Patents by Inventor Manuel Oliver
Manuel Oliver 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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Publication number: 20070281614Abstract: A first communication device configured for communications with a second communications device, and related system and method of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the first device includes a first transceiver allowing the first device to send and receive electromagnetic communication signals, and a second transceiver allowing the first device to send and receive capacitive communication signals. The first device includes a control device coupled to the first and second transceivers, whereby the first device is configured for achieving both electromagnetic communications and capacitive communications, respectively, with the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: MANUEL OLIVER, RICHARD MARTIN POVENMIRE, JOHN BROCK PRESTON
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Publication number: 20070178942Abstract: A method is provided for abruptly stopping a vibration motor providing tactile feedback (406) to the user of a portable communication device (100). The method comprises providing a drive waveform (401) including an attack signal (402), and a stop signal (411) out of phase with the attack signal (402), to one of the vibration motor (235) or the multi-function transducer (130) to quickly stop the vibration. The drive waveform may include an optional sustain signal (407) subsequent to the attack signal (402) and prior to the stop signal (411). A file stored in memory (212) is accessed to provide the drive waveform (401).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Daniel Sadler, David Cranfill, Scott Isabelle, Manuel Oliver
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Publication number: 20060257285Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting an atmospheric component. The apparatus comprises one or more arrays, wherein each array comprises one or more colorimetric reagents. A material encapsulating the colorimetric reagents of each array is capable of being at least partially removed to expose the colorimetric reagents of a selected array to the atmosphere. An imager detects colors of the one or more colorimetric reagents in the selected array. Circuitry then determines changes in colors of the one or more colorimetric reagents within the selected array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2004Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Jeremy Burdon, Manuel Oliver, Peter Roberts
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Patent number: 7045643Abstract: The present invention describes a method of preparation of formulations of microcrystalline lutein, particularly in the form of esters, which are resistant to oxidation and are soluble in hydrophilic and/or lipophilic media. For these formulations, the esters of lutein are mixed with antioxidants, vegetable oils and/or organic solvents, and this initial mixture is submitted to various stages depending on the type of final formulation required. These formulations are suitable for direct application as colourants in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics fields. They can also be used as diet supplements.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Vitatene, S.A.Inventors: Antonio Estrella De Castro, Nieves Fraile Yecora, Manuel Oliver Ruiz, Angel Muñoz, Juan Francisco Lopez Oritz, Walter Cabri
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Publication number: 20060028428Abstract: An electronic device (100) for performing intelligent operations includes a housing (112), a manually operable input (118, 122) for providing information to the electronic device, and a material (124) positioned between the manually operable input and the housing. An electromechanical transducer (218, 220) has a mechanical connection consisting of to the manually operable input and an electrical connection for receiving power, wherein substantially all of a mechanical output from the electromechanical transducer is provided to the manually operable input, the material preventing the mechanical output from being transmitted from the manually operable input to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2004Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Xunhu Dai, Manuel Oliver, Daniel Sadler, Chia-Yu Fu
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Publication number: 20050106657Abstract: The method of fermentation with selected strains of B. trispora described in the present invention makes it possible to achieve lycopene yields higher than those currently described. The methods of isolation, purification and formulation are applicable to any natural source of lycopene, especially to submerged cultures of mucoral fungi of the genera Blakeslea, Choanephora, Phycomyces or Mucor. The method of extraction makes it possible to simplify the recovery process and increase the purity of the product, relative to the methods previously described. The methods of formulation provide high added value, since they make it possible to obtain stabilized preparations of lycopene for direct application in the food and pharmaceutical fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Ana Marcos Rodriguez, Antonio Estrella De Castro, Javier Costa Perez, Manuel Oliver Ruiz, Nieves Fraile Yecora, Juan De La Fuente Moreno, Marta Saiz, Bruno Diez Garcia, Enrieque Peiro Cezon, Angel Ruiz, Walter Cabri, Juan Lopez Ortiz, Jose Barredo Fuente
