Levine, NY
Adam S. Levine, Congers, NY US
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20130001113 | Storage device and system for gift wrapping - A device and system for storing and organizing gift wrapping paper and all accessories necessary to wrap gifts in a convenient and practical container, comprising a rectangular fabric container similar to a hanging luggage bag having multiple pockets of various sizes. The inside contains pouches and Velcro straps to support items in vertical and horizontal positions. The device also contains internal rings to secure multiple rolls of wrapping paper as well as various pockets, pouches and enclosures. | 01-03-2013 |
Alice C. Levine, New York, NY US
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20110065672 | BISPHOSPHONATE-PROSTATIC ACID PHOSPHATASE INHIBITOR CONJUGATES TO TREAT PROSTATE CANCER BONE METASTASIS - The present invention concerns conjugate compounds comprising a bisphosphonate covalently bonded to a prostatic acid phosphatase inhibitor and compositions comprising such conjugates. Methods for treating and inhibiting prostate cancer bone metastases, and determining whether a conjugate is useful for such treatment are also provided. In some instances, the bisphosphonate is alendronate, and it is covalently bonded to either tartaric acid or glyceric acid. | 03-17-2011 |
20140045797 | Bisphosphonate-Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Inhibitor Conjugates To Treat Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis - The present invention concerns conjugate compounds comprising a bisphosphonate covalently bonded to a prostatic acid phosphatase inhibitor and compositions comprising such conjugates. Methods for treating and inhibiting prostate cancer bone metastases, and determining whether a conjugate is useful for such treatment are also provided. In some instances, the bisphosphonate is alendronate, and it is covalently bonded to either tartaric acid or glyceric acid. | 02-13-2014 |
Amir Levine, New York, NY US
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20140194479 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING MOOD DISORDERS - The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for enhancing the anti-depressant efficacy of a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) in a patient being treated for a mood disorder. These methods include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an SSRI and a therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of histone expression. Also provided are methods for identifying a patient population that suffers from a mood disorder that is more likely to respond to SSRI treatment. Further provided are compositions for treating or ameliorating the effects of a mood disorder. | 07-10-2014 |
Arnold J. Levine, New York, NY US
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20100221249 | WISP POLYPEPTIDES AND NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING SAME - Wnt-1-Induced Secreted Proteins (WISPs) are provided, whose genes are induced at least by Wnt-1. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides, as well as vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides, and methods for producing the polypeptides. | 09-02-2010 |
20110311540 | WISP POLYPEPTIDES AND NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING SAME - Wnt-1-Induced Secreted Proteins (WISPs) are provided, whose genes are induced at least by Wnt-1. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides, as well as vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides, and methods for producing the polypeptides. | 12-22-2011 |
Craig Levine, New York, NY US
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20090209347 | START OF GAME DELAY VIA SPECTATOR FUNCTION FOR USE IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for presenting video game contests via television. A system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention comprises a network of gaming platforms, wherein the network of gaming platforms comprise at least one player platform and at least one spectator platform, each gaming platform in the network of gaming platforms having a video output, wherein the at least one spectator platform has a delayed start in the video game contest, a plurality of converters, each converter in the plurality of converters respectively coupled to the video outputs of the gaming platforms, a production facility, coupled to the plurality of converters, for viewing the video outputs of the gaming platforms via the plurality of converters and for selecting a chosen video output to be broadcast, and a broadcast system, coupled to the production facility, for distributing the chosen video output. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209348 | LIVE IN-GAME SPECTATOR FOR USE IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION - Systems, methods, and devices for presenting video game contests via television are presented. A system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention comprises a network of gaming platforms, wherein the network of gaming platforms comprise at least one player platform and at least one spectator platform, the at least one spectator platform having a viewing perspective different from that of the at least one player platform, each gaming platform in the network of gaming platforms having a video output, a plurality of converters, each converter in the plurality of converters respectively coupled to the video outputs of the gaming platforms, a production facility, coupled to the plurality of converters, for viewing the video outputs of the gaming platforms via the plurality of converters and for selecting a chosen video output to be broadcast, and a broadcast system, coupled to the production facility, for distributing the chosen video output. | 08-20-2009 |
Daniel Levine, New York, NY US
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20110040651 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ORDERS MADE VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A system and method for allowing a user to schedule pickup of an ordered item provides a user interface having user interface elements for allowing a user to specify a frequency with which an order is it to be picked up, for informing a user as to availability of the item for pickup, and/or for allowing a user to request that an item be held in reserve for pickup within a given period of time, such as 24 hours. Frequency options provided to the user for selection when scheduling an order for pickup may include a one-time frequency, a daily frequency, a weekly frequency, a monthly frequency, and user specified dates. The information as to availability of the item for pickup is determined considering a time of order and real-time stocking information for the item. | 02-17-2011 |
20110270953 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING - There is provided a method for accessing a device in a secure network. The method is performed by a first apparatus, and includes communicating with a second apparatus via a network connection, communicating with a third apparatus via a secured virtual network connection, and routing data between the second apparatus and the third apparatus, via the network connection and the secured virtual network connection. | 11-03-2011 |
20110320309 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ORDERS MADE VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A system and method for allowing a user to schedule pickup of an ordered item provides a user interface having user interface elements for allowing a user to specify a frequency with which an order is it to be picked up, for informing a user as to availability of the item for pickup, and/or for allowing a user to request that an item be held in reserve for pickup within a given period of time, such as 24 hours. Frequency options provided to the user for selection when scheduling an order for pickup may include a one-time frequency, a daily frequency, a weekly frequency, a monthly frequency, and user specified dates. The information as to availability of the item for pickup is determined considering a time of order and real-time stocking information for the item. | 12-29-2011 |
Daniel M. Levine, New York, NY US
