Patents by Inventor Gregory Vasquez

Gregory Vasquez 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: 20190217043
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir assembly, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit including a first cartridge, wherein the first cartridge can include a surface-activated material saturated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Gregory VASQUEZ, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Publication number: 20190209993
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190092639
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 10179222
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir assembly, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit including a first cartridge, wherein the first cartridge can include a surface-activated material saturated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent. In certain embodiments, the reservoir includes a restrictor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Patent number: 10086352
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: 10081544
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: VERO BIOTECH LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20170369316
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20170259025
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 9701538
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20170182471
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Brian Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170182088
    Abstract: A method of providing a therapeutic composition includes administering a ROS reducing drug, calcium channel blocker, anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-hypertensive drug and administering inhaled nitric oxide and reducing symptoms of oxidative stress and/or fibrosis in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: Kurt A. Dasse, Priscilla C. Petit, David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 9604028
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 9408994
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: 9286725
    Abstract: The disclosure provide for improved depiction of interactions between virtual objects and physical objects in augmented reality (AR) images, and may include operations for: receiving a captured image of the real world physical structure, the captured image provided by a camera disposed in a housing; identifying, by image processing performed on the captured image using at least one processor arrangement, the at least one marker disposed at a location of the real world physical structure; determining aspects of user viewpoint of the housing relative to the physical structure at least in part in response to the identified at least one marker; using an at least partial three dimensional model of the real world physical structure to determine a view of interaction between the real world physical structure and the provided virtual object from the determined user viewpoint; and displaying, on a display, an augmented reality view of the captured image including the determined view of the interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Gregory Vasquez, II, Steve Rabin
  • Publication number: 20150374949
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir assembly, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit including a first cartridge, wherein the first cartridge can include a surface-activated material saturated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Publication number: 20150314100
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20150130790
    Abstract: The disclosure provide for improved depiction of interactions between virtual objects and physical objects in augmented reality (AR) images, and may include operations for: receiving a captured image of the real world physical structure, the captured image provided by a camera disposed in a housing; identifying, by image processing performed on the captured image using at least one processor arrangement, the at least one marker disposed at a location of the real world physical structure; determining aspects of user viewpoint of the housing relative to the physical structure at least in part in response to the identified at least one marker; using an at least partial three dimensional model of the real world physical structure to determine a view of interaction between the real world physical structure and the provided virtual object from the determined user viewpoint; and displaying, on a display, an augmented reality view of the captured image including the determined view of the interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Gregory VASQUEZ, II, Steve RABIN
  • Patent number: 8944049
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20150007814
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: 8887720
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir including a restrictor with a length of at least 0.5 inch and at most 2 inches covered by a metal sheath, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit. A delivery conduit can include at least one cartridge and a patient interface. The at least one cartridge can include a surface-active material and a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero