Castro, CA
Alan Castro, Beverly Hills, CA US
Alex Castro, Concord, CA US
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20120007713 | HANDHELD COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR CHARACTER AND COMMAND RECOGNITION RELATED TO HUMAN MOVEMENTS - Systems and methods for human hand gesture recognition through a training mode and a recognition mode are disclosed. In the training mode, a user can move a handheld device with a hand gesture intended to represent a command. Sensors within the handheld device can record raw data, which can be processed to obtain a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features, which is stored in a database and associated with the intended command. The process is repeated for various hand gestures representing different commands. In the recognition mode, the user can move the handheld device with a hand gesture. A computer system can compare a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features derived from the hand gesture with the sets of values stored in the database, select a command with the closest match and displays and/or executes the command. | 01-12-2012 |
Alexander Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20100252897 | PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING TWO-SIDED MEMS ANCHOR DESIGN FOR VERTICALLY INTEGRATED MICROMACHINED DEVICES - An anchoring assembly for anchoring MEMS device is disclosed. The anchoring assembly comprises: a top substrate; a bottom substrate substantially parallel to the top substrate; and a first portion of the anchor between the top substrate and the bottom substrate. The first portion of the anchor is rigidly connected to the top substrate; and the first portion of the anchor is rigidly connected to the bottom substrate. A second portion of the anchor is between the top substrate and the bottom substrate. The second portion of the anchor is rigidly connected to the top substrate; the second portion of the anchor being an anchoring point for the MEMS device. A substantially flexible mechanical element coupling the first portion of the anchor and the second portion of the anchor; the flexible element providing the electrical connection between the first portion of the anchor and the second portion of the anchor. | 10-07-2010 |
Alexander Castro, San Francisco, CA US
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20120125104 | ANCHOR-TILT CANCELLING ACCELEROMETER - Described herein is an accelerometer that can be sensitive to acceleration, but not anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. The accelerometer can employ a set of electrodes and/or transducers that can register motion of the proof mass and support structure and employ and output-cancelling mechanism so that the accelerometer can distinguish between acceleration and anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. For example, the effects of anchor motion can be cancelled from an output signal of the accelerometer so that the accelerometer exhibits sensitivity to only acceleration. | 05-24-2012 |
20140360268 | ANCHOR-TILT CANCELLING ACCELEROMETER - Described herein is an accelerometer that can be sensitive to acceleration, but not anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. The accelerometer can employ a set of electrodes and/or transducers that can register motion of the proof mass and support structure and employ and output-cancelling mechanism so that the accelerometer can distinguish between acceleration and anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. For example, the effects of anchor motion can be cancelled from an output signal of the accelerometer so that the accelerometer exhibits sensitivity to only acceleration. | 12-11-2014 |
Alexander Castro, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100132460 | X-Y AXIS DUAL-MASS TUNING FORK GYROSCOPE WITH VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS AND WAFER-SCALE HERMETIC PACKAGING - An angular velocity sensor has two masses which are laterally disposed in an X-Y plane and indirectly connected to a frame. The two masses are linked together by a linkage such that they necessarily move in opposite directions along Z. Angular velocity of the sensor about the Y axis can be sensed by driving the two masses into Z-directed antiphase oscillation and measuring the angular oscillation amplitude thereby imparted to the frame. In a preferred embodiment, the angular velocity sensor is fabricated from a bulk MEMS gyroscope wafer, a cap wafer and a reference wafer. In a further preferred embodiment, this assembly of wafers provides a hermetic barrier between the masses and an ambient environment. | 06-03-2010 |
Andre A. Castro, Irvine, CA US
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20120194270 | Broadband Linearization Module And Method - A system including a power amplifier and a pre-distortion module coupled to the power amplifier. The pre-distortion module includes one or more smaller versions of the power amplifier to generate a pre-distortion signal that compensates for any memory-effect or inertia present in the power amplifier with application on frequency hopping and larger (up to 1 octave) instantaneous bandwidth communication systems. | 08-02-2012 |
Arnel Castro, Santa Clara, CA US
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20160135828 | SHOCK WAVE VALVULOPLASTY DEVICE AND METHODS - Described here are devices and methods that may facilitate treatment of a calcified heart valve with shock waves. A shock wave valvuloplasty device may be advanced through a patient's vasculature and self-align with cusps of a calcified aortic valve. Alignment may be facilitated by a central anchor and/or U-shaped distal bends of positioning wires. An elongated carrier may be slidably disposed over a portion of the positioning wire and carry one or more electrode assemblies that may generate shock waves. An inflatable balloon may sealably enclose the electrode assembles, and shock waves may propagate through the liquid-filled balloon and transfer energy to adjacent calcified valve cusps. The shock wave valvuloplasty device may comprise one or more features to direct shock waves to specific areas of calcified tissue. Some variations also comprise a central anchor configured to be positioned below the valve leaflets. | 05-19-2016 |
Art Castro, Hollister, CA US
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20140250853 | MECHANICAL BERRY HARVESTER - A mechanical berry harvester and a method for harvesting berries in the field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a framework, collectors, spring elements, pulleys and belts. The collectors are configured to collect berries fallen from branches of the berry bush. Each spring element is connected to the framework and a collector. Each pulley is connected to a spring element and a collector. Each belt has an inner face and an outer face, and the inner faces of the belts are in contact with the pulleys. When the trunk of a berry bush comes in contact with a portion of the adjacent belts, the spring element(s) connected to the portions of the adjacent belts in contact with the trunk are each configured to independently compress and create a gap between the adjacent belts. | 09-11-2014 |
Boris Antonio Castro, Clovis, CA US
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20140166772 | MECHANICAL APPLICATOR FOR HIGH VISCOUS MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials. | 06-19-2014 |
Brian D. Castro, Hermosa Beach, CA US
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20100215204 | SPEAKER ISOLATION SYSTEM - A loudspeaker mounting assembly for mounting a loudspeaker in an isolated relation to a structure includes an enclosure and a plurality of interface elements composed of a vibration-damping material. The enclosure has an interior for receiving the loudspeaker and includes at least two spaced-apart support members. Each of the at least two support members includes a support member outer surface and an inner surface extending from the support member outer surface into the support member. The inner surface defines a support member bore. Each interface element includes an interface element outer surface. Each interface element is disposed in a corresponding one of the support member bores and at least partially extends out from the respective support member outer surface, where each interface element outer surface contacts the respective inner surface of the support member. | 08-26-2010 |
