Patents by Inventor Luis A. Zuniga

Luis A. Zuniga 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: 20240126725
    Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for providing an integrated function editor, for use with a data analytics environment. The function editor can be utilized to create and register functions available within a cloud infrastructure or cloud environment, for use within a data analytics environment. Such functions available for use within the cloud infrastructure or cloud environment can be displayed for the user, and used, for example, in data analytics workbooks, to create an interface or API that allows connection of the data analytics environment to a cloud infrastructure database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: LUIS RAMIREZ, MONISHA BALAJI, JORGE ZUNIGA, SHREYA SAWANT, RUTUJA JOSHI, KENNETH ENG
  • Patent number: 11913688
    Abstract: Mechanical refrigeration system includes a compression device. The compression device has a pair of dual-action cylinders connected together by a movable rod thereof. A first cylinder acts as an element for compressing coolant fluid, for which purpose the rod is moved through the second cylinder, fed by a pressurised fluid that allows the flow of coolant fluid in the first cylinder and the flow of pressurised fluid of the second cylinder at the outlet of both devices to be constant, thus configuring a completely autonomous device that does not need electricity or any type of fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: OFF TECHNOLOGIES STP, S.L.
    Inventors: Luis Zuniga Mangas, Angel Gabriel Ramos Ramos
  • Patent number: 11897956
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Blanusa, Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze, Luis A. Zuniga
  • Patent number: 11897957
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Blanusa, Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze, Luis A. Zuniga
  • Publication number: 20220252468
    Abstract: A method for calorimetry includes providing a sample to a test chamber and applying heat to the test chamber with the sample provided therein, the heat being applied at a known heat rate. In a synchronized manner with respect to applying heat to the test chamber, transmission of light through plural Nano Hole Array (NHA) sensors coupled to the test chamber is measured to obtain a series of extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) measurements. A calorimetry measurement is calculated as a function of the heat rate and the series of EOT measurements, the calorimetry measurement being indicative of energy released as a result of the sample undergoing a change during the application of heat to the test chamber. Samples, including fluids and solids, can be transferred into the test chamber by a pump or other suitable means. Example test chambers include a microchannel injection cell and a co-flow reactor microchannel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kowalski, Jose-Luis Zuniga-Cerroblanco, Timothy Edwin Beck Sanborn
  • Publication number: 20220054478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-insoluble controlled-release pattern recognition receptor agonist (“PRRA”) for use in the treatment of a cell-proliferation disorder, wherein the water-insoluble controlled-release PRRA is administered by intra-tissue administration, and wherein the protein levels of at least one cytokine selected from the group consisting of IL-6, CCL2 and EL-10 in plasma has a more than 10-fold lower maximum protein level within 24 hours compared to an equivalent molar dose of the corresponding free PRRA upon intra/tissue administration; and to related aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: David B. ROSEN, Luis ZUNIGA, Juha PUNNONEN, Lars HOLTEN-ANDERSEN, Kennett SPROGØE, Yang YANG-MALTEN, Torben LESSMANN, Nicola BISEK, Samuel WEISBROD, Sebastian STARK, Tobias VOIGT
  • Publication number: 20220054477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-insoluble controlled-release pattern recognition receptor agonist (“PRRA”) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such water-insoluble controlled-release PRRA or its pharmaceutical acceptable salt for use in the treatment of a cell-proliferation disorder, wherein the water-insoluble controlled-release PRRA, its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or the pharmaceutical composition is administered by intra-tissue administration, and wherein such intra-tissue administration results in local inflammation; and to related aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: David B. ROSEN, Luis ZUNIGA, Juha PUNNONEN, Lars HOLTEN-ANDERSEN, Kennett SPROGØE, Yang YANG-MALTEN, Torben LESSMANN, Nicola BISEK, Samuel WEISBROD, Sebastian STARK, Tobias VOIGT
  • Publication number: 20220054476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-insoluble controlled-release pattern recognition receptor agonist (“PRRA”) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such water-insoluble controlled-release PRRA or its pharmaceutical acceptable salt for use in the treatment of a cell-proliferation disorder, wherein the water-insoluble controlled-release PRRA, its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or the pharmaceutical composition is administered by intra-tissue administration, and wherein at least 25% of the amount of PRRA remains local in such tissue 3 days after administration; and to related aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: David B. ROSEN, Luis ZUNIGA, Juha PUNNONEN, Lars HOLTEN-ANDERSEN, Kennett SPROGØE, Yang YANG-MALTEN, Torben LESSMANN, Nicola BISEK, Samuel WEISBROD, Sebastian STARK, Tobias VOIGT
