Patents by Inventor Kenneth Spector

Kenneth 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).

  • Patent number: 11313417
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a quick-release device for a tractor PTO shaft, including a first body having a first outer surface and a second outer surface and a first thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of slots defined on the first body; a second body having a third outer surface and a fourth outer surface and a second thickness disposed therebetween; and a plurality of extensions extending from the second body, wherein the plurality of extensions are configured to removably engage with the plurality of slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: PTO Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Spector
  • Publication number: 20200362919
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a quick-release device for a tractor PTO shaft, including a first body having a first outer surface and a second outer surface and a first thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of slots defined on the first body; a second body having a third outer surface and a fourth outer surface and a second thickness disposed therebetween; and a plurality of extensions extending from the second body, wherein the plurality of extensions are configured to removably engage with the plurality of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth Spector
  • Patent number: 10718383
    Abstract: A quick-release device for a tractor PTO shaft includes a first plate with a first body with a first outer surface and a second outer surface and a first thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of openings extending through the first thickness of the first body; and at least one locking hole extending through the first thickness of the first body. The device also includes a second plate with a second body having a third outer surface and a fourth outer surface and a second thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of connectors extending from the third outer surface of the second body, the plurality of connectors are configured to removably engage with the plurality of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: PTO Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Spector
  • Publication number: 20180252270
    Abstract: A quick-release device for a tractor PTO shaft includes a first plate with a first body with a first outer surface and a second outer surface and a first thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of openings extending through the first thickness of the first body; and at least one locking hole extending through the first thickness of the first body. The device also includes a second plate with a second body having a third outer surface and a fourth outer surface and a second thickness disposed therebetween; a plurality of connectors extending from the third outer surface of the second body, the plurality of connectors are configured to removably engage with the plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kenneth Spector
  • Patent number: 6913604
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system including a housing having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion and rear portion are connectable to support a fluid supply. A control unit attached to the front portion, and has a regulator assembly connecting the fluid supply to the control unit. A medical device is connected to the control unit, the medical device including a handle, a shaft, and a thermally-transmissive region. The handle, the shaft, and the thermally-transmissive region defining a fluid pathway through the handle, shaft, and thermally-transmissive region. The shaft is malleable to retain a first shape until manipulated to a second shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: CryoCath Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Mihalik, Cristian Petre, Daniel Nahon, Steven G. Arless, Fredric L. Milder, Dan Wittenberger, Domenic N. Santoianni, Claudia Lückge, John W. Lehmann, Jean-Pierre Lalonde, Kenneth A. Spector
  • Publication number: 20030171742
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system including a housing having a font portion and a rear portion. The front portion and rear portion are connectable to support a fluid supply. A control unit attached to the front portion, and has a regulator assembly connecting the fluid supply to the control unit. A medical device is connected to the control unit, the medical device including a handle, a shaft, and a thermally-transmissive region. The handle, the shaft, and the thermally-transmissive region defining a fluid pathway through the handle, shaft, and thermally-transmissive region. The shaft is malleable to retain a first shape until manipulated to a second shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Teresa Mihalik, Cristian Petre, Daniel Nahon, Steven G. Arless, Fredric L. Milder, Dan Wittenberger, Domenic N. Santoianni, Claudia Luckge, John W. Lehmann, Jean-Pierre Lalonde, Kenneth A. Spector
  • Patent number: 5899899
    Abstract: A cryogenic catheter includes a flexible member having an elongate, thermally-transmissive region and a cryogenic fluid path through the flexible member to the thermally-transmissive region. The thermally-transmissive region can be deformable from a linear configuration to an arcuate configuration and can include multiple thermally-transmissive elements having a first side exposed to the cryogenic fluid path and a second side exposed to points exterior to the flexible member. The thermally-transmissive elements can be rigid or flexible longitudinal strips. Alternatively, annular, cylindrical, or wedge-shaped metallic structures disposed in a spaced-apart relationship can define the thermally-transmissive region. In other embodiments the thermally-transmissive region is defined by a helical coil that is at least partially embedded in the flexible member. The helical coil can also define at least a portion of the cryogenic fluid path through the flexible member and include a gas expansion or boiling chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: CryoCath Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Arless, Fredric L. Milder, Kenneth A. Spector, Dan Wittenberger, Domenic N. Santoianni, Claudia Lueckge
  • Patent number: 5899898
    Abstract: A cryogenic catheter includes a flexible member having an elongate, thermally-transmissive region and a cryogenic fluid path through the flexible member to the thermally-transmissive region. The thermally-transmissive region can be deformable from a linear configuration to an arcuate configuration and can include multiple thermally-transmissive elements having a first side exposed to the cryogenic fluid path and a second side exposed to points exterior to the flexible member. The thermally-transmissive elements can be rigid or flexible longitudinal strips. Alternatively, annular, cylidrical, or wedge-shaped metallic structures disposed in a spaced-apart relationship can define the thermally-transmissive region. In other embodiments the thermally-transmissive region is defined by a helical coil that is at least partially embedded in the flexible member. The helical coil can also define at least a portion of the cryogenic fluid path through the flexible member and include a gas expansion or boiling chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: CryoCath Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Arless, Fredric L. Milder, Kenneth A. Spector, Dan Wittenberger, Domenic N. Santoianni, Claudia Lueckge
  • Patent number: 4424833
    Abstract: A molded one-piece, self-sealing gasket maintains its seal at all times including during insertion of a tube, such as a catheter, as well as after the tube is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Spector, Wilfred Samson, Richard M. DeMello