Patents by Inventor Robert Lopez

Robert Lopez 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).

  • Patent number: 10882495
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention refers to a system for cleaning an external vehicle-mounted sensor surface. The system comprises an air nozzle arranged to discharge air onto a sensor surface; an air pump comprising a fluid inlet, an air outlet, an air-fluid interface and a variable volume compression chamber communicated with the air outlet; an air flow control device communicated with the air nozzle and the air outlet for controlling the flow of air therethrough; and a liquid pump communicated with the fluid inlet to supply a flow of pressurized liquid such that the volume of the compression chamber varies to generate a volume of pressurized air with an absolute pressure below 10 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert López Galera, Miguel Mota López, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Jose Manuel Espinosa, Olallo Alcaide Hernández, Cristian Rodríguez Estévez
  • Patent number: 10874170
    Abstract: A disposable waterproof bootsock is worn over foot and sock to protect from exposure to liquids, dirt and other contaminants in an environment that can penetrate footwear or reach above the ankle. The bootsock is secured about the wearer's calf and ankle using fasteners that accommodate a range of calf and ankle sizes and allow adjustment to the wearer's desired fit while maintaining the bootsock in position upright. One or more sealed compartments are provided to hold essential supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Lopez
  • Publication number: 20200369244
    Abstract: The telescopic washing device comprises first and second telescopic members operable along a first linear path between retracted extended positions parallel to telescopic member longitudinal axis Z; a wiper element coupled to the second telescopic member such that the wiper element is movable according to a second path lying on a plane XY perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Z; a second guiding area associated with first telescopic member or wiper element and according to second path; and a guiding element associated with the other of the first telescopic member or the wiper element to slide to the second guiding area as the first and second telescopic members move to each other. As pressurized fluid is supplied to the first telescopic member, the wiper element is at least rotated according to the second path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Olallo Alcaide Hernández, Robert López Galera
  • Publication number: 20200341035
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for monitoring a capacitance-coupled voltage transformer (CCVT) in electrical communication with the electric power delivery system, the CCVT comprising a stack of capacitors and an electrical contact to a first ground connection. A first current transformer is disposed between the stack of capacitors and the first ground connection. The current transformer provides an electrical signal corresponding to a current associated with the CCVT. A second current transformer is disposed between a primary winding of a step-down transformer associated with the CCVT and a second ground connection. An intelligent electronic device (IED) in electrical communication with the current measurement devices monitors a ratio of magnitudes from the current transformers at a single frequency. The ratio is compared against an acceptable range. When the ratio exceeds the acceptable range, an alarm is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis C. Mallett, Robert Lopez, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200023815
    Abstract: The washing arrangement comprises at least one first wiper driving actuator and at least one second wiper driving actuator to move at least one wiper, and at least one nozzle for injecting washing fluid towards the target device, wherein the wiper driving actuators are linked to each other such that, in use, the wiper is driven by the first wiper driving actuator along a first line to contact the surface of the target device to be washed, and by the second wiper driving actuator along a second line to wipe at least one portion of the surface of the target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: ROBERT LOPEZ GALERA, OLALLO ALCAIDE HERNANDEZ
  • Publication number: 20190232873
    Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a housing, a reflective element, a display, a light sensor, a controller, and an interface. The reflective element is adapted to change beween high and low reflection states. The display is positioned behind, and visible through, the reflective element when activated and the switchable reflective element is in the low reflection state. The sensor is configured to output a light signal. The controller is configured to receive the signal, compare the signal to a threshold, and output a signal to the switchable reflective element to facilitate changing between the high and low reflection states and based on the comparison. The controller outputs a signal to activate the display when the switchable reflective element is in the low reflection state. The interface outputs a signal to the controller to activate the display and place the reflective element in the low reflection state regardless of the light signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Publication number: 20190159549
    Abstract: A disposable waterproof bootsock is worn over foot and sock to protect from exposure to liquids, dirt and other contaminants in an environment that can penetrate footwear or reach above the ankle. The bootsock is secured about the wearer's calf and ankle using fasteners that accommodate a range of calf and ankle sizes and allow adjustment to the wearer's desired fit while maintaining the bootsock in position upright. One or more sealed compartments are provided to hold essential supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: ROBERT LOPEZ
  • Patent number: 10286845
    Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a switchable reflective element that can change between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly also includes a controller communicating with the switchable reflective element, the controller being able to change the switchable reflective element between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly further includes a housing configured for attachment to the vehicle and housing at least the switchable reflective element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.U.
