Patents by Inventor Stephen Heier

Stephen Heier 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: 20140249973
    Abstract: A system and method of revenue creation and economic stimulation that preserves a progressive tax structure and utilizes incentives and penalties to form the basis of taxation. One goal is to alter the saving and spending patterns of people in a manner beneficial to the economy, the individual, the government, and possibly targeted industries requiring remedial action or stimulation. Thus a predicted result is that economic productivity will increase employment, savings, and spending generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Heier
  • Publication number: 20130060160
    Abstract: A device and method for acquiring tissue or fluid. The device includes an instrument for acquiring tissue or fluid, and a pump. The instrument has a proximal end and a distal end at which the tissue or fluid is first acquired. The pump is connected to the proximal end of the instrument for applying negative pressure for drawing in the tissue or fluid. The pump has a switch for adjusting the amount of pressure. The method includes inserting an instrument into the site of the tissue or fluid to be acquired and exerting a controlled amount of adjustable negative pressure through the instrument to draw back into or onto the instrument the tissue or fluid being acquired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen Heier