Patents by Inventor Ruben Martinez-Vera

Ruben Martinez-Vera 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).

  • Method and apparatus for conversion of a standard automobile top to a detached roof and/or T-top model
    Patent number: 4821394
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for modifying the roof of an automobile so as to enable the automobile to be easily converted from a detached roof style to a T-top style is disclosed. The method involves the preparation and removal of a portion of the existing vehicular roof. After reinforcement of the wind shield header and rear roof portion, the header and rear roof portion are adapted to accept an apparatus for bridging the header and the rear roof portion to permit the removable attachment of roof panels. The apparatus comprises a spanning member having a first end adapted to be removably secured to the modified header and a second end adapted to be removably secured to the modified rear roof portion. The apparatus further has sealing means on the ends of the spanning member which align with sealing means on the modified header and rear roof portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Inventor: Ruben Martinez-Vera