Patents by Inventor Dominick Brian Rivara

Dominick Brian Rivara 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).

  • Frame for a cab of a mobile machine
    Patent number: 9315218
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes a primary tube, formed by hydroforming, connected to a secondary tube. The primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. Dimensions of a cross-section of the primary tube vary along a length of a portion of the primary tube. A secondary tube is connected to the primary tube to another cab frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Universal Fastening Device
    Publication number: 20150091330
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture. A machine cab having a fastener and a clip is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • Universal fastening device
    Patent number: 8955902
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion, at least one arm extending from the seat portion, and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • FRAME FOR A CAB OF A MOBILE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140132032
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes a primary tube, formed by hydroforming, connected to a secondary tube. The primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. Dimensions of a cross-section of the primary tube vary along a length of a portion of the primary tube. A secondary tube is connected to the primary tube to another cab frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Frame for a cab of a mobile machine
    Patent number: 8668249
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes first and second primary tubes, formed by hydroforming, connected to first and second secondary tubes. The first primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. The second primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion of the second primary tube is disposed between the about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Universal Fastening Device
    Publication number: 20120284973
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion, at least one arm extending from the seat portion, and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • FRAME FOR A CAB OF A MOBILE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20120161474
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes first and second primary tubes, formed by hydroforming, connected to first and second secondary tubes. The first primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. The second primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion of the second primary tube is disposed between the about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy