Lopez, US
Alejandro Lopez, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20120112636 | ELECTRONIC BALLAST AND STARTUP METHOD - An electronic ballast and startup method including an electronic ballast operably connected to a lamp having a lamp filament, the electronic ballast having a timer ( | 05-10-2012 |
20140292210 | LOW POWER STANDBY SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT - A shut down circuit is disclosed that allows an electronic device such as a lamp driver to be turned-off with a small signal current. The shut down circuit requires only few components and allows a low-power consumption standby state since some or all of functionality of the electronic device can be turned off. In the one embodiment related to a lamp driver, wires of a 0-10V interface or Dali or other existing interface wires can be used so that no additional wires are needed. In addition, the shutdown circuit is galvanically isolated which allows connection to almost any external supply (low or high voltage, AC or DC). | 10-02-2014 |
Amado R. Lopez, Chicago, IL US
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20100307542 | Method of Reducing Surface Oil on Encapsulated Material - A method is provided for removing surface oil form a surface of an encapsulated material without using any type of solvent. The method includes contacting an encapsulated material having a moisture content of about 1 to about 60 weight percent with at least about 5 weight percent of an oil removing material for an amount of time effective for reducing surface oil on the encapsulated material by at least about 80%. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310666 | Delivery of Functional Compounds - Functional ingredients including an esterified component and microencapsulated in an enteric matrix to increase the microencapsulation efficiency and reduce undesired organoleptic properties of the microencapsulated material while providing a desired release rate and ester hydrolysis rate, the process including forming an emulsion in water and titrating the emulsion with a precipitating agent to produce a particulate precipitate. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310726 | Novel Preparation of an Enteric Release System - Hydrophobic liquids are microencapsulated by an enteric matrix in an environment substantially free of organic solvents, the process including forming an emulsion of the enteric material and hydrophobic liquid in water, the emulsion titrated with an acid to form a particulate precipitate of the microencapsulated hydrophobic liquid in an enteric matrix. | 12-09-2010 |
20110159103 | Novel Preparation of an Enteric Release System - Hydrophobic liquids are microencapsulated by an enteric matrix in an environment substantially free of organic solvents. The process includes forming an emulsion of the enteric material and hydrophobic liquid in water, titrating the emulsion with an acid to form a particulate precipitate and optionally coating the particulate with a combination of enteric material and plasticizer. | 06-30-2011 |
20120273982 | Novel Preparation Of An Enteric Release System - Hydrophobic liquids are microencapsulated by an enteric matrix in an environment substantially free of organic solvents, the process including forming an emulsion of the enteric material and hydrophobic liquid in water, the emulsion titrated with an acid to form a particulate precipitate of the microencapsulated hydrophobic liquid in an enteric matrix. | 11-01-2012 |
20140255501 | Novel Preparation Of An Enteric Release System - Hydrophobic liquids are microencapsulated by an enteric matrix in an environment substantially free of organic solvents, the process including forming an emulsion of the enteric material and hydrophobic liquid in water, the emulsion titrated with an acid to form a particulate precipitate of the microencapsulated hydrophobic liquid in an enteric matrix. | 09-11-2014 |
Anthony Lopez, Harrisonburg, VA US
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20100143873 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TASK BASED LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION - A computer-implemented system and method for teaching a target language are disclosed that may include providing a pool of tasks associated with instruction of the target language by a computing system; receiving a query from a user requesting instruction of a target task from among the pool of tasks; identifying a sequence of tasks beneficial for teaching the target task; and presenting a lesson plan, including the beneficial sequence of language tasks, to the user in response to the user query, wherein the lesson plan includes the target task and at least one supporting task. | 06-10-2010 |
20120070808 | TEACHING SYSTEM COMBINING LIVE AND AUTOMATED INSTRUCTION - Just prior to a scheduled session with a live instructor, a student is presented with an automated lesson which prepares him for the live instruction. The automatic lesson presents and practices skills that will be needed for the live lesson. Thus, when the instructor appears, the student is entirely prepared for the live lesson and optimum use may be made if the instructor's time. After the live lesson is complete, the student may be returned to an automated debriefing, which helps imprint major aspects of the live lesson of the students of mine. Thus, the learning process is improved through the combination of live and automatic instruction. | 03-22-2012 |
Antonio Lopez US
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20100130869 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING A FIELD OF A BRAIN OF A PATIENT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR BRAIN SURGERY - A method and an apparatus for displaying a part of a brain of a patient is provided. Laser Doppler images are acquired before and after a stimulation. The laser Doppler images comprise information about a blood motion or about a perfusion at the acquired part. Then, the blood motion images acquired before and after the stimulation are compared to identify areas in the brain of the patient which are related to the stimulation. The identified areas are displayed in dependence of topography data representing a topography of the brain. | 05-27-2010 |
Brian J. Lopez, Hilbert, WI US
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20090182471 | LAWN MOWER WITH WEIGHT TRANSFER CONTROL SYSTEM - A lawn mower or other vehicle having a pitch sensor for sensing a pitch condition of the lawn mower with respect to a horizontal level plane and generating a pitch signal corresponding to the pitch condition. The vehicle includes drive wheels, and has a front-mounted mower or other attachment at least partially supported by attachment wheels. The vehicle also includes a weight transfer assembly, and a controller that receives the pitch signal from the pitch sensor and automatically actuates the weight transfer assembly to adjust the portion of the attachment weight borne by the drive wheels and attachment wheels. Operation of the pitch sensor and controller may be overridden by an operator through a weight transfer switch or dial in the operator zone of the vehicle. | 07-16-2009 |
Carlos Lopez, Carmel, IN US
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20090170752 | Reversal Of Adult Onset Disorders With Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factors - A method for treating adult onset neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes by administering an effective dose of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factors. | 07-02-2009 |
20120082642 | Reversal of Adult Onset Disorders with Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factors - A method for treating adult onset neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes by administering an effective dose of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factors. | 04-05-2012 |
20130164252 | Method for Hair Growth using Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor - The present invention provides a method for re-growing hair in patients with androgenic alopecia by administering effective consecutive courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. After the state of re-growth is obtained, the hair growth is maintained by administering periodic courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. The invention further provides a method for increasing cuticle growth and density using a similar administration of effective consecutive courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. The increased cuticle growth and density is maintained by administering periodic courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. | 06-27-2013 |
20150044163 | A Method for Cuticle Growth using Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor - The present invention provides a method for re-growing hair in patients with androgenic alopecia by administering effective consecutive courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. After the state of re-growth is obtained, the hair growth is maintained by administering periodic courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. The invention further provides a method for increasing cuticle growth and density using a similar administration of effective consecutive courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. The increased cuticle growth and density is maintained by administering periodic courses of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor or derivatives. | 02-12-2015 |
