Patents by Inventor Mark A. Campbell

Mark A. Campbell 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: 11142272
    Abstract: A display fixture for holding one or more cycles includes a linear track, a stop, a wheel mount, and a coupling member. The linear track defines a channel along the linear track. The channel is open upwardly and extends from a first end to a second end of the linear track. The stop is secured to the first end of the linear track. The wheel mount is slidably received along the linear track. The wheel mount includes a cam member, slidably interacting with the linear track, and an extension member, extending as an upward bridge between opposing sides of the cam member to receive a wheel of one of the one or more cycles by extending over a portion of the wheel. The coupling member extends through the wheel mount and the linear track to selectively secure the wheel mount in of position along the linear track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel McDowell, Jeremy A. Clark, Scott E. Denby, Andrew J. Liesveld, Marian H. Locke, Christopher P. Doepke, Mark A. Campbell, Douglas J. Burman, Matthew D. Purrington
  • Patent number: 11097798
    Abstract: A platform fixture for displaying a wheeled good includes a frame, a rail, a wedge stop, and a mounting bracket. The rail extends across a top of the frame. The wedge stop is configured to selectively receive one or more wheels of the wheeled good and includes longitudinal flanges and two coupling flanges. Each of the two longitudinal flanges extends downwardly from a V-shaped top surface of the wedge stop. Each of the two coupling flanges extends inwardly from a different one of the longitudinal flanges. The mounting bracket is coupled to the rail and includes two T-shaped side segments defining a base portion and a cross bar that is wider than the base portion. Each of the two coupling flanges includes a cutout. The wedge stop is coupled to the mounting bracket by placing each base portion within the cutout of a different one of the two coupling flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel McDowell, Jeremy A. Clark, Scott E. Denby, Andrew J. Liesveld, Marian H. Locke, Christopher P. Doepke, Mark A. Campbell, Douglas J. Burman, Matthew D. Purrington
  • Patent number: 8646618
    Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises a first upright, a second upright, first and second rails, and a rail spanner. The first upright includes a first body and a first cleat having a base portion secured in the first body. The second upright includes a second body and a second cleat having a base portion secured in the second body. Each of the first and second rails defines an upper cleat hole and a lower cleat hole. The first cleat of the first upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the first rail, and the second cleat of the second upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the second rail. The rail spanner extends between the first and second rails and includes first and second retaining claws each connected to the rail spanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Robert D. Yoder, Andrew K. Enyart, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8518704
    Abstract: A monitoring system is presented. The monitoring system may include a first chemical vessel containing a first chemical mixture and a second chemical vessel containing a second chemical mixture. The monitoring system may further include a sensor configured to selectively receive a first sample flow of the first chemical mixture from the first chemical vessel and a second sample flow of the second chemical mixture from the second chemical vessel. The sensor may be configured to measure a first sample attribute value of the first sample flow and a second sample attribute value of the second sample flow. By multiplexing multiple sample flows through a sensor, the monitoring system may monitor attributes of multiple chemical mixtures without requiring separate sensors for each chemical mixture monitored by the system. In an embodiment, the monitoring system is preferably configured to control an attribute of a chemical mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, Phuong-Anh Tang, Gary R Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120018392
    Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises a first upright, a second upright, first and second rails, and a rail spanner. The first upright includes a first body and a first cleat having a base portion secured in the first body. The second upright includes a second body and a second cleat having a base portion secured in the second body. Each of the first and second rails defines an upper cleat hole and a lower cleat hole. The first cleat of the first upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the first rail, and the second cleat of the second upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the second rail. The rail spanner extends between the first and second rails and includes first and second retaining claws each connected to the rail spanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert D. PEOTA, Robert D. YODER, Andrew A. ENYART, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 8028846
