill material in a friction fitting. | 11-06-2014 |
David Berg, Rochester, NY US
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20080204740 | Distortion measurement imaging system - A distortion measurement and inspection system is presented. In one embodiment, a vision system is implemented. The vision system performs dual focal plane imaging where simultaneous imaging of two focal planes is simultaneously performed on a sample substrate and a reference substrate to determine distortion. In addition, a highly reflective background is implemented to provide for more resolution during distortion measurement. | 08-28-2008 |
20100296084 | Inspection Systems for Glass Sheets - Glass inspection systems are provided for detecting particles and defects in or on a glass sheet or glass ribbon ( | 11-25-2010 |
David Matthew Berg, Rochester, NY US
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20140116995 | GRADIENT-INDEX (GRIN) LENS FABRICATION EMPLOYING LASER PULSE WIDTH DURATION CONTROL, AND RELATED COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Gradient-index (GRIN) lens fabrication employing laser pulse width duration control, and related components, systems, and methods are disclosed. GRIN lenses can be fabricated from GRIN rods by controlling the pulse width emission duration of a laser beam emitted by a laser to laser cut the GRIN rod, as the GRIN rod is disposed in rotational relation to the laser beam. Controlling laser pulse width emission duration can prevent or reduce heat accumulation in the GRIN rod during GRIN lens fabrication. It is desired that the end faces of GRIN lenses are planar to facilitate light collimation, easy bonding or fusing of the GRIN lens to optical fibers to reduce optical losses, polishing to avoid spherical aberrations, and/or cleaning the end faces when disposed in a fiber optic connector, as non-limiting examples. | 05-01-2014 |
Dennis G. Berg, West Babylon, NY US
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20130035199 | Apparatus and method for transferring torque - A traction drive apparatus is provided for transferring torque from an input rotating shaft to an in-line, or co-axial, output rotating shaft. More specifically, the invention is a gearless, friction drive, in-line, rotating speed reducer or speed increaser for use in a wide variety of rotating equipment applications. The apparatus of the instant invention employs a retainer of a plurality of bearing means to transfer torque from an input shaft to an output shaft, wherein the retainer is either non-rotating or rotating. | 02-07-2013 |
Garrett Alexander Berg, Plainview, NY US
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20090210320 | System and method for comparative sizing between a well-fitting source item and a target item - A comparative sizing method in which at least one well-fitting source item is received having at least one source item property associated therewith and a target item having at least one associated target item property for which a resultant comparative sizing recommendation is being requested based on the at least one source item as specified by its at least one source item property associated therewith. Each source item and the target item is correlated with each database item having associated database item properties in a database based on source-database item matches and target database item matches. The resultant comparative sizing recommendation is determined based on the correlated source-database item matches and target-database item matches. | 08-20-2009 |
Gordon J. Berg, Glen Cove, NY US
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20140213954 | TOE PROTECTING CUSHION DEVICE - Toe cushioning device for protecting a patient's toes. A toe cushion device includes two tubular cushions positioned in a transverse plane on the plantar side of a patient's toes during use. The toe cushion relieves foot or toe pain and conforms to the changing contour of the patient's foot and toes during use. | 07-31-2014 |
John Berg, Fishkill, NY US
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20090300892 | Clasp for jewelry - A clasp is described that is lockable in both an open and a closed position. In the locked open position the clasp can be manipulated without concern for the clasp unintentionally closing before it can receive the end of a chain, such as a necklace or the like. Pushing a button on the clasp closes and locks the clasp. The clasp remains locked in the closed position until the button is pressed and the clasp is pulled open. | 12-10-2009 |
Judson C. Berg, Bedford, NY US
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20100101733 | DESKTOP DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER - A desktop double-sided adhesive tape dispenser includes a main body formed with a lengthwise opening and fixed inside with a fundamental plate provided with a guide rail at a location of the lengthwise opening. The fundamental plate is disposed with a tape-winding unit containing a first fixing shaft and a second fixing shaft positioned side by side. The first fixing shaft is pivotally fitted with a withdrawing gear having a withdrawing reel pivotally fitted thereon, while the second fixing shaft is pivotally fitted with a driving gear engaged with the withdrawing gear and pivotally fitted with a driving reel having a double-sided adhesive tape fitted thereon. Further, the fundamental plate is disposed with a tape-conveying wheel in front of the guide rail. The double-sided adhesive tape dispenser can be placed on a desktop for use, needless to be held with hands. | 04-29-2010 |
Michael J. Berg, Rochester, NY US
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20090112360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE ITEMS DISPENSER - A networked items dispenser is disclosed. The device includes a housing having a bulk storage bin for storing items, a temporary storage bin for receiving the items, and a dispensing receptacle for receiving the items from the temporary storage bin. A communications network interface is provided for entering programming instructions. A programmable internal memory device is also included for storing a schedule for dispensing the items, such that the schedule can be automatically adjusted according to a hierarchy of dispensing rules. | 04-30-2009 |
Michel J. Berg, Rochester, NY US
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20090112361 | ITEMS DISPENSER - An automated small items dispensing apparatus is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes a networked, programmable, automatic medication items dispensing apparatus for use by individual patients who are enrolled in a medication protocol or medication therapy regimen. The device is located separate from the patient's health care provider's facility, such as in the patient's home. | 04-30-2009 |
20090192927 | Enhanced power outlet system incorporating a smart receptacle - The present invention relates to the field of enhanced electrical receptacles (outlets) and plugs. It is comprised of a system to identify and validate the user with acknowledgement of authorization. Power is supplied to authorized users and their power usage can be monitored, stored, and communicated to a remote device. Said usage can be used to charge the user a fee or to assess work efficiency. | 07-30-2009 |
