Valenzuela, US
Antonio Valenzuela, Everett, WA US
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20130015841 | CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR SENSOR DEVICEAANM Caprio; MatthewAACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Caprio; Matthew Seattle WA USAANM McMorrow; Gerald J.AACI RedmondAAST WAAACO USAAGP McMorrow; Gerald J. Redmond WA USAANM Clay; AndrewAACI EverettAAST WAAACO USAAGP Clay; Andrew Everett WA USAANM Ivanova; Ekaterina FilipovaAACI KirklandAAST WAAACO USAAGP Ivanova; Ekaterina Filipova Kirkland WA USAANM Valenzuela; AntonioAACI EverettAAST WAAACO USAAGP Valenzuela; Antonio Everett WA USAANM Beasley; VanessaAACI ClaytonAAST NCAACO USAAGP Beasley; Vanessa Clayton NC US - A system for connecting remote equipment to a sensor device having a connector coupled to at least two terminals located on different portions of the sensor device. The portions of the sensor device may be an anterior portion and a posterior portion with each having at least one terminal. In turn, the terminals are nested on top of one another and at least one terminal is electrically accessible through a window region of the other portion. Further, the terminals are alignable with each other and with a connector by alignment indicators, which may provide a visual alignment indication for the terminals as well as a mechanical alignment of the connector with the sensor device. | 01-17-2013 |
Carlos Alberto Valenzuela, Rockville, MD US
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20140188399 | ELECTRONIC ALCOHOL INTOXICATION DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION AND SUBSCRIBER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - An electronic alcohol intoxication detection, identification and subscriber notification system may include a device that may include an enclosure having an interior housing and an exterior. The enclosure houses components indentifying intoxication level data. A remote database may wirelessly connect to the intoxication level data. A virtual server may than transmit the intoxication level data in the form of notifications to at least one contact point of a subject. | 07-03-2014 |
Dario Valenzuela, Everett, WA US
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20150239580 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems and methods for movement of objects are provided. One system includes a plurality of vehicles configured to support the object, wherein each of the vehicles includes omni-directional wheels and a height adjusting device. The system also includes a control system in communication with the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control system is configured to transmit a signal to the plurality of vehicles instructing the plurality of vehicles to move the object in a predetermined direction along the floor. Each of the plurality of vehicles is configured to adjust at least one of a direction of movement using the omni-directional wheels or a height at which the object is supported while moving the part in the predetermined direction using the height adjusting device. | 08-27-2015 |
Dario I. Valenzuela, Snohomish, WA US
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20100054877 | STRINGER CRAWLER - A self-contained crawler assembly is engageable to a stringer and is adapted to position a drill bushing along the stringer for performing machining operations. The crawler assembly includes a longitudinal slider, a lateral slider and a controller for regulating operation of the longitudinal and lateral sliders for positioning the drill bushing at a hole location. In a further embodiment, the crawler assembly may include a longitudinal friction drive which is directly engageable to the stringer and which is operative to move in a direction parallel to the stringer. | 03-04-2010 |
20110087358 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SURFACE DATA FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF OPTIMUM FIT MATING PARTS - A computer-based method for defining a surface of a part for placement adjacent a mating surface of a base part is described. The method includes receiving raw data which defines the mating surface of the base part, smoothing the raw data, generating a stable reference frame consisting of at least one of a substantially smooth curve and surface based on the smoothed raw data, calculating a dimensional offset curve or surface using the smoothed raw data and the stable reference frame curve or surface by referencing any peaks in the smoothed raw data within a predefined range of a corresponding point in the stable reference frame curve or surface, smoothing the dimensional offset curve or surface, and outputting the dimensional offset curve or surface for utilization in fabricating the part that is to be adjacent the base part. | 04-14-2011 |
20120114439 | STRINGER CRAWLER WITH ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A crawler assembly includes an attachment mechanism that is removably attachable to a stringer. The stringer has a vertical web and a longitudinal axis. The crawler assembly includes a longitudinal slider that is engageable to the attachment mechanism and having a normalizing mechanism disposable in bearing contact against the vertical web for maintaining an orientation of the longitudinal slider relative to the stringer. The longitudinal slider is movable along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The crawler assembly includes a lateral slider that is mountable to the longitudinal slider and is movable along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The lateral slider includes a drill bushing. The longitudinal and lateral sliders cooperate to move the drill bushing to at least one predetermined hole location. | 05-10-2012 |
20140365061 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROBOTIC MEASUREMENT OF PARTS - Systems and methods for robotic measurement of parts are provided. One system includes one or more omni-directional ground vehicles configured to move within a facility defined work zone to a setup calibration station and an engineering defined work space, wherein the engineering defined work space includes a part to be measured. The system also includes a multi-axis robot removably coupled to each of the omni-direction ground vehicles and configured to move a laser scanner, wherein the laser scanner of each of the multi-axis robots is configured to move in at least two linear directions and one rotational direction. The system further includes a processor configured to automatically generate a surface ready output file from measurement data received from the laser scanners, wherein the surface ready output file is configured to command a machine to manufacture a mating component to the part. | 12-11-2014 |
David Valenzuela, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20110307968 | PRODUCTION OF FERTILE XY ANIMALS FROM XY ES CELLS - Methods and compositions are described for making phenotypically female fertile animals from XY donor cells and suitable host embryos. Culture media and methods are provided for maintaining XY donor cells in culture that after introduction into a host embryo and gestation in a suitable host will result in fertile XY female animals. Methods and compositions are described for making fertile female animals in an F0 generation from a donor XY cell and a host embryo, as are methods for making F1 progeny that are homozygous for a modification from a heterozygous F0 fertile male and a heterozygous F0 fertile female sibling. | 12-15-2011 |
20150067901 | PRODUCTION OF FERTILE XY FEMALE ANIMALS FROM XY ES CELLS - Methods and compositions are described for making phenotypically female fertile animals from XY donor cells and suitable host embryos. Culture media and methods are provided for maintaining XY donor cells in culture that after introduction into a host embryo and gestation in a suitable host will result in fertile XY female animals. Methods and compositions are described for making fertile female animals in an F | 03-05-2015 |
David M. Valenzuela, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20090055943 | Methods of modifying eukaryotic cells - A method for engineering and utilizing large DNA vectors to target, via homologous recombination, and modify, in any desirable fashion, endogenous genes and chromosomal loci in eukaryotic cells. These large DNA targeting vectors for eukaryotic cells, termed LTVECs, are derived from fragments of cloned genomic DNA larger than those typically used by other approaches intended to perform homologous targeting in eukaryotic cells. Also provided is a rapid and convenient method of detecting eukaryotic cells in which the LTVEC has correctly targeted and modified the desired endogenous gene(s) or chromosomal locus (loci) as well as the use of these cells to generate organisms bearing the genetic modification. | 02-26-2009 |
20090271884 | ES Cell-Derived Mice From Diploid Host Embryo Injection - Genetically modified mice and nucleic acid constructs for making the genetically modified mice are described. A first mouse having a gene encoding an activator (such as a Cre recombinase) operably linked to a developmentally-regulated promoter (such as a Nanog promoter) is provided. A second mouse having a toxic responder gene (such as a gene encoding diphtheria toxin A) is provided, where the toxic gene is expressed only in the presence of an activator, Embryos from a mating of the first and the second mouse are provided as host embryos suitable for generating mice from donor cells introduced into the host embryos. Ablating the ICM of a mouse embryo physically, chemically, or genetically is described, as well as making F0 generation mice that are substantially or in full derived from donor cells, employing a host mouse embryo with an ablated or nonproliferating ICM. | 10-29-2009 |
20110041196 | miRNA-Regulated Differentiation-Dependent Self-Deleting Cassette - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 02-17-2011 |
20110041197 | Promoter-Regulated Differentiation-Dependent Self-Deleting Cassette - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 02-17-2011 |
20130095565 | miRNA-Regulated Differentiation-Dependent Self-Deleting Cassette - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 04-18-2013 |
20130137101 | Methods of Modifying Eukaryotic Cells - A method for engineering and utilizing large DNA vectors to target, via homologous recombination, and modify, in any desirable fashion, endogenous genes and chromosomal loci in eukaryotic cells. These large DNA targeting vectors for eukaryotic cells, termed LTVECs, are derived from fragments of cloned genomic DNA larger than those typically used by other approaches intended to perform homologous targeting in eukaryotic cells. Also provided is a rapid and convenient method of detecting eukaryotic cells in which the LTVEC has correctly targeted and modified the desired endogenous gene(s) or chromosomal locus (loci) as well as the use of these cells to generate organisms bearing the genetic modification. | 05-30-2013 |
20130309670 | Nuclease-Mediated Targeting With Large Targeting Vectors - Compositions and methods are provided for making one or more targeted genetic modifications at a target genomic locus by employing homologous recombination facilitated by single or double-strand break at or near the target genomic locus. Compositions and methods for promoting efficiency of homologous recombination between an LTVEC and a target genomic locus in prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells using engineered nucleases are also provided. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312128 | PROMOTER-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312129 | PROMOTER-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 11-21-2013 |
20140075586 | Parental Cell Lines for Making Cassette-Free F1 Progeny - Non-human totipotent or pluripotent cells are provided comprising at a genomic locus a self-excisable, recombinase expression cassette flanked with recombination recognition sites, wherein a recombinase gene is operably linked to a promoter that is active in a post-meiotic spermatid stage when cytoplasmic bridging occurs between spermatids. Compositions and methods are provided for making cassette-deleted F1 non-human animals, wherein the methods comprise employing totipotent or pluripotent cells containing a self-excisable, recombinase expression cassette. | 03-13-2014 |
20140155689 | METHODS OF MODIFYING GENES IN EUKARYOTIC CELLS - Methods of creating mutations in genomic exons by inserting introns into the genomic exons via homologous recombination. Also, methods are provided for introducing modifications into genomic exons by inserting introns into the genomic exons via homologous recombination such that a mature mRNA transcript produced from a genomic region of the genome comprising the genomic exon does not contain the modification are provided. The methods provide for a rapid method for introducing mutations and/or modifications of any type into a mammalian cell genome. | 06-05-2014 |
20140178879 | Compositions and Methods for Modifying Cells - A method for engineering and utilizing large DNA vectors to target, via homologous recombination, and modify, in any desirable fashion, endogenous genes and chromosomal loci in eukaryotic cells. These large DNA targeting vectors for eukaryotic cells, termed LTVECs, are derived from fragments of cloned genomic DNA larger than those typically used by other approaches intended to perform homologous targeting in eukaryotic cells. Also provided is a rapid and convenient method of detecting eukaryotic cells in which the LTVEC has correctly targeted and modified the desired endogenous gene(s) or chromosomal locus (loci) as well as the use of these cells to generate organisms bearing the genetic modification. | 06-26-2014 |
20140189900 | miRNA-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199761 | PROMOTER-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 07-17-2014 |
20140221734 | CLONED NON-HUMAN ANIMALS FREE OF SELECTIVE MARKERS - Genetically modified somatic cells of a non-human animal are provided that are engineered to contain a self-excisable, recombinase expression cassette comprising a site-specific recombinase gene operably linked to an ES cell-specific promoter. Compositions and methods for producing a genetically modified, cloned non-human animal that is free of a selective marker gene and a recombinase gene are provided, wherein a targeting construct comprising a self-excisable recombinase gene operably linked to an ES cell-specific promoter is introduced into differentiated somatic cells. The genetically modified genome of the somatic cells is transferred into an enucleated host oocyte. The artificially created zygote is then cultured in vitro until the blastocyst embryonic stage and subsequently implanted into a uterus of a surrogate mother to form a genetically modified, cloned non-human animal free of selective marker and recombinase genes. | 08-07-2014 |
