Patents by Inventor Miguel Rivera
Miguel 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).
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Patent number: 11938853Abstract: A multi-actuator capable vehicle headrest includes a headrest support and a multi-cam release mechanism mounted to the headrest support. The multi-cam release mechanism includes a first cam and a second cam. A headrest shell member is pivotally mounted to the headrest support through the multi-cam release mechanism. An actuator is mounted to the headrest shell member. The actuator includes a first actuator portion operable to disengage the multi-cam release mechanism based on a first input and a second actuator portion operable to disengage the multi-cam release mechanism based on a second input that is distinct from the first input allowing the multi-actuator capable vehicle headrest to transition between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: John J. Berndtson, David Wayne Milodrowski, Obert Burch, Joshua Miguel Rivera Torres, Edeena Alicia Reader
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Publication number: 20230126292Abstract: A multi-actuator capable vehicle headrest includes a headrest support and a multi-cam release mechanism mounted to the headrest support. The multi-cam release mechanism includes a first cam and a second cam. A headrest shell member is pivotally mounted to the headrest support through the multi-cam release mechanism. An actuator is mounted to the headrest shell member. The actuator includes a first actuator portion operable to disengage the multi-cam release mechanism based on a first input and a second actuator portion operable to disengage the multi-cam release mechanism based on a second input that is distinct from the first input allowing the multi-actuator capable vehicle headrest to transition between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: John J. Berndtson, David Wayne Milodrowski, Obert Burch, Joshua Miguel Rivera Torres, Edeena Alicia Reader
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Patent number: 11407917Abstract: A water-based coating composition containing two parts A and B: (A) a binder component containing a waterborne epoxy dispersion, dispersed inorganic particles, and a polymeric dispersant; and (B) a hardener component, and a ratio of the component (A) and the component (B) is 90:1 to 2:1. The polymeric dispersant contains anti-agglomerating functional groups that are unreactive with oxirane groups of the epoxy dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Rui Wang, Hu Li, Weijun Yang, Siyuan Jiang, Hui Chen, Antony K. Van Dyk, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Tao Wang, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20210076789Abstract: Disclosed is a gaming chip and method of manufacturing the gaining chip. The gaming chip can include a chip component with one or more affixing points. A clip insert can be coupled to the one or more affixing points. A second component can be injected to prevent the clip insert from being removed from the chip component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Miguel RIVERA, Emmanuel GELINOTTE, Christophe LIBOI, Regis VICAIRE
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Patent number: 10752526Abstract: A method of decreasing the concentration of certain contaminants in liquids by the chemical reduction of the contaminant using a hydride. A suitable reactor is charged with the contaminated liquid. An amount of catalyst and then an amount of hydride are added to the reactor. The hydride reacts with the contaminant in the liquid, chemically reducing and thus destroying a portion of the contaminant and thereby reducing the concentration of the contaminant in the liquid. Additional hydride can be added to further reduce the concentration to meet a desired level.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Bluflow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William A. Farone, Shane L. Palmer, Miguel A. Rivera, Christian Taylor, Dwayne Chong
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Publication number: 20200206344Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the novel discovery of the interaction between EWS-FLI1 and BAF complexes, and methods of modulating same to treat cancer, including Ewing Sarcoma.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Cigall Kadoch, Gabriel Sandoval, Miguel Rivera, Gaylor Boulay
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Publication number: 20190249032Abstract: A water-based coating composition containing two parts (Parts A and B), (A) binder component containing a waterborne epoxy dispersion and dispersed inorganic particles with a polymeric dispersant and (B) hardener component. The polymeric dispersant contains anti-agglomerating functional groups that are unreactive with oxirane groups of the epoxy dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Rui Wang, Hu Li, Weijun Yang, Siyuan Jiang, Hui Chen, Antony K. Van Dyk, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Tao Wang, Tao Wang
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Patent number: 10287738Abstract: A system for forming an underwater air curtain, that turns the ocean above it into a gas is anchored on the ocean floor, so the curtain's bubbles travel from the ocean floor to the surface. The system is formed by arrays of air distribution tubes carrying air dispersal heads that are powered by an air supply and air batteries. In the shallows, of 30 ft. or less, ocean waves are deleted, oil is repelled, marine animals have a barrier that they cannot enter when the system is activated. Used at deeper depths, the system has the ability to change ocean temperatures, by using bubbles to bring cold water from the ocean floor to the surface thus protecting coral. The system also works as a sound barrier, because the ocean is no longer solid above it.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventor: Destino Miguel Rivera
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Patent number: 10160880Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an amphoteric polymer having pendant acid groups, or salts thereof, and pendant mono- or dialkylamino ethylene oxide groups or alkylammonium ethylene oxide groups characterized by either of the following formulas: where R1-R3 and X? are as defined herein. The composition of the present invention improves hiding efficiency for coating compositions formulated using associative rheology modifiers, binders, and titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Kathleen A. Auld, Ward T. Brown, Kevin J. Henderson, Anurima Singh, Antony K. Van Dyk, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera
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Patent number: 9963615Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable aqueous pigment dispersion including: an aqueous medium, pigment particles, and from 0.1% to 15%, by weight based on the weight of pigment, of a certain first water-soluble polymer; and 2) a certain second water-soluble polymer; wherein the dispersant comprises a proportion of the first polymer to the second polymer of from 0.1:1 to 10:1 on a solids basis, and the first polymer and the second polymer are miscible in those proportions; and wherein the dispersant is substantially free of structural units of phosphorus acid monomers and their salts. The invention also relates to a method for forming the stable aqueous dispersion and a dry coating formed from the aqueous dispersion. The stable aqueous dispersion is useful, inter alia, for forming certain composite particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Jonathan DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Antony K. Van Dyk
