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Adrian Cruz, Austin, TX US
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20110260832 | SECURE VOICE BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT AND VOICE ALERT DELIVERY SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a method includes enrolling a potential enrollee for an identity-monitoring service. The enrolling includes acquiring personally-identifying information (PII) and capturing a voiceprint. Following successful completion of the enrolling, the potential enrollee is an enrollee. The method further includes, responsive to an identified suspicious event related to the PII, creating an identity alert, establishing voice communication with an individual purporting to be the enrollee, and performing voice-biometric verification of the individual. The voice-biometric verification includes comparing one or more spoken utterances with the voiceprint. Following successful completion of the voice-biometric verification, the individual is a verified enrollee. In addition, the method includes authorizing delivery of the identity alert to the verified enrollee. | 10-27-2011 |
Albert Peter Cruz, Wichita, KS US
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20080282563 | Chalk line or string attachment clamp for marking lines (straight angled or radius) on flat surfaces - The chalk line attachment clamp is a new approach to snapping a chalk line on a flat surface such as plywood, sheetrock and other construction materials. It holds the chalk line at the specific desired location and allows one person to make an accurate straight line to cut the flat surface material at any angle, thereby saving man-hours at the same time improving the accuracy of the saw cut to allow a better fitting of the parts being cut and improving the quality of the assembled project. The old method of requiring one worker at each end of the chalk line is no longer necessary. It will not be required to damage the material by driving a nail into the material to hold a chalk line in place. | 11-20-2008 |
Allan O. Cruz, Colchester, VT US
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20110289470 | Methods and Systems to Meet Technology Pattern Density Requirements of Semiconductor Fabrication Processes - Techniques, systems, and methods are provided for optimizing pattern density fill patterns for integrated circuits. The method includes adjusting an area of a scribe line and a density of dummy fill shapes in the adjusted scribe line, while maintaining an area of the die, to achieve a pattern density associated with technology ground rules for a particular design of the die. | 11-24-2011 |
Amos G. Cruz, Bellingham, MA US
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20090005797 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PLACEMENT OF AN INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR INTRA-THORACIC APPLIANCE THROUGH A NATURAL BODY ORIFICE - Natural orifice transenteric surgical methods and devices for placing a band or other appliance around a hollow bodily organ such as the stomach. In one alternative embodiment, such a band is placed in order to reduce the inner volume of the stomach. | 01-01-2009 |
20090018391 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PLACEMENT OF AN INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR INTRA-THORACIC APPLIANCE THROUGH A NATURAL BODY ORIFICE - Natural orifice transenteric surgical methods and devices for placing a semi-circumferential appliance around a hollow bodily organ such as the stomach. In one alternative embodiment, such an appliance is placed in order to reduce the inner volume of the stomach. | 01-15-2009 |
20090198254 | Methods and Devices for Tissue Reconfiguration - Methods and devices are provided for reconfiguring a tissue within a hollow body organ using an entirely endoscopic approach in order to effectively reduce flow of fluid contents into a second hollow body organ in fluid communication with the first. | 08-06-2009 |
Amos G. Cruz, Franklin, MA US
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20120022559 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PLACEMENT OF AN INTRA-ABDOMINAL OR INTRA-THORACIC APPLIANCE THROUGH A NATURAL BODY ORIFICE - Natural orifice transenteric surgical methods and devices for placing a semi-circumferential appliance around a hollow bodily organ such as the stomach. In one alternative embodiment, such an appliance is placed in order to reduce the inner volume of the stomach. | 01-26-2012 |
20120088967 | Methods and Devices for Placement of an Intra-Abdominal or Intra-Thoracic Appliance Through a Natural Body Orifice - Natural orifice transenteric surgical methods and devices for placing a band or other appliance around a hollow bodily organ such as the stomach. In one alternative embodiment, such a band is placed in order to reduce the inner volume of the stomach. | 04-12-2012 |
20130225931 | SURGICAL INTRODUCER AND ACCESS PORT ASSEMBLY - A surgical apparatus for permitting access to tissue includes an elongated introducer and a surgical port. The introducer includes an outer wall segment defining a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal port passage extending therethrough and a longitudinal slot in communication with the port passage. The introducer is dimensioned for at least partial introduction within an opening in tissue. The surgical port includes a port body mounted to the introducer with one of its leading and trailing ends disposed within the port passage and with the intermediate segment extending through the longitudinal slot and the other of the leading and trailing end external of the elongated introducer. The port body is dimensioned to be advanced within the port passage for deployment through the opening in the tissue and is adapted to transition from a compressed state to a released state. | 08-29-2013 |
Andrew L. Cruz, Wilmington, DE US
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20140021248 | Collapsible Box and Lid Assembly - A collapsible cardboard box and lid. The box sides each comprise an outer face and an inner face flap connected by a fold-over region. Mitered edges of adjacent fold-over regions align to define mitered corners of the box opening periphery. Intermediate side flaps connected to the outer shell bottom are sandwiched between the side outer faces and inner face flaps, and a locking flap connected to one of the sides defines an interior bottom. The lid top face is connected to a first set of outer side faces connected by a fold-over region to inner side faces. One inner side face is connected to a top locking liner flap that extends to an abutment with the inner side face to define the lid interior. A second set of outer side faces connects to intermediate flaps sandwiched between the first set of outer side faces and inner side faces. | 01-23-2014 |
Ann Cruz, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20110088165 | BLANKET BACKPACK - Embodiments of the invention relate to a child sleeping system comprising a blanket, a pillow, pillow band and a carrying pouch. The blanket has a generally rectangular configuration and a length and a width. The pillow has a generally rectangular configuration filled with a non-allergenic material, and has a length and width, at least one of the pillow length and width in a predetermined dimensional relationship with at least one of the blanket length and width. The carrying pouch has a generally rectangular configuration, defines an opening at the first edge and communicates with the blanket second edge; the carrying pouch has a length and width in a predetermined dimensional relationship with at least one of the pillow length and width. The carrying pouch is adapted to receive the blanket and pillow when the pillow is folded over and the blanket side edges are folded over the pillow. | 04-21-2011 |
Ann-Marie M. Cruz, Bethesda, MD US
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20100330120 | HUMAN PARAINFLUENZA VIRUSES HAVING SEPARATED P AND C GENES - The invention provides self replicating infectious recombinant paramyxoviruses where the P and C genes are separated rated. The recombinant paramyxoviruses preferably have one or more attenuating mutations and/or at least one temperature sensitive mutation and one non-temperature sensitive mutation. In some embodiments, the recombinant paramyxovirus has a separate variant polynucleotide encoding a C protein and a separate monocistronic polynucleotide encoding a P protein. Also provided are compositions and methods for using the recombinant paramyxoviruses as described herein. | 12-30-2010 |
Anthony Cruz, Port Deposit, MD US
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20080238755 | REMOTE CONTROL WITH TV LISTING DISPLAY - A device includes a keypad that further includes first keys related to selecting television channels associated with a set top box and a second key related to requesting a television listing. The device further includes an infra-red transceiver that transmits a request for television listing information to a set top box based on user selection of the second key, and receives television listing data, from the set top box, that includes program information related to a plurality of channels over a period of time. The device also includes a color display unit that displays the television listing data. | 10-02-2008 |
