Patents by Inventor Louis C. Vazquez

Louis C. Vazquez 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for blocking needle and cannula tracts
    Patent number: 9629943
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Malisa Sarntinoranont, Christopher Batich, Bradley Jay Willenberg, Erik Hagel, Louis C. Vazquez
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BLOCKING NEEDLE AND CANNULA TRACTS
    Publication number: 20160263290
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Malisa Sarntinoranont, Christopher Batich, Bradley Jay Willenberg, Erik Hagel, Louis C. Vazquez
  • Apparatus and methods for blocking needle and cannula tracts
    Patent number: 9370626
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Malisa Sarntinoranont, Chris Batich, Brad Willenberg, Erik Hagel, Louis C. Vazquez
  • Compound Coating Containing Coffee & Snack Food Products Using Same
    Publication number: 20140099407
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound coating compound containing coffee powder that delivers the substantial equivalent as a cup of coffee in about one to about three ounces of food product. The compound coating may be used in many different snack food products, providing an additional source of energy for the consumer. A method for making a snack food product with the compound coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andres Victor ARDISSON-KORAT, Jennifer Bell RAYMOND, R. Todd SMITH, Alex TIPTON, Louis C. VAZQUEZ
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BLOCKING NEEDLE AND CANNULA TRACTS
    Publication number: 20120226194
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Malisa Sarntinoranont, Chris Batich, Brad Willenberg, Erik Hagel, Louis C. Vazquez