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Ana Lopez, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155218COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GROWTH OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for maintenance of the undifferentiated state and/or pluripotency in stem cells, including embryonic stem (ES) cells. It also relates to stem cells that have been maintained in an undifferentiated state. The present invention provides these aspects using culture medium enriched with a TGFβ family member protein, an FGF family member protein, and/or nicotinamide, without using fibroblast feeder layers, conditioned media, or leukemia inhibitory factor.06-18-2009

Angelica Lopez, Pismo Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015586FRONT CLOSURE BRA WITH CRISSCROSSING STRAPS - A bra comprising a pair of breast cups, a front opening closure connected to the breast cups, a pair of generally triangular side panels, each of the generally triangular side panels containing vertical boning connecting each of the generally triangular side panels to a different breast cup; a pair of crisscrossing straps, each crisscrossing strap coupled to the top of the vertical boning on one generally triangular side panel and the bottom of the boning on an opposite generally triangular side panel.01-19-2012

Armando Lopez, Coachella, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120130937SECURITY AT A FACILITY - Techniques described in this paper are associated with improving security at a facility. A system constructed in accordance with the techniques can assist security personnel with preventing incidents (e.g., crime, disorder, nuisance, property loss) at a facility, especially one open to public visitation (e.g., amusement parks, casinos, shopping centers). Assisting security personnel in preventing incidents can include readily providing adequate and appropriate security and non-security related information to security personnel, whether the security personnel (e.g., security officer) is stationed in a security office or on patrol (i.e. in the field) at the facility.05-24-2012

Armando V. Lopez, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090213274Digital Television Signal Reception - Apparatus and methods to receive and display digital television signals are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus to receive digital television signals comprises an antenna assembly (08-27-2009
20100321271System and Apparatus for Receiving Digital Television Signals - Apparatus and methods to receive and display digital television signals are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus to receive digital television signals comprises an antenna assembly coupled to the signal processing circuitry and comprising a first antenna positioned to maximize reception in a first direction and a second antenna positioned to maximize reception in a second direction, different from the first direction, and a processor coupled to the antenna assembly and comprising a selection logic module to select an antenna to receive a digital television signal for a specific channel, and a tuning logic module to configure the antenna assembly to receive a signal via a selected antenna.12-23-2010
20120092561System and Apparatus for Receiving Digital Television Signals - Apparatus and methods to receive and display digital television signals are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus to receive digital television signals comprises an antenna assembly coupled to the signal processing circuitry and comprising a first antenna positioned to maximize reception in a first direction and a second antenna positioned to maximize reception in a second direction, different from the first direction, and a processor coupled to the antenna assembly and comprising a selection logic module to select an antenna to receive a digital television signal for a specific channel, and a tuning logic module to configure the antenna assembly to receive a signal via a selected antenna.04-19-2012

Patent applications by Armando V. Lopez, Mountain View, CA US

Arthur Velchez Lopez, Winchester, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080216472Buoyancy engine apparatus - A buoyancy engine and compression device having a plurality of rotating flexible chains formed of individual segments, each having a plurality of compressible flotation members engaged thereon. The chains rotate around axises at upper and lower frames. The flotation members are alternately compressed and expanded during rotation around the upper and lower frames during passage through an angled pathway defined by paired planar members in an angled engagement which rotate in time with the chain and engaged flotation members. Expanded flotation members circumventing the lower frame produce upward thrust as a function of their dimension and displacement of water. Mechanical energy from the system may be harnessed by conventional mechanical engagement of the rotating flexible chains or segments forming the upper and lower frames.09-11-2008

Carlos A. Lopez, San Dimas, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110308956SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING OVERHANG ON ELECTROPLATED SURFACES OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Systems and methods for reducing overhang on electroplated surfaces of printed circuit boards are described. One such method includes applying a first resist layer on a substrate having a first copper layer, applying a first image to the first resist layer, developing the first resist layer in accordance with the first image, applying a second copper layer on the first copper layer, electroplating a first metallic layer on the second copper layer, removing the first resist layer, etching a portion of the first copper layer, removing the first metallic layer, depositing a third copper layer on a surface of the assembly, applying a second resist layer on the third copper layer, applying a second image to the second resist layer, developing the second resist layer in accordance with the second image, electroplating a preselected metal layer on the third copper layer, removing the second resist layer, and etching a portion of the third copper layer.12-22-2011

Christopher Lopez, Laguna Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174242MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE LUER CONNECTOR - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a selectively closable male end portion. Embodiments are configured to open upon connection with a female connector or female tipped medical implement. Some embodiments include an internal cavity configured to change size as the connector moves from the open to closed or closed to open positions. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to draw fluid from the male end toward the other end of the connector as the connector closes.07-08-2010

Domingo Lopez, Moreno Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100095422Leg Protection Arrangement - A protection device for a person's legs is disclosed that includes a knee pad means that has a concave portion for receiving the knee of the person, and further includes a protective covering. A pair of flexible upper straps each have a lower end coupled with the knee pad means, and an upper end adapted to be selectively coupled to the belt. Each upper strap mutually crosses at a point behind the person's upper leg. A pair of flexible lower straps each have an upper end coupled with the knee pad means, and a lower end adapted to be selectively coupled with one of the person's shoes proximate a heel thereof, either to a loop of the shoe or to a shoe-attachable ring of the invention.04-22-2010

