Maldonado, US
Argelio A. Maldonado, Key Biscayne, FL US
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20130251862 | SPHERIFICATION/REVERSE SPHERIFICATION AUTOMATED AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for producing gelled pearls includes: a housing with at least one opening into which a flavored liquid is provided; external components; and internal components. The external components include: a first ingress port through which a first refill pack is coupled; and a dispenser with tubing through which a processed solution is expelled into a gelling bath. The internal components include: a mixing tank for blending the flavored liquid with the first solution; a first flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing the flavored liquid into and out of the mixing tank; a second flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing flow of a proportional amount of the first solution into the mixing tank; and a microcontroller device. | 09-26-2013 |
Brannon Maldonado, Chandler, AZ US
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20140138298 | GRATE FILTRATION SYSTEM - A grate filtration system filters trash and debris from water flowing through a water channel by way of two vertical grates that intersect at a vertex and form a wedge shape that protrudes into the direction of flow of water in the channel. The grates are removably supported in grooves on side and center pillar supports. The vertical grates provide a spillway near the vertex. The system further includes a concrete apron that provides a smooth surface for the system and has grooves to support and retain the bottom edges of the vertical grates. | 05-22-2014 |
Cesar Maldonado, Beaverton, OR US
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20150127907 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING CACHE MISSES IN A PROCESSOR - In an embodiment, a processor includes one or more cores, and a distributed caching home agent (including portions associated with each core). Each portion includes a cache controller to receive a read request for data and, responsive to the data not being present in a cache memory associated with the cache controller, to issue a memory request to a memory controller to request the data in parallel with communication of the memory request to a home agent, where the home agent is to receive the memory request from the cache controller and to reserve an entry for the memory request. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-07-2015 |
Christie Marie Maldonado, Renton, WA US
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20120083946 | TAILORED ARRIVALS ALLOCATION SYSTEM TRAJECTORY PREDICTOR - The different advantageous embodiments provide a system for generating trajectory predictions for a flight comprising a flight object manager and a trajectory predictor. The flight object manager is configured to generate flight information using a number of flight plans, a number of flight schedules, and flight status information. The trajectory predictor is configured to receive flight information from the flight object manager and use the flight information to generate the trajectory predictions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083997 | Tailored Arrivals Allocation System Clearance Generator - The different advantageous embodiments provide a method for generating an integrated aircraft clearance. Flight information, preference information, environmental information, and constraints are retrieved from a number of sources. The flight information includes at least one of flight plan information, flight scheduling information, flight status information, and environmental information. The flight information is processed against the preference information, the environmental information, and the constraints. A clearance solution is generated for an aircraft based on the flight information, the preference information, the environmental information and the constraints. | 04-05-2012 |
Clarissa Maldonado, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100298796 | Wearable Absorbent Articles With Bonded And Printed Fibrous Materials - Wearable absorbent articles with bonded and printed fibrous materials. | 11-25-2010 |
20140107603 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED ARTICLE - A process for forming an absorbent article comprising a substrate having a composite image printed thereon. The composite image includes artwork portions printed on the top and bottom surfaces of the printed article substrate, which are vertically aligned with each other. | 04-17-2014 |
20150231851 | STRETCH LAMINATE HAVING NOVEL ADHESIVE PATTERN AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A stretch laminate having a first nonwoven material, a second nonwoven material, an elastic film. The elastic film has a first longitudinal side edge and a second longitudinal side edge. The stretch laminate further has a first plane of adhesive having differing amounts of adhesive as measured laterally within the stretch laminate. The differing amounts of adhesive being controllable. The first plane of adhesive being interposed between the first nonwoven material and the elastic film. The stretch laminate further has a second plane of adhesive having differing amounts of adhesive as measured laterally within the stretch laminate. The differing amounts of adhesive being controllable. The second plane of adhesive being interposed between the second nonwoven material and the elastic film. Each of the above elements are substantially laminated together to form a laminate. The laminate is activated to form the stretch laminate. | 08-20-2015 |
20150376383 | FILMS HAVING LOW SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS - A film comprising from about 20 wt. % to about 85 wt. % of a polyolefin component, from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of an elastomeric resin, and from about 20 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of a particle component; wherein the film has a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 25 gsm; wherein the film has a predicted sound pressure level over the frequency octave range of 2000 Hz-6300 Hz of less than about 43 dB. | 12-31-2015 |
20150376384 | ACTIVATED FILMS HAVING LOW SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS - A film comprising from about 20 wt. % to about 85 wt. % of a polyolefin component and from about 20 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of a particle component; wherein the film has a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 25 gsm; wherein the film is activated and subjected to an engineering strain of greater than about 20%; wherein the film has a predicted sound pressure level over the frequency octave range of 2000 Hz-6300 Hz of less than about 43 dB. | 12-31-2015 |
Claudio Maldonado, Louisville, KY US
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20090202621 | CELL-SURFACE DECORATION WITH ACTIVE AGENTS - A lipid vesicle comprising a functionalized lipid comprising a tether moiety having binding affinity for a ligand portion of an active agent and the active agent are provided. Methods of decorating endothelial cells, tissues, and organs with active agents utilizing the disclosed lipid vesicles are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
David Maldonado, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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20130072142 | ANTENNA POWER COUPLER HAVING A VARIABLE COUPLING FACTOR - An antenna power coupler having a variable coupling factor is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a coupler configured to generate a power detection signal based on transmit signal power associated with a plurality of transmission technologies and a variable attenuator configured to apply a selected attenuation factor to the power detection signal to generate an adjusted power detection signal, the selected attenuation factor associated with a selected transmission technology. | 03-21-2013 |
David Maldonado, Chula Vista, CA US
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20080278934 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system hardware and control are described. Advantages of the system include the ability to add lighting to an otherwise unmodified location by providing a clamping system that is adaptable to multiple configurations and remote operability. Remote operability includes the ability to use renewable power sources such as solar or wind power and the ability for self-calibration with respect to the time of day. The system also minimizes the number of circuit components required thus making it optimally inexpensive and reliable. | 11-13-2008 |
20090161588 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLTAGE OF SIGNALS USED TO CONTROL POWER AMPLIFIERS - A method for controlling the voltage of signals used to control power amplifiers is described. A first multiplexer and a second multiplexer are set to an enabling signal. The first multiplexer is on a first integrated circuit and the second multiplexer is on a second integrated circuit. A command is written to the first multiplexer to set the first multiplexer to one of a plurality of control signals used to control a power amplifier. A command is written to the second multiplexer to select one of the plurality of control signals that maps to the first multiplexer. The second integrated circuit is connected to a power supply. | 06-25-2009 |
20100323616 | DEVICES FOR CONVEYING WIRELESS POWER AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREOF - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power. A method may comprise receiving wireless power with a receiver and charging an accumulator with energy from the received wireless power. The method may further include conveying energy from the accumulator to an energy storage device upon a charging level of the accumulator reaching a threshold level. | 12-23-2010 |
20100328933 | Lighting System - A lighting system hardware and control are described. Advantages of the system include the ability to add lighting to an otherwise unmodified location by providing a clamping system that is adaptable to multiple configurations and remote operability. Remote operability includes the ability to use renewable power sources such as solar or wind power and the ability for self-calibration with respect to the time of day. The system also minimizes the number of circuit components required thus making it optimally inexpensive and reliable. | 12-30-2010 |
20110115431 | SELECTIVE WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Exemplary embodiments are directed to selective wireless power transfer. A method may include transferring wireless power to at least one electronic device while varying at least one parameter of the wireless power transfer according to a wireless power transfer scenario. | 05-19-2011 |
20110115432 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power management. A method may include detecting one or more wireless chargers for charging an energy storage device of one or more monitored energy storage devices if the energy storage device drops below a threshold value. Moreover, the method may include selecting a charging scheme for an electronic device associated with the energy storage device. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119135 | CONDITION-BASED WIRELESS POWER - Exemplary embodiments are directed to methods and devices for transferring or receiving wireless power. A method may include receiving acceptance of at least one wireless power access entity required condition. The method may further include transferring wireless power to at least one electronic device based on the acceptance of the at least one wireless power access entity required condition. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119144 | AUTHORIZED BASED RECEIPT OF WIRELESS POWER - Exemplary embodiments are directed to methods and devices for fee-based wireless power. A method may include subscribing to a wireless power plan and receiving wireless power at one or more electronic devices according to a wireless power subscription. | 05-19-2011 |
Elias Maldonado, Rochester, NY US
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20140161375 | BAG CLOSURE DEVICE, MACHINE AND METHOD - A closure device which a consumer or bag manufacturer may affix to most any bag comprises an elongated first strip of flexible material and a thin bendable wire and second strip of material of substantially the same length as the first strip and longitudinally aligned with and affixed to the first strip. The first strip includes an opposite adhesive surface which is covered by a protective strip of release paper at the time of manufacture. A plurality of individual closure devices may be manufactured in sheet form with perforations extending between each adjacent closure device on the sheet. When needed, the consumer tears a closure device from the sheet. The consumer peels away the release paper revealing the adhesive surface and affixes the closure device to the outer surface of a bag. In one preferred method, the consumer affixes the closure device in a traversing manner with the closure device extending between the opposite closed and open ends of the bag. In another preferred method, at least two closure devices are affixed to opposite sides of the bag whereby the consumer may alternately open and close the bag by twisting and untwisting the closure devices together and apart, respectively. | 06-12-2014 |
Emilio Maldonado, San Jose, CA US
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20090067392 | FLOOR DETERMINATION FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE - An apparatus configured to acquire received signal strength intensities (RSSIs) for a wireless device from a plurality of access points (APs) located on a plurality floors. The apparatus is configured to determine which floor the wireless device is on by analyzing the RSSIs. In an example embodiment, the RSSIs are adjusted, and the adjusted RSSIs for each floor are summed. The floor with highest sum of adjusted RSSIs is determined to be the floor the wireless device is on. In an example embodiment, the floor that the wireless device is on is determined by calculating the probability that the wireless device is within the cell of each AP on the network, and combining the probabilities for each floor. Known RSSIs between APs can be employed for comparing measured RSSIs with the known RSSIs to determine the probability that the wireless device is within the cell of each AP. | 03-12-2009 |
Fabien Maldonado, Rochester, MN US
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20150141868 | NEEDLE BIOPSY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This document provides medical device systems and methods for obtaining tissue samples. For example, this document provides medical device systems and methods for transbronchial needle biopsy tissue acquisition. In some cases, a needle biopsy system includes an actuator device, an outer needle with a lumen therethrough, and an inner needle at least partially disposed within the lumen. The outer needle can extend distally from the actuator device. A distal tip of the inner needle can be capable of being fully disposed within the lumen. The inner needle can extend distally from the actuator device. The actuator device can be configured to translate the outer needle proximally and distally. The actuator device can be configured to translate the inner needle proximally and distally independently of the outer needle. | 05-21-2015 |
Fermin Maldonado, Cleburne, TX US
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20100308600 | Systems for the recovery of gas and/or heat from the melting of metals and/or the smelting of ores and conversion thereof to electricity - Systems recover gas and/or heat and convert the recovered gas and/or heat to electrical power. The systems recover gas and/or heat from metal melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products. The recovered gas and/or heat are,converted into electrical power. The heat of the metal melting and/or smelting process is converted to superheated liquid, such as steam, through a heat exchanger for operating a turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Flue gases from the melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products are utilized to drive a gas turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Electricity generated by the systems electrolyze water to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. | 12-09-2010 |
20140076722 | SYSTEMS FOR THE RECOVERY OF GAS AND/OR HEAT FROM THE MELTING OF METALS AND/OR THE SMELTING OF ORES AND CONVERSION THEREOF TO ELECTRICITY - Systems recover gas and/or heat and convert the recovered gas and/or heat to electrical power. The systems recover gas and/or heat from metal melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products. The recovered gas and/or heat are converted into electrical power. The heat of the metal melting and/or smelting process is converted to superheated liquid, such as steam, through a heat exchanger for operating a turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Flue gases from the melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products are utilized to drive a gas turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Electricity generated by the systems electrolyze water to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. | 03-20-2014 |
Francisco J. Maldonado, Simi Valley, CA US
