Patents by Inventor Steven Landau

Steven Landau 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: 20120145783
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for powered video game playing cards, powered voter authentication cards, powered financial transaction cards, and methods for administering the use of each. The cards generally include a thin, flexible substrate and a battery disposed within the substrate. A dynamic token value generator and/or biometric sensor is disposed within the substrate and is powered by the battery. An electronic display is mounted on the substrate for displaying a token value generated by the dynamic token value generator. The token value is configured to be used in conjunction with a back-end token value secure identification system to provide access to secure electronic information or capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: SOLICORE, INC.
    Inventor: Steven LANDAU
  • Patent number: 8181879
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for packaging electronically powered cards are provided for maintaining electronically powered cards in a deactivated state. In an embodiment, a housing having a face panel and two side panels attached to the face panel at opposite sides is configured to provide an offset distance between an activation device on the card and the housing so that the activation device is prevented from being activated by a force exerted on the housing. Annular or circular devices can also be provided for establishing an offset distance between activation devices on the card and planar substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Solicore, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Landau, Teresa Taylor
  • Patent number: 7967214
    Abstract: An electronic card comprises a thin, flexible substrate having electrical circuitry embedded therein. An activation device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to complete a circuit in response to a stimulus, such as light or sound. An output device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to produce an output, such as music or vibration, wherein the output device is activated upon the completion of the circuit by the activation device. A cavity is formed in an outer surface of the substrate and has electrical contacts at an inner portion thereof in electrical communication with the electrical circuitry. The cavity further comprises retaining means for replaceably retaining a battery in the cavity to enable the battery to provide power to the electrical circuitry, the activation device, and the output device. The retaining means allows a battery to be removed from the cavity and replaced with another battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Solicore, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Landau, David Corey
  • Publication number: 20090163442
    Abstract: 2-Deoxygalactose and its analogs can be used to treat cancer and to improve patient outcome when administered in therapeutically effective doses alone or in combination with other anti-cancer drugs or with surgical resection or radiation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Bernard R. Landau, Steven Landau
  • Publication number: 20080156690
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for packaging electronically powered cards are provided for maintaining electronically powered cards in a deactivated state. In an embodiment, a housing having a face panel and two side panels attached to the face panel at opposite sides is configured to provide an offset distance between an activation device on the card and the housing so that the activation device is prevented from being activated by a force exerted on the housing. Annular or circular devices can also be provided for establishing an offset distance between activation devices on the card and planar substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Landau, Teresa Taylor
  • Publication number: 20080156885
    Abstract: An electronic card comprises a thin, flexible substrate having electrical circuitry embedded therein. An activation device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to complete a circuit in response to a stimulus, such as light or sound. An output device is disposed in the substrate and is configured to produce an output, such as music or vibration, wherein the output device is activated upon the completion of the circuit by the activation device. A cavity is formed in an outer surface of the substrate and has electrical contacts at an inner portion thereof in electrical communication with the electrical circuitry. The cavity further comprises retaining means for replaceably retaining a battery in the cavity to enable the battery to provide power to the electrical circuitry, the activation device, and the output device. The retaining means allows a battery to be removed from the cavity and replaced with another battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Landau, David Corey
  • Publication number: 20080109309
    Abstract: Compact powered systems are provided that include a substrate, a thin battery, an activation element, and an output device in electrical communication. The compact powered systems may be dynamic, powered print advertisements, product packaging, trading cards, printed ephemera or printed media that activate when subjected to an outside influence or stimulus. The output device is configured to, for example, display a number, graphic, or message, emit sound, cause movement or vibration, or transmit wireless signals in response to the stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Landau, Richard Percival
  • Publication number: 20080105751
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for powered video game playing cards, powered voter authentication cards, powered financial transaction cards, and methods for administering the use of each. The cards generally include a thin, flexible substrate and a battery disposed within the substrate. A dynamic token value generator and/or biometric sensor is disposed within the substrate and is powered by the battery. An electronic display is mounted on the substrate for displaying a token value generated by the dynamic token value generator. The token value is configured to be used in conjunction with a back-end token value secure identification system to provide access to secure electronic information or capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Landau
  • Publication number: 20080085916
    Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Karl Thor, Edward Burgard, Lee Brettman, Steven Landau, Daniel Ricca
  • Publication number: 20070262165
    Abstract: A packaging system for a consumable product held within a confined package. Plastic material is introduced within the confined packaging, preferably as a closure, seal or lining to the closed packaging. The plastic material has a surface that faces toward the consumable product within its packaging. The plastic material is fabricated from a composition that includes a plastic material and at least one scented material dissolved within that plastic material in a concentration in excess of its solubility at ambient temperature. The scented materials contained within the saturated plastic separates out of solution and migrates to the exposed surfaces of the plastic seal. The aroma volatiles are released from the plastic and fill the headspace of the packaging. These volatiles change the aromatic properties of the gases in the head space of the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Landau
  • Publication number: 20070105785
    Abstract: A method is provided for using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators to treat non-inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Steven Landau, Edward Burgard
  • Publication number: 20070060652
    Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Karl Thor, Edward Burgard, Lee Brettman, Steven Landau, Daniel Ricca
  • Publication number: 20060276542
    Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or, more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat functional bowel disorders in patients in need of treatment. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs including gabapentin and pregabalin, fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Karl Thor, Edward Burgard, Lee Brettman, Steven Landau, Daniel Ricca
  • Publication number: 20060264509
    Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat pain. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g., gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Karl Thor, Edward Burgard, Lee Brettman, Steven Landau, Daniel Ricca
  • Publication number: 20060247311
    Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fraser, Karl Thor, Edward Burgard, Lee Brettman, Steven Landau, Daniel Ricca
  • Publication number: 20060217391
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating at least one symptom of irritable bowel syndrome selected from the group consisting of: abnormal stool frequency, abnormal stool form, abnormal stool passage, passage of mucus and feeling of abdominal distension in a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome is also reduced. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that has 5-HT3 receptor antagonist activity and NorAdrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor (NARI) activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Landau
  • Patent number: 7106220
    Abstract: A computer-based system permitting a visually impaired user to interact with tactile graphic-based interactive software applications is provided. The system includes a host computer having a data processor and a drive for running the interactive software applications and a pressure sensitive work pad. The work pad has X and Y pressure sensitive members disposed in a grid array for providing unique location output signals corresponding to each different location on the grid array. The work pad is operatively connected to the host computer and an overlay comprising a sheet is placed over an upper surface of the work pad. The overlay having a work space which bears tactile indicia which corresponds to a selected one of the interactive software applications and also includes a tactile graphical user interface (TGUI) formed thereon. The TGUI has a plurality of tactile control members which generate location output signals when pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Karen Gourgey, Steven Landau
  • Patent number: D536700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Landau
  • Patent number: D538808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Landau
  • Patent number: D539285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Landau