Patents by Inventor Richard Mainzer

Richard Mainzer 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: 20060080139
    Abstract: A cost estimation tool, preferably a handheld computer, prices and evaluates the financial impact of new residents' prior to admission. Immediate access to this information and built-in therapeutic substitution and clinical advisories provides the opportunity to optimize pharmaceutical regimens prior to admission. In addition, an abbreviated Resource Utilization Group (RUG) evaluation function provides a rapid assessment tool to project reimbursement under the Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS). A user may enter a complete drug regimen and estimate the costs for the regimen. Similarly, managed care reimbursement from managed care organizations (MCOs) to be analyzed. Also, drug cost may be estimated through a MEDICAID Preferred Drug List database that identifies potential Non-Preferred drugs that may be non-compensable. The present invention further transmits results wirelessly to health care providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Mainzer
  • Patent number: 3949899
    Abstract: A Child Resistant Sliding Panel supported in a runner by springs, having tabs on the panel which enter into holes in the runner when the panel is pressed to a greater distance then is necessary to pass a barrier which normally restricts the movement if the panel, and a back-up tab on the runner and hole in the runner to further prevent the panel from sliding if the force exerted on the panel further along the runner becomes excessive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Inventors: M. Neal Jacobs, Richard Mainzer