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20140171391 | METHOD FOR TREATING SEPSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ALBUMIN, CHOLESTEROL AND HDL LEVELS ABOVE MINIMUM THRESHOLDS - The invention relates to a method for treating sepsis in subjects who exhibit serum albumin levels, and one of total cholesterol or HDL levels, above minimum threshold values. The method involves intravenous administration of an emulsion, which contains a phospholipid, a neutral lipid, and a cholate salt. | 06-19-2014 |
David M. Levine, New York, NY US
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20080301630 | MECHANISM TO PROVIDE DEBUGGING AND OPTIMIZATION IN POLICY AND KNOWLEDGE CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS, THROUGH THE USE OF TAGGED POLICIES AND KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION ELEMENTS - A mechanism to provide debugging and optimization in policy and knowledge controlled distributed computing system through the use of tagged policies is provided. An aspect of the mechanism tags one or more policies, for instance, at their creation time, execution time and/or at any other time an event that affects the policies occur. Decisions made according to policy execution or evaluation may be traced using the tags. | 12-04-2008 |
David W. Levine, Hawthorne, NY US
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20110072316 | SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE TIME AND COMPLEXITY OF SELF CONFIGURING SYSTEMS - A system and method for testing a self configuring computer which includes a computer system. Sensors electrically communicating with respective electrical connectors in the computer system. The sensors detecting when the electrical connector has a change of status from a previous start up. The sensor indicating a state change when the connector has a change of status. The computer system electrically communicating with the sensor for detecting the sensor state. The computer system initiating a power up and a self test of the connector and a new device connected to the connector using the program upon start up of the computer system when a change in the state of the sensor indicates a change in the status of the connector. The computer system by-passing a power up and self test of the connector when there is no change in the state of the sensor. | 03-24-2011 |
20120117399 | SAVING POWER BY MANAGING THE STATE OF INACTIVE COMPUTING DEVICES - A system method and computer program product for managing readiness states of a plurality of computing devices. A programmed processor unit operates, upon receipt of a request, to either: provide one or more computing devices from an inactive pool to an active pool, or accept one or more active computing devices into the inactive pool. An Inactive Pool Manager proactively manages the inactive states of each computing device by: determining the desired number (and identities) of computing devices to be placed in each inactive state of readiness by solving a constraint optimization problem that describes a user-specified trade-off between expected readiness (estimated time to be able to activate computing devices when they are needed next) and conserving energy; generating a plan for changing the current set of inactive states to the desired set; and, executing the plan. Multiple alternative ways of quantifying the desired responsiveness to surges in demand are provided, and, in each case, the tradeoff between responsiveness and power savings is formulated as an objective function with constraints, and the desired number of devices in each inactive state emerges as the solution to a constraint optimization problem. | 05-10-2012 |
20120331318 | SAVING POWER BY MANAGING THE STATE OF INACTIVE COMPUTING DEVICES - Managing readiness states of a plurality of computing devices. A programmed processor unit operates, upon receipt of a request, to: provide one or more computing devices from an inactive pool to an active pool, or accept one or more active computing devices into the inactive pool. The system proactively manages the inactive states of each computing device by: determining the desired number (and identities) of computing devices to be placed in each inactive state of readiness by solving a constraint optimization problem that describes a user-specified trade-off between expected readiness (estimated time to be able to activate computing devices when they are needed next) and conserving energy; generating a plan for changing the current set of inactive states to the desired set; and, executing the plan. Multiple alternative ways of quantifying the desired responsiveness to surges in demand are provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20140059367 | SAVING POWER BY MANAGING THE STATE OF INACTIVE COMPUTING DEVICES - A system method and computer program product for managing readiness states of a plurality of computing devices. In response to a request, a computer system operates to either: provide one or more computing devices from an inactive pool to an active pool, or accept one or more active computing devices into the inactive pool. An Inactive Pool Manager proactively manages the inactive states of each computing device by: determining the desired number (and identities) of computing devices to be placed in each inactive state of readiness by solving a constraint optimization problem that describes a user-specified trade-off between expected readiness (estimated time to be able to activate computing devices when they are needed next) and conserving energy; generating a plan for changing the current set of inactive states to the desired set; and, executing the plan. Multiple alternative ways of quantifying the desired responsiveness to surges in demand are provided. | 02-27-2014 |
David W. Levine, New York, NY US
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20080294420 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODEL DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION FILTERING - A method and system for model-driven transformation are provided. The method and system in one aspect allows selecting of one or more model elements in a model. Transformation definitions are evaluated to identify one or more transformations that may be applicable to the selected one or more model elements. In one aspect, transformations may be identified that are applicable in an entire model, those that take the selected one or more model elements as input parameters, those that affect one or more model element, or any combination thereof. In one aspect, a list of applicable transformations is presented. In another aspect, the method and system automatically apply the one or more applicable transformations to the model. | 11-27-2008 |
20130085739 | LOOKING GLASS: A HYBRID SIMULATION SYSTEM TO MODEL CASCADING EVENTS WITHIN A BLACK BOX SYSTEM - A hybrid simulation system to model cascading events within a black box system may include a tessellated field operable to allow a plurality of black box components to execute on a processor and communicate without needing a direct connection between the black box components. The black box components have transfer functions defined over a common coordinate system and time. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085740 | LOOKING GLASS: A HYBRID SIMULATION SYSTEM TO MODEL CASCADING EVENTS WITHIN A BLACK BOX SYSTEM - A hybrid simulation system to model cascading events within a black box system may include a tessellated field operable to allow a plurality of black box components to execute on a processor and communicate without needing a direct connection between the black box components. The black box components have transfer functions defined over a common coordinate system and time. | 04-04-2013 |
20130117830 | MANAGING THE PROGRESSIVE LEGIBLE OBFUSCATION AND DE-OBFUSCATION OF PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC BROADCAST MESSAGES - Obfuscating a message, in one aspect, may include detecting sensitive information in a message to be broadcast into public or quasi-public computer network environment; replacing the sensitive information in the message with a representation that preserves general aspects of the sensitive information and a user interface element, the user interface element for enabling a viewer of the message to request access to details of the sensitive information; and transmitting the replaced message for broadcasting into the public or quasi-public computer network environment. De-obfuscating the message, in one aspect, may include authenticating one or more viewers or receivers of the message and based on the authentication, presenting details associated with the sensitive information. | 05-09-2013 |
