Patents Assigned to 21, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20080198816
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a plurality of timely organized ad hoc data communications networks and a method for data communication. A network from the plurality of networks includes media-independent communications links and plurality of network nodes, where a network node in the plurality could be coupled to at least one other network node via a media independent communication link, and a plurality of access points, where each access point in the plurality is coupled to at least one other access point via another media-independent communications link. The network communicates during a data collection cycle that includes a broadcast interval, a time-slotted communications interval and a random access time-slotted communications interval. The plurality of network nodes are arranged in a self-assigned hierarchy where one or more nodes in the plurality of network nodes can be assigned more than one time slot to transmit the network information messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: INTECH 21, INC.
    Inventors: Marat Kats, Helena Zelmanovich, Igor Tchibirev, Yuriy Izvarin
  • Patent number: 7410226
    Abstract: An extensible monitor support system (20) is provided. The system (20) may include a cabinet (24) made up of a horizontal base (28), a back (30), right and left sides (26), a front (32), and a top (34). Within the cabinet (24) is a lift apparatus (40) made up of an extensible support column (42) formed of telescoping outer, intermediate, and inner sections (44,46,48), a base plate (50) coupled to the cabinet base (28) and the column outer section (44), a pair of opposing bayonet sheaths (60) coupled to the column outer section (44), a primary coupling component (62) coupled to the bayonet sheaths (60) and the cabinet back (30), and a monitor support bracket (72) coupled to the column inner section (48) and the monitor (22). The monitor support bracket (72) is configured to maintain a monitor (22) substantially parallel to the cabinet back (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Nexus 21, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Meskan
  • Patent number: 7122514
    Abstract: Co-administration of a lysostaphin or other anti-staphylococcal agent which cleaves cross-links of peptidoglycans of staphylococci cell walls such as lysostaphin and an antibiotic effective against staphylococci due to antibiotic activity mediated by cell-wall activity is effective against staphylococcal infection, even staphylococci that may be resistant to one or other of lysostaphin or the cell-wall active antibiotic. Co-administration simultaneously suppresses the generation of antibiotic-resistant mutant strains. Effective cell-wall active antibiotics include ?-lactams and glycopeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Nutrition 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Climo, Ellen Murphy, Gordon Archer
  • Patent number: 7078377
    Abstract: Co-administration of a lysostaphin or other anti-staphylococcal agent which cleaves cross-links of peptidoglycans of staphylococci cell walls such as lysostaphin and an antibiotic effective against staphylococci due to antibiotic activity mediated by cell-wall activity is effective against staphylococcal infection, even staphylococci that may be resistant to one or other of lysostaphin or the cell-wall active antibiotic. Co-administration simultaneously suppresses the generation of antibiotic-resistant mutant strains. Effective cell-wall active antibiotics include ?-lactams and glycopeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Nutrition 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Climo, Ellen Murphy, Gordon Archer
  • Patent number: 7002944
    Abstract: A timely organized ad hoc network is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Intech 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Marat Kats, Helena Zelmanovich, Igor Tchibirev, Yuriy Izvarin
  • Patent number: 6850511
    Abstract: A timely organized ad hoc network is provided, including at least one access point, and a plurality of network nodes operable to transmit and receive at least one node information message destined for the at least one access point, in which at least one of the plurality of network nodes transmits the at least one node information message to a first selected one of at least one neighboring destination, the first selected neighboring destination being selected in accordance with a dynamic self-routing protocol, the first selected neighboring destination including one of: i) the at least one access point, and ii) a first neighboring network node of the plurality of network nodes, if the at least one network node is prevented from directly transmitting the node information to the at least one access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Intech 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Marat G. Kats, Helena Zelmanovich, Igor Tchibirev, Yuriy Izvarin
  • Patent number: 6809115
    Abstract: A composition for treating insulin-dependent diabetes, reducing body fat, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing hyperglycemia, and reducing hypercholesterolemia with at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is disclosed. A method of treating a subject suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes by administering a composition that includes at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is similarly provided. The administration of a composition containing an effective dose of at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol for the treatment of obesity is likewise provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Nutrition 21, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Katz, James R. Komorowski, Danielle Greenberg
  • Patent number: 6529120
