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Allan Ginsburg, Rockville, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080281662Inventory and revenue maximization method and system - A method is provided for enterprise management and bundling of radio, outdoor and entertainment inventory to achieve maximum revenue on perishable products. An electronic data-mart 11-13-2008
20110202389Inventory and Revenue Maximization Method and System - A method is provided for enterprise management and bundling of inventory to maximize revenue on perishable products. An electronic data-mart collects factors for the probability and price sensitivity of a buyer. The data-mart also collects rules for inventory scaling, available inventory to sell, budget (goal) information, advertiser payment history, and station performance data to feed to a scenario planner. Once three or more variables exist, algorithms create scenario plans to present the most profitable bundle of offerings. The scenarios are typically pre-approved although presented to local business units for an abnormality failsafe. Once processed by local business units, the scenarios are presented to the buyer. Negotiations typically cause the process to restart. The main systems that interact to build scenarios are: an enterprise data-mart, a scenario planner, a performance measurement system, a rate or yield management subsystem, a traffic and accounts receivable system, and a local inventory booking system.08-18-2011
20110202410Inventory and Revenue Maximization Method and System - A method is provided for enterprise management and bundling of inventory to maximize revenue on perishable products. An electronic data-mart collects factors for the probability and price sensitivity of a buyer. The data-mart also collects rules for inventory scaling, available inventory to sell, budget (goal) information, advertiser payment history, and station performance data to feed to a scenario planner. Once three or more variables exist, algorithms create scenario plans to present the most profitable bundle of offerings. The scenarios are typically pre-approved although presented to local business units for an abnormality failsafe. Once processed by local business units, the scenarios are presented to the buyer. Negotiations typically cause the process to restart. The main systems that interact to build scenarios are: an enterprise data-mart, a scenario planner, a performance measurement system, a rate or yield management subsystem, a traffic and accounts receivable system, and a local inventory booking system.08-18-2011

Allan Jay Ginsburg, Rockville, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100131331COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE AUTOMATED SELECTION, AGGREGATION, CAPTURE, ANALYSIS, AND PRESENTATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INFORMATION - The subject invention is directed to a computer implemented method and system for selecting and presenting information to buyers, sellers, and investors of residential or commercial real estate by licensed residential or commercial real estate agents in a user/server environment accessed through a Web site. The computer implemented method includes accessing a server through a Web site by a licensed residential or commercial real estate agent. The agent provides information relating to an existing or potential client's buying or selling criteria in order to create at least one residential or commercial data request. The data request is transmitted to a real estate Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for processing and the data is returned to the system Web site for presentation processing. The system compiles and organizes the data into a buyer, seller, or investor presentation including data reports, graphic displays, data explanations, and data summaries. The subject invention contains a Settlement Estimates module that does not require the user to be a licensed residential or commercial agent. The Settlement Estimates module estimates current property demand values, projected list prices, anticipated or projected offers, and seller net revenues received at settlement or buyer funds necessary to complete a transaction at settlement. The Settlement Estimates module is associated with specific properties in specific states and cities to account for the total investment necessary to finalize a transaction and account for the varying taxes and settlement closing fees relating to specific jurisdictions. Agents select print, file, or e-mail options for transmitting, delivering, or presenting the information to buyers, sellers or investors to support the client's decision making process. Non-agents may enter the Web site to access settlement information that does not require a residential or commercial real estate license and does not require access to the Multiple Listing Service. Both licensed agents and non-licensed users store the processed information and system outputs on the Web site for reference, updating, or comparative analysis.05-27-2010

Ariene S. Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110054575Methods and Apparatus for Regional and Whole Body Temperature Modification - Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient. The apparatus may include a blood channeling sleeve that directs body fluid over a heat exchanger where the body fluid's temperature is altered, and then is discharged out the distal end of the sleeve to a desired location, for example, cooled blood to the brain for neuroprotection. The catheter may be used alone or in conjunction with other heat exchangers to cool one region of a patient's body while heating another.03-03-2011