David William Levine, New York, NY US
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20090106669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL WORLD BASED PRODUCT DESIGN - Systems and methods are provided for conducting the entire development process of new products, such as clothing or fashion designs, from conception through production in a virtual world. The virtual world is a multi-user three-dimensional persistent interactive graphical environment in which a plurality of avatars can interact as if interacting in the physical world to develop a new product. The avatars represent actual individuals that are contributors to the product development process. Each avatar can communicate with other avatars, can interact with and modify the graphical environment and can manipulate three-dimensional objects within the graphical environment for purposes of demonstration, explanation or review. Databases containing the necessary elements for product design are provided and are accessible by the avatars within the graphical environment. | 04-23-2009 |
Deborah A. Levine, New York, NY US
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20160094503 | System and Method for Controlling a Virtual Environment of a User - A method and a system for controlling a virtual environment of a user, e.g., a child is provided. In the virtual environment, users are able to interact with other users using messages. Each message is made up of one or more items contained in a dictionary. Information is transmitted, e.g., by email, to an agent, e.g., a parent. The transmitted information is information that may be used to authorize the agent to control the virtual environment of the user. The virtual environment of the user is controlled by setting a level of interaction at which the user is permitted to interact with others. The messages may include pre-written messages and messages composed by a user using items contained in the dictionary. A message checker bars unsuitable combinations made up of items contained in the dictionary. Inappropriate language and personally identifiable information may be excluded from the contents of the messages. | 03-31-2016 |
Deborah A. Levine, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090049513 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT OF A USER - A method and a system for controlling a virtual environment of a user, e.g., a child is provided. In the virtual environment, users are able to interact with other users using messages. Each message is made up of one or more items contained in a dictionary. Information is transmitted, e.g., by e mail, to an agent, e.g., a parent. The transmitted information is information that may be used to authorize the agent to control the virtual environment of the user. The virtual environment of the user is controlled by setting a level of interaction at which the user is permitted to interact with others. The messages may include pre-written messages and messages composed by a user using items contained in the dictionary. A message checker bars unsuitable combinations made up of items contained in the dictionary. Inappropriate language and personally identifiable information may be excluded from the contents of the messages. | 02-19-2009 |
Donald L. Levine, Oswego, NY US
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20100124032 | Pressure-Compensated Enclosure - A pressure compensating enclosure comprises a sealed enclosure having substantially rigid outer walls and an interior cavity adapted to receive components to be protected by the enclosure. The sealed enclosure has an aperture in one of its outer walls which is sealingly coupled to a hollow, elastic member disposed in the enclosure so as to be in fluid communication with the exterior of the enclosure. An incompressible fluid substantially fills the sealed enclosure, wherein in response to a change in temperature of the enclosure, the volume occupied by the incompressible fluid changes and the hollow elastic member deforms responsive to the change in volume of the incompressible fluid sufficient to pressure balance the enclosure. | 05-20-2010 |
Douglas A. Levine, New York, NY US
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20130078319 | DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER - Among other things, the present disclosure provides a method including the steps of: obtaining a uterine sample; and detecting and/or characterizing in the uterine sample an ovarian cancer biomarker (e.g., CA125). | 03-28-2013 |
Howard L. Levine, Oceanside, NY US
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20110053845 | LOCALIZED VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT DETRIMENTAL BLOOD LEVELS - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for vaginal administration of a treating agent normally associated with undesired side effects at detrimental blood levels. The composition releases the treating agent at a rate to achieve local tissue concentrations without such detrimental blood levels by using a therapeutically effective amount of the treating agent and a bioadhesive, cross-linked water swellable, but water-insoluble polycarboxylic acid polymer. Using this composition and the method of treatment provides sufficient local levels of the drug to provide therapeutic efficacy, but avoids many untoward adverse events. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for use during menses that includes a treating agent and a bioadhesive, cross-linked water swellable, but water-insoluble polycarboxylic acid polymer. | 03-03-2011 |
Jacob Levine, Fresh Meadows, NY US
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20150335763 | HMGB1-BINDING BEADS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are therapeutic beads comprising agents, such as nucleic acids, that bind to high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and methods of treating subjects with conditions that would benefit from reducing the deleterious effects of HMGB1, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, comprising administering the beads to the gastrointestinal tract of the subjects. | 11-26-2015 |
Jacob A. Levine, West Hempstead, NY US
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20150241447 | VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION SCREENING TEST - A diagnostic screening test can be used to identify candidates for implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices. An analyte, such as a cytokine or inflammatory molecule, can be measured both before and after vagus nerve stimulation in order to determine the responsiveness of the patient. VNS can be delivered noninvasively or minimally invasively using short term electrical or mechanical stimulation. | 08-27-2015 |
20160067497 | CLOSED-LOOP VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION - Devices, systems and methods for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders that include an implantable microstimulator and an external charger/controller wherein the controller is configured to operate using closed-loop feedback. | 03-10-2016 |
20160096017 | EXTREMELY LOW DUTY-CYCLE ACTIVATION OF THE CHOLINERGIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PATHWAY TO TREAT CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - Described herein are systems and methods for applying extremely low duty-cycle stimulation sufficient to treat chronic inflammation using feedback to adjust the off times between stimulations. In particular, the feedback include an assessment of the level of inflammation by the patient or the healthcare provider, or by measure the level of an inflammatory analyte or biomarker, or by detecting nerve activity correlated with inflammation. | 04-07-2016 |
Jacob A. Levine, Queens, NY US
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20110106208 | MODULATION OF THE CHOLINERGIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PATHWAY TO TREAT PAIN OR ADDICTION - Methods and devices for the treatment of chronic pain by modulation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. In particular, the methods and systems described herein may be used to enhance chronic pain therapies such as spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Thus, the present invention describes devices and methods for modulation of the cytokine pathway by stimulation of the neuronal cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (NCAP) to enhance the treatment of chronic pain by SCS. The use of NCAP in conjunction with SCS may potentiate the effects of SCS and/or prevent the desensitization of the patient to SCS. | 05-05-2011 |