20140235933 | GENETIC MODIFICATION OF RATS - Compositions and methods are provided for making rat pluripotent and totipotent cells, including rat embryonic stem (ES) cells. Compositions and methods for improving efficiency or frequency of germline transmission of genetic modifications in rats are provided. Such methods and compositions comprise an in vitro culture comprising a feeder cell layer and a population of rat ES cells or a rat ES cell line, wherein the in vitro culture conditions maintain pluripotency of the ES cell and comprises a media having mouse leukemia inhibitor factor (LIF) or an active variant or fragment thereof. Various methods of establishing such rat ES cell lines are further provided. Methods of selecting genetically modified rat ES cells are also provided, along with various methods to generate a transgenic rat from the genetically modified rat ES cells provided herein. Various kits and articles of manufacture are further provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140309487 | TARGETED MODIFICATION OF RAT GENOME - Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a rat genomic locus of interest using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified rat comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided. Compositions and methods are provided which comprise a genetically modified rat or rat cell comprising a targeted genetic modification in the rat interleukin-2 receptor gamma locus, the rat ApoE locus, the rat Rag2 locus, the rat Rag1 locus and/or the rat Rag2/Rag1 locus. The various methods and compositions provided herein allows for these modified loci to be transmitted through the germline. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310828 | TARGETED MODIFICATION OF RAT GENOME - Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a rat genomic locus of interest using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified rat comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided. Compositions and methods are provided which comprise a genetically modified rat or rat cell comprising a targeted genetic modification in the rat interleukin-2 receptor gamma locus, the rat ApoE locus, the rat Rag2 locus, the rat Rag1 locus and/or the rat Rag2/Rag1 locus. The various methods and compositions provided herein allows for these modified loci to be transmitted through the germline. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331340 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENERATING A MOUSE - Methods of generating modified embryos and mammals by introduction of donor cells into an early stage embryo are provided, such that the resulting embryo and animal generated therefrom has a significant contribution to all tissues from the donor cells and is capable of transmitting the donor cell DNA. | 11-06-2014 |
20150047062 | lincRNA-DEFICIENT NON-HUMAN ANIMALS - Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more lncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing lncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more lncRNAs. | 02-12-2015 |
20150099296 | PROMOTER-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 04-09-2015 |
20150159174 | Methods and Compositions for the Targeted Modification of a Genome - Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a genomic locus of interest in a eukaryotic cell, a mammalian cell, a human cell or a non-human mammalian cell using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Further methods combine the use of the LTVEC with a CRISPR/Cas system. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified non-human animal comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided. | 06-11-2015 |
20150159175 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TARGETED MODIFICATION OF A GENOME - Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a genomic locus of interest in a eukaryotic cell, a mammalian cell, a human cell or a non-human mammalian cell using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Further methods combine the use of the LTVEC with a CRISPR/Cas system. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified non-human animal comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided. | 06-11-2015 |
20150291978 | miRNA-REGULATED DIFFERENTIATION-DEPENDENT SELF-DELETING CASSETTE - Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3′-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal. | 10-15-2015 |
20150376628 | NUCLEASE-MEDIATED DNA ASSEMBLY - Methods are provided herein for assembling at least two nucleic acids using a sequence specific nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) to create end sequences having complementarity and subsequently assembling the overlapping complementary sequences. The nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) can create double strand breaks in dsDNA in order to create overlapping end sequences or can create nicks on each strand to produce complementary overhanging end sequences. Assembly using the method described herein can assemble any nucleic acids having overlapping sequences or can use a joiner oligo to assemble sequences without complementary ends. | 12-31-2015 |
20150376650 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODIFYING A TARGETED LOCUS - Methods and compositions are provided for modifying one or more target loci in a cell. Such methods comprise providing a cell comprising a first polynucleotide encoding a first selection marker operably linked to a first promoter active in the cell, wherein the first polynucleotide further comprises a first recognition site for a first nuclease agent. A first nuclease agent is introduced into a cell, wherein the first nuclease agent induces a nick or double-strand break at the first recognition site. Further introduced into the cell is a first targeting vector comprising a first insert polynucleotide flanked by a first and a second homology arm that correspond to a first and a second target site located in sufficient proximity to the first recognition site. At least one cell is then identified comprising in its genome the first insert polynucleotide integrated at the target locus. | 12-31-2015 |
20150376651 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETED GENETIC MODIFICATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods and compositions are provided for generating targeted genetic modifications on the Y chromosome or a challenging target locus. Compositions include an in vitro culture comprising an XY pluripotent and/or totipotent animal cell (i.e., XY ES cells or XY iPS cells) having a modification that decreases the level and/or activity of an Sry protein; and, culturing these cells in a medium that promotes development of XY F0 fertile females. Such compositions find use in various methods for making a fertile female XY non-human mammal in an F0 generation. | 12-31-2015 |
Edgardo Valenzuela, South Gate, CA US
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20090241199 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING, MANIPULATING AND PROCESSING RIGHTS AND CONTRACT EXPRESSIONS USING TOKENIZED TEMPLATES - System and methods for manipulating rights expressions for use in connection with a rights management system include one or more tokenized templates. Each tokenized template includes one or more rights expression language statements and one or more tokens associated with at least one of the rights expression language statements. Further, the tokens can be place holders for data items or rights expression elements. The system further includes a license template module that creates the tokenized templates, and a license instance creation module that replaces at least one of the tokens in one or more selected license templates with one or more of the data items or rights expression elements to generate a license instance. Additionally, the system includes a license instance analysis module having sub-modules for validating and interpreting license instances, and a data parsing module for extracting data from created license instances. | 09-24-2009 |
20100241871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING USAGE RIGHTS FOR DIGITAL CONTENT TO BE CREATED IN THE FUTURE - Usage rights for a digital work are established prior to creation of the corresponding content. The rights can be associated with the content after the content is created. A content creation, such as a video recorder or a still camera, device can store labels of the rights and can associate usage rights with content in real time as the content is created. | 09-23-2010 |
20110209223 | EXTENSIBLE RIGHTS EXPRESSION PROCESSING SYSTEM - Extensible grammar-based rights expression system for processing rights expressions including an interpreter with plug-in subcomponents, a validator, and a framework. In another embodiment, system includes a framework having an extensible architecture with extensibility points for adding extensions to the grammar, and an interpreter, the extensions defining semantics and syntax of new rights expressions. A method for processing rights expressions is also provided having the steps of registering plug-in components, making a programmatic call, finding and invoking appropriate plug-in components, evaluating the request against the grant, and returning an authorization result. In another embodiment, method includes the steps of providing an extensible grammar-based rights expression system having an extensible architecture with an interpreter, evaluating the request against the grant using the interpreter, and returning an authorization result. The method may include the step of adding new extensions to the rights expression system to allow processing of new rights expressions. | 08-25-2011 |
20130054416 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY PUBLISHING CONTENT - The publishing system and method automates at least some portion of a publishing process. The system publishes content using metadata, rights templates and/or specifications, publishing profiles and business rules. | 02-28-2013 |
20130185805 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING USAGE RIGHTS FOR DIGITAL CONTENT TO BE CREATED IN THE FUTURE - Usage rights for a digital work are established prior to creation of the corresponding content. The rights can be associated with the content after the content is created. A content creation, such as a video recorder or a still camera, device can store labels of the rights and can associate usage rights with content in real time as the content is created. | 07-18-2013 |
20140019373 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY PUBLISHING CONTENT - The publishing system and method automates at least some portion of a publishing process. The system publishes content using metadata, rights templates and/or specifications, publishing profiles and business rules. | 01-16-2014 |
20150149369 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING USAGE RIGHTS FOR DIGITAL CONTENT TO BE CREATED IN THE FUTURE - Usage rights for a digital work are established prior to creation of the corresponding content. The rights can be associated with the content after the content is created. A content creation, such as a video recorder or a still camera, device can store labels of the rights and can associate usage rights with content in real time as the content is created. | 05-28-2015 |
Edgardo Valenzuela US
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20090327137 | Method and apparatus for establishing usage rights for digital content to be created in the future - A method for creating a digital work having content and usage rights related to the content, the digital work being adapted to be used within a system having repositories for controlling use of content, the method including issuing a license to a consumer, the license permitting the consumer to access the content of the digital work to be created in the future. The issuing step further includes determining the usage rights that can be included in the license, the usage rights specifying a type of use of the content that is enforceable by a repository; electronically generating a license based on the usage rights; and creating the digital work as the content is being created or after the content is created, wherein the step of creating the digital work includes securing the content before the digital work is distributed to the consumer. | 12-31-2009 |
Fernando Valenzuela, Lake Forest, CA US
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20140298897 | HIGH SPEED NANO WEAR TESTING APPARATUS - The present invention is a nano wear testing apparatus, which preferably includes a linear motor, nano module assembly, piezoelectric member, load cell, tip mounting shaft, stage, and speaker coil. The linear motor preferably repositions the nano module assembly in close contact to the surface of a test sample, which is generally attached to the stage. The piezoelectric member moves the load cell and tip mounting shaft near the surface of the sample, and the load cell detects a contact load defined in the software application. The piezoelectric member continues to increase the load until the predetermined load for the test is reached. Once reached, the speaker coils shifts the stage at a frequency and stroke length set in the software application. During the test, the load cell and piezoelectric table continuously adjusts to keep a constant load during the test. Once the test is finished, the speaker coil stops and the load is then removed. Generally, load and depth data is recorded during the test. | 10-09-2014 |
Geyel Valenzuela, Henderson, TX US
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20140069660 | Apparatus, methods, and systems for filling and circulating fluid in tubular members - A fill up and circulation tool having an elongate body with an insertion section adapted for insertion into a tubular member, a base section adapted for engagement with a top drive, and a gauge section having a diameter less than that of the base section. A packer cup assembly and at least one spacer can be adjustably associated with the gauge section, the packer cup assembly being positionable at a plurality of locations along the gauge section by placing the packer cup assembly and one or more spacers relative to one another in a desired configuration, such that the packer cup assembly and one or more spacers occupy substantially all of the gauge section. The spacing and configuration of the packer cup assembly along the gauge section can be selected depending on the dimensions or type of top drive, elevator, bails, or other equipment at a worksite. | 03-13-2014 |
Henry V. Valenzuela, Tucson, AZ US
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20110173404 | USING THE CHANGE-RECORDING FEATURE FOR POINT-IN-TIME-COPY TECHNOLOGY TO PERFORM MORE EFFECTIVE BACKUPS - A method for using a change-recording feature to perform more effective backups includes generating an initial point-in-time copy of source data residing in a storage device. The method may then perform an initial backup of the initial point-in-time copy. As changes are made to the source data, the method may record changes made to the source data after the initial point-in-time copy is generated. These changes may be stored as incremental change data. At some point, the initial point-in-time copy may be updated using the incremental change data. In order to perform an incremental backup of the updated point-in-time copy, the method may query the incremental change data to determine which changes were used to update the point-in-time copy. The method may then perform an incremental backup of the updated point-in-time copy by backing up the changes designated in the incremental change data. | 07-14-2011 |
Jaime Arturo Valenzuela, Redlands, CA US
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20130114666 | Distributed And Automated Video Encoding And Delivery System - At a user or client site, a user initially visits a website hosted by a partner, and following an initial interaction with the website, the user is provided with various software from an administrator website. The software enables the user to download information, such as a video file, to the partner website. The information is encoded in a format that was pre-selected by the partner so that the delivery process is streamlined for the partner. In addition, for further efficiency, the delivery process from the user to the partner is implemented substantially simultaneously with the encoding. | 05-09-2013 |
Jan Valenzuela US
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20150328497 | VIRTUALLY-INTERFACED ROBOTIC ANKLE & BALANCE TRAINER - According to an aspect of the invention, a robotic ankle and balance training platform comprises a footplate to support a foot. The footplate is capable of rotation about an inversion/eversion axis and a plantar/dorsiflexion axis. The robotic platform further comprises an actuation system configured to apply an assistive inversion/eversion force and a resistive inversion/eversion force to the footplate and an assistive plantar/dorsiflexion force and a resistive plantar/dorsiflexion force to the footplate. | 11-19-2015 |
