Patents by Inventor Eric M. Rivkin

Eric M. Rivkin 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).

  • Stuctural member storage device
    Patent number: 4446660
    Abstract: Containers are designed for utilization of the otherwise wasted space provided between structural members of buildings such as joists and studs. Flaps may be folded into or out of position to vary the width of the container depending on the exact distance between structural members. A drawer-like container may be used between joists and a cabinet with door may be mounted between studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Liberty Carton Co.
    Inventors: LeRoy Miller, Stanley R. Thorud, Eric M. Rivkin
  • Adjustable wire tote for printed circuit boards
    Patent number: 4434899
    Abstract: A tote carrier for printed circuit boards is formed of wire members with each side being formed of a plurality of parallel wire members. The two ends have slidably mounted thereon at least two card holding members which are parallel to each other, which members have slots therein for holding the boards in position. The tote is stackable in two directions for either storage or assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Liberty Carton Co.
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Hinged container for relay racks
    Patent number: 4435028
    Abstract: A shipping container for relay racks has a platform base with pallet skids beneath. Two end panels are hingedly attached to opposite ends of the platform and extend upwardly. The end panels are attached to the ends of the relay rack by means of toggle bolts. The hinged construction allows the device to be easily folded for return shipping and also provides substantial protection against forklift puncture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Liberty Carton Co.
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Anti-theft point-of-sale container
    Patent number: 4381836
    Abstract: A container is designed for packaging cassettes or eight-track tapes at the point of sale. The container will hold up to two cassettes or one eight-track and is designed so that once the merchandise has been inserted, the container is closed permanently and must be cut or otherwise destroyed in order to remove the merchandise, such removal to take place by the consumer at home after purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: Liberty Diversified Industries (Shamrock)
    Inventors: Eric M. Rivkin, Stanley R. Thorud
  • Gravity bin
    Patent number: D469661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Lid for gravity bin
    Patent number: D470016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Base for gravity bin
    Patent number: D470363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Discharge spout assembly for gravity bin
    Patent number: D471407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin
  • Scoop
    Patent number: D422462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: NEWLEAF Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin