Patents by Inventor Alberto Figueroa

Alberto Figueroa 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: 20240135550
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Christopher John Arthurs, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston
  • Publication number: 20240082958
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to capsules, for example, softgel capsules for oral administration that have on their surface laser etching that penetrates at least partially into the surface of the capsule, reduces the structural integrity of the capsule while preventing exposure of the interior contents to the outside environment, and increases the rate of release of active ingredients contained within.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicants: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Ackley Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Debanjan Das, Reinhard Walter, Javier Zumeta Perez, Alberto Prior Cabanillas, Gerard Meisel, Carlos Figueroa, Mark David Ford, Roland Norman Thurston, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11861851
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Christopher John Arthurs, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston
  • Publication number: 20230368398
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Ismael Assi, Haizhou Zhang, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston, Yang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20220366571
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Christopher John Arthurs, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston
  • Patent number: 11470755
    Abstract: An implement including a first frame member, a second frame member movable with respect to the first frame member, and a rolling basket rotatably coupled to the second frame member for rotation about a first axis of rotation. The implement also includes a biasing member configured to move the first axis of rotation toward a rest position, and where the rest position is adjustable relative to the first frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa, Humberto Moreno, Shawn J. Becker, Enrique Garza
  • Patent number: 11386563
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Christopher John Arthurs, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston
  • Publication number: 20210158541
    Abstract: Anatomical and functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning and computational modeling techniques deploying methodologies for non-invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) quantification based on angiographically derived anatomy and hemodynamics data, relying on machine learning algorithms for image segmentation and flow assessment, and relying on accurate physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for computation of the FFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa-Alvarez, Christopher John Arthurs, Brahmajee Kartik Nallamothu, Kritika Iyer, Raj Rao Nadakuditi, Krishnakumar Garikipati, Elizabeth Renee Livingston
  • Publication number: 20200146201
    Abstract: An implement including a first frame member, a second frame member movable with respect to the first frame member, and a rolling basket rotatably coupled to the second frame member for rotation about a first axis of rotation. The implement also includes a biasing member configured to move the first axis of rotation toward a rest position, and where the rest position is adjustable relative to the first frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa, Humberto Moreno, Shawn J. Becker, Enrique Garza
  • Publication number: 20050083155
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having a housing, a pair of separable contacts, a current sensor strap in electrical communication with the contacts, an operating mechanism for operating the contacts, an electronic trip unit in operable communication with the sensor strap and the mechanism, and a current transformer is disclosed. The current transformer has a mixed material magnetic core having a first layer of material having a relatively high magnetic permeability, and a second layer of material having a relatively low magnetic permeability abutting the first layer of material. The core has a profile with an opening therethrough for accepting the sensor strap. A signal generator is disposed proximate the core to provide an output signal representative of a magnetic flux associated with the sensor strap. The mixed material magnetic core exhibits a dynamic range greater than a dynamic range of a similar shaped magnetic core having only one material of the first layer of material and the second layer of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Farshid Attarian, Alberto Figueroa, Javier Larranaga, Joseph Criniti
  • Publication number: 20030226874
    Abstract: The roller assembly includes: a first shaft having a longitudinal axis; a self adjusting pressure drive shaft extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, the self adjusting pressure drive shaft includes: a main body portion having a cylindrical shape; a ring surrounds the main body portion; and a flexible material is disposed between the main body portion and the ring. An apparatus for a continuously winding a transformer core in an electrical transformer includes: a feed assembly for a material, the feed assembly includes a first shaft disposed adjacent a self adjusting pressure drive shaft, the self adjusting pressure drive shaft includes: a main body portion having a cylindrical shape; a ring surrounds the main body portion; and a flexible material is disposed between the main body portion and the ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph Criniti, Alberto A. Figueroa, Javier Ignacio Larranaga, Farshid Attarian, Timothy J. Mackie, Boguslaw Andre Kowalski
  • Patent number: 6628184
    Abstract: A field configurable contactor is disclosed. The contactor preferably includes a plurality of spaces adapted to receive any number, up to its limit, of contact modules. Each contact module preferably includes a pair of contacts and a spring biased cam follower which opens and closes the contact pair when a cam profile of the contactor moves according to energization or de-energization of the contactor. The contact module can be either “normally open” or “normally closed” depending on its initial placement onto the contactor relative to the cam profile. A latch assembly in the contactor may hold the contactor mechanically during de-energization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Cassagrande, David J. Lesslie, Charles S. Pitzen, Alberto A. Figueroa, Efrain Ralat, Jose F. Gonzalez, M. Natarajan, A. Ramadevi, Anilkumar D. Pandit, Madhu Sudan, K. V. Sridhar, Thuong H. Phung, Dennis C. Zuffelato, Joseph P. Smith
  • Patent number: 6442011
    Abstract: A Hall effect sensor is transported to and away from a conductor to vary the sensitivity range of the sensor to current flow in the conductor. The device comprises a bracket supported on the conductor which holds a jack screw. At the lower end of the jack screw is a sensor block which holds the Hall effect sensor. The sensor block translates in a slide guide of the bracket, but is prevented from rotating. At the upper end of the jack screw is a knob for rotating the jack screw. Rotating the jack screw causes the sensor block to slide closer or farther from the conductor, which varies its sensitivity in measuring a magnetic field generated by a current in the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Farshid Attarian, Joseph Criniti, Alberto A. Figueroa, Javier Ignacio Larranaga, Esteban Santos
  • Patent number: 6406328
    Abstract: To allow access to a control/display module in an electronic circuit breaker, an adapter and harness are provided for remotely positioning the control/display module in a more accessible location, e.g., on the remote handle operator. An adapter plug and plate installs in place of the control/display module on the circuit breaker. The adapter plug provides connectors for a harness to extend to a mounting plate, which can be attached to the remote handle operator. The control/display module, which was removed from the circuit breaker, is installed in the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Farshid Attarian, Joseph Criniti, Alberto A. Figueroa, Javier Ignacio Larranaga, Joseph B. Kalaita
  • Patent number: 6380501
    Abstract: A trip indicator for handle operator for controlling a handle of a circuit breaker comprises a cover having a window sufficiently sized to view indicia indicating a position of the handle, a trip flag having indicia indicating a TRIPPED condition, and a connection between a chuck of the handle operator and the trip flag configured to move the trip flag such that the indicia is visible through the window when the handle is in a TRIPPED position and is not visible through said window when the handle is not in the TRIPPED position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Alberto A. Figueroa, Joseph Criniti, Farshid Attarian, Javier Ignacio Larranaga, Joseph B. Kalaita
  • Patent number: 6326870
    Abstract: A device is provided for operating a circuit breaker handle. The device includes a body having a receiving area to receive and engage a portion of the circuit breaker handle. The body is fixedly secured to a shaft for movement between a first position and a second position. The body is caused to move by a forces from a first coil and a second coil. The first coil generates a first force in a first direction, and the second coil generates a second force in a second direction, wherein the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The first and second forces are transferred to the shaft for effectuating movement between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Javier I. Larranaga, Joseph Criniti, Farshid Attarian, Alberto Figueroa, Kevin Fuhr, Joseph B. Kelaita
  • Patent number: 6178617
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular current transformer (17) includes providing a first bobbin (40A) having a first aperture (32A) disposed therein and a second bobbin (40B) having a second aperture (32B) disposed therein. The first axial aperture (32A) is aligned with the second axial aperture (32B), and a xontinuous wire (21) is wrapped sround the first bobbin (40A) in a first direction. With the first and second axial apertures (32A, 32B) still aligned, the continuous wire (21) is then wrapped around the second bobbin (40B) in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first bobbin (40A) is then inverted by pivoting the first bobbin (40A) about a flexible tab (33) that connects the first and second bobbins (40A, 40B). A transformer core (22) is then disposed through the first and second axial apertures (32A, 32B). The windings on the first and second bobbins (32A, 32B) form the secondary windings (20A, 20B) for the current transformer (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Javier I. Larranaga, Joseph Criniti, Alberto A. Figueroa
  • Patent number: 5892420
    Abstract: A compact current transformer is formed by arranging a pair of secondary windings on opposite sides of a single turn primary winding. A core is then wound about the primary winding and part of the secondary winding coils from a continuous roll of metal strap. The secondary windings are arranged on a pair of bobbins on opposite sides of the transformer core. A modular twin bobbin arrangement allows the secondary windings to be wound from a continuous source of transformer wire. The continuous wound core eliminates air gaps and improves magnetic transfer between the primary winding and the secondary winding. The continuous transformer wire eliminates the need for soldering or welding to connect between the two secondary windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Javier I. Larranaga, Joseph Criniti, Alberto A. Figueroa
  • Patent number: 4502464
    Abstract: This invention is for a stove having a cylindrical body with holes circumferentially disposed on the sides thereof and which holes gradually increase in number and in size towards the top thereof. The cylindrical body has an open top and a bottom wall and supported by legs at the bottom thereof. Disposed within the cylindrical body and spaced from the bottom wall are vertically spaced apart plates, the upper of said plates being perforated and both plates are connected to a central downwardly extending short cylinder communicating with the space above the bottom wall which has primary inlet openings with an adjustable rotatable plate for opening said primary inlet opening. Resting on the short cylinder is the vertical cylindrical screen, and at the top of said cylindrical body is a cover which has a flame opening defined by a short upwardly and downwardly protruding short cylinder. At the bottom of said cover is suspended a fuel top shield with a central opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Inventor: Alberto A. Figueroa