20110283321 | REMOTE CONTROL WITH TV LISTING DISPLAY - A device includes a keypad that further includes first keys related to selecting television channels associated with a set top box and a second key related to requesting a television listing. The device further includes an infra-red transceiver that transmits a request for television listing information to a set top box based on user selection of the second key, and receives television listing data, from the set top box, that includes program information related to a plurality of channels over a period of time. The device also includes a color display unit that displays the television listing data. | 11-17-2011 |
20120036535 | SET TOP BOX APPARATUS HAVING A RADIO FREQUENCY ANTENNA AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for receiving media content comprising a plurality of media channels; transmitting information related to the media content to at least one remote control; receiving, responsive to the transmitted information, user input related to different media channels of the plurality of media channels; concurrently tuning, based on the user input, the media content to the different media channels; converting the media content in the different media channels into transmission signals; and selectively transmit the transmission signals to different network devices. | 02-09-2012 |
Anthony P. Cruz, Suwanee, GA US
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20130197557 | CONICAL TIP POLYMERIC LANCET - A lancet having a conical body incorporating multiple lancet gauge levels defining specific penetration depths to generate varying sample production. The conical body has a narrow tip and a large base, and may be formed of a polymeric material. | 08-01-2013 |
Antonio Maria Guimaraes Leite Cruz, Rijswijk, TX US
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20130087337 | THERMAL EXPANSION ACCOMMODATION FOR CIRCULATED FLUID SYSTEMS USED TO HEAT SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - A method for accommodating thermal expansion of a heater in a formation includes flowing a heat transfer fluid through a conduit to provide heat to the formation and providing substantially constant tension to an end portion of the conduit that extends outside the formation. At least a portion of the end portion of the conduit is wound around a movable wheel used to apply tension to the conduit. | 04-11-2013 |
Armaldo R. Cruz, Austin, TX US
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20100113003 | CELLULAR MODEM PROCESSING - A cellular mobile station including a modem processor and memory. The memory includes instructions for the modem processor to perform layer | 05-06-2010 |
Arnaldo R. Cruz, Austin, TX US
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20090077291 | COMMUNICATION STEERING FOR USE IN A MULTI-MASTER SHARED RESOURCE SYSTEM - New approaches for providing communication between multiple masters ( | 03-19-2009 |
20120183029 | CELLULAR MODEM PROCESSING - A cellular mobile station including a modem processor and memory. The memory includes instructions for the modem processor to perform layer | 07-19-2012 |
Beatrice Cruz, Chicago, IL US
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20130085777 | Method and System for Wound Prevention, Management and Treatment - A method and system for wound care and management of patients. The method receives patient information regarding risk assessment and wound assessment relating to pressure ulcers, other wounds, wound severity, tissue types, wound treatment plans, or similar clinical data through a mobile device. The method may also transmit the patient information to a database via the Internet. The method uses the patient information to populate a worksheet, such as an electronic representation of Section M of the MDS 3.0. The method may then display, update, store, and print the worksheet. | 04-04-2013 |
Carlos A. Cruz, Bartlesville, OK US
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20140275462 | Radically Coupled Resins and Methods of Making and Using Same - An ethylene polymer having a density greater than about 0.930 g/ml and a level of long chain branching ranging from about 0.001 LCB/10 | 09-18-2014 |
Christina M. Cruz, Mableton, GA US
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20090172105 | Roaming Instant Messaging - A computer-implemented method of instant messaging can include determining location information for at least one user of an instant messaging system, determining when the user is no longer proximate to a home instant messaging client, and determining when the user is proximate to a guest instant messaging client. The computer-implemented method also can include dynamically updating a status of the user within an instant messaging system according to the proximity of the user to at least one of the home instant messaging client or the guest instant messaging client. | 07-02-2009 |
20090276496 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING A USER'S BUDDY LIST THROUGH PUBLIC GROUP MEMBERSHIP - Systems, methods and computer program products for hardware assists for building a user's buddy list through public group membership. Exemplary embodiments include identifying a member from the user's buddy list, identifying a skill possessed by the member of the user's buddy list, searching for a group having the skill, selecting the member from the user's buddy list, sending a request to an instant messaging server to obtain a list having all the public groups for the member, receiving a response from the instant messaging server, the response including the list having the public groups for the member, selecting from the list of public group including members that have the skill and performing at least one of adding the public group to a contact list and searching for additional public groups based on users included in the list of public groups of the member. | 11-05-2009 |
Cosme Cruz, Chicago, IL US
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20130110034 | Dialysis Administration Set | 05-02-2013 |
20130172807 | Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter - A refined catheter for percutaneous access to the peritoneal cavity for the deliver/removal of fluid in medical procedure such as peritoneal dialysis including a flexible tubular member having a distal portion that features either a coiled segment with multiple secondary ports and/or a bolus tip with a large scalloped orifice on the side, and a proximal segment that can be oriented cephalad or caudally by means of a 90° angle and a connecting portion with a luer fitting and an inner diameter of at least 0.375 cm is maintained (3.75 mm) through the entire length of the catheter to optimize its flow rate capabilities. | 07-04-2013 |
20130197428 | Peritoneal Dialysis Method - A method of dialyzing renal failure patients via the peritoneum (P.O.) using a series of innovations in the dialysate composition aiming at preventing the intra vascular or intra peritoneal formation and deposition of calcium/phosphate compounds which having no excretory pathway are deposited in soft tissue and are the cause of cardiovascular related morbidity and mortality. Additionally this method allows for the use of the physiologic buffer (bicarbonate) which will improve the acid base balance and prolong the functional life of the peritoneum as the dialysis membrane. | 08-01-2013 |
20130236592 | Food Product - A food product containing high affinity phosphate binders (calcium and magnesium) for the purpose of chelating phosphate forms ingested foods and preventing its absorption. The chelation of phosphate in the intestine is an important part of the management of patients with moderate to severe renal failure including those in the predialysis and the dialysis dependent stages. The medicinal food product is a palatable source of calcium and magnesium which if taken without meals can be used as means to supplement those ions/salts. This concept of “food as medicine” represents a major reinforcement in the prevention and management of the derangements of divalent ion metabolism present at all levels of renal insufficiency. Limiting the gastrointestinal absorption of phosphate and consequently preventing the elevation of plasma phosphate, retards the onset of renal osteodystrophy (a Metabolic Bone Disease) and soft tissue calcification. | 09-12-2013 |
Debra Cruz, Mount Vernon, NY US
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20110307277 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED RISK AND INSURANCE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for assessing and recommending a life insurance package to a client. A life insurance package may comprise the amount of life insurance coverage and the monthly cost needed to obtain that amount of coverage. In an exemplary embodiment, two or more life insurance packages, including what each life insurance package covers, are presented to the user. In an exemplary embodiment, default assumptions are made for questions that are difficult for the user to answer but may be fairly accurately estimated by the system. | 12-15-2011 |
20140324481 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND DISTRIBUTING MATURED POLICY PROCEEDS - A computer-implemented method and system is disclosed for identifying beneficiaries of matured insurance policies. In a preferred embodiment, the invention will utilize one or more websites, such as social media websites, to allow customers, family members, and other beneficiaries to search for and receive information about unclaimed matured policy proceeds. Optionally, the users may also search for and receive information related to in force policies. In cases where the insured is living, the invention may be utilized to update address and social security number records, enabling more effective policy administration and customer service going forward. Also provided is an automated system for distributing the matured policy proceeds to the identified beneficiary. | 10-30-2014 |
Dennis Quinto Cruz, Longmont, CO US
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20090211701 | ASSEMBLY OF DATA STORAGE COMPONENTS - A process for assembling data storage components in which a cylindrically shaped first structure of a data storage device is inserted into an aperture of a second structure, the first structure having a circumferentially extending outer surface and the aperture of the second structure having an aperture sidewall. An annular gap is formed between the outer surface of the first structure and the inner sidewall of the aperture of the second structure, and a plurality of discrete dots of adhesive are placed to span the annular gap following which the adhesive is cured by exposing the adhesive to ultraviolet radiation to attaches the first and second structures into a sub-assembly. | 08-27-2009 |
20100080098 | BASEPLATE FOR USE IN PARTICLE ANALYSIS - A test baseplate is configured to support and expose at least one storage device component to particle evacuation and particle analysis. The test baseplate includes a base having an upper surface that extends between an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall and having a lower surface defined by the inner peripheral wall. The test baseplate also includes a top clamp configured to be fastened to the upper surface of the base to secure the at least one storage device component to the base. | 04-01-2010 |
20110108071 | MOTOR-BASE ASSEMBLY CLEANING - An apparatus and associated method are provided for treating a workpiece with a cryogenic impingement fluid. A fixture supports the workpiece in an upright position and operably connects an electrical component of the workpiece to a power source in the supported position. A cryogenic impingement fluid applicator sprays a stream of the cryogenic impingement fluid against the supported workpiece and laterally moves the stream in accordance with a predetermined path. A shield deflects the stream of cryogenic impingement fluid to prevent the stream from contacting at least a part of the workpiece as the stream is moved along the predetermined path. | 05-12-2011 |
Erwin Munoz Cruz, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20140244433 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE NONINTRUSIVE IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING OF COMPONENT PARTS - A noninstrusive system and method of scanning an object having component parts includes a vendor based data repository of component parts and a matching processor to receive a scanned image representative of the assembled object and to provide suggested and/or matched component parts for purchase from the vendor. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244439 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE NONINTRUSIVE IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING OF COMPONENT PARTS - A noninstrusive system and method of scanning an object having component parts includes a vendor based data repository of component parts and a matching processor to receive a scanned image representative of the assembled object and to provide suggested and/or matched component parts for purchase from the vendor. | 08-28-2014 |
20140304110 | PROCUREMENT PROCESS UTILIZING A LIGHT SENSOR - A system for managing a procurement process uses an ambient light sensor to detect an operating anomaly regarding at least one light source. A procurement system operatively coupled to the light sensing system receives information indicative of the detected operating anomaly of the at least one light source and, in response thereto, initiates the procurement process to obtain a replacement for the at least one light source. | 10-09-2014 |
Ethan E. Cruz, Lagrangeville, NY US
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20080268764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A LOW IMPEDANCE ANTI-RECIRCULATION AIR MOVING INLET DEVICE - An inlet recirculation apparatus for an air moving device includes a housing defined by a wall extending from a base. The base includes an aperture therethrough receptive to alignment with an inlet of the air moving device. A plurality of flaps each pivotally extends radially outwardly from a center pivot to another corresponding pivot disposed around a perimeter of the wall. The center pivot is coaxial with a center of the aperture. Each flap moves to an open position due to air pressure from the air moving device causing air to flow into the inlet wherein each flap pivotally rotates about the center pivot and corresponding pivot at the wall, and moves to a closed position when air pressure from the air moving device ceases wherein a space between contiguous flaps is eliminated when each flap pivotally rotates to the closed position about the center pivot and corresponding pivot at the wall to prevent reverse airflow through the air moving device. | 10-30-2008 |
20120303339 | COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS MODELING OF A BOUNDED DOMAIN - A method for hybrid computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach for modeling a bounded domain, such as a data center, is disclosed. The CFD modeling approach divides the bounded domain into one or more viscous regions and one or more inviscid regions, and then performs a viscous domain solve for the viscous region(s) using a computational fluid dynamics model with turbulence equations (i.e., a turbulence model), and performs inviscid domain solve for the inviscid region(s) using a set of inviscid equations (or potential flow equations). After solving for the different regions, results of the viscous domain solve and the inviscid domain solve are provided as a model of the bounded domain. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303344 | COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS MODELING OF A BOUNDED DOMAIN - A hybrid computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach for modeling a bounded domain, such as a data center, is disclosed. The CFD modeling approach divides the bounded domain into one or more viscous regions and one or more inviscid regions, and then performs a viscous domain solve for the viscous region(s) using a computational fluid dynamics model with turbulence equations (i.e., a turbulence model), and performs inviscid domain solve for the inviscid region(s) using a set of inviscid equations (or potential flow equations). After solving for the different regions, results of the viscous domain solve and the inviscid domain solve are provided as a model of the bounded domain. | 11-29-2012 |
20130277012 | APPARATUS TO COOL A COMPUTING DEVICE - An apparatus to cool a computing device is provided and includes a structure. The structure includes a coolant moving device and a heat generating component. The structure is formed such that the coolant moving device is configured to generate a first flow of coolant into a plenum in a first direction and a second flow of coolant from the plenum in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, such that the coolant thermally interacts with the heat generating component. The structure further includes a plate interposed between the plenum and the heat generating component. The plate includes aerodynamic elements disposed to extend into the plenum. | 10-24-2013 |
20150061278 | ANTI-COUNTERFEITING OPTO-THERMAL WATERMARK FOR ELECTRONICS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter include a computer program product for validating a test thermoreflective mark. The computer program product can include computer usable program code configured to control a temperature regulation unit configured to govern a temperature of a thermoreflective mark. The computer usable program code can be further configured to control an electromagnetic waver emitter to present at a first temperature, a first electromagnetic wave. The computer usable program code can be further configured to record a first reflective profile. The computer usable program code can be further configured to control the electromagnetic wave emitter to present at a second temperature, a second electromagnetic wave. The computer usable program code can be further configured to record a second reflective profile. The computer usable code can be further configured to validate the thermoreflective mark based on the first reflective profile and the second reflective profile. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061279 | ANTI-COUNTERFEITING OPTO-THERMAL WATERMARK FOR ELECTRONICS - An anti-counterfeiting technique presents, to a test thermoreflective mark at a first temperature, a first electromagnetic wave. A first test reflective profile for the test thermoreflective mark associated with the first temperature is recorded. A second electromagnetic wave is presented to the test thermoreflective mark at a second temperature. A second test reflective profile for the test thermoreflective mark associated with the second temperature is recorded. The first test reflective profile is compared with a first control reflective profile that is associated with a genuine thermoreflective mark. The second test reflective profile is compared with a second control reflective profile that is associated with the genuine thermoreflective mark. | 03-05-2015 |
Evanjelina Cruz, Mcallen, TX US
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20140261204 | Pet Feeder - An animal feeder comprising a body having one or more fabric pieces defining a closed space, and a bed. The body has a base and an opposing end. A flap is attached to the body and has a free end, with the flap defining openings proximal to the free end. Pockets are adjacent to the body and have open ends alignable with the flap openings. Fluid vessels occupy the pockets. | 09-18-2014 |
Felix Cruz, Montclair, NJ US
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20100006011 | Flexible work table to miter and cut materials - A novel multi-purpose, portable, and flexible working table. More in particular it addresses the make up of a novel all purpose portable work table which can be used to rigidly secure material to perform in any direction such actions as cutting, welding, soldering, gluing, painting, and mitering. The invention presented herein, addressing the object of creating a flexible work table with multiple subcomponents to work on materials of different widths and lengths and at different heights. In addition, this novel invention is comprised of a top surface of which certain parts are removable and which will allow the removed sections to be reconnected at a lower elevation than the stationary sections. | 01-14-2010 |
Frederick Cruz, Mckinney, TX US
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20130296147 | Sk8fit - The Safe Indoor Board - Interactive Gaming System - A balance board comprising of a top side and lower side ( | 11-07-2013 |
Gil Cruz, Hampton, NJ US
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20090313661 | DYNAMIC VIDEO-ON-DEMAND NAVIGATION AND ON DEMAND INGEST - A technique for supporting over-the-top video-on-demand separates metadata ingest and real content ingest such that navigation needs only the metadata ingest to have been completed. The real content ingest can occur later if the navigation results in the real content being selected and if the selected content has not been ingested already. Additionally, content identifiers with limited range are used over and over to identify a practically unlimited range of available over-the-top content by mapping virtual content identifiers to dynamic content. The content metadata and real content ingest are synchronized on a video-on-demand system using the dynamically allocated content identifiers. Playlists can be virtualized with a logical content identifier which maps to a list of virtual content identifiers. Existing video-on-demand infrastructures can simultaneously support both static and dynamic content with preexisting video-on-demand back offices and video-on-demand clients. | 12-17-2009 |
20100064052 | REPORTING STATUS OF REMOTE MEDIA INGEST - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a content receiver, a concurrent streamer coupled to the content receiver, and a protocol engine coupled to the concurrent streamer. The content receiver receives an ingest stream of media content from a media source in response to a request for the media content from a local host. The concurrent streamer sends at least a portion of a local stream of the media content to the local host concurrent with the reception of the ingest stream of the media content by the content receiver. The protocol engine sends a protocol element from the network media server to the local host. The protocol element indicates an ingest status of the ingest stream at the content receiver. | 03-11-2010 |
Gil C. Cruz, Hampton, NJ US
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20140165090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CROSS-SCREEN EXPERIENCES AND COMPANION DEVICE SERVICES IN A VIDEO ARCHITECTURE - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes establishing a connection between a first client and a messaging fabric of a conductor element associated with a video system; receiving a request to perform a companion service with a second client; authenticating the first client via a client directory based on an identifier associated with the first client; receiving a pair message from the first client for the second client; and verifying whether the two clients can be paired in order to perform the companion service. Companion service commands can be authorized/policy checked and resulting commands on the second client may appear as-if they had been triggered locally. | 06-12-2014 |
Héctor L. Cruz, Cabo Rojo, PR US
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20110215929 | SYSTEM FOR TESTING REUSABLE ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE TAGS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system and method for automatically sorting, cleaning, testing and counting reusable visible source tags (VSTs) and for detecting and rejecting tags that are not functioning within predetermined parameters. The system includes a first sub-system that stores and feeds the VSTs to a vibratory bowl where they are initialized. A second sub-system transfers the tags from the vibratory bowl and sorts the tags assuring the tags are reusable rather than disposable tags. A third sub-system tests the reusable tags to assure compliance with select parameters such as frequency and amplitude. If the reusable tags comply with the parameters then they are deemed activatable. The system may also automatically sort and count the accepted and rejected tags. The system disclosed herein is capable of testing VSTs at a high speeds, e.g., up to 150 units per minute, with the required quality level and reliability. | 09-08-2011 |
Ignacio Santa Cruz, St. Louis, MO US
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20100084421 | VENDING 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 |
20120273517 | VENDING 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. | 11-01-2012 |
20130290122 | EXTENDED KEYPAD FOR CONTROLLING VENDING MACHINE OPERATION - A user selection keypad allows at least some functionality of vending machine programming configured for a touchscreen display to be utilized without the touchscreen. In addition to character-labeled keys and other standard functionality (such as keys to confirm or cancel an entry), the keypad includes: a shopping cart key that, when actuated, invokes aggregation of multiple product selections for a single vend transaction; and an information key that, when actuated, allows the customer to request display of nutritional information for a currently selected product and/or context-sensitive help information. | 10-31-2013 |
Ismael Cruz, Durham, NC US
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20140215549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLICY CRITERIA GENERATION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to generate criteria that defines instances in which a policy is to be applied or otherwise activated. In some example embodiments, a method is provided that comprises receiving an indication of a selected field of one or more fields that are applicable to a criteria for a policy. The method of this embodiment may also include receiving an indication of an operation selection and a specified value related to the selected field. The method of this embodiment may also include generating a criterion that modifies the criteria for the policy. | 07-31-2014 |
Israel Gonzalez Cruz, Cibolo, TX US
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20130046219 | NEONATAL CRANIAL SUPPORT BONNET - A neonatal cranial support bonnet is configured to prevent a premature child's head from deforming under the force of its own weight, because of underdeveloped cranial plates. The bonnet includes a thin cotton shell with contoured gel packs inside. The gel packs are configured to distribute weight around the skull and eliminate or reduce high-pressure points so as to maintain proper shape of the cranium. The bonnet is also configured to not interfere with development, and to not obstruct airways for breathing, so as to meet current Sudden Infant Death Syndrome prevention guidelines. | 02-21-2013 |
James Cruz, Columbus, OH US
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20140353291 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING CLAD MATERIALS USING RESISTANCE SEAM WELDING - A system for creating a clad material that includes at least one substrate; at least one cladding layer; at least one surface activation layer disposed between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer; and a resistance seam welder, wherein the resistance seam welder is operative to generate heat and pressure sufficient to melt the at least one surface activation layer and form a bond between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer when the at least one surface activation layer is cooled. | 12-04-2014 |
Janet Adriana Cruz, Chandler, AZ US
