John Paul Vargas

US Patent:

20070030128, Feb 8, 2007

Filed:

Aug 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/198732

Inventors:

Clark Hills - Santa Ana CA, US
Dac Vu - Tustin CA, US
John Vargas - Whittier CA, US
Jeremy Wilkens - Costa Mesa CA, US
Francisco Hernandez - Long Beach CA, US
Philip Morello - Costa Mesa CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/06

US Classification:

34032300R

Abstract:

A digital baseball and softball game umpire status indicator comprising a battery powered or otherwise powered electronic unit possessing inputs and associated indicators for balls, strikes, outs, innings, home team and road team scores, and trips to the pitching mound. The housing is ergonomically designed to avoid user fatigue and inadvertent actuation of the inputs. The apparatus also has a time feature, an input lock feature, reset feature, an audible output when the indicators are advanced, and a redundant securing means to prevent inadvertent dropping of the device by the user. The displays are illuminated as required to provide for easy reading at night and during daylight. The device may also be equipped with wireless capabilities for actuation of remote displays such as scoreboards.

US Patent:

20070149325, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Dec 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/318839

Inventors:

John Vargas - Whittier CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 53/00
A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473408000, 473286000

Abstract:

A fold-up die cast or injection molded divot repair tool forms a smooth exterior case for housing tees and a ball marker therein. The forked end of the tool pivots on a spring-loaded hinge with the remainder of the case which acts as a handle for the divot repair tool, so that the forked end of the divot repair tool snaps open into a working position. The flat top of the case has a stepped double recessed circular opening with two different diameter steps, one for receiving a circular ball marker, and the other for receiving a circular magnet for securing the ball marker in place. Three cylindrical spaced openings through the body of the case provide space for three golf tees to be removably inserted therein.

US Patent:

62066900, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Oct 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/415867

Inventors:

John G. Vargas - Whittier CA

Assignee:

Ormco Corporation - Orange CA

International Classification:

A61C7/12

US Classification:

433 9

Abstract:

An orthodontic bracket having opposite nonparallel surfaces and further incorporating one or more gripping portions to provide stability in gripping and handling. The gripping portion or portions may be formed as various types of small notches or shelves in the bracket body and preferably enable gripping to take place on opposite parallel surfaces even though surrounding surfaces are nonparallel and may be convergent. Methods of installation and removal involve gripping the appliance with a tool having movable jaws with at least one jaw engaging a gripping portion.

US Patent:

20230065441, Mar 2, 2023

Filed:

Sep 2, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/465331

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
John Broderick - Corona CA, US
John Vargas - Downey CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/18
G06Q 20/20
G06Q 20/32
G06F 1/20

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a kiosk mounting apparatus includes a chassis, payment module, and enclosure. The chassis is configured to mount a tablet computing device. The tablet computing device includes a touch screen display and is configured to execute an interactive application. The payment module is mounted to the chassis and is configured to be communicatively coupled to the tablet computing device. The payment module is configured to detect payment data specifying an account from a user's payment device. The payment module is configured to encrypt the payment data and to communicate the encrypted payment information to the tablet computing device for processing by a payment gateway. The enclosure is mounted to the chassis and has an opening for the touch screen display. The enclosure encloses the payment module. By enclosing the payment module, the kiosk mounting apparatus encapsulates the payment module into the kiosk.