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Andrew B. Berman, Flagstaff, AZ US
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| 20100106258 | MEMBRANE FOR USE IN SUTURED OR SUTURELESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES - An improved, polymeric surgical membrane, which can be used in a variety of surgical procedures, such as sutured and sutureless duraplasty procedures. For sutureless applications, a textured, discontinuous, outer polymer layer is provided which encourages rapid incorporation and anchoring into surrounding tissue. In cooperation with the discontinuous first layer, a second elastomeric layer provides elasticity and resilience. A third barrier layer is provided to essentially eliminate adhesions and irritation to surrounding tissue. In those applications requiring anchoring sutures, the second elastomeric layer “self-seals” against the sutures, essentially eliminating the leakage of blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or other fluids. In addition, the composite structure of the present invention has a high degree of suture retention strength is polymeric with a high degree of biocompatibility, is thin and very flexible. | 04-29-2010 |
Ari P. Berman, Lexington, MA US
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| 20100272342 | Method Of Reconstructing Computed Tomography (CT) Volumes Suitable For Execution On Commodity Central Processing Units (CPUS) And Graphics Processors, And Apparatus Operating In Accord With Those Methods (Rotational X-Ray on GPUs) - The invention provides in one aspect methods and apparatus for use with C-arm and other CT systems, e.g., with non-rigid geometries. In such systems, by way of example, calibration can be performed to determine the exact position of the x-ray source and the exact orientation of the detector where each projection measurement is made. Next, a weighting coefficient can be determined for the voxels in each plane of a reconstruction volume at every possible projection. Finally, the order in which to process the voxels during image reconstruction can be determined. Following an actual CT scan procedure in which scans are obtained of a volume to be constructed, a system according to these and related aspects of the invention can use an optimal, pre-calculated processing method, while utilizing offsets and weighting coefficients determined during calibration, for performing backprojection image reconstruction. | 10-28-2010 |
Arthur L. Berman US
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| 20120081554 | DISPLAY SYSTEM USING METADATA TO ADJUST AREA OF INTEREST AND METHOD - A method of and apparatus for preparing an image signal includes combining with a video signal having a number of objects of interest metadata identifying the objects as Area of Interest (AOI). Exemplary objects includes an object in a group of objects, such as a horse in a horse race, a sports object, such as a hockey puck, and so on. The object may be an objectionable, such as a representation of violence, sex or vulgar language. A user may provide an input to select an object of interest to alter the prominence of the selected object. A display system responsive to the image signal for showing images having AOI with altered prominence based on user input. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing logic code for carrying out the foregoing. | 04-05-2012 |
Craighton Berman, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080240844 | Document tray - The present invention generally provides a document tray to retain a writing surface and provide for annotation over a majority of the writing surface. The document tray generally combines a generally planar rigid backer member and a frame holder connected to the backer member. The frame holder has a plurality of side components positioned in a plane generally parallel to and spaced from the backer member to define a document recess. The document is thus retained in the document recess. | 10-02-2008 |
David Berman, Golden, CO US
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| 20110034305 | EXERCISE HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE - An exercise handle for use with a cord and a method for the use thereof, the handle having a channel portion having at least two channel ends that are positioned non-diametrically relative to each other on the channel portion, the channel portion being rounded relative to a center point; a channel being fashioned on the channel portion, the channel being adapted to receive the cord; a grip portion being positioned between the at least two channel portion ends in an off-center relationship to the center point of the channel portion. | 02-10-2011 |
David M. Berman, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20090311187 | Methods for predicting patient response to modulation of the Co-stimulatory pathway - The invention described herein relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions useful for predicting the likelihood a patient will have favorable response to the administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an activator of the immune system (e.g, T-cells). | 12-17-2009 |
David M. Berman, Towson, MD US
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| 20090047212 | Urothelial differentiation of urothelial carcinoma: a bladder cancer stem cell model - The present invention provides a method of treating cancer in a patient (e.g., a human patient) in need thereof, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective regimen, the regimen comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a compound that targets 67 laminin receptor (67LR). In a particular embodiment, the compound that targets 67LR is an antibody or antibody fragment. In particular, the present invention provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an antibody that binds to 67LR. The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an antibody conjugate, wherein the antibody conjugate comprises an antibody that binds to 67LR linked to a therapeutic agent, a protein toxin, a cytotoxic agent or other moiety. The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cancer comprising an antibody that binds to 67LR in an amount effective to reduce cancer stem cells and/or cancer cells in a patient. The invention also provides for means to detect and monitor cancer stem cells based on their expression of 67LR. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110020221 | CANCER STEM CELL EXPRESSION PATTERNS AND COMPOUNDS TO TARGET CANCER STEM CELLS - Described herein are therapeutic targets expressed in cancer stem cells and methods for treating and diagnosing cancer by targeting such cells with antibodies, compounds, nucleic acid, or other therapeutic agent. In one embodiment described herein, therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer are provided based on the identification of cancer stem cell targets. The present invention also includes therapeutic targets for cancer therapy and cancer stem cell-targeted therapy. The invention includes the treatment of cancer by the administration of compounds or agents that target cancer stem cells. | 01-27-2011 |
Dennis R. Berman, Irving, TX US
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| 20090023125 | LOCK-IN TRAINING SYSTEM PROGRESS DISPLAY - A Lock-In Training system. The Lock-In Training system can include an appropriately programmed Web site and a user computer. The Lock-In Training system can also include an appropriately programmed stand-alone computer. Some embodiments of the invention allow student users to efficiently learn materials by taking Lock-In Training courses. A Lock-In Training course may include one or more Lock-In Training sessions. These sessions may include one or more Lock-In Training parts. These parts can include a group of questions and answers. The answers can include one or more keywords. A student user can lock-in material by entering keywords in response to questions. The questions may be presented in Introductory rounds and/or Retention rounds on one or more training days. | 01-22-2009 |
Devon Berman, Loudon, NH US
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| 20090125012 | DISPOSABLE ELECTRO-SURGICAL COVER ELEMENTS AND ELECTRO-SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Electro-surgical instrument and attachments for converting a mechanical surgical instrument into an electro-surgical instrument are disclosed for applying electrical current to tissue, such as a blood vessel, to seal or cauterize the tissue. A cover element is slidable over a distal end of a component of a mechanical surgical instrument, such as a forceps. Each cover element defines a single pocket or cavity and a single aperture or opening at one end thereof for receiving and surrounding the distal end of the component and an electrically conductive element attached to an outer surface of the cover element. RF energy can be applied to tissue through the electrically conductive elements. After the procedure, the cover elements can be slidably removed from the forceps member and are disposable. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090125026 | APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COAGULATING AND CUTTING TISSUE - A combination tissue coagulation and cutting apparatus, system and method for coagulating and cutting tissue. A clamp element includes first and second clamp members having respective first and second porous electrodes, such as sintered metal electrodes. A portion of tissue, such as a blood vessel, is held between the porous electrodes, and fluid from a fluid source can pass through the porous electrodes. The tissue portion can be coagulated when electrical current is applied to the first and second porous electrodes, and an adjustable cutting element that is associated with the clamp members is positioned to cut a segment or all of the coagulated tissue portion. In this manner, the same surgical instrument is used to coagulate and cut tissue. | 05-14-2009 |
Edward Berman, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120065561 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, LYMPHEDEMA AND OTHER CIRCULATORY CONDITIONS - A compression device for applying compression to an extremity of a mammal includes a cuff adapted to be placed around and secured to the extremity. A control and tensioning unit is attached to the cuff and is operable to control a tension of the cuff to thereby control the compression applied to the extremity. The cuff may further include a bladder system, in which case the compression device further includes a hydraulic pump that is operable to transfer fluid within the bladder system to control the compression applied to the extremity. | 03-15-2012 |
Gail Berman, Westfield, NJ US
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| 20090062239 | THROMBIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS AS PROPHYLAXIS TO COMPLICATIONS FROM CARDIOPULMONARY SURGERY - Disclosed herein are methods of preventing, inhibiting, or ameliorating complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery by the use of a thrombin receptor antagonist compound. Among the thrombin receptor antagonist compounds useful in these methods are those of Formulas I and II, described herein. Examples of such thrombin receptor antagonists include: | 03-05-2009 |
George Berman, Plano, TX US
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| 20110038149 | LIGHTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110241568 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING THE ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - Systems and methods for maintaining the illumination intensity of one or more LEDs above a minimal intensity level. The systems and methods may include: ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110273875 | DIRECT LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A direct lighting system and method is provided that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) secured within a light fixture. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to transmit light from the LEDs therethrough and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination. | 11-10-2011 |
Gregg E. Berman, Plainsboro, NJ US
