Patents by Inventor Carlos Suarez
Carlos Suarez 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: 20240130925Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Edward Bremer, Aaron R. Burnham, Ashu Jain, John Lane, Christopher Larson, Rachel K. Douglas, Thaddeus J. Wawro
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Patent number: 11945963Abstract: A non-conductive substrate being at least partially coated with a paint including reduced graphene oxide and a thermosetting polymer, the non-conductive substrate being directly coated by the paint, a method for the manufacture of this coated non-conductive substrate, methods for detecting leaks or strain deformation and the uses of said coated non-conductive substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ArcelorMittalInventors: Abel Alvarez-Alvarez, Oscar Perez Vidal, Carlos Javier Rodriguez Martinez, Jose Paulino Fernandez Alvarez, Carlos Suarez Garcia, Hugo Blanco Iglesias, Jorge Melconmiguel
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Publication number: 20240093669Abstract: A system includes a wind turbine a wind and a first control device for controlling the wind turbine. The first control device is configured to acquire a yaw misalignment of the wind turbine, which yaw misalignment is a difference between the actual yaw angle and a wind direction at the wind turbine; and to determine at least one of a target pitch angle of the blade and a target torque of the generator based on the yaw misalignment to optimize a power output from the wind turbine. Further, a wind farm includes the system and a method of controlling a wind turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Carlos Moral Gonzalez, Felipe Palou Larranaga, Juan Jose Pena Martinez, Carlos Pizarro De La Fuente, Jaime Suarez Aizpun, Jesus Bas Quesada
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Patent number: 11918539Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Edward Bremer, Aaron R. Burnham, Ashu Jain, John Lane, Christopher Larson, Rachel K. Douglas, Thaddeus J. Wawro
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Publication number: 20240065561Abstract: A housing assembly includes a housing body that defines an internal chamber. A connection bracket is located in the internal chamber and includes a first spindle bracket and a second spindle bracket. The first spindle bracket has a first recess and the second spindle bracket has a second recess. A cuff roll assembly includes a first spindle located in the first recess and a second spindle located in the second recess. The first spindle is spaced from the second spindle. A roll of pressure cuffs includes a plurality of pressure cuffs that are sequentially connected and wrapped around the first spindle and the second spindle. The plurality of pressure cuffs each include a first connection strip that is formed of hooks and a second connection strip that is formed of loops. The loops are formed of non-woven polyethylene terephthalate spunlace material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Aaron R. Burnham, Megan Mary Burkarski, Carlos Suarez, Timothy Braun, James Cappon
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Publication number: 20230414093Abstract: An example method performed by a vision screening device includes receiving, from an external medium, a signal and identifying a vision test associated with the external medium based on the signal. The vision screening device receives feedback characterizing the vision test from a subject. In addition, the vision screening device determines whether the subject is suspected to have an ocular condition based on the feedback based on the vision test.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Carlos Suarez, John A. Lane, Timothy R. Fitch
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Patent number: 11813023Abstract: An example device is configured to capture an image of an eye. The device includes a camera configured to capture the image of the eye. The device also includes: a first base configured to be moved along a first axis to position the camera to capture the image of the eye; a second base configured to be moved along a second axis to position the camera to capture the image of the eye; and a third base configured to be moved along a third axis to position the camera to capture the image of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Hart, Christian H. Reinke, Carlos Suarez, Ynjiun P. Wang
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Patent number: 11684449Abstract: A system includes a base, and an actuator having a first end and a second end. The system also includes a shaft configured to rotate relative to the base, and a drive link fixed to the shaft. The system further includes a support arm. A first end of the support arm being fixed to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes commensurate rotation of the support arm. The system also includes a timing link having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end opposite the first end. Additionally, the system includes a mount coupled to the second end of the timing link. The mount is configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation relative to the base as the support arm transitions between a raised position and a lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Christian H. Reinke, Carlos Suarez, Richard M. Farchione
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Publication number: 20220306974Abstract: There is provided a process for the improvement of the organoleptic properties of must, non-fermented and fermented beverages. The vines are treated before harvesting grapes with a yeast composition to balance sugar and phenolic maturity in the grapes. The grapes are harvested and processed to produce must, non-fermented and fermented beverages having improved organoleptic properties. There is also provided must, non-fermented and fermented beverages having improved organoleptic properties obtained by the process described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Carlos Suarez Martinez, Jose Maria Heras Manso, Bruno Sanchez, Jean-Marc Sanchez
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Publication number: 20220117698Abstract: A system includes a base, and an actuator having a first end and a second end. The system also includes a shaft configured to rotate relative to the base, and a drive link fixed to the shaft. The system further includes a support arm. A first end of the support arm being fixed to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes commensurate rotation of the support arm. The system also includes a timing link having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end opposite the first end. Additionally, the system includes a mount coupled to the second end of the timing link. The mount is configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation relative to the base as the support arm transitions between a raised position and a lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Christian H. Reinke, Carlos Suarez, Richard M. Farchione
