Fine, US
Alexandra Fine, Brooklyn, NY US
Andrew Fine, Sarasota, FL US
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20140266692 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENCOURAGING AND ENFORCING HAND HYGIENE - A method of and system for monitoring an instance and a duration of hand-washing activity using a lightweight, wearable device including a radio frequency identification tag reader; an external communication device; an alarm device that is adapted to generate at least one of a visual, an audible, and a haptic signal; data storing device(s) having multi-dimensional movement, acceleration, and/or moment data representative of hand-washing activity; an accelerometer to measure multi-dimensional movement and acceleration of the device; a gyroscope to measure multi-dimensional movement and moment of the device; and a processing device that uses measured multi-dimensional movement, acceleration, and/or moment data to evaluate hand-washing activity by determining when hand-washing activity has begun and ended and by comparing the duration of hand-washing activity to a pre-determined minimum hand-washing requirement, to determine whether or not said hand-washing activity complies with the minimum hand-washing requirements. | 09-18-2014 |
Carolyn Sara Fine, Portland, OR US
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20150289673 | UPRIGHT CHILD HIGH CHAIR - An upright child high chair may include a seat configured to support the weight of the child and maintain an upright body position of the child. The seat may include two symmetrically opposed apertures for accommodating the child's legs extending in the upright body position below the seat. The high chair may further include a base structure attached to the seat and extending downward from the seat. A platform may be attached to the base structure and may be located below the seat. The platform may be configured to deflect from a resting position in response to a force applied to the platform by the child while the seat continues to substantially support the weight of the child. | 10-15-2015 |
Cindy Fine, Sharon, MA US
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20100181808 | SWIVEL FEEDING SEAT - The present disclosure relates to a seat configured to swivel, recline, and raise to accommodate a child during feeding. | 07-22-2010 |
Cynthia Fine, Canton, MA US
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20140159439 | Swivel Feeding Seat - The present disclosure relates to a seat configured to swivel, recline, and raise to accommodate a child during feeding. | 06-12-2014 |
Cynthia Fine, Sharon, MA US
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20110102174 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A USER - A baby monitor including a receiver configured to receive a plurality of digital signals, each produced by a separate electrical unit and representing an audible acoustical signal. The baby monitor also including a speaker configured to output the sounds represented by the plurality of digital signals, a microphone configured to detect sound waves generated by a first user, a CODEC configured to convert the sound waves generated by the first user to a digital signal, and a transmitter. The transmitter operable in a first mode, in which the transmitter transmits the digital signal representative of the sound waves generated by the first user to less than all of the electrical units from which it has received digital signals. | 05-05-2011 |
20110107518 | INFANT SLEEP POSITIONING AID - An infant positioning aid including a pair of position members arranged on opposite sides of the infant, and where at least one of the position members is adjustable to a selected shape that is maintained during use. | 05-12-2011 |
Dale Fine, Cicero, NY US
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20150202945 | REFRIGERATED TRAILER AIRFLOW SUPPLY DUCT - An airflow supply duct for use in a transportation refrigeration trailer is provided including an inlet portion adjacent a first end and an outlet portion adjacent a second opposite end. A generally curvilinear central portion is disposed between the inlet portion and the outlet portion. The inlet portion, the central portion, and the outlet portion form an interior flow path. The airflow supply duct has a rectangular cross-section having an approximately uniform cross-sectional area along a length of the airflow duct. A height and width of the airflow supply duct vary along the length of the airflow supply duct such that a ration of the width to the height at the second end is greater than the ration of the width to the height at the first end. | 07-23-2015 |
Dale R. Fine, Cicero, NY US
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20100313705 | POWER TRANSFER UNIT WITH OUTPUT SHAFT HAVING INTEGRATED JOINT ASSEMBLY - A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint. | 12-16-2010 |
20120329566 | POWER TRANSFER UNIT WITH OUTPUT SHAFT HAVING INTEGRATED JOINT ASSEMBLY - A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint. | 12-27-2012 |
20140174253 | POWER TRANSFER UNIT FOR AWD VEHICLES HAVING INTEGRATED JOINT ASSEMBLY - A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint. | 06-26-2014 |
20160076806 | Refrigerated Container and Duct Extension | 03-17-2016 |
Daniel Fine, New York, NY US
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20100144598 | Natural Polypeptides For Oral Health Care - The present invention relates generally to dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. More specifically, the invention relates to Lactoferrin and Statherin fusion proteins (STAT-LF) along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research uses for these polypeptides. The present invention also provides methods of treating dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. | 06-10-2010 |