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20130212049 | Machine Evolutionary Behavior by Embedded Collaborative Learning Engine (eCLE) - This patent develops and demonstrates the technology required for constructing machine evolutionary behavior within systems to enable evolving learning capability for autonomous recognition of new emerging behaviors. A purpose of this technology is to provide a formal methodology and implementation for adding new knowledge, which results from the automated recognition of new patterns (behaviors) within systems. Key characteristic of the “Machine Evolutionary Behavior by Embedded Collaborative Learning engine” consist on operating with an ensemble of learning paradigms, which when instantiated work in a collaborative way. The resulting framework compiles the inherent advantages of the involved methods, but also a synergetic behavior is obtained when working in a collaborative fashion. | 08-15-2013 |
Freddy Maldonado, Irvine, CA US
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20120251823 | TOW PREPREG AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - The invention provides a tow prepreg having improved productivity and performance. In various embodiments, the tow prepreg has 90% or more resin impregnation and a FAW greater than 600 g/m | 10-04-2012 |
Gustavo Maldonado, San Jose, CA US
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20130007875 | Interactive CAPTCHA - The present disclosure involves a method. The method includes receiving a request from a user. The method includes constructing, by a computer processor, a media object that contains a plurality of media components. The method includes transmitting the media object to the user. The method includes prompting the user to perform a task involving at least a subset of the media components, the task including at least one of the following: selecting each of the media components in the subset according to a predefined sequence; and modifying at least one of the media components in the subset with respect to at least one of its following properties: location, size, appearance, and orientation. The method includes obtaining a description of an action performed by the user in response to the prompting. The method includes deciding whether or not to grant the request based on the obtaining. | 01-03-2013 |
Hector Manuel Maldonado, Cidra, PR US
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20090291976 | Neuronal circuit-dependent neuroprotection by interaction between nicotinic receptors - A method of inhibiting excitotoxicity by indirectly activating α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which indirectly activate synaptic AMPA and NMDA receptors is disclosed. Inhibitors of α7 nACHRs, such as macrocyclic diterpenoids, more specifically cembranoids or methyllycaconitine (MLA), indirectly activate α4β2 nAChRs and can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, AIDS related dementia and the delayed effects of stroke. They can also be used to treat diseases associated with neuronal impairment, including, but not limited to glaucoma caused by optical nerve damage, delayed effects of epilepsy; and multiple sclerosis. | 11-26-2009 |
20130165495 | NEURONAL CIRCUIT-DEPENDENT NEUROPROTECTION BY INTERACTION BETWEEN NICOTINIC RECEPTORS - A method of inhibiting excitotoxicity by indirectly activating α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which indirectly activate synaptic AMPA and NMDA receptors is disclosed Inhibitors of α7 nACHRs, such as macrocyclic diterpenoids, more specifically cembranoids or methyllycaconitine (MLA), indirectly activate α4β2 nAChRs and can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, AIDS related dementia and the delayed effects of stroke. They can also be used to treat diseases associated with neuronal impairment, including, but not limited to glaucoma caused by optical nerve damage, delayed effects of epilepsy; and multiple sclerosis. | 06-27-2013 |
20130237560 | NEURONAL CIRCUIT-DEPENDENT NEUROPROTECTION BY INTERACTION BETWEEN NICOTINIC RECEPTORS - A method of inhibiting excitotoxicity by indirectly activating α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which indirectly activate synaptic AMPA and NMDA receptors is disclosed. Inhibitors of α7 nACHRs, such as macrocyclic diterpenoids, more specifically cembranoids or methyllycaconitine (MLA), indirectly activate α4β2 nAChRs and can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, AIDS related dementia and the delayed effects of stroke. They can also be used to treat diseases associated with neuronal impairment, including, but not limited to glaucoma caused by optical nerve damage, delayed effects of epilepsy; and multiple sclerosis. | 09-12-2013 |
20160000729 | NEURONAL CIRCUIT-DEPENDENT NEUROPROTECTION BY INTERACTION BETWEEN NICOTINIC RECEPTORS - A method of inhibiting excitotoxicity by indirectly activating α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which indirectly activate synaptic AMPA and NMDA receptors is disclosed Inhibitors of α7 nACHRs, such as macrocyclic diterpenoids, more specifically cembranoids or methyllycaconitine (MLA), indirectly activate α4β2 nAChRs and can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, AIDS related dementia and the delayed effects of stroke. They can also be used to treat diseases associated with neuronal impairment, including, but not limited to glaucoma caused by optical nerve damage, delayed effects of epilepsy; and multiple sclerosis. | 01-07-2016 |
Humberto Ramon Maldonado, Whitehouse, TX US
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20140353391 | Electronic Expansion Valve - An electronic expansion valve for an HVAC system and method of operating the same is provided, wherein the EEV comprises a longitudinal displacement axis, an obturator, a rotor comprising a magnet, a first sensor disposed along the longitudinal displacement axis at a first longitudinal location and configured to output a first voltage, and a second sensor disposed along the longitudinal displacement axis at a second longitudinal location and configured to output a second voltage, wherein the first longitudinal location is longitudinally displaced from the second longitudinal location along the longitudinal displacement axis, and wherein the position, direction of movement, linear speed, angular speed, and angular displacement of an obturator may be determined as a result of the first voltage output from the first sensor and second voltage output from the second sensor. | 12-04-2014 |
Jaime Maldonado, Simposnville, SC US
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20100247286 | FEEDING FILM COOLING HOLES FROM SEAL SLOTS - A cooling arrangement for a first stage nozzle of a turbine includes a slot formed in a forward face of the first stage nozzle, the slot opening in a direction facing a combustor transition piece and adapted to receive a flange portion of a seal extending between the first stage nozzle and the transition piece. The slot has a closed end formed with at least one cooling cavity provided with at least one cooling passageway extending between the cavity and an external surface of the first stage nozzle. | 09-30-2010 |
Jaime Maldonado, Schenectady, NY US
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20110164960 | HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT IN INTERNAL CAVITIES OF TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOILS - An airfoil includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, a suction side and a pressure side; a plurality of internal cooling cavities extending radially within the airfoil, one of the plurality of internal cavities extending along the trailing edge. The trailing edge is provided with a plurality of coolant exit apertures extending therealong. A plurality of vortex generators is formed on an internal surface of at least one of the pressure and suction sides of the airfoil. The vortex generators are arranged in radially spaced relationship in one of the plurality of internal cooling cavities, extending substantially parallel to and in proximity to the plurality of coolant exit apertures. | 07-07-2011 |
Jaime Javier Maldonado, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110079021 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM A GAS TURBINE - An apparatus for removing heat from a turbine includes a stator having a cavity and a first plenum and a second plenum inside the cavity. The second plenum is connected to the first plenum and surrounds the first plenum inside the cavity. A refrigerant flows through the first plenum and the second plenum to remove heat from the stator. A method for cooling a turbine includes forming a cavity in a component to be cooled, installing a first plenum inside the cavity, and installing a second plenum inside the cavity. The method further includes connecting the second plenum to the first plenum, surrounding the first plenum with the second plenum inside the cavity, and flowing a refrigerant through the first plenum and the second plenum to cool the component. | 04-07-2011 |
20120076654 | TURBINE AIRFOIL AND METHOD FOR COOLING A TURBINE AIRFOIL - According to one aspect of the invention, a turbine includes a first sidewall, an airfoil positioned between the first sidewall and a second sidewall and a first passage in the airfoil proximate a high temperature region, the first passage configured to receive a cooling fluid, wherein the high temperature region is near an interface of the first sidewall and a trailing edge of the airfoil. The turbine further includes a first diffuser in fluid communication with the first passage, the first diffuser configured to direct the cooling fluid to form a film on a surface of the first sidewall | 03-29-2012 |
20130156549 | USE OF MULTI-FACETED IMPINGEMENT OPENINGS FOR INCREASING HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS ON GAS TURBINE COMPONENTS - An improved nozzle vane for a gas turbine engine, comprising a vane wall having inner and outer wall surfaces, the wall surfaces being spaced from one another to define a plurality of fluid passageways for a cooling medium; discreet cavities formed by interior wall members disposed between the inner and outer wall surfaces and within the fluid passageway for the cooling medium; a plurality of impingement cooling sleeves disposed in the discreet cavities defined by the inner and outer wall surfaces and by interior wall members; and a plurality of non-round, e.g., serrated, openings in each of the impingement cooling sleeves, with the openings being sufficient in size and number to accommodate the flow of a cooling media. | 06-20-2013 |
20130195694 | TURBOMACHINE PASSAGE CLEANING SYSTEM - A turbomachine passage cleaning system includes a first airflow passage having a first inlet configured and disposed to fluidly connect to a compressor portion, a first outlet configured and disposed to fluidly connect to a turbine portion, and a first intermediate portion including a first strainer. A second airflow passage is fluidly coupled to the first airflow passage. The second airflow passage has a second intermediate portion having second strainer. A first valve is arranged in the first intermediate portion upstream from the first strainer, and a second valve is arranged in the second intermediate portion upstream from the second strainer. The first and second valves are selectively operated to control fluid flow into respective ones of the first and second airflow passages to filter air passing from a turbomachine compressor portion to a turbomachine turbine portion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130255266 | Transition Nozzle Combustion System - The present application provides a combustion system for use with a cooling flow. The combustion system may include a head end, an aft end, a transition nozzle extending from the head end to the aft end, and an impingement sleeve surrounding the transition nozzle. The impingement sleeve may define a first cavity in communication with the head end for a first portion of the cooling flow and a second cavity in communication with the aft end for a second portion of the cooling flow. The transition nozzle may include a number of cooling holes thereon in communication with the second portion of the cooling flow. | 10-03-2013 |
20130283812 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECONDITIONING TURBINE ENGINES IN POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - A flow control system is provided. The flow control system includes at least one control valve coupled to at least one nozzle of a turbine engine, wherein the control valve is configured to regulate fluid flow in a first direction or a second direction. The first direction is when the fluid is channeled from a compressor to the nozzle and the second direction is when the fluid is channeled from the nozzle to an exhaust section of the turbine engine. A controller is coupled to the control valve and is configured to control the fluid flow in the first direction during operation of the turbine engine and to change the direction of the fluid flow from the first direction to the second direction to facilitate reconditioning of the turbine engine. | 10-31-2013 |
20140072399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A system includes a gas turbine engine, which includes a compressor configured to generate compressed air and a turbine. The turbine includes a stationary component and a conduit configured to convey the compressed air from the compressor to the stationary component in a forward direction. The gas turbine engine also includes a flow control device coupled to the conduit. The conduit is configured to convey a gas path air from the stationary component in a reverse direction opposite from the forward direction when the flow control device is in a startup mode. The gas turbine engine also includes a shaft coupled to the compressor and the turbine. | 03-13-2014 |
20140283520 | TRANSITION DUCT WITH IMPROVED COOLING IN TURBOMACHINE - Turbine systems are provided. In one embodiment, a turbine system includes a transition duct comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a duct passage extending between the inlet and the outlet and defining a longitudinal axis, a radial axis, and a tangential axis. The outlet of the transition duct is offset from the inlet along the longitudinal axis and the tangential axis. The duct passage includes an upstream portion extending from the inlet and a downstream portion extending from the outlet. The turbine system further includes a rib extending from an outer surface of the duct passage, the rib dividing the upstream portion and the downstream portion. | 09-25-2014 |
20160090843 | TURBINE COMPONENTS WITH STEPPED APERTURES - Turbine components include at least one fluid flow passage at least one aperture disposed on a surface of the turbine component and fluidly connected to the at least one fluid flow passage. The at least one aperture includes a floor extending from the at least one fluid flow passage to the surface; and, a step disposed between an inner portion of the floor and an outer portion of the floor such that the inner portion of the floor and the outer portion of the floor do not comprise a single planar surface. | 03-31-2016 |
John Maldonado, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090159752 | Spreader bar lateral kite control - A spreader bar lateral kite control has a moveable kite control member, which moves laterally across the spreader bar and allows for changing a direction of kite pull with respect to a user's body. The spreader bar is spaced away from the user's body in a center and is attached to the user's harness at the ends. The distance from the kite control to the boarder may change from a long distance d | 06-25-2009 |
John Maldonado, Katy, TX US
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20110197625 | Ergonomic Coolers - A cooler includes a body, a cover coupled to the body, and an extendable handle. The body includes a base, a first and second sidewall extending from the base and positioned to face one another, and a third and fourth sidewall extending from the base and positioned to face one another. The third and fourth sidewalls extend from the first sidewall to the second sidewall. The handle includes a first and second bar and a center bar extending from one end of the first bar to one end of the second bar. The handle is positionable in an extended position and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the horizontal component of the distance from the center bar to the fourth sidewall is less than when the positioned in the extended position. The handle is either slidably coupled or telescopically coupled to the first and second sidewalls. | 08-18-2011 |
20130340467 | ICELESS CHILL CHAMBER COOLER - An iceless chill chamber cooler includes a chill chamber block and an iceless chill chamber. The chill chamber block can include at least one attachment feature. The iceless chill chamber can include a wall having at least one receiving feature. The receiving feature can complement and receive the attachment feature of the chill chamber block. The chill chamber block can be configured to transfer cold to an item positioned inside the iceless chill chamber. | 12-26-2013 |
John Ethan Maldonado, Katy, TX US
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20120298672 | COOLERS WITH STORAGE HOOKS - A cooler has a body that includes a bottom and at least one wall forming a cavity therein. The cooler can also include a lid rotatably or otherwise removably coupled to the wall of the body. The cooler also includes a spout provided in the lid for obtaining liquid stored in the cavity of the cooler body. The cooler also include a handle assembly rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body. The handle assembly include at least one handle arm having a first end rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body and a second, distal end coupled to a handle. One or more hook features are coupled to, rotatably coupled to, slidably disposed within, or generally provided with or adjacent to the handle. | 11-29-2012 |