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Patent number: 9817748Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to providing, via a graphical user interface, a set of user-selectable resources available for defining a resource architecture for an application in development; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a first resource for the application; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a second resource for the application; functionally connecting the first resource with the second resource, wherein the first resource, the second resource, and the logical relationship between the first resource and the second resource define the resource architecture for the application; verifying the resource architecture, wherein verifying the resource architecture comprises communicating over a network with the first resource and with the second resource and verifying that the first resource can communicate over a network with the second resource; and providing a graphical indication of a result of the verification of the resource architecture.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: CA, Inc.Inventors: Miguel A. Rivera, Rich J. Lau, Fang Yang
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Publication number: 20170286266Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to providing, via a graphical user interface, a set of user-selectable resources available for defining a resource architecture for an application in development; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a first resource for the application; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a second resource for the application; functionally connecting the first resource with the second resource, wherein the first resource, the second resource, and the logical relationship between the first resource and the second resource define the resource architecture for the application; verifying the resource architecture, wherein verifying the resource architecture comprises communicating over a network with the first resource and with the second resource and verifying that the first resource can communicate over a network with the second resource; and providing a graphical indication of a result of the verification of the resource architecture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Miguel A. Rivera, Rich J. Lau, Fang Yang
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Publication number: 20170166776Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable aqueous pigment dispersion including: an aqueous medium, pigment particles, and from 0.1% to 15%, by weight based on the weight of pigment, of a certain first water-soluble polymer; and 2) a certain second water-soluble polymer; wherein the dispersant comprises a proportion of the first polymer to the second polymer of from 0.1:1 to 10:1 on a solids basis, and the first polymer and the second polymer are miscible in those proportions; and wherein the dispersant is substantially free of structural units of phosphorus acid monomers and their salts. The invention also relates to a method for forming the stable aqueous dispersion and a dry coating formed from the aqueous dispersion. The stable aqueous dispersion is useful, inter alia, for forming certain composite particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Jonathan DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Antony K. Van Dyk
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Patent number: 9587135Abstract: A stable aqueous dispersion including certain composite particles and a method for forming the stable aqueous dispersion is provided. The composite particles include a pigment particle, the pigment particle having disposed thereon a certain water-soluble polymer including copolymerized carboxylic acid monomer and N-containing monomer and the pigment particle bearing the water-soluble polymer having disposed on it a plurality of water-insoluble polymer particles. Also provided is a dry coating formed from the aqueous dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Antony K. Van Dyk, Jonathan P. DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Anurima Singh
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Publication number: 20160362860Abstract: Poseidon's Curtain is an underwater air curtain, that turns the ocean above it into a gas. The system is anchored on the ocean floor, so the curtain's bubbles are from the ocean floor to the surface. In the shallows, of 30 ft. or less, this means that ocean waves are deleted, oil is repelled, marine animals have a barrier that they cannot enter when the system is activated. Used at deeper depths, the system has the ability to change ocean temperatures, by using bubbles to bring cold water from the ocean floor to the surface thus protecting coral. The system also works as a sound barrier, because the ocean is no longer solid above it. Construction sounds and detonations are deleted as the system can be 10, 20 or more feet thick, protecting whole coastlines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Destino Miguel Rivera
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Patent number: 9469749Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles functionalized with structural units of a phosphorus acid monomer or a salt thereof and; b) a dispersion of pigment particles stabilized by an adsorbing water-soluble dispersant functionalized with structural units of a sulfonic acid monomer or a salt thereof. The composition of the present invention is useful in providing excellent storage stability for pigmented paints formulated with the sulfonic acid functionalized dispersant described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Anurima Singh, Antony K. Van Dyk, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20160090502Abstract: A stable aqueous dispersion including certain composite particles and a method for forming the stable aqueous dispersion is provided. The composite particles include a pigment particle, the pigment particle having disposed thereon a certain water-soluble polymer including copolymerized carboxylic acid monomer and N-containing monomer and the pigment particle bearing the water-soluble polymer having disposed on it a plurality of water-insoluble polymer particles. Also provided is a dry coating formed from the aqueous dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Antony K. Van Dyk, Jonathan P. DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Anurima Singh
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Patent number: 9189249Abstract: A method for generating a graphical icon to represent a software module is disclosed. The method includes the steps of processing a description of the module stored within a database through a glossary to obtain a normalized description, parsing the normalized description to abstract the module and identify at least one component of the module, obtaining at least one icon component for the at least one module component, and assembling the at least one icon component into the graphical icon.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: CA, Inc.Inventors: Debra J. Danielson, Miguel A. Rivera
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Patent number: 9150752Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and a dispersant adsorbed onto the surfaces of TiO2 particles, wherein the dispersant is a water-soluble polymer functionalized with structural units of a carboxylic acid ester and tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane. The composition of the present invention is particularly useful for achieving high hiding for paints containing associative thickeners.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Sudhakar Balijepalli, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Shubhangi Hemant Nair
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Publication number: 20150259561Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles functionalized with structural units of a phosphorus acid monomer or a salt thereof and; b) a dispersion of pigment particles stabilized by an adsorbing water-soluble dispersant functionalized with structural units of a sulfonic acid monomer or a salt thereof. The composition of the present invention is useful in providing excellent storage stability for pigmented paints formulated with the sulfonic acid functionalized dispersant described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Jonathan DeRocher, Kevin J. Henderson, Lidaris San Miguel Rivera, Anurima Singh, Antony K. Van Dyk, Tao Wang