Friedman, CA

Adam Friedman, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235248	FUTURE CHECK FINANCING METHOD - A Future Check Financing Method is disclosed. The method enables purchasers and others to present future-dated checks (or other payment vehicles) at the point of sale for purchases. The potential recipient of the future-dated payment vehicles and/or a check guarantee entity is able to make a lending decision based solely on the presenter's check writing history. The recipient of future-dated checks under the method will receive full payment (typically minus service charges) nearly immediately after completing the transaction with the presenter, rather than when all future-dated payment vehicles become payable. The check writing history may include negative check writing history for the presenter, but also may include positive check writing history for the presenter.	09-16-2010

Benny Friedman, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035438	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user.	02-10-2011
20110035439	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user.	02-10-2011
20110035440	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME WEB PAGE CONTEXT ANALYSIS FOR THE REAL-TIME INSERTION OF TEXTUAL MARKUP OBJECTS AND DYNAMIC CONTENT - A technique is described for delivering contextual information to end users of a data network which includes at least one client system associated with an end user. According to a specific embodiment, the technique of the present invention provides a contextual-based platform for delivering to an end user in real-time proactive, personalized, contextual information relating to web page content currently being displayed to the user.	02-10-2011

Patent applications by Benny Friedman, Los Altos, CA US

Bernard L. Friedman, Sonoma, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272010	DATA CARD HOLDER - A data card holder for rapid releasable insertion and capture of a compact data storage card containing emergency medical and personal information, including a front cover plate defining an opening and a void for releasable insertion and capture of a data card.	11-06-2008

David Friedman, Atherton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247377	INDEPENDENT MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL FOR DISCOVERING WIRELESS NETWORKS - In one aspect, a wireless transceiver transmits and receives wireless signals, and medium access controller independently initiates transitions from a scanning state to a power conserving state and from the power conserving state to the scanning state. In the scanning state, the medium access controller directs the wireless transceiver to receive frames on at least one wireless channel and the medium access controller scans the received frames for identifiers of one or more respective target access points. In the power conserving state, the medium access controller places at least one of the wireless transceiver and the medium access controller in a low-power mode of operation.	10-09-2008

David Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100125842	EFFICIENT VOLUME MANAGER HOT SWAPPING - Methods of hot-swapping a logical volume manager (LVM) and updating an associated extent map are presented. Methods for migrating a virtual machine running an application using an LVM from one physical machine to another physical machine are also presented. The LVM can be used by a database application or other applications in a single-node or multi-node environment. The LVM is shut down, version numbers for each segment of its associated extent map are saved, and a new LVM is started. The new LVM's extent map is compared with the old extent map, and segments in the LVM which have changed are selectively updated.	05-20-2010
20110106774	Bootstrapping Server Using Configuration File Stored In Server-Managed Storage - A method and apparatus for booting a clustered management system is provided where the configuration information required to boot the system is stored within the system itself. The techniques cope with several issues including finding the configuration data on the physical disk before the logical disk system is established, coping with replicated copies of configuration data, network partitions and disk drive failures that may prevent a booting node to have perfect knowledge of the state of the entire system, and active nodes modifying or moving configuration data while the booting node is searching for a consistent, correct copy of configuration data.	05-05-2011
20110138148	Dynamic Data Storage Repartitioning - Embodiments of the present invention enable dynamic repartitioning of data storage in response to one or more triggers. In embodiments, a trigger may be a user-initiated action, a system-generated action, and/or an inference based on storage usage parameters. Applications of the present invention are its use in embodiments of a storage management system comprising a file system manager and a volume manager, where the placement of data into a partition (data storage region) may be specified by matching one or more disk region placement data attributes assigned to data with corresponding disk region attributes. In embodiments, dynamic repartitioning comprises adjustment of the location of the boundary between adjacent disk partitions and, if necessary, rebalancing of the data stored within the partitions by identifying mismatched data and relocating it to the partition with which it is associated.	06-09-2011

David A. Friedman, Roseville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090013256	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ESTABLISHING BI-DIRECTIONAL LINE-SWITCHED RINGS IN TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method of automatically provisioning a network-wide function using a plurality of network elements in a service provider network and using a sub-network level approach is provided. In one specific approach, a software wizard facilitates provisioning a bi-directional line switched ring (BLSR). First user input, specifying a plurality of ring attribute values that define attributes of a bi-directional line switched ring, is received. Second user input, specifying one or more working spans for the bi-directional line switched ring, is received. Each of the network elements is automatically configured to participate in the bi-directional line switched ring based on the parameter values. Embodiments may provide a software wizard for implementing the foregoing process. In certain features, spans for a BLSR are automatically selected based on a selection of a first candidate span; only selected nodes and spans that are capable of participating in a BLSR are displayed; and port orientation for all spans in a BLSR is automatically determined based on user input defining port orientation for a first port of a first span.	01-08-2009

