Patents by Inventor Mark Gerard Agresta

Mark Gerard Agresta 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).

  • FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL FILTER FOR AN AQUARIUM
    Publication number: 20150257372
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Filter assembly and methods for external filter for an aquarium
    Patent number: 9043997
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL FILTER FOR AN AQUARIUM
    Publication number: 20130213867
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Filtration devices
    Patent number: 6797163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to filter devices and methods of using such devices for mechanical, chemical and biological filtration pond and/or aquarium water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, Mark Gerard Agresta
  • Filtration devices
    Publication number: 20030183571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to filter devices and methods of using such devices for mechanical, chemical and biological filtration pond and/or aquarium water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, Mark Gerard Agresta
  • Pond pump
    Patent number: D449310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Ronnie Albert Poff, David William Pool, James Hess, John Randall Hegstad, Kay Jungblut
  • Aquarium filter
    Patent number: D468393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Pond pump
    Patent number: D434779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Ronnie Albert Poff, David William Pool, James Hess, John Randall Hegstad, Kay Jungblut
  • Sloping wall aquarium
    Patent number: D801590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
    Inventor: Mark Gerard Agresta