Douglas D. Lopez, Los Alamitos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324956Automated pricing and/or "Green" indicating method and system - The present invention comprises a rapid and automated creation of a price schedule and/or a “green” schedule comprising steps and an implementation for providing a set of construction (or other) plans created with an architectural, civil, industrial or other software design tool, such as CAD, and optionally a palette of 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional architectural parametric symbols that correspond to respective construction plan elements, such as windows, doors, acrylic glass blocks and/or sky lights. At least one parametric symbol corresponding to a construction plan element is preferably inserted into the construction plans. A cost value and a statement indicating whether or not a parametric symbol is “green” for each of the inserted parametric symbols is calculated and/or determined corresponding to respective plan elements. A price schedule, a “green” schedule or both are then created, which can include the total cost for all of the inserted parametric symbols corresponding to respective plan elements, and a statement for each of the inserted symbols indicating whether or not they are certified as being energy efficient or rated “green.”12-23-2010
20100332355Automated pricing system - The present invention comprises a method and system for a rapid and automated creation of a price schedule comprising steps and an implementation for providing a set of construction (or other) plans created with an architectural, civil, industrial or other software design tool, such as CAD, and optionally a palette of 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional architectural parametric symbols that correspond to respective construction plan elements, such as windows, doors, acrylic glass blocks and/or sky lights. At least one parametric symbol corresponding to a construction plan element is preferably inserted into the construction plans. A cost value for each of the inserted parametric symbols is preferably calculated corresponding to respective plan elements. A price schedule is then optionally created which includes the total cost for all of the inserted parametric symbols corresponding to respective plan elements.12-30-2010

Frank Lopez, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110238622SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ASSOCIATING A RECORD WITH AN ACCOUNT FROM AN ON-DEMAND DATABASE SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for associating a record with an account from an on-demand database system. These mechanisms and methods for associating a record with an account from an on-demand database system can enable improved synchronization between an on-demand database system and a software element separate from the on-demand database system, etc.09-29-2011

Frank Lopez, Tracy, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080235708Selectively updating web pages on a mobile client - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for enabling the selective updating of web pages provided to a mobile client using, for example, AJAX technology. The system, method, and computer program product are optionally further extended to harmonize synchronization of data retrieved by other methods with data updated using AJAX. The use of AJAX technology is disclosed within the context of additional technology suites which may be substituted to achieve the same function. Additionally, the use of queuing AJAX updates is discussed.09-25-2008
20100299676SELECTIVELY UPDATING WEB PAGES ON A MOBILE CLIENT - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for enabling the selective updating of web pages provided to a mobile client using, for example, AJAX technology. The system, method, and computer program product are optionally further extended to harmonize synchronization of data retrieved by other methods with data updated using AJAX. The use of AJAX technology is disclosed within the context of additional technology suites which may be substituted to achieve the same function. Additionally, the use of queuing AJAX updates is discussed.11-25-2010

George A. Lopez, Laguna Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080287920MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE MALE LUER - A luer connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. The housing further including a rigid tubular male portion at the first end, a rigid tubular female portion at the second end, and a longitudinal opening therethrough. The male portion is configured to be engageable with a female connector. The female portion is configured to be engageable with a male connector and to prevent the disengagement of the male connector from the female portion. In some embodiments, the female portion is configured to maintain a fixed rotational position when the male connector is being threaded therewith, but to rotate with the male connector once the male connector has become fully engaged with the female portion so as to prevent the male connector from becoming unthreaded from the female portion.11-20-2008
20110062703FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid.03-17-2011
20110282302MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector.11-17-2011
20120041391MEDICAL CONNECTOR - Some embodiments comprise a connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. A second member can be positioned at a second end portion of the housing and be engageable with a second device. The second member can have a body portion having a first body portion, a second body portion, and a flow lumen extending axially through the body portion, an annular covering portion extending in a radial direction away from the body portion, a receiving portion extending away from the covering portion in an axial direction, and at least one protrusion extending radially away from an outside surface of the body portion. In some embodiments, the second member can be supported by the housing such that, in an assembled state, the first body portion is positioned within the housing and such that the annular covering portion and the second body portion are positioned outside the housing.02-16-2012

Patent applications by George A. Lopez, Laguna Beach, CA US

Hellmut Sonny Lopez, Corona, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100006616Paintball pod harness with internal pouch - A paintball pod harness having a central body having a concealable pouch to allow for expanded capacity off of the paintball field with a compacted arrangement for play on the field. The central body supports exterior pod sleeves for carrying paintball pods and has an internal core accessible by a body opening for concealing the expanding capacity pouch.01-14-2010

Heman A. Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110111294High Capacity Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries - High capacity silicon based anode active materials are described for lithium ion batteries. These materials are shown to be effective in combination with high capacity lithium rich cathode active materials. Supplemental lithium is shown to improve the cycling performance and reduce irreversible capacity loss for at least certain silicon based active materials. In particular silicon based active materials can be formed in composites with electrically conductive coatings, such as pyrolytic carbon coatings or metal coatings, and composites can also be formed with other electrically conductive carbon components, such as carbon nanofibers and carbon nanoparticles. Additional alloys with silicon are explored.05-12-2011

Herman Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086853POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES HAVING A HIGH SPECIFIC DISCHARGE CAPACITY AND PROCESSES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF THESE MATERIALS - Positive electrode active materials are described that have a very high specific discharge capacity upon cycling at room temperature and at a moderate discharge rate. Some materials of interest have the formula Li04-08-2010
20100086854FLUORINE DOPED LITHIUM RICH METAL OXIDE POSITIVE ELECTRODE BATTERY MATERIALS WITH HIGH SPECIFIC CAPACITY AND CORRESPONDING BATTERIES - Lithium rich metal oxyfluorides are described with high specific capacity and, good cycling properties. The materials have particularly good high rate capabilities. The fluorine dopant can be introduced in a low temperature process to yield the materials with desirable cycling properties. In some embodiments, the positive electrode active materials have a composition represented approximately by the formula Li04-08-2010
20100151332POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR HIGH DISCHARGE CAPACITY LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - Positive electrode active materials are described that have a high tap density and high specific discharge capacity upon cycling at room temperature and at a moderate discharge rate. Some materials of interest have the formula Li06-17-2010
20110136019LITHIUM ION BATTERY WITH HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTROLYTES AND ADDITIVES - Desirable electrolyte compositions are described that are suitable for high voltage lithium ion batteries with a rated charge voltage at least about 4.45 volts. The electrolyte compositions can comprise ethylene carbonate and solvent composition selected from the group consisting of dimethyl carbonate, methyl ethyl carbonate, γ-butyrolactone, γ-valerolactone or a combination thereof. The electrolyte can further comprise a stabilization additive. The electrolytes can be effectively used with lithium rich positive electrode active materials.06-09-2011

Patent applications by Herman Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Herman A. Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110052981LAYER-LAYER LITHIUM RICH COMPLEX METAL OXIDES WITH HIGH SPECIFIC CAPACITY AND EXCELLENT CYCLING - Lithium rich and manganese rich lithium metal oxides are described that provide for excellent performance in lithium-based batteries. The specific compositions can be engineered within a specified range of compositions to provide desired performance characteristics. Selected compositions can provide high values of specific capacity with a reasonably high average voltage. Compositions of particular interest can be represented by the formula, xLi03-03-2011
20110052989LITHIUM DOPED CATHODE MATERIAL - Lithium dopant is introduced into lithium rich high capacity positive electrode active materials as a substitution for manganese within the complex metal oxides. In some embodiments, the lithium doped compositions can be written in a two component notation as x.Li03-03-2011
20110076556METAL OXIDE COATED POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-BASED BATTERIES - Positive electrode active materials are formed with various metal oxide coatings. Excellent results have been obtained with the coatings on lithium rich metal oxide active materials. Surprisingly improved results are obtained with metal oxide coatings with lower amounts of coating material. High specific capacity results are obtained even at higher discharge rates.03-31-2011
20110111298COATED POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - High specific capacity lithium rich lithium metal oxide materials are coated with inorganic compositions, such as metal fluorides, to improve the performance of the materials as a positive electrode active material. The resulting coated material can exhibit an increased specific capacity, and the material can also exhibit improved cycling. The materials can be formed while maintaining a desired relatively high average voltage such that the materials are suitable for the formation of commercial batteries. Suitable processes are described for the synthesis of the desired coated compositions that can be adapted for commercial production.05-12-2011
20110236751HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FORMATION PROTOCOLS AND CONTROL OF CHARGING AND DISCHARGING FOR DESIRABLE LONG TERM CYCLING PERFORMANCE - Improved cycling of high voltage lithium ion batteries is accomplished through the use of a formation step that seems to form a more stable structure for subsequent cycling and through the improved management of the charge-discharge cycling. In particular, the formation charge for the battery can be performed at a lower voltage prior to full activation of the battery through a charge to the specified operational voltage of the battery. With respect to management of the charging and discharging of the battery, it has been discovered that for the lithium rich high voltage compositions of interest that a deeper discharge can preserve the cycling capacity at a greater number of cycles. Battery management can be designed to exploit the improved cycling capacity obtained with deeper discharges of the battery.09-29-2011
20110244331DOPED POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIALS AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM - Positive electrode active materials comprising a dopant in an amount of 0.1 to 10 mole percent of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Cd or a combination thereof are described that have high specific discharge capacity upon cycling at room temperature and at a moderate discharge rate. Some materials of interest have the formula Li10-06-2011
20120070725METAL HALIDE COATINGS ON LITHIUM ION BATTERY POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS AND CORRESPONDING BATTERIES - Lithium ion battery positive electrode material are described that comprise an active composition comprising lithium metal oxide coated with an inorganic coating composition wherein the coating composition comprises a metal chloride, metal bromide, metal iodide, or combinations thereof. Desirable performance is observed for these coated materials. In particular, the non-fluoride metal halide coatings are useful for stabilizing lithium rich metal oxides.03-22-2012
20120105007LITHIUM ION BATTERIES WITH SUPPLEMENTAL LITHIUM - Supplemental lithium can be used to stabilize lithium ion batteries with lithium rich metal oxides as the positive electrode active material. Dramatic improvements in the specific capacity at long cycling have been obtained. The supplemental lithium can be provided with the negative electrode, or alternatively as a sacrificial material that is subsequently driven into the negative electrode active material. The supplemental lithium can be provided to the negative electrode active material prior to assembly of the battery using electrochemical deposition. The positive electrode active materials can comprise a layered-layered structure comprising manganese as well as nickel and/or cobalt.05-03-2012
20120107680Lithium Ion Batteries with Supplemental Lithium - Supplemental lithium can be used to stabilize lithium ion batteries with lithium rich metal oxides as the positive electrode active material. Dramatic improvements in the specific capacity at long cycling have been obtained. The supplemental lithium can be provided with the negative electrode, or alternatively as a sacrificial material that is subsequently driven into the negative electrode active material. The supplemental lithium can be provided to the negative electrode active material prior to assembly of the battery using electrochemical deposition. The positive electrode active materials can comprise a layered-layered structure comprising manganese as well as nickel and/or cobalt.05-03-2012

