Patents by Inventor Vasquez

Vasquez 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: 20220415126
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a cabinet, a display mounted to the cabinet, a wireless interface for communicating with a portable electronic device, a network interface for communicating with a validation server, a bill validator coupled to a game controller configured to accept bills and printed ticket vouchers, and a removable cash box. The game controller includes a processor and a memory configured to control a wager-based game played on the EGM, redeem virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers, receive an indication to transfer value to the EGM via a virtual ticket voucher, receive the virtual ticket voucher including a virtual ticket voucher validation number from the portable electronic device via the wireless interface, validate the virtual ticket voucher with the validation server via the network interface, deposit a credit amount associated with the virtual ticket voucher, and notify the validation server that the virtual ticket voucher is redeemed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Dwayne R. Nelson, Steven G. LeMay, Jim A. Vasquez, Scott T. Gowin
  • Patent number: 11534221
    Abstract: A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end has a first opening and the distal end has a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A tubular member is provided that is pivotably connected to the housing and is configured for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The tubular member comprises a proximal opening, a distal opening and a channel disposed therebetween. The proximal opening, the distal opening and the channel of the tubular member are configured to receive at least the portion of the plunger. The tubular member is movable in a first position to align the proximal opening of the tubular member with the second opening of the housing to allow the tubular member to receive at least the portion of the plunger to dispense the bone material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Dewey, Ralph D. Goosby, Daniel A. Shimko, Erick Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20220403710
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for performing a sealing operation in a wellbore. An example method introduces a sealant composition into the wellbore while the sealant composition is under shear. The sealant composition comprises a thixotropic material, a conformance gel system, and an aqueous base fluid. The sealant composition is placed into a target location, and applied shear is reduced to the sealant composition when in the target location thereby allowing the sealant composition to thicken in the target location. Fluid flow across the target location is reduced by a fluid seal formed by the thickened sealant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Antonio RECIO, III, Julio Estuardo VASQUEZ ESTRADA, Larry S. EOFF
  • Publication number: 20220406680
    Abstract: A cooling device for integrated circuits. The device includes: a plurality TEC cooling cells arranged in an array, wherein each of the cells includes a controller coupled to at least one TEC device; and a single power connector that provides power to all the cells in the array. The controller of each cell in the array is operable to control the at least one TEC it is coupled to with power received from the single power connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Paul T. Hartin, Kalin Spariosu, Thomas T. Leise, David A. Vasquez, Michael R. Patrizi
  • Publication number: 20220400841
    Abstract: A method includes providing a main frame configured to be attached to a surface associated with a portable electronic device, and providing a grip element. The method also includes forming a grip device based on receiving one or more slide element(s) of the grip element through a channel of the main frame, and enabling portrait and landscape orientation based operations associated with the portable electronic device through the attachment of the formed grip device to the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Vasquez, Yanbei Qin
  • Patent number: 11529179
    Abstract: A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end having a first opening and the distal end having a second opening. The first opening and the second opening configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A locking member is provided that is pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extends adjacent to the upper surface of the housing. The locking member comprises a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing configured to engage a portion of a tubular member, a funnel, or a combination thereof. The locking member is movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the tubular member, the funnel, or the combination thereof with the housing. A bone material dispensing system and a method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Deridder, Ralph D. Goosby, Erick Vasquez, Jonathan M. Dewey
  • Publication number: 20220396622
    Abstract: The present invention provides Fc variants and polypeptides, e.g., antibodies and Fc fusion proteins, comprising such Fc variants. In particular, Fc variants with diminished effector function as a consequence of hinge region and CH2 domain mutations, e.g., LALE-PG, are provided. Such variants maintain antigen-binding and favorable developability profiles and may display improved expressability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Pejchal, Eric Krauland, Maximiliano Vasquez, Michael Brown, Anthony Cooper
  • Publication number: 20220392363
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation thereby providing therapeutic benefit to the individual with ASD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220392362
    Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual suffering from a stress disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Publication number: 20220393490
    Abstract: A charging management system is provided based on communications between a charging device and a reporting device. The charging device may interface with the reporting device via a multi-contact surface, a conventional plug, or otherwise, the reporting device may typically comprise a portable, rechargeable device such as a smartphone, smart watch, camera, etc. Communications between the between the charging device and the reporting device take place via the same pair of power lines as are used for providing power from the charging device and the reporting device, by means of a non-volatile memory in the reporting device, which is accessed sequentially by one device or the other, and used to store information to be retrieved by the other to retrieve when activated. This exchange of information may implement a negotiation of a mutually acceptable power supply configuration, an authentication of a particular reporting device, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: ENERGYSQUARE