Carlos N. Lopez, Amissville, VA US
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20080281137 | Process of Using a High Activity Catalyst for the Transalkylation of Aromatics - A process for producing an alkylated aromatic compound from polyalkylated aromatic compound(s) having bi-alkylated aromatic compound(s) and tri-alkylated aromatic compound(s), comprising the step of contacting alkylatable aromatic compound(s) with the polyalkylated aromatic compound(s) at a transalkylation condition in the presence of a transalkylation catalyst. The transalkylation catalyst has high activity sufficient to achieve a ratio of bi-alkylated aromatic compound(s) conversion over tri-alkylated aromatic compound(s) conversion in a range of from about 0.5 to about 2.5. | 11-13-2008 |
20100191028 | Process for Preparing Ethylbenzene Using Vapor Phase Alkylation and Liquid Phase Transalkylation - Disclosed are ethylbenzene processes in which a series-arranged or combined vapor phase alkylation/transalkylation reaction zone is retrofitted to have a vapor phase alkylation reactor and a liquid phase transalkylation reactor, and in which a parallel-arranged vapor phase alkylation reactor and vapor phase transalkylation reactor is retrofitted to have a vapor phase alkylation reactor and liquid phase transalkylation reactor, wherein the xylenes content of the ethylbenzene product is less than 700 wppm. | 07-29-2010 |
20110132803 | TWO STAGE HYDROPROCESSING WITH DIVIDED WALL COLUMN FRACTIONATOR - A divided wall column allows for fractionation of multiple streams while maintaining separate product qualities. Effluents from multiple stages of a reaction system can be processed in a single divided wall column. The divided wall column can produce multiple cuts from each separated area, as well as at least one output from a common area. | 06-09-2011 |
20110147263 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM TO CONVERT OLEFINS TO DIESEL AND OTHER DISTILLATES - The present invention provides a process for producing a hydrocarbon fuel composition that includes introducing an olefin feed composition including light olefins to an oligomerization catalyst to yield an intermediate composition including olefins having at least four carbon atoms, introducing the intermediate composition and a second feed of aromatic compounds (e.g., a feed including from 2 to 99.9% benzene or other alkylatable aromatics) to an aromatic alkylation catalyst to yield a fractionation feed to provide a composition which can be further refined to provide one or more hydrocarbon fuel compositions. | 06-23-2011 |
20110178352 | Process For Preparing Ethylbenzene Using Vapor Phase Alkylation And Liquid Phase Transalkylation - Disclosed are ethylbenzene processes in which a series-arranged or combined vapor phase alkylation/transalkylation reaction zone is retrofitted to have a vapor phase alkylation reactor and a liquid phase transalkylation reactor, and in which a parallel-arranged vapor phase alkylation reactor and vapor phase transalkylation reactor is retrofitted to have a vapor phase alkylation reactor and liquid phase transalkylation reactor, wherein the xylenes content of the ethylbenzene product is less than 700 wppm. | 07-21-2011 |
20110259793 | Low pressure production of low cloud point diesel - A diesel fuel product with beneficial cold flow properties can be produced. A suitable feedstock for forming a diesel boiling range product can be hydrotreated to have a sulfur content of at least about 100 wppm and then dewaxed. This two stage process can allow for production of an arctic or winter diesel without use of high pressures. Optionally, a divided wall column fractionator can be used to allow a single separation stage to handle the effluent from both the hydroprocessing and the dewaxing stages. | 10-27-2011 |
20140174982 | MERCAPTAN REMOVAL USING MICROREACTORS - Processes are provided herein for producing naphtha boiling range products with a desired sulfur content by reducing the mercaptan content of the naphtha boiling range products after the products exit a hydroprocessing stage. Due to mercaptan reversion, naphtha boiling range products that contain even small amounts of olefins can have a higher than expected sulfur content after hydroprocessing. In order to reduce or mitigate the effects of mercaptan reversion, microchannel reactors (or microreactors) can be placed in a processing system downstream of a reactor that produces a low sulfur naphtha product. The microreactors can include a coating of metals that have activity for hydrodesulfurization. By passing at least a portion of the naphtha product through the downstream microreactors, the mercaptans formed by reversion reactions can be reduced or eliminated, resulting in a naphtha product with possessing a very low sulfur content. | 06-26-2014 |
Christine Lopez, Parker, CO US
Clive Lopez, Whitehall, PA US
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20100013405 | VARIABLE LOAD CIRCUITS FOR USE WITH LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES - A variable load circuit ( | 01-21-2010 |
20120139431 | VARIABLE LOAD CIRCUITS FOR USE WITH LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES - A variable load circuit ( | 06-07-2012 |
Clive Elton Lopez, Whitehall, PA US
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20090206769 | Smart Load Control Device Having a Rotary Actuator - A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load comprises a rotary actuator, such as a rotary knob or a rotary wheel. The load control device increases and decreases the amount of power delivered to the electrical load in response to rotations of the rotary knob in first and second directions, respectively. The load control device accelerates the rate of change of the amount of power delivered to the load in response to the angular velocity of the rotary actuator. The load control device generates a ratcheting sound when the rotary actuator is rotated in the first direction at a high-end intensity of the load control device. The load control device is operable to control the electrical load in response to both actuations of the rotary actuator and digital messages received via a communication link. | 08-20-2009 |
Dan Lopez, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100137827 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS FOR WITHDRAWING FLUID FROM A VIAL - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 06-03-2010 |
20120022493 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a housing and a bag. In some embodiments, an initial volume of a regulating fluid can be contained within the bag. In some embodiments, the regulating fluid flows into the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts. | 01-26-2012 |
20120157960 | LOCKING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 06-21-2012 |
20120330269 | VIAL ADAPTORS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 12-27-2012 |
20150065987 | LOCKING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-05-2015 |
Dan Lopez, Vernal, UT US
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20090124979 | INSERTION DEVICES FOR INFUSION DEVICES - An insertion device for inserting an infusion device at least partially into skin for subcutaneous infusion can comprise a sleeve having a lower surface that is configured to engage the skin, a shuttle or carriage to carry the infusion device between a retracted position and an advanced position; at least a first biasing member to urge the shuttle or carriage toward the advanced position, and an actuator to cause the first biasing member to urge the carriage from the retracted position to the advanced position. In some embodiments, the insertion device can further comprise a hub and at least a second biasing member to urge the hub away from the shuttle or carriage. In some embodiments, the insertion device can further comprise a needle attached to the hub. Methods for inserting an infusion device and various other features that can be comprised by an insertion device are also disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
Daniel Lopez, Chicago, IL US
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20130077759 | METHOD FOR SPATIALLY MODULATING X-RAY PULSES USING MEMS-BASED X-RAY OPTICS - A method and apparatus are provided for spatially modulating X-rays or X-ray pulses using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based X-ray optics. A torsionally-oscillating MEMS micromirror and a method of leveraging the grazing-angle reflection property are provided to modulate X-ray pulses with a high-degree of controllability. | 03-28-2013 |
20140334607 | DIFFRACTION LEVERAGED MODULATION OF X-RAY PULSES USING MEMS-BASED X-RAY OPTICS - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing Bragg-diffraction leveraged modulation of X-ray pulses using MicroElectroMechanical systems (MEMS) based diffractive optics. An oscillating crystalline MEMS device generates a controllable time-window for diffraction of the incident X-ray radiation. The Bragg-diffraction leveraged modulation of X-ray pulses includes isolating a particular pulse, spatially separating individual pulses, and spreading a single pulse from an X-ray pulse-train. | 11-13-2014 |
David Lopez, Cleveland, OH US
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20130042836 | FUEL INJECTOR ADAPTER DEVICE AND METHOD - The present application discloses an engine configured to selectively operate using a first fuel and a second fuel and adapter devices and methods for converting an engine to operate using a second fuel. In certain embodiments, the adapter device comprises a body member configured to be installed between an upper intake manifold and a lower intake manifold of an engine. A plurality of intake channels and fuel injector ports are formed in the body member. The body member is configured such that the intake channels are substantially aligned with the corresponding intake openings of the upper and lower intake manifolds when the body member is installed between the upper and lower intake manifolds. Each fuel injector port extends from a sidewall of the body member to at least one intake channel and is configured to receive a fuel injector for emitting a second fuel into the intake channel. | 02-21-2013 |
David B. Lopez, Henderson, NV US
David Ruiz Lopez US
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20110286393 | COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A communications device includes a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit includes a wired medium interface circuit that is configured to, in use, communicate data over a wired medium. The second circuit includes a wireless medium interface circuit that is configured to, in use, communicate data over a wireless medium. A destination address controller is included in the first circuit and is operative to determine to which of a plurality of destination addresses at a communications device data is to be communicated from the second circuit. The communications device can have individual visibility of a plurality of destination addresses (e.g. for respective devices) when data is received or transmitted by the wireless medium interface circuit (second circuit). | 11-24-2011 |
Dennis Lopez, Ammon, ID US
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20110215125 | EQUIPMENT STORAGE DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED COOLER - According to one embodiment, an equipment storage device includes a refreshment portion comprising an insulated cooler. The equipment storage device also includes an equipment portion coupled to the refreshment portion. The equipment portion defines a space for receiving at least a portion of equipment. Further, the equipment portion at least partially covers the portion of equipment when received within the space. Additionally, the equipment storage device includes a user attachment portion coupled to the refreshment portion. The user attachment portion includes straps for securing the device to a user's body. In one implementation, the device includes a pouch coupled to the refreshment portion. The pouch is configured to receive the equipment portion when the portion of equipment is not receiving within the space. | 09-08-2011 |
Eduardo Carlo Lopez, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110160830 | IMPLANTABLE LEADS WITH AN AXIAL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER - Implantable electrical leads including an axial reinforcement member are disclosed. In some embodiments, an implantable electrical lead can have a body, one or more electrodes, a cable conductor, a conductor coil, and a reinforcement member. A cable conductor can be disposed within the body and is configured to convey electrical signals between the proximal region and the distal region of the lead. The reinforcement member may be coupled to or integrally formed within the lead body and is configured to limit elongation of the lead body in response to a tensile force. | 06-30-2011 |
Eric Lopez, New Tripoli, PA US
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20080300576 | CATHETER INSERTION ASSEMBLY - A catheter insertion assembly for inserting a catheter into a body lumen of a patient is disclosed as well as a method of using the assembly. The assembly comprises a hub, a catheter stiffener and a valve. The hub has a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen connecting the proximal and distal ends. The valve is disposed in the lumen of the hub and prevents substantially all fluid flow through the lumen in at least one direction below a pressure threshold. The stiffener comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen. The proximal end of the stiffener is attached to the hub and the stiffener extends distally of the distal end of the hub, and the stiffener lumen is in fluid communication with the hub lumen. The stiffener occupies a lumen of the catheter and provides additional stiffness to the catheter such that a catheter introducer is not necessary for insertion of the catheter. | 12-04-2008 |
Fernando Lopez, Torrington, CT US
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20090243219 | HIGH TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC SEAL - A high temperature dynamic seal and methods of assembly and use are presented. In one embodiment, the dynamic seal is provided as a rotating seal, which includes a stationary ring and rotating ring assembly, with a seal ring that is positioned between the stationary ring member and the rotating ring assembly. In some embodiments, one or more high temperature seals create a seal between the stationary ring member and a device in which the dynamic seal is used. Similarly one or more high temperature seals create a seal between the rotating ring assembly and a rotating shaft of the device. In one aspect, one or more of the high temperature seals are formed from a metallic material with various cross-sectional shapes. | 10-01-2009 |
Fernando A. Lopez, Cary, NC US
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20080263560 | STRUCTURE FOR SECURING LEASED RESOURCES ON A COMPUTER - A design structure embodied in a machine readable storage medium for designing, manufacturing, and/or testing a design is for securing of leased resources on a computer. The design structure includes a computer for securing resources may comprise at least one processor, a plurality of resources, wherein each resource is associated with configuration data and a programmable logic device connected to each of the plurality of resources. The programmable logic device may be configured for determining whether a resource is leased, reading un-encoded configuration data from a resource, and sending the configuration data to a first unit, if the resource is not leased. The programmable logic device may further be configured for reading encoded configuration data from a resource, decoding the configuration data, sending the configuration data that was decoded to a first unit, and logging use of the resource by the first unit, if the resource is leased. | 10-23-2008 |
20080270780 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR DISABLING A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT - A design structure embodied in a machine readable storage medium for designing, manufacturing, and/or testing a design is disclosed for disabling a Universal Serial Bus (‘USB’) port by identifying a USB port to be disabled, the USB port to be disabled controlled by a USB hub controller, and turning on an over current signal for the identified USB port. | 10-30-2008 |
Fernando A. Lopez, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090006837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED MEMORY RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY - Methods and apparatus dynamically reconfigure storage or channel capacities in a memory system. A fully-buffered dual in-line memory module (DIMM) is configured for a particular storage capacity and a particular channel capacity. An error may be detected at a memory address in some portion of the DIMM. To resolve the problem, the storage capacity or the channel capacity may be reduced and the DIMM may be dynamically reconfigured according to the reduced capacity. For one embodiment the DIMM may be reconfigured by mapping the portion of the DIMM containing the error as unavailable and taking that portion off-line without taking the entire DIMM off-line. For another embodiment the DIMM may be reconfigured by throttling the DIMM at a reduced frequency. The portion of the DIMM containing the error may be retested at the reduced frequency. If no errors are detected, the DIMM may be made available at the reduced frequency. | 01-01-2009 |
20100169585 | Dynamic updating of thresholds in accordance with operating conditons - In some embodiments, a memory control device includes a sensor positioned remotely from a memory device, a register to store an offset value, the offset value corresponding to a difference between a temperature reading of the sensor and an estimated actual temperature of the memory device, and a controller to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to read the offset value from the register and control the operation of the memory device in accordance with the offset value. The controller may be configured to dynamically update the offset value during an operation of the memory device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 07-01-2010 |