Javier A. Valenzuela, Portsmouth, NH US
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20100032147 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING WINDING MICRO-CHANNELS - A micro-channel heat exchanger suited for use in large-area cold plates includes a heat transfer member having winding micro-channels, a manifold, and a cover plate. The micro-channels' winding design is defined by a nonlinear flow axis that may include a plurality of short pitch and small amplitude undulations, which cause the flow to change directions, as well as two or more large amplitude bends that cause the flow to reverse direction. In low flow per unit area applications, the winding micro-channels allow a user to customize the pressure drop to promote good flow distribution, to achieve improved heat transfer uniformity, and to enable the pressure drop to remain above the bubble point of the heat transfer structure to prevent gas blockage. The winding micro-channels also improve the heat transfer coefficient. | 02-11-2010 |
20110226448 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING WINDING CHANNELS - A winding channel heat exchanger includes a heat transfer member having winding channels, a manifold, and a cover plate. The channels' winding design is defined by a non-linear flow axis that may include a plurality of short pitch and small amplitude undulations, which cause the flow to change directions, and may also or alternatively include two or more large amplitude bends that cause the flow to reverse direction. In one embodiment, the undulations have varying amplitudes to increase the heat transfer coefficient along the length of the channel. The winding channels allow a user to customize the pressure drop to promote good flow distribution, to achieve improved heat transfer uniformity, and to improve the heat transfer coefficient. | 09-22-2011 |
20130056176 | Heat Exchanger with Controlled Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - The heat exchanger with a controlled coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) includes a low CTE thermal expansion control member operatively connected to a heat transfer member in order to restrain the lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during use. The thermal expansion control member is placed outside the heat transfer path, so the thermal expansion control member can be made of a low thermal conductivity material without increasing the thermal resistance of the heat exchanger. The CTE of the thermal expansion control member is lower than that of the heat transfer member, so as to constrain lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during operation. The difference between the CTE of the device being cooled and the heat transfer member, i.e. the CTE mismatch, is reduced over conventional heat exchangers by restraining the heat transfer member during operation. | 03-07-2013 |
Jesus Valenzuela, Gaithersburg, MD US
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Jesus G. Valenzuela, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090324649 | LEISHMANIA VACCINE USING SAND FLY SALIVARY IMMUNOGEN - The present invention provides vectors that contain and express in vivo or in vitro sand fly | 12-31-2009 |
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20140093531 | LUTZOMYIA LONGIPALPIS POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - Substantially purified salivary | 04-03-2014 |
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Jesus G. Valenzuela, Rockville, MD US
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20090053255 | Anti-arthropod vector vaccines, methods of selecting and uses thereof - The present invention provides methods of selecting and uses of anti-arthropod vector vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis. The present invention also provides compositions for vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis. | 02-26-2009 |
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Jose Angel Valenzuela, Campbell, CA US
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20080202535 | CIGAR CUTTER, LIGHTER, CORKSCREW, AND KNIFE - A cigar cutter and lighter storage housing for cutting off a mouthy end of a cigar is disclosed. The housing has a body with a compartment located in an upper end for receiving a disposable lighter and an elastic membrane which removably secures the lighter within the body. A cutter element is secured in a base end of the ellipsoidal body. | 08-28-2008 |
Kim L. Valenzuela, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20120200379 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING POWER AND/OR DATA THROUGH A NON-FERROUS SKIN OF A VEHICLE - A system for transferring power and/or data through a skin of a vehicle includes a first module for disposition on an external surface of the vehicle, a first magnet arrangement attached to the first module, a second module for disposition on an internal surface of the vehicle, and a second magnet arrangement attached to the second module. The first magnet arrangement and the second magnet arrangement are selected to provide sufficient magnetic attraction therebetween to maintain the first module at a fixed position on the external surface of the vehicle by overcoming an air load force when the vehicle is in motion. When the first module and the second module are in registration with each other though the non-ferrous skin, at least one inductive coupling circuit through the non-ferrous skin is formed to provide one or more bidirectional paths therebetween for transfer of data signals, electrical power or both. | 08-09-2012 |
Marcela Victoria Valenzuela, West Chester, OH US
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20090246236 | Hair Care Compositions Comprising Sucrose Polyesters - A hair care composition having a conditioning active comprising a sucrose polyester having a melting point greater than about 30° C., an IBAR greater than about 5, an IV of about 3 to about 70, and an aqueous carrier, and may further comprise optional ingredients including but not limited to, silicone, cationic polymers, and fatty alcohols. The composition can also comprise a blend of sucrose polyesters, wherein the blend comprises two or more sucrose polyesters, wherein at least one sucrose polyester has a melting point greater than about 30° C., an IBAR greater than about 5, an IV of about 3 to about 70, and at least one sucrose polyester has an IBAR between about 1 and about 8, and an IV between about 1 and about 135, and wherein the sucrose polyester blend has an IBAR of at least 5 and an IV of about 1 and about 135. | 10-01-2009 |
20120164197 | Hair Care Compositions Comprising Sucrose Polyesters - A hair care composition having a conditioning active comprising a sucrose polyester having a melting point greater than about 30° C., an IBAR greater than about 5, an IV of about 3 to about 70, and an aqueous carrier, and may further comprise optional ingredients including but not limited to, silicone, cationic polymers, and fatty alcohols. The composition can also comprise a blend of sucrose polyesters, wherein the blend comprises two or more sucrose polyesters, wherein at least one sucrose polyester has a melting point greater than about 30° C., an IBAR greater than about 5, an IV of about 3 to about 70, and at least one sucrose polyester has an IBAR between about 1 and about 8, and an IV between about 1 and about 135, and wherein the sucrose polyester blend has an IBAR of at least 5 and an IV of about 1 and about 135. | 06-28-2012 |
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Michelle O. Valenzuela, Pearland, TX US
