Patents by Inventor Michael Vasquez

Michael Vasquez 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).

  • Patent number: 11970584
    Abstract: Waste product from any of a variety of processes (injection molding, selective laser sintering) is processed to form powders that have particle size and distribution optimal for a 3D printing technology known as Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM). Alternative recycling processes include grinding and sieving, emulsion extruding, and liquid-liquid phase separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Impossible Objects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Michael Vasquez, Buckley Crist, Eugene Gore
  • Patent number: 11969938
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material comprising engineered powder that is transformed into a substance that flows and subsequently hardens into the hardened material in a spatial pattern that infiltrates positive regions, and does not infiltrate negative regions, in the substrate layers. The powder may be emulsion aggregation powder, chemically-produced toner powder, or a combination. It may be a thermoplastic or thermosettable polymer and may include nylon, elastomers, polyolefins, polyethylene, polyether ether ketone, polyimide, polyetherimide, polyphenylene sulfide, polystyrene, polypropylene, polymethyl methacrylate, and polyaryletherketone, or a combination. The powder particles may have a pre-specified controlled shape and/or a non-homogenous composition. Surface treatments and/or additives may be used to control powder flow and charge distribution. Each substrate layer may be a sheet-like structure comprising fibers held together by binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Impossible Objects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Eugene Gore, Buckley Crist, Michael Vasquez, John Bayldon
  • Publication number: 20230391976
    Abstract: Waste product from any of a variety of processes (injection molding, selective laser sintering) is processed to form powders that have particle size and distribution optimal for a 3D printing technology known as Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM). Alternative recycling processes include grinding and sieving, emulsion extruding, and liquid-liquid phase separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Michael Vasquez, Buckley Crist, Eugene Gore
  • Publication number: 20230339174
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material. Each substrate layer is a sheet-like structure that comprises fibers held together by a sodium silicate binder. The substrate layer material may be non-woven or woven. The substrate layer may be a non-woven fiber veil bound by a sodium silicate binder. The fibers may optionally include carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, polymer fibers, glass fibers, metal fibers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Impossible Objects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Eugene Gore, Buckley Crist, Michael Vasquez, John Bayldon
  • Patent number: 11673320
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material. Each substrate layer is a sheet-like structure that comprises fibers held together by a sodium silicate binder. The substrate layer material may be non-woven or woven. The substrate layer may be a non-woven fiber veil bound by a sodium silicate binder. The fibers may optionally include carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, polymer fibers, glass fibers, metal fibers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Impossible Objects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Eugene Gore, Buckley Crist, Michael Vasquez, John Bayldon
  • Publication number: 20200406532
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material. Each substrate layer is a sheet-like structure that comprises fibers held together by a sodium silicate binder. The substrate layer material may be non-woven or woven. The substrate layer may be a non-woven fiber veil bound by a sodium silicate binder. The fibers may optionally include carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, polymer fibers, glass fibers, metal fibers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Impossible Objects LLC
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Eugene Gore, Buckley Crist, Michael Vasquez, John Bayldon
  • Publication number: 20200406538
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material comprising engineered powder that is transformed into a substance that flows and subsequently hardens into the hardened material in a spatial pattern that infiltrates positive regions, and does not infiltrate negative regions, in the substrate layers. The powder may be emulsion aggregation powder, chemically-produced toner powder, or a combination. It may be a thermoplastic or thermosettable polymer and may include nylon, elastomers, polyolefins, polyethylene, polyether ether ketone, polyimide, polyetherimide, polyphenylene sulfide, polystyrene, polypropylene, polymethyl methacrylate, and polyaryletherketone, or a combination. The powder particles may have a pre-specified controlled shape and/or a non-homogenous composition. Surface treatments and/or additives may be used to control powder flow and charge distribution. Each substrate layer may be a sheet-like structure comprising fibers held together by binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Impossible Objects LLC
    Inventors: Robert Swartz, Eugene Gore, Buckley Crist, Michael Vasquez, John Bayldon
  • Publication number: 20110126842
    Abstract: A compacted sexual-transmitted-disease controller brief which encases the lower abdomen, pelvic region (including genitalia and anus) and upper thigh regions of a user. The compacted controller brief is comprised of a waist enclosure, a pelvic enclosure, left and right upper thigh enclosures and a condom enclosure that are each compacted and a folding arrangement that compacts each of the compacted enclosures. The compacted brief is suitable for a user to slide onto the user's pelvis region and to unravel and unfurl so as to extend about the users waist region, upper thighs and erect penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20090063191
    Abstract: A method and system employed by emergency responders to an emergency incident in the management of individuals injured in emergency incidents. An injured patient is tagged with a triage tag that has a bar code and an RFID inlay that identify the patient. At least one of the bar code and RFID inlay are scanned by a portable optical/electronic unit. As the patient is moved through various zones in which the condition of the patient is evaluated and, if necessary, the condition of the patient is treated, patient evaluation data is recorded in the in the portable optical/electronic unit and a command computer in association with patient identification data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Reuben C. Vasquez, Harry B. James, Michael A. Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20060276493
    Abstract: ?- and ?-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as-inhibitors of HIV protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: G.D Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Vasquez, Richard Mueller, John Talley, Daniel Getman, Gary DeCrescenzo, John Freskos, Deborah Bertenshaw, Robert Heintz
  • Publication number: 20040129074
    Abstract: A sensor capable of operating in ambient temperatures that are either above or below operating systems specification. comprises a transducer adapted to be coupled to a power supply for generating signals corresponding to and representative of the status of the targeted system. Signal conditioning means are coupled to the transducer and are responsive to generated signals. The signal conditioning means produces status signals in a format that is compatible with an information utilization device. A thermo electric module is attached to the signal conditioning means for changing the temperature of the signal conditioning means. In an alternative embodiment, the thermo electric module is connected to control the environment in which the signal conditioning means operate. The signal conditioning means are then able to operate in ambient temperatures that are outside of the normal operating parameters to which the to which the signal conditioning means were originally designed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Paul Rudewicz, Michael Vasquez
  • Patent number: 6239701
    Abstract: A vehicle locator device comprising a battery/solar powered strobe light assembly having a reflector mirror and a variety of colored lenses to allow a user to select a predetermined color so as to assist the user in identifying their vehicle in a parking lot. The device is activated by remote control and includes a securing mechanism for locking the device to the end of an antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventors: Michael Vasquez, Angelo M. Vasquez