Berg, CA

Alec Berg, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160030201	Powered Orthotic System for Cooperative Overground Rehabilitation - A powered orthotic system, such as an exoskeleton, is employed for rehabilitation purposes by adapting and adjusting to real-time needs in a rehabilitation situation whereby the system can be initially controlled to perform gait functions for a wearer based on a predetermined level of assistance but the predetermined level of assistance can be varied, based on one or more rehabilitation parameters or specific needs of the wearer undergoing therapy, through the application and adjustment of appropriate variables associated with operation of the system.	02-04-2016
20160098076	INTELLIGENT DEVICE WAKEUP - In one general aspect, a method can include determining that a computing device is in a stationary position for a predetermined time, placing the computing device in a first power mode, detecting input from at least one sensor included in the computing device, identifying at least one application to launch on the computing device based on the detected input and on a heuristic-based usage pattern for the computing device, and transitioning the computing device from the first power mode to a second power mode based on the detected input. The transitioning can include automatically launching the at least one application on the computing device. The at least one application can provide content for display on a display device included in the computing device.	04-07-2016

Alexander Berg, Tarzana, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014496	NODE PLACEMENT METHOD WITHIN A WIRELESS NETWORK, SUCH AS A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.	01-21-2010
20100220630	SELF-CONFIGURING, SELF-OPTIMIZING WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK SYSTEM - A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.	09-02-2010
20110007725	Network Access Points Using Multiple Devices - A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.	01-13-2011
20110044206	Node Placement Method within a Wireless Network, Such as a Wireless Local Area Network - The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.	02-24-2011
20120014285	SELF-CONFIGURING, SELF-OPTIMIZING WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK SYSTEM - A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.	01-19-2012
20120250579	NODE PLACEMENT METHOD WITHIN A WIRELESS NETWORK, SUCH AS A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.	10-04-2012
20140086060	SELF-CONFIGURING, SELF-OPTIMIZING WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK SYSTEM - A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.	03-27-2014
20140219191	NETWORK ACCESS POINTS USING MULTIPLE DEVICES - A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.	08-07-2014

Alexander Berg, El Cerrito, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240580	Method and Apparatus for Automatically Targeting and Modifying Internet Advertisements - A method and apparatus are provided for automatically targeting and modifying an Internet ad. In one example, the method includes receiving a page and an ad to be placed on the page, rendering the page into a graphical format, computing descriptive features about the graphical format, mapping the descriptive features to parameters for rendering the ad, and rendering the ad based on the parameters.	09-24-2009

Andrew W. Berg, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140072759	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTION OF COSMETIC SURFACES AND OVERFLOW PREVENTION ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Systems and methods for protection of cosmetic surfaces on electronic devices and adhesive overflow prevention are provided. In particular, an assembly for protecting a cosmetic surface can include a heat activated adhesive, such as a heat active film adhesive (“HAF”), which can be used to secure a mesh to the cosmetic surface. In some embodiments, a protective layer having a center layer laminated between two layers of heat activated adhesive can be used to protect the cosmetic surface from scratches caused by the mesh. In some embodiments, one or more hot shoes can be used to cross-link the heat activated adhesives to the mesh and the cosmetic surface. Because the shape of a shoe can influence the flow of heat activated adhesives during cross-linking, different shoes can be selected in order to minimize overflow in certain locations in the assembly.	03-13-2014

Assaf Berg, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150381550	CLOUD COMPUTING ABSTRACTION LAYER FOR INTEGRATING MOBILE PLATFORMS - A system for managing a virtualized computing system is disclosed. The system enables a user of a mobile device to efficiently track and manage computing resources via a management application that includes a graphical user interface that is designed to be operated using a conventional terminal (e.g., via a mouse and keyboard). The system may receive commands from the user of the mobile device in a first format and translate the commands into a second format that can be executed by a management application. Embodiments of the present disclosure further enable a management application to verify and securely communicate with users via existing communications services (e.g., social networking services) without expending additional resources to develop custom, secure interfaces for multiple mobile software and hardware platforms.	12-31-2015

Brian Laroy Berg, Agoura Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150331869	METHOD AND SYSTEM ALLOWING USERS TO EASILY CONTRIBUTE TO A SOCIAL COMPOSITION - A networked, electronic system and method allows users to generate their own media layer for automatic availability to other users as an independent piece, or as a social composition created by combining the user's media layer with other specified layers. The user may initially choose the desired media layer(s) previously recorded, as well as simple control specifications to guide the synchronization of how the user's recorded media layer data is aligned with the specified media layer(s). Then, through standard inputs that control the level of contribution of each media layer, user settings are collected whenever each layer combination is played, and used to develop a social composition.	11-19-2015