Carlos Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20100276469 | PLICATION TAGGING DEVICE AND METHOD - An improvement in a stapling device and method designed to capture a tissue fold between first and second members in the device and to staple and cut the fold to form a stapled tissue plication with a hole therein is disclosed. The improvement includes an engagement assembly in the first member movable from a retracted position in the first member to an extended position in the second member, and releasably attached to second member, an anchor assembly that includes the anchor, wherein (i) movement of the engagement assembly from its retracted to its extended position, through a tissue fold captured in the device between the first and second device members, is operable to engage the anchor assembly, and (ii) movement of the engagement assembly, with the anchor assembly engaged therewith, back toward its retracted position, is effective to pull at least a portion of the assembly through the hole in the stapled tissue plication formed by the device. | 11-04-2010 |
20130299549 | PLICATION TAGGING DEVICE AND METHOD - An improvement in a stapling device and method designed to capture a tissue fold between first and second members in the device to staple and cut the fold to form a stapled tissue plication with a hole therein. The improvement includes an engagement assembly in the first member movable from a retracted position in the first member to an extended position in the second member, and releasably attached to second member, an anchor assembly that includes the anchor, wherein (i) movement of the engagement assembly from the retracted to extended position, through a tissue fold captured in the device, is operable to engage the anchor assembly, and (ii) movement of the engagement assembly, with the anchor assembly engaged therewith, to its retracted position, is effective to pull at least a portion of the assembly through the hole in the stapled tissue plication. | 11-14-2013 |
20140263561 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A TISSUE-STAPLING OPERATION - An endoscopic stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a staple member and an anvil member. The staple member may include a staple housing and the staple holder may include one or more staples. The anvil member may be spaced apart from the staple member and may configured to relatively move towards one another. A controller may be fluidly coupled to the staple member through a plurality of conduits. The controller may be configured to (a) direct a pressurized fluid to the staple member through a first conduit of the plurality of conduits to relatively move the staple member and the anvil member towards one another, and (b) direct the pressurize fluid through a second conduit of the plurality of conduits to eject one or more staples from the staple holder. | 09-18-2014 |
Carlos E. Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20090030284 | OVERTUBE INTRODUCER FOR USE IN ENDOSCOPIC BARIATRIC SURGERY - This application describes an overtube device that gives diagnostic and/or therapeutic access to body cavities using natural orifices of the body. The overtube includes an elongate flexible body having a distal portion deflectable in response to activation of a control cable. Proximal features of the overtube include an insufflations port and seals for minimizing loss of insufflations pressure around the shafts of instruments passed through the tube. In some embodiments, retractor elements are including on the distal portion of the overtube. | 01-29-2009 |
20140046139 | OVERTUBE INTRODUCER FOR USE IN ENDOSCOPIC BARIATRIC SURGERY - This application describes an overtube device that gives diagnostic and/or therapeutic access to body cavities using natural orifices of the body. The overtube includes an elongate flexible body having a distal portion deflectable in response to activation of a control cable. Proximal features of the overtube include an insufflations port and seals for minimizing loss of insufflations pressure around the shafts of instruments passed through the tube. In some embodiments, retractor elements are including on the distal portion of the overtube. | 02-13-2014 |
Chris Castro, Encinitas, CA US
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20150300797 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR SHIPPING, STORING, AND CARRYING AMMUNITION - A modular system for storing sports equipment and other articles. The modular system includes a first storage unit and a second storage unit configured for being stored within the first storage unit. The first storage unit includes a first unit body having an interior compartment lined with hook-and-loop type fastener material. The second storage unit includes a second unit body having at least one coupling fastener secured to an exterior surface second unit storage body. The at least one coupling fastener engages the lining of hook-and-loop type fastening material to detachably fasten the second storage unit to the lining inside of the interior compartment. | 10-22-2015 |
Chris Castro, Calabasas, CA US
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20160076845 | TEMPERATURE REDUCTION PROTECTIVE WRAP - An approach is presented for a temperature reduction protective wrap that wraps around a barrel of a firearm and protects a user's hand and fingers from being burned. | 03-17-2016 |
Conrado G. Castro, Gardena, CA US
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20080240332 | Condecast EV 2 inertial guided themonuclear perfumagnetron fusion reactor - Problem-Solution | 10-02-2008 |
Dan Castro, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100323091 | Methods To Increase Fracture Resistance Of A Drug-Eluting Medical Device - Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding. | 12-23-2010 |
20120006999 | System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120007003 | System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009083 | Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009084 | Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20130270453 | SYSTEM FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
20140044860 | METHODS TO INCREASE FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF A DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding. | 02-13-2014 |
20140065012 | METHOD FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
Daniel Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20150250625 | STENTS WITH ADHESION PROMOTING LAYER - Stents are disclosed with an adhesion promoting layer that improves adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of a stent substrate. | 09-10-2015 |
Daniel Castro, San Carlos, CA US
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20120159168 | AUTHENTICATED COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION - A computer based system enables secure communication between children. A first child requests to form a buddy association with another child using a computer connected to a server using a network. The server provides the first child with a passcode, which the first child gives a second child, in person. The second child then completes the request on a computer connected to the server, and provides the passcode to form the association. Parents or guardians are notified that the children have formed an association, and may thereafter supervise the association. | 06-21-2012 |
Daniel Castro, Mountain View, CA US
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20140107761 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107762 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114394 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140128959 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140230373 | REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
20140252683 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF A POLYMERIC STENT - Methods of treating the polymeric surfaces of a stent with a fluid including a solvent for the surface polymer are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20150146758 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MONITORING OF STENTS - A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed. | 05-28-2015 |
Daniel Castro, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080306591 | Implantable medical devices with elastomeric block copolymer coatings - Implantable medical devices with elastomeric block copolymer coatings are disclosed. | 12-11-2008 |
20100245055 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MONITORING OF STENTS - A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20110028072 | Surface Treatment of a Polymeric Stent - Methods of treating the polymeric surfaces of a stent with a fluid including a solvent for the surface polymer are disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20110265426 | Reduced Temperature Sterilization of Stents - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268607 | Reduced Temperature Sterilization of Stents - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20120024460 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED STENT RETENTION - Methods for improved stent retention on an expandable member during delivery are disclosed. Methods include fabricating delivery systems including a degradable or water soluble sheath over the stent, the expandable member, or both for improving retention of the stent on the expandable member during delivery. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024474 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED STENT RETENTION - Methods for improved stent retention on an expandable member during delivery are disclosed. Methods include fabricating delivery systems including a retention layer over the stent, the expandable member, or both for improving retention of the stent on the expandable member during delivery. | 02-02-2012 |
20120283814 | Methods for Improving Stent Retention on a Balloon Catheter - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 11-08-2012 |
20130269168 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING STENT RETENTION ON A BALLOON CATHETER - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 10-17-2013 |
20130309130 | REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
20150074975 | Methods for Improving Stent Retention on a Balloon Catheter - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 03-19-2015 |
Daniel A. Castro, Mountain View, CA US
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20100102046 | Laser Machining Medical Devices With Localized Cooling - Laser machining a tubular construct comprising a polymer layer to form a stent pattern in the construct with localized cooling of the machined surface to reduce or prevent heat transfer to uncut polymer of the polymer layer is disclosed. | 04-29-2010 |
20140193569 | STENT WITH PREFERENTIAL COATING - This invention relates to stents, a type of implantable medical device, with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating and methods of fabricating stents with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating. | 07-10-2014 |
Daniel A. Castro, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090001633 | Method Of Manufacturing A Stent From A Polymer Tube - A blow molding apparatus for expanding a polymer tube and a method for fabricating a stent using the apparatus is disclosed. The polymer tube is disposed within a tubular mold, over which a heated ring is made of a material having thermal conductivity greater than the tubular mold is translated. The ring is heated with heated fluid streams applied directly onto an outer surface of the ring, or heated fluid circulated within the ring, or an electrically resistive coil within the ring, or combinations thereof. The heated ring uniformly heats a circumference of the tubular mold that, in turn, uniformly heats a circumferential band of the polymer tube. The heated polymer tube is progressively expanded radially and axially while the ring is translated longitudinally over the polymer tube. The expanded polymer tube can be heat set and cooled prior to removal from the tubular mold. | 01-01-2009 |
20090087541 | SPRAY COATING STENTS WITH FIXED NO. OF LAYERS - Various embodiments of methods for coating stents are described herein. One method is directed to a stent spraying apparatus calibration procedure. Another method is directed to obtaining a batch of stents where each stent has the same number of layers of coatings, and the same total amount of coating material. | 04-02-2009 |
20090148591 | Methods to improve adhesion of polymer coatings over stents - Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques. | 06-11-2009 |
20110305819 | METHOD OF COATING STENTS - A method of coating a stent involves modifying a spray coating parameter until a target mass per coating layer is achieved. A method for coating involves spraying a batch of stents according to spraying parameters that were previously determined to provide a target mass per coating layer. | 12-15-2011 |
20120003379 | METHODS TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF POLYMER COATINGS OVER STENTS - Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004721 | METHODS TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF POLYMER COATINGS OVER STENTS - Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques. | 01-05-2012 |
Daniel A. Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20160030642 | STENT WITH PREFERENTIAL COATING - This invention relates to stents, a type of implantable medical device, with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating and methods of fabricating stents with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating. | 02-04-2016 |
Deja S. Castro, Menifee, CA US
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20150049961 | Perforated Bags - The invention features a series of bags having perforations on the front and back panels that connect the back portion of one bag with the front portion of a second bag. The bags are aligned and features holes that are adapted to be received by a stand to support the bags. The bags are packaged and ready to load in a ready to use position. When the bags are separated from each other, the next bag in the continuous series will align and expand to open into a use position. The bags can be stacked on top of each other in a ready to use position. | 02-19-2015 |
20160001973 | TRASH RECEPTACLE GARBAGE BAG DISPENSER - A trash receptacle capable of receiving and dispensing garbage bags. The receptacle may include a compartment enclosed by walls of the trash receptacle, the compartment being the enclosure for receiving trash, two parallel and planar horizontal bars or rods within the compartment, with the bars or rods being structurally configured to receive and dispense garbage bags. The receptacle may also have a lid over the compartment, the lid providing access into the compartment. | 01-07-2016 |
Emerson Castro, Manteca, CA US
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20090036338 | Metalworking Fluid Compositions and Preparation Thereof - A metalworking fluid composition comprising an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M is provided. The metalworking fluid has reduced mist formation, low foaming tendency and excellent air release properties. | 02-05-2009 |
Emerson Castro, Mantca, CA US
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20120010113 | METALWORKING FLUID COMPOSITIONS AND PREPARATION THEREOF - A metalworking fluid composition comprising an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M is provided. The metalworking fluid has reduced mist formation, low foaming tendency and excellent air release properties, and excellent wear properties. | 01-12-2012 |
Fernanda V.v. Castro, Monrovia, CA US
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20140186401 | TUMOR ASSOCIATED VACCINES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DISRUPTING TUMOR-DERIVED IMMUNOSUPPRESSION FOR USE IN COMBINATION CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY - In one embodiment, a single modality cancer immunotherapy regimen that includes a therapeutic composition is provided. Such a therapeutic composition may include a | 07-03-2014 |
Floyd Franklin Castro, Oakland, CA US
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20130013079 | SEMI-CONSTRAINED BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS - Regarding semi-constrained artificial ball (head) and socket (cup) joints such as the hip or shoulder joint, which allow for certain numbers of degrees of rotation along three independent axes. For example, one embodiment creates at least two axes of rotation through a super-spherical space carved out of the inner surface of the cup, with a cup-cable connecting two points along the super-spherical space, and a perpendicular head-cable looping around the head and the cup-cable within the super-spherical space, and with the head-cable residing in a groove. Another embodiment creates two axes of rotation through a combination of a 1) swivel with lever and/or 2) cable attached to a circular track (with the knob or ring around cable facing inward or outward), both of which have the center of the head as the center of rotation. The third axis may be created by a horizontal swivel and by wiggle room. | 01-10-2013 |
