Friedman, CT
Bruce E. Friedman, Monroe, CT US
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20090030834 | Opening Price Process For Trading System - A system for determining an opening price for products traded over a distributed, networked computer system, includes a plurality of workstations for entering orders for financial products into the distributed, networked computer system and a server computer coupled to the workstations for receiving the orders. The server computer executes a server process that determines an opening price for the product. The server process identifies the oldest of interest at the most aggressive price on each side of the market and selects the older interest of the identified interest to designate as initial interest. The server process matches initial interest against all contra side interest. | 01-29-2009 |
20110040676 | Order Chronicle Process and Method - A process for chronicling a portion of an electronic market includes a record process for recording an activity relating to a security interest in an order book in main memory of a computer system and another record process for recording the activity in a persistent store. | 02-17-2011 |
Craig Friedman, Westport, CT US
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20110014289 | 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. | 01-20-2011 |
20110184530 | High performance reticulated elastomeric matrix preparation, properties, reinforcement, and use in surgical devices, tissue augmentation and/or tissue repair - This invention relates to reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture, their post-processing, such as their reinforcement, compressive molding or annealing, and uses including uses for implantable devices into or for topical treatment of patients, such as humans and other animals, for surgical devices, tissue augmentation, tissue repair, therapeutic, nutritional, or other useful purposes. | 07-28-2011 |
Craig D. Friedman, Westport, CT US
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20090319046 | HYOID SUSPENSION FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - In an improved method for surgically treating a sleep-related breathing disorder, comprising hyoid distruction/expansion and hyo-mandibular suspension, an implant comprises a polypropylene and/or reticulated elastomeric biostable polyurethane matrix. The matrix is positioned between two or more segments of the distructed hyoid bone. A single or multiple midline or paramedian incisions are made under a patient's chin; soft tissues overlying the mandible are cleaned; a first screw is inserted into the edge of the mandible; a second screw is inserted into the inferior edge of the mandible; a second horizontal incision is made over the body of the hyoid; the infrahyoid muscles are separated from the body of the hyoid bone; the hyoid is refracted and stabilized; the sternohyoid and thyrohyoid muscles are detached from the body of the hyoid between the lesser cornuae; the hyoid bone is divided midline or paramedian into two or more segments; and an absorbable or nonabsorbable, rigid or semirigid, implant is positioned between segments of the hyoid bone. The hyoid bone is stabilized by the implant; and sutures or portions of polypropylene and/or polyurethane matrix are passed around the hyoid bone segments and implant to connect to muscle still attached to the upper portion of the hyoid bone, wherein the hypopharyngeal airway is expanded. | 12-24-2009 |
Craig F. Friedman, Westport, CT US
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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 |
Craig William Friedman, Naugatuck, CT US
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20090142736 | Goal Based System Utilizing a Table Based Architecture - A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system is architectured around a table of components to manage and control the system. | 06-04-2009 |
20120003613 | Goal Based System Utilizing a Table Based Architecture - A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system is architectured around a table of components to manage and control the system. | 01-05-2012 |
Glenn Friedman, Redding, CT US
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20130096718 | Methods, Systems, And Apparatus For Calibration Of A Positional Offset Between An End Effector And A Position Sensor - Disclosed are systems and apparatus adapted to aid in calibration of an offset position—between a position sensor and an end effector in a processing system. The system includes a robotic component having an end effector and a position sensor coupled thereto, a teach target having a first geometrical feature, and an offset tool adapted to be engaged by the end effector, the offset tool including a first docking feature. The system further includes a moveable offset target having a second docking feature adapted to be engaged by the first docking feature and a second geometrical feature adapted to be sensed by the position sensor. The end effector moves the offset tool to the offset target and docks them. A position of the teach target and the offset target may then be sensed with the position sensor to determine an actual offset of the end effector with respect to the position sensor. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. | 04-18-2013 |
20150101911 | ARTICULATED SAMPLE CONTAINER RACK APPARATUS, RACK CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF CONVEYING SAMPLE CONTAINERS - An articulated sample rack apparatus is disclosed. In one aspect, the articulated sample rack apparatus has a plurality of coupled rack components wherein at least some of the rack components have a receptacle having a bottom to receive a sample container, the rack having free ends and at least one hinge allowing articulation between at least some of the rack components. Conveyor systems and methods to convey sample racks are provided, as are other aspects. | 04-16-2015 |
Glenn M. Friedman, Redding, CT US
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20120134769 | Methods, Systems, And Apparatus Adapted To Transfer Sample Containers - A method adapted to transfer a sample container such as a capped sample tube is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes gripping a sample tube body with a first gripper pair and a cap with a second gripper pair of a gripper apparatus. In another aspect, a seating member may contact the cap to aid in the positioning of the sample container. Apparatus and systems for carrying out the method are provided, as are other aspects. | 05-31-2012 |
Jacob Friedman, Storrs, CT US
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20080206623 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL APPARATUS - An electrochemical cell apparatus is disclosed. The electrochemical cell apparatus includes a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) having a membrane with a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first electrode in contact with the first side, and a second electrode in contact with the second side. The apparatus further includes a flow field member and a protector member having a boundary partially defined by a first surface facing toward a center of the MEA. The second electrode has a boundary partially defined by a second surface facing away from the center of the MEA. A first distance from the center of the MEA to the first surface is greater than a correspondingly oriented second distance from the center of the MEA to the second surface, thereby defining a gap between the first surface and the second surface. | 08-28-2008 |
