Patents by Inventor Carlos Costa

Carlos Costa 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: 9970139
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Patent number: 9858482
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to providing mobile augmented reality for an enclosed area. In example embodiments, controller device receives a fixed video stream from a fixed camera and a mobile video stream of a current field of view of a mobile user device. The mobile user device comprises a reality augmentation module to project information on the current field of view. Further, the controller device includes a tracking module to identify a position and orientation of a mobile user of the mobile user device based on image processing of the fixed video stream and a fuzzy map module to use a fuzzy map of the enclosed area and the position and orientation of the mobile user to identify items of interest in the current field of view of the mobile user device, where the fuzzy map is generated based on a floor plan of the enclosed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ent. Services Development Corporation LP
    Inventors: Taciano Dreckmann Perez, Diogo Strube de Lima, Carlos Costa Haas, Saulo Saraiva Schuh
  • Patent number: 9828452
    Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the synthesis of spherical particles of polyvinyl alcohol—PVA and/or polyvinyl acetate—PVAc with shell nucleus structure from total or partial hydrolysis in a caustic aqueous medium with obtaining particulates of PVA/PVAc with controlled spherical morphology, to be used in vascular embolization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: INSTITUTO ALBERTO LUIZ COIMBRA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO E PESQUISA DE ENGENHARIA—COPPE, FIRST LINE INDUSTRIA E COMMERCIA S/A
    Inventors: José Carlos Costa da Silva Pinto, Mariana Araújo Niemeyer Limeira, Fabricio Machado Silva, Priamo Albuquerque Melo, Márcio Nele De Souza, Galdêncio Espinosa Lopez
  • Patent number: 9816213
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Publication number: 20170307107
    Abstract: Disclosed is roller assembly comprising: a base; a shaft mounted on the base, the shaft defining an axis; a pedestal comprising a first arm and a second arm, the first arm and the second arm positioned on the shaft, the pedestal movable axially relative to the shaft; and a roller rotatably positioned on the shaft between the first arm and the second arm of the pedestal, the roller movable axially relative to the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Carlos Costa
  • Patent number: 9739398
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of assembling a roller assembly that can include mounting a pedestal on a base of the roller assembly such that the pedestal is movable relative to the base; and fixably positioning a roller relative to the pedestal such that the roller is movable axially relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Carlos Costa
  • Publication number: 20170089494
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of assembling a roller assembly that can include mounting a pedestal on a base of the roller assembly such that the pedestal is movable relative to the base; and fixably positioning a roller relative to the pedestal such that the roller is movable axially relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Carlos Costa
  • Patent number: 9546745
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a base; a pedestal movably positioned on the base; and a roller fixably positioned relative to the pedestal and movable axially relative to the base. A method of assembling a roller assembly comprises mounting a pedestal on a base of the roller assembly such that the pedestal is movable relative to the base; and fixably positioning a roller relative to the pedestal such that the roller is movable axially relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Carlos Costa
  • Publication number: 20160298794
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a base; a pedestal movably positioned on the base; and a roller fixably positioned relative to the pedestal and movable axially relative to the base. A method of assembling a roller assembly comprises mounting a pedestal on a base of the roller assembly such that the pedestal is movable relative to the base; and fixably positioning a roller relative to the pedestal such that the roller is movable axially relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Carlos Costa
  • Publication number: 20160208423
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: GIOVANNI BELLONI, CARMINE CARLO AMMIRATI, GIOVANNI ADDINO, FRANCESCO PANETTI, WALTER CARDINALI, GIANNI ROMANI, CARLO COSTA, MARCELLO CONCEZZI
  • Publication number: 20150363647
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to providing mobile augmented reality for an enclosed area. In example embodiments, controller device receives a fixed video stream from a fixed camera and a mobile video stream of a current field of view of a mobile user device. The mobile user device comprises a reality augmentation module to project information on the current field of view. Further, the controller device includes a tracking module to identify a position and orientation of a mobile user of the mobile user device based on image processing of the fixed video stream and a fuzzy map module to use a fuzzy map of the enclosed area and the position and orientation of the mobile user to identify items of interest in the current field of view of the mobile user device, where the fuzzy map is generated based on a floor plan of the enclosed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Taciano Dreckmann PEREZ, Diogo Strube de LIMA, Carlos Costa HAAS, Saulo Saraiva SCHUH
  • Publication number: 20150032185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for treating idiopathic scoliosis characterized in that it comprises a programmable subcutaneous or submuscular device (1) connected by means of wiring (5) to a plurality of sensors (2) which are configured to record electromyographic signals and a plurality of stimulators (3) which are configured to stimulate that part of the deep paraspinal muscles that is affected by the pathology, and wherein said device (1) comprises means for wireless data transmission, such that it may be programmed by means of an external console (4), and wherein muscle stimulation is controlled by control logic that comprises a feedback loop algorithm for adjustment of the stimulation based on the results obtained from the sensors (2) for recording the electromyographic signals and according to a musculoskeletal model, for the purpose of creating a suitable stimulus within a set time range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: TEQUIR, S.L.
    Inventors: María Magdalena Breso Peris, Carlos Barrios Pitarque, Carlos Costa Santos
  • Publication number: 20140322466
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibres immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Patent number: 6727005
    Abstract: Manufacturing low density components of high surface strength having a polymer or metal matrix substrate and ceramics and/or metal-ceramics coating, wherein the low density substrate to be coated is subjected to: optionally, machining the surface in order to generate residual compressive stress in the outer layers; optionally, thermal stabilizing at a temperature lower than 350° C.; depositing onto the outer surface, with hot spraying techniques at a temperature ranging from 70 to 350° C., of a coating layer in ceramics and/or metal-ceramics material of a surface strength higher than that of the component to be coated, the surface of the coating layer being optionally subjected to a finishing treatment. The disclosure also relates to the product thus obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Centro Sviluppo Materiali S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pietro Gimondo, Carlo Costa
  • Patent number: 6610143
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor component includes forming an electrically insulative layer (220) over a semiconductor substrate where a first portion of the electrically insulative layer is located over a first region (560) of the semiconductor substrate and where a second portion of the first layer is located over a second region (550) of the semiconductor substrate. An isolation region (610) is formed in the semiconductor substrate between the first and second regions of the semiconductor substrate. After forming the isolation region, the second portion of the first layer is removed, and, after removing the second potion of the first layer, an epitaxial layer (630) is grown over the second region of the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Semiconductor Components Industries LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Zdebel, Julio Carlos Costa
  • Publication number: 20030108679
    Abstract: Process for the manufacture of low density components of high surface strength having a polymer or metal matrix substrate and ceramics and/or metal-ceramics coating, wherein the low density substrate to be coated is subjected to the following steps: optionally, matching the surface in order to generate residual compressive stress in the outer layers; optionally, thermal stabilizing at a temperature lower than 350° C.; depositing onto the outer surface, with hot spraying techniques at a temperature ranging from 70 to 350° C., of a coating layer in ceramics and/or metal-ceramics material of a surface strength higher than that of the component to be coated, the surface of the coating layer being optionally subjected to a finishing treatment. The invention also relates to the low density components of high surface strength thus obtained. The FIGURE is a perspective view of a recirculating ball unit with the raceway P coated in conformity with an embodiment according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Pietro Gimondo, Carlo Costa
  • Publication number: 20020092463
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor component includes forming an electrically insulative layer (220) over a semiconductor substrate where a first portion of the electrically insulative layer is located over a first region (560) of the semiconductor substrate and where a second portion of the first layer is located over a second region (550) of the semiconductor substrate. An isolation region (610) is formed in the semiconductor substrate between the first and second regions of the semiconductor substrate. After forming the isolation region, the second portion of the first layer is removed, and, after removing the second potion of the first layer, an epitaxial layer (630) is grown over the second region of the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Peter J. Zdebel, Julio Carlos Costa