Patents by Inventor Nick Ramirez
Nick Ramirez 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: 11000713Abstract: A method is for operating an electromechanical or electrohydraulic work appliance or rescue appliance that can be carried and used by an operator, having a movable tool insert, a spreading tool or a lifting tool, a housing, an electric motor, a pump or a mechanical transmission driven by the electric motor, for actuating the tool insert. The appliance has an exchangeable, rechargeable appliance electrical energy source, having a housing in or on the rescue appliance. During operation of the appliance, operating data of the appliance and/or of the energy source are acquired and transferred into a data carrier or data storage device in the electrical energy source. The electrical energy source is removed from the appliance and connected to a charging device. The operating data stored in the data carrier or storage device of the electrical energy source are read by the charging device and transferred to a network.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: LUKAS Hydraulik GmbHInventors: Carsten Sauerbier, Tammy Horne, Ian Cuba, William J. Brown, Nick Ramirez, Uwe Kirchner
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Publication number: 20210046345Abstract: A fire-fighting system includes a pump, a nozzle for directing fluid flow from the pump to a target area, a discharge valve controlling fluid flow between the pump and the nozzle, a sensor coupled to the nozzle, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The sensor detects movement of the nozzle and generates a signal indicative of the detected movement. The controller communicatively coupled is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and control at least one of the discharge valve, the pump, and the nozzle based on the detected movement of the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Michael A. Laskaris, Nick Ramirez, Daniel B. Teixeira, Jason Cerrano, Craig E. Kneidel, Jon A. Jenkins, James M. Johnson, James Douglas Kramer, Andrea M. Russell, Peter Lauffenburger
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Publication number: 20190083821Abstract: A method is for operating an electromechanical or electrohydraulic work appliance or rescue appliance that can be carried and used by an operator, having a movable tool insert, a spreading tool or a lifting tool, a housing, an electric motor, a pump or a mechanical transmission driven by the electric motor, for actuating the tool insert. The appliance has an exchangeable, rechargeable appliance electrical energy source, having a housing in or on the rescue appliance. During operation of the appliance, operating data of the appliance and/or of the energy source are acquired and transferred into a data carrier or data storage device in the electrical energy source. The electrical energy source is removed from the appliance and connected to a charging device. The operating data stored in the data carrier or storage device of the electrical energy source are read by the charging device and transferred to a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: LUKAS Hydraulik GmbHInventors: Carsten SAUERBIER, Tammy HORNE, Ian CUBA, William J. BROWN, Nick RAMIREZ, Uwe KIRCHNER
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Patent number: 8477020Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Heistproof, LLCInventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Patent number: 8325026Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Heistproof, LLCInventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Publication number: 20110285521Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: BULLETPROOF ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Publication number: 20110074562Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: BULLETPROOF ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Patent number: 7834745Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Bulletproof Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Publication number: 20080290998Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed W. Mapes
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Architecture for high availability using system management mode driven monitoring and communications
Patent number: 7434085Abstract: A computer system and method for providing high availability. The computer system includes an application level, an operating system level supporting the application level, and a firmware level supporting the operating system level. The firmware level includes a microprocessor having a system management mode that functions independently from the operating system level. The system management mode is configurable to execute system management code to monitor each of the levels of the computer system and to correct malfunctions in the levels in response to a system management interrupt.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Nick Ramirez -
Patent number: 7315961Abstract: An arrangement is provided for a black box recorder using machine check architecture in system management mode. A machine check architecture collects and registers the collected status and error information. After receiving an interrupt, a black box recording mechanism records the registered error information.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Nick Ramirez
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Publication number: 20060244575Abstract: A hands free control apparatus, designed to control the ability to start and operate a motor vehicle, utilizing an RFID transponder for several purposes. It provides ease of use and convenience to the owner, dealership and manufacturer. The Apparatus provides key-less operation of the motor vehicle by enabling the starter, ignition, steering lock, lights, alarm and other features. The apparatus prevents theft by eliminating traditional key switches and requires a unique code to activate the vehicle. The RFID transponder will function at the vehicle dealership, service center or manufacturer to identify the owner of the vehicle and automatically display the owner and vehicle information on computer screens as the owner approaches check out counters, parts counters, and service counters. The device employs a dual use starter button. First it activates the recognition system. Once the unique code is identified the starter button functions as a traditional starter button.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Nick Ramirez, Reed Mapes
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Patent number: 7120788Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for shutting down and restarting a computer system. A processor interrupt may be generated in response to the activation of a mechanical switch on a removable processor board. The processor may be switched from a first operating mode to a second operating mode in response, and the cause of the processor interrupt may be determined. The processor may then be switched from the second operating mode back to the first operating mode, and a software component executing within the first operating mode may be notified to shut down. According to another aspect of the invention, performance information may be periodically stored in a memory. A processor interrupt may be generated in response to a system anomaly, and the operating mode of the processor may be switched from a first mode to a second mode. Based on the performance information, the system may be restarted, or, alternatively, a component within the system may be restarted or replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Nick Ramirez
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Architecture for high availability using system management mode driven monitoring and communications
Publication number: 20060031706Abstract: A computer system and method for providing high availability. The computer system includes an application level, an operating system level supporting the application level, and a firmware level supporting the operating system level. The firmware level includes a microprocessor having a system management mode that functions independently from the operating system level. The system management mode is configurable to execute system management code to monitor each of the levels of the computer system and to correct malfunctions in the levels in response to a system management interrupt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventor: Nick Ramirez -
Architecture for high availability using system management mode driven monitoring and communications
Publication number: 20040078681Abstract: A computer system and method for providing high availability. The computer system includes an application level, an operating system level supporting the application level, and a firmware level supporting the operating system level. The firmware level includes a microprocessor having a system management mode that functions independently from the operating system level. The system management mode is configurable to execute system management code to monitor each of the levels of the computer system and to correct malfunctions in the levels in response to a system management interrupt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Nick Ramirez -
Publication number: 20040003078Abstract: Described herein is a component management framework for high availability and related methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Charlene J. Todd, Todd R. Leasher, Nick Ramirez
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Publication number: 20040003313Abstract: An arrangement is provided for a black box recorder using machine check architecture in system management mode. A machine check architecture collects and registers the collected status and error information. After receiving an interrupt, a black box recording mechanism records the registered error information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Applicant: Intel CorporationInventor: Nick Ramirez
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Publication number: 20030237007Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for shutting down and restarting a computer system. A processor interrupt may be generated in response to the activation of a mechanical switch on a removable processor board. The processor may be switched from a first operating mode to a second operating mode in response, and the cause of the processor interrupt may be determined. The processor may then be switched from the second operating mode back to the first operating mode, and a software component executing within the first operating mode may be notified to shut down. According to another aspect of the invention, performance information may be periodically stored in a memory. A processor interrupt may be generated in response to a system anomaly, and the operating mode of the processor may be switched from a first mode to a second mode. Based on the performance information, the system may be restarted, or, alternatively, a component within the system may be restarted or replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Nick Ramirez
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Publication number: 20030074478Abstract: A media gateway includes an interface device, a digital signal processor, and a network processor. The interface device receives a telephone number, translates the telephone number to an Internet Protocol address, and opens a channel over a network using the Internet Protocol address. The digital signal processor receives pulse-code modulated voice data, compresses the pulse-code modulated voice data, and generates data packets that correspond to the compressed pulse-code modulated voice data. The network processor receives the Internet Protocol address from the interface device, receives the data packets from the digital signal processor, and directs the data packets to the network in accordance with the Internet Protocol address.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Nick Ramirez