Patents by Inventor Mark McAlonan

Mark McAlonan 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).

  • Bungee pole
    Patent number: 6352494
    Abstract: An adjustable jumping apparatus having a hollow housing with handlebars for a rider to hold and reinforced foot pegs for a rider to stand upon. A pole extends downwardly from the housing, has a ground-engaging base, and slides in and out of the housing through a sleeve integral with the lower end of the housing. The device is propelled by at least one bungee cord attached at its upper end to a disc integral with the upper end of the pole and at its lower end to the interior surface of the lower end of the housing. The device is adapted for easy installation and removal of bungee cords for adjusting the amount of rebound force available to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventor: Mark McAlonan
  • Bungee pole
    Publication number: 20010031687
    Abstract: An adjustable jumping apparatus having a hollow housing with handlebars for a rider to hold and reinforced foot pegs for a rider to stand upon. A pole extends downwardly from the housing, has a ground-engaging base, and slides in and out of the housing through a sleeve integral with the lower end of the housing. The device is propelled by at least one bungee cord attached at its upper end to a disc integral with the upper end of the pole and at its lower end to the interior surface of the lower end of the housing. The device is adapted for easy installation and removal of bungee cords for adjusting the amount of rebound force available to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Mark McAlonan