Patents by Inventor Robert A. Pereira

Robert A. Pereira 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: 20240109015
    Abstract: A filter element, in particular an air filter element, has a filter media body surrounding a hollow interior and has a first end and an opposite second end. A first end cap is positioned on the first end of the filter media body, and a second end cap is positioned on the second end of the filter media body. The second end cap is a closed end cap. The second end cap has a plurality of spaced-apart inner adapter projections arranged thereon and projecting in direction of a central axis away from the first end cap. At least some of the inner adapter projections are positioned in a circular arrangement so as to surround a center of the second end cap. Such a filter element is arranged in a housing of a filter system provided with a receiver arrangement for the filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Sven EPLI, Jochen LINHART, Jens WEINE, Florian KELLER, Robert KUSEBAUCH, Markus KIRSCHNER, Daiane PEREIRA DE OLIVEIRA, Christiano Ferreira MIGUEL, Alexandre DEMINOVCH, Rafael Hiroshi HIRAI
  • Publication number: 20240067781
    Abstract: A composition is made by melt-mixing pellets and a further propylene-based polymer, wherein the pellets are pellets of a glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition having a sheathed continuous multifilament strand including a core that extends in the longitudinal direction and a polymer sheath which intimately surrounds said core, wherein the core includes at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, the polymer sheath has a thermoplastic polymer composition containing a polyolefin and having a melt flow index as measured according to ISO 1133-1:2011 (2.16 kg/230° C.) of at least 1.0 dg/min and less than 47 dg/min, wherein the length of the glass filaments in the pellets is substantially the same as the pellet length, and is 10 to 55 mm, wherein the further polyolefin has a melt flow index as measured according to ISO 1133-1:2011 (2.16 kg/230° C.) of less than 20 dg/min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Petya Dochkova Yaneva, Robert Walter Venderbosch, Roland van Giesen, Maria Soliman, Henrica Norberta Alberta Maria Steenbakkers-Menting, Amol Prabhakar Avhad, Carlos Pereira Cadena
  • Patent number: 9472320
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable includes at least two conductor assemblies and a non-linear bonding/grounding conductor within a metal sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. The bonding/grounding conductor includes a plurality of undulations disposed along a length thereof, and is disposed within the metal sheath so that it is in contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. The bonding/grounding conductor is in cabled relation with the conductor assemblies. The undulations of the bonding/grounding conductor provide a degree of resiliency to the connection between the conductors and the metal sheath to facilitate easy removal of the metal sheath when making terminal connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Lundgren, Skip N. Afdasta, Robert A. Pereira
  • Publication number: 20150129191
    Abstract: An exemplary method may comprise thermally coupling a network of cooling lines to each of a plurality of heat exchangers in a cooling system. The method may also comprise providing a first connection from a network of cooling lines to a first fluid source and a second connection from the network of cooling lines to a second fluid source for configuring the network of cooling lines in different states. The method may also comprise delivering cooling fluid through the network of cooling lines to each of the plurality of heat exchangers both when the network of cooling lines is connected only to the first fluid source and when the network of cooling lines is connected to both the first and second fluid sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Christian L. Belady, Murakami Vance, Robert A. Pereira
  • Patent number: 8946549
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello
  • Publication number: 20140375562
    Abstract: A process for interacting with computer software using a physical ballistic projectile with the steps of: computer sends target image to projector, user shoots projectile at light-blocking shot screen, video imaging device sends video frames to computer for processing by hit detection software, hit detection software compares video frames and identifies a difference as a hit and stores the x,y location of the hit and applies a mirror transform on the x,y coordinates and adjusts the coordinates based on pre-calibrated skewing angles of the video frames, hit detection software verifies that the hit is not moving, ruling out light flicker, debris, or the projectile itself, and computer executes a user input event, such as a mouse click, at the adjusted x,y coordinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Robert Pereira
  • Patent number: 8658900
    Abstract: An AC cable that includes at a plurality of conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A bonding strip is disposed within the metal sheath and is in contact with the interior surface of the metal sheath to provide an electrical low-impedance fault return path for the AC cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello, Joseph D. Colangelo
  • Publication number: 20130240237
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable includes at least two conductor assemblies and a non-linear bonding/grounding conductor within a metal sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. The bonding/grounding conductor includes a plurality of undulations disposed along a length thereof, and is disposed within the metal sheath so that it is in contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. The bonding/grounding conductor is in cabled relation with the conductor assemblies. The undulations of the bonding/grounding conductor provide a degree of resiliency to the connection between the conductors and the metal sheath to facilitate easy removal of the metal sheath when making terminal connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Lundgren, Skip N. Afdasta, Robert A. Pereira
  • Publication number: 20120073855
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher DeMello
  • Patent number: 8088997
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello
  • Publication number: 20110011613
    Abstract: An improved electrical conduit having a protective material thereon for anti-microbial and antifungal prevention. The metallic conduit includes a metal armor defining an outer surface and an interior hollow area within which electrical conductors are disposed. A first polymeric layer is formed over the outer surface of the metal armor. A second polymeric layer is extruded over the first polymeric layer. The first and/or second polymeric layers may be formed with an anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal additive. In addition, the first polymeric layer may have a first color and the second polymeric layer may have a second color where the first color is different from the second layer sufficient for the first color to be visible when the second polymeric layer is compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Clifford Eugene Brown, JR., Robert Pereira
  • Publication number: 20110011614
    Abstract: Improved electrical cables employ a protective material thereon for antimicrobial prevention. The electrical cable is formed by a metallic strip helically wound with interlocking edges to define an armor having an inner hollow area within which is housed a plurality of electrical conductors. The armor is treated with a coating which may be used for corrosion protection. The coating is treated with an antimicrobial and/or antifungal additive inhibiting the proliferating or these microorganisms on the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Clifford Eugene Brown, JR., Robert Pereira
  • Patent number: 7793115
    Abstract: Method, and apparatus for operating a power feed in a computing system. One exemplary embodiment includes monitoring the power feed to ensure the power level of the entire system never remains above a first power level and only remains above a second power level for a period of time determined by a timer level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Roger Edward Tipley, Robert A Pereira, E David Neufeld
  • Publication number: 20090250239
    Abstract: An AC cable that includes at a plurality of conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A bonding strip is disposed within the metal sheath and is in contact with the interior surface of the metal sheath to provide an electrical low-impedance fault return path for the AC cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello, Joseph D. Colangelo
  • Publication number: 20090250238
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello
  • Publication number: 20090188694
    Abstract: An electrical conduit having a flexible metal tubular structure having an outer sheathing and an interior hollow area. An electrical conductor is housed in the interior hollow area. A visible indicia is applied to the outer sheathing and extends along at least a portion of the metal tubular structure where the visible indicia corresponds to at least one characteristic of the conduit or electrical conductor housed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Pereira, Paul Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Marilou Newell
  • Publication number: 20080266726
    Abstract: Embodiments include a server and a sensor that detects when a first fluid line to the server fails so a second fluid line to the server is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Vance Murakami, Christian L. Belady, Paul L. Perez, Robert A. Pereira
  • Patent number: 7420120
    Abstract: A flexible conduit or cable for electrical wiring having at least one break location along the length of the conduit or cable that is visible on an outer surface of the conduit or cable. The break location enables the conduit or cable to be broken. Also provided is a method for producing the flexible conduit or cable, and an apparatus that includes the flexible conduit or cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Vertente, Robert A. Pereira, Skip N. Afdasta
  • Publication number: 20080065921
    Abstract: Method, and apparatus for operating a power feed in a computing system. One exemplary embodiment includes monitoring the power feed to ensure the power level of the entire system never remains above a first power level and only remains above a second power level for a period of time determined by a timer level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Roger Edward Tipley, Robert A. Pereira, E. David Neufeld
  • Patent number: D1017795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Callum Ross Gordon, Ryan Anthony Graham, Bruno Sintive, Mark Andrew Thompson, Amit Galgali, Vicky Dan Gao, Cameron Robert Willis, Jake Baker Hocking, Priyanka Ferdinand Pereira