Patents by Inventor Gary R. Papas

Gary R. Papas 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).

  • Container for engine lubricating oil
    Publication number: 20090173580
    Abstract: A removable oil storage tank for lubricating an engine. The oil storage tank includes a body having a reservoir, an oil inlet and an oil outlet. A pick up tube in connected to the oil outlet. Connectors are coupled to the oil inlet and oil outlet. Oil lines are coupled to the connectors to couple to oil inlet of the tank to the outlet of the engine and the oil outlet of the tank to the inlet of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Gary R. Papas
  • Spinal implant
    Patent number: 6273914
    Abstract: A spinal implant for rigid fixation of at least two vertebrae of a pine has at least one support member configured for attachment to the vertebrae and is comprised of a bio-compatible polymer composite. A plurality of fasteners attach the support members to the vertebrae. A predefined standard selection of such bio-compatible implant components Ore provided so as to define support members which conform to the specific anatomical structure of the patient's spine without being modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Sparta, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary R. Papas
  • Environmentally controlled unit
    Patent number: 4195131
    Abstract: An environmentally controlled unit to receive specimens in standard vessels, such as petri-dishes, within a sealable chamber. Passageways are provided through and around this sealable chamber to provide a controlled flow of fluid throughout the chamber and an additional flow of temperature controlled fluid within the unit adjacent to said chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Inventor: Gary R. Papas