Patents by Inventor Steven A. Shaya

Steven A. Shaya 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: 20140136362
    Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing communications networks and multivariate analysis to predict or recommend optimal products from a predefined population of commercially available products are disclosed. The recommendations are based on intelligence contained in processing elements and subjective and/or objective product information received from consumers or input to the systems as part of their initial setup. The output of the systems comprise sets of products that they predict the consumer will prefer and/or perform well for the problem or concern identified by the consumer. The performance and preference predictions are a function of consumer problems and product responsiveness patterns. Objective product information is generally obtained with diagnostic instruments. Data measured with the diagnostic instruments may be communicated to the data processing portions of the invention via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Shaya, Neal Matheson, John Anthony Singarayar, Nikiforos Kollias, Jeffrey Adam Bloom
  • Patent number: 8666844
    Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing communications networks and multivariate analysis to predict or recommend optimal products from a predefined population of commercially available products are disclosed. The recommendations are based on intelligence contained in processing elements and subjective and/or objective product information received from consumers or input to the systems as part of their initial setup. The output of the systems comprise sets of products that they predict the consumer will prefer and/or perform well for the problem or concern identified by the consumer. The performance and preference predictions are a function of consumer problems and product responsiveness patterns. Objective product information is generally obtained with diagnostic instruments. Data measured with the diagnostic instruments may be communicated to the data processing portions of the invention via the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies
    Inventors: Steven A. Shaya, Neal Matheson, John Anthony Singarayar, Nikiforos Kollias, Jeffrey Adam Bloom
  • Publication number: 20100262556
    Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing communications networks and multivariate analysis to predict or recommend optimal products from a predefined population of commercially available products are disclosed. The recommendations are based on intelligence contained in processing elements and subjective and/or objective product information received from consumers or input to the systems as part of their initial setup. The output of the systems comprise sets of products that they predict the consumer will prefer and/or perform well for the problem or concern identified by the consumer. The performance and preference predictions are a function of consumer problems and product responsiveness patterns. Objective product information is generally obtained with diagnostic instruments. Data measured with the diagnostic instruments may be communicated to the data processing portions of the invention via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Shaya, Neal Matheson, John Anthony Singarayar, Nikiforos Kollias, Jeffrey Adam Bloom
  • Publication number: 20100262434
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for determining a diabetic patient's carbohydrate to insulin ratio (CIR), carbohydrate to blood glucose ratio (CGR), and insulin sensitivity factor (ISF) using the patient's record of blood glucose readings, carbohydrate consumption and insulin doses. The method provides the sensitivity factors that best account for the patient's observed blood glucose changes by linear regression of appropriately transformed variables. An apparatus that can collect and store the blood glucose readings, insulin dosages, and carbohydrate intake data and process these data according to this invention can generate statistically characterized sensitivity factors to advise the diabetic patient on optimal bolus insulin dosages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Steven A. Shaya
  • Patent number: 7809601
    Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing communications networks and multivariate analysis to predict or recommend optimal products from a predefined population of commercially available products are disclosed. The recommendations are based on intelligence contained in processing elements and subjective and/or objective product information received from consumers or input to the systems as part of their initial setup. The output of the systems comprise sets of products that they predict the consumer will prefer and/or perform well for the problem or concern identified by the consumer. The performance and preference predictions are a function of consumer problems and product responsiveness patterns. Objective product information is generally obtained with diagnostic instruments. Data measured with the diagnostic instruments may be communicated to the data processing portions of the invention via the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies
    Inventors: Steven A. Shaya, Neal Matheson, John Anthony Singarayar, Nikiforos Kollias, Jeffrey Adam Bloom
  • Publication number: 20080269636
    Abstract: System and method for conducting a hearing test that is accessible to a mass market of individuals with potential hearing loss. The hearing test is stored on a centrally located computer (140) that is accessible via communications device (121). The system provides step-by-step guidance on the next steps to be taken if hearing loss is found, and provides a means to store and organize the user test data to create a means for reuse of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Burrows, John Cronin, Nancy Edwards, Tushar Narsana, Steven A. Shaya, John Anthony Singarayar
  • Publication number: 20080212789