Patent applications by Herman A. Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Humberto Benito Lopez, Dublin, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275601Novel Pyriproxyfen Compositions - New pesticidal compositions comprising pyriproxyfen and methyl esters of C11-05-2009
20110070278METCONAZOLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention generally relates to fungicidal non-aqueous, dispersible concentrate (DC) compositions comprising metconazole, non-ionic surfactants, and solvents. Methods of use and ready-to-use products are also provided.03-24-2011

Ivan Lopez, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120130760ADJUSTING A POINT PREDICTION THAT IS PART OF THE LONG-TERM PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE BASED FORECAST - Illustrated is a system and method for modeling and predicting call center service calls to plan staffing needs based upon historical call center volume data and product life cycle data for the product being serviced by the call center. It includes identifying adjusted historical monthly call volume data. Additionally, the system and method includes transforming the adjusted historical monthly call volume data, using a forecasting algorithm, into a long-term trend and season effect forecast. Further, the system and method includes transforming the adjusted historical monthly call volume data, using a regression algorithm, into a long-term product life cycle based forecast. Additionally, the system and method includes adjusting a point prediction, based on the long-term product life cycle based forecast to create a long-term adjusted monthly forecast, the point prediction adjusted where it exceeds a data point in a bound forecast generated from the long-term trend and season effect forecast.05-24-2012

Jaime R. Lopez, El Granada, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090234245NON-INVASIVE MONITORING OF INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - Methods, systems, and related computer program products for are described for non-invasive detection of intracranial pressure (ICP) variations in an intracranial compartment of a patient. Optical radiation is propagated transcranially into the intracranial compartment, and optical radiation that has migrated through at least a portion of the intracranial compartment and back out of the cranium is detected. At least one signal representative of the detected optical radiation is processed to extract therefrom at least one component signal that varies in time according to at least one of an intrinsic physiological oscillation and an externally driven oscillation in the patient. Examples of suitable intrinsic physiological oscillations include intrinsic respiratory and cardiac oscillations. Examples of suitable externally driven oscillations include ventilated respiratory oscillations and externally mechanically induced oscillations. The extracted component signal is then processed to generate an output signal representative of the ICP variations in the intracranial compartment.09-17-2009
20090326345RESULT VALIDATION IN NON-INVASIVE CEREBRAL OXYGENATION LEVEL MONITORING - Methods, systems, and related computer program products for optically monitoring a chromophore level in a body part of a patient are described. An optical source introduces optical radiation into the body part, and an optical detector receives optical radiation that has propagated through at least a portion of the body part and produces a first signal representative of the received optical radiation. The first signal is processed to produce a chromophore level metric, which is output on a user display, and is further processed to produce a second signal known to exhibit measurably significant timewise fluctuations corresponding to at least one intrinsic physiological oscillation of the patient when the optical source and the optical detector are in proper optical coupling with the body part. An error condition indication is provided if the measurably significant timewise fluctuations are not present in the second signal.12-31-2009
20120035451SAFETY TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRODE - Transcutaneous safety electrode assemblies are described that can include a conducting electrode having a sharp end to penetration of the skin of a patient, and a shielding member that is deployable by a user so as to shield the sharp end of the electrode after the electrode is removed from the skin. The shielding member can be deployed by retracting the sharp end of the electrode a protective housing, assisted by spring force provided by the electrode wire so as to self-retract into the protective housing. The deployment and disengagement can be via push button action, and the electrode assembly can be self-retaining on the patient's skin while deployed.02-09-2012

James Lopez, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006400TECHNIQUE FOR ENABLING MULTIPLE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED ON AN ACTIVE DATA ITEM - A record is processed, and a determination is made as to whether a data item in the record is usable by any one of a plurality of applications that are operable on the device. The detected data item is made actionable by assigning multiple actions to the data item, so that each action is programmatically initiated responsive to a designated input.01-01-2009

Javier M. Lopez, Alameda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120115515LTE SMART PAGING LIST - A device receives, at a particular time, instructions to send a page to user equipment. The device determines, based on a paging list, if the user equipment is associated with a particular serving base station for the particular time. When the user equipment is associated with the particular serving base station for the particular time, the device sends the page to the user equipment via the particular serving base station. When the user equipment is not associated with a serving base station for the particular time, the device sends the page to the user equipment via all base stations associated with a tracking area list for the user equipment.05-10-2012