Bruce Berg, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130081845	HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - Improved techniques are disclosed for housing electronic components. A first housing member can be made to have an exterior surface that covers a majority of the housing. The first housing member can be of unitary construction. The first housing member can be seamlessly constructed. The first housing member can be formed in one injection molding. An electrical power conduction pin can extend through an aperture in a cover plate, and can be arranged for mechanically coupling the cover plate with a major interior surface of the first housing member, so as to secure the cover plate to the first housing member.	04-04-2013

Bruce E. Berg, Encinas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140265763	INJECTION MOLD WITH MULTI-AXIAL CORE INSERTS - Systems and methods of providing a tooling system for forming a unitary housing are disclosed herein. One embodiment may utilize a plurality of injection cavity slides. The slides may form the interior cavity of the housing. Utilizing a plurality of injection cavity slides to form a single cavity insert may allow the slides to be remove from an opening in the housing which is smaller than the cavity of the housing. Removing the slides from housing allows for the formation of housing having a unitary structure.	09-18-2014

Bruce E. Berg, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150367545	ZERO DRAFT MOLD - An article for use in an injection molding process is disclosed. The article is a sleeve which may be used to facilitate the removal of a molded part from a central core. The device eliminates the need for a draft angle which may be unsuitable for molded parts in certain applications. A method for injection molding is disclosed which uses this sleeve in the injection molding process. An article produced by this process is also disclosed.	12-24-2015

Bruce E. Berg, Encinitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110089792	PORTABLE COMPUTER HOUSING - An aluminum housing and methods of fabrication are described. The computer housing being suitable for enclosing a computer assembly. The aluminum housing includes an aluminum structural support portion covered by a thermoplastic elastomer material. The aluminum is first textured and anodized before an adhesive film is applied to an unsealed anodized aluminum surface. The thermoplastic elastomer material is then overmolded onto the pre-bonded aluminum structural support to provide a protective layer that is pleasing to the eye and touch.	04-21-2011
20150323965	SELF-PROFILING FRICTION PADS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - This application relates to self-profiling friction pads for computing devices. In particular, the embodiments discussed herein describe self-profiling friction pads that have a naturally dome-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the self-profiling friction pads can be used as device feet for a computing device. Additionally, the self-profiling friction pads can be used to seal certain areas of the computing device such as a display or ventilation system. The self-profiling friction pads are configured to be deposited in a liquid state and form into a dome shape as a result of the material properties of the deposited liquid and the properties of the surface to which the liquid is deposited.	11-12-2015

Bruce E. Berg, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130076573	Embedded Antenna Structures - An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures that are embedded in a dielectric such as plastic. The plastic may be molded over the antenna structures using molding equipment. Antenna structures may be embedded in molded plastic structures such as plastic electronic device housing structures. The plastic electronic device housing structures may form housing structures such as housing wall structures. The antenna structures may be embedded within the housing wall structures in the vicinity of an exterior surface of the housing wall structures. Embedded antenna structures may also be mounted under other dielectric structures such portions of a display cover layer.	03-28-2013
20130076574	Customizable Antenna Structures - Antenna structures may be customized to compensate for manufacturing variations in electronic device antennas. The antenna structures may include an antenna resonating element and a ground. Customizations may be made to the antenna structures by performing customization operations such as adding material, removing material, deforming material, and making electrical adjustments. Customizations may be performed to a conductive antenna resonating element structure, to a ground structure, or to associated antenna structures such as parasitic antenna elements. During manufacturing operations, antenna structures may be characterized by making radio-frequency antenna performance measurements. Antenna performance can be compared to desired performance levels and compensating customizations for the antenna structures can be identified. Customized antenna structures can be installed in electronic devices during manufacturing to produce devices that meet desired specifications.	03-28-2013
20140118531	Methods for Assembling Display Structures - Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include a display unit that includes an array of display pixels and a backlight unit that provides backlight illumination for the display pixels. An automated alignment system may be used to align the display unit to the backlight unit. The alignment system may include a camera, a control unit, and computer-controlled positioners. The control unit may gather alignment feature location information from the display unit and the backlight unit using the camera. The control unit may determine a centroid of the backlight unit based on the alignment feature location information. The alignment feature location information may include the respective locations of openings in the backlight unit. The control unit may operate computer-controlled positioners to align the display unit with respect to the backlight unit using the centroid and to subsequently attach the display unit to the backlight unit.	05-01-2014
20150049433	Electronic Device With Injection Molded Display Trim - An electronic device may be provided with a display. The electronic device may include a housing. A display trim may be formed from injection molded plastic that is molded directly onto the housing. The molded plastic trim may form a rectangular ring around the periphery of the housing. The housing may have angled or curved interior surfaces that are covered by the molded plastic trim. Computer-controlled positioners may be used to center the housing within an injection molding tool. Independently controlled positioners may also be used in capturing the housing between the lower die and the upper die in the injection molding tool. The injection molding tool may inject thermoplastic elastomer material into a channel in the upper die to form the plastic display trim.	02-19-2015

