Patents by Inventor Raul Olivera
Raul Olivera 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).
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Patent number: 11478720Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti, Raul Olivera
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Publication number: 20200114274Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti, Raul Olivera
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Patent number: 9645181Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided an aquatic toy configured for movement under water. The aquatic toy employs sensors to automatically turn on when placed in water and further employs a timing circuit to automatically turn the toy off after a predetermined amount of time. The aquatic toy further includes a shock sensor to monitor movement of the toy when in water and after the timer expires. Movement such as tapping on the tank, splashing the water, or physical movement of the toy will turn on the toy and re-activate the timer. However, the sensors can further detect when the toy is dry to ensure the shock sensor is only active when the sensor is wet.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, David A. Norman, Raul Olivera, James Anthony Trzaskos
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Patent number: 9463393Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a mechanical device capable of mimicking a serpentine motion. The mechanical device includes a plurality of segmented portions interconnected consecutively at pivoted junctions. A rotational motor and an eccentric weight are secured about one segmented portion and at least one pair of legs extends from a segmented portion towards a contact surface and causes the segmented portion to move in a direction defined as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric weight. The additional segmented portions following the segmented leg portion follow in a serpentine motion as these portions rock and pivot to counter-balance the undulation caused by the segmented leg portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Raul Olivera, Jeffrey Russell Waegelin, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, David Anthony Norman
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Patent number: 9289694Abstract: In one embodiment there is a toy skateboard having two configurations. In the first configuration, a pair of non-motorized truck assemblies are attached to the deck, and the upper surface of the deck has a finger engaging region for a user's fingers to engage and move the skateboard. In the second configuration, the rear non-motorized truck assembly is replaced with a motorized rear truck assembly, wherein the movement of the skateboard is controlled by the processor in response to remote signals. In addition, the processor may detect a back EMF voltage generated by the rotation of a motor caused by a manual manipulation of a wheel controlled by the motor. The processor would have sleep and wake states and would transition between the two when the detected back EMF voltage reaches a pre-determined value.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera
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Patent number: 9233313Abstract: An ambulatory toy includes a body; a drive mechanism coupled to the body; a plurality of leg members coupled to the drive mechanism, each of the leg members having a distal end disposed downwardly in a first position and adapted to contact a support surface; and a self-righting member coupled to at least one of the legs. The self-righting member adapted to move the distal ends of the legs of the toy from a second position to the first downwardly disposed position. The method of self-righting using the self-righting member coupled to the leg.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Raul Olivera, David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jeffrey R. Waegelin
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Publication number: 20150306511Abstract: In one embodiment there is a toy skateboard having two configurations. In the first configuration, a pair of non-motorized truck assemblies are attached to the deck, and the upper surface of the deck has a finger engaging region for a user's fingers to engage and move the skateboard. In the second configuration, the rear non-motorized truck assembly is replaced with a motorized rear truck assembly, wherein the movement of the skateboard is controlled by the processor in response to remote signals. In addition, the processor may detect a back EMF voltage generated by the rotation of a motor caused by a manual manipulation of a wheel controlled by the motor. The processor would have sleep and wake states and would transition between the two when the detected back EMF voltage reaches a pre-determined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: INNOVATION FIRST, INC.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera
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Publication number: 20150306514Abstract: In one embodiment there is a toy skateboard having two configurations. In the first configuration, a pair of non-motorized truck assemblies are attached to the deck, and the upper surface of the deck has a finger engaging region for a user's fingers to engage and move the skateboard. In the second configuration, the rear non-motorized truck assembly is replaced with a motorized rear truck assembly, wherein the movement of the skateboard is controlled by the processor in response to remote signals. In addition, the processor may detect a back EMF voltage generated by the rotation of a motor caused by a manual manipulation of a wheel controlled by the motor. The processor would have sleep and wake states and would transition between the two when the detected back EMF voltage reaches a pre-determined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: INNOVATION FIRST, INC.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, David Anthony Norman, Raul Olivera, Mitch Randall
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Patent number: 9162154Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, David Anthony Norman, Raul Olivera, Gregory E. Needel
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Publication number: 20150224413Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided an aquatic toy configured for movement under water. The aquatic toy employs sensors to automatically turn on when placed in water and further employs a timing circuit to automatically turn the toy off after a predetermined amount of time. The aquatic toy further includes a shock sensor to monitor movement of the toy when in water and after the timer expires. Movement such as tapping on the tank, splashing the water, or physical movement of the toy will turn on the toy and re-activate the timer. However, the sensors can further detect when the toy is dry to ensure the shock sensor is only active when the sensor is wet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: INNOVATION FIRST, INC.Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, David A. Norman, Raul Olivera, James Anthony Trzaskos
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Patent number: 9050540Abstract: In one embodiment there is a toy skateboard having two configurations. In the first configuration, a pair of non-motorized truck assemblies are attached to the deck, and the upper surface of the deck has a finger engaging region for a user's fingers to engage and move the skateboard. In the second configuration, the rear non-motorized truck assembly is replaced with a motorized rear truck assembly, wherein the movement of the skateboard is controlled by the processor in response to remote signals. In addition, the processor may detect a back EMF voltage generated by the rotation of a motor caused by a manual manipulation of a wheel controlled by the motor. The processor would have sleep and wake states and would transition between the two when the detected back EMF voltage reaches a pre-determined value.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera
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Patent number: D747688Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, Gregory James Lavender, Jeffrey Russel Waegelin, James Anthony Traskos, Kelvin Gunnar Frank, Jason Alan Weihman, Thomas Charles Glick, Arthur Philip Dutra, IV, John Edward Vielkind-Neun, Paul David Copioli
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Patent number: D747776Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, Gregory James Lavender, Jeffrey Russel Waegelin, James Anthony Trzaskos, Kelvin Gunnar Frank, Jason Alan Weihman
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Patent number: D750177Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, Gregory James Lavender, Jeffrey Russel Waegelin, James Anthony Trzaskos, Kelvin Gunnar Frank, Jason Alan Weihman, Thomas Charles Glick, Arthur Philip Dutra, IV, John Edward Vielkind-Neun, Paul David Copioli
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Patent number: D752518Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, Gregory James Lavender, Jeffrey Russel Waegelin, James Anthony Trzaskos, Kelvin Gunnar Frank, Jason Alan Weihman, Thomas Charles Glick, Arthur Philip Dutra, IV, John Edward Vielkind-Neun, Paul David Copioli
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Patent number: D758225Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, Gregory James Lavender, Jeffrey Russel Waegelin, James Anthony Trzaskos, Kelvin Gunnar Frank, Jason Alan Weihman, Thomas Charles Glick, Arthur Philip Dutra, IV, John Edward Vielkind-Neun, Paul David Copioli
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Patent number: D772350Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti
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Patent number: D776207Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, James Anthony Trzaskos, Gregory James Lavender
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Patent number: D846662Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, James Anthony Trzaskos, Gregory James Lavender, Adam Freeman
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Patent number: D959569Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, James Anthony Trzaskos, Gregory James Lavender, Adam Freeman