Frank Lopez, Claremont, NH US
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20120232532 | LOCKING MECHANISM - Provided herein are a locking mechanism including a male extension including a straight portion and a graduated step portion; and a female extension configured to receive the male extension, and including a pair of protruding tabs, which are spaced apart to allow the straight portion of the male extension to pass through a space between the protruding tabs, and which contact the graduated step portion if the male extension is inserted a first predetermined distance into the female extension. | 09-13-2012 |
Gabriel P. Lopez, Durham, NC US
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20110209999 | Capillary driven lateral flow devices - A lateral flow device includes a porous medium layer having a two-dimensional shape in plan view that is capable of supporting near-constant velocity capillary-driven fluid flow and can be combined with electrodes in a manner to achieve to achieve electrokinetic molecule separation. | 09-01-2011 |
20120058327 | Robust Hybrid Thin Films that Incorporate Lamellar Phospholipid Bilayer Assemblies and Transmembrane Proteins - The present disclosure provides various novel methods for forming hybrid thin films that contain multi-lamellar assemblies of phospholipid bilayers and can incorporate proteins, polypeptides, biological complexes, transmembrane proteins and other membrane-associated compounds. The present disclosure further provides uses for such bilayer lipid membranes including, biosensing for medical diagnosis and environmental monitoring, chemical and biological warfare agent sequestration, actuator development, and bio-fuel cell development. | 03-08-2012 |
20120271023 | MATERIALS INCORPORATING ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS - The present disclosure describes the manufacture and use of soft surfaces such as fabrics bearing surface-grafted antimicrobial polymers. | 10-25-2012 |
20130214176 | Spatially Correlated Light Collection from Multiple Sample Streams Excited with a Line Focused Light Source - An affordable flow cytometry system with a significantly increased analytical rate, volumetric sample delivery and usable particle size including a light beam that interrogates multiple flow streams so as to provide excitation across all of the streams, and an optical objective configured to collect light from the sample streams and image the light onto an array detector. | 08-22-2013 |
20140230854 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE BIOFOULING CONTROL - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for active biofouling control. According to an aspect, a device comprising a surface for contacting a biological material. The device also comprises a mechanism comprising a structure configured to change the surface between a first shape and a second shape. The change from the first shape to the second shape deforms the surface beyond a critical strain for debonding of a fouling agent from the surface when the fouling agent has bonded to the surface in the first shape. | 08-21-2014 |
20140336062 | Multinode acoustic focusing for parallel flow cytometry analysis applications - An analytical device such as a flow cytometer is provided in which a fluid sample flowing through a channel is focused into multiple, parallel particle streams by an acoustic wave field extending across the channel. Each stream is then presented to an individual detector to allow for simultaneous interrogation of the multiple streams and thus, high-throughput analysis of the fluid sample. | 11-13-2014 |
Gilbert Thomas Lopez, Longmont, CO US
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20120181095 | Apparatus for Farming, Gardening and Landscaping - The instant invention is an electric machine/tractor particularly intended for farming, gardening and landscaping and is nonpolluting and self charging. The tractor accommodates standard farm implements and can supply electrical power to remote areas. To achieve these goals, the machine is comprised of a frame and wheels which are driven independently by hydraulic motors powered by a variable volume, hydrostatic pump that is driven in line, by an electric motor that also drives a hydraulic lift pump and a power-take-off shaft through belts. The hydrostatic pump is controlled by the operator for forward and reverse motion. The electric motor is powered by batteries and the batteries can be recharged by an on-board photoelectric panel. A combination charger/inverter is located aboard the tractor to charge the batteries from any 110V A.C. power outlet or generate 110V A.C. electrical power from the tractor. | 07-19-2012 |
Ingrid Kempova Lopez, Atlanta, GA US
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20090089910 | Burp cloth with strap - The Burp Cloth ( | 04-09-2009 |
J. Andres Lopez, Manchester, NH US
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20120248652 | INJECTION MOLDING FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for controlling the rate of flow of mold material to a mold cavity, including a valve system in fluid communication with an actuator to drive the actuator at one or more rates of travel, the valve system having a start position, one or more intermediate drive rate positions and a high drive rate position, the start position holding the valve pin in a gate closed position; a controller that instructs the valve system to move from the start position to the one or more intermediate drive rate positions and to remain in the one or more intermediate drive rate positions for one or more corresponding predetermined amounts of time and further drives the valve system to move from the one or more intermediate drive rate positions to the high drive rate position on expiration of the one or more predetermined amounts of time. | 10-04-2012 |
Job Enoch Lopez, Hamilton, MT US
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20100143411 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF T-LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGENS - A method for high-throughput identification of antigens is disclosed. The method involves generating transcriptionally active PCR (TAP) products of one or more antigen candidates and expressing the TAP products in an in vitro translation transcription (IVTT) system. The TAP products are purified using identifiable tags. The purified TAP products are presented to isolated antigen-presenting cells (APCs), which are in turn are presented to T-cells. The ability of the antigen candidates to induce activation of the T-cells is determined. Activation of the T-cells identifies the antigen candidate as an antigen. Immunogenic compositions and methods of treatment using such compositions are also disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
John Lopez, Hinsdale, IL US
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20120330682 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NATIONAL REGISTRY DATA COLLECTION AS PATIENT CARE IS CONDUCTED - A user interface is provided that requests clinical note data from a healthcare provider as a patient is being seen by the healthcare provider. The clinical note data requested includes data needed to populate one or more variables of one or more national registries and data needed to populate a clinical note medical record of an existing electronic medical records system. The clinical note data entered by the healthcare provider for the patient is received from the user interface. Automatically and at substantially the same time, the entered clinical note data needed to populate a clinical note medical record of an existing EMR system for the patient is stored in the existing EMR system, and the entered clinical note data needed to populate one or more variables for the patient for the one or more national registries is stored in a database. | 12-27-2012 |
20130332198 | Systems and Methods for National Registry Data Collection as Patient Care is Conducted - A user interface is provided that requests clinical note data from a healthcare provider as a patient is being seen by the healthcare provider. The clinical note data requested includes data needed to populate one or more variables of one or more national registries and data needed to populate a clinical note medical record of an existing electronic medical records system. The clinical note data entered by the healthcare provider for the patient is received from the user interface. Automatically and at substantially the same time, the entered clinical note data needed to populate a clinical note medical record of an existing EMR system for the patient is stored in the existing EMR system, and the entered clinical note data needed to populate one or more variables for the patient for the one or more national registries is stored in a database. | 12-12-2013 |
Johnny A. Lopez, Lubbock, IL US
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20080254984 | Use of abscisic acid combinations for thinning - The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity. | 10-16-2008 |
