Patents by Inventor Mark J. Downes

Mark J. Downes 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).

  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Patent number: 6994529
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Downes
  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Patent number: 6994528
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Brashears, John E. Buck, Mark J. Downes
  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Patent number: 6991437
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank. The air compressor package includes a protective stop configured to contact a support surface when the air compressor package is moved between the operating position and the transport position, thereby preventing slippage of the air compressor package away from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Cherry, John Buck, Mark J. Downes, Nick E. Achterberg
  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Patent number: 6942464
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package is hand portable via a handle. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by pivoting the air compressor package about the base and positions the center of gravity of the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Brashears, John E. Buck, Mark J. Downes
  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Publication number: 20040175276
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Mark J. Downes
  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Publication number: 20040028535
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Richard K. Brashears, John E. Buck, Mark J. Downes
  • AIR COMPRESSOR WITH IMPROVED HAND PORTABILITY
    Publication number: 20030180156
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package is hand portable via a handle. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by pivoting the air compressor package about the base and positions the center of gravity of the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Richard K. Brashears, John E. Buck, Mark J. Downes