Patents by Inventor Jose M. Gonzalez
Jose M. Gonzalez 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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Patent number: 7471257Abstract: The invention concerns an antenna assembly (102) and a method (600) of operation thereof. In one arrangement, the antenna assembly can include a first antenna element (202) and a second antenna element (204), electrically disconnected from the first antenna element and a switching element (210) to selectively connect the first antenna element and the second antenna element. In another arrangement, the method can include the steps of sliding (604) the switching element to a first position to operate the antenna assembly in a first mode of operation and sliding (606) the switching element to a second position to operate the antenna assembly in a second mode of operation. As an example, in the first mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a one-half wavelength antenna. In the second mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a quarter wavelength antenna.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Candal, Aaron R. Allen, Jose M. Gonzalez, Francis M. Staszesky
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Patent number: 7420516Abstract: The invention concerns an antenna assembly (102) and a method (600) of operation thereof. In one arrangement, the antenna assembly can include a first antenna element (202) and a second antenna element (204), electrically disconnected from the first antenna element and a switching element (210) to selectively connect the first antenna element and the second antenna element. In another arrangement, the method can include the steps of sliding (604) the switching element to a first position to operate the antenna assembly in a first mode of operation and sliding (606) the switching element to a second position to operate the antenna assembly in a second mode of operation. As an example, in the first mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a one-half wavelength antenna. In the second mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a quarter wavelength antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Candal, Aaron R. Allen, Jose M. Gonzalez, Francis M. Staszesky
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Publication number: 20080122727Abstract: The invention concerns an antenna assembly (102) and a method (600) of operation thereof. In one arrangement, the antenna assembly can include a first antenna element (202) and a second antenna element (204), electrically disconnected from the first antenna element and a switching element (210) to selectively connect the first antenna element and the second antenna element. In another arrangement, the method can include the steps of sliding (604) the switching element to a first position to operate the antenna assembly in a first mode of operation and sliding (606) the switching element to a second position to operate the antenna assembly in a second mode of operation. As an example, in the first mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a one-half wavelength antenna. In the second mode of operation, the antenna assembly can operate as a quarter wavelength antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Candal, Aaron R. Allen, Jose M. Gonzalez, Francis M. Staszesky
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Patent number: 6907703Abstract: A five-sided interlocking block. At least one side, and preferably at least three sides, of the block is adapted to engage the same side of a similar block to interlock the blocks. At least one side of the block may also be adapted to rotatably engage the same side of a similar block. At least three sides of the block may also include anti-shear receptacles. The anti-shear receptacles on any side of two blocks may be aligned and shear prevention components inserted therein to interlock the blocks. The block may further include an optional interior space, enabling the block to be used as a container for appropriate material.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Inventor: Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 6851874Abstract: A blister packaging production line preferably includes an unmarked supply of backing for blister packaging, a printer for selectively printing on the backing and a host system controlling the printer and providing a variety of desired designs to the printer. The design being printed on the backing can be changed on-demand by transmitting a new design from the host system to the printer. Additionally, a blister packaging production line may include an unmarked supply of material backing for blister packaging, a printer for selectively printing on the material and a shaping device for forming recesses in the material that will receive items being blister packaged. The printed design can be of any desired length.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jose M. Gonzalez, Enrique C. Abreu, Angel L. Enriquez, Jorge E. Badillo
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Publication number: 20040216411Abstract: A five-sided interlocking block. At least one side, and preferably at least three sides, of the block is adapted to engage the same side of a similar block to interlock the blocks. At least one side of the block may also be adapted to rotatably engage the same side of a similar block. At least three sides of the block may also include anti-shear receptacles. The anti-shear receptacles on any side of two blocks may be aligned and shear prevention components inserted therein to interlock the blocks. The block may further include an optional interior space, enabling the block to be used as a container for appropriate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Jose M. Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20040039355Abstract: Fluid dispensing devices and methods according to specific embodiments of the invention include a device for ejecting or otherwise dispensing medication, for example eye medication, or other fluid or substance. A thermal ejector is optionally provided to aid in the dispensing. A control device, for example a microprocessor, controls the thermal ejector. Communications to and from a remote location are also optionally provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Jose M. Gonzalez, Orlando E. Ruiz
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Publication number: 20030230209Abstract: A blister packaging production line preferably includes an unmarked supply of backing for blister packaging, a printer for selectively printing on the backing and a host system controlling the printer and providing a variety of desired designs to the printer. The design being printed on the backing can be changed on-demand by transmitting a new design from the host system to the printer. Additionally, a blister packaging production line may include an unmarked supply of material backing for blister packaging, a printer for selectively printing on the material and a shaping device for forming recesses in the material that will receive items being blister packaged. The printed design can be of any desired length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Jose M. Gonzalez, Enrique C. Abreu, Angel L. Enriquez, Jorge E. Badillo
