Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm William Nitkin
  • Method of removing surface coatings
    Patent number: 7052555
    Abstract: A gel is produced by magnetically treating and mixing two solutions and in one embodiment subsequently introducing carbon dioxide gas. The first solution is comprised of water and sodium bicarbonate, and the second solution is comprised of water and sodium silicate. The first solution is passed through a positively charged magnetic field, and the second solution is passed through a negatively charged magnetic field. The two solutions are then mixed together to form a gel. The resulting gel has excellent fire-fighting capabilities because of its high heat absorption and emissive qualities. Also disclosed is a method for using the gel to aid in the removal of surface coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: William C. Reed
  • Dampenable bearing
    Patent number: 7018102
    Abstract: A dampening bearing support member having a plurality of bearings disposed between an object and a base with rheological medium disposed around the bearings, with the rheological medium being under the control of the user at times when it is desired to stiffen the rheological medium and limit or prevent movement of the bearings and the object in relation to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Speech translation system utilizing holographic data storage medium
    Patent number: 6978240
    Abstract: A speech translation system and method are disclosed utilizing a holographic storage medium having a plurality of frames therein, each frame containing one or more discrete speech wave forms thereon for comparison with a spoken word wave form to select a wave form of a second language of equivalent meaning which through a digital audio player can be made audible for speech translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Appliance surround structure and method of installation
    Patent number: 6976501
    Abstract: An improved surround structure and method of installation for surrounding the base of a water-containing appliance to prevent water leakage onto a concrete floor is disclosed where a lower portion of the surround structure is embedded in the concrete floor as it is being formed and an upper portion of the surround structure extends above the basement floor to surround the base of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: James M. Pratt
  • Multi-use bucket
    Patent number: 6953128
    Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use are disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects, baited fish or seedlings therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael A. Pfister, Gregory R. Brotz
  • Hair removal system for use prior to skin treatment
    Patent number: 6939354
    Abstract: An accessory device attachable to a hand piece producing a beam for removal of hair from the skin of a patient prior to skin treatment on a body part, such device including a strip of material disposed between the hand piece and the patient's skin to interfer with the beam emitted from the hand piece to heat the surface of the skin under the material for burning only the hair and not the skin of the patient, such burnt hair adhering to the material. A method of removing hair from the skin of a body part of a patient prior to skin treatment on such body part is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Hamid Taghaddos
  • Artificial human feces
    Patent number: 6933152
    Abstract: An artificial mixture which simulates human feces and its method of use for fecal occult blood testing as a control material or for proficiency testing are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: NERL Diagnostics
    Inventor: Marshall E. Deutsch
  • Simulated motorcycle fuel tank bicycle accessory
    Patent number: 6910703
    Abstract: An accessory for a bicycle of the type having a top tube, such accessory being an inflatable simulated motorcycle fuel tank which is attachable to such top tube. The simulated motorcycle fuel tank can be provided in a variety of shapes and configurations with decorations and insignia thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Paul M. Hamilton
  • Modular storage platform system
    Patent number: 6892651
    Abstract: A modular storage platform system is disclosed utilizing a plurality of crosspieces interengaged with one another by a plurality of connector members to form a platform base on which can optionally be disposed a cover sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Barbara Van Reed, Paul E. Brefka
  • Lightweight compact collapsible folding personal transporter
    Patent number: 6851498
    Abstract: A four-wheel scooter having a collapsible shell and a seat mounted on a shaft disposed at the rear end of the scooter, such shaft movable approximately 90 degrees forward from an upright position to a storage position into a receipt slot defined in the top portion of the shell and a steering column disposed at the front end of the scooter in an upright position for use and rotatable approximately 275 degrees to a storage position against the bottom of the unit when such shell is in its collapsed storage mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Dennis N. Sauve
  • Plumbing tool
    Patent number: 6820636
    Abstract: A plumbing tool and its method of use are disclosed wherein the plumbing tool includes a tube for insertion into a pipe beyond an area of such pipe that is to be soldered, such tube having an inflatable balloon structure at one end thereof. After the tube is inserted in the pipe and the balloon structure is positioned at the location where fluid stoppage is desired, the balloon structure is inflated to allow for soldering operations to be completed. A water bypass can be disposed within such tube for directing any fluid flow to the exterior of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Tai Kien
  • Anatomical hand grip for a firearm and method of size determination
    Patent number: 6804907
    Abstract: An anatomical hand grip for a firearm is disclosed providing a trigger finger support protrusion for the positioning of the mid-portion of the distal phalanx of the index trigger finger directly on the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: Gregory Slobodkin
  • Heat-absorbing gel material
    Patent number: 6776920
    Abstract: A gel is produced by magnetically treating and mixing two solutions and in one embodiment subsequently introducing carbon dioxide gas. The first solution is comprised of water and sodium bicarbonate, and the second solution is comprised of water and sodium silicate. The first solution is passed through a positively charged magnetic field, and the second solution is passed through a negatively charged magnetic field. The two solutions are then mixed together to form a gel. The resulting gel has excellent fire-fighting capabilities because of its high heat absorption and emissive qualities. The gel can also be used to aid in the removal of surface coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: William C. Reed
  • Paint bucket/apron combination
    Patent number: 6769136
    Abstract: A paint bucket is disclosed held within a pocket formed in an apron disposed at the front of a user, such paint bucket having a semicircular front portion and a substantially flat bottom and rear portion with the top of the semicircular front portion curving downward to meet the top of the rear portion and having an inwardly disposed planar lip member extending rearward from the inside of the semicircular front portion, defining a paint receipt opening between the planar lip member and the rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Philip R. Martelly
  • Voltage testing apparatus for electrical railways
    Patent number: 6737978
    Abstract: A voltage testing apparatus for electrical railways is disclosed consisting in one embodiment of a transportable pole-mounted electrical power indicator, electrically conducting wire-engaging means such as a hook attached to one end of the pole and electrically connected to the indicator, and a ground-connecting device such as an electrically conducting magnet also electrically connected to the indicator. An electrical circuit is completed between the cable, the indicator and the rail by placing the hook on an overhead railway cable and attaching the magnet to a roadbed rail. An LED array and voltmeter configuration constituting the indicator illuminate and show whether voltage is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Peter M. Bartek
  • Disposable cutting board
    Patent number: 6695299
    Abstract: An inexpensive disposable cutting board is disclosed having a tough plastic upper sheet on a lower base. In one embodiment the lower surface of the base has a tough plastic lower sheet thereon, making the cutting board reversible for two uses. The reversible cutting board can include a manually removable, lightly adhered cover sheet to protect the lower sheet from contamination when it is face down on a surface when the upper surface of the cutting board is being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Portable automatic golf ball teeing device
    Patent number: 6685575
    Abstract: A portable device capable of placing a golf ball on a tee repeatedly without the interaction of the user. The device consists of a base, a ball storage hopper, a ball scoop leading to an arm, a control system including a control panel, a rechargeable battery, an artificial turf mat with a rubber tee, a handle and wheels, and a housing to enclose the device. The user loads golf balls into the storage hopper where they roll down a track to the ball scoop. A sensor signals when a new ball is needed, and a motor lowers the arm which is connected to the ball scoop. When the arm is at its lowest position the ball rolls down the arm to the tee. When the ball is hit off the tee, a new ball is automatically placed on the tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: James H. Anderson
  • Clip
    Patent number: D516904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Kathleen S. Kendrick
  • Storage box having a retention portion
    Patent number: D524151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Madeline Meehan
  • Rack for holding tissue cell culture flasks
    Patent number: D486580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Ussama M. Abdel-Model