Patents by Inventor Benjamin Kaufman

Benjamin Kaufman 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).

  • Patent number: 11849826
    Abstract: A bag having a hidden compartment includes a plurality of sides connected to a bottom portion, the sides and bottom portion forming an interior cavity of the bag. The bag further including an insert secured to a least one side of the bag within the interior cavity via an attachment mechanism, the insert having an upper surface, an underside surface, and a panel portion that is removable from the insert via one or more tear lines. The insert including a compartment secured to the underside surface of the insert and wherein the panel portion forms a removable false bag bottom and hides the compartment from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: CAMP NYC, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kaufman, Scott P. Shephard
  • Publication number: 20220300978
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods that allow a Parent or other designated guardian to provide an educational shopping experience to a Child within parameters that protect the Child and Parent. The Parent may indicate a price and details related to the Child's experience, including an event, an amount spent, and an teaching environment engages. Implementations may include a downloadable or pre-installed app, an API or other executable code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Camp NYC, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kaufman, Melany Lynch, Graham Blache
  • Publication number: 20220279905
    Abstract: A bag having a hidden compartment includes a plurality of sides connected to a bottom portion, the sides and bottom portion forming an interior cavity of the bag. The bag further including an insert secured to a least one side of the bag within the interior cavity via an attachment mechanism, the insert having an upper surface, an underside surface, and a panel portion that is removable from the insert via one or more tear lines. The insert including a compartment secured to the underside surface of the insert and wherein the panel portion forms a removable false bag bottom and hides the compartment from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: CAMP NYC, INC.
    Inventors: BENJAMIN KAUFMAN, SCOTT P. SHEPHARD
  • Patent number: 10012965
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an air conditioning apparatus comprising: (a) a controller comprising a microprocessor; (b) a wireless transceiver in communication with the microprocessor and operable to communicate over a wireless network with an application on a mobile device; (c) a compressor controlled by the controller; (d) a fan controlled by the controller; and (e) a front panel that allows a user to interface with the controller. Another exemplary aspect comprises a mobile device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory storing an application that enables a user of the mobile device to adjust settings for an air conditioning apparatus operable to communicate via a wireless network with the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: QUIRKY IP LICENSING LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Bartenbach, Matt Bornski, Benjamin Kaufman, Alex Limpaecher, Chris Meisner, Adam Paskow, Nathan Smith, Joshua Wright
  • Publication number: 20150184881
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an air conditioning apparatus comprising: (a) a controller comprising a microprocessor; (b) a wireless transceiver in communication with the microprocessor and operable to communicate over a wireless network with an application on a mobile device; (c) a compressor controlled by the controller; (d) a fan controlled by the controller; and (e) a front panel that allows a user to interface with the controller. Another exemplary aspect comprises a mobile device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory storing an application that enables a user of the mobile device to adjust settings for an air conditioning apparatus operable to communicate via a wireless network with the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff BARTENBACH, Matt BORNSKI, Benjamin KAUFMAN, Alex LIMPAECHER, Chris MEISNER, Adam PASKOW, Nathan SMITH, Joshua WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 8911939
    Abstract: Methods for detecting the presence or amount of Johnsongrass or Johnsongrass hybrid genetic material in a biological sample, preferably the detection of the presence or amount of Johnsongrass or Johnsongrass hybrid seed in a seed sample, are disclosed. The methods involve detection of certain nucleic acid sequences, namely Johnsongrass detection sequences, optionally through a primer-based amplification process, such as PCR. Also disclosed are isolated polynucleotides, replication compositions and kits for carrying out the detection methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Benjamin Kaufman, Mulu Ayele, Olga Ellern
  • Publication number: 20110269639
    Abstract: Methods for detecting the presence or amount of Johnsongrass or Johnsongrass hybrid genetic material in a biological sample, preferably the detection of the presence or amount of Johnsongrass or Johnsongrass hybrid seed in a seed sample, are disclosed. The methods involve detection of certain nucleic acid sequences, namely Johnsongrass detection sequences, optionally through a primer-based amplification process, such as PCR. Also disclosed are isolated polynucleotides, replication compositions and kits for carrying out the detection methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kaufman, Mulu Ayele, Olga Ellern
  • Publication number: 20080233656
    Abstract: A process for qualitatively or quantitatively detecting a fuel additive component which is part of an analyte comprising a fuel and/or further fuel additive components, by contacting the analyte with an indicator and determining the change, caused by the interaction between fuel additive component and indicator, in the color properties of the indicator in the analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jorn Karl, Armin Bader, Benjamin Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20050081589
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed wherein a required threaded hole is formed in a hydroformed part with a single tool while the part remains in a hydroforming die cavity. In forming the threaded hole, a hole is first pierced in the wall of the part and then an annular region of the part extending about the hole is extruded inwardly to form an integral tubular neck defining a hole of predetermined depth. The hole is then expanded in a sizing operation to a diameter determined by the required thread to be formed therein by material displacement and the required thread is then formed in the wall of the hole in a material displacing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Mircea Ghiran, Spyros Mellas, Benjamin Kaufman
  • Patent number: 3986830
    Abstract: A method for cleaning and glazing furs which comprises applying to the fur by spraying a composition containing from about 0.05 to 0.2 weight percent of potassium oleate; about 0.05 to 0.2 weight percent of an anionic and/or non-ionic detergent; about 0.02 to 0.1 weight percent of a terpene oil; about 0.05 to 0.2 weight percent of a liquid silicone disposed in an aqueous emulsion, about 15 to 50 weight percent of alcohol with the remainder being water and then rubbing the fur with a terry cloth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Assignees: Benjamin Kaufman, Harold W. Jacoby
    Inventor: Benjamin Kaufman