20090124503 | SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION TO IMPROVE GRAPE COLOR AND TO ALTER SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF WINE - This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine. | 05-14-2009 |
20120220458 | USE OF ABSCISIC ACID COMBINATIONS FOR THINNING - The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity. | 08-30-2012 |
John T. Lopez, Boulder, CO US
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20110118796 | Systems and methods for the fixation or fusion of bone - Various bone fixation/fusion devices are sized and configured to be placed across fracture fragments or between bones that are to be fused. | 05-19-2011 |
20140015535 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CELL FAULT DETECTION - A battery cell assembly includes a battery cell, a pouch, and a conductive lead. The pouch surrounds the battery cell and includes an inner insulative jacket, an outer insulative jacket, and a conductive foil disposed between the inner and outer insulative jackets. The conductive lead extends through the outer insulative jacket and is electrically coupled to the conductive foil. The conductive lead is configured to electrically couple to battery circuitry for monitoring a voltage on the conductive foil to determine a fault condition. The battery circuitry may include measurement circuitry for measuring the voltage on the conductive foil and logic circuitry for determining a fault condition based on the measured voltage. | 01-16-2014 |
20140276665 | CHARGING ASSEMBLIES FOR MAINTAINING STERILITY OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT BATTERIES DURING CHARGING - A charging assembly includes a container and an external charging portion. The container includes a base and a cover. The base defines an interior volume. The cover is releasably engagable with the base for enclosing the interior volume. The container is configured to maintain the interior volume in a sterile condition. At least one electrical contact is disposed within the interior volume of the base. The external charging portion is operably couplable to the container for charging a battery assembly positioned within the interior volume of the base via the at least one electrical contact. | 09-18-2014 |
Jose Eduardo Lopez, Fishers, IN US
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20090069400 | Indole Sulfonamide Modulators of Progesterone Receptors - Compounds of Formula (I), wherein n is 1 or 2, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined herein, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use are disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
20130261111 | TETRAHYDROPYRROLOTHIAZINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: | 10-03-2013 |
20140094454 | TETRAHYDROPYRROLOTHIAZINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: | 04-03-2014 |
20140256933 | TETRAHYDROPYRROLOTHIAZINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: | 09-11-2014 |
Jose L. Lopez, Reno, NV US
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20110214651 | ARM PITCHING MACHINE HAVING A LEAD TIMING ARM - A pitching machine for pitching a ball to a batter positioned in a first batting location. The pitching machine including a frame, a drive assembly coupled to the frame, a pitching arm and a lead timing arm. The pitching arm is coupled to drive assembly and rotatable in a first direction about a first axis. The pitching arm includes a forward side configured to contact and project the ball during a portion of the rotation of the pitching arm about the first axis. The pitching arm is configured to project the ball at least a first ball release position with respect to the first axis. The lead timing arm includes a marker. The lead timing arm is coupled to the pitching arm such that the marker is visible to the batter positioned in the first batting location prior to the pitching arm reaching the first ball release position. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214652 | ARM PITCHING MACHINE HAVING IMPROVED BALL DELIVERY ASSEMBLY AND PITCHING ARM - A pitching machine including a frame, a ball feed trough coupled to the frame, a ball acquisition structure coupled to the frame, and a ball cup coupled to the frame. The trough is configured to retain at least three of the balls. The cup is positioned at the lower end of the trough and is adjacent the acquisition structure. The trough is sloped to allow for gravity feed of the balls to the cup. The cup has a curved wall defusing a ball opening sized for receiving and dispensing the one of the balls. The cup is rotatable about a ball cup axis such that, during use, the cup receives one of the balls when the ball opening of the cup rotates to meet the lowest ball in the trough and the curved wall inhibits more than one ball from entering the cup, and as the cup continues to rotate. | 09-08-2011 |
20140274478 | ADJUSTABLE BATTING TEE HAVING A REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE BASE MECHANISM - An adjustable portable batting tee assembly for placement on to a horizontal support surface includes a first hollow tubular post having a lower end and an inner surface, a second tubular post telescopically engaging the first tubular post, a first felt piston wiper, a ball support coupled to the second tubular post, a post mount mechanism, and a base coupled to the mount mechanism. The first wiper is positioned between the first and second posts to enable adjustment of the height of the batting tee assembly between a lower and upper height limits. The mount mechanism includes a support body, an expansion plug and upper and lower fastening elements. The expansion plug and the upper fastening element are configured to be removably received within the lower end of the first tubular body. The expansion plug is configured to releasably engage the inner surface of the first tubular post. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274485 | BUCKET FEEDER FOR A BALL PROJECTING MACHINE - A ball feeder assembly for a ball projecting machine includes a stand, an upper frame, a ball delivery element coupled to the frame, and a ball feeder member coupled to the ball delivery element. The assembly is configured for supporting a cylindrical ball bucket. The frame is movably coupled to the stand between at least a first position in which the frame is configured to support the bucket in a position with a top end at a higher elevation than a bottom end such that the longitudinal axis of the bucket is at angle within 0 and 80 degrees from a vertical plane, and a second position in which the frame is configured to support the bucket in a downward position with the bottom end at a higher elevation than the upper end such that the axis is within 5 to 90 degrees with respect to a horizontal plane. | 09-18-2014 |
Kenneth J. Lopez, Alexandria, VA US
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20100325171 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GATHERING AND ANALYZING LITIGATION MARKETPLACE INTELLIGENCE - A system and method for gathering publicly-available litigation marketplace intelligence data for litigation support companies and law firms and about law firms, corporations, attorneys, and cases, and analyzing it. The litigation marketplace intelligence system and method employs an Internet-based, relational legal database (“IBLD”), which is hosted on a server, and maintained and administered by an IBLD Proprietor. Subscribers subscribe to the IBLD, which they access via an Internet connection to their local computer. A User associated with an IBLD Subscriber can create and save reports that select data fields and add criteria from any number of the Attorneys, Law Firms, Lawsuits, and G3K companies in the IBLD. | 12-23-2010 |
Liza Lopez, Elkton, MD US
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20110301390 | PRODUCING SHORT CHAIN PERFLUOROALKYL IODIDES - An improved process for producing perfluoroalkyl iodides of formula (I) | 12-08-2011 |
Luis Fernando Echeverri Lopez US
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20120276230 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF MATERIAL FROM A SAPINDACEA FAMILY FRUIT - The invention of the present application provides a standardized method to obtain a material from Sapindacea family fruits, wherein the material is utilized by itself or in combination with other compounds to make preparations. The material by itself has surfactant, emulsifying and foaming properties, among others. In addition, the invention provides a preparation wherein the material is used in combination with | 11-01-2012 |
Mandi Lopez, Saint Gabriel, LA US
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20110076330 | USE OF ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED STROMAL CELLS IN SPINAL FUSION - The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating a bone condition. The isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell of the invention and products related thereto have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications such as in spinal fusion procedures. | 03-31-2011 |
Marco Lopez, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20090214624 | TOPICAL NITRIC OXIDE DONOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE - The present invention is related to topical nitric oxide delivery systems, and to using the same for mitigating or remediating various disease states The present invention is also related to using topical nitric oxide delivery systems for enhancing blood flow. | 08-27-2009 |
Marco Lopez, Salem, OR US
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20110114578 | UNIVERSAL PRODUCT DISPLAY - A universal cooler product display generally used for displaying any of various products, such as dairy products inside a store cooler, includes an adjustable frame supporting adjustable shelves having HDPE trays that allow products to slide forward under gravity and a drainage system to dispose of unwanted liquids. | 05-19-2011 |
Marcos Lopez, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20090069449 | ETHAMBUTOL BASED NITRIC OXIDE DONORS - The present invention relates generally to nitric oxide releasing pharmaceutical compounds. More particularly, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that release nitric oxide under physiological conditions. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to new chemical compounds—diazeniumdiolates nitric oxide donors—that are based on ethambutol possessing physiological and biomedical activity. | 03-12-2009 |
20090170134 | BIFUNCTIONAL AND TRIFUNCTIONAL NITRONE SPIN TRAPPING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Methods and compositions for detecting free radicals, the compositions being spin trapping compounds comprising a nitrone having a detecting moiety and optionally having a targeting moiety for targeting the nitrone to an organ, a cell, an organelle or a molecule of interest for directly detecting free radicals, especially free radicals in biological samples. | 07-02-2009 |
20090214437 | In Vivo Mitochondrial Labeling Using Positively-Charged Nitroxide Enhanced and Gadolinium Chelate Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A system and method for acquiring MR imaging data from a subject includes administering positively-charged nitroxides or gadolinium chelates for in vivo mitochondrial labeling, acquiring MR imaging data from the subject, and reconstructing an image of the subject having enhanced contrast in areas including metabolic and/or mitotic activity. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220419 | 99mTc-LABELED TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM DERIVATIVE CONTRASTING AGENTS AND MOLECULAR PROBES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND IMAGING OF BREAST TUMORS - Tc-labeled triphenylphosphonium contrasting agents that target the mitochondria and are useful for early detection of breast tumors using scintimammographic imaging. | 09-03-2009 |
20130142735 | In Vivo Mitochondrial Labeling Using Positively-CHarged Nitroxide Enhanced and Gadolinum Chelate Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A system and method for acquiring MR imaging data from a subject includes administering positively-charged nitroxides or gadolinium chelates for in vivo mitochondrial labeling, acquiring MR imaging data from the subject, and reconstructing an image of the subject having enhanced contrast in areas including metabolic and/or mitotic activity. | 06-06-2013 |
20130149240 | 99mTc-LABELED TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM DERIVATIVE CONTRASTING AGENTS AND MOLECULAR PROBES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND IMAGING OF BREAST TUMORS - 99mTc-labeled triphenylphosphonium contrasting agents that target the mitochondria and are useful for early detection of breast tumors using scintimammographic imaging. 99mTc-Mito10-MAG3 possesses advantageous radiopharmaceutical properties. The uptake in the myocardium is reduced by one to two orders of magnitude compared to 99mTc-MIBI. 99mTc-Mito10-MAG3 exhibits fast blood clearance, with a blood half-life of less than 2 minutes in rats. A diminished myocardial uptake combined with a prompt reduction of cardiovascular blood pool signal to facilitate improved signal-to-background ratios. | 06-13-2013 |
Mauricio Lopez, Atlanta, GA US
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20090063661 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING FORMS AND PUBLISHING FORM DATA - A computer system, method, and computer-readable medium for presenting forms and publishing form data are provided. A software component is operative to determine if a request for a network resource containing a form has been received. If such a request has been received, the software component determines whether a previously compiled class file should be utilized to respond to the form request. If a previously compiled class file cannot be utilized, the software component compiles a class file capable of generating the fields of the requested form. When the class file is compiled, a field engine table is consulted and field names for the fields to be placed on the requested form are retrieved. A field name specified in the field engine table is associated with the correspondence fields in a form. When a submission containing response data for the fields in the form as received, the software component saves the response data in an output table having fields named identically to the fields in the form. | 03-05-2009 |
Melba I. Lopez, Raleigh, NC US
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20120131290 | Backup Memory Administration - Methods, systems, and computer program products for backup memory administration are provided. Embodiments include storing in an active memory device, by a memory backup controller, blocks of computer data received from random access memory; recording in a change log, by the memory backup controller, identifications of each block of computer data that is stored in the active memory device; detecting, by the memory backup controller, a backup trigger event; and responsive to the detecting of the backup trigger event: copying, by the memory backup controller, from the active memory device, to a backup memory device, the blocks of data identified in the change log; and clearing, by the memory backup controller, the change log. | 05-24-2012 |
20120254521 | Backup Memory Administration - Methods, systems, and computer program products for backup memory administration are provided. Embodiments include storing in an active memory device, by a memory backup controller, blocks of computer data received from random access memory; recording in a change log, by the memory backup controller, identifications of each block of computer data that is stored in the active memory device; detecting, by the memory backup controller, a backup trigger event; and responsive to the detecting of the backup trigger event: copying, by the memory backup controller, from the active memory device, to a backup memory device, the blocks of data identified in the change log; and clearing, by the memory backup controller, the change log. | 10-04-2012 |
20140149521 | USING EXTENSIONS TO ROUTE COMMUNICATIONS IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - Routing incoming communications in a data processing system is provided. In response to receiving a current incoming communication to a communication address associated with the data processing system, it is determined whether an extension is associated with the current incoming communication. In response to determining that an extension is associated with the current incoming communication, the extension associated with the current incoming communication is determined to match an extension in a list of extensions corresponding to a plurality of profiles in the data processing system. Then, the current incoming communication is routed to a profile in the plurality of profiles that corresponds to the extension associated with the current incoming communication. | 05-29-2014 |
Natalie Vitalia Lopez, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120175016 | Package for Laundry Scent Additive - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 07-12-2012 |
20130075422 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 03-28-2013 |
20140027467 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 01-30-2014 |
20150021355 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 01-22-2015 |
Nick Lopez, Sleepy Hollow, IL US
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20080298309 | PROVIDING ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS FEATURES - Advanced communications features are provided in a mobile communications network having at least one mobile switching center and at least one mobile station subsystem. The mobile switching center and mobile station subsystem each communicate signaling messages according to a mobile signaling protocol. | 12-04-2008 |
Nicole Lopez, Charlotte, NC US
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20110290188 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PET WASTE DISPOSAL - A leash assembly includes a housing comprising a handle portion. The housing includes a dispensing opening and a retention opening. The leash assembly further includes a leash at least partially contained within the housing, one end of the leash being secured within the housing. The dispensing opening is configured to provide access to an unused pet waste bag contained within the housing, and the retention opening is configured to retain a used pet waste bag. A method of disposing of pet waste includes walking a dog utilizing a leash assembly; causing pet waste to be contained within a pet waste bag, thereby transitioning the pet waste bag from an unused state to a used state; closing the pet waste bag by tying a knot in the pet waste bag; and retaining the pet waste bag via engagement of the knot with a retention opening of the leash assembly. | 12-01-2011 |
