Richard Edward Stern

US Patent:

20060292532, Dec 28, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/166991

Inventors:

Richard Stern - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G09B 19/00

US Classification:

434236000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are described for providing a way for a user to alleviate fear, anger, or other negative thoughts or feelings that the user has toward a specific other person, who is personally known to the user and with whom the user has previously has adverse personal interactions, or to focus such anger or negative thoughts or feelings on the second person who is an object of the user's negative feelings. This is accomplished by having the user select and display an image of the other person, so that the image is visible to the user, and also select and display an image of an object that is potentially harmful to the other person. Then the user causes the images to touch, become superimposed on, or located near one another. For example, an image of a knife is moved so that it appears that the knife stabs the image of the other person. It is then determined whether the fear, anger, or other negative thoughts or feelings of the user have been reduced. If not, the process is repeated. As a result, the foregoing procedure transforms a state of mind of the user in a manner such that an at least partial catharsis or discharge of cathexis occurs, but without the user believing consciously that the user's simulated actions actually harm the other person in the manner acted out. A preferred embodiment utilizes computer means to carry out this procedure, such as a PC or handheld portable programmed device.

US Patent:

20110061382, Mar 17, 2011

Filed:

Sep 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/884006

Inventors:

Richard H. Stern - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

F03G 7/00
F28D 15/00

US Classification:

606412, 16510421

Abstract:

A closed loop system and method for extracting geothermal are disclosed. They do not fracture subterranean rock structures or let fluid into the structures or extract fluid from them, thereby lessening the risk of causing seismic disturbances and pollution of groundwater.

US Patent:

20120237909, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Apr 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/442696

Inventors:

Richard H. Stern - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G09B 19/00

US Classification:

434236

Abstract:

This method provides a way for a user to alleviate feelings of fear, anxiety, helplessness, powerlessness, vulnerability, or other negative feelings that the user has toward another person with whom the user previously had an abusive relationship. Images of the other person and a deadly weapon, such as a knife or axe, are displayed. The user moves the images so that the weapon appears to harm the other person. Unless the negative feelings of the user are ascertained to be reduced by a predetermined amount, the process is repeated. The procedure thus transforms the user in a manner such that at least partial catharsis or discharge of negative cathexis occurs, but without the user believing consciously that the user's simulated actions actually harmed the other person as acted out. A preferred embodiment carries out this procedure by computer means, such as a PC or handheld portable device.

US Patent:

49627597, Oct 16, 1990

Filed:

Feb 8, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/153146

Inventors:

Richard J. Stern - Chicago IL
Donald J. Kempiak - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Associated Mills Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61H 900

US Classification:

128 66

Abstract:

A bubbling air mat has an air hose leading to a control unit having a motor therein. A number of saftey devices are provided to prevent a user from being electrocuted if water reaches the control unit. In the most protected area within the control unit, a rope heater is provided to warm an air stream being driven by said motor and through said air hose to bubble from the air mat.

US Patent:

61100447, Aug 29, 2000

Filed:

Jul 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/892980

Inventors:

Richard H. Stern - Washington DC

International Classification:

A63F 922

US Classification:

463 29

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for enhancing security in issuing and redeeming gaming tickets is described in which a machine-readable indicium (preferably barcoding) is embodied in a payout ticket from a gaming machine. When the ticket is presented for redemption, the machine-readable indicium is read automatically (preferably by a barcode reader), to provide electronic signals which are then processed electronically to determine whether the ticket is genuine (valid). In a preferred embodiment, a barcode reader reads from a ticket a validation number which if genuine is a predetermined function of a payout amount and one or more other parameters barcoded on the ticket; an electronic processing unit then determines whether the barcoded data is related according to the predetermined function.

US Patent:

48140783, Mar 21, 1989

Filed:

Sep 15, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/096906

Inventors:

Richard J. Stern - Glencoe IL
Alfons Rundzaitis - Beverly Shores IN
Samuel F. Peterson - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Associated Mills Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B01D 2702
B01D 2708

US Classification:

210282

Abstract:

A cartridge for a water filter system has a closed housing with only an inlet and an outlet formed in the lower surface thereof. A discharge tube extends from the outlet at the bottom, through the housing, to a position near the top of the housing. There, an elongated sleeve of filter material filters the water leaving the housing. The space between the inlet and the filter sleeve is filled with three different filter materials, most of which is activated charcoal.