Arlene S. Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228141Methods and Apparatus for Regional and Whole Body Temperature Modification - Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient. The apparatus may include a blood channeling sleeve that directs body fluid over a heat exchanger where the body fluid's temperature is altered, and then is discharged out the distal end of the sleeve to a desired location, for example, cooled blood to the brain for neuroprotection. The catheter may be used alone or in conjunction with other heat exchangers to cool one region of a patients body while heating another.09-18-2008
20110270368Heat Exchange Catheter System - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.11-03-2011
20110275935Methods and Apparatus for Treating or Deterring Injuries to or Disorders of the Brain or Spinal Cord of a Subject - Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.11-10-2011
20120203201Methods for Preparing a Heat Exchange Catheter System and for Heating and/or Cooling a Subject's Body - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.08-09-2012
20120283562In Situ Modification of Therapeutic Agents Using Heat Exchange Catheter System - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.11-08-2012

Patent applications by Arlene S. Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Brian Ginsburg, Allen, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160061942RANGE RESOLUTION IN FMCW RADARS - The disclosure provides a radar apparatus for estimating a range of an obstacle. The radar apparatus includes a local oscillator that generates a first ramp segment and a second ramp segment. The first ramp segment and the second ramp segment each includes a start frequency, a first frequency and a second frequency. The first frequency of the second ramp segment is equal to or greater than the second frequency of the first ramp segment when a slope of the first ramp segment and a slope of the second ramp segment are equal and positive. The first frequency of the second ramp segment is equal to or less than the second frequency of the first ramp segment when the slope of the first ramp segment and the slope of the second ramp segment are equal and negative.03-03-2016

Brian B. Ginsburg, Allen, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140111394WAVEGUIDE COUPLER - An apparatus is provided. In the apparatus, there is an antenna package and an integrated circuit (IC). A circuit trace assembly is secured to the IC. A coupler (with an antenna assembly and a high impedance surface (HIS)) is secured to the circuit trace assembly. An antenna assembly has a window region, a conductive region that substantially surrounds the window region, a circular patch antenna that is in communication with the IC, and an elliptical patch antenna that is located within the window region, that is extends over at least a portion of the circular patch antenna, and that is in communication with the circular patch antenna. The HIS substantially surrounds the antenna assembly.04-24-2014
20140198550FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER - An apparatus is provided. A differential pair of transistors is configured to receive a first differential signal having a first frequency, and a transformer, having a primary side and a secondary side is provided. The primary side of the transformer is coupled to the differential pair of transistors, and the secondary side of the transformer is configured to output a second differential signal having a second frequency, where the second frequency is greater than the first frequency. A first transistor is coupled to the first supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the first transistor is of a first conduction type. A second transistor is coupled to the second supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the second transistor is of a second conduction type.07-17-2014

Brian P. Ginsburg, Allen, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100099369AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY TUNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN FM-BAND TRANSMIT POWER AMPLIFIER - An automatic frequency tuning system and method for a transmit power amplifier. The transmit power amplifier has an antenna feed line including a series capacitor and is coupled to an output of an output driver. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a shunt capacitor array having a plurality of capacitors selectably couplable to the antenna feed line to apply a programmable shunt capacitance thereto, (2) a peak detector circuit couplable to nodes of the antenna feed line associated with both terminals of the series capacitor and (3) a processor configured to control the peak detector circuit to determine a ratio of voltage levels measured at the nodes at a given power level of the output driver.04-22-2010
20100172435POWER TUNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER AMPLIFIER - An automatic power tuning system and method, and a transmitter employing either the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a power detector circuit coupled to an output of a transmitter, the transmitter having an integrator with a first, reference integrator current power control input, a second, integrator capacitor power control input and a plurality of driver fingers selectably employable by a third, driver finger power control input, the power detector configured to generate signals indicating an output voltage of the transmitter and (2) a digital processing circuit coupled to the power detector circuit and configured to employ the signals to determine at least near-optimum reference integrator current and integrator capacitor settings and select a number of driver fingers to employ to drive the output voltage.07-08-2010
20110092246Asymmetric ESD Protection for FM Transmitter - Various apparatuses and methods for protecting a transmitter from electrostatic discharge are disclosed herein. For example, some embodiments provide an apparatus including a first ESD clamp connected to an antenna input, a first reactive component connected to the first ESD clamp, a second ESD clamp connected to the first reactive component, and a second reactive component connected between the second ESD clamp and the transmitter.04-21-2011
20110291753Segmented Linear FM Power Amplifier - Various apparatuses and methods for amplifying an FM signal in a segmented linear power amplifier are disclosed herein. For example, some embodiments provide an apparatus including a signal input, a signal output, and an output driver connected between the signal input and the signal output. The output driver includes a number of driver segments connected in parallel, each having an input connected to the signal input and each having an output. The output driver also includes a number of series capacitors, each associated with one of the driver segments. The series capacitors are each connected between the output of its associated driver segment and the signal output. The output driver also includes a number of shunt capacitors, each associated with one of the driver segments having an associated series capacitor. The shunt capacitors are each connected between the output of their associated driver segment and a ground.12-01-2011
20110291754Segmented Power Amplifier with Varying Segment Activation - Various apparatuses and methods for varying segment activation in a segmented power amplifier are disclosed herein. For example, some embodiments provide a power amplifier including an input, an output, a plurality of amplifier segments and a controller. The amplifier segments are connected in parallel between the input and the output and are adapted to be activated and inactivated. The power level at the output may be controlled by changing a number of the amplifier segments that are activated concurrently. The controller is connected to the amplifier segments and is adapted to vary which of the amplifier segments are activated to arrive at a selected number of activated amplifier segments.12-01-2011
20120062286TERAHERTZ PHASED ARRAY SYSTEM - Microelectronics have now developed to the point where radiation within the terahertz frequency range can be generated and used. Here, an integrated circuit or IC is provided that includes a phased array radar system, which uses terahertz radiation. In order to accomplish this, several features are employed; namely, a lower frequency signal is propagated to transceivers, which multiplies the frequency up to the desired frequency range. To overcome the losses from the multiplication, an injection locked voltage controlled oscillator (ILVCO) is used, and a high frequency power amplifier (PA) can then be used to amplify the signal for transmission.03-15-2012
20120068238LOW IMPEDANCE TRANSMISSON LINE - Transmission lines employing transmission line units or elements within integrated circuits (ICs) are well-known. Typically, different heights for these transmission line units can vary the characteristics of the cell (and transmission line), and there is typically a tradeoff between impedance and space (layout) specifications. Here, a transmission line is provided, which is generally comprised of elements of the same general width, but having differing or tapered heights that allow for impedance adjustments for high frequency applications (i.e., 160 GHz). For example, a transmission line that is coupled to a balun, with the transmission line units decreasing in height near the balun's center tap to adjust the impedance of the transmission line for the balun, is shown.03-22-2012
20120261579ANALOG BASEBAND CIRCUIT FOR A TERAHERTZ PHASED ARRAY SYSTEM - A method for determining the position of a target is provided. Several emitted pulses of terahertz radiations are emitted from a phased array (which has several transceivers) in consecutive cycles (typically). These emitted pulses are generally configured to be reflected by a target so as to be received by the phased array within a scan range (which includes a digitization window with several sampling periods). Output signals from each of the transceivers are then combined to generate a combined signal for each cycle. The combined signal in each sampling period within the digitization window for emitted pulses is averaged to generate an averaged signal for each sampling period within the digitization window. These averaged signals are then digitized.10-18-2012
20120293217FEEDFORWARD ACTIVE DECOUPLING - There are a variety of duty cycle systems, such as low noise amplifiers or LNAs, that have a large time varying current consumption, and parasitic inductances and resistance (usually from bondwires in the package) that can significantly affect supply currents. Thus, to compensate for these parasitics, a boost circuit is provided that allows for current to be supplied from a separate supply using a feedforward scheme to perform active decoupling.11-22-2012
20120299797HIGH IMPEDANCE SURFACE - An apparatus for emitting radiation is provided. The apparatus comprises an antenna formed on a substrate, and a high impedance surface (HIS). The HIS has a plurality of cells formed on the substrate that are arranged to form an array that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the antenna. Each cell generally includes a ground plane, first plate, second plate, and an interconnect. The ground plane is formed on the substrate, while the first plate (which is substantially rectangular) is formed over and coupled to the ground plane. The first plate for each cell is also arranged so as to form a first checkered pattern for the array. The second plate (which is substantially rectangular) is formed over and is substantially parallel to the first plate. The first and second plates are also substantially aligned with a central axis that extends generally perpendicular to the first and second plates hand have a interconnect formed therebetween. The second plate for each cell is also arranged so as to form a second checkered pattern for the array.11-29-2012
20120306574WIDE BANDWIDTH CLASS C AMPLIFIER WITH COMMON-MODE FEEDBACK - A method for providing common-mode feedback is provided. A common-mode current is applied to a common-gate amplifier, and the common-mode current is sensed. In response to the sensed common-mode current, a control voltage is generated. A first feedback current (which is generated in response to the control voltage) can then be applied to differential ground of the common-gate amplifier if the common-mode current is less than a predetermined threshold. Additionally, a second feedback current (which is generated in response to the control voltage) can be applied to input terminals of the common-gate amplifier if the common-mode current is greater than the predetermined threshold.12-06-2012
20120313895TOUCH SCREEN - A method for determining the location of an object on a touch panel is provided. Initially, a pulse of terahertz radiation is transmitted through a touch panel, which formed of a dielectric material such that the pulse generates a evanescent field in a region adjacent to a touch surface of the touch panel. A reflected pulse is generated by an object located within the region adjacent to the touch surface of the touch panel, and a position of the object on the touch surface of the touch panel is triangulated at least in part from the reflected pulse.12-13-2012
20130021208LOOP ANTENNA - A loop antenna is provided. The apparatus comprises a substrate, a first metallization layer, and a second metallization layer. The substrate has first and second feed terminals and a ground terminal. The first metallization layer is disposed over the substrate and includes a first window conductive region, a first conductive region, a second conductive region, and a third conductive region. The first conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the first feed terminal; it is also is substantially circular and located within the first window region. The second conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the second feed terminal; it is also substantially circular and is located within the first window region. The a third conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the ground terminal, and the third conductive region substantially surrounds the first window region. The second metallization layer is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the first, second, and third conductive regions of the first metallization layer, and the second metallization layer includes a second window region that is at least partially aligned with the first window region.01-24-2013
20130026586CROSS-LOOP ANTENNA - An antenna is provided. This antenna is contained within a package that is secured to an IC (which allows radiation to propagated away for a printed circuit board so as to reduce interference), and this antenna includes two loop antennas that are shorted to ground and that “overlap” and includes a “via wall.” With this configuration, circular polarization can be achieved by varying the relative phases of the input signals, and the “via wall” improves efficiency by reducing surface waves.01-31-2013
20130059551ROUTING FOR A PACKAGE ANTENNA - An apparatus is provided. A plurality of transceiver antennas are arranged to form a phased array, where each antenna include a differential transmit antenna and a differential receive antenna arranged in a first pattern. A plurality of transceivers are arranged in a second pattern that is substantially symmetrical, and each transceiver is associated with at least one of the transceiver antennas and includes a feed network. Each feed network has a power amplifier (PA), a first matching network that is coupled between the PA and its associated transmit antenna so as to translate the phase of each differential transmit signal, a low noise amplifier (LNA), and a second matching network that is coupled between the LNA and its associated receive antenna so as to translate the phase of each differential receive signal.03-07-2013
20130120186DELAY LOCKED LOOP - A method for providing a plurality of narrow pulses is provided. A first pulse having a first width is received by a delay line having a plurality of delay cells. This first pulse has a first width. In response to this first pulse, a plurality of second pulses is generated by the delay line, where each second pulse has a second width that is less than the first width. First and second delay pulses are also generated by the delay line, and a delay for each delay cell in the delay line can then be adjusted if a rising edge of the second delay pulse is misaligned with a falling edge of the first delay pulse.05-16-2013
20140111366FINE GRAINED DUTY CYCLING AND TIMING CONTROL FOR PULSED RADAR - A method is provided. A first edge on a first gating signal is generated, and a local oscillator and a shared clocking circuit with the first edge on the first gating signal. A second edge on a second gating signal is generated following the first edge on the first gating signal, and a receiver circuit is activated with the second edge on the second gating signal, where the receiver circuit includes a mixer. A transmit pulse following the first edge on the first gating signal is generated with the transmit pulse having a third edge. A switch that short circuits outputs of the mixer is then released following the later of the third edge of the transmit pulse and a delay.04-24-2014
20140139297BALUN WITH INTEGRATED DECOUPLING AS GROUND SHIELD - An apparatus is provided. Transmission line cells are formed in a first region. A first metallization layer is formed over the transmission line cells within a portion of the first region. At least a portion of the first metallization layer is electrically coupled to the plurality of transmission line cells. A second metallization layer is formed over the first metallization layer with an interconnect portion, and overlay portion, and a first balun. The interconnect portion at least partially extends into the first region, and the overlay portion is within the first region. The first balun winding is electrically coupled to the overlay portion and partially extends into a second region. The first region partially surrounds the second region. A third metallization layer is formed over the second metallization layer having a second balun winding within the second region, where the second winding is generally coaxial with the first balun winding.05-22-2014

Patent applications by Brian P. Ginsburg, Allen, TX US

Brian Paul Ginsburg, Allen, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110243120ANTENNA SOLUTION FOR NEAR-FIELD AND FAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS DEVICES - A single-antenna solution is provided for near-field and far-field communication in wireless devices. In an embodiment, a first transceiver block generates a first transmit signal to be transmitted using radiative techniques. A second transceiver block generates a second transmit signal to be transmitted using inductive coupling. The first and second transceiver blocks are coupled to a same antenna for transmitting the first transmit signal using radiative coupling, and the second transmit signal using inductive coupling. The first transceiver block and the second transceiver block operate according to time division multiplexing, and in an embodiment corresponding to an FM transceiver and an NFC transceiver.10-06-2011

David Ginsburg, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150213295LOW ENERGY LOCATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for monitoring the location of animate and inanimate objects include tags operatively connected to the object configured for wireless communication with one or more hubs within a monitoring site. The tags may send preemptive identifying signals to the hubs when in a range of communication using Bluetooth Low Energy signals. The hubs may register with the tags within a certain location and send status signals over a network. The status signals may be used to monitor the location of the objects and tags, and may be used to generate messages indicating location information of the objects. Cloud based computing may be used to run applications and databases to monitor and share tag location information.07-30-2015

David Ginsburg, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090274683ADAMTS13 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
20090304672ADAMTS13 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
20100331351METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BACTERIAL INFECTION - The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic and research use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections.12-30-2010
20150132352METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BACTERIAL INFECTION - The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic and research use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections (e.g., biofilms).05-14-2015

Patent applications by David Ginsburg, Ann Arbor, MI US

Diane Ginsburg, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150305176Wireless Device Skin - A wireless device skin houses a wireless device such as a wireless router or WiFi access point. The wireless device skin includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, the first side being mountable to a surface; an inner shell that is mounted onto the second side of the mounting plate, the inner shell and the mounting plate forming a housing in which the wireless device is disposed, and the inner shell including a center aperture; an outer skin that is releasably mounted onto the second side of the mounting plate, the outer skin covering the inner shell, and the outer skin including a center aperture; and a center disk configured to pass through the center aperture of the outer skin and close the center aperture of the inner shell.10-22-2015

Donald Ginsburg, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221404INTERFACING PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-party website can be used to track workout data over time. The third party-website can also collect data from other users, which is particularly useful for providing a competitive environment. This data can then be graphically displayed in various ways to provide encouragement.09-03-2009
20100081337ADAPTER - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide compatibility among incompatible accessories and portable media players. One example provides an adapter having a connector receptacle to mate with an accessory's connector insert and a connector insert to mate with a portable media player's connector receptacle. Another example provides an adapter having a direct connection between pins on the connector insert and pins on the connector receptacle that are used for compatible signals. Another example provides an adapter including a DC-to-DC converter that receives a first power supply from an accessory and provides a second power supply to a portable media player. Another translates signals using different signaling technologies. Authentication and identification circuitry may also be included. Other examples may employ wireless technologies instead of either or both the connector insert and connector receptacle.04-01-2010
20110281687SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AUDIO AND VISUAL CUES VIA A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.11-17-2011
20110320655Adapter for physically interfacing between an accessory and a device - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide compatibility among incompatible accessories and portable media players. One example provides an adapter having a connector receptacle to mate with an accessory's connector insert and a connector insert to mate with a portable media player's connector receptacle. Another example provides an adapter having a direct connection between pins on the connector insert and pins on the connector receptacle that are used for compatible signals. Another example provides an adapter including a DC-to-DC converter that receives a first power supply from an accessory and provides a second power supply to a portable media player. Another translates signals using different signaling technologies. Authentication and identification circuitry may also be included. Other examples may employ wireless technologies instead of either or both the connector insert and connector receptacle.12-29-2011
20120028583Wireless adapter for interfacing between an accessory and a device - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide compatibility among incompatible accessories and portable media players. One example provides an adapter having a connector receptacle to mate with an accessory's connector insert and a connector insert to mate with a portable media player's connector receptacle. Another example provides an adapter having a direct connection between pins on the connector insert and pins on the connector receptacle that are used for compatible signals. Another example provides an adapter including a DC-to-DC converter that receives a first power supply from an accessory and provides a second power supply to a portable media player. Another translates signals using different signaling technologies. Authentication and identification circuitry may also be included. Other examples may employ wireless technologies instead of either or both the connector insert and connector receptacle.02-02-2012
20120028761INTERFACING PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-party website can be used to track workout data over time. The third party-website can also collect data from other users, which is particularly useful for providing a competitive environment. This data can then be graphically displayed in various ways to provide encouragement.02-02-2012
20130035209DYNAMICALLY ADAPTIVE SCHEDULING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.02-07-2013
20130173746INTERFACING PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - Circuits, methods, and apparatus allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-party website can be used to track workout data over time. The third party-website can also collect data from other users, which is particularly useful for providing a competitive environment. This data can then be graphically displayed in various ways to provide encouragement.07-04-2013
20130251328SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GROUP ACTIVITIES - Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.09-26-2013
20140149235SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GROUP ACTIVITIES - Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.05-29-2014

Patent applications by Donald Ginsburg, San Francisco, CA US

Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, Durham, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110318726PREDICTING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS - Methods of assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease in a subject by detecting the level of at least one metabolite in a sample from the subject are disclosed herein. The level of the metabolite is indicative of the risk of cardiovascular disease in the subject. The metabolites may be acylcarnitines, amino acids, ketones, free fatty acids or hydroxybutyrate. The cardiovascular disease may be risk of a cardiovascular event, presence of coronary artery disease or risk of development of coronary artery disease.12-29-2011
20120077767MOLECULAR PREDICTORS OF FUNGAL INFECTION - Methods for identifying fungal infection, assays for identifying genomic and protein markers of fungal infection, and methods for diagnosing the fungal infection. In one aspect, the method of identifying fungal infection by proteomic assay involves measuring the protein levels of proteins listed in Table 2A in a peripheral blood cell sample and comparing the determined protein levels to standard protein levels. In another aspect, subjects identified as being infected with fungal infection are treated with anti-fungals.03-29-2012
20120114661METHODS OF IDENTIFYING INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND ASSAYS FOR IDENTIFYING INFECTIOUS DISEASE - Methods of identifying infectious disease infection prior to presentation of symptoms, assays for identifying genomic markers of infectious disease, and methods for diagnosing the underlying etiology of infectious disease.05-10-2012
20140323391BIOMARKERS FOR THE MOLECULAR CLASSIFICATION OF BACTERIAL INFECTION - Disclosed herein are biomarkers useful for identifying and/or classifying bacterial infections in a subject.10-30-2014
20150322514DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR PLATELET FUNCTION AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein are biomarkers of platelet function and methods for assessing platelet function in response to anti-platelet therapy and for determining a prognosis, diagnosis, or risk identification in a patient by detecting at least one biomarker of platelet function in the patient as well as determining amounts thereof. The biomarkers may be used to identify a patient as a candidate for treatment with an antiplatelet agent and to monitor and adjust antiplatelet therapy in a patient.11-12-2015
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Patent applications by Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, Durham, NC US

Leonard Ginsburg, Merion, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150269323MEDICAL SERVICES TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Some embodiments include a system and computer-implemented method for aggregating and tracking medical delivery to a patient including a non-transitory computer-readable medium in data communication with at least one processor, where the non-transitory computer-readable medium includes software instructions for a medical services tracking system and method. Upon execution of the software instructions, information from a patient database or server can be received and displayed a medical record dashboard. A user can view and edit access to the information, and a user selectable link can display medical record information. The system and method enable auto-population of medical data entry fields based at least one part on at least one claim made or billing signed off by a physician for at least one medical service or procedure previously provided to or performed on at least one patient.09-24-2015

Marc Ginsburg, Gloucester, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150327962DENTAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Dental devices and systems and methods for making dental devices are described herein. In some embodiments, denture base material may be adapted to fit a model of a patient's mouth, and a pre-set arch of denture teeth may be adjusted the model. The pre-set arch may be impressed into the denture base material to create a channel. In some embodiments, the cure may be a partial cure and/or a releasing agent may be used such that the pre-set arch may be removed, if needed for further adjustments, after assessing the fit of the denture device. If the fit is correct, another cure may be performed to finish the denture device. If the fit is incorrect, a new bite registration and/or adjustments to the denture base material and/or pre-set arch of denture teeth may be made.11-19-2015

Marc Ginsburg, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140272787DENTAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Dental devices and systems and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one embodiment, a method for fabricating an arch-shaped device for coupling to a patient's mouth is provided. The method can include disposing each of a plurality of teeth into respective teeth receptors of an inlay device, positioning the inlay device in a recess of a lower portion of a mold device, and coupling the lower portion to an upper portion of the mold device to sandwich the inlay device therebetween. The method can also include injecting a base compound into an injection hole of the mold device, and processing the base compound to integrate the base compound with the plurality of teeth.09-18-2014

Martin A. Ginsburg, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100105127SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING RESOURCES USING WASTES - Systems and methods for generating resources using municipal solid waste are disclosed herein. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving wastes. The wastes can be separated into different portions for different downstream processes. Further, the wastes can be treated in an anaerobic digestion process for producing biogas. A gasification process can be applied to the wastes for producing synthesis gas. Further, an algal growth system can be applied for sequestering system-produced carbon dioxide (CO04-29-2010
20140133965METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY RECOVERY FROM FLUID FLOWS - An energy recovery apparatus includes a fixed frame, a shaft, an impeller vane, and an energy transfer unit. A fluid stream exits the host device along a flow axis. The fixed frame defining a longitudinal axis mounts the host device. The shaft is rotatably mounted to the fixed frame parallel to the longitudinal axis. The impeller vane is connected to the shaft to cause rotation when the fluid stream of the host device strikes the impeller vane. The energy transfer unit is linked to the shaft to transfer energy from the energy recovery apparatus when the shaft rotates thereby recovering energy from the fluid stream. A geologic heat exchange system includes at least one conduit in thermal contact with the geologic environment. A coolant distribution system is in fluid communication with the conduit such that heat exchange with the geologic environment occurs.05-15-2014

Noel D. Ginsburg, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110024316Lip Balm Container with Product Insert - It is an object of the invention to provide a package including a viscous liquid such as a lip balm wherein the package is formed of an inner container and an outer container. The inner container includes the product and is sized for receipt in the outer container. Once disposed within the outer container, the inner container is securely maintained therein. This two-container arrangement, amongst other benefits, provides a means to prevent migration of the product to the outer container as well as permits separate production of the product and outer container.02-03-2011

Robert Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228141Methods and Apparatus for Regional and Whole Body Temperature Modification - Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient. The apparatus may include a blood channeling sleeve that directs body fluid over a heat exchanger where the body fluid's temperature is altered, and then is discharged out the distal end of the sleeve to a desired location, for example, cooled blood to the brain for neuroprotection. The catheter may be used alone or in conjunction with other heat exchangers to cool one region of a patients body while heating another.09-18-2008
20110054575Methods and Apparatus for Regional and Whole Body Temperature Modification - Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient. The apparatus may include a blood channeling sleeve that directs body fluid over a heat exchanger where the body fluid's temperature is altered, and then is discharged out the distal end of the sleeve to a desired location, for example, cooled blood to the brain for neuroprotection. The catheter may be used alone or in conjunction with other heat exchangers to cool one region of a patient's body while heating another.03-03-2011
20110270368Heat Exchange Catheter System - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.11-03-2011
20110275935Methods and Apparatus for Treating or Deterring Injuries to or Disorders of the Brain or Spinal Cord of a Subject - Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.11-10-2011
20110313496Method for Controlling a Patent's Body Temperature - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.12-22-2011
20120203201Methods for Preparing a Heat Exchange Catheter System and for Heating and/or Cooling a Subject's Body - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.08-09-2012
20120283562In Situ Modification of Therapeutic Agents Using Heat Exchange Catheter System - Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.11-08-2012
20140214140METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY IN SITU BLOOD TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired. The method and system further provide for the cooling of initially hypothermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been warmed above the desired target level and the warming of initially hyperthermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been cooled below the desired target temperature.07-31-2014
20150272777Devices and Methods for Controlling a Subject's Body Temperature - Devices and methods for controlling the operation of endovascular heat exchange devices and/or body surface heat exchange devices such as blankets.10-01-2015

Patent applications by Robert Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Robert S. Ginsburg, Greenwood Village, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140257441Method for Controlling Patient's Body Temperature - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.09-11-2014

Stephen Ginsburg, Wellesley, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140272787DENTAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Dental devices and systems and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one embodiment, a method for fabricating an arch-shaped device for coupling to a patient's mouth is provided. The method can include disposing each of a plurality of teeth into respective teeth receptors of an inlay device, positioning the inlay device in a recess of a lower portion of a mold device, and coupling the lower portion to an upper portion of the mold device to sandwich the inlay device therebetween. The method can also include injecting a base compound into an injection hole of the mold device, and processing the base compound to integrate the base compound with the plurality of teeth.09-18-2014
20150327962DENTAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Dental devices and systems and methods for making dental devices are described herein. In some embodiments, denture base material may be adapted to fit a model of a patient's mouth, and a pre-set arch of denture teeth may be adjusted the model. The pre-set arch may be impressed into the denture base material to create a channel. In some embodiments, the cure may be a partial cure and/or a releasing agent may be used such that the pre-set arch may be removed, if needed for further adjustments, after assessing the fit of the denture device. If the fit is correct, another cure may be performed to finish the denture device. If the fit is incorrect, a new bite registration and/or adjustments to the denture base material and/or pre-set arch of denture teeth may be made.11-19-2015

Thomas Ginsburg, Saginaw, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100097813High Mast Lighting System Winch Assembly - A high mast lighting system, comprising a mast, a pole plate disposed within the mast and a winch assembly coupled to the pole plate, wherein at least a portion of the winch assembly extends through an opening in the pole plate.04-22-2010
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