Patents by Inventor Luis Ochoa
Luis Ochoa 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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Patent number: 11811417Abstract: A coupling harness, including a coupling clamp, for capturing a coupled signal from signal lines is provided. The coupling harness has an orientation detector that determines whether the coupled signal needs to be complemented based on an orientation of the coupling clamp relative to the signal lines. A logic corrector complements the coupled signal based on an output of the orientation detector. Advantageously, signals may be coupled correctly from signal lines regardless of the orientation of the coupling clamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2023Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Daniel Bernal Dotu, Lara Aguilera Escobar, Cristian Luis Ochoa Citadini
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Patent number: 11751843Abstract: An ultrasound transducer probe holder device comprising a support piece; a base connected to the support piece; a cylindrical orifice within the support piece; a housing extending from the orifice and defining a cavity; a sleeve for insertion within the orifice; and an adjustment screw fitted in the housing for contact with the sleeve. The device supports and maintains the position of an ultrasound transducer probe to provide for a hands-free application of the device during different modalities of exercise required to instigate hyperemic conditions while providing x, y, z, positional adjustments of the probe relative to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Francisco Morales Acuna, Luis A. Ochoa, Alvaro N. Gurovich
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Patent number: 10662911Abstract: A fuel system for a partitioned fuel tank includes a fuel pump assembly, a fuel jet pump device, a high pressure conduit, and a low pressure conduit. The tank defines a first chamber and a second chamber. The fuel pump assembly is disposed in the first chamber, and includes a motorized fuel pump. The jet pump device is disposed in the second chamber, and defines a low pressure passage adapted to draw fuel from the second chamber, a high pressure passage, and a mixing passage adapted to receive and mix fuel flowing from the low and high pressure passages. The high pressure conduit extends between the first and second chambers, and is in communication between an outlet of the fuel pump and the high pressure passage. The low pressure conduit extends between the first and second chambers, and is in communication between the mixing passage and the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES IP LIMITEDInventors: Thomas R. Martin, Luis Ochoa Rodriguez, Ricardo R. Dorado, David H. Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20200155117Abstract: An ultrasound transducer probe holder device comprising a support piece; a base connected to the support piece; a cylindrical orifice within the support piece; a housing extending from the orifice and defining a cavity; a sleeve for insertion within the orifice; and an adjustment screw fitted in the housing for contact with the sleeve. The device supports and maintains the position of an ultrasound transducer probe to provide for a hands-free application of the device during different modalities of exercise required to instigate hyperemic conditions while providing x, y, z, positional adjustments of the probe relative to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Francisco Morales Acuna, Luis A. Ochoa, Alvaro N. Gurovich
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Patent number: 8851175Abstract: A method and equipment for an instrumented tubular joint apparatus for use in a pipe string comprising an upper tubular section with a threaded connection thereabove and an axial passage for fluid to flow through connected to a lower tubular section with a threaded connection therebelow and an axial passage for fluid to flow through, a sensor to measure strain at the instrumented tubular joint, a data recording and transmitting unit operatively connected to the sensor, means to relate the data acquired by the sensor to a surface processing unit; and a mechanism to disconnect the upper section from the lower section after receiving a signal from the surface processing unit. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Olugbenga Adebola Onadeko, Luis Ochoa
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Patent number: 8197743Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for building cost-efficient biocompatible hydrogel constructs using stereolithography. Hydrogel constructs may be used in, for example, multi-lumen nerve regeneration conduits and other tissue engineering scaffolds with embedded channel architecture that facilitate tissue regeneration through possible incorporation of precisely located bioactive agents, cells, and other desired inert and/or active chemical agents and devices. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating a hydrogel construct comprising: solidifying a first solution into a first construct layer with a first energy dosage using stereolithography, the first solution comprising: a first polymer; and a first photoinitiator, wherein the first polymer and first photoinitiator are of a first concentration.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignees: Keck Graduate Institute, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemsInventors: Ryan Wicker, Francisco Medina, Karina Arcaute, Luis Ochoa, Christopher Elkins, Brenda Mann
