Patents by Inventor Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez 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).

  • HYBRID RADIO FREQUENCY / INDUCTIVE LOOP CHARGER
    Publication number: 20160036118
    Abstract: Biometric monitoring devices, including various technologies that may be implemented in such devices, are discussed herein. Additionally, techniques, systems, and apparatuses are discussed herein for providing a hybrid antenna including an RF radiator and an electrically coupled inductive loop. The hybrid antenna is capable of providing both RF and induction functionality, e.g., radio frequency transmission/reception capabilities for Bluetooth as well as near-field-communications (NFC) functionality via the inductive loop. The inductive loop may be in conductive contact with the RF radiator or may be inductively coupled with the RF radiator and not in conductive contact with the RF radiator. The inductive loop may act as a planar element of a planar inverted-F antenna (PIFA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: William B. Baringer, Mark Manuel Martinez
  • Portable monitoring devices for processing applications and processing analysis of physiological conditions of a user associated with the portable monitoring device
    Patent number: 9241635
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device and associated methods for using and interfacing with the activity monitoring device are provided. In one example, the activity monitoring device includes a housing configured for attachment to a body part of a user. Also included ins a display screen attached to the housing and a sensor for capturing physiological conditions of the user. The sensor is disposed along a surface of the housing so that the sensor is proximate to the body part, the body part having at least some exposed skin. The activity monitoring device also includes memory for storing the captured physiological conditions, and a processor for examining the captured physiological conditions. At a particular time, the processor automatically selects an application to execute from a plurality of applications based on characteristics of the captured physiological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, James Park, Eric Nathan Friedman, Mark Manuel Martinez, Andrew Cole Axely
  • ABSORPTION PLATE FOR AN AIR CONDITIONER
    Publication number: 20150336444
    Abstract: The invention relates to an absorption plate, in particular of an absorption air conditioner for a vehicle, crossed by a stream of liquid absorbent fluid (10) flowing between two exchange surfaces (35) arranged relatively opposite one another, the exofhermal absorption of a so-called coolant fluid in vapour phase taking place through said exchange surfaces (35) by increasing a concentration of the coolant fluid in the absorbent fluid (10), characterised in that the relative arrangement of the two exchange surfaces (35) forces at least one portion of the stream of absorbent fluid (10) to pass at least once through one of the exchange surfaces (35) and causes mixing of the stream of absorbent fluid (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA
    Inventors: Emmanuel Boudard, Marc Gohlke, Remi Goulet, Xavier Dumont, Manuel Martinez
  • Smart pseudoscopic-to-orthoscopic conversion (SPOC) protocol for three-dimensional (3D) display
    Patent number: 9197877
    Abstract: A smart pseudoscopic to orthoscopic conversion (SPOC) protocol, and method for using the SPOC protocol for three-dimensional imaging, are disclosed. The method allows full control over the optical display parameters in Integral Imaging (InI) monitors. From a given collection of elemental images, a new set of synthetic elemental images (SEIs) ready to be displayed in an InI monitor can be calculated, in which the pitch, microlenses focal length, number of pixels per elemental cell, depth position of the reference plane, and grid geometry of the microlens array (MLA) can be selected to fit the conditions of the display architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: UNIVERSITAT DE VALÉNCIA, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    Inventors: Bahram Javidi, Manuel Martinez-Corral, Raul Martinez-Cuenca, Genaro Saavedra-Tortosa, Hector Navarro Fructuoso
  • Dispenser of Ingredients For The Self-Preparation Of Food At A Sales Point
    Publication number: 20150317863
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser of ingredients for the self-preparation of food at a sales point, such as “esquites” (grilled corn) and “frijoles charros” (cowboy beans), the dispenser including a container having an essentially conical geometry, an automatic heat control device, a level sensor, a filling pump and an endless screw with a cylindrical cover that allows the projection of a certain amount of solid ingredients and the reduction of the quantity of liquid with which the main solid ingredient is served. The dispenser also includes a driving unit that drives the endless screw, a supporting structure, a central computer with units for communication with the internet, and spouts for additional seasoning, ingredients and flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mario Francisco Marino Chaix, Mauricio Marino Chaix, Carlos Humberto Casteneda Gobela, Manuel Martinez Martinez
  • INTERCHANGEABLE CASES FOR BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150313543
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, James Park
  • Molded wristband case
    Patent number: 9110498
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Hans Berlinger, Keeline Burdick Wilcox, Michael Joseph Francisco, Andrew Cole Axley, James Park, Eric Nathan Friedman, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen
  • Interchangeable cases for biometric monitoring devices
    Patent number: 9073671
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, James Park
  • System and method for flow visualization and interaction with network traffic
    Patent number: 9021361
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating visualization data representing network traffic flow in or out of one or more nodes, each node representing the network traffic for one or more web pages. The method includes visualizing data configured to connect the one or more nodes with one or more connectors, each connector configured to connect two nodes, the one or more connectors configured to have a dimension that indicates a number of visits between two nodes. The network traffic capable of being highlighted when a user selects the one or more nodes or connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Visvikis Pettinati, Lik Mui, Fenghui Zhang, Lin Liao, Doug Fox, Peng Li, Zhiting Xu, Manuel Martinez, Martin Wattenberg, Fernanda Viégas
  • Portable biometric monitoring devices and methods of operating same
    Patent number: 8954135
    Abstract: The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to portable biometric monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, at least one band to secure the monitoring device to the user, a physiological sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of a physiological condition of the user data. The physiological sensor may include a light source to generate and output light having at least a first wavelength, and a photodetector to detect scattered light (e.g., from the user). A light pipe is disposed in the housing and optically coupled to the light source directs/transmits light therefrom along a predetermined path to an outer surface of the housing. Processing circuitry calculates a heart rate of the user using data which is representative of the scattered light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Mark Manuel Martinez, Andrew Cole Axley, Eric Nathan Friedman, James Park
  • BELL-SHAPE MOULD FOR ENCAPSULATED ARTICLES WITH MOULDABLE SEAL
    Publication number: 20150034800
    Abstract: Bell-shaped mould for encapsulated articles with mouldable seal, formed by a piece comprising a nozzle (4) with vertical walls (5) and lampshade-shaded part (6) with a planar edge (7) and, opposite, a rod (8) with a through-hole (9) for inserting a guide (10) with slits (13) for the exit of the air from the seal (2). The guide (10) is a body in the form of a sword with a grip (11) for handling and with a rounded tip (12). The slits (13) are the cruciform-section configuration of the sword-like body of the guide. The mould is arranged in such a manner as to be grouped in a grid (15) of multiple units connected by connection segments (16) and provided with support feet (17). The mould is made from phosphorescent PP or PE plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Martínez-Marin
  • Interchangeable cases for biometric monitoring devices
    Patent number: 8919019
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Hans Berlinger, Keeline Burdick Wilcox, Michael Joseph Francisco, James Park
  • Process for the production of high purity magnesium hydroxide
    Patent number: 8900545
    Abstract: This invention refers to a novel process for obtaining high purity magnesium hydroxide from a solid starting material containing magnesium in the form of, and/or combined with, carbonates, oxides and/or hydroxides, either natural or synthetic. The process comprises leaching the starting material to dissolve the magnesium; the solution is treated with alkali to precipitate the high purity magnesium hydroxide, and the remaining mother liquor is fed to a regeneration step of both the alkali used in the precipitation of high purity magnesium hydroxide, and the acid for leaching. The process of the invention is characterized by recycling reactants (acid and alkali) regenerated in the same process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Servicios Administrativos Penoles S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Jesús Manuel Martinez Martinez, Herlindo Ortiz Ortega, Ricardo Benavides Pérez, José Gertrudis Bocanegra Rojas
  • MULTI-VIEW FUNDUS CAMERA
    Publication number: 20140347628
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fundus camera that incorporates an integral imaging system for capturing an integral photograph of the fundus. This integral photograph enables projecting a three-dimensional image and generating topographical maps of the fundus. The fundus camera can function plenoptically and thus zoom onto a two-dimensional image generated from the integral photograph. The proposed equipment consists of an optical system for illuminating the fundus and an optical system forming the integral image capture system. This capture system includes an ophthalmoscopic lens, a microlens array and a sensor, and it allows recording, in a single shot, multiple views of the fundus. To improve the resolution of the integral photograph, the capture system has a device that allows displacing the microlens array by a few microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: ASOCIACION INDUSTRIAL DE OPTICA, COLOR E IMAGEN - AIDO, UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA
    Inventors: Manuel Martinez Corral, Amparo Pons Marti, Genaro Saavedra Tortosa, Hector Navarro Fructuoso, Raul Martinez Cuenca, Angel Tolosa Ruiz, Natividad Alcon
  • Wristband case
    Patent number: D720249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: James Park, Mark Manuel Martinez, Keeline Burdick Wilcox, Gadi Amit, Jacqueline Lee Belleau, Daniel J. Clifton, Susan Elizabeth McKinney
  • Enhanced wristband health tracker
    Patent number: D720635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: James Park, Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, Gadi Amit, Jacqueline Lee Belleau, Daniel J. Clifton, Susan Elizabeth McKinney
  • Wristband health tracker
    Patent number: D727183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: James Park, Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, Adrian Sesto, Meng-Chih Tsai, Daniel J. Clifton, Susan Elizabeth McKinney, Gadi Amit
  • Wristband health tracker
    Patent number: D727759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Jens Mitchell Nielsen, Ken VanArsdel, Anthony Alexander Cacace
  • Reversible connector
    Patent number: D729806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: James Park, Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, Gadi Amit, Jacqueline Lee Belleau, Daniel J. Clifton, Susan Elizabeth McKinney
  • Reversible socket
    Patent number: D746776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: James Park, Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Joseph Francisco, Gadi Amit, Jacqueline Lee Belleau, Daniel J. Clifton, Susan Elizabeth McKinney