Patents by Inventor Ana Sanchez
Ana Sanchez 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).
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Patent number: 11930808Abstract: A method to obtain a composition comprising an enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells for hypothermic transport and local administration of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells in therapy. Finally also described is the use of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells, and compositions comprising them, obtained by the described method, in autologous or allogeneic treatment of diseases susceptible to mesenchymal stem cell therapy, either by local or systemic treatments, and more particularly in the treatment of osteoarticular diseases such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and bone repair; in lupus erythematosus, graft-versus-host disease, and other autoimmune diseases; in peripheral vascular insufficiency and other cardiovascular diseases.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: UNIVERSIDAD DE VALLADOLID, CITOSPIN, S.L.Inventors: Ana Sánchez García, Francisco Javier García-Sancho Martín, Verónica García Díaz, Mercedes Alberca Zaballos, Sandra Güemes Gutiérrez
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Publication number: 20230294091Abstract: An assay device includes an electrochemical testing assembly having a test channel including a capture reagent selected to capture a target analyte and an electrode having a surface in communication with the test channel. The assay device further includes a microfluidic network in communication with the test channel, a buffer fluid inlet in communication with the microfluidic network, and a detection reagent disposed within the microfluidic network. When a buffer fluid is provided to the buffer fluid inlet, the buffer fluid transports the detection reagent to the test channel by capillary-driven flow, and wherein the electrode is configured to measure an electrical response indicating capture of the target analyte by the capture reagent after transportation of the detection reagent to the test channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: CHARLES S. HENRY, BRIAN J. GEISS, ILHOON JANG, ISABELLE SAMPER, ANA SANCHEZ-CANO, DAVID S. DANDY
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Publication number: 20230294086Abstract: An assay device includes a colorimetric testing assembly including a detection area, a fluid inlet, and a microfluidic network including a first path extending to the detection area and a second path extending to the detection area. When a fluid (e.g., a buffer fluid or a combined buffer and sample solution) is provided to the fluid inlet, a first portion of the fluid rehydrates a first dried reagent (e.g., a dried enzyme label) disposed along the first path to produce a first rehydrated reagent and a second portion of the fluid rehydrates a second dried reagent (e.g., a dried substrate) to produce a second rehydrated reagent. The first rehydrated reagent and the second rehydrated reagent are then sequentially delivered to the detection area by capillary-driven flow to perform the assay.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Charles S. Henry, Brian J. Geiss, David S. Dandy, Cody Carrell, Jeremy Link, Isabelle Samper, Ana Sanchez-Cano, Ilhoon Jang, Zachary Call
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Publication number: 20230247981Abstract: A method to obtain a composition comprising an enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells for hypothermic transport and local administration of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells in therapy. Finally also described is the use of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells, and compositions comprising them, obtained by the described method, in autologous or allogeneic treatment of diseases susceptible to mesenchymal stem cell therapy, either by local or systemic treatments, and more particularly in the treatment of osteoarticular diseases such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and bone repair; in lupus erythematosus, graft-versus-host disease, and other autoimmune diseases; in peripheral vascular insufficiency and other cardiovascular diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Ana SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA, Francisco Javier GARCÍA-SANCHO MARTÍN, Verónica GARCÍA DÍAZ, Mercedes ALBERCA ZABALLOS, Sandra GÜEMES GUTIÉRREZ
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Publication number: 20220236272Abstract: The invention relates to coloured particles with particular mass density, diameters and surface charge comprising pathogen ligands immobilized. The particles are used in methods for detecting and/or characterizing pathogens present in isolated test samples, as well as in methods for detecting and/or characterizing pathogen-binding antibodies present in isolated test samples. A kit comprising the particles is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Ana SÁNCHEZ CANO, Andrés ANTÓN PAGAROLAS, Cristina ANDRÉS VERGÉS, José Raúl HERANCE CAMACHO, Tomás PUMAROLA SUNÉ, Eva BALDRICH RUBIO
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Publication number: 20220135450Abstract: Various techniques are provided in relation to flocculation and/or dewatering of thick fine tailings, with shear conditioning of flocculated tailings material in accordance with a pre-determined shearing parameter, such as the Camp Number. One example method of treating thick fine tailings including dispersing a flocculant into the thick fine tailings to form a flocculating mixture; shearing the flocculating mixture to increase yield stress and produce a flocculated mixture; shear conditioning the flocculated mixture to decrease the yield stress and break down flocs, the shear conditioning being performed in accordance with the pre-determined shearing parameter to produce conditioned flocculated material within a water release zone where release water separates from the conditioned flocculated material. The conditioned flocculated material can then be subjected to dewatering, for example by depositing, thickening or filtering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: MARVIN WEISS, ANA SANCHEZ, TREVOR BUGG, ADRIAN REVINGTON
