Ruled surface of constant Gauss Curvature modification

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When polar coordinate $\theta $ equals "co-latitude" $\gamma, $ the ruled surface generated has a constant negative Gauss curvature $ K=-\frac{1}{a^2}$ but only at the cuspidal edge $r=a.$ Only a half is shown for image clarity.

The parametrization is $$ (x,y,z)=( r \cos \theta, r \sin \theta, (a-r) \cot \theta ) $$

Is it possible to relate $\theta, \gamma $ so that $K$ is constant negative everywhere?

As this may not be possible, is there a curved generator connecting z-axis points to any other circle points in order to get the same result?

EDIT 1:

In a particular case (conic/hypo pseudosphere) K=-1 can be obtained using curved asymptotes on a surface of revolution connecting points on $r=a$ to a point on z-axis.

Can all such paths.. whether ruled or not ruled, whether on a surface of revolution or not, be found by a defining ode?

Thanks so much for all suggestions!

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