Patents by Inventor Steven Feyrer-Melk

Steven Feyrer-Melk 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).

  • Self-scoring method and apparatus for early self-screening of neurological disease
    Patent number: 6957038
    Abstract: A self-administered and self-scoring test kit and method for early self-screening of neurological disease, by detection of diminished olfactory function. The test kit is comprised of a plurality of pages; attached to each page (28) via adhesive is a microencapsulated strip (36) that, when scratched, releases a different, distinct odor. The test kit has instructions that provide for self-administration (33) and self-scoring (46) of the test, and identification of a threshold score (48) as a self-screening method for possible neurological disease and need to consult a physician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventors: William Gartner, Steven Feyrer-Melk
  • Self-scoring method and apparatus for early self-screening of neurological disease
    Publication number: 20030113701
    Abstract: A self-administered and self-scoring test kit and method for early self-screening of neurological disease, by detection of diminished olfactory function. The test kit is comprised of a plurality of pages; attached to each page (28) via adhesive is a microencapsulated strip (36) that, when scratched, releases a different, distinct odor. The test kit has instructions that provide for self-administration (33) and self-scoring (46) of the test, and identification of a threshold score (48) as a self-screening method for possible neurological disease and need to consult a physician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: William Gartner, Steven Feyrer-Melk