20120290035 | Single-Pulse Activation of the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway to Treat Chronic Inflammation - Described herein are methods and systems for applying extremely low duty-cycle stimulation sufficient to treat chronic inflammation. In particular, described herein are single supra-threshold pulses of electrical stimulation sufficient to result in a long-lasting (e.g., >4 hours, greater than 12 hours, greater than 24 hours, greater than 48 hours) inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and/or effects of chronic inflammation. These methods and devices are particularly of interest in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 11-15-2012 |
20130079834 | MODULATION OF SIRTUINS BY VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION - Systems, devices and methods for modulation of sirtuins by neurostimulation. In particular, sirtuins may be modulated by stimulation of the vagus nerve. Further described herein generally are methods, systems and devices, for specifically modulating sirtuins, including sub-sets (types or localized regions) of sirtuins by vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). | 03-28-2013 |
20130253413 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF BONE EROSION - Devices and methods for stimulation of the vagus nerve to modulate (e.g., reduce, suppress, etc.) bone erosion. Methods and apparatus for modulating bone erosion may modulate levels of Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor κB Ligand (RANKL), and/or to modulate (increase, enhance, etc.) osteoprotegerin (OPG) and/or OPG/RANKL ratio. Devices may include electrical stimulation devices that may be implanted, and may be activated to apply current for a proscribed duration, followed by a period without stimulation. | 09-26-2013 |
20140330349 | EXTREMELY LOW DUTY-CYCLE ACTIVATION OF THE CHOLINERGIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PATHWAY TO TREAT CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - Described herein are systems and methods for applying extremely low duty-cycle stimulation sufficient to treat chronic inflammation with progressively longer delays (off periods) from an initial stimulation. In particular, described herein are supra-threshold pulses of electrical stimulation sufficient to result in a long-lasting (e.g., >48 hours) inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and/or effects of chronic inflammation; the delay between initial doses (which may be single-pulse doses) may be extended for subsequent doses, potentially dramatically enhancing battery and device longevity. | 11-06-2014 |
James L. Levine, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20080273013 | Infrared Touch Screen Gated By Touch Force - A touch-sensitive display device includes a display. A transparent plate is provided in front of the display. A tactile sensor senses a touch event. One or more infrared sensors are positioned in front of the transparent plate. The one or more infrared sensors identify a location of the touch event when the tactile sensor detects a touch event. | 11-06-2008 |
James L. Levine, Somers, NY US
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20130330058 | ENHANCED PROGRAM VIEWING METHOD - A user is provided with the capability to view only those segments of TV broadcast programs and/or pre-recorded digital programs that are identified by the user (or other persons, e.g., parents) as acceptable. Preferences for the types of material that is desired for viewing are provided. The provider analyzes a selected program and creates a user specific segmentation file that, when played along with the recorded program, causes the program to automatically skip specific types of material (e.g., commercials, violence, pornography, etc.) and/or jumps to specific material desirable without the user having to intercede during the viewing. The segmentation file is distributed to the user and the user provides a fee to the provider for making and distributing this customized segmentation file. | 12-12-2013 |
Jamie P. Levine, Scarsdale, NY US
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20110011916 | ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a circular anastomosis surgical stapler and methods of use. The circular anastomosis surgical stapler includes an operator control assembly, a tubular shaft having a distal end that is associated with a head portion, and an actuating head portion. The actuating head portion includes a detachable anvil portion with an axially extending stem portion. The anvil portion is engagable with the remainder of the head portion, which receives an array of staples. The head portion also includes an associated stapling portion with a stapling mechanism for firing an array of staples against the anvil portion. The anvil portion and the head portion matingly engage along a mating edge. The mating edge is defined by locations around the stem portion spaced from a particular position on the axis of the stem portion at axially and/or radially varying distances. | 01-20-2011 |
20130030322 | TISSUE COLLECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a tissue collection system. The system includes an outer housing, a first cylindrical fenestrated member within and immovable relative to the outer housing, a second cylindrical fenestrated member defining an inner tissue collection chamber and being positioned within and rotatable relative to the first cylindrical fenestrated member, a plunger axially movable within the second fenestrated member, an elongate rod being connected to the plunger, and one or more stop units attached to the outer housing. The present invention also relates to methods for separating components of a tissue sample using a system according to the present invention. | 01-31-2013 |
Joel M. Levine, Miller Place, NY US
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20160030560 | METHODS OF TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS - The present disclosure is directed to adeno-associated viral vector monoclonal antibody constructs and compositions thereof, methods of improving locomotor function after spinal cord injury, methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases. | 02-04-2016 |
Jonathan B. Levine, New York, NY US
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20140016981 | DISPENSING VIAL - A container has a sealed chamber. An applicator mounted on the container has a passageway and a comb-like applicator having a central opening that allows flow of a gel through its plural teeth. A cap is mounted over the applicator member and carries a piercing element. A limit stop limits the downward movement of the cap. The limit stop is attached to the applicator member by a frangible coupling. The limit stop can be broken off the applicator, whereupon the cap may be pushed downward so the piercing element pierces the foil seal. Thereafter, the flexible container may be squeezed to dispense the gel. The tip of the applicator is designed to target the gel to the teeth, avoiding the lips and the gums and avoiding irritation and preventing contact with sensitive areas. | 01-16-2014 |
Jonathan B. Levine, Purchase, NY US
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20100240013 | DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR THAT BRING REACTIVE SUBSTANCES INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AT TIME OF USE - A squeezable hermetically sealed vessel contains a whitening compound and an elongated applicator tip extending outwardly from the vessel. A cap closed and seals the applicator tip and the vessel, but may be removed under manual force. Once the cap is removed, the walls of the vessel may be squeezed together to urges the contents of the vessel to flow through a fluid passage through the elongated applicator tip to reach an accommodating surface. The accommodating surface may either be impregnated with a different material that reacts with the contents of the vessel upon contact or covers a chamber that in turn contains such a different material. | 09-23-2010 |