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Patent number: 11267730Abstract: Various techniques are provided in relation to flocculation and/or dewatering of thick fine tailings, with shear conditioning of flocculated tailings material in accordance with a pre-determined shearing parameter, such as the Camp Number. One example method of treating thick fine tailings including dispersing a flocculant into the thick fine tailings to form a flocculating mixture; shearing the flocculating mixture to increase yield stress and produce a flocculated mixture; shear conditioning the flocculated mixture to decrease the yield stress and break down flocs, the shear conditioning being performed in accordance with the pre-determined shearing parameter to produce conditioned flocculated material within a water release zone where release water separates from the conditioned flocculated material. The conditioned flocculated material can then be subjected to dewatering, for example by depositing, thickening or filtering.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventors: Marvin Weiss, Ana Sanchez, Trevor Bugg, Adrian Revington
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Publication number: 20210321606Abstract: A method to obtain a composition comprising an enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells for hypothermic transport and local administration of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells in therapy. Finally also described is the use of said enriched population of functional mesenchymal stem cells, and compositions comprising them, obtained by the described method, in autologous or allogeneic treatment of diseases susceptible to mesenchymal stem cell therapy, either by local or systemic treatments, and more particularly in the treatment of osteoarticular diseases such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and bone repair; in lupus erythematosus, graft-versus-host disease, and other autoimmune diseases; in peripheral vascular insufficiency and other cardiovascular diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Ana SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA, Francisco Javier GARCÍA-SANCHO MARTÍN, Verónica GARCÍA DÍAZ, Mercedes ALBERCA ZABALLOS, Sandra GÜEMES GUTIÉRREZ
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Patent number: 10899969Abstract: Techniques for dewatering thick fine tailings may include one or more pre-treatment steps, such as pre-shearing to reduce the yield stress prior to flocculation, hydrocarbon removal below a threshold to improve flocculation and dewatering, flocculant dosing on a clay basis, and providing certain properties of the thick fine tailings related to coarse and fine particle sizes and/or chemistry such as divalent cation content. Various advantages may result from pre-treatments based on thick fine tailings properties, such as reduced flocculant dosage requirements, improved dispersion of flocculant into the thick fine tailings and/or enhanced dewatering, for example. One or more of the pre-treatments may be performed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Adrian Revington, Ana Sanchez, Trevor Bugg, Oladipo Omotoso
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Publication number: 20200123030Abstract: Various techniques are provided in relation to flocculation and/or dewatering of thick fine tailings, with shear conditioning of flocculated tailings material in accordance with a pre-determined shearing parameter, such as the Camp Number. One example method of treating thick fine tailings including dispersing a flocculant into the thick fine tailings to form a flocculating mixture; shearing the flocculating mixture to increase yield stress and produce a flocculated mixture; shear conditioning the flocculated mixture to decrease the yield stress and break down flocs, the shear conditioning being performed in accordance with the pre-determined shearing parameter to produce conditioned flocculated material within a water release zone where release water separates from the conditioned flocculated material. The conditioned flocculated material can then be subjected to dewatering, for example by depositing, thickening or filtering.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: MARVIN WEISS, ANA SANCHEZ, TREVOR BUGG, ADRIAN REVINGTON
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Patent number: 10624355Abstract: There is provided a lactic acid bacteria strain, Lactococcus lactis with accession number IDAC 270613-01, having a short fermentation lag phase of 1 to 5 hours which is compatible with modern bread making methods. Pre-ferment methods which use the strain for manufacture of leavened products and the leavened products produced therefrom are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: LALLEMAND, INC.Inventors: Ana Sanchez Jimena, J Kevin Kraus
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Patent number: 10494277Abstract: Various techniques are provided in relation to flocculation and/or dewatering of thick fine tailings, with shear conditioning of flocculated tailings material in accordance with a pre-determined shearing parameter, such as the Camp Number. One example method of treating thick fine tailings including dispersing a flocculant into the thick fine tailings to form a flocculating mixture; shearing the flocculating mixture to increase yield stress and produce a flocculated mixture; shear conditioning the flocculated mixture to decrease the yield stress and break down flocs, the shear conditioning being performed in accordance with the pre-determined shearing parameter to produce conditioned flocculated material within a water release zone where release water separates from the conditioned flocculated material. The conditioned flocculated material can then be subjected to dewatering, for example by depositing, thickening or filtering.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventors: Marvin Weiss, Ana Sanchez, Trevor Bugg, Adrian Revington
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Publication number: 20170267558Abstract: Techniques are described that relate to enhancing flocculation and dewatering of thick fine tailings, for example by reducing process oscillations. One example method includes dispersing a flocculant into thick fine tailings having a turbulent flow regime to produce turbulent flocculating tailings; subjecting the turbulent flocculating tailings to shear to build up flocs and increase yield stress, to produce a flocculated material having a non-turbulent flow regime; and shear conditioning the flocculated material to decrease the yield stress and produce conditioned flocculated tailings within a water release zone; and dewatering the conditioned flocculated tailings, for example by employing sub-aerial deposition. The thick fine tailings may have a Bingham Reynolds Number of at least 40,000 upon flocculant addition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: TREVOR BUGG, ANA SANCHEZ, ADRIAN REVINGTON, JAMES PATRICK MACAULAY
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Patent number: 9708206Abstract: Techniques are described that relate to enhancing flocculation and dewatering of thick fine tailings, for example by reducing process oscillations. One example method includes dispersing a flocculant into thick fine tailings having a turbulent flow regime to produce turbulent flocculating tailings; subjecting the turbulent flocculating tailings to shear to build up flocs and increase yield stress, to produce a flocculated material having a non-turbulent flow regime; and shear conditioning the flocculated material to decrease the yield stress and produce conditioned flocculated tailings within a water release zone; and dewatering the conditioned flocculated tailings, for example by employing sub-aerial deposition. The thick fine tailings may have a Bingham Reynolds Number of at least 40,000 upon flocculant addition.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Trevor Bugg, Ana Sanchez, Adrian Revington, James Patrick Macaulay
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Publication number: 20160205952Abstract: There is provided a lactic acid bacteria strain, Lactococcus lactis with accession number IDAC 270613-01, having a short fermentation lag phase of 1 to 5 hours which is compatible with modern bread making methods. Pre-ferment methods which use the strain for manufacture of leavened products and the leavened products produced therefrom are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Ana Sanchez Jimena, J Kevin Kraus
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Publication number: 20150299005Abstract: Various techniques are provided in relation to flocculation and/or dewatering of thick fine tailings, with shear conditioning of flocculated tailings material in accordance with a pre-determined shearing parameter, such as the Camp Number. One example method of treating thick fine tailings including dispersing a flocculant into the thick fine tailings to form a flocculating mixture; shearing the flocculating mixture to increase yield stress and produce a flocculated mixture; shear conditioning the flocculated mixture to decrease the yield stress and break down flocs, the shear conditioning being performed in accordance with the pre-determined shearing parameter to produce conditioned flocculated material within a water release zone where release water separates from the conditioned flocculated material. The conditioned flocculated material can then be subjected to dewatering, for example by depositing, thickening or filtering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: MARVIN WEISS, ANA SANCHEZ, TREVOR BUGG, ADRIAN REVINGTON
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Publication number: 20150203385Abstract: Techniques for injecting gas, such as compressed air, into thick fine tailings can promote water release or flocculant dosage reduction and thereby ameliorate dewatering operations of the thick fine tailings. Gas injection may be done before, during or after addition of a polymer flocculant into the thick fine tailings. Gas injection may be done in an amount, pressure or with gas bubbles so as to reduce the flocculant dosage requirements or increase the water release from released thick fine tailings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Adrian Revington, Ana Sanchez, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood
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Publication number: 20150144571Abstract: Techniques are described that relate to enhancing flocculation and dewatering of thick fine tailings, for example by reducing process oscillations. One example method includes dispersing a flocculant into thick fine tailings having a turbulent flow regime to produce turbulent flocculating tailings; subjecting the turbulent flocculating tailings to shear to build up flocs and increase yield stress, to produce a flocculated material having a non-turbulent flow regime; and shear conditioning the flocculated material to decrease the yield stress and produce conditioned flocculated tailings within a water release zone; and dewatering the conditioned flocculated tailings, for example by employing sub-aerial deposition. The thick fine tailings may have a Bingham Reynolds Number of at least 40,000 upon flocculant addition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Trevor Bugg, Ana Sanchez, Adrian Revington, James Macaulay