Patents by Inventor Scott Rubenstein

Scott Rubenstein 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: 20220395472
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or radiation dermatitis in a subject comprising administering about 1.0% tapinarof in a topical composition to the affected areas of the subject once a day for an initial period of time until the plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or radiation dermatitis is clear at which time the administration is stopped, and reassessing the subject from about 3 months to about 12 months after administration is stopped to determine if further treatment is required. Also described is the remittive effect observed after once daily administration of 1% tapinarof cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: David Scott RUBENSTEIN, Kimberly Ann MCHALE, Stephen C. PISCITELLI
  • Publication number: 20220265572
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or radiation dermatitis in a subject comprising administering about 1.0% tapinarof in a topical composition to the affected areas of the subject once a day for an initial period of time until the plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or radiation dermatitis is clear at which time the administration is stopped, and reassessing the subject from about 3 months to about 12 months after administration is stopped to determine if further treatment is required. Also described is the remittive effect observed after once daily administration of 1% tapinarof cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: David Scott RUBENSTEIN, Kimberly Ann MCHALE, Stephen C. PISCITELLI
  • Publication number: 20220233534
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to topical compositions for administering cerdulatinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof. Embodiments described herein are also directed to methods for preparing the topical compositions. The disclosed compositions are suitable for the treatment of dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lupus, lichen planus, cutaneous graft versus host disease, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, scleroderma, morphea and dermatomyositis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kimberly Ann MCHALE, David Scott RUBENSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20220160650
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to topical pharmaceutical compositions comprising tapinarof, wherein the topical pharmaceutical composition is formulated as an aqueous gel, an anhydrous gel, an ointment, or a foam. Embodiments also relate to methods of treating a dermatological condition or disorder in a patient by administering the present compositions to the skin of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Piyush JAIN, Glenn TABOLT, David Scott RUBENSTEIN, Haripriya KALLURI, Reinilda CATUBIG, Biljana ROUGHAN, Richard BUCHTA, Florencia Maria GUIDALI BONJOUR, Brendan Philip BRADY, Laura Helen SUTCLIFFE
  • Publication number: 20160374417
    Abstract: An item of outerwear includes an outer layer that is light weight, water resistant, and wind resistant. An inner layer has a plurality of apertures therethrough connecting an interstitial space between the outer layer and the inner layer with a space interior to the inner layer. A pocket houses a heat pack. A portion of the plurality of apertures permits airflow to and from the heat pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Paul H. Ross, Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20160302596
    Abstract: A heated U-shaped travel neck pillow includes two leg portions. A base therebetween the two leg portions forms a U-shaped pillow body to receive and support a neck of a user. The heated U-shaped travel neck pillow also includes an inner radial portion of the U-shaped pillow body. In use, the inner radial portion is adjacent to the neck of the user. At least one pocket or pouch is formed on the inner radial portion of the U-shaped pillow body. Each of the at least one pocket houses a heat pack to provide a sustained, targeted, and controlled heat transfer to the user and to create a built-in heat zone on the inner radial portion of the heated U-shaped travel neck pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Paul H. Ross, Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20160124210
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an apparatus incorporating a smart phone and a celestial viewing device. A mounting device includes a bracket that is capable of holding a smart phone on a telescope or a pair of binoculars. This serves to support a user in viewing celestial objects in the sky, when the smart phone is running an application that assists the user in locating the celestial objects. The apparatus advantageously provides for finding stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and the like. The apparatus allows for the user to manipulate the celestial viewing device without being concerned about or inconvenienced by the placement or handling of the smart phone. Additionally, the apparatus positions the smart phone in an orientation necessary to synchronize information shown on the smart phone with the field of view of the celestial viewing device, greatly improving the user's ability to locate and view desired celestial objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Howard Ross, Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20150257554
    Abstract: Heat packs are incorporated into various travel and comfort items, such as pillows, blankets, and the like, in a designated pocket and/or pouch within the items to provide a user with soothing, targeted, and controlled heat in a consistent, convenient, and comfortable application. A disposable heat pack may comprise a soft, lightweight, air-permeable pouch. One side of the heat pack is air-permeable to optimally direct the targeted heat to a user. The contents of the heat pack may include a mixture of iron powder, sawdust, activated carbon, salt, water, cellulose, and vermiculite. The pocket into which the heat pack is inserted is comprised of a spandex material or the like that is lightweight, permeable, breathable, flexible, and stretchable, providing superior contact while allowing for an optimal amount of heat to permeate from the pocket to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Howard Ross, Scott Rubenstein
  • Patent number: 8008093
    Abstract: A method of treating a blistering disorder, which includes administering to a target tissue in a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition that inhibits activation of the HSP27 phosphorylation pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: David Scott Rubenstein, Paula Berkowitz, Peiqi Hu, Luis Alberto Diaz
  • Publication number: 20080207519
    Abstract: A method of treating a blistering disorder, which includes administering to a target tissue in a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition that inhibits activation of the HSP27 phosphorylation pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: David Scott Rubenstein, Paula Berkowitz, Peiqi Hu, Luis Alberto Diaz
  • Patent number: 6866511
    Abstract: An electronic bar tool is disclosed that is capable of displaying titles and recipes for a plurality of mixed drinks. The apparatus comprises a handle having a display device and a measuring device for measuring a volume of liquid. The display displays the drink ingredients and the necessary volumes and may also indicate to a user the type of glass the drink is to be served in, whether the drink should be shaken or stirred, and whether the drink should be served with or without ice. The drink titles and recipes may be stored in a memory that may be changed through a communications port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20010040911
    Abstract: An electronic wine thermometer comprises a housing having a temperature probe extending from the housing. A display panel is associated with the housing and interactive with operational circuitry contained within the housing. A heat sensor is located in the probe, and is in electronic communication with the operational circuitry completing the device is a cork extractor mounted on the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Brookstone Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20010036124
    Abstract: A drinking container cup, such as for coffee, tea soup or the like, having an interior and an exterior surface, said container having an integrated powered stirring device extending from the interior surface of the bottom section of the housing and driven by a small battery powered motor located in the bottom section of the housing. The bottom section and integrated stirring device are fitted with inside thread for screwing to the container and may be removed for separate cleaning or simply left in place, adding soap and turning on the stirring device. A removable lid which mechanically engages the top of the container is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Scott Rubenstein
  • Patent number: D464755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Brookstone Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Scott Rubenstein, Timothy Trzepacz
  • Patent number: D467899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Brookstone Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Scott Rubenstein
  • Patent number: D468220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Brookstone Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Scott Rubenstein