Patents by Inventor Mark Knight
Mark Knight 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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Patent number: 11951071Abstract: A massage pillow configured to be positioned over a fluid jet includes a cushion and a retaining assembly. The cushion includes a front surface, a rear surface, and side surfaces extending there between. The rear surface includes an annular edge defining an opening providing access to an interior of the cushion sized to at least partially cover the jet. The retainer assembly includes an opening configured to align with the jet and a peripheral edge configured to retain the annular edge of the cushion. The retainer assembly is configured to be removably fixed to a wall surrounding the jet with the jet aligned with the opening of the retainer assembly and the opening of the cushion, such that fluid expelled from the jet passes into the interior of the cushion, so that the pillow provides massage and/or warmth due to the expelled fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.Inventors: Carl Arsin, Mark Knight
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Publication number: 20240075416Abstract: A filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed. The filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing. The housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Scott W. Schwartz, Gregory K. Loken, Jessie A. Knight, Dani P. Miller
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Publication number: 20230279683Abstract: Modular spa covers for insulating spa units are described herein. The modular spa covers can include a plurality of panels and a plurality of support structures. The plurality of support structures can be attached to at least one of the pluralities of panels to attached two or more of the plurality of panels to each other. The plurality of support structures can include at least one E-shaped support structure, at least one T-shaped support structure, and/or at least one H-shaped support structure. When attached to the plurality of panels, at least a portion of each of the plurality of support structures can be embedded within the plurality of panels. The plurality of panels and the plurality of support structures can be packaged inside a spa unit during transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Luke Allee, Mark Knight, Erica A. Langpeter Moir
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Publication number: 20210387745Abstract: A system for lifting and transporting an aircraft comprising a trailer, a lower and an upper inflatable airbag system and a plurality of ties. The trailer can comprise a rigid frame having an upper surface and a lower surface and a plurality of hook ups for attaching ties to the aircraft, at least one pair of wheels. The lower inflatable airbag system is configured for placement below the lower surface of the trailer and the upper inflatable airbag system is configured for placement above the upper surface of the trailer. A method of using the system comprises placing the system underneath the aircraft, inflating the airbag systems, attaching the wheels to the frame of the trailer, securing the aircraft to the trailer, deflating the lower inflatable airbag system, and transporting the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Mark Knight, Russ Kobaly, Jim Sameth
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Patent number: 11198518Abstract: A system for lifting and transporting an aircraft comprising a trailer, a lower and an upper inflatable airbag system and a plurality of ties. The trailer can comprise a rigid frame having an upper surface and a lower surface and a plurality of hook ups for attaching ties to the aircraft, at least one pair of wheels. The lower inflatable airbag system is configured for placement below the lower surface of the trailer and the upper inflatable airbag system is configured for placement above the upper surface of the trailer. A method of using the system comprises placing the system underneath the aircraft, inflating the airbag systems, attaching the wheels to the frame of the trailer, securing the aircraft to the trailer, deflating the lower inflatable airbag system, and transporting the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: AGE Logistics CorporationInventors: Mark Knight, Russ Kobaly, Jim Sameth
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Patent number: 11161695Abstract: A system for lifting and transporting an aircraft comprising a movable platform, a lower lift system, and a first pair of wheels. The platform comprises a frame having an upper and a lower surface and a plurality of hook ups. The lower lift system is configured to raise the platform and an aircraft supported by the frame. The lower lift system comprises a lifter selected from the group consisting of: at least one hydraulic jack, at least one pneumatic jack, slots for forklift arms, at least one inflatable airbag, and combinations of any or all of the foregoing. The first pair of wheels are coupled to or configured for coupling to the frame so that the raised platform with an aircraft supported by the platform can be transported. A method of using the system comprises positioning the system beneath an aircraft and lifting the platform and the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: AGE Logistics CorporationInventors: Mark Knight, Russ Kobaly, Jim Sameth
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Publication number: 20210307308Abstract: A clamp device to clamp to a fishing pole and strip fishing line may include a first clamp member, a second clamp member to pivotably connect to the first clamp member, and a spool member to connect to the first clamp member and the second clamp member to the fishing rod and to rotate and to strip fishing line. The first clamp member may include a first clamp pivoting device. The second clamp member may include a second clamp pivoting device. The first clamp member may include a first clamp arm. The second clamp member may include a second clamp arm. The first clamp arm may include a first clamp slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventor: W. Mark Knight
