Patents by Inventor George Spector

George Spector 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).

  • Life cut
    Patent number: 4984368
    Abstract: An emergency scissors for cutting through a jammed seat belt of a motor vehicle is provided in which the blades are blunt tipped to avoid injury to the eyes. The emergency scissors can be carried in a storage sheath that is attached to a dashboard of the motor vehicle. The emergency scissors can also be connected by an L-shaped bracket to a seat belt buckle and be in position to immediately cut through the jammed seat belt after a collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventors: James R. Hoover, George Spector
  • Clip on flat sun visor
    Patent number: 4982992
    Abstract: A glare shield which can easily be clipped on the conventional sun visor used in a motor vehicle wherein the glare shield is mounted on a bracket in a manner which provides up and down pivotal movement, lateral sliding and rotation transversely relative the sun visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventors: Thuan D. Vu, George Spector
  • Non moving wheel cover
    Patent number: 4981329
    Abstract: A stationary wheel cover assembly for a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a mounting flange affixed to the threaded end of a spindle in the motor vehicle. A cover plate having indicia carried on outer surface thereof is secured to the mounting flange so that when a wheel rim with a tire connected to a hub on the spindle rotates the cover plate will be stationary allowing the indicia to be viewed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventors: Paul E. Koch, George Spector
  • Binocular stereovision
    Patent number: 4982278
    Abstract: A binocular/goggle stereo vision device is provided which when worn on the head of a person will send stereoscopic images and stereophonic sounds directly to the eyes and ears of the person. The stereoscopic images are carried by a pair of liquid crystal displays while the stereophonic sounds are carried by a pair of earphones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventors: Thomas R. Dahl, George Spector
  • BBQ grill insert
    Patent number: 4979440
    Abstract: A barbecue grill insert is provided that consists of a plate with a raised rim that is fabricated out of disposable heavy duty heat resistant material. The plate is perforated and when placed upon a permanent cooking grid of the barbecue grill will protect the grid from fluids coming from food thereon. In a modification the insert is so constructed that it can be properly positioned on the bars of the cooking grid so that the fluids from the food will drip down between the bars through the perforations in the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventors: Joseph L. Latour, George Spector
  • Mini hydro electric plant
    Patent number: 4965998
    Abstract: A mini hydroelectric power plant is provided that utilizes a water driven turbine to drive an electric generator for producing electricity. Flowing water is collected from the turbine and pumped back to a reservoir to be used again for driving the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Inventors: Filemon E. Estigoy, George Spector
  • Easily removeable battery terminal
    Patent number: 4959031
    Abstract: A battery terminal post clamp is provided and consists of a pair of inwardly curved arms having crossed end portions. The arms are pivotaly connected at their lower ends in a spaced apart relationship on one of two mounting plates. The mounting plates are attached together to fit and grip an electrical conductor of a battery cable. A finger engaging portion having an aperture therethrough is affixed to each crossed end portion of each arm so that a guide bolt can extend through each aperture with a guide nut threaded on the end of the shank. A coil compression spring is arranged on shank of the guide bolt between the finger engaging portions. The spring urges the finger engaging portions apart causing the arms to move towards each other to grip a terminal post until a person squeezes the finger engaging portions together to compress the spring and disengage the arms from the terminal post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Inventors: Arthur Ruiz, George Spector
  • Croquet game modified
    Patent number: 4957290
    Abstract: Modified croquet equipment is provided and consists of a gradual frustum conical shaped dish member having a center cup for receiving a ball which replaces the croquet stake. A modified U-shaped wicket is also provided in which each upright includes a pointed tip and a stationary ring carried midway thereon so that the wicket can be easily driven into the ground up to the stationary rings. In an alternate embodiment the dish member and the wicket can be height adjustable to change the pay of the croquet game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Inventors: John J. Major, George Spector
  • Putter pool billiard game
    Patent number: 4957288
    Abstract: A golf putting game is provided and consists of a rectangular framework for use on a flat surface and pockets disposed within the framework for capturing a golf ball during the play of the game. The sides of the framework has a bottom undercut to receive a felt floor mat when the apparatus is assembled. The framework sides are further provided with a plurality of pockets, each pocket having an inwardly inclined floor to positively retain a ball therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Inventors: Hugh B. Kantner, George Spector
  • Electro motor helicopter
    Patent number: 4955560