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| 20100145875 | FOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING PORTFOLIO RISK INFORMATION TO INVESTORS WITHOUT REVEALING POSITION INFORMATION - A system for and method of providing investors with risk information regarding a portfolio, while protecting a strategy associated with the portfolio from public disclosure, is presented. The information allows investors to calculate a variety of risk statistics at virtually any level of granularity in analyzing divisions of the portfolio. The system and method also provide benefits for portfolio managers. Specifically, a portfolio manager may release detailed simulated returns, from which investors may calculate a variety of risk statistics, without revealing position information sufficient for the investors to reverse engineer a strategy associated with the portfolio. | 06-10-2010 |
Irwin R. Berman, Saint Simons Island, GA US
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| 20110178497 | Focused dosimetry device and methods associated therewith | 07-21-2011 |
Jan Berman, Wilton, CT US
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| 20090020233 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention generally relates to automated shade systems. An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090254222 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL RELECTANCE MODULE - Automated shade systems comprise motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures, shadow information, reflectance information, lighting and radiation information, ASHRAE clear sky algorithms, log information related to manual overrides, occupant preference information, motion information, real-time sky conditions, solar radiation on a building, a total foot-candle load on a structure, brightness overrides, actual and/or calculated BTU load, time-of-year information, and microclimate analysis. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100157427 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHADE SELECTION USING A FABRIC BRIGHTNESS FACTOR - Brightness factors associated with shade fabric may be utilized when shading a building. A brightness factor may incorporate an openness factor, a visible light reflectance, a diffusion factor, a color, or other characteristics of the shade fabric. The brightness factor may be utilized when selecting a particular shade fabric for a room, building or other location. Additionally, the brightness factor may be utilized by an automated shade control system. The shade fabric selection may affect the building envelope by facilitating the optimization of daylighting, reduction of artificial electric lighting needs, minimization of glare conditions, and reduction of thermal load. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110220299 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis. | 09-15-2011 |
Jared K. Berman, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110119183 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CURRENCY AT AN AIRLINE CHECK-IN MACHINE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for providing currency at an airline check-in machine. In general, the improved airline check-in machine dispenses one or more currencies for the user. Preferably, the currency(s) are selected from a database of currency based on the geographic location of the airline check-in machine and/or the user's flight destination. For example, the airline check-in machine may offer Euros based on a determination the user is traveling to Italy. In addition, the user may choose to pay for the currency using the same debit or credit card the user inserted into the airline check-in machine for identification or in any other suitable manner. | 05-19-2011 |
Jared Krasney Berman, Pepper Pike, OH US
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| 20080275768 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A COUPON AT AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for providing a coupon at an automated teller machine. In general, a user of the disclosed system performs a financial transaction at an automated teller machine (ATM). In addition, the ATM displays and prints one or more coupons for the user. Preferably, the coupon(s) are selected from a database of coupons based on the geographic location of the ATM (e.g., a nearby restaurant). Preferably, the coupon includes directions to the associated store and/or directions within the associated store. For example, a map with an overlaid route and/or text-based directions from the ATM to the store may be printed on the coupon. In addition to geography, coupon selection may be based on one or more other variables such as the ATM transaction type, the ATM transaction amount, the person's age, the person's sex, the person's previous purchases, etc. Coupon providers may be charged in a variety of different ways. For example, coupon providers may be charged for each time a coupon is displayed, each time a coupon is printed, and/or each time a coupon is redeemed. | 11-06-2008 |
Jeffrey S. Berman, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20090061454 | DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC METHODS FOR LUNG DISORDERS USING GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES FROM NOSE EPITHELIAL CELLS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosis and prognosis of lung cancer using expression analysis of one or more groups of genes, and a combination of expression analysis from a nasal epithelial cell sample. The methods of the invention provide far less invasive method with a superior detection accuracy for lung cancer when compared to any other currently available method for lung cancer diagnostic or prognosis. The invention also provides methods of diagnosis and prognosis of other lung diseases, such as lung cancer. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110217717 | DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC METHODS FOR LUNG DISORDERS USING GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES FROM NOSE EPITHELIAL CELLS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosis and prognosis of lung cancer using expression analysis of one or more groups of genes, and a combination of expression analysis from a nasal epithelial cell sample. The methods of the invention provide far less invasive method with a superior detection accuracy for lung cancer when compared to any other currently available method for lung cancer diagnostic or prognosis. The invention also provides methods of diagnosis and prognosis of other lung diseases, such as lung cancer. | 09-08-2011 |
Lance Berman, Portsmouth, NH US
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| 20100278812 | NASAL IMMUNIZATION - Compositions and methods for intranasal delivery of antigens for immunization of a mammal are disclosed. Antigens include, peptides, proteins, peptidomimetics, DNA, RNA, carbohydrates and phospholipids. The compositions contain at least one antigen and a permeation enhancer. | 11-04-2010 |
Larry Berman, Delray, FL US
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| 20100123557 | VEHICLE VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A PDA device is used to record the ID of a vehicle boot RFID tag and to transmit to the tag and to a host entity violation data such as summons number, license number, time and date stamp, issuing person ID, location of the vehicle, scofflaw data and so on. This data may be entered into the PDA electronically via a communication network such as the internet or LAN system or manually via a keyboard. The host entity has a data base which is uploaded with this information and has correlation of RFID tag numbers to an unlock combination number for each boot. When the boot is attached to a vehicle this PDA data is transmitted to the host entity whose contact telephone number is attached to the vehicle being booted. The driver contacts the entity to pay the fine and receive in return the unlock combination. The driver thus can release and remove the boot within minutes of returning to the vehicle and can return the boot at his leisure. | 05-20-2010 |
Larry Berman, Delray Beach, FL US
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| 20110063135 | Meterless remote parking monitoring system - A meter-less remote parking monitoring system, incorporating a plurality of vehicle detector and Radio Frequency Identification Reader (RFID) units deployed in individual parking spaces; a plurality of Cellular Gateway Radios, each Cellular Gateway Radio being connected to one of said plurality of vehicle detector and Radio Frequency Identification Units; a Command and Control Server; the plurality of Cellular Gateway Radios being connected to said Command and Control Server via the internet. | 03-17-2011 |
Michael Berman, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100130999 | EMBOLI PROTECTION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An evacuation sheath assembly and method of treating occluded vessels which reduces the risk of distal embolization during vascular interventions is provided. A method of treating a lesion within a blood vessel, includes providing an evacuation sheath assembly having a multi-lumen tube with proximal and distal ends, first and second lumens therebetween, and at least one sealing surface mounted on the distal end of the multi-lumen tube. The evacuation sheath assembly is advanced to a region of interest within a blood vessel. The sealing surface is deployed upstream of the region of interest to occlude antegrade flow adjacent to the lesion to be treated. A dilation catheter is advanced through the multi-lumen tube such that the dilation balloon is positioned across the lesion and the lesion is dilated. Suction is applied to induce retrograde blood flow to carry dislodged embolic material into a lumen of the evacuation sheath assembly. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100209897 | Intraoral behavior monitoring and aversion devices and methods - An intraoral behavior monitoring and aversion device to assist a user in quitting an undesirable behavior such as tobacco smoking, tobacco chewing, use of snuff, illicit drug use, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive food consumption, and/or other undesirable activity facilitated via the mouth. The aversion device may be wholly or partially configured to be disposed in the user's mouth, for example. The aversion device may include a detector and a output device, wherein the detector is configured to detect a parameter indicative of the user engaging in the habit or undesirable activity. If (and only if) the detector detects such a parameter, the output device may, optionally, deliver a negative stimulus to the user, thus providing negative feedback and creating an incentive for the user to limit if not eliminate the undesirable activity. The device may be configured to store and/or relay data representing sensed conditions in the mouth. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100234855 | EMBOLI PROTECTION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An embolic protection system and method of treating occluded vessels which reduces the risk of distal embolization during vascular interventions is provided. The embolic protection system includes a guide catheter, a multi-lumen tube having a sealing surface on the distal end and an interventional device. A method of treating a blood vessel includes providing a guide catheter and a multi-lumen elongate member having proximal and distal ends, evacuation and inflation lumens extending therebetween and a sealing surface on the distal end. The elongate member is advanced through the guide catheter into a blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart proximal a lesion. The sealing surface is expanded to engage the endoluminal surface of the blood vessel and stop antegrade flow. An interventional device is advanced through the evacuation lumen to treat the lesion. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110015714 | Lead stabilization devices and methods - Devices and methods for stabilizing a lead in a cardiac vein. | 01-20-2011 |
