Patents by Inventor Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera 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: 20250108089
    Abstract: A previously uncharacterized gene and gene product are disclosed herein that increases blood glucose clearance independent of insulin. Also described is a methodology for enriching for mRNAs transcribing excreted and membrane bound proteins as well as a non-human animal expressing a labeled SEC61b protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Jose Rivera-Feliciano, Edwin Rosado-Olivieri, Douglas A. Melton
  • Publication number: 20250082741
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides variant Listeria bacteria that lack functional ribC and ribF genes. Also provided are methods of making and using the variant Listeria bacteria, e.g., as vectors, vaccines, and therapeutics. The present disclosure provides variant Listeria bacteria that provide for production of a Mucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cell ligand in vivo. Also provided are methods of making and using the variant Listeria bacteria, e.g., to stimulate and expand the number of MAIT cells in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Rafael Jose Rivera-Lugo
  • Patent number: 12097239
    Abstract: A previously uncharacterized gene and gene product are disclosed herein that increase blood glucose clearance independent of insulin. Also described is a methodology for enriching for mRNAs transcribing excreted and membrane bound proteins as well as a non-human animal expressing a labeled SEC61b protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Jose Rivera-Feliciano, Edwin Rosado-Olivieri, Douglas A. Melton
  • Publication number: 20240252497
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD in a subject. The methods include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a small molecule complement factor D inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandar Skuban, Mingjun Huang, David Boyer, Jose Rivera, Ya-Ping Ko, Xiang Gao
  • Publication number: 20230126447
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an ocular tissue depot of a selected complement factor D (CFD) inhibitor for the extended treatment of an ocular disorder mediated by complement factor D. In particular, the disclosure includes the creation of a drug depot within the choroid-retina pigmented epithelium (C-RPE) and/or the iris-ciliary body (I-CB) of the eye by means of the systemic (oral or parenteral) administration of the compound, where the compound accumulates in ocular tissue and is released over an extended period for the treatment of a posterior and/or anterior eye disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mingjun Huang, Steven Zelenkofske, David Boyer, Jose Rivera, Jason Allan Wiles
  • Publication number: 20210308215
    Abstract: A previously uncharacterized gene and gene product are disclosed herein that increase blood glucose clearance independent of insulin. Also described is a methodology for enriching for mRNAs transcribing excreted and membrane bound proteins as well as a non-human animal expressing a labeled SEC61b protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jose Rivera-Feliciano, Edwin Rosado-Olivieri, Douglas A. Melton
  • Patent number: 10315615
    Abstract: A child restraint system for restraining a child in a vehicle in lieu of a child car seat includes a vehicle that has a seat. A child is selectively seated on the seat and the seat has a backrest and a base that is positioned in front of the backrest. A first attachment is coupled to the vehicle and the first attachment is positioned behind the backrest. A second attachment is coupled to the vehicle and the second attachment is positioned between the base and the backrest. A harness unit is removably coupled between the first attachment and the second attachment. Moreover, the harness unit restrains the child in the seat in lieu of a child car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: Jose Rivera
  • Patent number: 10181120
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment disclosed herein is an EMV certification system including a credit card simulator configured to program a probe with credit card data, a point of sale simulator configured to send transaction data to a payment terminal, a robotic arm configured to perform an action on the payment terminal, and a robot controller communicatively coupled to the robotic arm. The robot controller is configured to instruct the robotic arm to perform the action. The EMV certification system further includes a test coordinator communicatively coupled to the credit card simulator, the point of sale simulator, and the robot controller. The test coordinator is configured to request the robot controller instruct the robotic arm based on reading a response from the payment terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: U.S. Bancorp, National Association
    Inventors: Elizabeth Holmes, Utthej Nukala, Jose Rivera, Terron Hyde, James Cantrell
  • Publication number: 20180361983
    Abstract: A child restraint system for restraining a child in a vehicle in lieu of a child car seat includes a vehicle that has a seat. A child is selectively seated on the seat and the seat has a backrest and a base that is positioned in front of the backrest. A first attachment is coupled to the vehicle and the first attachment is positioned behind the backrest. A second attachment is coupled to the vehicle and the second attachment is positioned between the base and the backrest. A harness unit is removably coupled between the first attachment and the second attachment. Moreover, the harness unit restrains the child in the seat in lieu of a child car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Jose Rivera
  • Patent number: 9734797
    Abstract: Controlling a user interface in a computer system, including: displaying a window in a user interface displayed on a display device, wherein the window includes a player section and a non-player section, and the non-player section is displayed according to a display parameter at a standard level, wherein the standard level is a first level as set in a device setting for the display parameter; receiving a play command for content; changing the display parameter for the non-player section of the window to a playback level, wherein the playback level is a second level for the display parameter that is different than the first level; displaying the non-player section of the window according to the playback level of the display parameter; and displaying the content in the player section of the window. Key words include display parameter and playback level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: CRACKLE, INC.