20120263656 | Natural Polypeptides For Oral Health Care - The present invention relates generally to dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. More specifically, the invention relates to Lactoferrin and Statherin fusion proteins (STAT-LF) along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research uses for these polypeptides. The present invention also provides methods of treating dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. | 10-18-2012 |
Daniel Fine, Austin, TX US
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20080278140 | METHOD OF USING A FOUR TERMINAL HYBRID SILICON/ORGANIC FIELD EFFECT SENSOR DEVICE - A four terminal field effect device comprises a silicon field effect device with a silicon N-type semiconductor channel and an N+ source and drain region. An insulator is deposited over the N-type semiconductor channel. An organic semiconductor material is deposited over the insulator gate forming a organic semiconductor channel and is exposed to the ambient environment. Drain and source electrodes are deposited and electrically couple to respective ends of the organic semiconductor channel. The two independent source electrodes and the two independent drain electrodes form the four terminals of the new field effect device. The organic semiconductor channel may be charged and discharged electrically and have its charge modified in response to chemicals in the ambient environment. The conductivity of silicon semiconductor channel is modulated by induced charges in the common gate in response to charges in the organic semiconductor channel. | 11-13-2008 |
20100152699 | Nanochanneled Device and Related Methods - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel. | 06-17-2010 |
20130240483 | NANOCHANNELED DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel. | 09-19-2013 |
Daniel Fine, Houston, TX US
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20150088102 | NANOCHANNELED DEVICE WITH ELECTRODES AND RELATED METHODS - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, electrodes and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel. | 03-26-2015 |
Daniel H. Fine, New York, NY US
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20100255519 | Salivary Bioassay for Early Detection of Bone Loss - The present invention is directed to methods to detect and diagnose osteoporosis and periodontal disease using salivary biomarkers. | 10-07-2010 |
20120115135 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ACTIVE PERIODONTAL DISEASE AT THE LOCAL TOOTH SITE - A method for site-specific detection and early diagnosis of periodontal disease using periodontal pocket fluid biomarkers is disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
20130022501 | Salivary Bioassay for Early Detection of Bone Loss - The present invention is directed to methods to detect and diagnose osteoporosis and periodontal disease using salivary biomarkers. | 01-24-2013 |
20140194344 | FUSION PEPTIDE DESIGNED TO REDUCE PLAQUE BACTERIA AND YEAST IN THE ORAL CAVITY - The present invention relates generally to dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. More specifically, the invention relates to Lactoferrin and PAK fusion peptides (PAK-LF), along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research uses for these polypeptides. The present invention also provides methods of treating dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease. | 07-10-2014 |
David Fine, Cocoa, FL US
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20090314289 | Conversion of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) to Nitric Oxide (NO) - Various systems, devices, NO | 12-24-2009 |
20110168174 | Conversion of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) to Nitric Oxide (NO) - Various systems, devices, NO | 07-14-2011 |
David A. Fine, Minneapolis, MN US
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20080255021 | HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS - The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them. | 10-16-2008 |
20090270301 | HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS - The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them. | 10-29-2009 |
Eli Fine, Atlanta, GA US
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20150132821 | Systems and Methods for Improving Nuclease Specificity and Activity - Endonucleases play an essential role in genetic engineering and molecular biology. A major barrier to the clinical adoption of nucleases and engineered nucleases remain the overall lack of specificity and activity. Off-site cleavage, cleavage at loci other than the target loci, typically occurs resulting in mutations, unexpected gene-knockouts, or translocations. Provided herein are systems and methods for identifying the off-site cleavage loci and predicting the activity of engineered endonucleases for a given genome. It is expected that these tools and methods will be useful for designing nucleases and other related DNA binding domains (e.g. TAL effectors) for genomic therapy and engineering. | 05-14-2015 |
Elizabeth A. Fine, Lawrence, KS US
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20100307036 | GREETING CARD HAVING KARAOKE RECORD FEATURE AND SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK - A greeting card having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played upon opening of the greeting card. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by removal of a trial mode panel from the greeting card, a user-recorded karaoke-style song is played upon subsequent openings of the card. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included. The audio recording and playback device may also be included in other non-greeting card products, such as a plush toy and an ornament. | 12-09-2010 |
