Patents by Inventor Mark Ochs

Mark Ochs 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).

  • Patent number: 11549672
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a communication input and output, a plurality of LED lights, an LED driver, first and second control modules, and a feedback circuit. The communication input is configured to receive a control signal. The communication output is configured to relay the control signal to a downstream light fixture. The LED driver is electrically coupled with the plurality of LED lights. The first control module is in signal communication with the communication input and output and the LED driver and is configured to transmit a driver signal to the LED driver that controls operation of the plurality of LED lights. The second control module is in signal communication with the first control module. The feedback circuit is in signal communication with the second control module and the LED driver. The LED driver transmits a feedback signal to the second control module via the feedback circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: HGCI, Inc.
    Inventors: Dengke Cai, Mark A. Ochs
  • Publication number: 20220170617
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a communication input and output, a plurality of LED lights, an LED driver, first and second control modules, and a feedback circuit. The communication input is configured to receive a control signal. The communication output is configured to relay the control signal to a downstream light fixture. The LED driver is electrically coupled with the plurality of LED lights. The first control module is in signal communication with the communication input and output and the LED driver and is configured to transmit a driver signal to the LED driver that controls operation of the plurality of LED lights. The second control module is in signal communication with the first control module. The feedback circuit is in signal communication with the second control module and the LED driver. The LED driver transmits a feedback signal to the second control module via the feedback circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Dengke Cai, Mark A. Ochs
  • Patent number: 9307691
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Publication number: 20150136880
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. CICHY, Paul M. HAVLOVITZ, Mark A. OCHS, Brad SCHULTZ, Jeffrey KALMAN, Craig SAUNDERS, Paul STEPHENS, Bill RABBITT, June O. TOSCANO
  • Patent number: 8888026
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: 8757521
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: 8757520
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: 8757519
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J Cichy, Paul M Havlovitz, Mark A Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O Toscano
  • Publication number: 20130168464
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: 8382014
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Publication number: 20120205471
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. CICHY, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Publication number: 20110042493
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Publication number: 20090277979
    Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Steven J. CICHY, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: 5938082
    Abstract: A container assembly comprising a container for containing fluid, and a container closure. The container includes a neck having a mouth therein for passage therethrough of liquid in the container, and a flange circumscribing and extending radially outwardly from the neck of the container. The flange includes a generally downwardly facing surface. The container closure comprises a closure cap portion adapted for releasable connection to the neck of the container. The closure cap portion comprises a generally annular-shaped skirt, and at least three protrusions extending generally radially inwardly from an inside surface of the skirt. The protrusions are circumferentially spaced from each other along the inside surface of the skirt. The protrusions of the closure cap portion and the flange of the container are configured for a resilient snap-fit engagement of the protrusions with the generally downwardly facing surface of the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Continental Sprayers International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Mark Ochs
  • Patent number: 5725132
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a container for containing fluid to be dispensed and a manually operated reciprocating fluid pump to be secured to the container. The fluid pump includes a pump mechanism, an intake port adapted for fluid communication with liquid contained in the container, an intake liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the intake port and the pump mechanism, a discharge port, a discharge liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the pump mechanism and discharge port, a closure cap portion configured for securing the fluid pump to the container, and a seal portion engageable with the container for providing a fluid-tight seal between the fluid pump and the container. The container includes a neck having a mouth therein for passage therethrough of liquid in the container. The container further includes a flange circumscribing the neck of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Contico International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Mark Ochs
  • Patent number: D623667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Cichy, Brad Schultz, Mark A. Ochs, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, John Evan Spirk, June O. Toscano
  • Patent number: D394008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Contico International Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson, Mark Ochs
  • Patent number: D394009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Contico International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson, Mark Ochs
  • Patent number: D772957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Brad Schultz, Mark A. Ochs, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, John Evan Spirk, June O. Toscano