Patents by Inventor Martin A. Alpert

Martin A. Alpert 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: 20240127271
    Abstract: Predicting trends may include obtaining trend data from one or more sources, extracting a plurality of trends from the trend data, and producing permutations combining terms or concepts appearing in the plurality of trends to create trend candidates. A first term from a first trend or concept in the plurality of trends may be combined with a second term or concept from a second trend in the plurality of trends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Bradley H. Owen, Derek S.M. Rymers
  • Publication number: 20230230110
    Abstract: Predicting trends may include obtaining trend data from one or more sources, extracting a plurality of trends from the trend data, and producing permutations combining terms or concepts appearing in the plurality of trends to create trend candidates. A first term from a first trend or concept in the plurality of trends may be combined with a second term or concept from a second trend in the plurality of trends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Bradley H. Owen, Derek S.M. Rymers
  • Publication number: 20230230109
    Abstract: Predicting trends may include obtaining trend data from two or more sources, extracting meaning from the trend data including meaning from a plurality of trends, and grouping trends from the plurality of trends such that trends that have equivalent meaning but not identical expression are grouped together as an aggregated trend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Bradley H. Owen, Derek S.M. Rymers
  • Patent number: 11462090
    Abstract: An autonomous facility monitoring apparatus and method in a facility can remain on at all times and functions to determine whether an unauthorized person has entered or is attempting to enter the facility and/or whether an environmental danger exists or is predicted. Continuously monitoring physical characteristics of a person and/or location of a person in the facility provides information for automatically detecting and signaling a detrimental health condition, for automatically controlling operation of apparatus of the facility, for operating gaming features, and so on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Publication number: 20210110692
    Abstract: An autonomous facility monitoring apparatus and method in a facility can remain on at all times and functions to determine whether an unauthorized person has entered or is attempting to enter the facility and/or whether an environmental danger exists or is predicted. Continuously monitoring physical characteristics of a person and/or location of a person in the facility provides information for automatically detecting and signaling a detrimental health condition, for automatically controlling operation of apparatus of the facility, for operating gaming features, and so on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Patent number: 10687683
    Abstract: A washing and drying unit configured to perform at least one of washing, drying, and sterilizing, or any combination thereof includes at least one sensor configured to determine a dimension and/or shape of the object, a washing and/or sterilizing apparatus and a drying and/or sterilizing apparatus configured to direct at least one apparatus or spray of a washing and/or sterilizing or a drying and/or sterilizing fluid to the object, at least one robot arm connected to at least one of the apparatuses, and a controller operable to orient and move the at least one robot arm. A separate sterilization apparatus may be included and the sterilization may include using electrified water or water that has been exposed to ultraviolet light. The controller orients the at least one robot arm based on the dimension and/or shape determined by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Patent number: 9949610
    Abstract: A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Patent number: 9931017
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for washing and drying objects includes a rotating washing fluid sprayer having several nozzles to direct washing fluid, e.g., water, at an object being washed in a chamber. A drying fluid is directed at the object in the chamber to dry the object. The drying fluid, e.g., air, is directed in a spiral pattern against the object to urge washing liquid away from the object to dry the object and to push the drying liquid away from edges of the object. The air may be directed at the object simultaneously with the water to increase the energy with which the water impinges on the object and to urge dirt from the object being washed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Mark Goodman, Charles H. Smoot
  • Publication number: 20170273534
    Abstract: A washing and drying unit configured to perform at least one of washing, drying, and sterilizing, or any combination thereof includes at least one sensor configured to determine a dimension and/or shape of the object, a washing and/or sterilizing apparatus and a drying and/or sterilizing apparatus configured to direct at least one apparatus or spray of a washing and/or sterilizing or a drying and/or sterilizing fluid to the object, at least one robot arm connected to at least one of the apparatuses, and a controller operable to orient and move the at least one robot arm. A separate sterilization apparatus may be included and the sterilization may include using electrified water or water that has been exposed to ultraviolet light. The controller orients the at least one robot arm based on the dimension and/or shape determined by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Patent number: 9517681
    Abstract: The passenger compartment of a vehicle, e.g., an automobile or other automotive vehicle, train, aircraft or watercraft, is heated or cooled using radiant heating or radiant cooling. As another option the automobile or other vehicle is heated using a low velocity blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Publication number: 20160278604
    Abstract: A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Martin A. ALPERT
  • Patent number: 9386902
    Abstract: A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, William Bruml, Warren A. Sklar
  • Patent number: 9374876
    Abstract: An electric lamp includes a first light source and a second light source and power circuitry configured to selectively energize the first light source and the second light source. The first light source is configured to produce light that is substantially free of wavelengths below about 530 nanometers, and the second light source is configured to product light having wavelengths of less than about 530 nanometers. The electric lamp is configured to produce white or near-white light in a variety of color temperatures, while retaining good color rendering index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Edward F. Carome, Richard L. Hansler, Vilnis E. Kubulins
  • Publication number: 20130233355
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for washing and drying objects includes a rotating washing fluid sprayer having several nozzles to direct washing fluid, e.g., water, at an object being washed in a chamber. A drying fluid is directed at the object in the chamber to dry the object. The drying fluid, e.g., air, is directed in a spiral pattern against the object to urge washing liquid away from the object to dry the object and to push the drying liquid away from edges of the object. The air may be directed at the object simultaneously with the water to increase the energy with which the water impinges on the object and to urge dirt from the object being washed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Mark Goodman, Charles H. Smoot
  • Publication number: 20110042988
    Abstract: The passenger compartment of a vehicle, e.g., an automobile or other automotive vehicle, train, aircraft or watercraft, is heated or cooled using radiant heating or radiant cooling. As another option the automobile or other vehicle is heated using a low velocity blower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Publication number: 20100244740
    Abstract: An electric lamp includes a first light source and a second light source and power circuitry configured to selectively energize the first light source and the second light source. The first light source is configured to produce light that is substantially free of wavelengths below about 530 nanometers, and the second light source is configured to product light having wavelengths of less than about 530 nanometers. The electric lamp is configured to produce white or near-white light in a variety of color temperatures, while retaining good color rendering index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PHOTONIC DEVELOPMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Martin A. ALPERT, Edward F. CAROME, Richard L. HANSLER, Vilnis E. KUBULINS
  • Publication number: 20100012163
    Abstract: A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Martin A. ALPERT, William BRUML, Warren A. SKLAR
  • Patent number: 7604012
    Abstract: A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, William Bruml, Warren A. Sklar
  • Patent number: 6654959
    Abstract: A leather baseball glove that complies with the code of rules for baseball has a front face of two suede leather material portions, each having a nap with a smooth direction and a resistant direction, the smooth directions facing each other tending to facilitate movement of a ball into the glove pocket and tending to impede movement of a ball away from the pocket and/or out of the glove to enhance ball retaining characteristics of the glove. A method of making a glove includes attaching plural glove portions, at least one of which has a nap with a smooth and braking directions, and orienting such nap to provide preferred smooth and braking directions to enhance ball retention. Use of nap characteristics to enhance holding the shaft of an implement or other device. A method of retrofitting a device for enhanced retention characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Martin A. Alpert
  • Patent number: 6259775
    Abstract: A multi-line modem interface circuit includes a processor and a sensing circuit coupled to the processor. The sensing circuit is operable to identify a status of one or more external lines and communicate the status to the processor. A control circuit is coupled to the processor, and the processor is operable to automatically configure a line connection configuration for either incoming or outgoing voice or data communications in accordance with programmed, user-defined preferences associated with the processor. The interface circuit is operable to automatically monitor a line to determine if it's ringing, determine whether it's allowed and couple the line to the modem for potential answer. The interface circuit line monitoring is non-invasive and keeps the modem from interfering with calls in progress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Martin A. Alpert, Laszlo Istvan Morocz, Mark D. Niemiec