20140213138 | ARTICLE HAVING KARAOKE RECORD FEATURE AND SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK - An article (e.g., toy, ornament, etc.) having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the article may be switched to after purchase, a user-recorded karaoke-style song can be played. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included. | 07-31-2014 |
Eugene J. Fine, East Hampton, NY US
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20120247395 | RESTRAINING FISH TANK AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a device for immobilizing aquatic animals, the device comprising a receptacle for holding an aquatic animal in a volume of water, an opening in the receptacle for placement and removal of the aquatic animal, a restraint positioned inside the receptacle for restraining the aquatic animal, and a tube attached to the receptacle for supplying air or aerated water to the receptacle. The present invention further provides methods of immobilizing and imaging live aquatic animals using the device of the present invention. | 10-04-2012 |
Harry M. Fine, Manchester, CT US
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20090047530 | Zero VOC oleoresinous stains and coatings for prestain applications - A composition for coating a building material such as an article of architectural lumber or the like includes dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component is free of volatile organic compounds (VOC). An article of architectural lumber includes a substrate (e.g., wood, fiberboard, paper, or the like) and a coating disposed thereon, the coating being a dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component has a high solids content and is free of VOC. A method of coating a building material includes the steps of preparing a composition of dicyclopentadiene modified linseed oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content that is free of VOC, applying the composition to the building material, and allowing the composition to dry into a hardened film on the building material. | 02-19-2009 |
Howard Fine, New York, NY US
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20100010504 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SURGERY ON A HOLLOW ANATOMICALLY SUSPENDED ORGAN - Systems, devices, and methods for surgery on a hollow anatomically suspended organ are described herein. In some embodiments a tele-robotic microsurgical system for eye surgery include: a tele-robotic master and a slave hybrid-robot; wherein the tele-robotic master has at least two master slave interfaces controlled by a medical professional; wherein the slave hybrid-robot has at least two robotic arms attached to a frame releasably attached to a patient's head; wherein the at least two robotic arms each have a parallel robot and a serial robot; and wherein the serial robot includes a tube housing a cannula. | 01-14-2010 |
Ione Fine, Seattle, WA US
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20080294223 | Fitting a Neural Prosthesis Using Impedance and Electrode Height - The invention is a method of automatically adjusting an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual subject. The response to electrical neural stimulation varies from subject to subject. Measure of impedance may be used to predict the electrode height from the neural tissue and, thereby, predict the threshold of perception. Alternatively, electrode height may be measured directly to predict the threshold of perception. Also, impedance measurement may be used to quickly identify defective electrodes and proper electrode placement. | 11-27-2008 |
20100241192 | Fitting of Brightness as a Function of Current Amplitude in a Visual Prosthesis - To accurately represent a visual scene a visual prosthesis must convey luminance information across a range of brightness levels. To do this, the brightness of phosphenes produced by an individual electrode should scale appropriately with luminance, and the same luminance should produce equivalently bright phosphenes across the entire electrode array. Given that the function relating current to brightness varies across electrodes, it is necessary to develop a fitting procedure that will permit brightness to be equated across an entire array. | 09-23-2010 |
20110184490 | Multi-Electrode Integration in a Visual Prosthesis - The present invention is a method of stimulating visual neurons to create the perception of light. A visual prosthesis electrically stimulating the retina with implanted electrodes exhibits interaction between electrodes stimulated closely together in both space and time. The method of the present invention includes determining a minimum distance at which spatiotemporal interactions occur, determining a minimum time at which spatiotemporal interactions occur, and avoiding stimulation of electrodes within the minimum distance during the minimum time. The minimum are ideally established for each individual patient. Alternatively, approximate minimums have been established by the applicants at 2 mm and 1.8 μsec. | 07-28-2011 |
20120059697 | ADVERTISING DURING ACCELERATED MEDIA PLAYBACK - A system and a method are disclosed for displaying an image during an operation of an accelerated media playback (e.g., fast-forward or reverse) such that the image appears concurrently with a cue signaling a resume point. First, a video frame within an advertisement is identified from a plurality of advertisements. The video frame contains the cue and indicates a resume point for media content. Additionally, an image is embedded on the video frame such that the video frame, the cue and the image are displayed for less than a second during accelerated media playback, such as a fast-forward operation. The presence of the action cue or resume cue presented concurrently with the advertisement assists viewers in preferentially recalling the product related to the image. | 03-08-2012 |
20120303092 | Method and Apparatus for Predicting and Controlling the Percepts Induced by a Visual Prosthesis - Here we present the first model that quantitatively predicts the apparent spatial position and shape of percepts elicited by retinal electrical stimulation in humans based on the known anatomy of the retina. This model successfully predicts both the shape of percepts elicited by single electrode stimulation and the shape and relative positions of percepts elicited by multiple electrode stimulation. Model fits to behavioral data show that sensitivity to electrical stimulation is not confined to the axon initial segment, but does fall off rapidly with the distance between stimulation and the initial segment. Using the model, it is possible to compensate, preferably with a look up table, to match percepts to a desired image. | 11-29-2012 |
20120330377 | Visual Prosthesis Fitting - The present invention is a fitting system with a graphical interface with specific interface screens for specific functions. Methods and devices for fitting a visual prosthesis are described. In one of the methods, threshold levels and maximum levels for the electrodes of the prosthesis are determined and a map of brightness to electrode stimulation levels is later formed. A fitting system for a visual prosthesis is also discussed, together with a computer-operated system having a graphical user interface showing visual prosthesis diagnostic screens and visual prosthesis configuration screens. | 12-27-2012 |
20140163642 | Multi-Electrode Integration in a Visual Prosthesis - The present invention is a visual prosthesis for stimulating visual neurons to create the perception of light. The visual prosthesis electrically stimulating the retina with implanted electrodes exhibits interaction between electrodes stimulated closely together in both space and time. The visual prosthesis of the present invention includes means for determining a minimum distance at which spatiotemporal interactions occur, determining a minimum time at which spatiotemporal interactions occur, and avoiding stimulation of electrodes within the minimum distance during the minimum time. The minimum are ideally established for each individual patient. Alternatively, approximate minimums have been established by the applicants at 2 mm and 1.8 milliseconds. | 06-12-2014 |
20140200628 | Fitting of Brightness as a Function of Current Amplitude in a Visual Prosthesis - To accurately represent a visual scene a visual prosthesis must convey luminance information across a range of brightness levels. To do this, the brightness of phosphenes produced by an individual electrode should scale appropriately with luminance, and the same luminance should produce equivalently bright phosphenes across the entire electrode array. Given that the function relating current to brightness varies across electrodes, it is necessary to develop a fitting procedure that will permit brightness to be equated across an entire array. | 07-17-2014 |
20140214122 | Method and Apparatus for Predicting and Controlling the Percepts Induced by a Visual Prosthesis - Here we present the first model that quantitatively predicts the apparent spatial position and shape of percepts elicited by retinal electrical stimulation in humans based on the known anatomy of the retina. This model successfully predicts both the shape of percepts elicited by single electrode stimulation and the shape and relative positions of percepts elicited by multiple electrode stimulation. Model fits to behavioral data show that sensitivity to electrical stimulation is not confined to the axon initial segment, but does fall off rapidly with the distance between stimulation and the initial segment. Using the model, it is possible to compensate, preferably with a look up table, to match percepts to a desired image. | 07-31-2014 |
20140350639 | Method and Apparatus for Predicting and Controlling the Percepts Induced by a Visual Prosthesis - Here we present the first model that quantitatively predicts the apparent spatial position and shape of percepts elicited by retinal electrical stimulation in humans based on the known anatomy of the retina. This model successfully predicts both the shape of percepts elicited by single electrode stimulation and the shape and relative positions of percepts elicited by multiple electrode stimulation. Model fits to behavioral data show that sensitivity to electrical stimulation is not confined to the axon initial segment, but does fall off rapidly with the distance between stimulation and the initial segment. Using the model, it is possible to compensate, preferably with a look up table, to match percepts to a desired image. | 11-27-2014 |
Jeffery S. Fine, Carson City, NV US
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20100183413 | POSITIONABLE LOADING RACK AND METHOD FOR SAFELY MOVING A LOAD - Embodiments include a loading rack apparatus mountable on a vehicle having a hoist motor, an extendable horizontal trolley to permit a load to be lifted with the hoist, moved horizontally into a vehicle, and lowered. A variety of embodiment trolley drive mechanisms are disclosed including but not limited to a rack-and-pinion means, belt drive means, and a lead screw means. A control means prevents trolley and hoist motor overcurrent. The control means includes a plurality of safety features including a tilt detection means to avoid loading under unsafe conditions and a pressure sensitive switch to halt trolley movement if the trolley contacts an object or person. A DC motor control means provides button control for trolley and hoist motors and emergency cut off. The top surface is shaped to define a surface for items. An arcuate embodiment crossbar member permits more stable positioning of items on the apparatus's topmost surface. A method for safely moving a load is disclosed. | 07-22-2010 |
