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Elliot Lucas Ortiz, San Francsico, CA US
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| 20120125951 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Single Dispense Interface - A injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 05-24-2012 |
Elliot Lucas Ortiz, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120136334 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Dispense Interface - An injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 05-31-2012 |
George A. Ortiz, La Mirada, CA US
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| 20080217033 | Combination garden tiller and sprinkler head grass trimmer - Apparatus for trimming grass around sprinkler heads or tending a small garden area includes a tubular member having a plurality of serrations formed on one end for cutting grass around such sprinkler heads. A housing member partially disposed for reciprocal movement within the tubular member. A plate disposed for closing one end of housing member and having an outer periphery engageable with an inner surface of such tubular member for guiding during reciprocal movement. A second guide disposed around outer periphery of such housing member intermediate each end thereof. Another elongated rod like member engages an end of such first elongated rod like member. A caged biasing means is disposed over the second rod like member for absorbing shock during use of apparatus and a mechanism for manipulating the apparatus while trimming such grass around such sprinkler head or tending such small garden area. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080217035 | Combination garden tiller and sprinkler head grass trimmer - Apparatus for trimming grass around sprinkler heads or tending a small garden area includes a tubular member having a plurality of serrations formed on one end for cutting grass around such sprinkler heads. A housing member partially disposed for reciprocal movement within the tubular member. A plate disposed for closing one end of housing member and having an outer periphery engageable with an inner surface of such tubular member for guiding during reciprocal movement. A second guide disposed around outer periphery of such housing member intermediate each end thereof. Another elongated rod like member engages an end of such first elongated rod like member. A caged biasing means is disposed over the second rod like member for absorbing shock during use of apparatus and a mechanism for manipulating the apparatus while trimming such grass around such sprinkler head or tending such small garden area. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090255696 | COMBINATION GARDEN TILLER AND SPRINKLER HEAD GRASS TRIMMER - Apparatus for trimming grass around sprinkler heads or tending a small garden area includes a first housing member having a plurality of serrations formed on one end for cutting grass around such sprinkler heads. A second housing member partially disposed for reciprocal movement within the first housing member. A first elongated rod like member is passed through the center apertures in each housing member and the another elongated rod like member engages an end of such first elongated rod like member. A caged biasing spring is disposed over the second rod like member for aiding in reciprocal movement of the second housing member. A resilient elastomeric member is provided for absorbing shock during use of apparatus for tending such small garden area and a mechanism for manipulating the apparatus while trimming such grass around such sprinkler head or tending such small garden area. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100230123 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SETTING VARIABLE OPERATING ELEVATION OF A COMBINATION TURBO GARDEN TILLER AND GRASS TRIMMER APPARATUS - An arrangement for setting variable operating elevation for a hand-held powered tool capable of generating a rotational motion and employed to manipulate a combination turbo garden tiller and a grass trimmer apparatus includes at least one elongated rod like member engageable at a first end thereof with threaded end of the apparatus and engageable at an opposed second end thereof with the powered tool. The at least one elongated rod like member has each of a predetermined length and a third predetermined cross-sectional shape in a direction transverse to the predetermined length. At least one aperture is formed through the at least one elongated rod like member in the direction transverse to the predetermined length. An elongated pin is provided and has at least one end thereof sized for insertion into the at least one aperture. | 09-16-2010 |
Henry M. Ortiz, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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| 20100153374 | System for Monitoring and Recording Hand Hygiene Performance - A hand hygiene behavior management system capable of monitoring and recording information generated by the operation of dispensers as a method of assessing behavior of a group as an indication of overall hygiene performance. The system generally includes a plurality of wireless communication devices with a first number of the wireless communication devices being disposed within or adjacent dispensers and operatively configured for sensing, monitoring and reporting information about the status and operation of the dispensers. A hierarchal communication network for access to a central host database; a data processor and hygiene management application software operatively configured to create hygiene management reports based upon the monitored dispenser data and a method to provide user interface. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100300549 | MODULATED WATERING SYSTEM - A modulated watering system includes a timer for powering at least one solenoid valve and a controller for modulating power provided to the solenoid valve and an adjuster, in communication with the controller, for changing the modulation. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301133 | MODULATED WATERING DEVICE - A device for controlling an irrigation system includes an interrupter for interconnection in a serial manner between a solenoid return common line and a preexisting irrigation timer, a controller for operating the interrupter in a periodic fashion is provided as well as an adjuster, in communication with the controller, for changing the periodicity of the interrupter operation. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110093313 | System for Monitoring and Recording Hand Hygiene Performance - A hand hygiene behavior management system capable of monitoring and recording information generated by the operation of dispensers as a method of assessing behavior of a group as an indication of overall hygiene performance. The system generally includes a plurality of wireless communication devices with a first number of the wireless communication devices being disposed within or adjacent dispensers and operatively configured for sensing, monitoring and reporting information about the status and operation of the dispensers. A hierarchal communication network for access to a central host database; a data processor and hygiene management application software operatively configured to create hygiene management reports based upon the monitored dispenser data and a method to provide user interface. | 04-21-2011 |
John Ortiz, East Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100280587 | VARIABLE DENSITY BRAID STENT - A stent comprises at least one stent member woven to form a substantially tubular body that defines a flow path. The tubular body comprises a first region and a second region. In the first region the at least one stent member defines a plurality of first region openings and in the second region at least one first portion of the at least one member and at least one second portion of the at least one member are engaged together to form at least one primary strand. The at least one primary strand defines a plurality of second region openings. The at least one of the plurality of second region openings is in fluid communication with the flow path. The plurality of second region openings provide the second region with a greater porosity than the first region. | 11-04-2010 |
John E. Ortiz, East Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090105802 | STENT DELIVERY CATHETER - A self-expanding stent delivery assembly includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a distal region, a lumen, and a longitudinal axis. A retractable sheath having an outer surface, a proximal end and a distal end is co-axially disposed around the shaft distal region. A stent is disposed co-axially between the shaft and the retractable sheath. A tubular tapered tip is affixed to the retractable sheath distal end. The tubular tapered tip has an elongate region predisposed to fracturing. Methods of delivering a self-expanding stent are also described. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110251497 | Ultra Miniature Pressure Sensor - A method of measuring blood pressure and velocity proximally and distally of a stenosis in a vessel carrying blood includes the steps of providing a guide wire having both a pressure sensor and a velocity sensor disposed on a distal region of the guide wire, introducing the guide wire into the vessel, advancing the guide wire to position the pressure sensor and the velocity sensor proximally and distally of the stenosis, and measuring the blood pressure and velocity proximally and distally of the stenosis with the pressure sensor and the velocity sensor. | 10-13-2011 |
John E. Ortiz, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090044814 | Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions - Devices, systems, and methods are provided by maintaining tissue regions in desired orientation in or along an airway, e.g., for reducing or preventing snoring and/or sleep disordered breathing events, such as sleep apnea. | 02-19-2009 |
Mark Ortiz, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120150172 | Multi-Electrode Energy Delivery Device and Method of Using the Same - An energy delivery device for treating a patient includes a probe body and a plurality of elongate electrode elements that extend radially away from the probe body when deployed into tissue of the patient. The electrode elements are adapted to receive electrical treatment energy such as irreversible electroporation (IRE) pulses from an energy source. In one embodiment, each electrode element has a longitudinally varying electrical resistance at the electrode-tissue interface along the electrode so as to provide a uniform electric field along the length of the electrode. The uniform electric field allows a more uniform ablation of tissue within a treatment zone. | 06-14-2012 |
Oscar Ortiz, Hawthorne, CA US
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| 20120219658 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120219676 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed to manufacture a plurality of edible pieces in a continuous process where each piece is generally different in thickness, shape, size and/or texture from another piece, so as to create, in the aggregate product distribution, pieces of randomly varying thickness, size, shape and/or texture. More specifically, the present invention, in its various embodiments, provides a process for manufacturing pet jerky treats comprising: grinding proteinaceous material, mixing said proteinaceous material with preservatives and flavor enhancers to form a blend of foodstuff, extruding said foodstuff through at least one die opening that is at least partially irregular to form at least one strip of extrudate that is at least partly irregular in shape, transporting said strip in a first longitudinal direction to a first cutting operation, cutting said strip at a first cutting angle to form a first set of pieces, transporting said first set of pieces in a second longitudinal direction to a second cutting operation, cutting said first set of pieces in said second cutting operation at a second angle to form a second set of pieces, such that the said second set of pieces cumulatively produced during a process run generally appear to be of random sizes and shapes. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120219693 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products - Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing semi-moist meatballs. An illustrative embodiment provides a method of manufacturing generally spherical pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a portioning device that divides said mix into smaller portions of roughly uniform volume, (b) placing said portions on a first belt of a first conveyor moving at a first speed in a longitudinal direction, (c) periodically pressing said portions with a second belt of a second conveyor, where said second belt operates in a plane at a height above, and substantially parallel to, said first belt, said second belt moving at a second speed in substantially the same longitudinal direction as said first belt, while also oscillating back and forth in a lateral direction that is at an angle to said longitudinal direction, such that said portions are transformed into generally spherical shapes. | 08-30-2012 |
Paul T. Ortiz, Roseville, CA US
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| 20080262950 | Method and system for processing payments - A payment processing method and system is described which involves serially processing remittance documents, e.g. financial instruments, remittances, and associated documents obtained from diverse sources, electronically scanning the financial instruments and other remittance documents, thereby converting the information contained thereon into a digital format. The digital information is passed through a series of software programs and associated hardware that read the scanned financial instruments, remittances, and other documents, and compares the information obtained with preexisting information about the payor, detects errors, and the like automatically, with minimal human intervention. It also allows the information to be corrected and passed to a check encoding machine or process which imparts desired information on said checks before they are sent to a bank for deposit. | 10-23-2008 |
Steven Ortiz, Lake Elsinore, CA US
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| 20110296961 | FRANGILE COLLAR FASTENER AND NUT RETRIEVAL SOCKET - A socket is disclosed for securing frangible collar fasteners to bolts, and collecting the separated nut portions of the fasteners to avoid introducing debris into the work area. The socket comprises the socket housing having a first end formed to receive and engage the frangible nut portions, and the second end to receive and engage a ratchet. At least one retention member is disposed within the socket housing, proximate the housing first end. The retention member is resiliently displaceable to allow each nut portion to enter into the socket housing during fastening, and to retain a plurality of nut portions within the socket housing after the nut portions have been separated from the frangible collar fasteners. Nut ejection apparatus is provided having a first portion disposed exterior to the socket housing and a second portion disposed interior to the socket housing. The nut ejection apparatus is translatable along at least a portion of the socket length, to store a plurality of separate nut portions within the housing. The nut ejection apparatus further being manually translatable to urge the stored nut portions past the retention member and out of the socket first end. | 12-08-2011 |
Steven A. Ortiz, Lake Elsinore, CA US
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| 20120186405 | Vacuum Shroud for Frangible Collar Retrieval - A vacuum shroud is provided for receiving nuts separated from Frangible collar fasteners by use of a powered offset ratchet head. The shroud comprises of an offset ratchet head receiving portion and a nut receiving portion. The offset ratchet head receiving portion defines an aperture formed to receive and engage the offset ratchet head. The nut receiving portion defines a nut receiving aperture and a nut discharge port. The nut receiving aperture is disposed adjacent to the offset ratchet head receiving aperture, to receive nuts discharged from the offset ratchet head when the ratchet head is disposed in the ratchet head receiving aperture. The shroud may further define a conduit extending from the nut receiving portion to the nut discharge port. The nut discharge port is engagable to a vacuum source to draw nuts received in the nut receiving portion out of the nut discharge port. | 07-26-2012 |
Steven T. Ortiz, Garden Grove, CA US
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| 20090116906 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIDEWALK TILES - A system and method for forming concrete tiles for use in concrete walkways and concrete patios and courtyards. The system includes a unitary frame with two or more slanted sidewalls with a plurality of pickup points placed within an interior opening of the unitary frame. Concrete poured into the interior opening of the frame forms a beveled or slanted concrete sidewalk tile. The pickup points are buried in the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles. When an opening in the pickup points is uncovered, a means to pick and place the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles is provided. Slanted or beveled sidewalls prevent binding to or interference with adjacent slanted or beveled sidewalk tiles to facilitate lifting. | 05-07-2009 |
Victor M. Ortiz, Orange, CA US
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| 20090316547 | OPTICAL DISCS FOR MEASURING ANALYTES - This invention directs to an optical disc assembly configured to receive an analyte which can be detected by a standard optical disc reader or an optical disc reader modified therefrom. The optical disc assembly may preferably be designed so that the optical disc reader can track the disc and detect the analyte concurrently and discriminably. The optical disc assembly contains or encodes optically readable features which are trackable by the optical disc reader and which have encoded speed information enabling the optical disc reader to rotate the optical disc assembly at a determinable speed. The optical disc assembly also includes an analyte section capable of receiving the analyte that can be detected by the optical disc reader. | 12-24-2009 |
Worley Ortiz, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120005537 | IDENTIFYING BUGS IN A DATABASE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for identifying bugs in a database system. In one embodiment, a method includes running a plurality of tests on a software application, and rerunning one or more tests of the plurality of tests. The method also includes identifying one or more bugs in the one or more tests based on inconsistent test results. | 01-05-2012 |