Bernstein, US
Aaron C. Bernstein, Austin, TX US
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20090279076 | SELF CALIBRATED MEASUREMENT OF INDEX OF REFRACTION CHANGES TO ULTRA-FAST PHENOMENA - A method for calibrating the angle-axis of signals measuring changes in an index of refraction. A pump beam is generated to propagate near a prism to induce index-changes in air by lining up air molecules outside of the prism. A generated probe beam is directed at the prism. A sinc | 11-12-2009 |
Alexander W. Bernstein, Austin, TX US
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20120212987 | POWER SUPPLY AND POWER CONTROL CIRCUITRY - A power supply can include a storage component or a storage unit including a capacitive element. In an embodiment, the power supply can include an electrical energy storage unit, a transformer, switching elements, and a pulse width modulation unit. In a particular embodiment, the power supply can be configured to provide an output voltage different from the voltage supplied by the electrical energy power storage unit. In another embodiment, the power supply can include storage components having electrodes connect to different printed circuit boards. In still another embodiment, the power supply can include an output anode, an output cathode, and an input electrode connected to the storage component. In a further embodiment, the power supply circuitry can include a transformer, switching elements, a pulse width modulation unit, and an output control units coupled to an output electrode, the pulse width modulation unit, or any combination thereof. | 08-23-2012 |
Alfred M. Bernstein, Lynbrook, NY US
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20130176603 | Backlit Scanner System and Method - A backlit scanner uses an exposure control device to adjust the amount of backlight that reaches the vicinity of the transmissive medium being scanned by the scanner. In this way, the amount of backlight can be controlled on a scan-by-scan basis, depending upon exactly how much backlight will lead to optimal image quality. In some preferred embodiments the backlit scanner is designed to scan x-ray images and/or other transmissive-medium medical images. | 07-11-2013 |
Ari Bernstein, New York, NY US
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20110035281 | Filter for displaying advertisements over a network - Systems and methods are provided for selling one or more advertisements and displaying the one or more advertisements on a web page within a website based on contextual relevance and further based on a matching of at least one keyword with text located on the web page or on the website. In some embodiments the matching results in the advertisement being displayed while in others the matching results in preventing the advertisement from being displayed. | 02-10-2011 |
Arthur Bernstein, East Setauket, NY US
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20080320486 | Business Process Automation - A system for business processes within and between organizations and/or individuals may be automated using standards-based, service-oriented business process automation architectures based on XML and Web Services Standards is described. An execution framework for the business processes is also described. Further aspects include a decomposition methodology for deconstructing business process specifications into business flows, business rules and business states. The business flows (FIG. | 12-25-2008 |
Barry M. Bernstein, Mequon, WI US
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20130072528 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. The therapies comprise administering Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) and another anti-HCV agent. Preferably, the therapies are both interferon- and ribavirin-free. | 03-21-2013 |
20130102525 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102526 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 04-25-2013 |
20130102557 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102558 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 04-25-2013 |
20140024579 | METHODS FOR TREATING HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin. | 01-23-2014 |
20140024613 | Methods for Treating HCV - In one aspect, the present invention features HCV therapies comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an HCV protease inhibitor and ritonavir, wherein ritonavir is used as a pharmacokinetic booster to improve the pharmacokinetics of the HCV protease inhibitor. The HCV therapies do not require the testing of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels prior to and after the therapies. | 01-23-2014 |
20140057835 | METHODS FOR TREATING HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 02-27-2014 |
20140107016 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 04-17-2014 |
20140107017 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin. | 04-17-2014 |
20140274934 | METHODS FOR TREATING HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of interferon, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275099 | METHODS FOR TREATING HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
20140323395 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 10-30-2014 |
20150024999 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025000 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. The therapies comprise administering 2R,6S,13aS,14aR,16aS,Z)-N-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)-6-(5-methylpyrazine-2-carboxamido)-5,16-dioxo-2-(phenanthridin-6-yloxy)-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13a,14,14a,15,16,16a-exadecahydrocyclopropa[e]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazacyclopentadecine-14a-carboxamide (Compound I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and another anti-HCV agent. Preferably, the therapies are both interferon- and ribavirin-free. The other anti-HCV agent can be a HCV polymerase inhibitor, an HCV NS5A inhibitor, an HCV entry inhibitor, a cyclophilin inhibitor, or an internal ribosome entry site inhibitor. Preferably, the other anti-HCV agent is an HCV polymerase inhibitor. Also preferably, the other anti-HCV agent is an HCV NS5A inhibitor. Also preferably, the other anti-HCV agent is administered concurrently with Compound I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In another example, the other anti-HCV agent is administered sequentially with Compound I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In still another embodiment, Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) is co-administered with two or more other anti-HCV agents. For instance, Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) can be co-administered with an HCV polymerase inhibitor and an HCV NS5A inhibitor. For another instance, Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) can be co-administered with two different HCV polymerase inhibitors (e.g., one is a nucleoside polymerase inhibitor and the other is a non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitor; or both are nucleoside polymerase inhibitors; or both are non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitor). In yet another example, Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) is co-administered with another HCV protease inhibitor and an HCV polymerase inhibitor. In still another example, Compound I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) is administered with two different HCV NS5A inhibitors. | 01-22-2015 |
20150174194 | METHODS FOR TREATING LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS - This application features interferon-free therapies for the prevention or treatment of HCV infection in liver transplant recipient. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering a DAA combination to a liver transplant recipient after liver transplantation, wherein the DAA combination comprises Compound 1, ritonavir, Compound 2 and Compound 4. | 06-25-2015 |
20150196615 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir). | 07-16-2015 |
20150283198 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 10-08-2015 |
20150283199 | Methods for Treating HCV - The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of interferon, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 10-08-2015 |
Benjamin Bernstein, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20150051579 | DEVICES HAVING THERMOCHROMIC RESPONSE INDICATORS - The present invention relates to medical devices, in particular autoinjectors and syringes having one or more thermochromic response indicators that are sensitive to temperature changes of a drug formulation or solution. The present invention provides for a pre-filled delivery device comprising a syringe, a cartridge, or a capsule having a barrel, where the barrel is marked on the outer surface with a first thermochromic indicator, and wherein the thermochromic indicator is responsive to temperature changes of the drug formulation or solution within the barrel. | 02-19-2015 |
