Patents by Inventor Richard Postrel

Richard Postrel 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: 20240373777
    Abstract: The present invention teaches systems and methods for managing life sustaining bio-systems, both here on earth and in the exploration and colonization of space. The technology disclosed herein, allows for the analysis of organic and non-organic compounds as they relate to the management and optimization of food production, oxygen production, and other elements necessary to support sustainable habitats and maintain healthy biospheres. This invention also allows for large scale terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric analysis suitable for agricultural development and optimization, management of water resources and humidity, carbon and other industrial emissions, municipal and agricultural pollution, urban and field pest mitigation, and climate altering impact(s). The primary goal of this invention is to eliminate food insecurity while improving the sustainability of our planet. A secondary goal is to assist humankind in the exploration of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240361270
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system, method, and device for determining an individual's comprehensive state of health in real time. The invention described herein provides a more effective capacity for the early detection of disease by reading both volatile and non-volatile organic compounds simultaneously. This invention enables researchers, medical professionals, or users to fully understand the physiology of the individuals' samples being examined to include both signatures associated with a specific disease and the conditions which suggest an early preventive intervention or modulation of therapy is advised. Because this invention provides a completely non-invasive testing capability, it is ideally suited for longitudinal studies and continuous monitoring in the clinic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240345017
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process and method for the early detection and diagnosis of disease by reading and decoding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for signatures associated with a specific disease. Urine is available as a diagnostic sample providing its off gas with VOCs for rapid screening from its outset, each disease begins producing its own unique set of volatile organic compounds. For many diseases, this early-stage detection may be many months or years before noticeable symptoms. The VOC emissions when analyzed, result in a “signature” that identifies and distinguishes the developing, or at later stages, the developed disease. The device assays non-invasively obtained biosamples in real-time to output a VOC based signature that, when correlated with data in a disease signature library, identifies one or more diseases associated with the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240345021
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable handheld medical screening device designed to facilitate health, medical research, and health-security screening measures at hospitals, emergency rooms, medical facilities, offices, meeting rooms, sports training facilities, health clubs, restaurants, small shops and for service providers, etc., i.e., places associated with healthcare and interactions between persons unknown to each other in settings where disease, public health, research data collection, disease contagion, and/or disease detection and/or monitoring are a concern. The invention provides several formats of self-contained devices with flexible attachment that collects ambient emissions, especially volatile compounds, produced by a subject (medical patient or one or more persons interacting with each other).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Richard POSTREL
  • Patent number: 12115135
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various precursor compositions as a replacement therapy for testosterone and other hormone deficiencies that naturally occur with aging in canines and other domesticated animals. Precursor compositions are selected and designed for the purpose of formulating non-toxic therapeutic hormone supplement for oral consumption. The invention features low dose continuous supplementation to be incorporated with daily meals. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a food, supplement, treat, etc., that contains an anti-aging formulation comprising a hormone precursor (prohormone) that is absorbed by the digestive system and secreted into the bloodstream with a second substance to facitate its ingestion, absorption and delivery to the body's tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240325773
    Abstract: This invention discloses a system, method, and device that provides magnetic transcranial stimulation to establish new or adjust existing neuron activities in targeted zones within the brain. This invention corrects neurological pathways that have been damaged, or have dysfunctional neurological systems such as autism, delayed development, and brain trauma, etc. The therapies available using this invention This improved therapy consists primarily of transcranial stimulation (TCS) with precisely targeted magnetic waves rapidly rotating to establish the desired paths of activation. The devices and methods disclosed herein rapidly and painlessly deliver magnetic pulses through the skull to electrically stimulate nerve cells in one or more targeted regions in the brain. The induced electrical activities cause the brain to respond and activate selected cellular pathways in regions of the brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240268572
    Abstract: A toddler walker having a body comprising a bottom panel, and a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of side panels attached to the bottom panel so as to form an open box; at least four wheel assemblies, each comprising a wheel rotatably affixed to the body so that when the wheels rotate the body moves via the wheels along a surface; a handlebar assembly comprising a handlebar, means for adjusting the handlebar to a desired vertical position, and a pair of leg channels pivotally connected to the side panels to enable a toddler to grasp said handlebar assembly when located behind the body and direct movement of the body along the surface; and a display device assembly pivotally connected to the handlebar assembly and comprising means for removably attaching a display device further comprising means for adjusting the height of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Postrel, Zallascht Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240232928
