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).

  • Publication number: 20230412715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Joel MARKS, Michael MARKS
  • Patent number: 10499739
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Publication number: 20180249834
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: 9606968
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Workiva Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Edward Cupps, Bretton Finch, Keaton Carter, Winston Chappell
  • Publication number: 20160321215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Edward Cupps, Bretton Finch, Keaton Carter, Winston Chappell
  • Patent number: 7748589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Marks
  • Publication number: 20100144965
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Maurice Joel Marks, Courtney Lawrence Sherman
  • Patent number: 7503472
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Worktools, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Marks
  • Publication number: 20080302853
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Joel Marks
  • Patent number: 7407072
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Marks
  • Publication number: 20080093413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: WORKTOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: JOEL MARKS
  • Publication number: 20080041912
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: WORKTOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: Joel Marks
  • Publication number: 20080011808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicants: ACCENTRA, INC., WORKTOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Melgaard, Joel Marks
  • Patent number: D567043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: D600086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Work Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: D606825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: D606826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: D622571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.
    Inventors: Surapon Arleekul, Joel Marks
  • Patent number: D709746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Joel Marks, Surapon Arleekul
  • Patent number: RE48186
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Worktools, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Marks