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).

  • Tank aquarium filter
    Patent number: 4936981
    Abstract: An aquarium filter system is provided that includes a base plate filter assembly that will clean out waste from fish and excess food from bottom of the tank to a pair of external filters so that clean water can be pumped back into the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventors: Vernard G. Baisley, George Spector
  • Oxygen producer artificial respirator
    Patent number: 4936298
    Abstract: An artificial respiration device is provided and consists of an elastic head band affixed to a mask for securing the mask over mouth of a person with a removable hollow nipple threaded within the mask extending into the mouth. A manually operated mechanism is connected to the mask for supplying fresh air one-way through the nipple and into lungs of the person so that expired air can exit out through the person's nose into the ambient atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventors: Edward T. Nishina, George Spector
  • Head mounted stereoscopic television viewer
    Patent number: 4933755
    Abstract: A head mounted stereoscopic television viewer is provided and consists of a holding member to be worn on the head of a person, two television receivers for receiving two images of three dimensional video signals, two liquid crystal display units for displaying the two images of three dimensional video signals and a pair of convex lenses positioned between the display panels and eyes of the person to enlarge each image for each eye. The viewer will also include earphones to receive stereo audio signals from the television receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Inventors: Thomas R. Dahl, George Spector
  • Bike monorail system
    Patent number: 4928601
    Abstract: A bicycle monorail system is provided and consists of a series of bicycles which are to be peddled by riders to run about an elevated monorail track having an irregular continuous path. Each bicycle includes a structure thereon to prevent another bicycle from behind to bump into it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Inventors: Leroy Harder, George Spector
  • Convertible sofa table
    Patent number: 4925256
    Abstract: A convertible sofa table is provided and consists of a file cabinet conformed in the shape of a sofa on one side with seat and backrest cushions and a foldable table top having two leaves hinged together which open up into a drafting table. A support is hinged to the top of the file cabinet so that one of the leaves can be horizontally positioned to act as a regular table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventors: Augustin Vargas, George Spector
  • Fishing pole holder
    Patent number: 4925148
    Abstract: A fishing pole holder is provided and consists of a bracket attached to an elongated post having a pointed end adapted to be inserted into the ground near a body of water so that a portion of a fishing pole can be inserted and supported between the bracket and the post. A built-in flashlight is carried by the post for illuminating for night fishing. A mechanism carried on the post can visually indicate a hooked fish by flashing the flashlight when the fish pulls the fishing pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventors: Jerry Newton, Chester Grogan, Jr., George Spector
  • Kitchen and bath uses
    Patent number: 4925102
    Abstract: An air freshener holder is provided and consists of an elongated perforated housing for supporting consumable items therefrom and material located within the housing for giving off a fragrance to the surrounding atmosphere. The consumable items can be a toilet paper roll, a paper towel roll, a bar of soap and facial tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventors: Christine B. Jones, George Spector
  • Phosphorescent prophilactic
    Patent number: 4920983
    Abstract: A phosphoresent condom is provided with a bead of phosphoresent liquid located at front end between a pair of sheaths that are one inside the other so that when placed over a regular condom, pressure will brake the bead allowing the phosphoresent liquid to travel and glow between the total length of the sheaths. In another embodiment, the phosphoresent condom is fabricated out of a center layer of colored phosphor material between two sheaths of latex rubber so as to isolate the phosphor material when placed upon a penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventors: Francisco G. Jimenez, George Spector
  • Flower pot
    Patent number: 4920693
    Abstract: A flower pot for decorative artificial flowers is provided and consists of a styrofoam block sized to be placed into open ends of a pair of cans so that the cans will abut each other with cutout slots in each can in alignment with each other. Adhesive tape is applied for securing the open ends of the cans to each other while a small tube is placed into side wall of one can for fluid drainage therefrom. The cans are coated to simulate a log so that the decorative artificial flowers can be inserted through the cutout slots and into the styrofoam block to offer a new novel and decorative external appearance. Three simulated logs can be utilized to form a decorative triangular log configuration in which they may be adjustable to each other for changing the height of the flower pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventors: Phyllis Meade, George Spector
  • Security door window latch
    Patent number: 4921287