Benjamin Sierra Bernstein, Spencerville, MD US
Brian S. Bernstein, Jersey City, NJ US
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20090292930 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSURING AUTHENTICITY AND PERMISSIBLE USE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - A system and method for secure document management including tagging and/or remotely tracking documents exchanged between one or more users and a document repository. In some embodiments, the security policies for documents are determined based at least in part on document content, metadata associated with the document, and/or usage history of the document. | 11-26-2009 |
Bruce Bernstein, Tampa, FL US
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20110155750 | Fluid container & support bracket therefor - A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice. | 06-30-2011 |
20140252014 | FLUID CONTAINER AND SUPPORT BRACKET THEREFOR - A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice. | 09-11-2014 |
Bruce M. Bernstein, Colorado Springs, CO US
Charlie Bernstein, Murray, UT US
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20090156061 | NON-LINEAR POWER OUTLET EXPANDER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A multiple socket electrical outlet device includes a bell shaped housing having an arcuate side wall with a domed upper end and an outwardly flared lower end. The arcuate sidewall forms a perimeter around the bell shaped housing. A plurality of protrusions extends away from the sidewall. Each of the protrusions has a face oriented in a different radial direction around the perimeter of the bell shaped housing. An electrical socket is disposed in the face of each of the plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions are positioned on the sidewall between the domed upper end and the outwardly flared lower end to form a depression between the arcuate side wall and each of the plurality of protrusions with the depression extending between each of the protrusions. | 06-18-2009 |
Christina Bernstein, Hilliard, OH US
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20130126339 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROLYSIS CELL REFRACTORY SYSTEM, ELECTROLYSIS CELLS, AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A high temperature electrolysis cell refractory system comprises at least one precast and predried monolithic refractory flooring module, precast and predried monolithic refractory wall modules, and at least one precast and predried monolithic refractory ceiling module, wherein the flooring module(s), wall modules and ceiling module(s) are configured for assembly to form a sealable electrolysis cell in which adjacent modules have interlocking surfaces. The refractory system is assembled within a steel containment shell to provide a high temperature electrolysis cell. | 05-23-2013 |
David Bernstein, New York, NY US
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20110303633 | LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container can be present and used in at least two different positions. The liquid container may be a wine container, which can be a wine bottle in its first position and also be a wine glass in its second position. | 12-15-2011 |
20120233968 | LIQUID CONTAINER AND METHOD OF SERVING A LIQUID - A liquid container can be present and used in at least two different positions. The liquid container may be a wine container, which can be a wine bottle in its first position and also be a wine glass in its second position. A method of serving a liquid includes placing a container in a first position in which the container serves as a bottle and converting the bottle into a glass or goblet without reassembling any part of the container by placing the container in a second position. | 09-20-2012 |
20130334163 | CONVERTIBLE LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container is in the shape of a bottle with an elongated section at its top in a first position and is convertible to a glass or goblet in a second position with the elongated section at the bottom. The container includes a first end that has a closed end; a second end that has an open end wider than the elongated section, a first body that includes the elongated section, a second body that includes a hollow container, and a closure, which is a detachable closure adapted to seal the open end of the second end in the first position and to be detached from the open end of the second end in the second position. | 12-19-2013 |
David Bernstein, Park City, UT US
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20100226818 | MULTIPLE-FUNCTION DEODORANT DISPENSER APPARATUS AND METHODS - A multiple-purpose deodorant dispenser unit is provided, comprising: (a) first apparatus adapted for alternatively receiving (i) an aerosol spray deodorant container, (ii) an open deodorant container having gel, liquid or solid deodorant therein, or (iii) a wick cylinder having deodorant therein; (b) second apparatus adjacent to the first apparatus adapted for alternatively containing (i) a spray actuating head device for activating a nozzle in the aerosol spray deodorant container to emit a spray of vaporized deodorant, or (ii) a fan head device for directing a movement of air in the vicinity of either the open container or the wick cylinder; and (c) a third apparatus having electrical means for alternatively operating the spray actuating head device or the fan head device. | 09-09-2010 |
David Bernstein, Orangeburg, NY US
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20100016212 | METHODS FOR TREATING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE - A method and device for discharging an electrical defibrillation pulse or an electrical demand pacer pulse or delivering at least one pharmaceutical agent to treat conditions such as cardiac arrest bradycardia, arrhythmia, cardiac standstill, PEA, EMD and other heart conditions are disclosed. The pharmaceutical agent can be delivered into the heart tissue, the heart cavity. or the peritoneal cavity. The pharmaceutical agent can also include analgesics such as morphine. Also included are pharmaceutical agents used to increase myocardial contractility or inhibit platelet aggregation and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 can he delivered. A method for the treatment of cardiac arrest or pulmonary hypenension patients by administering a therapeutically effective amount of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide is also encompassed by the invention. | 01-21-2010 |
20130041418 | METHODS FOR TREATING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE - A method and device for discharging an electrical defibrillation pulse or an electrical demand pacer pulse or delivering at least one pharmaceutical agent to treat conditions such as cardiac arrest, bradycardia, arrhythmia, cardiac standstill, PEA, EMD and other heart conditions are disclosed. The pharmaceutical agent can be delivered into the heart tissue, the heart cavity, or the peritoneal cavity. The pharmaceutical agent can also include analgesics such as morphine. Also included are pharmaceutical agents used to increase myocardial contractility or inhibit platelet aggregation and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 can be delivered. A method for the treatment of cardiac arrest or pulmonary hypertension patients by administering a therapeutically effective amount of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide is also encompassed by the invention. | 02-14-2013 |
David Bernstein, Roswell, GA US
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20140061401 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061402 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. The web has a corrugated profile defining a plurality of channels. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side and define at least one row of receiving apertures extending across the channels. A first product hanger may be mounted to the first side of the web through the row of receiving apertures and a second product hanger may be mounted to the second side of the web through the row of receiving apertures. The hanger support member may be arranged for use with standard pegboard hooks. | 03-06-2014 |
20140374549 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger. | 12-25-2014 |
David Bernstein US
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20130059598 | INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING, TRACKING, REPORTING, PROVIDING FEEDBACK AND TASKING - A process is provided for carrying out a task, such as enabling a customer to submit a report, feedback or other comments electronically to an online computer program, then providing a prompt on-site response to those comments. The process may be enabled by a system that includes the online computer program, which is accessible from a mobile electronic device, as well as a detectable code unique to a location from which comments are to be provided, and to which the comments may pertain. The detectable code may be scanned or otherwise sensed with the mobile electronic device, which may then communicate with the program (e.g., by way of application software on the mobile electronic device) to provide data regarding the location to the program. The program may then initiate an appropriate response to the data, or task, which may be promptly, or even immediately, carried out at the location. | 03-07-2013 |
Dennis Bernstein, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100142662 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL BASED ON RETROSPECTIVE COST OPTIMIZATION - A discrete-time adaptive control law for stabilization, command following, and disturbance rejection that is effective for systems that are unstable, MIMO, and/or nonminimum phase. The adaptive control algorithm includes guidelines concerning the modeling information needed for implementation. This information includes the relative degree, the first nonzero Markov parameter, and the nonminimum-phase zeros. Except when the plant has nonminimum-phase zeros whose absolute value is less than the plant's spectral radius, the required zero information can be approximated by a sufficient number of Markov parameters. No additional information about the poles or zeros need be known. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the algorithm's effectiveness in handling systems with errors in the required modeling data, unknown latency, sensor noise, and saturation. | 06-10-2010 |
Drew Bernstein, North Caldwell, NJ US
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20140187218 | MANAGING GROUP CALLING FROM A WIRELESS MOBILE APPLICATION - A method and system for managing group calling from a wireless mobile application is provided. One or more wireless mobile devices are provided that access a wireless network. At least one user can create at least one group call using one of the mobile devices using swipe gestures to create groups from a user's contact list and establishing the at least one group call over the wireless network. | 07-03-2014 |
Emily Bernstein, New York, NY US
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20090193531 | Methods and compositions for RNA Interference - The present invention provides methods for attenuating gene expression in a cell using gene-targeted double stranded RNA (dsRNA). The dsRNA contains a nucleotide sequence that hybridizes under physiologic conditions of the cell to the nucleotide sequence of at least a portion of the gene to be inhibited (the “target” gene). | 07-30-2009 |
20130276158 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RNA INTERFERENCE - The present invention provides methods for attenuating gene expression in a cell, especially in a mammalian cell, using gene-targeted double stranded RNA (dsRNA), such as a hairpin RNA. The dsRNA contains a nucleotide sequence that hybridizes under physiologic conditions of the cell to the nucleotide sequence of at least a portion of the gene to be inhibited (the “target” gene). | 10-17-2013 |
Eric L. Bernstein, Bel Air, MD US
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20120248902 | POWER TOOL WITH MOTOR HAVING A MULTI-PIECE STATOR - A power tool has a motor having a stator made by separately forming pole pieces and field coils. The field coils are placed over necks of the pole path pieces. An armature has an outside diameter of at least 0.625 the outside diameter of the stator is placed in the stator. The housing has a girth of 200 mm or less with the motor wound to provide a maximum watts out to housing girth ratio of at least 5 maximum watts outs to 1 mm of housing girth. The field coils may be formed so that they extend beyond pole tips of the pole pieces. | 10-04-2012 |
Eric L. Bernstein, Baltimore, MD US
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20090021090 | Power Tools With Motor Having a Multi-Piece Stator - A power tool has a motor having a stator made by separately forming pole pieces, return path pieces and field coils. The field coils are placed over necks of the pole path pieces and the return path pieces are affixed to the pole pieces. An armature having an outside diameter of at least 0.625 the outside diameter of the stator is placed in the stator. The field coils may be formed so that they extend beyond pole tips of the pole pieces. | 01-22-2009 |
20110115314 | POWER TOOLS WITH MOTOR HAVING A MULTI-PIECE STATOR - A power tool has a motor having a stator made by separately forming pole pieces, return path pieces and field coils. The field coils are placed over necks of the pole path pieces and the return path pieces are affixed to the pole pieces. An armature having an outside diameter of at least 0.625 the outside diameter of the stator is placed in the stator. The field coils may be formed so that they extend beyond pole tips of the pole pieces. | 05-19-2011 |
Eric Raczka Bernstein, Windsor, CT US
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20130094657 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE AUDIBILITY, LOCALIZATION AND INTELLIGIBILITY OF SOUNDS, AND COMFORT OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES WORN ON OR IN THE EAR - A method and device are provided for maintaining or improving the audibility, localization and/or intelligibility of sounds from electro-acoustic devices worn on the head or in the ear, such as headphones, headsets, hearing protectors, earplugs, and earbuds, as well as in combination with or built into hard hats and helmets, and for improving their comfort to the user. | 04-18-2013 |
Fred Bernstein, Miami, FL US
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20090265243 | System and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks - A system and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks, enabling creation of advertisements using licensed third party content and placement of said ads at desired network locations, utilizing an auction of ad spaces based on bids placed by advertisers to have their ads displayed at such locations. When a network user/ad viewer requests an ad by clicking or other action, an auction algorithm executes to select the ad to be displayed from those that bid for display at such ad space location and then the ad is composed and delivered to the ad space location by accessing a relational database storing commands that retrieve, assemble and dispatch the licensed ad content. Usage and display of licensed content on designated ad space is tracked to enable cost-per-use charging for both use of licensed content and ad display at the designated ad space. | 10-22-2009 |
Gary Bernstein, Atlanta, GA US
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20130127611 | BATTERY MARVEL 1.0 - A battery monitor comprising a memory and a processor is provided. The processor is in communication with the memory. The processor is configured to determine a state of a battery. The processor further determines whether to generate an alert based at least in part on the state. If the processor determines to generate the alert, the memory is configured to store a type of the alert and the state of the battery. | 05-23-2013 |
Gary H. Bernstein, Granger, IN US
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20100315123 | NON-MAJORITY MQCA MAGNETIC LOGIC GATES AND ARRAYS BASED ON MISALIGNED MAGNETIC ISLANDS - A non-majority magnetic logic gate device for use in constructing compact and power efficient logical magnetic arrays is presented. The non-majority magnetic logic gate device includes a substrate, symmetrically aligned magnetic islands (SAMIs), at least one misaligned magnetic island (MAMI), magnetic field inputs (MFIs), and at least one magnetic field output (MFO). The SAMIs and MAMI are electrically isolated from each other but are magnetically coupled to one another through their respective magnetic fringe fields. The MAMI is geometrically and/or angularly configured to exhibit a magnetization ground state bias which is dependent upon which direction the applied magnetic clock field is swept. Non-majority logic gates can be made from layouts containing the SAMIs and the MAMI which contain a smaller number of components as comparable majority logic gate layouts. | 12-16-2010 |
20140338712 | MONO-METALLIC THERMOCOUPLES - Nanoscale thermocouples are made of a single material and are shape-engineered to contain one or more variations in their width along their length. The mono-metallic nanowire junctions resulting from the width variation(s) exploit a difference in the Seebeck coefficient that is present at these size scales. Such devices have a wide variety of uses and can be coupled with an antenna in order to serve as an infrared detector. | 11-20-2014 |
Ian Bernstein, Boulder, CO US
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20130173089 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A computing device operating as a controller can obtain image data from a camera component. The computing device can determine a location of the self-propelled device relative to the camera based on the image data. A virtual content may be generated on the computing device based at least in part on the location of the self-propelled device. | 07-04-2013 |
20140238762 | MULTI-PURPOSED SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - Disclosed are a multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications. | 08-28-2014 |
Ian H. Bernstein, Boulder, CO US
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20120168241 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173047 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173048 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173049 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN CONNECTION WITH A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A system for controlling a self-propelled device in connection with a virtual environment in which the self-propelled device is represented. | 07-05-2012 |
20140020964 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 01-23-2014 |
20140236393 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140345957 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the internal drive system and includes a spring and a spring end in contact with the inner surface of the spherical housing. An accessory component magnetically interacts with the biasing mechanism through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates along, the accessory component remains stable with respect to the biasing mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
20150175202 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH CENTER OF MASS DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass. | 06-25-2015 |
20150224941 | SELF PROPELLED DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING - A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing assembly can be included to enable the internal drive system to continuously engage an inner surface of the spherical housing. An external accessory magnetically interacts with interior magnetic components through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates and maneuvers, the accessory component maintains a positional relationship to a top portion of the self-propelled device. | 08-13-2015 |
20150338925 | CAUSING GESTURE RESPONSES ON CONNECTED DEVICES - A system and method to cause associated connected devices to perform gestures in response to user interactions with a connected device paired with the associated connected devices. The method includes receiving a gesture signal indicating a user interaction with a first connected device, identifying one or more connected devices associated with the first connected device, and, based on the user interaction, generating and transmitting a response signal to cause the one or more associated connected devices to perform a specified gesture signifying the user interaction with the first connected device. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344085 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A system comprising a self-propelled device and an accessory device. The self-propelled device includes a spherical housing, and a drive system provided within the spherical housing to cause the self-propelled device to roll. When the self-propelled device rolls, the self-propelled device and the accessory device magnetically interact to maintain the accessory device in contact with a top position of the spherical housing relative to an underlying surface on which the spherical housing is rolling on. | 12-03-2015 |
20150362919 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 12-17-2015 |
20150370257 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 12-24-2015 |
20160004253 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 01-07-2016 |
James Bernstein, Raleigh, NC US
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20110263552 | MODULATION OF SIDE EFFECT PROFILE OF 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR THERAPY - Methods for modulating one or more side effects of 5-α-reductase inhibitor therapy are provided, where the method includes administering a 5-α-reductase inhibitor and testosterone undecanoate. Also provided are methods of maintaining or restoring a DHT serum level in an individual undergoing 5-α-reductase inhibitor therapy, where the method includes administering testosterone undecanoate in addition to 5-α-reductase inhibitor. Further provided are methods of treating or preventing a DHT-related condition, such as benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer by administering a 5-α-reductase inhibitor and testosterone undecanoate. | 10-27-2011 |
James D. Bernstein, Plano, TX US
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20080206971 | DIVERGENT CHARGED PARTICLE IMPLANTATION FOR IMPROVED TRANSISTOR SYMMETRY - The present invention provides a method for implanting charged particles in a substrate and a method for manufacturing an integrated circuit. The method for implanting charged particles in a substrate, among other steps, includes projecting a beam of charged particles ( | 08-28-2008 |
James David Bernstein, Plano, TX US
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20090170222 | CONTROL OF IMPLANT CRITICAL DIMENSIONS USING AN STI STEP HEIGHT BASED DOSE OFFSET - A method for semiconductor processing is provided, wherein a semiconductor wafer having undergone polishing is provided. The semiconductor wafer has an active region positioned between one or more moat regions, wherein the one or more moat regions have an oxide disposed therein. A top surface of the active region is recessed from a top surface of the moat region, therein defining a step having a step height associated therewith. A step height is measured, and a photoresist is formed over the semiconductor wafer. A modeled step height is further determined, wherein the modeled step height is based on the measured step height and a desired critical dimension of the photoresist. A dosage of energy is determined for patterning the photoresist, wherein the determination of the dosage of energy is based, at least in part, on the modeled step height. The photoresist is then patterned using the determined dosage of energy. | 07-02-2009 |
James S. Bernstein, Raleigh, NC US
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20130303495 | EMULSION FORMULATIONS - A SEDDS or SMEDDS or SNEDDS formulation for drug delivery of a lipophilic therapeutic agent, providing enhanced modulation of solubility, stability, absorption, metabolism, and/or pharmacokinetic profile of the therapeutic agent by formulation with a lipophilic surfactant, a hydrophilic surfactant, one or more solubilizers and, optionally, digestible oils, resulting in higher bioavailability of the therapeutic agent administered to a subject in need of such therapeutic agent. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions containing the formulations and methods of making and methods of using the formulations and pharmaceutical compositions. Formulations of the disclosure can be constituted to minimize the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone when the therapeutic agent includes testosterone or testosterone esters. | 11-14-2013 |
Jason Asher Bernstein, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100319306 | WEDGE APPARATUS FOR A STIRRUP TO ALLEVIATE KNEE PAIN IN HORSEBACK RIDERS - A wedge apparatus for a stirrup for reducing alleviating pain on a horseback rider's knees and ankles, the stirrup comprising a pair of opposing side bars, a hangar bar portion and a footrest bar, the wedge apparatus comprising (a) a wedge associated with the footrest bar, the wedge having a lateral portion and a medial portion, the lateral portion being thicker than and tapering toward the medial portion; (b) an impact-absorbing material; and, (c) an attachment means for attaching the wedge and the impact-absorbing material to the footrest bar. | 12-23-2010 |
20140319851 | LOCKNIG APPARATUS FOR A ROLLUP DOOR OR OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT - A locking apparatus for a rollup door, comprising a striker member, latch assembly including a latch, a release lever, a trigger, a cam and a solenoid. The latch assembly may also include a limit switch for detecting when the latch assembly is in an unlocked position. The locking apparatus can be electronically unlocked or it can be unlocked manually by a user by actuating the solenoid which causes the latch to release the locked striker member. | 10-30-2014 |
Jay Alan Bernstein, Boca Raton, FL US
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20100155565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AFFIXING OBJECTS TO A WALL - An apparatus for facilitating the affixing of an object to a wall is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vertical first planar element and having front and back sides. The apparatus further includes a horizontal level for horizontally leveling the apparatus and adhesive disposed on the back side of the first planar element for removably affixing the apparatus to the wall horizontally level. The apparatus further includes a second planar element coupled perpendicularly with the first planar element for supporting the object when placed on top of the apparatus and a horizontal lip on an edge of the second planar element, the lip for arresting movement of the object when resting on top of the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a ruler horizontally embedded in the apparatus, the ruler for measuring placement of the object on the apparatus. | 06-24-2010 |
Jay M. Bernstein, Deer Park, NY US
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20150379742 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING VISUAL IMAGES - System, methods, and computer-readable media are provided that include receiving an input including data items for creating an account for a member on a website, where the data items include category and/or attribute selections, determining whether one or more category selections have been received, designating an image corresponding thereto, if the one or more category selections have been received, assigning an outer portion shape, based on a number of received category selections, determining whether attribute selections have been received, associating a visual indicator with each attribute selection, designating segments of the outer portion shape with the visual indicators associated with each of the attribute selections, generating an icon, based on the designated image and the assigned outer portion shape, wherein the one or more segments of the outer portion shape are designated visual indicators associated with each of the attribute selections, and displaying the icon. | 12-31-2015 |
Jerome Bernstein, Boynton Beach, FL US
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20140034050 | Anesthesia Machine CO2 Absorber Bypass. - Anesthesia apparatus delivers anesthesia through flexible tubes in the patient-circuit. The tubes attach to inhalation and exhalation connectors on the CO | 02-06-2014 |
Jonathan Bernstein, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140147531 | METHOD OF TREATMENT USING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION - The present invention provides a composition suitable for intranasal administration comprising capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, and nordihydrocapsaicin in the form of capsicum used as a therapeutic agent. | 05-29-2014 |
20140356465 | METHOD OF TREATMENT USING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION - A method of intranasal treatment of nasal symptoms administered to a human in need of the treatment includes administering intranasally from an internasal spray container a composition having a therapeutically effective amount of | 12-04-2014 |
Joseph Theodore Bernstein, Weston, CT US
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20100221168 | Cryogenic system for neon production - A method and apparatus for the recovery of crude neon in or as part of a cryogenic air separation system wherein a neon recovery tower recovers crude neon from a nitrogen product stream originating from the top of the high pressure tower, and wherein the cooling for condensing in the neon recovery tower is provided by evaporating the liquefied nitrogen product from the bottom of the neon tower after the nitrogen liquid passes through a pressure reducing valve. | 09-02-2010 |
Kathi L. Bernstein, Murray, UT US
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20090177563 | AUTHORIZATION REFRESH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Limited use account identifiers or secondary account identifiers are enabled with refresh capability. The refreshable account identifiers are used in financial transactions and, specifically, in transaction situations where multiple and/or duplicate authorization requests occur for the same or related transactions. The limited use account identifiers may be used by intermediaries that coordinate the purchase of an item for a buyer. The intermediary also coordinates with the merchant to verify availability of the item, provides the merchant with the refreshable limited use account identifier and provides the purchaser with a confirmation number. | 07-09-2009 |
20120066133 | AUTHORIZATION REFRESH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Limited use account identifiers or secondary account identifiers are enabled with refresh capability. The refreshable account identifiers are used in financial transactions and, specifically, in transaction situations where multiple and/or duplicate authorization requests occur for the same or related transactions. An authorization refresh may occur if a settlement request is received for a transaction. The limited use account identifiers may be used by intermediaries that coordinate the purchase of an item for a buyer. | 03-15-2012 |
20120072348 | AUTHORIZATION REFRESH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Limited use account identifiers or secondary account identifiers are enabled with refresh capability. The refreshable account identifiers are used in financial transactions and, specifically, in transaction situations where multiple and/or duplicate authorization requests occur for the same or related transactions. The limited use account identifiers may be used by intermediaries that coordinate the purchase of an item for a buyer. An authorization refresh may be performed by the account issuer and/or the intermediary if a settlement request is received for a transaction. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072349 | AUTHORIZATION REFRESH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Limited use account identifiers or secondary account identifiers are enabled with refresh capability. The refreshable account identifiers are used in financial transactions and, specifically, in transaction situations where multiple and/or duplicate authorization requests are submitted by a merchant for the same or related transactions. The limited use account identifiers may be used by intermediaries that coordinate the purchase of an item for a merchant/buyer. An authorization refresh may be performed by the account issuer and/or the intermediary if a settlement request is received for a transaction. | 03-22-2012 |
Kenneth Bernstein, Atlanta, GA US
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20090217402 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING THE ACTIVITY OF PEPTIDASES IN MACROPHAGE AND MACROPHAGE-LIKE CELLS - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of macrophage and macrophage-like cells, particularly by modulating the peptidase activity of such cells. In certain aspects, methods are provided for enhancing or suppressing the immune function of a host by increasing or decreasing, respectively, expression of a target peptidase in host macrophage and macrophage-like cells. Such methods for enhancing or suppressing the immune function of a host by increasing or inhibiting (suppressing or silencing) expression of a target peptidase in host macrophage and macrophage-like cells find use in methods for treating and/or preventing a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer, viral and/or bacterial infection, Alzheimer's disease, tissue transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammatory diseases. The invention also provides compositions and research tools related to these methods, including vectors for increasing or inhibiting the expression of a peptidase in macrophage and macrophage-like cells, macrophage and macrophage-like cells transfected with these vectors, genetically modified mice that over-express a target peptidase or in which expression of a target peptidase has been disrupted, and selective modulators of peptidase activity in macrophages as well as methods for identifying and using such modulators. | 08-27-2009 |
Kerianne Bernstein, Oshkosh, WI US
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20090032432 | STACKABLE PALLET SYSTEM INCLUDING V-SHAPED CORNER SUPPORTS - A modular packaging and display system for shipping and displaying products. The modular packaging and display system includes multiple display trays supported by a series of V-shaped spacers. The modular packaging and display system includes a plurality of V-shaped support members positioned near the corners of each display tray to stabilize the packaging system. The spacers and the support members are preferably formed from paperboard. The modular packaging and display system is strong enough to support the weight of the products and the trays and withstand the weight of one or more units stacked thereupon. | 02-05-2009 |
Kerry Bernstein, Arlington, VA US
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20150116939 | Auto-Compensating Temperature Valve Controller for Electro-Rheological Fluid Micro-Channel Cooled Integrated Circuit - A structure and method of using the structure. The structure including an integrated circuit chip having a set of micro-channels; an electro-rheological coolant fluid filling the micro-channels; first and second parallel channel electrodes on opposite sides of at least one micro-channel, the first channel electrode connected to an output of an auto-compensating temperature control circuit, the second channel electrode connected to ground; the auto-compensating temperature control circuit comprising a temperature stable current source connected between a positive voltage rail and the output and having a temperature sensitive circuit connected between ground and the output, a leakage current of the temperature stable current source being essentially insensitive to temperature and a leakage current of the temperature sensitive circuit increasing with temperature. | 04-30-2015 |
Kerry Bernstein, Underhill Center, VT US
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20080303139 | CHIP-IN-SLOT INTERCONNECT FOR 3D CHIP STACKS - A chip-in-slot interconnect for three-dimensional semiconductor chip stacks, and particularly having the ability of forming edge connections on semiconductor chips, wherein the semiconductor chips are mounted in one or more chip carriers which are capable of being equipped with embedded circuitry. Moreover, provision is made for unique methods for producing the edge connections on the semiconductor chips, for creating a semiconductor chip carrier, and for producing a novel semiconductor and combined chip carrier structure. | 12-11-2008 |
Leslie Bernstein, Carmel, NY US
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20150279232 | GARMENTS FOR EVALUATING ATHLETIC POSTURE - Disclosed is a garment for facilitating bodily posture including a base fabric and at least one reference line disposed on at least a portion of the base fabric that is configured to indicate proper bodily posture in at least one position. The at least one position can include a plurality of yoga positions. | 10-01-2015 |
Lev Bernstein, Arlington, VA US
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20140192941 | Method of acceleration of nuclear transmutation of isotopes by carrying out exothermic reactions - Methods for acceleration of nuclear transmutation of tritium and radioactive isotopes of metals, and decontamination of metals contaminated with radioactive isotopes by destroying radioactive isotopes to a required level of residual radioactive inventory in metals with simultaneous release of thermal energy via stimulating accelerated transmutation with the half-life parameters describing kinetics of radioactive isotope destruction much shorter than their generally accepted half-life. The stimulus is applied to radioactive metals by placing them into a chamber, exposing them to gaseous substances of the group of hydrogen, deuterium, tritium, or a mixture of these isotopes in a molecular hydrogen form for said gaseous substances to be absorbed by the metals, heating the metals to a temperature of at least 200° C. and maintaining at the said temperature. Exothermic reactions of non-radioactive metals with deuterium, tritium, or a mixture of these isotopes in a molecular hydrogen form release a significant amount of energy. | 07-10-2014 |
Lewis A. Bernstein, Wilmington, NC US
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20130011319 | APPARATUS FOR MIXING VAPORIZED PRECURSOR AND GAS AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus for mixing a vaporized precursor with a gas for producing silica particles is provided. The apparatus includes a mixer housing, a precursor delivery chamber having an output in communication with the mixer housing for delivering a vaporized precursor in the mixer housing, and an oxidizing gas delivery chamber having an output in communication with the mixer housing for delivering an oxidizing gas to be mixed with the vaporized precursor. The apparatus further includes a flashback member disposed within the mixer housing and between the output of the precursor delivery chamber and the output of the oxidizing gas delivery chamber. The flashback member is located at a minimum distance from the output of the oxidizing gas delivery chamber defined by L | 01-10-2013 |
20140356273 | APPARATUS FOR MIXING VAPORIZED PRECURSOR AND GAS AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus for mixing a vaporized precursor with a gas for producing silica particles is provided. The apparatus includes a mixer housing, a precursor delivery chamber having an output in communication with the mixer housing for delivering a vaporized precursor in the mixer housing, and an oxidizing gas delivery chamber having an output in communication with the mixer housing for delivering an oxidizing gas to be mixed with the vaporized precursor. The apparatus further includes a flashback member disposed within the mixer housing and between the output of the precursor delivery chamber and the output of the oxidizing gas delivery chamber. The flashback member is located at a minimum distance from the output of the oxidizing gas delivery chamber defined by L | 12-04-2014 |
Linda A. Bernstein, Lilburn, GA US
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20140131429 | CARTON WITH OPENING AND RECLOSING FEATURE - A seal end carton having a feature that creates an aperture and that may be opened and reclosed. The carton may be constructed from a flat carton blank that is then folded and sealed. The carton further includes an opening and reclosing feature that can be opened and reclosed multiple times. | 05-15-2014 |
Lori R. Bernstein, Montgomery Village, MD US
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20090137478 | Hormone normalization therapy and uses therefor - The present invention discloses a novel method of prevention of birth defects, miscarriages and infertility in women. The two therapies, disclosed herein, the hormone normalization therapy and the aromatase inhibitor-hormone normalization therapy, focus on restoring young hormonal levels in women in order to prevent female infertility and miscarriages, guide follicular and oocyte maturation, and promote correct chromosomal segregation in oocytes and early embryos. | 05-28-2009 |
20150273020 | Hormone Normalization Therapy and Uses Therefor - The present invention discloses methods of prevention of oocyte and fetal aneuploidy, birth defects, miscarriages and infertility in women. The three therapies, disclosed herein, the hormone normalization therapy, the aromatase inhibitor-hormone normalization therapy, and the low responder hormone normalization therapy with estrogenic supplementation focus on restoring young hormonal levels in women in order to prevent female infertility and miscarriages, guide follicular and oocyte maturation, follicular responsiveness, and promote correct chromosomal segregation in oocytes and early embryos. | 10-01-2015 |
Mark Bernstein, Palm Bay, FL US
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20110224054 | Exercise Device and Method of Use - A hand held exercise device for providing a user with a portable workout. The device may generally comprise a central handle diametrically disposed within and spanning across a ring element having a toroidally shaped inner chamber. Internal bumpers within the inner chamber act to limit the range of motion or travel of at least one mobile element within the inner chamber. Rotational forces imparted by the user upon the handle cause movement of the at least one mobile element that is responded to and countered with user muscle flexion. In this manner, a user may perform a satisfactory workout by continually imparting and then resisting rotation force in alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions. | 09-15-2011 |
Matthew A. Bernstein, Rochester, MN US
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20150309136 | Systems and Methods for Efficiently Generating Magnetic Resonance Images from Incomplete Data - Systems and methods for efficiently generating MR images are provided. The method comprises acquiring k-space MR data, reconstructing an MR image from the k-space MR data, and generating the MR image. The MR image is reconstructed using an alternative-direction-method-of-multiplier (ADMM) strategy that decomposes an optimization problem into subproblems, and at least one of the subproblems is further decomposed into small problems. The further decomposition is based on Woodbury matrix identity and uses a diagonal preconditioner based on non-Toeplitz models. | 10-29-2015 |
Michael Bernstein, Commack, NY US
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20140248951 | SPORTS GAME AND METHOD - In a preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided games and methods which combine the features and benefits of fantasy gaming with survivor pool gaming. A preferred embodiment employs a user fantasy game roster comprising a plurality of real-world players from a professional sports league, selected from various available positions. Players may be selected by a user regardless of whether that same player was selected by another user. After players are successfully selected, a user is awarded points based on game events. Once a user selects a real-world player for a given game period, that player may not be selected again by that user for a restricted period of time, typically the remainder of the season. At the conclusion of each game period, the lowest tier of users is eliminated. The process is repeated until the final game period when a winner is selected. | 09-04-2014 |
