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).

  • Sands carpet
    Patent number: 5332152
    Abstract: A traction mat is provided for use under a wheel of a motor vehicle on a soft sand terrain which consists of a generally rectangular housing having a plurality of spaced apart treads. A pair of wires extend from one end of the housing and are connected to two lug nuts on the wheel. When the wheel is driven slowly the housing will go under the wheel with the threads providing traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Inventors: Mohammed G. Alwafaie, George Spector
  • Power driven floor and wall scrubber
    Patent number: 5331703
    Abstract: A power driven floor and baseboard scrubber is provided having reciprocating plates with scrubbing pads thereon arranged to clean an area at an intersection of the floor and the baseboard, on a stair step and its riser. A handle is provided for operational purposes and wheels for transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Inventors: Rafael Mejia, Rafael Mercado, George Spector
  • Fruit milk shake apparatus
    Patent number: 5327816
    Abstract: A recipe for a bunky-shake is provided and consists of seven green plantains, one yellow banana and a list of other ingredients. Also provided is a process for making the bunky-shake, while an apparatus is for preparing all of the ingredients for the bunky-shake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventors: Jacques DuPont, George Spector
  • Projecting flashlight
    Patent number: 5321449
    Abstract: A projecting device is provided which consists of an enlarged head at one end of a flashlight, the enlarged head having a transverse slot therein. A lens is positioned at a front end of the enlarged head, while a light bulb is positioned at a back end of the enlarged head. A slide is insertable into the transverse slot in the enlarged head, so that an illuminated image from the slide may be projected onto a viewing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Inventors: Mario Coccoli, George Spector
  • Nipple klipper
    Patent number: 5318191
    Abstract: A nipple clipper is provided for a baby bottle having a nipple which consists of a cap sized to fit over the nipple of the baby bottle. A clip is retained within the cap and is operable from the exterior of the cap for tightly griping the nipple of the baby bottle when the cap is placed thereon, so that liquid within the baby bottle will not spill out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventors: Shirley Pomales, George Spector
  • Card game board
    Patent number: 5318299
    Abstract: A rotatable betting device is provided for a card game which consists of a turntable assembly to sit upon a flat surface. A plurality of cups are radially positioned about the turntable assembly, so that each card player can conveniently place bets by inserting chips into their respective cup during the card game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventors: Warren L. Beaster, George Spector
  • Vented litter box for cats
    Patent number: 5307761
    Abstract: A vented litter box for a cat is provided which consists of an electric fan with an elongate flexible hose connected over an exhaust filter on a removable cover on an open top container with litter. The fan will exhaust odorous air therein to a remote location away from the litter in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventors: Edwin A. Berger, III, George Spector
  • Tigers trap board game
    Patent number: 5306015
    Abstract: A tigers trap board game is provided and consists of a game board having a playing surface with horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines forming playing position intersections. There are a pair of first playing pieces representing tigers for a first player and a plurality of second playing pieces representing trappers for a second player. When the first playing pieces are trapped during the play of the game by the second playing pieces, cages can be placed onto them to indicate this.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Inventors: Danny S. Daud, George Spector
  • Bristle for hair stimulator
    Patent number: 5297565
    Abstract: An improved hair shampoo stimulator device is provided in which each bristle is shaped similar to a finger tip, for the purpose of safely stimulating the scalp of a person without damaging the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventors: Satendra Charitar, George Spector
  • Health guard fat skimmer
    Patent number: 5297476
    Abstract: A fat skimmer for separating an unwanted fat liquid from a wanted liquid is provided which consists of a transparent cone shaped jug for storing the unwanted fat liquid and the wanted liquid that is to be separated. The jug has a tapered exhaust conduit formed at a central bottom end through which the wanted liquid will pass by force of gravity. A valve is within the conduit for selectively permitting passage of the wanted liquid through the conduit into a vessel which is positioned below the conduit, while the unwanted fat liquid is retained within the jug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventors: Charles D. Garland, George Spector
  • Shoulder rest helmet
    Patent number: 5295271
    Abstract: A head and neck protection device is provided which consists of a collar pad to sit upon the shoulders and is large enough for the neck of a wearer to pass through. A pair of straps are affixed to the collar pad to extend under the armpits of the wearer and retain the collar pad to the shoulders. A head protector is provided, with a structure for mounting the head protector onto the collar pad, so that it does not touch, rest and depend on the head, face and neck of the wearer. It will give better versatility and protection to the wearer, since the head protector is supported by the collar pad on the shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventors: James N. Butterfield, George Spector
