Patents by Inventor Mark Skakun

Mark Skakun 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).

  • Paint shield for cover plates for electrical outlets and switches
    Patent number: 6803522
    Abstract: Each of the embodiments of the invention has a rim, a deck and a raised portion on the deck to accommodate switch levers and television cable connectors. The rim fits closely around the perimeter of a cover plate and switch or outlet being shielded. The deck is generally parallel to the surface of the cover. Adhesive is applied to areas of the under surface of the deck which overlie the relatively smooth end areas of the cover plate. The shield has flexibility allowing for deflection under finger pressure to bring the adhesives into contact with the cover plate to securely attach the shield to the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Skakun
  • Paint shield for cover plates for electrical outlets and switches
    Publication number: 20030056968
    Abstract: Each of the embodiments of the invention has a rim, a deck and a raised portion on the deck to accommodate switch levers and television cable connectors. The rim fits closely around the perimeter of a cover plate and switch or outlet being shielded. The deck is generally parallel to the surface of the cover. Adhesive is applied to areas of the under surface of the deck which overlie the relatively smooth end areas of the cover plate. The shield has flexibility allowing for deflection under finger pressure to bring the adhesives into contact with the cover plate to securely attach the shield to the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Skakun