Michele Berman, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110080809 | Personalized Children's Multimedia Picture Alarm - A new child-friendly multimedia clock design consists in a preferred embodiment of child-friendly, durable material with no hard corners, sized to comfortably sit on a child's nightstand but large enough for the clock and photo to be easily seen. The frame includes a photo space to provide an easily decodable electronic photo image that instructs the child to get up or to stay in bed. The photos used are changed digitally without the use of a mechanical rotating faceplate or cylinder, and may be user-provided images such as family photographs etc. In an embodiment of the invention, the lighting of the image occurs gradually so that no light appears suddenly to wake the child unnecessarily. In one embodiment, music is also provided via an internal memory, external card slot, or a docked audio device such as an MP3 player. | 04-07-2011 |
Peter Berman, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100298042 | Gaming Method and Apparatus for Facilitating a Game Involving Bonus Functionality - Systems, apparatuses and methods for impacting one or more gaming display segments based on their positions relative to presentation of a triggering symbol(s) in another display segment(s). A method involves marking elements of a grid with symbols, where at least one element is marked with a feature symbol. One or more winning combinations of the symbols are identified, where each winning combination may be associated with an award amount according to a paytable. For each of the elements marked with the feature symbol, replacement symbols are marked to the element(s) that is marked with the feature symbol, as well as to those elements adjacent to the element(s) are marked with the feature symbol. One or more additional winning combinations of symbols are then identified, where the additional winning symbol combination(s) includes at least one symbol from the original symbols marked to the plurality of elements and at least one replacement symbol. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110207520 | Systems, Apparatuses and Methods for Changing Symbols in Gaming Systems - Symbols are randomly arranged on a gaming machine. The random arrangement represents initial states of the symbols for purposes of applying a cellular automata rule. The cellular automata rule is applied to the symbols such that each of the symbols to a subsequent state independently of a value of the symbols. The subsequent state of each symbol may be based at least on the initial state of each symbol and the initial state of another of the symbols. A payout condition may be evaluated based on the subsequent states of the symbols. | 08-25-2011 |
Philip J. Berman, Negaunee, MI US
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| 20090069635 | Retraction Apparatus And Method Of Use - A retraction apparatus and method are disclosed that provide optimized access to a surgical site. In one form, a retraction frame has a retraction opening with two sets of blades operating therein. The blades are used to sequentially retract the tissue from about an incision. The sequential retraction of the blades generates only narrow gaps between the blades so that tissue and blood encroachment during the surgical procedure are minimized. | 03-12-2009 |
Phillip J. Berman, Negaunee, MI US
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| 20090254094 | RATCHETING MECHANICAL DRIVER FOR CANNULATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS - A device for rotatably driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire. In one aspect, the device includes a coupling assembly for receiving the tool and guide wire as well as a ratchet mechanism permitting selective rotation between the device and the tool. The device further includes an elongate gripping portion extending transversely to the coupling assembly to provide a levered mechanical advantage while positioning the gripping portion out of the path of the guide wire. In another aspect, the device includes a handle having a through bore shorter than a predetermined length of a connection assembly through bore so that only a short portion of the guide wire is covered by the device. A method of driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire is also provided that includes rotating a gripping portion of a handle assembly about the tool in an arcuate path spaced from the tool. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090299148 | Retraction Apparatus and Method of Use - A retraction apparatus and method are provided including slider assemblies for being slidably connected to a retractor body with end portions of the slider assemblies disposed within a central retractor opening. A retractor blade is slidably connected to one of the slider assembly end portions such that the depth of the retractor blade can be readily adjusted. Once the retractor blade is at the desired depth within the incision, a handle is pivoted to a locked position to fix the blade relative to the slider assembly. A cantilever lock between the blade and the slider assembly pivots the blade relative to the slider assembly to fix the blade thereto. In one form, the retractor body has a substantially flat surface configured to be placed adjacent a bone and slide connections which position slider assemblies such that the connected blades avoid contact with the bone during retraction. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100160977 | Low Profile Dual Locking Fixation System and Offset Anchor Member - A coupling device for securing an elongate member to the spine is provided. The coupling device comprises a compressible inner member that secures an anchor member therein when the inner member is axially shifted within an outer member. The elongate member is retained within the device by an axially inserted locking member, and may be secured independently of the anchor member. The coupling device and anchor may be configured to provide increased angulation of the anchor with respect to the coupling device. For instance, anchor member may have an offset head portion in order to provide normal pivoting of the coupling device when the anchor is attached to bone at an angle. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100312279 | Minimally Invasive Surgical System - A multi-stage minimally invasive surgical procedure and associated instruments are disclosed. First, the surgical site is prepared. After preparation, the bone screws or anchors are attached to the bone. Subsequent to insertion of the screws, a rod or connecting member is positioned within the yoke portion of the bone screw. Caps are then placed in a pre-lock position within the yokes. The bone screws may be compressed together or distracted along the rod or connecting member, thereby setting the final spacing of the bones or bone segments. Finally the caps are moved to a final lock position to fix the screws to the rod or connecting member to maintain the bones in position relative to each other. | 12-09-2010 |