20090181281 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE - A bipolar plate for an electrochemical cell is disclosed. The bipolar plate includes a unitary plate having first and second inlet ports, first and second outlet ports. The bipolar plate further includes a plurality of protrusions on each surface that forms a first plurality of flow channels, and second plurality flow channels. A first frame inlet header channel at one end of the first flow channels is in fluid communication with the first inlet port, and a first outlet header channel at the other end of the first flow channels is in fluid communication with the first outlet port. A second frame inlet header channel at one end of the second flow channels is in fluid communication with the second inlet port, and an outlet header channel at the other end of the second flow channels is in fluid communication with the second outlet port. Each of the header channels provides a fluid flow channel from one end of the respective header channel to the other end. | 07-16-2009 |
James A. Friedman, West Hartford, CT US
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20100308111 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING LITIGATION HOLD MATERIALS - Embodiments include systems and methods for tracking litigation hold materials. In one embodiment, a litigation hold system is used to track an organization's progress in preserving materials relevant to a litigation matter. In one embodiment, the litigation hold system provides an automated system for sending litigation hold notices and tracking individuals' responses to the received litigation hold notice. The litigation hold system may further automatically send reminder notices to remind an individual of his continuing obligation to comply. The litigation hold system may automate the process of sending release notices once the obligation to preserve materials for the litigation has ended. | 12-09-2010 |
Joshua Friedman, Ridgefield, CT US
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20080306361 | Optical screening device - An optical screening device for detecting abnormal skin tissue indicative of disease including a handle having an elongated stem adapted for holding the optical screening device in one hand and a head for housing an array of light emitting diodes with each diode in the array being spaced apart to form a given geometry with each diode selected to emit light in a wavelength range between 340 nm to 470 nm; a high pass filter supported by said handle in close proximity to said array of light emitting diodes with the filter being of a size to provide a defined viewable area for visibly detecting irradiated light reflected from skin tissue under observation and adapted to block light at least below 380 nm; and a source of electrical power for energizing said array of light emitting diodes. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306470 | Optical screening device - An optical screening device for detecting abnormal skin tissue indicative of disease including a handle having an elongated stem adapted for holding the optical screening device in one hand and a head for housing an array of light emitting diodes with each diode in the array being spaced apart to form a given geometry with each diode selected to emit light in a wavelength range between 340 nm to 470 nm; a high pass filter supported by said handle in close proximity to said array of light emitting diodes with the filter being of a size to provide a defined viewable area for visibly detecting irradiated light reflected from skin tissue under observation and adapted to block light at least below 400 nm; and a source of electrical power for energizing said array of light emitting diodes. | 12-11-2008 |
20150173624 | DENTAL SHADE MATCHING METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and device for determining the correct shade for porcelain crowns, composite fillings and other dental restorations comprising generating a light spectrum in at least two distinct wavelength spectra in sequence under the control of the operator of the light source generating the light spectrum with light in the first wavelength spectrum corresponding to daylight to enable the dentist or dental professional to perform a shade match the way a patient would view their restoration outside of a dental office in a real world environment and then switching to a second wavelength spectrum corresponding to either room light or ambient light. | 06-25-2015 |
Kurt L. Friedman, Burlington, CT US
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20120303389 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIALLY INACCURATE INSURANCE DATA SUBMITTED BY AN INSURANCE AGENT - According to some embodiments, a system may receive, from a remote insurance submitter, insurance data submitted via an electronic quoting and submission system in connection with behavioral data associated with the submitter. A processor may then automatically analyze the submitted insurance data based at least in part on information stored in a historic underwriting analytics database and the behavioral data associated with the submitter. Potentially inaccurate insurance data submitted by the insurance submitter may then be identified based on the analysis. According to some embodiments, a plurality of potentially inaccurate insurance data values may be used to flag the submitted insurance data, the insurance submitter, one or more input portions of the electronic quoting and submission system, and/or an insurance class of business. | 11-29-2012 |
Michael Friedman, Stamford, CT US
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20150310387 | Systems and Methods for Routing Return Products to Subsequent Purchasers - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for routing return products from prior purchasers to subsequent purchasers. In an exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes receiving a search request for a target product, identifying a return product associated with the target product, in response to the search request, the return product designated for return from a prior purchaser to a seller of the return product, but not yet received by the seller, receiving a purchase request for the return product, the purchase request indicating a subsequent purchaser, and issuing an instruction, to a courier in possession of the return product and/or the prior purchaser of the return product, to route the return product to the subsequent purchaser. | 10-29-2015 |
Michael Friedman, Norwalk, CT US
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20130282526 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING PRODUCT INFORMATION ON A CONSUMER DEVICE - A method for displaying product details on a consumer device includes: preparing digital media for display on the device; detecting whether the digital media includes at least one product available for purchase; receiving a plurality of product data sets, each set associated with a product identifier and product details for an available product, the product details including information to initiate a transaction for the product; identifying an index of products in the digital media, the index including for each product a display location and a product identification number; receiving an indication from a user identifying a selected product in the digital media based on a display location in the digital media of the product and/or selection from a listing of the product in the index; retrieving product details for the product based on the product identification number and the product identifier; and displaying the retrieved product details. | 10-24-2013 |
Michael J. Friedman, Stamford, CT US
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20150032623 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ENABLE PAYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A POINT OF SALE DEVICE - A method and system for processing a transaction between a merchant and a consumer using a consumer mobile device wherein the consumer mobile device is in communication with a payment processing computing device having a memory are provided. The method includes receiving merchant data associated with the merchant, receiving a consumer alias associated with the consumer, receiving, a transaction request message from the consumer mobile device, the transaction request message including a merchant identifier, a transaction amount, a device identifier associated with the consumer mobile device, and consumer verification data, retrieving the account number based on the device identifier and the consumer verification data, retrieving the merchant data based on the merchant identifier, generating an authorization request message including the account number, the transaction amount, and the merchant data, and transmitting the authorization request message over a payment network to an issuer bank. | 01-29-2015 |
20150287032 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE MERCHANTS TO AN INTERACTIVE ELEMENT IN A WEB PAGE - A method for redirecting a user apparatus to a merchant web page includes: transmitting web page data corresponding to a web page to be displayed on a user apparatus, the web page includes at least one interactive element; receiving an indication of a user interaction with an interactive element; storing, a plurality of merchant data entries, each entry including a merchant web page, an indication of interest, and an associated interactive element; identifying, a subset of the plurality of data entries, wherein each entry in the subset is associated with the interactive element; identifying, in the subset, a single entry based on the indication of interest of each entry in the subset; and transmitting redirecting data to redirect the user apparatus to the merchant web page associated with the single entry. | 10-08-2015 |
Michael J. Friedman, Norwalk, CT US
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20120296789 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAME MECHANIC DRIVEN MANAGEMENT - A method and a payment card account management system are provided. The payment card account management system is programmed to receive payment card account command instructions from a cardholder associated with the payment card account wherein the command instructions relate to at least one of payment card account management by the cardholder and account usage by the cardholder, generate an avatar expression based on the received command instructions, and display the generated avatar expression to the cardholder. | 11-22-2012 |
20130191227 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE A NETWORK OF DIGITAL WALLETS - A method for authorizing a digital wallet transaction initiated by a consumer from a merchant web site or app includes providing an acceptance mark on a merchant landing page associated with the merchant web site or app for initiating the digital wallet transaction, the acceptance mark comprising a link to a host server accessing an acceptance network for authorizing payment, the acceptance network comprising a plurality of digital wallets. A wallet selector switch allows selection of a wallet, the transaction is routed to the selected wallet, a payment card and shipping address are selected and the transaction is redirected back to the merchant with purchase details for authorizing and completing the digital wallet transaction. The wallets can include federated and non-federated cobranded wallets and partner-hosted wallets. Direct provisioning with partner credentials and automatic update of consumer details is provided in a federated cobranded wallet. | 07-25-2013 |
20130226755 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCOURAGING PAYMENT CARD USE - A method and an account management computer system programmed to generate a scorecard having at least one target, wherein each target of the at least one target represents a transaction performed by a cardholder. The account management computer system is further programmed to receive account usage information from an interchange network, and determine whether the at least one target has been achieved based on the account usage information. | 08-29-2013 |
20130254115 | CONVERGED CROSS-PLATFORM ELECTRONIC WALLET - Various consumer interface platforms are converged to facilitate user access to an electronic network of wallets. The functions of both remote and NFC payment, among other interface platforms, give the purchaser access to a single electronic wallet for online E-commerce and a variety of mCommerce scenarios, some including brick and mortar, face-to-face (F2F), and/or point-of-sale (POS) transaction payments. The network of wallets has a network operator intermediating payment transactions between merchants and wallet providers. In this way, the parallel consumer interface platforms, such as remote platform enabling e-commerce payments, an NFC platform, and/or others, into a single converged payment platform that is usable in either or both transaction settings. | 09-26-2013 |
20140006282 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE MERCHANTS TO AN INTERACTIVE ELEMENT IN A WEB PAGE | 01-02-2014 |
Robert Friedman, Stamford, CT US
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20150202139 | ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS - Formulations are provided for skin care, namely the skin, gels for eye repair, moisturizers, and serum for nighttime facial repair, wherein antioxidants, moisturizers and humectants are present as liposomes to achieve more effective delivery to the particular skin area being treated. | 07-23-2015 |
20150202145 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED AESTHETIC PROPERTIES - Sunscreen compositions having an SPF of 30 to 50 which include mixtures of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, cross linked silicone-containing compounds and anti-oxidants to provide protection against UVA and UVB. | 07-23-2015 |
Robert D. Friedman, New Haven, CT US
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20140369749 | STABILIZING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a methods and compositions for the installation and formation of roads and construction materials. The use of base materials and stabilizing agent provide affordable roads and construction materials. | 12-18-2014 |