Patents by Inventor Roel C. Espina

Roel C. Espina 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: 7597393
    Abstract: A seat back video display assembly adapted to be positioned in the back of a vehicle seat having an outer skin cover. In one aspect, the assembly may comprise a receptacle member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening wherein the receptacle member is adapted to be positioned in the back of the vehicle seat. In addition, the assembly may further comprise a carrier member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening, wherein the carrier member includes at least one fastener that extends from the back wall of the carrier member and engages with the back wall of the receptacle member to secure the carrier member into the receptacle member. Moreover, the assembly may still further comprise a video display unit that is sized so as to be positioned secured within the opening in the carrier member, wherein the video display unit provides video signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene M. Tuccinardi, Ernesto R. Haack, Robert Murphy, Shanna Murphy, legal representative, Frank Barrese, Roel C. Espina, Jon A. Molo, Theo Zoetemelk
  • Patent number: 7533452
    Abstract: A high-back automobile seat having an opening defined by the seat's rear surface. The opening allows mounting of utility or entertainment components for use by a passenger behind the high-back seat. Entertainment components such as a video screen or an integrated DVD player/screen may be mounted for viewing enjoyment. A formed seat bun with the opening provides the space for mounting of such components. The formed seat bun may be prewired to allow easier installation of electronic components. An area about the opening may be contoured to provide sufficient depth for flush mounting of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Timely Innovations, LP
    Inventors: Roel C. Espina, Eugene M. Tuccinardi
  • Publication number: 20090115233
    Abstract: A seat back video display assembly adapted to be positioned in the back of a vehicle seat having an outer skin cover. In one aspect, the assembly may comprise a receptacle member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening wherein the receptacle member is adapted to be positioned in the back of the vehicle seat. In addition, the assembly may further comprise a carrier member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening, wherein the carrier member includes at least one fastener that extends from the back wall of the carrier member and engages with the back wall of the receptacle member to secure the carrier member into the receptacle member. Moreover, the assembly may still further comprise a video display unit that is sized so as to be positioned secured within the opening in the carrier member, wherein the video display unit provides video signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene M. Tuccinardi, Ernesto R. Haack, Robert Murphy, Frank Barrese, Roel C. Espina, Jon A. Molo, Theo Zoetemelk
  • Patent number: 7407227
    Abstract: A seat back video display assembly adapted to be positioned in the back of a vehicle seat having an outer skin cover. In one aspect, the assembly may comprise a receptacle member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening wherein the receptacle member is adapted to be positioned in the back of the vehicle seat. In addition, the assembly may further comprise a carrier member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening, wherein the carrier member includes at least one fastener that extends from the back wall of the carrier member and engages with the back wall of the receptacle member to secure the carrier member into the receptacle member. Moreover, the assembly may still further comprise a video display unit that is sized so as to be positioned secured within the opening in the carrier member, wherein the video display unit provides video signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Timely Innovations, L.P.
    Inventors: Eugene M. Tuccinardi, Ernesto R. Haack, Robert Murphy, Frank Barrese, Roel C. Espina, Jon A. Molo, Theo Zoetemelk
  • Patent number: 7188895
    Abstract: A high-back automobile seat having an opening defined by the seat's rear surface. The opening allows mounting of utility or entertainment components for use by a passenger behind the high-back seat. Entertainment components such as a video screen or an integrated DVD player/screen may be mounted for viewing enjoyment. A formed seat bun with the opening provides the space for mounting of such components. The formed seat bun may be prewired to allow easier installation of electronic components. An area about the opening may be contoured to provide sufficient depth for flush mounting of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Timely Innovations, LP
    Inventors: Roel C. Espina, Eugene M. Tuccinardi
  • Patent number: 7040697
    Abstract: A seat back video display assembly adapted to be positioned in the back of a vehicle seat having an outer skin cover. In one aspect, the assembly may comprise a receptacle member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening wherein the receptacle member is adapted to be positioned in the back of the vehicle seat. In addition, the assembly may further comprise a carrier member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening, wherein the carrier member includes at least one fastener that extends from the back wall of the carrier member and engages with the back wall of the receptacle member to secure the carrier member into the receptacle member. Moreover, the assembly may still further comprise a video display unit that is sized so as to be positioned secured within the opening in the carrier member, wherein the video display unit provides video signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Timely Innovations, LP
    Inventors: Eugene M. Tuccinardi, Ernesto R. Haack, Robert Murphy, Frank Barrese, Roel C. Espina, Jon A. Molo, Theo Zoetemelk
  • Patent number: D508251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Timely Innovations, LP
    Inventors: Eugene M. Tuccinardi, Ernesto R. Haack, Roel C. Espina