Carl E. Berg, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150097567	Dual-radiation non-ferrous metal prospecting system - Methods and apparatus for a Dual Emission Non-Ferrous Metal Prospecting System are disclosed. One embodiment comprises methods and apparatus for finding metal deposits in the Earth, and then determining whether these metal deposits are ferrous or non-ferrous. One embodiment includes an Electromagnetic Quartz Penetrator. The Electromagnetic Quartz Penetrator includes a transmitter, a receiver, antennas and a first signal processor. One embodiment also includes an Omni-Directional H Field Metal Exciter and Sensor. The Omni-Directional H field exciter produces an output which has a spatial dissipation rate proportional to a factor of 1/r	04-09-2015

Carl E. Berg, Atherton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140113681	PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH CROSS ROUTER - A portable communications device (PCD) for communications over a plurality of communication channels and a cross router for controlling one or more of the communication channels to be active. Typically, the plurality of communications channels includes a cellular channel, a satellite channel and a WiFi channel.	04-24-2014

Daniel T Berg, Gilroy, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150271307	Modular Device and Methods Therefor	09-24-2015
20150351503	WRISTBAND WITH RECESSED CLASP AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING SAME - A wristband has a clasp that includes a clasp latch and a clasp leg having an inner end and an outer end, wherein the inner end of the clasp leg is pivotally connected to a first end of the clasp latch. The wristband also includes a set of links having an end pivotally connected to the outer end of the clasp leg, wherein an inside face of at least one link of the set of links is recessed to form a recession that is shaped to cradle the clasp leg and at least a portion of the clasp latch when the clasp is closed.	12-10-2015

Donald Joseph Berg, Escondido, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160081505	GYROSCOPIC CUP HOLDER - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a gimbaled beverage container holder configured to attach to an external object, such as luggage handles or other transport device. The holder may include an outer ring, middle ring, and removable inner ring and may use a center of gravity two axes gimbal to stabilize a beverage in the container in a reduced spill, near vertical position. The beverage container may be accommodated within the removable inner ring, providing two axes, or the larger middle ring, providing one axis, wherein each ring may rotate independently. The outer ring may include at least one attachment device, such as an outer ring arm and/or an outer ring clip, to which may provide interchangeable attachments to most external objects or transport devices.	03-24-2016

Douglas E. Berg, Cardiff By The Sea, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130259888	MEANS OF CONTROLLING INFECTION PERSISTENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI - The present invention relates to a means of controlling infection persistence of	10-03-2013

Douglas Jon Berg, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100247718	Food Products - Food products for the dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, a method of dietary management of a diet-responsive disease or condition, and a system for providing such food products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system involves (a) providing the name of at least one medical professional or medical professional's office or practice for consultation by participants and, if applicable, for writing orders for food products for participants; (b) providing controlled access to a supply of food products; and (c) providing the food products to the participants. The food products can be supplied in any suitable manner. Suitable manners of providing a supply of food products include, but are not limited to providing the food products at retail outlets, such as stores that have pharmacies, and drug stores, or through a website.	09-30-2010

Ellen Berg, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118133	BIOLOGICAL DATASET PROFILING OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND CARDIOVASCULAR INFLAMMATION - Methods and systems for evaluating biological dataset profiles relating to inflammatory cardiovascular conditions are provided, where datasets comprising information for multiple cellular parameters are compared and identified, and used in the evaluation of candidate pharmacologic agents for suitability as therapeutic agents.	05-07-2009

Ellen L. Berg, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235104	Methods for Classification of Toxic Agents and Counteragents - Methods and systems for evaluating biological dataset profiles relating to toxic agents including candidate pharmaceuticals, environmental agents, biowarfare and chemical warfare agents are provided, where datasets comprising information for multiple cellular parameters are compared and identified, and used in the evaluation of candidate agents.	09-16-2010
20130266967	FUNCTION HOMOLOGY SCREENING - A method of screening biologically active agent based on the analysis of complex biological responses in culture. Methods for selecting cells and culture conditions for such screens are provided, as well as the identification of an optimized set of discrete parameters to be measured, and the use of biomap analysis for rapid identification and characterization of drug candidates, genetic sequences acting pathways, and the like. A feature of the invention is simultaneous screening of a large number of cellular pathways, and the rapid identification of compounds that cause cellular responses.	10-10-2013
20140315731	METHODS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF TOXIC AGENTS - Methods and systems for evaluating biological dataset profiles relating to toxic agents including candidate pharmaceuticals, environmental agents, biowarfare and chemical warfare agents are provided, where datasets comprising information for multiple cellular parameters are compared and identified, and used in the evaluation of candidate agents.	10-23-2014

Erik Berg, Laguna Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090059069	BTSC pilot signal lock - An integrated digital BTSC encoder with an improved pilot signal generator substantially implemented on a single CMOS integrated circuit. By digitally generating a sinusoid that is frequency locked to a two-state input reference signal using a high rate internal clock, a hardware-efficient BTSC pilot signal generator is provided with good acquisition and tracking performance. Implemented efficiently as a simple phase detector, a low-complexity loop filter, a pilot frequency offset adder, a phase accumulator and a sinusoidal generator, the invention enables lower-rate post-processing of the pilot tone without a costly variable interpolator decimator structures.	03-05-2009

Gary S. Berg, Campbell, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150232066	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISABLING A VEHICLE - An apparatus for disabling a motor vehicle comprises an expandable head adapted to be inserted and secured into the exhaust pipe of an automobile, motorcycle, go-kart, scooter, boat, tractor or other vehicle having an internal combustion engine. A shaft of the apparatus may be configured to engage with a tool, e.g., a socket wrench, torque wrench, drill driver, or other tool, which may impart a rotational force on the shaft to radially expand a head of the apparatus and secure it within a tailpipe of a vehicle, such that buildup of pressure within the vehicle exhaust system does not expel the apparatus from the pipe. An axial bore through the shaft may be fitted at a terminal end with a pressure release valve to selectively release pressure, e.g., before removing the device, or to allow operation of the vehicle while the apparatus is secured within the tailpipe.	08-20-2015

Greg Berg, Vista, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012711	DUAL EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) SECONDARY PAYLOAD ADAPTOR (ESPA) PORT SMALL SATELLITE DESIGN - An apparatus and method are disclosed for dual Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) port small satellite designs. The apparatus and method provide payload volume for larger satellites. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus and method include a plurality of small satellite components, a payload adaptor ring, and at least one pivoting hinge system. In at least one embodiment, the plurality of small satellite components includes at least one payload, one bus, and/or one solar panel. The small satellite components are mounted on the payload adaptor ring. At least one pivoting hinge system connects together at least two of the small satellite components. Upon deployment of the small satellite components from the payload adaptor ring, at least one pivoting hinge system combines together at least two small satellite components, thereby creating at least one single larger satellite.	01-19-2012

James Berg, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082384	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	03-26-2009
20090111846	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	04-30-2009
20100137352	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	06-03-2010
20110021552	Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Dextromethorphan and Quinidine for the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Neurodegenerative Disorders - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	01-27-2011
20120165363	Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Dextromethorphan and Quinidine for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	06-28-2012
20130072517	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	03-21-2013
20130137714	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	05-30-2013
20140045880	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	02-13-2014
20140288114	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	09-25-2014
20150209347	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DEXTROMETHORPHAN AND QUINIDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.	07-30-2015

James Berg, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150148619	System and Method for Monitoring Biometric Signals - A system for monitoring biometric signals of a user comprising: a garment configured to be worn by the user and comprising a mounting module having an array of connection regions; a set of biometric sensors coupled to the garment and configured to communicate with the array of connection regions to receive and transmit biometric signals indicative of muscle activity of the user; and a portable control module configured to couple to the garment in a first configuration and to decouple from the garment in a second configuration and comprising: a housing comprising an array of openings; a set of contacts, each including a first region that hermetically seals at least one of the array of openings and couples to at least one of the array of connection regions in the first configuration, and an electronics subsystem coupled to the housing and in communication with a second region of each contact.	05-28-2015
20150230719	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BIOMETRIC SIGNALS - A system for monitoring biometric signals of a user comprising: a garment configured to be worn by the user and comprising a mounting module having an array of connection regions; a set of biometric sensors coupled to the garment and configured to communicate with the array of connection regions to receive and transmit biometric signals indicative of muscle activity of the user; and a portable control module configured to couple to the garment in a first configuration and to decouple from the garment in a second configuration and comprising: a housing comprising an array of openings; a set of contacts, each including a first region that seals at least one of the array of openings and couples to at least one of the array of connection regions in the first configuration, and an electronics subsystem coupled to the housing and in communication with a second region of each contact.	08-20-2015

James Artel Berg, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150305677	BIOMETRIC ELECTRODE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An electrode system for sensing biometric signals from a body region of a user and a method of manufacture thereof, the electrode system comprising: a substrate comprising a reference region and a signal communication region, the signal communication region including a set of conductive leads; a set of biosensing contacts coupled to the set of conductive leads; a non-conductive region ensheathing each of the set of biosensing contacts, the non-conductive region including: a set of openings that expose at least a portion of each of the set of biosensing contacts for interfacing with the body region of the user, upon coupling of the electrode system to the user; a first bonding layer that couples the substrate to a fabric base; and a second bonding layer coupled to the first bonding, wherein the substrate is hermetically sealed between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer.	10-29-2015
20150359485	BIOMETRIC SIGNAL CONDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system for conducting signals from a set of biosensing contacts and manufacture method thereof, the system comprising: a flexible substrate including a first broad surface and a second broad surface opposing the first broad surface; a set of conductive leads coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate, each of the set of conductive leads including a first region configured to couple to a biosensing contact; a first bonding layer coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate and including a set of openings that expose the first regions of the set of conductive leads for coupling to the set of biosensing contacts; and a second bonding layer coupled to the second broad surface of the flexible substrate and configured to couple the flexible substrate to the garment.	12-17-2015

Jeffrey Stephen Berg, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120080577	APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE DEVICE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for supporting a portable computer appliance. The invention may comprise rotating a computer appliance to convert between mouse-based use and a touch-based use, or other orientations and applications. The apparatus may be attached to a microphone stand or similar mechanism to aid viewing the computer appliance. To assist coordination with public performances, the apparatus may hold and support a computer appliance to display notes, music, video, or other expressions for assisting a performer, such as for public speeches, concerts, plays, stand-up comedy, and the like.	04-05-2012
20150264824	APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE DEVICE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for supporting a portable computer appliance. The invention may comprise rotating a computer appliance to convert between mouse-based use and a touch-based use, or other orientations and applications. The apparatus may be attached to a microphone stand or similar mechanism to aid viewing the computer appliance. To assist coordination with public performances, the apparatus may hold and support a computer appliance to display notes, music, video, or other expressions for assisting a performer, such as for public speeches, concerts, plays, stand-up comedy, and the like.	09-17-2015

John E. Berg, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075698	Removable Card And A Mobile Wireless Communication Device - A removable card for use with a mobile wireless communication device has a processor and a non-volatile memory, connected to the processor. The memory has programming code stored configured to be executed by the processor and is operable in one of two modes. In a first mode the card is connected to the device with the card storing information received wirelessly by the device from the Internet. In a second mode the card is connected to a network portal device, which is connected to the Internet, with the card storing information received through the network portal device from the Internet. In another embodiment, the removable card has electrical connections for connecting to a mobile wireless communicating device for use by a user to connect to the Internet. The memory has two portions: a first portion and a second portion with the partitioning being alterable. The processor restricts access to the first portion by the user, while grants access to the second portion to the user. Finally, the present invention relates to a mobile wireless communication device.	03-19-2009
20100075467	NON-VOLATILE ELECTROMECHANICAL FIELD EFFECT DEVICES AND CIRCUITS USING SAME AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Non-volatile field effect devices and circuits using same. A non-volatile field effect device includes a source, drain and gate with a field-modulatable channel between the source and drain. Each of the source, drain, and gate have a corresponding terminal. An electromechanically-deflectable, nanotube switching element is electrically positioned between one of the source, drain and gate and its corresponding terminal. The others of the source, drain and gate are directly connected to their corresponding terminals. The nanotube switching element is electromechanically-deflectable in response to electrical stimulation at two control terminals to create one of a non-volatile open and non-volatile closed electrical communication state between the one of the source, drain and gate and its corresponding terminal.	03-25-2010

Richard Berg, Perris, CA US

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20110110876	Sprayable beautifying composition - The present invention is a method and apparatus for spraying makeup that masks imperfections in the skin including, but not limited to, freckles, tattoos, birthmarks, scars and post-laser surgery discoloration. The apparatus of the present invention is a hand-held sprayable cosmetic container containing a cosmetic composition that may be a foundation, a shimmer, a bronzer, a glitter, a self-tanning composition, a moisturizer, a toner, a lip color, an eyebrow color, a cheek color and/or an eye color. The apparatus may also be designed to deliver drugs (both prescription and over the counter medicines), deliver vitamins or other skin care compositions, to protect the skin from the sun, treat the skin after exposure to the sun, and/or provide an aromatherapy treatment.	05-12-2011

Richard Berg, Los Altos, CA US

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20100305039	Production of collagen in the milk of transgenic mammals - The invention provides transgenic nonhuman mammals capable secreting exogenous procollagen or collagen into their milk. The mammals are healthy and capable of producing procollagen or collagen at high levels, usually in trimeric form. Suitable transgenes for incorporation into the mammals are also provided.	12-02-2010

Richard A. Berg, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110195040	METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF ADHESIONS FOLLOWING SURGERY OR INJURY - Provided are crosslinked polymer compositions that include a first synthetic polymer containing multiple nucleophilic groups covalently bound to a second synthetic polymer containing multiple electrophilic groups. The first synthetic polymer is preferably a synthetic polypeptide or a polyethylene glycol that has been modified to contain multiple nucleophilic groups, such as primary amino (—NH	08-11-2011

Richard A. Berg, Arroyo Grande, CA US

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20120129954	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL COMPOSITIONS FOR MEDICAL USES - Compositions comprising carboxypolysaccharides (CPS) including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are provided where the PEG is a PEG-epoxide covalently linked to the CPS. In certain embodiments, the PEG attaches to only one CPS, forming a decorated CPS. In other embodiments, bi-functional PEG molecules are attached to adjacent CPSs, thereby forming a covalently cross-linked composition. Additional embodiments include PEG/CMC compositions where the PEG is a multi-branch PEG and/or a multi-arm PEG. PEG/CMC compositions can be made with desired viscoelastic properties, and such compositions can be used as space-filling materials, load-bearing materials, anti-adhesion compositions, drug delivery vehicles or lubrication of tissues and medical instruments.	05-24-2012
20140309315	Carboxymethylcellulose Polyethylene Glycol Compositions for Medical Uses - Compositions comprising carboxypolysaccharides (CPS) including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are provided where the PEG is a PEG-epoxide covalently linked to the CPS. In certain embodiments, the PEG attaches to only one CPS, forming a decorated CPS. In other embodiments, bi-functional PEG molecules are attached to adjacent CPSs, thereby forming a covalently cross-linked composition. Additional embodiments include PEG/CMC compositions where the PEG is a multi-branch PEG and/or a multi-arm PEG. PEG/CMC compositions can be made with desired viscoelastic properties, and such compositions can be used as space-filling materials, load-bearing materials, anti-adhesion compositions, drug delivery vehicles or lubrication of tissues and medical instruments.	10-16-2014
20160038634	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL COMPOSITIONS FOR MEDICAL USES - Uses of compositions comprising carboxypolysaccharides (CPS) including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are provided where the PEG is a PEG-epoxide covalently linked to the CPS in the presence of NH	02-11-2016

Samantha Berg, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120042087	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LINKING AND SHARING RESOURCES AMONGST DEVICES - A device is enabled to establish a secure and persistent pairing with one another across a communication medium, using credential information that is exchanged out-of-band.	02-16-2012
20120202422	GRAPHIC NOTIFICATION FEEDBACK FOR INDICATING INDUCTIVE COUPLING AMONGST DEVICES - A computing device is operated to detect a signal generated from an inductive signal interface. The detected signal may be generated by the device's inductive signal interface being in operational proximity to an inductive signal interface of another device. A notification feedback is generated that confirms an event related to the first and second computing device inductively signaling one another.	08-09-2012

Sara Berg, Mt. View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272907	METHOD FOR INTEGRATING USER NOTIFICATIONS AND USER ALERTS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An interface for integrating and presenting user notifications and alerts consistently on an electronic device such as a mobile device is disclosed. First, an application programming interface provides the segregation to multiple preselected levels of priority notifications and alerts from all applications on the mobile device. Second, the application programming interface provides for the ability to display the notifications and alerts in a consistent manner for the user to handle.	11-06-2008
20080276170	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND ARRANGING STATUS GADGETS IN A SMALL DISPLAY AREA - A system and method for persistently providing at least one status notification regarding a device component or application on an electronic system or device is provided. A selectable status notification icon (status gadget) is assigned for each of a number of applications and/or components for which status is monitored, each status notification icon reflecting changes in the monitored status. The status gadgets are persistently displayed in a user interface on the display screen of the electronic system or device. A contextual dialog is also displayed when a status gadget is selected.	11-06-2008

Scott C. Berg, San Diego, CA US

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20130024290	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SALES PROMOTIONS AND GENERATING CUSTOMER LEADS - A method and apparatus for managing business promotion and customer lead generation by providing for integration and synchronization of activities such as generation of promotional information such as business profiles, marketing elements and promotional communications, facilitating the optimization of promotional information for search, distributing promotional items through informational channels and media platforms, gathering and receiving information and data from viewers of these items via the informational channels and media platforms, providing for the sale of products and services, storing the promotional information and viewer information and providing for connectivity between the informational channels and media platforms so that the stored promotional and viewer information and data are easily transferable to the informational channels, media platforms, and providing for analysis of the effectiveness of the integrated and synchronized business promotion and lead generation.	01-24-2013

Trevor Berg, San Francisco, CA US

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20140067929	UPLOADING ONE OR MORE FILES FROM A SHARED FILE LINK - A system and method of sharing files between a user of a first client device and a user of a second client device, where the first and second client devices are operatively coupled to at least one file access server via a network. The method comprises the steps of generating a file-sharing link to a file set based on a request received from a first user. A file set viewing window is opened when a second user activates the file-sharing link. The at least one file sharing access server receives a request to upload one or more files by the second user via the file sharing link, and the at least one file access server receives the uploaded one or more files and stores the files to a location designated by the link.	03-06-2014
20140115116	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOWNLOADING FILES - Systems according to various embodiments use a file download widget to facilitate the download of one or more files from one or more servers associated with a website. In particular embodiments, the file download widget may be used to facilitate the download of one or more particular files that are associated with the widget directly to a content management system, such as a synched or non-synched cloud-based content management system. In various embodiments, this may: (1) allow the user to download files for later use without storing the downloaded files on the user's computing device; and (2) allow the user to complete the download of files by initiating the transfer of files and then logging off of the website (and/or powering down their computing device) before the transfer of files is complete, which may result in a more convenient and enjoyable download process.	04-24-2014
20140181198	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING DIGITAL CONTENT TO CONTENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE ACCOUNTS - Systems and methods for adding digital content associated with a first user account within a content management system to a second user account within the content management system. In various embodiments, the system may be configured to allow a user to add digital content to an account within a content management system associated with the user when the user receives a shared link to access digital content associated with an account within the content management system belonging to another user. The system may be configured to add the digital content to the user account by associating the digital content with the user's account. In various embodiments, the system may be configured to add the digital content to the user's account by creating an entry in a server-side file journal associated with the user's account, where the entry includes one or more file reference strings associated with the digital content.	06-26-2014
20140351341	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING DIGITAL CONTENT TO CONTENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE ACCOUNTS - Systems and methods for adding digital content associated with a first user account within a content management system to a second user account within the content management system. In various embodiments, the system may be configured to allow a user to add digital content to an account within a content management system associated with the user when the user receives a shared link to access digital content associated with an account within the content management system belonging to another user. The system may be configured to add the digital content to the user account by associating the digital content with the user's account. In various embodiments, the system may be configured to add the digital content to the user's account by creating an entry in a server-side file journal associated with the user's account, where the entry includes one or more file reference strings associated with the digital content.	11-27-2014