David R. Friedman, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090327424	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING EVENT CHANGES IN NETWORK NAVIGATION - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for mapping user experiences over a network include obtaining path data related to a first sequence of user navigation events, obtaining path data related to a second sequence of user navigation events that is at least different than the first sequence of user navigation events, comparing path data of the first and second sequences of user navigation events, identifying changes to the path data, and generating a map of the user navigation events based on the identified changes to the path data.	12-31-2009

David R. Friedman, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100005223	Method for field-programming a solid-state memory device with a digital media file - The preferred embodiments described herein provide a method for field-programming a solid-state memory device with a digital media file. In one preferred embodiment, a solid-state memory device is provided that comprises a memory array comprising a plurality of field-programmable memory cells. A digital media file is selected for storage in the memory device, and a digital media source field-programs the memory cells of the memory device with the selected digital media file. After the digital media file is stored in the memory device, the stored digital media file can be played using a digital playback device. In some embodiments, the memory array is a three-dimensional memory array, and the memory cells are write-once memory cells. Other preferred embodiments are provided, and each of the preferred embodiments described herein can be used alone or in combination with one another.	01-07-2010

Donald Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307855	VEHICLE ROLLOVER TEST FIXTURE - A test fixture for rollover crash testing of a test vehicle onto a moving surface employs a cradle to support and rotate the test vehicle. A vertical support structure to position and releasably holds the cradle. A moving sled having a contact surface and is carried by a guide extending beneath the structure and the cradle fixture. The cradle is rotated and released from the structure responsive to a sensor for contact within a drop impact zone on the contact surface of the moving sled. Vertical motion of the cradle is then arrested to prevent further damage to the test vehicle or the test structure.	12-18-2008
20100045074	VEHICLE ROLLOVER PROTECTION ROOF GEOMETRY AND STRUCTURE - A vehicle geometry for rollover crush resistance is created by determining a center of mass providing a roll axis and establishing a roof line contact surface spaced from the center of mass by a hoop radius substantially equal to a major radius of roll contact from the roll axis. As a first embodiment, the roof line contact surface is established in original designs for vehicles as a monocoque structure. As a second embodiment, provided as an original equipment manufacture (OEM) item or retrofit structural assembly, an arcuate member shaped as a byte of the hoop radius is employed and is mounted between two side rails with additional structural supports for the arcuate member on a nominally flat roofline.	02-25-2010
20100192667	VEHICLE ROLLOVER TEST FIXTURE - A test fixture for rollover crash testing of a test vehicle onto a movable sled surface employs a cradle to support and rotate the test vehicle. A suspension assembly is attached to each end of the cradle for vertically supporting and dropping the cradle. A gantry has a cross beam supported by a first telescoping column for support of a first of the suspension assemblies and translationally supported by a second telescoping column for support of a second of the suspension assemblies to position and releasably hold the suspension assembly. Roll control arms rotate the cradle and a trigger assembly releases the cradle and test vehicle from the cross beam for contact within a drop impact zone on the contact surface of the sled. A brake assembly then arrests vertical motion of the cradle.	08-05-2010

Patent applications by Donald Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US

Doron Friedman, Goleta, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208745	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF GREETING CARDS WITH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE TRANSACTION - A system for enabling on-line creation of greeting cards and distribution of the cards with gifts also purchased on-line includes a server system and one or more client systems. The server system is accessible online and enables network users to select and customize electronic versions of greeting cards. The customizations to the cards, as well as data identifying the card, the network user, the card recipient, and a vendor, are transmitted to a client system located at the vendor's distribution facilities. The transmitted information is utilized to print the card in hard copy form for shipment by the vendor to the designated recipient. In the disclosed system, a network user may view the card including any customizations in WYSIWYG format.	08-28-2008
20080294977	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATION, PERSONALIZATION, AND FULFILLMENT OF GREETING CARDS WITH GIFT CARDS - An automated fulfillment system enables gift cards to be embedded or sent along with personalized greeting cards. The present invention, a method, system and apparatus enables a person to 1) purchase a gift card from either a Internet Website, Catalog, and/or retail kiosk, 2) choose a retail quality greeting card, 3) personalize the greeting card, and 4) send the personalized greeting cards as a gift with a gift card embedded inside the greeting card. The reverse is also possible, i.e. a user can purchase a greeting card, personalize the greeting card, and then assign that greeting card to have a gift card inserted inside therein.	11-27-2008