    Inventors: Tarik Didomenico, Jose Rivera Font, Maria Isabel Figueroa, Juan Alejandro Silva, Victor Thompson, Eduardo Arias
  • Publication number: 20160148547
    Abstract: A marketing display device may comprise a simulated helmet or hat that is compressed in the lateral direction. The device may be stabilized against tip-over by having a thickness-to-height ratio that decreases from the crest to the base yielding low center of gravity. The device may include one or more display surfaces for displaying, e.g. advertising information, graphics, or other printed matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Jose Rivera
  • Publication number: 20150370984
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for outpatient VAD management. The present invention can assist individuals with an implanted VAD, whether indicated as a bridge to recovery or transplantation or as destination therapy, and their associated caregives in the management of lifestyle modifications and long-tem management issues associated with VAD use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Betty RUSSELL, Terry JOHNSON, Michelle ENGLAND, Jose RIVERA
  • Publication number: 20150046823
    Abstract: Controlling a user interface in a computer system, including: displaying a window in a user interface displayed on a display device, wherein the window includes a player section and a non-player section, and the non-player section is displayed according to a display parameter at a standard level, wherein the standard level is a first level as set in a device setting for the display parameter; receiving a play command for content; changing the display parameter for the non-player section of the window to a playback level, wherein the playback level is a second level for the display parameter that is different than the first level; displaying the non-player section of the window according to the playback level of the display parameter; and displaying the content in the player section of the window. Key words include display parameter and playback level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tarik Didomenico, Jose Rivera Font, Maria Isabel Figueroa, Juan Alejandro Silva, Victor Thompson, Eduardo Arias
  • Patent number: 8796394
    Abstract: The invention provides an antifouling hydrogel comprising an effective amount of antifouling polymer modified with a compound containing catechol functional groups to yield a modified antifouling polymer comprising at least one catechol functional end group; and an effective amount of at least one oxidizing reagent, wherein the at least one oxidizing reagent reacts with the modified antifouling polymer to provide a modified antifouling polymer comprising at least one oxidized catechol end group, wherein an antifouling hydrogel is provided. Methods of synthesis, methods of use and kits of the antifouling hydrogel are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Phillip B. Messersmith, Jose Rivera, Yong-Kuang Gong
  • Publication number: 20110052788
    Abstract: The invention provides an antifouling hydrogel comprising an effective amount of antifouling polymer modified with a compound containing catechol functional groups to yield a modified antifouling polymer comprising at least one catechol functional end group; and an effective amount of at least one oxidizing reagent, wherein the at least one oxidizing reagent reacts with the modified antifouling polymer to provide a modified antifouling polymer comprising at least one oxidized catechol end group, wherein an antifouling hydrogel is provided. Methods of synthesis, methods of use and kits of the antifouling hydrogel are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Phillip B. Messersmith, Jose Rivera, Yong-Kuang Gong
  • Publication number: 20080039103
    Abstract: Multiple access internet portals with wireless market place systems are provided. A representative system, among others, includes a wireless internet server and a wireless market place system. The wireless internet server routes internet content from a content provider to a plurality of platform gateways, while the wireless market place system receives a set of rules from a third party vendor, and translates the set of rules into a format operable to be routed by the wireless internet server. Methods and other systems for providing access to wireless customers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas O'Neil, Jose Rivera
  • Publication number: 20070042750
    Abstract: Multiple access internet portal billing systems are provided. A representative system, among others, includes a communication facility, a wireless internet server, and a transaction billing system. The communication facility includes a billing platform, and is operable to connect to a plurality of wireless device platforms through a mobile network, and to connect to the wireless internet server. The wireless internet server provides internet access to the wireless devices and communicate at least one billing information record including a usage time to a transaction billing system. The transaction billing system receives the billing information record from the wireless internet server, formats the billing information record, and communicates the formatted record to the communication facility billing platform. Methods and other systems for multiple access internet portals are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas O'Neil, Jose Rivera
  • Publication number: 20060085691
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for logging the execution history of an operating system kernel by including an event description in a production image of the kernel. A command is received in order to enable an event description. The event description is enabled according to the command while the operating system kernel is executing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Jose Rivera, Lillian Chou
  • Publication number: 20050204345
    Abstract: Computer software is monitored by receiving an assertion from an executing process, recording the assertion when it is violated and allowing the executing process to continue execution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Jose Rivera, Lillian Chou
  • Patent number: D758495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jose Rivera