Patents by Inventor Daniel Best

Daniel Best 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).

  • Publication number: 20230356023
    Abstract: A portable exercise device for exercising abdominal muscles includes a base and at least one support. The base includes a front end, a back end, and a top side between the front end and the back end. The support includes a front end, a back end, and a top side between the front end and the back end of the support. The support is pivotably attached to the base and has a range of motion relative to the base, and the top side of the base and the top side of the support together define a sitting surface for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: DANIEL BEST
  • Patent number: 10383365
    Abstract: A nicotine delivery system including: a first reservoir configured to contain a nicotine solution; a second reservoir configured to contain another edible liquid; and a cap attached to the first reservoir and the second reservoir, the cap including: a nozzle; and a spray mechanism that, when activated, controls an amount of the nicotine solution from the first reservoir and an amount of the edible liquid from the second reservoir to be emitted through the nozzle as a spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Best
  • Publication number: 20180220704
    Abstract: A nicotine delivery system including: a first reservoir configured to contain a nicotine solution; a second reservoir configured to contain another edible liquid; and a cap attached to the first reservoir and the second reservoir, the cap including: a nozzle; and a spray mechanism that, when activated, controls an amount of the nicotine solution from the first reservoir and an amount of the edible liquid from the second reservoir to be emitted through the nozzle as a spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel Best
  • Publication number: 20150083060
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine utilizing an additional vapor expansion piston/cylinder to capture traditionally rejected energy. Hot combustion gases from the combustion process are used to power an additional vapor expansion cycle in a separate cylinder from the combustion cycle. Comprised of at least two pistons/cylinders (one fuel combustion and one vapor expansion) diametrically opposed; where the reciprocal motion of the pistons is transferred to the output shaft via a multiple-lobed rotor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph Daniel Best
  • Publication number: 20060190323
    Abstract: A system and method for educating and rewarding a consumer of a prescribed pharmaceutical or intervention is provided. The system includes a means for enrolling the consumer in a consumer loyalty rewards program, a means for providing the consumer with information relating to the intervention, a means for tracking purchases of the intervention by the consumer, and a means for providing the consumer with a loyalty reward. The method comprises the steps of enrolling the consumer in a consumer loyalty rewards program, providing the consumer with information relating to the intervention, tracking the consumer's purchases of the intervention, issuing a reward after a prescribed number of purchases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Olson, Daniel Best, Michele Gallucci
  • Patent number: 5766657
    Abstract: A method of making melt-controlled cheese and a melt-controlled cheese are described. The method includes mixing a curd produced by adding acid to hot milk and a curd product by rennet coagulation. A cheese with taste and texture similar to natural cheese but with desirable melting properties is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: California Polytechnic State University
    Inventors: Nana Y. Farkye, Frank Lee, Daniel Best