20140025199 | OBJECT DISPENSER HAVING A VARIABLE ORIFICE AND IMAGE IDENTIFICATION - A method and apparatus for dispensing objects from automated storage and retrieval systems such as medications is disclosed which may also include a singulator to assure singulation (retrieval of singular objects). The singulator may be an imaging system to confirm and/or identify the objects being dispensed and/or a variable orifice dynamically adjustable to a specific object or pill size, and through which only a single object or pill is allowed to pass. The system may further include a flexible probe so as to reduce the size of the system where the movement of the probe relative to or while retrieving objects is accomplished by advancing/retracting a flexible tube. The method and apparatus may further include an imaging system. | 01-23-2014 |
Richard H. Berg, Hilton, NY US
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20090027462 | WIDE FORMAT INK CARTRIDGE - An ink cartridge has a first wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the first wall to form an internal cavity between the side walls and the first wall. The internal cavity is substantially filled with ink. A cover is attached to the plurality of the walls. An ink supply port is formed in one of the plurality of side walls. An ink supply flow path is formed in the first wall and extends to the ink supply port. A porous member is interposed between the ink supply flow path and the ink supply port or a wall of the cartridge for minimizing formation of bubbles in ink in the ink supply flow path and the ink supply port. Grooves are also provided in the ink supply flow path to further reduce formation of bubbles. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027463 | WIDE FORMAT INK CARTRIDGE - An ink cartridge has a plurality of walls forming an internal cavity which is substantially filled with ink, and an ink supply flow path provided in one of the walls of the ink cartridge. An ink supply port is provided in another of the walls of the cartridge, wherein the ink supply flow path connects to the ink supply port. The ink supply flow path includes a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment houses a wicking member, and the second compartment is configured to trap air bubbles formed in ink as it travels through the ink supply flow path. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027464 | WIDE FORMAT INK CARTRIDGE - An ink cartridge has a body having a plurality of side walls forming an internal cavity therein. An ink supply flow path is formed in one of the side walls. An ink supply port is formed in another of the side walls. The port is fluidically connected to the ink supply flow path. A memory device for storing information for the ink. A housing is provided for the memory device. The housing has first and second walls extending from a surface into which said memory device is installed for aligning the memory device and maintaining electrical contact between the memory device and an electrical contact assembly of a printer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027465 | WIDE FORMAT INK CARTRIDGE - An ink cartridge has a body having a plurality of side walls forming an internal cavity therein, the internal cavity is substantially filled with ink. An ink supply flow path formed in one of the side walls. An ink supply port is formed in another of the side walls, wherein the ink supply flow path extends to the ink supply port. The side wall having the ink supply port further has one or more angled surfaces for guiding the ink cartridge into a printer. A tab is provided for aligning the cartridge during installation into the printer. A pad is provided to overcome the friction force of installing the cartridge into the printer. | 01-29-2009 |
20130104799 | Shroud and Method for Adding Fluid to a Melt | 05-02-2013 |
Richard H. Berg, Parma, NY US
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20100111558 | TONER REMOVAL APPARATUS WITH PROFILED BLADE - A cleaning station for removing particulate material from a moving web in an electrographic printer/copier includes a customer-replaceable web-cleaner device with a support bracket/backup shoe assembly. The web-cleaner has two wiper blades, including one or more profiled metal blades, each having a distinguishment such that the distinguishment distinguishes one wiper blade from the other wiper blade when the blades are locked into the cleaner sump by springs, to facilitate material removed from the web. The wiper cleaning blades and the cover assembly are easily replaceable by the operator in the correct order. | 05-06-2010 |
20110020024 | OPTIMIZED FUSING FOR HIGH SPEED ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM - A fuser and receiver release system and method are provided for improving the release of receivers in high speed of printing systems. This system controls the release of a receiver in conjunction with a fuser in a printing system, and specifically the efficiency and accuracy of the release system. One embodiment of this method includes a belt fuser that allows the separating of the heat transfer and release functions of the fuser such that fuser roller could be made of hard metal core that can be heated to high temperatures without the fear of delaminating elastomeric coatings which are common in roller fusing. | 01-27-2011 |
20130152851 | Bulk Growth Grain Controlled Directional Solidification Device and Method - A solidification system is provided and includes a crucible, heater, insulation, movable insulation, and radiation regulator. The crucible is configured to retain a volume of silicon. The heater is to heat the crucible. The heater being configured to provide sufficient heat to melt the volume of silicon. The insulation is to reduce heat loss from a first portion of the crucible. The movable insulation to regulate heat loss from a second portion of the crucible. The radiation regulator is to regulate radiant heat loss over the second portion of the crucible. The radiation regulator is configured to modulate a size of an opening in the radiation regular through which radiant heat dissipates from. | 06-20-2013 |
Richard Hiram Berg, Hilton, NY US
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20100068063 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method of assembling a rotor assembly is provided. The method comprises forming at least one channel in a dovetail portion of at least one rotor blade assembly, wherein the rotor blade assembly includes an airfoil extending outwardly from the dovetail portion, inserting a sealing assembly within the at least one channel of the dovetail portion, and coupling the at least one rotor blade assembly to a rotor disk using the dovetail portion such that at least a portion of the sealing assembly is between the dovetail portion and the rotor disk. | 03-18-2010 |
William Berg, New City, NY US
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20100305150 | TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS TREATMENT - Rapamycin derivatives for use in the treatment of neurocutaneous disorders. | 12-02-2010 |