Omar Daniel Lopez, Chicago, IL US
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20110192248 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL (MEMS) MANIPULATORS FOR CONTROL OF NANOPARTICLE COUPLING INTERACTIONS - A nanopositioning system for producing a coupling interaction between a first nanoparticle and a second nanoparticle. A first MEMS positioning assembly includes an electro-static comb drive actuator configured to selectively displace a first nanoparticle in a first dimension and an electrode configured to selectively displace the first nanoparticle in a second dimensions. Accordingly, the first nanoparticle may be selectively positioned in two dimensions to modulate the distance between the first nanoparticle and a second nanoparticle that may be coupled to a second MEMS positioning assembly. Modulating the distance between the first and second nanoparticles obtains a coupling interaction between the nanoparticles that alters at least one material property of the nanoparticles applicable to a variety of sensing and control applications. | 08-11-2011 |
20130249630 | Frequency Stabilization in Nonlinear MEMS and NEMS Oscillators - An illustrative system includes an amplifier operably connected to a phase shifter. The amplifier is configured to amplify a voltage from an oscillator. The phase shifter is operably connected to a driving amplitude control, wherein the phase shifter is configured to phase shift the amplified voltage and is configured to set an amplitude of the phase shifted voltage. The oscillator is operably connected to the driving amplitude control. The phase shifted voltage drives the oscillator. The oscillator is at an internal resonance condition, based at least on the amplitude of the phase shifted voltage, that stabilizes frequency oscillations in the oscillator. | 09-26-2013 |
Pablo Lopez, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110074398 | METHODS AND SYTEMS TO DETECT VOLTAGE CHANGES WITHIN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - Methods and systems to detect droop events on-chip, which may include a sensor circuit located adjacent to a voltage node to convert a corresponding voltage to a digital count or value indicative of the voltage. The sensor circuit may include an n-stage ring oscillator and an asynchronous counter. The sensor circuit may include circuitry to capture and convert a phase associated with a count to a binary fractional value to increase voltage resolution. Multiple counts associated with the node may be evaluated at the node to identify minimum and maximum counts and corresponding time stamps. More complex evaluation and control circuitry may be shared amongst a plurality of sensor circuits and may include circuitry to generate and compare counts to one or more variable thresholds, circuitry to average counts over time, and memory to store state values associated with the sensors. | 03-31-2011 |
Peter E. Lopez, Cary, NC US
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20120106176 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a lighting apparatus that includes a light engine that is coupled to a heat sink. The light engine provides a light source that generates light, and heat that is generated by the light source is dissipated, at least in part, via the heat sink. | 05-03-2012 |
20120120659 | BOARD ASSEMBLIES, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Board assemblies, light emitting device assemblies and related methods are provided. An assembly can include a board comprising a face surface, a rear surface opposite the face surface and side edges around a periphery of the board. The assembly can also include a heat sink for dissipating heat from the board. The assembly can also include a retainer configured to secure the board to the heat sink. One or more light-emitting diode packages can be secured to the board for creating a light-emitting device assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20130010476 | LENS AND TRIM ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR SOLID STATE DOWNLIGHTS - A lighting device such as a solid state downlight includes a lens structure with at least one integrally formed trim retaining element, and a trim structure including at least one lens structure engaging element, wherein the at least one lens structure engaging element is arranged to removably engage the least one trim retaining element, such as by rotating the trim structure. A generally cylindrical portion of the trim structure may be arranged to surround a central portion of the lens structure, thereby reducing or eliminating light piping and eliminating visible attachment elements for the trim structure. | 01-10-2013 |
20130114260 | LED LIGHT WITH ACTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A lamp comprises an LED assembly comprising at least a first LED operable to emit light. A heat sink for dissipating heat from the LED assembly comprises an active element and a passive heat conductive element. The active element may comprise a fan that forces air over the passive heat conducting element. | 05-09-2013 |
20130176745 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR APPARATUS, LIGHTING DEVICE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING APPARATUS - A lighting device, comprising a power input assembly engagement structure that comprises a keying region, an electrical connector region and a power input assembly engagement region. A power input assembly, comprising a second electrical connector region held by, a positioning element and a holding structure, the positioning element releasably engaged with the holding structure. A lamp comprising a power input assembly and a lighting device comprising an engagement structure. A method comprising engaging a second electrical connector region of a power input assembly with a first electrical connector region of a lighting device. A lighting device positioning apparatus, comprising a lighting device mounting region, a first slide member comprising a retaining structure-receiving feature and a first slot, a second slide member comprising a second slot extending in a direction differing 20 degrees from the first slot, and a connector extending through the first and second slots. | 07-11-2013 |
20130271981 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. A tower extends from the base into the enclosure and supports an LED assembly in the enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a plurality of LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The tower and the LED assembly are arranged such that the plurality of LEDs are disposed about the periphery of the tower in a band and face outwardly toward the enclosure to create a source of the light that appears as a glowing filament. The tower forms part of a heat sink that transmits heat from the LED assembly to the ambient environment. The LED assembly has a three-dimensional shape. An electrical interconnect connects a conductor to the heat sink where the conductor is in the electrical path between the LED assembly and the base. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271989 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271990 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271991 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. A tower extends from the base into the enclosure and supports an LED assembly in the enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a plurality of LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The tower and the LED assembly are arranged such that the plurality of LEDs are disposed about the periphery of the tower in a band and face outwardly toward the enclosure to create a source of the light that appears as a glowing filament. The tower forms part of a heat sink that transmits heat from the LED assembly to the ambient environment. The LED assembly has a three-dimensional shape. An electrical interconnect connects a conductor to the heat sink where the conductor is in the electrical path between the LED assembly and the base. | 10-17-2013 |
20130279175 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base defining a longitudinal axis of the lamp that extends from the base to the free end of the enclosure. An LED assembly is positioned in the optically transmissive enclosure. The LED assembly includes LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The LED assembly is arranged such that the plurality of LEDs face perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the lamp. The emission profile of the LEDs being at least 120 degrees FWHM. | 10-24-2013 |
