Patents by Inventor Bernardo Baran

Bernardo Baran 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).

  • Oral irrigating apparatus and method for selectively mixing and discharging a plurality of liquids
    Patent number: 5564629
    Abstract: An apparatus (20, 30) operative from a first liquid pressure only and configured to generate and selectively direct a stream of first liquid or a third liquid is disclosed. Since no electrical power is used, the apparatus can be safely operated in any moist environments (e.g. a shower). In preferred embodiments, the apparatus is configured to operate in series with a showerhead (22) and a sink tap (32) for dental irrigation. Either water or dental solution which is comprised of water mixed with dental concentrate, can be independently selected. A mixer valve (48) controls the concentration of the irrigating solution. A handheld syringe (40) contains all other controls necessary for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: William R. Weissman
    Inventors: William R. Weissman, Peter Liapis, George Sanchez, Bernardo Baran
  • Mixing apparatus for fluids operative from a pressurized liquid 1 supply-design I
    Patent number: 5556001
    Abstract: An apparatus (20, 60) capable of dispensing a liquid 1 (e.g. water) or a liquid 1/liquid 2 mixture through a hand held syringe (26) and configured, in embodiments thereof, to be attached to a showerhead (24) or sink faucet (68) is provided. Liquid 2 (e.g. a dental concentrate) is held in a container (140) and dispensed by liquid 1 pressure on a piston (142) therein. A spool valve (84) responsive to a liquid 1 pressure bleed line (110a, 110b) diverts liquid 1 from the showerhead or sink faucet to drive the piston. The apparatus is controlled by a mode control disc (30) mounted in the syringe. Provisions for adjusting the flow rate of the dispensed liquid (34) and the proportional mix of the liquid 1/liquid 2 mixture (160) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventors: William R. Weissman, Peter Liapis, George Sanchez, Bernardo Baran
  • Oral irrigation apparatus and method operable from a pressurized water supply for selectively discharging a plurality of liquids
    Patent number: 5511693
    Abstract: An oral irrigating liquid dispenser (20) is disclosed which operates from a liquid pressure source (22) to dispense two liquids (54, 72) from an orifice (26). A valve member (24) moves to different positions to couple the source respectively to a piston face (64A), a conduit (60) and an outlet port (71). Flow control valves (80, 89) are provided to control flow from the orifice. Since no electrical power is involved the dispenser may safely be used in the presence of liquids and electrical grounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: William R. Weissman
    Inventors: William R. Weissman, Peter Liapis, George Sanchez, Bernardo Baran
  • Media holder and display
    Patent number: 5335435
    Abstract: A media holder (20) is disclosed particularly suited for search and display of a selected media. The holder has a plurality of frames (22) each configured to hold media (e.g. business cards, compact discs, computer diskettes) and pivotally mounted over a slidable striking member (44). The striking member contacts an abutment member (50) defined by each frame to flip the frame for viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventors: Manny Cotton, George Sanchez, Bernardo Baran
  • Clip to hold a pair of socks, through wash and dry cycle and for storage
    Patent number: D363579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventors: Alfred Scaglione, Joanne Scaglione, George Sanchez, Bernardo Baran