Patents by Inventor Mark DeLong
Mark DeLong 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).
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Publication number: 20240157774Abstract: A cover system configured for a cargo area of a vehicle, the cover system includes a frame having a first frame section and a second frame section that opposes the first frame section; a bow connector connected to the first frame section; and a bow that extends between the first frame section and the second frame section, the bow includes a receiver that is configured to engage the bow connector to connect the bow to the first frame section; the bow connector includes a wedge-shaped structure that is configured to engage a corresponding wedge-shaped structure on the receiver of the bow to connect the bow to the first frame section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: David Guerino Germano, Joseph Thomas Brophy, Joseph David Fairbairn, Ryan DeLong, Dustin Michael Campbell, Kenneth Jay Hal, Mark Alan Hickey
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Publication number: 20130174709Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a high performance stringed instrument. In one embodiment, the stringed instrument comprises an electric guitar constructed entirely of sheet metal, with the body and neck permanently joined together to produce a one piece (unitary) style guitar construction. This method of construction results in improved overall consistency of the product. In particular, the construction utilizes a substantially homogenous material throughout the guitar and further includes a stronger, stiffer and straighter neck that allows for a more consistent sound than is possible using traditional manufacturing materials such as wood. Such a construction also offers improved sustain of string vibration, an attribute that is highly desirable to guitar players. The incorporation of a unique supporting structure into the headstock contributes to a unique warm timbre when played that has heretofore been unachievable in combination with improved sustain characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Mark DeLong, John Harrell
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Publication number: 20070101769Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to glass fiber forming bushings, to methods of controlling the temperature of bushings having multiple segments, to systems of controlling the temperature of bushings having multiple segments, and to other systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method of controlling the temperature of a bushing having multiple segments comprises forming a plurality of filaments from a bushing comprising at least two segments, gathering the filaments into at least two ends, measuring the size of each of the at least two ends, comparing the measured size of the at least two ends to a desired end size, adjusting the amount of current passing through the at least two bushing segments in response to the end size comparisons.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Pu Gu, Timothy McAbee, James Peters, Mark DeLong
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Publication number: 20060283448Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Mark DeLong, Craig Dunbar, Ernest Penachio, Kevin Stapleton, Mark Wolff
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Patent number: 7146978Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Mark DeLong, Craig Dunbar, Ernest E. Penachio, Kevin Stapleton, Mark Wolff
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Publication number: 20060102759Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for tracking individual use of a fluid, in particular an asphalt release agent, applied to a vehicle. A sensor detects a vehicle having a vehicle identifier and sends this information to a processor. A spray unit sprays the vehicle with the fluid while a meter measures how much fluid is dispensed. The meter sends this information to the processor which links it with the vehicle identifier information. Billing and activity information is generated and can be shared to offsite computers through a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Mark DeLong
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Publication number: 20050172879Abstract: A rope-fastening device used in docking a boat or other watercraft. The device comprises two adjustable locking rings, both of which can close around a rope or mooring line. Each locking ring has a plurality of gripping members on the inner surface to prevent the rope or mooring line from slipping through the locking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Mark DeLong
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Patent number: 6925951Abstract: A rope-fastening device used in docking a boat or other watercraft. The device comprises two adjustable locking rings, both of which can close around a rope or mooring line. Each locking ring has a plurality of gripping members on the inner surface to prevent the rope or mooring line from slipping through the locking ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventor: Mark DeLong
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Publication number: 20040216738Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures. The inhalation device also includes a means for indicating readiness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Colleen Conlon, David L. Foshee, Jason R. Durkin, Tim Coker, Kevin Stapleton, Sarah Dreesen, Mark DeLong, Andrew Jones, Ryan McManus, Margaret Millar Saunders, Robert W. Spaller, Andrew Ziegler
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Publication number: 20040154618Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Mark DeLong, Craig Dunbar, Ernest E. Penachio, Kevin Stapleton, Mark Wolff
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Publication number: 20040154619Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures. The inhalation device also includes a means for indicating readiness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Colleen Conlon, David L. Foshee, Jason R. Durkin, Tim Coker, Kevin Stapleton, Sarah Dreesen, Mark DeLong, Andrew Jones, Ryan McManus, Margaret Millar Saunders, Robert W. Spaller, Andrew Ziegler
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Patent number: 6766799Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Mark Delong, Craig Dunbar, Ernest E. Penachio, Kevin Stapleton, Mark Wolff
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Patent number: 6732732Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures. The inhalation device also includes a means for indicating readiness.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Advanced Inhalation Research, Inc.Inventors: David Edwards, Colleen Conlon, Sarah Dreesen, Mark DeLong
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Publication number: 20040011360Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2001Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: David Edwards, Mark DeLong, Craig Dunbar, Ernest E. Penachio, Kevin Stapleton, Mark Wolff
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Publication number: 20030150453Abstract: Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber to achieve a higher reproducible emitted dose of medicament from the receptacle. The inhalation device also includes an improved implement for puncturing the receptacle, requiring less force and experiencing fewer failures. The inhalation device also includes a means for indicating readiness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: David Edwards, Colleen Conlon, David L. Foshee, Jason R. Durkin, Tim Coker, Kevin Stapleton, Sarah Dreesen, Mark DeLong, Andrew Jones, Ryan McManus, Margaret Millar Saunders, Robert W. Spaller, Andrew Ziegler