Patents by Inventor Paul A. Berman

Paul A. Berman 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).

  • Publication number: 20150121482
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mobile-based login via wireless credential transfer are disclosed. In some implementations, a proxy server receives a registration request for a receiver device for accessing a secure resource. The proxy server registers the receiver device in response to the registration request. The proxy server receives, from a transmitter device, information identifying the transmitter device along with authentication credentials for authenticating the receiver device to access the secure resource. The proxy server identifies the receiver device based on the information identifying the transmitter device. The proxy server forwards, to the receiver device, the authentication credentials for authenticating access of the receiver device to the secure resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
    Inventors: Paul BERMAN, Mohammad Raheel KHALID, Ji Hoon KIM, Corey Michael BRUNO, Mauricio Pati CALDEIRA DE ANDRADA, Samir VAIDYA
  • Publication number: 20150121501
    Abstract: Systems and methods for device-based authentication are disclosed. In some implementations, a device receives a Single Sign On PIN from a backend server. The device transmits, to a token server, the Single Sign On PIN and credentials of a subscriber identity module (SIM) to request a token for accessing a network resource via a computer different from the device. The token is associated with a user account. The device receives the token from the token server. The device stores the token at a local memory of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
    Inventors: Mohammad Raheel KHALID, Ji Hoon KIM, Corey Michael BRUNO, Paul BERMAN, Mauricio Pati CALDEIRA DE ANDRADA, Samir VAIDYA
  • Publication number: 20140244190
    Abstract: A user device is configured to receive information that a display screen, of the user device, is turned on; and receive information that an application is initiated or used on the user device during a time period that commences based on the display screen being turned on. The user device is configured to determine an amount of power used by the display screen; determine power usage information that identifies a portion of the amount of power that is attributable to the application based on the application being initiated during the time period; and store the power usage information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
    Inventor: Paul BERMAN
  • Patent number: 8579671
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer software to provide a kit which allows an operator to construct a variety of vehicles such as cars, boats, hovercraft, airplanes, etc. The operator can use software to select characteristics of the vehicles, and then print out sheets of paper or other thin material that can then be folded into a vehicle. Motors can be inserted into each vehicle in order to propel the vehicle. The kit can also comprise special tools which allow for forming the paper or other material into particular three dimensional shapes. The kit can also comprise a remote control transmitter and receiver so that the vehicles can be controlled remotely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventors: Rick DeRennaux, Paul Berman
  • Patent number: 8100297
    Abstract: A locking gasoline cap and integrated portable container to restrict unauthorized access and removal of the container and contents. An outer freely rotating cap is selectively engaged by a key locking cylinder to an inner fluid sealing access cap. A reversible pour spout provides for direct fluid transfer from the container after unlocking and repositioning. A static security cable links the locking cap with the container and an immovable object attachment point therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventors: Gerald Anish, Paul Berman, Rob Lefler
  • Publication number: 20100139790
    Abstract: An indoor sink faucet is claimed that is adapted for both human and pet use. The faucet substantially resembles a conventional human faucet, but includes integrated features that allow a pet to activate a flow of water and drink therefrom. Pet and human water can be dispensed from the same or separate outlets. Pet water can be mechanically activated, using for example a lever protruding from the pet water outlet. In other embodiments, the pet valve actuator uses a remote sensor to detect a pet using infra-red light, microwaves, or similar means. A timer can allow pet water to flow after actuation for a period that can be adjustable by a user. A flow sensor can prevent pet water flow when human water is flowing. And a training mode selector can cause pet water to flow continuously, thereby allowing a pet to learn how to use the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: William Jockusch, Joel Mick, Paul Berman
  • Publication number: 20090101047
    Abstract: A multimedia table that can be used by a hospital patient or home users. One side of the table can provide a tray in which the patient can use to eat. An opposite side of the table provides for an LCD device wherein a person can watch television. The patient can rotate the table so that the patient can utilize either side of the table as the patient desires. Thus, for example, the table can be useful for a patient lying in a hospital bed, recovering in a nursing home, at home, or any other user wherein the table can facilitate entertainment, communication, eating, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Azanaw Mulaw, Paul Berman, Peter Barnett