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Patent number: 10286877
    Abstract: The present invention refers a system and a method for automatically cleaning an optic lens mounted on a vehicle, by spraying a washing liquid to remove any type of dirt from the lens such as a clear image or optic signal can be captured anytime, where an air pump is provided including a variable volume compression chamber to pressurize a volume of air, and a washing liquid conduit is communicated with a liquid nozzle and with the air pump, such as the air pump can be operated by the flow of pressurized washing liquid, such as the same flow of pressurized washing liquid is used to clean the optic surface, and to operate the air pump and generate a blast of air to blow off any liquid drop from the optic lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Lopez Galera, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Miguel Mota López
  • Patent number: 10274155
    Abstract: A mirror device for motor vehicles is provided comprising a main housing and a light guide associated with a light source and attached to the main housing. The light guide extends in at least one portion through the main housing defining at least one housing adapted for receiving the light source. The main housing may comprise a cover and a case; and a housing body may be fitted between the light guide and the cover. The light source housing may be formed at any portion of the length of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Sergio Hellin Navarro, Nestor Ruiz Ortega, Maria Luisa Novella, Carles Montero Foix, Robert Lopez Galera
  • Patent number: 10144395
    Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a vehicle-mounted optic surface, including a housing, the housing including an opening adapted to fit an optic surface, a fluid inlet arranged to take in washer fluid, an at least one fluid discharge port arranged to discharge washer fluid onto the optic surface, a first passage in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet and the at least one fluid discharge port so as to guide the washer fluid from the fluid inlet towards the at least one fluid discharge port and a protruding part that substantially surrounds the opening so as to define an inner wall. A cleaning system and a vehicle-mounted sensor can include an optic surface and the cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Fico Transpar, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Lopez Galera, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Miguel Mota Lopez
  • Publication number: 20180294059
    Abstract: The invention is a novel, internet-enabled doctor-patient workflow system comprising, inter alia, an “intelligent” electronic health record and healthcare management process, offering an interactive “machine-learning” electronic health record and medical management system. The invention features inputs and commands from doctors through the use of a conversation pane (conversation window). The invention uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to accomplish routine activities via short code commands and auto-fill menu-populating technology which adapts itself to a particular physician's style as the System is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Savant Care Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Lopez
  • Publication number: 20180239316
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for sending a request, by a first computing device and for receipt by a second computing device, that the second computing device send data that describes characteristics of the second computing device. Receiving, from the second computing device, the data that describes the characteristics of the second computing device. Determining whether the second computing device includes the first component model based on the received data. Determining whether the second computing device includes the second component model based on the received data. Generating, by the first computing device, a graphical user interface that is associated with the second computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Lopez Toscano, Aparna Bhatnagar Sinha, Igor Karp, John Kozura, Michael Fitzgerald Mester
  • Publication number: 20180178726
    Abstract: The rear view mirror (100) comprises a rear view mirror housing (110) to be movably mounted to a portion of a motor vehicle, a reflective element (120) received in the housing (110), and actuating means (130) for moving the rear view mirror housing (110) in at least two different positions. The actuating means (130) include at least one operator interface element (200) for operating and/or controlling and/or selecting and/or indicating different parameters and functions in the motor vehicle by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Publication number: 20180126406
