Patents by Inventor Melvin A. Barbera
Melvin A. Barbera 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).
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Patent number: 11844979Abstract: An exercise device includes a body engagement portion and a ground engagement portion. The body engagement portion is capable of supporting a user. The body engagement portion includes a base surface capable of supporting the user in a standard plank position. The ground engagement portion includes an arched contact surface that allows the user to rotate between a first side plank position, the standard plank position, and a second side plank position relative to a support surface while the arched contact surface remains in contact with the support surface and the body engagement portion supports the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20230271054Abstract: An exercise device including a body engagement portion that can support a user, and a guide track assembly that can rotationally house the body engagement portion. The body engagement portion includes a base surface and a rotation support assembly. The base surface may support the user in a standard plank position. The body engagement portion may allow a user to rotate between a first side plank position, the standard plank position, and a second side plank position relative to a support surface while the guide track assembly remain in contact with the support surface and the body engagement portion support upper body of the user. The body engagement portion may allow a user to statically hold a plank position or rotate between two plank positions at any angle equal to, or between, the first side plank position, the standard plank position, and the second side plank position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20220387848Abstract: An exercise device includes a body engagement portion and a ground engagement portion. The body engagement portion is capable of supporting a user. The body engagement portion includes a base surface capable of supporting the user in a standard plank position. The ground engagement portion includes an arched contact surface that allows the user to rotate between a first side plank position, the standard plank position, and a second side plank position relative to a support surface while the arched contact surface remains in contact with the support surface and the body engagement portion supports the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 8565820Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Mykee Acquisitions L.L.C.Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20120289217Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Zoomsafer Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 8280438Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a safety feature configured to prevent at least some forms of use of the device when the user is traveling beyond a speed threshold. The device may detect its linear speed, compare that speed to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon detecting that the speed has exceeded a threshold. In one embodiment, the device is a cell phone configured to disable the transmission and reception of voice and text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated games, cameras, internet access, etc., if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed. The blocking function in a cell phone may be partially overridden by the introduction of hands-free equipment. The introduction of a hands-free earpiece and microphone may serve to override the blocking of voice transmission and reception, and may also enable a voice activated dialing and/or answering function.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Zoomsafer, Inc.Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 8270933Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Zoomsafer, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20100216509Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ZOOMSAFER INC.Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20090163243Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a safety feature configured to prevent at least some forms of use of the device when the user is traveling beyond a speed threshold. The device may detect its linear speed, compare that speed to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon detecting that the speed has exceeded a threshold. In one embodiment, the device is a cell phone configured to disable the transmission and reception of voice and text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated games, cameras, internet access, etc., if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed. The blocking function in a cell phone may be partially overridden by the introduction of hands-free equipment. The introduction of a hands-free earpiece and microphone may serve to override the blocking of voice transmission and reception, and may also enable a voice activated dialing and/or answering function.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 7505784Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a safety feature configured to prevent at least some forms of use of the device when the user is traveling beyond a speed threshold. The device may detect its linear speed, compare that speed to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon detecting that the speed has exceeded a threshold. In one embodiment, the device is a cell phone configured to disable the transmission and reception of voice and text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated games, cameras, internet access, etc., if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed. The blocking function in a cell phone may be partially overridden by the introduction of hands-free equipment. The introduction of a hands-free earpiece and microphone may serve to override the blocking of voice transmission and reception, and may also enable a voice activated dialing and/or answering function.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Publication number: 20070072553Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a safety feature configured to prevent at least some forms of use of the device when the user is traveling beyond a speed threshold. The device may detect its linear speed, compare that speed to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon detecting that the speed has exceeded a threshold. In one embodiment, the device is a cell phone configured to disable the transmission and reception of voice and text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated games, cameras, internet access, etc., if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed. The blocking function in a cell phone may be partially overridden by the introduction of hands-free equipment. The introduction of a hands-free earpiece and microphone may serve to override the blocking of voice transmission and reception, and may also enable a voice activated dialing and/or answering function.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: Melvin Barbera
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Patent number: 5425945Abstract: Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating. This agglomerated psyllium husk has improved mixability and dispersibility in liquids.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1994Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 5340580Abstract: Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating. This agglomerated psyllium husk has improved mixability and dispersibility in liquids.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 5234687Abstract: Unflavored psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions are prepared consisting essentially of small particle size psyllium husk comprising less than about 10% of psyllium husk having particle sizes larger than about 60 mesh screen, less than about 2.0% edible acid, and sugar. Such compositions are unflavored so as to permit mixing small particle size psyllium, which is readily suspended in a liquid without a gritty texture, with a broader selection of liquids, such as milk and fruit drinks, without rapid gelling of the psyllium husk.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1991Date of Patent: August 10, 1993Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Larry E. Burns, Amy M. Martini
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Patent number: 5224655Abstract: Processes for selectively comminuting impure psyllium seed husk. These processes comprise milling impure psyllium seed husk in a mill which causes the husk to be fragmented by collision under conditions whereby the mean particle size of the husk material is reduced relatively more than the mean particle size of the non-husk material. In addition, processes for purifying selectively comminuted psyllium seed husk are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1992Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Larry E. Burns
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Patent number: 5219570Abstract: Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating. This agglomerated psyllium husk has improved mixability and dispersilibity in liquids.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1992Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 5048760Abstract: Processes for selectively comminuting impure psyllium seed husk. These processes comprise milling impure psyllium seed husk in a mill which causes the husk to be fragmented by collision under conditions whereby the mean particle size of the husk material is reduced relatively more than the mean particle size of the non-husk material. In addition, processes for purifying selectively comminuted psyllium seed husk are described.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1990Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Larry E. Burns
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Patent number: 4978522Abstract: Oral compositions effective against caries containing strontium EDTA and a soluble fluoride ion source are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1989Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Francis O. Agricola, Robert V. Faller, Worth D. Bowman
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Patent number: 4871531Abstract: Oral compositions containing an acrylic acid polymer or copolymer, a soluble fluoride ion source and a strontium ion source are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1986Date of Patent: October 3, 1989Inventors: Gregory R. Hartlaub, Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: RE48400Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Tamiras Per Pte. Ltd., LLCInventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera