Patents by Inventor Scott Pollak

Scott Pollak 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: 11627922
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: NORAD DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Publication number: 20220079532
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Norad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 11241202
    Abstract: A shield structure configured to protect a head and/or neck of a patient during a radiologic procedure comprises a bottom wall, a side wall, and an opening. The bottom wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to be positioned between the head and/or neck of the patient and a radiation source so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward the bottom of the patient. The bottom wall is of a general size to shield the head and/or neck of the patient. The side wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to extend upward from the bottom wall so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward a side of the patient. The opening is configured to receive the head and/or neck of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: NORAD DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 11179118
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Norad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Publication number: 20200178915
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Norad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Publication number: 20200163632
    Abstract: A shield structure configured to protect a head and/or neck of a patient during a radiologic procedure comprises a bottom wall, a side wall, and an opening. The bottom wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to be positioned between the head and/or neck of the patient and a radiation source so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward the bottom of the patient. The bottom wall is of a general size to shield the head and/or neck of the patient. The side wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to extend upward from the bottom wall so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward a side of the patient. The opening is configured to receive the head and/or neck of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Norad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry EGOLF, Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 10568591
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: NORAD DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 10555708
    Abstract: A shield structure configured to protect a head and/or neck of a patient during a radiologic procedure comprises a bottom wall, a side wall, and an opening. The bottom wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to be positioned between the head and/or neck of the patient and a radiation source so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward the bottom of the patient. The bottom wall is of a general size to shield the head and/or neck of the patient. The side wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to extend upward from the bottom wall so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward a side of the patient. The opening is configured to receive the head and/or neck of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: NORAD DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: John Barry Egolf, Scott Pollak
  • Publication number: 20190374177
    Abstract: A shield structure configured to protect a head and/or neck of a patient during a radiologic procedure comprises a bottom wall, a side wall, and an opening. The bottom wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to be positioned between the head and/or neck of the patient and a radiation source so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward the bottom of the patient. The bottom wall is of a general size to shield the head and/or neck of the patient. The side wall includes radiation attenuating material and is configured to extend upward from the bottom wall so as to shield the patient from radiation directed toward a side of the patient. The opening is configured to receive the head and/or neck of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Nerad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry EGOLF, Scott Pollak
  • Publication number: 20190246995
    Abstract: A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Norad Designs LLC
    Inventors: John Barry EGOLF, Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 4363344
    Abstract: A hammer having a rigid handle composed of proximal and distal portions angularly disposed to each other, neither of which are disposed parallel or at right angle relative to the striking face of the hammer head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Inventor: I. Scott Pollak
  • Patent number: 4154273
    Abstract: A hammer having a rigid handle composed of an inner portion generally disposed at an angle of 35.degree. to the striking face of the hammer head and an outer portion generally disposed at an angle of 130.degree. to the inner handle portion. The outer end of the outer handle portion is spaced a distance of two inches from a plane containing said striking face and is hooked to provide a protective blocking element for the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Inventor: I. Scott Pollak