Patents by Inventor Carlos M. Rodriquez

Carlos M. Rodriquez 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).

  • Portable multi position magnifier camera
    Patent number: 8115831
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Freedom Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos M. Rodriquez, Patrick Murphy, Waldemar Tunkis, Todd Conard, Michael Goldenberg, Jeffrey McDaniel
  • Multiposition Handheld Elecronic Magnifier
    Publication number: 20100073545
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnifier for use by blind or low vision users. The magnifier includes a camera, such as a CMOS image sensor, that displays enlarged images upon a screen for easy viewing. The magnifier further includes a handle that is pivotally interconnected to a housing to allow for handheld use in a variety of different configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Carlos M. Rodriquez, Patrick Murphy, Waldemar Tunkis, Todd Conard, Michael Goldenberg, Jeffrey McDaniel
  • Portable Multi Position Magnifier Camera
    Publication number: 20100027237
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Carlos M. Rodriquez, Patrick Murphy, Waldemar Tunkis, Todd Conard, Michael Goldenberg, Jeffrey McDaniel