Patents by Inventor Jose L. Rivera

Jose L. Rivera 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).

  • Patent number: 12012287
    Abstract: An improved belt separator system and an improved method to separate particle mixtures based on triboelectric separation of particles is disclosed. The separator system includes a tensioning system embodying a tension roller and a two-part rotating shaft assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Ari Eiriksson, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20220162008
    Abstract: An improved belt separator system and an improved method to separate particle mixtures based on triboelectric separation of particles is disclosed. The separator system includes a tensioning system embodying a tension roller and a two-part rotating shaft assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ari Eiriksson, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz
  • Patent number: 10092908
    Abstract: An improved belt for use in a belt separation apparatus and an improved method to separate a particle mixture based on tribo-electric charging of particles is disclosed. The improved belt is particularly suitable for tribo-electric separation of particles that tend to accumulate on the edges of the belt separation apparatus and/or tend to compound, or blend, with the belt material. The improved belt comprises impermeable longitudinal edges, apertures interior to the longitudinal edges of the belt, and periodic notches formed in the longitudinal edges of the belt at periodic locations in the edge of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. Flynn, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz, Bulent Sert
  • Publication number: 20160296946
    Abstract: An improved belt for use in a belt separation apparatus and an improved method to separate a particle mixture based on tribo-electric charging of particles is disclosed. The improved belt is particularly suitable for tribo-electric separation of particles that tend to accumulate on the edges of the belt separation apparatus and/or tend to compound, or blend, with the belt material. The improved belt comprises impermeable longitudinal edges, apertures interior to the longitudinal edges of the belt, and periodic notches formed in the longitudinal edges of the belt at periodic locations in the edge of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle P. Flynn, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz, Bulent Sert
  • Patent number: 9393573
    Abstract: A belt for use in a belt separation apparatus and a method to separate a particle mixture based on tribo-electric charging of particles is disclosed. The belt is particularly suitable for tribo-electric separation of particles that tend to accumulate on the edges of the belt separation apparatus and/or tend to compound, or blend, with the belt material. The belt comprises impermeable longitudinal edges, apertures interior to the longitudinal edges of the belt, and periodic notches formed in the longitudinal edges of the belt at periodic locations in the edge of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. Flynn, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz, Bulent Sert
  • Publication number: 20150306605
    Abstract: An improved belt for use in a belt separation apparatus and an improved method to separate a particle mixture based on tribo-electric charging of particles is disclosed. The improved belt is particularly suitable for tribo-electric separation of particles that tend to accumulate on the edges of the belt separation apparatus and/or tend to compound, or blend, with the belt material. The improved belt comprises impermeable longitudinal edges, apertures interior to the longitudinal edges of the belt, and periodic notches formed in the longitudinal edges of the belt at periodic locations in the edge of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Kyle P. Flynn, Jose L. Rivera-Ortiz, Bulent Sert
  • Patent number: 6047925
    Abstract: A glide slope antenna for receiving information transmitted from the ground, including elevation guidance for the final approach. The glide slope antenna is integrated with the aft nose wheel well door and utilizes the inherent electrical properties associated with the graphite/epoxy composite door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jose L. Rivera, William L. Rodman, Donald B. Spencer, Brian P. Stapleton
  • Patent number: 3977094
    Abstract: An attachment to a bottom of the shoes so to allow a wearer to spring up and down for purposes of fun, exercise or diversion; the attachment consisting of vertical tube attached at its upper end to the shoe sole, a compression coil spring inside the tube pushing downward against a bar inserted into the lower end of the tube so thus jumping up and down causes the spring to thrust a wearer high up in the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1973
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1976
    Assignee: Jose L. Rivera
    Inventors: Jose L. Rivera, George Spector