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20130320623 | BOARD GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY - A game board surrounded and partially supported by perimeter walls that extend above and below the playing surface of the game board. The game board has a plurality of sockets for holding either covers, projectile coins, or player tokens, and a smaller plurality of those sockets have holes through the game board. Supporting the game board from underneath is a deflection structure that deflects projected tokens which fall though the holes and urges them out through elongated openings at the bottom of each wall. Projectors, such as catapults, are mounted slidingly on each perimeter wall. Players have covers with which they can cover a portion of the holes on their “properties. The board has designated paths for player token movement according to turn and a die role. An elevated socket is provided. The rules for an exemplary game to be played with the game board are explained. | 12-05-2013 |
Jeffrey Cruz, Okemos, MI US
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20130239461 | ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOBIOREACTOR ARRAY (EPBRA) SYSTEM AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A system is described herein that comprises one or more modular environmental photobioreactor arrays, each array containing two or more photobioreactors, wherein the system is adapted to monitor each of the photobioreactors and/or modulate the conditions with each of the photobioreactors. The photobioreactors are also adapted for measurement of multiple physiological parameters of a biomass contained therein. Various methods for selecting and characterizing biomass are also provided. In one embodiment, the biomass is algae. | 09-19-2013 |
Jeffrey Scott Cruz, Bentonville, AR US
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20140279660 | OVERNIGHT PRODUCTIVITY DASHBOARD - A freight processing system includes a programmable processor, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The memory has stored thereon computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to access a database holding freight data representing each of a plurality of freight units scheduled to be shipped to a receiving site in a single truck load, the database being operatively coupled to the processor, assess the freight data using a set of business rules, assign a priority to each of the freight units based at least in part on the assessment of the freight data, calculate a workload estimate representing an amount of time to be allocated for processing all of the freight units at the receiving site based at least in part on the set of business rules, and generate report data representing: the priority assigned to each respective freight unit, and the workload estimate. | 09-18-2014 |
Jil Cruz, Issaquah, WA US
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20120071940 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH UTILITY LIGHT - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to external defibrillators that include a utility light for use by one or more rescuers using the defibrillator. In one implementation, an external defibrillator has a housing, an energy storage module for storing an electrical charge, a defibrillation port for guiding the stored electrical charge to a person, and a processor for determining when to guide the electrical charge. The defibrillator also includes a user interface that includes a screen showing indications by light, and a separate utility light coupled to the housing via a light-coupling structure. The utility light is structured to generate and cast a beam of light with a beam divergence angle of no more than 160 degrees in order to illuminate a certain point of the local environment. This illumination capability may help rescuers reach a person in need of medical attention and apply medical assistance to the person. | 03-22-2012 |
20130172951 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH UTILITY LIGHT - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to external defibrillators that include a utility light for use by one or more rescuers using the defibrillator. In one implementation, an external defibrillator has a housing, an energy storage module for storing an electrical charge, a defibrillation port for guiding the stored electrical charge to a person, and a processor for determining when to guide the electrical charge. The defibrillator also includes a user interface that includes a screen showing indications by light, and a separate utility light coupled to the housing via a light-coupling structure. The utility light is structured to generate and cast a beam of light with a beam divergence angle of no more than 160 degrees in order to illuminate a certain point of the local environment. This illumination capability may help rescuers reach a person in need of medical attention and apply medical assistance to the person. | 07-04-2013 |
Joao Cruz, Rumford, RI US
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20110103657 | METHODS OF OBTAINING GEOMETRY FROM IMAGES - In one aspect, a method of detecting at least on feature associated with a blood vessel in at least one image of at least one blood vessel using a matched filter adapted to respond to the at least one feature is provided. The method comprises applying a scale detection filter to selected voxels in the at least one image to determine a scale for the matched filter at each of the selected voxels, determining an orientation for the matched filter at each of the selected voxels, wherein determining the orientation is assisted by using the scale determined at each of the selected voxels, applying the matched filter at each of the selected voxels at the scale and the orientation determined at each of the selected voxels to obtain a filter response at each of the selected voxels, and analyzing the filter response at each of the selected voxels to determine if the respective voxel corresponds to the at least one feature. | 05-05-2011 |
20120150048 | VASCULAR ANALYSIS METHODS AND APPARATUS - According to some aspects, a method of identifying a boundary of a portion of a vasculature is provided, the vasculature comprising a geometric representation of a plurality of vessels. The method comprises logically dividing the geometric representation into a plurality of regions, determining at least one feature within each of the plurality of regions, and defining the boundary of the portion of the vasculature based, at least in part, on the at least one feature determined within each of the plurality of regions, wherein the boundary forms a volume defining a separation between inside and outside of the portion of the vasculature. According to some aspects, a method of performing vascular analysis using a geometric representation of a plurality of vessels of the vasculature is provided. The method comprises computing a boundary of a portion of the vasculature based on the geometric representation, logically dividing the geometric representation within the boundary into a plurality of regions, and analyzing at least one feature for each of the plurality of regions within the boundary. | 06-14-2012 |
John Charles Cruz, Bossier City, LA US
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20080282563 | Chalk line or string attachment clamp for marking lines (straight angled or radius) on flat surfaces - The chalk line attachment clamp is a new approach to snapping a chalk line on a flat surface such as plywood, sheetrock and other construction materials. It holds the chalk line at the specific desired location and allows one person to make an accurate straight line to cut the flat surface material at any angle, thereby saving man-hours at the same time improving the accuracy of the saw cut to allow a better fitting of the parts being cut and improving the quality of the assembled project. The old method of requiring one worker at each end of the chalk line is no longer necessary. It will not be required to damage the material by driving a nail into the material to hold a chalk line in place. | 11-20-2008 |
John Charles Cruz, Mooringsport, LA US
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20120200065 | Electric controlled trailer hitch and link assembly alignment device - The electric controlled trailer hitch is a new approach to connecting to a boat, trailer, etc. with only one person. This will enable one person to back up a vehicle to a boat, trailer, etc. and with a switch activate the moveable chain. The chain can sway from right to left and the electric motor works the chain backwards and forwards in order to align with the tongue of the boat, trailer, etc. The old method of needing another person to navigate or one person having to keep backing up or moving from right to left in order to get aligned is no longer necessary. | 08-09-2012 |
John Fred Cruz, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140051480 | Mobile Phone Microwave Radiation Protection - Microwave radio signals are used to transmit data/voice between mobile phone and cellular towers. The invention is used to reflect and/or block significantly levels of microwave radio signals directed out of the front of the mobile phone. The invention applies to the face of the mobile phone providing a protective shield when the front of the mobile phone is held next to the head or body when microwave radiation absorption can take place into the body. Since the shielding is applied only the front of the phone the microwave signals directed out the sides and back of the phone connect and communicated unobstructed to the cell phone towers. | 02-20-2014 |
Jose M. Cruz, Naperville, IL US
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20090316876 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - A tangible storage medium stores code which permits handling of unwanted calls from callers such as telemarketers, when caller identification is provided. In one embodiment, the called party adds the caller identification information for the telemarketer to a personal list after receiving the unwanted call. Subsequent calls from the telemarketer are intercepted. In a second embodiment, the called party identifies the telemarketer by detecting the caller identification information before answering the call. By providing a screen listing indication, the caller identification information is added to the called party's personal list before the call is completed, permitting the call to be intercepted and while future calls from the telemarketer to be intercepted. | 12-24-2009 |
Joseph M. Cruz, Naperville, IL US
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20080274734 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK - The present Broadband Link System supplements the existing Air-To-Ground Radio Frequency communications link with an additional, separate high speed Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel to provide additional data communication capacity for aircraft. This Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel is typically a uni-directional (Ground-To-Air) link directed via a focused beam to selected aircraft which are operational in the coverage area of the Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel. The routing of the various data transmissions on both the Air-To-Ground Radio Frequency communications link and the Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel are managed in a unified manner to maximize the utilization of the two transmission facilities. | 11-06-2008 |
20110263199 | SPECTRUM SHARING BETWEEN AN AIRCRAFT-BASED AIR-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND EXISTING GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE SERVICES - The present Spectrum Sharing System implements spectrum reuse between aircraft-based Air-To-Ground (ATG) communication systems and Geostationary Satellite Service systems. This is accomplished by managing the radio frequency transmissions in the volume of space in which the aircraft operates, with interference between the Spectrum Sharing System and the Geostationary Satellite Service system being reduced by implementing reversed uplink and downlink radio frequency paths in the common spectrum. The Spectrum Sharing System also avoids interfering with Geostationary Satellite Services' earth stations which are pointed towards the satellites' orbital arc by relying upon a combination of the earth stations' highly directive antenna patterns and the Spectrum Sharing System ground station antenna pattern, and to avoid interfering with satellites in their orbital arc by assuring that power levels radiated in that direction by the Spectrum Sharing System ground stations are below the level that would create interference. | 10-27-2011 |
Joshua Cruz, Mcallen, TX US
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20120330741 | PROMOTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a method for providing a promotional instrument. The method includes determining a number and/or value of promotional instruments purchased and assigning, by a promotion system, a promotional incentive based at least in part on the number and/or value of promotional instruments purchased. | 12-27-2012 |
Juan Manual Cruz, West Allis, WI US
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20100139009 | Vehicle Visor Measuring and Cutting Apparatus - A vehicle visor measuring and cutting apparatus generally comprised of a measuring component, an implement holder, a handle, and a contour guide. The adjustable implement holder is positioned along a portion of window film on a windshield relative to the contour guide, which juxtaposes the windshield molding, and is moved across the windshield, measuring or cutting a portion of window film to the desired dimensions and compensating for any contours and arcs in the windshield. | 06-10-2010 |
Kathy Cruz, Riverdale, NJ US
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20110150799 | Block Copolymer and Ester-Terminated Polyesteramide Composition and Uses Thereof - Compositions and methods for the preparation of a composition comprising a block copolymer and ester-terminated polyester amide solubilized in a compatible solvent are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are long-lasting, transfer resistant, flexible, and water-proof capable of complexing the active ingredient to provide such benefits. The disclosed compositions are useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, cosmeceuticals, and the like. | 06-23-2011 |
20120160258 | Cosmetic Adhesive Composition - There is provided an adhesive composition including a non-allergenic latex for attaching a cosmetic material or device. There is also provided a method for the use of said adhesive composition to attach a cosmetic material or device, including a false eyelash to a person's eyelid. The composition can be provided in a kit including one or more false eyelashes and a sealed container including the adhesive composition. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164091 | Long Wearing Powder-Based Cosmetic Compositions - There is provided a long-wearing powder-based cosmetic or personal care composition. The composition comprises a thermoplastic elastomer, such as a styrene-isobutylene-styrene (SIBS) triblock copolymer, a non-volatile oil, and a film forming polymer comprising a polypropylene glycol (PPG) backbone. | 06-28-2012 |
Kristine Mila H. Cruz, Chicago, IL US
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20100330603 | PORTABLE MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR GASES - A method and apparatus for microbiological testing of biogas and other gaseous streams in which a liquid bacteria growth medium disposed within a lower region of a portable sampling vessel is contacted with a gas sample of interest. The gas sample is passed through a hydrophobic filter element which retains microorganisms in the gas sample. The sampling vessel is then inverted, thereby submerging the hydrophobic filter element in the liquid bacteria growth medium. The sampling vessel is incubated for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature following which a presence or absence of microorganisms is determined based on turbidity and/or color of the liquid bacteria growth medium. | 12-30-2010 |
Lawrence Cruz, Chandler, AZ US
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20110208818 | Location Messaging System - A system for storing retrieving and presenting messages where the messages are associated with a physical location. The content of the messages can include all types of media, text, pictures, audio, video and raw data. Messages can be standalone messages or messages with any number of additional messages attached to them. The messages associated with physical locations are created by users of a variety of end device types such as smart phones or portable or stationary computing devices. Users search for messages while providing a physical location. Messages that are associated with a location that is within a specified distance of the provided location will be displayed by the end device. Some messages can be configured such that the associated location of the message changes automatically and periodically, giving the message the appearance of movement. | 08-25-2011 |
Lea Cruz, Shakopee, MN US
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20110197528 | Exterior Finish System - Disclosed is an exterior finish system for building structures that includes a water pervious adhesive for securing an insulation layer to a water resistive barrier applied to a building wall substrate. Also disclosed is a building structure such as a building column or wall that includes the finish system and a method of using the finish system to assemble a building structure such as column or wall. | 08-18-2011 |
20140311069 | EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM - Disclosed is an exterior finish system for building structures that includes a water pervious adhesive for securing an insulation layer to a water resistive barrier applied to a building wall substrate. Also disclosed is a building structure such as a building column or wall that includes the finish system and a method of using the finish system to assemble a building structure such as a column or wall. | 10-23-2014 |
20140373474 | EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM - Disclosed is an exterior finish system for building structures that includes a water pervious adhesive for securing an insulation layer to a water resistive barrier applied to a building wall substrate. Also disclosed is a building structure such as a building column or wall that includes the finish system and a method of using the finish system to assemble a building structure such as a column or wall. | 12-25-2014 |
Luis Cruz, Newport, RI US
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20140124553 | Tablet Holder for a Stroller or The Like - The present disclosure concerns a tablet holder securing a tablet to a stroller. The tablet holder involves a multiple adjustable mechanisms to accommodate different size of the tablet and viewing angles for a child seated in the stroller. The tablet holder provides a secure platform for the child to interact with the tablet while the stroller is in motion, and it is conveniently foldable and can be disassembled while not in use. | 05-08-2014 |
Maria Cruz, Cary, NC US
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20110318770 | COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PLASMIN ACTIVITY - Compositions, kits, and methods for determining plasmin activity using a fluorogenic peptide substrate are provided. | 12-29-2011 |
Mario De La Cruz, San Juan, PR US
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20100187801 | Children's organizational notebooks - The children's organizational notebooks are a system of calligraphy notebooks that are color-coded to relate to a particular academic class or subject. For example, a green notebook could relate to a computer class, a red notebook could relate to a science class, etc. The notebooks are fashioned to employ different calligraphy (first, second, third, quadrille 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm and regular lines). As presently contemplated, the notebooks will be available in eight different, bright colors. | 07-29-2010 |
Mark C. Cruz, Brownstown, MI US
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20090011151 | Display frame - A display frame includes a first housing member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. Such first housing member has a generally depressed portion on a predetermined side thereof. The depressed portion has a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape. A second generally hollow transparent housing member fits within such depressed portion of such first housing member, such second housing member has a generally hollow interior portion for housing at least one predetermined item. A mechanism operably connects such second housing member to such first housing member such that such second housing member is rotatably moveable from a position substantially within such depressed portion of such first housing member to a position substantially outside of such depressed portion and from such position substantially outside of such depressed portion to such position substantially within such depressed portion. | 01-08-2009 |
Matthew Cruz, Council Bluffs, IA US
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20090252459 | Expanded beam connector concepts - A terminus for a fiber optic cable includes a ferrule. In one embodiment, an optical fiber of the cable passes through a central bore of the ferrule and is attached to a lens seated in a conical or cylindrical seat formed in an end surface of the ferrule by an epoxy. In a second embodiment, an optical fiber of the cable passes through the central bore of the ferrule. Next, a cap sleeve with a lens therein is slid over and attached to the ferrule such that the lens abuts or is attached to the optical fiber. In either embodiment, an inspection slot may optionally be formed in the ferrule and/or the cap sleeve to allow a technician to inspect the state of the attachment and/or abutment and/or spacing of the optical fiber and lens. | 10-08-2009 |
20130177280 | Expanded Beam Connector Concepts - A terminus for a fiber optic cable includes a ferrule. In one embodiment, an optical fiber of the cable passes through a central bore of the ferrule and is attached to a lens seated in a conical or cylindrical seat formed in an end surface of the ferrule by an epoxy. In a second embodiment, an optical fiber of the cable passes through the central bore of the ferrule. Next, a cap sleeve with a lens therein is slid over and attached to the ferrule such that the lens abuts or is attached to the optical fiber. In either embodiment, an inspection slot may optionally be formed in the ferrule and/or the cap sleeve to allow a technician to inspect the state of the attachment and/or abutment and/or spacing of the optical fiber and the lens. | 07-11-2013 |
Michael Cruz, Pasadena, MD US
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20140232326 | BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER PLATFORM FOR POWER TOOL SYSTEMS INCLUDING BATTERY PACK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - A battery pack and charger platform including a voltage coupling circuit comprising an input that receives an input voltage and an output that sends an output voltage, a voltage monitoring circuit having an input coupled to the voltage coupling circuit output and an output, and a power source having an input coupled to the voltage monitoring circuit output, the power source input receives an input voltage representative of a charge instruction. | 08-21-2014 |
Michael Cruz, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20110148609 | Apparatus And Method For Reducing False Alarms In Stolen Vehicle Tracking - A determination is made as to whether an expected signal has not been received from a stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) module in a vehicle. When the expected signal has not been received, at least one operating parameter of the vehicle is determined and based upon the at least one operating parameter, a reason for the absence of the expected signal is determined. Based upon the determined reason for the absence of the expected signal, it is then determined whether or not to issue an alarm. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151768 | Apparatus And Method For Detecting Jamming Of Communications - Location determination signals are received and a location of interest is determined from the location determination signals. A communication service with a known, valid base station via a first communication channel is established and synchronized. A first rate of rise of a signal strength indicator associated with the first communication channel is monitored and a second rate of rise of a signal quality indicator associated with the first communication channel is also monitored. When at least one of the first rate rises at a rate greater than a first predetermined threshold rate and the second rate rises at a rate greater than a second predetermined threshold rate, a warning message is transmitted to the known, valid base station before synchronization of the communication service is lost with the known, valid base station. | 06-23-2011 |
Miguel A. Cruz, Pearland, TX US
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20090118161 | TREATMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITION WITH A2 DOMAIN OF VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR - The present invention is directed to methods for the prevention, treatment and/or diagnosis of a medical condition, such as sepsis, systemic inflammatory reaction syndrome, and/or thrombosis, for example. In particular, the method employs part or all of the A2 domain of von Willebrand factor. In certain cases, a recombinant A2 domain is utilized for the treatment of sepsis, systemic inflammatory reaction syndrome, and/or thrombosis, for example. | 05-07-2009 |
Paul J. Cruz, Los Lunas, NM US
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20080315041 | POWER STARTER FOR MICRO AIR VEHICLES - A manual starter for an engine includes a main housing, an output shaft, a spring housing, a spring, and an attachment unit. The output shaft is disposed at least partially inside the main housing, and is configured to supply a starting torque to the engine. The spring housing is disposed in the main housing. This spring is disposed in the spring housing, and is configured to receive an initial force from a starter cord and to supply the starting torque to the output shaft. The attachment unit is configured to selectively couple the spring to the output shaft before the engine has started and decouple the spring from the output shaft after the engine has started. | 12-25-2008 |
Ponciano D. Cruz, Dallas, TX US
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20090297479 | DC-HIL CONJUGATES FOR TREATMENT OF T-CELL DISORDERS - The present invention relates to the use of DC-HIL and fragments and variants thereof to selectively target toxins to activated T-cells expressing a unique form of syndecan-4 that is not found on other cells. Thus, the toxin is delivered only to activated T-cells, and not to other syndecan-4 expressing cells. Such toxin-DC-HIL conjugates are useful in the treatment of T-cell inflammatory disorders such as dermatitis, autoimmune disease, and graft rejection, as well as T-cell lymphomas. | 12-03-2009 |
Rey G. Cruz, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20080199590 | LOW TRANS FATTY ACID SHORTENING COMPOSITIONS - Interesterified or blended shortening compositions having a relatively low proportion of trans fatty acid are described. The shortening compositions are made by blending or interesterifying low-linolenic soybean oil, including from 1 to 3.5 wt. % linolenic fatty acid moieties and from 0 to 2 wt. % trans fatty acid moieties, and a highly saturated fat including from 0 to 2 wt. % of trans fatty acid moieties. The interesterified or blended shortening composition has a trans-fatty acid moiety content of from 0 to 2 wt. %. These interesterified or simple blends are low in trans fatty acid, but are otherwise similar in composition and performance to partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Products made from the compositions include baked goods, such as short bread cookies, biscuits, pie crusts, or puff pastry shells, or an icing such as cream icing. | 08-21-2008 |
Rico O. Cruz, Craigmont, ID US
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20110004031 | GLYCERIN PURIFICATION - Techniques are generally described herein for the purification of glycerin. Embodiments include, but are not limited to, methods, systems, and articles of manufacture. Other embodiments may also be disclosed and claimed. Some techniques described herein include adding methyl alcohol and acid to crude glycerin to form a solution, filtering the solution to remove at least one salt of the acid from the solution, separating the solution into a first layer of free fatty acids and a second layer of at least partially purified glycerin, and distilling off the methyl alcohol from second layer of the solution. The second layer may then undergo one or more additional operations including neutralizing, further filtering to remove an excess of the neutralizing agent, passing through a plurality of ion-exchange columns, deodorizing, and dewatering. | 01-06-2011 |
Stephania Poulis Cruz, Conway, AR US
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20100184630 | BREAKING THE RHEOLOGY OF A WELLBORE FLUID BY CREATING PHASE SEPARATION - Embodiments of this invention relate to compositions and methods of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore including introducing a Theological polymer into a subterranean formation, introducing a partitioning agent into a subterranean formation and forming a heterogeneous mixture comprising a dispersed Theological polymer-rich phase and a partitioning agent-rich phase, wherein the viscosity of the mixture is lower than the viscosity of the mixture when no partitioning agent is present. Embodiments of this invention relate to compositions and methods of treating a surface in contact with a wellbore and/or a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore including forming a heterogeneous mixture comprising a dispersed Theological polymer-rich phase and a partitioning agent-rich phase at the surface of the subterranean formation, and introducing the mixture into a subterranean formation, wherein the viscosity of the mixture within the subterranean formation is lower than the viscosity of the mixture when no partitioning agent is present and wherein the viscosity of the mixture within the subterranean formation is lower than the viscosity of the mixture when the mixture is formed at the surface of the subterranean formation. | 07-22-2010 |
Tara Kay Cruz, Appleton, WI US
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20110123742 | Easy-Open Reclosable Films Having an Interior Frangible Interface and Articles Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to peelable resealable multilayer films which include at least a first polymer layer, a second polymer layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive in direct contact with and bonded to both the first and third layers. The bond formed between the second and third layers includes a peelable resealable interface having a first interfacial peel strength, A, and a second interfacial peel strength, B. The peelable resealable interface includes a first interfacial peel strength, A, having a value of less than 3500 gram-force/inch (1350 newton/meter) as measured in accordance with ASTM F-904-98 test method when the films of the present invention are peeled from a second thermoplastic film to which the film has been heat-sealed. The second interfacial peel strength, B, has a value of at 400 gram-force/inch (154 newton/meter) as measured in accordance with ASTM F-904-98 test method when the films are peeled from and re-adhered to a second film. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123743 | Easy-Open Reclosable Films Having Interior Frangible Interface and Articles Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to peelable resealable multilayer films which include at least a first polymer layer, a second polymer layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive in direct contact with and bonded to both the first and third layers. The bond formed between the second and third layers includes a peelable resealable interface having a first interfacial peel strength, A, and a second interfacial peel strength, B. The peelable resealable interface includes a first interfacial peel strength, A, having a value of less than 3500 gram-force/inch (1350 newton/meter) as measured in accordance with ASTM F-904-98 test method when the films of the present invention are peeled from a second thermoplastic film to which the film has been heat-sealed. The second interfacial peel strength, B, has a value of at least 400 gram-force/inch (154 newton/meter) as measured in accordance with ASTM F-904-98 test method when the films are peeled from and re-adhered to a second film. | 05-26-2011 |
20110162993 | Easy-Open Reclosable Films Having an Interior Frangible Interface and Articles Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to peelable resealable multilayer films which include at least a first thermoplastic layer of an anhydride-modified polyolefin, a second thermoplastic layer of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a third thermoplastic layer of a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive. The bond formed between a second layer of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a third layer of a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive creates a peelable resealable interface having a first interfacial peel strength, A, and a second interfacial peel strength, B. | 07-07-2011 |
Victor H. Cruz, Los Fresnos, TX US
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20130026490 | GLASS/CERAMICS REPLACEMENT OF EPOXY FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE HERMETICALLY SEALED NON-AXIAL ELECTRONIC PACKAGES - A high temperature, non-cavity package for non-axial electronics is designed using a glass ceramic compound with that is capable of being assembled and operating continuously at temperatures greater that 300-400° C. Metal brazes, such as silver, silver colloid or copper, are used to connect the semiconductor die, lead frame and connectors. The components are also thermally matched such that the packages can be assembled and operating continuously at high temperatures and withstand extreme temperature variations without the bonds failing or the package cracking due to a thermal mismatch. | 01-31-2013 |
Vincent Cruz, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100161004 | WIRELESS DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL OF AN IMPLANTABLE SENSING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREFOR - Communication systems and methods for dynamically controlling the power wirelessly delivered by a remote reader unit to separate sensing device, such as a device adapted to monitor a physiological parameter within a living body, including but not limited to intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure (ICP), and cardiovascular pressures that can be measured to assist in diagnosing and monitoring various diseases. The communication method entails electromagnetically delivering power from at least one telemetry antenna within the reader unit to at least one telemetry antenna within the sensing device, and controlling the power supplied to the sensing device within a predetermined operating power level range of the sensing device. | 06-24-2010 |
Vincent B. Cruz, Hayes, VA US
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20140262015 | High Pressure Soft Lithography for Micro-Topographical Patterning of Molded Polymers and Composites - A soft lithography template or stamp is made by casting a polydimethysiloxane (PDMS) or other suitable elastomeric precursor onto a master pattern. The master pattern may be formed utilizing known micro-fabrication techniques. The PDMS template includes an inverse copy of the micro-structures on the master pattern, and can be placed into a mold used to prepare a carbon-fiber reinforced polymer composite part or other polymer molding systems where a matrix material passes through a fluid state during the cure process. The liquid resin material flows into the structures on the surface of the PDMS template and hardens during the curing cycle. After the part is released from the mold, the PDMS template can be peeled from the surface of the part to reveal the free standing micro structures which are a replica of the master pattern. | 09-18-2014 |
Virginia Cruz, Dekalb, IL US
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20130118922 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING FOR AMMUNITION - A package for a plurality of ammunition units, each unit having an axially elongated casing with a base and a projectile joined to the casing opposite its base, is made from a thermoformed sheet, formed to have a plurality of elongated compartments for receiving an ammunition unit. Each compartment is recessed from a planar peripheral upper surface and has a cradling surface extending along an axis of an inserted ammunition unit for supporting its casing and first and second separation walls on opposed sides of the cradling surface. At least one of the first and second separation walls has an overhanging tab, resiliently deformable relative to the other opposed separation wall to receive and grasp the casing upon insertion or to allow removal of the casing. | 05-16-2013 |