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Publication number: 20210154087Abstract: A massage pillow configured to be positioned over a fluid jet includes a cushion and a retaining assembly. The cushion includes a front surface, a rear surface, and side surfaces extending there between. The rear surface includes an annular edge defining an opening providing access to an interior of the cushion sized to at least partially cover the jet. The retainer assembly includes an opening configured to align with the jet and a peripheral edge configured to retain the annular edge of the cushion. The retainer assembly is configured to be removably fixed to a wall surrounding the jet with the jet aligned with the opening of the retainer assembly and the opening of the cushion, such that fluid expelled from the jet passes into the interior of the cushion, so that the pillow provides massage and/or warmth due to the expelled fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Carl Arsin, Mark Knight
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Publication number: 20200260916Abstract: An extendable jet assembly for a liquid-filled container includes a housing configured to be positioned in an opening in a wall of the container. The housing includes a proximal end configured to be connected to a liquid conduit, a distal end connected to the opening in the wall, and a sidewall extending therebetween. The jet assembly also includes an extendable jet at least partially mounted in the housing defining a liquid channel extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. The jet includes a valve at least partially disposed in the liquid channel of the jet. When the valve is open, the jet is configured to transition from a retracted position to an extended position. When the valve is closed the jet is configured to transition from the extended position to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Carl Arsin, Mark Knight
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Patent number: 10724264Abstract: A spa tub system comprising a spa tub and at least one compartment integrated into the frame of the spa tub. The compartment includes a hatch which is attached to the compartment using a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a bearing trough, a bearing cam, and a cam stop. The hatch is pivoted to open and close and can open to a predefined angle. At this predefined angle, the hatch cannot be removed. When the hatch is pivoted to a pivot angle less than the predefined angle, the hatch can be removed.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.Inventors: John Clark, Mark Knight, Adrian Alfaro
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Patent number: 10660479Abstract: An adjustable spa headrest has two side surfaces laterally disposed between front and back surfaces. A first projection extends outwardly from one of the side surfaces. A guide rail, positioned for receiving the projection, allows the spa headrest to be positioned in a number of positions. The guide rail includes a horizontal slot, a vertical slot including a number of spaced notches, each notch defined by a pair of second projections, and a spring arm depending in the vertical slot. When the first projection moves to a position between one of the second projections and the spring arm, the spring arm moves away from the second projection whereupon the spring arm applies a spring force to the first projection in a direction of second projection. In response to positioning the first projection in one of the notches, the spring arm secures the first projection in the one of the notches.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: New Dimension One Spas, Inc.Inventor: Mark Knight
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Patent number: 10191898Abstract: A spreadsheet includes a native spreadsheet object that represents a person. The person object may be used within a spreadsheet just as any other spreadsheet objects are utilized. For example, the person object may be integrated with spreadsheet formulas and other spreadsheet objects such as charts, tables, pivot tables, sheets, and the like. Spreadsheet formulas may perform operations specific to a person object (e.g. send message, get contact information, get status, get other person specific information, sort, and the like). Common actions may be associated with the person object, such as initiating communication with the person represented by the person object (e.g. phone call, email, text message, collaboration invite, and the like). Social networking information may also be associated with a person object. For example, social networking posts may be included within a spreadsheet, a user may post to a social network from the spreadsheet, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Campbell, Mark Knight, Can Comertoglu
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Patent number: 9816374Abstract: An example telemetry signal detection apparatus may include a optical splitter, a light source optically coupled to the optical splitter, and a light detector optically coupled to the optical splitter. The apparatus further may include a reference loop optically coupled to the optical splitter and a sensor loop optically coupled to the reference loop and the optical splitter. The reference loop may be contained within a reference loop enclosure. The sensor loop and reference loop may comprise a zero-area Sagnac loop with folded optical fiber or dual fiber cable configurations.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Zbigniew Stanislaw Sobolewski, Douglas Mark Knight, John Laureto Maida, Neal Gregory Skinner