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20110039739 | POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL-BASED WIND TURBINE LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS - A lubricant composition that is especially useful under extreme conditions, such as in wind turbine gearboxes, comprises a mixed feed glycol; a polyol ester; two particular antioxidants; a phosphorus-based extreme pressure additive; a yellow metal passivator; and at least one specified corrosion inhibitor. The composition passes testing according to ASTM D665B even at 168 hours from initiation, and/or the SKF-Emcor Test Method DIN 51802:1990. | 02-17-2011 |
Miguel Valenzuela, San Diego, CA US
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20160015210 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRAWING CAKES - The present invention is more particularly concerned with a liquid dispensing device which is connected to a means for capturing a design and then dispensing the liquid on to a cooking surface to form a foodstuff of said design and a means to control the flowrate of the batter and location of the batter dispenser and the batter deposit to result in a desired shape and size of the foodstuff. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus is used in connection with pancake batter to make pancakes (griddlecakes) in any design that the user would desire. | 01-21-2016 |
Reinaldo Valenzuela, Holmdel, NJ US
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20090203310 | SUPERPOSITION TRANSMISSION AND DETECTION OF ACCESS AND BACKHAUL SIGNALS - According to one embodiment of the invention, a wireless communication system (WCS) has a wireless relay and a base station adapted to process wireless access traffic for one or more mobile terminals (MTs) and to process wireless backhaul traffic. The wireless relay is adapted to generate a superimposed signal having a backhaul component intended for the base station and an access component intended for one of the MTs. The wireless relay is further adapted to allocate power between the backhaul and access components based on signal propagation conditions between itself, the base station, and the MT to render the backhaul component decodable at the base station and the access component decodable at the MT. | 08-13-2009 |
20090312027 | METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE FORMATION OF CELL CLUSTERS FOR CELLULAR WIRELESS NETWORKS WITH COORDINATED TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION - The present invention provides a method of forming clusters of cells in a wireless communication system. The method includes accessing information generated by measuring channel conditions for at least one mobile unit and a plurality of cells in the wireless communication system. The method also includes adding more than one of the plurality of cells to at least one cell cluster based on the accessed information and coordinating communication between the cells in each cell cluster and the mobile unit(s). | 12-17-2009 |
20140024336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMOOTHING TRAFFIC LEVEL PEAKS IN A WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM - In one embodiment, the method includes determining serving time instants for serving each of a plurality of data requests received during a time period such that at least one peak data traffic load for the time period is reduced to a value less than or equal to a target data traffic load. The method further includes determining a magnitude of a difference between a time instant in which a data request is received and the corresponding serving time instant. The method further includes setting a subscriber price for the time instant in which the data request is received based on the determined magnitude. The method further includes offering the subscriber price to at least one subscriber in order that the at least one subscriber may one of delay and advance at least one data request by at least one time instant. | 01-23-2014 |
20140269532 | SPATIALLY GROUPED RANDOM ACCESS IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A method of enabling a plurality of user equipments (UEs) to transmit on random access channel (RACH). The method including transmitting, by an access point (AP), beacons to activate sets of UEs of the plurality of UEs based on a protocol, each of the sets of UEs containing UEs that are spatially co-located and each beacon associated with a different one of the sets of UEs. | 09-18-2014 |
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20150112650 | RADIO CHANNEL PREDICTION BASED ON STREET MAPS USING MODULAR ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS - A method of modeling predicted values, at a selected point, of radio fields originating from a source in a geographic area including a plurality of streets and a plurality of buildings includes determining a first path from the source to the selected point, the first path including a first segment, and predicting a value, at the selected point, of a radio field originating from the source by modeling the first segment as a first waveguide, and at least one of (1) generating a first radio field coupling equation by coupling the first waveguide with a second waveguide, the second waveguide being a model of a second segment, the second segment being included in the first path, and (2) generating a second radio field coupling equation by coupling the first waveguide with an indoor model for modeling radio fields traveling through a building or outer wall. | 04-23-2015 |
Reinaldo A. Valenzuela, Holmdel, NJ US
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20080224930 | Methods for locating transmitters using backward ray tracing - According to a method for localizing a transmitter inside a building, a transmitter emits rays which undergo multiple reflections with the walls, ceilings and floors of the building. Each of K receivers receives rays from the transmitter, and the receivers estimates the AOA (Angle of arrival), TOA (Time of Arrival) and power of each ray. At least one of the receivers uses a known blueprint of the building and material characteristics of the walls to localize the transmitter to a higher degree of accuracy by applying a backward ray tracing algorithm. | 09-18-2008 |
20120171972 | CONFORMAL ANTENNA ARRAY - The present invention relates to a conformal antenna array. Embodiments of the present invention provide a transceiver for communicating data in a cell site of a wireless communication system. The transceiver includes the conformal antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements, where the plurality of antenna elements has a non-linear antenna configuration to occupy at least two dimensions, and a controller configured to transmit multiple bearnforming signals using at least two same antenna elements of the plurality of antenna elements. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172096 | ANTENNA ARRAY FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE BEAM ARCHITECTURES - The present invention relates to an antenna array for supporting multiple beam architectures. For example, a transceiver may include an antenna array. The antenna array includes a plurality of antenna elements, where the plurality of antenna elements is configured to support at least two beam architectures in a cell site. Each beam architecture is associated with a different configuration of sectors and beamforming signals. According to one embodiment, each beam architecture is associated with a different wireless standard. According to another embodiment, each beam architecture is associated with a different carrier within one wireless standard. The antenna elements may be arranged as a circular array. | 07-05-2012 |
20120184203 | Interference Coordination for Communication Network - Techniques are disclosed for interference coordination in communication networks. For example, a method comprises the following steps. Input information is obtained from a communication network. The input information comprises existing power levels associated with transmitting nodes in the communication network, and existing channel information associated with receiving nodes in the communication network. A coordinated resource set of future transmitting times and future power levels associated with the transmitting nodes and future decoding times associated with the receiving nodes that reduce interference in the communication network is determined. The coordinated resource set determination comprises evaluating a cost function for a given range of interference values based on at least a portion of the input information. In a downlink scenario, the transmitting nodes may comprise base stations and relays, and the receiving nodes may comprise user equipment. The method may also be applied to an uplink scenario. | 07-19-2012 |
20120196607 | CHANNEL INFORMATION FEEDBACK REDUCTION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Techniques are disclosed for reducing channel information feedback in communication networks. For example, a method comprises the following steps. A set of mobile terminals and a set of base stations designated to participate in a coordinated multipoint transmission protocol in a communication network are identified. One or more unique downlink communication resource blocks are assigned to each designated mobile terminal that is located in a given first sector of a designated base station. As such, each designated mobile terminal in the first sector of the designated base station: (i) performs a channel state estimation process in response to respective signals received from the designated base stations in the one or more unique downlink communication resource blocks assigned to that designated mobile terminal; and (ii) transmits resulting channel state information back to at least one of the designated base stations. | 08-02-2012 |
20120207206 | Method And Apparatus For Signal Compression And Decompression - In one embodiment, the method of compressing a digital signal includes reducing redundancies in the digital signal, scaling a block of samples output from the reducing step by a scaling factor, and quantizing the scaled samples to produce compressed samples. The digital signal being compressed may be a digital radio frequency signal. | 08-16-2012 |
20130182634 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, RELAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF RELAYING DATA - A wireless communication system includes at least one first relay configured to forward data received from at least one of a plurality of base stations, and to reduce intra-cell interference between a plurality of sectors of the plurality of base stations. | 07-18-2013 |
20130324120 | LOCAL OPERATIONAL DATA UPLOAD - A mobile device of an apparatus in one example is configured to register with a communication network over a wireless interface through employment of a plurality of parameters for the wireless interface. The mobile device is configured to record operational data in real-time. The mobile device is configured to upload the operational data to a network element of the communication network for optimization of the communication network and/or one or more of the plurality of parameters. | 12-05-2013 |
20140293777 | LOAD-DEPENDENT TRANSMISSION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - In one embodiment, a first network device detects load information transmitted by a second network device and selects one of a plurality of modes of communication responsive to the detected load information. The modes of communication include at least a first mode of communication that is selected responsive to a relatively low load condition and a second mode of communication that is selected responsive to a relatively high load condition. In each of the modes particular information is to be transmitted from the first network device to the second network device including at least one identifier and associated data, and in different ones of the modes different portions of the particular information are transmitted from the first network device to the second network device using different channel arrangements. The first and second network devices may comprise, for example, respective sensor and access point nodes of a wireless network. | 10-02-2014 |
Richard A. Valenzuela, East Moline, IL US
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20090043459 | MOTOR GRADER BLADE POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - a ground engaging vehicle having a tool connected to the vehicle, at least one actuator coupled to the tool and an electronic controller. The electronic controller is controllably coupled to the at least one actuator. The controller includes an operator interface. The controller is configured for issuing a plurality of commands, recording the commands, positioning the tool and replaying at least some of the commands. The issuing step includes issuing a plurality of commands to the at least one actuator using the operator interface to place the tool in a position relative to the vehicle. The recording step records the commands issued in the issuing step. The positioning step includes positioning the tool in another position different from the position. The replaying step includes replaying at least some of the commands recorded in the recording step, thereby repositioning the tool substantially in the original position. | 02-12-2009 |
Richard Arnold Valenzuela, East Moline, IL US
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20120152574 | ARRANGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL AND OPERATOR SEAT ASSEMBLY - A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader. | 06-21-2012 |
Steve Valenzuela, La Habra, CA US
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20120016731 | MOBILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENTS AND NON-FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A method and system for mobile commerce, communication, and transaction processing to real-world POS. web, e-commerce, virtual terminal, mobile personal digital assistant, mobile phone, mobile device, or other computer based transactions involving either one or both financial and non-financial such as loyalty based transactions as a mobile payment system is described. One embodiment comprises using a mobile phone via a consumer mobile software application (CMA) in lieu of a consumer card (examples include physical, virtual, or chips) to conduct payment transactions in the Real or Virtual World of commerce. An embodiment is related to making payments to real-world stores via having the CMA on a mobile device on behalf of the consumer present to conduct transactions and no physical card required. | 01-19-2012 |
20140108197 | MOBILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENTS AND NON-FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A method and system for mobile commerce, communication, and transaction processing to real-world point of sale (POS), web, e-commerce, virtual terminal, mobile personal digital assistant, mobile phone, mobile device, or other computer based transactions involving either one or both financial and non-financial such as loyalty based transactions as a mobile payment system is described. A consumer mobile software application (CMA) may be utilized in accordance with the method and system to provide a visual representation of merchants that abstractly represents the relevance of the merchants to a consumer. | 04-17-2014 |
Tony Valenzuela, Everett, WA US
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20110267772 | INTEGRATED SIM HOLDER WITH BACKCASE AND ROTATING DOOR - An apparatus for holding a SIM (subscriber identification module) card for an electronic device. The electronic device is implemented using integrated circuits on a PCB (printed circuit board) contained within a device housing. A SIM connector mounted on the PCB may electrically connect a SIM card to the PCB. The SIM card is releasably held in position by a SIM card door. The SIM card door may engage the SIM card with the SIM connector when in a closed position. The SIM card door in open position may slidably accept the SIM card. The SIM card door is releasably engageable with the housing and is rotatably attached to the housing in order to swing to the closed position from the open position. Holding the SIM card with the SIM card door provides for a smaller SIM connector and thus a minimum amount of PCB area for mounting the SIM connector. | 11-03-2011 |
