Patents by Inventor Gerald Kushner

Gerald Kushner 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).

  • Publication number: 20080164391
    Abstract: An article holder configured for one-handed operation includes an upper arm pivotally connected at one end to a lower arm such that the upper and lower arms having opposing inner surfaces. A cushion may be attached on an inner surface of either arm and a spring member disposed near the hinge may bias the inner surface of the lower arm toward the cushion to form a clamping surface in a rested state. A clip disposed on an outer surface of may be included to attach the holder to a desired surface. In certain embodiments, the lower arm includes a toe portion on an end opposite of the hinge which extends beyond a corresponding end of the upper arm to provide a leveraging surface to open the clamping body from the spring-biased clamping position. Additional embodiments and variants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: 7370754
    Abstract: A portable cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent in one compartment and a towel in a second compartment. The compartments may be slidably connected to have an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: 6883989
    Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Gerald Kushner, John H Koehler
  • Publication number: 20030143016
    Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Gerald Kushner, John H. Koehler
  • Patent number: 6564432
    Abstract: A holder for personal articles such as eyeglasses and sunglasses and the like includes: (i) a clamping body with a transparent window for displaying provided inserts, and (ii) a clip portion attached to the clamping body for attaching the holder to clothing, accessories, automobile visors and other areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Publication number: 20030088947
    Abstract: A holder for personal articles such as eyeglasses and sunglasses and the like includes: (i) a clamping body with a transparent window for displaying provided inserts, and (ii) a clip portion attached to the clamping body for attaching the holder to clothing, accessories, automobile visors and other areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: 5041136
    Abstract: An implantable artificial bladder soft system is provided which comprises an at least partially deformation resistant support base, a compliant deformable diaphragm, an inlet means, an outlet means, an optional outer shell, an optional backflow control means, an optional discharge control means, and an optional anchoring means. This implantable artificial bladder can be completely emptied. A method for the collection of, the storage of and the discharge of biological fluids incorporating the implantable artificial bladder soft system is provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Uwe Wascher, Jacek L. Mostwin, Lorne Belden, Jr., Gerald Kushner, Louis W. Hardin
  • Patent number: 4961747
    Abstract: Implantable artificial bladder and method for the collection of, the storage of, or the discharge of biological fluids using the natural peristaltic pressure of a patient's ureter or ureters or of an artifical ureter to fill a first chamber of the artificial bladder and a constant force stored energy means in a second chamber isolated by a rolling diaphragm from the first, said means biasing the rolling diaphragm against the first chamber and serving to empty the implantable artificial bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Uwe Wascher, Jacek L. Mostwin, Lorne Belden, Jr., Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D504288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D509356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D517882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D518684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D524125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D524610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D540508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D546159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D563217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D567599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Patent number: D581810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner