Patents by Inventor Robert H. Rines

Robert H. Rines 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: 7392192
    Abstract: A novel method and microprocessor-controlled apparatus are provided for improving research and/or communication interaction between human and animals, such as dolphins and the like, or between normal humans and speech-impaired humans, by playing back audible pre-recorded human-language phrases corresponding to and descriptive of the meaning of sounds and/or gestures or responses produced by the animal or the speech-impaired human and in response to stimuli, conditions or environmental events to which the animal (or impaired human) is subjected, wherein the pre-recorded phrases represent what the human would say or describe if subjected to such stimuli, conditions or environmental events; such that during actual real-time interacting with the animals (or such impaired humans) one actually hears “from” the animal or speech-impaired human, spoken language phrases descriptive of their condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 7314178
    Abstract: A technique for automatically controlling a computer by the remote (or proximal or local) scanning of special coded-indicia to execute computer-stored programs directly and automatically in response to computer-translated instructions represented by the scanned coded indicia, such as the presentation of specified supplemental pictorial and other website stored materials to the reader of a book or magazine or the like containing such coded indicia keyed to said website, and more generally, to cause the computer automatically to execute desired programs in direct response to such coded indicia scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventors: Robert H. Rines, Paul Saindon, Elijah Ercolino, Justice C. Rines
  • Patent number: 7178530
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus for ameliorating, at least temporarily, vision-inhibiting effects of cataracts and the like within the lens of an eye, wherein MHz high-frequency ultrasound of relatively low power much less than that which would cause rupturing or fragmentation of the lens is used to treat the eye and for limited irradiation periods sufficient, however, to agitate and move around protein clumps or the like within the lens that cause the cataracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 7056865
    Abstract: Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nutrient, and sometimes anti-microbial and insect and fungus repellent properties, as well, and with the adaptability to present the structures in solid, gel and liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventors: Robert H. Rines, Lisa Toth, Suzi Rines Toth
  • Patent number: 7047676
    Abstract: A novel rotational and positionable robotic arm-controlled underwater bottom artifact and sample suction recovery apparatus and interchangeable bottom coring apparatus, wherein the interchange is effected underwater by rotation of a common deploying arm and remote-control mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Academy of Applied Science
    Inventors: Michael A. Nicholson, Robert H. Rines, William D. Donohue, Elijah T. Ercolino
  • Publication number: 20040214720
    Abstract: Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nutrient, and sometimes anti-microbial and insect and fungus repellent properties, as well, and with the adaptability to present the structures in solid, gel and liquid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Rines, Lisa Toth, Suzi Rines Toth
  • Patent number: 6777021
    Abstract: A method of providing a denatured wheat gluten fiber product with flavoring applied at a critical period of time of its cooling and shrinking after hot moisture-denaturing, that is uniformly flavored throughout and, on consumption, is absent characteristic wheat gluten after taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Knox Mountain Licensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia Huber, Robert H. Rines
  • Publication number: 20040083106
    Abstract: A novel method and microprocessor-controlled apparatus are provided for improving research and/or communication interaction between human and animals, such as dolphins and the like, or between normal humans and speech-impaired humans, by playing back audible pre-recorded human-language phrases corresponding to and descriptive of the meaning of sounds and/or gestures or responses produced by the animal or the speech-impaired human and in response to stimuli, conditions or environmental events to which the animal (or impaired human) is subjected, wherein the pre-recorded phrases represent what the human would say or describe if subjected to such stimuli, conditions or environmental events; such that during actual real-time interacting with the animals (or such impaired humans) one actually hears “from” the animal or speech-impaired human, spoken language phrases descriptive of their condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Publication number: 20040082882
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus for ameliorating, at least temporarily, vision-inhibiting effects of cataracts and the like within the lens of an eye, wherein MHz high-frequency ultrasound of relatively low power much less than that which would cause rupturing or fragmentation of the lens is used to treat the eye and for limited irradiation periods sufficient, however, to agitate and move around protein clumps or the like within the lens that cause the cataracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Publication number: 20030170375
