James L Greene

US Patent:

55921442, Jan 7, 1997

Filed:

Sep 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/303669

Inventors:

James W. Greene - New York NY

International Classification:

G08B 500

US Classification:

340332

Abstract:

A lamp device for communicating moods between users having a base with a plurality of individually illuminatable elements extending from the base and two control units remote from the base for regulating the illumination of the elements. In a preferred embodiment, the illuminatable elements are in the form of five translucent flames of various heights containing two small electric bulbs at their bases for selectively producing colored illumination of each. Appropriate circuitry is disposed in the base member and connected to each of the external control units which may be used to activate the bulbs individually or collectively. The control units may each have five settings designed to supply power in a synchronized manner to the bulbs within the flame elements. Two persons involved in using the lamp for communication each operate a respective control unit which may be concealed, if desired, and by which a level of illumination may be selected to indicate, for instance, the level of interest of the user. When the user couple fails to synchronize their "levels", there is no illumination, but, upon synchronization, a flame of an appropriate color will light up, e. g.

US Patent:

54907179, Feb 13, 1996

Filed:

Aug 12, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/289903

Inventors:

James W. Greene - New York NY

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

29745241

Abstract:

A seating device is disclosed that offers comfort in use over extended periods of time and certain therapeutic effects as well as being readily portable and storable when not in use. The device is embodied in an inflatable seat that may be molded from thin, clear polyethylene/vinyl plastic material and formed with a flat thicker bottom surface, a concave seat area, a rising rear support, and a smaller frontal post section. The concave seat area is formed with an inherent forward tilt design which automatically aligns the spine of a user while the rear support provides additional comfort. The smaller frontal post section prevents forward sliding on and ride up of the rear of the seat. A valve is located in the bottom surface for inflating and deflating the seat and a snap strap may be provided for permanent closure after deflation and folding of the seat into itself.

US Patent:

20130345802, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 28, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/012328

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Leonard Y. Lee - New York NY, US
James I. Fann - Portola Valley CA, US
Josef L. Friedmann - Scotts Valley CA, US
James L. Greene - Ft. Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 211, 623 237

Abstract:

An implantable device system for controlling the dimensions of internal anatomic passages corrects physiologic dysfunctions resulting from a structural lumen which is either too large or too small. Implantable devices are disclosed which employ various mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the size of an orifice to which they are attached. Systems permit he implants to be implanted using minimally invasive procedures and permit final adjustments to the dimensions of the implants after the resumption of normal flow of anatomic fluids in situ.