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).
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Patent number: 9900358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Andrew Tomkins, Todd Jackson, Shaun Modi, Ray Su, Justin Lewis Kosslyn, Robert Spiro, Jessica Ko, Cameron Adams
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Patent number: 8984098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Tomkins, Todd Jackson, Shaun Modi, Ray Su, Justin Lewis Kosslyn, Robert Spiro, Jessica Ko, Cameron Adams
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Patent number: 8834914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8784863Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8765165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8652507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8524268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8518433Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Publication number: 20120239146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicants: ZIMMER, INC., ISTO TECHOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Publication number: 20120237558Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicants: ZIMMER, INC., ISTO TECHOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 8192759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: ISTO Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro
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Publication number: 20120087948Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Publication number: 20120009270Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Publication number: 20120009224Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 7879604Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Isto Technoliges, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Davis Adkisson, IV
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Publication number: 20100322994Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Patent number: 7824711Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignees: Isto Technologies, Inc., Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Neil Kizer, Robert Spiro, Jian Q. Yao, Cheryl Renee Blanchard
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Publication number: 20080299214Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mitchell S. Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Davis Adkisson, IV
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Publication number: 20060008530Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Mitchell Seyedin, Robert Spiro
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Publication number: 20050196387Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Mitchell Seyedin, Robert Spiro, H. Adkisson