Patents by Inventor Mark Ho

Mark Ho 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).

  • Publication number: 20060249530
    Abstract: A dispenser including a decorative housing, fluid storage internal to the decorative housing, and a fluid dispenser in fluid communication with the fluid storage. The dispenser also includes one or more movable decorative elements, an activator in communication with the fluid dispenser, and a sound emitter. Upon operation of the fluid dispenser fluid is dispensed from the fluid storage and the activator is triggered initiating the sound emitter to produce sound and further initiating movement of one or more moveable decorative elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Ho
  • Publication number: 20060128611
    Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more practically insoluble proteasome inhibitors and a cyclodextrin, particularly a substituted cyclodextrin, substantially increase the solubility of these proteasome inhibitors and facilitate their administration. Such compositions optionally comprise a buffer. Methods of treatment using such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Proteolix, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Lewis, Mark Ho, Fabiana Fonseca
  • Patent number: 6340099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container with a structural improvement. The improvement comprises one transparent hollow vessel, at least one circular dividing board and at least one reservoir for containing either liquid and/or solid, wherein the transparent hollow vessel has a first end and a second end, the first end further comprising a threaded sleeve, the second end of the transparent hollow vessel at an appropriate location having a water intake opening. The second end of the transparent hollow vessel is matingly-fitted with the circular dividing board, wherein the center of the circular dividing board has an opening to receive a dispensing tube, the dispensing tube positioned between the opening of the circular dividing board and the threaded sleeve of the first end of the transparent hollow vessel. The reservoir is matingly-fitted and positioned below the transparent hollow vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 6193106
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a dispenser, such as a pump, pour or aerosol dispenser, for dispensing a liquid from a reservoir, and methods for making and using the dispenser. The dispenser includes a hollow decorative vessel having a decorative element. The decorative vessel is capable of containing a first liquid. The reservoir is connected to the hollow decorative vessel. The reservoir is capable of containing a second liquid and having an interior therefor. And, the dispenser includes apparatus for dispensing the second liquid from the interior of the reservoir. The dispenser can include the first liquid and particles in suspension for a period of time when the liquid is shaken, such that the hollow decorative vessel can be a “snow globe”. The hollow decorative vessel can be positioned atop the reservoir or, below the reservoir. Alternatively, the hollow decorative vessel can be surrounded by the reservoir. And as another alternative, the hollow decorative vessel can contain the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 6105819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container with a structural improvement. The improvement comprises one transparent hollow vessel, at least one circular dividing board and at least one reservoir for containing either liquid and/or solid, wherein the transparent hollow vessel has a first end and a second end, the first end further comprising a threaded sleeve, the second end of the transparent hollow vessel at an appropriate location having a water intake opening. The second end of the transparent hollow vessel is matingly-fitted with the circular dividing board, wherein the center of the circular dividing board has an opening to receive a dispensing tube, the dispensing tube positioned between the opening of the circular dividing board and the threaded sleeve of the first end of the transparent hollow vessel. The reservoir is matingly-fitted and positioned below the transparent hollow vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 6065640
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a dispenser, such as a pump, pour or aerosol dispenser, for dispensing a liquid from a reservoir, and methods for making and using the dispenser. The dispenser includes a hollow decorative vessel having a decorative element. The decorative vessel is capable of containing a first liquid. The reservoir is connected to the hollow decorative vessel. The reservoir is capable of containing a second liquid and having an interior therefor. And, the dispenser includes apparatus for dispensing the second liquid from the interior of the reservoir. The dispenser can include the first liquid and particles in suspension for a period of time when the liquid is shaken, such that the hollow decorative vessel can be a "snow globe". The hollow decorative vessel can be positioned atop the reservoir or, below the reservoir. Alternatively, the hollow decorative vessel can be surrounded by the reservoir. And as another alternative, the hollow decorative vessel can contain the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 5896919
    Abstract: A cooling device for cooling plastic particles includes a casing having a hub extended upward from an inner and lower portion for forming an annular chamber between the casing and the hub. A water is supplied into the annular chamber for moving the plastic particles upward and out through the hub, such that the plastic particles may be cooled by the water. A housing is secured on top of the casing and a pipe is coupled to the housing for supplying the plastic particles into the housing and for cooling the plastic particles in the housing by the air flowing into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 5464113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible hamper, used for the storage of laundry or other items comprising a rigid upper frame, a rigid lower frame, a lid movably hinged to the upper frame, a flexible side wall woven out of polypropylene strips, fabric or other weavable material, and a plurality of supporting rods removably secured between the upper and lower rigid frames, which define a three dimensional internal storage space and decorative external structure that is attractive to the eye when the hamper is assembled for use and which can be easily disassembled and collapsed for convenient storage or transport when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: 5356024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible hamper, used for the storage of laundry or other items comprising a rigid upper frame, a rigid lower frame, a lid movably hinged to the upper frame, a flexible side wall woven out of polypropylene strips, fabric or other weavable material, and a plurality of supporting rods removably secured between the upper and lower rigid frames, which define a three dimensional internal storage space and decorative external structure that is attractive to the eye when said hamper is assembled for use and which can be easily disassembled and collapsed for convenient storage or transport when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Patent number: D897726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Ho