Patents by Inventor Joseph Rodrigues
Joseph Rodrigues 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: 11980637Abstract: Compositions comprising silica particles having a mean size by standard particle sizing of between 0.5 nm and 20 nm are described for used in activating lymphocytes in culture or in whole blood.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: United Kingdom Research and InnovationInventors: Jonathan Joseph Powell, Nuno Jorge Rodrigues Faria, Rachel Elaine Hewitt, Bradley Michael Vis, Carlos Bastos
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Publication number: 20240100368Abstract: A face mask assembly configured with a drop down feature and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The face mask assembly includes a face mask component slidable along a length of at least a first strap. The face mask component includes a first dynamic strap engagement feature defining a slide portion and a locking portion to engage the first strap. The slide portion includes a smooth edge such that the face mask component is slidable along the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the slide portion. The locking portion includes a sharp edge to provide frictional restriction to the first strap during operation such that face mask component is locked relative to the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the locking portion. A corresponding method of manufacture is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Oliver Gomez Rodriguez, Rodrigo Marin Barroeta, Edgar Ricardo Bautista Lopez, Tanguy Prevot, Joseph Rodrigues, Marie Hammer
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Publication number: 20240066053Abstract: Stabilised and aquated polymeric silicate compositions are described in which the compositions are poorly condensed compositions in which the silicates are resorbable and are capable of undergoing efficient dissolution to provide bioavailable soluble silicic acid. In particular, stabilised and aquated polymeric silicates are described that are capable of intravenous delivery, useful in the treatment of cancer or systemic infection, or for topical administration, e.g. in the form of a solid or semi-solid ointment useful in the treatment of wounds or the prevention of bacterial infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: United Kingdom Research and InnovationInventors: Carlos André Passos BASTOS, Jonathan Joseph POWELL, Nuno Jorge Rodrigues FARIA, Bradley Michael VIS
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Patent number: 11911631Abstract: A device having a biocompatible polymer as a body and regularly spaced radiation seeds and regularly spaced magnetic materials disposed of within the body of the biocompatible polymer, or uniformly distributed liquid radiation and magnetic fluid materials within a polymer slab, hollow thick wall polymer shell, or thin wall polymer balloon, as suitable for surgical placement within a resection cavity for treatment of at-risk tissue in the tumor margin with local hyperthermia in combination with radiation and potentially also with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy that is slowly released from the biocompatible polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, Drexel UniversityInventors: Paul Stauffer, Voichita Bar-ad, Mark Hurwitz, Adam Luginbuhl, Michele Marcolongo, Dario Rodrigues, David Cognetti, Joseph Curry, Katsiaryna Prudnikova
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Patent number: 11865381Abstract: A face mask assembly configured with a drop down feature and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The face mask assembly includes a face mask component slidable along a length of at least a first strap. The face mask component includes a first dynamic strap engagement feature defining a slide portion and a locking portion to engage the first strap. The slide portion includes a smooth edge such that the face mask component is slidable along the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the slide portion. The locking portion includes a sharp edge to provide frictional restriction to the first strap during operation such that face mask component is locked relative to the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the locking portion. A corresponding method of manufacture is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Oliver Gomez Rodriguez, Rodrigo Marin Barroeta, Edgar Ricardo Bautista Lopez, Tanguy Prevot, Joseph Rodrigues, Marie Hammer
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Publication number: 20230111096Abstract: In an example, a method of operating a repeater having an isolation barrier to isolate a host side of the repeater from a peripheral side of the repeater, the repeater operable to be coupled to a universal serial bus (USB), includes causing the host side to enter into a suspend mode. The method also includes, responsive to entering the suspend mode, disabling a host isolation transceiver at the host side. The method includes periodically enabling the host isolation transceiver to transmit a data signal from the host side to the peripheral side. The method includes exiting the suspend mode. The method also includes enabling the host isolation transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Rakesh HARIHARAN, Tarunvir SINGH, Anant Shankar KAMATH, Mark Edward WENTROBLE, Christopher Joseph RODRIGUES, Prajwala PUTTAPPA