20100266981 | VIAL FOR DELIVERING CONTENTS ONTO A SUBSTRATE - Dispenser that dispenses a substance onto a substrate, such as a tooth treatment compound onto teeth, includes a vial including a cavity containing the substance and a projecting portion extending outward from the base. An applicator tip is engaged with the conduit and includes an internal passage communicating with the cavity, and an applicator portion situated forward of the conduit and that includes a plurality of spaced-apart projections at a distal application surface, preferably crenellated fingers. A cap is removably attachable to the vial and when attached, the applicator portion of the applicator tip is accommodated in a cavity of the cap and a sealing stopper extends into the internal passage to thereby seal it. When the cap is removed from the vial and the base is squeezed, the substance is urged out of the cavity through the passage of the applicator tip and onto the projections. | 10-21-2010 |
20110091835 | MOUTHPIECE THAT ADJUSTS TO USER ARCH SIZES AND SEALS FROM OXYGEN EXPOSURE - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes light emitting diodes and heat generating resistors all arranged in an array. A series of parallel texture bands are provides to guide and direct the light from the LEDs to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece tilting inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. | 04-21-2011 |
20110104631 | METHODS FOR EFFECTING ORAL TREATMENT OF TEETH OR GUMS - A method for effecting an oral treatment of teeth and/or gums using an intra-oral device that has a mouthpiece in which is embedded a flexible circuit board and arrays of spaced apart lamps. The mouthpiece has a curvature. The lamps may be light emitting diodes that generate electromagnetic radiation, preferably in the white and blue light spectrum and the infrared and ultraviolet light spectrum. The arrays are positioned to expose the facial and lingual sides of the teeth and/or gums for effecting the treatment when the mouthpiece is positioned to fit upper and lower rows of teeth within accommodating recesses. The flexible circuit board is flexed to exhibit a curvature that follows a curvature of the mouthpiece. Treatments include whitening teeth, desensitizing teeth, and treating gums to prevent periodontal disease. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104633 | MOUTHPIECE THAT ADJUSTS TO USER ARCH SIZES AND SEALS FROM OXYGEN EXPOSURE AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING AN ORAL TREATMENT - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes one or more light emitters and one or more heat generators. A series of parallel texture bands are provided to guide and direct the light from the light emitters to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece tilting inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. Method for effecting an oral treatment such as whitening or desensitizing teeth or treating gum disease. For whitening, a whitening gel is applied to the user's teeth, the mouthpiece is then positioned in the user's mouth such that a bite surface is between upper and lower arches, a main body is between a front surface of the teeth and an inner surface of the user's lips, and a seal bead is against the user's gums. Then, the light emitter(s) and heat generator(s) are activated to effect the whitening while causing an increase in the temperature of the main body thereby enabling the user to mold the main body and conform its shape to their mouth. | 05-05-2011 |
20110183296 | VIAL FOR DELIVERING CONTENTS ONTO A SUBSTRATE - Dispenser for dispensing a substance onto a substrate, such as a tooth treatment compound onto teeth, includes a vial including a pair of thin members forming a cavity therebetween in which the substance is arranged and a conduit defining an internal dispensing channel communicating with the cavity, an applicator tip arranged in connection with the conduit and including projections adapted to contact the substrate, and a cap including a cavity. The cap removably attaches to the vial and when attached, covers the applicator tip and seals the internal channel. When the cap is detached from the vial and the thin members are squeezed toward one another, the substance in the cavity is urged out of the cavity into and through the internal channel in the conduit and onto the projections to enable it to be brought into contact with the substrate. | 07-28-2011 |
20120183919 | Mouthpiece that adjusts to user arch sizes and seals from oxygen exposure - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes light emitting diodes and heat generating resistors all arranged in an array. A series of parallel texture bands are provides to guide and direct the light from the LEDs to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece titling inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. | 07-19-2012 |
20150037749 | CLOSED SYSTEM MOUTHPIECE WITH LIGHT AND HEAT GENERATION TO ACTIVATE A FORMULATION TO INCREASE ITS VOLUME - A closed system mouthpiece uses light and heat generation to activate a gel formulation to increase its volume. The gel formulation is coated into the mouthpiece, which is inserted into the user's mouth. Application of heat above a threshold temperature causes the gel to transform into foam and expand out of the mouthpiece and into the oral cavity. The mouthpiece creates a hermetic seal such that the foam expands out throughout the oral cavity into nooks and crannies that are normally difficult to access. Activation of a light source embedded within the mouthpiece enhances the bacteria killing properties of the foam material. The pH balance of the mouth is restored by the inventive method and apparatus to a neutral level in the range of 6.75 to 7.25. | 02-05-2015 |
20150079541 | Dental Retractor For Use in Teeth Whitening - The inventive retractor includes two half-moon shaped trays at each side located on the sides of the mouth covering the lips and opening the mouth to reveal the teeth from the front. The trays are interconnected by a strap-like member spacing the upper and lower teeth from one another by a slight amount. The angulation between the trays and the strap-like member is devised to improve the patient's comfort level and to better facilitate alignment of the retractor with typical human oral anatomy. Each of the inventive trays has a handle so that the retractor may easily be gripped for insertion into the mouth and removal therefrom. | 03-19-2015 |
Jonathan D. Levine, Rochester, NY US
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20100119331 | AUTOMATIC SPINE CREATION FROM BOOK COVERS WITHOUT SPINES - A method for automatically creating spine image areas for book covers that were originally created for books without spines includes adding image areas between the front and back cover images to make a single image with the spine being a user-specified solid color or bitmap image. Alternatively, depending on user selection and cover design, the existing image is stretched anamorphically to accommodate a correctly sized spine. The user can optionally specify text to be added. | 05-13-2010 |
20110154109 | CONTINUOUS, AUTOMATED DISCOVERY OF BUGS IN RELEASED SOFTWARE - According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a method, system, and computing device for identifying bugs in a software application. The method provides for hosting the software application on a cloud server and providing the software application to a group of users and monitors usage of the software application. Next, new usage patterns are identified by identifying current usage patterns based on the monitoring are identified and comparing the current usage patterns to stored usage patterns. After that, bugs are identified by: 1) automatically generating a set of new test matrices based on the new usage patterns; 2) automatically running the set of new test matrices on the software application, while the software application is being used; 3) recording error messages generated; and 4) correlating the error messages with the new usage patterns to identify the bugs. Then, a reporting message is generated to report the identified bugs. | 06-23-2011 |
20110178866 | TWO-WAY MARKETING PERSONALIZED DESKTOP APPLICATION - A method and system receives a first data feed from at least one third-party computerized device by way of a computerized network connected to the customer computerized device. This first data feed is displayed through the display item. The graphic user interface receives customer interaction information when the customer interacts with the display item. The method transmits such customer interaction information to the third-party computerized device by way of the customer computerized network. The customer computerized device then receives a second data feed from the third-party computerized device by way of the computerized network. The second data feed is different than the first data feed and the second data feed is based on the customer interaction information and/or the group usage statistics. | 07-21-2011 |
20120079571 | AUTOMATED ENCRYPTION AND PASSWORD PROTECTION FOR DOWNLOADING DOCUMENTS - A method receives a user login from a user. The method grants, to the user, access to a user account of the user maintained by a computerized document management system based on the user login. The computerized document management system is accessible to a plurality of users. The method receives a request from the user to provide a requested document and the method determines whether the requested document should be password protected. If the requested document should be password protected, the method generates a unique password for the requested document. The unique password is unique to the user and is based upon information contained within the user account by the computerized document management system. Again, if the requested document should be password protected, the method adds the unique password to the requested document to generate a password-protected document and sends the password-protected document to the first user. | 03-29-2012 |
20120155701 | AUTOMATIC SPINE CREATION FOR BOOK COVER IMAGES THAT DO NOT HAVE SPINES - A method for automatically creating spine image areas for book covers that were originally created for books without spines includes adding image areas between the front and back cover images to make a single image with the spine being a user-specified solid color or bitmap image. | 06-21-2012 |
20130238468 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL RIGHTS AND REVENUE FOR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - A system and method collects fees for usage of a dynamically constructed digital product including a plurality of diverse digital components, each diverse digital component having different restrictions and usage fees. The system and method enable a user to select parameters for a dynamic digital product; identify diverse individual digital components needed to construct a dynamic digital product; dynamically construct the dynamic digital product based upon the identified diverse digital components; collect information directed to restrictions and usage fees for each identified diverse digital component; generate an integrated license for the dynamically constructed digital product based upon the collected information; monitor individual usage of the diverse individual digital components; and generate payments, in response to monitored individual usage of the diverse individual digital components, to entities associated with the diverse individual digital components. | 09-12-2013 |
20140043646 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED HARDCOPY CHANGE NOTIFICATION - A method and system for notifying a user are provided. The user prints a document at a printer and registers to have the electronic version of the printed document tracked for changes. The electronic version of the printed document is monitored for changes and in case of an alteration, a notification is sent to the user on the basis of his/her preferences. | 02-13-2014 |
20150132491 | MEDIA IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES - A process for the preparation of identifying media, such as a label or decal, that includes the deposition of suitable layers, and where each of the layers can be individually and sequentially formed with a three dimensional printing apparatus in communication with a computer assist device. | 05-14-2015 |
20150145158 | 3D PRINT MANUFACTURING OF PACKAGES WITH PERSONALIZED LABELING TECHNOLOGY - Methods and devices use a three-dimensional scanner and a three-dimensional printing device operatively connected to a processor. The three-dimensional scanner automatically determines a size and shape of an item to be packaged and the processor automatically identifies information corresponding to the item to be packaged. The processor automatically controls the three-dimensional printing device to form a container that is customized to match the size and shape of the item to be packaged (using a continuous additive process of forming successive layers of material in different shapes). When forming the container, the processor also automatically controls the three-dimensional printing device to form a label as part of the container. The label includes color variations to visually convey the information identified by the processor. | 05-28-2015 |
20150174821 | THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING OF EPOXY, HARDENER, AND PARTS OF AN OBJECT TO BE ASSEMBLED LATER - A three dimensional (3D) printer and method for dispensing a material to form a 3D substructure and for dispensing an adhesive onto the 3D substructure. The adhesive printed onto the 3D substructure may be used to attach the 3D substructure to another substructure such as a conventionally formed substructure or another 3D printed substructure. Printing the adhesive using the 3D printer during the same 3D manufacturing process used to print the 3D substructure may improve precision of the location at which the adhesive is dispensed, thereby improving the quality of superstructure created by joining the substructures. An embodiment of the present teachings may decrease the overall time and cost to attach substructures. | 06-25-2015 |
Jonathan David Levine, Rochester, NY US
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20090251720 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINT JOB MANAGEMENT - A method and apparatus for managing print jobs for a printer is disclosed. The method may include receiving image data for printing a print job, the print job having more than one page and including one or more document and the image data being received only one time for each print job, receiving a signal to print the print job, wherein the received signal indicates that at least one page of the print job is to be printed in a different quantity than other pages in the print job, and printing the print job according to the received signal. | 10-08-2009 |
20100128302 | EXCEPTION PAGE PROGRAMMING FOR BANNER SHEETS - Job tickets with banner descriptions and document descriptions are automatically generated by a print shop's DMS. The banner descriptions and the document descriptions are composed of PDL instructions. Document descriptions can be managed and altered without necessarily affecting the job ticket. The banner page PDL instructions are specially designated so that banner pages can not be managed without also managing the job ticket. Preserving the banner page within a job ticket prevents unwanted side effects from disturbing the print shop's work flow. | 05-27-2010 |
20110279458 | Method for identification, categorization and search of graphical, auditory and computational pattern ensembles - This disclosure provides a system and method to use context graphs for targeting communications to a user of an image rendering device. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method provides targeted communications generated as a function of one or more attributes associated with a user requested printed document. The attributes are provided by accessing a context graph including a plurality of links between a plurality of entities. | 11-17-2011 |
Michelle F. Levine, New York, NY US
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20090089251 | MULTIMODAL INTERFACE FOR SEARCHING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A disclosed method and computer program product for searching a multimedia content database include determining a first query parameter provided by a user via a first input modality and optionally determining a second query parameter provided the user via a second input modality. A multidimensional query is generated where the query is indicative of the first and second query parameters. The query is applied to the multimedia content database to retrieve records of matching content. The retrieved records are then displayed to the user. The user may refine the query results using additional multidimensional and multimodal queries. | 04-02-2009 |