Jesus F. Perez Lopez, Chino, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110250500POSITIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR A LEAD-ACID BATTERY - Positive active material pastes for flooded deep discharge lead-acid batteries, methods of making the same, and lead-acid batteries including the same are provided. The positive active material paste includes a lead compound, a carbon additive, and a silicon additive. The positive active material paste contains carbon additive at a lead to carbon additive weight ratio of 90 to 1900 and a silicon additive at a lead to silicon additive weight ratio of 200 to 4100.10-13-2011

John A. Lopez, Dixon, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090302850Electromagnetic subterranean imaging instrument - The instrument utilizes at least one electromagnetic signal transmitter and at least one electromagnetic signal receiver with the receiver detecting a receiver signal responsive to the transmitter signal and indicative of subterranean details adjacent to the instrument. The instrument is attachable to a tow vehicle for transport and includes a GPS antenna and tags data gathered by the instrument with GPS position information. The instrument is formed- in modular sections which can be removably attached for collapsing into a smaller space and to allow for flexible configuration of the instrument in various different ways. A wheeled carriage is provided to carry the instrument over the ground. Antennas for the transmitter and receiver, as well as circuitry and cooling systems are all provided to supply the instrument with high resolution and a clear signal indicative of the position and characteristics of subterranean details of interest.12-10-2009

Jose Antonio Lopez, Holtville, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120068505Transportable Collapsible Shade Structure - A transportable shade device to provide a portable shaded area for outdoor workers. The structure features a wheeled frame which is engageable to be towed. A pair of opposing shade panels are rotationally engaged to a vertical support above a center section of said frame. Both panels rotate to an extended position to maximize shade to a seating area on the frame and rotate to a retracted position to minimize wind load on the structure during towing at highway speeds.03-22-2012

Jose E. Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090053912TEST SOCKET - An improved test socket for use in testing integrated circuits. The test socket includes a housing having one or more slots formed therein. Contacts can be received within respective slots and maintained therein with rear ends of the contacts in engagement with traces on a load board. Mounting is accomplished by means of a pair of elastomers, and the elastomers maintain each contact such that, when the front end of a contact is engaged by the lead or pad of the device to be tested and urged into its corresponding slot, an arcuate surface at a rear end of each contact rolls across its corresponding trace with virtually no translational or rotational sliding.02-26-2009
20110274228NUCLEAR FUSION USING ELECTROSTATIC CAGE AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD - An apparatus for generating power includes a cage having a plurality of elongated elements defining a space within the cage, wherein the space has a region for allowing ion collision to occur, and a pair of electromagnets located at or near respective opposite ends of the cage. An apparatus for generating power includes a vacuum chamber, a first solenoid, a second solenoid, wherein the first and the second solenoids are located on opposite sides of the vacuum chamber, and a coupler that mechanically couples the first solenoid to the second solenoid, wherein the coupler has an end defining an opening that resembles a dumbbell shape.11-10-2011

Patent applications by Jose E. Lopez, Sunnyvale, CA US

Jose Luis Lopez, Cypress, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110152774OPHTHALMIC VALVED TROCAR CANNULA - In various embodiments, a trocar cannula may be configured for insertion into an eye to facilitate insertion and removal of instruments during surgery. The cannula may be affixed to an overcap (to inhibit rotation of the overcap relative to the cannula) that includes a seal. In some embodiments, the seal may be overmolded into the overcap or may include a wafer that is fixed between the cannula and the overcap to inhibit rotation relative to the cannula and the overcap. In some embodiments, the cannula and overcap may snap together through a tab/slot interface in a permanent fashion such that the cannula and overcap may not be separated without damaging the cannula or overcap. In some embodiments, a vent cannula may be receivable in the slit of the seal for allowing fluids to vent from the eye through the cannula (which may include an indentation to frictionally engage the vent).06-23-2011
20110152775OPHTHALMIC VALVED TROCAR VENT - In various embodiments, a trocar cannula may be configured for insertion into an eye to facilitate insertion and removal of instruments during surgery. The cannula may be affixed to an overcap (to inhibit rotation of the overcap relative to the cannula) that includes a seal. In some embodiments, the seal may be overmolded into the overcap or may include a wafer that is fixed between the cannula and the overcap to inhibit rotation relative to the cannula and the overcap. In some embodiments, the cannula and overcap may snap together through a tab/slot interface in a permanent fashion such that the cannula and overcap may not be separated without damaging the cannula or overcap. In some embodiments, a vent cannula may be receivable in the slit of the seal for allowing fluids to vent from the eye through the cannula (which may include an indentation to frictionally engage the vent).06-23-2011

Juan Lopez, Livermore, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100047824CITRUS FRUIT PEELING PROCESS - An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed.02-25-2010
20110203351Citrus Fruit Peeling Process - An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed.08-25-2011

Patent applications by Juan Lopez, Livermore, CA US

Larry Lopez, Lake Forest, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277622Orbital device with stowable mount - A weapon/recon mount device, comprising: a base ring fixable to a vehicle; a slewing ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the base ring; a pivot mount attached to the slewing ring and having a stowed state and a deployed state; and a back rest attached to the slewing ring and having a stowed state and a deployed state.11-17-2011

Leandro J. Lopez, Riverside, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110135795Tamale maker - A device and method for making Tamales having: a lower surface, an upper surface, connecting means for attaching said upper surface to the lower surface, the lower surface has means for receiving a tamale wrapper, the upper surface has a cut out portion in the middle of the upper surface for applying a masa spread to the tamale wrapper on the lower surface, wherein a user desires to make tamales, the tamale wrapper is positioned such that the front of the tamale wrapped is positioned over the cut out hole in the upper surface, then the upper surface is positioned on the tamale wrapper to prevent the wrapper from moving, then said masa spread is applied to the tamale wrapper through the cut out portion, then a leveling device is used to compact the masa, then the leveling device is used to scrap away any excess masa spread, and wherein the masa spread has been applied to the tamale wrapper, then a tamale filling is placed on a portion of the masa spread, then the tamale wrapper with the masa spread is folded over the tamale filing to trap the filling between the masa spread so that the tamale is now ready for cooking.06-09-2011

Luis A. Lopez, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100273806TETRAHYDROCYCLOPENTA[B]INDOL-3-YL CARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The present invention relates to certain (1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclo-penta[b]indol-3-yl carboxylic acid derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists of the S1P1 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of S1P1 associated disorders, for example, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, transplant rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, type I diabetes, acne, microbial infections or diseases and viral infections or diseases.10-28-2010
20100292233DIHYDRO-1H-PYRROLO[1,2-A]INDOL-1-YL CARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES WHICH ACT AS S1P1 AGONISTS - The present invention relates to certain (1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-1-yl carboxylic acid derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists of the S1P1 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of S1P1 associated disorders, for example, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, transplant rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, type I diabetes, sepsis, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, acne, microbial infections or diseases and viral infections or diseases.11-18-2010

Manuel Lopez, Azusa, CA US

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20110279959Computer handling device - A device for handling a handheld computer allows the computer to be securely held in the palm of an operator's hand and be rotated through 360° or held on a flip-out stand to facilitate use by the operator and provide optimal viewing of the computer screen.11-17-2011

Mariana Lopez, Alameda, CA US

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20100088179SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS WITH DIRECTIONS - Systems and methods for providing dynamic on-demand directions with targeted advertisements are disclosed.04-08-2010

Matthew G. Lopez, San Diego, CA US

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20080261568Methods and systems for providing contact information - A system includes a communication device comprising a device database of contact information; and a lookup application communicating with the communication device and configured to identify additional contact information in a contact information database that corresponds to a piece of contact information entered into the communication device and to provide the additional contact information to the communication device. A method of providing contact information includes entering a piece of contact information into a communication device; identifying additional contact information that corresponds to the piece of contact information; and providing the additional contact information through the communication device. A system includes a search device for submitting a query regarding a searched business; a server in communication with the search device; and a lookup application resident on the server configured to receive the query and return map data showing a location of the searched business and a location of at least one sponsored business.10-23-2008

Matthew Grant Lopez, Escondido, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080309745Systems and Methods for Varying Dye Concentrations - Systems and methods for varying dye loads. A fluid ejection apparatus includes a reservoir and an assembly. The reservoir stores ink with a first dye load and the assembly receives the ink with the first dye load from the reservoir. To obtain ink with higher dye load, the assembly evaporates a portion of the liquid solvent in the ink to obtain ink with a higher dye load.12-18-2008

Patent applications by Matthew Grant Lopez, Escondido, CA US

Mike Bonilla Lopez, Whittier, CA US

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20120017426Structure for post-assembly magnetization of a permanent magnet rotor, field keyed to a rotating shaft - An un-magnetized permanent magnet rotor that can be magnetized without regard to the angular position of the rotor in the magnetizing fixture and will have the resulting permanent magnetic field synchronized to a mechanically keyed shaft comprises an annular permanent magnet or annular permanent magnet rotor body; a mechanically keyed rotor shaft; and means for aligning the un-magnetized permanent magnet or permanent magnet rotor body and the mechanically keyed rotor shaft during assembly. The rotor shaft contains means for aligning to the magnet or magnet rotor body, which, in turn contains means for coupling to the alignment means of the keyed shaft. The permanent magnet or magnet rotor body and rotor shaft are permanently assembled and then magnetized.01-26-2012