    Abstract: An electromotor helicopter is provided in which a downward maneuvering of the helicopter will operate a propeller directly connected to a generator to regenerate a battery carried in the helicopter while another battery operates a drive assembly of the helicopter. A switching system can alternately cause the generator to regenerate one battery while other battery operates the drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventors: Edward T. Nishina, George Spector
  • Automatic apparatus for making strudel type pastry
    Patent number: 4955801
    Abstract: A sensor controlled apparatus for making a thin strudel type pastry which mixes, spreads and conveys a thin strudel layer on a film through various process stages such as depositing oil, sugar, cinnamon and nuts filling so that the resultant product can be cut rolled and baked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventors: Herb Kessler, George Spector
  • Purse light
    Patent number: 4954934
    Abstract: A purse light is provided and consists of a housing removably secured by hook and loop pile strips to interior surface of a purse so that a switch in an on position will activate a battery powered light bulb to illuminate the interior of the purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventors: Stephen E. Kidder, George Spector
  • Collar protector
    Patent number: 4953232
    Abstract: A collar protector for a shirt is provided that will cover both the neck band and outside flap portion of the collar and be removably attached thereto, so that the protector will prevent salt and moisture from damaging the complete collar of the shirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventors: Lee R. Gaines, George Spector
  • Beeper slip on cover
    Patent number: 4951817
    Abstract: A carrier for a portable electronic paging device is provided and consists of a receptacle formed out of protective material having an open top for closely receiving the paging device therewithin. The rear wall has a cutout area with an elastic band extending across the cutout area so that a mounting clip on the paging device can project therethrough and attach onto a belt of a person using the paging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Inventors: Anthony Barletta, Joseph V. Ottomanelli, George Spector
  • Electric automatic oil heating and fuel evaporating system
    Patent number: 4949690
    Abstract: An oil heating and fuel evaporating system for an internal combustion engine is provided that includes an oil heating unit which will heat the oil in the oil pan of the engine to a predetermined temperature before a fuel evaporator unit will heat the fuel in the fuel duct downstream of a carburetor to a predetermined temperature so that the engine can be quickly started during cold weather conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Inventors: Gilberto V. Maurente, George Spector
  • Telephone sterilizer
    Patent number: 4949377
    Abstract: A telephone sterilizing device for a transmitter/receiver portion of a telephone handset is provided and consists of a disinfectant carrying pad having a central aperture therethrough and of general shape corresponding to the telephone handset portion, a layer of gauze material covering the central aperture, layer of adhesive on one side of the pad and a protective cover removably affixed to the adhesive layer whereby removal of the protective cover will enable the adhesive material on the pad to be applied to the telephone handset portion to sterilize it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventors: Dorothy O. Nishina, George Spector
  • Baby walker
    Patent number: 4946158
    Abstract: An infant walker is provided and consists of a handle elevated and supported over a three wheeled T-shaped base member so that the infant can stand up and push the infant walker when learning how to walk. In a modification a stablilizer is provided on the base member to prevent the infant walker from tipping over when the infant pushes it. The stabilizer includes a slidable shaft having wheels on the distal ends, and tensioning structure for adjusting the lateral sliding of the shaft relative to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventors: Hamad Olayan, George Spector
  • Hood bumper protector
    Patent number: 4946002
    Abstract: A hood bumper protector is provided and consists of a bumper member which can be raised to an operative position by a hydraulic mechanism activated by the brake pedal to protect the hood and windshield of the motor vehicle from damage caused by a collision into another object such as a trailer truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventors: Thuan D. Vu, George Spector
  • Hamburger holder
    Patent number: 4936479
    Abstract: A hamburger holder is provided and consists of a pair of hollow semi-cylindrical disc-shaped receptacles. The hamburger is stored within the receptacles until one is removed allowing a person to hold the remaining receptacle and eat the hamburger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventors: Dan Levy, George Spector
  • Recessed ac wall outlet
    Patent number: 4936794
    Abstract: A recessed electrical outlet is provided mounted in a wall and includes an outlet box that has an outer mounting surface for receiving an electric receptacle aligned with the surface in combination with a recessed cover plate to protect an electric plug which will not protrude past the wall. The outlet box can be secured to side of a wall stud by a fastener driven from open side of the outlet box through an angular mounting hole in a reinforced boss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventors: Robert L. Shaw, George Spector