Eric Friedman, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100241646	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MASSIVELY PARALLEL DATA PROCESSING - A system and method of massively parallel data processing are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution may be limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution.	09-23-2010
20100241893	INTERPRETATION AND EXECUTION OF A CUSTOMIZABLE DATABASE REQUEST USING AN EXTENSIBLE COMPUTER PROCESS AND AN AVAILABLE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Interpretation and execution of a customizable database request using an extensible computer process and an available computing environment is disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution is limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution.	09-23-2010
20100293196	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING ORDERED DATA USING PATTERN MATCHING IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE - Several methods and a system for analyzing ordered data using pattern matching over an indefinitely long ordered sequence of rows in a relational database are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a server includes receiving an ordered data in a relational database. The method further includes matching a pattern specified in a query on ordered data in a relational database in a single pass in constant space for overlapping mode of results. The method also includes creating an output data in the single pass in constant space for overlapping mode of results based on the matching of the ordered data with the pattern in the relational database query.	11-18-2010
20100332461	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MASSIVELY PARALLEL DATA PROCESSING - A system and method of massively parallel data processing are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an interpretation of a customizable database request which includes an extensible computer process and providing an input guidance to available processors of an available computing environment. The method further includes automatically distributing an execution of the interpretation across the available computing environment operating concurrently and in parallel, wherein a component of the execution may be limited to at least a part of an input data. The method also includes automatically assembling a response using a distributed output of the execution.	12-30-2010

Eric Nathan Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100153864	ADAPTABLE TRANSFER AND PUBLICATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA - An adaptable method for facilitating user interaction with digital media objects. Representations of substantially-reduced data size of each of the digital media objects are transferred before the transfer of copies of the original data size of each of the digital media objects so as to enable earlier user interaction. The user interaction includes, for example, requesting modifications to the object. The method provides feedback of any requested action from the user interaction with the substantially-reduced data size representations and in response thereto, determines as a function of the requested action whether to reprioritize transfer of untransferred original data size copies of the corresponding digital media object. The method provides for modification of copies that are to be transferred according to modifications requested by the user with respect to the transferred substantially-reduced data size representations. The method can be used for audio, video, image, and other digital media objects.	06-17-2010
20120083705	Activity Monitoring Systems and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, is an activity monitoring system comprising a fixture having size/shape adapted to couple to a location on the user's body and a particular signature; and a portable monitoring device adapted to detect the fixture's particular signature. The monitoring device includes a housing that is adapted to engage the fixture; activity sensors, disposed in the housing, to detect activity of the user and to generate data which is representative of the activity of the user; and processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate an activity-related quantity of the user using the data which is representative of the activity of the user, wherein the processing circuitry: determines the monitoring device is engaging the fixture by detecting the fixture's particular signature, and, in response thereto, calculates the activity-related quantity using data from a set of the activity sensors.	04-05-2012
20120083714	Activity Monitoring Systems and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to an activity monitoring system comprising a portable monitoring device and a base device. In one embodiment, the portable monitoring device includes a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user, a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of a user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to calculate a calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user using the data which is representative of motion of the user. The portable monitoring device also includes a display to display data to the user, wherein the display includes a data transfer mode to optically transmit data which is representative of the calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user. The base device includes a visual sensor to detect the data which is representative of the calorie burn of the user and/or number of steps taken by the user transmitted by the display.	04-05-2012
20120083715	Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device to calculate calorie burn of a user, comprising a motion sensor to detect motion of the user and, in response, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, and an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user. The portable monitoring device may include processing circuitry to: calculate data which is representative of a change in elevation of the user using (i) the data which is representative of motion of the user and (ii) the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user, calculate first calorie burn using the data which is representative of motion of the user, and calculate second calorie burn by adjusting the first calorie burn based on data which is representative of a change in elevation of the user. The portable monitoring device may include a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user.	04-05-2012
20120083716	Portable Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by a user, the portable monitoring device comprising (i) a motion sensor to detect motion of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of motion of the user, (ii) an altitude sensor to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, and (iii) processing circuitry, coupled to the motion sensor and the altitude sensor, to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of motion of the user and the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user. The portable monitoring device may include a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user.	04-05-2012
20120084053	PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device comprising (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user, (ii) a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of the user and, in response thereto, to generate motion data, (iii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to sample an altitude of the user in response to a sample signal, wherein, in response to sampling the altitude of the user, the altitude sensor generates change in altitude data, and (iv) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to: generate the sample signal using the motion data, and calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the motion data and the change in altitude data.	04-05-2012
20120084054	PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable monitoring device comprises (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user, (ii) a motion sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect motion of a user and, in response thereto, to generate motion data, (iii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate change in altitude data, and (iv) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing, to: (a) calculate a change in elevation of the user using the motion data and the change in altitude data, and (b) a state of an avatar (which is a graphical representation of the user) using the motion data and/or the change in altitude data, and (vi) a display to output state of avatar data.	04-05-2012