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Patent number: 11473678Abstract: An electronic parking pawl actuator which uses a smaller motor and higher gear ratio has the ability to configure a rooster comb to engage with various park detents, and reduces the mechanical and software design complexity. Furthermore, the electronic park actuator limits the amount of back drivable range (unable to perform an external park to neutral shift) for theft deterrence, and also allows operation (speed performance) and a lower motor peak current. The electronic parking pawl actuator includes an electric motor, a drive gear, the drive gear operable for being driven by the electric motor, and a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism is operable for being driven by the drive gear. The drive mechanism is engaged with an output shaft of a gear selector of a transmission, and the drive mechanism is rotatable relative to the drive gear, allowing the output shaft to be located in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D Merwin, Keith Joseph Rodrigues, Edward Hribar
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Publication number: 20210106850Abstract: A face mask assembly configured with a drop down feature and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The face mask assembly includes a face mask component slidable along a length of at least a first strap. The face mask component includes a first dynamic strap engagement feature defining a slide portion and a locking portion to engage the first strap. The slide portion includes a smooth edge such that the face mask component is slidable along the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the slide portion. The locking portion includes a sharp edge to provide frictional restriction to the first strap during operation such that face mask component is locked relative to the length of the first strap while the first strap is positioned within the locking portion. A corresponding method of manufacture is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Oliver Gomez Rodriguez, Rodrigo Marin Barroeta, Edgar Ricardo Bautista Lopez, Tanguy Prevot, Joseph Rodrigues, Marie Hammer
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Publication number: 20190383391Abstract: An electronic parking pawl actuator which uses a smaller motor and higher gear ratio has the ability to configure a rooster comb to engage with various park detents, and reduces the mechanical and software design complexity. Furthermore, the electronic park actuator limits the amount of back drivable range (unable to perform an external park to neutral shift) for theft deterrence, and also allows operation (speed performance) and a lower motor peak current. The electronic parking pawl actuator includes an electric motor, a drive gear, the drive gear operable for being driven by the electric motor, and a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism is operable for being driven by the drive gear. The drive mechanism is engaged with an output shaft of a gear selector of a transmission, and the drive mechanism is rotatable relative to the drive gear, allowing the output shaft to be located in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Continental Powertrain USA, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Merwin, Keith Joseph Rodrigues, Edward Hribar
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Publication number: 20190199163Abstract: A motor retainer includes a base and at least one arm. The base has an inner surface and an outer surface and includes a washer having at least one concave wave adjacent to at least one convex wave. The at least one arm extends away from the inner surface of the base and tapers towards a center of the motor retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: James D Baer, Edward Hribar, Timothy J Trento, Keith Joseph Rodrigues
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Patent number: 10244811Abstract: A hardhat shell has a suspension that is secured to the shell by a hanger. The suspension has a horizontal band portion for extending around a user's head, and the suspension is positioned within a hardhat shell. At least one hanger is connected to the suspension for securing the suspension to the shell. Each hanger has a hook at a first end of the hanger, a latching surface located towards the middle of the hanger, and a lever arm at a second end of the hanger. At least one mount is formed on the inner surface of the shell. Each hanger is configured to securely engage a respective one of the mounts, with the latching surface of the respective hanger being in frictional engagement with the respective ledge surface of the mount. By manually pivoting the hanger, a user can cause the latching surface to disengage from the ledge surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jack Xiong, Joseph Rodrigues, Oliver Li, Jie Zhu
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Publication number: 20170245578Abstract: A hardhat shell has a suspension that is secured to the shell by a hanger. The suspension has a horizontal band portion for extending around a user's head, and the suspension is positioned within a hardhat shell. At least one hanger is connected to the suspension for securing the suspension to the shell. Each hanger has a hook at a first end of the hanger, a latching surface located towards the middle of the hanger, and a lever arm at a second end of the hanger. At least one mount is formed on the inner surface of the shell. Each hanger is configured to securely engage a respective one of the mounts, with the latching surface of the respective hanger being in frictional engagement with the respective ledge surface of the mount. By manually pivoting the hanger, a user can cause the latching surface to disengage from the ledge surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jack Xiong, Joseph Rodrigues, Oliver Li, Jie Zhu
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Patent number: 9737107Abstract: A headgear for a head safety product such as a face shield, hardhat or welding helmet includes a headband with hangers extending therefrom to engage the head safety product being worn, at least one crown strap engaged with the headband to support the headgear over the wearer's head and a self-adjusting elastomeric nape belt configured to extend over the occipital portions of the wearer's head. The elastomeric nape belt depends from symmetric rear strap extensions of the headband and is configured to elastically self-adjust to the occipital area of the wearer's head.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jianyou Xiong, Joseph Rodrigues, Oliver Li, Jie Zhu
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Patent number: 9554610Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a protective headgear assembly having a suspension system with user controls for independently adjusting a front loop length and an occipital loop length. In an illustrative example, the front loop length may lie in a substantially horizontal plane, and the occipital loop length may lie substantially in a plane that intersects the front loop length at non-zero angle such that the occipital loop length descends posterior a user ear to cradle a user occipital. In some examples, an intersection of the front loop length and the occipital loop length may fit proximal the user ear after adjusting the frontal loop length and the occipital loop length to circumferentially fit a user head. In some examples, the user control for the front length may provide a macro adjustment and the user control for the occipital length may provide a micro adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Sugerman, Joseph Rodrigues, Jacky Zhu, Oliver Li
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Publication number: 20160249701Abstract: A headgear for a head safety product such as a face shield, hardhat or welding helmet includes a headband with hangers extending therefrom to engage the head safety product being worn, at least one crown strap engaged with the headband to support the headgear over the wearer's head and a self-adjusting elastomeric nape belt configured to extend over the occipital portions of the wearer's head. The elatomeric nape belt depends from symmetric rear strap extensions of the headband and is configured to elastically self-adjust to the occipital area of the wearer's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jianyou Xiong, Joseph Rodrigues, Oliver Li, Jie Zhu
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Patent number: 9389170Abstract: A liquid measuring system for producing one or more property values of a liquid. The system can include: a thin film device and one or more measuring devices for measuring said one or more property values. The system includes a thin film device for producing a thin film of the liquid on a spinning disk. The system is particularly useful for measuring color and appearance properties of the liquid. The system can be useful for producing coating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLCInventors: Anthony Moy, Ayumu Yokoyama, Allan Blase Joseph Rodrigues, Ken Stephen Schermacher, Jeff B. Alspach
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Patent number: 9292744Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The process can repair target coatings at a repair facility using matching coating compositions provided from a supply center, where the matching coating compositions can be produced according to target repair data transmitted from one or more repair facilities to the supply center. The present invention is also directed to a system for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The system can comprise one or more supply centers and one or more repair facilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLCInventors: Allan Blase Joseph Rodrigues, Daniel A. Benton, Gerard T. Brosmer, Larry Eugene Steenhoek, Hartmut Krause, Matthew T. Reed
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Patent number: 9192794Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to noise reduction techniques and systems for use with supplied air respirators. Typical embodiments may comprise porous elements located within a respirator system operable to alter the air flow pattern through the system and therefore reduce noise created in the system. These porous elements might be located within an inhalation valve, a breathing hose and/or a muffler block housing of a respirator system.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Joseph Rodrigues, Joseph Venagro
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Patent number: 9192793Abstract: Embodiments relate to improvements for supplied-air abrasive blast respirators. Embodiments may comprise purified air via filters as a back-up air supply, with the filters typically operating automatically to provide purified air when the supplied air is compromised. Embodiments may locate elements outside of the hood to provide ready access for performing seal checks. Embodiments may incorporate noise reduction elements and/or lens protection elements as well.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Joseph Rodrigues, Joseph Venagro, Karl Schart
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Patent number: D800390Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jianyou Xiong, Joseph Rodrigues