Patents by Inventor Ruben Lopez-Apodaca

Ruben Lopez-Apodaca 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: 8479960
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for positioning portable telephones on sun visors in vehicles. The holder may be in the general form of a rectangular box structure with a back side wall with a hanger attached, a right and a left side wall attached to the back side wall, a front side wall attached to the two side walls, and a bottom wall to form an open top interior chamber. The front side wall may have at least one opening therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca
  • Publication number: 20120280014
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for positioning portable telephones on sun visors in vehicles. The holder may be in the general form of a rectangular box structure with a back side wall with a hanger attached, a right and a left side wall attached to the back side wall, a front side wall attached to the two side walls, and a bottom wall to form an open top interior chamber. The front side wall may have at least one opening therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca
  • Patent number: 6951325
    Abstract: A forearm and wrist support apparatus for keyboard operators. The support apparatus attaches to a working surface and provides a comfortable resting place for the forearms of the keyboard operator. A supporting base of the apparatus comprises of a rigid lower member, side members attached to left and right sides of the lower member, and a sloping front member. Each side member includes a horizontal slot that forms a track for a sliding arm support that is housed within the apparatus. The sliding arm support has a flat rectangular shape and includes tabs on both sides to extend and retract the sliding arm support. The apparatus further includes a cushion comprising a pad attached to the front and side members that extends to the rear of the apparatus. A cover material covers the external surfaces of the front and side members. The apparatus also includes an attachment system comprising a screw clamp attached to the lower surface of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca
  • Publication number: 20050184204
    Abstract: A forearm and wrist support apparatus for keyboard operators. The support apparatus attaches to a working surface and provides a comfortable resting place for the forearms of the keyboard operator. A supporting base of the apparatus comprises of a rigid lower member, side members attached to left and right sides of the lower member, and a sloping front member. Each side member includes a horizontal slot that forms a track for a sliding arm support that is housed within the apparatus. The sliding arm support has a flat rectangular shape and includes tabs on both sides to extend and retract the sliding arm support. The apparatus further includes a cushion comprising a pad attached to the front and side members that extends to the rear of the apparatus. A cover material covers the external surfaces of the front and side members. The apparatus also includes an attachment system comprising a screw clamp attached to the lower surface of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca