Patents by Inventor Mark M. Howse

Mark M. Howse 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: 20160340092
    Abstract: A lockbox is disclosed having a base that includes a first engagement structure and a cover that includes a second engagement structure that slidingly engages with the first engagement structure. The lockbox may further include a locking mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base. The base and the cover may define an enclosed volume when the cover is secured to the base and the first and second engagement structures may be located substantially within the enclosed volume. The first and second engagement structures may permit movement of the cover relative to the base in only a single direction when engaged. One of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one groove and the other one of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Mark M. Howse
  • Patent number: 6273991
    Abstract: A system for simultaneous frequency trimming of a plurality frequency devices such as oscillators, crystals and surface acoustic wave filters and resonators by removing intrinsic or previously deposited material through plasma ion bombardment is comprised of a plasma ion chamber, a magazine rack, a vacuum evacuator, a control console, a plasma power supply and a frequency evaluator. The system employs a shutter assembly and shutter control mechanism to individually regulate plasma ion bombardment of a plurality of frequency devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Saunders & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwane L. Rose, Mark M. Howse, Ronald K. Wixon
  • Patent number: D795675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark M. Howse, Michael J. Weiland, Eugen C. Buican
  • Patent number: D881677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: KNOX ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Eugen C. Buican, Mark M. Howse
  • Patent number: D1015119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Eugen C Buican, Mark M. Howse