Patents by Inventor Jose A. Ramirez

Jose A. Ramirez 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: 20050112762
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cell culture process and to cells produced therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides a method of supporting dendritic cell viability, proliferation and/or differentiation. The dendritic cells of the present invention are useful, inter alia, in the immunotherapy of cancer, infectious disease, autoimmunity and tumour therapy and as adjuvants, immune system modulating agents, immunotherapeutic agents and tolerising agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: The Corporation of the Trustees of the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland
    Inventors: Derek Hart, Christopher Ho, Jose Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20050058719
    Abstract: An aqueous disinfecting solution and dry powdered composition which may be dissolved in water to provide the solution. The solution has a pH of from 0.6 to 7 and comprises (a) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from 0.01 to 6% w/w; and (b) at least one component chosen from cyclic carboxylic acids and aromatic alcohols, in a concentration of from 0.01 to 4 w/w %, all based on the total weight of the solution. The cyclic carboxylic acids are preferably 2-furan carboxylic acid, benzoic acid and salicylic acid. Furthermore, the solution preferably contains at least one C6-C12 alkyl diphenyl sulfonate surfactant and a nonionic surfactant. Additional optional ingredients include anionic surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, cation sequestering agents, and buffers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Jose Ramirez, Navid Omidbakhsh
  • Publication number: 20040267900
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamic content customization provided to clients. When a profile repository is used to store profiles indicating typical device characteristics for various clients, the repository is configured to allow a stored profile to be flagged to indicate a client is capable of being queried for dynamically determined changes and/or additions to its stored profile. Communication between content providers, e.g., one or more servers, and the client may be configured so a minimum number of notifications need be made by the client to the servers to indicate the client can be queried for specific dynamic characteristics or deviations from a default profile (if any).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Mathew E. Hoekstra, Jose Ramirez, Dhananjay Keskar
  • Patent number: 6803057
    Abstract: An acidic aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution is provided with improved disinfectant activity. Concentrated solutions preferably contain up to about 8 wt./wt. % H2O2 and as-used concentrations contain about 0.5% wt./wt. % H2O2. The solution also contains from 0.05 to 8.0 wt./wt. % of at least one phosphorous-based acid, e.g. phosphoric acid and/or a phosphonic acid with from 1 to 5 phosphonic acid groups, and from 0.02 to 5 wt./wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant. The surfactant is selected from C8 to C16 alkyl aryl sulfonic acids, sulfonated C12 to C22 carboxylic acids, C8 to C22 alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acids, naphthalene sulfonic acids, C8 to C22 alkyl sulfonic acids, and alkali metal and ammonium salts thereof, and alkali metal C8 to C18 alkyl sulfates, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably the solution has an emulsifier and/or hydrotrope, e.g. an alkylated sulfonated diphenyl oxide salt, an alkyl aryl polyoxyethylene surfactant, and/or a polyoxyethylene surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Virox Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Michael J. Rochon
  • Patent number: 6686324
    Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning solution and dry particulate formulation which can be diluted with water, deionized water, or mixtures thereof, to form the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution has an alkaline pH, which is preferably from about 8 to about 11.5 and consists essentially of at least one low foaming surfactant in a concentration of from about 0.005% to about 40% w/w of the total solution, at least one active oxygen releasing compound in an amount effective to produce a hydrogen peroxide concentration of from about 0.005% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, at least one builder in a concentration of from about 0.001% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, and at least one diluent selected from the group consisting of water, deionized water, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Virox Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Nancy M. A. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20030180377
    Abstract: An enhanced activity aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of (i) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Navid Omidbakhsh
  • Publication number: 20030078178
    Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning solution and dry particulate formulation which can be diluted with water, deionized water, or mixtures thereof, to form the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution has an alkaline pH, which is preferably from about 8 to about 11.5 and consists essentially of at least one low foaming surfactant in a concentration of from about 0.005% to about 40% w/w of the total solution, at least one active oxygen releasing compound in an amount effective to produce a hydrogen peroxide concentration of from about 0.005% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, at least one builder in a concentration of from about 0.001% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, and at least one diluent selected from the group consisting of water, deionized water, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Nancy M.A. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20020192297
    Abstract: An acidic aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution is provided with improved disinfectant activity. Concentrated solutions preferably contain up to about 8 wt./wt. % H202 and as-used concentrations contain about 0.5 % wt./wt. % H202. The solution also contains from 0.05 to 8.0 wt./wt. % of at least one phosphorous-based acid, e.g. phosphoric acid and/or a phosphonic acid with from 1 to 5 phosphonic acid groups, and from 0.02 to 5 wt./wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant. The surfactant is selected from C8 to C16 alkyl aryl sulfonic acids, sulfonated C12 to C22 carboxylic acids, C8 to C22 alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acids, naphthalene sulfonic acids, C8 to C22 alkyl sulfonic acids, and alkali metal and ammonium salts thereof, and alkali metal C8 to C18 alkyl sulfates, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably the solution has an emulsifier and/or hydrotrope, e.g. an alkylated sulfonated diphenyl oxide salt, an alkyl aryl polyoxyethylene surfactant, and/or a polyoxyethylene surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Michael J. Rochon
  • Patent number: 5539901
    Abstract: An in-circuit emulation unit with a probe implemented on a microprocessor whilst in emulation upon entering or leaving system management mode. The present invention is used on a microprocessor in a target computer system. The present invention offers the ability to implement a capability where a user could access emulation information while a system is in or out of system management mode. The present invention provides a better way of controlling a target computer system when in system management mode thereby allowing user access to special system management code, processor contents, processor registers and system state variables necessary for debug and design of system management features available on todays laptop and desktop computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: 5110862
    Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Vishnupad, Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: 4992508
    Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Vishnupad, Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: 4950475
    Abstract: Novel film-forming gel compositions are described comprising from 10-40% by weight of a water dissipatable polymer, from 10 to 40% by weight of humectants and 20-60% by weight of water. The gel compositions may also be in the form of an emulsion comprising from 15-30% by weight of a water dissipatable polymer, from 15 to 35% by weight of humectants, up to 40% by weight of emollients, from 15 to 35% by weight water and a small amount of emulsifier. Additionally the gels of the present invention may contain optional agents such as, for example, coloring agents, pigments, preservatives, medical agents, cosmetic agents or agents to modify the refractive index of the gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Vishnupad, Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: 4125616
    Abstract: Pyridoxin derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is described herein for use as antineuritics and analgesic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1978
    Assignee: Zambeletti Espana, S.A.
    Inventors: Luigi Molteni, Jose A. Ramirez Fernandez, Franco Scrollini, Giampiero Vercesi
  • Patent number: RE34682
    Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition: water in an amount from .[.67 to 130.]. .Iadd.30-80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Vishnupad, Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: RE34716
    Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67 to 30.]. .Iadd.30 to 80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Vishnupad, Jose Ramirez