Patents by Inventor Mel Blum

Mel Blum has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10149990
    Abstract: A portable oxygen-generating breathing apparatus comprising a user interface configured to receive an exhalation air stream from and supply a breathable inhalation air stream to a user, a reaction chamber configured to house a reaction composition that reacts with the exhalation air stream in order to convert the exhalation air stream into the breathable inhalation air stream, an inflatable member configured to receive the breathable inhalation air stream from the reaction chamber, and an interface junction disposed between the user interface and the reaction chamber in a flow direction of the exhalation air stream and between the inflatable member and the user interface in a flow direction of the breathable inhalation air stream, the interface junction having an exhale valve to allow the flow of the exhalation air stream and an inhale valve to allow the flow of the breathable inhalation air stream one-directionally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: SOTERIA TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Scott Schuler, Mel Blum, Jeff Peterson
  • Patent number: 10138173
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for purifying an organic compound, comprising the steps of (i) providing a crystalline sample of organic compound having a first impurity level, (ii) adding a catalyst to the sample, (iii) heating a portion of the sample to a temperature at or above melting point of the organic compound so as to create a molten zone of the sample, (iv) moving application of heat down the length of the sample, such that the molten zone is moved along the length of the sample, (v) collecting molten material at an end of the sample, (vi) optionally grinding the sample back to a powder, (vii) repeating steps (i)-(iv) at least two more times, and (viii) obtaining a purified sample having a second impurity level, which is lower than the first impurity level, wherein the organic compound is a nutraceutical selected from the group consisting of vinpocetine, huperzine, astragalosides, HEPPS buffer, curcumin, piperine, uridine, capsaicin and kinetin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: White Flower Associates
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Publication number: 20180140874
    Abstract: A portable oxygen-generating breathing apparatus comprising a user interface configured to receive an exhalation air stream from and supply a breathable inhalation air stream to a user, a reaction chamber configured to house a reaction composition that reacts with the exhalation air stream in order to convert the exhalation air stream into the breathable inhalation air stream, an inflatable member configured to receive the breathable inhalation air stream from the reaction chamber, and an interface junction disposed between the user interface and the reaction chamber in a flow direction of the exhalation air stream and between the inflatable member and the user interface in a flow direction of the breathable inhalation air stream, the interface junction having an exhale valve to allow the flow of the exhalation air stream and an inhale valve to allow the flow of the breathable inhalation air stream one-directionally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: SOTERIA TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Scott SCHULER, Mel BLUM, Jeff PETERSON
  • Patent number: 9480268
    Abstract: A composition for retarding spoilage of coffee includes tara extract and glutathione along with propyl gallate or a synthetic antioxidant which is tert-butyl hydroquinone or butylated hydroxyanisole or ethoxyquin or ethoxyquin phosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Publication number: 20160088854
    Abstract: A composition for retarding spoilage of coffee includes tara extract and glutathione along with propyl gallate or a synthetic antioxidant which is tert-butyl hydroquione or butylated hydroxyanisole or ethoxyquin or ethoxyquin phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Mel BLUM
  • Patent number: 8919340
    Abstract: An oxygen generating apparatus that includes a container containing potassium super oxide, an inhale valve, and an inhale valve filter between the potassium super oxide and the inhale valve. The filter is configured to prevent particles having a diameter of 10 ?m from passing through the filter, and to neutralize KOH and KO2 particles having a diameter of less than 10 ?m that contact the filter into a food grade compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Publication number: 20130247908
    Abstract: An oxygen generating apparatus that includes a container containing potassium super oxide, an inhale valve, and an inhale valve filter between the potassium super oxide and the inhale valve. The filter is configured to prevent particles having a diameter of 10 ?m from passing through the filter, and to neutralize KOH and KO2 particles having a diameter of less than 10 ?m that contact the filter into a food grade compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Mel BLUM
  • Patent number: 7582783
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions the same. Method of making the compounds. The compounds and/or compositions used as an analgesic, anaesthetic, antifoulant, aversant, irritant, sternutator, neurodegenerator, counter irritant (delayed), rubifaciant, stomachic, fungicide, insecticide, preservative, circulatory stimulant, cardio-protective agent, immune booster, decongestant, anti-inflammatory agent, incapacitant, biocide, mildewcide, pharmaceutical, repellent, flavorant, carminative, antismoking agent, and/or antithrombotic agent. One of the compounds being lidocaine nonivamide. The compositions comprising one or more of: the compounds, one or more of an antioxidant, a UV absorber, and one or more biocides such as, for example, OBPA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: White Flower Associates LLP