Jonathan Michael Maldonado, Bronx, NY US
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20150090095 | FINGERTIP SLIDES FOR GUITAR PLAYING - A guitar slide adapted to be worn on a musician's finger has an annular end including a hole adapted for receiving the musician's finger, and a semiannualar end adapted to extend over a tip of the musician's finger. The semiannualar end-forms a recess adapted for the musician's finger to rest within and is configured such that the recess becomes wider as the distance from the annular end increases. | 04-02-2015 |
Jorge Maldonado, Murphy, TX US
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20160023819 | SPOUT FITMENT FOR COLLAPSIBLE PACKAGE FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a spout fitment for a collapsible food package. The spout fitment includes a flange and a spout extending from the flange. A frangible membrane is disposed internal of the spout. The frangible membrane is configured to tear away from the spout along a tear path that is defined by a reduced thickness of the frangible membrane. A pull ring is coupled to the frangible membrane. The tear path defines at least one stress concentrator curve that is configured to reduce a pull force applied to the pull ring required to create an initial tear of the frangible membrane. | 01-28-2016 |
Jose Maldonado, Haddonfield, NJ US
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20140258782 | RECOVERY MATURITY MODEL (RMM) FOR READINESS-BASED CONTROL OF DISASTER RECOVERY TESTING - A Recovery Maturity Model (RMM) is used to determine whether a particular Information Technology (IT) production environment can be expected, with some level of confidence, to successfully execute a test for disaster recovery (DR). The RMM provides a quantitative analysis in terms of the extent to which best practices are seen to have been implemented as a set of categories for elements of the environment and multiple elements for each category. A summation of the scoring elements, which may be a weighted summation, results in an overall quantitative metric which is then used to control whether or not testing will proceed. | 09-11-2014 |
Jose Maldonado, Chicago, IL US
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20120179696 | System and Process for Concept Tagging and Content Retrieval - A system and process for tagging electronic documents or other electronic content with concepts mentioned, contained, or otherwise described in that content. Once tagged, the content may be searchable, indexable, and retrievable in order to provide that content to an end user or another recipient. The system may be configured to handle a considerable number of asset files and a large number of users, workflows, and access applications simultaneously. The system may auto-tag the content and also may include a user interface for confirming and updating those tags and for manually creating new or additional tags. Content may include documents such as medical documents relating to procedures, diagnoses, medications or other domains. Alternatively, the content may include information about various care providers, in order to allow a user to locate a physician meeting one or more desired criteria. | 07-12-2012 |
20150088548 | System and Method for Determining a Sufficiency of Data Entry in an Electronic Health Record - A method for determining a sufficiency of data entry in an electronic health record includes: receiving a packet of input data from a user, the input data reflecting patient problem, history, or diagnosis information; linking data elements in the packet with interface terminology data elements; mapping the interface terminology data elements corresponding to the codified data elements to data elements in a code set; sending the mapped data elements in the sample code set to a DRG encoder or DRG web service; and receiving zero or more DRGs correspond to the mapped data elements. The results of the receiving step then are conveyed back to the user so that the user may know whether sufficient data has been entered or whether additional details are necessary. | 03-26-2015 |
Jose A. Maldonado, Chicago, IL US
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20150058317 | System and Method for Implementing a 64 Bit Data Searching and Delivery Portal - A system and method for searching and presenting data may include receiving a search request, storing data in an in memory database, accessing that data by one or more 64 bit processors, determining exact or approximate matches among the data to the search request, building a machine-readable data file including the search results, and serving the data file to a user's machine, where it is visible through a portal interface, which may be local or remotely served to the user's machine. The system may employ 64 bit technology in order to access and serve significant amounts of information, including mappings between code set and other data that may include mappings to one or more code sets. The system also may employ raw TCP/IP sockets to reduce latency and increase search speed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150242571 | System and Method for Problem List Reconciliation in an Electronic Medical Record - A system and method for problem list categorization and management in an electronic health or medical record includes matching each entry in the list with an interface terminology concept, grouping related concepts together into one or more categories, and grouping entries into one or more nested sets of problems. Groupings are accomplished by analyzing semantic distances between concept elements to determine which entries are duplicates according to the interface terminology and which are different but related to sufficiently similar concepts. Certain elements will be sufficiently related that they are nested or clustered within a single problem list element. Others are different enough to merit different elements but classification within a common category of problems. | 08-27-2015 |
Joseph Maldonado, Tucson, AZ US
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20120071303 | Exercise Device - An architecture is presented that provides an exercise device designed for a multitude of exercises. The exercise device comprises an elongated tube having a first end, a second end and a middle portion between the first and the second ends. The exercise device also comprises a first cord that extends from a first cord attachment point and a second cord that extends from a second cord attachment point, wherein the first and second attachment points are located near the ends of the elongated tube. The first and second attachment points allow the cords to slide within the elongated tube and to slide above a top edge or below a bottom edge of the elongated tube. The cords engage one or more slots disposed on the elongated tube to form various loops for wrapping around a user's legs or arms. | 03-22-2012 |
Juan Maldonado, Pomona, CA US
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20110267793 | Protective Adhesive Film, Method of Adhering Protective Adhesive Film to a Device, and Device Comprising Protective Adhesive Film - A protective adhesive film may include a polyurethane sheet and an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of a first major surface of the polyurethane sheet. The adhesive layer may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive that includes an acrylate polymer and a silicone macromer. The adhesive layer may adhere to a surface of an electronic device without the application of any liquid or additive to the adhesive layer or the surface of the electronic device. | 11-03-2011 |
20130033808 | Protective Adhesive Film, Method of Adhering Protective Adhesive Film to a Device, and Device Comprising Protective Adhesive Film - A protective adhesive film may include a polyurethane sheet and an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of a first major surface of the polyurethane sheet. The adhesive layer may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive that includes an acrylate polymer and a silicone macromer. The adhesive layer may adhere to a surface of an electronic device without the application of any liquid or additive to the adhesive layer or the surface of the electronic device. | 02-07-2013 |
20150093532 | PROTECTIVE ADHESIVE FILM PRODUCT - A protective film product for a portable electronic device includes a protective film, one or more adhesive layers formed on a surface of the protective film, a backing layer disposed on one of the adhesive layers, and a cap sheet disposed on an opposite surface of the protective film. Micro air pockets are formed in gaps between a surface of the cap sheet and the protective film. | 04-02-2015 |
20150183201 | METHOD OF ADHERING PROTECTIVE ADHESIVE FILM TO A DEVICE - Applying and using a protective film on a portable electronic device includes provision and application of a protective film product to a surface of the portable electronic device. The protective film product includes at least a protective film, an adhesive layer on one surface of the protective film and a removable cap sheet on an opposite surface of the protective film. An adhesive area of the adhesive layer is applied to a surface of the electronic device, and pressure is applied to the cap sheet to remove air bubbles trapped between the adhesive layer and the electronic device. The cap sheet is removed, and remaining air bubbles are permitted to diffuse through the adhesive and protective film. | 07-02-2015 |
20160107416 | PROTECTIVE FILM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A screen protector for a screen of an electronic device is provided. The screen protector may include a protective film, a tab, an adhesive layer, and a backing layer. The protective film may include major surfaces and an edge. The tab may be removable and may extend from the edge of the protective film to form a grab handle for positioning the protective film. The adhesive layer may be on a first major surface of the protective film and include an adhesive having tack sufficient to permit repositioning of the protective film during installation of the protective film onto the screen. The backing layer may cover the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive prior to the installation of the protective film onto of the screen. The backing layer may be removable from the adhesive layer prior to the installation to expose the adhesive to the screen. | 04-21-2016 |
Juan R. Maldonado, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140079188 | Photo Emitter X-Ray Source Array (PeXSA) - A photo-emitter x-ray source is provided that includes a photocathode electron source, a laser light source, where the laser light source illuminates the photocathode electron source to emit electrons, and an X-ray target, where the emitted electrons are focused on the X-ray target, where the X-ray target emits X-rays. The photocathode electron source can include alkali halides (such as CsBr and CsI), semiconductors (such as GaAs, InP), and theses materials modified with rare Earth element (such as Eu) doping, electron beam bombardment, and X-ray irradiation, and has a form factor that includes planar, patterned, of optically patterned. The X-ray target includes a material such as tungsten, copper, rhodium or molybdenum. The laser light source is pulsed or steered according to light modulators that can include acousto-optics, mode-locking, micro-mirror array, and liquid crystals, and includes a nano-aperture or nano-particle arrays, where the nano-aperture is a C-aperture or a circular aperture. | 03-20-2014 |
20140265828 | Enhanced photoelectron sources using electron bombardment - A method of achieving heightened quantum efficiencies and extended photocathode lifetimes is provided that includes using an electron beam bombardment to activate color centers in a CsBr film of a photocathode, and using a laser source for pumping electrons in the color centers of the photocathode. | 09-18-2014 |
Julio A. Maldonado, Austin, TX US
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20090193383 | Auto-Router Performing Simultaneous Placement of Signal and Return Paths - An auto routing method and system provides optimized circuit routing while maintaining proper reference return paths for critical signals. Critical signal paths are auto-routed simultaneously with corresponding reference return paths, and the reference return paths can be merged into reference planes if they are adjacent to regions connected to the same reference net. The reference return paths may be in a plane adjacent to the signal path plane in the same channel, or the reference returns may be routed in adjacent channels in the same plane as the signal path. A check may be performed on endpoints of each critical signal path to determine whether a reference return via is present within a proximity tolerance of the signal path endpoints, and a reference return via placed if not. | 07-30-2009 |
20120081859 | ELECTRONIC MODULE POWER SUPPLY - Power may be supplied to an electronic module according to various techniques. In one general implementation, for example, a system for supping power to an electronic module may include a printed circuit board, the electronic module, and a conductive foil. The board may include a number of contact locations on a first side, with at least one of the contact locations electrically coupled to a via to a second side of the board. The electronic module may be electrically coupled to the contact locations on the first side of the board and receive electrical power through the at least one contact location electrically coupled to a via. The foil may be adapted to convey electrical power for the electronic module and electrically coupled on the second side of circuit board to at least the via electrically coupled to a contact location that receives electrical power for the electronic module. | 04-05-2012 |
20140029221 | ELECTRONIC MODULE POWER SUPPLY - Power may be supplied to an electronic module according to various techniques. In one general implementation, for example, a system for supplying power to an electronic module may include a printed circuit board, the electronic module, and a conductive foil. The board may include a number of contact locations on a first side, with at least one of the contact locations electrically coupled to a via to a second side of the board. The electronic module may be electrically coupled to the contact locations on the first side of the board and receive electrical power through the at least one contact location electrically coupled to a via. The foil may be adapted to convey electrical power for the electronic module and electrically coupled on the second side of circuit board to at least the via electrically coupled to a contact location that receives electrical power for the electronic module. | 01-30-2014 |
Julio A. Maldonado, Zapata, TX US
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20080295041 | System and Method for Power Domain Optimization - A method for electronic circuit power plane design includes analyzing direct current (DC) properties of a power plane of an electronic circuit. The method includes analyzing power net inductance (PNI) properties of the power plane and identifying victim areas of the power plane having predetermined current density properties based on the DC properties and the PNI properties of the power plane. The method further includes replacing the identified victim areas with ground (GND) shapes to form a modified power plane. | 11-27-2008 |
Julio Alejandro Maldonado, Austin, TX US
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20100155888 | SILICON INTERPOSER TESTING FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL CHIP STACK - A testing method for a silicon interposer employs a test probe and an electrically conductive glass handler. The silicon interposer includes multiple interconnects that extend between the opposed major surfaces of the interposer, namely from a test side of the interposer to a conductive glass handler side of the interposer. On the glass handler side, the interposer includes a layer of patterned insulative resist with open regions at some interconnects on the glass handler side and remaining resist regions at other interconnects on the glass handler side. The interposer may include a conductive adhesive layer that couples together interconnects at the open regions on the glass handler side. In this manner, a probe may send a test signal from a first interconnect at one location on the test side of the interposer, through the first interconnect, through the conductive adhesive, through a second interconnect to another probe on the test side of the interposer. The method thus provides same-sided probe testing of the interposer. The method also provides for loading or power application to the conductive glass handler and testing of circuits and interconnects on the test side of the silicon interposer. | 06-24-2010 |
20130212550 | Thermal Relief Automation - An approach is provided in which a dynamic thermal relief generator retrieves a circuit board file that identifies power plane thru pin locations and a power plane layer. The dynamic thermal relief generator selects one of the power plane thru pin locations and identifies one or more electrical properties corresponding to a component assigned to the selected power plane thru pin location. As such, the dynamic thermal relief generator computes a conductive material exclusion amount based upon the identified electrical properties, which indicates an amount of area to exclude conductive material on the selected power plane layer. In turn, the dynamic thermal relief generator creates a thermal relief pattern based upon the computed conductive material exclusion amount that identifies conductive material voids on the selected power plane layer to exclude the substantially conductive material. | 08-15-2013 |
