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Adam D. Levy, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319916	Method and Apparatus for Cashless Online Marketplace - A cashless online marketplace for the transaction of goods and services. A computer implemented method of acquiring membership, donating and acquiring goods/services via the Internet are described. A computer-implemented method for conducting a cashless online transaction is described, generally comprising the steps of a donor posting an item for donation at a sum of points, an acquirer offering to acquire the item, the donor accepting the acquirer's offer to acquire the item, deducting the sum of points from an account of the acquirer, transferring the item from the donor to the acquirer, notifying the acquirer that the item has been transferred, the acquirer responding to the notification that the item has been transferred by either accepting or disputing the cashless online transaction, and closing the cashless online transaction. Steps wherein the acquirer identifies the item to acquire, the acquirer specifying a transfer option for transfer of the item from the donor to the acquirer from one or more transfer options provided by the donor. An acquirer can respond within a specified period and dispute the transaction. A dispute may result in loss of points in the acquirer's account or the donor's account, or a demerit accruing in the donor's membership record. Upon a specified number of demerits a donor can be prevented from further donating items at the cashless online marketplace. Apparatus, system and medium embodiments are disclosed.	12-25-2008

Alan J. Levy, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080215112	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A LASTING CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - The following disclosure describes several methods and apparatus for intracranial electrical stimulation to treat or otherwise effectuate a change in neural-functions of a patient. Several embodiments of methods in accordance with the invention are directed toward enhancing or otherwise inducing a lasting change in neural activity to effectuate a particular neural-function. Such lasting change in neural activity is defined as “neuroplasticity.” The methods in accordance with the invention can be used to treat brain damage (e.g., stroke, trauma, etc.), brain disease (e.g., Alzheimer's, Pick's, Parkinson's, etc.), and/or brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy, depression, etc.). The methods in accordance with the invention can also be used to enhance neural-function of normal, healthy brains (e.g., learning, memory, etc.), or to control sensory functions (e.g., pain). Certain embodiments of methods in accordance with the invention electrically stimulate the brain at a stimulation site where neuroplasticity is occurring. The stimulation site may be different than the region in the brain where neural activity is typically present to perform the particular neural function according to the functional organization of the brain. In one embodiment in which neuroplasticity related to the neural-function occurs in the brain, the method can include identifying the location where such neuroplasticity is present. In an alternative embodiment in which neuroplasticity is not occurring in the brain, an alternative aspect is to induce neuroplasticity at a stimulation site where it is expected to occur. Several embodiments of these methods that are expected to produce a lasting effect on the intended neural activity at the stimulation site use electrical pulses that increase the resting membrane potential of neurons at the stimulation site to a subthreshold level.	09-04-2008
20090171416	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A LASTING CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - Methods and apparatus for treating an impaired neural function in a brain of a patient. In one embodiment, a method for treating a neural function in a brain of a patient includes determining a therapy period during which a plurality of therapy sessions are to be performed to recover functional ability corresponding to the neural function. The method continues by identifying a stimulation site in or on the brain of the patient associated with the neural function, and positioning an electrode at least proximate to the identified stimulation site. The patient is then treated by providing electrical stimulation treatments to the stimulation site. The treatment can comprise delivering electrical stimulation signals to the electrode during the therapy sessions. After expiration of the therapy period, the method includes preventing electrical stimulation signals from being delivered to the stimulation site.	07-02-2009
20090319000	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - The present disclosure is directed generally to methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural function of a patient. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes implanting an electrode at a cortical stimulation site selected to promote recovery of the affected neural-function, with the cortical stimulation site being at least proximate to the cortex. The method can further include estimating a threshold for the specific patient at which an electrical signal delivered via the implanted electrode directly triggers a neural reaction associated with the stimulation site in response to the delivered electrical signal, and electrically stimulating the cortical stimulation site by Passing an electrical current through the electrode.	12-24-2009
20100131030	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - The present disclosure is directed generally to methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural function of a patient. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes implanting an electrode at a cortical stimulation site selected to promote recovery of the affected neural-function, with the cortical stimulation site being at least proximate to the cortex. The method can further include estimating a threshold for the specific patient at which an electrical signal delivered via the implanted electrode directly triggers a neural reaction associated with the stimulation site in response to the delivered electrical signal, and electrically stimulating the cortical stimulation site by Passing an electrical current through the electrode.	05-27-2010
20100145427	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A LASTING CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - The following disclosure describes several methods and apparatus for intracranial electrical stimulation to treat or otherwise effectuate a change in neural-functions of a patient. Certain embodiments of methods in accordance with the invention electrically stimulate the brain at a stimulation site where neuroplasticity is occurring or is expected to occur. The stimulation site may be different than the region in the brain where neural activity is typically present to perform the particular neural function according to the functional organization of the brain. In one embodiment in which neuroplasticity related to the neural-function occurs in the brain, the method can include identifying the location where such neuroplasticity is present or expected to occur. In an alternative embodiment in which neuroplasticity is not occurring in the brain, an alternative aspect is to induce neuroplasticity at a stimulation site where it is expected to occur. Several embodiments of these methods that are expected to produce a lasting effect on the intended neural activity at the stimulation site use electrical pulses that increase the resting membrane potential of neurons at the stimulation site to a subthreshold level.	06-10-2010
20100274305	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING CELLS IMPLANTED IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - The following disclosure describes several methods and apparatus for stimulating cells implanted in the regions of nervous system, such as the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Accordingly, the functionality of the cells can be improved, for example, by differentiating undifferentiated or partially undifferentiated cells into neurons or other cells having action potentials. The method can also include promoting directional growth and connectivity of fully differentiated neural cells implanted in a patient's nervous system through electrical enhancement, for example, electrical stimulation via an anode and cathode. Methods in accordance with the invention can be used to treat brain damage (e.g., stroke, trauma, etc.), brain disease (e.g., Alzheimer's, Pick's, Parkinson's, etc.), and/or brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy, depression, etc.). The methods in accordance with the invention can also be used to enhance neural-function of normal, healthy brains (e.g., learning, memory, etc.), or to control sensory functions (e.g., pain).	10-28-2010
20120022611	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A LASTING CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT - The following disclosure describes several methods and apparatus for intracranial electrical stimulation to treat or otherwise effectuate a change in neural-functions of a patient. The methods in accordance with the invention can be used to treat brain damage (e.g., stroke, trauma, etc.), brain disease (e.g., Alzheimer's, Pick's, Parkinson's, etc.), and/or brain disorders (e.g., epilepsy, depression, etc.). The methods in accordance with the invention can also be used to enhance neural-function of normal, healthy brains (e.g., learning, memory, etc.), or to control sensory functions (e.g., pain).	01-26-2012