Francisco Castro, Santa Ana, CA US
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20140248195 | Handheld Portable Oxygen Generator For Use In Extreme Environments - The oxygen generation system includes a chemical oxygen generator that creates oxygen through an exothermic chemical reaction that creates sufficient heat to pose a serious risk to a user. The oxygen generation system therefore includes a containment layer to permit safer administration of oxygen from a chemical oxygen generator by shielding a user from and/or dissipating the heat generated by the chemical generator. The oxygen generation system may be handheld and portable for use in extreme, remote, and/or hostile conditions, locations, environments, and situations with a simple activation method easily operated under stress without any preparation or maintenance. | 09-04-2014 |
Hernan Castro, Shingle Spring, CA US
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20140362650 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT WRITE IN A CROSS-POINT ARRAY - A memory circuit, including a memory array (such as a cross-point array), may include circuit elements that may function both as selection elements/drivers and de-selection elements/drivers. A selection/de-selection driver may be used to provide both a selection function as well as an operation function. The operation function may include providing sufficient currents and voltages for WRITE and/or READ operations in the memory array. When the de-selection path is used for providing the operation function, highly efficient cross-point implementations can be achieved. The operation function may be accomplished by circuit manipulation of a de-selection supply and/or de-selection elements. | 12-11-2014 |
20150187417 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT WRITE IN A CROSS-POINT ARRAY - A memory circuit, including a memory array (such as a cross-point array), may include circuit elements that may function both as selection elements/drivers and de-selection elements/drivers. A selection/de-selection driver may be used to provide both a selection function as well as an operation function. The operation function may include providing sufficient currents and voltages for WRITE and/or READ operations in the memory array. When the de-selection path is used for providing the operation function, highly efficient cross-point implementations can be achieved. The operation function may be accomplished by circuit manipulation of a de-selection supply and/or de-selection elements. | 07-02-2015 |
Hernan Castro, Shingle Springs, CA US
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20100261287 | Method and apparatus for match quality analysis of analyte binding - Described are devices and methods for detecting the match quality and concentration of analytes binding to an electrode surface. The devices utilize a clock to measure capacitance change as a function of time and a temperature controller to measure the capacitance change as a function of temperature. | 10-14-2010 |
20110149628 | Programming Phase Change Memories Using Ovonic Threshold Switches - A phase change memory using an ovonic threshold switch selection device may be programmed from one state to another by first turning on the ovonic threshold switch. After the voltage across the cell has fallen, the cell may then be biased to program the cell to the desired state. | 06-23-2011 |
20120134202 | VERIFY OR READ PULSE FOR PHASE CHANGE MEMORY AND SWITCH - Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to applying verify or read pulses for phase change memory and switch (PCMS) devices. | 05-31-2012 |
20130044539 | APPARATUSES, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SENSING A SNAPBACK EVENT IN A CIRCUIT - Example subject matter disclosed herein relates to apparatuses and/or devices, and/or various methods for use therein, in which an application of an electric potential to a circuit may be initiated and subsequently changed in response to a determination that a snapback event has occurred in a circuit. For example, a circuit may comprise a memory cell that may experience a snapback event as a result of an applied electric potential. In certain example implementations, a sense circuit may be provided which is responsive to a snapback event occurring in a memory cell to generate a feed back signal to initiate a change in an electric potential applied to the memory cell. | 02-21-2013 |
20140334237 | APPARATUSES, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SENSING A SNAPBACK EVENT IN A CIRCUIT - Example subject matter disclosed herein relates to apparatuses and/or devices, and/or various methods for use therein, in which an application of an electric potential to a circuit may be initiated and subsequently changed in response to a determination that a snapback event has occurred in a circuit. For example, a circuit may comprise a memory cell that may experience a snapback event as a result of an applied electric potential. In certain example implementations, a sense circuit may be provided which is responsive to a snapback event occurring in a memory cell to generate a feed back signal to initiate a change in an electric potential applied to the memory cell. | 11-13-2014 |
20150055408 | VERIFY OR READ PULSE FOR PHASE CHANGE MEMORY AND SWITCH - Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to applying verify or read pulses for phase change memory and switch (PCMS) devices. The read pulses may be applied at a first voltage for a first period of time. A threshold event for the phase change memory cell may be detected during a sense window. The sense window may close after the expiration of the first period of time for which the read pulses are applied. | 02-26-2015 |
20150074326 | ACCESSING MEMORY CELLS IN PARALLEL IN A CROSS-POINT ARRAY - Methods and structures for accessing memory cells in parallel in a cross-point array include accessing in parallel a first memory cell disposed between a first selected column and a first selected row and a second memory cell disposed between a second selected column different from the first selected column and a second selected row different from the first selected row. Accessing in parallel includes simultaneously applying access biases between the first selected column and the first selected row and between the second selected column and the second selected row. The accessing in parallel is conducted while the cells are in a thresholded condition or while the cells are in a post-threshold recovery period. | 03-12-2015 |
20150212032 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATCH QUALITY ANALYSIS OF ANALYTE BINDING - Described are devices and methods for detecting the match quality and concentration of analytes binding to an electrode surface. The devices utilize a clock to measure capacitance change as a function of time and a temperature controller to measure the capacitance change as a function of temperature. | 07-30-2015 |
Hernan A. Castro, Springs, CA US
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20150063021 | MEMORY CONTROLLER FOR REDUCING CAPACITIVE COUPLING IN A CROSS-POINT MEMORY - The present disclosure relates to a memory controller. The memory controller may include a memory controller module configured to identify a target word line in response to a memory access request, the target word line included in a cross-point memory, the memory controller module further configured to perform a memory access operation on a memory cell of the cross-point memory, the memory cell coupled between the target word line and a bit line; and a word line control module configured to float at least one adjacent word line adjacent the target word line, the floating comprising decoupling the at least one adjacent word line from at least one of a first voltage source or a second voltage source. In some embodiments, the floating reduces an effective capacitance associated with the target word line during the memory access operation. | 03-05-2015 |
Hernan A. Castro, Shingle Springs, CA US
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20080298158 | TWO TRANSISTOR WORDLINE DECODER OUTPUT DRIVER - A wordline decoder scheme for a memory device is generally described. In one example, a memory device includes a distributed logical NOR gate to decode addressing signals to generate wordline selection signals within a block of memory wherein the distributed logical NOR gate comprises a wordline decoder output driver, the wordline decoder output driver comprising two transistors coupled with a wordline signal. | 12-04-2008 |
20090247418 | OPTICAL DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC MICROARRAYS - Embodiments of the invention provide methods for detecting molecular recognition events electronically and optically. Methods according to embodiments of the invention provide a nucleic acid molecule that hybridizes to a first probe nucleic acid molecule attached to an electronic detector wherein the second nucleic acid molecule comprises two regions. The two regions of the second nucleic acid molecule consist of a region that is complementary to the probe nucleic acid and a distal region that is not complementary to the first probe nucleic acid molecule. The hybridization reaction is detected electronically. A third nucleic acid molecule having an attached optically detectable label is hybridized to the distal region of the second nucleic acid molecule and the label is detected optically. Methods according to embodiments of the invention are useful, for example, to validate and quantify electronic detection methods. | 10-01-2009 |
20120026786 | WRITE OPERATION FOR PHASE CHANGE MEMORY - Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to controlling a discharge of a capacitive element coupled to a phase change memory cell to produce a specified state in the phase change memory cell. | 02-02-2012 |
20130003449 | DESELECT DRIVERS FOR A MEMORY ARRAY - Asymmetric select and deselect drivers are provided for select lines driven to a resistive cross-point memory array. An address may be fully decoded to determine the active select driver, but a partial decode may be performed for the deselect drivers. Some embodiments may manage the odd and even deselect drivers as two sets of drivers and some embodiments may use sub-optimal transistors as the deselect drivers to save die area. Some embodiments may implement the deselect drivers as modified memory elements to reduce die area further. | 01-03-2013 |
20130292633 | ETCH BIAS HOMOGENIZATION - Methods and memory devices formed using etch bias homogenization are provided. One example method of forming a memory device using etch bias homogenization includes forming conductive material at respective levels over a substrate. Each respective level of conductive material is electrically coupled to corresponding circuitry on the substrate during patterning of the respective level of conductive material so that each respective level of conductive material has a homogenized etch bias during patterning thereof. Each respective level of conductive material electrically coupled to corresponding circuitry on the substrate is patterned. | 11-07-2013 |
20140104918 | INTERCONNECTION FOR MEMORY ELECTRODES - Row and/or column electrode lines for a memory device are staggered such that gaps are formed between terminated lines. Vertical interconnection to central points along adjacent lines that are not terminated are made in the gap, and vertical interconnection through can additionally be made through the gap without contacting the lines of that level. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104938 | MEMORY DEVICE ARCHITECTURE - Row electrode drivers and column electrode drivers for a memory device are distributed within a footprint share by a memory cell array. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104968 | METALLIZATION SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - For multi-level interconnect metallization, each metal level maintains a parallel line arrangement within a region, and the lines of each adjacent metal level are orthogonal or otherwise cross with one another. Vertical shunting among levels for routing in different directions employs short paddles that stay within the parallel scheme, and multiple paddles within a region at the same metal level can be co-linear. Parallel lines in the same metal level can be rotated with respect to one another in adjacent regions, for example to better interface with driver circuitry with orthogonal orientations in the different regions. | 04-17-2014 |
20140169089 | PATH ISOLATION IN A MEMORY DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory cell of a memory device, a bit-line coupled to the memory cell, a word-line coupled to the memory cell, a bit-line electrode coupled to the bit-line, a word-line electrode coupled to the word-line, current-limiting circuitry of a selection module coupled to one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having a lower potential, the current-limiting circuitry to facilitate a selection operation of the memory cell by the selection module, sensing circuitry coupled to the one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having the lower potential, the sensing circuitry to perform a read operation of the memory cell, and write circuitry coupled to the one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having the lower potential, the write circuitry to perform a write operation of the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140239512 | CONNECTIONS FOR MEMORY ELECTRODE LINES - Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to word line electrodes and/or digit line electrodes in a cross-point array memory device. One or more word line electrodes may be configured to form a socket area to provide connection points to drivers and/or other circuitry that may be located within a footprint of an array of memory cells. | 08-28-2014 |
20140339493 | ETCH BIAS HOMOGENIZATION - Methods and memory devices formed using etch bias homogenization are provided. One example method of forming a memory device using etch bias homogenization includes forming conductive material at respective levels over a substrate. Each respective level of conductive material is electrically coupled to corresponding circuitry on the substrate during patterning of the respective level of conductive material so that each respective level of conductive material has a homogenized etch bias during patterning thereof. Each respective level of conductive material electrically coupled to corresponding circuitry on the substrate is patterned. | 11-20-2014 |
20140372713 | MEMORY TILE ACCESS AND SELECTION PATTERNS - In one embodiment, an apparatus, such as a memory device, is disclosed. The apparatus includes multiple memory tiles and selection circuitry. Each memory tile has an array of storage components at intersections of a plurality of digit line conductors and a plurality of access line conductors. The selection circuitry includes line drivers that select a storage component of a memory tile based on a corresponding digit line conductor and a corresponding access line conductor to the storage component. The selection circuitry may select two or more storage components of a memory tile in a consecutive manner before selecting the storage components of a different memory tile. | 12-18-2014 |
20150070960 | INTERCONNECTION FOR MEMORY ELECTRODES - Row and/or column electrode lines for a memory device are staggered such that gaps are formed between terminated lines. Vertical interconnection to central points along adjacent lines that are not terminated are made in the gap, and vertical interconnection through can additionally be made through the gap without contacting the lines of that level. | 03-12-2015 |
20150179258 | PATH ISOLATION IN A MEMORY DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory cell of a memory device, a bit-line coupled to the memory cell, a word-line coupled to the memory cell, a bit-line electrode coupled to the bit-line, a word-line electrode coupled to the word-line, current-limiting circuitry of a selection module coupled to one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having a lower potential, the current-limiting circuitry to facilitate a selection operation of the memory cell by the selection module, sensing circuitry coupled to the one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having the lower potential, the sensing circuitry to perform a read operation of the memory cell, and write circuitry coupled to the one of the word-line electrode and the bit-line electrode having the lower potential, the write circuitry to perform a write operation of the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150221366 | METALLIZATION SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - For multi-level interconnect metallization, each metal level maintains a parallel line arrangement within a region, and the lines of each adjacent metal level are orthogonal or otherwise cross with one another. Vertical shunting among levels for routing in different directions employs short paddles that stay within the parallel scheme, and multiple paddles within a region at the same metal level can be co-linear. Parallel lines in the same metal level can be rotated with respect to one another in adjacent regions, for example to better interface with driver circuitry with orthogonal orientations in the different regions. | 08-06-2015 |
20150325289 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL ACCESS OF CROSS-POINT ARRAYS - The disclosed technology generally relates to apparatuses and methods of operating the same, and more particularly to cross point memory arrays and methods of accessing memory cells in a cross point memory array. In one aspect, an apparatus comprises a memory array. The apparatus further comprises a memory controller configured to cause an access operation, where the access operation includes application of a first bias across a memory cell of the memory array for a selection phase of the access operation and application of a second bias, lower in magnitude than the first bias, across the memory cell for an access phase of the access operation. The memory controller is further configured to cause a direction of current flowing through the memory cell to be reversed between the selection phase and the access phase. | 11-12-2015 |
20160035418 | MEMORY DEVICE ARCHITECTURE - Row electrode drivers and column electrode drivers for a memory device are distributed within a footprint share by a memory cell array. | 02-04-2016 |
20160071584 | OPERATIONAL SIGNALS GENERATED FROM CAPACITIVE STORED CHARGE - Methods, a memory device, and a system are disclosed. One such method includes applying a select pulse to a snapback device of a memory cell. This causes the memory cell to enter a conductive state. Once in the conductive state, the memory cell can be set or reset by a pulse formed from parasitic capacitive discharge from various paths coupled to the memory cell. | 03-10-2016 |
20160133300 | CONNECTIONS FOR MEMORY ELECTRODE LINES - Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to word line electrodes and/or digit line electrodes in a cross-point array memory device. One or more word line electrodes may be configured to form a socket area to provide connection points to drivers and/or other circuitry that may be located within a footprint of an array of memory cells. | 05-12-2016 |
Hernan Adolfo Castro, Shingle Springs, CA US
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20110224092 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Described are devices and methods for detecting binding on an electrode surface. In addition, devices and methods for electrochemically synthesizing polymers and devices and methods for synthesizing and detecting binding to the polymer on a common integrated device surface are described. | 09-15-2011 |
20130186767 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Described are devices and methods for detecting binding on an electrode surface. In addition, devices and methods for electrochemically synthesizing polymers and devices and methods for synthesizing and detecting binding to the polymer on a common integrated device surface are described. | 07-25-2013 |
James Nelson Castro, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20100186153 | CONTROLLED DEFLECTION GOGGLE - A goggle is provided that can comprise a goggle frame and a bend control component. The goggle frame can define opposing lateral portions and a central portion. The goggle frame can comprise a bridge disposed at the central portion of the goggle frame. The goggle frame can be generally flexible upon exertion of a bending force on the goggle frame. The bend control component can extend along the bridge of the goggle frame. The bend control component can be configured to enhance flexural strength of the goggle at a bridge thereof for reducing preferential bending of the goggle frame at the bridge. In some embodiments, the bend control component is formed separately from the goggle frame. In other embodiments, the bend control component can be secured to the frame using fasteners and/or one or more protrusions and corresponding recesses. | 07-29-2010 |
20110225709 | EYEWEAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENS MECHANISM - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 09-22-2011 |
20110225710 | EYEWEAR WITH ENHANCED PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 09-22-2011 |
20110225711 | EYEWEAR WITH RIGID LENS SUPPORT - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 09-22-2011 |
20130014316 | DETACHABLE FACEMASK FRAME AND FACEMASK FOR A GOGGLEAANM Castro; James NelsonAACI Laguna NiguelAAST CAAACO USAAGP Castro; James Nelson Laguna Niguel CA USAANM Moritz; Hans KarstenAACI Foothill RanchAAST CAAACO USAAGP Moritz; Hans Karsten Foothill Ranch CA USAANM Jones; Casey AaronAACI OceansideAAST CAAACO USAAGP Jones; Casey Aaron Oceanside CA US - Facial coverings and eyewear systems are provided herein for improving the ease and comfort of wearing facemasks with a goggle. In some embodiments, a facemask frame is provided that can removably attach to a facemask or face covering to a goggle. In some embodiments, a separate facemask, such as a cloth covering, can be provided. In some embodiments, a facemask can be interconnected with the facemask frame to secure the facemask relative to the goggle during use for covering a portion of the wearer's face. | 01-17-2013 |
20140157496 | EYEWEAR WITH OUTRIGGERS - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system. | 06-12-2014 |
Januario E. Castro, Carlsbad, CA US
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20150133535 | ANTI-CANCER POLYKETIDE COMPOUNDS - Provided herein, inter alia, are anticancer polyketides. The uses of the polyketides described herein include treatment of cancer, for example, through regulation of the spliceosome and detection of spliceosome inhibition. | 05-14-2015 |
Januario E. Castro, San Diego, CA US
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20080280878 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Novel method of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia by the administering of HSP90 inhibitors, particularly ansamycins, more particularly I 7-allylamino-I 7-demethoxygetdanarnycin (17-AAG). | 11-13-2008 |
Jerry Castro, Ceres, CA US
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20090178197 | Bedding assembly - A bedding assembly includes a fitted sheet forming opposing side panels when engaging a mattress and including at least one fastener positioned longitudinally along at least one of the fitted sheet opposing side panels. The bedding assembly also includes a top sheet forming opposing side panels when engaging a mattress and including at least one complimentary fastener positioned longitudinally along at least one of the top sheet opposing side panels, the at least one complementary fastener of the top sheet substantially aligning with the at least one fastener of the fitted sheet. | 07-16-2009 |
John Castro, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20150359299 | Hidden Universal Necktie Retaining Device - A necktie retaining device that is inserted through the loop on the back of a necktie and then is secured by fitting the device's two ends behind two buttons on a shirt by inserting the thread connecting each button to the shirt into a slot. By the device's placement between the shirt and the necktie, the device is hidden from view. The device can be used with almost all shirts, including shirts designed for men, women, or children, by accommodating a large range of different shirt button spacings. The device does this by having long, open slots at each end of the device, which in one embodiment of the invention accommodates shirts with buttons spaced anywhere from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches apart. | 12-17-2015 |
Joseph Castro, Fremont, CA US
