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).

  • Apparatus for evenly dispensing melted butter
    Patent number: 5065927
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing melted butter into a container of popcorn is provided having a mechanism in which the melted butter will be sprayed evenly throughout the popcorn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventors: Seymour Wahl, George Spector
  • Treated dental floss and dispenser
    Patent number: 5065861
    Abstract: An improved dental floss dispenser is provided and consists of a roll of waxed dental floss having a shaft that is rotatably supported in a chamber of a container with a quantity of powdered baking soda. Spring biased perforated sandpaper in the bottom of the chamber roughens the dental floss when it is pulled out. The container is agitated so that the baking soda can adhere to the roughened dental floss. A cutter on the container is for removing a piece of the roughened dental floss with the baking soda adhered thereupon so it can be utilized in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide when used in areas between the teeth for the treatment of gingivitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventors: Michael D. Greene, George Spector
  • Swivel tool tray
    Patent number: 5058911
    Abstract: A swivel tool tray is provided and consists of an arm adjustably retained within a sleeve that is vertically affixed to an upper outside corner of a wheeled cart. A horizontal extension member is swivably attached to the top of the arm so that it can swivel 360 degrees. A pan is removably attached at a right angle to a distal end of the extension member, whereby the pan can hold a variety of tools and other items therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventors: Rudolph Hunter, George Spector
  • 3 slice toaster
    Patent number: 5054382
    Abstract: A toaster with one control system for toasting one slice of bread and another control system for toasting two different slices of bread in which the one slice control system and the two slice control system can be operated independently and together so that between one to three slices of bread can be toasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: Edward D. Ward, George Spector
  • Boot remover with cone driven plates to clamp heel from sides
    Patent number: 5054667
    Abstract: A boot remover is provided and consists of a structure for angularly positioning a platform on a floor with its V-shaped forked end elevated therefrom. When a person steps on the platform it will be retained in a stationary position. The V-shaped forked end will hold a boot heel securely to allow the person to withdraw their foot from the boot. When stepping on the platform, a wedge engages and forces two jaws together to grip the sides of the heel. Springs provide snap action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: Sol Levy, George Spector
  • Dryer bag
    Patent number: 5052127
    Abstract: A vent bag for a clothes dryer is provided and consists of a pouch with an air filter at its distal end that is releasably secured on a vent pipe of the clothes dryer so that the air filter can catch lint coming out of the vent pipe and recirculate the warm moist exhausted air from the vent pipe for energy conservation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Inventors: Charles Blake, George Spector
  • Heel repair patches
    Patent number: 5052129
    Abstract: A heel repair patch is provided that includes adhesive material so that it can be applied to the heel of the shoe. In a modification a built-in heel lift and tab which fits over the seam at heel breast for better holding thereto are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Inventors: Jeanette A. Lobasso, George Spector
  • Starter plug
    Patent number: 5052250
    Abstract: A spark plug starter tool is provided and consists of a spark plug engaging member attached to distal end of an elongated flexible shaft affixed onto a dowel pin extending from a handle whereby turning of the handle will install and remove a spark plug with respect to a cylinder head of an engine thus eliminating cross-threading. In a modification an adjustable chuck head is on distal end of a rigid shaft so that the chuck head can grasp and release the spark plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Inventors: Walter G. Clarke, George Spector
  • Shampoo dispenser
    Patent number: 5044522
    Abstract: A shower dispenser is provided and consists of a container which can be suspended from a shower head arm. A plurality of nozzles are each fluidly connected into each of a plurality of compartments in the container for dispensing different liquids therefrom when manually operated. A plurality of filler ports on top of the container each have a flap closure for sealing after the liquids are poured into the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventors: Miguel Roig, George Spector
  • Searcher
    Patent number: 5044948
    Abstract: An improved toothbrush is provided and consists of a mirror assembly adjustably disposed to the distal end of an elongated handle so that a person using the toothbrush may observe the condition of the teeth and mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventors: Wilbur Vance, Sr., George Spector
  • Adjustable animal boxing (cage)
    Patent number: 5044317