Andrew Levy US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110288013	GLYCEMIC CONTROL FOR REDUCTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN DIABETIC PATIENTS EXPRESSING HAPTOGLOBIN 2-2 - This invention relates to methods of reducing risk of developing cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of haptoglobin genotyping for determining the importance of maintaining tight glycemic control in diabetic subjects expressing Hp 2-2 allele.	11-24-2011
20110301186	USE OF HAPTOGLOBIN GENOTYPING IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - This invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Specifically, the invention is directed to compositions comprising vitamin E, statins and/or glutathione peroxidase mimetics; methods of treating diabetic patients expressing the Hp-2-2 haptoglobin genotype; a method of inhibiting or suppressing a cardiovascular disorder in a diabetic subject, treating cardiovascular disease in subjects exhibiting the Haptoglobin Hp-2-2 genotype; and methods of treating cardiovascular disease in subjects exhibiting the Haptoglobin Hp-2-2 genotype.	12-08-2011

Andrew B. Levy, West Linn, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100220127	Ink Delivery System - An ink delivery system includes a plurality of ink supplies, an air pressure source to generate ink pressure for each ink supply, an ink valve associated with each ink supply, where each ink valve is configured to prevent a reverse flow of ink from a pen to the associated ink supply, and each ink valve has a switch configured to provide an open signal when the ink valve is open, and a controller configured to determine one of a normal ink condition, an out of ink condition or a system pressure problem based on receiving the open signals and to regulate the pressure source according to the determination.	09-02-2010

Assaf Levy, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100153350	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VALIDATING ACCESSIBILITY AND CURRENCY OF REPLICATED DATA - Systems and processes for determining and validating accessibility and currency, i.e., the actual status, of data replicated in a networked environment are disclosed. According to the disclosed process, a replicated-data policy for replicating data is defined, and access paths between network devices or between applications running on the network devices are monitored, for example, by a replicated-data monitor. Also monitored are the data replication activities in the network. The currency, i.e., timeliness, and accessibility of a replica by a network device is then compared with the requirements in the replicated-data policy and discrepancies with the replicated-data policy are identified, optionally accompanied by a notification.	06-17-2010

Bruce D. Levy, West Roxbury, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090156673	ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIONS OF NEUROPROTECTIN D1/PROTECTIN D1 AND IT'S NATURAL STEREOISOMERS - (Neuro)protectin D1 (1OR,17S-dihydroxy-docosa-4Z,7Z,11E,13E,15Z,19Z-hexaenoic acid) and 15,16-dehydro-PD1 and their derivatives are useful in the treatment of airway inflammation, especially asthma.	06-18-2009
20100094099	Instrumented Metered-Dose Inhaler and Methods for Predicting Disease Exacerbations - The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for monitoring inhaled drug usage to predict when an acute attack or exacerbation of a disease, such as a respiratory disease, is imminent. Instrumented inhalers that use modular designs with standard components are disclosed, as are systems for monitoring the instrumented inhalers. Also disclosed are methods for determining whether or not a patient's inhaled drug usage pattern indicates that an acute attack or disease exacerbation is imminent, and notifying appropriate medical personnel of any usage patterns indicative of an attack or disease exacerbation. If such an attack or exacerbation is imminent, additional therapeutic agents may be dispensed to the patient or other interventions made.	04-15-2010

Bryan Levy, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100258642	ENVIROMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONFIGURING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS - An environmental control system of a building utilizes lower vents which open into lower portions of rooms of a building, and upper vents which open into upper portions of rooms of the building. When the system is operating in a heating mode, heated air is delivered into the upper portions of the rooms through the upper vents and air is removed from the rooms through the lower vents. When the system is operating in a cooling mode, cool air is delivered into the rooms through the lower vents, and air is removed from the rooms through the upper vents. Operating the heating and cooling modes in this fashion provides the most efficient operation of the heating and cooling system. A switching unit is used to selectively couple the inlet and outlet of an environmental control system to the upper and lower vents.	10-14-2010

David D. Levy, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110154362	Automated Computer Systems Event Processing - Systems and methods for automated computer systems event processing are described herein. At least some example embodiments include a communication interface that receives an event message and a processing unit (coupled to the communication interface) that processes the event message and that further obtains, parses and tokenizes an character string that includes one or more delimited elements selected from the group consisting of a constant, a variable and a function, wherein each function accepts as input the one or more delimited elements. The processing unit further evaluates the parsed and tokenized character string in response to receiving the event message and initiates an action based upon the result of the evaluation. The processing unit also creates a common execution environment for performing the processing, obtaining, parsing, tokenizing and evaluation.	06-23-2011

David Michael Levy, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100306708	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING PROFILES IN A COMMUNITY - Systems and methods for handling profiles in a community are provided. A profile hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a profile representation associated with a user as the hub and one or more media asset representations as one or more spokes. The media asset representations that are included in the hub-and-spoke arrangement may match preferences of the user. As a cursor is positioned over various items of the hub-and-spoke arrangement, a window of information corresponding to the item may be provided. A selection of the item may be received and a new hub-and-spoke arrangement may be generated and displayed to correspond to the selected item. A similar media asset hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a media asset representation as the hub and one or more community member representations as one or more spokes.	12-02-2010

Debra Levy, Stafford, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100003644	Stamp Off - A live, in person, card making and scrapbooking competition does not currently exist. The fact that there are live judges to judge the event also makes this a “new” idea not currently in existence. Contestants will have the opportunity to make handcrafted cards or scrapbook pages through the use of rubber stamping and others techniques, be judged by in-person judging, and winners will receive a prize.	01-07-2010

Dustin Levy, Danbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080258071	Standoff detection using coherent backscattered spectroscopy - Provided herein are methods for detecting vapor-phase materials and/or photofragments thereof including energetic materials and decomposition products thereof, molecules or analytes at a stand-off distance. The methods provide for the stimulation of the ground state vapor phase to an excited state using a high fluence temporally and spatially focused ultraviolet laser pulse. The detection of back-scattered amplified spontaneous emission from the excited state vapor-phase material indicates the presence of the vapor phase materials.	10-23-2008

Ehud Levy, Suwanee, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140156	Modular Fluid Purification System and Components Thereof - This invention relates to a modular purification system having a disposable sump assembly and an improved flow distribution plate. The system is readily adaptable to a variety of configurations without the need for repiping or replumbing of the installation, and lends itself to the use of multiple purification techniques.	06-10-2010
20110278242	Fluid Purification Media and Systems and Methods of Using Same - A fluid purification system, comprising: a first fluid purification media comprising a rigid porous purification block, comprising: a longitudinal first surface; a longitudinal second surface disposed inside the longitudinal first surface; and a porous high density polymer disposed between the longitudinal first surface and the longitudinal second surface; a second fluid purification media, comprising a fibrous, nonwoven fabric disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first fluid purification media, the second surface of the first purification media, or both.	11-17-2011
20110278243	Fluid Purification Media and Systems and Methods of Using Same - A fluid purification system, comprising: a first fluid purification media comprising a rigid porous purification block, comprising: a longitudinal first surface; a longitudinal second surface disposed inside the longitudinal first surface; and a porous high density polymer disposed between the longitudinal first surface and the longitudinal second surface; a second fluid purification media, comprising a fibrous, nonwoven fabric disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first fluid purification media, the second surface of the first purification media, or both.	11-17-2011

Ehud Levy, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219131	Water purification apparatus and system - The invention relates to a two-stage design for a water purification system, with water to be purified first passing through a first stage containing particulate filtration media, and a second stage containing a porous filtration block. The particulate filtration media can be the same as, or different from, material included in the porous block. Either material may be any material that removes contaminants from water by, e.g., absorption, adsorption, ion exchange, sequestration, or other mechanism, or any combination of these.	09-02-2010

Gallia Levy, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090274683	ADAMTS13 GENES AND PROTEINS AND VARIANTS, AND THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a disintegrin and metalloproteinase containing thrombospondin 1-like domains (ADAMTS) and in particular to a novel ADAMTS13 protease and to nucleic acids encoding ADAMTS13 proteases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of ADAMTS13, as well as mutant and variant forms including fragments, some of which posses altered characteristics relative to the wild-type ADAMTS13. The present invention also relates to methods of using ADAMTS13, including for treatment of TTP. The present invention also relates to methods for screening for the presence of TTP. The present invention further relates to methods for developing anticoagulant drugs based upon ADAMTS13.	11-05-2009
20090304672	ADAMTS13 GENES AND PROTEINS AND VARIANTS, AND THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a disintegrin and metalloproteinase containing thrombospondin 1-like domains (ADAMTS) and in particular to a novel ADAMTS13 protease and to nucleic acids encoding ADAMTS13 proteases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of ADAMTS13, as well as mutant and variant forms including fragments, some of which posses altered characteristics relative to the wild-type ADAMTS13. The present invention also relates to methods of using ADAMTS13, including for treatment of TTP. The present invention also relates to methods for screening for the presence of TTP. The present invention further relates to methods for developing anticoagulant drugs based upon ADAMTS13.	12-10-2009

Gerald R. Levy, Deerfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120030851	Anti-Microbial Medical Garments - Improved medical garments are disclosed which are fabricated from woven or warp knit fabrics impregnated with an anti-microbial agent, such as silver in the form of a silver chloride solution during processing, and a hydrophobic agent, such as a fluorocarbon polymer and optional cross-linking agent. The garments are provided in various forms of medical lab coats for doctors and non-doctors and for both males and females. The combination of the anti-microbial agent and the hydrophobic agent provides improved kill rates for bacteria such as MRSA.	02-09-2012

Glenn Levy, Beachwood, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090010106	Caregiver personal alert device - The present invention relates to a portable caregiver personal alert device to facilitate the improvement in the delivery of bedside patient care. The device assists caregivers in ensuring time-sensitive tasks are performed within a specific time frame and in a specific sequence to ensure efficiency, compliance with standard of care or regulation and patient comfort. The device of the present invention comprises a display, a microprocessor that monitors various tasks for multiple patients, and at least one user input feature and at least one alarm, capable of alerting a caregiver when it is time to perform the task. The device preferably includes various functions such as a bed assignment mode, a task mode for choosing applicable tasks associated with the needs of one or more bed numbers, and at least one clock for coordinating a plurality of alarms to one or more corresponding bed number and associated task.	01-08-2009

Gordon Levy, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272011	Drug delivery box for individual doses of medicine - A four-ply paper board hanging hole in a display box for hanging a display box from a support rod. This is accomplished by the use of a paper board die blank having a hanging hole in four layers of the box such that, when the box is assembled, the four hanging holes are aligned to provide a strongly reinforced hanging hole which proves quite difficult to rip. Therefore, an increased aesthetic appearance of the display box is achieved, resulting in increased sales and minimal wasting of display box products.	11-06-2008

Gordon Levy, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120113382	Sunglass frame - A pair of sunglasses having interengaging surfaces of a temple portion and a lens frame portion with a groove, passageway or recess provided in or defined by at least one of the temple portion and the lens frame portion to accommodate a sliding therein of a hang tag attachment string or cord.	05-10-2012

Hara Levy, Bayside, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093395	METHOD FOR DETERMINING PREDISPOSITION TO PULMONARY INFECTION - Provided herein are methods and materials for diagnosing a subject's predisposition for pulmonary infection in a CF subject by detecting a pulmonary infection genetic marker. Pulmonary infection markers have been identified in the IL-1 gene cluster and may be useful in predicting CF disease progression and assessing a CF subject's response to therapy.	04-09-2009
20120121593	METHOD FOR DETERMINING PREDISPOSITION TO PULMONARY INFECTION - Provided herein are methods and materials for diagnosing a subject's predisposition for pulmonary infection in a CF subject by detecting a pulmonary infection genetic marker. Pulmonary infection markers have been identified in the IL-1 gene cluster and may be useful in predicting CF disease progression and assessing a CF subject's response to therapy.	05-17-2012

Howard L. Levy, Cedar Park, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100274961	PHYSICALLY-INDEXED LOGICAL MAP TABLE - Techniques and systems are described herein to maintain a mapping of logical to physical registers—for example, in the context of a multithreaded processor that supports renaming. A mapping unit may have a plurality of entries, each of which stores rename information for a dedicated one of a set of physical registers available to the processor for renaming. This physically-indexed mapping unit may support multiple threads, and may comprise a content-addressable memory (CAM) in certain embodiments. The mapping unit may support various combinations of read operations (to determine if a logical register is mapped to a physical register), write operations (to create or modify one or more entries containing mapping information), thread flush operations, and commit operations. More than one of such operations may be performed substantially simultaneously in certain embodiments.	10-28-2010
20100274993	LOGICAL MAP TABLE FOR DETECTING DEPENDENCY CONDITIONS - Techniques and structures are described which allow the detection of certain dependency conditions, including evil twin conditions, during the execution of computer instructions. Information used to detect dependencies may be stored in a logical map table, which may include a content-addressable memory. The logical map table may maintain a logical register to physical register mapping, including entries dedicated to physical registers available as rename registers. In one embodiment, each entry in the logical map table includes a first value usable to indicate whether only a portion of the physical register is valid and whether the physical register includes the most recent update to the logical register being renamed. Use of this first value may allow precise detection of dependency conditions, including evil twin conditions, upon an instruction reading from at least two portions of a logical register having an entry in the logical map table whose first value is set.	10-28-2010

