John K Neal

US Patent:

7752060, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Aug 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/512529

Inventors:

David G Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705 3

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e. g. , physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc. , and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc. , including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20050181775, Aug 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/057683

Inventors:

Clarence Rideout - St. Petersburg FL, US
Hunt Brand - Belleair Bluffs FL, US
Michael Murdock - Derby KS, US
Joseph Depaolo - Palm Harbor FL, US
John Neal - Seminole FL, US

International Classification:

G06F015/16

US Classification:

455414300, 340007280, 455404100, 379037000, 709206000, 340007480, 340531000

Abstract:

Systems, methods, computer programs, and related equipment for providing an alert notification service are provided. One embodiment is an alert notification service provider comprising: means for interfacing with at least one alert recipient and an alert originator via a web site; means for managing a user profile associated with the at least one alert recipient, the user profile associating contact information for at least one mobile communication device to receive an alert notification from the alert originator with a private universal contact address accessible by the alert originator; and means for delivering the alert notification to the at least one mobile communication device based on the private universal contact address.

US Patent:

20100268549, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Jul 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/830255

Inventors:

David G. Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 2, 705347

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20110022579, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Oct 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/897599

Inventors:

David G. Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707711, 707E17002, 707E17108

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20120284045, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Jul 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/551471

Inventors:

David G Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/22

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

54967325, Mar 5, 1996

Filed:

Apr 30, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/054985

Inventors:

Ann C. Smigocki - Silver Spring MD
John W. Neal - Laurel MD

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC

International Classification:

C12N 1563
C12N 1500
C07H 2104
A01H 104

US Classification:

4353201

Abstract:

A transgenic plant into which a chimeric gene comprising a wound inducible promoter and a gene for an enzyme involved in cytokinin biosynthesis has been introduced shows enhanced resistance to insect infestation.

US Patent:

57929343, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

Mar 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/609320

Inventors:

Ann C. Smigocki - Silver Spring MD
John W. Neal - Laurel MD

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC

International Classification:

C12N 1529
C12N 1500
C12N 1582
A01H 500

US Classification:

800205

Abstract:

A transgenic plant into which a chimeric gene comprising a wound inducible promoter and a gene for an enzyme involved in cytokinin biosynthesis has been introduced shows enhanced resistance to insect infestation.

US Patent:

44747551, Oct 2, 1984

Filed:

Nov 29, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/445112

Inventors:

John W. Neal - Laurel MD
Jerome A. Klun - Potomac MD
Meyer Schwarz - Kensington MD
Barbara A. Leonhardt - Potomac MD

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC

International Classification:

A01N 2500

US Classification:

424 84

Abstract:

The racemate of 1-methylbutyldecanoate is synthesized and found to be a powerful attractant under field conditions for male bagworm moths. It is also found to suppress or inhibit completely the mating of female bagworm moths when applied to trees and shrubs in an effective mating suppressant or inhibiting amount.