    Abstract: A security latch assembly for a door and window in which the door security latch assembly configuration will prevent the door from an unauthorized opening when the assembly is in a secured locked position. The window security latch assembly configuration will prevent the upper and lower sashes of a window from an unauthorized opening when the assembly is in a second locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventors: Edward Horvath, George Spector
  • Garden roller tool with adjustable telescopic arms
    Patent number: 4919213
    Abstract: A garden roller tool is provided having a weighted roller journaled on fork end of a ferrule at proximal end of an elongated handle. In one position the handle is tilted downwardly with the roller elevated applying pressure on an implement of the tool pushing the implement into the ground. In another position the handle is raised upwardly with roller lowered releasing pressure on the implement of the tool, raising the implement from the ground, allowing the roller to roll over the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventors: William M. Searle, George Spector
  • Back up rear view mirror light
    Patent number: 4916430
    Abstract: A backup sideview mirror light for a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a housing that has a rearwardly facing opening mounted to underside of a sideview mirror which is adapted for attachment to a door of the motor vehicle, with an auxiliary lamp mounted within the housing. A reflector mirror and a transparent lens each cover a portion of the opening. Reflected light beams from the auxiliary lamp cause the reflector mirror to serve as an auxiliary backup warning light while direct light beams from the auxiliary lamp coming through the transparent lens are directed rearwardly to illuminate rear fender of the motor vehicle to help driver to see at night when parking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Inventors: Thuan D. Vu, George Spector
  • Motorized luggage
    Patent number: 4913252
    Abstract: An article of motorized luggage is provided and consists of a plurality of wheels rotatably journaled to bottom of a container body for allowing travel along the ground and a mechanism within the container body for driving one of the wheels to make the luggage a self-powered unit. In a modification a steerable platform is connected to the luggage so as to transport a person standing upon the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Inventors: B. Dean Bartley, George Spector
  • Modified transfer board
    Patent number: 4908890
    Abstract: A device is provided for transferring an invalid from a bed to a wheelchair that includes a transfer board which is connected by a retaining post to an upstanding frame portion of the wheelchair. The transfer board can pitch from side to side during transferring of the invalid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventors: Wellington E. Beckman, George Spector
  • No spill high chair tray/bowl
    Patent number: 4908066
    Abstract: An improved feeding tray for a high chair is provided with a bowl attached thereto which prevents the bowl from spilling and slipping off the tray during meal time. The bowl is adapted to be quickly detached from the tray so that it can be properly cleaned after meal time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Assignee: Therese A. Taylor
    Inventors: Therese A. Taylor, George Spector
  • Propane carry safe
    Patent number: 4905855
    Abstract: A propane tank safety carrier is provided and consists of a box-like housing with a hinged cover that will snuggly hold the propane tank in an upright protective position during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: Joseph M. Troiano, George Spector
  • Automotive tilt mirror
    Patent number: 4906089
    Abstract: An apparatus for operating a driver's side view mirror in a motor vehicle that has a directional indicator lever is provided and consists of a structure for adjustably holding a mirror within a housing in which the housing is secured on an outer surface of the driver's side of the motor vehicle. A mechanism is electrically activated by the directional indicator lever for moving the mirror from a normal position into the passing position so that a driver within the motor vehicle can see into the passing lane in order to safely steer the motor vehicle into the passing lane. The mechanism then moves the mirror back into the normal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: Giovanni Biondi, George Spector
  • Attachable fan belt
    Patent number: 4906226
    Abstract: An attachable fan belt is provided and includes a pair or bracket assemblies that hold angle cut end portions of the belt together so that the belt can operate without twisting between two pulleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: Charles R. Hecker, George Spector
  • Brake bleeder wrench
    Patent number: 4905731
    Abstract: A brake bleeder wrench is provided with a transparent bleeder tube having a magnifying lens along upper portion thereof to improve visibility of air bubbles leaving the bleeder valve when the wrench opens the bleeder valve. In a modified form the head of the wrench contains an interchangeable drive hex socket to compensate for different types of bleeder valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Tamashiro, George Spector
  • U.V. toothbrush sterilizer and toothbrush holder
    Patent number: 4906851
    Abstract: A device for sterilizing and storing toothbrushes is provided which includes a container for holding the toothbrushes therein whereby current to a ultraviolet ray lamp that supplies an application of germicidal radiation to bristles of toothbrushes stored therein can be automatically deenergized when the container is in an opened position at a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: Gary R. Beasley, George Spector