    Abstract: The fluid-ejection device (100) comprises a first member (110) and a second member (120). The second member (120) is movable relative to the first member (110) and has an outlet (125) from which fluid can be discharged. The first member (110) has a first inlet (200) adapted to be fed by fluid from a source of fluid (250), and is connected to the outlet (125), and a second inlet (300) adapted to be fed by fluid from a source of fluid (250) that is capable of driving the second member (120) so as to move it relative to the first member (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Robert López Galera, Miguel Mota López, Carles Esteller Pitarch, José Manuel Espinosa Morales, Olallo Alcaide Hernández
  • Publication number: 20180093613
    Abstract: A vehicle driving assist system includes at least a first camera (1) located at a rear part of the vehicle (10) for capturing a first field of view (11) outside of the rear of the vehicle (10). The first field of view (11) is larger than a second field of view (12) covered by a transflective element (22) of an optional rear-view mirror (21). The system further includes: a display (2) configurable for displaying an image of the first rear field of view (11) captured by the at least one, first camera (1); processing means for modifying the image to be displayed by the display (2) and for overlaying on the image displayed by the display (2) at least a reference line (41, 51, 52, 52?) which corresponds to a predetermined distance at ground level (40) from the driver's ocular points (42) or from the rear of the vehicle (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frederic Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Publication number: 20170313286
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention refers to a system for cleaning an external vehicle-mounted sensor surface. The system comprises an air nozzle arranged to discharge air onto a sensor surface; an air pump comprising a fluid inlet, an air outlet, an air-fluid interface and a variable volume compression chamber communicated with the air outlet; an air flow control device communicated with the air nozzle and the air outlet for controlling the flow of air therethrough; and a liquid pump communicated with the fluid inlet to supply a flow of pressurized liquid such that the volume of the compression chamber varies to generate a volume of pressurized air with an absolute pressure below 10 bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: FICO TRANSPAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Robert López Galera, Miguel Mota López, Carlos Esteller Pitarch, Jose Manuel Espinosa, Olallo Alcaide Hernández, Cristian Rodríguez Estévez
  • Publication number: 20170259742
    Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a switchable reflective element that can change between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly also includes a controller communicating with the switchable reflective element, the controller being able to change the switchable reflective element between a high reflection state and a low reflection state. The mirror assembly further includes a housing configured for attachment to the vehicle and housing at least the switchable reflective element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: David Gómez Timoneda, Frédéric Lorival, Robert López Galera, Oriol Biosca Yuste
  • Patent number: 9696000
    Abstract: An outer housing with a cover having a PVD coating; a lens; and an illumination device such as LEDs, light guides, light emitting surfaces and/or blinkers. The lens has a first area internal to the cover, and a second, transparent area extending to one side of the outer housing. The cover has a first cover element external to the lens and of a nature such that the illumination device is visible from the exterior when it is on and not visible from the exterior when it is off. The cover has a substantially opaque second cover element having an overlapping portion between the first area of the lens and the first cover element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Sergio Hellin Navarro, Nestor Ruiz Ortega, Maria Luisa Novella, Carles Montero Foix, Josep Pujadas Beltran, Robert Lopez Galera, Jose Manuel Espinosa
  • Publication number: 20170163863
    Abstract: The invention refers to a rear vision system (1) for a motor vehicle comprising a camera (2) for capturing an image (3) within a field of view, and a system controller (6) adapted for: displaying a first area (5) of the captured image (3), receiving and processing vehicle driving and/or user information, and selecting a second area (8?-8???) of the captured image (3) depending on the received information, where each of the first and second areas (5, 8?-8???) are smaller than the area of the captured image (3). The vehicle driving information may refer to a change in driving direction from a forward driving direction to a reverse driving direction or vice versa, an increase or decrease in driving speed with respect to a predefined value, a change in lane, a change in steering angle, a change in pitch angle, a change in roll angle, and road monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: David GOMEZ TIMONEDA, Frédéric LORIVAL, Robert LÓPEZ GALERA, Oriol BIOSCA YUSTE