Paul Levine, Gloversville, NY US
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20100193451 | Space-Saving, Themed Footwear Storage Rack - A themed footwear storage rack apparatus and related method, comprising: a base; a substantially vertically-oriented central support post attached to and maintained in said vertical orientation by said base; at least one tier of footwear support rods, each said footwear support rod comprising an attachment end thereof at which said support rod is attached to said central support post, and a distal end thereof; each said footwear support rod in each said tier connected at said attachment end thereof to said central support post, at: substantially the same vertical height, within four inches, as all other footwear support rods within said tier; a horizontal plane disposition angle theta which is substantially equal, within ten degrees, between each adjacent pair of support rods within said tier; and a vertical disposition angle phi of between 45 and 85 degrees from upward parallel alignment with said central support post; and a shoe rack theme embodied in a visual appearance of said central support post, well as on other components thereof. | 08-05-2010 |
Paul Levine, Valhalla, NY US
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20080218386 | Optical system and element for detecting ice and water - An optical system for detecting ice and water on the surface of an aircraft includes an elongated transparent optical element having first and second end portions. A light source and light detector are disposed in one end of the optical element and a reflective surface is disposed in the opposite end portion. The reflective surface defines a critical angle and reflects light from the light source to the light detector when the critical angle is in contact with air and refracts the light toward the external environment when the reflective surface is in contact with ice or water. The system may also incorporate an optical element wherein the reflective surface includes a continuous array of convex elements extending outwardly from and across one end of the optical element and wherein each of the convex elements defines a critical angle. | 09-11-2008 |
20100265495 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND ELEMENT FOR DETECTING ICE AND WATER - An optical system for detecting ice and water on the surface of an aircraft includes an elongated transparent optical element having first and second end portions. A light source and light detector are disposed in one end of the optical element and a reflective surface is disposed in the opposite end portion. The reflective surface defines a critical angle and reflects light from the light source to the light detector when the critical angle is in contact with air and refracts the light toward the external environment when the reflective surface is in contact with ice or water. The system may also incorporate an optical element wherein the reflective surface includes a continuous array of convex elements extending outwardly from and across one end of the optical element and wherein each of the convex elements defines a critical angle. | 10-21-2010 |
20130120164 | OBSTACLE DETECTION & NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A power line warning system for a helicopter, comprising a positioning system operable to determine the coordinates of the helicopter, an obstacle coordinate database comprising the coordinates of at least a portion of a first power line, a sensor operable to detect electromagnetic radiation from the first power line, and a visual display operable to represent a position of the first power line relative to the helicopter is described. When the coordinates of the first power line are within a predetermined distance of the coordinates of the helicopter, wherein the representation of the position of the first power line is modified when the sensor detects electromagnetic radiation from the first power line. | 05-16-2013 |
Paul Levine, Brooklyn, NY US
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20150044189 | HYBRID POLYMERS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - Novel hybrid polymers are disclosed that have a structure represented by the following | 02-12-2015 |
Paul Michael Levine, New York, NY US
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20150126450 | MULTIVALENT PEPTOID OLIGOMERS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Novel peptoid oligomers are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula Ia or Ib: | 05-07-2015 |
Richard Levine, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20100086739 | MICROCAVITY STRUCTURE AND PROCESS - A microcavity structure is provided. The structure comprises a cavity layout that enables centering of reflowed solder at each of one or more interconnect locations and protrusion of the reflowed solder sufficiently from the cavity to facilitate wetting. Techniques are also provided for producing a microcavity structure, for using injection molded solder (IMS) for micro bumping, as well as for using injection molded solder (IMS) for three-dimensional (3D) packaging. | 04-08-2010 |
Richard F. Levine, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20110171025 | Wind Turbine Blade and Turbine Rotor - Wind turbine rotors and wind turbine blades having the startup capability of a drag-type turbine and the increased tip speed of a lift-type turbine are provided. The rotor includes a plurality of elongated blades, each of the blades having a first portion mounted to a mast at a first radial distance from the mast and a second portion mounted to the mast at a second radial distance from the mast, less than the first radial distance. Each blade includes a first chord length, a second chord length, and a third chord length between the first and second chord length. The third chord length is less than the first chord length and less than the second chord length. The blades may be helical. Aspects of the invention provide a self-starting, Darrieus-type rotor for enhanced wind energy capture. | 07-14-2011 |
Richard M. Levine, Chappaqua, NY US
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20090072524 | Vehicle air bag minimum distance apparatus, method and system - A vehicle safety device includes a seat mounted within a passenger compartment of the vehicle, in which the seat is movably connected to a vehicle frame by a seat position adjusting mechanism that allows the seat to move along an axis between a forward-most position and a rearward-most position. An air-bag is mounted within the passenger compartment in front of the forward-most position of the seat, with the forward-most position of the seat defined as a position of the seat in which a distance between a passenger seated in the seat and the air-bag is equal to a minimum safe clearance. In addition, an exemplary method of maintaining a minimum safe clearance between an air-bag mounted in a vehicle and a vehicle passenger includes the steps of preventing motion of a seat toward the air-bag beyond a forward-most position, in which, when in the forward-most position, a passenger seated in the seat is separated from the air-bag by a predetermined minimum safe clearance, and providing a position adjusting mechanism for at least one vehicle control pedal to allow a passenger seated in the seat to adjust a distance between the seat and the at least one pedal by moving the at least one pedal toward and away from the seat. An automatic seat positioning system, which takes into account both seat to air-bag distance and eye height and automatically, may be used to optimally and automatically position a passenger to maximize safety and comfort. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert Levine, Hauppauge, NY US
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20090214804 | Thermal electric images - This disclosure relates to thermal electric images which may form Informational Images such as landing zone markers, drop zone markers, vehicle markers, road markers, covert signs, notices, directions and the like, and may also be used to form thermal targets which may be used as training aides for weapons and other devices that are equipped with thermal imaging equipment. | 08-27-2009 |
Robert Levine, Port Jefferson, NY US
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20100020166 | Environmental hazard warning system - A system, including a radiological or other environmental hazard detector, has means to overlay graphical and or alpha numeric text video of the hazard status, alarm annunciation, and or hazard level information, onto the video output of a pre-existing surveillance camera installation. The surveillance camera installation can be fixed or mobile. The system, contained in a field installable module, may utilize power available from the surveillance camera installation. The analog video coaxial cable from the camera is interrupted, such that the video signal is run through the module. This system permits low cost installation of environmental hazard monitoring into an existing analog video surveillance system. | 01-28-2010 |
Robin Levine, New York, NY US
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20110259357 | HEATED HAIR CURLER FOR EVEN CURLING OF HAIR - A device for curling hair comprised of an elongated cylindrical body member with heat-resistant handles on both ends and a housing unit located between the two ends. The cylindrical body is constructed of a conductive material. The cylindrical body further has on its surface a means for evenly spacing the hair to be heated, and is preferably comprised of a raised spiral groove made of a non-conductive medium. In a preferred embodiment, the device is operated with at least one hand on either of the heat-resistant handles and by the act of winding the hair around the cylindrical body. The device is heated using electrical power, which in the present embodiment is supplied by an electrical cord but may also be supplied by alternate power sources. The device facilitates even curling of the hair across the head, thereby reducing the time and energy involved in using a traditional hair curler. | 10-27-2011 |
Ross L. Levine, New York, NY US
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20150031641 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA - Gene mutations are associated with the progression of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The invention relates to methods and systems for evaluating the progression of AML based on these gene mutations. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for treating AML patients by modulating the expression or activity of certain genes involved in AML progression and/or their encoded proteins. The invention further relates to methods and compositions for determining the responsiveness of an AML patient to induction chemotherapy therapy. | 01-29-2015 |
Sandra Levine, Somers, NY US
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20130330058 | ENHANCED PROGRAM VIEWING METHOD - A user is provided with the capability to view only those segments of TV broadcast programs and/or pre-recorded digital programs that are identified by the user (or other persons, e.g., parents) as acceptable. Preferences for the types of material that is desired for viewing are provided. The provider analyzes a selected program and creates a user specific segmentation file that, when played along with the recorded program, causes the program to automatically skip specific types of material (e.g., commercials, violence, pornography, etc.) and/or jumps to specific material desirable without the user having to intercede during the viewing. The segmentation file is distributed to the user and the user provides a fee to the provider for making and distributing this customized segmentation file. | 12-12-2013 |
Scott Levine, New York, NY US
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20090083541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING DIGITAL CONTENT - The present invention provides a system in which audio files are distributed that include watermarks, digital signatures and/or encryption. The file may offer content owners some amount of playback control, while offering the consumer value-added content & services, and maintaining backward compatibility to existing digital file players such as MP3 players. By enticing the consumer with value-added content and services alongside the purchased songs, the consumer is encouraged to obtain these files from participating retailers and to replay the files using compliant players. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven Levine, Scarsdale, NY US
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20120091299 | Adjustable roller leg - An adjustable roller leg assembly, in a first embodiment, has a mounting cylinder, a housing cylinder, a bearing assembly, and a bearing engagement cylinder. The bearing assembly has a stem affixed to the housing cylinder, leaving the bearing protruding beyond the housing cylinder end. The bearing engagement cylinder is threadably inserted into the housing cylinder, which is threadably inserted into the mounting cylinder. The adjustable roller leg assembly is then attached to an article. Article movement occurs by rotation of the bearing engagement cylinder to engage the bearing against the housing, so that the bearing protrudes beyond the open end of the bearing engagement cylinder and contacts the floor. Stationary support is achieved by counter-rotating the bearing engagement cylinder until the bearing is completely contained therein, so that the bearing engagement cylinder contacts the floor. Article height adjustment is by housing cylinder rotation relative to the mounting plate cylinder. | 04-19-2012 |
Susan Levine, Brooklyn, NY US
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20120164911 | SMART STUFFED ANIMAL WITH AIR FLOW VENTILATION SYSTEM - A smart stuffed animal includes a head portion, a torso portion and four limbs. An air flow ventilation device is embedded within the torso portion of the smart stuffed animal to provide air circulation and reduce the settlement of carbon dioxide. The air ventilation device comprises soft foam fan blades. | 06-28-2012 |
Suzanne Levine, New York, NY US
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20140317955 | FOOT CUSHION - The present invention relates to a foot cushion insert for the ball of a shoe. The insert may have a hemispherical shape having a substantially flat surface on the portion facing the shoe, beveled sides, and a recess in a portion of the surface facing the foot. Alternatively, the insert may haver a rhomboid shape and a U-shaped cut out on the side furthest from the heel of a foot. As another alternative, the insert may have a first layer for contact with the user's foot, wherein the first layer includes gel and a second layer for contact with the user's shoe, wherein the second layer includes EVA foam. | 10-30-2014 |
William N. Levine, New York, NY US
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20100292791 | Fully synthetic implantable multi-phased scaffold - An implantable device is provided for soft-tissue or soft tissue-to-bone repair, fixation, augmentation, or replacement that includes a biomimetic and biodegradable nanofiber scaffold. Also provided is a fully synthetic implantable multiphased scaffold which includes, in a single continuous construct, a plurality of phases to mimic the natural anatomy of a tendon or ligament and their insertion sites. Also provided are scaffold apparatuses for musculoskeletal tissue engineering. | 11-18-2010 |
20110066242 | Biomimmetic nanofiber scaffold for soft tissue and soft tissue-to-bone repair, augmentation and replacement - An implantable device is provided for soft-tissue or soft tissue-to-bone repair, fixation, augmentation, or replacement that includes a biomimetic and biodegradable nanofiber scaffold. Also provided is a fully synthetic implantable multiphased scaffold which includes, in a single continuous construct, a plurality of phases to mimic the natural anatomy of a tendon or ligament and their insertion sites. Also provided are scaffold apparatuses for musculoskeletal tissue engineering. | 03-17-2011 |
20150100121 | BIOMIMMETIC NANOFIBER SCAFFOLD FOR SOFT TISSUE AND SOFT TISSUE-TO-BONE REPAIR, AUGMENTATION AND REPLACEMENT - An implantable device is provided for soft-tissue or soft tissue-to-bone repair, fixation, augmentation, or replacement that includes a biomimetic and biodegradable nanofiber scaffold. Also provided is a fully synthetic implantable multiphased scaffold which includes, in a single continuous construct, a plurality of phases to mimic the natural anatomy of a tendon or ligament and their insertion sites. Also provided are scaffold apparatuses for musculoskeletal tissue engineering. | 04-09-2015 |