Patents by Inventor Mark D. Hanlon

Mark D. Hanlon 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: 8234974
    Abstract: A manually actuated juicing tool used to insert directly into a pomegranate fruit cut horizontally in half. Once cut horizontally, the pomegranate reveals sections of arils separated by membranes. The tool has a rigid horizontal handle that the user grasps with one hand. A round mid-shaft projects down from the handle a distance sufficient to allow the tool to be projected down to the base of the husk of the fruit while leaving the handle above the husk. At the base of the mid-shaft are two or more tines projected outwardly and slightly downwardly. The tine at its outward end is convex to match the symmetry of the husk of the fruit. On the bottom of the tine are tiny cutting spikes used to pierce the arils. The tine also contains small vertical extrusion holes to allow juice to flow above the tine while leaving all solids beneath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Mark D. Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20100122631
    Abstract: A manually actuated juicing tool used to insert directly into a pomegranate fruit cut horizontally in half. Once cut horizontally, the pomegranate reveals sections of collected sacks known as arils. The tool has a rigid horizontal handle that the user grasps with one hand. A round mid-shaft projects down from the handle a distance sufficient to allow the tool to be projected down to the base of the husk of the fruit while leaving the handle above the husk. At the base of the mid-shaft are one or more tines running out and horizontal to the mid-shaft at a gradual angle reaching an approximate 45 degree angle to the mid-shaft. The tine at its outward end is convex to match the symmetry of the husk of the fruit. The tine's outward edge is also sharpened to form a point or blade, thereby allowing the wall of the husk to be scraped by the tine bursting any arils lodged into the husk of the fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Mark D. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 6823325
    Abstract: Apparatus for storing and retrieving knowledge includes a natural language parser, a knowledge research agent, and a directional (compass) search agent. Methods for storing and retrieving knowledge can include directional searching which combines a query text with a relationship to search, and automated knowledge model construction based upon contents of an existing knowledge model and external information searches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Trevor B. Davies, Mark D. Hanlon, Christopher R. Tromans