Patents by Inventor Vladimir Gershman

Vladimir Gershman 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).

  • Patent number: 7124791
    Abstract: A medicament tablet dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of tablets, up to a maximum number, with minimal dispensing delays. During fill operations, a preset number of tablets are counted and stored in dedicated storage compartments. Dispensing operations are performed in response to dispense request commands. The fill operations are performed in a manner independent from the quantity of tablets identified by the dispense request commands. During the dispensing operations for a particular dispense request command, the preset number of tablets are emptied from one or more of the dedicated storage compartments, thereby avoiding delays associated with counting all of the dispensed tablets. Moreover, the fill operations and the dispensing operations may be performed in parallel for high-throughput dispensing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Kirby Lester, LLC
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman, Michael R. Gomez
  • Patent number: 7088880
    Abstract: An optical fiber connection arrangement includes an alignment sleeve for coaxially aligning optical fibers mounted in ferrules. A gap between the ends of the optical fibers allows some light to escape. A sensor responds to the leaked light, and the resulting signal is processed to determine whether light signal is present or absent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 7073544
    Abstract: A medicament tablet dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of tablets, up to a maximum number, without a substantial delay associated with counting all of the tablets. A preset number of tablets are counted and stored in dedicated primary chambers. Furthermore, an overflow chamber is provided for temporarily storing and then dispensing tablets which are fed to the primary chamber after the primary chambers are filled with their respective number of tablets. In addition, a direct feed channel is provided for dispensing individually counted tablets. The chambers and direct feed channel can together dispense the selected number. It is also preferable that the chambers have subchambers, and that more than one subchamber be capable of being emptied during a single dispensing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Kirby Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20050219956
    Abstract: Device in the present invention is a rest timer is that is easy to use and can be mounted on a frame of a weight lifting equipment. The device comprises four preset buttons, which set commonly used rest times. The time is displayed on LCD display. Pressing a button starts the rest time countdown. After the countdown reaches zero an audio signal sounds and the display shows the preset value again. The rest value can be adjusted by using up/down buttons. The device uses a microprocessor to control LCD display, timing and buttons. This allows for a very low component count and ease of manufacturing. User-friendly buttons layout makes the device suitable to use by any level or skill fitness club participant. The device is powered by a battery and can last a long time thanks to power-saving logic of a computer program running on the microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20050189365
    Abstract: A medicament tablet dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of tablets, up to a maximum number, without a substantial delay associated with counting all of the tablets. A preset number of tablets are counted and stored in dedicated primary chambers. Furthermore, an overflow chamber is provided for temporarily storing and then dispensing tablets which are fed to the primary chamber after the primary chambers are filled with their respective number of tablets. In addition, a direct feed channel is provided for dispensing individually counted tablets. The chambers and direct feed channel can together dispense the selected number. It is also preferable that the chambers have subchambers, and that more than one subchamber be capable of being emptied during a single dispensing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20050166995
    Abstract: An improved tablet feeder includes a rotating body defining multiple chambers that are arranged in fluid communication with one another in a serial manner. Tablets flow through the multiple chambers for discharge from the tablet feeder. The rotating body has a rotational axis that is oriented at an inclination angle less than 60 degrees from horizontal. The chambers preferably include a primary chamber that holds a large number of tablets, a secondary chamber (which may have a frusto-conical sector or wedge shape) that is disposed at a position offset from the rotational axis, and a third chamber and exit tube disposed along the rotational axis. The device may be adapted to provide for singular and/or non-singular discharge of tablets from the exit tube during rotation of the rotating body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20050130801
    Abstract: The muscle exerciser and toner device with microprocessor controlled multiple workouts, produces specially timed vibrations to exercise muscles and burn body fat without a need to perform an actual physical exercise. The device can be attached to different parts of the human body and thru vibrations make the muscles contract and extend. This is equivalent to a process of a genuine exercise session. A motor generates vibration with an eccentric weight mounted on a shaft. The motor is controlled by a microprocessor, which runs a specifically timed workout program consisting of exercise and rest cycles. After the workout is over the device shuts off automatically. The device operation is simple and requires pressing one button. The timing of the workout program is similar to that of a real exercise session, thus enabling the device to emulate a genuine physical workout. Several devices can be placed on various muscles simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 6899144
    Abstract: A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a substantial delay associated with counting all of the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated primary chambers. Furthermore, an overflow chamber is provided for temporarily storing and then dispensing tablets which are fed to the primary chamber after the primary chambers are filled with their respective number of tablets. In addition, a direct feed channel is provided for dispensing individually counted tablets. The chambers and direct feed channel can together dispense the selected number. It is also preferable that the chambers have subchambers, and that more than one subchamber be capable of being emptied during a single dispensing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 6899148
    Abstract: A medicament tablet dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of tablets, up to a maximum number, with minimal dispensing delays. A preset number of tablets are counted and stored in dedicated chambers. During dispensing operations, the preset number of tablets are emptied from one or more of the dedicated chambers, thereby avoiding delays associated with counting all of the dispensed tablets. Furthermore, an overflow chamber is provided for temporarily storing (and subsequent dispensing) tablets which are fed to and counted by the counter after the chambers are filled with their respective number of tablets. In addition, a direct feed channel is provided for dispensing individually counted tablets. The chambers and direct feed channel can together dispense the selected number. It is also preferable that the chambers have subchambers, and that more than one subchamber be capable of being emptied during a single dispensing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 6684914
    Abstract: A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chambers being known to comprise any number of objects which is desired for dispensing. According to a preferred system, n chambers are provided, with 20, 21, 22, . . . , 2n−1 tablets provided respectively in the individual chambers. The chambers which together add up to the selected number for dispensing are emptied. Only those chambers which are emptied after dispensing need to be refilled and, as such, only the number of tablets in those storage locations need to be counted. The system may include a plurality of cells, each including a plurality of chambers for a different solid dose medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Gershman, Aleksandr Geltser
  • Patent number: 6659304
    Abstract: A high capacity cassette for an object counting and dispensing system includes a substantially horizontal base including an exit hole, a peripheral wall about the base and having an internal periphery, the base and the peripheral wall defining a reservoir adapted to store a plurality of the discrete objects, and a structure about the internal periphery which feeds the discrete objects single file toward said exit hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 6578733
    Abstract: A cassette for an object counting and dispensing system includes a base and a stepped side wall which together define a central open reservoir portion and at least one peripheral covered tray portion having an exit. Each cassette is adapted to feed and guide a range of sizes and shapes of tablets toward the exit. Only a few standard sizes of cassettes are needed to accommodate all discrete objects, e.g., tablets and capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 6554157
    Abstract: An object counting and dispensing system includes a vibration system, a mounting assembly for coupling a cassette to the vibration system, a chute configured to receive discrete objects from the cassette, and an object sensing system which senses and counts objects fed from the cassette. Each cassette includes a base and a stepped side wall which together define a central open reservoir portion and a peripheral covered tray portion. Cassettes are mounted to the mounting assembly in manner which permits rapid and secure coupling and decoupling. A preferred coupling and decoupling system includes an electromagnet. Each cassette is able to feed and guide a range of sizes and shapes of tablets toward the exit. Only a few standard sizes of cassettes are needed to accommodate all discrete objects, e.g., tablets and capsules, for which the counter is adapted. A universal hopper can be attached to the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20030070725
    Abstract: A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chambers being known to comprise any number of objects which is desired for dispensing. According to a preferred system, n chambers are provided, with 20, 21, 22, . . . , 2n−1 tablets provided respectively in the individual chambers. The chambers which together add up to the selected number for dispensing are emptied. Only those chambers which are emptied after dispensing need to be refilled and, as such, only the number of tablets in those storage locations need to be counted. The system may include a plurality of cells, each including a plurality of chambers for a different solid dose medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Gershman, Aleksandr Geltser
  • Patent number: 6497339
    Abstract: A discrete object counting and dispensing system includes an object counter, a funnel couplable relative to the object counting system such that when discrete objects are provided in the funnel, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system. The system also includes a vibration system which vibrates in a substantially horizontally circular plane in a rotational direction, a mounting assembly rigidly coupled to the vibration system, and a discrete object container couplable to the mounting assembly. The container has a reservoir and an exit, and is adapted to feed discrete objects from the reservoir to the exit when the container is vibrated by the vibration system. When the discrete objects are exited from the exit, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system and then dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20020179623
    Abstract: An object counting and dispensing system includes a vibration system, a mounting assembly for coupling a cassette to the vibration system, a chute configured to receive discrete objects from the cassette, and an object sensing system which senses and counts objects fed from the cassette. Each cassette includes a base and a stepped side wall which together define a central open reservoir portion and a peripheral covered tray portion. Cassettes are mounted to the mounting assembly in manner which permits rapid and secure coupling and decoupling. A preferred coupling and decoupling system includes an electromagnet. Each cassette is able to feed and guide a range of sizes and shapes of tablets toward the exit. Only a few standard sizes of cassettes are needed to accommodate all discrete objects, e.g., tablets and capsules, for which the counter is adapted. A universal hopper can be attached to the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20020179621
    Abstract: A cassette for an object counting and dispensing system includes a base and a stepped side wall which together define a central open reservoir portion and at least one peripheral covered tray portion having an exit. Each cassette is adapted to feed and guide a range of sizes and shapes of tablets toward the exit. Only a few standard sizes of cassettes are needed to accommodate all discrete objects, e.g., tablets and capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Publication number: 20020179619
    Abstract: A discrete object counting and dispensing system includes an object counter, a funnel couplable relative to the object counting system such that when discrete objects are provided in the funnel, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system. The system also includes a vibration system which vibrates in a substantially horizontally circular plane in a rotational direction, a mounting assembly rigidly coupled to the vibration system, and a discrete object container couplable to the mounting assembly. The container has a reservoir and an exit, and is adapted to feed discrete objects from the reservoir to the exit when the container is vibrated by the vibration system. When the discrete objects are exited from the exit, the discrete objects are counted by the object counting system and then dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Kirby-Lester, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Geltser, Vladimir Gershman
  • Patent number: 5214525
    Abstract: An optical transmitter particularly suited for high frequency applications s disclosed. The optical transmitter successfully operates in harsh environments such as those found in avionic applications. The optical transmitter employs an LED as a light source which cooperates with an active bandpass amplifier to provide a relatively wide bandwidth from about 250 MHz to about at least 1.35 GHz. The bandpass amplifier is selected to have a slope characteristic which is complementary to a roll-off characteristic of the LED and compensates for the high frequency loss of the LED. The slope characteristic of the bandpass amplifier predominates at the high frequencies of the response of the optical transmitter, whereas the frequency response of the LED dominates at the lower frequencies of the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Vladimir Gershman, Afshin S. Daryoush, Warren A. Rosen