Patents by Inventor Joel Marks
Joel 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).
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Publication number: 20230412715Abstract: A compact accessory is selectively fitted to a smart phone or similar device to attach, mount, hold or position the phone to or upon many objects of a common use environment. The device may include a clip, a hook, and a resilient web structure that is easily attached or removed from a further swivel and pivot structure that is semi permanently attached to the phone. The clip may also be fixed to a working base object. The functions of the novel structures include kickstand, tripod, clamp, handle, and others limited only by the user's creative discoveries. An air vent fin mounting structure is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Joel MARKS, Michael MARKS
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Patent number: 10499739Abstract: A face/leaf structure can transform functions to selectively expand the usable area of a cabinet countertop or drawer without compromise to the cabinet's other functions. A drawer front is movably attached to a drawer to be either in a normal cosmetic vertical position or in a horizontal position cantilevered from the drawer. The structure may be arranged so that the leaf can be deployed with a single action. The leaf may rise to a same level as the countertop or selectively add exposed and usable horizontal space at a drawer front. Further the leaf can be pulled away from the main surface along with the drawer. This allows usable access to the drawer without stowing the leaf.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Publication number: 20180249834Abstract: A face/leaf structure can transform functions to selectively expand the usable area of a cabinet countertop or drawer without compromise to the cabinet's other functions. A drawer front is movably attached to a drawer to be either in a normal cosmetic vertical position or in a horizontal position cantilevered from the drawer. The structure may be arranged so that the leaf can be deployed with a single action. The leaf may rise to a same level as the countertop or selectively add exposed and usable horizontal space at a drawer front. Further the leaf can be pulled away from the main surface along with the drawer. This allows usable access to the drawer without stowing the leaf.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: 9606968Abstract: A computer implemented system provides intelligent formatting of footnotes in electronic documents. The system includes a display device that displays an electronic document in a graphical user interface, a user interface, and a processor. The processor controls the display device and the user interface to display, in response to user input, a footnote editing interface that allows a user to create new footnotes and edit existing footnotes. The system provides multi-user access to a single document in which individual sections of the document may be in active, inactive, and/or locked states, where users perform activities as permitted by a combination of user authorization rights and these states. The footnotes may reference multiple sections on one or more pages of a document, are formatted so that each footnote resides on only a single page, and may display an obscured or blank area for footnotes originating in other sections.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Workiva Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Edward Cupps, Bretton Finch, Keaton Carter, Winston Chappell
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Publication number: 20160321215Abstract: A computer implemented system provides intelligent formatting of footnotes in electronic documents. The system includes a display device that displays an electronic document in a graphical user interface, a user interface, and a processor. The processor controls the display device and the user interface to display, in response to user input, a footnote editing interface that allows a user to create new footnotes and edit existing footnotes. The system provides multi-user access to a single document in which individual sections of the document may be in active, inactive, and/or locked states, where users perform activities as permitted by a combination of user authorization rights and these states. The footnotes may reference multiple sections on one or more pages of a document, are formatted so that each footnote resides on only a single page, and may display an obscured or blank area for footnotes originating in other sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Joel Marks, Edward Cupps, Bretton Finch, Keaton Carter, Winston Chappell
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Patent number: 7748589Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way to down to a desk top surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk, horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under-surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventor: Joel Marks
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Publication number: 20100144965Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a process for curing a thermoset composition, including: reacting a curable composition comprising an epoxy resin, an epoxy-reactive compound, and a catalyst, wherein there is a stoichiometric excess of the epoxy resin; to form an intermediate product having unreacted epoxy groups and secondary hydroxyl groups; and etherifying at least a portion of the unreacted epoxy groups and the secondary hydroxyl groups, catalyzed by the catalyst, to form a thermoset composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Maurice Joel Marks, Courtney Lawrence Sherman
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Patent number: 7503472Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way down to a desktop surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk while in its horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Worktools, Inc.Inventor: Joel Marks
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Publication number: 20080302853Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way down to a desktop surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk while in its horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Joel Marks
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Patent number: 7407072Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way down to a desktop surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk while in its horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventor: Joel Marks
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Publication number: 20080093413Abstract: A spring energized stapler includes a “high start” design wherein a striker has a rest position above the staple track. A handle is pressed to energize a power spring while the striker remains stationary. At a predetermined position of the handle, the striker is released to eject a staple. A subassembly of a cage and the power spring provides a preload to the power spring in the rest position. The subassembly is separately movable from the handle to allow a handle pressing end to move farther than the striker's distance of travel. The handle includes a movable pivot location to enable enhanced motion of the handle pressing end. Alternatively, an optional lever links the striker to the power spring to provide leverage upon the power spring. A release latch may be mounted in front of the striker to be engaged by the lever or the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: WORKTOOLS, INC.Inventor: JOEL MARKS
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Publication number: 20080041912Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way to down to a desk top surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk, horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under-surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: WORKTOOLS, INC.Inventor: Joel Marks
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Publication number: 20080011808Abstract: A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way to down to a desk top surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk, horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under-surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicants: ACCENTRA, INC., WORKTOOLS, INC.Inventors: Brian Melgaard, Joel Marks
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Patent number: D567043Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: D600086Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Work Tools, Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: D606825Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: D606826Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: D622571Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventors: Surapon Arleekul, Joel Marks
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Patent number: D709746Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
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Patent number: RE48186Abstract: A compact, electric, spring energized desktop stapler having a unitized housing providing both an external movable enclosure and a support frame for internal parts is disclosed. The internal power train is preferably elongated with the motor at the rear, a gear set toward the center, and low profile lever and power spring assembly at the front. The lever engages a striker with a normal upper rest position where the power spring is deflected and energized. A cam roller mounted to a final gear holds down the rear of the lever until the system is activated when the final gear rotates and the cam roller rolls off the end of the lever. In the unitized body, the base is pivotally attached to the body at the rear. A base lever selectively links to a cam roller or equivalent structure to move the body downward toward the base during a cycle.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Worktools, Inc.Inventor: Joel Marks