Patents by Inventor Brian E. Mondschein

Brian E. Mondschein 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).

  • Anti-clogging drainage inlet
    Patent number: 8226824
    Abstract: The anti-clogging drainage inlet is adapted for use in lawn or field environments that require drainage systems to prevent flooding or unwanted pooling during periods of rain. The inlet includes a grate mounted to a rectangular frame. The frame and the grate are adapted to be positioned in the opening of a conventional drainage box in a manner that the top surface of the grate is flush with the surface of the lawn or field. A linkage system is mounted to the frame and grate and operates to raise the grate from its flush position. The linkage system includes a container positioned below the grate and within the drainage box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventors: Brian E. Mondschein, Mark J. Magrath
  • Anti-clogging drainage inlet
    Publication number: 20110139694
    Abstract: The anti-clogging drainage inlet is adapted for use in lawn or field environments that require drainage systems to prevent flooding or unwanted pooling during periods of rain. The inlet includes a grate mounted to a rectangular frame. The frame and the grate are adapted to be positioned in the opening of a conventional drainage box in a manner that the top surface of the grate is flush with the surface of the lawn or field. A linkage system is mounted to the frame and grate and operates to raise the grate from its flush position. The linkage system includes a container positioned below the grate and within the drainage box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Brian E. Mondschein, Mark J. Magrath