Patents by Inventor Hugo Lopez

Hugo Lopez 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: 9075397
    Abstract: The chronograph mechanism includes a control device and a chronograph gear train designed to be driven directly or indirectly by a barrel, this chronograph gear train including a second-counter mobile and a mobile with a first precision corresponding to a first fraction of a second. The chronograph mechanism also includes at least one indicator which displays the seconds and first fractions of a second of the duration measured. The chronograph gear train includes an additional mobile (5) with a second precision corresponding to a second fraction of a second, which is driven by the mobile (3) for the first fraction of a second by a mobile (4) compensating the backlash; and the chronograph mechanism also includes an indicator for the second fractions of a second, which are smaller than the first fractions of a second, of the duration measured, which indicator is actuated by the additional train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: RICHEMONT INTERNATIONAL S.A.
    Inventors: Alain Girardbille, Hugo Lopez, Demetrio Cabiddu
  • Patent number: 8439555
    Abstract: Tourbillon mechanism for a watch having a turning cage mounted in pivoting manner in a first and second cage bearing lodged in fixed elements of the watch; an escapement mobile integral with the cage; and a regulating element in the form of a spiral balance capable of oscillating around a balance staff according to pulses received from the escapement mobile. The balance staff is mounted in pivoting manner in the balance bearings lodged outside the cage. The outer extremity of the spiral hairspring is fastened to the cage through a hairspring stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Richemont International SA
    Inventors: Florian Brossard, Hugo Lopez
  • Publication number: 20120257480
    Abstract: The chronograph mechanism includes a control device and a chronograph gear train designed to be driven directly or indirectly by a barrel, this chronograph gear train including a second-counter mobile and a mobile with a first precision corresponding to a first fraction of a second. The chronograph mechanism also includes at least one indicator which displays the seconds and first fractions of a second of the duration measured. The chronograph gear train includes an additional mobile (5) with a second precision corresponding to a second fraction of a second, which is driven by the mobile (3) for the first fraction of a second by a mobile (4) compensating the backlash; and the chronograph mechanism also includes an indicator for the second fractions of a second, which are smaller than the first fractions of a second, of the duration measured, which indicator is actuated by the additional train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: RICHEMONT INTERNATIONAL SA
    Inventors: Alain GIRARDBILLE, Hugo LOPEZ, Demetrio CABIDDU
  • Publication number: 20100278017
    Abstract: Tourbillon mechanism for a watch having a turning cage mounted in pivoting manner in a first and second cage bearing lodged in fixed elements of the watch; an escapement mobile integral with the cage; and a regulating element in the form of a spiral balance capable of oscillating around a balance staff according to pulses received from the escapement mobile. The balance staff is mounted in pivoting manner in the balance bearings lodged outside the cage. The outer extremity of the spiral hairspring is fastened to the cage through a hairspring stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Florian BROSSARD, Hugo Lopez
  • Patent number: 5935523
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for accessing a sealed container, and in particular a sealed container which is at a pressure other than atmospheric and which generally contains blood or other bodily fluid. A piercer and a probe are provided which are mounted to an XYZ positioning mechanism and are controlled such that the piercer passes through a stopper of the container, forming a cut therein through which the probe may subsequently enter the container. A foot mechanism is provided which is held against the stopper or seal for the container during piercer or probe removal for stripping purposes and through which the probe and piercer pass, the size and shape of the foot being such that, for both piercing and probing operations, it is over only a single container. The piercer and probe are operated such that the one not being used is in each instance in a raised position relative to the one being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Medical Laboratory Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: William McCandless, Spencer Lovette, Hugo Lopez, Art Desanto
  • Patent number: 4463075
    Abstract: An improved process for providing positive electrical connection between the shadow mask, the conductive coating and the aluminum film by way of the mask-supporting studs is disclosed. The process is for use in the manufacture of a cathode ray tube having a face panel including a rearwardly extending skirt with a seal land for attachment to a funnel having a mating seal land. The face panel and skirt receive an internal coat of electrically conductive dag. The face panel has an inner surface for receiving a pattern of discrete phosphor deposits overlaid with an electrically conductive aluminum film. The tube includes a shadow mask for color selection receiving a high voltage, and held dependent adjacent to the face panel by a plurality of metal studs extending inwardly from the skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Zenith Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Fritsch, William A. Jordan, Hugo A. Lopez
  • Patent number: 4212902
    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in the art of aluminizing the phosphor screens of image display devices such as television cathode ray picture tubes. An improved method comprises the application of a highly alkaline aqueous dispersion of a siliceous coating agent and a surfactant prior to aluminizing. The solution includes an acidic pH-lowering substance in an amount sufficient to adjust pH to a neutral range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Assignee: Zenith Radio Corporation
    Inventor: Hugo A. Lopez
  • Patent number: 4196015
    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in the art of aluminizing the phosphor screens of image display devices such as television cathode ray picture tubes. A solution for rewetting a phosphor-bearing image display faceplate prior to aluminizing comprises a highly alkaline aqueous dispersion of a siliceous coating agent and a surfactant. The solution according to the invention includes an acidic pH-lowering substance in an amount sufficient to adjust pH to a neutral range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Zenith Radio Corporation
    Inventor: Hugo A. Lopez