Patents by Inventor Mark A. Clover

Mark A. Clover 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).

  • Condensate drain pan for HVAC units
    Patent number: 5938933
    Abstract: A drain pan is provided for removing copper ions from condensate water produced by a heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit. The pan defines a volume having two closed ends and an open top so that water can evaporate from the pan. At least one copper removing agent is placed in the pan, and a baffle is provided between the ends of the pan, for routing water entering the pan at one end through the removing agent en route to an outlet at the other end. The removing agent may include mossy zinc and/or activated charcoal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williams, Mark A. Clover, Russell D. Ostermann