20130078067 | Positionable Loading Rack and Method for Safely Moving a Load - Embodiments include a loading rack apparatus mountable on a vehicle having a hoist motor, an extendable horizontal trolley to permit a load to be lifted with the hoist, moved horizontally into a vehicle, and lowered. A variety of embodiment trolley drive mechanisms are disclosed including but not limited to a rack-and-pinion means, belt drive means, and a lead screw means. A control means prevents trolley and hoist motor overcurrent. The control means includes a plurality of safety features including a tilt detection means to avoid loading under unsafe conditions and a pressure sensitive switch to halt trolley movement if the trolley contacts an object or person. A DC motor control means provides button control for trolley and hoist motors and emergency cut off. The top surface is shaped to define a surface for items. An arcuate embodiment crossbar member permits more stable positioning of items on the apparatus's topmost surface. A method for safely moving a load is disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
Jeffrey W. Fine, Grand Junction, CO US
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20130280033 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVIAN MITIGATION FOR WIND FARMS - A wildlife detection system includes a tracking device, a receiver, and a wildlife deterrent system. The tracking device may be mounted to a wildlife. The receiver is configured to track movement of the tracking device relative to an object of danger to the wildlife. The wildlife deterrent system is configured to reduce risk of danger to the wildlife in response to movement of the wildlife within a predetermined distance from the object of danger as tracked by the receiver. | 10-24-2013 |
Jennifer Fine, New York, NY US
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20150196171 | WASH CLOTH - The aspects of the present disclosure provide a wash cloth for cleaning all areas of a user or an individual's body. The wash cloth includes at least one finger cot. The at least one finger cot has a first side made of a soft absorbing material opposite a second side made of a microfiber material. The first side and second side are fastened together. The wash cloth includes a palm portion in communication with the first side of the at least one finger cot. The wash cloth further includes an elastomeric portion. The elastomeric portion may be in communication with and extends across the palm portion of the wash cloth. The elastomeric portion may be configured to fit over the user's hand and maintains the placement of the wash cloth over the user's hand. | 07-16-2015 |
Jonathan Fine, Brookline, MA US
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20120100511 | DRAWING CARTOONS TO LEARN CURSIVE WRITING - The present invention comprises a method for the instruction of handwriting through the use of cartoon items. Certain cartoons and other drawings may be introduced and students asked to reproduce the cartoon items a number of times; until a desired proficiency is reached. Subsequently, the student may be made aware that a portion or all of the cartoon item also includes a handwriting element. The student may then be instructed in the reproduction of the handwriting element alone. Through this method the student may acquire the necessary skills to reproduce the handwriting element alone, or in combination with other handwriting elements, to achieve proficiency at reproducing the handwriting element. The end result being that handwriting may be learned efficiently in a manner that retains the students' interest. | 04-26-2012 |
Jonathan Fine, Henderson, NV US
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20090163267 | SLOT MACHINE INCORPORATING AN IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method of one or more electronic gaming devices having image capturing devices integrated therein is disclosed. The image capturing devices capture a player image and place the image into a primary or bonus game facilitated by the one or more electronic gaming devices. In one version, the captured image is placed on video reels of each slot machine forming a bank of slot machines. In this manner, players play a game of chance with their own image and images of other players integrated therein. The images may also be depicted on a display device associated with a bank of electronic gaming devices. | 06-25-2009 |
20110143830 | GAMING DEVICE SYSTEM ALLOWING PHOTOS TO BE DOWNLOADED AS GAME INDICIA ON GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for allowing users to select photos from social networking websites (e.g., Facebook®) or other dedicated websites for use with select gaming devices wherein the selected photos are used as game indicia (e.g., game reel indicia). Thus, instead of cherries and bars, the gaming device may depict photos of a player's girlfriend and pet. “Friends” of the player may also be able to observe the real-time gaming activities of the player via the social networking website or other dedicated website. | 06-16-2011 |
20110237321 | GAMING DEVICE SYSTEM ALLOWING PHOTOS TO BE DOWNLOADED AS GAME INDICIA ON GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for allowing users to select photos from social networking websites (e.g., Facebook®) or other dedicated websites for use with select gaming devices wherein the selected photos are used as game indicia (e.g., game reel indicia). Thus, instead of cherries and bars, the gaming device may depict photos of a player's girlfriend and pet. “Friends” of the player may also be able to observe the real-time gaming activities of the player via the social networking website or other dedicated website. | 09-29-2011 |
Jonathan E. Fine, Silver Spring, MD US