Glen Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120114308	Method and Apparatus for Virtual Editing of Multimedia Presentations - A method and apparatus for viewing desired portions of a multimedia presentation. Desired portions of a multimedia presentation are determined. In one embodiment, an editor may determine which portions of the presentation are desired. Alternatively, or additionally, specified criteria may be applied to the presentation to determine the desired portions. An annotation file is then created based upon the determined desired portions of the multimedia presentation. The annotation file contains pointers corresponding to the desired portions of the multimedia presentation. Annotation management software may be use the annotation file to cause a display device to display only desired portions of the presentation. The annotation file may be applied to a broadcast presentation or a recorded program file. In one embodiment the annotation file may contain information related to the desired portions of the multimedia presentation and/or the remainder of the multimedia presentation.	05-10-2012

Gregory A. Friedman, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196777	MULTI-BASKET STRUCTURE FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (ETF) - An exchange-traded fund (ETF) has a multi-basket structure that allows shares of the ETF to be created using a different basket of assets than the basket of assets required to redeem shares of the ETF. A method for administering a multi-basket ETF comprises providing shares of the ETF to investors in exchange for assets defined in a published creation basket, providing assets defined in a published redemption basket to investors in exchange for shares of the ETF, and publishing a holdings basket that represents the assets held in the ETF. The multi-basket ETF can be used to implement an ETF holding assets that have a relatively low liquidity and/or accessibility. The multi-basket structure also enables financial strategies such as to minimize transaction costs, increase tax efficiency, access less liquid or less accessible markets or securities, and meet regulatory requirements and ETF investment objectives.	08-11-2011

Gregory J. Friedman, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036024	MIXED AUCTIONS - In general, first bids associated with an ad request are identified, where the first bids have an auction value that is set at a bidding time. Second bids associated with the ad request are identified, where the second bids have an auction value that is unknown at the bidding time. One or more predicted auction values for the second bids are determined, and an auction is run to identify one or more winning bids from the first and second bids for satisfying the ad request.	02-09-2012

Gregory S. Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100186002	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION OF LINKED COMMAND OBJECTS - A system and method provide for synchronous operation of linked command objects in a general purpose software application. The software application provides a user with a variety of operations that manipulate available data objects. The software application manages the data objects in a number of contexts. Each context manages the existence and execution of a number of command objects. Each command object operates on one or more data objects in its context. To support synchronous operations that affect the state of data objects in more than one context, command objects are linked to each other. When one command object is executed, the context of the command object identifies a command object linked to the executed command object and initiates the execution of the linked command object via the context that manages that command object. This synchronization allows for synchronous undo and redone operations. The delete states of the command objects are also synchronized. Deleting a command object destroys it, and prevents it from being undone. When one command object is deleted the command object linked thereto is also deleted, thereby preventing the linked command object from being independently undone resulting in an inconsistent state of the contexts.	07-22-2010

Gregory S. Friedman, La Jolla, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120011253	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK MONITORING OF MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention provides for a system an method of monitoring the status of a plurality of medical devices connected to a central computer or server using a wired or wireless network, and displaying information representative of the status of the medical devices to a user on a display screen using both graphics and text. The system is also capable of determining when a condition or alarm warranting notification of the care giver to correct the condition exists, and displaying information about the condition or alarm on the display, including associating a warning graphic or icon representative of the condition or alarm with an icon representing a specific medical device or portion of a medical device. The system includes a rules data base and decision engine that may be used to determine the existence of conditions that require notification to the care giver.	01-12-2012

Jared Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110258535	INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER WITH AUTOMATIC SHARING OF READING-RELATED ACTIVITIES ACROSS EXTERNAL SOCIAL NETWORKS - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (such as PDF documents) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages in a manner that preserves the original fonts embedded within the documents. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, printed, etc., utilizing standard web browser controls. As a result, a significantly increased “ad inventory” is enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between the individual pages (or even within a page) of the document. In addition, the resulting document (independent of its format) can be passively shared with desired members of a user's external social networks (as well as any social network within the host website), along with other activities and behavior performed by the user on the website hosting the document.	10-20-2011
20120042236	INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (eg, PDFs) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages to preserve the original embedded fonts. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, and printed utilizing standard web browser controls. A significantly increased “ad inventory” is thereby enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between pages, or even within a page. Moreover, the resulting document can be passively shared with members of a user's external social networks (including those within the host website), along with other activities and behaviors performed by the user on the hosting website.	02-16-2012
20120110436	INTEGRATED DOCUMENT VIEWER - In various embodiments of the present invention, documents (eg, PDFs) are converted into HTML 5 (and CSS 3) formats and integrated into existing HTML 5 web pages to preserve the original embedded fonts. The fonts can also be integrated or embedded (e.g., via the standard HTML “iframe” tag) into other web pages. The original appearance of the source document is maintained, the text is preserved as searchable text, and the document is integrated into a web page that can be searched, zoomed, scrolled, and printed utilizing standard web browser controls. A significantly increased “ad inventory” is thereby enabled, wherein advertisements can be integrated between pages, or even within a page. Moreover, the resulting document can be passively shared with members of a user's external social networks (including those within the host website), along with other activities and behaviors performed by the user on the hosting website.	05-03-2012

Jeffrey J. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110224284	PUTATIVE TUMOR SUPPRESSOR MICRORNA-101 MODULATES THE CANCER EPIGENOME BY REPRESSING THE POLYCOMB GROUP PROTEIN EZH2 - The present invention relates in general to microRNA profiling in disease. More specifically, the invention provides for methods and compositions of microRNA to inhibit the growth and formation of tumors.	09-15-2011

Jeffrey M. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110201103	System For Synergetic Expression Of Multiple Small Functional RNA Elements - The present invention relates in general to microRNAs (miRNAs). More specifically, the invention relates to expression vectors comprising multiple miRNA families and clusters capable of targeting multiple oncogenic pathways.	08-18-2011

Julius Friedman, Covina, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110253751	ONE PIECE SPOUT FOR A GASOLINE FUELING NOZZLE - A one piece spout for Healy 700®, Healy 800®, and Healy 900® gasoline fuel nozzles having a strong structural integrity. The gasoline nozzle spout includes a one piece tube having a first end and a second end having different diameters, the first end is adapted to be introduced on an inlet opening of a fuel tank, and the second end is adapted to be secured to a nozzle of a gasoline pump.	10-20-2011

Keith Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092443	Breach resistant composite barriers - This invention is a novel system for resisting barrier breach resulting from kinetic energy (i.e. ramming impacts). It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a breach resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable.	04-09-2009
20090139392	Blast protection system - This invention is a novel system for blast protection. It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a novel blast resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable. The novel barriers of this invention have the additional advantage of allowing for aesthetically appealing and architecturally harmonious designs. In order to minimize weight, the barriers may be designed such that the cross section varies with height, providing adequate resistance in areas of high blast loading, but allowing for thinner cross sections in regions of lower loading.	06-04-2009
20090311523	Bulletproof glass safety system - A window system, incorporating an outer bulletproof glass layer coupled with a standoff system and an inner laminate glass layer, delivers greatly improved occupant safety in vehicle accidents compared to bulletproof glass alone	12-17-2009
20110005381	Blast Protection System - This invention is a novel system for blast protection. It consists of lightweight, sectional or continuous barriers made of a novel blast resistant fiber reinforced polymer resin matrix composite, which may be fabricated on site. The barriers are lightweight and thin enough that they may be used in many spaces where barriers made from conventional construction materials are impossible, impractical, or undesirable. The novel barriers of this invention have the additional advantage of allowing for aesthetically appealing and architecturally harmonious designs. In order to minimize weight, the barriers may be designed such that the cross section varies with height, providing adequate resistance in areas of high blast loading, but allowing for thinner cross sections in regions of lowering load.	01-13-2011

Patent applications by Keith Friedman, Santa Barbara, CA US

Layne Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289941	COMPOSITE TRANSITION NODES FOR USE IN 3D DATA GENERATION - Several embodiments provide methods and apparatuses for use with node-based compositing to assist in the generation of a second eye or camera of a stereoscopic image. In one implementation, a method for use in 3D movie production comprises the steps: displaying composite nodes to a user, the composite nodes indicating how to composite a first plurality of rendered 2D elements into an output image, the rendered 2D elements and the plurality of composite nodes corresponding to a first eye of a 3D image; and receiving user input to add one or more transition nodes to the composite nodes, each transition node following a respective composite node and to be used for regeneration of one or more elements corresponding to the respective composite node, wherein the composite nodes and the one or more transition nodes are to be used to direct generation of a second eye of the 3D image.	11-26-2009

Lisa Friedman, So. San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235934	HYDROCARBON-PRODUCING GENES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and isolated polypeptides involved in the synthesis of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon intermediates. Homologs of, conservative variants of, and sequences having at least about 35% sequence identity with nucleic acids involved in the synthesis of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon intermediates are also provided. The invention further provides methods for producing an aliphatic ketone or a hydrocarbon, as well as a method for identifying an enzyme useful for the production of hydrocarbons.	09-16-2010
20100242345	PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS & DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Genetically engineered microorganisms are provided that produce products from the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway (fatty acid derivatives), as well as methods of their use.	09-30-2010

Lisa Friedman, So.san Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170826	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Described herein are methods for cracking a biocrude, particularly catalytically cracking a biocrude that primarily includes olefmic hydrocarbons. Also described herein are compositions and methods of producing such compositions that are useful as fuels or fuel production feedstock.	07-08-2010

Lori S. Friedman, San Carlos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241131	SPHKS as modifiers of the p53 pathway and methods of use - Human SPHK genes are identified as modulators of the p53 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p53 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p53, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of SPHK are provided.	10-02-2008
20090025096	P4HAS AS MODIFIERS OF THE IGFR PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human P4HA genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of P4HA are provided.	01-22-2009
20090028844	GALNTS AS MODIFIERS OF THE IGFR PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human MIGFR genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MIGFR are provided.	01-29-2009
20090142272	Pfks as modifiers of the igfr pathway and methods of use - Human PFK genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PFK are provided.	06-04-2009
20100122354	CDC6S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human CDC6 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of CDC6 are provided.	05-13-2010
20100183583	GALK1S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human GALK1 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of GALK1 are provided.	07-22-2010
20110135629	EYA2S As Modifiers of the PTEN/AKT Pathway and Methods of Use - Human MPTENAKT genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MPTENAKT are provided.	06-09-2011

Patent applications by Lori S. Friedman, San Carlos, CA US

Louis D. Friedman, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250556	LIVING INTERPLANETARY FLIGHT EXPERIMENT CAPSULE - A light-weight capsule having internal components comprised of sample containers with living organisms in solid and liquid form, inner carrier, multiple seals is disclosed to protect the samples contained within and to withstand an impact of up to 4000 G in outer space or Earth applications being subject to extreme conditions of varying radiation, temperature, pressure, and shock. The present capsule provides a compact and durable design with features for reducing size, mass and weight while increasing strength, structural integrity, and sealing strength to protect the samples contained interiorly and to withstand extreme conditions for travel in deep space or inhospitable places on Earth.	10-08-2009

Mary Kathryn Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130944	Teething toy - A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from each spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending from the sides of the toy. Other options include a suction cup end suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray.	05-21-2009

Maury Friedman, Agoura Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024473	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL EBOX MANAGEMENT - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing content to a plurality of users. The method of the present invention comprises generating an interactive coupon and transmitting said coupon to at least one electronic mailbox (eBox), said eBox corresponding to a geographical location. The method provides a graphical user interface to display said electronic mailbox and displays said coupon through said graphical user interface.	01-22-2009
20090024474	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL EBOX MANAGEMENT - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing content to a plurality of users. The method of the present invention comprises generating an interactive coupon and transmitting said coupon to at least one electronic mailbox (eBox), said eBox corresponding to a geographical location. The method provides a graphical user interface to display said electronic mailbox and displays said coupon through said graphical user interface.	01-22-2009

Michelle A. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100288291	METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING PRESSURE SORES - The invention is a method for treating or preventing pressure sores. It comprises (i.e., includes but is not limited to) the following steps: applying a cushion in indirect contact or in direct contact with substantially the entire surface of a pressure sore area, and applying pressure against the pressure sore area through the cushion. The cushion is preferably circular in shape (although it may have other shapes) with its diameter between about 1.5 and about 6 times its height, and preferably between about 3 and about 4 times its height. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion has a silicone elastomeric shell, with the portion of the shell intended to be in occlusive contact with the pressure sore having a smooth outer surface. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion is only partially filled, and the fill material is silicone gel. The cushion may be held in place by means of a strap, wrap, bandage or similar device.	11-18-2010

Morris Friedman, Encino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049632	SYSTEM FOR MAKING FINANCIAL GIFTS - A computer-implemented method and system for electronic gift giving. The method includes providing an internet site for access by a giver via a giver device, prompting the giver to enter giver identification information, and storing the giver identification information in a data store. The giver is prompted to enter recipient information, and the recipient information is stored in the data store. The giver is prompted to select from a plurality of composition templates, and create a composition based on the selected composition template. The giver is prompted to enter a value of a monetary gift, and the entered value is stored in association with the created composition for delivery to a recipient. An embodiment of the invention may include interest being accrued based on the value of the monetary gift. In another embodiment, at least one sponsor pays a fee for an advertising message to appear in the composition.	02-25-2010