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Publication number: 20050079223Abstract: The present invention describes a method of preparation of formulations of microcrystalline lutein, particularly in the form of esters, which are resistant to oxidation and are soluble in hydrophilic and/or lipophilic media. For these formulations, the esters of lutein are mixed with antioxidants, vegetable oils and/or organic solvents, and this initial mixture is submitted to various stages depending on the type of final formulation required. These formulations are suitable for direct application as colourants in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics fields. They can also be used as diet supplements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Antonio Estrella De Castro, Nieves Fraile Yecora, Manuel Oliver Ruiz, Angel Muñoz, Juan Lopez Ortiz, Walter Cabri
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Patent number: 6874999Abstract: An exemplary device and method for microfluidic transport is disclosed as providing inter alia a passive check valve (100), a fluid inlet channel (210), a fluid outlet channel (220) and a pumping cavity (240). The fluid inlet channel (210) is generally configured to flow a fluid through the check valve (100). The check valve (100) generally provides substantially passive means for preventing or otherwise decreasing the incidence of purged outlet fluid re-entering either the pumping cavity (240) or the fluid inlet channel (210). Accordingly, the reduction of backflow generally tends to enhance overall pumping performance and efficiency. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve micropump operation in any microfluidic application.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Xunhu Dai, Manuel Oliver
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Publication number: 20040033146Abstract: An exemplary device and method for microfluidic transport is disclosed as providing inter alia a passive check valve (100), a fluid inlet channel (210), a fluid outlet channel (220) and a pumping cavity (240). The fluid inlet channel (210) is generally configured to flow a fluid through the check valve (100). The check valve (100) generally provides substantially passive means for preventing or otherwise decreasing the incidence of purged outlet fluid reentering either the pumping cavity (240) or the fluid inlet channel (210). Accordingly, the reduction of backflow generally tends to enhance overall pumping performance and efficiency. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve micropump operation in any microfluidic application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Xunhu Dai, Manuel Oliver
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Publication number: 20020174936Abstract: A cast-on-resist (COR) method of forming a ceramic layer (114) with a recessed pattern is provided according to a preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The COR method is comprised of depositing a resist (102) on a substrate (104) and selectively exposing the resist (102) to a radiation source such that a first portion (106) of the resist (102) having a positive image of the pattern is soluble in a solvent and a second portion (108) of the resist (102) having a negative image of the pattern is insoluble in the solvent. The COR method is further comprised of immersing the resist (102) in the solvent to remove the first portion (106) to form a casting substrate (110) having the negative image of the pattern, applying ceramic slurry (112) on the casting substrate (110), curing the ceramic slurry (112) on the casting substrate (110) and removing the ceramic layer (114) from the casting substrate (110) after the curing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy W. Burdon, Manuel Oliver
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Patent number: 6110699Abstract: Alternative process for obtaining 6-aminopenicillanic acid. The process comprises replacing the stages of extraction with organic solvents and isolation and separation of the intermediate penicillin salt as a solid by a process of ultrafiltration of the culture broth in at least 2 successive stages. The first stage has a cut-off for molecular weights of 20,000 Dalton and the second, 2000 Dalton. Subsequent to the enzyme conversion stage the products from that stage are subjected to a series of anionic exchange chromatography steps.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1998Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Antibioticos, S.A.Inventors: Manuel Oliver Ruiz, Nieves Fraile Yecora, Emiliano Gonzalez De Prado, Alejandro Vitaller Alba, Francisco Salto Maldonado
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Patent number: 5908717Abstract: An electrochemical cell (10) includes first and second electrodes (12) and (14) with an electrolyte system (26) disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes a polymeric support structure through which is dispersed an electrolyte active species in an organic solvent. The solvent, which remains liquid to low temperatures, is a binary or higher order system comprising diethyl carbonate and one or more of propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, dipropylcarbonate, dimethylsulfoxide, acetonitrile, dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran, n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Manuel Oliver, Ganesh Venugopal
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Patent number: 5834135Abstract: An electrochemical cell 10 includes first and second electrodes 12 and 14 with an electrolyte system 26 disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes at least a multilayered first polymeric region 28, having second layers 30 and 32, of a second polymer material. The second layers may absorb an electrolyte active species and to adhere the adjacent layer of electrode material to the electrolyte 26. The electrolyte system further includes a process for packaging and curing the electrolyte after it has been incorporated into a discrete battery device.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Jason N. Howard, Ganesh Venugopal, Manuel Oliver
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Patent number: 5750284Abstract: An electrochemical cell (10) includes first and second electrodes (12) and (14) with an electrolyte system (26) disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes a polymeric support structure through which is dispersed an electrolyte active species in an organic solvent. The solvent, which remains liquid to low temperatures, is a binary or higher order system comprising diethyl carbonate and one or more of propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, dipropylcarbonate, dimethylsulfoxide, acetonitrile, dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran, n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Manuel Oliver, Ganesh Venugopal
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Patent number: 5716421Abstract: An electrochemical cell 10 includes first and second electrodes 12 and 14 with an electrolyte system 26 disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes at least a multilayered first polymeric region 28, having second layers 30 and 32, of a second polymer material. The second layers may absorb an electrolyte active species and to adhere the adjacent layer of electrode material to the electrolyte 26. The electrolyte system further includes a process for packaging and curing the electrolyte after it has been incorporated into a discrete battery device.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Jason N. Howard, Ganesh Venugopal, Manuel Oliver
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Patent number: 5688293Abstract: An electrochemical cell 10 includes first and second electrodes 12 and 14 with an electrolyte system 26 disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes at least a first and second layer 28 and 30, the second layer 30 being used to absorb an electrolyte active species and to adhere the adjacent layer of electrode material to the electrolyte 26. The electrolyte system further includes a process for packaging and curing the electrolyte after it has been incorporated into a discrete battery device.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Oliver, Paul J. Gies, Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Christen E. Coalson, Florence O. Eschbach
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Patent number: 5681357Abstract: An electrochemical cell 10 includes first and second electrodes 12 and 14 with an electrolyte system 26 disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system includes at least a first and second layer 28 and 30, the second layer 30 being used to absorb an electrolyte active species and to adhere the adjacent layer of electrode material to the electrolyte system 26. The electrolyte system further includes a process for packaging and curing the electrolyte after it has been incorporated into a discrete battery device.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Florence O. Eschbach, Manuel Oliver
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Patent number: 5665265Abstract: An electrolyte system (40) for use in connection with an electrochemical cell (10). The cell (10) includes a positive electrode (20) and a negative electrode (30) with the electrolyte system (40) disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system is a polymer gel electrolyte system including a liquid electrolyte species which may be either aqueous or non-aqueous and a polymer gel electrolyte support structure. The polymer gel electrolyte support structure includes at least an non woven first polymer and a second polymer which is adapted to absorb the electrolyte active species. The first polymer is a fibrous polymer to reduce swelling of the gel electrolyte in the presence of the electrolyte active species, and further to enhance mechanical integrity of the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1996Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.,Inventors: Paul J. Gies, Manuel Oliver, Florence O. Eschbach, Veronica R. Reichert, Christen E. Coalson
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Patent number: 5658685Abstract: An electrolyte system 40 for use in connection with an electrochemical cell 10. The cell 10 includes a positive electrode 20 and a negative electrode 30 with the electrolyte system 40 disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system is a blended polymer gel electrolyte system including a liquid electrolyte species which may be either aqueous or non-aqueous and a blended polymer gel electrolyte support structure. The blended polymer gel electrolyte support structure includes at least a first phase adapted to absorb or otherwise engage the electrolyte active species and a second phase which is substantially inert and does not absorb the electrolyte active species. The second phase may be divided to reduce swelling of the gel electrolyte in the presence of the electrolyte active species, and further to enhance mechanical integrity of the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Oliver
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Patent number: 5639573Abstract: An electrolyte system (40) for use in connection with an electrochemical cell (10). The cell (10) includes a positive electrode (20) and a negative electrode (30) with the electrolyte system (40) disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system is a polymer gel electrolyte system including an electrolyte active species which may be either aqueous or non-aqueous and a polymer gel electrolyte support structure. The blended polymer gel electrolyte support structure includes at least a first phase adapted to absorb or otherwise engage the electrolyte active species disposed on and through the pores of a second phase which is substantially inert and does not absorb the electrolyte active species.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1996Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Oliver, Paul J. Gies, Shekhar L. Pendalwar, Christen E. Coalson, Florence O. Eschbach