    Abstract: Assembly of a structurally sound modular shelving system includes forming an H-shaped base structure, or otherwise-shaped base structure, by releasably hooking a tie beam into a first base piece and a second base piece. A first column member is slid into the first base piece by sliding an insert tab at an end of an elongate body of the first column into a vertical passage through the first base piece. A second column member is similarly slid into a second base piece. A header member is releasably hooked into the first and second columns, the header member extending substantially horizontally between the first and second columns and substantially perpendicularly to the first and second base pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Robert D. Yoder, Andrew A. Enyart, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100059467
    Abstract: Assembly of a structurally sound modular shelving system includes forming an H-shaped base structure, or otherwise-shaped base structure, by releasably hooking a tie beam into a first base piece and a second base piece. A first column member is slid into the first base piece by sliding an insert tab at an end of an elongate body of the first column into a vertical passage through the first base piece. A second column member is similarly slid into a second base piece. A header member is releasably hooked into the first and second columns, the header member extending substantially horizontally between the first and second columns and substantially perpendicularly to the first and second base pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Robert D. Yoder, Andrew A. Enyart, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080202216
    Abstract: A monitoring system is presented. The monitoring system may include a first chemical vessel containing a first chemical mixture and a second chemical vessel containing a second chemical mixture. The monitoring system may further include a sensor configured to selectively receive a first sample flow of the first chemical mixture from the first chemical vessel and a second sample flow of the second chemical mixture from the second chemical vessel. The sensor may be configured to measure a first sample attribute value of the first sample flow and a second sample attribute value of the second sample flow. By multiplexing multiple sample flows through a sensor, the monitoring system may monitor attributes of multiple chemical mixtures without requiring separate sensors for each chemical mixture monitored by the system. In an embodiment, the monitoring system is preferably configured to control an attribute of a chemical mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, Phuong-Anh Tang, Gary R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7198753
    Abstract: A monitoring system is presented. The monitoring system may include a first chemical vessel containing a first chemical mixture and a second chemical vessel containing a second chemical mixture. The monitoring system may further include a sensor configured to selectively receive a first sample flow of the first chemical mixture from the first chemical vessel and a second sample flow of the second chemical mixture from the second chemical vessel. The sensor may be configured to measure a first sample attribute value of the first sample flow and a second sample attribute value of the second sample flow. By multiplexing multiple sample flows through a sensor, the monitoring system may monitor attributes of multiple chemical mixtures without requiring separate sensors for each chemical mixture monitored by the system. In an embodiment, the monitoring system is preferably configured to control an attribute of a chemical mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, Phuong-Anh Tang, Gary R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6536460
    Abstract: Method and system for purging a process line of a process gas used in a semiconductor wafer fabrication process. Inert gas (e.g., nitrogen gas) is repeatedly charged from an inert gas source into the process line and evacuated using a vacuum system. The vacuum system is preferably supplied with inert gas having a pressure in excess of 30 psig from the inert gas source. The inert gas is introduced into the process line from an inert gas conduit at a predetermined pressure to prevent process gas from liquefying in the process line. A set pressure regulator or an absolute pressure regulator may be used to reduce he pressure of the inert gas to below the vapor pressure of the process gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Yelverton, Mark A. Campbell
  • Patent number: 5768352
    Abstract: Data incorporated in call detail records (CDR), obtained from network switches, are subjected to processing by a statistics engine which maintains separate counts for CDR events relating to certain calls, such as 800 number and 900 number calls. Such events, such as attempted calls, completed calls, and duration, form statistics for network users. Compilation of statistics may be done for different services, such as total summary counts and counts by originating area code. In case of 800 numbers, the statistical counts for the various services are compiled in accordance with the 800 number or 900 number called. When a network user decides to change the statistical services required, this is easily accomplished by changing the rules for interrogating the CDR data, as opposed to the prior art approach of changing programming coding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Isaac K. Elliott, Richard D. Terpstra, James H. Richards, Phillip Catalano, Mark A. Campbell, Timothy F. Uttormark
  • Patent number: 5687223
    Abstract: Data incorporated in call detail records (CDR), obtained from network switches, are subjected to processing by a statistics engine which maintains separate counts for CDR events relating to certain calls, such as 800 number and 900 number calls. Such events, such as attempted calls, completed calls, and duration, form statistics for network users. Compilation of statistics may be done for different services, such as total summary counts and counts by originating area code. In case of 800 numbers, the statistical counts for the various services are compiled in accordance with the 800 number or 900 number called. When a network user decides to change the statistical services required, this is easily accomplished by changing the rules for interrogating the CDR data, as opposed to the prior art approach of changing programming coding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: MCI Corporation
    Inventors: Isaac K. Elliott, Richard D. Terpstra, James H. Richards, Phillip Catalano, Mark A. Campbell, Timothy F. Uttormark
  • Patent number: 5606600
    Abstract: Data incorporated in call detail records (CDR), obtained from network switches, are subjected to processing by a statistics engine which maintains separate counts for CDR events relating to certain calls, such as 800 number and 900 number calls. Such events, such as attempted calls, completed calls, and duration, form statistics for network users. Compilation of statistics may be done for different services, such as total summary counts and counts by originating area code. In the case of 800 numbers, the statistical counts for the various services are compiled in accordance with the 800 number or 900 number called. When a network user decides to change the statistical services required, it is easily accomplished by changing the rules for interrogating the CDR data, as opposed to the prior art approach of changing programming coding. A network information concentrator collects, at a single point, call records from various network elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Isaac K. Elliott, Richard D. Terpstra, James H. Richards, Phillip Catalano, Mark A. Campbell, Timothy F. Uttormark
  • Patent number: 5408065
    Abstract: A laser welding apparatus comprises a mount attached to a laser beam delivery system and a cylinder attached to the mount. A piston having first and second piston ends and a piston body sealingly and slidably engages with the cylinder dividing the cylinder into first and second piston chambers. The piston is slidable between an extended position and a retracted position and has a central axial bore through which a supplemental wire is fed. A wire supply provides supplemental wire to the first piston end and a delivery head attached to the second piston end delivers the supplemental wire proximate to a laser beam and a work-piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, John J. Sniezek, Erick W. Rudaitis, Glenn M. Krcek, Alexander M. Turley, Robert I. Phillion
  • Patent number: 5371337
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fixture for positioning a first sheet metal part in proximity of a second sheet metal part so that each sheet metal part has one surface facing the other sheet metal part across a gap and one surface facing away from the other sheet metal part, wherein at least one of the sheet metal parts comprises galvanized steel. A laser beam delivery device applies a laser beam to one of the facing away surfaces. A feed wire source provides a feed wire comprising a supplemental wire and a reactive agent at an intersection of the laser beam and the one facing away surface. The apparatus affects relative movement between the one facing away surface and the laser beam to provide a laser weld between the two sheet metal parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, John J. Sniezek, Robert I. Phillion, Jeffrey N. Hernden
  • Patent number: 5274211
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a laser generator, a laser beam delivery tube, a beam bender, a laser delivery robot, a beam bender support unit, and a three-axis adjustable head. The beam bender support unit comprises a base, a riser, and first and second support plates welded to two side faces of the riser and to the base. The beam bender support unit also comprises a horizontal support arm and first and second arm support plates mounted to the two side faces of the vertical riser and to the horizontal support arm. The beam bender is mounted to the three-axis adjustable head providing adjustment of the location of the beam bender in first and second horizontal directions and a third vertical direction, wherein the beam bender has increased isolation from floor vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, John J. Sniezek
  • Patent number: 5274212
    Abstract: A door seal apparatus for a laser operating station, comprises a fixed wall with an opening, a turn table device with a turn table wall positioned within the opening, the turn table device having at least two positions in which the turn table wall is substantially parallel and coplanar with the fixed wall, with a gap existing between the fixed wall and turn table wall, cylinders for driving a first plate in a first direction over a first portion of the gap, and a cam plate for operationally engaging the first plate to a second plate and for driving the second plate in a second direction over a second portion of the gap as the first plate is driven in a first direction, wherein the first and second plates prevent direct light leaks from the first and second portions of the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Campbell, John J. Sniezek
  • Patent number: D613977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Robert D. Yoder, Andrew A. Enyart, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. Thompson