Patents by Inventor Rene Matias

Rene Matias 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: 20070178801
    Abstract: A buoyant water toy constructed from a moldable plastic that simulates the shape of a seahorse and can be propelled through the water by a rider straddling the body of the toy and peddling a bicycle-like foot-engaging pedal mechanism connected to the body of the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventor: Rene Matias
  • Patent number: 4577860
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable exercising apparatus for simulating the running. The exercising apparatus include a frame including first and second inverted U-shaped mounting members which are parallelly disposed to each other and each of which has front and rear legs. The frame also includes first base and second members fixedly coupled to the front and rear legs, respectively, of the first and second mounting members. The exercising apparatus also includes an inverted V-shaped supporting member which has front and rear legs fixedly coupled to the first and second base members, respectively, a driving mechanism for providing a user with resistance to driving in response to his movement of the set of pedals mechanically coupled to the supporting member and to the first and second mounting members, and a pedal mounting mechanism for mounting a set of pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Inventors: Rene Matias, Leroy R. Perry, Jr.