Patents by Inventor Carlos Ramirez
Carlos Ramirez 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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Publication number: 20240142416Abstract: Improved systems and methods for laboratory instrument calibration. A laboratory instrument retrieves a number of sets of past quality control parameters from a data structure. Each set includes a recovered value and a timestamp. The recovered value is equal to an output value adjusted by an initial calibration factor. The laboratory instrument determines that the number of sets is greater than a threshold and that each of the past quality control parameters has a timestamp that is within a time threshold. The laboratory instrument computes an updated calibration factor such that when the updated calibration factor is applied to a representative value of the recovered values, the representative value equals the expected recovered value. The instrument updates the data structure with the calibration factor such that the calibration factor is used in subsequent testing of patient specimens.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Carlos A. Ramirez
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Patent number: 11931976Abstract: A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold. The system also includes a projection device visually depicting the boundaries of a plurality of layup segments onto the mold. This system automates fabrication of composite structures by setting a pace for each task and ensuring operators complete each task within the allotted period. The projection system and layup delivery mechanism can advance with respect the mold to ensure the pace is maintained and an overall product cycle time is adhered to.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TPI COMPOSITES, INC.Inventors: Amirhossein Salimi, Carlos Ramirez
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Patent number: 11900598Abstract: A method and system for classification of cells and particles in a biological sample using an automated image-based feature extraction and classification architecture. A method operates by applying a mask or series of masks to an image, extracting features from the unmasked portions of the image based on the content and location of colored pixels, selecting a subset of the extracted features, and mapping the subset of the extracted features into a classifier architecture. In a majority of cases, the first level model architecture provides an accurate identification of the cell or particle. In a minority of cases, the classification of the cell or particle requires a second level step requiring the use of numerical or categorical values from the first level in combination with a second level model.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Ramirez, Steven Cadavid, Jindan Zhou
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Patent number: 11852640Abstract: Instances of the present technology may include a method for operating a hematology analyzer. The method may include passing a control material through a hematology analyzer. The control material may include a first cell population and a second cell population. The method may also include determining a first cell population volume measurement and a second cell population volume measurement. A first value of a first cell population distribution width and a second value of a second cell population distribution width may be calculated. The method may include comparing the first value to a first reference range. The method may also include comparing the second value to a second reference range. Furthermore, the method may include classifying an operational status of the hematology analyzer based on the comparison of the first value to the first reference range and based on the comparison of the second value to the second reference range.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Ramirez, Nery Ortiz, Milton Swaby
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Patent number: 11846616Abstract: Improved systems and methods for laboratory instrument calibration. A laboratory instrument retrieves a number of sets of past quality control parameters from a data structure. Each set includes a recovered value and a timestamp. The recovered value is equal to an output value adjusted by an initial calibration factor. The laboratory instrument determines that the number of sets is greater than a threshold and that each of the past quality control parameters has a timestamp that is within a time threshold. The laboratory instrument computes an updated calibration factor such that when the updated calibration factor is applied to a representative value of the recovered values, the representative value equals the expected recovered value. The instrument updates the data structure with the calibration factor such that the calibration factor is used in subsequent testing of patient specimens.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventor: Carlos A. Ramirez
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Publication number: 20230399305Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing high-density quercetin of improved flowability comprising roller compaction of quercetin, wherein both the obtained high-density quercetin and the quercetin starting material have a purity of at least 95%. The invention also relates to the high-density quercetin obtainable with such process, to the use of high-density quercetin for preparing pharmaceutical dosage forms, to pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising high-density quercetin as active ingredient, and to their use in therapy and in cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: TRADICHEM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, S.L.Inventors: José Ángel MARAÑÓN MAROTO, Patricia Moreno Puente, Cristina Lozano Martin, Maria Mancha Avellan, David Munoz Plaza, Carlos Ramirez Borrego
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Publication number: 20230356570Abstract: A vehicle air register assembly includes a barrel. An adjustment member extends between a first side and a second side of the barrel. The adjustment member includes a housing and an engagement feature. A plurality of vanes are pivotally coupled to the barrel, each vane extends perpendicular to the adjustment member. Each vane defines a recess. The engagement feature extends through each recess. A knob assembly is coupled to the housing. The knob assembly includes a knob, a connector, and a base. The connector and the base are disposed within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jesus Edgar Castro Ramos, Carlos Ramirez de Santiago, Jorge Araujo Nieto
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Patent number: 11769404Abstract: A method and apparatus for actuating a push-to-walk button wherein a force is received upon a pedal. The force is applied to an electrical switch. In turn, the electrical switch engages a push-to-walk circuit input signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Juan Carlos Ramirez
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Patent number: 11738624Abstract: A vehicle air register assembly includes a barrel. An adjustment member extends between a first side and a second side of the barrel. The adjustment member includes a housing and an engagement feature. A plurality of vanes are pivotally coupled to the barrel, each vane extends perpendicular to the adjustment member. Each vane defines a recess. The engagement feature extends through each recess. A knob assembly is coupled to the housing. The knob assembly includes a knob, a connector, and a base. The connector and the base are disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jesus Edgar Castro Ramos, Carlos Ramirez de Santiago, Jorge Araujo Nieto
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Publication number: 20230160805Abstract: Systems and methods of assessing a probability that an individual will develop sepsis are provided. The systems and methods can include obtaining a set of parameters associated with the individual including white blood cell count (WBC) and monocyte distribution width (MDW) value, and determining whether the set of parameters provides an elevated risk status by comparing at least the WBC and the MDW value with respective predetermined criteria. In the event that the set of parameters is determined to provide the elevated risk status, the systems and methods can further include obtaining a secondary parameter associated with the individual; and providing the probability that the individual will develop sepsis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: JIULIU LU, JOHN RILEY, CARLOS RAMIREZ
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Publication number: 20230133820Abstract: A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold. The system also includes a projection device visually depicting the boundaries of a plurality of layup segments onto the mold. This system automates fabrication of composite structures by setting a pace for each task and ensuring operators complete each task within the allotted period. The projection system and layup delivery mechanism can advance with respect the mold to ensure the pace is maintained and an overall product cycle time is adhered to.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Amirhossein Salimi, Carlos Ramirez
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Publication number: 20230005566Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a method for testing a blood sample for sepsis. The method may include receiving a blood sample from an individual. The method may also include executing an instruction to analyze the blood sample for sepsis. In addition, the method may include measuring values of a set of characteristics in the blood sample. The set of characteristics being determined prior to measuring the values. The method may further include analyzing the values of the set of characteristics to produce a representation of a suspicion of sepsis. In addition, the method may include displaying the representation. Embodiments also include systems for testing blood sample for sepsis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Rongchang Xin, Carlos A. Ramirez
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Patent number: 11541614Abstract: A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold. The system also includes a projection device visually depicting the boundaries of a plurality of layup segments onto the mold. This system automates fabrication of composite structures by setting a pace for each task and ensuring operators complete each task within the allotted period. The projection system and layup delivery mechanism can advance with respect the mold to ensure the pace is maintained and an overall product cycle time is adhered to.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: TPI Composites, Inc.Inventors: Amirhossein Salimi, Carlos Ramirez
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Patent number: 11538566Abstract: It is possible that an analyzer may be operated such that it may perform tests to identify the presence or absence of a specified condition. Such tests may be performed using behaviors which are specific to the specified condition, and the results of those tests may be presented in a single output.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Rongchang Xin, Carlos A. Ramirez
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Patent number: 11521706Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a method for testing a blood sample for sepsis. The method may include receiving a blood sample from an individual. The method may also include executing an instruction to analyze the blood sample for sepsis. In addition, the method may include measuring values of a set of characteristics in the blood sample. The set of characteristics being determined prior to measuring the values. The method may further include analyzing the values of the set of characteristics to produce a representation of a suspicion of sepsis. In addition, the method may include displaying the representation. Embodiments also include systems for testing blood sample for sepsis.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Rongchang Xin, Carlos A. Ramirez
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Publication number: 20220341311Abstract: A drilling machine and a drilling method including drilling a first bore in a material with a drilling machine by applying a torque to a drilling tool for imparting a rotation at a first rotational speed to the drilling tool, and applying a thrust to the drilling tool for advancing the drilling tool at a first feed speed into the material, wherein a drilling parameter is measured while drilling the first bore, and a second rotational speed and a second feed speed are determined based on the drilling parameter, then drilling a second bore at the second rotational speed and at the second feed speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Carlos RAMIREZ-ALCALA, Juan Manuel VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ, Juan Maria GONZALEZ LEAL, Jorge SALGUERO GOMEZ
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Patent number: 11482299Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a method for testing a blood sample for sepsis. The method may include receiving a blood sample from an individual. The method may also include executing an instruction to analyze the blood sample for sepsis. In addition, the method may include measuring values of a set of characteristics in the blood sample. The set of characteristics being determined prior to measuring the values. The method may further include analyzing the values of the set of characteristics to produce a representation of a suspicion of sepsis. In addition, the method may include displaying the representation. Embodiments also include systems for testing blood sample for sepsis.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Rongchang Xin, Carlos A. Ramirez
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Publication number: 20220335609Abstract: A method and system for classification of cells and particles in a biological sample using an automated image-based feature extraction and classification architecture. A method operates by applying a mask or series of masks to an image, extracting features from the unmasked portions of the image based on the content and location of colored pixels, selecting a subset of the extracted features, and mapping the subset of the extracted features into a classifier architecture. In a majority of cases, the first level model architecture provides an accurate identification of the cell or particle. In a minority of cases, the classification of the cell or particle requires a second level step requiring the use of numerical or categorical values from the first level in combination with a second level model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Carlos Ramirez, Steven Cadavid, Jindan Zhou
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Patent number: 11403751Abstract: A method and system for classification of cells and particles in a biological sample using an automated image-based feature extraction and classification architecture. A method operates by applying a mask or series of masks to an image, extracting features from the unmasked portions of the image based on the content and location of colored pixels, selecting a subset of the extracted features, and mapping the subset of the extracted features into a classifier architecture. In a majority of cases, the first level model architecture provides an accurate identification of the cell or particle. In a minority of cases, the classification of the cell or particle requires a second level step requiring the use of numerical or categorical values from the first level in combination with a second level model.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Ramirez, Steven Cadavid, Jindan Zhou
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Patent number: 11371944Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and methods for detecting the presence of a test pad on a test strip. Exemplary techniques involve receiving a test strip having at least one test pad, where individual test pads have a pad width with ink disposed on two ink zones at two opposing sides of the width of the pad, illuminating the at least one test pad with a light source, detecting reflected signals from the test pad, generating an image comprising of pixels of the two ink zones based on the reflected signals, detecting the presence of each of the ink zones by comparing the number of consecutive pixels against a predetermined threshold, and determining the presence of the test pad on the test strip if two ink zones are detected within the pad width.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jindan Zhou, Carlos Ramirez, Patricio Vidal, Christophe Godefroy, Gregory Yeager, Jorge Leon