Patents by Inventor Michael A. Rivera

Michael A. 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: 8327774
    Abstract: A portable steering wheel mounted table provides a lighted writing surface and item storage in the cabin area of a vehicle. The table includes a housing having a first section pivotally coupled to a second section. A first surface of the first section and a first surface of the second section are coplanar forming a writing surface in an open position. The first surface of the first section and the first surface of the second section face each other in a closed position. A first mounting strap is coupled to the housing and configured for being coupled to a steering wheel. Support legs are coupled to the housing and have curved distal portions configured for resting on the steering wheel. Lights are coupled to the housing by a plurality of positionable arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Michael A. Rivera
  • Patent number: 5998800
    Abstract: A Pipe Overpack Container for transuranic waste storage and shipment. The system consists of a vented pipe component which is positioned in a vented, insulated 55 gallon steel drum. Both the vented pipe component and the insulated drum are capable of being secured to prevent the contents from leaving the vessel. The vented pipe component is constructed of 1/4 inch stainless steel to provide radiation shielding. Thus, allowing shipment having high Americium-241 content. Several Pipe Overpack Containers are then positioned in a type B, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved, container. In the current embodiment, a TRUPACT-II container was employed and a maximum of fourteen Pipe Overpack Containers were placed in the TRUPACT-II. The combination received NRC approval for the shipment and storage of transuranic waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Richard R. Geinitz, Donald T. Thorp, Michael A. Rivera
  • Patent number: 5071004
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tray with an insert positionable therewithin, the insert includes a plurality of sections, each section including a predetermined matrix of recesses to receive complementarily configured tools therewithin. A plural series of cylindrical recesses are provided, with a positioning rod mounted within and coaxially of each recess to position a socket set within each series of recesses to accommodate a plurality of socket sets. The invention further includes a "T" bar member mounted to the tray, with the "T" bar receiving a magnetically securable lumination member thereon to provide and direct illumination interiorly of the tray to effect visual assistance in tool selection during conditions of limited available light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Michael A. Rivera