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20120206134 | MEMS OSCILLATING MAGNETIC SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device for sensing a magnetic field comprising: a base; a cantilever attached to the base structure at a first end and movable at a second end, the second end oscillating at a predetermined frequency upon application of a current; a magnetic sensor attached to the movable second end; at least one flux concentrator mounted on the base adapted to transfer magnetic flux to the sensor; whereby when the current is applied, the oscillation of the cantilever causes the sensor to oscillate between the lines of flux transferred from the at least one flux concentrator resulting in the shift of the frequency of the sensed magnetic field to the predetermined frequency. The invention further comprises a method of making the MEMS device. | 08-16-2012 |
20130207754 | MAGNETIC FLUX SWITCH - A magnetic flux switch having a substrate and an elongated rod having a first end attached to the substrate and a magnetic material attached to the second end. An electrostatic comb drive pivots the rod between a first and second pivotal position in dependence upon the input signal for the comb drive. In its first position the magnetic material is positioned closely adjacent a magnetic flux sensor on the substrate so that flux flow through the rod flows through the sensor which then generates an output signal. Conversely, with the rod in its second position, the magnetic material is spaced from the sensor so that flux does not flow through the magnetic flux sensor. | 08-15-2013 |
Jone Fine, Seattle, WA US
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20120203293 | Locating a Neural Prosthesis using Impedance and Electrode Height - The invention is a method of identifying a preferred location for an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual subject. The response to electrical neural stimulation varies from subject to subject and array location to array location. Measure of impedance may be used to predict the electrode height from the neural tissue and, thereby, predict the preferred location. Alternatively, electrode height may be measured directly to predict the preferred location. | 08-09-2012 |
June Fine, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090076173 | Delivery System for a Hygienic Agent - A delivery system for a hygienic agent according to the present invention includes an agent in a viscous paste and/or semi-solid gel form, which includes a skin benefiting composition containing cleansing and/or positive skin sensory elements. The system is configured to deliver the skin benefiting composition to the whole body or on selected, discrete parts of the body to promote a skin massaging/pleasant feel, during either a washing process or outside of a washing process. | 03-19-2009 |
Justice Fine, Evans, GA US
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20110268644 | PELLETIZED AMMONIUM SULFATE PARTICLES - The invention relates to a method for preparing pelletized ammonium sulfate particles, the method comprising—providing ammonium sulfate crystals;—isolating a fraction comprising crystals having an intermediate size from crystals having a small size and from crystals having a large size, thereby obtaining remaining crystals comprised of crystals having small size and crystals having large size; and—pelletizing through a die at least part of the remaining crystals, i.e. at least part of the crystals from which the fraction comprising crystals having the intermediate size have been isolated, thereby forming pelletized ammonium sulfate particles. | 11-03-2011 |
Kevin S. Fine US
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20150301570 | DETECTION OF MALWARE THROUGH VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS OF FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - Technologies are generally described to detect malware on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). In some examples, a power map of an FPGA executing coprocessors may be created by determining voltages associated with distinct areas within the FPGA. The power map may then be compared with expected activity information associated with the executing coprocessors to determine whether any mismatches occur, such as detected power usage where no power usage is expected. Mismatches may indicate the presence of malware executing on the FPGA. | 10-22-2015 |
Linda Fine, New York, NY US
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20090247046 | Detachable and removable camisole panel - A camisole panel is described comprised of a triangular shaped fabric material having a top portion with two top sides and a bottom portion with one bottom side centered underneath the top portion. The top sides of the panel each have a means to attach to the user's undergarment. The bottom side of the panel is tucked into the user's waistband. | 10-01-2009 |
Lisa M. Fine, Delaware, OH US
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20080251195 | Activated anaerobic adhesive and use thereof - Activated anaerobically curable adhesive compositions are prepared by exposing anaerobic adhesive compositions containing a strong acid precursor, especially a sulfonium salt, to UV light for up to 20 seconds. | 10-16-2008 |
Lisa Marie Fine, Delaware, OH US
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20110100261 | Dispersions containing Alkoxylates of alicyclic and polycyclic compounds - The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in aqueous and non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions. The dispersant is a compound of the formula | 05-05-2011 |