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Publication number: 20170300466Abstract: A spreadsheet includes a native spreadsheet object that represents a person. The person object may be used within a spreadsheet just as any other spreadsheet objects are utilized. For example, the person object may be integrated with spreadsheet formulas and other spreadsheet objects such as charts, tables, pivot tables, sheets, and the like. Spreadsheet formulas may perform operations specific to a person object (e.g. send message, get contact information, get status, get other person specific information, sort, and the like). Common actions may be associated with the person object, such as initiating communication with the person represented by the person object (e.g. phone call, email, text message, collaboration invite, and the like). Social networking information may also be associated with a person object. For example, social networking posts may be included within a spreadsheet, a user may post to a social network from the spreadsheet, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John CAMPBELL, Mark KNIGHT, Can COMERTOGLU
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Patent number: 9753910Abstract: A spreadsheet includes a native spreadsheet object that represents a person. The person object may be used within a spreadsheet just as any other spreadsheet objects are utilized. For example, the person object may be integrated with spreadsheet formulas and other spreadsheet objects such as charts, tables, pivot tables, sheets, and the like. Spreadsheet formulas may perform operations specific to a person object (e.g. send message, get contact information, get status, get other person specific information, sort, and the like). Common actions may be associated with the person object, such as initiating communication with the person represented by the person object (e.g. phone call, email, text message, collaboration invite, and the like). Social networking information may also be associated with a person object. For example, social networking posts may be included within a spreadsheet, a user may post to a social network from the spreadsheet, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Campbell, Mark Knight, Can Comertoglu
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Publication number: 20170138077Abstract: A spa tub system comprising a spa tub and at least one compartment integrated into the frame of the spa tub. The compartment includes a hatch which is attached to the compartment using a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a bearing trough, a bearing cam, and a cam stop. The hatch is pivoted to open and close and can open to a predefined angle. At this predefined angle, the hatch cannot be removed. When the hatch is pivoted to a pivot angle less than the predefined angle, the hatch can be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Sundance Spas, Inc.Inventors: John Clark, Mark Knight, Adrian Alfaro
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Publication number: 20160040530Abstract: An example telemetry signal detection apparatus may include a optical splitter, a light source optically coupled to the optical splitter, and a light detector optically coupled to the optical splitter. The apparatus further may include a reference loop optically coupled to the optical splitter and a sensor loop optically coupled to the reference loop and the optical splitter. The reference loop may be contained within a reference loop enclosure. The sensor loop and reference loop may comprise a zero-area Sagnac loop with folded optical fiber or dual fiber cable configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Zbignew Stanislaw Sobolewski, Douglas Mark Knight, John Laureto Maida, Neal Gregory Skinner
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Publication number: 20150347373Abstract: A spreadsheet includes a native spreadsheet object that represents a person. The person object may be used within a spreadsheet just as any other spreadsheet objects are utilized. For example, the person object may be integrated with spreadsheet formulas and other spreadsheet objects such as charts, tables, pivot tables, sheets, and the like. Spreadsheet formulas may perform operations specific to a person object (e.g. send message, get contact information, get status, get other person specific information, sort, and the like). Common actions may be associated with the person object, such as initiating communication with the person represented by the person object (e.g. phone call, email, text message, collaboration invite, and the like). Social networking information may also be associated with a person object. For example, social networking posts may be included within a spreadsheet, a user may post to a social network from the spreadsheet, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Campbell, Mark Knight, Can Comertoglu
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Patent number: 9129234Abstract: A spreadsheet includes a native spreadsheet object that represents a person. The person object may be used within a spreadsheet just as any other spreadsheet objects are utilized. For example, the person object may be integrated with spreadsheet formulas and other spreadsheet objects such as charts, tables, pivot tables, sheets, and the like. Spreadsheet formulas may perform operations specific to a person object (e.g. send message, get contact information, get status, get other person specific information, sort, and the like). Common actions may be associated with the person object, such as initiating communication with the person represented by the person object (e.g. phone call, email, text message, collaboration invite, and the like). Social networking information may also be associated with a person object. For example, social networking posts may be included within a spreadsheet, a user may post to a social network from the spreadsheet, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Campbell, Mark Knight, Can Comertoglu
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Patent number: 9116892Abstract: A method for improving the responsiveness of a client application by providing that application with a local database which is a replicated subset of a database held on a remote server.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: OMNIFONE LIMITEDInventors: Mark Knight, Jaume Vidal, Ed Bedwell, Duncan Edwards, Mark Sullivan, Michael Lamb