Patents by Inventor Mark C. Slifko

Mark C. Slifko 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).

  • Molluscan bivalve cage system
    Patent number: 9339016
    Abstract: A molluscan bivalve cage system includes a cage formed of a mesh material of sufficient porosity to allow entry of molluscan bivalves. A fixed buoyant mechanism is secured to an upper surface of the cage and an anchor counterweight mechanism maintains the bivalve cage in a relatively stable position within a marine environment. An adjustable stirrup mechanism adjusts the height of the bivalve cage above the bed of a marine environment during various stages of growth of the molluscan bivalves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Barry M. Donovan, Mark C. Slifko