Patents by Inventor Ken Mann

Ken Mann 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).

  • Portable container level indicator
    Patent number: 6550326
    Abstract: A portable container level indicator comprises a frame having an upper end and a lower end, and adapted to move along a generally vertical wall surface; an elongate handle having a frame end and a grip end, the frame end pivotally attached to the frame such that the angle between the frame and the handle may vary; a tapping mechanism attached to the frame and operable to propel a tapping member towards the wall surface such that the tapping member contacts the wall surface and generates a sound; and a. trigger located adjacent to the grip end of the handle for operating the tapping mechanism. The sound is audible to the operator and may be amplified if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Ken Mann
  • Hydraulic drive portable air compressor system
    Patent number: 6537039
    Abstract: A portable high capacity air compressor system comprises an air compressor with a hydraulic motor coupled thereto to form a compact compressor unit, and a removable air reservoir which is releasably attached to the compressor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Ken Mann
  • Portable bin full indicator
    Patent number: 6523405
    Abstract: A portable bin full indicator is disclosed comprising a sensor operable to send a signal when the level of particulate material in a bin reaches the level of the sensor; means to temporarily secure the sensor in a top portion of the bin; an alarm operatively connected to the sensor such that it is activated by the signal; and a battery to supply electrical power to the sensor and alarm. An extensible handle is provided to allow insertion into a bin by an operator standing on the ground, and also an adjustable hook is provided that may be configured for various bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Ken Mann
  • Portable container level indicator
    Publication number: 20010008084
    Abstract: A portable container level indicator comprises a frame having an upper end and a lower end, and adapted to move along a generally vertical wall surface; an elongate handle having a frame end and a grip end, the frame end pivotally attached to the frame such that the angle between the frame and the handle may vary; a tapping mechanism attached to the frame and operable to propel a tapping member towards the wall surface such that the tapping member contacts the wall surface and generates a sound; and a trigger located adjacent to the grip end of the handle for operating the tapping mechanism. The sound is audible to the operator and may be amplified if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventor: Ken Mann
  • Hydraulic drive portable air compressor system
    Publication number: 20010005481
    Abstract: A portable high capacity air compressor system comprises an air compressor with a hydraulic motor coupled thereto to form a compact compressor unit, and a removable air reservoir which is releasably attached to the compressor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventor: Ken Mann
  • Mirrored display frame
    Patent number: D642810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventors: Ken Mann, Ramin Fouladpour