Morris Fritz Friedman, Valley Village, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110213675	SYSTEM FOR MAKING FINANCIAL GIFTS - A computer-implemented method for electronic gift giving. The method includes providing an internet site for access by a giver, prompting the giver to enter giver identification information, prompting the giver to enter recipient information, prompting the giver to enter a value of a monetary gift, optionally providing a plurality of possible recommended gifts or transfers of funds, prompting the giver to recommend at least one gift or transfer of funds to be effectuated using the monetary gift, prompting the giver to select a presentation template from a plurality of recommended presentation templates, prompting the giver to transfer the value of the monetary gift to a gift account, and storing the value of the monetary gift and the at least one recommended gift or transfer in association with the presentation template for delivery to a recipient.	09-01-2011

Neil Friedman, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090012507	METHOD FOR PATTERNED PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal.	01-08-2009
20100137850	Method For Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification Of The Crystalline Lens - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal.	06-03-2010
20110184392	METHOD FOR PATTERNED PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS - A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal.	07-28-2011
20110184395	METHOD FOR LASER CAPSULOTOMY AND LENS CONDITIONING - A method of creating a capsulotomy and conditioning the crystalline lens is disclosed, wherein a laser is employed that provides improved performance by treating the capsule predominantly prior to treating the lens.	07-28-2011
20110196350	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLASMA-MEDIATED MODIFICATION OF TISSUE - A system for cataract surgery on an eye of a patient is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first laser source configured to deliver a first laser beam in a pulsed form at a first pulse energy; a second laser source configured to deliver a second laser beam in a pulsed form at a second pulse energy greater than the first pulse energy; an scanning optical system, configured to: receive the first and second laser beams; and adjust a first focus position of the first laser beam, and a second focus position of the second laser beam, in up to three dimensions to direct the first and second laser beams onto one or more targeted tissue structure portions of the eye of the patient; a controller operatively coupled to the scanning optical system and configured to cause the scanning optical system to adjust the first focus position to photodisrupt a first tissue structure portion with the first laser beam, and subsequently adjust the second focus position to further photodisrupt the first tissue structure portion with the second laser beam.	08-11-2011

Patent applications by Neil Friedman, Menlo Park, CA US

Peter Friedman, La Jolla, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090257976	SINGLE VIAL FORMULATION FOR MEDICAL GRADE CYANOACRYLATE - Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions and methods for making those compositions, utilizing high purity monomeric starting materials, formed into more viscous oligomers, and combined with a plasticizer and inhibitor to provide a single-container, storage stable medical cyanoacrylate.	10-15-2009

Richard Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130944	Teething toy - A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from each spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending from the sides of the toy. Other options include a suction cup end suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray.	05-21-2009

Richard Friedman, Pacific Palisades, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100197800	Treatment and/or Prevention of Presbycusis by Modulation of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 7 - The invention relates to the treatment and/or prevention of age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) with a modulator of a metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 (mGluR7).	08-05-2010

Rick Friedman, Pacific Palisades, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110263652	Treatment and/or Prevention of Inner Ear Conditions by Modulation of a Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor - Described herein are compositions and methods of treating and/or preventing inner ear conditions by administering to a patient in need thereof a modulator of a metabotropic glutamate receptor.	10-27-2011

Robert S. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090222084	SUTURELESS HEART VALVE ATTACHMENT - A prosthetic heart valve having spaced apart anchoring flanges that change shape when the valve is implanted and contact the surrounding annulus to prevent migration of the valve. The heart valve may be non-expandable and the anchoring flanges may provide the primary anchoring structure of the valve. Alternatively, the valve may be expandable wherein the anchoring flanges supplement the inherent anchoring capacity of the valve structure. The anchoring flanges are at least partly made of a material that increases in size, i.e., swells, due to absorption of body fluids. For instance, the anchoring flanges may be formed of an inner material that swells upon contact with body fluids enclosed by a cover. The anchoring flanges may be provided on an anchoring sleeve that changes shape to provide the spaced apart annular flanges for securing the valve around a fibrous annulus. An anchoring sleeve for a prosthetic heart valve having an expandable frame surrounds a majority of the frame and may define an external hourglass configuration.	09-03-2009

Robin Friedman, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120033287	MULTI-PANE ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS - Window units, for example insulating glass units (IGU's), that have at least two panes, each pane having an electrochromic device thereon, are described. Two optical state devices on each pane of a dual-pane window unit provide window units having four optical states. Window units described allow the end user a greater choice of how much light is transmitted through the electrochromic window. Also, by using two or more window panes, each with its own electrochromic device, registered in a window unit, visual defects in any of the individual devices are negated by virtue of the extremely small likelihood that any of the visual defects will align perfectly and thus be observable to the user.	02-09-2012

