Carlos A Valencia

US Patent:

6371940, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Mar 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/516391

Inventors:

Carlos A. Valencia - Hialeah FL
Federico Frigerio - Miami FL
Giovanni Acocella - Miami FL
Alejandro Nasio - Miami FL

Assignee:

Mark Two Engineering, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

60416413, 60416502, 600585

Abstract:

A mechanical rapid exchange device is provided which plastically deforms a guidewire and constrains the guidewire in a non-linear configuration such that a catheter may be moved relatively proximally or distally over the guidewire to facilitate catheter exchange. The device generally includes a housing having a channel along a length of one side of the housing, a central first punch movable between a first position in which the first punch is located substantially to one side of the channel and a second position in which it extends at least partially into the channel, lateral second and third punches movable between a respective first position in which they are located to the other side of the channel and a respective second position in which they extend at least partially into the channel. The device also includes a handle attached via levers to the second and third punches such that when the handle is actuated, the second and third punches are moved into the second position. A plastically deformable support tube extendable over a exterior portion of a guidewire and positionable within the channel is also provided.

US Patent:

6468123, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

May 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/156018

Inventors:

Carlos Valencia - Miami FL 33015

International Classification:

A63B 6510

US Classification:

446 48, 473588

Abstract:

A flying disk includes an outer ring, a plurality of blades spaced from one another and extending from the outer ring to a central hub to form a top plate thereof. The blades have a leading edge of greater cross-sectional thickness than the trailing edge thereof to provide lift. A bottom plate is attached to the top plate and defines a turbine structure including a series of slots and vanes extending downwardly from an edge of a slot from the bottom plate. The blades cause the disk to rise to a maximum altitude, and as the disk descends, the turbine structure regenerates the spinning motion thereby extending flight time.

US Patent:

20080195128, Aug 14, 2008

Filed:

Feb 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029232

Inventors:

Jorge L. Orbay - Miami FL, US
Jorge A. Machado - Miami FL, US
Thomas H. Norman - Miami FL, US
Alejandro Espinosa - Miami FL, US
Randall Chinock - Southbridge MA, US
Ronald G. Litke - Shelton CT, US
Carlos Valencia - Miami FL, US

Assignee:

SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC. - Miami FL

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 1/313

US Classification:

606170, 600183

Abstract:

An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut. The endo-surgical tool can be utilized as part of a system for performing an endo-surgical procedure

US Patent:

20080200758, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029239

Inventors:

Jorge L. Orbay - Miami FL, US
Jorge A. Machado - Miami FL, US
Thomas H. Norman - Miami FL, US
Alejandro Espinosa - Miami FL, US
Randal Chinnock - Southbridge MA, US
Ronald G. Litke - Shelton CT, US
Carlos Valencia - Miami FL, US

Assignee:

SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC. - Miami

International Classification:

A61B 1/04
A61B 1/32

US Classification:

600112, 600170

Abstract:

What is provided is an endo-surgical tool that includes imaging optics therein, the various components of which, including its tools, electronics and visualization components, can be used in the sterile surgical field. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the cannula portion of the tool is adapted to a particular type of endo-surgical procedure, while the handle, which includes at least a portion of the imaging circuitry for the device, can be used with a plurality of differently adapted cannulas.

US Patent:

D4260147, May 30, 2000

Filed:

Oct 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/094838

Inventors:

Carlos Valencia - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

2605

US Classification:

D26 81

US Patent:

61903337, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Oct 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/419181

Inventors:

Carlos A. Valencia - Hialeah FL

Assignee:

Mark II Research and Development Corp. - Miami FL

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600585

Abstract:

A threader device includes two substantially symmetrical elongate body members each having an inner face provided with a channel, an aligning guide, a first end, a second end, a hinge portion, and a locking portion. The two body members are pivotally coupled together at the hinge portions. When the two body members are in a closed position, the channels of the two body members together define a longitudinal passage having a stepped cylindrical cavity and a funnel at each of the first and second ends. The cavity is adapted to receive the distal end of a balloon catheter. Additionally, the cavity may receive and securely hold a non-balloon type catheter. One funnel is adapted to direct a guidewire into the cavity. The locking portions are adapted to create a snap closure for the threader device.

US Patent:

20210362820, Nov 25, 2021

Filed:

May 18, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/323786

Inventors:

- Miami FL, US
Carlos Alberto Valencia - Miami FL, US
Enrique Frecci Enriquez - Miami FL, US
Ricardo Enriquez - Miami FL, US

Assignee:

SWL Robotics, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

B63H 25/38
B63H 7/02
B63H 25/04

Abstract:

A propulsion rudder for use with a water vessel, preferably an unmanned surface water vessel. The propulsion rudder includes a rotating base, a rudder assembly, and a thrust assembly. In one embodiment, the rudder assembly may comprise two vertical mast rudders connected by an upper horizontal wing, with the thrust assembly mounted on the horizontal wing. In a second embodiment, the rudder assembly may comprise an annular airfoil with the thrust assembly mounted on a mast and positioned in the center of the annular airfoil. The thrust assembly may be a propeller, a turbine, a ramjet, or a rocket.

US Patent:

20180063429, Mar 1, 2018

Filed:

Mar 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/457530

Inventors:

- Miami FL, US
Carlos Alberto Valencia - Miami FL, US
Enrique Frecci Enriquez - Miami FL, US
Ricardo Enriquez - Miami FL, US

Assignee:

SWL Robotics, Inc. - Suwon-si

International Classification:

H04N 5/232
G03B 17/08
G03B 31/00
G03B 15/03
G03B 37/04
H04N 5/247
B64C 39/02
B63G 8/00
B63G 8/22
B63G 8/08

Abstract:

A camera drone has an array of eight camera-light units arranged so as to enable capture of photographs and video providing a spherical 360×360 field of view. Such an expansive field of view enables image capture for use in virtual reality, augmented reality, and similar uses. The camera drone is preferably spherical in shape so as to minimize any obstructions in the expansive field of view. The camera drone is modular with separate but coordinated modules for a main body module, a base module along an equator of the main body, a thruster module, and a camera-light module. The camera drone is also capable of operation in air or water (submersible) having both a tethered and autonomous version.