Patents by Inventor Roberto Barrera

Roberto Barrera 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for surveillance and control of insect vectors
    Patent number: 10219505
    Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Roberto Barrera, Andrew J. Mackay, Manuel Amador
  • Radio interference eliminator circuit
    Patent number: 10009211
    Abstract: A circuit is disclosed which eliminates chirp produced within an electronic flow measurement (EFM) system. In an exemplary embodiment, relays are positioned between the EFM Rxd input and the communications device input. One relay is closed while the operate signal reaches its high state, allowing data to pass between the communications device and the EFM Rxd input. When the operate line switches to a low state, the first relay opens disrupting the data path between the communications device and the EFM Rxd input preventing data from bouncing back between the two points. The second relay may close grounding the data signal from the communications device eliminating noise from the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Juan Roberto Barrera
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF INSECT VECTORS
    Publication number: 20170367312
    Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Roberto Barrera, Andrew J. Mackay, Manuel Amador
  • METHODS AND APARATUS FOR SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF INSECT VECTORS
    Publication number: 20160128313
    Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Roberto Barrera, Andrew J. Mackay, Manuel Amador
  • Methods and apparatus for surveillance and control of insect vectors
    Patent number: 9237741
    Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Roberto Barrera, Andrew J. Mackay, Manuel Amador
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF INSECT VECTORS
    Publication number: 20140223802
    Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
    Inventors: Roberto Barrera, Andrew J. Mackay, Manuel Amador