Patents by Inventor Ricardo Cortes

Ricardo Cortes 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: 20070266047
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the submission of metadata content and media content to a media distribution system. The media content can include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a client submitting metadata content can validate the metadata content prior to submission of the metadata content and/or associated media content. A media distribution system receiving metadata content can also validate the metadata content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Ricardo Cortes, Max Muller
  • Patent number: 5906383
    Abstract: A combination shopping cart and basket includes a basket member having a pair of opposing gripping members to assist a user in lifting the device. The basket member is dimensioned to be received within a vehicle's trunk. A handle is attached to the top edge of the basket and is pivotable between an outwardly extending position to function as a shopping cart handle and horizontal position, superimposed on the basket member allowing the basket to be stored within the trunk. The basket member is mounted on a wheel assembly and includes a brake assembly to assist a user in stopping the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Inventor: Ricardo Cortes