Patents by Inventor Mark A. Rhodes

Mark A. Rhodes 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).

  • Water survival kit
    Patent number: 4731037
    Abstract: A portable water survival kit includes a small life raft apparatus which may be attached to and carried by a user. When needed, the small life raft may be quickly removed from a carrying case and inflated through the use of a permanently attached compressed gas cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1988
    Inventor: Mark A. Rhodes
  • Unitized mounting device for mounting electrical components of a luminaire
    Patent number: 4719540
    Abstract: A unitized electrical component mounting device and no more than three fasteners quickly secures a capacitor, a starter and a ballast in their preferred positions within a housing. Versatility is provided by providing for detachable appendages of different sizes for securing ballasts of different sizes in place within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Manville Corporation
    Inventors: Mark San George, Robert L. Ewing, Mark A. Rhodes, Robert D. Zeller