    Abstract: A system for communicating over a transmission line has a plurality of transceivers, each for generating an information signal for transmission over the transmission line and for reception of an information signal transmitted thereto over the transmission line. A device couples each transceiver to the transmission line. The device includes a ferrite core surrounding the transmission line and at least one winding extending through the core and connected to the transceiver. As a result, the current signal corresponding to a generated information signal, as applied to the transmission line during transmission, and a current signal corresponding to a transmitted information signal is received From the transmission line during reception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Intech 21, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bilenko, Helena Zelmanovich
  • Publication number: 20020102995
    Abstract: A method for tracking the location of mobile units, comprises providing a plurality of mobile units each having a wireless transmitter and a unique address and at least one stationary base unit having a phase array antenna with antenna elements. A signal including an address is received from at least one mobile unit by the at least base unit via the phase array antenna. The phase difference of the signal arriving at the antenna elements from each mobile unit is measured and the coordinates of the location of each mobile unit are calculated as a function of the phase differences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Intech 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Helena Zelmanovich, Victor Zelmanovich, George Bilenko
  • Patent number: 6347229
    Abstract: A method for tracking the location of mobile units, comprises providing a plurality of mobile units each having a wireless transmitter and a unique address and at least one stationary base unit having a phase array antenna with antenna elements. A signal including an address is received from at least one mobile unit by the at least base unit via the phase array antenna. The phase difference of the signal arriving at the antenna elements from each mobile unit is measured and the coordinates of the location of each mobile unit are calculated as a function of the phase differences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignees: Intech 21, Inc., Secure Care Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Helena Zelmanovich, Victor Zelmanovich, George Bilenko
  • Patent number: 6311830
    Abstract: A conveyor system for transporting elongate articles along a conveying surface to a workstation. The conveying surface forms an endless path having an upper conveying path and a lower return path. The conveying surface has article holders fixedly connected on the conveying surface for holding the elongated articles on the conveying surface with longitudinally extending sides of the article essentially extending outwardly from the conveying surface. A gripping device is positioned adjacent the conveying surface and pivots about an axis for unloading and loading the article to and from the conveying surface in a single pivotal motion. A first article holder type includes a pair of arcuate portions positioned to form a discontinuous cylindrical configuration having open areas between each end of the arcuate portions and an upper lip for receiving a complementary groove in the elongate article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Machine Tool Technology 21-Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Grimm
  • Patent number: 6260486
    Abstract: A stand for supporting and securing an item such as a portable computer comprises a hinged leaf assembly with adjustably positionable clamping members. The clamping members are slidingly secured along outer edges of hingedly connected leaves of the leaf assembly to permit sliding advancement of the clamping members relative to and along the edges of the leaves to which they are attached. An articulated arm is secured at an upper end to the underside of the leaf assembly and at a lower end to the surface relative to which the item is to be supported such as the floor of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Merging 20 Into 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane M. Boos, Eric H. Tse
  • Patent number: 6185941
    Abstract: With an object to provide a thermoelectric converter excellent in performance, this invention provides a thermoelectric converter provided with a first thermal converter 1, a blocked second thermal conductor 2 connected to a predetermined position of the first conductor 1, a frame 6 made of a synthetic resin and surrounding the second conductor 2, a thermally-conductive substrate 5 with the frame 6 fixed at a basal end portion 8 thereof on the substrate and also with a group of thermoelectric elements 4 supported inside the substrate, and a heat-insulating layer 31 interposed between the first thermal conductor 1 and the thermally-conductive substrate 5 such that the frame 6 is surrounded at an outer periphery thereof by the heat-insulating layer. The second thermal conductor 2 and the thermally-conductive substrate 5 are opposing each other and are maintained in close contact with each other via the group of thermoelectric elements 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: ECO 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Hideo Watanabe, Fumikazu Kiya
  • Patent number: RE39480
    Abstract: A method for treating Type II diabetes by administering to an affected individual a combination of chromic tripicolinate and biotin. The two compounds are administered orally or parenterally at in daily dosages which provide between 50 and 1,000 ?g of chromium and between 25 ?g and 200 mg biotin, the amounts of chromium and biotin being selected together to provide a greater than additive effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Nutrition 21, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark F. McCarty
  • Patent number: D466331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventor: Do Won Chang
  • Patent number: D468562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventor: Do Won Chang
  • Patent number: D470685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventor: Do Won Chang
  • Patent number: D477106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Do Won Chang, J. T. Nakaoka
  • Patent number: D482212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Nakaoka
  • Patent number: D485094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Fashion 21, Inc.
    Inventors: Do Won Chang, J. T. Nakaoka