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20080280438 | METHODS FOR DEPOSITING TUNGSTEN LAYERS EMPLOYING ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION TECHNIQUES - In one embodiment of the invention, a method for forming a tungsten-containing layer on a substrate is provided which includes positioning a substrate containing a barrier layer disposed thereon in a process chamber, exposing the substrate to a first soak process for a first time period and depositing a nucleation layer on the barrier layer by flowing a tungsten-containing precursor and a reductant into the process chamber. The method further includes exposing the nucleation layer to a second soak process for a second time period and depositing a bulk layer on the nucleation layer. In one example, the barrier layer contains titanium nitride, the first and second soak processes independently comprise at least one reducing gas selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, silane, disilane, dichlorosilane, borane, diborane, derivatives thereof and combinations thereof and the nucleation layer may be deposited by an atomic layer deposition process or a pulsed chemical vapor deposition process while the bulk layer may be deposited by a chemical vapor deposition process or a physical vapor deposition process. | 11-13-2008 |
Joseph J. Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20110093132 | PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF COMPONENTS IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Some embodiments provide a system that manages the temperature of a component in an electronic device. During operation, the system receives, from the component, a temperature offset of the component and a thermal state boundary associated with the temperature offset. Next, the system uses the temperature offset and the thermal state boundary to control the temperature of the component. | 04-21-2011 |
Luis Castro, Mountain View, CA US
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20130191379 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEARCH RESULTS - A method includes generating search results in response to a user query, where at least one of the search results includes a group of links. The group of links may represent links to web pages within a same web site and may be identified based on at least one factor associated with the links. The method may also include providing the search results to the user. | 07-25-2013 |
20160048592 | Systems and Methods for Providing Search Results - A method includes generating search results in response to a user query, where at least one of the search results includes a group of links. The group of links may represent links to web pages within a same web site and may be identified based on at least one factor associated with the links. The method may also include providing the search results to the user. | 02-18-2016 |
Marco Castro, San Jose, CA US
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20100078937 | Self Restrained Ductile Iron Fitting - A combination sealing and restraint system for an as-cast ductile iron fitting is shown for both sealing and preventing separation of an iron pipe fitting and a mating male pipe. A ring-shaped body is installed within a mating groove provided in a mouth region of the as-cast fitting after the fitting has been cast at the manufacturing plant. The ring-shaped body is formed of an injection molded elastomeric material and carries a series of gripping segments which have teeth on an inner surface thereof which are designed to engage an outer surface of a mating male pipe. The teeth are oriented to allow movement of the male pipe in a first direction relative to an end opening o f the fitting during assembly, but to resist movement in a opposite direction after the fitting joint has been assembled. The gripping segments are mechanically bonded to the elastomeric body of the gasket during the injection molding operation. The ring-shaped body also includes a relatively flexible portion formed of an elastomer which forms a lip seal region with the mating male pipe. | 04-01-2010 |
20110187059 | Sealing Gasket for Corrugated Pipe - A sealing gasket and pipe coupling system for corrugated pipe where a male pipe end of a male section of corrugated pipe has an axially extending bore defined by a smooth inner wall fused to a corrugated outer wall having axially adjacent, annular, outwardly-extending corrugation ribs separated by corrugation valleys, each corrugation rib having a circumference. The sealing gasket has an annular gasket body with an inner circumferential region which defines a base for the gasket and an outer sealing region, the inner circumferential region of the gasket is received within a selected corrugation valley of the male pipe end. The base of the gasket body includes a pair of laterally extending lips which, when viewed in cross section, extend outwardly across the selected corrugation valley to fit larger valleys and which bend inwardly to fit narrower valleys. The base of the gasket body extends radially outward to form a main body region, the main body region having a pair of oppositely arranged wing portions which are separated from the laterally extending lips by void regions which accommodate inward bending of the lateral lips in narrower valleys. | 08-04-2011 |
Maria Castro, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100143304 | ADENOVIRAL VECTOR COMPRISING HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 1 THYMIDINE KINASE AND A TRANSGENE FOR INCREASING THE EXPRESSION OF THE TRANSGENE - Compositions and methods useful in transgene expression are provided. Herpes simplex virus type 1 thymidine kinase sequences (“TK sequences”) are used to enhance transgene expression in first generation and high capacity adenoviral vectors. An mCMV promoter-driven β-galactosidase-expressing cassette is combined with TK sequences through direct fusion of the cDNA's. β-galactosidase (transgene) expression is enhanced independent of adenoviral vector selection. Methods of enhancing transgene expression employing the inventive adenoviral vectors are provided, along with pharmaceutical preparations comprising the inventive vectors and kits for enhanced transgene expression. | 06-10-2010 |
20110086804 | TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE - Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and/or to protect dopaminergic nigrostriatal neuronal cell bodies from 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in a mammal. In various embodiments of the invention, the dopaminergic neuron differentiation factor sonic hedgehog (Shh) and/or its downstream transcription factor target Gli-1 are used in connection with gene therapeutic techniques or direct peptide injection for the aforementioned indications. Kits useful in practicing the inventive method are also disclosed, as are animal models useful for studying various neurodegenerative conditions. | 04-14-2011 |
20110092435 | TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE - Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and/or to protect dopaminergic nigrostriatal neuronal cell bodies from 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in a mammal. In various embodiments of the invention, the dopaminergic neuron differentiation factor sonic hedgehog (Shh) and/or its downstream transcription factor target Gli-1 are used in connection with gene therapeutic techniques or direct peptide injection for the aforementioned indications. Kits useful in practicing the inventive method are also disclosed, as are animal models useful for studying various neurodegenerative conditions. | 04-21-2011 |
Miguel Castro, North Hollywood, CA US
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20090089909 | Sphere and glove exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus comprising at least one glove, at least one sphere and an adhering means that adheres the glove to the sphere. The glove comprises a central panel comprising finger engaging portions and a thumb hole, a plurality of straps extending from either side of the central panel are adapted to be attached together across the back of the hand for securing the glove, and an elevated pad on the central panel disposed in a way to contact the sphere and elevate the hand when performing exercises. | 04-09-2009 |
Raul Castro, Oceanside, CA US
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20120298246 | Flexible and Extendable Spiral Wound Hose and Method Therefor - An expandable hose is provided which will expand to an extended length from a collapsed length and back again. The hose has a sidewall formed of a spirally wound flexible member which defines an axial passageway surrounding a center axis of said hose. Both side edges of the flexible member in the spirally wound position are engaged to a cap member which provides a skeletal structure to maintain the axial passageway open and to bias the hose back to a collapsed length from the extended length. A fold formed in the spirally wound flexible member allows for increased distance between the two side edges and an increased maximum extended length. | 11-29-2012 |
