Patents by Inventor Francisco Ferreira
Francisco 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).
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Publication number: 20240131467Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for capturing CO2 on a large scale using aqueous solutions of zwitterionic bases by contacting a gas stream containing one or more acid gases with said solutions. The internal salts obtained in the present invention have the advantage of not being volatile, being less susceptible to chemical and thermal decomposition, and also have lower absorption enthalpy. The present invention can be used in various industry sectors, such as in the energy sector, for capturing CO2 from exhaust gases, in the chemical sector, for removing CO2 from the gas streams of catalytic processes in which the CO2 can poison the catalysts, and, in particular, in the oil and gas sector, for purifying natural gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jailton FERREIRA DO NASCIMENTO, Jairton DUPONT, Sonia Maria CABRAL DE MENEZES, Francisco Paulo DOS SANTOS, Graciane MARIN, Guilherme DE LEMOS PINTO AYDOS, Günter EBELING
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Publication number: 20220198032Abstract: A computer-implemented method enforces data security constraints in a data pipeline. The data pipeline takes one or more source datasets as input and performs one or more data transformations on them. The method includes using data defining one or more data security constraints to configure the data pipeline to perform a data transformation on a restricted subset of entries of the source datasets. The restriction is defined by the data defining one or more data security constraints. The method further includes performing the data transformation according to the configuration to produce one or more transformed datasets. The method further includes using the data defining one or more data security constraints to perform a verification on one or more of the transformed datasets to ensure that entries in the one or more of the transformed datasets are restricted as defined by the one or more data security constraints.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Anton Apostolatos, Adam Lieskovský, Florian Diegruber, Francisco Ferreira, Joseph Kane, Joanna Peller, Kelvin Lau, Maciej Laska, Mikael Ibrahim Mofarrej, Max-Philipp Schrader, Philipp Hoefer, Spencer McCollester, Viktor Nordling
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Publication number: 20220179779Abstract: An improved unit test framework that validates large datasets generated by a data management system is described herein. Typical unit test frameworks validate functions. However, the improved unit test framework validates the underlying data. For example, after each step of a data transformation process implemented by the data management system, the data management system can execute a data unit test that loads data sets into memory, checks a set of preconditions, and applies unit test logic to the loaded data sets. In some embodiments, the data management system executes the data unit tests asynchronously with the data transformation processes and therefore do not interfere with the data transformation processes. Rather, the data management system generates and transmits a notification when any step of the data transformation process fails a particular data unit test.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Francisco Ferreira, Edgar Gomes de Araujo, Jose Angel Riarola
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Patent number: 11294801Abstract: An improved unit test framework that validates large datasets generated by a data management system is described herein. Typical unit test frameworks validate functions. However, the improved unit test framework validates the underlying data. For example, after each step of a data transformation process implemented by the data management system, the data management system can execute a data unit test that loads data sets into memory, checks a set of preconditions, and applies unit test logic to the loaded data sets. In some embodiments, the data management system executes the data unit tests asynchronously with the data transformation processes and therefore do not interfere with the data transformation processes. Rather, the data management system generates and transmits a notification when any step of the data transformation process fails a particular data unit test.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Palantir Technologies Inc.Inventors: Francisco Ferreira, Edgar Gomes de Araujo, Jose Angel Riarola
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Patent number: 11247693Abstract: A key fob includes selectors for performing conventional remote operations (e.g., locking/unlocking doors) as well as a “pet mode” selector. When the pet mode selector is pressed by a user, a coded wireless signal is sent to a vehicle computer. The vehicle computer is operatively connected to multiple vehicle systems that each controls various features of the vehicle. Responsive to receipt of the coded wireless signal, the vehicle computer instructs a selected group of the systems to operate in a specified manner so as to create a comfortable environment for a pet within the vehicle. For example, in pet mode, the vehicle computer may cause one or more windows to lower, the sunroof to open the trunk lift gate to pivot open, and the seat backs of one or more rows of seats to tilt or fold down.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Francisco Ferreira, Luis Flores Alonso, Itzel Garrido, Luis Becerril
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Patent number: 10947758Abstract: The present invention relates to a padlock having a metal U-shaped rod seated in an outer polymer body. The padlock has a one-piece actuating device that is formed by a base that is operatively associated with the core of the cylinder unit, an elongate body portion that is positioned above the base and has end portions designed to be seated in corresponding recesses of the rod, and a stop portion that projects laterally from the elongate body portion. Rotating the core of the cylinder unit to open the padlock causes the rotation of the base of the actuating device, and consequently the rotation of the elongate body, causing the end portions of the elongate body to come out of the recesses in the rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: PADO S/A INDUSTRIAL COMERCIAL E IMPORTADORAInventor: Rafael Francisco Ferreira
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Publication number: 20210064645Abstract: A method, performed by one or more processors, is disclosed, comprising providing, to a plurality of parties permitted to communicate data via a shared database, an ontology application associated with a common core ontology, the core ontology defining constraints required to be met for producing, from one or more received datasets, one or more data objects for storing in the shared database. The ontology application may be configured to receive one or more datasets from one or more parties and to use the core database ontology to determine if the received one or more datasets conform to the constraints of the core ontology, and store the received one or more datasets as data objects in the shared database, conditional on the constraints being met.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Francisco Ferreira, Ryan Norris, Viktor Nordling, Kelvin Lau
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Publication number: 20200370342Abstract: The present invention relates to a padlock having a metal U-shaped rod seated in an outer polymer body. The padlock has a one-piece actuating device that is formed by a base that is operatively associated with the core of the cylinder unit, an elongate body portion that is positioned above the base and has end portions designed to be seated in corresponding recesses of the rod, and a stop portion that projects laterally from the elongate body portion. Rotating the core of the cylinder unit to open the padlock causes the rotation of the base of the actuating device, and consequently the rotation of the elongate body, causing the end portions of the elongate body to come out of the recesses in the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventor: RAFAEL FRANCISCO FERREIRA
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Publication number: 20200130702Abstract: A key fob includes selectors for performing conventional remote operations (e.g., locking/unlocking doors) as well as a “pet mode” selector. When the pet mode selector is pressed by a user, a coded wireless signal is sent to a vehicle computer. The vehicle computer is operatively connected to multiple vehicle systems that each controls various features of the vehicle. Responsive to receipt of the coded wireless signal, the vehicle computer instructs a selected group of the systems to operate in a specified manner so as to create a comfortable environment for a pet within the vehicle. For example, in pet mode, the vehicle computer may cause one or more windows to lower, the sunroof to open the trunk lift gate to pivot open, and the seat backs of one or more rows of seats to tilt or fold down.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Francisco Ferreira, Luis Flores Alonso, Itzel Garrido, Luis Becerril
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Publication number: 20200089601Abstract: An improved unit test framework that validates large datasets generated by a data management system is described herein. Typical unit test frameworks validate functions. However, the improved unit test framework validates the underlying data. For example, after each step of a data transformation process implemented by the data management system, the data management system can execute a data unit test that loads data sets into memory, checks a set of preconditions, and applies unit test logic to the loaded data sets. In some embodiments, the data management system executes the data unit tests asynchronously with the data transformation processes and therefore do not interfere with the data transformation processes. Rather, the data management system generates and transmits a notification when any step of the data transformation process fails a particular data unit test.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Francisco Ferreira, Edgar Gomes de Araujo, Jose Angel Riarola
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Patent number: 10496529Abstract: An improved unit test framework that validates large datasets generated by a data management system is described herein. Typical unit test frameworks validate functions. However, the improved unit test framework validates the underlying data. For example, after each step of a data transformation process implemented by the data management system, the data management system can execute a data unit test that loads data sets into memory, checks a set of preconditions, and applies unit test logic to the loaded data sets. In some embodiments, the data management system executes the data unit tests asynchronously with the data transformation processes and therefore do not interfere with the data transformation processes. Rather, the data management system generates and transmits a notification when any step of the data transformation process fails a particular data unit test.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Palantir Technologies Inc.Inventors: Francisco Ferreira, Edgar Gomes de Araujo, Jose Angel Riarola
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Publication number: 20150050730Abstract: The present invention refers to a process of ex vivo expansion of stem cells, in a bioreactor, in particular hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells co-cultured with mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers, for transplantation. The process comprises the steps of: a) forming a suspension of mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers, b) inoculating in a bioreactor containing an expansion medium, hematopoietic cells co-cultured with mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers c) expansion of hematopoietic cells. The process of the invention is capable of being implemented in a Kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Joaquim Manuel Sampaio Cabral, Claudia Alexandra Martins Lobato da Silva, Pedro Miguel Zacarias Andrade, Francisco Ferreira dos Santos, Maria da Graca Nortadas Duarte de Almeida-Porada
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Patent number: 8796316Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII. This invention also refers to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of the azole compounds represented by the general formula VIII, to the use of such compositions and to method of treatment or inhibition of tuberculosis and leishmaniasis.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Fundacão Oswaldo Cruz—FIOCRUZInventors: Nubia Boechat, Marilia dos Santos Costa, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenco, Ivan Neves, Jr., Marcelo da Silva Genestra, Vitor Francisco Ferreira
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Publication number: 20130274298Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII. This invention also refers to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of the azole compounds represented by the general formula VIII, to the use of such compositions and to methods of treatment or inhibition of tuberculosis and leishmaniasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Nubia Boechat, Marilia dos Santos Costa, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenço, Ivan Neves, JR., Marcelo da Silva Genestra, Vitor Francisco Ferreira
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Patent number: 8436027Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII. This invention also refers to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of the azole compounds represented by the general formula VIII, to the use of such compositions and to methods of treatment or inhibition of tuberculosis and leishmaniasis.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Fundacão Oswaldo Cruz—FIOCRUZInventors: Nubia Boechat, Marilia dos Santos Costa, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenço, Ivan Neves, Jr., Marcelo da Silva Genestra, Vitor Francisco Ferreira
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Publication number: 20110269803Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz - FIOCRUZInventors: Nubia Boechat, Marilia dos Santos Costa, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenco, Ivan Neves, JR., Marcelo da Silva Genestra, Vitor Francisco Ferreira
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Publication number: 20090054501Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Nubia Boechat, Marilia dos Santos Costa, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenco, Ivan Neves Jr, Marcelo da Silva Genestra, Vitor Francisco Ferreira