Phillip J. Berman, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20110190824 | Occipital Plate for Spinal Fusion - Plate devices are provided for mounting to bone and receiving one or more spinal rods. The devices may include coupling members or rod receiving members coupled to the plate member and configured to have multiple degrees of adjustability in order to accommodate elongate connecting members of various orientations. The plate devices may also include quick locking features or locking devices that secure multiple points of articulation simultaneously. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120022597 | Minimally Invasive Surgical System - A multi-stage minimally invasive surgical procedure and associated instruments are disclosed. First, the surgical site is prepared. After preparation, the bone screws or anchors are attached to the bone. Subsequent to insertion of the screws, a rod or connecting member is positioned within the yoke portion of the bone screw. Caps are then placed in a pre-lock position within the yokes. The bone screws may be compressed together or distracted along the rod or connecting member, thereby setting the final spacing of the bones or bone segments. Finally the caps are moved to a final lock position to fix the screws to the rod or connecting member to maintain the bones in position relative to each other. | 01-26-2012 |
Richard M. Berman, Dresher, PA US
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| 20100035222 | Surgical-training device and method of manufacturing the same - A surgical-training device for measuring roughness (non-delicate manipulation) during a simulated-surgical technique is described. The device has a housing, a platform, and a sensor module. The platform is movably coupled to the housing, and is configured for three-dimensional motion relative to the housing. The platform is further configured to move from a start position to a displaced position when a force is applied to the platform as a result of a user performing a simulated-surgical technique on the platform. A sensor module, coupled to the housing, is configured to determine when the platform moves a distance (from the start position to the displaced position) that exceeds a preset-threshold distance. If the preset-threshold distance is exceeded, sensor module indicates (by visual and/or auditory alarms within the device, and/or computerized counting and scoring reports) that the user applied excessive force, and was therefore too rough when performing the simulated-surgical technique. A method of manufacturing a surgical-training device is also provided. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110212427 | Surgical-Training Device for Providing Three-dimensional-Tactile Feedback, and Method of Operation Thereof - A surgical-training device for measuring roughness (non-delicate manipulation) during a simulated-surgical technique is described. The device has a housing, a platform, and a sensor module. The platform is movably coupled to the housing, and is configured for three-dimensional motion relative to the housing. The platform is further configured to move from a start position to a displaced position when a force is applied to the platform as a result of a user performing a simulated-surgical technique on the platform. A sensor module, coupled to the housing, is configured to determine when the platform moves a distance (from the start position to the displaced position) that exceeds a preset-threshold distance. If the preset-threshold distance is exceeded, sensor module indicates (by visual and/or auditory alarms within the device, and/or computerized counting and scoring reports) that the user applied excessive force, and was therefore too rough when performing the simulated-surgical technique. A method of manufacturing a surgical-training device is also provided. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert E. Berman, King Of Prussia, PA US
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| 20100049572 | ASSOCIATION OF BODY SHOPS WITH RETAIL NETWORK - A buyer-seller-provider matching system that uses an estimating/scheduling/pricing system to match buyers with providers who accept the work at the price and to complete the work within a specific time. A computer system that comprises a repository of information about the work to be performed, available participating body shop, pricing, time available to perform work and transport of the vehicle that may be provided over a network for users to access information about the work order. The matching system incorporates the use of existing collision estimating software that transfer the work and pricing information to a scheduling program that is then transmitted to participating body shops for their review to accept or reject the work. On a real time basis the system will transmit the decisions of the participating body shop and award the work, schedule pick up of the vehicle and time for delivery back to the seller. | 02-25-2010 |
Robert J.s. Berman, Haddonfield, NJ US
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| 20110089674 | STROLLER COVERS - A removable cover for use on a baby stroller designed to look like a vehicle or other unique design. The removable cover includes a first panel configured to wrap around the baby stroller, a plurality of fasteners affixed to the panel and configured to change an overall size of the removable cover, an opening in the removable cover configured to allow access to a handle and seating area of the baby stroller, and an internal frame affixed to the panel and configured to provide support for the panel such that the removable cover has a unique design. Various accessories may be included in the removable cover depending on the unique design. | 04-21-2011 |
Robert Stanley Berman, Jupiter, FL US
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| 20100093606 | MRSA Bactericidal Topical Gel - I have combined Vancomycin at varying concentrations in a Calcium Alginate gel and treated open chronic wounds that cultured out MRSA. The response has been remarkable in the rapid cure of the involved wound. I have arrived at a 15% level of the Vancomycin as being an effective strength. The combined gel, if refrigerated, maintains it's effectiveness over three months. Only one to two applications results in negative cultures. | 04-15-2010 |
Seth A. Berman, Marblehead, MA US
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| 20120105175 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR MOUNTING WITH LOW ACCELERATION SENSITIVITY - A device, comprising a substrate having opposing first and second surfaces, a first surface acoustic wave resonator disposed on the first surface of the substrate, a second surface acoustic wave resonator disposed on the second surface of the substrate, a first adhesive layer sandwiched between the first surface acoustic wave resonator and the substrate, and a second adhesive layer sandwiched between the second surface acoustic wave resonator. | 05-03-2012 |
Steven Berman, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20110156477 | AUDIO SYSTEM ADAPTERS FOR AUDIO SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION USING ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CABLES - Audio cables used in deploying audio equipment are typically selected to minimize signal transmission losses and may be chosen based on a distance between, and terminations of, an amplifier system and a loudspeaker system. Since this is usually unknown prior to deployment, multiple audio cables with different sizes and terminations and a variety of electrical extension cords to connect to a power supply line are transported. A loudspeaker adapter for the loudspeaker system and an amplifier adapter for the amplifier system can be used to interconnect the two systems via electrical extension cords. This precludes the need for transporting a large number of audio cables, and allows for interconnecting the loudspeaker and the amplifier systems without prior knowledge of the distance between the systems. Safety hazards and component damage can also be minimized by not connecting a hot terminal in the AC connectors of the loudspeaker and amplifier adapters. | 06-30-2011 |
Steven M. Berman, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090070766 | DYNAMIC WORKLOAD BALANCING IN A THREAD POOL - Provided are techniques for workload balancing. A message is received on a channel. A thread in a thread pool is selected to process the message. In response to determining that the message has been processed and a response has been sent on the channel by the thread, it is determined whether a total number of threads in the thread pool is greater than a low water mark plus one and whether the channel has more than a maximum number of threads blocked on a receive, wherein the low water mark represents a minimum number of threads in the thread pool. In response to determining that a number of threads in the thread pool is greater than the low water mark plus one and that the channel has more than the maximum number of threads blocked on a receive, the thread is terminated. In response to determining at least one of the number of threads in the thread pool is less than or equal to the low water mark plus one and the channel has less than or equal to the maximum number of threads blocked on a receive, the thread is retained. | 03-12-2009 |
Thomas A. Berman, Lorain, OH US
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| 20080272515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CLOSURE DEVICE AND A CONTAINER - A method for forming a closure device for a container is disclosed including providing a first mold component having a first annular groove. The first annular groove is configured to form a skirt of the closure device. A plurality of ejector blades are provided and are positioned within the mold component. The blades include a notch for forming a lug on an inner surface of the skirt. The lug is back-locked relative to the mold component. A moldable material is introduced into a mold cavity to form the closure device. The device is removed from the mold component by moving the blades along a path defined by tracks formed in the mold component that is generally along a vertical axis of the mold component, wherein the path includes a radially outward component, and the moving of the blades relieves the back-lock of the lug formed on the closure device. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090101616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CLOSURE DEVICE AND A CONTAINER - A method for forming a closure device for a container is disclosed including providing a first mold component having a first annular groove. The first annular groove is configured to form a skirt of the closure device. A plurality of ejector blades are provided and are positioned within the mold component. The blades include a notch for forming a lug on an inner surface of the skirt. The lug is back-locked relative to the mold component. A moldable material is introduced into a mold cavity to form the closure device. The device is removed from the mold component by moving the blades along a path defined by tracks formed in the mold component that is generally along a vertical axis of the mold component, wherein the path includes a radially outward component, and the moving of the blades relieves the back-lock of the lug formed on the closure device. | 04-23-2009 |