Patents by Inventor Mark A. Furr

Mark A. Furr 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: 20040244318
    Abstract: An overhead display system for suspension from a suspended ceiling. One such overhead display includes a cradle formed of a flexible cradle body and a header attached to the cradle body. The overhead display may also include rigid end caps which are detachably attached from the cradle. The cradle is suspended from the support members of the suspended ceiling by a number of clips. The clips may be designed to suspend the display system underneath a suspended ceiling light fixture. Flexible sheets of advertising indicia may be hung from the clips on the inside of the hollow enclosure of the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Mark A. Furr
  • Patent number: 5334973
    Abstract: A leak detection and shut-off apparatus for preventing damage from leaking hot water tanks. The invention features a unique three-layered sensor that completes encases the hot water tank thus detecting the occurrence of leaks anywhere on the tank. Circuitry controls the sensor that provides for accurate detection of even small amounts of moisture so that any potential leak problems can be remedied before a major spill occurs. The device also features a water shut off control mechanism plus audible alarm in the event a leak is detected. The unit is powered by connecting it to 110 house current. A 9 volt battery back-up is provided in case of power failures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Mark A. Furr
  • Patent number: 5315291
    Abstract: A leak detection device for preventing damage from leaking hot water tanks. The invention features a unique three layered sensor that completely encircles the hot water tank thus detecting the occurrence of leaks any where around the tank. Circuitry controls the sensor that provides for accurate detection of even small amounts of moisture so that any potential leak problems can be remedied before a major spill occurs. The device is powered by connecting it to 110 house current. A 9 volt battery is provided for battery operation of the device and is also provided a back-up in case of power failures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventor: Mark A. Furr
  • Patent number: D508538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: In-Site Creative Concepts
    Inventor: Mark A. Furr