Leonel Maldonado, Baltimore, MD US
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20120014871 | Ovarian Cancer Methylome - The present invention provides methods and kits for identifying a cell that exhibits or is predisposed to exhibiting unregulated growth by detecting hypermethylation of a gene or a regulatory region in at least one gene in the cell. Also provided are methods for diagnosis or prognosis of ovarian cancer in a subject. Also provided are methods of ameliorating ovarian cancer in a subject by administering to the subject an agent that demethylates a hypermethylated gene or regulatory region thereof. | 01-19-2012 |
Lisa Maldonado, Topeka, KS US
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20150071697 | Clandestine Lotion Dispensing Apparatus - A dispensing apparatus includes a display panel having a back surface and a dispensing device coupled to the back surface of the display panel. The dispensing display device may include a medicament pad configured to dispense medicine, lotion, or the like. The dispensing apparatus includes a display housing. The display panel is selectively coupled to the display housing so as to define a void between the display panel and the display housing when coupled thereto. The dispensing device is selectively positioned at a first configuration in which the dispensing device is situated within the void and a second configuration in which the dispensing device is situated outside the void. The display housing may include one or more channels and the display panel may include one or more bosses such that display panel may be reversed in orientation by slidable operation of respective bosses in respective channels. | 03-12-2015 |
Mark T. Maldonado, Allen, TX US
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20160096274 | Apparatus and Method for Universal, Flexible Pillow Bag Pattern Creation - An apparatus and method for measuring a dimension of a non-rigid object and using the dimension to pick and place the object. A first input device conveys the object into contact with a feed forward unit, which contact conditions the object. A distance sensor is positioned over a gap in the feed forward unit to measure a distance to a surface of the conditioned object. The distance measures a dimension of the conditioned object. The measured dimension is transmitted via at least one line of communication. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096694 | Apparatus and Method for Maintaining a Pattern of Non-Rigid Objects in a Desired Position and Orientation - An apparatus and method for maintaining a pattern of non-rigid objects in a desired position and orientation. The first surface, second surface, and third surface are mutually orthogonal and meet at a point to form a lowest corner. The second and third surfaces are supported by, attached to and extend at least somewhat vertically from the apparatus. The first surface is oriented at an angle to a plane running through a bottom of the apparatus and thereby provides the lowest corner. | 04-07-2016 |
Miguel Maldonado, Gilroy, CA US
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20110094001 | KNEEPAD WITH POSITIONING SUPPORT - A kneepad with positioning support has an elongated, rigid, vertical brace extending from a shoe of the wearer up to the kneepad. The adjustable-height kneepad support has two overlapping, vertical braces that attach together at various, adjustable heights. The support is attached to a built-in padded kneepad by a pivoting (hinge) connection or to an existing kneepad with a hinged clamp. The support device prevents the kneepad from slipping down and is held in place with adjustable lower leg and knee straps. The need for over-tightening of the kneepad strap or straps is eliminated, while still allowing for full flexibility of movement and comfort for the user. | 04-28-2011 |
Miguel Maldonado, Cypress, TX US
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20140050659 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING POLYMORPHISM IN ORGANIC-FREE SYNTHESIS OF NA-ZEOLITES AND ZEOLITE CRYSTALS FORMED THEREFROM - Methods of controlling crystal polymorphism in organic-free synthesis of Na-Zeolites and the zeolite crystals formed using those methods are provided. The methods disclosed herein create certain types of zeolite crystals more efficiently than other previously known methods. The methods also create certain types of zeolite crystals in a form and concentration not previously disclosed. The methods disclosed herein generally comprise using solutions with varying ratios of silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), hydroxide (OH), and water. Some implementations of the invention disclosed include efficient methods of producing nearly pure cancrinite (CAN), methods of obtaining sodalite in solutions with a high Si/Al ratio, and a method of forming thin, platelet-like ANA crystals with a width of less than about 1 μm and a length of at least about 3 μm. | 02-20-2014 |
Orlando Maldonado, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150201638 | FOOD PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Food products and systems and methods for their production involve microfiltration (“MF”) of fluid skim to form a MF retentate, combining the MF retentate with cream and subjecting the combination to ultrafiltration (“UF”) to form a UF retentate. Prior to UF, the composition is formed of non-acidified components. Following UF, the UF retentate is acidified and forms a food product including a high solids content. The solids content may be further increased using evaporation. The resulting cheese or cheese base contains a lower whey protein ratio in a fat:casein:whey protein ratio compared to systems and methods that do not employ MF. | 07-23-2015 |
Rene Maldonado, Brentwood, MO US
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20090194002 | Polyphosphate Modifier for Warm Asphalt Applications - The present invention is directed to an “warm” asphalt paving composition that contains an modified asphalt binder and aggregate, wherein the asphalt binder is modified, at least in part, by the addition of a hydrated phosphate modifier to the asphalt. | 08-06-2009 |
20130199410 | Methods and Compositions for Recycled Asphalt Shingles Material - Certain aspects of the present invention are drawn recycled asphalt shingles-modified asphalt binder blends, mixes, and pavements, especially those comprising a mineral acid. Recycled asphalt shingles material may come from manufacturer asphalt shingle waste or from consumer asphalt shingle waste. It has been discovered that addition of a mineral acid significantly improves various rheological properties. Methods of making such asphalt binders, mixes, and pavements and their use are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
René Maldonado, Brentwood, MO US
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20110196073 | POLYMER-MODIFIED ASPHALT WITH A CROSSLINKING AGENT AND METHODS OF PREPARING - Methods of preparing a cross-linked, polymer-modified asphalt is provided. The method involves adding a crosslinking agent to asphalt prior to the addition of a crosslinkable polymer and an acid. Asphalt prepared by the disclosed methods exhibit improved properties such as properties measured by the Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) test. | 08-11-2011 |
Ricardo R. Maldonado, Carrollton, TX US
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20110232916 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FLAPPER/SEALING MECHANISM AND TECHNIQUE - An isolation valve can include a pivot connecting a closure member to an actuator member which displaces when the isolation valve is actuated between open and closed configurations, whereby the pivot displaces with the actuator member. Another isolation valve can include a pivot connecting a closure member to an actuator member which displaces when the isolation valve is actuated between open and closed configurations, and a profile formed in the isolation valve. The profile biases the closure member from an open position to a closed position when the isolation valve is actuated from the open configuration to the closed configuration. A method of actuating an isolation valve includes actuating the isolation valve between open and closed configurations, and wherein actuating the isolation valve comprises simultaneously displacing an actuator member, a closure member, and a pivot which pivotably connects the closure member to the actuator member. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232917 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED ISOLATION VALVE - A method of operating an isolation valve can include transmitting a signal to a detector section of the isolation valve, and a control system of the isolation valve operating an actuator of the isolation valve in response to detection of the signal by the detector section. An isolation valve can include a detector section which detects a presence of an object in the isolation valve, and a control system which operates an actuator of the isolation valve in response to an object presence indication received from the detector section. A well system can include an isolation valve which selectively permits and prevents fluid communication between sections of a wellbore, the isolation valve including a detector section which detects a signal, and the isolation valve further including a control system which operates an actuator of the isolation valve in response to detection of the signal by the detector section. | 09-29-2011 |