  • Publication number: 20220033496
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Milan BLANUSA, Barbara JOYCE-SHAIKH, Andrea Claudia SCHUSTER, Kornelia SCHULTZE, Luis A. ZUNIGA
  • Publication number: 20220002403
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Blanusa, Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze, Luis A. Zuniga
  • Publication number: 20210293458
    Abstract: The invention relates to the special configuration of a compression device of a refrigeration system and to its actuation method. The device consists of a pair of dual-action cylinders (8-9) connected together by means of the movable rod (11) thereof, such that the first cylinder (8) acts as an element for compressing coolant fluid, for which purpose the rod is moved through the second cylinder (9), being fed by a pressurised fluid which, by means of a series of branches and valves controlled using limit switches of the rod (11), allow the flow of coolant fluid in the first cylinder and the flow of pressurised fluid of the second cylinder at the outlet of both devices to be constant. Thus, a completely autonomous device that does not need electricity or any type of fuel is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Luis ZUNIGA MANGAS, Angel Gabriel RAMOS RAMOS
  • Patent number: 11053315
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Luis A. Zuniga, Milan Blanusa, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze
  • Publication number: 20200251947
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric motor in which the coil can be configured according to the specific needs of each case, so as to be able to play with the torque/speed ratio that it can provide at any particular moment. For this purpose, each winding of the coil that is used in the motor is divided into a predetermined number of wires (100) having the same cross-section and length, so that said wires are grouped together and insulated from one another defining a specific predetermined number of groups, the ends or poles (Al, A2, A3 . . . , U1, U2, U3, . . . ) of each group being connected to switching means, via which the wires (100) are selectively connected in multiple configurations, either all in parallel, all in series or in various intermediate combinations, thus obtaining an equivalent coil in which the equivalent cross-section and length can vary according to the connection configuration of the wires (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Luis ZUÑIGA MANGAS, Angel Gabriel RAMOS RAMOS
  • Publication number: 20180298096
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Luis A. Zuniga, Milan Blanusa, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze
  • Publication number: 20100092974
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying a modulator of CCRL2 and chemerin. The present invention also provides methods and compositions for treating an inflammatory disease by administering a compound that modulates the interaction of CCRL2 with chemerin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Brian A. Zabel, Eugene C. Butcher, Stephen J. Galli, Susumu Nakae, Luis Zuniga
  • Publication number: 20070286863
    Abstract: Methods are provided for regulating adipogenesis and metabolic function in adipocytes by modulating the activity of chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1). Exemplary agents include those that modulate binding of CMKLR1 to a cognate ligand (e.g., chemerin), those that modulate signaling from CMKLR1, and those that modulate expression of either CMKLR1 or its cognate ligand in target cells. Methods are also provided for screening for agents that find use in regulating fat accumulation in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Sinal, Kerry Goralski, Tanya McCarthy, Luis Zuniga, Brian Zabel, Eugene Butcher
  • Patent number: 6064686
    Abstract: An electron gun that prevents undesirable arcing by providing an improved electrostatic field that generates a confined electron stream, an improved magnetic field that directs the confined electron stream to a crucible with minimal divergence, and an improved insulation on high voltage leads. The improved electrostatic field is provided by a cathode plate disposed adjacent to a filament and forming a cathode window aligned to the filament. An anode plate disposed adjacent to the cathode plate forms an anode window aligned to the cathode window. The cathode plate and anode plate form an electrostatic field and lensing effect that directs electrons emitted from the filament through the cathode and anode windows with minimal divergence. The improved magnetic field is provided by a magnet having a pair of poles, a pair of extension plates each extending from the magnet poles, and a plurality of extension members that extend from the extension plates toward the path of the electron stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: TFI Telemark
    Inventors: Luis A. Zuniga, Michael E. LaFrance, Larry F. Willitzer, Christopher S. Johnson