Shaune Friedman, San Clemente, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107362	PIGMENT SPACING - An improved pigment spacing composition and method of manufacture. A coating composition wherein the pigment particles are spaced more uniformly resulting in improved coating properties. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition having nanoparticles interacting with pigmentary titanium dioxide to provide for more uniform spacing of the titanium dioxide.	04-30-2009
20100218702	PIGMENT SPACING - An improved pigment spacing composition and method of manufacture. A coating composition wherein the pigment particles are spaced more uniformly resulting in improved coating properties. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition having nanoparticles interacting with pigmentary titanium dioxide to provide for more uniform spacing of the titanium dioxide.	09-02-2010

Patent applications by Shaune Friedman, San Clemente, CA US

Sol Friedman, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100023864	USER INTERFACE TO AUTOMATICALLY CORRECT TIMING IN PLAYBACK FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS - Exemplary embodiments of methods to automatically correct timing of recorded audio in GUI are summarized here. One or more controls to adjust resolution of timing and degree of correction for the audio are displayed. The resolution of timing relates to heats on a grid and is affected by the degree of correction. The degree of correction is mapped to a time interval at each beat along the grid. Next, a user manipulation of one or more controls selecting a resolution and a degree of correction is received. Correction of timing is performed according to the selected resolution and degree of correction. Correcting of timing may include aligning a transient of the audio to the beat by compressing or stretching a portion of the audio. Compressing or stretching the portion of the audio depends on a length of the portion relative to a distance between adjacent beats.	01-28-2010

Steven Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080294094	Occlusion Sensing for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists.	11-27-2008
20080294108	Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device.	11-27-2008
20080294142	Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system includes a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system.	11-27-2008
20100325864	Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device.	12-30-2010
20110112504	Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.	05-12-2011
20110118662	Occlusion Sensing for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists.	05-19-2011
20120016304	Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system includes a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system.	01-19-2012
20120022496	Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.	01-26-2012

Patent applications by Steven Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Steven A. Friedman, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110319862	DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for automatically delivering a basal flow of a medication to a patient while also permitting manual control over bolus delivery of the medication is disclosed. The device is configured to permit bolus delivery to occur precedent, concurrent with, or subsequent to the basal delivery. A method for performing the same is also disclosed.	12-29-2011

Stuart Friedman, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197277	METHOD AND INSTRUMENT FOR CHEMICAL DEFECT CHARACTERIZATION IN HIGH VACUUM - A method and the instrument for characterization of the defects on a surface with Auger electron spectroscopy in a high vacuum environment are disclosed. Defects on the surface of a sample may be characterized with Auger electron spectroscopy in a high vacuum environment at a pressure of about 10	08-21-2008
20120029854	READOUT METHODOLOGY FOR MULTI-CHANNEL ACQUISITION OF SPATIALLY DISTRIBUTED SIGNAL - A readout apparatus and method for processing spatially distributed signals is disclosed. The readout apparatus and method may reduce/eliminate the impact gain variations among a plurality of sensing channels. This is done by continuously varying the dispersion properties of a signal distribution device, which may induce a spatial shift of the signal distribution during data acquisition, allowing the distributed signals to move across the sensor area. Shifting of the distributed signals may occur multiple times, hence eliminating the impact of gain variation across the sensor array. The accumulated data may be re-assembled subsequently to complete the readout operation.	02-02-2012

Patent applications by Stuart Friedman, Palo Alto, CA US

Stuart L. Friedman, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080312713	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELECTRODE-TISSUE CONTACT BASED ON AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF SENSED SIGNAL - Methods and systems for monitoring contact between a medical probe and tissue are provided. A medical probe is introduced into a patient adjacent the tissue. An electrical parameter, e.g., electrical admittance, is measuring between a first electrode located on the medical probe and a second electrode remote from the first electrode. The electrical parameter is amplitude modulated in response to a physiological cycle of the patient. Contact between the medical probe and the tissue is detected based on the amplitude modulation of the measured electrical parameter.	12-18-2008

Vicki Friedman, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090148342	Hypochlorite Technology - This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control.	06-11-2009
20090175958	Methods for Deactivating Allergens and Preventing Disease - This invention relates to articles of manufacture containing liquid compositions of hypohalous acid or hypohalous acid salt for deactivating allergens and preventing diseases on hard surfaces, soft surfaces and in the air. The articles of manufacture contain usage instructions with health claims. This invention also includes methods of instructing the public and promoting the use of these compositions.	07-09-2009

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