Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Magera

Joseph E. Magera 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).

  • Methods and systems for waste management
    Patent number: 9957106
    Abstract: A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron John Pedersen, Joseph E. Magera
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160340118
    Abstract: A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron John Pedersen, Joseph E. Magera