Patents by Inventor Mark S. Bors

Mark S. Bors 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: 11097279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a disposal with sensor and light system where a sensor detects a presence of a user in one area near the disposal and a light illuminates another area near the disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Russell A. Ferqueron, Kevin A. Lumby, Thomas Joseph Manion, Stephen R. Norgrove
  • Publication number: 20190308198
    Abstract: The present invention provides a disposal with sensor and light system where a sensor detects a presence of a user in one area near the disposal and a light illuminates another area near the disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Russell A. Ferqueron, Kevin A. Lumby, Thomas Joseph Manion, Stephen R. Norgrove
  • Patent number: 9963858
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a rigid mounting even when the plumbing fixture fitting has an extended height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Jeremy S. Culmer
  • Patent number: 9551135
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a secure mounting even when the mounting conditions are not optimal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Jeremy S. Culmer
  • Patent number: 9145665
    Abstract: A spout shank allows a spout to be mounted on one side of a mounting surface and then connected to a water supply source disposed on the other side of the mounting surface. The spout shank has a length that is adjustable over a range of lengths to accommodate mounting surfaces with different thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: MOEN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Michael L. Malek, William E. Patton
  • Publication number: 20150219245
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a rigid mounting even when the plumbing fixture fitting has an extended height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Jeremy S. Culmer
  • Publication number: 20140230144
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a plumbing fixture fitting that provides a secure mounting even when the mounting conditions are not optimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Jeremy S. Culmer
  • Patent number: 8562831
    Abstract: A water filtration system includes a faucet assembly and a filtration assembly. The filtration assembly includes a filter assembly; a filter bracket or mounting assembly for securing the filter assembly to a support surface or structure; and a filter manifold assembly including an unfiltered water inlet for connecting to an unfiltered water supply and a filtered water outlet for connecting to a valve assembly of the faucet assembly. The filter assembly interfaces with the filter manifold assembly to provide filtered water to the faucet assembly under control of the valve assembly. A filter that otherwise would not interface with the filter bracket/mounting assembly and/or the filter manifold assembly can be adapted to work in the water filtration system by using a filter adaptor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Todd C. Loschelder, Sanjeev S. Moghe, Yaakov Korb, Matthew S. Smith, Allen L. Talley, W. Randall Tucker
  • Publication number: 20100127202
    Abstract: A hybrid valve body is a multi-piece valve body formed of a brass component and a first non-brass component. The brass component and the first non-brass component are held together by a second non-brass component, such that the brass component and the first and second non-brass components need not be screwed together or otherwise fastened or moved against one another in a manner which could contribute to corrosion. The hybrid valve body realizes a substantial reduction in the amount of brass that would otherwise be used to form the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: MOEN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, William E. Patton
  • Publication number: 20090255588
    Abstract: A spout shank allows a spout to be mounted on one side of a mounting surface and then connected to a water supply source disposed on the other side of the mounting surface. The spout shank has a length that is adjustable over a range of lengths to accommodate mounting surfaces with different thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Michael L. Malek, William E. Patton
  • Publication number: 20090256348
    Abstract: A water delivery component includes a fitting that can accommodate different types of connections. For example, a spout shank assembly or a valve assembly includes a fitting that can interface with hosing, piping or other conduit using a quick-connect method or a PEX connect method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Michael L. Malck, William E. Patton
  • Publication number: 20030052525
    Abstract: A wheelchair back assembly is provided which has a back plate held in position relative to upright wheelchair cane members by opposed independent mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies include a support bar which carries a bracket attached to said back support plate. The assemblies further include universal cane clamp members hingedly attached to a pivot mechanism which allows for independent bi-lateral adjustment in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the seat of the wheelchair. The clamping member further includes a through bore, which seated on the spindle of a compression latch secured to the upright canes of a wheelchair. A pivotable lever acts as a latch member as it compresses elastomeric O-rings in order to latch the hinge in position relative to the spindle member and to provide for a resilient attachment. The lever also has a locking position to retain the lever in its latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Lauren M. Boulware, Judy A. Rowley, Nenad Medjedovic
  • Patent number: 6460933
    Abstract: A wheelchair back assembly is provided which has a back plate held in position relative to upright wheelchair cane members by opposed independent mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies include a support bar which carries a bracket attached to the back support plate. The assemblies further include universal cane clamp members hingedly attached to a pivot mechanism that allows for independent bi-lateral adjustment in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the seat of the wheelchair. The clamping member further includes a through bore, which is seated on the spindle of a compression latch secured to the upright canes of a wheelchair. A pivotable lever acts as a latch member as it compresses elastomeric O-rings in order to latch the hinge in position relative to the spindle member and to provide for a resilient attachment. The lever also has a locking position to retain the lever in its latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Lauren M. Boulware, Judy A. Rowley