    Abstract: Providing a purchase incentive to a user in a virtual environment such as a metaverse, based on for example the user's location in the metaverse, predicted route of travel in the metaverse, and prior transactions in the metaverse. A tracking service in the metaverse determines a number of locations of a user as they travel along a route in the metaverse and an associated timeframe when they are at each of the locations. The tracking service records the locations and associated timeframes in a location log and analyzes the location log to predict a subsequent location and associated timeframe that the user will be at that location. The tracking service then determines a merchant proximate to the predicted subsequent location of the user in the metaverse and generates a purchase incentive for use at the merchant and delivers the purchase incentive to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Patent number: 12031935
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process and method for the early detection and diagnosis of disease by reading and decoding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for signatures associated with a specific disease. From its outset, each disease begins producing its own unique set of volatile organic compounds. For many diseases, this early-stage detection may be many months or years before noticeable symptoms. The VOC emissions when analyzed, result in a “signature” that identifies and distinguishes the developing, or at later stages, the developed disease. The device assays non-invasively obtained biosamples in real-time to output a VOC based signature that, when correlated with data in a disease signature library, identifies one or more diseases associated with the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240216295
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various precursor compositions as a replacement therapy for testosterone and other hormone deficiencies that naturally occur with aging in humans and other mammals. Precursor compositions are selected and designed for the purpose of formulating non-toxic therapeutic hormone supplement for oral consumption. The invention features low dose continuous supplementation to be incorporated with daily meals. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a food, supplement, etc., that contains an anti-aging formulation comprising a hormone precursor (prohormone) that is absorbed by the digestive system and secreted into the bloodstream with a second substance to facilitate its ingestion, absorption and delivery to the body's tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Patent number: 11988660
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and process that rapidly assesses volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in a gaseous state by reading gas emitted through a subject's skin into the ambient surroundings. The device delivers rapid high-sensitivity capture, classification and pattern recognition to identify a unique VOC profile derived from that bio-sample. A flexible probe module can be appropriately configured with attachments to collect gases from the air surrounding any person, any area enclosed or proximal to a potential VOC source, and/or in clinical applications, near any skin surface, from zones or areas within or immediate adjacent to a body orifice such as nasal passage, otic canal, mouth, armpit, vagina, urethra, navel, anus, vagina, scalp, torso, palm, foot, etc. The device thus provides a practical screening device for clearing persons of interest, e.g., in a waiting room, planning to enter a room or building, a client seeking a personal meeting, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240153391
    Abstract: A drone traffic management system comprising a computer comprising memory means for storing origin coordinates indicating an origin location of a drone, destination coordinates indicating a destination of the drone, and traffic management factors located between the origin location of the drone and the destination of the drone; and processing means for controlling the flight of a drone. This is accomplished by calculating a flight path for the drone to fly automatically from the origin location to the destination location without manual intervention, sending the flight path to the drone, receiving location data of the drone as it travels from the origin location to the destination, re-calculating the flight path of the drone as a function of the traffic management factors and the location data of the drone, and sending the re-calculated flight path to the drone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240138590
    Abstract: A portable display device assembly suitable for use with a separate apparatus such as a toddler walker, cart, wagon or similar apparatus and which is adjustable to suit the needs of the user. The portable display device assembly has means for holding a display device, which includes a display device support panel and a display device support rail slidingly engaged with the display device support panel such that the height of the display device support rail may be raised or lowered with respect to the display device support panel. There is also a means for pivoting the display device support panel and means for attaching the means for holding a display device to a separate apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240094158
