Patents by Inventor Mark A. Catron

Mark A. Catron 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: 20060196546
    Abstract: A tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, the regulator assembly is removed from the tank, typically by unscrewing the assembly from the tank, and the jacket is fit over the tank so that the hole aligns with the tank's fill/dispense port. The regulator assembly is then reattached to the tank to retain the jacket on the tank. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: David Trettin, Jon Schlosser, Mark Catron
  • Publication number: 20060196547
    Abstract: A tank jacket fits over the outside of a storage tank. The jacket includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools. A gauge protector fits over the regulator assembly and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. A handle is formed on the gauge protector to facilitate carrying of the tank. The gauge protector and tank jacket protect the tank and regulator assembly and provide a system for transporting the tank and related equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: David Trettin, Jon Schlosser, Mark Catron
  • Publication number: 20060196545
    Abstract: A gauge protector that fits over the regulator assembly of a tank and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. The first and second housing sections provide shock protection for the gauge and regulator. The first and second housing sections are rigidly connected to one another and mounted on the regulator assembly such that a force applied to the gauge is at least partially absorbed by the gauge protector and regulator assembly. As a result the force on the gauge is lessened and the integrity of the connection between the gauge and the regulator is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: David Trettin, Jon Schlosser, Mark Catron
  • Publication number: 20060196548
    Abstract: A tank transport system consisting of a wheeled cart having compartments for holding tanks includes a hose compartment that stores the hoses for the tanks and other associated equipment. The hose compartment includes a flip down door that, in its open position, is disposed substantially horizontally and contains a number of storage slots for holding equipment. A hose storage rack is provided interior of the hose storage compartment for storing the hoses in a wound state. A number of storage areas are also included within the compartment including a bin formed within the hose rack. A pivotable handle is provided that is used to roll the cart on the wheels. Other storage compartments may also be provided external to the hose compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: David Trettin, Jon Schlosser, Mark Catron
  • Patent number: D552790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Catron, Steven R. Jones, Bartholomew J. Wellisley
  • Patent number: D560848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Catron, Steven R. Jones, Bartholomew J. Wellisley