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for and method of training an individual on the use of a hearing aid. The training is conducted based on the individuals hearing profile such that specific words that are troublesome to the user are played to the user after changing the frequency and amplitude of the words, i.e. the user is trained on how the words will sound after wearing a hearing aid. The user can further fine-tune the frequency and amplitude of the words, and the modifications can be saved and used while ordering and fitting a hearing aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Tushar Narsana, Steven A. Shaya
  • Publication number: 20080187145
    Abstract: Method and system (400) for becoming aware of some hearing loss and the need for a professional hearing test. Simple and professional hearing testing provide an understanding of the improvement in the quality of life that can be achieved through use of a hearing aid. Ordering and fitting of the hearing aid, and training on use of a hearing aid, are performed to further demonstrate and provide for improved quality of life. The system (400) includes a user (410), a hearing test unit (415), a test administrator computer (420), a pair of headphones (422), a keyboard (423), a monitor (426), a series of hearing test programs (446), a central hearing health system (440), a database, a device (433), and a set of individual results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Burrows, John Cronin, Nancy Edwards, Steven D. Gabel, Tushar Narsana, Steven A. Shaya, John Anthony Singarayar
  • Publication number: 20080125672
    Abstract: System and method for diagnosing hearing loss in an individual using a self-executable, interactive electronic hearing loss diagnosis apparatus including a data storage media and a media player for accessing data on the media. The diagnostic apparatus provides hearing loss diagnostic data to the individual in the form of coded data. A hearing loss professional can use the coded data to further diagnose the hearing loss of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Burrows, John Cronin, Nancy Edwards, Steven D. Gabel, Tushar Narsana, Steven A. Shaya, John Anthony Singarayar
  • Publication number: 20040236592
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of providing an individualized hair care program to a customer in a retail shopping environment. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of providing an individualized hair care program to a customer in a retail shopping environment, which entails obtaining personal information from the customer in the retail shopping environment, using the information to create an individualized hair care program for the customer, and providing the individualized hair care program to the customer in the retail shopping environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Margaret Aleles, Steven A. Shaya, Anna Marie Newton, Katie Cheng
  • Publication number: 20040143513
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of providing an individualized personal care program to a customer in a retail shopping environment. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of providing an individualized personal care program to a customer in a retail shopping environment, which entails obtaining personal information from the customer in the retail shopping environment, using the information to create an individualized personal care program for the customer, and providing the individualized personal care program to the customer in the retail shopping environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Margaret Aleles, Steven A. Shaya, Kathryn Dean Luedtke, Mario A. Orlandi, Jurgen Fey
  • Patent number: 6649176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing mineral water and one or more compounds selected from the group of creatine, pyruvic acid, and carnitine, and cosmetically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley S. Shapiro, Steven A. Shaya, Claudia K. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20020161664
    Abstract: Systems and methods of utilizing communications networks and multivariate analysis to predict or recommend optimal products from a predefined population of commercially available products are disclosed. The recommendations are based on intelligence contained in processing elements and subjective and/or objective product information received from consumers or input to the systems as part of their initial setup. The output of the systems comprise sets of products that they predict the consumer will prefer and/or perform well for the problem or concern identified by the consumer. The performance and preference predictions are a function of consumer problems and product responsiveness patterns. Objective product information is generally obtained with diagnostic instruments. Data measured with the diagnostic instruments may be communicated to the data processing portions of the invention via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Steven A. Shaya, Neal Matheson, John Anthony Singarayar, Nikiforos Kollias, Jeffrey Adam Bloom
  • Patent number: 6432424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising (i) a compound selected from the group consisting of creatine, carnitine, and pyruvic acid, and a cosmetically acceptable salt or ester thereof, (ii) a nutrient, and (iii) a skin-conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of an emollient and a humectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley S. Shapiro, Katharine M. Martin, Steven A. Shaya, Claudia K. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 4323683
    Abstract: A process for producing heavy metal, magnesium or aluminum pyridinethione salt crystals involving reacting a water soluble salt of the desired metal with a water soluble pyridinethione salt or pyridinethione itself in an aqueous surfactant medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raymond E. Bolich, Jr., Steven A. Shaya, Christian Steuri