Patents by Inventor Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo

Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo 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: 10870119
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a liquid dispenser comprising a liquid outlet, the liquid dispenser being configured to generate a droplet stream. The apparatus also comprises a first fluid flow device configured to generate a confinement fluid flow for confining a trajectory of the droplet stream therein, the first fluid flow device comprising an outlet arranged to allow the droplet stream to exit therefrom, wherein the fluid outlet is arranged within the confinement fluid flow device. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises a second fluid flow device configured to generate a reaction fluid flow for reacting with droplets in the droplet stream, wherein the outlet of the first fluid flow device is arranged within the second fluid flow device. A method is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignees: Ingeniatrics Tecnologías, Universidad de Sevilla
    Inventors: Miguel Angel Asensio Caño, Beatriz Talavera Almena, María Flores Mosquera, Alfonso Miguel Gañán-Calvo
  • Patent number: 10730029
    Abstract: Concentric flow focusing encapsulation devices and methods for production of microencapsulated droplets of a first core material surrounded by a second shell material include assessment of non-dimensional fluid dynamic parameters that are related to the characteristics of produced droplets. The parameters are specifically related to characteristics such as homogenous or non-homogenous modes of concentric droplet breakup, density distribution of various droplet sizes, and qualities such as monodispersity of droplets produced. By identifying control parameters in specific regions, control variables may be selected to produce droplets or particles with desired qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignees: INGENIATRICS TECNOLOGIAS, S.L., UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA
    Inventors: Alfonso Miguel Ganan-Calvo, Inmaculada Munoz, Jeronimo Escudero, Gloria Jurado, Antonio Serrano, Sandra Velazquez, Maria Flores Mosquera
  • Publication number: 20190046055
    Abstract: Method for providing a description, graphical representation, and a graphical identification of specific operating patterns of quasi-periodic cyclic systems, such as, but not limited to, reciprocating combustion engines, rotary machines, or biological organs such as the heart is disclosed. The disclosure also relates to a method for calculating an indicator evaluating the heart health or condition of an individual, as well as for diagnosing and issuing prognoses relating to the functionality, pathology, or standard of health of a machine or organism equipped with a motor or organ that operates cyclically, and to provide a description, a compact graphical representation, and a graphical identification of specific operating patterns of dynamic systems, for example economic systems such as the stock market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Alfonso Miguel GAÑÁN CALVO
  • Publication number: 20180348091
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for the transport of biological or other samples and for analysis thereof by interaction with a pulsed and focused energy beam, comprising: a transport capillary configured to house transport liquid, configured with an outlet section; a nozzle disposed concentrically and externally to the transport capillary, wherein said nozzle comprises a discharge section; and wherein the space between the transport capillary and the nozzle is configured to house a stabilizing gas; at least a first electrode for connecting a voltage to the transport liquid, in turn connected to a second electrode arranged at the outlet of the transport liquid capillary and the nozzle wherein said electrodes are subjected to an electrical potential difference. The disclosure also relates to a method comprising the use of said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Alfonso Miguel GAÑÁN CALVO, Francisco CRUZ MAZO, Antonio Jesús DÍAZ QUINTANA, Irene DÍAZ MORENO, Braulio GAÑÁN RIESCO, Max Oliver WIEDORN, Henry CHAPMAN, Sasa BAJT
  • Publication number: 20180272306
    Abstract: Concentric flow focusing encapsulation devices and methods for production of microencapsulated droplets of a first core material surrounded by a second shell material include assessment of non-dimensional fluid dynamic parameters that are related to the characteristics of produced droplets. The parameters are specifically related to characteristics such as homogenous or non-homogenous modes of concentric droplet breakup, density distribution of various droplet sizes, and qualities such as monodispersity of droplets produced. By identifying control parameters in specific regions, control variables may be selected to produce droplets or particles with desired qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Alfonso Miguel GANAN-CALVO, Inmaculada MUNOZ, Jeronimo ESCUDERO, Gloria JURADO, Antonio SERRANO, Sandra VELAZQUEZ, Maria FLORES MOSQUERA
  • Publication number: 20180029055
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a liquid dispenser comprising a liquid outlet, the liquid dispenser being configured to generate a droplet stream. The apparatus also comprises a first fluid flow device configured to generate a confinement fluid flow for confining a trajectory of the droplet stream therein, the first fluid flow device comprising an outlet arranged to allow the droplet stream to exit therefrom, wherein the fluid outlet is arranged within the confinement fluid flow device. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises a second fluid flow device configured to generate a reaction fluid flow for reacting with droplets in the droplet stream, wherein the outlet of the first fluid flow device is arranged within the second fluid flow device. A method is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Miguel Angel ASENSIO CAÑO, Beatriz TALAVERA ALMENA, María FLORES MOSQUERA, Alfonso Miguel GAÑÁN-CALVO
  • Patent number: 8201351
    Abstract: Procedure and device for the micro-mixing of miscible or immiscible fluids through reflux cell, produced by the invasion of one of the fluids going upstream into the feeding tube of the other fluid. This tube is closed and has a tube exit which is placed opposite an area of confluence where the exiting flow of the intercepted fluid meets an approximately perpendicular current of invading fluid, which is radially and centripetally directed to the axis of this exiting flow. The product is released outside through an exit orifice. The edges of the tube exit and the exit orifice are opposite each other and separated by an axial gap; and the penetration of this reflux cell into the feeding tube is regulated by controlling the velocity of the fluid. An application of the invention is the ironing with a steam-aided water spray of drops smaller than 200 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo
  • Publication number: 20090250532
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is a device for the production of a sterilized spray, or limited in its potential microbial pathogen activity. Such spray is produced with a liquid, through the use of an impulsion steam that is obtained through the vaporization of part of such liquid stream to be atomized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo, Antonio Ojeda Monje, Eladio Mendoza Simon
  • Publication number: 20090214655
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining micro and nanometric particles in a controlled, reproducible manner. The aforementioned particles have a spherical shape and a very narrow, uniform size distribution. More specifically, the invention relates to a novel method of forming emulsions and to the application thereof in micro and nanoencapsulation techniques involving the extraction/evaporation of the solvent. In particular, the invention relates to the encapsulation of the fluorescent compounds and the subsequent application thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo, Lucia Martin Banderas, Maria Flores Mosquera, Alfonso Rodriguez Gil, Sebastian Chavez De Diego, Angel Cebolla Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20080271350
    Abstract: Procedure and device for the micro-mixing of miscible or immiscible fluids through reflux cell, produced by the invasion of one of the fluids going upstream into the feeding tube of the other fluid. This tube is closed and has a tube exit which is placed opposite an area of confluence where the exiting flow of the intercepted fluid meets an approximately perpendicular current of invading fluid, which is radially and centripetally directed to the axis of this exiting flow. The product is released outside through an exit orifice. The edges of the tube exit and the exit orifice are opposite each other and separated by an axial gap; and the penetration of this reflux cell into the feeding tube is regulated by controlling the velocity of the fluid. An application of the invention is the ironing with a steam-aided water spray of drops smaller than 200 microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Alfonso Miguel Ganan Calvo
  • Patent number: 6589579
    Abstract: The invention is directed to production of particles for introduction into food using a stable microjet and a monodisperse aerosol formed when the microjet dissociates. A variety of devices and methods are disclosed which allow for the formation of a stream of a first fluid (e.g. a liquid) characterized by forming a stable capillary microjet over a portion of the stream wherein the microjet portion of the stream is formed by a second fluid (e.g. a gas).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Universidad de Sevilla
    Inventor: Alfonso Miguel Gañán-Calvo
  • Publication number: 20010036495
    Abstract: The invention is directed to production of particles for introduction into food using a stable microjet and a monodisperse aerosol formed when the microjet dissociates. A variety of devices and methods are disclosed which allow for the formation of a stream of a first fluid (e.g. a liquid) characterized by forming a stable capillary microjet over a portion of the stream wherein the microjet portion of the stream is formed by a second fluid (e.g. a gas).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Alfonso Miguel Ganan-Calvo