    Inventors: Daniel LOLLO, Pablo VASQUEZ, Alexis POLTI
  • Publication number: 20220383766
    Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11511252
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220370391
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: a solid compound formed by curcumin and arginine, which includes molar ratios between 5:1 and 1:5, with improved bioavailability properties, and which contains a solid compound comprising curcumin and arginine; the use thereof in complaints of inflammation, pain, stiffness and reduced range of movement, and in complaints that cause disability owing to the presentation of symptoms of pain, inflammation and stiffness and reduced range of movement, among others; and a pharmaceutical composition containing curcumin and L-arginine with a synergic effect in the therapeutic activity of the combination of curcumin and L-arginine, wherein the selected ratio allows a synergic effect in the therapeutic activity thereof to be obtained, and wherein an exemplary preferred ratio of curcumin to L-arginine is between 5:1 to 1:5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: ALPARIS, S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Jorge Guillermo DOMÍNGUEZ CHÁVEZ, Karina MONDRAGÓN VÁSQUEZ, Juan Pablo SENOSIAIN PELÁEZ
  • Publication number: 20220361650
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved recreational carrier combination such as a backpack and inflatable mattress that may be used on camping, hiking, or other recreational trips. The backpack and inflatable mattress includes one or more internal compartments for storing clothing, food, and other items. In addition, the backpack has a portable inflatable air mattress and air compressor or pump for filling the portable air mattress. The backpack further includes a rechargeable battery that may be externally charged, or alternatively, it can be charged by built-in solar panels. The backpack and inflatable mattress combination includes a set of shoulder straps for carrying the device, as well as, a handle and wheels for rolling the device. Finally, the device includes a protective cover that covers the inflatable bed when it is inflated and ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: Carlos Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20220360844
    Abstract: A user system for rendering accessibility enhanced content includes processing hardware, a display, and a memory storing software code. The processing hardware executes the software code to receive primary content from a content distributor and determine whether the primary content is accessibility enhanced content including an accessibility track. When the primary content omits the accessibility track, the processing hardware executes the software code to perform a visual analysis, an audio analysis, or both, of the primary content, generate, based on the visual analysis and/or the audio analysis, the accessibility track to include at least one of a sign language performance or one or more video tokens configured to be played back during playback of the primary content, and synchronize the accessibility track to the primary content. The processing hardware also executes the software code to render, using the display, the primary content or the accessibility enhanced content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Arana, Katherine S. Navarre, Michael A. Radford, Joseph S. Rice, Noel Brandon Vasquez
  • Patent number: 11495226
    Abstract: A method of providing configurable control of voice command systems is disclosed herein. The method comprising a parent device receiving a voice command and comparing the voice command to a set of preferences for a user. The set of preferences may relate to one or more interactions between the user and a playback device. The method further comprises the parent device translating the voice command to a user interface (UI) command sequence for the playback device based on the comparison. The playback device may then send the UI command sequence to the playback device as the configurable voice command. The playback device executes the UI command sequence to transition from the current output state to the desired output state intended by the user. A system for providing configurable voice control and computer program product are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Noel Brandon Vasquez
  • Patent number: 11492801
    Abstract: A modular wall unit for a modular wall system includes a first elongate reinforcement member comprising at least one tubular portion for connecting the wall unit to a further wall unit of the wall system. The wall unit also includes a body at least partially surrounding the reinforcement member along its elongate length. The reinforcement member provides strength to the wall unit and allows a connecting element to engage with the at least one tubular portion. The connecting element can connect the wall unit to a further wall unit. This allows formation of a wall system where multiple wall units are interconnected via the reinforcement members and connecting elements. A kit including a wall unit and one or more plugs for assembling a plurality of wall units, a method for forming a wall unit, and a hanging device for supporting a frame are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Vistafolia Limited
    Inventors: Alberto Vasquez, Ariadnne Diaz, Declan Martin, Richard Lumb, Paul Alder
  • Patent number: 11484956
    Abstract: A carpenter's accordion is disclosed herein. The carpenter's accordion is a portable, compactable, and free-standing tool that may be advantageously used in combination with a table saw to increase the length of stock that one user can cut with a blade. Generally, the more sections that comprise the carpenter's accordion, the greater the lengths of stock one user will be able to cut using a table saw or other similar tool in combination with the accordion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Jorge Vasquez
  • Patent number: D969451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Disenos Tributo Colombia SAS
    Inventors: Viviana María Millán Vásquez, Charly Milena Capera Garzón
  • Patent number: PP34862
    Abstract: The variety ‘LIMÓN’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Dracaena deremensis plant. It can reach 75 cm height in a 21 cm diameter pot, with an average of approximately 34-40 leaves per plant. The arrangement of the leaves is base wrapped around the stem. Shows a dark green colored foliage, with marginal light green stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: FLORICA FARMS, INC.
    Inventor: William Vasquez Ulate