Patents by Inventor Augusto Lopez-Torres

Augusto Lopez-Torres 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).

  • Patent number: 8903731
    Abstract: A computer based machine system and method for coordinating a meeting between a meeting requester and a meeting prospect are described. The invention includes a meeting requester interface that allows a meeting requester to submit a meeting request. A computer readable identification code associated with a complementary article set, including at least two functionally complementary articles, is stored in a database and cross-referenced with the meeting request. A complementary article of the complementary article set is shipped to the meeting requester and a second complementary article of the complementary article set is shipped to the meeting prospect. If the meeting prospect accepts the meeting, the complementary articles may be united at the meeting and a corresponding donation to charity made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Complete The Pair, LLC
    Inventor: Augusto Lopez-Torres, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8348092
    Abstract: The invention discloses a recycling bin cover comprising a base member engageable with a periphery of a recycling bin's open top; a frame having a plurality of frame members extending upwardly from the base member toward an imaginary apex; a curtain supported on and forming a sidewall extending around the frame; a flap forming an openable sidewall in the curtain; an opening positioned on the curtain and dimensioned to accept materials for recycling into the bin; and one or more lifting members connected to the base member, to the frame, or to both, and extending to form a handle above the recycling bin cover. Also included is a method of advertising by displaying a collegiate or sports emblem on the recycling bin cover disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Augusto Lopez-Torres, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7243889
    Abstract: A holder adapted for mounting on a flush valve housing, said holder including a body having a lower portion and an upper portion; a connector having a side wall forming at least part of the lower portion of said body, said connector dimensioned to engage the flush valve housing and having a flange adapted to make frictional contact therewith; a holder having a side wall forming at least part of the upper portion of said body, said holder providing a receptacle for holding an item; at least a first support forming a division between said connector and said holder to support an item placed in said holder; and one or more threaded fasteners positioned on the lower portion of said body to enhance the frictional contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Augusto Lopez-Torres, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20010013144
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a flush valve mounted holder having a closed bottom and an open top, the closed bottom configured to replace the cover of a flush valve having a flush valve cover in a commercial sanitary fixture such as a urinal or toilet, the holder comprising a base positioned to form the closed bottom of the holder, the base having threads positioned thereon for connecting to the flush valve, to thereby mount the holder on the flush valve in place of the flush valve cover, and a body connected to the base and positioned to form the open top of the flush valve mounted holder, the body having a shape suitable for holding at least one item for a person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: Augusto Lopez-Torres
  • Patent number: 6243885
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a flush valve mounted holder having a closed bottom and an open top, the closed bottom configured to replace the cover of a flush valve having a flush valve cover in a commercial sanitary fixture such as a urinal or toilet, the holder comprising a base positioned to form the closed bottom of the holder, the base having threads positioned thereon for connecting to the flush valve, to thereby mount the holder on the flush valve in place of the flush valve cover, and a body connected to the base and positioned to form the open top of the flush valve mounted holder, the body having a shape suitable for holding at least one item for a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Gooseneck Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Augusto Lopez-Torres, Jr.