  • Publication number: 20090071410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel liverpool apparatus for use in show jumping, a category of equestrian events. Said apparatus allows a user to provide at least two types of liverpools using a single apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Rebecca Lewis, Paul Berman
  • Publication number: 20090017714
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer software to provide a kit which allows an operator to construct a variety of vehicles such as cars, boats, hovercraft, airplanes, etc. The operator can use software to select characteristics of the vehicles, and then print out sheets of paper or other thin material that can then be folded into a vehicle. Motors can be inserted into each vehicle in order to propel the vehicle. The kit can also comprise special tools which allow for forming the paper or other material into particular three dimensional shapes. The kit can also comprise a remote control transmitter and receiver so that the vehicles can be controlled remotely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Rick DeRennaux, Paul Berman
  • Publication number: 20070049473
    Abstract: A breast sculpting exercise apparatus including a pair of pivotally joined primary plates and secondary plates each pivotally connected to one of the primary plates. The secondary plates are biased away from the primary plates and require force to depress. The apparatus has an open configuration, wherein the primary plates rest on a flat surface such that one form of breast sculpting exercise can be performed; and a closed configuration that orients the apparatus in such a way that yet another form of breast sculpting exercise can be performed. Rotatable hand plates with hand straps are disposed on each of the secondary plates and are rotated in accordance with the configuration of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Jessica Chapman, Paul Berman, Jeffrey Bentzler
  • Patent number: 7124712
    Abstract: A pet brush including a brush body; which has a central aperture therethrough and a lower cylindrical peripheral wall of an enlarged diameter and an upper peripheral wall; a handle, which is adapted to be grasped by a user with a free proximal end and a cylindrical distal end with an aperture; a bristle pad, which is provided with a plurality of bristles; which have tips at a location remote from the brush body and the upper ends coupled to the bristle pad and located within the cylindrical lower wall of the brush body; a push plate, which is included with apertures receiving the bristles therethrough and included with an interior central rod extending through the central aperture of the brush body to an operator controlled push button secured to the upper end thereof; a spring within the upper cylindrical peripheral wall of the brush body adapted to push the push button away from the bristle pad and adapted to be contracted upon the depression of the push button to move the central rod downwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Jay Lefkovitz, Roy Bradbury
  • Publication number: 20060143783
    Abstract: An energy diffusing pad insertable within a glove. The pad includes a resilient material having a first and a second surface, and a front and rear portion. The first surface is positionable against a user's palm such that when the pad is aligned over the user's palm, the first surface of the cushion contacts at least the thenar and hypothenar eminences of a user's palm while not contacting the user's Median and Ulnar neurovascular bundles. The glove may include a pouch to retain the pad while in use. When in use, the pad is positioned over the user's palm, where the pad forms a bridge over the raised, bony thenar and hypothenar eminences of a user's palm. The pad diffuses the pressure of the grasped object away from the region between the thenar and hypothenar eminences, thus protecting the Median and Ulnar neurovascular bundles. A cushioned insert may be included within a portion of the pad to provide additional cushioning and protection of the Median and Ulnar nerves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Berman
  • Publication number: 20020029749
    Abstract: A pet brush including a brush body; which has a central aperture therethrough and a lower cylindrical peripheral wall of an enlarged diameter and an upper peripheral wall; a handle, which is adapted to be grasped by a user with a free proximal end and a cylindrical distal end with an aperture; a bristle pad, which is provided with a plurality of bristles; which have tips at a location remote from the brush body and the upper ends coupled to the bristle pad and located within the cylindrical lower wall of the brush body; a push plate, which is included with apertures receiving the bristles therethrough and included with an interior central rod extending through the central aperture of the brush body to an operator controlled push button secured to the upper end thereof; a spring within the upper cylindrical peripheral wall of the brush body adapted to push the push button away from the bristle pad and adapted to be contracted upon the depression of the push button to move the central rod downwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Jay Lefkovitz, Roy Bradbury
  • Patent number: 6109761