Michael E. Bernstein, Palm Beach, FL US
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20100161459 | Systems and methods for acquiring, managing, placing, collecting and reselling debt - A system is provided for comprehensive debt management. Debt is typically acquired in the form of portfolios from the issuers of debit (e.g., creditors, such as credit card banks), which are referenced herein as “primary issuers” of debt. The custodian of the present invention is the acquiring party and is referenced as the “secondary issuer” of debt. Such portfolios are normally expansive and may cover a very large geographically region, such as the state of Texas. The system can parse the debt and assign any portion thereof to collection agencies or even directly to individual collectors. | 06-24-2010 |
20100241537 | DEBT SALES SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for transferring credit accounts over a network include steps and means for receiving search criteria from a user, searching a credit account database for available credit accounts based on the search criteria, providing results of the searching to the user, the results including a summary of available credit accounts and a purchase price for each available credit account, receiving a selection of at least one of the available credit accounts from the user, calculating a total purchase price for the selected at least one of the available credit accounts, receiving a purchase request from the user corresponding to the selected at least one of the available credit accounts, providing an invoice to the user for the total purchase price, receiving a payment from the user in response to the invoice; and in response to the received payment, removing the selected credit accounts from the credit account database. | 09-23-2010 |
Michelle Bernstein, Deer Park, NY US
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20150379742 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING VISUAL IMAGES - System, methods, and computer-readable media are provided that include receiving an input including data items for creating an account for a member on a website, where the data items include category and/or attribute selections, determining whether one or more category selections have been received, designating an image corresponding thereto, if the one or more category selections have been received, assigning an outer portion shape, based on a number of received category selections, determining whether attribute selections have been received, associating a visual indicator with each attribute selection, designating segments of the outer portion shape with the visual indicators associated with each of the attribute selections, generating an icon, based on the designated image and the assigned outer portion shape, wherein the one or more segments of the outer portion shape are designated visual indicators associated with each of the attribute selections, and displaying the icon. | 12-31-2015 |
Neil E. Bernstein, Cedar Knolls, NJ US
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20120307745 | Method And Apparatus Of Fractional Power Control In Wireless Communication Networks - A method is provided for dynamically updating the fractional power control (FPC) parameters of a wireless network such as an LTE network, so that system performance can be improved in a variety of different loading conditions, particularly under conditions of moderate or light loading. An exemplary embodiment includes obtaining a current value of a time-varying uplink interference figure for at least one individual sector s. For at least one such sector s, a value is selected for at least one FPC parameter, thereby to determine a dependency of the target SINR {circumflex over (γ)}(k,s) on the path loss λ(k,s) for each UE k in sector s for which {circumflex over (γ)}(k,s) falls between a maximum target {circumflex over (γ)} | 12-06-2012 |
Noam Bernstein, Alexandria, VA US
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20100112276 | Multiple Weak Cross-Linking of Carbon Nanotubes for Fiber Reinforcement - A composite material comprises a multitude of carbon nanotubes, where the majority of the carbon nanotubes have an aspect ratio of at least 25, and are connected to at least one other carbon nanotube using a multitude of weak links. The multitude of weak links provide tensile strengths similar to that of covalent links, utilizing high aspect ratio and high strength of individual carbon nanotubes. Weak links include hydrogen bonds, metallocene bonds, ionic bonds and/or electrostatic forces. One or more metal ions, such as chromium ion, are used to create the metallocene bonds directly between two carbon nanotubes. One or more carbon nanotubes may be functionalized with one or more side chain groups. | 05-06-2010 |
Norman R. Bernstein, Surprise, AZ US
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20140300495 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SYMBOLOGY ON AN IN-TRAIL PROCEDURE DISPLAY GRAPHICALLY AND TEXTUALLY REPRESENTATIVE OF A VERTICAL TRAFFIC SCENARIO AND AIR- TRAFFIC-CONTROL NEGOTIATION - A system and method is provided for displaying information related to an in-trail procedure (ITP) on a ITP display aboard a host aircraft. Current flight status data of the host aircraft and at least a second aircraft is obtained, and a vertical traffic scenario including at least the host aircraft ant the second aircraft is rendered on the display. A textual representation of a negotiation between ATC and the host aircraft is also rendered on the ITP display. | 10-09-2014 |
Oren S. Bernstein, Portland, OR US
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20120041441 | CABLE TIE SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING BONE - A cable tie system, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for stabilizing bone. The system may provide a tie device comprising a strap including a leading region and a trailing region, a needle connected to the leading region of the strap, and a buckle connected to the trailing region of the strap. The buckle may be configured to receive the leading region of the strap such that the buckle and the strap collectively form a loop and a ratchet mechanism. The tie device also may comprise a handle connected to the buckle, to allow a person to tension the loop around bone by pulling the strap and the handle in opposite directions. The handle may be detached from the tie device after use. | 02-16-2012 |
20120109129 | REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR A SURGICAL WIRE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for replacing a damaged surgical wire, such as a surgical wire that has broken during or after installation around bone. The system may include a connector with at least one ferrule for attaching a substitute wire to a damaged wire and provides a method of replacing a damaged wire with a substitute wire by using the damaged wire as a leader for travel of the substitute wire around bone. | 05-03-2012 |
20130090695 | BONE FIXATION SYSTEM WITH OPPOSED MOUNTING PORTIONS - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device. | 04-11-2013 |
20130197521 | CLIP FOR RIB STABILIZATION - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for rib stabilization. The system may comprise a clip member having a bridge region and a pair of leaf portions connected to each other by the bridge region. The clip member may be configured to be placed on a rib bone with the leaf portions disposed on opposite sides of the rib bone. The system also may comprise a securing member, such as a suture, to attach the clip member to the rib bone, with the securing member extending at least twice between the leaf portions. | 08-01-2013 |
20130289564 | SYSTEM FOR BINDING BONE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others. | 10-31-2013 |
20140194878 | BONE FIXATION SYSTEM WITH OPPOSED MOUNTING PORTIONS - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device. | 07-10-2014 |
Oren Simon Bernstein, Portland, OR US
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20110112537 | SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING A SURGICAL WIRE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for tensioning a surgical wire with a tensioning device and/or fixing bone with a surgical wire tensioned with a tensioning device. | 05-12-2011 |
Paul S. Bernstein, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090312438 | Compositions and Methods for Attenuating the Formation of A2E in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium - A method of decreasing the content of 2-(2,6-dimethyl-8-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1E,3E,5E,7E-octatetraenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-(4-methyl-6-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1cyclohexen-1-yl)-1E,3E,5E-hexatrienyl-pyridinium (A2E) and its isomers in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a macular carotenoid formulation. | 12-17-2009 |
