DOUGLAS MARTIN KESTEN
Pilots at 30 St, New York, NY

License number
New York A3832873
Issued Date
Jan 2016
Expiration Date
Jan 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
329 W 30Th St #4K, New York, NY 10001

Professional information

Douglas Kesten Photo 1

Dust Collector For Drill

US Patent:
2007026, Nov 15, 2007
Filed:
May 15, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/435343
Inventors:
Douglas Kesten - New York NY, US
International Classification:
B23B 47/00
US Classification:
408067000
Abstract:
A dust collector for a power drill is provided that includes a cylinder of sufficient size to accept at least a foremost portion of a power drill. The cylinder includes a gasket or seal at the forward end for contact with the wall or working surface to be drilled. A rubber or other elastic membrane or web is provided over the opposite end of the cylinder and an opening is formed in the membrane or web to fit snugly around the forward end of a power drill. A narrowing or neck may be used in place of the web to provide an opening for the forward end of a power drill. An arrangement of holes is formed in the wall of the cylinder. A vacuum hose is connected to the cylinder by a direct connection to the cylinder or by connection of the vacuum hose to a pistol grip handle attached to the cylinder. By connecting the vacuum hose to a shop vacuum, household vacuum or other vacuum source, the power drill may be inserted into the opening in the web and holes drilled in walls or other surfaces without disbursing dust into the surrounding area.


Douglas Kesten Photo 2

Detachable Beverage Container Handle

US Patent:
8370995, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:
Nov 5, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/612744
Inventors:
Scott D. Nelson - New York NY, US
Douglas Kesten - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A47J 45/07
US Classification:
16425, 16426
Abstract:
A detachable beverage container handle includes a reusable figurine-shaped handle which can be mounted and released from beverage contains of a plurality of container diameters. The figurine is hinged to accommodate containers of different sizes. A lower extremity of the figurine includes a clamp for engaging the base or bottom of the container. an upper extremity of the figurine has a clamp for engaging the rim of the container. An embodiment of the handle has a rim clamp with pivoting arms that force gripping surfaces of the clamp into an engaging position on the rim. A user may pivot the arms to a release position.