Norberto Lopez, San Diego, CA US

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20090135087Metamaterial Structures with Multilayer Metallization and Via - Techniques and apparatus based on metamaterial structures are provided for antenna and transmission line devices, including multilayer metallization metamaterial structures with one or more conductive vias connecting conductive parts in two different metallization layers.05-28-2009
20090251385Single-Feed Multi-Cell Metamaterial Antenna Devices - Designs and techniques of Composite Right-Left Handed (CRLH) Metamaterial (MTM) antenna devices, including a CRLH MTM devices that include MTM cells formed on a substrate and a conductive launch stub formed on the substrate to be adjacent to each of the MTM cells and electromagnetically coupled to each of the MTM cells.10-08-2009
20090295660Non-Planar Metamaterial Antenna Structures - Antennas for wireless communications based on metamaterial (MTM) structures to arrange one or more antenna sections of an MTM antenna away from one or more other antenna sections of the same MTM antenna so that the antenna sections of the MTM antenna are spatially distributed in a non-planar configuration to provide a compact structure adapted to fit to an allocated space or volume of a wireless communication device, such as a portable wireless communication device.12-03-2009
20100109971METAMATERIAL STRUCTURES WITH MULTILAYER METALLIZATION AND VIA - Techniques and apparatus based on metamaterial structures are provided for antenna and transmission line devices, including multilayer metallization metamaterial structures with one or more conductive vias connecting conductive parts in two different metallization layers. 05-06-2010
20100109972SINGLE-FEED MULTI-CELL METAMATERIAL ANTENNA DEVICES - Designs and techniques of Composite Right-Left Handed (CRLH) Metamaterial (MTM) antenna devices, including a CRLH MTM devices that include MTM cells formed on a substrate and a conductive launch stub formed on the substrate to be adjacent to each of the MTM cells and electromagnetically coupled to each of the MTM cells. 05-06-2010
20100123635Tunable Metamaterial Antenna Structures - Apparatus and techniques that provide tuning elements in antenna devices to tune frequencies of the antenna devices, including composite right and left handed (CRLH) metamaterial (MTM) antenna devices. Examples of the tuning elements for CRLH MTM antenna devices include feed line tuning elements, cell patch tuning elements, meandered stub tuning elements, via line tuning elements, and via pad tuning elements tuning elements that formed near corresponding antenna elements such as the feed line, cell patch, meander stub, via line and via pad, respectively.05-20-2010
20110227795ANTENNA STRUCTURES - Antenna structures and configurations which incorporate alignment keys and support structures which mate Composite Right and Left Handed (CRLH) metamaterial (MTM) structures formed on two or more substrates.09-22-2011
20110241946HOLLOW CELL CRLH ANTENNA DEVICES - A CRLH antenna device is presented having a hollow cell patch structure.10-06-2011
20110273348METAMATERIAL ANTENNA DEVICE WITH MECHANICAL CONNECTION - A wireless device incorporating an antenna made of Composite Right Left Hand (CRLH) structures, having a connection element coupling a portion of the antenna to a ground electrode. In some embodiments a wireless device has one or more mechanical connection units made of electrically conductive materials to provide both mechanical engagement and electrical conduction for the antenna devices.11-10-2011
20120001804CRLH ANTENNA STRUCTURES - A variety of configurations for a CRLH structured antenna in a wireless device are presented. An antenna having portions of the CRLH structure positioned on different layers provides an elevated structure. An antenna is presented having a double folded antenna structure, wherein a cell patch includes extensions on multiple layers of a substrate.01-05-2012

Patent applications by Norberto Lopez, San Diego, CA US

Omar Lopez, Corona, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110174926System and Method for Providing an Integrated User Interface System at a Seat - A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.07-21-2011

Oscar Lopez, Watsonville, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110164955PROCESSING CHAMBER WITH TRANSLATING WEAR PLATE FOR LIFT PIN - Embodiments of a method and apparatus for processing large area substrates including a translational wear plate and/or bushing assembly are provided for reducing the stress on a lift pin used to space substrates from a substrate support in a processing or other type of chamber. In another embodiment, an apparatus for processing substrates includes processing chamber comprising a substrate support disposed in a chamber body. A bushing assembly is disposed in the substrate support. A lift pin is disposed through the bushing assembly. A wear plate is provided that is coupled to the chamber body and aligned with the lift pin. The wear plate is movable laterally relative to a centerline of the chamber body to accommodate lateral motion of the lift pin when contacting the wear plate.07-07-2011

Patricia Lopez, West Hills, CA US

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20090036478Substituted hydroxyethyl amine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I02-05-2009
20090275602Substituted hydroxyethyl amine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I11-05-2009
20100120774Substituted Pyrano [2,3-b] Pyridinamine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I05-13-2010
20100222338BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I09-02-2010
20100317668SUBSTITUTED PYRANO [2,3-B] PYRIDINAMINE COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I12-16-2010
20110118250BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I05-19-2011
20110251186Amino-Oxazines and Amino-Dihydrothiazine Compounds as Beta-Secretase Modulators and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I10-13-2011
20110251190SPIRO-TETRACYCLIC RING COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I10-13-2011

Patent applications by Patricia Lopez, West Hills, CA US

Ricardo Jorge Lopez, San Marcos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080274765Interactive Control of Access to Services and Capabilities of a Mobile Device - A system device and method are provided which determine authorization for access to one or more services grouped together as a package of services without direct intervention of a wireless network provider or wired network access provider. This offers business proprietors, contractors for telecommunication services, service resellers, OEMs and service providers the ability to authorize users, particularly users of mobile communication terminals, hereafter referred to as the “Owner,” access to package services. In this way a large package of features and applications can be available to a mobile device, but access to those features and applications can be controlled by the Owner thus providing the Owner with control over expenses related to accessing those features and applications. It also provides the Owner the ability to secure and prevent unauthorized access to features and applications which could allow an unauthorized user access to sensitive data and equipment.11-06-2008
20110107107Multisigning - A Protocol For Robust Multiple Party Digital Signatures - Embodiments describe a system and/or method for multiple party digital signatures. According to a first aspect a method comprises establishing a first validity range for a first key, establishing a first validity range for at least a second key, and determining if the validity range of the first key overlaps the first validity range of the at least a second key. A certificate is signed with the first validity range of the first key and the first validity range of the at least a second key if the validity ranges overlap. According to another embodiment, signage of the certificate is refused if the first validity range of the first key does not overlap with the first validity range of the at least a second key.05-05-2011