Richard E. Maldonado, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20100040507 | FIXTURES FOR USE IN PARALLEL PROCESSING BIO-CHIPS | 02-18-2010 |
Roberto Maldonado, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20130195919 | INDUCED DENDRITIC CELL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides, for example, compositions comprising induced tolerogenic dendritic cells which are capable of suppressing an antigen specific T cell-mediated immune response, and to methods of making and using the same. The invention also provides compositions comprising induced immunogenic dendritic cells and methods of making and using them. | 08-01-2013 |
Rosa Maldonado, El Paso, TX US
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20150141415 | Methionine Aminopeptidase Inhibitors for Treating Infectious Diseases - The present invention relates to methods for treating an infectious disease in a subject in need thereof via administration of a therapeutically effective amount of compounds described herein. The methods may utilize particular compounds, for example, a quinoline, a hydrazone, a quinone, or a pyrimidine derivatives thereof or a pharmaceutical salts thereof. | 05-21-2015 |
Rosa A. Maldonado, El Paso, TX US
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20150086583 | MUCIN-ASSOCIATED SURFACE PROTEIN AS VACCINE AGAINST CHAGAS DISEASE - Use of synthetic peptides derived from | 03-26-2015 |
20150290183 | ANTIPARASITIC EFFECT OF BIS[3,5-BIS(BENZYLIDENE)-4-OXO-1-PIPERIDINYL]AMIDE DERIVATIVES - Embodiments are directed to compositions and methods for treating parasitic infections. Compounds have been identified from a library of anti-cancer drugs that serve as suitable agents for targeting trypanosomatids. | 10-15-2015 |
Salvador Maldonado, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100052261 | METALLIC SEAL FOR USE IN HIGHLY-CORROSIVE OIL AND GAS ENVIRONMENTS - A metal seal assembly to seal components in highly corrosive environments, such as a sour well environment. The seal assembly is comprised of a base metal structural component with a softer metal layer applied onto its surface. The purpose of the soft metal layer is to locally deform and, thereby, form a seal against a surface of an opposing component. The base metal structure of the seal may be comprised of a corrosion-resistant alloy. In addition, the soft metal layer may be comprised of a corrosion-resistant alloy, such as a refractory metal like tantalum. | 03-04-2010 |
Salvador G. Maldonado, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090289209 | Process For Hardfacing of Bore and Seat Face Intersection on Gate Valve - A method of treating a valve with a coating, such as hardfacing, that includes depositing the coating with a spray stream that is oriented perpendicular to the surface being treated. The method further includes applying a coating of uniform thickness onto lateral surfaces of a valve seat, a portion of the valve seat bore, and the interface between a valve seat lateral surface and the valve seat bore. The valve seat bore can include an annular recess formed to receive a layer of coating. | 11-26-2009 |
Stephen Maldonado, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130035498 | SEMICONDUCTOR THAT HAS A FUNCTIONALIZED SURFACE - This invention provides a semiconductor having a functionalized surface that is resistant to oxidation and that includes a plurality of atoms of a Group III element bonded to organic groups. The functionalized surface has less than or equal to about 1 atom of the Group III element bonded to an oxygen atom per every 1,000 atoms of the Group III element bonded to the organic groups, as determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. This invention also provides a method of functionalizing the surface and includes the step of halogenating at least one of the plurality of atoms of the Group III element to form halogenated Group III element atoms. The method also includes the step of reacting at least one of the halogenated Group III element atoms with a Grignard reagent to form a bond between the at least one Group III element atom and the organic groups. | 02-07-2013 |
20140190837 | ELECTROCHEMICAL LIQUID-LIQUID-SOLID DEPOSITION PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION OF GROUP IV SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS - An electrochemical liquid-liquid-solid (LLS) process that produces unlimited amounts of crystalline semiconductor, such as Ge or Si, from aqueous or polar solutions with tunable nanostructured shapes without any physical or chemical templating agent is presented. Dissolution into, saturation within, and precipitation of the semiconductor from a liquid electrode (e.g., Hg pool) or near an electrode comprising metallic nanoparticles (e.g., In nanoparticles) yields a polycrystalline semiconductor material, as deposited. Such a process can be conducted at conditions, in a single step, and under electrochemical control, while affording control over formation of a variety of material morphologies. Materials formed by such processes are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Vicente Maldonado, Bridgeport, CT US
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20110169972 | Steadycam - Is a camera stabilizer design based on pendulum system, in where the camera hangs in the lower extremity of the pendulum and the counterbalances are situated in the upper position of the center pendulum centered, the system of the pendulum is adjoined to the support arm by a universal union point, it has two gearmotors for palm and tilt function controls. | 07-14-2011 |
Yadilka Maldonado, Dardenne Prairie, MO US
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20080305212 | Protein Hydrolysate Compositions Having Improved Sensory Characteristics and Physical Properties - The present invention provides protein hydrolysate compositions, processes for making protein hydrolysate compositions, and food products comprising protein hydrolysate compositions. The protein hydrolysate compositions generally comprise polypeptide fragments having primarily either an arginine residue or a lysine residue at each carboxyl terminus. | 12-11-2008 |
20110183900 | High Caloric Enteral Formulations - Compositions and methods relating to high caloric enteral formulations are disclosed herein. The invention provides a dietary composition comprising hydrolyzed soy protein and having a low viscosity and acceptable shelf life. Methods of using the dietary compositions of the invention are also disclosed. | 07-28-2011 |
Yolanda E. Maldonado, Webster, NY US
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20110287359 | EMULSION AGGREGATION PROCESS - The present disclosure provides emulsion aggregation (EA) toner particles having less pigment on the particle surface and a more uniform pigment distribution. The process of preparing the toner includes specific mixing speeds and use of specific temperatures during the emulsion aggregation process and the addition of a shell to the toner particles. | 11-24-2011 |
20140079413 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING TONER SHAPE FACTOR TO CONTROL TONER CONCENTRATION - System and methods for controlling toner properties in a two component development system through the toner shape factor. In particular, the present embodiments provide a method for controlling toner concentrations by tailoring the circularity value ranges of the toner particles to prevent dysfunctions and provide a more robust and optimized xerographic system. | 03-20-2014 |
20150160574 | EMULSION AGGREGATION TONERS - Disclosed is toner particles having controlled and tailorable fusing characteristics. In particular, there is provided toner particles comprising styrene acrylate which have specific shape characteristics that allow for tailorable fusing characteristics without generating a detrimental effect on the blocking characteristics of such toners. | 06-11-2015 |