Patents by Inventor Sergio E. Villanueva

Sergio E. Villanueva 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: 20030005813
    Abstract: A packaging device for musical instrument strings provides for easy identification and dispensing of individual strings without bending, curling or tangling the strings. Each string is individually wound on its own string carrier such that the string can be individually removed without disturbing the remaining strings. In one embodiment, a base and cover enclose a series of string carriers with each string carrier having a channel holding a coiled string. The various string carriers may be stacked together and enclosed by an external housing such that the string carriers are allowed to individually rotate, or the carriers may remain fixed with respect to each other and to the package housing. The package may be formed of thermoformed plastic, injection molded plastic, cardboard, or any other material. The dispenser may be used to package strings for guitars, pianos, harps or any other stringed instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
    Inventor: Sergio E. Villanueva
  • Patent number: 4756454
    Abstract: An audio equipment carrier with built-in speakers for personal portable radios, tape players and the like. The carrier is adapted to be clamped or otherwise mounted on the handlebars of vehicles such as bicycles, tricycles, mopeds and motorcycles. The speakers project rearwardly from the handlebars toward the rider and are on opposite sides of a front control arm or stem. The carrier has a generally flat top and the audio equipment is held thereon by a releasable strap. A plug and leads provide electrical communication between the audio equipment and the speakers. The carrier may be equipped with a battery and audio amplifiers to enhance the sound produced by the audio equipment. A novel strap and buckle combination is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Novi, Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier R. Villanueva, Sergio E. Villanueva
  • Patent number: 4754901
    Abstract: An audio equipment carrier with built-in speakers for personal portable radios, tape players and the like. The carrier is adapted to be clamped or otherwise mounted on the handlebars of vehicles such as bicycles, tricycles, mopeds and motorcyles. The speakers project rearwardly from the handlebars toward the rider and are on opposite sides of a front control arm or stem. The carrier has a generally flat top and the audio equipment is held thereon by a releasable strap. A plug and leads provide electrical communication between the audio equipment and the speakers. The carrier may be equipped with a battery and audio amplifiers to enhance the sound produced by the audio equipment. A novel strap and buckle combination is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Novi, Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier R. Villanueva, Sergio E. Villanueva
  • Patent number: 4662547
    Abstract: An audio equipment (radios, tape players and the like) carrier with built-in speakers. The carrier is adapted to be clamped or otherwise mounted on the handlebars of bicycles, tricycles, mopeds, motorcycles and the like. The speakers project rearward from the handlebars and are on opposite sides of a front fork control arm. The carrier has a flat top and the audio equipment is held thereon by a releaseable strap. A plug and leads provide electrical communication between the audio equipment and the 2 speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Novi, Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier R. Villanueva, Sergio E. Villanueva
  • Patent number: D304033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Novi, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio E. Villanueva, Xavier R. Villanueva