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Patent number: 5942658Abstract: A Bacillus thuringiensis strain isolate, designated B.t. strain EG5847, exhibits insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects. Two novel toxin genes from B.t. strain EG5847 designated cryET4 and cryET5 produce insecticidal proteins with activity against a broad spectrum of insects of the order Lepidoptera, The cryET4 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:1 and produces a CryET4 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:2. The cryET5 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:3 and produces a CryET5 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:4.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: William P. Donovan, Yuping Tan, Christine S. Jany, Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5854053Abstract: A Bacillus thuringiensis strain isolate, designated B.t. strain EG5847, exhibits insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects. Two novel toxin genes from B.t. strain EG5847 designated cryET4 and cryET5 produce insecticidal proteins with activity against a broad spectrum of insects of the order Lepidoptera. The cryET4 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:1 and produces a CryET4 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:2. The cryET5 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:3 and produces a CryET5 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:4.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Ecogen, Inc.Inventors: William P. Donovan, Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5730106Abstract: A fuel/vapor separator apparatus for de-vaporizing fuel entrained with vapor has a hollow canister defining a separation chamber. The canister has an input port for receiving the fuel entrained with vapor, an output port in communication with the engine for removal of the de-vapored fuel from the chamber, and a vapor port for removal of the released vapor from the chamber. A screen element is located in the separation chamber of the canister between the input port and the output port for agitating the fuel to release the vapor from the fuel. The apparatus has a valving arrangement for connecting the vapor port to the reservoir. The valving arrangement has at least three ports. The vapor port of the canister is in communication with the first port of the valving arrangement. The reservoir is in communication with the second port of the valving arrangement, and ambient air is in communication with the third port.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Inventor: Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 5679343Abstract: A Bacillus thuringiensis strain isolate, designated B.t. strain EG5847, exhibits insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects. Two novel toxin genes from B.t. strain EG5847 designated cryET4 and cryET5 produce insecticidal proteins with activity against a broad spectrum of insects of the order Lepidoptera. The cryET4 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:1 and produces a CryET4 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:2. The cryET5 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:3 and produces a CryET5 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:4.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: William P. Donovan, Yuping Tan, Christine S. Jany, Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5356623Abstract: A Bacillus thuringiensis strain isolate, designated EG5092, exhibits insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects. A purified and isolated novel cryET1 toxin gene product from B.t. strain EG5092 exhibits specific insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella (Diamondback moth). The cryET1 gene (SEQ ID NO:1) has a nucleotide base sequence illustrated in FIG. 1 and produces a CryET1 gene product (SEQ ID NO:2) having a deduced amino acid sequence illustrated in FIG. 1.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Ecogen Inc.Inventors: Michael A. von Tersch, Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 5326067Abstract: A quick release pedestal for a vehicle seat comprising a base member rigidly attachable to a floor portion of a vehicle and defining first and second pairs of elongate slots extending in spaced, parallel relation therein. Releasably attachable to the base member is a seat support member including a first pair of hook members oriented so as to be receivable into the first pair of slots and a second pair of hook members oriented so as to be receivable into the second pair of slots. The seat support member further includes a mechanism for releasing the seat support member from engagement to the base member when the first pair of hook members are received into the first pair of slots and the second pair of hook members received into the second pair of slots.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1992Date of Patent: July 5, 1994Assignee: Hi-Tech Seating ProductsInventor: Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 5322687Abstract: A Bacillus thuringiensis strain isolate, designated B.t. strain EG5847, exhibits insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects. Two novel toxin genes from B.t. strain EG5847 designated cryET4 and cryET5 produce insecticidal proteins with activity against a broad spectrum of insects of the order Lepidoptera. The cryET4 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:1 and produces a CryET4 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 1 and listed in SEQ ID NO:2. The cryET5 gene has a nucleotide base sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:3 and produces a CryET5 gene product having the deduced amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 2 and listed in SEQ ID NO:4.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1993Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Ecogen Inc.Inventors: William P. Donovan, Yuping Tan, Christine S. Jany, Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5147640Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of Bacillus thuringiensis containing genes that code for P1 endotoxin proteins. The invention also provides methods and compositions for controlling insects or protecting plants from insect attack with a novel strain of Bacillus thuringiensis.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1988Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Assignee: Ecogen Inc.Inventors: Ivan E. Gard, Jr., Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr., Dennis R. Ciarlante
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Patent number: 5080897Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Bacillus thuringiensis transconjugant strains having improved insecticidal activity. The novel strains are produced by a combination of plasmid curing and conjugation of active strains.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1988Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: Ecogen Inc.Inventors: Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr., Anthony Macaluso
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Patent number: 5024837Abstract: This invention relates to Bacillus thuringiensis strains that have insecticidal activity against lepidopteran and coleopteran insects, the coleopteran-active endotoxin being produced by an acquired plasmid. This invention also relates to the crystalline protein toxin useful as a biological insecticide against Coleoptera which toxin is produced by the strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. This invention also relates to the expression in various microorganisms of the gene, known as cryC, which codes for this toxin, and for related novel insecticide compositions and methods for their use.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1987Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Inventors: William P. Donovan, Jose M. Gonzalez, Jr., Barry L. Levinson, Anthony Macaluso
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Patent number: 4669135Abstract: A sofa bed includes a plurality of individual cushions supported by a rigid metal frame. The frame includes a plurality of multiply articulated frame members which cooperate to configure the cushions in either of two selected positions. The first defines a sofa configuration and the second defines a bed configuration in which the cushions are coplanar arranged in a horizontal plane. A latching mechanism is provided which produces a positive locking of support position in either of two configuration without the use of retaining springs or overcenter articulated arm combinations.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1986Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Kustom Fit Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: D328613Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1990Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignee: Dorna Sports Promotion, Inc.Inventor: D. Jose M. Gonzalez Martin