Mark Fine, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090059911 | Fast TV Channel Changing in IPTV Network - A router and method are described herein that provide a “fast leave behavior” by instantly aging out group and source records that are associated with the IGMPv3/MLDv2 protocols. In one embodiment, the router and method are part of a triple play service network including a bandwidth-limited Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network in which the instantly aging out of group and source records is desirable to implement a fast TV channel changing feature (or fast leave behavior). | 03-05-2009 |
20100329246 | Fast TV Channel Changing In IPTV Network - A router and method are described herein that provide a “fast leave behavior” by instantly aging out group and source records that are associated with the IGMPv3/MLDv2 protocols. In one embodiment, the router and method are part of a triple play service network including a bandwidth-limited Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network in which the instantly aging out of group and source records is desirable to implement a fast TV channel changing feature (or fast leave behavior). | 12-30-2010 |
Michael J. Fine, New York, NY US
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20140279257 | CONTENT CURATION AND PRODUCT LINKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer-implemented method of operating a user-searchable database system of curated, themed digital content data, which method includes operating a Connects function to process and store heterogeneous digital content comprising topic data as curated topic data and identified connections between each topic and other topics, and operating a user interface to enable users to search the curated topics and present a search results page in a way that invites further investigation of topics searched, including a list or compilation of topics matching terms defining the search. The method also includes displaying topic elements corresponding to the list or compilation of matching topics in prioritized order based on each topic's relatedness to the search. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael S. Fine, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20160073945 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RAPID SCREENING OF MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - The disclosure provides for easy, reliable, and rapid screening of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) based on a modeling of a subject's tracking of a dynamic target during the course of a simple motor tracking task. The gathered tracking data can be used to calculate tracking errors between the subject's actual input (e.g., grip force) and the intended target input. The tracking errors may be used to generate numerical values for model parameters that correlate the subject's responses to the tracking errors during the course of the dynamic motor tracking task. A classification model may be used to compare the model values to multi-subject model values of known diagnoses for mTBI. The entire screening process can be effectively administered in a matter of minutes or less, and with a high degree of accuracy. | 03-17-2016 |
Neal E. Fine, North Kingstown, RI US
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20100254154 | Central laser source based passive countermeasure system - The disclosure is directed toward a central laser source based passive countermeasure system for use on an emission producing asset comprising at least one centrally located source disposed on the emission producing asset. The centrally located source is configured to produce optical energy in at least one band of infrared radiation. At least one first fiber optic wire is coupled to the centrally located source to transmit the optical energy. At least one modulator is coupled to the centrally located source via the first fiber optic wire and is configured to modulate a flow of the optical energy. At least one output lens assembly is coupled to the modulator via a second fiber optic wire and is configured to receive the optical energy and emit the optical energy. | 10-07-2010 |
20110180149 | SINGLE DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE PLASMA ACTUATORS WITH IN-PLASMA catalysts AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A single dielectric barrier plasma actuator is disclosed which includes a pair of offset electrodes and a dielectric barrier therebetween which includes a catalyst at least in the area adjacent one of the electrodes for enhancing the force created in the background gas by the actuator. | 07-28-2011 |
Rachel Fine, Reston, VA US
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20090039620 | "Stroller Trays and Methods of Mounting the Same on Strollers" - Stroller trays and methods of mounting the same on strollers are disclosed. An example stroller tray mates with a tray mount mounted to the stroller frame proximate a seat. The example tray includes a tray portion and an arm. The tray portion is cantilevered on the arm to extend in front of or over a portion of the seat. When mounted to the stroller, the stroller tray does not extend completely from one side of the stroller frame to the other to facilitate egress to the stroller seat. | 02-12-2009 |
Rachel Fine, West Chester, PA US
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20100244543 | Harness Buckle and Chest Clip Release - A child seat harness system has first and second lap belt straps extendable generally toward one another. A buckle assembly of the system has first and second buckle connectors each coupled to the respective first and second lap belt straps. The buckle assembly is positioned and configured to releasably latch the first and second lap belt straps at the buckle assembly. The system has a release mechanism that is configured, when actuated, to detach the first and second buckle sections at the buckle assembly. The system also has first and second shoulder straps extending collaterally up and away from the buckle assembly. A chest clip has two clip sections, one each coupled to a respective one of the first and second shoulder straps. The two clip sections are configured to releasably engage one another and are positioned above the buckle assembly. The release mechanism also disengages the two clip sections from one another when actuated. | 09-30-2010 |