20130284302 | Flexible and Extendable Spiral Wound Hose and Method Therefor - An expandable hose is provided formed of a sidewall formed of a spirally wound flexible member which defines an axial passageway surrounding a center axis of the formed hose. Both side edges of the flexible member in the spirally wound position are engaged with a cap member which provides a skeletal structure to maintain the axial passageway open and to bias the hose back to a collapsed length from the extended length. A fold formed in the spirally wound flexible member allows for increased distance between the two side edges and an increased maximum extended length. A telescopic pole engaged with the formed hose provides an improved extendable vacuuming tool. | 10-31-2013 |
Richard Castro, Santa Monica, CA US
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20140275935 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL INTERFACES AND OTHER MEDCAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An inflatable mask with two ocular cavities can seal against a user's face by forming an air-tight seal around the periphery of the user's eye socket. The sealed air-tight ocular cavity can be pressurized to take ocular measurements. The mask can conform to the contours of a user's face by inflating or deflating the mask. In addition, the distance between the user and a medical device (e.g. an optical coherence tomography instrument) can be adjusted by inflating or deflating the mask. Also disclosed herein is an electronic encounter portal and an automated eye examination. Other embodiments are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard A. Castro, Santa Monica, CA US
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20140303686 | Video Processing Unit for a Visual Prosthetic Apparatus - A video processing unit configured to convert a video image to stimulation patterns for stimulating neural tissue in a subject's eye and comprising a power button, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered on after a first time interval upon activation of a power button, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered off after a second time interval upon activation of a power button. | 10-09-2014 |
20150314125 | Video Processing Unit for a Visual Prosthetic Apparatus - A visual prosthesis configured to convert a video image to stimulation patterns for stimulating visual neural tissue including a camera configured to obtain a video image, a video processing unit configured to receive the image from the camera and create stimulation patterns based upon the image, an implantable stimulation system suitable to stimulate visual neural tissue according to the stimulation patterns, a wireless communication system configured to send a stimulation signal from the video processing unit to the implantable stimulation system, and a voltage and current monitoring circuit in the video processing unit monitoring the stimulation signal sent by the video processing unit. | 11-05-2015 |
Richard Agustin Castro, Santa Monica, CA US
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20120296444 | Cortical Interface for Motor Signal Recording and Sensory Signal Stimulation - The present invention consists of an implantable device with at least one package that houses electronics that sends and receives data or signals, and optionally power, from an external system through at least one coil attached to the at least one package and processes the data, including recordings of neural activity, and delivers electrical pulses to neural tissue through at least one array of multiple electrodes that is/are attached to the at least one package. The device is adapted to electrocorticographic (ECoG) and local field potential (LFP) signals. The output signals provide control for a motor prosthesis and the inputs signals provide sensory feedback for the motor prosthesis. The invention, or components thereof, is/are intended to be installed in the head, or on or in the cranium or on the dura, or on or in the brain. | 11-22-2012 |
Richard Agustin Castro, Pasadena, CA US
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20090118792 | Video Processing Unit for a Visual Prosthetic Apparatus - A video processing unit configured to convert a video image to stimulation patterns for stimulating neural tissue in a subject's eye and comprising a power button, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered on after a first time interval upon activation of a power button, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered off after a second time interval upon activation of a power button. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118793 | Video Processing Unit for a Visual Prosthetic Apparatus - A video processing unit configured to convert a video image to stimulation patterns for stimulating neural tissue in a subject's eye, the video processing unit comprising a video processor for converting a video image to a digital video stream; a memory for storing the digital video stream; and a video preprocessor data interface for forming stimulation patterns based on the stored digital video stream. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118794 | Video Processing Unit for a Visual Prosthetic Apparatus - A visual prosthesis apparatus comprising: a video capture device for capturing a video image; a video processing unit associated with the video capture device, the video processing unit configured to convert the video image to stimulation patterns; and a retinal stimulation system configured to stimulate neural tissue in a subject's eye based on the stimulation patterns, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered on after a first time interval upon activation of a power button, wherein the video processing unit is configured to be powered off after a second time interval upon activation of a power button. | 05-07-2009 |
20110313486 | Wireless Visual Prosthesis with Remote Driver and Coil - The present invention is wireless visual prosthesis with a remote driver for the external coils this, among other things, provides for a magnetic resonance image (MRI) safe visual prosthesis. fMRI is an effective tool for analyzing cortical responses to neural stimulation, such as from a visual prosthesis. However, the external electronics of a visual prosthesis cannot operate in a MRI field. The present invention provides a radio frequency shielded link between a video processing unit, driver circuitry and the coils used for communicating with the implantable portion of the visual prosthesis. | 12-22-2011 |
20120185015 | Method and Apparatus to Provide Safety Checks for Neural Stimulation - The present application deals generally with the stimulation of neural tissue by electronic means and specifically with controlling the level of electrical stimulation in order to prevent damage to the neural tissue. Methods presented in the disclosure include detecting current leakage via electrode impedance measurement, electrode capacitance measurement, and testing the electrode response to a test current pulse. Apparatus presented in the disclosure include circuitry and systems capable of performing the methods disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
Ryan O. Castro, San Diego, CA US
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20110015438 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INTERMEDIATES RELATED TOTHE 5-HT2C AGONIST (R)-8-CHLORO-1-METHYL-2,3,4,5,-TETRAHYDRO-1H-3-BENZAZEPINE - The present invention provides processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of 8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine, a serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonist that is useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of, for example, central nervous system disorders, such as obesity. | 01-20-2011 |
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20150210625 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF 5-HT2C RECEPTOR AGONISTS - The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine (lorcaserin), a serotonin (5-HT) receptor modulator that is useful in the treatment of, for example, central nervous system disorders, such as obesity. | 07-30-2015 |