Patents by Inventor Mark A. Devine
Mark A. Devine 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).
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Patent number: 11957169Abstract: Vapor provision apparatus including a reservoir housing defining a reservoir for liquid, a liquid transport element for transporting liquid from the reservoir to a vaporizer for vaporization and a channel for the liquid transport element, wherein the channel has a sidewall at least partly defined by a section of the reservoir housing; wherein the liquid transport element comprises a first portion arranged to deliver liquid to the vaporizer and a second portion extending along the channel, wherein the channel has a cross-section that corresponds with the cross-section of the second portion of the liquid transport element in the channel, and wherein the section of the reservoir housing that defines the sidewall of the channel has one or more openings to provide fluid communication between the liquid transport element in the channel and liquid in the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
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Patent number: 11937646Abstract: A vapor provision system including a vapor generation chamber, a reservoir containing liquid, a vaporizer located in the vapor generation chamber and a liquid transport element arranged to transport liquid from the reservoir through an opening in a wall of the vapor generation chamber to the vaporizer, wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber has a cross-sectional area which is greater than that of the opening, and wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber abuts the wall surrounding the opening to help prevent leakage.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
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Patent number: 11937637Abstract: An aerosol source for a vapor provision system includes a vapor-generating element; a reservoir for holding source liquid, the reservoir being bounded by a wall having an opening therein; and a liquid transport element including a first portion arranged to receive liquid from the reservoir via the opening, a second portion peripheral to the first portion, and a third portion arranged to deliver liquid from the first portion to the vapor-generating element; wherein at least part of the second portion is compressed against a section of the wall around the opening, in use, to provide a sealing effect around at least part of the first portion to promote movement of liquid towards the vapor-generating element.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
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Publication number: 20230202550Abstract: A winch reel system is provided for use in child containment devices. The winch reel systems can include a one-way winch reel, a two-way winch reel, a multi-cord winch reel, and/or a drawstring winch reel. The winch reel systems can be included in various child containment devices, including strollers, infant rockers, children's car seats, playards, infant swings, baby carriers, bouncers, jumpers, high chairs, play mats, baby gates, children's booster seats, and/or other types of infant carrier or containment systems and devices. Each winch reel system can include one or more wires that are engaged with a winch reel in order to adjust at least one feature of a child containment device. In other embodiments, the one or more wires can be replaced with one or more lines, cables, or straps. In some embodiments, each winch reel system can include at least one toothed pawl to engage the winch reel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: BRANDON MICHAEL BURKHOLDER, BRANDON SETHI CROSS, DAVID THOMAS HOTARD, KARL HEWSON, CLAIRE GEORGINA RADHA WILKINSON, ANDREW WYNNE, NEIL LESTER CAMPBELL, PAUL EDWARD HOPKINSON, CONOR MARK DEVINE
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Patent number: 10422089Abstract: The inventive light reflector employs a reflector portion which bears a light reflector and an adjoining attachment portion which is adapted to attach to roadway structures such as Jersey barriers and road stakes using applied mechanical force. By using mechanical force as a way to attach to roadway structures, the present invention avoids having to employ messy adhesives, screws or other complicated fastening methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventor: Mark Devine
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Patent number: 7110829Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Patent number: 7014509Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Patent number: 6921294Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Publication number: 20050090144Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark Devine, Michael Swieboda, Andrew Ivanecky
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Patent number: 6840812Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Publication number: 20040267382Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Publication number: 20040257226Abstract: A modular detector includes at least one module receiving port. Members of a plurality of modules have a common form factor and are removably insertable into the port. Members of the plurality, when inserted, implement a selected communication, sensing or output function. One module can be removed and replaced with another thereby changing detector characteristics. A respective detector could have several ports to receive a plurality of insertable modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Swieboda, Mark A. Devine, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Kenneth L. Venzant, Derek S. Johnston, Romualdo S. Siazon, Floyd E. Brooks(A/K/A Gene Brooks)
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Patent number: 6807463Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Publication number: 20040171307Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Publication number: 20040097137Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Patent number: 6731207Abstract: A modular detector includes at least one module receiving port. Members of a plurality of modules have a common form factor and are removably insertable into the port. Members of the plurality, when inserted, implement a selected communication, sensing or output function. One module can be removed and replaced with another thereby changing detector characteristics. A respective detector could have several ports to receive a plurality of insertable modules.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Swieboda, Mark A. Devine, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Kenneth L. Venzant, Derek S. Johnston, Romualdo S. Siazon, Floyd E. Brooks
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Patent number: 6641433Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
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Patent number: 6377182Abstract: A smoke detector has a geometry that locates a sensor or sensors at or near a boundary layer of smoke movement thus facilitating smoke entry into the sensor and/or sensors. The sensors are mounted so as to protrude from the bottom of a cover instead of into the cover of the detector.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Mark A. Watson, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Lulzim Osmani, Kenneth L. Venzant, Samuel D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20020011923Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2000Publication date: January 31, 2002Applicant: THALIA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Ken Parker, Tim E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino