Patents by Inventor A. Spitzer
A. Spitzer 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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Publication number: 20250036322Abstract: Systems and methods for securely and remotely storing data in a remote, distributed redundant array of independent drives (RAID) is provided. RAID storage is accomplished through a series of mapped drives, non-routable Internet protocol (IP) addresses, and routable IP addresses. In addition, authorization to access a RAID controller, network address translation (NAT) system, and domain name system (DNS) system may all be separated, increasing security and allowing storage to be securely distributed among a variety of dispersed storage locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Steven A. Spitzer
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Patent number: 12124744Abstract: Systems and methods for securely and remotely storing data in a remote, distributed redundant array of independent drives (RAID) is provided. RAID storage is accomplished through a series of mapped drives, non-routable Internet protocol (IP) addresses, and routable IP addresses. In addition, authorization to access a RAID controller, network address translation (NAT) system, and domain name system (DNS) system may all be separated, increasing security and allowing storage to be securely distributed among a variety of dispersed storage locations.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2024Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Steven A. Spitzer
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Publication number: 20240134576Abstract: Systems and methods for securely and remotely storing data in a remote, distributed redundant array of independent drives (RAID) is provided. RAID storage is accomplished through a series of mapped drives, non-routable Internet protocol (IP) addresses, and routable IP addresses. In addition, authorization to access a RAID controller, network address translation (NAT) system, and domain name system (DNS) system may all be separated, increasing security and allowing storage to be securely distributed among a variety of dispersed storage locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Steven A. Spitzer
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Patent number: 11868666Abstract: Systems and methods for securely and remotely storing data in a remote, distributed redundant array of independent drives (RAID) is provided. RAID storage is accomplished through a series of mapped drives, non-routable Internet protocol (IP) addresses, and routable IP addresses. In addition, authorization to access a RAID controller, network address translation (NAT) system, and domain name system (DNS) system may all be separated, increasing security and allowing storage to be securely distributed among a variety of dispersed storage locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Steven A. Spitzer
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Publication number: 20230409246Abstract: Systems and methods for securely and remotely storing data in a remote, distributed redundant array of independent drives (RAID) is provided. RAID storage is accomplished through a series of mapped drives, non-routable Internet protocol (IP) addresses, and routable IP addresses. In addition, authorization to access a RAID controller, network address translation (NAT) system, and domain name system (DNS) system may all be separated, increasing security and allowing storage to be securely distributed among a variety of dispersed storage locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Steven A. SPITZER
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Patent number: 10948161Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a light-emitting element, and a lens extending over the light-emitting element. The housing includes a support surface, and the light-emitting element is coupled to the support surface. The lens includes a refractor portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is positioned proximate the light-emitting element. The inner surface is oriented at an angle such that the light generated by the light-emitting element exhibits total internal reflection within the lens until the light reaches the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Seng Vang, Rebecca K. McCall, Jeffrey A. Spitzer, David A. Simoni
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Publication number: 20190072257Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a light-emitting element, and a lens extending over the light-emitting element. The housing includes a support surface, and the light-emitting element is coupled to the support surface. The lens includes a refractor portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is positioned proximate the light-emitting element. The inner surface is oriented at an angle such that the light generated by the light-emitting element exhibits total internal reflection within the lens until the light reaches the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Seng Vang, Rebecca K. McCall, Jeffrey A. Spitzer, David A. Simoni
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Publication number: 20160320031Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a light-emitting element, and a lens extending over the light-emitting element. The housing includes a support surface, and the light-emitting element is coupled to the support surface. The lens includes a refractor portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is positioned proximate the light-emitting element. The inner surface is oriented at an angle such that the light generated by the light-emitting element exhibits total internal reflection within the lens until the light reaches the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Seng Vang, Rebecca K. McCall, Jeffrey A. Spitzer, David A. Simoni
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Patent number: 7870005Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for configuring a medical device. A personal data assistant is used by a practitioner to gather patient information. Patient information is transferred to a server, and three optional medical devices are configured as a “good,” “better,” and “best” alternative. One of the proposed options is selected customized by the practitioner prior to ordering. Order status may be obtained online, and historical patient and order information is maintained. A catalog of medical device components is also provided, the catalog items are either ordered “as is” or are customized through the customizer prior to ordering.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Ohio Willow Wood CompanyInventors: Robert E. Arbogast, Michael Edward Hopkins, James M. Colvin, Mark William Ford, Phillip Lee Harrison, Raymond Francis, Keith W. Justus, Rebecca L. Halley, Bradley A. Spitzer, Thomas D. Chamberlain, Eric L. Kershner
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Publication number: 20050000008Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventor: A. Spitzer
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Publication number: 20030009354Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for configuring a medical device. A personal data assistant is used by a practitioner to gather patient information. Patient information is transferred to a server, and three optional medical devices are configured as a “good,” “better,” and “best” alternative. One of the proposed options is selected customized by the practitioner prior to ordering. Order status may be obtained online, and historical patient and order information is maintained. A catalog of medical device components is also provided, the catalog items are either ordered “as is” or are customized through the customizer prior to ordering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: OHIO WILLOW WOOD COMPANYInventors: Robert E. Arbogast, Michael Edward Hopkins, James M. Colvin, Mark William Ford, Phillip Lee Harrison, Raymond Francis, Keith W. Justus, Rebecca L. Halley, Bradley A. Spitzer, Thomas D. Chamberlain, Eric L. Kershner
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Patent number: 6087374Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds inhibit the growth of piconaviruses, such as rhinoviruses, Hepatitus viruses, cardioviruses, polioviruses, enteroviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Kurt D. Schladetzky, Wayne A. Spitzer, Michael S. Vannieuwenhze
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Patent number: 5693661Abstract: Certain vinyl acetylene benzimidazole compounds which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, cardioviruses, polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Shawn C. Miller, Frantz Victor, Wayne A. Spitzer, Thomas R. Sattelberg, Sr., Mark J. Tebbe
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Patent number: 5545653Abstract: The present application provides a series of benzimidazole compounds which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, cardioviruses, polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus. Such compounds are also useful as intermediates for preparing additional benzimidazole antiviral compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Shawn C. Miller, Frantz Victor, Wayne A. Spitzer, Thomas R. Sattelberg, Sr., Mark J. Tebbe
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Patent number: 5093324Abstract: Ribosylated 2-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles having antiviral activity, methods of use and pharmaceutical formulations therefor.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1989Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Marie T. Reamer, Wayne A. Spitzer, Frantz Victor
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Patent number: 4891712Abstract: A new use of manufacture is disclosed. The marketing research method includes preparing a video tape for viewing by a member of a defined research sample. The tape is placed into a cassette and supplied to the member. In some cases the tape is viewed on a one-time basis. The survey material is collected and analyzed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1987Date of Patent: January 2, 1990Assignee: NFO Research, Inc.Inventors: Rich A. Spitzer, Melanie A. Mumper, Karen A. Stanley
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Patent number: 4835168Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, and R.sup.2 is cyano or --C(.dbd.S)--NH--R.sup.3 ; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together are .dbd.C(NH.sub.2).sub.2 or .dbd.C(R.sup.5)(NHR.sup.3 ');R.sup.3 and R.sup.3 ' are hydrogen or --COOR.sup.4 ;R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkenyl, substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkenyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; andR.sup.5 is hydrogen or --S--R.sup.6 where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or pyridyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and salts thereof, are useful antiviral agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1988Date of Patent: May 30, 1989Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Charles J. Paget, Jr., Brent J. Rieder, Wayne A. Spitzer, Chyun-Yeh E. Wu
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Patent number: 4670445Abstract: This invention provides for certain phenyl-substituted imidazo compounds, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as positive inotropic agents and vasodilators.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1985Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Wayne A. Spitzer
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Patent number: 4636502Abstract: This invention provides for certain phenyl-substituted imidazo compounds, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as positive inotropic agents and vasodilators.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1985Date of Patent: January 13, 1987Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Wayne A. Spitzer
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Patent number: 4578387Abstract: This invention provides for certain phenyl-substituted imidazo compounds, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as positive inotropic agents and vasodilators.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1984Date of Patent: March 25, 1986Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Wayne A. Spitzer