Patents by Inventor Mark A. Colian

Mark A. Colian 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: 5579564
    Abstract: The present invention features a user-friendly locking snap-hook having an inwardly acting release mechanism that requires the simultaneous depression of interacting grips. Each of the gripping surfaces of these grips is usually flush or slightly recessed with the hook surface periphery, so as to prevent snagging or accidental damage during usage. The keeper member of the hook apparatus functions in a dual-purpose capacity. It forms the eye of the hook loop, and it functions as one of the grip members of the release mechanism. The keeper member opens inwardly, so that it will not afford the opportunity for it to become snagged or damaged during usage. The grip members each pivot inwardly into the safety hook body. The advantage of providing an internally locking mechanism, as opposed to the conventional external type of device, is that the user can avoid damaging his other safety equipment as well as the snap-hook mechanism itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Rullo, Mark A. Colian
  • Patent number: 4938313
    Abstract: The invention features a wrap-around pad that attaches to a climber harness for securing the climber harness to a leg of a lineman or lumberjack.The wrap-around pad completely encircles the circumfernce of the upper tibia portion of the leg, thus providing increased support and comfort to the leg. The surfaces of the pad is covered by Velcro-type mating linings comprising hooks and loops, such that the pad adjusts to the leg size by securing itself to itself. This allows for securement to the leg without the use of straps, and allows for quick release and adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Rullo, Mark A. Colian