Patents by Inventor Diego Restrepo
Diego Restrepo 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: 11971535Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, A Body CorporateInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo, Baris Ozbay
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Patent number: 11965831Abstract: Sub-diffraction limited fluorescent images using a fiber-based stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscope are reported. Both excitation and depletion beams are transported through polarization-maintaining fiber and a lateral resolution of 100 nm has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body CorporateInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Brendan M. Heffernan, Robert Niederriter, Stephanie A. Meyer, Diego Restrepo, Emily A. Gibson, Mark E. Siemens
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Patent number: 11835706Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, A Body CorporateInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo, Baris Ozbay
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Patent number: 11828680Abstract: Sub-diffraction limited fluorescent images using a fiber-based stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscope are reported. Both excitation and depletion beams are transported through polarization-maintaining fiber and a lateral resolution of 100 nm has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, A Body CorporateInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Brendan M. Heffernan, Robert Niederriter, Stephanie A. Meyer, Diego Restrepo, Emily A. Gibson, Mark E. Siemens
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Patent number: 11675181Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATEInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo, Baris Ozbay
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Patent number: 11492238Abstract: An elevator brake (20) has at least one brake disc (30) comprising a metal matrix composite, the metal matrix composite including at least an aluminum alloy and silicon carbide. The metal matrix composite in particular comprises Aluminum 6061, silicon carbide and redmud.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventors: Ramon Jesus Batista, Borja de Diego Restrepo
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Publication number: 20220177267Abstract: A user input device (202), for providing an input to an elevator controller is disclosed. The user input device (202) includes a plurality of input regions (204A-204F) each of which correspond to a different input command; and a single touchless sensor (216) arranged to detect the presence of an object in any of the plurality of input regions (204A-204F).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Javier Munoz Sotoca, Borja de Diego Restrepo, Marcos Garcia Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20210372927Abstract: Sub-diffraction limited fluorescent images using a fiber-based stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscope are reported. Both excitation and depletion beams are transported through polarization-maintaining fiber and a lateral resolution of 100 nm has been achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Juliet T. GOPINATH, Brendan M. HEFFERNAN, Robert NIEDERRITER, Stephanie A. MEYER, Diego RESTREPO, Emily A. GIBSON, Mark E. SIEMENS
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Publication number: 20200348505Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo, Baris Ozbay
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Patent number: 10634899Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, A Body CorporateInventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo, Baris Ozbay
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Publication number: 20200122986Abstract: An elevator brake (20) has at least one brake disc (30) comprising a metal matrix composite, the metal matrix composite including at least an aluminum alloy and silicon carbide. The metal matrix composite in particular comprises Aluminum 6061, silicon carbide and redmud.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Ramon Jesus Batista, Borja de Diego Restrepo
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Publication number: 20200073100Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for modulation and imaging of tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Emily A. Gibson, Cristin Welle, Diego Restrepo, Douglas Shepherd, Juliet T. Gopinath, Victor M. Bright, Robert H. Cormack, loannis Kymissis
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Publication number: 20170010456Abstract: The present disclosure relates optical imaging devices and methods useful in biological and medical imaging applications. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device includes a flexible lightguide having a first end and a second end, the output of the source of pulsed infrared radiation being optically coupled to the first end of the flexible lightguide; a lens assembly attached to and optically coupled to the second end of the flexible lightguide, the lens assembly comprising a variable-focus lens element, the a variable-focus lens element having a tunable focal length; and a photodetector coupled to the flexible lightguide to detect radiation propagating from the second end toward the first end of the flexible lightguide. The optical imaging devices and methods can be used in both confocal and multi-photon techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Juliet T. Gopinath, Emily A. Gibson, Victor M. Bright, Richard Weir, Diego Restrepo
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Patent number: 7956572Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting/harvesting direct current (DC) power received from a power source(s). The system comprises a controlled impedance power controller comprises a power converter configured to present a positive equivalent resistive load to the at least one power source over a range of input power levels. Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting radio frequency (RF) power. An exemplary system comprises at least two rectenna elements, a power controller, and a DC combining circuit. The DC combining circuit is associated with the at least two rectenna elements and the DC combining circuit is configured to dynamically combine the at least two rectenna elements in one of a plurality of series/parallel configurations. The power controller is configured to control the DC combining circuit to achieve a desired overall power output from the at least two rectenna elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Regan Zane, Zoya Popovic, Andrew Sharp, Diego Restrepo
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Patent number: 7689260Abstract: There is provided a slowly implantable electrode. A coating for an electrode, the coating includes a shape-memory polymer. A method for inserting an electrode into brain tissue by inserting an implantable electrode having a shape-memory polymer coated electrode into brain tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: The Regents of the University of ColoradoInventors: Dudley Finch, Kenneth Gall, Andrew Sharp, Diego Restrepo
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Publication number: 20090200985Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting/harvesting direct current (DC) power received from a power source(s). The system comprises a controlled impedance power controller comprises a power converter configured to present a positive equivalent resistive load to the at least one power source over a range of input power levels. Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting radio frequency (RF) power. An exemplary system comprises at least two rectenna elements, a power controller, and a DC combining circuit. The DC combining circuit is associated with the at least two rectenna elements and the DC combining circuit is configured to dynamically combine the at least two rectenna elements in one of a plurality of series/parallel configurations. The power controller is configured to control the DC combining circuit to achieve a desired overall power output from the at least two rectenna elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Regan Zane, Zoya Popovic, Andrew Sharp, Diego Restrepo
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Publication number: 20070073130Abstract: There is provided a slowly implantable electrode. A coating for an electrode, the coating includes a shape-memory polymer. A method for inserting an electrode into brain tissue by inserting an implantable electrode having a shape-memory polymer coated electrode into brain tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Dudley Finch, Kenneth Gall, Andrew Sharp, Diego Restrepo
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Patent number: 6150409Abstract: Adjuvants for preventing adaptation to odors comprising one or compounds having the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 is a C1 to C8 lower alkyl group or a C7 to C9 aralkyl group, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C8 lower alkyl group, are described, as are compositions containing the same, and methods for preventing the adaptation to odors. Methods for increasing intracellular calcium ion levels and for prolonging the sensory response of chemoreceptive cells also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignees: Monell Chemical Senses Center, Takasago International Corporation, Sheseido Co., Ltd.Inventors: Diego Restrepo, George Gomez, Gary K. Beauchamp, Masahiro Tanida, Tsutomu Saito, Shoji Nakamura, Yoshirou Okazaki, Shinichi Wachi, Yasuhiro Takashima