Patents by Inventor Richard M. Ruggiero

Richard M. Ruggiero 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: 9904917
    Abstract: The Massage Chair System and Apparatus with Charging Kiosk includes elements for a massage chair comprised of massage system, a vending system, a charging system, and other advantageous components. The Massage Chair System and Apparatus with Charging Kiosk provide the ability to charge devices during the time a user enjoys a massage in the chair. The System and Apparatus with Kiosk has components including a timer; a power supply; and a kiosk that can attach to a chair or standalone. Once a person inserts money into the massage chair, the kiosk intercepts the amount inserted and turns on the power to the kiosk supplying power to USB ports and inductive charging pads, allowing a user to charge electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Innovative Vending Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Ruggiero, Richard M. Ruggiero
  • Publication number: 20150278786
    Abstract: The Massage Chair System and Apparatus with Charging Kiosk includes elements for a massage chair comprised of massage system, a vending system, a charging system, and other advantageous components. The Massage Chair System and Apparatus with Charging Kiosk provide the ability to charge devices during the time a user enjoys a massage in the chair. The System and Apparatus with Kiosk has components including a timer; a power supply; and a kiosk that can attach to a chair or standalone. Once a person inserts money into the massage chair, the kiosk intercepts the amount inserted and turns on the power to the kiosk supplying power to USB ports and inductive charging pads, allowing a user to charge electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory Ruggiero, Richard M. Ruggiero
  • Patent number: 6209575
    Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized access to a rotating shaft. More particularly, an apparatus is provided to prevent unintended and unauthorized operation of a rotating shaft by encasing a vulnerable portion of the shaft in a standard pin type lock which renders the shaft impervious to unauthorized operation. It is intended that the rotating shaft cannot be operated unless it is unlocked and a tool is applied to a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Graziano, Richard M. Ruggiero, Sr., James Vichiconti