Patents by Inventor Robert Ferreira

Robert Ferreira 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109015
    Abstract: A filter element, in particular an air filter element, has a filter media body surrounding a hollow interior and has a first end and an opposite second end. A first end cap is positioned on the first end of the filter media body, and a second end cap is positioned on the second end of the filter media body. The second end cap is a closed end cap. The second end cap has a plurality of spaced-apart inner adapter projections arranged thereon and projecting in direction of a central axis away from the first end cap. At least some of the inner adapter projections are positioned in a circular arrangement so as to surround a center of the second end cap. Such a filter element is arranged in a housing of a filter system provided with a receiver arrangement for the filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Sven EPLI, Jochen LINHART, Jens WEINE, Florian KELLER, Robert KUSEBAUCH, Markus KIRSCHNER, Daiane PEREIRA DE OLIVEIRA, Christiano Ferreira MIGUEL, Alexandre DEMINOVCH, Rafael Hiroshi HIRAI
  • Publication number: 20240088430
    Abstract: A hybrid solid-state electrolyte layer for use in an electrochemical cell is provided. The hybrid solid-state electrolyte layer includes a polymeric material, a ceramic material, and an interfacial material adhering the polymeric material and the ceramic material. The interfacial material includes a branched copolymer that includes dopamine and a second monomer. The second monomer forms a polymeric moiety in the copolymer that is the same or similar to the polymeric material. In certain variations, the polymeric material defines a polymeric layer, the ceramic material defines a ceramic layer, and the interfacial material defines an interfacial layer that is disposed between the polymeric layer and the ceramic layer. In other variations, the polymeric material defines a polymeric matrix, the ceramic material defines a plurality of ceramic particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix, and the plurality of ceramic particles are coated with the interfacial material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Fan XU, Robert D. SCHMIDT, Mei CAI, Manuela Ferreira BORRAS, Yingxi Elaine ZHU
  • Patent number: 8707403
    Abstract: The present application provides a subscription interface positioned between client devices and third-party digital subscription providers. The subscription interface allows multiple different publication-related applications (e.g., Sports Illustrated, Time magazine, etc.) running on different client devices (e.g., tablets, desktop computers, laptop computers, smart phones, etc.) to obtain a list of digital issues available from an associated third-party digital subscription provider based on entitlements of the user of the client device. The subscription interface ensures that the application receives the list and associated metadata in a desired format for that particular application on a particular client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Time Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Malat, Justin V. Raimo, Matthew K. Luther, Abraham Cytryn, F. Jason Stein, Dennis B Golovaty, Robert Ferreira, Leon M. Misiukiewicz
  • Publication number: 20130042308
    Abstract: The present application provides a subscription interface positioned between client devices and third-party digital subscription providers. The subscription interface allows multiple different publication-related applications (e.g., Sports Illustrated, Time magazine, etc.) running on different client devices (e.g., tablets, desktop computers, laptop computers, smart phones, etc.) to obtain a list of digital issues available from an associated third-party digital subscription provider based on entitlements of the user of the client device. The subscription interface ensures that the application receives the list and associated metadata in a desired format for that particular application on a particular client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Malat, Justin V. Raimo, Matthew K. Luther, Abraham Cytryn, F. Jason Stein, Dennis B Golovaty, Robert Ferreira, Leon M. Misiukiewicz
  • Patent number: 5513393
    Abstract: A soft polygonal pad secured adjacent a rear side of an undergarment adapted to enhance one's figure. The pad includes a pair of protruding hemispherical regions adjacent a lower edge of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventors: Robert Ferreira, Juan F. Batista
  • Patent number: 4491349
    Abstract: A Y-connection for sheet metal conduits wherein a shoe is adapted to be placed inside a main conduit, and a saddle, to which a branch conduit is connected, is adapted to be placed against the outer surface of the main conduit. The inner shoe and the saddle are provided with holes therethrough that are aligned with a hole in the main conduit when the shoe and saddle are secured together with a portion of the main conduit sandwiched therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Inventors: Robert Rice, Robert Ferreira
  • Patent number: 4428601
    Abstract: A Y-connection for sheet metal conduits wherein a shoe is adapted to be placed inside a main conduit, and a saddle, to which a branch conduit is connected, is adapted to be placed against the outer surface of the main conduit. The inner shoe, and the saddle are provided with holes therethrough that are aligned with a hole in the main conduit when the shoe and saddle are secured together with a portion of the main conduit sandwiched therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1984
    Inventors: Robert Rice, Robert Ferreira
  • Patent number: D332287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Evans, Robert A. Ferreira