Patents by Inventor Ricardo Alvarez

Ricardo Alvarez 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).

  • Patent number: 11939974
    Abstract: A methods and system to operate hydraulic fracturing units may include utilizing hydraulic fracturing unit profiles. The system may include hydraulic fracturing units may include various components. The components may include an engine and associated local controller and sensors, a transmission connected to the engine, transmission sensors, and a pump connected to the transmission and powered by the engine via the transmission and associated local controller and sensors. A supervisory controller may control the hydraulic fracturing units. The supervisory controller may be in communication with components of each hydraulic fracturing unit. The supervisory controller may include instructions to, for each hydraulic fracturing units, obtain hydraulic fracturing unit parameters, determine a hydraulic fracturing unit health assessment, and build a hydraulic unit profile including the health assessment and parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BJ Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Yeung, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon, Andres Alvarez, Joseph Foster
  • Publication number: 20240013249
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Duane Smith, JR., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. "Katie" Harlow
  • Patent number: 11783364
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Duane Smith, Jr., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. “Katie” Harlow
  • Publication number: 20230076927
    Abstract: A cable-end connector, a board-end connector and an assembly thereof are provided. The assembly of the cable-end connector and the board-end connector includes a cable-end connector and a board-end connector. The cable-end connector includes an outer casing, a first contact member, a second contact member, two cables and a first locking structure. The board-end connector is used to mate with the cable-end connector, and the board-end connector includes a circuit board, a third contact member, a fourth contact member and a second locking structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Tse HO, Ricardo ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, Robert PISZCZOR
  • Publication number: 20200265456
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Duane Smith, JR., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. "Katie" Harlow
  • Patent number: 10679235
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Duane Smith, Jr., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. “Katie” Harlow
  • Publication number: 20190205916
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Duane Smith, JR., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. "Katie" Harlow
  • Patent number: 10325278
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Duane Smith, Jr., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. “Katie” Harlow
  • Publication number: 20170356156
    Abstract: A caisson for maritime works, consisting of a base (1) and at least one lateral wall (2) attached to the same and formed by a plurality of voussoirs (3). Within the same a main space (4) is defined, intended to receive granular material as ballast. The voussoirs (3) feature an upper side (5), a lower side (6) and lateral sides (7) and are arranged with the lateral sides (7) of adjacent voussoirs (3) attached to each other, forming horizontal segments (8). Said horizontal segments (8) are attached to other identical horizontal segments (8) to define the lateral wall (2) by means of the union of the lower sides (6) and upper sides (5) of the voussoirs (3) forming the same. The base (1) has a geometric shape which coincides with the geometric shape of the horizontal segments (8). A procedure for the assembly of said caisson for maritime works is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: José Daniel GARCÍA ESPINEL, Luís Rodolfo CLEMENTE ORTEGA, Ricardo ÁLVAREZ GARCÍA-LUBÉN, Ángel CARRASCO CONEJO
  • Publication number: 20160302888
    Abstract: The invention relates to an orthodontic tool for the placement, positioning and attaching of brackets using a direct or indirect method, said tool comprising two parts: a body for manipulating the device (1) and a point (2). The shape of the body (1) is compatible with the hand and offers the user control and comfort when arranging the bracket (100) on the target—the target being the mesiodistal centre of the dental piece or tooth—at a predetermined height (202), resulting in precision and accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA
    Inventors: Gabriel GARCÍA ACOSTA, Karen LANGE MORALES, David Ernesto PUENTES LAGOS, Sara Estela PARADA PARADA, Manuel Ricardo RUIZ ORTIZ, Ana María GARZÓN PACHECO, William Ricardo LEÓN CASTELLANOS, Juan Ricardo ÁLVAREZ, Carlos Julio VANEGAS MATA, Jhon Walther NUÑEZ VILORIA
  • Publication number: 20160138239
    Abstract: A caisson for marine works particularly intended for use in vertical dikes which is formed by a plurality of segments (1) meant for being joined co-laterally therebetween by joining means to form a ground slab, wherein the segments (1) comprise an internal sector (2), lateral sectors (3) and an external sector (4), where said external sector (4) incorporates coupling elements; and by a series of voussoirs (5) meant for being disposed co-laterally therebetween and on the ground slab to form a surface of revolution, having an upper side (6), lateral sides (7) with interlocking means for interlocking the voussoirs (5) therebetween and a lower side (8) meant for being inserted in the segment (1) coupling elements. All of the caisson's elements are manufactured from fibre-reinforced polymer materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Ricardo ÁLVAREZ GRACÍA-LUBÉN, José Daniel GARCÍA ESPINEL
  • Publication number: 20130226685
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Capital One financial Corporation
    Inventors: Duane Smith, JR., Ricardo Alvarez, Michael K. Nolan, Kristi S. Hebner, Cathryn H. "Katie" Harlow