  • Portable electric cord lighting
    Patent number: 5295055
    Abstract: A portable auxiliary illumination device is provided, which consists of an elongated power cord and a plug at one end of the power cord for engagement with an outlet to receive electrical current therefrom. A plurality of sockets are located in series along the length of the power cord. A plurality of suction cups are each connected to one of the sockets, sot hat the sockets can be removably attached to a flat surface of a mirror. A plurality of light bulbs are each removably disposed within each socket to produce additional light for dimly lit areas adjacent the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Allen L. Brock, George Spector
  • Light on a stick
    Patent number: 5295057
    Abstract: A utility pole lamp is provided which consists of a plurality of elongated sections telescopically joined together to form a single adjustable vertical support shaft, so that the length of the shaft can be varied by adjusting the sections with respect to each other. A plurality of locking devices are each located between two of the elongated sections, so that the length of the shaft can be maintained. A lighting fixture having a lamp cage and cover is mounted to one of the elongated sections to provide illumination therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: John J. Buonsante, George Spector
  • Recovery of matter evaporated from barrels
    Patent number: 5294302
    Abstract: A device for collecting evaporated matter from a vat which first collects the evaporated matter and then condense the evaporated matter into a liquid which is recovered and recycled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Raymond R. Colton, Raymond R. Gamby, George Spector
  • Armored collar
    Patent number: 5291762
    Abstract: A theft protection collar is provided for a motor vehicle having a steering column with an ignition switch and shift lever and consists of a bracket which is removably connected and located to the steering column. The bracket covers and protects the ignition switch and retains the shift lever to prevent the unauthorized operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventors: Luigi Fornaro, George Spector
  • Very easy
    Patent number: 5287624
    Abstract: An improved disposable safety razor is provided which consists of an elongated handle with a head having a convex top surface and a flat bottom surface attached to an upper end of the elongated handle. A pair of single cutting edge razor blades are clamped parallel within the head with the cutting edges angled outwardly and upwardly in opposite direction from the convex top surface of the head, so as to be useful in shaving in both forward and rearward strokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Inventors: Luciano G. Mondo, George Spector
  • Device for carrying large sheet material
    Patent number: 5284410
    Abstract: A dolly for carrying sheet material is provided which consists of an elongated substantially U-shaped frame having a pair of spaced side walls projecting upwardly from a base, so as to receive part of one edge of the sheet material therein. A boss is integrally formed with the base of the frame and depends centrally therefrom. A shaft is mounted in the boss with its ends projecting on opposite sides of the boss. A pair of wheels are provided, with each journalled for rotation on each end of the shaft, so that a person can grip and push the sheet material to transport it along a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventors: Ante Sare, George Spector
  • Cross hair adjuster for archery bow
    Patent number: 5274925
    Abstract: A sight scope for an archery bow is provided which consists of a telescopic tubular housing having a first segment mounted to a handle of the archery bow, so that a viewing end of the first segment can be positioned in front of an eye of an archer, with a second segment of the archery bow being adjustable thereto. A cross hair is carried within the first segment of the telescopic tubular housing. A structure is for adjusting the height of the cross hair with respect to the adjusted length between the first and second segments of the telescopic tubular housing, so that the archer can focus on a target to try to hit the target with an arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventors: Elwood M. Campbell, George Spector
  • Convertible plug
    Patent number: 5275574
    Abstract: An improved electrical extension cord is provided which consists of an elongated power cord with a male plug connected to a first end of the power cord. The male plug has a flat housing and a pair of side entry prongs, so that it can be positioned closer to an electrical outlet that is behind a major piece of furniture. A female socket is connected to a second end of the power cord. The female socket has a flat housing and a plurality of side entry slots. A mechanism is for fastening the flat housing of the female socket in one instance to a baseboard and in a second instance to a side of the major piece of furniture, to make the female socket accessible, so it can be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventors: Lee M. Schlothauer, George Spector
  • Removable window mini bars
    Patent number: 5267413
    Abstract: A removable window safety guard for a window is provided which consists of a frame mounted within a window opening between side jambs when a lower window sash is raised. A mechanism operated by a control knob is for opening and closing louvers mounted within the frame. A retainer extends between the control knob and one side jamb of the window for preventing removal of the frame from the window opening, so that a child cannot fall out and an intruder cannot enter through the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventors: Sally M. Hubert, George Spector