Patents by Inventor Steve Horvath
Steve Horvath 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: 11589645Abstract: The present disclosure provides a footwear technology system including a multilayer shoe sole system. The multilayer shoe sole insert can include a lower outsole layer, a midsole layer, and an upper insole layer, wherein the midsole layer includes a plurality of pins extending from the bottom surface of the midsole layer, wherein the pins engage with the pin holes in the outsole layer. The system can include a dynamic upper foot retention system that moves in harmony with the foot's optimal natural movement. The dynamic upper foot retention system can include a top component connecting the lace area to the sole system, and back component that connects the upper heel area to the sole system, wherein when the laces are tightened, the force is directed towards the heel securing the foot to the shoe without forcing the arch down or constricting the raising of the foot arch.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Biopods Inc.Inventors: Steve Horvath, Roy Gardiner
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Publication number: 20220236216Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing a gas are provided. In some embodiments, the system includes: at least one scrubber including a scrubber material that removes at least one sulfur compound from the gas to produce a scrubbed gas; at least one gas sensor in fluid communication with the at least one scrubber, the at least one gas sensor sensing at least one remaining sulfur compound in the scrubbed gas. In some embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein may be used to analyze individual odorants in a hydrocarbon gas such as natural gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Cong JIN, Samuel Mukasa MUWANGUZI, Cameron Steve HORVATH, Mirwais AKTARY
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Publication number: 20210337920Abstract: A midsole or insole device for a shoe includes a first variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface one of the metatarsal heads and the heel and a second variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface a lateral aspect of the foot between the fifth metatarsal head and the heel. During gait-related activities, the first variable stimulation mechanism produces stimulus of an intensity greater than the second variable stimulation mechanism. At least one of the first variable stimulation mechanism and the second variable stimulation mechanism comprises two bonded layers including a resilient stimulating upper layer and a less resilient stimulus-enhancing lower layer. The upper layer includes a plurality of holes that pass through the entirety of the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of equally spaced upwardly facing projections aligned substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the upper layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Bruce Comstock, Steve Horvath
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Patent number: 11058169Abstract: A midsole or insole device for a shoe includes a first variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface one of the metatarsal heads and the heel and a second variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface a lateral aspect of the foot between the fifth metatarsal head and the heel. During gait-related activities, the first variable stimulation mechanism produces stimulus of an intensity greater than the second variable stimulation mechanism. At least one of the first variable stimulation mechanism and the second variable stimulation mechanism comprises two bonded layers including a resilient stimulating upper layer and a less resilient stimulus-enhancing lower layer. The upper layer includes a plurality of holes that pass through the entirety of the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of equally spaced upwardly facing projections aligned substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the upper layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Biopods, LLCInventors: Bruce Comstock, Steve Horvath
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Publication number: 20200170335Abstract: The present disclosure provides a footwear technology system including a multilayer shoe sole system. The multilayer shoe sole insert can include a lower outsole layer, a midsole layer, and an upper insole layer, wherein the midsole layer includes a plurality of pins extending from the bottom surface of the midsole layer, wherein the pins engage with the pin holes in the outsole layer. The system can include a dynamic upper foot retention system that moves in harmony with the foot's optimal natural movement. The dynamic upper foot retention system can include a top component connecting the lace area to the sole system, and back component that connects the upper heel area to the sole system, wherein when the laces are tightened, the force is directed towards the heel securing the foot to the shoe without forcing the arch down or constricting the raising of the foot arch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Steve Horvath, Roy Gardiner
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Patent number: 10435743Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials that use observation of DNA characteristics to obtain information relating to the age of individuals. The instant disclosure identifies 88 sites in or near 80 genes for which the degree of cytosine methylation in epithelial and/or white blood cells is significantly correlated with age. In illustrative embodiments of the invention, cytosine methylation patterns the promoters of the EDARADD, TOMILI, and NPTX2 genes are used to predict the age of an individual with a high degree of accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Eric Vilain, Sven Bocklandt, Steve Horvath, Janet Sinsheimer
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Patent number: 10220924Abstract: An improved kayak has a hull of thermoformed ABS plastic having a bow and a seat having a void between the bow and the seat, a top of the hull being a deck with a foam PVC block glued to a bottom face of the deck. A rotomolded polyethylene plastic insert is located in the void and joined to the hull by fasteners that pass through the insert and the deck of the hull and engage the foam PVC block within the hull, with caulking between the hull and the insert. A propulsion device is removably mounted in the rotomolded plastic insert that allows a user of the kayak to propel the kayak.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: HURRICANE AQUA SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Steve Horvath, Pat Renfro
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Publication number: 20180140041Abstract: A midsole or insole device for a shoe includes a first variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface one of the metatarsal heads and the heel and a second variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface a lateral aspect of the foot between the fifth metatarsal head and the heel. During gait-related activities, the first variable stimulation mechanism produces stimulus of an intensity greater than the second variable stimulation mechanism. At least one of the first variable stimulation mechanism and the second variable stimulation mechanism comprises two bonded layers including a resilient stimulating upper layer and a less resilient stimulus-enhancing lower layer. The upper layer includes a plurality of holes that pass through the entirety of the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of equally spaced upwardly facing projections aligned substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the upper layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Bruce Comstock, Steve Horvath, Roy Gardiner
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Publication number: 20140228231Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials that use observation of DNA characteristics to obtain information relating to the age of individuals. The instant disclosure identifies 88 sites in or near 80 genes for which the degree of cytosine methylation in epithelial and/or white blood cells is significantly correlated with age. In illustrative embodiments of the invention, cytosine methylation patterns the promoters of the EDARADD, TOMILI, and NPTX2 genes are used to predict the age of an individual with a high degree of accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Eric Vilain, Sven Bocklandt, Steve Horvath, Janet Sinsheimer
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Patent number: 8057271Abstract: A paddle including a shaft having a distal end, the distal end ending in a protrusion; and a paddle blade having a proximal end joined to the distal end of the shaft, the proximal end having an inner surface and at least one internal longitudinal slot disposed adjacent to the inner surface engaged with the protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventors: John Hevesi, Steve Horvath
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Publication number: 20110041242Abstract: A water saving toilet flush system to selectively practice a partial or a full flush at the selection of the user is disclosed. A partial flush operation is initiated by depressing the control handle to commence the flush to connect a magnet assembly and to simultaneously unseat an associated flapper valve. Then the control lever is lifted to uncouple the magnet assembly and allow a float assembly to control seating of the flapper valve. A full flush operation is initiated in the same manner the partial flush operation is initiated. However, the control lever is allowed to remain depressed, causing the magnet assembly to remain coupled until a water level is low enough to cause the flapper valve to uncouple the magnet assembly and to drop to a closed position completing the full flush cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: David Courtney, Steve Horvath
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Publication number: 20100279560Abstract: A paddle including a shaft having a distal end, the distal end ending in a protrusion; and a paddle blade having a proximal end joined to the distal end of the shaft, the proximal end having an inner surface and at least one internal longitudinal slot disposed adjacent to the inner surface engaged with the protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: John Hevesi, Steve Horvath
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Patent number: 7382285Abstract: A system and method for filtering various targets (such as ground vehicles, stationary objects, and aircraft) from display on a display screen within the cockpit of an “Own Ship” aircraft. The system and method withhold from display any non-exempt targets that have an altitude that is either: (1) greater than an upper-threshold altitude; or (2) less than a lower-threshold altitude. The upper-threshold altitude and the lower-threshold altitude may be set to user-specified, customized values as desired to accommodate current flying conditions. In addition, the system and method may also be configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes, each of which features a different upper threshold altitude/lower threshold altitude combination. The system and method are preferably configured to reset certain threshold altitudes to pre-defined default altitudes in response to the aircraft landing.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Garmin AT, Inc.Inventors: Steve Horvath, Robert Grove, Bob Hilb, Craig Bowers
