Patents by Inventor Roberto Rios

Roberto Rios 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).

  • Apparatus and method for video encoding and transcoding system
    Patent number: 9565430
    Abstract: A video encoding and transcoding system comprising a video content display unit that has a platform, a browser and a bandwidth and is adapted to display video content, a storage server that is adapted to receive video content, and a video encoder that is adapted to download video content and transcode video content. The preferred system automatically determines the platform, the browser and the bandwidth of the video content display unit and automatically selects the most optimized video format using real time adaptive bit rate switching in HTML5. A method for encoding and transcoding video content comprising providing a video encoding and transcoding system, visiting a video encoder website, selecting a resolution, uploading a video to a storage server, triggering an encoder, downloading a copy of the video, transcoding the video to a selected resolution, and uploading the video to the storage server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventors: Steve Steele, Christopher Klapp, Nicholas Ricketts, Andrew Steele, Jonathan Morua, Roberto Rios, Terrence Cox, Mike Wade
  • Air deflector for vehicles
    Patent number: 4401339
    Abstract: An air deflector for vehicles to reduce wind resistance while moving. Two flat panels are provided hinged to upright posts, preferably mounted on the bumper of a vehicle. The panels are collapsable or retractable. In one position they are swung outwardly into a v-shaped configuration with the apex at the front. In retracted position they are folded back in a position parallel to each other adapted for parking or storage. Guide means are provided on the back side of the panels to facilitate their being deployed outwardly. The outer edges of the panels are mounted on rotatable posts having sprockets on them and a sprocket chain mechanism is provided with connections to the interior of the automobile so that the panels can be deployed outwardly or retracted from within the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Inventor: Roberto Rios
  • Reading stand with magnifier
    Patent number: 4120564
    Abstract: A reading stand is provided having a base and holder for holding material to be read in a predetermined position. The base supports a frame which carries a magnifying glass in a position to magnify the reading material and to be easily seen. The holder for the reading material is adjustable from the front part of the device towards and away from the magnifying glass. The frame provides simplified up and down and transverse adjustments of the magnifying glass relative to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Inventor: Roberto Rios