Patents by Inventor Andres Ruiz
Andres Ruiz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230364590Abstract: Transition metal MXene catalysts and methods for using with electrochemical cells for reduction of carbon dioxide and production of hydrocarbons. The transition metal catalysts include nanostructured transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides. The method includes electrochemically reducing carbon dioxide in an electrochemical cell, by contacting the carbon dioxide with at least one transition metal carbide, nitride, or carbonitride catalyst in the electrochemical cell and applying a potential to the electrochemical cell. Also an apparatus and method for energy production and carbon sequestration. A photovoltaic cell is paired with an electrochemical cell, wherein a cathode side of the electrochemical cell reduces carbon dioxide to hydrocarbon, and an anode side of the electrochemical cell oxidizes water to oxygen. The hydrocarbon outlet can be connected to a heating element of an air handling unit, and the oxygen can likewise be introduced to the unit for air improvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Mohammad Asadi, Alireza Kondori, Mohammadreza Esmaeilirad, Andres Ruiz Belmonte
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Patent number: 11787948Abstract: Optical effect pigment comprising a plurality of layers and a magnetic element, the layers can be arranged in two stacks of asymmetric layers or in a single stack of layers and comprise at least an absorber layer and at least a dielectric layer and can further comprise a reflector layer. The magnetic element presents a magnetisation which is out-of-plane, i.e. predominantly perpendicular to the plane of the pigment, which allows a deposition on the printing substrate whereby the face of the pigment lying up or down on the substrate can be predetermined. Such effect pigment has applications in many fields and specifically in security printing, where due to controlled deposition for instance a double-stack pigment will produce a different optical effect on each of its faces.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Andrés Ruiz Quevedo
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Publication number: 20230205812Abstract: A system and method for managing raw files are disclosed. A plurality of image files associated with one or more raw files that include respective metadata are evaluated. A set of one or more of the images files are grouped together based on matching the respective metadata. An asset file corresponding to the raw file and the grouped set of the image files are generated. The asset file are retrieved in response to a request from a user device. At least one of the image files in the grouped set are selected and a display of the selected image file is generated for rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Evan Christopher Deffley, Nathan Cosmo Rahn, Bobby Yang, Kaserin Tammie Kong-Santos, Don MacAskill, Brian Fenton, David Parry, Mikkel Wilson, Kevin Boyd, Lee Shepherd, Andres Ruiz, Erik Giberti, Ivy Tsai
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Publication number: 20230095466Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure disclose manifolds, microfluidic systems and methods that provide control over fluid flow distribution to an array of bio-scaffolds contained within the manifolds. In some embodiments, multiple perfusates may be injected into the manifold via multiple inlets where the manifold contains a bio-assembly with a substrate having a bio-scaffold disposed thereon. Biological investigations of the perfusates may then be conducted in the vascular components and chambers of the bio-scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bagrat GRIGORYAN, Jordan MILLER, Selene ALIKAH, Matthew GELBER, Faraz JIVAN, Andres RUIZ, Jacob SNOOK
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Publication number: 20230061168Abstract: A catheter including an inner liner, a reinforcement layer disposed about the inner liner and having a distal edge separated a predetermined axial distance in a proximal direction from the distal end of the inner liner. The reinforcement layer having a discrete annealed section with an altered crystalline structure having modified (e.g., increased) stiffness relative to non-annealed sections of the reinforcement layer. A marker band is positioned over or adjacent to the distal edge of the reinforcement layer. An outer jacket is disposed about an interim assembled structure including the inner liner, the reinforcement layer, and the marker band to form an assembled structure. During manufacture, heat is applied to reflow together individual components of the assembled structure producing an integral composite catheter shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Andres RUIZ, Jorge POSADA, JR.
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Publication number: 20230008234Abstract: A cerebral vessel access device having a base tube comprising an inner lumen, a shapeable element disposed to one side of the base tube, and an outer jacket covering the base tube and a portion of the shapable element. The shapable element can be configured to deflect from an axis line causing the base tube and outer jacket to deflect along with the shapable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Neuravi LimitedInventors: David VALE, Brendan CASEY, Richard CONLON, Karl KEATING, Mahmood MIRZA, Kirk JOHNSON, Jorge POSADA, JR., Roberto ECHARRI, Andres RUIZ, Dennis FONSECA
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Publication number: 20210115572Abstract: Transition metal MXene catalysts and methods for using with electrochemical cells for reduction of carbon dioxide and production of hydrocarbons. The transition metal catalysts include nanostructured transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides. The method includes electrochemically reducing carbon dioxide in an electrochemical cell, by contacting the carbon dioxide with at least one transition metal carbide, nitride, or carbonitride catalyst in the electrochemical cell and applying a potential to the electrochemical cell. Also an apparatus and method for energy production and carbon sequestration. A photovoltaic cell is paired with an electrochemical cell, wherein a cathode side of the electrochemical cell reduces carbon dioxide to hydrocarbon, and an anode side of the electrochemical cell oxidizes water to oxygen. The hydrocarbon outlet can be connected to a heating element of an air handling unit, and the oxygen can likewise be introduced to the unit for air improvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Mohammad ASADI, Alireza KONDORI, Mohammadreza ESMAEILIRAD, Andres RUIZ BELMONTE
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Publication number: 20200354578Abstract: Optical effect pigment comprising a plurality of layers and a magnetic element, the layers can be arranged in two stacks of asymmetric layers or in a single stack of layers and comprise at least an absorber layer and at least a dielectric layer and can further comprise a reflector layer. The magnetic element presents a magnetisation which is out-of-plane, i.e. predominantly perpendicular to the plane of the pigment, which allows a deposition on the printing substrate whereby the face of the pigment lying up or down on the substrate can be predetermined. Such effect pigment has applications in many fields and specifically in security printing, where due to controlled deposition for instance a double-stack pigment will produce a different optical effect on each of its faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventor: Andrés RUIZ QUEVEDO
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Patent number: 9669958Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: FRANCO MANUFACTURING CO. INC.Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Publication number: 20160244200Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Publication number: 20160214759Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiber-board forming a closed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Patent number: 9196107Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of non deactivable security markers comprising the combination of at least two types of nanoparticles of materials presenting Raman effect, wherein said nanoparticles are in a dispersed state or is forming agglomerates of between 2 and 500 nanoparticles. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers, as well as to a method and system for the detection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignees: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas C.S.I.C.Inventors: Juan José Romero Fanego, Vicente García Juez, José Francisco Fernández Lozano, Javier Gamo Aranda, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Barbero, Andrés Ruiz Quevedo, Israel Lorite Villalba
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Patent number: 9156581Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: FRANCO MANUFACTURING CO. INC.Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Patent number: 8986436Abstract: The present invention relates to a new family of luminescent pigments consisting of a salt of two ruthenium(II) complex ions of opposite sign charges comprising N-chelating heterocyclic ligands and to their use in security applications to prevent counterfeiting. The invention also refers to ink compositions and to the security documents or secured goods comprising said luminescent pigments.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre—Real Casa de la MonedaInventors: Guillermo Orellana Moraleda, David García Fresnadillo, Paloma Varela García De Oteyza, Javier Gamo Aranda, José Miguel Silván Pobes, Fernando Álvarez Martínez, Andrés Ruiz Quevedo
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Publication number: 20150034706Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Patent number: 8864013Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Publication number: 20140176941Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of non deactivable security markers comprising the combination of at least two types of nanoparticles of materials presenting Raman effect, wherein said nanoparticles are in a dispersed state or is forming ag glomerates of between 2 and 500 nanoparticles. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers, as well as to a method and system for the detection thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: FABRICA NACIONAL DE MONEDA Y TIMBRE- REAL CASE DE LA MONEDAInventors: Juan José Romero Fanego, Vicente García Juez, José Francisco Fernández Lozano, Javier Gamo Aranda, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Barbero, Andrés Ruiz Quevedo, Israel Lorite Villalba
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Publication number: 20110139861Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Publication number: 20030010729Abstract: A SUPPORT FOR PARKING BICYCLES, which is characterized by the fact that it consists of a stability base (1), made in the shape of a rectangle which has some support feet (3) on one of its sides which serve for anchoring to the ground, while on the opposite side, a fork (2) in the shape of an inverted U has been intercalated which, on its lower part, provides two additional supports and which allows, on each foot, the lateral support of a bicycle, thus achieving perfect stability thereof in its position, and by the fact that on the upper part of the fork, a plate (5) has been placed which allows for advertising.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Andres Ruiz De Gauna Lopez De Luzuriaga
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Patent number: 5178861Abstract: Disclosed is a peptide antigen comprising an amino acid sequence of a non-repetitive epitope of the circumsporozoite protein of a sporozoite of the genus plasmodium said peptide having the property of eliciting formation of antibodies that bind to said nonrepetitive epitope on the sporozoite surface said peptide being synthetic, purified and substantially shorter in length than said protein.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1989Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: New York UniversityInventors: Ulises Vergara, Andres Ruiz, Arturo Ferreira, Ruth S. Nussenzweig, Victor N. Nussenzweig