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Patent number: 7124000Abstract: A system for graphically displaying on a cockpit display an indication of closure (i.e. a “closure indictor”) with a selected target aircraft. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system only displays a closure indicator if: (1) the selected target aircraft is within a pre-determined monitoring zone; and (2) the track of the selected target aircraft is within a pre-determined variation angle of the track of the Own Ship aircraft. If the rate of closure between the selected target aircraft and the Own Ship aircraft is within a predetermined range of values, the closure indicator includes a closing/receding indicia (such as an upwardly or downwardly directed arrow) that indicates whether the Own Ship aircraft is closing in on or receding from the selected target aircraft. The system preferably removes the closure indicator from display when the Own Ship aircraft or the selected target aircraft ceases to be airborne.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventors: Steve Horvath, Robert Grove, Craig Bowers
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Publication number: 20050227554Abstract: A paddle includes a shaft, a blade, and a grip. The blade includes a skeleton to reinforce the blade and an outer surface secured to the skeleton. The skeleton and the outer surface are made of the same and/or different injection molded materials and/or of composite materials. The blade is attached to the shaft. The shaft includes a surface profile, and the grip includes a complimentary surface profile to engage the surface profile of the shaft to removably interlock the grip to the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: John Hevesi, Steve Horvath
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Publication number: 20050065671Abstract: A system for graphically displaying on a cockpit display an indication of closure (i.e. a “closure indictor”) with a selected target aircraft. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system only displays a closure indicator if: (1) the selected target aircraft is within a pre-determined monitoring zone; and (2) the track of the selected target aircraft is within a pre-determined variation angle of the track of the Own Ship aircraft. If the rate of closure between the selected target aircraft and the Own Ship aircraft is within a predetermined range of values, the closure indicator includes a closing/receding indicia (such as an upwardly or downwardly directed arrow) that indicates whether the Own Ship aircraft is closing in on or receding from the selected target aircraft. The system preferably removes the closure indicator from display when the Own Ship aircraft or the selected target aircraft ceases to be airborne.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Steve Horvath, Robert Grove, Craig Bowers
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Patent number: 6826458Abstract: A system for graphically displaying on a cockpit display an indication of closure (i.e. a “closure indictor”) with a selected target aircraft. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system only displays a closure indicator if: (1) the selected target aircraft is within a predetermined monitoring zone; and (2) the track of the selected target aircraft is within a pre-determined variation angle of the track of the Own Ship aircraft. If the rate of closure between the selected target aircraft and the Own Ship aircraft is within a predetermined range of values, the closure indicator includes a closing/receding indicia (such as an upwardly or downwardly directed arrow) that indicates whether the Own Ship aircraft is closing in on or receding from the selected target aircraft. The system preferably removes the closure indicator from display when the Own Ship aircraft or the selected target aircraft ceases to be airborne.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Garmin AT, Inc.Inventors: Steve Horvath, Robert Grove, Craig Bowers
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Patent number: 6785367Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for automatically identifying enunciation of telephone numbers and email addresses in voice mail messages for presentation to a user via either voice or text, without the user being required to replay the message. Furthermore, according to the invention the extracted telephone number or email addresses may be forwarded to an application for further processing (e.g. to dial the extracted number, add the email address and/or telephone number to a contacts database, etc.) The user may specify text strings to be searched (other than telephone numbers and email addresses). Thus, a user can specify certain words such as “extension”, “email”, etc., in order to qualify the extracted number or email address information, or words such as “urgently” or “immediately” to identify important voice mail messages.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Mitel Knowledge CorporationInventors: Steve Horvath, Tonis Kasvand
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Publication number: 20030163300Abstract: A method of translating a message for an intended recipient. The method includes the steps of handling at least one call to receive a message in a first language, recognizing the first language of the message, translating the message from the first language to a second message in a second language and handling the second message such that the second message is available to the intended recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Mitel Knowledge CorporationInventors: Tonis Kasvand, Steve Horvath
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Publication number: 20030048880Abstract: A system is provided that automates the process of pre-screening calls by reliably identifying callers and directing calls according to user preferences related to specific callers. The automated system answers an incoming call, communicates with the caller, identifies the caller through their unique voice pattern, and redirects the call according to associated policies and/or feature specifications set by the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Mitel Knowledge CorporationInventors: Steve Horvath, Tonis Kasvand