Richard Fine, Mercer Island, WA US
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20120076625 | RHINESTONE PLACEMENT DEVICE - A rhinestone placement system and method provides a moving pickup head with self-contained vacuum supply for vacuum assisted pickup of rhinestones. The pickup head includes an adhesive property gasket portion that in cooperation with the vacuum supply temporarily holds a rhinestone for movement to a placement position. | 03-29-2012 |
Richard A. Fine, Mercer Island, WA US
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20100092131 | Optical transmission coupling - The present invention is directed to systems and methods that couple together optical devices in a manner that prevents damaging light from escaping the coupling except through the devices. In order to prevent damaging light from coming into contact with the user, the present invention obscures the source optical device by using at least one moveable gate to prevent damaging light from being transmitted outside of the coupling until such time as the target optical device is fully inserted into the coupling, thereby preventing light that could potentially damage a person from escaping the system except through the optical device. | 04-15-2010 |
Richard N. Fine, Stony Brook, NY US
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20110163871 | RFID MONITORING OF DRUG REGIMEN COMPLIANCE - Disclosed is an apparatus and system for monitoring drug regimen compliance, the system utilizing a Radio Frequency Identification (RfID) tag affixed to a pharmaceutical agent and a wearable RFID reader that identifies a patient. The RFID tag identifies the pharmaceutical agent and the RFID reader wirelessly communicates with a central monitoring system upon ingestion of the pharmaceutical agent. | 07-07-2011 |
Ron Fine, Gardendale, AL US
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20140303992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSISTING PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT FULFILLMENT - Provided is a method and system for facilitating limited fulfillment of a prescription for a drug. An indication that an authorizing party has rejected an insurance claim submitted by a pharmacy for insurance coverage of at least a portion of a purchase price of a prescription drug on behalf of a patient is received over a network, in addition to an indication that prior authorization is required. Before a decision whether to grant the prior authorization is issued by the authorizing party, initiating transmission of an offer to allow redemption of a quick start voucher to the pharmacy over the communication network that allows the limited fulfillment of the prescription for the prescription drug, but less than the complete fulfillment. | 10-09-2014 |
Stuart A. Fine, Northbrook, IL US
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20080213400 | Combinations of Chromium with Antidiabetics for Glucose Metabolism Disorders - Compositions and methods of using the same for the treatment of diabetes and other disorders of glucose metabolism are provided. Compositions may include an anti-diabetic agent and one or more of a bioavailable source of chromium and vanadium. | 09-04-2008 |
Ted Fine, New York, NY US
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20160019301 | CUSTOMIZABLE, REAL TIME INTELLIGENCE CHANNEL - A customizable intelligence channel may be uniquely designed and implemented to contain only that information deemed to be relevant and material to a specific topic. The topic-related information provided via the intelligence channel may contain no extraneous results, irrelevant, and/or redundant information. The intelligence channel may be dynamically updated in real time, based on user input and/or crowdsourced data, to provide topic-related information. | 01-21-2016 |
Tracy Fine, Farmland, IN US
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20160003472 | FLAT-FLAME NOZZLE FOR BURNER - According to the present disclosure, a flat-flame nozzle is provided for producing a flat flame in a flame chamber included in a burner assembly. The flat-flame nozzle is configured to conduct fuel from a fuel supply to an ignition zone in the flame chamber. In some illustrative embodiments, the flat-flame nozzle is also configured to conduct oxygen from an oxygen supply to the ignition zone to produce a combustible oxygen-fuel mixture in the flame chamber. In illustrative embodiments, a removable first plate-separation border frame is positioned to lie between a first lower plate and a companion first upper plate. This border frame is configured to cooperate with those plates to form in the flat-flame nozzle a fuel-discharge outlet and a fuel-transport passageway communicating with the fuel-discharge outlet. | 01-07-2016 |
Zachary B. Fine, Charlotte, NC US
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20110145982 | EYE PROTECTION FOR ATHLETIC USES - A protective eyewear system suitable for use during athletic competitions includes a hybrid frame that features an elastomerically flexible portion and rigid portions and a pair of lenses independently supported within the rigid portions. The lenses are generally concave to the eyes, but the rigid portions that support and surround the lenses are generally convex to the eyes. The rigid portions also include armatures that confine interaction between the rigid portions and the eye sockets to certain specific areas that are more likely to be able to withstand impact. The flexible portion provides padding and comfort. Various ventilation measures prevent fogging of the lenses and sweat retention. | 06-23-2011 |