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Aleph Ruiz Contreras, Oak Ridge, TN US
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| 20110134575 | Heat sensor responsive to electrical overloads - Apparatus for detecting an overheating condition at an electrical power device and automatically breaking the circuit when the temperature exceeds a setpoint value. In various configurations the device is a receptacle adapted to be used in a wall mounted box or a receptacle unit that is plugged into an existing receptacle. A temperature sensor is wired parallel to a normally open test switch on a ground fault circuit interrupter or other circuit interrupting device. The temperature switch is responsive to the temperature local to the receptacle, such as is caused by poor connections to or in the receptacle or a near-overload condition. The temperature setpoint is less than the melting temperature of the insulation of the electrical wiring. The temperature sensor is a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient that allows current to flow thereby latching the interrupting device in a tripped position until the device is reset for reuse. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110134578 | Heat actuated interrupter receptacle - Apparatus for detecting an overheating condition at an electrical power device and automatically breaking the circuit when the temperature exceeds a setpoint value. In various configurations the device is a receptacle adapted to be used in a wall mounted box or a receptacle unit that is plugged into an existing receptacle and supported in place by the existing receptacle. A temperature switch is wired parallel to a normally open test switch on a ground fault circuit interrupter or other circuit interrupting device. The temperature switch is responsive to the temperature local to the receptacle, such as is caused by poor connections to or in the receptacle. The temperature setpoint is less than the melting temperature of the insulation of the electrical wiring. Upon actuation of the temperature switch, the circuit interrupting device is latched in a tripped position until the device is reset for reuse. | 06-09-2011 |
Arturo Javier Contreras, Houston, TX US
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| 20100094559 | PSEUDO LOGS TO IMPROVE STRATIGRAPHIC CORRELATION BETWEEN SEDIMENTARY BASINS - In order to improve the tie between depositionally equivalent beds relative to two or more basins detected within a multi dimensional seismic volume of interest, pseudo logs based on the average of attributes derived from seismic impedance where the compaction trend is not present are created for each basin. The mean is taken over all available azimuths, following the structural variations of introduced micro layers. The correlation between the pseudo log relative to each basin enable a more reliable interpretation between the different basins from which sound exploration decision can be made. Such a process has been successfully applied to seismic data acquired in deep water environment. | 04-15-2010 |
Bret Contreras, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20090264265 | Exercise Apparatus and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus and method of use adapted to exercise a user's gluteus muscles. The exercise apparatus and method of use allow the user to focus on and exercise gluteus muscles with specificity. Embodiments of the exercise apparatus comprise an upper body support, a foot support, an exercise space, and a way of applying a loading force to a user's hips. The exercise space is typically disposed substantially between an upper body support and a foot support, and permits substantial movement of a user's hips in both a forward direction and a rearward direction, substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The loading force has a direction approximately perpendicular to a user's spine, directed rearwardly and substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The exercise apparatus and method of use are adapted to load a user's gluteus muscles throughout a generally large range of gluteus muscle flexion and extension. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20120058870 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention includes an exercise apparatus adapted to exercise a user's gluteus muscles. The exercise apparatus and method of use allow the user to focus on and exercise gluteus muscles with specificity. Embodiments of the exercise apparatus include an upper body support, a foot support, and an exercise space. The exercise space is typically disposed substantially between an upper body support and a foot support, and permits substantial movement of a user's hips in both a forward direction and a rearward direction, substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The exercise apparatus is adapted to load a user's gluteus muscles throughout a generally large range of gluteus muscle flexion and extension. | 03-08-2012 |
David Contreras, Miami, FL US
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| 20080284579 | CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY SYSTEM - The instant invention provides a system for avoiding or reducing exposure to toxic gases. More specifically, the instant invention includes a base module having a first transceiver securable within a structure, and most preferably within the garage of a home. The base module is constructed and arranged to communicate with a remote module having a second transceiver to alert the user of a dangerous condition within the structure prior to entry thereto. In a most preferred embodiment, the remote module is also a garage door opener that can be carried by a person or within a vehicle. In operation, the remote module sends a signal to the base module. In response, the base transceiver checks the level of a toxic gas such as carbon monoxide within the dwelling, if the level is below a predetermined limit the base module sends a signal to the garage door opener to open the door, if the level of the gas is above the predetermined limit an alarm will be sent to the remote transceiver and the door will not be opened. | 11-20-2008 |
Guillermo A. Contreras, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20120073164 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A waterproof footwear assembly comprises a sole assembly and an upper. The upper has an outer layer with a plurality of panels stitched together. A continuous layer of waterproof material is fixed to the outer layer's inner surface and extends over the stitched seams. The waterproof material defines a seamless waterproof barrier covering substantially the entire outer layer. The waterproof material's peripheral shape substantially matches the outer layer's peripheral shape. The layer of waterproof material is joined to the outer layer when in the outer layer is flat. The upper has a second configuration wherein the waterproof laminate is formed from the first configuration to a three-dimensional shape that defines the interior area configured to receive the foot of the wearer. | 03-29-2012 |
Jesse A. Contreras, Orem, UT US
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| 20090211436 | COMPLIANT COLUMN SHEATH ASSEMBLY FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - A compliant column sheath assembly for use in a gas chromatograph is provided which includes an open tubular column in the form of a helical coil having a coiled lengt of between about 5 and 15 cm. The sheath assembly further includes an insulating sheath which surrounds the open tubular column and a frame. When incorporated in a gas chromatograph, the compliant column sheath assembly allows samples to be analyzed in about 2 to 10 seconds. | 08-27-2009 |
Jose Contreras, Everett, WA US
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| 20110172858 | JOYSTICK CONTROLLED MARINE MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A marine propulsion and steering system for a vessel having multiple modes of operation, an axial propulsion system, a maneuvering propulsion system and a maneuvering control system including a pilot controllable joystick for generating propulsion and maneuvering control inputs representing vessel motions desired by a pilot. An input loop is responsive to the joystick control inputs to generate maneuvering commands representing the magnitudes and directions of motions of the vessel desired by the pilot and the actuator loop controller is responsive to the maneuvering commands from the input loop to generate corresponding vessel control commands to the vessel propulsion and maneuvering systems. | 07-14-2011 |
Lydia Contreras, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20090098611 | Self-cleaving affinity tags and methods of use - The present invention relates to compositions and methods relating to development of modified inteins comprising one or more topoisomerase recognition sequences and the corresponding topoisomerase proteins and/or one or more recombination sites and the corresponding recombination proteins systems for use in affinity-based protein expression systems. | 04-16-2009 |
Maria R. Contreras, Houston, TX US
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| 20110011575 | STRAIGHT-BORE BACK PRESSURE VALVE - A system in some embodiments includes a back pressure valve. The back pressure valve includes a body, a plunger disposed internal to the body, and a friction member disposed about the exterior of the body. The friction member is configured to expand radially to contact an internal surface of a bore. In some embodiments, a method includes disposing a back pressure valve into a straight bore and expanding a friction member of the back pressure valve radially into contact with an internal surface of the straight bore. | 01-20-2011 |
Miguel Contreras, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20100276196 | COVER ASSEMBLIES FOR CABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An integral, unitary cover assembly for covering an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables each having a primary conductor and a neutral conductor includes an inner elastomeric sleeve, an outer elastomeric sleeve and an integral jumper assembly. The inner sleeve defines a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the primary conductors of the first and second cables. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve. The jumper assembly includes an electrically conductive jumper conductor, a first jumper connector and a second jumper connector. The jumper conductor is interposed between the inner and outer sleeves and has first and second opposed ends. The first jumper connector is mounted on the first end of the jumper conductor and is configured to mechanically and electrically couple the neutral conductor of the first cable to the jumper conductor. The second jumper connector is mounted on the second end of the jumper conductor and configured to mechanically and is electrically couple the neutral conductor of the second cable to the jumper conductor. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279542 | METHODS AND KITS FOR COVERING ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CONNECTIONS - A method for forming a connection assembly includes: forming an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables, the first cable including a first primary conductor and a first neutral conductor, the second cable including a second primary conductor and a second neutral conductor; and providing an integral, unitary cover assembly. The cover assembly includes: an inner elastomeric sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors; and an outer elastomeric sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve. The method further includes: mounting the cover assembly on the cables such that the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors extend through the cable passage; installing a first protective sleeve on a first neutral segment of the first neutral conductor; routing the first neutral segment and the first protective sleeve exteriorly of the outer sleeve to a second neutral segment of the second neutral conductor; and mechanically and electrically coupling the first and second neutral segments to thereby provide electrical continuity between the first neutral conductor and the second neutral conductor. | 11-04-2010 |
Nereydo T. Contreras, Miramar, FL US
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| 20100151787 | ACOUSTIC SUPPRESSION USING ANCILLARY RF LINK - Methods and systems are described in which the feedback between a transmitter and collocated receiver is reduced so that the overall feedback loop gain is less than 0 dB. Audio is transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver through a primary RF link while RSSI or TOA information to determine the separation between the end devices is exchanged using an ancillary RF link. The total loop gain is calculated using the gain of each end device and the separation. If the distance is less than a threshold distance, the gain of one or more components in the transmitter and/or receiver is reduced. | 06-17-2010 |
Pablo Contreras, Stillwater, MN US
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| 20090048937 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PURCHASE MANAGEMENT FOR CUSTOM PRODUCTS - In at least some disclosed embodiments, a method includes receiving customer information regarding a custom product from a customer; generating a quotation for the custom product based on 1) the customer information, 2) dealer information, and 3) fabricator information; selling the customer the custom product in a sale based on the quotation; and communicating the sale to the customer, a dealer, and a fabricator. The dealer and the fabricator are associated with the custom product, and all elements of the method are performed in a network-based system. | 02-19-2009 |
Paul J. Contreras, Rio Rancho, NM US
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| 20110000282 | PASSIVE GLOVEBOX GLOVE LEAK DETECTOR - A passive leak detector for a glovebox glove is disclosed. Pressure drop inside the glove is measured overnight to determine if there is a leak in the glovebox glove. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110100095 | Passive Glovebox Glove Leak Detector - A passive leak detector for a glovebox glove is disclosed. Pressure drop inside the glove is measured overnight to determine if there is a leak in the glovebox glove. Additionally, the glovebox is fire retardant and shields against radiation. | 05-05-2011 |
Thomas A. Contreras, Port Charlotte, FL US
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| 20100146838 | LOBSTER SNARE DEVICE - A lobster snare device ( | 06-17-2010 |
Thomas J. Contreras, Winfield, IL US
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| 20090272769 | Eye Care Solution Container With Retention Device - An eye care solution container is described that can be conveniently carried without the risk of loss, leakage or misplacement. The eye care solution container has a retention device that allows it to be clipped to a pocket, an article of clothing or an accessory item. The eye care solution container may also be attached to a zipper pull, a key ring, or the like. The eye care solution container may be one of various sizes and shapes, including a unit dose container. | 11-05-2009 |