Patents by Inventor Walter Rivera

Walter 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: 12593264
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a playback device configured to: (i) obtain audio from an audio source via a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN); (ii) generate broadcast times for individual portions of the audio content; and (iii) broadcast portions of the audio content to a Personal Area Network (PAN). Embodiments also include a wearable device configured to play audio received via a first PAN from a first playback device; (ii) while playing the audio received via the first PAN from the first playback device, determine whether the wearable device should switch to receiving the audio via a second PAN from a second playback device; and (iii) after determining that the wearable device should switch to receiving the audio via the second PAN, switch to receiving the audio via the second PAN and play the audio received via the second PAN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Joseph Fitzpatrick, III, Walter Rivera
  • Patent number: 6951480
    Abstract: Cellular telephone mounting unit for a vehicular battery charger that supports and retains a cellular telephone onto a vehicle battery charger while the cellular telephone battery is charging. One variation of the mounting unit includes a semi-circular member having an arcuate surface, and a curved perimeter. The member including a notched portion formed in the arcuate surface so that a detachable attachment on the cellular telephone can be docked therein. The detachable attachment piece includes a supporting member and a fastening member. The fastening member including a head and a body rotatably connected thereto to allow the cellular telephone to pivot in the mounting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Nextel
    Inventor: Walter Rivera
  • Publication number: 20050148235
    Abstract: Cellular telephone mounting unit for a vehicular battery charger that supports and retains a cellular telephone onto a vehicle battery charger while the cellular telephone battery is charging. One variation of the mounting unit includes a semi-circular member having an arcuate surface, and a curved perimeter. The member including a notched portion formed in the arcuate surface so that a detachable attachment on the cellular telephone can be docked therein. The detachable attachment piece includes a supporting member and a fastening member. The fastening member including a head and a body rotatably connected thereto to allow the cellular telephone to pivot in the mounting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Walter Rivera
  • Publication number: 20050148373
    Abstract: Cellular telephone mounting unit for a vehicular battery charger that supports and retains a cellular telephone onto a vehicle battery charger while the cellular telephone battery is charging. One variation of the mounting unit includes a semi-circular member having an arcuate surface, and a curved perimeter. The member including a notched portion formed in the arcuate surface so that a detachable attachment on the cellular telephone can be docked therein. The detachable attachment piece includes a supporting member and a fastening member. The fastening member including a head and a body rotatably connected thereto to allow the cellular telephone to pivot in the mounting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Walter Rivera
  • Patent number: D528074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Nextel Communications Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Rivera