Patents by Inventor Mark Ferris
Mark Ferris 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).
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Publication number: 20230356377Abstract: A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel's bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Brahma Industries LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 11806854Abstract: A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel's bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: BRAHMA INDUSTRIES LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Publication number: 20230347488Abstract: A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel’s bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Brahma Industries LLCInventors: Mark FERRIS, Eric A. MILLER, Jr., John D. FIEGENER, Marcus R. HANNA, Ryan THOMPSON, William P. LITEPLO
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Patent number: 11590641Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: BRAHMA INDUSTRIES LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Publication number: 20230051406Abstract: This disclosure describes genetically engineered natural killer (NK) cells, pharmaceutical compositions that include these NK cells, and methods of making and using these NK cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Vipin SURI, Bharat Duttala REDDY, Mark Ferris BOSHAR, Celeste Jeanne RICHARDSON, Eugene Daehee CHOI, Meghan Elizabeth WALSH, Jennifer Ann JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20220001521Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Brahma Industries LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 11141849Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: BRAHMA INDUSTRIES LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 11047643Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
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Patent number: 10967492Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 10933521Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: BRAHMA INDUSTRIES LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 10800023Abstract: A collapsible breaching tool comprising a tool head; a handle hold connected to the tool head and having outer thread; a first handle tube having a first end, a second end, and defining a first handle tube volume; a second handle tube having a length, the second handle tube moveable between a first position in which most of the length is outside the first handle tube volume and a second position in which most of the length is within the first handle tube volume; an insert connected to the second handle tube, the insert having an inner thread engageable with the outer thread of the handle hold.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Mark Ferris
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Publication number: 20200300578Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
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Publication number: 20200262044Abstract: A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel's bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Brahma Industries LLCInventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Patent number: 10724826Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
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Publication number: 20200156231Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Publication number: 20200156230Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Publication number: 20200156229Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, JR., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
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Publication number: 20200079221Abstract: An electro-hydraulic hybrid system for a vehicle utilizes both the advantages of the hydraulic hybrid system and the electric hybrid system to maximize the collection of energy lost during a braking process and to provide launch assists in an acceleration process. The electro-hydraulic hybrid system includes an ECU that controls the electro-hydraulic hybrid system, a hydraulic drive pump, an accumulator, a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, a power converter, and a battery. The hydraulic reservoir is in fluid communication with the accumulator through the hydraulic drive pump that functions as the main component of the hydraulic regenerative braking system. The hydraulic reservoir is also in fluid communication with the accumulator through the hydraulic pump that acts as the main component of the electro-hydraulic inter-conversion unit along with the electric motor, the at least one battery, and power converter that are electrically connected to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: VIATEC, INC.Inventors: Mark Ferri, Neeraj Chirmulay, Sachin Gupta
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Patent number: 10493852Abstract: An electro-hydraulic hybrid system for a vehicle utilizes both the advantages of the hydraulic hybrid system and the electric hybrid system to maximize the collection of energy lost during a braking process and to provide launch assists in an acceleration process. The electro-hydraulic hybrid system includes an ECU that controls the electro-hydraulic hybrid system, a hydraulic drive pump, an accumulator, a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, a power converter, and a battery. The hydraulic reservoir is in fluid communication with the accumulator through the hydraulic drive pump that functions as the main component of the hydraulic regenerative braking system. The hydraulic reservoir is also in fluid communication with the accumulator through the hydraulic pump that acts as the main component of the electro-hydraulic inter-conversion unit along with the electric motor, the at least one battery, and power converter that are electrically connected to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: VIATEC, INC.Inventors: Mark Ferri, Neeraj Chirmulay, Sachin Gupta
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Patent number: RE47850Abstract: A system and method for ballistically cutting a multi-link metal chain comprises a chain alignment module that comprises three pins and attaches to the barrel of a firearm. A first pin and a second pin of the module fit on opposite sides of a target link of the chain. A third pin of the alignment module goes through a link adjacent to the target link of the chain. The three pins align the target link so that a bullet exiting the barrel of a firearm impacts a semicircular region of the target link to cause the target link to open.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Bert Vermeulen