Patents by Inventor Paul J. Spacek

Paul J. Spacek 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).

  • In-situ bonds
    Patent number: 6524327
    Abstract: The invention relates to an organic hydrogel bond for living tissue. The bond is comprised of living tissue pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide, body derived fluids, including at least one NCO-terminated hydrophilic urethane prepolymer, which is derived from an organic polyisocyanate, and oxyethylene-based diols, triols or polyols comprised essentially all of hydroxyl groups capped with polyisocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Praxis, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Spacek
  • Compression release engine braking methods and apparatus for use with turbocharged engines having intercoolers
    Patent number: 5385019
    Abstract: Increased engine braking is available from a system including an internal combustion engine equipped with a compression release engine brake, a turbocharger, and an intercooler by having the engine inlet air compressed by the turbocharger bypass the intercooler during operation of the compression release engine brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Jacobs Brake Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Frank M. Kulig, Paul J. Spacek