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James Longoria, Sacramento, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100179574SYNTHETIC CHORD - Synthetic chord devices and methods for using the same for connecting tissues are provided. Aspects of the synthetic chord device include a flexible cord having an attachment element at both a first and a second end, wherein each attachment element includes a piercing member coupled to a securing member that attaches the flexible cord to a first tissue. At least a portion of the flexible cord can be configured to be secured to a second tissue. Aspects of the invention also include sets of the synthetic chord device with pre-measured flexible cords. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications, such as in applications in which it is desired to repair a heart valve.07-15-2010
20100185186METHODS OF TREATING A CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA BY THORACOSCOPIC PRODUCTION OF A COX MAZE III LESION SET - Methods of treating a subject for a cardiac arrhythmia are provided. Aspects of the methods include thoracoscopically producing a cardiac Cox maze III set of lesions in cardiac tissue of the subject in a manner sufficient to treat the subject for the cardiac arrhythmia.07-22-2010

Joe Longoria, Freeport, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090286013USE OF MICROWAVE ENERGY TO SELECTIVELY HEAT THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER SYSTEMS - A method for processing a thermoplastic material that comprises a microwave-sensitive polymeric region, wherein the method includes exposing the microwave-sensitive polymeric region to microwaves; wherein the exposing results in an increase in the temperature of the polymeric region; and processing the thermoplastic material is disclosed.11-19-2009

Jose Longoria, Lake Jackson, TX US

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20110104496ADDITIVES FOR THE USE OF MICROWAVE ENERGY TO SELECTIVELY HEAT THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER SYSTEMS - A microwave-sensitive thermoplastic composition that includes a microwave-receptive additive; and a thermoplastic polymer; wherein the microwave-receptive additive is selected from the group consisting of sepiolite clay, molecular sieves formed from ammonium ion salts or hydrogen ion salts, aluminophosphates, silicoaluminophasphates, silicotitanates, organo-modified clays, molecular sieves or zeolites having a caged organic microwave receptive material, and combinations thereof.05-05-2011

Jose Longoria, Miami, FL US

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20080239706METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNDERWATER LIGHT DISPLAY - An underwater light display system for providing a decorative light display on the surface of a container holding a body of water and/or objects located within a body of water is provided. An exemplary system comprises a shell and a light assembly. The shell comprises a bottom and a top portion. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly is preprogrammed to produce variable light patterns and is secured to the interior surface of the top portion so as to direct light downward. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly may further comprise a plurality of lenses configured to direct light. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly further comprises a weight having a lens configured to direct light.10-02-2008
20090266377APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPRINTING SHAPED IMAGES ONTO HAIR - An applicator for applying an image onto hair according to one embodiment includes a container holding a colored gel composition that forms the image and an at least partially hollow stencil element securely attached to the container. The stencil element includes a screen that partitions the stencil element into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the container and contains a first cavity that is preshaped in the form of the image to be applied. The first cavity is formed adjacent a first side of the screen. The second portion is located on an opposite side of the screen and contains a second cavity that is also preshaped in the form of the image to be applied, whereby the shape of the gel composition is preformed in the first cavity and is maintained as the gel composition passes through the screen and fills the second cavity for application onto the hair as the image.10-29-2009
20110065353INFANT PLAY GYM - An infant play gym including a mat, a first arched structure extending over the mat, a second arched structure extending over the mat, and a motion module. The motion module includes a housing couplable to both the first arched structure and the second arched structure, a power source, and a motor positioned within the housing and powered by the power source, the motor operable to cause the first and second arched structures to move with respect to one another.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Jose Longoria, Miami, FL US

Jose Javier Longoria, Lake Jackson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100137621PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING HEAVY BYPRODUCT FORMATION DURING DISTILLATION - A process and apparatus for recovering dichlorohydrins from a mixture comprising dichlorohydrins, water, one or more compounds selected from esters of dichlorohydrins, monochlorohydrins and/or esters thereof, and multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds and/or esters thereof, and optionally one or more substances comprising chlorinating agents, catalysts and/or esters of catalysts while minimizing formation of heavies is disclosed.06-03-2010

Raul G. Longoria, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100266422Positive Displacement Pump System and Method with Rotating Valve - Systems and methods including a valve piston in a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber may include a pump inlet and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the pumping chamber. The valve piston may be configured to rotate between a first position within the pumping chamber and a second position outside of the pumping chamber.10-21-2010
20100266423System and Method for Pump with Deformable Bearing Surface - Systems and methods for pumping fluid comprising a pumping chamber, a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a valving mechanism, and a drive piston or pumping chamber wall including a deformable surface configured to provide elastohydrodynamic lubrication during operation.10-21-2010
20100268333SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PUMP - Systems and methods to control the movement of one or more pistons in a pumping chamber. The systems and methods may include a sensor to sense an external variable provide an output signal. The systems and methods may also include a microprocessor configured to receive the output signal from the sensor and to change an operating parameter of the pump in response to the output signal.10-21-2010
20100268334System and Method for Pump Variable Stroke - Systems and methods for providing a variable pumping stroke from a pump comprising a pumping chamber, a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a valving mechanism, and a drive piston.10-21-2010
20110160788POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods including a motor or electromagnets to control the movement of one or more pistons in a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber may include a pump inlet and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the pumping chamber. Surfaces on a piston or pumping chamber may include hydrodynamic bearing surfaces.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Raul G. Longoria, Austin, TX US