Patents by Inventor James M. Durlacher

James M. Durlacher 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: 8371936
    Abstract: The disclosed pari-mutuel wagering method is directed to a sequential selection of two, three or four horses and the finishing position of the first horse in the selected sequence. A winning ticket is determined by three factors. These three factors include the correct sequential order of the selected horses, the correct finishing position for the first horse in the sequence and a corresponding finishing position selection by the racetrack based on a random draw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: James M. Durlacher
  • Patent number: 5261915
    Abstract: A bone rasp for preparing the medullary canal of the femur includes a rasp blade portion shaped and tapered so as to conform to the medullary canal and a handle portion which is designed to be manually attached to the rasp blade and detached from the rasp blade for sterilizing and storing. The handle portion is arranged into two components which are pivotally connected and pinned together. The stationary portion of the handle attaches directly to the rasp blade and the movable or adjustable portion is pinned to the stationary portion at a pivoting location and secured in a selected orientation by a second pin. A series of seven oblong slots are disposed in the stationary portion and arranged on 71/2.degree. intervals so as to give the adjustable portion of the handle an approximate 45.degree. range of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Scott M. Durlacher
    Inventors: James M. Durlacher, Scott M. Durlacher