Patents by Inventor Fidel Gonzalez

Fidel Gonzalez 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: 20250083924
    Abstract: A system can comprise a plurality of containers that are coupled together as a movable unit. A plurality of container-feeding assemblies can be configured to simultaneously deliver respective yarns into respective containers of the plurality of containers. A header can be selectively attachable to a tufting machine, the header having a longitudinal axis. A retainer can be configured to extend across the header along the longitudinal axis to secure the respective yarns in respective positions relative to each other along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Conrad L. Fernandez, Chad Christopher ANDERSON, Fidel GONZALEZ
  • Patent number: 12060245
    Abstract: A system can comprise a plurality of containers that are coupled together as a movable unit. A plurality of container-feeding assemblies can be configured to simultaneously deliver respective yarns into respective containers of the plurality of containers. A header can be selectively attachable to a tufting machine, the header having a longitudinal axis. A retainer can be configured to extend across the header along the longitudinal axis to secure the respective yarns in respective positions relative to each other along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Conrad L. Fernandez, Chad Christopher Anderson, Fidel Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20230143253
    Abstract: A system can comprise a plurality of containers that are coupled together as a movable unit. A plurality of container-feeding assemblies can be configured to simultaneously deliver respective yarns into respective containers of the plurality of containers. A header can be selectively attachable to a tufting machine, the header having a longitudinal axis. A retainer can be configured to extend across the header along the longitudinal axis to secure the respective yarns in respective positions relative to each other along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: CONRAD L. FERNANEZ, CHAD CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, FIDEL GONZALEZ
  • Patent number: 11565907
    Abstract: A system can comprise a plurality of containers that are coupled together as a movable unit. A plurality of container-feeding assemblies can be configured to simultaneously deliver respective yarns into respective containers of the plurality of containers. A header can be selectively attachable to a tufting machine, the header having a longitudinal axis. A retainer can be configured to extend across the header along the longitudinal axis to secure the respective yarns in respective positions relative to each other along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Conrad L. Fernandez, Chad Christopher Anderson, Fidel Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 11266149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise glyphosate or related compounds together with a further agent which is designed to enhance the effects of glyphosate or related compounds and/or reduce the amount of glyphosate or related compounds which is required for herbicidal effect. There is also provided a method of treating plants with a herbicidal composition according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
    Inventors: Stephen Chivasa, Fidel González-Torralva
  • Publication number: 20220042229
    Abstract: A system can comprise a plurality of containers that are coupled together as a movable unit. A plurality of container-feeding assemblies can be configured to simultaneously deliver respective yarns into respective containers of the plurality of containers. A header can be selectively attachable to a tufting machine, the header having a longitudinal axis. A retainer can be configured to extend across the header along the longitudinal axis to secure the respective yarns in respective positions relative to each other along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Conrad L. Fernandez, Chad Christopher Anderson, Fidel Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20190269137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise glyphosate or related compounds together with a further agent which is designed to enhance the effects of glyphosate or related compounds and/or reduce the amount of glyphosate or related compounds which is required for herbicidal effect. There is also provided a method of treating plants with a herbicidal composition according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen CHIVASA, Fidel GONZÁLEZ-TORRALVA
  • Patent number: D932130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Fidel Gonzalez
  • Patent number: D948158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Fidel Gonzalez
  • Patent number: D998467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Fidel Gonzalez