Patents by Inventor Edward Dreyfus

Edward Dreyfus 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: 20020077832
    Abstract: A computer system based method of analyzing an electronic document which document includes text and graphics and common reference symbols designate text components and respective graphics components the method comprising processing the document text and graphics into an index that identifies the text locations of reference symbols and graphic locations of reference symbols, and displaying (70) the text that includes at least some of the text reference symbols and/or displaying (68) at least some of the graphic reference symbols, and linking the common text and common graphic reference symbols such that user selection of a particular text reference symbol or graphic reference symbol causes display of a respective graphic segment or text segment that includes the selected common reference symbol. Other features include displaying a component list, selecting component identities to display graphic segments, using voice recognition for user control, and synthesized speech for audio text response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Batchilo Leonid, Tsourikov Valery, Edward Dreyfus
  • Patent number: 5974616
    Abstract: A toothbrush combination including a whistle, horn, or other wind operated device releasably connected to or molded as part of the handle. The mouthpiece of the sound device can be aligned longitudinally with the toothbrush handle with the mouth engaging part facing opposite from the brush location or alternately the mouthpiece can be formed at a 90.degree. angle to the longitudinal axis of the toothbrush handle and located intermediate the brush and the opposite end of the handle. Preferably the distal end of the handle is shaped to fit a standard toothbrush holder for storage in an upright position. When so stored, liquid is free to drain from the sound chamber for the latter to be air dried to reduce bacterial growth. The sound device is preferably sculptured to form a figure, logo, character, or object which sculpture also functions as a mouth guard or safety device against inward impact forces when blowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Edward Dreyfus