Patents by Inventor Scott Ganaja

Scott Ganaja 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: 6733290
    Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation conveyance device comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a light directing intermediate portion. The proximal end is configured for attachment to an electromagnetic radiation emitting device. The distal end is anatomically preformed with a profile complementary to a shape of a dental arch. The light directing intermediate portion is between the proximal end and the distal end. In addition, the light directing intermediate portion is configured to convey electromagnetic radiation from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventors: John West, Scott Ganaja
  • Publication number: 20030091954
    Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation conveyance device includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a light directing means. The proximal end is configured for attachment to an electromagnetic radiation emitting device. The distal end is anatomically preformed with a profile complementary to a shape of a dental arch. The light directing means is intermediate between the proximal end and the distal end. In addition, the light directing means is configured to convey electromagnetic radiation from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: John West, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5964388
    Abstract: Coin roll wrapper cutter for assisting in removing the wrapper from a roll of coins. The wrapper cutter has a cutter body which is generally an elongated cylinder. A roll of coins secured by a wrapper is pushed into the top of the cylinder and the side of the roll is contacted by a sharp knife which forms an elongated slit along the wrapper. The slit wrapper easily permits the removal of the coins. Preferably, the knife is spring loaded and moves out sufficiently so that coin rolls of different denominations can be opened by a single size of coin roll wrapper cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Dale E. Jennings
    Inventors: Dale E. Jennings, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5806959
    Abstract: A roller for a roller skate is made of a light transmitting material. The roller includes an electrical circuit for emitting a light from within the roller. The entire roller is thereby illuminated by the circuit and appears, itself, to be a light source. A flat peripheral edge of the roller is particularly brightly illuminated. The light source or the roller, or both may be colored to produce a color or color combination of choice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventors: Marvin Adams, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5664830
    Abstract: A novel child safety seat assembly for utilization in an automotive vehicle is comprised of a base sub-assembly having a pair of arcuate side rails, of a seat sub-assembly slidably supported on the base sub-assembly and having a pair of arcuate side rails engaged with the base sub-assembly arcuate side rails, and a collapsible energy absorber element functionally positioned intermediate the base sub-assembly and the seat sub-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Birgit S. Garcia
    Inventors: Birgit S. Garcia, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5582127
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device 10 for marking an individual's location to facilitate rescue. The method comprises the step of removing a cover member or cap 24 of the device 10 which contains an inflatable balloon 40 to open a valve 28 of a cylinder 18 containing a pressurized, lighter than air gas which inflates a balloon 40, so that the balloon rises in the atmosphere. The balloon 40 is tied to one end of a line 48 that has another end attached to the device 10. Thus, the balloon 40 travels upward a distance essentially equal to the length of the line 48, hovering overhead to identify the individual's location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Lee Willis
    Inventors: Lee Willis, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5174576
    Abstract: A portable mirror apparatus for a golfer to view his swing which has a U-shaped hollow tubular frame (20) with cross bars (34), (36) and (38) inbetween, also divided in the middle and a mirror (40) attached on the front. A pair of retracting legs (48) support the invention in the vertical position each having a support bar (52) for stiffening. The invention folds in the middle for transportation and storage with the legs pivoted inward contiguous with the frame. The mirror contains marks in the form of lines (42) both horizontal and vertical to indicate proper alignment of the golfer during the swing of a golf club. The mirror is thermoplastic for strength and durability, also to reduce weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventors: Kevin S. Lee, Steve D. Park, Scott Ganaja
  • Patent number: 5149034
    Abstract: A saddle positioning device for bicycles comprising a slide member, a slide rack, a plunger pin, and a release lever. The slide member having an upper portion for mounting a saddle is slidable relative to the slide rack. The slide rack is angled obliquely upward and forward and has a rectangular cross section. In addition, a seat post is attached to the lower portion of the slide rack for mounting into a bicycle frame. The spring biased plunger pin is housed within the slide rack and engages one of several holes in the slide member, fixing the position of the slide member. A cable, tensioned by the handlebar mounted release lever, retracts the plunger pin for repositioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: Scott Ganaja