    Abstract: An adjustable animal cage is provided and consists of a grid configuration enclosure, a pair of support bars removably installed horizontally in a spaced apart relationship in the enclosure and a pair of separator partitions which are removably attached on either side of the support bars thereto so as to split the enclosure into two variable sized spaces to house animals therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventors: James J. Shean, George Spector
  • Jiffy sure grip line holder
    Patent number: 5038443
    Abstract: A jiffy sure grip line holder is provided and consists of a spring for biasing a handle end of a lever that has an end of a clothes line tied thereto away from a handle end of another lever so that the jaw ends of the two levers will come together to grip an adjustable end of the clothes line therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventors: Salvatore Verdina, George Spector
  • Roller bearing
    Patent number: 5039230
    Abstract: A two piece split bearing assembly is provided and consists of an outer race ring, an inner race ring and a plurality of antifriction elements all split in half. A male V-groove is formed on each end of one half of the outer race ring and the inner race ring while a female V-groove is formed on each end of other half of the outer race ring and inner race ring. When the two halves of the inner race ring and outer race ring are mated together with the antifriction elements between they will form the bearing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventors: James R. Phillips, George Spector
  • Electro motor car
    Patent number: 5036934
    Abstract: An electromotor vehicle is provided which includes an energy converter and a power transmitting system that takes vertical movement from a wheel axle due to driving operation of the vehicle and converts it into rotational movement to operate a magneto generator which will produce electrical current to recharge a battery that supplies power to the vehicles drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventors: Edward T. Nishina, George Spector
  • Proximity light
    Patent number: 5036443
    Abstract: A proximity light is provided and consists of a housing adhesively mounted to a flat surface such as a wall or the underside of a toilet seat cover. An electrically operated light source is carried within the housing along with electronic circuitry for supplying electric current to energize the light source. A sensor switch is also carried within the housing and is connected between the electronic circuitry and the light source so as to close when it gets dark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Inventors: Wayne Humble, George Spector
  • Liquid line chlorine cleaner
    Patent number: 5035796
    Abstract: A liquid chlorine injection line cleaner is provided and consists of a cylindrical housing with a built-in cleaning mechanism between a pipe line from a liquid chlorine metering pump and a water main line so as to prevent liquid chlorine chemical build up and line blockage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Inventors: Robert F. Saylor, George Spector
  • Accordian toilet for amputees
    Patent number: 5031251
    Abstract: A height adjustable toilet for a handicapped person is provided and consists of a mechanism connected to a toilet bowl for selectively raising and lowering the height of its rim portions with respect to the floor, thereby causing an accordion pedestal portion and an extendable flush pipe to lengthen and shorten accordingly so that the handicapped person can conveniently sit upon and get off of a toilet seat on the rim portion of the toilet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventors: Rev G. H. Williams, George Spector
  • Vehicle organizer
    Patent number: 5031769
    Abstract: An article organizer for a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a rectangular housing having an open top with a plurality of partitions crating multiple compartments to hold different articles in an orderly manner. Hand grips are on the housing so that it can be carried therefrom and a plurality of anti-skid fingers are on the bottom of the housing to a prevent it from sliding about. In a modification the housing and partitions are adjustable to compensate for different sized articles that fit into the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventors: Francis L. Shea, George Spector
  • Integrated capsulized cabin for passenger aircraft
    Patent number: 5031860
    Abstract: An integrated capsulized cabin for a passenger aircraft is provided and consists of an independent frame structure with a pair of bulkheads on each end in which sliding bulkhead doors will close by air pressure during air pressure loss to seal the cabin. A very strong elastic wire mesh material is disposed about the frame structure within the fuselage of the aircraft to reinforce the frame structure during expansion and contraction conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventors: Rene A. Ruiz, George Spector
  • Painted decor macrame
    Patent number: 5030485
    Abstract: A decorative hanging device is provided and consists of a plurality of suspension members secured to and projecting from the top portion of a basket frame structure so as to be hung from a ceiling or the like. A plurality of silk flowers are arranged about a macrame fabric structure which covers the basket frame structure. Decor paint is applied to the macrame fabric structure so as to make an aesthetically pleasing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Inventors: Roland Meeks, George Spector