Jeremy E. Levy US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090275348	Location-Based Services Platform - A platform for providing location-based services is disclosed. A location data collection client running on a mobile device periodically obtains data allowing determination of the geographic location of the mobile device (e.g., GPS, cell tower, or WiFi data) and transmits that data and mobile device-specific information to a location-based services (LBS) platform server. The LBS platform server determines geographic location of the mobile device from the received data. For example, the LBS platform server accesses databases associating latitude and longitude coordinates with cell tower data or WiFi data and updates mobile device location to maintain current location information for the mobile device, which can be used as a proxy for the location of a mobile device user. The LBS platform server further includes a set of APIs allowing third-party services providers to access to the location data.	11-05-2009

Joel R. Levy, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287110	ELECTRONIC EMPLOYEE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automated employee selection system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in selection of employees. For example, pre-hire and post-hire information can be collected electronically and used to build an artificial-intelligence based model. The model can then be used to predict a desired job performance criterion (e.g., tenure, number of accidents, sales level, or the like) for new applicants. A wide variety of features can be supported, such as electronic reporting. Pre-hire information identified as ineffective can be removed from a collected pre-hire information. For example, ineffective questions can be identified and removed from a job application. New items can be added and their effectiveness tested. As a result, a system can exhibit adaptive learning and maintain or increase effectiveness even under changing conditions.	11-11-2010
20100287111	ELECTRONIC EMPLOYEE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automated employee selection system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in selection of employees. For example, pre-hire and post-hire information can be collected electronically and used to build an artificial-intelligence based model. The model can then be used to predict a desired job performance criterion (e.g., tenure, number of accidents, sales level, or the like) for new applicants. A wide variety of features can be supported, such as electronic reporting. Pre-hire information identified as ineffective can be removed from a collected pre-hire information. For example, ineffective questions can be identified and removed from a job application. New items can be added and their effectiveness tested. As a result, a system can exhibit adaptive learning and maintain or increase effectiveness even under changing conditions.	11-11-2010
20110145161	ELECTRONIC EMPLOYEE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automated employee selection system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in selection of employees. For example, pre-hire and post-hire information can be collected electronically and used to build an artificial-intelligence based model. The model can then be used to predict a desired job performance criterion (e.g., tenure, number of accidents, sales level, or the like) for new applicants. A wide variety of features can be supported, such as electronic reporting. Pre-hire information identified as ineffective can be removed from a collected pre-hire information. For example, ineffective questions can be identified and removed from a job application. New items can be added and their effectiveness tested. As a result, a system can exhibit adaptive learning and maintain or increase effectiveness even under changing conditions.	06-16-2011
20120078804	ELECTRONIC EMPLOYEE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automated employee selection system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in selection of employees. For example, pre-hire and post-hire information can be collected electronically and used to build an artificial-intelligence based model. The model can then be used to predict a desired job performance criterion (e.g., tenure, number of accidents, sales level, or the like) for new applicants. A wide variety of features can be supported, such as electronic reporting. Pre-hire information identified as ineffective can be removed from a collected pre-hire information. For example, ineffective questions can be identified and removed from a job application. New items can be added and their effectiveness tested. As a result, a system can exhibit adaptive learning and maintain or increase effectiveness even under changing conditions.	03-29-2012

Jonathan Levy, Gahanna, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100113235	Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus may include a swivel and one or more elongated members, such as ropes or cords, suspended from the swivel with a support, such as a bar, for the user suspended between either ends of a single elongated member, or between two elongated members. The height of the support can be adjusted by placing ends of the support bar in loops formed along the elongated member. Hand holds and foot holds may also be mounted on the loops. In addition, the support may be prevented from rotating along its longitudinal axis.	05-06-2010

Joseph H. Levy, Eagle Mountain, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090290501	CAPTURE AND REGENERATION OF A NETWORK DATA USING A VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SWITCH - Methods and a system of capture and regeneration of a network data using a virtual software switch are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes capturing a network data using a virtual software switch, a processor, and a memory. The network data is captured to perform a network visibility analysis and the network data is communicated to at least one port of the virtual software switch. The method includes forming a stored network data in a memory. The method also includes regenerating the stored network data to form a reconstructed data.	11-26-2009
20090292681	PRESENTATION OF AN EXTRACTED ARTIFACT BASED ON AN INDEXING TECHNIQUE - A system and method of presentation of an extracted artifact based on an indexing technique are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes indexing a database of a captured network characteristic data using a processor and a memory to form an indexed capture data. The method includes enhancing a query response time with the indexed capture data. The method further includes searching the indexed capture data to generate a capture query result. The capture query result includes an extracted artifact. The method also includes graphically presenting the capture query result as at least one of an artifact list and an artifact image.	11-26-2009
20110125748	Method and Apparatus for Real Time Identification and Recording of Artifacts - Methods and a system of method and apparatus for real time identification and recording of artifacts are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of network database maintenance includes designating a network packet data to be stored in one of a packet capture repository and a file system resident database to indicate an artifact type, a protocol type, an application, a user-definable attribute, and a temporal session duration based on a real-time packet inspection. The method includes grouping the designated packet data in a database including packet data having a similar one of the artifact type, the protocol type, the application, the user-definable attribute and the temporal session duration. In addition, the method of network database maintenance includes indexing the database to point to a memory location of the designated packet data grouped in the database in the packet capture repository.	05-26-2011
20110125749	Method and Apparatus for Storing and Indexing High-Speed Network Traffic Data - Storing and indexing of high-speed network traffic data is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of network database maintenance includes sequentially recording in real-time packet header and/or packet content attributes derived from network packets captured and stored in one of a packet capture repository and a file system in database units ordered by arrival of the network packet data. In addition, the method includes indexing each database unit to point to a memory location of the network packet data in one of the packet capture repository and the file system. The method also includes computing a hash value on certain input data and creating index bitmaps on each database unit to facilitate grouping of a similar attributes associated with the network packet data recorded in the database units. The resulting data may then be stored in compressed and/or encrypted formats on a file system for efficiency and security.	05-26-2011

Joseph H. Levy, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256611	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESOURCE LOCATOR IDENTIFIER REWRITE - A method and apparatus for resource locator identifier rewrite have been presented. A security device receives from a resource host over a non-secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) session a response to a request received from a client over a secure HTTP session. The response includes a uniform resource locator (URL) that is supposed to be for a resource host, but the URL does not designate a secure resource access protocol and the resource host requires the secure resource access protocol. The URL is located in the response and modified to designate the secure resource access protocol. After modification, the response is transmitted via the secure resource access protocol session to the client.	10-16-2008
20100235543	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESOURCE LOCATOR IDENTIFIER REWRITE - A method and apparatus for resource locator identifier rewrite have been presented. A security device receives from a resource host over a non-secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) session a response to a request received from a client over a secure HTTP session. The response includes a uniform resource locator (URL) that is supposed to be for a resource host, but the URL does not designate a secure resource access protocol and the resource host requires the secure resource access protocol. The URL is located in the response and modified to designate the secure resource access protocol. After modification, the response is transmitted via the secure resource access protocol session to the client.	09-16-2010

Joshua Levy, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090313189	METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING AND USING BIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE - Disclosed are methods, systems and apparatus for constructing assemblies of biological knowledge constituting a biological knowledge base, and for subsetting and transforming life sciences-related data and information into biological models to facilitate computation and electronic reasoning on biological information. A subset of data is extracted from a global knowledge base or repository to reconstruct a more specialized sub-knowledge base or assembly designed specifically for the purpose at hand. Assemblies generated by the invention permit selection and rational organization of seemingly diverse data into a model of any selected biological system, as defined by any desired biological criteria. These assemblies can be mined easily and can be logically reasoned with great productivity and efficiency.	12-17-2009

Joshua Howard Levy, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208884	Process for Distributed Production and Peer-To-Peer Consolidation of Subjective Ratings Across Ad-Hoc Networks - A rating program on a mobile computing device communicates with other mobile devices regarding collected ratings. A user enters ratings and requests for information; the mobile computing device will then operate in the background, actively scanning for other users with the same type of short-range communications and a ratings program. The devices are able to exchange and save ratings, providing a mobile, socially-relevant means of collecting information.	08-28-2008
20090013276	Method and Apparatus for Scaling a User Interface Adaptively to an Object Discovery/Display System with Policy Driven Filtering - The present invention provides a method, apparatus and computer instructions for scaling a user interface adaptively to an object discovery or display system with policy driven filtering. A number of filters are defined by the user in an initial setup. The filter includes a target number of discovered objects and a metric for filtering discovered objects. Once the initial setup is complete, the present invention automatically triggers or deactivates the filters and dynamically applies one or more filters based on the number of discovered objects and rules defined by the user. Resulting discovered objects are displayed in the user interface to the user.	01-08-2009
20090019144	Method and Apparatus for Scaling a User Interface Adaptively to an Object Discovery/Display System with Policy Driven Filtering - The present invention provides a method, apparatus and computer instructions for scaling a user interface adaptively to an object discovery or display system with policy driven filtering. A number of filters are defined by the user in an initial setup. The filter includes a target number of discovered objects and a metric for filtering discovered objects. Once the initial setup is complete, the present invention automatically triggers or deactivates the filters and dynamically applies one or more filters based on the number of discovered objects and rules defined by the user. Resulting discovered objects are displayed in the user interface to the user.	01-15-2009

Leon M. Levy, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243662	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - Systems and containers for holding and transporting potentially hazardous materials are disclosed. Assembled containers may have locking mechanisms reducing the possibility of the containers being opened by persons that are not opening the container in a safe environment. Moreover, containers with releasably securable members for carrying substances such as frozen carbon dioxide, used for maintaining cold temperatures of various items are disclosed.	09-30-2010

Marlon F. Levy, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110305719	Inhibition of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Induced Response - Method and compositions for reducing the inflammation after cytokine exposure of an islet cell transplant without affecting the viability and potency are disclosed herein. The present invention describes a composition comprising Withaferin A (WA), a steroidal lactone derived from	12-15-2011

Matthew Levy, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080293051	PROXIMITY LIGATION ASSAY - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for sensitive, rapid and convenient assays to detect and/or quantify one or more target using ribonucleic acid as probes, wherein the method includes binding a first and a second ribonucleic acid probe, each of which binds specifically to the target, wherein the first and second probes each comprise a ribonucleic acid tail; ligating the first and second ribonucleic acids tails thereby producing a ligated ribonucleic acid template; and performing amplification of the ribonucleic acid template across the first and second ribonucleic acids.	11-27-2008

Michael Levy, Phoenix, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090155223	CELL-BASED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CONDITIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are cell-based compositions for the treatment of conditions of the nervous system and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a cell-based composition comprises glial-restricted progenitors (GRPs) genetically modified to express a targeting ligand on their cell surface. Methods for the preparation of such cell-based compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for treating a subject suffering from a condition of the central nervous system by providing therapeutic cells (e.g., GRPs) through an intra-arterial route of administration.	06-18-2009

Michael Joseph Levy, Berkeley, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110257828	Systems and Methods for Communicating Optimal Driving Information - Systems and methods for communicating optimal driving information through a vehicle display of a vehicle are configured to control position of an actual speed indicator along a scalar element of a display as a function of an actual speed of the vehicle; determine, in response to an actual acceleration of the vehicle, an optimal acceleration for changing vehicle speed; and control position of an optimal speed indicator along the scalar element as a function of the determined optimal acceleration.	10-20-2011

Michael Joseph Levy, Berkley, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109449	AXIAL RELATIVE SPEED INDICATOR - A speedometer displays a numeric representation of the speed of a vehicle, and further displays an indicator above the numeric representation to indicate the speed of the vehicle is above an established speed limit, or displays the indicator below the numeric representation to indicate the speed of the vehicle is below the established speed limit. The chromaticity of the indicator may be varied in relation to a magnitude of a speed differential between the speed of the vehicle and the speed limit to visually and intuitively indicate to an operator of the vehicle the magnitude of the speed differential.	05-12-2011
20110112689	EGRESS LATCH - A door for an entryway in a vehicle is provided. The door includes a latch mechanism configured to be fastened, such that the door maintains closure of the entryway, and capable of being activated and released, such that the door opens the entryway. The door also includes an interior-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface. The door additionally includes a control-surface portion operatively connected to, and incorporated into the interior-facing surface. The control-surface portion is moveable relative to the interior-facing surface, such that the moving of the control-surface portion relative to the interior-facing surface activates and releases the latch.	05-12-2011
20110241861	VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY DISPLAY - A fuel efficiency display for a vehicle includes a scale extending vertically on a screen with a bar superimposed over the scale to represent the instantaneous fuel efficiency of the vehicle. A numerical representation of the instantaneous fuel efficiency of the vehicle is displayed above the scale and the bar. A first marker indicating and a numerical representation of the average fuel efficiency of the vehicle over a pre-selected range is displayed on a left side of the scale and the bar. A second marker indicating a numerical representation of the greatest fuel efficiency achieved by the vehicle over the pre-selected range is displayed on a right side of the scale and the bar.	10-06-2011
20110313610	METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A DRIVING-RANGE FORECAST FOR A VEHICLE - A method of providing a forecast of a driving-range of a vehicle employing an energy storage device is disclosed. The method includes determining a state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage device, accessing geographical and road map data from a remote source, and calculating a historical average distance traveled by the vehicle per the determined SOC. The method also includes determining an available driving-range according to map data and determined historical average distance traveled by the vehicle per the determined SOC. Furthermore, the method includes charging the energy storage device, establishing a rate of charge of the device, determining a period of time and an increase in the SOC to be achieved during the period of time. The method additionally includes determining incremental change in available driving-range according to geographical and road map data and historical average distance traveled by the vehicle per the predetermined increase in the SOC.	12-22-2011

Miguel Levy, Chassell, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090060411	PLANAR MAGNETIZATION LATCHING IN MAGNETO-OPTIC FILMS - A latching magnetic structure in the resonant cavity of magneto-photonic crystal films with in-plane magnetization. Also disclosed is a method for the fabrication and observation of a latching magnetic structure.	03-05-2009

Monica Levy, Mequon, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123908	MULTIPLE LOCATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMMUNICATION - An in-vehicle control system for communicating data between at least one of an office control system and a residential control system including a transceiver configured to be in communication with the office control system and the residential control system. The in-vehicle control system further including a memory device in communication with the transceiver. The memory device is configured to store a data file transmitted and/or received from the office control system and the residential control system.	05-17-2012

Nelson Levy, Lake Forest, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120065233	TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - The present disclosure relates to the field of tyrosine kinase enzyme inhibition, in particular anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibition using novel small molecules. Provided are compounds capable to modulate ALK activity, compositions that comprise the compounds, and methods of using the compounds for the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions that are characterized by ALK activity or expression.	03-15-2012
20120071473	TRICYCLIC COMPOUND DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASTIC DISEASES, INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS AND IMMUNOMODULATORY DISORDERS - Provided are compounds of the formula (I):	03-22-2012

Ofer Levy, Jamaica Plain, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120128715	METHOD FOR STIMULATING THE IMMUNE RESPONSE OF NEWBORNS - The present invention is based on the surprising discovery that agonists of TLR8 are uniquely efficacious in enhancing (e.g. inducing) the immune response of newborns. Thus, agonists of TLR8 serve as both vaccine adjuvants and as adjunctive therapies for acute infection in newborns, preferably the agonist is a TLR8-selective agonist. The immune response induced, or enhanced, in the neonatal host can be, for example, a cytokine immune response and/or a humoral immune response (e.g., antigen-specific).	05-24-2012

Paul S. Levy, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110099111	Method and Process of billing for goods leveraging a single connection action - A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.	04-28-2011
20110099144	Method and process of administrating recharging of electric vehicles using low cost charge stations - A method and system is provided in which an electric automotive charging station connects to the host computer system using un-dedicated network resource contained within the electric vehicle to be charged enabling un-supervised (non-networked) deployment of said charging stations.	04-28-2011
20110191186	Method of autonomously recommending charging event of electric vehicle based on multiple factors and displaying carbon footprint data and personalized advertising via the vehicle display - A method and system is provided in which a computer system within the Electrical Vehicle periodically connects to a remote database which recommends to the driver to start a charge event based on location and proximity to a charging station, discharge history, power capacity, power cost, time of day, and power generation means (e.g. solar vs. coal), as well as displaying vehicle carbon footprint data and dynamically delivered advertising.	08-04-2011
20120044843	Method of interconnecting multiple Electrical Vehicle Slave Charge Stations to a single Master Charge Station using a central hub or daisy chain connection means - A method and system is provided in which multiple Slave Charge Stations are connected to a Master Charge Station which contains the single point metering method or power utility “smart meter” required by power utilities to access the power grid. This method describes the use of a plurality of Slave Charge Stations attached to the Master Charge Station using a daisy chain or hub and spoke attachment means.	02-23-2012

René Levy, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144863	COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I):	06-10-2010

René Levy, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144863	COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I):	06-10-2010

Richard Levy, Sumter, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275364	FLASHBACK BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE - The invention is a self-venting blood collection needle assembly for the extraction of at least one fluid sample into an evacuated container for laboratory testing, this blood collection needle assembly providing a clear or translucent flashback chamber for blood to flow into, for visualization by the user to confirm successful vein entry. The self-venting mechanism permits escape of air during use, and which, typically, also prevents an outflow of fluid, such as blood. Thus, air under venous pressure will be allowed to escape from the blood collection needle assembly until blood reaches the venting mechanism.	11-06-2008
20090043225	FLASHBACK BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE - The invention is a self-venting blood collection needle assembly for the extraction of at least one fluid sample into an evacuated container for laboratory testing, this blood collection needle assembly providing a clear or translucent flashback chamber for blood to flow into, for visualization by the user to confirm successful vein entry. The self-venting mechanism permits escape of air during use, and which, typically, also prevents an outflow of fluid, such as blood. Thus, air under venous pressure will be allowed to escape from the blood collection needle assembly until blood reaches the venting mechanism.	02-12-2009
20100094171	BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH VENTING MECHANISM - The blood collection set includes an IV needle assembly, a length of flexible plastic tubing extending from the IV needle assembly and a non-patient needle assembly. The set is formed with a venting mechanism that permits an outflow of air, while blocking an outflow of blood or other fluids. Thus, the venting mechanism enables air that had existed in interior portions of the blood collection set to be vented allowing for greater flash visualization on venous entry, and avoids the need to employ a discard tube.	04-15-2010

Robert M. Levy, Terre Haute, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107329	PATIENT LIFTER - A device and associated method transfer a person having a handicap from one location to another, such as into or out of a wheelchair, bed, or bathtub. A wheeled base provides mobility to the device. A post and lifter arm support the patient during the transfer. The post is connected to a stabilization arm, which temporarily connects using a stabilization interface to a stabilization bracket. The stabilization bracket is typically attached rather permanently to a wall, ceiling, or other structural feature that provides substantial stability to the system. In various embodiments, the lifter arm may be actuated by hydraulics, the stabilization arm may be extendable, and a pair of extra wheels on the mobility base are adjustable horizontally (e.g., along one hedge of the base frame) or vertically (down to decrease the load on the casters, or up to allow the lifter to be “crabbed” sideways in confined spaces).	05-06-2010
20110083915	ADJUSTABLE MID-WHEEL POWER WHEELCHAIR DRIVE SYSTEM - Wheelchairs in various embodiments include a variable-position drive system that can automatically move the drive wheels fore and aft through an approximately 41 cm range. Such a system provides all the benefits of front-, mid-, and rear-wheel drive configurations in a single wheelchair, for example, to adjust the drive wheels toward the rear for stability and speed outdoors and toward the center for maneuverability indoors. The performance-optimal placement of drive wheels often depends on the physical environment (e.g., terrain), on the combined center of mass of the wheelchair and user, and on the user's cognitive functioning, trunk stability, and driving skills. One disclosed embodiment includes a pair of mid-position drive wheels that can automatically be repositioned forward or backward to accommodate changes in terrain and center of mass, which will improve the power wheelchair's stability and maneuverability and, consequently, safety and ease of use in a wider range of scenarios.	04-14-2011

Ryan Shepard Levy, Oak Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110186550	METHOD OF CREATING AN AIRFOIL TRENCH AND A PLURALITY OF COOLING HOLES WITHIN THE TRENCH - A tool for forming a trench and a plurality of cooling holes within the trench includes a body, the body including a ridge portion extending along a first side of the tool. The ridge portion is operable to mate with a workpiece to form a trench on the workpiece. A plurality of electrodes extend from the ridge portion and are oriented to form a plurality of cooling holes within the trench on the workpiece.	08-04-2011

Ryan Shepard Levy, Middletown, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126337	RETROFIT DIRT SEPARATOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A dirt separator may be retrofit into existing gas turbine engines since it is formed of circumferentially separate pieces which may be assembled together in the gas turbine engine.	05-21-2009
20090285684	Turbine blade internal cooling configuration - A cooled airfoil includes a concave pressure wall extending radially from a base to a tip of the airfoil, a convex suction wall connected to the concave pressure wall at a leading edge and a trailing edge spaced axially from the leading edge, and a plurality of cooling channels formed between the concave pressure wall and the convex suction wall and configured to receive a cooling fluid supply from the base of the airfoil. The cooling channels include a leading edge channel extending radially from the base toward the tip, a trailing edge channel extending radially from the base toward the tip and in flow communication with a plurality of trailing edge apertures adapted to exhaust cooling fluid to the exterior of the airfoil, a serpentine cooling circuit including a plurality of channels, and a dedicated up-pass channel extending radially from the base toward the tip between the leading edge channel and the forward most channel of the plurality of channels in the serpentine cooling circuit.	11-19-2009
20100206512	Process and Refractory Metal Core For Creating Varying Thickness Microcircuits For Turbine Engine Components - The present disclosure is directed to a refractory metal core for use in forming varying thickness microcircuits in turbine engine components, a process for forming the refractory metal core, and a process for forming the turbine engine components. The refractory metal core is used in the casting of a turbine engine component. The core is formed by a sheet of refractory metal material having a curved trailing edge portion integrally formed with a leading edge portion.	08-19-2010

Samuel Levy, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100311602	Sequencing method - The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for isolating a DNA molecule of interest in a form suitable for sequencing at least a portion of the DNA by a high throughput sequencing method, comprising (a) digesting a double-stranded (ds) DNA molecule with two different restriction enzymes, A and B, to generate a ds form of the DNA molecule of interest, which is bounded by the two restriction enzyme cleavage products, and (b) attaching to each end of the DNA molecule of interest an adaptor molecule which comprises at one end a restriction enzyme cleavage site that is compatible with the restriction enzyme A or the restriction enzyme B cleavage product, and which also comprises a sequence and/or element that allows the DNA of interest to be sequenced with a high throughput sequencing apparatus. The method can be adapted for sequencing DNA with a variety of high throughput sequencing apparatuses, including machines manufactured by the 454, Illumina (Solexa Sequencing technology) and ABI (SOLiD™ Sequencing technology) companies. A method is also described for sequencing regulatory elements within a cell, comprising subjecting a collection of ds DNA molecules that are enriched for regulatory elements and that are generated by digestion with two restriction enzymes, A and B, which generate sticky ends, to an isolation method of the invention, and sequencing the collection of ds DNA molecules with a high throughput sequencing apparatus.	12-09-2010

Samuel Levy, Columbus, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110295299	GASTRIC VOLUME FILLING CONSTRUCT - The technology described herein provides methods for addressing obesity by introducing a device into the stomach. Embodiments of a device for treating obesity may comprise a shaped membrane construct that contains a swellable material. The construct may be contained within a capsule which is ingested by a patient. When the capsule dissolves in the stomach, the gastric secretions may diffuse through the membrane and spontaneously swell the internal material, which swells and stiffens the construct sufficiently to create a sensation of satiety by both filling gastric volume and by distending the walls of the stomach. The volume of the construct may be sufficient to prevent passage through the pyloric sphincter. After a set period of time or after the administration of a degradation formulation, the device may structurally degrade to allow passage through the pyloric sphincter and eventual passage from the body.	12-01-2011

Scott Levy, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131181	Filament wound composite shaft - A shaft may include a first coupling member, a second coupling member, a filament wound shaft member, and a pilot shaft. The first coupling member may couple the shaft to one of a rotationally driving and a rotationally driven component. The second coupling member may be axially spaced from the first coupling member and may couple the shaft to the other of the rotationally driving and the rotationally driven component. The filament wound shaft member may have a first end fixed to the first coupling member, a second end fixed to the second coupling member, and a body portion extending therebetween. The pilot shaft may be disposed radially within the filament wound shaft member and may extend from the first coupling member to the second coupling member.	05-21-2009

Scott M. Levy, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110217144	FASTENER FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENT COUPLINGS - A fastener comprising a head; a first section extending from the head and defining a first outside diameter, wherein the first section is unthreaded; and a second section co-axially extending from the first section and defining a second outside diameter. The second section being threaded and the second outside diameter being smaller than the first outside diameter.	09-08-2011

Seth Levy, Danbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080262284	DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR TRANSDERMAL DOSAGE FORM - The present invention relates to a disposable article to prevent the misuse of a transdermal dosage form (FIG.	10-23-2008

Shawn E. Levy, Hendersonville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268445	Ant2 Conditional Knockout Mouse and Methods - Described are methods for inactivating adenine nucleotide transporter proteins in specific tissues of a transgenic nonhuman animal using a conditional knockin/knockout technology such as the Cre-LoxP, Flip-FLP recombinase, or Tet-on/off technologies. Specifically, the Ant2 gene is functionally inactivated in a mouse in liver, with or without the concurrent inactivation of the Ant1 gene. The result is an animal in which the Ant2 gene and accompanying ANT 2 protein is absent in one or more tissues, either in the presence or absence of the Ant1 gene and accompanying protein. The resulting animals, cells, mitochondria, and subcelluar fractions such as the mitochondrial permeability transition pore can then be used to identify agents that affect animal and/or subcellular function via a direct or indirect interaction with the ANT2 protein and/or its Ant2 gene.	10-30-2008

Stanley Burton Levy, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090101204	PHOTOVOLTAIC LAMINATED MODULE BACKSHEET, FILMS AND COATINGS FOR USE IN MODULE BACKSHEET, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Improved photovoltaic module backsheets, and processes for making the same, are disclosed, including paper and polymer films for use in photovoltaic laminated modules. The present disclosure provides electrical insulation paper and one or more coatings or resin laminates having improved material properties, such as improved thermal and humidity performance, for use as backsheet materials in photovoltaic modules.	04-23-2009
20110259406	PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE BACKSHEET, MATERIALS FOR USE IN MODULE BACKSHEET, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Improved photovoltaic module backsheets, and processes for making the same, are disclosed, including nylon resin films filled with mineral additives, for use in photovoltaic laminated modules. The present disclosure provides nylon-11 and/or nylon-1010 films and mineral additives for use as backsheet materials in photovoltaic modules having improved thermal and humidity performance.	10-27-2011

Stephen Levy, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110047212	ADJUSTMENT OF A CONTACT LIST - A method for adjusting a contact list is provided. The method includes obtaining a contact list having a list of one or more media types for a contact. Contact data is obtained. The contact data defines an accessibility of the contact to the one or more media types. The method may include determining an accessibility level for reaching the contact using the one or more media types based on the contact data. The accessibility level may be a probability of reaching the contact using the one or more media types. The contact list may be adjusted based on the determined accessibility level.	02-24-2011
20110264814	System and Method for Implementing a Session Initiation Protocol Feature - A method for implementing a SIP feature includes, in particular embodiments, establishing a communication session via a communications platform between a first and second user and receiving a request from a third user to join the communication session. The second and third users are from a plurality of users using a shared line. The method further includes integrating communications of the third user into the communication session. In particular embodiments the method includes establishing a communication session between a first and second user via a communications platform. The method also includes receiving a select request that locks the communication session so that a third user cannot resume the communication session with the first user. In particular embodiments the method includes receiving a request from a first user of a shared line to enable a privacy feature that reduces call information generated by the communications platform in remote state notifications.	10-27-2011

Stephen E. Levy, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090187524	COLLABORATIVE REASONING IN A COGNITIVE TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to group cognition and provide a method, system and computer program product for collaborative reasoning. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for collaborative reasoning in a cognitive tool can be provided. The method can include arranging shared entities in a collaborative reasoning shared knowledge base into different models for different end users in different investigations, creating claims for the shared entities in the different models across the different investigations, subscribing the different end users for notification of changes to the claims and shared entities, and providing notice to the subscribed different end users responsive to detecting a change in a claim in one of the different models.	07-23-2009
20090187556	COMPUTER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GRAPHICAL INQUIRY SPECIFICATION WITH PROGRESSIVE SUMMARY - A computer method and system provides for graphical specification of inquiries and includes a corresponding progressive summary. The inquiries operate on stream data. Users graphically specify an inquiry in a graphical user interface according to an ontology. The invention system generates a plain-text translation of the graphical description of the inquiry and displays the generated plain-text description in a progressive summary in the graphical user interface. The system continually updates and generates the display of the plain-text description during user construction of the inquiry. This provides feedback to the user for improved construction of the inquiry.	07-23-2009
20110153597	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONTOLOGY-BASED LOCATION OF EXPERTISE - An expertise locator enables user defined correspondences between experts and respective certain objects. Each object inherits from classes in a hierarchy. Using the correspondences, a locator processor routine finds a candidate expert about a particular subject area. The candidate expert may be in a correspondence with a certain object whose class is a subclass of the particular subject area. Output may display an indication of the candidate expert, relevant expertise per candidate and/or a list of experts per certain object. In the case of the certain objects being topics, the hierarchy is an ontology of the topics.	06-23-2011
20110153639	Method and Apparatus for Semantic Just-In-Time-Information-Retrieval - A computer-based method and system for just-in-time semantic information retrieval is disclosed. A user interface detects user interaction with a displayed semantic entity. In response, a search member uses semantic information about the displayed entity and automatically searches for information about the subject entity. The search employs system and/or external knowledge bases and returns highly relevant results and information with increased specificity due to the semantic basis. A sidebar unobtrusively displays to the user the search results initially obtained without user request or demand, i.e., on the user's behalf. The sidebar enables the user to dismiss the search results and to effectively copy or export the search results as desired.	06-23-2011
20110173176	Automatic Generation of an Interest Network and Tag Filter - Computer system and method automatically generate a social interest network. The social interest network indicates or represents (1) respective relevance between system users and taggers, and (2) respective affinity between users and taggers. A tag-based search engine searches and retrieves tagged contents. The search engine also retrieves semantic information associated with the tagged contents and tagger. Semantic information about the searcher-user is compared to the search retrieved semantic information. A comparator determines respective relevance of taggers to the searcher-user and respective affinity of the searcher-user to the taggers. The social interest network results and enables collaboration between users/taggers and filtering of various search results.	07-14-2011

Stephen Eric Levy, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080276169	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING HELP - A method (and system) of requesting help includes connecting a user to a help request generator, accessing, by the help request generator, a database including a list of helpers, selecting helper from the list of helpers, and transmitting a help request from the help request generator to the helper	11-06-2008

Wayne H. Levy, Deerfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292606	ELECTRONIC OFFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - An electronic offer management system and method thereof is disclosed. In particular, the system comprises means for receiving information related to a plurality of offers distributed by a plurality of different offer distributors to customer for redemption at plurality of stores, means for automatically routing the information related to an offer to a point-of-sale system of each store in which the offer can be redeemed, and means for automatically clearing the offers redeemed by the customer at the stores. The system further comprises means for automatically reconciling financial obligations associated with each cleared offer, as well means for dynamically profiling customers so that improved offer targeting can be achieved.	11-26-2009
20120030004	Electronic Offer Management System and Method Thereof - An electronic offer management system and method thereof is disclosed. In particular, the system comprises means for receiving information related to a plurality of offers distributed by a plurality of different offer distributors to customer for redemption at plurality of stores, means for automatically routing the information related to an offer to a point-of-sale system of each store in which the offer can be redeemed, and means for automatically clearing the offers redeemed by the customer at the stores. The system further comprises means for automatically reconciling financial obligations associated with each cleared offer, as well means for dynamically profiling customers so that improved offer targeting can be achieved.	02-02-2012

Wayne Howard Levy, Deerfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100241490	EVALUATING EXTENDED SUPPLY CHAINS - Techniques described herein generally relate to evaluating extended supply chains. In an embodiment, supply chains may be evaluated by efficiently linking current, past, and/or upcoming consumer demand signals to the supply chain. The evaluated supply chains may be extended supply chains, e.g., at select points along supply chains. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.	09-23-2010

William Levy, Brownsburg, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120095310	TIME BLOCK MANIPULATION FOR INSULIN INFUSION DELIVERY - The present teachings provide a system for modifying insulin therapy support parameters such as warning limit data and time block data on a hand-held diabetes management device. The system can include a graphical user interface module that creates a graphical user interface having a plurality of bar structures positionable on or between a first line that indicates an upper limit and a second line that illustrates a lower limit. Each of the bar structures can have a first side that indicates a start time of a time window opposite a second side that indicates an end time of the time window and a third side that indicates a lower target value for a blood glucose level opposite a fourth side that indicates an upper target value for the blood glucose level. The bar structures, the first line and the second line can be adjustable by a user input.	04-19-2012