Patents by Inventor Carlos Ferreira

Carlos Ferreira 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).

  • Publication number: 20160353246
    Abstract: Mostly, motion signals are inaccurate, especially if the mobile device is not a proprietary device, and one has to reckon that the bearer wears the mobile device somewhere else than where it is supposed to be worn in order to coincide with the laboratory conditions. However, the information conveyed by the motion signals is sufficient in order to discriminate and detect between different typical wearing/carrying conditions, and accordingly position tracking based on such motion signals may be rendered far more efficiently by, first of all, using the motion signals gained from the one or more motion sensors so as to attribute them to one of a plurality of analysis parameter sets so as to obtain a selected analysis parameter set and, second, analyzing the motion signals using the selected analysis parameter set so as to obtain a signal indicating a locomotion of the bearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Dirk ELIAS, Vânia GUIMARÃES, Bruno AGUIAR, Lourenço CASTRO, David RIBEIRO, Manuel MONTEIRO, Tiago ROCHA, Carlos FERREIRA, Susana CARNEIRO, André COSTA LIMA, Joana SILVA, Renato OLIVEIRA
  • Patent number: 9464707
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art as discussed herein. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, for example, in order to allow an alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: CONNTECHNICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Connard Cali, Carlos Ferreira
  • Patent number: 9388604
    Abstract: A tab lock opening mechanism comprises at least a main rotor, a cylinder body with the main rotor passing through the cylinder body, a rotor supplement, a transmission cam, a tab with an internal face and an external face, and a nut, where the main rotor connects to the rotor supplement through an interior of the cylinder body, the transmission cam being placed coaxially to the rotor supplement, and the tab being placed coaxially to the transmission cam and transferring a rotation thereof to the tab by a transmitting pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SALTO SYSTEMS, S.L.
    Inventors: Carlos Ferreira Sanchez, Ander Munoz Laguardia
  • Publication number: 20150252886
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art as discussed herein. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, for example, in order to allow an alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: CONNARD CALI, CARLOS FERREIRA
  • Patent number: 9046169
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: CONNTECHNICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Connard Cali, Carlos Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20150076190
    Abstract: A protective cover for a camera having a lens and an image viewer, the protective cover comprises a molded elasticized housing forming a chamber having a body shaped portion and a lens shaped portion for receiving the camera and lens respectively. The housing has at least one opening with a peripheral edge. A fastening system is provided for the opening. The fastening system has an internal fastener attachable to a part of the camera and an external fastener attachable to the internal fastener. The internal fastener and external fastener capture therebetween the peripheral edge of the lens opening when secured to each other, and the external fastener is being movable from a rest view position to to an alternate view position to view a wider area of the camera or lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jose Carlos Ferreira deSouza, JR., Roberto Ferreira deSouza Miglioli
  • Patent number: 8781312
    Abstract: A protective cover for a camera having a lens and an image viewer, the protective cover comprises a molded elasticized housing forming a chamber having a body shaped portion and a lens shaped portion for receiving the camera and lens respectively. The housing has at least one opening with a peripheral edge. A fastening system is provided for the opening. The fastening system has an internal fastener attachable to a part of the camera and an external fastener attachable to the internal fastener. The internal fastener and external fastener capture therebetween the peripheral edge of the lens opening when secured to each other, and the external fastener is being movable from a rest view position to an alternate view position to view a wider area of the camera or lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Jose Carlos Ferreira deSouza, Jr., Roberto Ferreira deSouza Miglioli
  • Publication number: 20140138201
    Abstract: The device object of the invention comprises at least a main rotor (1), a cylinder body (2) with the main rotor (1) passing through said cylinder body (2), a rotor supplement (4), a transmission cam (8), a tab (14) with an internal face (14i) and an external face (14e), and a nut (15), where the main rotor (1) connects to the rotor supplement (4) through the interior of the cylinder body (2), the transmission cam (8) being placed coaxially to the rotor supplement (4), and the tab (14) coaxially to the transmission cam (8), transferring its rotation to the tab (14) by means of a transmitting pin (11, 11?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SALTO SYSTEMS, S.L.
    Inventors: Carlos FERREIRA SANCHEZ, Ander MUNOZ LAGUARDIA
  • Patent number: 8715121
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Conntechnical Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Connard Cali, Carlos Ferreira
  • Patent number: 8603404
    Abstract: A Low Temperature Conversion apparatus composed of tri-tubes which simultaneously carries out the functions of vessel and heat exchanger is provided. The apparatus is capable of thermally decomposing any kind of organic material to obtain coal, oil, water and non-condensable gases, and also decontaminating soils and residues contaminated with organochlorides and dioxins and comprises: an outer box (2) with a hermetic lid (19); a thermal insulation layer (5) disposed throughout the inner surface of the outer box (2) and lid; and at least a structure with three concentric tubes disposed internally, positioned substantially vertically and with a wall width suitable for heating by means of gases from an inner side and outer side of said structure. An associated process for thermal decomposition using the apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: RM Materials Refratarios Ltda.
