Patents by Inventor Arturo M. Hernandez

Arturo M. Hernandez 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).

  • Publication number: 20080080163
    Abstract: An illuminated push button, an illuminated instrument cluster for a conveyance, and a lighting system for a conveyance are discussed. The push button can include a light sheet mounted on a base portion, such that light from the LED chips in the light sheet travels away from the base portion. The illuminated instrument cluster can include a lens mask assembly; an appliqué disposed behind the lens mask assembly with translucent graphical information and optically transmissive diffusion material, a housing, a light sheet, and a printed circuit board configured to address and drive the light sheet material. The light active sheet material is mounted behind the appliqué, such that light from the LED chips travels through the graphical information of the appliqué. The lighting system includes a light sheet; and an adhesive disposed on the light sheet. The light active sheet material is formed as lighting for a conveyance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: Grote Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dominic Grote III, Arturo M. Hernandez, Stanley D. Robbins
  • Patent number: 7055225
    Abstract: A hose clamp having an elongated band having first and second opposed ends which are overlapped to form an annular clamp member. A plurality of indentions are longitudinally positioned on the band. An adjustment assembly is fastened to the clamp member and includes a housing having a drive gear received therein. The drive gear includes peripheral teeth that engage the indentions whereby rotation of the gear results in the first and second ends moving to vary the circumference of the clamp member. The drive gear is driven with an adjustment screw that is positioned perpendicular to the clamp member circumference for easier access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventors: John L. Brant, Jr., Arturo M. Hernandez