Patents by Inventor Orna Behar

Orna Behar 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: 5673691
    Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, a hand-held computer prepares and monitors a goal-oriented weight, nutrition and exercise control program. Visual and audio prompts tell users when to eat and exercise, and provide suggestions for what to eat. The computer assists the user in setting safe goals for desired weight loss and the time required to achieve the loss. The user follows menu and exercise programs suggested by the computer. The computer records and analyzes the user's food consumption, exercise and weight loss programs. Finally, the computer displays feedback information regarding the user's progress towards achieving the desired weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: PICS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip S. Abrams, Al Behar, Orna Behar, Scott A. Brenneman, Lee W. Frederiksen, Nicholas C. Ide, Albert Jerome, Donald A. Link, Dennis J. Linnell, Marilyn J. Pritchard, Hyam Singer, Gerald J. Swisher, Catherine T. Timmerman
  • Patent number: 4853854
    Abstract: A human behavior modification method and apparatus aid in withdrawing from a particular habit. A behavioral event such as smoking a cigarette may be associated with the habit numerous times over a period of time. The present method and apparatus aids withdrawal from the habit by providing a structured environment which enables one to reduce the occurrence rate of such behavioral events over a period of time in a way specifically personalized to characteristics of the user's habit. The base line behavioral pattern of a person for a specific habit is measured and used to generate a personalized withdrawal program for the specific habit and user. The user is notified of the withdrawal schedule by means of audio and/or visual stimuli, and the withdrawal program is modified as necessary based on the user's progress during withdrawal. The user interacts with the apparatus by data inputs which are processed by a microprocessor employing a series of computer programs embedded in memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Health Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Behar, Orna Behar, Lee W. Frederiksen, Donald A. Howard-Link, Catherine Timmerman