    Inventors: Daltro Garcia Pinatti, Isaías Oliveira, Álvaro Guedes Soares, Érica Leonor Romão, João Carlos Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20130267361
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: CONNARD CALI, CARLOS FERREIRA
  • Patent number: 8516865
    Abstract: An improved clutch mechanism for electromechanical lock cylinders is disclosed. The aim of the invention is to improve the performance of the clutch mechanism and to increase the battery life of the motor which is included in the electromechanical lock cylinder. The improved clutch mechanism comprises an electromagnetic motor (2) with a threaded spindle (3) on its shaft; and a movable cart (4), which comprises a resilient device determined by two front springs (26) joined together at one of their ends by a common transverse portion (26?) engaged in a valley of the spindle (3) thread, which moves the movable cart (4) by means of the common transverse portion (26?) between a disengaged position and an engaged position, such that in both positions the common transverse portion (26?) carries out a continuous thrust on the spindle (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Salto Systems, S.L.
    Inventor: Carlos Ferreira Sánchez
  • Patent number: 8457481
    Abstract: “Hermetic flexible bag to protect cameras and portable electronic equipment” which comprises a set formed by the following components: a flexible bag, UV filter, eye-window and in some embodiments the set can also present a flash support and a tripod connection. The flexibility of the manufacturing material enables that the same hermetic flexible bag be used with several types of equipment of similar shape and size. It also provides protection for the equipment without making its use difficult. The equipment is always protected and ready to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventors: Roberto Ferreira de Souza Miglioli, Jose Carlos Ferreira De Souza
  • Publication number: 20130059685
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a self-lubricating torque transfer device may include a shaft; a pulley body disposed about the shaft, the pulley body and shaft rotatable with respect to each other in a first direction by at least a first angular displacement and in an opposing second direction by at least a second angular displacement; each of the pulley body and shaft having engagement features that engage upon sufficient rotation between the pulley body and the shaft, wherein the engagement features, when engaged, prevent further rotation between the pulley body and the shaft in a given direction; and a resilient member disposed between the pulley body and the shaft, wherein the resilient member is compressed between the engagement features of the pulley body and the shaft upon sufficient rotation between the pulley body and the shaft, wherein the resilient member comprises a resilient material and a lubricating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: CONNARD CALI, CARLOS FERREIRA
  • Publication number: 20120295746
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: CONNARD CALI, CARLOS FERREIRA
  • Patent number: 8292766
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventors: Connard Cali, Carlos Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20120260704
    Abstract: An improved clutch mechanism for electromechanical lock cylinders is disclosed. The aim of the invention is to improve the performance of the clutch mechanism and to increase the battery life of the motor which is included in the electromechanical lock cylinder. The improved clutch mechanism comprises an electromagnetic motor (2) with a threaded spindle (3) on its shaft; and a movable cart (4), which comprises a resilient device determined by two front springs (26) joined together at one of their ends by a common transverse portion (26?) engaged in a valley of the spindle (3) thread, which moves the movable cart (4) by means of the common transverse portion (26?) between a disengaged position and an engaged position, such that in both positions the common transverse portion (26?) carries out a continuous thrust on the spindle (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Carlos FERREIRA SÁNCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20120168276
    Abstract: Apparatus for coupling torque are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for coupling torque may include a shaft; a pulley body disposed about the shaft, the pulley body and shaft rotatable with respect to each other; a one-way clutch bearing disposed between the pulley body and shaft; and a journal bearing disposed proximate a first end of the one-way clutch bearing, wherein at least one of the pulley body and the shaft form a race of at least one of the one-way clutch bearing or journal bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: CONNARD CALI, CARLOS FERREIRA
  • Publication number: 20110315349
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Low Temperature Conversion apparatus composed of tri-tubes which simultaneously carries out the functions of vessel and heat exchanger. This apparatus is capable of thermally decomposing any kind of organic material to obtain coal, oil, water and non-condensable gases, and also decontaminating soils and residues contaminated with organochlorides and dioxins. The apparatus is used for thermal decomposition of any kind of organic material and comprises: an outer box (2) with a hermetic lid (19); a thermal insulation layer (5) disposed throughout the inner surface of the outer box (2) and lid, said apparatus also comprising at least a structure with three concentric tubes disposed internally, positioned substantially vertically and with a wall width suitable for heating by means of gases from an inner side and outer side of said structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Daltro Garcia Pinatti, Isaías Oliveira, Álvaro Guedes Soares, Érica Leonor Romão, João Carlos Ferreira
  • Patent number: D738249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SALTO SYSTEMS, S.L.
    Inventor: Carlos Ferreira Sanchez