Patents by Inventor Robert Gallegos

Robert Gallegos 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: 20210347240
    Abstract: The cover is constructed of an antimicrobial foam material having a thickness of no less than a quarter of an inch to provide optimal protection against hail. A dual mode of fastening ensures both easy and secure fitting of the cover to the vehicle body. Firstly, a series of suction cups is arrayed upon the cover's underside. This method provides a secure and adaptable means of fastening which is passive from an installation perspective, allowing a user to quickly and easy secure the cover, regardless of the vehicle geometry. Secondly, rope fasteners are affixed to the cover around a periphery, such that if the user wants a redundant or more secure fastening mechanism (especially in the event of high winds), the ropes may be tied to the spokes of the vehicle wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Gallegos
  • Patent number: 10828757
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an axial swage tool configured to axially swage a fitting to a tube, a cable, or other such item of manufacture. The swage tool can be configured to utilize swaging engagement members for grasping and driving a swaging ring over a fitting. The swaging ring thereby radially compresses the fitting around the tube or other item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: AEROFIT, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gallegos, Srinivas B. Suresh
  • Publication number: 20180126526
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an axial swage tool configured to axially swage a fitting to a tube, a cable, or other such item of manufacture. The swage tool can be configured to utilize swaging engagement members for grasping and driving a swaging ring over a fitting. The swaging ring thereby radially compresses the fitting around the tube or other item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Gallegos, Srinivas B. Suresh
  • Patent number: 8252280
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing function and/or mass in damaged striated muscle tissue of interest (e.g., cardiac or muscle tissue) by providing of a population of multipotent adult progenitor cells (“MAPCs”), which effectively generate new striated muscle over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Catherine M. Verfaillie, Robert Gallegos, Michael Jerosch-Herold
  • Publication number: 20070125202
    Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Ronald Johnson, Robert Gallegos
  • Publication number: 20050178246
    Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and a electronic drive unit configured to remotely communicate with the motorized clasping mechanism, wherein the electronic drive unit sends control signals to drive the motorized clasping mechanism to selectively move in the first direction and the direction. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the motorized clasping mechanism in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the motorized clasping mechanism. The motorized clasping mechanism further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the motorized clasping mechanism in the first direction about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Ronald Johnson, Norio Sugano, Robert Gallegos, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik