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Alfred R. Lopez, Commack, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110063171ANTENNAS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE ADAPTABLE OMNIDIRECTIONAL GROUND NULLS - GPS reception on helicopters and ground vehicles may be subject to varying near-ground interference. A compact antenna includes vertically spaced arrays of radiating elements. The first array provides a basic reception pattern. The second array provides a pattern having a distinctive low elevation angle phase reversal. By combining signals for these patterns an antenna pattern with a low angle onmidirectional elevation null characteristic is provided to suppress near-ground interference. Prior to combining, signals from the second array may be modified in amplitude or phase, or both, on a semi-permanent basis, or may be adaptively modified on an active basis, in order to adjust the null characteristic. Antennas and methods are described.03-17-2011

Ali Lopez, Pittsford, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090073212APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURES IN EJECTION MECHANISMS - An apparatus and method for controlling temperature profiles in ejection mechanisms is provided. A heater includes a first resistor segment having an electrical resistivity, a second resistor segment; and a coupling segment positioned between the first resistor segment and the second resistor segment. The coupling segment has an electrical resistivity, wherein the ratio of the resistivity of the coupling segment to the resistivity of the first resistor segment is substantially zero. Alternatively, the first resistor segment has an electrical conductivity and the coupling segment has an electrical conductivity, wherein the electrical conductivity of the coupling segment is greater than the electrical conductivity of the first resistor segment.03-19-2009

Ali G. Lopez, Pittsford, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090033723CONTINUOUS INK-JET PRINTING WITH JET STRAIGHTNESS CORRECTION - A printhead includes a droplet-forming heater operable in a first state to form droplets from a fluid stream having a first volume traveling along a path direction and in a second state to form droplets from the fluid stream having a second volume traveling along the path direction. A droplet deflector system is positioned relative to the droplet-forming heater, which applies a force to the droplets traveling along the path direction, whereby the droplets having the first volume diverge from the path direction by a greater extent than do the droplets having the second volume. A droplet-steering heater is adapted to selectively asymmetrically apply heat to the stream such that the path direction is changed.02-05-2009
20100149238THERMAL CLEANING OF INDIVIDUAL JETTING MODULE NOZZLES - A liquid ejection device includes a jetting module including an array of nozzles; a thermal stimulation device associated with each nozzle of the array of nozzles; and a controller in electrical communication with each thermal stimulation device. The controller is configured to provide a first activation waveform to each thermal stimulation device and to provide a second activation waveform to each thermal stimulation device to clean the associated nozzle with liquid emitted from the associated nozzle. The second activation waveform has a higher activation component when compared to the first activation waveform.06-17-2010

Patent applications by Ali G. Lopez, Pittsford, NY US

Carlos A. Lopez, Webster, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100149229CONTROLLING DIGITAL PRINTING - A method and system for digital printing with plural marking engines in which a controller determines which of the marking engines has first completed its initialization/warm-up cycle and begins printing on that marking engine. As additional marking engines complete their initialization/warm-up cycle, additional concurrent printing is commenced on them.06-17-2010
20100209161CONTROLLING SHEET REGISTRATION IN A DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEM - A digital printing system employing tandem marking engines for duplex printing utilizing a variable dwell time in the output sheet inverter of the first marking engine to provide correct positioning of the leading edge of the inverted sheet for arrival at the entrance of the second marking to avoid the seam in the photoreceptor.08-19-2010
20100264574MODULAR PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING A MODULE WITH A BYPASS PATH - Disclosed are embodiments of a modular printing system with one or more modules having one or more bypass paths and comprise a modular printing system with a module (e.g., a stacker or feeder module) having a main compartment and at least one additional compartment. Contained within the main compartment is a main sheet transport path and a functional component (e.g., a sheet stacking device or a sheet feeding device) connected to the main sheet transport path. Contained with the additional compartment is a bypass path. The bypass path allows sheets to be routed through the module in the event of a print media sheet jam in the main sheet transport path. Because the bypass path is contained within a separate compartment, the jam can be cleared from the main compartment without cycling down the printing system, thereby allowing for continued productivity.10-21-2010

Carolina B. Lopez, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090304738Methods for Enhancing Immune Responses - The present invention is directed to methods for enhancing immune responses. Such methods serve to enhance dendritic cell activation, which, in turn, promotes a more robust immune response to foreign antigens. As such, the methods and compositions of the invention are for useful in the context of a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic regimens.12-10-2009

Francisco Lopez, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234975Methods and systems for evaluating pigment dispersions - Methods and systems for evaluating pigment dispersions with desired characteristics. More specifically, methods and systems for evaluating particle size of colorless or light color dispersions using a novel parameter described as particle size related scattering index (PSRSI).09-25-2008

Patent applications by Francisco Lopez, Rochester, NY US

Francisco J. Lopez, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268356Silanol containing photoconductors - A photoconductor containing an optional supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the photogenerating layer contains a Type V hydroxygallium phthalocyanine having incorporated therein a silanol.10-30-2008
20100086866UNDERCOAT LAYERS COMPRISING SILICA MICROSPHERES - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved imaging member exhibiting little or no plywood print defect comprising an undercoat layer formed from an undercoat layer dispersion comprising silica microspheres, a binder resin and a solvent, and a method for making the undercoat layer.04-08-2010
20110081610CORONA TREATMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER OVERCOAT ADHESION - An intermediate transfer member substrate with an imageable seam overcoat and a process for preparing the intermediate transfer member substrate with an overcoat layer without an adhesive or primer layer is provided.04-07-2011
20110143115INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - There is described herein an intermediate transfer member including a polyimide polymer having the formula:06-16-2011

Patent applications by Francisco J. Lopez, Rochester, NY US

Francisco J. Lopez, Victor, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110077270Compositions and Methods for Treating Ocular Inflammation with Lower Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure - A composition for treating or controlling an ocular disease or condition comprises a dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonist (“DIGRA”), which disease or condition has an etiology, or results, in inflammation. The composition can optionally include an anti-inflammatory agent, an anti-infective agent, or both. The composition can be formulated for topical application, injection, or implantation in an affected eye to treat or control the ocular inflammatory disease or condition.03-31-2011

Fulton J. Lopez, Niskayuna, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110136617Planetary Gear Assembly - A planet gear assembly, including: a planet pin; a bearing comprising an inner race secured to the planet pin at a planet pin bearing end; a planet gear; and a compliant annular plate arranged to secure the planet gear to the planet pin. Compliance of the annular plate permits rotation of the planet gear when a planet gear axis of rotation is not coincident with an axis of rotation of a portion of the planet pin in the annular plate.06-09-2011

Fulton J. Lopez, Clifton Park, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090058094Integrated Medium-Speed Geared Drive Train - A drive train for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine comprises a low speed shaft connected to blades of the wind turbine and a higher speed shaft connected to a generator. The drive train also includes a bearing that substantially supports the weight of at least the low speed shaft. A compound planetary gear stage is connected to the low speed shaft and the higher speed shaft, and includes a rotating carrier, a non-rotating ring gear, a plurality of planetary gears, and a rotating sun gear. The sun gear is connected to the higher speed shaft.03-05-2009

Fulton Jose Lopez, Clifton Park, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090041084TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE THAT ESTIMATES AND COMPENSATES FOR INCIDENT RADIATION - A temperature measurement device includes a first thermocouple mounted on a tubular body that is shielded from the effects of radiation by a radiation shield, and a second, unshielded thermocouple. A difference in the measured temperatures from the first and second thermocouples is compared with calculated temperatures using an iterative process to determine a corrected temperature of the gas stream that estimates and compensates for incident radiation.02-12-2009
20090041642Radiant coolers and methods for assembling same - A method of assembling a radiant cooler is provided. The method includes providing a vessel shell that includes a gas flow passage defined therein that extends generally axially through the vessel shell, coupling a plurality of cooling tubes and a plurality of downcomers together to form a tube cage wherein at least one of the plurality of cooling tubes is positioned circumferentially between a pair of circumferentially-adjacent spaced-apart downcomers, and orienting the tube cage within the vessel shell such that the tube cage is in flow communication with the flow passage.02-12-2009
20090074347FIBER BRAGG GRATING FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSING - A method of fiber core material band gap engineering for artificially modifying fiber material properties is provided. The method includes doping the fiber core material with one or more atoms for enhancing photosensitivity to the fiber material. The method also includes co-doping the fiber core material with one or more ions for enhancing an amorphous network crosslink mean coordination number. The method further includes thermally annealing the fiber core material for widening the band gap of the fiber core material.03-19-2009
20090130001METHODS FOR FABRICATING SYNGAS COOLER PLATENS AND SYNGAS COOLER PLATENS - A method for fabricating a syngas cooler is provided. The method includes coupling a tube cage within the syngas cooler, and coupling a plurality of platens to the tube cage to facilitate steam production in the syngas cooler. At least a first platen has at least one of a length that is larger than a length of a second platen, a non-linear geometry, and an angular position that is oblique with respect to a wall of the syngas cooler.05-21-2009
20090199474APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND SCRUBBING A FLOW OF SYNGAS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A method of assembling a spray quench apparatus is provided. The method includes coupling a first end of an exit tube to a quench chamber such that the exit tube end is in flow communication with the quench chamber, coupling at least one spray nozzle to an opposite second end of the exit tube such that water emitted from the spray nozzle fills the exit tube and forms a film of water across an inner surface of the exit tube, coupling a water source to the quench chamber for providing a substantially continuous water film along an inner surface of the quench chamber, and coupling at least one discharge apparatus to the quench chamber for providing water spray into the quench chamber, wherein the water of the water film and water sprays drains into a water sump.08-13-2009
20090262777HEAT FLUX MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING FOULING THICKNESS - A heat flux measurement device includes at least two thermocouples disposed within a front portion of the device at different axial distances from a front wall of the device. A correlation between the measured heat fluxes from the device over a period of time is used to estimate a fouling thickness on a wall, for example, a water wall of a radiant syngas cooler (RSC).10-22-2009
20100113210Split torque compound planetary drivetrain for wind turbine applications - A compound planetary gear transmission unit includes a second stage with axially staggered planets.05-06-2010

