Patents by Inventor Luis Velasquez

Luis Velasquez 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: 20190064148
    Abstract: This disclosure describes microfluidic tissue biopsy and immune response drug evaluation devices and systems. A microfluidic device can include an inlet channel having a first end configured to receive a fluid sample optionally containing a tissue sample. The microfluidic device can also include a tissue trapping region at the second end of the inlet channel downstream from the first end. The tissue trapping region can include one or more tissue traps configured to catch a tissue sample flowing through the inlet channel such that the fluid sample contacts the tissue trap. The microfluidic device can also include one or more channels providing an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ashley Lynne Beckwith, Jeffrey Borenstein, Nathan Moore, Daniel Doty, Luis Velasquez-Garcia
  • Publication number: 20180250236
    Abstract: A controlled release system includes a polymeric support, wherein the polymeric support is biodegradable; a polymeric matrix, wherein the polymeric matrix includes polyhydroalkanoate; and encapsulated gases or volatiles; and a controlled release system includes a polymeric support; a polymeric matrix, wherein the polymeric matrix includes (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and poly (?-caprolactone); and encapsulated gases or volatiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Luis Velásquez, Reinaldo Campos, Danilo Gonzalez, Rubé Polanco
  • Patent number: 9876885
    Abstract: The cell phone case with integrated hooks is configured for use with a personal data device. The cell phone case with integrated hooks is a housing that contains the personal data device. The cell phone case with integrated hooks comprises a housing, a plurality of fasteners, and a removable pad. The plurality of fasteners are retractably installed within the housing. Each of the plurality of fasteners attach the housing to a vertical surface such that the personal data device may be hung from the vertical surface thereby allowing the personal data device to be used in a hands free manner. The removable pad provides an anchor point for use by the plurality of fasteners when hanging the personal data device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Luis Velasquez
  • Publication number: 20150283095
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical formulation comprising polymer nanoparticles of the biodegradable and biocompatible polymer poly(lactic-glycolic) acid (PLGA), loaded with the drug pentoxifylline, the method for the synthesis of the PLGA nanoparticles loaded with pentoxifylline, and to the use thereof in the effective treatment for the relief of chronic pain and for the prevention of chronic pain via the administration of a single dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE
    Inventors: Luis Ernerto Constandil Córdova, Paula Soledad Ibarra Durán, Cristian Andres Vilos Ortiz, Luis Velásquez Cumplido, Teresa Pelissier Serrano, Claudio Aurelio Laurido Fuenzalida, Alejandro Hernández Kunstmann
  • Publication number: 20150154885
    Abstract: The present disclosure introduces new multi-functional vibrating devices, methods of using the devices, and methods of manufacturing the devices. A multi-functional vibrating device can include one or more actuators, each paired with an amplifier capable of converting small lateral vibration into large vertical vibration. The present disclosure also involves interactive information acquisition technologies and assistive technologies, particularly devices, methods, and systems for tactile information transfer and acquisition. Some embodiments incorporate multi-functional vibrational devices, methods, and systems to achieve unique structural and operational characteristics—such as high-resolution, robustness, versatility, compactness, and/or rapid refresh rates—for communicating information. Some embodiments can convert information from a format that is less convenient and/or accessible in some cases (e.g., visual or audio) to an intuitive and/or private format (e.g., tactile patterns and motions).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Carol LIVERMORE-CLIFFORD, Xin XIE, Seth TELLER, Luis VELASQUEZ-GARCIA
  • Publication number: 20120077163
    Abstract: It is described a 3D monocular tracking system, being robust, having low cost, easy to install and use, useful for the upper limbs rehabilitation in a patient in need thereof, as well as a home self-directed therapy method for patients having upper limbs' movement disability. The system comprising a) a handle or gripper; b) a computational vision system comprising a video camera; c) software comprising a set of games; d) a processor; and, e) a display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Luis Enrique Sucar Succar, Roger Luis-Velasquez, Gildardo Azcarate-Hernandez, Ronald Sturat-Leder, David Reinkensmeyer
  • Patent number: 7041678
    Abstract: The present invention provides an alkaloid compound that is an inhibitor of mycotoxin biosynthesis. The alkaloid is an alkenyl piperidine amide wherein the alkenyl is a C18 alkenyl with one or more double bonds. The alkaloid inhibits transcription of the fungus genes nor-1, tri5, and ipnA. The present invention further provides a method for identifying compounds, which inhibit biosynthesis of aflatoxin in Aspergillus spp. and deoxynivalenol in Gibberella spp. without inhibiting growth of the fungus in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Frances Trail, Raymond Hammerschmidt, John E. Linz, Haixin Xu, Luis Velasquez, Seanna L. Annis
  • Publication number: 20050119306
    Abstract: The present invention provides an alkaloid compound that is an inhibitor of mycotoxin biosynthesis. The alkaloid is an alkenyl piperidine amide wherein the alkenyl is a C18 alkenyl with one or more double bonds. The alkaloid inhibits transcription of the fungus genes nor-1, tri5, and ipnA. The present invention further provides a method for identifying compounds, which inhibit biosynthesis of aflatoxin in Aspergillus spp. and deoxynivalenol in Gibberella spp. without inhibiting growth of the fungus in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Frances Trail, Raymond Hammerschmidt, John Linz, Haixin Xu, Luis Velasquez, Seanna Annis
  • Publication number: 20050026953
    Abstract: The present invention provides an alkaloid compound that is an inhibitor of mycotoxin biosynthesis. The alkaloid is an alkenyl piperidine amide wherein the alkenyl is a C18 alkenyl with one or more double bonds. The alkaloid inhibits transcription of the fungus genes nor-1, tri5, and ipnA. The present invention further provides a method for identifying compounds, which inhibit biosynthesis of aflatoxin in Aspergillus spp. and deoxynivalenol in Gibberella spp. without inhibiting growth of the fungus in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Frances Trail, Raymond Hammerschmidt, John Linz, Haixin Xu, Luis Velasquez, Seanna Annis