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 7513251
    Abstract: A hand-held oxygen generating apparatus that includes a container containing potassium super oxide and valves that regulates oxygen and air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Publication number: 20070225515
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions the same. Method of making the compounds. The compounds and/or compositions used as an analgesic, anaesthetic, antifoulant, aversant, irritant, sternutator, neurodegenerator, counter irritant (delayed), rubifaciant, stomachic, fungicide, insecticide, preservative, circulatory stimulant, cardio-protective agent, immune booster, decongestant, anti-inflammatory agent, incapacitant, biocide, mildewcide, pharmaceutical, repellent, flavorant, carminative, antismoking agent, and/or antithrombotic agent. One of the compounds being lidocaine nonivamide. The compositions comprising one or more of: the compounds, one or more of an antioxidant, a UV absorber, and one or more biocides such as, for example, OBPA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: White Flower Associates LLP
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Publication number: 20060280658
    Abstract: A hand-held oxygen generating apparatus that includes a container containing potassium super oxide and valves that regulates oxygen and air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 5958479
    Abstract: An antioxidant composition which utilizes a desiccant carrier impregnated with a suitable fat soluble antioxidant is conveniently contained within a vapor permeable housing to prevent homogeneous mixing thereof with a stored product when the composition is provided in granulated form. The desiccant carrier is selected from a group of suitable hydrophilic materials which demonstrates the capacity for reducing levels of atmospheric moisture by absorption thereof, including for example, silica gel. The housing may conveniently be a sealed packet formed from a porous fiber material, such as, for example, that commonly used for fashioning tea bags and the like. Alternatively, the housing may include an enclosed perforated structure, the perforations of which are smaller than the granules of the contained composition. Where the composition is provided in the form of a unitary body, a housing need not be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: American Roland Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Roitberg, Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 5518719
    Abstract: Propyl cyclohexyl acetate is utilized as an aggregation pheromone for the German cockroach and the combination of isobornyl acetate and santalol alone or in conjunction with cyclo propyl hexyl acetate is utilized for attracting the American, Oriental, Smokey Brown and Brown Banded cockroaches as well as palmettos. Also, in admixture with a known blatticide boric acid, boric oxide, calcium borate and sodium borate is used pyrogenic silica, pyrogenic titania or pyrogenic alumina, which are found to act as highly effective electrostatic agents which cause the blatticide to cling to the cockroaches or palmettos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Burlington Bio-Medical & Scientific Corp.
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 5384120
    Abstract: Propyl cyclo hexyl acetate is Utilized as an aggregation pheromone for the German cockroach and the combination of isobornyl acetate and santalol alone or in conjunction with propyl cyclo hexyl acetate is utilized for attracting the American, Oriental, Smokey Brown and Brown Banded cockroaches as well as palmettos. Also, in admixture with a known blatticide boric acid, boric oxide, calcium borate and sodium borate is used pyrogenic silica, pyrogenic titania or pyrogenic alumina, which are found to act as highly effective electrostatic agents which cause the blatticide to cling to the cockroaches or palmettos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Burlington Bio-Medical & Scientific Corp.
    Inventor: Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 5258070
    Abstract: A mixture for the removal of nail lacquer comprises propylene carbonate, propylene glycol and dimethyl isosorbide and, optionally, dimethylsulfoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Inventors: Charles Monteleone, Mel Blum, Scott P. Sellitto
  • Patent number: 4661504
    Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of an effective amount of denatonium saccharide which has a vile, bitter taste, a solvent which provides the composition with the capability of penetrating the surface of an article to be protected, and an inert material, is applied to protect an article from gnawing, biting, licking and feeding by various animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Atomergic Chemetals Corporation
    Inventors: Gary T. Hollander, Mel Blum
  • Patent number: 4652577
    Abstract: Denatonium saccharide, which has a vile, bitter taste, is applied to protect an article against gnawing, biting, licking, and feeding by various animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Atomergic Chemetals Corporation
    Inventors: Gary T. Hollander, Mel Blum