Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Marks

Gregory D. Marks 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).

  • Patent number: 6973757
    Abstract: A drain system is disclosed for use with aluminum screen enclosures to allow for adequate drainage of surface water accumulating on the deck. A screen enclosure base rail is adapted with at least one section having a one-way drain apparatus through which water and debris may flow. A pivotal door disposed within the drain apparatus functions as a one-way door to allow water to drain from the enclosed area while preventing water and/or animals from entering. The drain system is preferably incorporated into an otherwise conventional screen enclosure base rail at one or more suitable locations to provide adequate drainage, and does not adversely effect installation of the screen enclosure, nor does it effect structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory D. Marks
  • Publication number: 20040163342
    Abstract: A drain system is disclosed for use with aluminum screen enclosures to allow for adequate drainage of surface water accumulating on the deck. A screen enclosure base rail is adapted with at least one section having a one-way drain apparatus through which water and debris may flow. A pivotal door disposed within the drain apparatus functions as a one-way door to allow water to drain from the enclosed area while preventing water and/or animals from entering. The drain system is preferably incorporated into an otherwise conventional screen enclosure base rail at one or more suitable locations to provide adequate drainage, and does not adversely effect installation of the screen enclosure, nor does it effect structural integrity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Gregory D. Marks