Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Jarke

Joseph M. Jarke 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: 7240623
    Abstract: The disclosure describes is a portable activity surface with foam construction with various utilitarian features and configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Joseph M. Jarke, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040261668
    Abstract: The invention is a portable activity surface with foam construction with various utilitarian features and configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Joseph M. Jarke
  • Publication number: 20040211366
    Abstract: Apparatuses that are removably attached to containers that can be used to water pets. The containers can take the form of standard water bottles. An embodiment of the apparatuses includes a base cap removably attachable to such a container, the base cap having a base cap flow aperture; and a flow activation member removably attachable to the base cap, the flow activation member having a triggering mechanism and a flow activation member flow aperture. Other embodiments are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: RJ Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Keith H. Gausmann, Jeffrey W. Mulhausen
  • Patent number: 6041715
    Abstract: A portable activity surface and pillow. The activity surface and pillow may be utilized in various configurations whereby either side of the activity surface may be utilized or the pillow may be used independently. A removable insert provides an alternate surface for one side of the activity surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Jan T. Jarke
  • Patent number: 5310208
    Abstract: The seat comprises a front end and a back end interconnected by foldable sides and a top which can be swung into a vertical position and inserted into the back end when the seat is collapsed. The ends are shallow, rectangular boxes with their smaller surfaces oriented top and bottom when the seat is erected. The seat further comprises two handles detachably attached to the back end and stored inside the front end when the seat is collapsed. The sides are hinged such that their centers fold inward when the seat is collapsed, allowing the ends of the seat to move together and be latched together. There are four casters, one at each corner of the bottom of the erected seat and a foot rest which swings or pivots out of the front of the seat. The casters are lockable to prevent the seat from rolling when desired. A carrying handle is attached to the front end of the top of the seat and is accessible for carrying the seat when the seat is collapsed with the top inserted and locked into the back end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Jarke-Thorsen Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Ole I. Thorsen, Paul J. Horak, Phillip C. Kiesler, Michael K. Harvey, Charles Miller
  • Patent number: 5273307
    Abstract: The seat comprises a front end and a back end interconnected by foldable sides and a top which can be swung into a vertical position and inserted into the back and when the seat is collapsed. The ends are shallow, rectangular boxes with their smaller surfaces oriented top and bottom when the seat is erected. it further comprises two handles detachably attached to the back end and stored inside the front end when the seat collapsed. The sides are hinged such that their centers fold inward when the seat is collapsed, allowing the ends of the seat to move together and be latched together. There are four casters, one at each corner of the bottom of the erected seat and a foot rest which swings out of the front of the seat. The casters are lockable to prevent the seat from rolling when desired. A carrying handle is attached to the front end of the top of the seat and is accessible for carrying the seat when the seat is collapsed with the top inserted and locked into the back end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Jarke-Thorsen Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Ole I. Thorsen
  • Patent number: 4974870
    Abstract: The seat comprises a front end and a back end interconnected by foldable sides and a top which can be swung into a vertical position and inserted into the back and when the seat is collapsed. The ends are shallow, rectangular boxes with their smaller surfaces oriented top and bottom when the seat is erected. It further comprises two handles detachably attached to the back end and stored inside the front end when the seat is collapsed. The sides are hinged such that their centers fold inward when the seat is collapsed, allowing the ends of the seat to move together and be latched together. There are four caster, one at each corner of the bottom of the erected seat and a foot rest which swings out of the front of the seat. The casters are lockable to prevent the seat from rolling when desired. A carrying handle is attached to the front end of the top of the seat and is accessible for carrying the seat when the seat is collapsed with the top inserted and locked into the back end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Jarke-Thorsen Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Ole I. Thorsen
  • Patent number: D508758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: RJ Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Keith H. Gausmann, Jeffrey W. Mulhausen, Paul D. Kramer
  • Patent number: D341556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Jarke-Thorsen Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Jarke
  • Patent number: D344915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Jarke-Thorsen Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Jarke
  • Patent number: D413209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph M. Jarke
  • Patent number: D433580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jarke, Jan T. Jarke