Patents by Inventor Monica Gonzalez
Monica Gonzalez 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: 20220372192Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single-use filter component for removing NO2 in an air-treatment system, the component comprising a polymeric composition as an air-filtration medium, the polymeric composition comprising a plurality of free vinyl groups, wherein the component permits inspection of the air-filtration medium by an end-user to determine when the filter is spent, based on a white to yellow colour change, or comprises an optical sensor configured to notify the end-user of the colour change. The present disclosure further relates to a single-use filter component for simultaneously removing NO2 in an air-treatment system, wherein the component comprises a HEPA filter formed from a polymeric composition comprising a plurality of free vinyl groups. The present disclosure further relates to an air treatment system, to a method of treating air and to the use of a polymer or copolymer of divinylbenzene for forming an air-filtration medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Monica GONZALEZ HERRERA, Andrew SCULLARD
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Patent number: 10995610Abstract: Tracers for oil recovery, particularly fluorescent nanotracers conservative in aqueous phases. The tracer comprises a core-shell nanoparticle tailored according to the operation to be traced. It contains a fluorescent core that allows the detection thereof in the field and a functionalized polymeric shell that provides increased stability in high salinity aqueous phases. A method for preparing said nanotracer. Given the nanotracer versatility, it can be used both for tracing fracking steps as well as meshes of secondary and tertiary recovery.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignees: YPF Technologia S.A., Consejo Nacional De Investigaciones Científicas Y Técnicas (Conicet)Inventors: Alejandra Calvo, María Laura Vera, María Laura Dell'Archiprete, Melina Vanesa Cozzarin, Juan Martín Giussi, Mónica Gonzalez, Félix Gregorio Requejo, Omar Azzaroni
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Publication number: 20190330976Abstract: Tracers for oil recovery, particularly fluorescent nanotracers conservative in aqueous phases. The tracer comprises a core-shell nanoparticle tailored according to the operation to be traced. It contains a fluorescent core that allows the detection thereof in the field and a functionalized polymeric shell that provides increased stability in high salinity aqueous phases. A method for preparing said nanotracer. Given the nanotracer versatility, it can be used both for tracing fracking steps as well as meshes of secondary and tertiary recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Alejandra CALVO, María Laura VERA, María Laura DELL'ARCHIPRETE, Melina Vanesa COZZARIN, Juan Martín GIUSSI, Mónica GONZALEZ, Félix Gregorio REQUEJO, Omar AZZARONI
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Patent number: 9957779Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Patent number: 9652663Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for authenticating a user to computing device. In one exemplary embodiment, an indication of a request by a user to unlock a mobile device in a locked state is received. One or more images of the face of the user are captured. Facial components of the user from the one or more captured images are extracted. A determination is made as to whether the user is an authorized user or a non-authorized user based at least in part on a comparison of the facial components of the user extracted from the one or more captured images to facial components of the authorized user from one or more authentication images of the authorized stored on the mobile device. If the user is determined to be the authorized user, the mobile device unlocked; otherwise, the mobile device is maintained in its locked state.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James Kai Yu Lau, Ayman Kaheel, Motaz El-Saban, Mohamed Shawky, Monica Gonzalez, Ahmed El Baz, Tamer Deif, Alaa Abdel-Hakim Aly
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Patent number: 9264104Abstract: A method for exchanging information between two communication devices includes communicating first identity information from a first communication device to a second communication device over a short-range communication link in response to an event. A second identity is received from the second communication device over the short-range communication link. The first identity information identifies a user of the first communication device and the second identity information identifies a user of the second communication device. Based on the first and second identity information, information is obtained specifying at least one attribute of the first and second users that they have in common.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Jae Park, Karen Luk, Michael Connolly, Sogol Malekzadeh, John Skovron, Matthias Baer, Monica Gonzalez, Jonathan Aroner
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Publication number: 20160024890Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20160024891Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20150382167Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Udiyan Padmanabhan, William Messing, Martin Shetter, Tatiana Gershanovich, Michael J. Ricker, Jannes Paul Peters, Raman Sarin, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Monica Gonzalez, Jae Pum Park
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Publication number: 20150310259Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for authenticating a user to computing device. In one exemplary embodiment, an indication of a request by a user to unlock a mobile device in a locked state is received. One or more images of the face of the user are captured. Facial components of the user from the one or more captured images are extracted. A determination is made as to whether the user is an authorized user or a non-authorized user based at least in part on a comparison of the facial components of the user extracted from the one or more captured images to facial components of the authorized user from one or more authentication images of the authorized stored on the mobile device. If the user is determined to be the authorized user, the mobile device unlocked; otherwise, the mobile device is maintained in its locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: James Kai Yu Lau, Ayman Kaheel, Motaz El-Saban, Mohamed Shawky, Monica Gonzalez, Ahmed El Baz, Tamer Deif, Alaa Abdel-Hakim Aly
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Patent number: 9143601Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Udiyan Padmanabhan, William Messing, Martin Shetter, Tatiana Gershanovich, Michael J. Ricker, Jannes Paul Peters, Raman Kumar Sarin, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Monica Gonzalez, Jae Pum Park
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Patent number: 9082235Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for authenticating a user to computing device. In one exemplary embodiment, an indication of a request by a user to unlock a mobile device in a locked state is received. One or more images of the face of the user are captured. Facial components of the user from the one or more captured images are extracted. A determination is made as to whether the user is an authorized user or a non-authorized user based at least in part on a comparison of the facial components of the user extracted from the one or more captured images to facial components of the authorized user from one or more authentication images of the authorized stored on the mobile device. If the user is determined to be the authorized user, the mobile device unlocked; otherwise, the mobile device is maintained in its locked state.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James Kai Yu Lau, Ayman Kaheel, Motaz El-Saban, Mohamed Shawky, Monica Gonzalez, Ahmed El Baz, Tamer Deif, Alaa Abdel-Hakim Aly
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Publication number: 20150068755Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Melinda Soeung, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20140338911Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CESI Chemical Inc.Inventors: Keith Ingram Dismuke, Randal M. Hill, Andrei Zelenev, James Silas, David Germack, Lakia M. Champagne, Charles Earl Hammond, John T. Pursley, Glenn S. Penny, Michael A. Bryan, Maria Elizabeth Green, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan, Melinda Soeung, Hasnain Saboowala, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Nathan L. Lett, Nicole Mast, Joby Hughes
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Publication number: 20140148094Abstract: A method for exchanging information between two communication devices includes communicating first identity information from a first communication device to a second communication device over a short-range communication link in response to an event. A second identity is received from the second communication device over the short-range communication link. The first identity information identifies a user of the first communication device and the second identity information identifies a user of the second communication device. Based on the first and second identity information, information is obtained specifying at least one attribute of the first and second users that they have in common.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Jae Park, Karen Luk, Michael Connolly, Sogol Malekzadeh, John Skovron, Matthias Baer, Monica Gonzalez, Jonathan Aroner
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Publication number: 20130117365Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Udiyan Padmanabhan, William Messing, Martin Shetter, Tatiana Gershanovich, Michael J. Ricker, Jannes Paul Peters, Raman Kumar Sarin, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Monica Gonzalez, Jae Pum Park
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Publication number: 20130015946Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for authenticating a user to computing device. In one exemplary embodiment, an indication of a request by a user to unlock a mobile device in a locked state is received. One or more images of the face of the user are captured. Facial components of the user from the one or more captured images are extracted. A determination is made as to whether the user is an authorized user or a non-authorized user based at least in part on a comparison of the facial components of the user extracted from the one or more captured images to facial components of the authorized user from one or more authentication images of the authorized stored on the mobile device. If the user is determined to be the authorized user, the mobile device unlocked; otherwise, the mobile device is maintained in its locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: James Kai Yu Lau, Ayman Kaheel, Motaz El-Saban, Mohamed Shawky, Monica Gonzalez, Ahmed El Baz, Tamer Deif, Alaa Abdel-Hakim Aly
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Patent number: 7951732Abstract: Elastic laminates and articles for manufacture are provided. The elastic laminate can include one or more facing layers comprising one or more thermoplastic resins and one or more propylene-based polymers, and one or more inner layers comprising one or more propylene-based polymers. Each facing layer can include at least 50% by weight of the one or more propylene-based polymers where the propylene-based polymer has (i) 60 wt % or more units derived from propylene, (ii) isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences, and (iii) a heat of fusion less than 45 J/g.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Narayanaswami Raja Dharmarajan, Monica Gonzalez Correa, Vincent Bernard Benoît Ghislain Gallez
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Publication number: 20080182116Abstract: Elastic laminates and articles for manufacture are provided. The elastic laminate can include one or more facing layers comprising one or more thermoplastic resins and one or more propylene-based polymers, and one or more inner layers comprising one or more propylene-based polymers. Each facing layer can include at least 50% by weight of the one or more propylene-based polymers where the propylene-based polymer has (i) 60 wt % or more units derived from propylene, (ii) isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences, and (iii) a heat of fusion less than 45 J/g.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Narayanaswami Raja Dharmarajan, Monica Gonzalez Correa, Vincent Bernard Benoit Ghislain Gallez
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Publication number: 20060163528Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous antifreeze composition comprising 10 to 50% by weight of one or more dicarboxylic acids, preferably aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the form of the alkali metal, ammonium or alkaline earth metal salt. Preferably, these salts are used in combination with at least one further substance. This gives antifreeze compositions with a good frost protective action, good heat conductivity and good protection against corrosion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Bernd Wenderoth, Monica Gonzalez, Stefan Dambach, Ludwina Machetanz, Uwe Nitzschke