Patents by Inventor Mark A. Ferguson

Mark A. Ferguson 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: 12442544
    Abstract: An air cooling system includes a chassis dimensioned to fit between a pair of joists, an evaporator positioned in the chassis and configured to cool air flowing through the chassis, and a diffuser assembly. The diffuser assembly includes one or more positioning guides that toollessly couple the diffuser assembly to the chassis. The diffuser assembly is structured to enable passage of the cool air from the chassis though the diffuser assembly and to a diffuser outlet, and to inhibit formation of condensation caused by the cool air exiting the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: AIR INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wetzel, Curtis Smith, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 11696668
    Abstract: A control box for a sprayer system is provided. The control box may include a wash flow path, a wash flow solenoid disposed in the wash flow path, a detergent supply assembly disposed in wash flow path, a rinse flow path, a rinse flow solenoid disposed in the rinse flow path, a common flow path, a flow switch disposed in the common flow path, an alternating relay, and a connection valve leading to a discharge flow path. The flow switch may be configured to provide a signal to the alternating relay. The alternating relay may be configured to control both the wash flow solenoid and the rinse flow solenoid. The connection valve may receive both the wash flow path and the rinse flow path. In another embodiment, a sprayer system including a control box and a sprayer unit is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Insinger Machine Co.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ferguson, Lewis Heayns, Matthew Smith, James S. Calhoun
  • Patent number: 11659974
    Abstract: A method for cleaning dishes in a warewasher is provided: It may include filling a sump with hot water, dispensing detergent into the sump, running a wash cycle, draining the used hot water and detergent from the sump after the wash cycle, flushing the sump, filling the sump with the aqueous ozone solution, and running a rinse cycle with the aqueous ozone solution. A warewasher is provided: It may include a timer, a wash chamber, a sump, a hot water fill solenoid configured to direct hot water into the sump, a chemical dispenser, at least one spray arm, a circulation pump, an ozone generator assembly configured to provide aqueous ozone solution to the sump, and a drain assembly. The timer may control the hot water fill solenoid, the chemical dispenser, the circulation pump, the ozone generator assembly, and the drain assembly to effectuate a cleaning sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Insinger Machine Co.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ferguson, James S. Calhoun, Ari B. Cantor
  • Publication number: 20230130586
    Abstract: An air cooling system includes a chassis dimensioned to fit between a pair of joists, an evaporator positioned in the chassis and configured to cool air flowing through the chassis, and a diffuser assembly. The diffuser assembly includes one or more positioning guides that toollessly couple the diffuser assembly to the chassis. The diffuser assembly is structured to enable passage of the cool air from the chassis though the diffuser assembly and to a diffuser outlet, and to inhibit formation of condensation caused by the cool air exiting the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Air Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wetzel, Curtis Smith, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20220110501
    Abstract: A method for cleaning dishes in a warewasher is provided: It may include filling a sump with hot water, dispensing detergent into the sump, running a wash cycle, draining the used hot water and detergent from the sump after the wash cycle, flushing the sump, filling the sump with the aqueous ozone solution, and running a rinse cycle with the aqueous ozone solution. A warewasher is provided: It may include a timer, a wash chamber, a sump, a hot water fill solenoid configured to direct hot water into the sump, a chemical dispenser, at least one spray arm, a circulation pump, an ozone generator assembly configured to provide aqueous ozone solution to the sump, and a drain assembly. The timer may control the hot water fill solenoid, the chemical dispenser, the circulation pump, the ozone generator assembly, and the drain assembly to effectuate a cleaning sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. FERGUSON, James S. CALHOUN, Ari B. Cantor
  • Patent number: 11241137
    Abstract: A method for cleaning dishes in a warewasher is provided: It may include filling a sump with hot water, dispensing detergent into the sump, running a wash cycle, draining the used hot water and detergent from the sump after the wash cycle, flushing the sump, filling the sump with the aqueous ozone solution, and running a rinse cycle with the aqueous ozone solution. A warewasher is provided: It may include a timer, a wash chamber, a sump, a hot water fill solenoid configured to direct hot water into the sump, a chemical dispenser, at least one spray arm, a circulation pump, an ozone generator assembly configured to provide aqueous ozone solution to the sump, and a drain assembly. The timer may control the hot water fill solenoid, the chemical dispenser, the circulation pump, the ozone generator assembly, and the drain assembly to effectuate a cleaning sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Insinger Machine Co.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ferguson, James S. Calhoun, Ari B. Cantor
  • Patent number: 11096550
    Abstract: A control box for a sprayer system is provided. The control box may include a wash flow path, a wash flow solenoid disposed in the wash flow path, a detergent supply assembly disposed in wash flow path, a rinse flow path, a rinse flow solenoid disposed in the rinse flow path, a common flow path, a flow switch disposed in the common flow path, an alternating relay, and a connection valve leading to a discharge flow path. The flow switch may be configured to provide a signal to the alternating relay. The alternating relay may be configured to control both the wash flow solenoid and the rinse flow solenoid. The connection valve may receive both the wash flow path and the rinse flow path. In another embodiment, a sprayer system including a control box and a sprayer unit is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Insinger Machine Co.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ferguson, Lewis Heayns, Matthew Smith, James S. Calhoun
  • Patent number: 9341304
    Abstract: A modular filtration frame assembly is provided for holding components of a pipe system and filtration system. The modular frame assembly comprises a skid formed by a base and a central spine. The base has at least two legs and at least one lateral support disposed between the two legs, and the central spine has two uprights and at least one cross bar disposed between the two uprights. A component support member is attached to the central spine for supporting components of the pipe system. In the modular frame assembly, the base, central spine and component supports can be formed by selecting from predetermined and presized components in response to the design and size of the pipe system and filtration system. The component support member holds predetermined components of the pipe and filtration system having a predetermined centerline at the same vertical distance from the cross bar, thereby maintaining the same centerline for all pipe system components supported by the skid regardless of component diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott W. Osiecki, David A. Furth, Mark A. Ferguson, Jonathan A. Fitch, Michael Fox, Seiya Ohta, Todd B. Abernethy
  • Patent number: 9259136
    Abstract: A tubular frame assembly for a door type warewashing machine includes four tubular legs, and two upper cross-braces and two lower cross-braces. The cross-braces are received through cross-brace receiving openings in the tubular legs, and the cross-braces are bolted together within the legs by nut and bolt assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Meiko USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ferguson, Dwayne A. Becknell
  • Patent number: 9226642
    Abstract: A dump and fill low temperature chemical sanitizing warewasher includes a wash and rinse tank and a temperature sensor associated with the tank and configured to sense a water temperature within the tank. A controller is connected to the temperature sensor to receive the water temperature sensor. The controller is configured to initiate a low temperature drain and refill cycle prior to starting a wash cycle, if the controller determines that the water temperature is below a set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Meiko USA
    Inventors: Dwayne A. Becknell, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20150252935
    Abstract: A modular filtration frame assembly is provided for holding components of a pipe system and filtration system. The modular frame assembly comprises a skid formed by a base and a central spine. The base has at least two legs and at least one lateral support disposed between the two legs, and the central spine has two uprights and at least one cross bar disposed between the two uprights. A component support member is attached to the central spine for supporting components of the pipe system. In the modular frame assembly, the base, central spine and component supports can be formed by selecting from predetermined and presized components in response to the design and size of the pipe system and filtration system. The component support member holds predetermined components of the pipe and filtration system having a predetermined centerline at the same vertical distance from the cross bar, thereby maintaining the same centerline for all pipe system components supported by the skid regardless of component diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott W. OSIECKI, David A. FURTH, Mark A. FERGUSON, Jonathan A. FITCH, Michael FOX, Seiya OHTA, Todd B. ABERNETHY
  • Patent number: 9122284
    Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve is used in a tempered water blending system. A cold water bypass line in the system acts under the control of a modulating valve and electronic controller to divert cold water back to a temperature sensing element in the mixing valve. By flooding the temperature sensing element, the mixing valve detects a false temperature and adjusts its flow rate of hot and cold water accordingly. The electronic controller acts in reverse of normal fashion, providing negative feedback to the sensing element of the mixing valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: PVI Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20140110487
    Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve is used in a tempered water blending system. A cold water bypass line in the system acts under the control of a modulating valve and electronic controller to divert cold water back to a temperature sensing element in the mixing valve. By flooding the temperature sensing element, the mixing valve detects a false temperature and adjusts its flow rate of hot and cold water accordingly. The electronic controller acts in reverse of normal fashion, providing negative feedback to the sensing element of the mixing valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: PVI Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20140034685
    Abstract: A sprayer that includes a tank for containing a liquid pesticide, herbicide, or the like, a pump for pressurizing the liquid contained within the tank, and a hose and wand assembly for dispersing the pressurized liquid onto an area of interest, such as weeds. The tank includes an opening formed through its top surface through which liquid can be poured into tank. A wide mouthed funnel defines the opening to assist in preventing fluid from spilling while being poured. The bottom of the tank is attached to a base unit that provides a reservoir for any liquids dripping on the exterior of the tank, while also providing a flared region in which the end of the wand can be positioned when not in use. A wand retaining clip is attached to the exterior of the funnel to secure the wand while not in use and further to direct the end of the wand into the flared region formed in the base of the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Meyers, Mark A. Ferguson, Tyler Watson, Jeffrey D. Nicolia
  • Patent number: 8573797
    Abstract: A lighting device is mounted onto a support structure, e.g., helmet. The lighting device includes a light body having forward facing light sources including a visible white light source, visible colored light source, an infrared light source and a side facing IFF light source. The light body includes switches for activating the visible light sources and a three-position switch for activating the IR and light sources. The light body mounts onto a mount assembly and includes a connector arrangement for slidably connecting to a platform of the mount assembly. A base member of the mount assembly includes a clamp that connects to a support structure. The light body and platform member may be swivelly moved relative to the base member by forcing the light body and platform member away from the base member and rotating the same. Also disclosed is boost circuitry, battery chemistry detection and control modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Peter F. Hoffman, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20130152452
    Abstract: A trap system for insects includes a container assembly comprising a vessel having a window region, and trap material. The container assembly defines a container chamber. A stake assembly may be attached to the assembly to secure the assembly to the ground. The trap system may include a disposable liner. The disposable liner defining a liner chamber and is arranged within the container chamber. The trap material is arranged within the container assembly such that insects that enter the assembly are trapped within by the trap material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Heider S. Lazzarini, Todd B. Abernethy, Mark A. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 8376574
    Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight includes a plurality of light sources, a housing, a three-position switch, and a second switch. The plurality of light sources may include a visible light source and a non-visible light source. The three-position switch selects one of a plurality of modes, for example, a visible light enabled mode, an infrared mode, and a lockout mode. The second switch is operative to control one of the plurality of light sources based on the selected operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Mark A. Ferguson, Thomas I. Meyers
  • Patent number: D696803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Kingston, Mark A. Ferguson, Matthew G. Law, Matthew R. Gortner
  • Patent number: D699876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Kingston, Mark A. Ferguson, Matthew G. Law, Michael W. Sanders
  • Patent number: D704367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Kingston, Mark A. Ferguson, Matthew G. Law, Michael W. Sanders