Patent applications by Ricardo Jorge Lopez, San Marcos, CA US

Richard Lopez, Pismo Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015586FRONT CLOSURE BRA WITH CRISSCROSSING STRAPS - A bra comprising a pair of breast cups, a front opening closure connected to the breast cups, a pair of generally triangular side panels, each of the generally triangular side panels containing vertical boning connecting each of the generally triangular side panels to a different breast cup; a pair of crisscrossing straps, each crisscrossing strap coupled to the top of the vertical boning on one generally triangular side panel and the bottom of the boning on an opposite generally triangular side panel.01-19-2012

Richard A. Lopez, Dana Point, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090270534Processes and Manufacturing Methods to Produce an Aqueous Thermosetting Fire-Rated Fire-Retardant Polymeric Adhesive Composition for Manufacturing Interior or Exterior Fire-Rated Cellulosic Products - Disclosed is a fire-retardant non-corrosive composition, as well as a process for the production of porous materials, wherein the process is conducted in the presence of the said fire- retardant, non-corrosive composition. The fire-retardant, non-corrosive composition of the subject application includes a flame-retardant agent, preservative composition, casein liquid modified melamine resin adhesive, and a monomeric-polymeric MDI catalyst. The composition material and the product resulting from the process of the subject application have fire retardant, non-corrosive properties and protection from fungus and insects.10-29-2009

Patent applications by Richard A. Lopez, Dana Point, CA US

Robert Steven Lopez, Truckee, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015892FORMULATIONS OF CANFOSFAMIDE AND THEIR PREPARATION - This invention provides stable, lyophilized formulations of canfosfamide as well as the methods of preparation of those stable lyophilized formulations.01-19-2012

Rodrigo Lopez, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080220747SCROLLING MOBILE ADVERTISEMENTS - A mobile device, system, and method are directed towards displaying an advertisement within a navigable view on a mobile device. In one embodiment, the navigable view employs a scrollable list. In one embodiment, a capability of the mobile device is employed to determine the mechanism for displaying of the advertisement within the navigable view. In one embodiment, the display mechanism may enable the advertisement to disappear from the mobile device's display after scrolling past the advertisement. In another embodiment, the advertisement is treated as a fixed entry within the scrollable view. As a fixed entry, scrolling past the advertisement results in the advertisement disappearing from the display of the mobile device. In still another embodiment, the advertisement is treated as a continually viewable entry within the navigable view, and in another embodiment, the advertisement may bounce to a top or a bottom of the navigable view as it is scrolled.09-11-2008
20090144211DYNAMIC REPRESENTATION OF GROUP ACTIVITY THROUGH REACTIVE PERSONAS - Embodiments are directed towards managing an adaptive media object to dynamically represent a persona reflecting a group's (or individual's) online and/or offline activities and behaviors. The group selects the adaptive media object to represent their persona digitally. The group may indicate which activities, actions, and/or behaviors are to be used to adapt the persona, and may further specify at least one mapping of a selected activity, action, and/or behavior to a change in the configuration of the adaptive media object. In one embodiment, the various activities, actions, and/or behaviors may be input to a machine learning algorithm that dynamically determines the changes to the adaptive media object. The adaptive media object may serve as a single point of contact for the group or individual for communications. The adaptive media object configuration may also change based upon the client device used to access the adaptive media object.06-04-2009

Roger Lopez, El Casaw, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100089304LIFEBOAT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - A suspension system for a lifeboat comprises a pair of hook assemblies (04-15-2010

Samuel M. Lopez, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120008883RESERVOIR CLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for sealably closing a reservoir is disclosed. The system can have a container and a slider. The container can have an orifice and catches and lips surrounding the orifice. The slider can be translatably attached to the container over the orifice. The slider can slidably engage the catch and lips to force the orifice closed. While attached to the catch and lips, the slider can create a pressurized seal of the orifice.01-12-2012

Saul Vasquez Lopez, Oxnard, CA US

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20100039263System and method for utilization of smart meter infrastructure - A system and method for tracking household assets that takes advantage of a home area network and neighborhood smart meter infrastructure. The system uses an asset tracking module comprising a microcontroller unit, motion sensor unit, and communication unit may be registered to a home area network and attached to a household asset. A home management system may be used to track the location of the module and alert a user if the module is moved.02-18-2010

Steven Marc Lopez, Los Altos, CA US

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20110178584VAGINAL REMODELING DEVICE AND METHODS - This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.07-21-2011

Yessenia Lopez, Cypress, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110118639IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - An immobilization device including an anterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human chest and an anterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped anterior section generally corresponding to the sternum of the wearer. The device also includes a posterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human back and a posterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped section corresponding to the spinal column of the wearer, with elongate cushion elements connected to and extending within a width of the posterior outwardly bowed area. A strapping system connects both the anterior and posterior components to one another.05-19-2011
20120046585CONFIGURABLE SUBSHELL COMPONENTS IN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES - A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame.02-23-2012