Patent applications by Fulton Jose Lopez, Clifton Park, NY US

James Gerard Lopez, East Schodack, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100290733FIBER BRAGG GRATING SENSING PACKAGE AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - A fiber Bragg grating multi-point temperature sensing system comprises a fiber sensing cable package and a plurality of clamping devices distributed along an inner surface of a wall in a circumferential direction for securing the fiber sensing cable package. The fiber sensing cable package comprises a fiber Bragg grating based sensing cable comprising at least one optical fiber, a plurality of Bragg gratings inscribed in the optical fiber, and a fabric layer and a sheath tube surrounding the optical fiber. The multi-point fiber temperature sensing system comprises a light source for transmitting light to the Bragg gratings based sensing cable package, and a detector module receiving reflected signal. Each clamping device comprises a radiation tee and defines at least one mounting hole for securing the fiber sensing cable.11-18-2010

John E. Lopez, Nesconset, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281954METHOD FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTED TRADING DATA - In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a computer-implemented system and method of managing market information across a network of data providers, comprising the steps of: (a) electronically receiving first data including confidential information regarding market participants in a first system that protects said first data behind a firewall; (b) electronically receiving second data including confidential information regarding market participants in a second system that protects said second data behind a firewall; (c) electronically receiving an order and targeting parameters from a first market participant; (d) electronically issuing an advertisement request message to said first system and said second system, said advertisement message comprising display attributes of said order and comprising said targeting parameters; (e) electronically prompting said first system and said second system via the advertisement request message to each send a coordination request message to a Coordination Hub, said coordination request message comprising information deduced from said confidential information regarding market participants in said first and second systems, wherein the selection of the information that is sent to the Coordination Hub is based at least in part on said first market participant's targeting parameters; (f) electronically prompting based on the coordination request message said Coordination Hub to issue permissions to advertise the order to selected market participants, wherein market participants are selected based, at least in part, on said received information regarding market participants; and (g) electronically prompting based on the permission to advertise the order said first system and said second system to route information about said order from first participant to said selected market participants.11-12-2009
20100121759Confidential Block Trading System And Method - Methods and systems for facilitating trading of securities, preferred methods comprising receiving a first buy or sell order from a first user; calculating a block price range; determining that said first order is reasonably priced; transmitting to a second user a notification that a reasonably priced order is present, but without notifying said second user of the side; receiving a second order from said second user, wherein said second order is a contra to said first order and nearly matches but does not cross said first order; transmitting a contra order notification to said second user after said second order is received, said contra order notification indicating that a nearly matching contra order is active; receiving a third order from said second user, said third order being a contra to said first order and crossing said first order; and executing a trade comprising said first order and said third order.05-13-2010
20100268605Method and system for managing distributed trading data - In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a computer-implemented system and method of managing market information across a network of data providers, comprising the steps of: (a) electronically receiving first data including confidential information regarding market participants in a first system that protects said first data behind a firewall; (b) electronically receiving second data including confidential information regarding market participants in a second system that protects said second data behind a firewall; (c) electronically receiving an order and targeting parameters from a first market participant; (d) electronically issuing an advertisement request message to said first system and said second system, said advertisement message comprising display attributes of said order and comprising said targeting parameters; (e) electronically prompting said first system and said second system via the advertisement request message to each send a coordination request message to a Coordination Hub, said coordination request message comprising information deduced from said confidential information regarding market participants in said first and second systems, wherein the selection of the information that is sent to the Coordination Hub is based at least in part on said first market participant's targeting parameters; (f) electronically prompting based on the coordination request message said Coordination Hub to issue permissions to advertise the order to selected market participants, wherein market participants are selected based, at least in part, on said received information regarding market participants; and (g) electronically prompting based on the permissions to advertise the order said first system and said second system to route information about said order from first participant to said selected market participants.10-21-2010

