Patents by Inventor Juan F. Rivera

Juan F. 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).

  • Firearm ammunition, self-destructing projectiles, and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9958243
    Abstract: Firearm ammunition, projectiles and method of making such projectiles. The projectiles include a body formed of composite material with at least one particulate material dispersed in a matrix material, a cavity in the body, and a heat source located in the cavity of the body. During flight of the projectile, the heat source increases the temperature of the matrix material such that the body at least partially disintegrates after the projectile travels a distance or period of time after being fired (propelled) from a firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Roman Motyka, Juan F. Rivera, Seung-Yun Song, Rachel Jean Stone, Ryan Brent Thompson, Esteban Ernesto Marinero-Caseres
  • FIREARM AMMUNITION, SELF-DESTRUCTING PROJECTILES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160313102
    Abstract: Firearm ammunition, projectiles and method of making such projectiles. The projectiles include a body formed of composite material with at least one particulate material dispersed in a matrix material, a cavity in the body, and a heat source located in the cavity of the body. During flight of the projectile, the heat source increases the temperature of the matrix material such that the body at least partially disintegrates after the projectile travels a distance or period of time after being fired (propelled) from a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Roman Motyka, Juan F. Rivera, Seung-Yun Song, Rachel Jean Stone, Ryan Brent Thompson, Esteban Ernesto Marinero-Caseres