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Patent number: 11283975Abstract: An imaging device includes a housing having a surface that can engage the face of a patient. A cavity is at least partially defined by the surface. An anterior imaging system includes an optical lens barrel positioned inside the cavity, and the optical lens barrel includes a variable focus lens at one end and an image sensor array at an opposite end. One or more illumination LEDs are positioned around the periphery of the optical lens barrel at opposite sides of the variable focus lens, and are configured to illuminate the cavity to capture images of an anterior of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Myers, Christian H. Reinke, Carlos A. Suarez, Ynjiun P. Wang
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Publication number: 20220047446Abstract: A therapeutic wrap includes a flexible member configured to wrap around an affected area. Actuators are operably coupled to the flexible member. Each actuator is operable between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. A first coupling feature is disposed proximate a first edge on a first surface of the flexible member. A second coupling feature is disposed proximate a second edge on a second surface of the flexible member. The first coupling feature is configured to engage the second coupling feature when the flexible member is wrapped around the affected area and when the flexible member is slidably adjusted relative to the affected area. A retaining feature is coupled to at least one end of the flexible member and configured to retain the flexible member in a selected position on the affected area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Carlos Suarez, David Kellner, John Lane, Aaron R. Burnham, Edward Bremer, Tyler Nigolian, Raymond Lia, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Rachel K. Douglas
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Patent number: 11251635Abstract: A vital signs monitor includes an equipment housing defining an equipment compartment, a circuit assembly and a battery residing inside the equipment compartment, an electrical connector forming a connection between the battery assembly and the circuit assembly, and a battery discharge circuit. A retainer joined to the equipment housing retains the battery assembly in the housing. The retainer is separable from the housing so that its separation causes a break in the electrical connection and activates the discharge circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Thaddeus J. Wawro, David M. Antos, Jennifer Bergstrom, Kenneth V Coon, III, Jennifer M. Grant, Scott A. Martin, Carlos A. Suarez
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Publication number: 20220039654Abstract: An example eye imaging device can include: a camera configured to capture fundus images of an eye of a patient; and a stimuli to configured to stimulate the patient and assess a disease state or a mental state of the patient. Another example eye imaging device can include: a camera configured to capture fundus images of an eye of a patient; and a physical barrier surrounding at least a portion of the eye imaging device to minimize exposure of the eye imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Stacey A. Fitzgibbons, Allen R. Hart, Craig M. Meyerson, David L. Ribble, Carlos A. Suarez, Heather Whitt, Gene J. Wolfe
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Patent number: 11224495Abstract: A system includes a base, and an actuator having a first end and a second end. The system also includes a shaft configured to rotate relative to the base, and a drive link fixed to the shaft. The system further includes a support arm. A first end of the support arm being fixed to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes commensurate rotation of the support arm. The system also includes a timing link having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end opposite the first end. Additionally, the system includes a mount coupled to the second end of the timing link. The mount is configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation relative to the base as the support arm transitions between a raised position and a lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Christian H. Reinke, Carlos Suarez, Richard M. Farchione
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Publication number: 20210386615Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Edward Bremer, Aaron R. Burnham, Ashu Jain, John Lane, Christopher Larson, Rachel K. Douglas, Thaddeus J. Wawro
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Publication number: 20210369122Abstract: A screening method includes controlling a heat source of a screening device to reach a selected temperature, determining a location of a subject, and determining that the location is a desired distance from the screening device. The method also includes based at least in part on determining that the location is the desired distance from the screening device, simultaneously determining a temperature of the subject and a temperature of the heat source using a temperature sensor of the screening device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: John A. Lane, Carlos Suarez, Rachel K. Douglas, Matthew D. Mullin
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Publication number: 20210353198Abstract: A hydrogel pad is configured for use with an electrode or a wearable device to measure vital signs of a patient. The hydrogel pad includes a flexible support having one or more openings in which hydrogel is disposed. A membrane covers one side of the hydrogel to protect it from gaining or losing too much moisture. A removable backing covers the other side of the hydrogel until it is applied to a patient, at which point the other side contacts the patient's skin. The protective membrane can be pierced by an angular conductive contact of a device to contact the hydrogel creating an electric conduit between the patient and the device. When the device is removed, the membrane at least partially closes to cover and protect the hydrogel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Shelby Michael Reed, Carlos Suarez, Thaddeus Wawro
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Patent number: D946762Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Christian H. Reinke, Carlos Suarez, Richard M. Farchione
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Patent number: D962444Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Erol Ozcelik, Ynjiun Wang, Timothy R. Fitch, Thomas A. Myers