Patents by Inventor Mark E. O'Connell

Mark E. O'Connell 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).

  • Combination handle and jar bracket for pumps
    Patent number: 4998764
    Abstract: A combination handle/bracket member is provided for use with a device, such as a suction pump, that is operated in conjunction with a separate component, such as a collection jar. The member is preferably a single-piece member with a 90.degree. bend separating a manual grasping area from a component receiving area. Also preferably the member is secured to the device with fasteners that are already used to secure portions of the device together so that no additional fasteners are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Thomas Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. O'Connell, Roy J. Rozek
  • Apparatus for carrying a supply of liquid
    Patent number: 4848660
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable container for liquid. The container has a reservoir with an upper opening for filling and an outlet forming a source of supply. The container is equipped with a strap which operates both as a shoulder strap and a carrying handle. The strap is made of a single piece of material and two upper locations are fixed to the upper part of the container, while the ends of the strap are adjustably attached to the lower part of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. O'Connell
  • Nebulizer
    Patent number: D437637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Leonhard, Mark E. O'Connell
  • Aspirator
    Patent number: D437929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Leonhard, Mark E. O'Connell
  • Aspirator side bracket
    Patent number: D539898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Gardner Denver, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Schmitz, Mark E. O'Connell
  • Aspirator base console
    Patent number: D549320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. O'Connell
  • Paint container
    Patent number: D304014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. O'Connell
  • Modular pump
    Patent number: D413123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Leonhard, Mark E. O'Connell