    Abstract: A method of providing a denatured wheat gluten fiber product with flavoring applied at a critical period of time of its cooling and shrinking after hot moisture-denaturing, that is uniformly flavored throughout and, on consumption, is absent characteristic wheat gluten after taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Knox Mountain Licensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia Huber, Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 6444219
    Abstract: A method of rendering antiseptic a packaged solid admixed emulsion for treating bleeding cuts and the like containing, dispersed therein, a bactericidal component that is solid at room temperature, such as cinnamic alcohol, but melts or liquefies at blood temperature upon contacting the blood, comprising elevating the temperature of the packaged emulsion and/or contacting with moisture briefly to commence such liquefying to wet the exterior surface of the solid emulsion, and with concurrent release of bactericidal vapor within the package, and the resulting antiseptic solid emulsion products produced thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventors: Robert H. Rines, R. David Rines
  • Publication number: 20010033442
    Abstract: Method of and apparatus for expanding the functionality of vehicle cassette tape player decks to permit driver dictation or other recording and automatic remote station relaying of same through integration with cellular radio telephone apparatus and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: CAROL MARY RINES, ROBERT H. RINES, JUSTICE C. RINES
  • Patent number: 6271174
    Abstract: Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nutrient, and sometimes anti-microbial and insect and fungus repellent properties, as well, and with the adaptability to present the structures in solid, gel and liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventors: Robert H. Rines, Lisa Toth, Suzi Rines Toth
  • Publication number: 20010006669
    Abstract: A method of rendering antiseptic a packaged solid admixed emulsion for treating bleeding cuts and the like containing, dispersed therein, a bactericidal component that is solid at room temperature, such as cinnamic alcohol, but melts or liquefies at blood temperature upon contacting the blood, comprising elevating the temperature of the packaged emulsion and/or contacting with moisture briefly to commence such liquefying to wet the exterior surface of the solid emulsion, and with concurrent release of bactericidal vapor within the package, and the resulting antiseptic solid emulsion products produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: ROBERT H. RINES, R. DAVID RINES
  • Patent number: 6077703
    Abstract: A method of inducing accelerated and increased mold yields from Artemesia and similar high temperature water extracts thereof in very thin shallow standing planar solution layers exposed to daylight; in particular, molds yielding Pennicillium rinseseum and/or Penicillium allorenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Academy of Applied Science (Division of Allor Foundation)
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 6002558
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for expanding the functionality of vehicle cassette tape player decks to permit driver dictation or other recording and automatic remote station relaying of same through integration with cellular radio telephone apparatus and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventors: Carol Mary Rines, Robert H. Rines, Justice C. Rines
  • Patent number: 5974446
    Abstract: A novel user-friendly method of and system for integrating the use of a plurality of different communication techniques for over-the-Internet interfacing between a central server storing a plurality of different information topics and user identification information and a plurality of independent user computer stations which have selected common information topics and are widely geographically separated, for such purposes as information and dialog networking of schools and other groups with common topic interests, and enabling real-time intercommunication amongst such users and with the server, and including growing the information on the selected topics through Internet feedback to the server of user dialog and supplemental information relating thereto; the method creating a virtual common room atmosphere for all the users (such as the same virtual classroom) wherein, irrespective of the diverse geographical locations and actual distances of the varied user stations from one another and from the central serv
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Academy of Applied Science
    Inventors: Wes Sonnenreich, Tim Macinta, Jason Albanesc, Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 5900387
    Abstract: Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nutrient, and sometimes anti-microbial and insect and fungus repellent properties, as well, and with the adaptability to present the structures in solid, gel and liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventor: Robert H. Rines
  • Patent number: 5792726
    Abstract: An anti-microbial herbal composition for living organisms and particularly as an herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventors: Marianne Lorina, Robert H. Rines, Carol M. Rines, Justice C. Rines
  • Patent number: 5434122
    Abstract: An herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Allor Foundation
    Inventors: Marianne Lorina, Robert H. Rines, Carol M. Rines, Justice C. Rines