Patents by Inventor Alan J. Stein

Alan J. Stein 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).

  • Digital Terrestrial Television On A Mobile Device
    Publication number: 20160191994
    Abstract: A digital terrestrial television signal is received by an antenna embedded into a subsequently applied case for a mobile device. The case includes a receiver that receives the signal and processes it into a format that the mobile device can easily implement in applications residing on the mobile device. An optional battery embedded in the case facilitates in providing power to the receiver and/or the mobile device. The receiver can communicate the reformatted signals to the mobile device in a wired and/or wireless manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Alan J. Stein
  • Method for treating fecal incontinence
    Patent number: 9320588
    Abstract: A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan J. Stein
  • METHOD FOR TREATING FECAL INCONTINENCE
    Publication number: 20150065790
    Abstract: A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. SILVERMAN, Alan J. Stein
  • Method for treating fecal incontinence
    Patent number: 8882654
    Abstract: A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan J. Stein
  • METHOD FOR TREATING FECAL INCONTINENCE
    Publication number: 20140073843
    Abstract: A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan J. Stein
  • Load-reducing rocket nozzle operation method
    Patent number: 5115710
    Abstract: A submarine launched missile generates undesirable stress on the rocket nle hydraulic control system at the moment of ignition of the rocket motor. This stress can be minimized by operating the system so that the nozzle is near center and the hydraulic actuator valves are open at ignition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: David L. Mitchell, Alan J. Stein, Charles L. Barndt, Jr., William W. Szeto