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Andres Aguirre, Coral Gables, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090103700SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING, MONITORING AND MANAGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE - An analyzing a telecommunications network that receives environmental data, vendor data, and customer data related to a telecommunications transaction. A telecommunications transaction identifier is generated for each telecommunications transaction to determine attributes associated with each telecommunications transaction. The telecommunications transaction identifier and the attributes associated with the identified telecommunications transaction are mapped to a customer-specific parameter. The telecommunications network determines whether the transaction conforms to the parameters.04-23-2009

Andres F. Aguirre, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110118546BALLOON CATHETER WITH DETACHABLE HUB, AND METHODS FOR SAME - A balloon catheter may include a distal anchoring balloon and a proximal hub that is removable from the catheter body. The catheter body may include a valve structure providing for maintaining the balloon in an inflated state during and after removal of the proximal hub. The valve preferably is constructed such that removal of the hub provides a low-profile proximal catheter end that will allow that proximal catheter end to pass through an endoscopic surgical device such as, for example, through an accessory channel of a standard duodenoscope and/or an ultra-slim endoscope/cholangioscope, facilitating a scope-exchange for use during, for example, a cholangioscopy or pancreatoscopy procedure. A method useful for scope exchange and/or introducing another elongate surgical device may utilize a balloon catheter with a distal anchoring balloon and a proximal hub that is removable from the catheter body.05-19-2011
20110118765ANASTOMOSIS STENT - A stent made of single nitinol wire or other biocompatible material having shape memory properties may be configured to define a flower-like configuration generally providing a proximal plane and a distal plane, each generally centered around a generally cylindrical passage and configured for maintaining patency of an anastomosis or other opening. The wire or other biocompatible material may include a shroud or other covering and may also include one or more loops configured to allow relatively secure engagement of sutures. Methods of deployment are also provided.05-19-2011
20110160752ELONGATE MAGNET FOR A MAGNETIC ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE - A magnetic anastomosis device is provided for forming an anastomosis between two bodily walls. The device includes a first magnet assembly and a second magnet assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to compress the two bodily walls therebetween to form the anastomosis. The first magnet assembly includes a first magnet and a second magnet disposed within a first jacket and the second magnet assembly includes a third magnet and a fourth magnet disposed within a second jacket.06-30-2011

Andres F. Aguirre, Burlington, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160931VARIABLE THICKNESS TACKING DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide a tacking device for engaging tissue, which may be useful for coupling a graft member to tissue or facilitating closure of a bodily opening. In one embodiment, the tacking device comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends, a proximal base member disposed at the proximal end of the main body, and at least one tissue engaging member disposed at the distal end of the main body. A spring member is disposed to surround the main body and extends from the proximal base member. In use, the spring member has a relaxed state in which it is biased to extend distally towards the at least one tissue engaging member, and further has a compressed state in which the distal end of the spring member is spaced further apart from the at least one tissue engaging member. Therefore, one or more tissue segments of varying thickness are adapted to be captured between the distal end of the spring member and the at least one tissue engaging member. A delivery system and methods for deploying the tacking device also are provided.06-24-2010
20100160935CLIP DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide a clip device for engaging tissue. The clip device comprises at least first and second arms having proximal and distal ends. The clip device comprises an open state when the spring member is in a compressed state in which the distal end of the spring member is spaced further apart from the distal ends of the first and second arms. In the open state, the distal ends of the first and second arms tend to be spaced apart from each other. Further, the clip device comprises a closed state when the spring member is in a relaxed state in which the spring member is biased to extend distally towards the distal ends of the first and second arms. In the closed state, the distal ends of the first and second arms are adjacent to each other and may engage tissue and promote hemostatis. A delivery system and methods for deploying one or more clip devices also are provided.06-24-2010
20100292541SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING A BODILY OPENING - Medical systems, devices and methods are provided for accessing a bodily opening that, among other things, are safe and reliable, and facilitate manipulation of a medical instrument. The medical access device generally includes an elongated flexible sheath and an expandable frame connected to the distal end of the flexible sheath. The sheath and expandable frame are operable between expanded and collapsed configurations to provide a pathway from a natural orifice to the bodily opening.11-18-2010
20100292729Delivery System for Magnetic Anastomosis Device - A magnet delivery system for forming an anastomosis that comprises a wire guide; a catheter having a delivery portion for advancement into a visceral space, the delivery portion having a lumen extending at least partially therethrough and an expandable balloon for dilation and a lumen extending therethrough, a first port and a second port in communication with the lumen through which the wire guide is disposed; a magnet comprising a lumen therethrough wherein the magnet is removably secured to the delivery portion of the catheter between the first and second ports by disposing the wire guide through the lumen of the magnet, the first port and the second port.11-18-2010

Andrew J. Aguirre, Boston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090297536Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention and therapy of cancer - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human cancer. A variety of chromosomal regions (MCRs) and markers corresponding thereto, are provided, wherein alterations in the copy number of one or more of the MCRs and/or alterations in the amount, structure, and/or activity of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of cancer.12-03-2009

Andrew J. Aguirre, Brookline, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080242742Animal models of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and uses therefor - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the generation of an animal model of pancreatic adenocarcinoma which recapitulates the genetic and histological features of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma, including the initiation, maintenance, and progression of the disease. Accordingly, the present invention provides animal models of cancer, e.g., pancreatic adenocarcinoma, wherein an activating mutation of Kras has been introduced, and any one or more known or unknown tumor suppressor genes or loci, e.g., Ink4a/Arf, Ink4a, Arf, p53, Smad4/Dpc, Lkb1, Brca2, or Mlh1, have been misexpressed, e.g., have been misexpressed leading to decreased expression or non-expression. The animal models of the invention may be used, for example, to identify biomarkers of pancreatic cancer, to identify agents for the treatment or prevention of pancreatic cancer, and to evaluate the effectiveness of potential therapeutic agents.10-02-2008

Cristobal Aguirre, Miami, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100047749HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE SYSTEM, METHOD OF USING SAME AND METHOD OF TRAINING FOR SAME - This application describes methods for responding to a hazardous material based upon properties of the hazardous material based on its name. This application also describes methods of teaching hazardous material responders how to use the method of responding to a hazardous material based upon properties of the hazardous material based on its name.02-25-2010

David Aguirre, Springfield, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100084421VENDING MACHINE USER INTERFACE GUIDE; ELECTRONIC COIN RETURN; AND HINGED DELIVERY BIN - A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.04-08-2010

Fernando Aguirre, North Ogden, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100111823METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING POWER - Provided herein are methods and systems of producing hydrogen using ammonia borane, which has a high hydrogen density while being stable and easily stored. Ammonia borane may be exothermically reacted with a strong oxidizer, such as a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. The reaction between ammonia borane and the strong oxidizer may occur spontaneously and may produce heat. Unreacted ammonia borane may be exposed to and thermally decomposed using the heat produced during the exothermic reaction between ammonia borane and the strong oxidizer. The heat may be retained by performing the reactions in a vessel or reactor including a material capable of retaining the heat. A high gravimetric hydrogen yield is obtained from the reaction of ammonia borane with hydrogen peroxide and the thermal decomposition of unreacted ammonia borane. Hydrogen production using the methods and systems may yield a high gravimetric hydrogen content of at least about 10%.05-06-2010

Francis M. Aguirre, St. Francis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090029054SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING A FILM HAVING A MATTE FINISH - A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material. The method of the invention includes the steps of (1) providing a coated substrate comprising a coatable material disposed on a substrate, the coatable material providing a first major surface of the coated substrate; (2) changing the viscosity of the coatable material from the initial viscosity to a second viscosity; (3) contacting the first major surface of the coated substrate with at least one face-side roller to impart a matte finish; and (4) optionally, hardening the coatable material to provide the film.01-29-2009

Gerardo Aguirre, Pompano Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090051534Eas System Providing Synchronized Transmission - A system and method for providing synchronized transmission in an electronic article surveillance (EAS) system is provided. The method includes determining a transmission timing difference between a plurality of units of the EAS system using a communication link of the EAS system and synchronizing transmissions for each of the plurality of units based on the transmission timing difference.02-26-2009
20100148967INTEGRATED DATA READER AND ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE (EAS) SYSTEM - An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system, and methods of operation. Several configurations are also disclosed for alternate deactivation coil designs and mounting schemes.06-17-2010

Patent applications by Gerardo Aguirre, Pompano Beach, FL US

Gustavo Aguirre, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090111976Identification of the gene and mutation responsible for progressive rod-cone degeneration in dog and a method for testing same - Tools and methods are provided for determining whether or not a dog is genetically normal, is a carrier of, or is affected with or predisposed to progressive rod-cone degeneration. The method is based on the detection of a transversion from G to A at position corresponding to nucleotide position 1298 of SEQ ID NO: 1.04-30-2009
20100323349Identification of the Gene and Mutation Responsible for Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration in Dog and a Method for Testing Same - Tools and methods are provided for determining whether or not a dog is genetically normal, is a carrier of, or is affected with or predisposed to progressive rod-cone degeneration. The method is based on the detection of a transversion from G to A at position corresponding to nucleotide position 1298 of SEQ ID NO: 1.12-23-2010

Patent applications by Gustavo Aguirre, Philadelphia, PA US

Gustavo D. Aguirre, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176225DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR COLLIE EYE ANOMALY - The invention relates to a method for identifying dogs which are genetically normal, heterozygous for, or homozygous for the mutation primarily responsible for Collie eye anomaly (CEA). The method comprises the steps of obtaining a biological sample from a dog and testing DNA in the biological sample for the presence or absence of a 7.8 kilobase deletion within chromosome 37 in which the CEA mutation is located. No deletion is indicative of a normal dog. A deletion on one allele of chromosome 37 is indicative of a dog that is heterozygous for the CEA mutation. A deletion in both alleles of chromosome 37 are indicative of a dog that is homozygous for the CEA mutation. Also provided is a kit for identifying a dog as normal, heterozygous for, or homozygous for the CEA mutation.07-09-2009

Patent applications by Gustavo D. Aguirre, Philadelphia, PA US

Gustavo D. Aguirre, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090074723Method of Treating or Retarding the Development of Blindness - A method for treating an ocular disorder characterized by the defect or absence of a normal gene in the ocular cells of a human or animal subject involves administering to the subject by subretinal injection an effective amount of a recombinant adeno-associated virus carrying a nucleic acid sequence encoding the normal gene under the control of a promoter sequence which expresses the product of the gene in the ocular cells. The ocular cells are preferably retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, and the gene is preferably an RPE-specific gene, e.g., RPE65. The promoter is one that can express the gene product in the RPE cells. Compositions for subretinal administration are useful in this method.03-19-2009
20100272688METHOD OF TREATING OR RETARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLINDNESS - A method for treating an ocular disorder characterized by the defect or absence of a normal gene in the ocular cells of a human or animal subject involves administering to the subject by subretinal injection an effective amount of a recombinant adeno-associated virus carrying a nucleic acid sequence encoding the normal gene under the control of a promoter sequence which expresses the product of the gene in the ocular cells. The ocular cells are preferably retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, and the gene is preferably an RPE-specific gene, e.g., RPE65. The promoter is one that can express the gene product in the RPE cells. Compositions for subretinal administration are useful in this method.10-28-2010

Patent applications by Gustavo D. Aguirre, Ithaca, NY US

Javier R. Aguirre, Denville, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090286630Soccer training device - A soccer training device for enhancing ball-handling and physical coordination of a soccer player, includes a base member, a rotary member, an elongated arm having a free distal end and a proximal end pivotally attached to a top portion of the base member via the rotary bearing, wherein the elongated arm is adapted for pivotal movement in at least one axis of direction about the point of attachment, an articulated member extending from the distal end of the elongated arm, wherein the articulated member is adapted for movement from a rest position in any axis of direction independent of the elongated arm, a biasing mechanism operatively associated with the articulated member for biasing the articulated member into alignment with the elongated arm, and a ball retaining member operatively associated with the free end of the articulated member for retaining a soccer ball thereon.11-19-2009

Juan Ignacio Aguirre, East Greenwich, RI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302848Variable outward clinch stapler - A pneumatically operated stapler that has a single selectively operable adjuster operatively associated with a staple leg diverter. The single selectively operable adjuster is constructed and arranged to be adjusted within a range of leg deflecting positions to affect the lateral movement of the staple leg diverter. The different leg deflective positions effects an amount to which the diverter will deflect the legs of the driven staple during a drive stroke. A single operation of the single selectively operable adjuster both moves the adjuster and retains the adjuster in an adjusted position within the range of leg deflecting positions.12-11-2008
20100140314FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - A fastener driving device includes a nose assembly carried by a housing that has a reservoir. The nose assembly has a fastener drive track. At least a portion of the fastener drive track is defined by a movable portion of the nose assembly. A fastener driver is movably mounted in the housing and configured to enter the drive track and drive successive leading fasteners into a workpiece. A head valve is constructed and arranged to be actuated so as to allow the pressurized gas to move the fastener driver through an operating cycle. An actuator is constructed and arranged to actuate the head valve. The actuator includes a trigger valve constructed and arranged to allow passage of the pressurized gas from the reservoir to a chamber above the head valve, and a contact valve operatively connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly.06-10-2010

Patent applications by Juan Ignacio Aguirre, East Greenwich, RI US

Maria V. Aguirre, Jensen Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110056505HAIR BRUSH - A multi-functional hair brush comprising an elongate body including a handle segment and a bristle segment. The bristle segment of the multi-functional hair brush includes at least two types or styles of bristles, each performing a separate and different function in styling hair. In one embodiment, the multi-functional hair brush includes a round brush bristled in two different ways to perform two different functions. The two different brislings may include first bristles on a first half of the round brush to start and straighten a difficult hair, and second bristles on a second and opposite half of the round brush to finish styling the hair. In another embodiment, the handle segment of the hair brush includes an off-set handle. The off-set handle provides improved feel and comfort in handling the hair brush while styling hair.03-10-2011

Milton Aguirre, State College, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100075170POLYCRYSTALLINE COMPLEX-SHAPED MESOSCALE COMPONENTS - A polycrystalline mesoscale component is provided that has an overall length L divided into multiple segments with a second segment extending from a first segment at a nonlinear angle. The first segment has a first segment height H03-25-2010

Tito Aguirre, Independence, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090165603Pliers device for changing light bulb in physically constrained location - A light bulb holding pliers device having movably coupled longitudinal members. A handle region may be provided at one end of the longitudinal members and a bulb gripping or holding structure may be provided at the other end. The holding structure may include a frame having at least three points of contact and a compressive material may extend inwardly of a frame, towards the other frame. A releasable locking mechanism permits the device to be clamped to a light bulb to hold it securely without breaking it. The device of the present invention is particularly useful in changing light bulbs in constrained areas, such a motor vehicle dashboards and the like. The longitudinal member may be long and narrow to facilitate this task.07-02-2009