Patents by Inventor Mark Mullen

Mark Mullen 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: 20240124146
    Abstract: An ice protection system for an aircraft component includes a plurality of heaters. The aircraft component has at least two section and a junction area. At least one of the heaters is an H-shape carbon allotrope heater designed to apply heat to the junction area and prevent ice accumulation in the junction area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Casey Slane, Jin Hu, Nathaniel Ching, Galdemir Cezar Botura, James A. Mullen, Mark James Didyk
  • Publication number: 20180373396
    Abstract: A method and a system for displaying account data are disclosed. The system comprises an application server on which is running application software maintaining a user account and a mobile device on which is running an app. The app is arranged to control the mobile device to generate an interface comprising a plurality of discrete graphical elements, said graphical elements displayed on the interface, said app further arranged to receive account data from the application server and to display data on each graphical element associated with the account data. The system further comprises a theme module arranged to communicate appearance data to the app, the app being arranged to control the mobile device to process the appearance data and modify an appearance of the interface in accordance with the appearance data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Mark MULLEN
  • Patent number: 7669382
    Abstract: A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Cordell R. Burton, Timothy D. Dorenkamp, Michael J. Kugel, Evan R. Vande Haar, Bruce A. Baier, Mark Mullen, Jason L. Jungling
  • Publication number: 20060272274
    Abstract: A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: PELLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cordell BURTON, Timothy DORENKAMP, Michael KUGEL, Evan VANDE HAAR, Bruce BAIER, Mark MULLEN, Jason JUNGLING
  • Patent number: 6192035
    Abstract: An intelligent multistation access unit is provided having a transmission speed detection circuit for determining the data transmission speed of an attached device attempting to gain access to a node of a multiple transmission rate digital data communications network. The intelligent multistation access unit is comprised of a speed detect circuit, which indicates the data transmission speed of the attached device, a switching circuit which directs the attached device to the speed detect circuit until switched to allow the attached device access to the network node, and a processor that controls the switching circuit and which permits the attached device access to the node depending on the data transmission speed indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Keith Boggs, Quy N. Hoang, Joe Jacobs, John Mark Mullen, Challis Purrington, Laura A. Weaver
  • Patent number: 5703872
    Abstract: An intelligent multistation access unit is provided having a transmission speed detection circuit for determining the data transmission speed of an attached device attempting to gain access to a node of a multiple transmission rate digital data communications network. The intelligent multistation access unit is comprised of a speed detect circuit, which indicates the data transmission speed of the attached device, a switching circuit which directs the attached device to the speed detect circuit until switched to allow the attached device access to the network node, and a processor that controls the switching circuit and which permits the attached device access to the node depending on the data transmission speed indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Keith Boggs, Quy N. Hoang, Joe Jacobs, John Mark Mullen, Challis Purrington, Laura A. Weaver
  • Patent number: 5089087
    Abstract: The number 2 flash tank of a black liquor energy recovery system associated with a continuous pulp digester is eliminated, and other advantages are obtained. After flashing in the number 1 flash tank, concentrated black liquor passes to a multiple effect evaporator system as the heating fluid supplied to the last effect. The heated black liquor passes in heat exchange relationship with excess make-up liquor from the high pressure feeder circulation system and/or with portions of the extracted black liquor that have had more of their content removed, the heated black liquor effecting evaporation of the excess make-up liquor and/or portions of the black liquor. Steam from the steam relief of the steaming vessel may be used as a secondary heating fluid source for the first effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Kamyr, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl L. Elmore, Mark A. Mullen, George D. Emery, Timothy R. Carter
  • Patent number: 4897157
    Abstract: The number 2 flash tank of a black liquor energy recovery system associated with a continuous pulp digester is eliminated, and other advantages are obtained. After flashing in the number 1 flash tank, concentrated black liquor passes to a multiple effect evaporator system as the heating fluid supplied to the last effect. The heated black liquor passes in heat exchange relationship with excess make-up liquor from the high pressure feeder circulation system and/or with portions of the extracted black liquor that have had more of their heat content removed, the heated black liquor effecting evaporation of the excess make-up liquor and/or portions of the black liquor. Steam from the steam relief of the steaming vessel may be used as a secondary heating fluid source for the first effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Kamyr, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl L. Elmore, Mark A. Mullen, George D. Emery, Timothy R. Carter