Patents by Inventor Mark A. Jacobs

Mark A. Jacobs 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: 20250031822
    Abstract: Several novel components for Travel Bags and Travel Bag accessories are disclosed including a retractable trolley which has multiple adjustable handle heights along substantially all of the range of distance of its telescopic trolley tubes which permits the user to select and to fix the trolley pull handles at a height of their selection, a retractable hingeless plastic cover which in a closed position covers and protects an opening for a removable battery and which in open position permits the removal of the removable battery and/or access by the user to the battery face for charging and recharging purposes; a divider which can be fastened in place with adjustable side squeeze buckles or releasing and fastening clips either of which are adjustable to hold the contents in place; a battery latching and ejection system for a removable battery, a retractable power chord for rechargeable batteries or rechargeable electronic devices, and a connector cap which connects a vacuum pump with a vacuum compression bag va
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: JOSEPH M. MAJHESS, MARK A. JACOBS, CRAIG BENSON
  • Patent number: 12114748
    Abstract: Several novel components for Travel Bags and Travel Bag accessories are disclosed including a retractable trolley which has multiple adjustable handle heights along substantially all of the range of distance of its telescopic trolley tubes which permits the user to select and to fix the trolley pull handles at a height of their selection, a retractable hingeless plastic cover which in a closed position covers and protects an opening for a removable battery and which in open position permits the removal of the removable battery and/or access by the user to the battery face for charging and recharging purposes; a divider which can be fastened in place with adjustable side squeeze buckles or releasing and fastening clips either of which are adjustable to hold the contents in place; a battery latching and ejection system for a removable battery, a retractable power chord for rechargeable batteries or rechargeable electronic devices, and a connector cap which connects a vacuum pump with a vacuum compression bag va
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: OBSIDIAN LUGGAGE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Majhess, Mark A. Jacobs, Craig Benson
  • Publication number: 20240065400
    Abstract: Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: JOSEPH M. MAJHESS, MARK A. JACOBS, CRAIG BENSON, KEVIN ELLSWORTH, SALVADOR HERRERA
  • Patent number: 11805877
    Abstract: Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: OBSIDIAN LUGGAGE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Majhess, Mark A. Jacobs, Craig Benson, Kevin Ellsworth, Salvador Herrera
  • Publication number: 20210321732
    Abstract: Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: JOSEPH M. MAJHESS, MARK A. JACOBS, CRAIG BENSON, KEVIN ELLSWORTH, SALVADOR HERRERA
  • Patent number: 6581932
    Abstract: The game kit for a board game comprises a game board having three levels and at least one stairway between the three levels, at least one die, at least two fighter pieces and a unique battle card for each piece. The game kit is used to play a medieval castle board game comprising the steps of: rolling the die to determine which player goes first; each player then sequentially rolling the die to determine the number of spaces the player can move his fighter piece on the board; and sequentially moving the fighting piece around the board until it is positioned to do battle with another fighting piece or it reaches a sanctuary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Mark A. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20030034606
    Abstract: The game kit for a board game comprises a game board having three levels and at least one stairway between the three levels, at least one die, at least two fighter pieces and a unique battle card for each piece. The game kit is used to play a medieval castle board game comprising the steps of: rolling the die to determine which player goes first; each player then sequentially rolling the die to determine the number of spaces the player can move his fighter piece on the board; and sequentially moving the fighting piece around the board until it is positioned to do battle with another fighting piece or it reaches a sanctuary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Mark A. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 6481714
    Abstract: The game kit for a board game comprises a game board having three levels and at least one stairway between the three levels, at least one die, at least two fighter pieces and a unique battle card for each piece. The game kit is used to play a medieval castle board game comprising the steps of: rolling the die to determine which player goes first; each player then sequentially rolling the die to determine the number of spaces the player can move his fighter piece on the board; and sequentially moving the fighting piece around the board until it is positioned to do battle with another fighting piece or it reaches a sanctuary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Mark A. Jacobs