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Patent number: 8157022Abstract: An apparatus string for use in a wellbore has a plurality of activation modules having first and second ends and containing devices to be activated/initiated downhole. An apparatus string also has a plurality of initiator modules where at least initiator is operatively connected to each activation module and is addressable. Each initiator module may have a safety initiator which when the initiator module is addressed initiates the firing of the shaped charges in the gun module to which it is operatively connected. A wireless transmitter is operatively connected in and integral to the apparatus string for use in transmitting signals to address any initiator module in the apparatus string.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Michael J. Bertoja, Luis Ochoa, Kenneth R. Goodman
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Patent number: 7997353Abstract: An apparatus for perforating wells has perforating charges and a means for retaining the perforating charges in a first array The first array has a first maximum cross sectional area; and means for expanding the perforating charges into a second three dimensional array The second array has a second maximum cross sectional area larger than the first maximum cross sectional area. Also an apparatus for perforating wells has a plurality of perforating charges and a means for retaining the perforating charges in a first array The first array has a primary axis and a first maximum cross sectional area and the perforating charges having firing directions oriented approximately perpendicular to the primary axis; and means for expanding the perforating charges into a second array, the second array has a second maximum cross sectional area larger than the first.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20110088903Abstract: A method and equipment for an instrumented tubular joint apparatus for use in a pipe string comprising an upper tubular section with a threaded connection thereabove and an axial passage for fluid to flow through connected to a lower tubular section with a threaded connection therebelow and an axial passage for fluid to flow through, a sensor to measure strain at the instrumented tubular joint, a data recording and transmitting unit operatively connected to the sensor, means to relate the data acquired by the sensor to a surface processing unit; and a mechanism to disconnect the upper section from the lower section after receiving a signal from the surface processing unit. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Olugbenga Adebola Onadeko, Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20110059292Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for building cost-efficient biocompatible hydrogel constructs using stereolithography. Hydrogel constructs may be used in, for example, multi-lumen nerve regeneration conduits and other tissue engineering scaffolds with embedded channel architecture that facilitate tissue regeneration through possible incorporation of precisely located bioactive agents, cells, and other desired inert and/or active chemical agents and devices. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating a hydrogel construct comprising: solidifying a first solution into a first construct layer with a first energy dosage using stereolithography, the first solution comprising: a first polymer; and a first photoinitiator, wherein the first polymer and first photoinitiator are of a first concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Ryan Wicker, Francisco Medina, Karina Arcaute, Luis Ochoa, Christopher Elkins, Brenda Mann
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Publication number: 20100305927Abstract: A method of updating a model of a subsurface reservoir using a sidewall core obtained from within the reservoir that comprises: making one or more directionally dependent measurements on said sidewall core, determining the in-situ position and orientation of the sidewall core, and updating a reservoir model of the reservoir using the directionally dependent measurements and the in-situ position and orientation of said sidewall core. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Roberto Suarez-Rivera, William B. Batzer, Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20100252323Abstract: A process is disclosed for assembling a loading tube for a perforating gun for use in a perforating system. At a first location, e.g., a shop, which is not the location at which perforating operations will be conducted, the loading tube is completely assembled. The completely assembled loading tubing is then transported to a second location where perforating operations are to be conducted. In one embodiment, an RF-safe initiator, wiring, a detonating cord and a plurality of shaped charges are installed into the loading tube at a first location. The RF-safe initiators may comprise an exploding foil initiator or an exploding bridge wire. A process for assembling a loading tube for a single-shot perforating gun is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth Goodman, Luis Ochoa
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Patent number: 7780897Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for building cost-efficient biocompatible hydrogel constructs using stereolithography. Hydrogel constructs may be used in, for example, multi-lumen nerve regeneration conduits and other tissue engineering scaffolds with embedded channel architecture that facilitate tissue regeneration through possible incorporation of precisely located bioactive agents, cells, and other desired inert and/or active chemical agents and devices. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating a hydrogel construct comprising: solidifying a first solution into a first construct layer with a first energy dosage using stereolithography, the first solution comprising: a first polymer; and a first photoinitiator, wherein the first polymer and first photoinitiator are of a first concentration.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Keck Graduate InstituteInventors: Ryan Wicker, Francisco Medina, Karina Arcaute, Luis Ochoa, Christopher Elkins, Brenda Mann
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Patent number: 7762331Abstract: A process is disclosed for assembling a loading tube for a perforating gun for use in a perforating system. At a first location, e.g., a shop, which is not the location at which perforating operations will be conducted, the loading tube is completely assembled. The completely assembled loading tubing is then transported to a second location where perforating operations are to be conducted. In one embodiment, an RF-safe initiator, wiring, a detonating cord and a plurality of shaped charges are installed into the loading tube at a first location. The RF-safe initiators may comprise an exploding foil initiator or an exploding bridge wire. A process for assembling a loading tube for a single-shot perforating gun is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Kenneth Goodman, Michael Bertoja, Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20100012312Abstract: An apparatus for perforating wells having a plurality of perforating charges; means for retaining the perforating charges in a first array, the first array having a first maximum cross sectional area; and means for expanding the perforating charges into a second three dimensional array, the second array having a second maximum cross sectional area larger than the first maximum cross sectional area. Also an apparatus for perforating wells having a plurality of perforating charges; means for retaining the perforating charges in a first array, the first array having a primary axis and a first maximum cross sectional area and the perforating charges having firing directions oriented approximately perpendicular to the primary axis; and means for expanding the perforating charges into a second array, the second array having a second maximum cross sectional area larger than the first maximum cross sectional area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20090084535Abstract: An apparatus string for use in a wellbore is disclosed comprising a plurality of activation modules having first and second ends and containing devices to be activated/initiated downhole. An apparatus string according to the present invention also comprises a plurality of initiator modules where at least initiator is operatively connected to each activation module and is addressable. Each initiator module may comprise a safety initiator which when the initiator module is addressed initiates the firing of the shaped charges in the gun module to which it is operatively connected. A wireless transmitter is provided which is operatively connected in and integral to the apparatus string for use in transmitting signals to address any initiator module in the apparatus string. An apparatus string according to the present invention may be especially useful in perforating operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Bertoja, Luis Ochoa, Kenneth R. Goodman
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Publication number: 20080202325Abstract: A process is disclosed for assembling a gun tube for use in a perforating system. At a first location, which is not the site where perforating operations are to be conducted, the gun tube is completely assembled except for an initiating device. After transporting the gun tube to the site where perforating operations are to be conducted, an initiator is connected and installed via port in the gun tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Bertoja, Kenneth R. Goodman, Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20080149338Abstract: A process is disclosed for assembling a loading tube for a perforating gun for use in a perforating system. At a first location, e.g., a shop, which is not the location at which perforating operations will be conducted, the loading tube is completely assembled. The completely assembled loading tubing is then transported to a second location where perforating operations are to be conducted. In one embodiment, an RF-safe initiator, wiring, a detonating cord and a plurality of shaped charges are installed into the loading tube at a first location. The RF-safe initiators may comprise an exploding foil initiator or an exploding bridge wire. A process for assembling a loading tube for a single-shot perforating gun is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth Goodman, Michael Bertoja, Luis Ochoa
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Publication number: 20060237880Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for building cost-efficient biocompatible hydrogel constructs using stereolithography. Hydrogel constructs may be used in, for example, multi-lumen nerve regeneration conduits and other tissue engineering scaffolds with embedded channel architecture that facilitate tissue regeneration through possible incorporation of precisely located bioactive agents, cells, and other desired inert and/or active chemical agents and devices. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating a hydrogel construct comprising: solidifying a first solution into a first construct layer with a first energy dosage using stereolithography, the first solution comprising: a first polymer; and a first photoinitiator, wherein the first polymer and first photoinitiator are of a first concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Ryan Wicker, Francisco Medina, Karina Arcaute, Luis Ochoa, Christopher Elkins, Brenda Mann