Peter Bernstein US
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20110237568 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS - 11-piperazin- | 09-29-2011 |
Rebecca Bernstein, Tampa, FL US
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20110155750 | Fluid container & support bracket therefor - A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice. | 06-30-2011 |
20140252014 | FLUID CONTAINER AND SUPPORT BRACKET THEREFOR - A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice. | 09-11-2014 |
Richard A. Bernstein, Woodbridge, CT US
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20080306479 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR PROXIMAL ELBOW FRACTURES AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A bone fixation device includes a rod including a first portion extending from a proximal side of the rod, and a second portion extending from the first portion, wherein the rod is inserted into a medullary canal of an ulna bone, the first portion includes a plurality of longitudinally displaced screw holes, having axes whereby at least two screws inserted into the screw boles extend in discrete directions into a metaphyseal portion of the ulna. The bone fixation device also includes a curved extension portion extending from the proximal side of the rod to capture an olecranon of the ulna. The device provides the benefits of an intramedullary nail and proximal tension band type fixation in a single device. The fixation device permits a minimally invasive treatment of proximal ulna fractures that may otherwise be under treated. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert Bernstein, White Plains, NY US
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20110147478 | Scent Sampler and Air Freshener - A scent sampler and air freshener has a wafer of an absorbent resilient material infused with a liquid containing a scent. The wafer is encapsulated in a chamber formed between two panels of sheet material with edges sealed together to form an envelope. An opening in one of the panels enables scent from the liquid to be emitted to the ambient atmosphere. The rate of emission can be increased by squeezing the panels to compress the wafer. The interior surfaces of the panels can be coated with a barrier film to prevent leakage of the liquid from contaminating the sheet material. | 06-23-2011 |
Ryan Bernstein, Lafayette, IN US
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20150034095 | Tissue Adjustment Implant - Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring. | 02-05-2015 |
20150351773 | DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING FILAMENTARY MATERIAL INTO A PATENT - There are disclosed various dispensing mechanisms for dispensing filamentary material ( | 12-10-2015 |
Sarah A. Bernstein, New York, NY US
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20130014336 | Apparatus and Method for Removing Debris from a Drain Strainer - An apparatus and method are disclosed for easily, cleanly, efficiently, and cheaply removing hair and other debris from drain strainers and refuse filters, thereby helping to improve bathroom and kitchen sanitation and preventing hair and debris from forming clogs in the drainpipe. The apparatus and method are used for daily or regular maintenance of debris in a drain strainer. | 01-17-2013 |
Steve Bernstein, Jackson, NJ US
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20110188803 | COUPLING MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR UNDERSEA OPTICAL CABLES TO AN UNDERSEA DEVICE WITH AN ISOLATED BYPASS CONDUCTIVE PATH ACROSS THE UNDERSEA DEVICE - A multiple conductor optical cable may be coupled to an undersea device, such as a cable joint, branching unit, or repeater, with one or more isolated bypass conductive paths being provided across the undersea device. At least one conductor may be terminated within a housing of the undersea device and at least one conductor may be coupled to a conductive bridge member that provides the isolated bypass conductive path across the device. Multiple conductor optical cables may be coupled to undersea devices in optical networks using independent power paths, for example, to deliver power to different powered components at different voltage potentials. | 08-04-2011 |
20130188909 | COUPLING MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR UNDERSEA OPTICAL CABLES TO AN UNDERSEA DEVICE WITH AN ISOLATED BYPASS CONDUCTIVE PATH ACROSS THE UNDERSEA DEVICE - A multiple conductor optical cable may be coupled to an undersea device, such as a cable joint, branching unit, or repeater, with one or more isolated bypass conductive paths being provided across the undersea device. At least one conductor may be terminated within a housing of the undersea device and at least one conductor may be coupled to a conductive bridge member that provides the isolated bypass conductive path across the device. Multiple conductor optical cables may be coupled to undersea devices in optical networks using independent power paths, for example, to deliver power to different powered components at different voltage potentials. | 07-25-2013 |
Steve L. Bernstein US
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20110314481 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATING AND DELIVERING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT - A facility for generating information in response to the occurrence of events is described. The facility detects the occurrence of one of a plurality of defined events. The facility matches the detected event occurrence against a set of scenarios. Each scenario specifies one or more matching rules, content, and a set of recipients. The facility aggregates the content specified by the subset of the set of scenarios whose matching rules are satisfied by the event occurrence for the recipients specified by this subset of scenarios. | 12-22-2011 |
Steven L. Bernstein, Chevy Chase, MD US
Sylvia Bernstein, Boulder, CO US
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20080222949 | Devices and methods for growing plants - A gardening system includes a modular seed cartridge including a rigid, cup-shaped receptacle including an upper portion having an outer rim, a soilless growth medium located in the rigid, cup-shaped receptacle, and at least one seed in contact with the soilless growth medium. The gardening system also includes an aeroponic or hydroponic garden including a chamber including a lower portion for storing a liquid nutrient solution, a cover located above the chamber, the cover including a plant opening adapted to removably support the modular seed cartridge by the outer rim, and a pump located in the chamber and adapted to circulate the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber to the modular seed cartridge supported by the plant opening. | 09-18-2008 |
20080276534 | Devices and methods for growing plants by measuring liquid consumption - This invention provides adaptive growth technology, hydroponic and aeroponic gardens with adaptive growth technology, and methods for growing a plant or germinating a seed in with adaptive growth technology. An apparatus of this invention includes a vessel, a growing surface, a light source, a liquid measurement device, a controller in communication with the measurement device and a time that calculate the rate of consumption of the liquid in the vessel by seeds or plants and that adjust the liquid delivery rate, the liquid quality, the nutrient delivery rate, the nutrient quality, the photoradiation delivery rate, and/or the photoradiation quality based on the calculated rate of liquid usage. In an embodiment, the steps are performed automatically without human intervention. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282610 | Devices and methods for growing plants - A soilless garden includes a chamber including a sealed lower portion for storing liquid nutrient solution, and an upper portion including a support structure; soilless growth medium supported by the support structure and adapted to support at least one plant having roots; a removable germination cap located above the soilless growth medium; a conduit having a first end located substantially adjacent to the soilless growth medium, and a second end opposite to the first end; and a pump in the chamber, including an input for receiving the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber, and an output to deliver liquid nutrient solution through the conduit into the soilless growth medium. The support structure includes an opening directed toward the lower portion of the chamber for the liquid nutrient solution to drip from the roots of the at least one plant into the lower portion of the chamber. | 11-20-2008 |