Alexander Paul Calderon

US Patent:

53340817, Aug 2, 1994

Filed:

Jan 27, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/826904

Inventors:

Alexander Calderon - Fremont CA

International Classification:

A22C 1102

US Classification:

452 35

Abstract:

A combination homogenizer-vacuum loader for a machine that stuffs meat product into a casing which includes an upright cylindrical chamber that can be evacuated and an agitator assembly that is rotated inside the chamber. An entrance port with a sliding gate valve is located on the side of the chamber so that when the valve is opened, ground meat is drawn by vacuum into the chamber. An exit port is located on the floor of the cylinder. The agitator assembly is detachably mounted on one end of a spindle having its other end external to the chamber for attachment to a drive means. A number of agitator assemblies are provided, each having a configuration designed to homogenize a particular meat product having its own consistency, depending on content of fat, moisture, and fiber. A ring seal features three elastomeric seals operating in combination to provide a reliable vacuum seal between the homogenizing unit and the meat stuffing machine. The homogenizer may be lifted off the meat stuffing machine by actuating a hydraulic ram hingably attached to the homogenizer and base stand.

US Patent:

51293161, Jul 14, 1992

Filed:

Jan 28, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/647462

Inventors:

Alexander Calderon - Fremont CA

International Classification:

B01F 700

US Classification:

99472

Abstract:

A combination homogenizer-vacuum loader for a machine that stuffs meat product into a casing which includes an upright cylindrical chamber that can be evacuated and an agitator assembly that is rotated inside the chamber. An entrance port with a sliding gate valve is located on the side of the chamber so that when the valve is opened, ground meat is drawn by vacuum into the chamber. An exit port is located on the floor of the cylinder. The agitator assembly is detachably mounted on one end of a spindle having its other end external to the chamber for attachment to a drive means. A number of agitator assemblies are provided, each having a configuration designed to homogenize a particular meat product having its own consistency, depending on content of fat, moisture, and fiber.

US Patent:

20190031057, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Jul 28, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/663321

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Andres Senatore - Mountain View CA, US
John Wayne Jaranson - Dearborn MI, US
Alexander Alborzi Calderon - San Carlos CA, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/42
B60R 21/015
B60N 2/02

Abstract:

A seat assembly includes one or more adjustable components disposed in a seat portion or a seatback of the seat assembly and are actively operable between stowed and deployed positions based on real-time occupant position information. A controller is operably coupled to the adjustable components and configured to adjust the adjustable components towards the deployed position when a pressure force is detected by one or more sensors disposed in either the seat portion or the seatback, or both. The pressure forces are applied by the vehicle occupant as the vehicle occupant applies pressure to portions of the vehicle seat during movement of the vehicle. The adjustable components are moveable to a degree that is calculated as a function of the pressure value sensed by the sensors in the seat assembly.

US Patent:

20190031058, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/783261

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Andres Senatore - Mountain View CA, US
John Wayne Jaranson - Dearborn MI, US
Alexander Alborzi Calderon - San Carlos CA, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/42
B60N 2/02
B60R 21/015

Abstract:

A seat assembly includes one or more adjustable components disposed in a seat portion or a seatback of the seat assembly. The adjustable components are operable between stowed and deployed positions. A controller is operably coupled to the adjustable components and configured to adjust the adjustable components towards the deployed position when a seat occupant is seated in the seat assembly. The controller moves one or more of the adjustable components towards the deployed position until a pressure force is detected by one or more sensors disposed in either the seat portion or the seatback, or both. The pressure forces are detected by the sensors as one or more of the adjustable components contacts a vehicle occupant. Movement of the adjustable components may cease immediately when a pressure value is detected and may also continue until a threshold pressure value is reached.

US Patent:

20190031137, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Jul 28, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/663342

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Andres Senatore - Mountain View CA, US
John Wayne Jaranson - Dearborn MI, US
Alexander Alborzi Calderon - San Carlos CA, US

International Classification:

B60R 22/44
B60R 21/015
B60N 2/02

Abstract:

A method for actively adjusting an adjustable component in a vehicle seat includes the steps of: (1) providing a seat assembly having a seat portion with first and second side bolsters disposed on opposite sides of the seat portion, first and second adjustable components and first and second sensors disposed in the first and second side bolsters, and a controller operably coupled to both the first and second adjustable components and the first and second sensors; (2) detecting a pressure value using one of the first and second sensors; (3) determining if the pressure value exceeds a threshold value; and moving an articulating support plate of the adjustable component associated with the sensor detecting the pressure value towards an extended position from a retracted position to a degree commensurate with pressure value detected.

US Patent:

20190031138, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/783292

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Andres Senatore - Mountain View CA, US
John Wayne Jaranson - Dearborn MI, US
Alexander Alborzi Calderon - San Carlos CA, US

International Classification:

B60R 22/44
B60N 2/02
B60R 21/015

Abstract:

A method for adjusting an adjustable component in a seat assembly includes the steps of: (1) providing a seat assembly having an adjustable support plate and a sensor; (2) supporting a seat occupant on the seat assembly; (3) moving the support plate into contact with the seat occupant; (4) sensing a pressure value applied to the support plate using the sensor as the support plate contacts the seat occupant; and (5) retaining the support plate in a deployed position. The movement of the support plate is configured to cease when the pressure value is initially detected or when the pressure value exceeds a predetermined threshold.