Patents by Inventor Gregory Samaras

Gregory Samaras 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).

  • Patent number: 9896865
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door handle sanitizing cassette that is installed within an internal cavity formed within a door. Prior to the installation, the cassette is fitted with all required door hardware and the equipment necessary to spray the door handles with a sanitizing liquid each time the door is opened or at preset intervals. The invention is designed to provide an inexpensive and easily installed system in public buildings to substantially reduce the spread of infectious disease by eliminating contaminated surfaces on the door handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Gregory Samaras
  • Publication number: 20160338529
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a space heater that includes a space heater that includes a main body configured to cover a gel fuel canister when received into the main body, the main body including a height and wherein a middle location along the height of the main body has a larger circumference than both a top location along the height of the main body and a bottom location along the height of the main body. A structure is disclosed located on a top of the main body configured to receive a can of foodstuff. A base is disclosed including a plurality of grip elements extending vertically from the base configured to receive a gel fuel canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Gregory Samaras
  • Publication number: 20160341064
    Abstract: A system and method for generating hydroelectric power using the plumbing and water distribution system of a new or existing structure, wherein said system includes a source of potable water, at least one pump placed in fluid communication with the source of potable water, wherein the at least one pump includes a fluid discharge output, a water distribution pipe connected to the fluid discharge output of the at least one pump, a turbine having at least one rotating blade and a turbine housing concealing the turbine, connected to the water distribution pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Menelaos Tzilvelis
  • Publication number: 20160344675
    Abstract: An online social-media system for deceased individuals comprises a webserver for generating a web page. Users may log-on and create an account. Account holders may create specific page or pages with information. Users also select an administrator who will be able to access and manage the account after the original user is deceased. The system also provides features which permit continued posthumous interaction by the user with relatives, friends, and others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Menelaos Tzilvelis
  • Publication number: 20160341356
    Abstract: A weapon hanger device is disclosed. The device uses the weight of a counterweight element attached to a hanger arm to power automatic pivoting of the device out of a user's way when the device is not needed. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Gregory Samaras
  • Patent number: 9228793
    Abstract: An all in one muzzle loading device is a T-shaped device used to store and quickly reload a gun during a successive shot. The all in one muzzle loading device has a handle and a stem forming the T-shaped configuration. The stem releasably holds the projectile and the handle holds gunpowder pellets, and primer. A cap is disposed at an end of the handle to hold the pellets within the handle. The primer is manipulated on the handle using a slideable primer applicator that, in an extended position, disposes the primer a distance from the handle. The handle also has lip extending from its side being a ram rod receiver. The ram rod receiver is designed to hold a ram rod without restraint thus permitting the ram rod to rotate or twist freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll
  • Publication number: 20140215890
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tom turkey decoy that includes a three-dimensional body having a substantial volume. The three-dimensional body is dwarfed and has a diminished size when compared to a body of a normal sized live mature tom turkey. A neck extends from the three-dimensional body, the neck being of comparable size and having comparable features to the neck of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. A head extends from the neck, the head being of a comparable size and having comparable features to the head of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. The head and the neck are positioned on the body in an erect position. Further disclosed is a method of hunting using the tom turkey decoy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: HUDSON VALLEY RESOURCES, LLC
    Inventors: GREGORY SAMARAS, EDWARD J. BOLL, JASON D. MICHAEL
  • Patent number: 8707611
    Abstract: A turkey decoy or other animal hunting decoy is provided depicting a live mature animal, wherein certain body parts are dwarfed and diminished in size in comparison to the live mature animal it depicts. The decoy will further have colors thereon mimicking colors of the live mature animal eliciting a sexual response from the hunted live animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll, Jason D. Michael
  • Publication number: 20120251387
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door handle sanitizing cassette that is installed within an internal cavity formed within a door. Prior to the installation, the cassette is fitted with all required door hardware and the equipment necessary to spray the door handles with a sanitizing liquid each time the door is opened or at preset intervals. The invention is designed to provide an inexpensive and easily installed system in public buildings to substantially reduce the spread of infectious disease by eliminating contaminated surfaces on the door handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory Samaras
  • Publication number: 20120167445
    Abstract: A turkey decoy or other animal hunting decoy is provided depicting a live mature animal, wherein certain body parts are dwarfed and diminished in size in comparison to the live mature animal it depicts. The decoy will further have colors thereon mimicking colors of the live mature animal eliciting a sexual response from the hunted live animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll, Jason D. Michael
  • Publication number: 20110302818
    Abstract: An all in one muzzle loading device is a T-shaped device used to store and quickly reload a gun during a successive shot. The all in one muzzle loading device has a handle and a stem forming the T-shaped configuration. The stem releasably holds the projectile and the handle holds gunpowder pellets, and primer. A cap is disposed at an end of the handle to hold the pellets within the handle. The primer is manipulated on the handle using a slideable primer applicator that, in an extended position, disposes the primer a distance from the handle. The handle also has lip extending from its side being a ram rod receiver. The ram rod receiver is designed to hold a ram rod without restraint thus permitting the ram rod to rotate or twist freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll
  • Publication number: 20110303806
    Abstract: A decoy display stand powered by air flow or wind force is provided including a vertical stake and a horizontal frame. The frame includes vertical support rods and a horizontal bar having a central horizontal frame and two horizontal extension frames. The vertical support rods are disposed at the outer ends of the horizontal extension frames and receive figures such as animal decoys or seasonal ornaments. The stake is received by the central horizontal frame and permits 360 degree rotation of the central horizontal frame around the stake with wind or manual energy. The figures are designed to capture energy and facilitate the rotation of the frame about the stake. A fastener is provided adjacent the central horizontal frame and the stake to manage rotation of the frame in varying degrees between free rotation and no rotation and, in some cases, adjust the height of the frame from the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll
  • Patent number: D633591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll
  • Patent number: D645931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hudson Valley Resources, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll, Jason Michael
  • Patent number: D662841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory Samaras, Edward J. Boll