    Abstract: A new and improved flashlight including a cylindrical interior container having a cylindrical side wall of a first diameter terminating in a circular interior face and an open exterior face forming a chamber therein and a battery positioned within the chamber. The flashlight also includes a closure for the interior container with a central aperture for receiving a light bulb and with a parabolic reflector surrounding the light bulb and a transparent covering thereover. Also included as a component of the flashlight is an exterior container surrounding the primary container and a portion of the closure. The exterior container is flexible and of a size greater than that of the interior container. Lastly included is a quantity of particles located in the space between the interior container and the exterior container adapted to allow the exterior container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventors: Carol Smith, Paul Berman
  • Patent number: 6047973
    Abstract: Brake assemblies for in-line roller skates utilize a brake pad and a support member having portions extending forward of the front wheel. The brake support may fasten to the forward portion of the skate side rail by two bolts substituted for two of the skate's wheel bolts. Tabs or a groove, and a screw secure the replaceable brake pad to the forward portion of the brake support. The pad extends around the front of the front wheel and also at least partially around to the side of the front wheel on the brake support surface. The brake support member may be formed as an integral part of the side rail extending forward of the front wheel. These arrangements allow the skater to brake safely by tipping the foot downwardly or by dragging the foot to the side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventors: Robert Amore, Jeffrey M. Lee, Mikke Pierson, Kenneth A. Tarlow, Paul Berman
  • Patent number: 5764594
    Abstract: A silent alarm clock including a portable receiver unit with a wrist watch-type configuration. The receiver unit includes a vibrator adapted to create a vibrating sensation upon the receipt of a radio signal. To provide power to the receiver unit a rechargeable battery is included with a pair of associated contacts and a charger adapted to allow the recharging thereof. Also included is a base transmitter unit with a recharging base having a pair of contacts for contacting those of the receiver unit in a recharge orientation. A clock unit is situated within the base transmitter unit having associated control circuitry and a speaker. The clock circuitry is adapted to define at least two predetermined times. The base transmitter unit is adapted to transmit an audio signal via the speaker at a predetermined time if the receiver unit is the recharge orientation thereof and further generate a radio signal via free space if the receiver unit is not in the recharge orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Neal Marks, Brad Zieg
  • Patent number: 5746686
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus (10) consists of an elongated frame (12) tubular, in construction, having an upper end and a lower end. The frame (12) comprises a frame left slot (12L) and a frame right slot (12R), the frame left slot (12L) and frame right slot (12R) comprises an opening therebetween. A preload housing (16) securely attached to an upper distal end of the frame (12) therearound. The preload housing (16) comprises a preload housing adjuster (16A) removably fastened to a preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) by a removable fastening means. The preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) functions as a grip for the user, the preload housing (16) further comprises a preload housing slide (16B) slidably attached to the frame (12) at a mid distal point. An adjuster (26) functions to vary the resistance load. A lower slide (18) is movably attached to the frame (12). The lower slide (18) functions to support the user's left foot. A resistance device functions to provide a resistance to an user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Jim Kraushaar
  • Patent number: 5738039
    Abstract: A bowl for supplying drinking water to a pet. The inventive device includes a fluid reservoir having an open bowl projecting therefrom. A shared wall extends between the reservoir and the bowl and includes a fluid aperture directed therethrough. A valve assembly is mounted to the reservoir and can be manually operated to open and close the fluid aperture so as to permit transferring of fluid between the reservoir and the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Darrell Greenland, John Woods
  • Patent number: 5649964
    Abstract: A teething ring device for massaging the gums of an infant. The inventive device includes an annular teething ring having a plurality of radial extension members projecting therefrom. A vibration handle is rotatably mounted to the teething ring for imparting vibrations thereto so as to massage the gums of a teething infant. The rotatable coupling of the teething ring to the vibration handle permits the ring to rotate relative to the handle in response to the vibration imparted thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Cheryl Mansell, Darrell Greenland
  • Patent number: D399613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Ecko Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony O'Rourke, Kevin Kolozsvari, Paul A. Berman, Keith M. Kaucher