Patents by Inventor Jason A. Rodriguez
Jason A. Rodriguez 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: 20240190675Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods of operating turn-up apparatus on a paper machine to improve performance of a paper machine turn-up process via the inclusion of the ability to vary an amount of tension on a paperband being deployed during a turn-up procedure. A cross track may have a first internal slot for the paperband to move upon and a second slot to support a first adjustable track top holder. The first adjustable track top holder holds a first top tension band in a fixed position relative to an underlying first bottom tension band.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Victor Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Peter A. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20240173034Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein may be directed to clips for medical implementation, including clips for a portion of a heart. The clips may be configured to close the portion of the heart, to reduce blood flow therethrough as well as passage of clots or other undesired materials. In examples, the clips may be configured to close the left atrial appendage (LAA). The closure of the LAA may reduce the possibility of stroke or other maladies stemming from fluid flow with the LAA. In examples, the clips may be positioned exterior of the LAA, to extend over an outer surface of the LAA for closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Harvey H. Chen, Manouchehr A. Miraki, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Erin E. Castioni, Maria L. Saravia, Stephen Epstein, Luke Anthony Zanetti, Ashley Nicolette Hinga (formerly Keffer), Stephen Cournane, Felino V. Cortez, JR., Nancy Ling Chung, Daniel Yasevac, Andrew Ryan, Slava Arabagi, Jaime L. Baluyot, Sooji Van Echten, Da-Yu Chang, John Richard Carpenter, Sai Prasad Uppalapati, Pui Tong Ho, Jason Thai Le, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Patent number: 11952227Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form elevated profiles in mounted turn-up raised profile tapes for paper processing. In some embodiments, the raised profile tape may be a combination of a tape substrate coated on one side with a web grabbing adhesive and on the other side with a mounting adhesive and a release liner having a release liner substrate fully coated on a first side with a release layer and zone-coated on a second side with a release layer. In some embodiments, an elevated profile may be formed during the application of the raised profile tape with specialized apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin, Peter A. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11951430Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for user customizable configurations and replacement of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning filter media and frames. A filter media may be combined with a media frame according to user specifications. One filter media or combinations of multiple filter media may be chosen by a user to create custom filter configurations. Filter media may be separated from the media frame and disposed of in a manner generally more convenient than traditional HVAC filter replacement.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Patent number: 11933007Abstract: A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, including a pet refuse bag supported by a fixture that allows the bag to be positioned underneath the pet to catch the refuse. A frame supports a refuse bag and may be manipulated with a single hand of a user while the frame supports a dispensed pet refuse bag in a position conducive to collecting pet refuse and additionally supports undispensed bags and stores a dispensed bag containing pet refuse.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Victor Rodriguez, Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20240051778Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20240050980Abstract: A method and system for creating readily identifiable discrete markings on an application surface of an object. The system comprises a stencil having a cutout openings forming a discrete identifier, and a marking reagent comprising an organic solvent, isopropyl alcohol, and a metal marking component. After applying the stencil to an application surface, the marking reagent is applied to the application surface via the cutout openings. The marking reagent may then etch the discrete identifier as well portions on an interior portion of the application surface. In some applications, the system may be applied to a surface having dirt and grease. In addition, marking reagent may embed a cured portion of the marking reagent within the well portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Milton Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11897714Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods of operating a turn up apparatus on a paper machine to improve the performance of a paper machine turn up process is presented. The apparatus may include a cross track with an internal slot for a paperband to move upon and affixed a surface that is proximate to the first internal slot. The first apron may lie across a surface above a location for the paperband and interact with the paperband when the paperband is pulled out of the apparatus during a turn-up operation. An apron tensioning device may provide an additional force against an edge of a surface of the apron. A curved track may hold the paperband at an angle to an axis of the cross track, and the paperband feeding device may advance the paperband during a portion of a turn-up operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Sandar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig Austin, Victor Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11884499Abstract: Apparatus for variable width turn-up procedures on a paper processing machine. The apparatus may include a turn-up tape dispenser fixedly attached to a proximal end of a transverse track and movable with the transverse track along the first linear bearing. A movable turn-up tape exit point may be mounted to a second linear bearing. The second linear bearing may be independent of the transverse track or attached to the transverse track. The apparatus may include a brake operable to secure the transverse track in a position relative to the surface of the first spool. Furthermore, the apparatus may include a movable track curve that allows a placement of the track curve to be moved.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Inventors: Craig Austin, Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Richard Tyler Cernich
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Patent number: 11858767Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Patent number: 11834287Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improved turn-up procedures on a paper making machine that include a flexible portion of a turn-up tape track and movement of a track curve portion to avoid interference with threading a paper web to a spool. A transverse turn-up tape track may be extended across a first spool to a track curve and the track curve may be set at a lower position that does not interfere with a paper web during threading, and subsequently repositioned to a position from which a turn-up position may be performed. The paper web threading leader may continue to be wound around the first spool until a full width of the paper web has been spooled onto the first spool. The transverse turn-up tape track may be maintained essentially stationary relative to the first spool.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Sandar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Peter A Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin, Richard Tyler Cernich
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Patent number: 11826775Abstract: A method and system for creating readily identifiable discrete markings on an application surface of an object. The system comprises a stencil having a cutout openings forming a discrete identifier, and a marking reagent comprising an organic solvent, isopropyl alcohol, and a metal marking component. After applying the stencil to an application surface, the marking reagent is applied to the application surface via the cutout openings. The marking reagent may then etch the discrete identifier as well portions on an interior portion of the application surface. In some applications, the system may be applied to a surface having dirt and grease. In addition, marking reagent may embed a cured portion of the marking reagent within the well portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: CatMarks Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Milton Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20230311044Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus to for user customizable configurations and replacement of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning filter media and frames. A media filter media may be combined with a media frame according to user specifications. One filter media or combinations of multiple filter media may be chosen by a user to create custom filter configurations. Filter media may be separated from the media frame and disposed of in a manner generally more convenient than traditional HVAC filter replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20230310210Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for administration of ophthalmic medicaments into a patient’s eye. Apparatus may include a wire form with a horizontal upper frame, temples that rest on or hook over the ears, nose pads, and semi-circular receivers to accept the tip of an eye drop-dispenser bottle. In some examples, the apparatus may be enhanced for the purposes of aiding the application of eyedrops by a deep upper horizontal frame that rests on the forehead to prevent the apparatus, and thereby the eye dropper bottle, from approaching the eye too closely.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter Rodriguez, Jason A. Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20230294945Abstract: An improved paper band delivery assembly for reliable high speed delivery of a turn-up paper band across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool. The turn-up paper band is made ready for a turn up procedure by coiling a predetermined length of paper band suitable for a particular machine and retaining the coiled paper band in a reservoir pending deployment across a spool for a turn up procedure. The paper band may be coiled via manual operation or via automated operation. Coiling apparatus may be modularly replaced on a paper making machine. The coiled paper band may be supported within the reservoir on rollers, pins, or other items conducive to fast and reliable uncoiling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Sandar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20230278068Abstract: A method and system for creating readily identifiable discrete markings on an application surface of an object. The system comprises a stencil having a cutout openings forming a discrete identifier, and a marking reagent comprising an organic solvent, isopropyl alcohol, and a metal marking component. After applying the stencil to an application surface, the marking reagent is applied to the application surface via the cutout openings. The marking reagent may then etch the discrete identifier as well portions on an interior portion of the application surface. In some applications, the system may be applied to a surface having dirt and grease.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Milton Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20230279626Abstract: A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, including a pet refuse bag supported by a fixture that allows the bag to be positioned underneath the pet to catch the refuse. A frame supports a refuse bag and may be manipulated with a single hand of a user while the frame supports a dispensed pet refuse bag in a position conducive to collecting pet refuse and additionally supports undispensed bags and stores a dispensed bag containing pet refuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Victor Rodriguez, Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20230263242Abstract: A continuum of dispensable bibs includes a roll of bibs, wherein each bib has one or more perforated edges allowing the bibs to be dispensed from the continuum. The bibs may be eco-friendly and may include one of several types of cut-out areas for the head of the wearer. Each dispensed bib may include a pouch or an adhesive area or other means of binding up the bib after use to prevent spills or unwanted smells.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Victor Rodriguez, Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11667486Abstract: An improved paper band delivery assembly for reliable high speed delivery of a turn-up paper band across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool. The turn-up paper band is made ready for a turn up procedure by coiling a predetermined length of paper band suitable for a particular machine and retaining the coiled paper band in a reservoir pending deployment across a spool for a turn up procedure. The paper band may be coiled via manual operation or via automated operation. Coiling apparatus may be modularly replaced on a paper making machine. The coiled paper band may be supported within the reservoir on rollers, pins, or other items conducive to fast and reliable uncoiling.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Sandar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Craig Austin
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Publication number: 20230136940Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Papeltec Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Craig Austin