20130294092 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base defining a longitudinal axis of the lamp extending from the base to the free end of the enclosure. A heat sink is at least partially located in the enclosure and includes a tower that extends along the longitudinal axis of the lamp. An LED assembly is positioned in the optically transmissive enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a lead frame circuit or a flex circuit where LEDs are attached to the circuits. The lead frame and flex circuit are formed into a three-dimensional shape and are thermally coupled to the tower. | 11-07-2013 |
20130301252 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. A board supports lamp electronics for the lamp and is located in the enclosure. The LED array is mounted to the board and LEDs are mounted on a submount formed to have a three dimensional shape. The board is electrically coupled to the LED array and the submount may be thermally coupled to the gas for dissipating heat from the plurality of LEDs. | 11-14-2013 |
20130337662 | PIVOT CONNECTOR, POWER INPUT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF PIVOTING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING APPARATUS - A pivot connector comprising a body element and a retention element that comprises a body element interface structure (comprising at least a first pivot alignment structure), the body element comprising a retention element interface region that comprises a pivot alignment structure-receiving region. A power input assembly comprising a pivot connector, an electrical connector region and an electrical conductor that extends through an internal space defined by the retention element and that is electrically connected to the electrical connector region. An electrical connector apparatus comprising a power input assembly, a second electrical connector region and a power input assembly engagement region. A method comprising pivoting a retention element relative to a body element. | 12-19-2013 |
20140036497 | LED LAMP - A lamp comprises an enclosure comprising a reflector and a lens where the reflector is made of thermally conductive material. A base is coupled to the enclosure. An LED is located in the enclosure and emits light when energized through an electrical path from the base. A heat sink comprises a heat dissipating portion that may be at least partially exposed to the ambient environment and a heat conducting portion that is thermally coupled to the LED. The reflector is thermally coupled to the heat sink and is exposed to the exterior of the lamp such that heat from the heat sink may be dissipated to the ambient environment at least partially through the reflector. | 02-06-2014 |
20140239794 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 08-28-2014 |
Raymond Lopez, Denver, CO US
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20100021875 | Medical Simulation System and Method - A method, apparatus and system for simulating the release of radio opaque dye within a vasculature system. The method, apparatus and system include simulating a vessel tree of the vasculature system for display on a display device, activating a particle-based contrast software effect, and injecting a plurality of physics-based particles into a confined vessel space of said vessel tree. The method and apparatus may also include fading down over a period of time an opacity of each of the physics-based particles and opacifying a portion of a vessel wall. | 01-28-2010 |
Richard Lopez, West Jordan, UT US
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20090266384 | WASH FLUID CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR USE ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE - A number of embodiments of improved wash fluid containment systems are described herein. The wash fluid containment systems may include side walls that allow the systems to be easily positioned on uneven ground. The side walls are designed to reduce or eliminate binding and/or gaps that occur when conventional systems are placed on uneven ground. In one embodiment, the side walls include different portions that are adjustable relative to each other to allow the side walls to accommodate the uneven ground. The side walls may include one or more horizontally oriented panels that are adjustable relative to one or more vertically oriented support members. | 10-29-2009 |
Richard Brian Lopez, Reno, NV US
Rick Lopez, Reno, NV US
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20130134011 | Currency Cassette Capacity Monitoring And Reporting - An indicator, such as an alarm or warning, is generated to indicate that a document storage cassette attached to a document handling device (e.g., a currency validator) has reached a particular capacity or is approaching its full capacity. | 05-30-2013 |
Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Raleigh, NC US
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20090022803 | Oral Formulations For Delivery of Catecholic Butanes Including Ndga Compounds - The present invention provides for compositions, kits and methods for treatment of diseases, where the compositions contain catecholic butanes, including NDGA compounds, such as NDGA derivatives, for example tetra-O-methyl NDGA. The present invention also provides for solubilizing agents and excipients that are suitable for administration of the present compounds into animals via an oral route, whether in a liquid, semi-solid or solid form. | 01-22-2009 |
20090155349 | METHODS OF TREATING INFLUENZA VIRAL INFECTIONS - Methods are described for treating an influenza viral infection or associated diseases, disorders or mechanisms in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a catecholic butane of the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: | 06-18-2009 |
20090306070 | TETRA-O-SUBSTITUTED BUTANE-BRIDGE MODIFIED NDGA DERIVATIVES, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE - The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers. | 12-10-2009 |
20100022528 | TETRA-SUBSTITUTED NDGA DERIVATIVES VIA ETHER BONDS AND CARBAMATE BONDS AND THEIR SYNTHESIS AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE - Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers. | 01-28-2010 |
20130053378 | TETRA-O-SUBSTITUTED BUTANE-BRIDGE MODIFIED NDGA DERIVATIVES, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE - The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers. | 02-28-2013 |
20130303531 | TETRA-SUBSTITUTED NDGA DERIVATIVES VIA ETHER BONDS AND CARBAMATE BONDS AND THEIR SYNTHESIS AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE - Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers. | 11-14-2013 |
20140221384 | TETRA-O-SUBSTITUTED BUTANE-BRIDGE MODIFIED NDGA DERIVATIVES, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND PHARMAECUTICAL USE - The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers. | 08-07-2014 |
Sammy Lopez, Charlotte, NC US
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20110290188 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PET WASTE DISPOSAL - A leash assembly includes a housing comprising a handle portion. The housing includes a dispensing opening and a retention opening. The leash assembly further includes a leash at least partially contained within the housing, one end of the leash being secured within the housing. The dispensing opening is configured to provide access to an unused pet waste bag contained within the housing, and the retention opening is configured to retain a used pet waste bag. A method of disposing of pet waste includes walking a dog utilizing a leash assembly; causing pet waste to be contained within a pet waste bag, thereby transitioning the pet waste bag from an unused state to a used state; closing the pet waste bag by tying a knot in the pet waste bag; and retaining the pet waste bag via engagement of the knot with a retention opening of the leash assembly. | 12-01-2011 |
Todd J. Lopez, Raleigh, NC US
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20090209393 | USER-DEFINED ENVIRONMENTS FOR EXERCISE MACHINE TRAINING - A method of implementing a user-defined environment for exercise includes specifying a course route with a course development tool, and designating additional parameters associated with the course route. The course route and additional parameters support simulation of exercise on a course corresponding to the specified court route and additional parameters. | 08-20-2009 |
Waldo L. Lopez, Maplewood, MN US
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20120199627 | CONTACT NIP ROLL - An improved contact nip roll, a method for assembling an improved contact nip roll, a system for nipping a web, and a method for nipping a web are provided. The improved contact nip roll integrates an inner softer core that can provide compliancy to web caliper variations, while rigid annular rings and a harder outer skin can maintain a uniform contact area. | 08-09-2012 |
20140341699 | VACUUM EFFECTOR AND METHOD OF USE - Vacuum effectors comprising: (a) a wall defining an enclosed opening and having a rim defining a lip plane; (b) a negative pressure source; (c) a shroud covering the rim; and (d) optionally a permeable support member spanning the enclosed opening, the support member being substantially planar and recessed a selected depth from the lip plane. Also, methods of manipulating work pieces using such vacuum effectors. | 11-20-2014 |