Patents by Inventor Mark McLain

Mark McLain 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).

  • Magnetic cover
    Publication number: 20130067819
    Abstract: A removable cover for an opening in a structure comprising a rigid sheet attached to the opening on the surface of the structure to be covered by means of magnets and a ferrous frame attached to either the surface to be covered or the cover itself and capable of providing both insulation and sealing of the opening when such magnets are in contact with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Mark McLain
  • Ski pole basket
    Patent number: 8302996
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket for a ski pole at the tip of the pole, in which the basket comprises a disk of flexible rods, bristles or filaments extending from a hub and in which the hub contains a center opening for a ski pole shaft to be inserted. The rods, bristles or filaments extend from perpendicular to the shaft down to 45 degrees towards the tip of the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Mark McLain
  • Ski pole basket
    Publication number: 20110272932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket for ski pole comprising a hub of flexible extensions forming an umbel in which the hub contains a center opening for a ski pole shaft to be inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Mark McLain