Victor Valenzuela, San Jose, CA US
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20110058697 | Canal Hearing Device with Disposable Battery Module - A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module positioned in the ear canal and a disposable battery module laterally positioned in the ear canal. The main module incorporates the durable components of a hearing device including the receiver, microphone and electronics. The disposable battery module comprises consumable elements including battery and incoming sound port. The disposable battery module provides a unitary structure that is easier to handle, remove from the main module, and replace when any of the consumable elements is depleted or degraded. The canal hearing device assembly is generic in shape and provided with assorted seal tips for “instant fitting” without resorting to custom manufacturing. | 03-10-2011 |
Victor Valenzuela, Hayward, CA US
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20130243229 | BATTERY MODULE FOR PERPENDICULAR DOCKING INTO A CANAL HEARING DEVICE - A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module and a disposable battery module that docks perpendicularly into the main module which surrounds the battery module circumferentially and laterally for secure connection that eliminates inadvertent separation of the modules during removal of the hearing aid assembly from the ear canal. The disposable battery module incorporates battery cell, sound port, and handle, in a unitary structure that is easy to handle and replace as an integrated unit when any of the degradables within are consumed. The disposable battery module also comprises a membrane filter for filtering out earwax and liquids. The perpendicular docking mechanism provides highly space efficient design for comfortable and inconspicuous fit deep in the ear canal. | 09-19-2013 |
20130294631 | TOOL FOR REMOVAL OF CANAL HEARING DEVICE FROM EAR CANAL - A removal tool for removing canal hearing devices from the ear canal, examples of which may include a hand piece and a removal loop having a wide section for placing over a knob handle structure incorporated within the canal hearing device, and a narrow section for interlocking with the knob handle to remove the hearing device from the ear. The removal loop is generally configured in the shape of keyhole to guide and transition of the knob and shaft of the knob handle into the narrow section for capture and interlocking therewithin. The removal tool may provide ease of use, particularly for individuals with poor dexterity and/or poor vision. In a preferred embodiment, the removal loop is made of a single formed wire for improved durability, lower cost of fabrication, and safe operation that minimizes contact with the walls of the ear canal. | 11-07-2013 |
20140003639 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS PROXIMITY WIRELESS CONTROL OF A CANAL HEARING DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140150234 | TOOL FOR INSERTION OF CANAL HEARING DEVICE INTO THE EAR CANAL - A hand held tool for safely inserting a canal hearing device into the ear canal having a medial end configured to simultaneously cradle the lateral end of the canal hearing device and constrain a knob element laterally positioned on the canal hearing device. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a C-shaped cavity for self-centering engagement with a D-shaped lateral end of a CIC device, providing ease of use for hearing impaired individuals. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool is substantially formed of a single monolithic structure for improved durability and lower cost of fabrication. | 06-05-2014 |
20140153761 | DYNAMIC PRESSURE VENT FOR CANAL HEARING DEVICES - A seal assembly for canal hearing devices including a dynamic pressure vent formed and defined by diaphragmatic flaps configured to open in response to a pressure gradient across the diaphragm. The seal assembly comprises a compliant seal element configured to be positioned generally concentrically around the canal hearing device for providing comfortable contact with the ear canal and for acoustically sealing the residual volume of the ear canal. The seal assembly is preferably made of an elastomeric material. The dynamic pressure vent is substantially closed in the normal position to minimize feedback, while momentarily opening inside the ear canal during insertion or removal of the canal hearing device into or from the ear canal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140153762 | EARPIECE ASSEMBLY WITH FOIL CLIP - Examples of a removable earpiece assembly configured for coupling to a canal hearing device using a foil-thin clip are described. The earpiece assembly may be readily removed for replacement when soiled or degraded after use. The earpiece assembly may include a compliant element for contact with the ear canal in a comfortable and safe manner. The earpiece assembly may function as an acoustic seal and/or a retainer for the canal hearing device. The removable earpiece assembly may provide a highly space efficient solution which may be used with miniature canal hearing devices, including a CIC device. In some embodiments, disengagement of the earpiece assembly from the canal hearing device may be accomplished by a side peel motion. | 06-05-2014 |
20140254843 | DISENGAGEMENT TOOL FOR A MODULAR CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - Examples of modular hearing devices and tools for disengaging a battery module from a main module of the canal hearing device are described. The disengagement tool may be used to switch the modular hearing device to the power OFF condition, or to completely remove the battery module therefrom. According to examples described, the disengagement tool comprises a receptacle cavity shaped to accommodate the lateral end of the modular hearing device, the cavity including features arranged to actuate a handle of the battery module for automatically disengaging the battery module upon insertion of the canal hearing device into the receptacle cavity. Other examples describe features for holding the battery module with the main module in either the ON or OFF positions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254844 | RECHARGEABLE CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND SYSTEMS - Examples of a rechargeable canal hearing device and charging systems are described. An exemplary rechargeable hearing device includes a battery module and a main module adapted to be removably couple together to form a modular canal hearing device assembly configured to be inserted inconspicuously in the ear canal. The modular canal hearing device assembly may include electrical contacts or an inductive charging system to couple charging energy from a charging station. According to examples described, the charging station includes a receptacle cavity shaped to partially accommodate the modular canal hearing device assembly including its handle. The receptacle cavity includes features operable to manipulate the handle as an actuator for automatically disengaging the battery module from the main module upon insertion of the lateral end into the receptacle cavity. | 09-11-2014 |
Victor Y. Valenzuela, Tigard, OR US
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20140064465 | CALENDAR-BASED CALLING - A calendar included in a computing device receives an item relating to a conference call. An automated parser is used to parse the item to obtain information relating to the conference call. The conference call information in is stored a conference application and is used to initiate a conference call. | 03-06-2014 |