Joseph V. Lopez, Camillus, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090106948METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETAINING ELONGATED FLEXIBLE ARTICLES INCLUDING VISUAL INSPECTION APPARATUS INSPECTION PROBES - A tie for retaining a length of an elongated flexible article can include a strap having a proximal end for attachment to an attachment location of the elongated flexible article and a distal end. For retaining a length of an elongated flexible article, a proximal end of a strap can be attached to an attachment location, and an extending portion of the strap can be wrapped around a bundle of flexible article sections, and then secured by securing a more distally located section of the strap to a more proximally located section thereof.04-30-2009
20090109045BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION HANDSET - An industrial inspection handset is disclosed, comprising a battery assembly for providing power to the handset, wherein the battery assembly comprises a connector for connecting a battery charger, a battery circuit for communicating with a processor in the handset, and a battery charge indicator on the surface of the battery assembly connected to the battery circuit for providing a visual indication of the charge remaining in the battery assembly. A method of power management for an industrial inspection handset is also disclosed comprising the steps of setting a first maximum power output value for the camera illumination for the insertion, monitoring an imager signal processor, to determine that the gain value of the image signal processor is less than a predetermined gain value, and setting a lower second maximum power output value for the camera illumination in order to increase the gain value. Additional methods of power management for an industrial inspection handset are disclosed, comprising the steps of setting a first maximum power output value for the articulation of the insertion tube attached to the handset, monitoring the operator controls to determine that there has been no articulation for a first predetermined amount of time, monitoring the position of the insertion tube to determine whether the insertion tube position is inside or outside of a predetermined zone of coordinates, and reducing or turning off the articulation power to hold the position of the insertion tube.04-30-2009
20090109283INTEGRATED STORAGE FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION HANDSET - An industrial inspection handset is disclosed, comprising a connector for connecting a peripheral device to the handset, wherein the connector is oriented such that the peripheral device can extend substantially parallel to the housing surface of the handset, and a cover tethered to the handset by a first tab, wherein the cover when mounted on the housing of the handset encloses the connector and the peripheral device. In an alternative embodiment, the handset comprises a connector oriented such that the peripheral device can extend substantially perpendicular to the housing surface of the handset, and a cover tethered to the handset by a first tab and a second tab, wherein the cover when mounted on the mounting member encloses the connector. A method of replacing a cover tethered to an industrial inspection handset is also disclosed, wherein the first cover is tethered to the handset by a first tab, comprising the steps of removing the first cover from the first tab; forcing the first tab through an opening in the handset and into the interior of the handset; and tethering a second cover to the handset by inserting a second tab attached to the second cover through the opening in the handset.04-30-2009
20090109429INSPECTION APPARATUS HAVING HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY - An inspection apparatus can include a handset and an elongated inspection tube extending from the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from one or more components of the apparatus, the apparatus can include a particularly designed heat sink assembly.04-30-2009
20090109431VISUAL INSPECTION APPARATUS HAVING LIGHT SOURCE BANK - A visual inspection apparatus can include a handset, elongated inspection tube extending from the handset and a light source bank disposed within a hand held housing of the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from the light source bank, the apparatus can include one or more of a thermal control system and a particularly designed heat sink assembly.04-30-2009

Kenneth Lopez, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090192823ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD TIMELINE AND THE HUMAN FIGURE - A patient information interface system presents an aggregated, graphical view of patient anatomy and history. The system includes a graphical representation of at least a portion of a human anatomy including one or more indicators, aggregated from a plurality of clinical information sources and located at anatomical locations on the representation, that correspond to clinical events that have occurred in connection with a patient. The system also includes an electronic health record timeline of clinical events for the patient. The timeline includes the same one or more indicators that are displayed on the graphical representation corresponding to clinical events that have occurred in connection with a patient. A selection or change of an indicator on one of the graphical representation or the electronic health record timeline triggers a corresponding selection or change of the indicator on the other of the graphical representation or the electronic health record timeline.07-30-2009
20100131292SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERRUPTION WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for interruption workflow management in a clinical enterprise. Certain embodiments provide an interruption workflow management system for a clinical enterprise. The system includes a worklist including a plurality of patient indicators representing patients for which tasks are to be performed by a user. The system also includes a patient panel displaying patient information associated with a patient indicator selected from the worklist. The system further includes a patient indicator shelf holding one or more patient indicators from at least one of the worklist and the patient panel for later retrieval in response to user input. The patient indicator shelf facilitates restoration of a patient indicator from the patient indicator shelf to display in the patient panel in response to user input.05-27-2010