Patents by Inventor Mark Bullock

Mark Bullock 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: 12048400
    Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
  • Publication number: 20240118717
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. For example, a controller of a dispenser may determine usage data of the dispenser. In association with a replenishment event in which a second refill component mounted to the dispenser is replaced by a first refill component, the controller may (i) determine a next replenishment time of the dispenser based upon the usage data, and/or (ii) transmit an indication of the next replenishment time to a first tag of the first refill component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Carey JAROS, Tamara CROSS, Michael BALUCH, Mark BULLOCK, Jason SLATER, Jackson WEGELIN
  • Patent number: 11760158
    Abstract: A diffusing vent assembly may include a diffuser base and a diffusing head. The diffuser base may include a mounting flange, a collar extending from the mounting flange, and a ductwork fixation channel. The collar may span an infra-ceiling space of a vehicle. The diffusing head may include a diffuser vane configuration, a rotational flange surrounding the diffuser vane configuration, and an air blade. The diffuser base and the diffusing head further comprise complementary rotational securement members that permit rotation of the diffusing head relative to the diffuser base. The air blade may extend through the collar of the diffuser base. Installing the diffusing vent assembly may include engaging the ductwork fixation channel with a supply duct, inserting the diffusing head into the diffuser base, and securing the diffusing head and the diffuser base using the complimentary rotational securement members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Keystone RV Company
    Inventors: Jeff Snyder, Jon Brock, Mark Bullock, Charles Retallack, Don Battles, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230248186
    Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
  • Publication number: 20230234647
    Abstract: A laminated panel is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such panels are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite laminated panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Jeff Snyder
  • Patent number: 11659965
    Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
  • Patent number: 11634184
    Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Jeff Snyder
  • Publication number: 20220297767
    Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Jeff Snyder
  • Patent number: 11440556
    Abstract: A trailed vehicle comprises a cargo area, a wheeled axle assembly supporting the cargo area, a hitch assembly configured to secure the trailed vehicle to a tow vehicle, and a weight sensing system comprising a weight processing module and a user interface. The weight processing module comprises a processor and non-transitory computer readable storage comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the weight processing module to execute an axle-specific vehicle weight determination, an axle-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific vehicle weight determination, a hitch-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific weight percentage determination, a hitch-specific weight percentage display presented at the user interface, a total weight determination, a total weight display presented at the user interface, an available cargo weight determination, and an available cargo weight display presented at the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock
  • Patent number: 11383768
    Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Jeff Snyder
  • Patent number: 11318810
    Abstract: Recreational vehicles are provided with a tapered duct connector and/or a conditioned air receiving sleeve that is positioned in an infra-ceiling space of the vehicle. The tapered duct connector comprises a connector inlet coupled to a conditioned air passage on a wall of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, and a connector outlet coupled to the supply duct, to fluidly couple the sleeve to the supply duct. The tapered duct connector comprises a transitional duct height that increases from the connector outlet to the connector inlet. The conditioned air passage of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, the tapered duct connector, and the supply duct is contained such that air can pass from the conditioned air opening of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, through the conditioned air receiving sleeve, and into the supply duct without contacting structural components in the infra-ceiling space of the recreational vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Bradd Giggy, Jeff Snyder
  • Publication number: 20210330137
    Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
  • Patent number: 11058261
    Abstract: An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
  • Publication number: 20210179116
    Abstract: A trailed vehicle comprises a cargo area, a wheeled axle assembly supporting the cargo area, a hitch assembly configured to secure the trailed vehicle to a tow vehicle, and a weight sensing system comprising a weight processing module and a user interface. The weight processing module comprises a processor and non-transitory computer readable storage comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the weight processing module to execute an axle-specific vehicle weight determination, an axle-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific vehicle weight determination, a hitch-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific weight percentage determination, a hitch-specific weight percentage display presented at the user interface, a total weight determination, a total weight display presented at the user interface, an available cargo weight determination, and an available cargo weight display presented at the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock
  • Publication number: 20210101443
    Abstract: A diffusing vent assembly may include a diffuser base and a diffusing head. The diffuser base may include a mounting flange, a collar extending from the mounting flange, and a ductwork fixation channel. The collar may span an infra-ceiling space of a vehicle. The diffusing head may include a diffuser vane configuration, a rotational flange surrounding the diffuser vane configuration, and an air blade. The diffuser base and the diffusing head further comprise complementary rotational securement members that permit rotation of the diffusing head relative to the diffuser base. The air blade may extend through the collar of the diffuser base. Installing the diffusing vent assembly may include engaging the ductwork fixation channel with a supply duct, inserting the diffusing head into the diffuser base, and securing the diffusing head and the diffuser base using the complimentary rotational securement members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Keystone RV Company
    Inventors: Jeff Snyder, Jon Brock, Mark Bullock, Charles Retallack
  • Publication number: 20200298656
    Abstract: Recreational vehicles are provided with a tapered duct connector and/or a conditioned air receiving sleeve that is positioned in an infra-ceiling space of the vehicle. The tapered duct connector comprises a connector inlet coupled to a conditioned air passage on a wall of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, and a connector outlet coupled to the supply duct, to fluidly couple the sleeve to the supply duct. The tapered duct connector comprises a transitional duct height that increases from the connector outlet to the connector inlet. The conditioned air passage of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, the tapered duct connector, and the supply duct is contained such that air can pass from the conditioned air opening of the conditioned air receiving sleeve, through the conditioned air receiving sleeve, and into the supply duct without contacting structural components in the infra-ceiling space of the recreational vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Bradd Giggy, Jeff Snyder
  • Patent number: D933804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Bradd Giggy, Jeff Snyder
  • Patent number: D961611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock
  • Patent number: D973713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock
  • Patent number: D993385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bullock, Jon Brock, Bradd Giggy, Jeff Snyder