Patents by Inventor John Mark Buber

John Mark Buber 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: 20220156421
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for generating fluid distribution system solutions are provided. A user interface is provided that enables user to make selections relating to components and/or characteristics of a target fluid distribution system. The interface is configured to provide feedback based on user selections and verify that the selections are compatible. Exemplary systems and methods are configured to verify the user input and generate a target fluid distribution system solution based on the input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Mijo Dejanovic, Kristopher Scott Owens, Joseph Rodriguez, Tony Yagiela, John Mark Buber, Matt Dixon
  • Patent number: 6439088
    Abstract: Vegetation trimmers and methods for reconfiguring a trimmer are provided. A coupling mechanism permits reconfiguration of the trimmer between a first, e.g., trimming, configuration and a second, e.g., edging, configuration. The coupling mechanism may, in one embodiment, be used to couple a handle assembly with an extension tube. By rotating the handle assembly relative to the extension tube, the trimmer is moved between the trimming and edging configurations. In one embodiment, the mechanism may apply a biasing force to the handle assembly relative to the extension tube. The biasing force tends to bias the trimmer towards and retain the trimmer in the desired configuration. To switch the trimmer between configurations, the operator may impart a twisting force between the handle assembly and the extension tube where the twisting force is sufficient to overcome the biasing force. Optionally, a longitudinal force may also be applied before or during the application of the twisting force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Gregory B. Eytchison, John Mark Buber, Robert C. Johnson, Jeffrey E. Zander