Patents by Inventor Robert Spiro

Robert Spiro 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: 9900358
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a stream of content with candidate content items associated with a likelihood of being interesting to a user. A model generation engine generates a model for a user. A scoring engine obtains candidate content items and compares candidate content items to a model to determine the most interesting content items. A user interface engine organizing first and second content items in a first direction and a third content item in a second direction. The user interface engine receives feedback that includes a request for additional content items or a request to remove an interest associated with a selected content item from the model. The model generation engine updates the model in response to feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Tomkins, Todd Jackson, Shaun Modi, Ray Su, Justin Lewis Kosslyn, Robert Spiro, Jessica Ko, Cameron Adams
  • Patent number: 8984098
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a stream of content with candidate content items associated with a likelihood of being interesting to a user. A model generation engine generates a model for a user. A scoring engine obtains candidate content items and compares candidate content items to a model to determine the most interesting content items. A user interface engine organizing first and second content items in a first direction and a third content item in a second direction. The user interface engine receives feedback that includes a request for additional content items or a request to remove an interest associated with a selected content item from the model. The model generation engine updates the model in response to feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Tomkins, Todd Jackson, Shaun Modi, Ray Su, Justin Lewis Kosslyn, Robert Spiro, Jessica Ko, Cameron Adams
  • Patent number: 8834914
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8784863
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8765165
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8652507
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8524268
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8518433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Publication number: 20120239146
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: ZIMMER, INC., ISTO TECHOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Publication number: 20120237558
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: ZIMMER, INC., ISTO TECHOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 8192759
    Abstract: The present application discloses matrix compositions to support the repair of tissue defects such as an osteochondral injury. A matrix described herein comprises a polyester polymer entangled with a polysaccharide polymer. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a matrix, and methods of using a matrix in the repair of tissue. In certain configurations, a matrix can comprise a polyester cross-linked with a polysaccharide, which can be an oxidized polysaccharide. In some configurations, a matrix can further comprise one or more additional components, such as a growth factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: ISTO Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro
  • Publication number: 20120087948
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Publication number: 20120009270
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Publication number: 20120009224
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 7879604
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions, methods and devices for treatment of a degenerative intervertebral disc. A composition can comprise chondrocytes expressing type II collagen. These chondrocytes can be obtained from human cadavers up to about two weeks following death, and can be grown in vitro. The compositions can further comprise one or more biocompatible molecules. Treatment of a degenerative disc can comprise injecting or implanting a composition comprising the chondrocytes into a degenerative disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Isto Technoliges, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Davis Adkisson, IV
  • Publication number: 20100322994
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Patent number: 7824711
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignees: Isto Technologies, Inc., Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Q. Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
  • Publication number: 20080299214
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions, methods and devices for treatment of a degenerative intervertebral disc. A composition can comprise chondrocytes expressing type II collagen. These chondrocytes can be obtained from human cadavers up to about two weeks following death, and can be grown in vitro. The compositions can further comprise one or more biocompatible molecules. Treatment of a degenerative disc can comprise injecting or implanting a composition comprising the chondrocytes into a degenerative disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Davis Adkisson, IV
  • Publication number: 20060008530
    Abstract: The present application discloses matrix compositions to support the repair of tissue defects such as an osteochondral injury. A matrix described herein comprises a polyester polymer entangled with a polysaccharide polymer. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a matrix, and methods of using a matrix in the repair of tissue. In certain configurations, a matrix can comprise a polyester cross-linked with a polysaccharide, which can be an oxidized polysaccharide. In some configurations, a matrix can further comprise one or more additional components, such as a growth factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Mitchell Seyedin, Robert Spiro
  • Publication number: 20050196387
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions, methods and devices for treatment of a degenerative intervertebral disc. A composition can comprise chondrocytes expressing type II collagen. These chondrocytes can be obtained from human cadavers up to about two weeks following death, and can be grown in vitro. The compositions can further comprise one or more biocompatible molecules. Treatment of a degenerative disc can comprise injecting or implanting a composition comprising the chondrocytes into a degenerative disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Mitchell Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Adkisson