Patents by Inventor Kurwin J. Binder

Kurwin J. Binder 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: 10420621
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing and disposing of contaminated gloves is provided. The apparatus has a vertical frame with a hook assembly on top which is operatively connected to a pedal assembly at the frame bottom. A shelf below the hook assembly supports a container for receiving discarded gloves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventor: Kurwin J. Binder
  • Patent number: 9120539
    Abstract: A pontoon boat cover support assembly is provided. Aluminum, cylindrical brackets having a vertical orientation, are fastened to the outer perimeter of the pontoon boat deck. A rib assembly, each with a central, top, four-way fitting, having a bottom inserted into a pair of cylindrical brackets on opposite sides of the deck. A number of rib assemblies are fastened to each other with ridge poles sections interconnected to the a four-way fittings on each pair of ribs. A central, adjustable pole extends downwardly from a rib brace, positioned below each four-way fitting, to the deck or other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Kurwin J. Binder
  • Patent number: 6435388
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to glove inflation apparatuses and methods for donning sterile gloves. The apparatuses includes at least one vacuum chamber that has an opening sized and shaped for receiving a glove and for establishing a fluid-tight seal between the glove and the vacuum chamber. The apparatuses further includes a vacuum pump which is connected to the chamber and a source of compressed gas which is in fluid communication with the glove. The apparatuses further includes a switch that is connected to the pump and the source of compressed gas. The switch has two states. In the first state, the switch permits the pump to evacuate the chamber. In the second state, the switch permits the source of compressed gas to expel the glove from the opening of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventors: Kurwin J. Binder, Leon E. McCrary, Edward Jordan
  • Publication number: 20020050499
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to glove inflation apparatuses and methods for donning sterile gloves. The apparatuses includes at least one vacuum chamber that has an opening sized and shaped for receiving a glove and for establishing a fluid-tight seal between the glove and the vacuum chamber. The apparatuses further includes a vacuum pump which is connected to the chamber and a source of compressed gas which is in fluid communication with the glove. The apparatuses further includes a switch that is connected to the pump and the source of compressed gas. The switch has two states. In the first state, the switch permits the pump to evacuate the chamber. In the second state, the switch permits the source of compressed gas to expel the glove from the opening of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Kurwin J. Binder, Leon E. McCrary, Edward Jordan