Patents by Inventor Cesar E. Hernandez

Cesar E. Hernandez 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).

  • Publication number: 20260022611
    Abstract: A modular fixed cutter drill bit for drilling an earthen formation has a central axis and a cutting direction of rotation about the central axis. The drill bit includes a bit body configured to rotate about the central axis in the cutting direction of rotation. The bit body includes a bit face. In addition, the drill bit includes a blade extending radially along the bit face. The blade has a leading side relative to the cutting direction of rotation, a trailing side relative to the cutting direction of rotation, and a cutter-supporting surface extending from the leading side to the trailing side. The blade includes a socket extending from the leading side of the blade and penetrating the cutter-supporting surface of the blade. The socket has a central axis, an open end at the leading side of the blade, and a closed end distal the leading side of the blade. Further, the drill bit includes a cutter element assembly removably mounted to the blade and extending from the cutter-supporting surface of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Grant Prideco, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell W. Cowart, David P. Miess, Cesar E. Hernandez, Tom S. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240324855
    Abstract: A cleaning adapter for an endoscope is provided. The cleaning adapter comprises a main stem comprising a first through hole extending transversely through the main stem, a second through hole extending transversely through the main stem, and a channel within the main stem fluidly coupling the first through hole to the second through hole. In some embodiments, a tag for an endoscope valve is provided. Methods and kits are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar E. Hernandez, John Wayne Miller, Travis Bendele, Joshua Lee Ronan, Heba Hijazi, Roger Garrett, Robert Lagow
  • Patent number: 12016528
    Abstract: A cleaning adapter for an endoscope is provided. The cleaning adapter comprises a main stem comprising a first through hole extending transversely through the main stem, a second through hole extending transversely through the main stem, and a channel within the main stem fluidly coupling the first through hole to the second through hole. In some embodiments, a tag for an endoscope valve is provided. Methods and kits are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Medivators, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar E. Hernandez, John Wayne Miller, Travis Bendele, Joshua Lee Ronan, Heba Hijazi, Roger Garrett, Robert Lagow
  • Publication number: 20210204797
    Abstract: A cleaning adapter for an endoscope is provided. The cleaning adapter comprises a main stem comprising a first through hole extending transversely through the main stem, a second through hole extending transversely through the main stem, and a channel within the main stem fluidly coupling the first through hole to the second through hole. In some embodiments, a tag for an endoscope valve is provided. Methods and kits are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cesar E. Hernandez, John Wayne Miller, Travis Bendele, Joshua Lee Ronan, Heba Hijazi, Roger Garrett, Robert Lagow
  • Patent number: D952142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar E. Hernandez, John Wayne Miller, Travis Bendele, Joshua Lee Ronan