Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm William Nitkin
  • Material melting point determination apparatus
    Patent number: 6443616
    Abstract: A device for determining the melting point of a sample material utilizing an infrared sensor to measure the temperature of the sample material and photocells to detect changes in transmissivity of the sample material at its melting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Eye protection device
    Patent number: 6427254
    Abstract: Disclosed is an eye protection device for the enclosure of eyeglasses therein, such device having a resilient cushion member which extends rearwardly therefrom to form an upper portion and a lower portion and first and second sides, such device having lens openings provided in the cushion member, with the wearer's eyeglasses fitting within grooves and a bridge slot formed within such cushion member, such device having hard side members attached to the first and second sides of the cushion member, and with such resilient cushion member's upper and lower portions and first and second sides contacting the wearer's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Lawrence C. Gardner
  • Disposable cutting board
    Patent number: 6422551
    Abstract: A disposable cutting board is disclosed having a tough plastic upper sheet and a lower base made of papier-mâché. In use, when the upper sheet is pierced, liquid from the food being cut thereon passes through such cuts in the plastic sheet to the base, causing the papier-mâché base to disintegrate and rendering the cutting board unusable. The user is thus encouraged to dispose of the cutting board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Therapeutic stimulatory massage apparatus
    Patent number: 6423017
    Abstract: A therapeutic stimulatory massage apparatus for receipt therein of a body portion, such apparatus containing a thixotropic fluid medium subject to selective increase in viscosity and increase in pressure at such areas of increased viscosity. Also, other therapeutic modes can be incorporated into the device of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Stabilizing device
    Patent number: 6419195
    Abstract: An array of stabilizing devices for disposition under an object, each device having a base and a central upright, hollow, frusto-conical structure with a retention arm adjustably positioned within the top thereof. The object to be retained is positioned on portions of the bases of the devices, and the retention arm of each device is positioned over a portion of the object, such array to aid in retaining the object in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara Van Reed, Paul E. Brefka
  • Energy-absorbing structure for an automobile
    Patent number: 6375251
    Abstract: An improved structure for a motor vehicle and method of construction comprising surrounding the outer portion of a motor vehicle with an outer shell, an inner shell disposed away from the outer shell and a plurality of airbag-like structures positioned between the inner shell and outer shell to provide a resilient, impact-resistant portion of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Hamid Taghaddos
  • Medication dispensing system
    Patent number: 6371946
    Abstract: A medication dispensing system and method utilizing a dispensing tube on a therapist's hand for receiving medicated and non-medicated fluids, lotions and gels from a reservoir to be disposed onto a patient by manual contact by the therapist is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Electromagnetic Bracing Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin S. Ostrow
  • Putter training apparatus
    Patent number: 6350207
    Abstract: A golf putting practice device having a rectangular guide housing within which a cylinder can be moved back and forth by attachment with a putter shaft, such movement being in a straight line to guide the putter shaft. A striker is attached to an end of the cylinder to hit a golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph T. Arcuri
  • Electric-powered scooter
    Patent number: 6343667
    Abstract: An electric-powered scooter is disclosed having a chassis with a platform upon which the rider stands, a front wheel mounted to provide steering control and a rear wheel rotatably mounted at the rear section of the chassis. A pedal is pivotably mounted at the rear section of the chassis and is attached to the motor and drive wheel. The pedal, in an inactive position, holds such drive wheel in a position where it does not contact the rear wheel. When the pedal is depressed by the foot of the rider, the motor is turned on and the drive wheel contacts the rear wheel, propelling the scooter forward. When released, the pedal returns automatically by spring means to its inactive position, breaking the contact of the rear wheel with the drive wheel, and automatically turning the motor off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis N. Sauve
  • Energy-absorbing members in a vehicle
    Patent number: 6341813
    Abstract: A method is disclosed of improving the structural integrity of a motor vehicle by providing one or more inflated bags within open spaces within the structural framework of such vehicle which inflated bags provide impact cushioning to such vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventor: Hamid Taghaddos
  • Superconductive geomagnetic craft
    Patent number: 6318666
    Abstract: A craft that includes superconductive materials that are supported within the geomagnetic field of the earth by means of the Meissner effect. The craft is propelled by means of directing a current from a point to another therein which creates a propelling force thereon within such magnetic field as determined by the right-hand motor rule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Nesting structure for earth-burrowing birds
    Patent number: 6311642
    Abstract: A nesting structure for earth-burrowing birds is disclosed which provides spaces above ground for multiple pairs of these colonial underground nesting birds to build their nests in. The structure provides an extensive upright face of earthen color and texture, suggestive of the natural exposed vertical riverbanks and similar upright earth forms which attract these birds. Openings in the upright face allow birds to pass through ready-made protective artificial nesting tunnels, leading back from the front face, into enlarged artificial nesting chambers at the rear of the nesting structure. These individual nesting chambers, arranged in orderly fashion, are accessible through resealable doors. This access permits convenient, effortless, non-disruptive inspection, management and research of the nestings of those birds whose nests have been, until now, inaccessibly and randomly dug underground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Joseph Finn
  • Dual lens X-ray protective eyewear
    Patent number: 6309065
    Abstract: X-ray protective eyewear is disclosed having dual lenses disposed within channels in each lens receipt area of the eyewear, the foremost lenses being transparent radiation-blocking lenses and the rearmost lenses being made of a plastic corrective or non-corrective lenses, as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Robert L. Marchione, Anthony Skidmore
  • Signaling fire extinguisher system
    Patent number: 6279664
    Abstract: A portable fire extinguisher of the type utilizing a rotating Bourdon coiled tubing valve gauge having a reflective portion and a non-reflective portion with a beam transmitted at a portion of such coiled tubing such that when the gauge has rotated to indicate that the pressure in the fire extinguisher tank has dropped below a predetermined level, there is a corresponding change in the reflective state of the coiled tubing which changes the reflection of the beam, such change in reflection being sensed and processed. The resultant signal can be directed through telephone lines to a remote location where such fire extinguisher's condition is identified for servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventors: Vladislav Yanovsky, Anatoliy Sirota
  • Suture assembly and method
    Patent number: 6270517
    Abstract: A suture assembly made of bioabsorbable material is disclosed having a central body member with a plurality of elongated lateral members extending therefrom, each lateral member having body tissue retention means such as provided from a plurality of barb members extending at an acute angle therefrom and/or an adhesive disposed thereon. The lateral members are inserted laterally into the two sides of a cut in body tissue, such lateral members each drawn into place, in one embodiment, by its attached thread member which is connected to a needle member at the end thereof. Also disclosed is a method for utilizing the suture assembly of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Single suture structure
    Patent number: 6264675
    Abstract: A suture for joining the first and second sides of a cut in body tissue, such suture having an elongated body member with a needle and thread member disposed at one end thereof and retention structure which can include adhesive to retain such body member when drawn into place in the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Medication dispensing system method
    Patent number: 6251096
    Abstract: A medication dispensing system and method utilizing a hollow ring applicator disposed on a therapist's finger for receiving medicated and non-medicated fluids, lotions and gels from a reservoir to be disposed onto a patient by manual contact by the therapist is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Alvin S. Ostrow
  • Marker holder
    Patent number: D443645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Russell Booth
  • Conveyor toaster
    Patent number: D459140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Holman Cooking Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Bellerose, Frank Ricchio
  • Eye protection device for receipt of sports eyewear therein
    Patent number: D462376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: Lawrence C. Gardner