Patents by Inventor Nicholas J. Pappas
Nicholas J. Pappas 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: 9403056Abstract: A rehabilitation system that combines robotics and interactive gaming to facilitate performance of task-specific, repetitive, upper extremity/hand motor tasks, to enable individuals undergoing rehabilitation to improve the performance of coordinated movements of the forearm and hand is disclosed. More specifically, the rehabilitation system includes a two degree-of-freedom (DOF) robotic, upper limb rehabilitation system and interactive gaming hardware that is coupled to a computer, to provide a virtual reality-like environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignees: Northeastern University, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationInventors: Brian Weinberg, Paolo Bonato, Ozer Unluhisarcikli, Mark Sivak, Constantinos Mavroidis, Anat Mirelman, Lucas Daniel Johnson, Nicholas J. Pappas, Kyle Thomas Hackmeister, Daniel T. Lau
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Patent number: 8448604Abstract: A flow control device is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container. An exemplary control mechanism includes an inner cap member, an overcap member, and a ball captured therebetween. The overcap member is adapted for axial translation relative to the inner cap member, thereby facilitating one-handed manipulation. Adapters may be provided to facilitate mounting of the disclosed flow control device relative to containers of differing geometry. A releasable locking mechanism may be provided to prevent the flow control device from becoming inadvertently operational.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Medialore, LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Publication number: 20120109025Abstract: A rehabilitation system that combines robotics and interactive gaming to facilitate performance of task-specific, repetitive, upper extremity/hand motor tasks, to enable individuals undergoing rehabilitation to improve the performance of coordinated movements of the forearm and hand is disclosed. More specifically, the rehabilitation system includes a two degree-of-freedom (DOF) robotic, upper limb rehabilitation system and interactive gaming hardware that is coupled to a computer, to provide a virtual reality-like environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: Brian Weinberg, Paolo Bonato, Ozer Unluhisarcikli, Mark Sivak, Constantinos Mavroidis, Anat Mirelman, Lucas Daniel Johnson, Nicholas J. Pappas, Kyle Thomas Hackmeister, Daniel T. Lau
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Publication number: 20120000042Abstract: A mechanism/device is provided for use with a container or vessel or other object and, more particularly, a device for use with a bottle to assist in securing such bottle to a belt, belt loop, strap, hook or other hanging device while not in use and further allowing the securing of objects such as keys and key rings, and further allowing addition of personalizing accessories to the subject device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: MEDIALORE, LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Publication number: 20100282174Abstract: A flow control device is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container. An exemplary control mechanism includes an inner cap member, an overcap member, and a ball captured therebetween. The overcap member is adapted for axial translation relative to the inner cap member, thereby facilitating one-handed manipulation. Adapters may be provided to facilitate mounting of the disclosed flow control device relative to containers of differing geometry. A releasable locking mechanism may be provided to prevent the flow control device from becoming inadvertently operational.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: MEDIALORE, LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Publication number: 20090173283Abstract: A flow control mechanism/device is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes an inner cap member, an overcap member, and a ball captured therebetween. The overcap member is adapted for axial translation relative to the inner cap member, thereby facilitating one-handed manipulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: MEDIALORE, LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Patent number: 7129931Abstract: A computer system is provided that allows a computer user to easily and effectively maximize the value and utility of the computer system's display screen. In a preferred embodiment, a laptop computer system includes a keyboard unit that includes a computer keyboard mounted to (or within) a system base. A flat-panel display is pivotally mounted relative to the system base, i.e., the back wall thereof. The flat panel display provides a display screen for displaying computer-generated images. An advantageous mounting assembly is provided proximate the back wall of the system base to join the flat panel display to the system base and permit rotational and pivotal motion of the flat panel display relative to the system base. A receiver or port for use in connecting the laptop computer's processor to an ancillary processing system is advantageously provided proximate a front wall of the system base.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Patent number: 7117818Abstract: A flow control mechanism is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes a cap member, overcap and ball captured therebetween. The cap member may be secured to a fluid-containing vessel and used to regulate or control the flow of fluid therefrom. In an alternative embodiment, the overcap defines an angular geometry and a pair of balls are positioned therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Medialore, LLCInventors: Nicholas J. Pappas, Craig Pirie, Javier Verdura, Steven K. Ettelson, Roger S. Spurrell
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Patent number: 6758165Abstract: A flow control mechanism is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes a cap member, overcap and ball captured therebetween. The cap member may be secured to a fluid-containing vessel and used to regulate or control the flow of fluid therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Medialore, LLCInventors: Nicholas J. Pappas, Craig Pirie, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: 6718912Abstract: A pet drinking aid includes a cap defining an axial passage therewithin. Preferred embodiments of the cap include securing means for detachably securing the cap to a fluid container and an inwardly directed flange. The securing structure may include helical threads, an elastomeric sleeve or the like. The cap further includes a ball positioned within the axial passage of said cap and, in a preferred embodiment a biasing structure mounted relative to the cap within the axial passage. The biasing structure advantageously engages the ball to bias the ball toward the inwardly directed flange. The ball is preferably captured within the axial passage between the inwardly directed flange and the biasing structure, and the ball is capable of rotatable movement and limited axial movement against the bias of the biasing structure. The biasing structure may include a compression spring, a foam member or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Publication number: 20030233986Abstract: A flow control mechanism is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes a cap member, overcap and ball captured therebetween. The cap member may be secured to a fluid-containing vessel and used to regulate or control the flow of fluid therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Nicholas J. Pappas, Craig Pirie, Javier Verdura
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Publication number: 20030233985Abstract: A pet drinking aid is disclosed that includes a cap defining an axial passage therewithin. Preferred embodiments of the cap include securing means for detachably securing the cap to a fluid container and an inwardly directed flange. The securing means may include helical threads, an elastomeric sleeve or the like. The cap further includes a ball positioned within the axial passage of said cap and, in a preferred embodiment, biasing means mounted relative to the cap within the axial passage. The biasing means advantageously engages the ball to bias the ball toward the inwardly directed flange. The ball is preferably captured within the axial passage between the inwardly directed flange and the biasing means, and the ball is capable of rotatable movement and limited axial movement against the bias of the biasing means. The biasing means may include a compression spring, a foam member or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Publication number: 20030052857Abstract: A computer system is provided that allows a computer user to easily and effectively maximize the value and utility of the computer system's display screen. In a preferred embodiment, a laptop computer system includes a keyboard unit that includes a computer keyboard mounted to (or within) a system base. A flat-panel display is pivotally mounted relative to the system base, i.e., the back wall thereof. The flat panel display provides a display screen for displaying computer-generated images. An advantageous mounting assembly is provided proximate the back wall of the system base to join the flat panel display to the system base and permit rotational and pivotal motion of the flat panel display relative to the system base. A receiver or port for use in connecting the laptop computer's processor to an ancillary processing system is advantageously provided proximate a front wall of the system base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Nicholas J. Pappas
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Patent number: 4420340Abstract: Manganomanganic oxide or a material containing manganomanganic oxide as its principle ingredient is used as a colorant with good staining and retention properties in compositions of water emulsion based coatings.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1982Date of Patent: December 13, 1983Assignee: Elkem Metals CompanyInventors: Bernard Mohr, Nicholas J. Pappas, Kuldip S. Chopra, George A. Salensky
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Patent number: 4417007Abstract: Paint formulations employing zinc and manganomanganic oxide fume or a material containing predominantly manganomanganic oxide fume as a corrosion inhibitive system.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1982Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Assignee: Elkem Metals CompanyInventors: George A. Salensky, Kuldip S. Chopra, Nicholas J. Pappas
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Patent number: 4417008Abstract: Manganomanganic oxide fume or a material containing manganomanganic oxide fume as its principle ingredient is used as a color pigment in the formulation of solvent-base paints.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1982Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Assignee: Elkem Metals CompanyInventors: George A. Salensky, Kuldip S. Chopra, Nicholas J. Pappas
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Patent number: 3933476Abstract: Grain refining of aluminum using an addition of titanium, aluminum and KBF.sub.4.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1974Date of Patent: January 20, 1976Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventors: Kuldip S. Chopra, William D. Forgeng, Nicholas J. Pappas