    Abstract: The present invention teaches multiple three-dimensional nanosensing geometries for simultaneously assaying both large and small bio-related molecules in one device. The invention delivers broader sensitivity and selectivity than devices that assay small or large molecules separately. The combination assays all classes of molecules, e.g., proteins, lipoproteins, nucleoproteins, lipids, phospholipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, simple sugars, hormones, volatile organic compounds, drugs, drug metabolites, etc. Broad collection enables i) rapid and accurate diagnosis, ii) likely courses of treatments, and iii) timely feedback that monitors and follows the progressions of treatment(s). In one example, a patients pattern of blood lipids, proteins—including proteins with alternate cleavage patterns, peptides—including endocrine peptides, thyroxine (and/or other hormones), and drug metabolites, forms a profile specific to that patient at that time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240086961
    Abstract: A social network server computer forms a social network including a primary member linked to a plurality of secondary members, each of whom provides a member profile. A network profile is generated based on an analysis of the member profiles. A social network server computer then determines a relative value of the social network with respect to a merchant by analyzing the associated network profile, and offers a merchant incentive to the primary member of the network as a function of the determined relative value. In a second embodiment, a merchant computer associated with a merchant determines a relative value of the social network with respect to a merchant by analyzing the network profile, and offers a merchant incentive to the primary member of the network as a function of the determined relative value. The merchant incentives may be also offered to the secondary members of the associated social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240079148
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process and method for repurposing existing compounds by leveraging genomic, phenotypic and pharmacological data to cure disease. Applying advanced mathematical analytics using massively interconnected computing capabilities to identify target rich sets of existing compounds available for animal testing at the earliest stage in the process collapses cycle time of development, dramatically reducing costs. Target rich sets obtained through this invention produce compounds or compositions which each have a demonstrated ability to modulate disease or an associated phenotypic expression. By rendering the mechanism of action irrelevant, this invention collapses the time and cost to discovery of an efficacious drug from decades to days and from $Billions to $Millions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240027413
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for testing or screening individuals for symptoms of disease, exposure to restricted chemical or bio-hazards. The device may be configured as a compact box or tubular assay chamber. A sluice or walkway is provided for assaying moving animals. The present device assays volatile compounds, especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitting from a subject individual. Different VOCs are produced as metabolic activity changes as an individual addresses a pathogenic, chemical or biological stress or progresses through normal biologic cycles such as sleepwake, seasonal, fertility, etc. The system is especially advantageous for timing breeding events and apportioning feed for desired levels of milk production and calf health. Nanosensor elements within the device provide assessment of multiple VOCs to a system with integrated analysis capacities that rapidly compares instant data to a developed database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Publication number: 20240003917
    Abstract: A disease, by definition, is an undesired or abnormal state. Diseases are characterized by symptoms that may change during disease progression. But each symptom is underpinned by at least one factor that alters metabolism within cells of the body. Without at least one change in cell activity (metabolism) there would be no symptoms. These metabolic alterations involve modified rates or occurrence of alternate biochemical reactions. Disease-associated patterns of reactions (metabolisms) produce a characterizing or signature pattern of reaction products and byproducts. These metabolites, especially volatile organic metabolites (VOCs), may be assayed using a device of this invention to produce results that indicate a subject's disease or class of diseases and to differentiate between diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Patent number: 11857089
    Abstract: A toddler walker having a body comprising a bottom panel, and a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of side panels attached to the bottom panel so as to form an open box; at least four wheel assemblies, each comprising a wheel rotatably affixed to the body so that when the wheels rotate the body moves via the wheels along a surface; a handlebar assembly comprising a handlebar, means for adjusting the handlebar to a desired vertical position, and a pair of leg channels pivotally connected to the side panels to enable a toddler to grasp said handlebar assembly when located behind the body and direct movement of the body along the surface; and a display device assembly pivotally connected to the handlebar assembly and comprising means for removably attaching a display device further comprising means for adjusting the height of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Postrel, Zallascht Postrel
  • Publication number: 20230404942
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various health and longevity compositions. This invention is designed to improve the quality of life and lifespan of mammals. The compositions of the present invention are selected and designed for the purpose of efficiently delivering health and longevity enhancing therapies through oral supplementation; misting; nasal spray; intravenous, IM, and/or sub-cutaneous, injection; suppository; etc. A non-toxic therapeutic anabolic hormone replenishment is combined with rapamycin and cannabidiol. The three compounds work together to improve quality of life and healthy lifespan. Preferred additional included supplements may include metformin, growth hormone, and/or supplemented minerals. A preferred embodiment features low dose continuous supplementation, e.g., to be incorporated with a daily meal. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a snack, a human food supplement, an animal treat, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Postrel