Patents by Inventor Mark J. Kuning

Mark J. Kuning 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).

  • Method and apparatus for monitoring highway traffic
    Patent number: 5457449
    Abstract: A portable traffic warning device identifies hazardous traffic conditions at highway construction sites. The device includes an air hose that actuates a monitor switch whenever a vehicle travels over the air hose. A siren is operably coupled to the monitor switch and is capable of generating a high decibel audible alarm. A portable controller is coupled between the siren and the monitor switch and selectively couples power for preprogrammed amounts of time to the siren after the monitor switch is activated. A spool of retractable wire connects the monitor switch to the controller and allows the air hose to be placed at variable distances from the siren. A portable telescoping pole assembly is used for supporting the siren at variable vertical distances above the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Top Notch Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Kuning, Thomas L. Phillips